2025 2026 5th Grade WordMasters Challenge | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

relating to the sense of touch

tactile

1. physical force or pressure 2. special importance or attention that is given to something

stress

to pronounce (a syllable or word) in a louder or more forceful way than other syllables or words

stress

a) a state of mental tension and worry caused by problems in your life, work, etc. b) something that causes strong feelings of worry or anxiety

stress

1. to cut off (something) : to remove or separate (something) by cutting 2. to end (a relationship, connection, etc.) completely

sever

1. a ship that has usually two masts with the larger mast located toward the center and the shorter mast toward the front 2. a large, tall glass

schooner

a) a deep crack or opening in the ground, a rock, etc. b) a break in the Earth's crust

rift

a situation in which two people, groups, etc., no longer have a friendly relationship

rift

1. to force (something) to move away or apart 2. to cause (someone) to feel disgust

repel

1. to fall suddenly straight down especially from a very high place 2. to fall or drop suddenly in amount, value, etc.

plummet

1. to pass slowly through something that has many holes in it 2. to continue for a long time without obvious activity

percolate

a large country house on a large piece of land

manor

a usually thin, dry layer that covers some seeds and fruits

husk

1. a) very dark or foggy b) not clear: cloudy 2. not clearly expressed or understood

murky

having or showing complete and constant support for someone or something

loyal

1. the basic structure of something. 2. supporting structure

framework

1. no longer alive 2. not active

extinct

staying strong and in good condition over a long period of time

durable

to quickly eat all of something especially in a way that shows that you are very hungry

devour

a small valley with trees and grass growing in it

dell

to keep (something, such as a question) from affecting or being directed at a person or thing

deflect

a) to cause something that is moving to change direction b) hit something and suddenly change direction

deflect

1. to become lower in amount or less in number 2. to become worse in condition or quality

decline

to take all of a person's attention, energy, time, etc.

consume

1. to eat or drink (something) 2. to use (fuel, time, resources, etc.)

consume

a frame upon which the main parts of an automobile are built

chassis

causing difficulty or worry

burdensome

heard or able to be heard

audible

loyalty to a person, country, group, etc.

allegiance

very sudden and not expected

abrupt

1. very small pieces of sand or stone 2. mental toughness and courage

grit

to make (coffee, tea, etc.)

brew

1. a house that is all on one level 2. a house that has one main level and second smaller level above

bungalow

1. a narrow space in the surface of something 2. a narrow area that looks like a small dent in someone's chin

cleft

1.to set (something) in a tightly closed position. 2.to hold (something) tightly

clench

1:to make (a food or drink) by mixing different things together 2: to invent or develop (a plan, story, etc.) especially in order to trick or deceive someone

concoct

a piece of equipment or machinery that is unusual or strange

contraption

no longer existing or being used

defunct

to use most or all of (something important) : to greatly reduce the amount of (something)

deplete

a small boat that is often carried on or towed behind a larger boat

dinghy

1. to use all of someone’s mental or physical energy : to tire out or wear out (someone) completely 2. to completely use up (something, such as supplies or money)

exhaust

the mixture of gases produced by an engine

exhaust

involving intense emotion or activity: feeling or showing great or extreme excitement

feverish

suffering from a higher than normal body temperature caused by illness

feverish

to press or rub your teeth together

grit

a small village

hamlet

the main part of a ship or a boat; the deck, sides, and bottom of a boat

hull

the outer cover of a fruit, grain, or seed.

hull

feeling or showing a lack of interest or enthusiasm

lackadaisical or lethargic

feeling a lack of energy or a lack of interest in doing things

lethargic or lackadaisical

used as a usually rough and temporary replacement for something

makeshift

1. pleasantly rich, full, or soft not harsh, bright, or irritating 2. having a pleasing rich flavor that develops over time

mellow

very calm and relaxed

mellow

to think about (something) slowly and carefully

mull

to work hard to find or get (courage, support, etc.)

muster

a formal military gathering to examine or test soldiers

muster

A supply of something that someone has and can use it when it’s needed

resource

1. a crack or break in something 2. a break or tear in a part of the body 3. a break in good relations between people or countries

rupture

to order someone to come to a place

summon

to get (the courage, energy, strength, etc., that you need to do something) by making a special effort

summon

not definite or not done with confidence

tentative

1. very hot and usually dry 2. showing or expressing very strong feelings

torrid