Not What It Seems
This word describes something that is wildly unrealistic or bizarre, often making people question its logic.
Outlandish
This word describes something that follows traditional or widely accepted ways of doing things.
Conventional
This word means to happen as a result of something else.
Ensue
This word means to give or share knowledge with someone.
Impart
student gives in to stop an argument, even though they disagree.
A small, unique trait that makes someone stand out—not necessarily bad, just different.
This word describes someone who is overly controlling, dominating conversations or decisions.
This word describes a situation that is disastrous or causes great damage.
Calamitous
This word means to dig deeply into a subject to understand it fully.
Delve
A leader listens to both sides and helps them reach a fair solution.
Meditate
This word describes someone who avoids responsibility and effort, often relying on others to do the work.
This word describes a lively or bold attitude that can sometimes come off as slightly rude or too forward.
Pert
This word means to calm someone down by giving them what they want—without necessarily solving the problem.
Appease
This word refers to the environment or setting that influences a person or event.
milieu
A plan seems normal at first, but includes one strange and unrealistic element.
This word refers to something used to distract from the real goal, often leading others in the wrong
Decoy
This word describes something that happens later than expected, often making it less effective.
Belated
This word means to step in between two sides to help resolve a conflict.
This word means to refer to evidence or sources to support a claim.
Cite
A person waits too long to apologize, but does it sincerely.
This word means to corrupt or contaminate something pure; not destroy it outright, but ruin its integrity.
Taint
This word describes making careful, wise decisions—especially when the stakes are high.
Judicious
This word describes brave and honorable behavior, often done to help others.
Gallantry
DOUBLE JEOPARDY:
A student copies a claim but provides no sources. The argument sounds strong—but collapses under scrutiny.
What skill are they missing?
A speaker dominates the conversation, ignores others, and insists they are right. Another speaker calmly responds using evidence and careful reasoning.