Poetry Vocabulary

3. The construction site had to halt work because neighboring buildings began to ______ on their property.
5. The ant was ______ compared to the elephant.
8. The skilled archer could ______ a target from a great distance with incredible accuracy.
9. As the rain started, the children decided to _______ indoors to avoid getting wet.
12. His _____ nature made it challenging for him to speak confidently in front of a large audience.
13. The park was the perfect place to ______ on a lazy Sunday afternoon.

1. The Great Wall of China is a____ architectural marvel that stretches for thousands of miles.
2. The weeds are started to encroach on my vegetable garden.
4. Although the insect was ______, its intricate patterns were mesmerizing under the microscope.
6. When the _______ catfish was placed on the scale, it registered at two hundred pounds.
7. The _____ soil in the valley yielded a bountiful harvest of corn and wheat every year.
10. Criminals tried to ____ the millionaire's poodle for a ransom.
11. After daily yoga practice, she became incredibly ____ and could touch her toes with ease.