this one
Definition: Related to citizens or polite behavior.
Example: Even during the argument, they remained _______.
Origin: From a Latin word meaning "relating to citizens,"
civil
Definition: Happening sometimes but not regularly.
Example: She enjoys the _______ cup of coffee in the morning.
Origin: From the Latin word meaning "relating to an opportunity," derived from occasio (opportunity).
occasional
Definition: To start working or taking effect.
Example: The medicine took a few minutes to _______.
Origin: Likely from sports or mechanical contexts where "_____" refers to initiating motion or action, first appearing in the 19th century.
kick in
Definition: Everyone has their own preferences or tastes.
Example: I prefer reading while she likes movies— to _______.
Origin: Likely from the Latin phrase suum cuique, popularized in English during the 16th century.
each his own
Definition: A widely held but oversimplified idea or image of a person or group.
Example: The _______ that all scientists wear glasses isn’t true.
stereotype
Definition: As expected; used to confirm something that was anticipated.
Example: I thought it might rain, and _______, it started pouring.
Origin: A colloquial English phrase, likely from the 18th century, emphasizing certainty or accuracy.
sure enough
Definition: Able to spread from one person or thing to another, especially a disease or feeling.
Example: Her excitement was so _______ that everyone joined in.
Origin: From a Latin word, meaning "contact" or "touch," derived from contingere (to touch).
contagious
What is the deadliest animal in the world?
mosquito
double win
double loss
Definition: To accept things as they happen without resistance.
Example: On weekends, I like to _______ and relax.
Origin: Possibly from the idea of water flowing naturally without obstacles, popularized in the 20th century.
go with the flow
Definition: Something that blocks progress or makes achieving a goal more difficult.
Example: The fallen tree was an _______ on the hiking trail.
Origin: From the Latin word obstaculum, meaning "something that stands in the way," derived from ob (against) and stare (to stand).
obstacle
Definition: To avoid risks and choose a cautious approach.
Example: Instead of taking the hard route, we decided to _______ and stick to the main road.
Origin: Likely from sports or gambling, where players would act cautiously to avoid loss or injury.
play it safe
How many members does BTS have?
7
double win
double loss
Definition: Having a decisive or often negative influence on the future.
Example: His _______ decision to leave the team changed everything.
fateful
Which gas makes up the majority of Earth's atmosphere?
nitrogen "N2"
double win
double loss
Definition: A hormone that increases heart rate and energy, often released in response to stress or excitement.
Example: She felt a rush of _______ as she prepared to jump off the cliff.
adrenaline
Origin: From the Latin word adrenal (near the kidney), referring to the adrenal glands where this hormone is produced. Coined in the late 19th century.
Definition: A sudden, intense feeling of nervousness or fear.
Example: A _______ washed over her before the exam.
wave of anxiety
Origin: The metaphor of a "wave" conveys the overwhelming and sudden nature of anxiety, used in English literature from the late 19th century.
Definition: To act in a way that matches your words or promises.
Example: He says he values teamwork, but he needs to _______ by helping his colleagues.
Origin: A modern phrase likely derived from business and motivational contexts, emphasizing consistency between words and actions.
walk the talk
How many stripes does Adidas have in its logo?
3
triple loss
Definition: Not steady, likely to change or collapse.
Example: The old bridge was too _______ to cross safely.
Origin: From the Latin word stabilis (firm or steady), with the prefix un- indicating the opposite.
unstable
Definition: Saying something in a mocking or ironic way, often to make fun of someone or something.
Example: He gave a _______ reply when asked if he enjoyed the long meeting.
Origin: From the Greek word sarkazein, meaning "to tear flesh" or "sneer," reflecting the biting nature of this word.
sarcastic
Definition: A person’s genuine character or intentions.
Example: When she helped everyone during the crisis, she showed her _______.
true colors
Origin: Originally a nautical term; ships would display their "true colours" (national flags) to identify themselves honestly, especially in battle.
Definition: Fear or nervousness before or during a performance in front of an audience.
Example: She practiced her speech many times to overcome her_______.
stage fright
What’s the most-consumed beverage in the world that is not water?
tea
700 points
Definition: The farthest point or edge; a limb of the body, such as a hand or foot.
Example: The climber reached the _______ of the cliff.
extremity
Definition: To begin again from nothing or the very beginning.
Example: After losing her recipe, she had to _______.
Origin: Likely from sports like cricket, where "scratch" refers to a starting line drawn in the ground.
start from scratch