Tricky Definitions
To use someone or something unfairly for personal gain
What is exploit?
A gentle, soft breeze
What is zephyr?
Synonym for “honest/frank”
What is candor?
The storm caused a ________ of rain that flooded the streets.
What is deluge?
A pleasant earthy smell after rain
What is petrichor?
A person who returns, especially from the dead
What is revenant?
A feeling you’ve experienced something before
What is déjà vu?
Synonym for “enemy” in a conflict/contest
What is adversary?
The detective was ________ and noticed clues others missed.
What is astute?
A supernatural being that causes disturbances
What is poltergeist?
Knowing every character’s thoughts and feelings at once.
What is omniscient?
Complete happiness
What is bliss?
Synonym for “short-lived”
What is ephemeral?
The teacher complained about all the __________ when she walked into the room full of rowdy students.
What is commotion?
A person who talks excessively, especially about nonsensical things.
What is flibbertigibbet?
To see or hear things that aren’t really there
What is hallucinate?
Fearless and determined
What is dauntless?
Synonym for “to confuse/bewilder”
What is discombobulate?
His parents warned him not to ________ but to focus on studying for the test tomorrow.
What is dilly dally?
State of emotional calm, even in difficult situations
What is equanimity?
A calm, peaceful state of mind
What is serenity?
Strange or very unusual
What is bizarre?
Synonym for “copy or imitate” something/someone you admire.
What is emulate?
The philosopher’s essay on quantum physics was so confusing it felt completely ________.
What is abstruse?
To secretly listen to a conversation
What is eavesdrop?