Set 1
What does it mean to "drop out"?
To stop attending a course, school, or activity before completing it.
What is a diner?
A small informal restaurant.
What is a jinx?
Something or someone that brings bad luck, or the act of causing bad luck.
What is a group of wolves called?
A pack of wolves.
What does it mean to hang out with someone?
To spend relaxed, informal time with them.
If someone is dozing off, what are they doing?
Falling in and out of sleep or sleeping for short periods of time.
What is a snob?
A person who thinks they are superior to others, usually due to taste, education, or social class.
If someone cuts corners, what are they literally doing?
Do something quickly and cheaply by not following all the rules or steps.
If you are sugar-coating something, what are you doing?
You are saying something in a way that makes it seem more acceptable or less harsh.
What's a pimple?
A red dot/bump on your skin caused by blocked pores.
If someone has a willingness to do something, what does that mean?
They have a positive attitude that shows that they are ready to do something or help.
What is the antonym of "loosen"?
Tighten
What does someone mean if they tell you to get a grip?
They are telling you to control your emotions.
What does it mean to cherry-pick something? Give me an example.
To pick the best of something; i.e. a scientist cherry-picking data to make the results of an experiement seem a certain way
What does it mean if you jeopardize something?
You put it at risk or in danger of being harmed or lost.
How do you use the word "likewise"?
You use it as you would the word "similarly". Ex: She helped me prepare for the exam, and I will likewise support her when she needs it.
What does it mean if a machine breaks down? What about if a person breaks down?
If a machine breaks down, it stops working. If a person breaks down, they lose emotional control.
What is a conundrum?
A problem or question that is difficult to solve.
A group of what animal is called a murder?
Crows; a murder of crows
What is catcalling?
To shout rude, inappropriate, or unwelcome comments at someone in public.
What's another phrase that means the same thing as "chin up"?
Ex: Stay positive!
The word "checkered" has two definitions. What are they?
1. Marked by a pattern of squares.
2. Having a history full of failures, ups and downs, or troubled moments.
What's a synonym of "albeit"?
Although
What is a whistleblower?
A person who exposes illegal, unethical, or harmful activities within an organization.
What is a rubbernecker?
A person who slows down or stops to stare at something, especially accidents or unusual events.