Tricky Definitions
To use someone or something unfairly for personal gain
What is exploit?
A gentle, soft breeze
What is zephyr?
Synonym for “calm”
What is serenity?
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”
What is adversary?
The detective was ________ and noticed clues others missed.
What is astute?
A supernatural being that causes disturbances
What is poltergeist?
Very clever and quick to understand things
What is astute?
Complete happiness
What is bliss?
Synonym for “short-lived”
What is ephemeral?
The room filled with ________ as people shouted and pushed.
What is commotion?
A person who talks a lot in a silly way
What is flibbertigibbet?
To see or hear things that aren’t really there
What is hallucinate?
Fearless and determined
What is dauntless?
Synonym for “confusing”
What is discombobulate?
He tried not to ________ and waste time before the test.
What is dilly dally?
Extreme emotional calm, even in difficulty
What is equanimity?
A calm, peaceful state of mind
What is serenity?
Strange or very unusual
What is bizarre?
Synonym for “copy or imitate”
What is emulate?
The speech was so confusing it felt completely ________.
What is abstruse?
To secretly listen to a conversation
What is eavesdrop?