Advanced Vocabulary
Name the synonym of the word ‘everywhere’ and create a sentence with it
ubiquitous
This is the idiom which apparently comes from the weather which is typical for London. Name it and create a sentence with it.
as right as rain
Provide the synonym of the word to 'solve' from active vocabulary and create a sentence with it
tackle
The definition: to invent or to produce something which is false in order to deceive someone. Which word is it?
fabricate
Rewrite this sentence idiomatically: 'The exam was very easy.'
The exam was a breeze; turned out to be a breeze
"Pollution is ___ to marine life."
detrimental
One team member must describe "it never rains but it pours" WITHOUT using any of those words. Others guess.
it never rains but it pours
We're looking for a noun meaning 'improvement by adding nutrients or value.' It starts with 'E' and is often used in education or ecology. What is _____? (enrichment) Then, name the opposite word.
enrichment, depletion
The writer's aim was to _______ the myth that had grown up around the actress.
debunk
"Role-play a doctor diagnosing a patient who 'feels under the weather.'"
feel under the weather
1. Easily damaged or fragile
2. Having a thin, attractive shape
+ create a collocation with the word
delicate
You must silently act out the idiom "a storm in a teacup" while others guess. You have 30 seconds!
a storm in a teacup
The word can be used in different contexts:
"Tooth ______ occurs when bacteria erode enamel."
Which word is it?
decay
The synonym of the word 'prejudiced' is ______ . Create a sentence with the word.
biased
Draw the idiom and make other teammates guess it
the idiom: every cloud has a silver lining
every cloud has a silver lining
Create a warning label for a ________ (dangerous) material. Include:
A specific danger (e.g., flammable, toxic).
A consequence of exposure.
A safety precaution.
hazardous
a friend who is a good friend unless you have problems;
Argue for or against ‘a ______ friend is worse than an enemy’ and provide 2 arguments in one minute.
a fair-weather friend
You’re stranded in a sparsely populated desert. List three survival strategies to cope with the lack of resources, and explain why each one is crucial. Use the word 'sparse' correctly in your answer.
Then, name the opposite adjective
sparse, lush
You're a judge on a talent show. Explain two specific rules you would follow to remain impartial when scoring contestants. Use the word correctly in your response.
impartial
"Predict what’s 'in store for' AI in 10 years (use the phrase) and talk about it for 1 min
in store for
"Imagine you are a news reporter covering a natural disaster. Deliver a 30-second live report using the word ___________ (causing a lot of damage) correctly. Your report must include:
The type of disaster (e.g., hurricane, wildfire, earthquake).
At least two specific consequences of the event.
devastating
Create a 4-line rap using "come rain or shine" correctly.
come rain or shine
Draw the word 'evaporate' to your team and make them guess the word
evaporate
"Perform a 20-second sensationalist news segment about 'alien squirrels invading campus.' Use dramatic tone, and the word!"
sensationalist
The definition of the phrase is 'to have so much feeling that it affects everything you do' (the collocation; to be ______ with jealousy)
Having guessed the phrase, write a diary entry where someone is 'consumed with' jealousy."
consumed with