Going Downhill: Words of Decline
Guess 13 five-letter verbs that describe things getting weaker, worse or falling apart. Each clue gives a real-life example to help you understand how the word is used.
A free WordVibe Vocabulary Game for Teens at CEFR B2 level. Topic: Decline.
Clues
- When food, wood or teeth slowly go bad and break down naturally over time.
- When wind, rain or the sea slowly wear away rock or land.
- When milk or meat goes bad and is not safe to eat. It also means to ruin a nice moment.
- When a computer suddenly stops working, or when stock market prices fall very fast.
- When a membership ends because you forgot to renew it. It is also a short moment when you stop paying attention.
- A long period when sales or business are very bad. It also means to sit with your back bent forward lazily.
- To move smoothly down a surface like ice. It is also the playground toy children go down.
- When flowers hang down because they need water, or when your head hangs down because you are tired.
- To make something less high, such as prices or your voice. It is the opposite of 'raise'.
- When a car engine suddenly stops, or when talks or progress stop moving forward.
Printable worksheet
This WordVibe Vocabulary Game comes with a free printable worksheet: 2 parts for students to do after the game, and an answer key for the teacher. It prints at three levels (Support, Core and Challenge); this is the Challenge sheet. Sign in free to print the whole sheet.
What's on the worksheet
- Crossword · Use the clues. There is no word bank.
- Write the clue · Choose two words from the crossword. Write your own clue for each one.
Part 1: Crossword
Use the clues. There is no word bank.