Vocab
This 7-letter word means "willing to give more of something, especially money, than is usual or expected."
Generous
Which "60-minute" word is pronounced with a silent 'h'?
hour
Just a small-town girl, living in a lonely world"
"Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey
This idiom means "to do something to relieve tension or get conversation going in a social setting."
Break the ice
a brief, persuasive speech lasting no longer than 2 minutes (length of an elevator ride) -- used to introduce yourself or a project.
(of an illness) persisting for a long time or constantly recurring
chronic
Which medical ailment is pronounced with a silent 'p'?
pneumonia
"Cause baby, you're a firework, come on, show 'em what you're worth"
"Firework" by Katy Perry
Idiom meaning an apparent misfortune that eventually has good results
blessing in disguise
The one word in some languages for both green and blue
grue
This compound adjective, with both words starting with the letter "f" means unlikely, unconvincing, or implausible
far-fetched
Which "chivalrous" word is pronounced with a silent 'k'?
knight
"You can dance, you can jive, having the time of your life"
"Dancing Queen" by ABBA
Idiom that means there's no use in worrying over past events which cannot be changed
Don't cry over spilled milk
unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)
drones
starting with "v", means to be able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities
versatile
Which word has the stress on the second syllable: content (noun) or content (adjective)?
content (adjective)
"I've got sunshine on a cloudy day"
"My Girl" by The Temptations
Idiom meaning to allow (someone who has been caught doing something wrong or illegal) to go without being punished
to let someone off the hook
A process where coral colonies lose their vibrant colors
coral-bleaching
starts with "u", means present, appearing, or found everywhere
ubiquitous
Which "uncertain" word is pronounced with a silent 'b'?
doubt
"Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?"
"Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen
Idiom meaning you treat someone as if they are telling the truth, even though you are not sure
To give someone the benefit of the doubt
name for a deserted city, extinct town, or abandoned city
ghost town