Vocabulary Vault
Name 3 synonyms for “happy.”
Joyful, Cheerful, Delighted, Glad, Pleased
Content, Elated, Thrilled, Ecstatic, Overjoyed, Satisfied, Radiant
Explain the meaning of “The American Dream.”
The belief that anyone can succeed and improve their life through hard work
Which singer is known for the song “Shape of You” released in 2017?
ED sheeran
Question: Complete this famous quote from Fast & Furious:
“I don’t have friends…”
“…I got family.”
What does “cool” mean when used to describe a person or thing?
Awesome, trendy, or impressive
What’s the opposite of “increase”? Use it in a sentence.
Decrease — e.g., “The number of cases decreased last month
Which English-speaking country uses Maori as an official language along with English?
New Zealand
Name the actor who plays Spider-Man in the Marvel movies starting in 2016.
Tom Holland
What movie is this quote from: “With great power comes great responsibility”?
Spider-Man (2002 original and repeated in newer versions)
What does “LOL” mean in chats? Use it in context.
Laughing Out Loud — e.g., “That joke was hilarious, LOL!”
Or Lot of Laughs
Use the word “resilient” in a sentence and explain its meaning.
She was resilient after failing the test, she studied harder and passed the next
Why is Shakespeare considered so important in English literature? Name one of his plays and its theme.
Shakespeare shaped modern English literature; one example is Macbeth – theme: ambition and its consequences
Romeo and Juliette
Which actress won an Oscar in 2011 for her role in The Help?
Octavia Spencer
In the Mission: Impossible series, Ethan Hunt often receives his mission with the line:
“Your mission, should you choose to accept it…”
What typically follows this line, and what happens to the message?
It gives him details of the mission, then ends with: “This message will self-destruct in 5 seconds.” The message then disappears or explodes
Explain the slang term “ghosting.” Give an example.
Ending all communication without explanation — e.g., “She stopped replying to my messages — she ghosted me.”
What does “meticulous” mean? Use it in a work-related context.
She is meticulous with her reports, checking every detail twice.” (Meticulous = very careful and precise)
What is the significance of the Statue of Liberty in the United States, and what does it symbolize?
The Statue of Liberty means freedom and welcomes people coming to America. It stands for hope and new opportunities.
Who is the singer behind the 2020 hit “Watermelon Sugar”?
Harry Styles
Wakanda Forever” is from which movie universe? What does it represent?
Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), specifically Black Panther; represents pride, unity, and strength in Wakandan culture
What does “lowkey” mean in a sentence like “I lowkey love rainy days”?
Means “a little” or “secretly” — “I lowkey enjoy staying in on weekends.”
Explain the difference between “sympathy” and “empathy” with examples.
Sympathy = feeling sorry for someone;
empathy = understanding how they feel.
Example: “I felt sympathy for him when he lost his job, but I showed empathy when I shared my similar experience.”
Name one popular music festival held annually in the UK.
Glastonbury Festival
Reading Festival
Leeds Festival
Download Festival
Wireless Festival
Name the actor who starred in Tenet (2020) and explain the movie’s genre briefly.
John David Washington — Tenet is a sci-fi action thriller involving time manipulation.
In “Circles” by Post Malone, what is the song about? Give one line that shows this.
It’s about a relationship that keeps going in circles.
Line: “Seasons change and our love went cold.”
Define and use the slang term “gaslighting” in a sentence.
Making someone doubt their own reality — “He kept saying I imagined things, even though I knew I didn’t — he was gaslighting me.”