Call My Bluff
SUBSTANTIAL
(Choose incorrect synonym)
- Ample
- Real
- Proof
PROOF
of considerable importance, size, or worth.
Ex. He had substantial evidence to prove his theory correct.
I ___________ agreed with her decision to spend our vacation in New York City. I typically prefer the beach.
HALF-HEARTEDLY
Lacking heart, spirit, or interest
Something a student would be ILL-SUITED to do.
Not having the qualities that are right, needed, or appropriate for something.
Ex. A student would be ill-suited to perform a surgery
Used to emphasize how small or insignificant someone or something is.
- Mere
- Nuisance
- Sentient
MERE
Ex. The test will be a mere 2% of your final grade.
If you start playing a new sport, you might say you've _______ ____ a new hobby!
(Hint: Unit 8)
TAKEN UP
INTRINSIC
1. Curious
2. Natural
3. Essential
CURIOUS
Belonging naturally; essential.
Math is an intrinsic part of highschool.
I was ___________ a breakdown. I was stressing about my finals for over a month.
ON THE BRINK OF
Usually used figuratively to refer to a point that is very close to the occurrence of something very bad or (less commonly) very good.
A common MISCONCEPTION
A view or opinion that is incorrect because based on faulty thinking or understanding.
Ex. People thinking everyone in Spain takes a midday nap
Puzzled, confused, or bewildered.
- Bemused
- Herald
- Amused
BEMUSED
Ex. She had a bemused expression on her face
Use "crack down on" in a sentence
Take severe measures against someone or something.
Ex. The school is cracking down on cellphone use
PROMINENCE
(Choose incorrect synonym)
- Notability
- Forward
- Influence
FORWARD
The state of being important, famous, or noticeable.
Ex. He rose to prominence in the 70's
Once she made the decision, her ___________ . There was no looking back.
FATE WAS SEALED
To make the future that someone will have certain
A process or thing that is PAINSTAKING
Done with or employing great care and thoroughness.
Ex. The process of obtaining a visa in Spain is PAINSTAKING
to a great degree; in large amounts.
- Supercede
- Profusely
- By and large
PROFUSELY
Ex. She profusely apologized for being late to the meeting
Humans have the ability to speak, whereas animals do not. This is called what?
(Hint: Unit 10)
INNATE ABILITY
DEVIATE
- Stray
- Change
- Against
AGAINST
Depart from an established course.
Ex. Try not to deviate from the set curriculum.
I dislike the work now, but _________ it will pay off.
DOWN THE LINE
After an activity or situation has been continuing for a period of time
Something that is COUNTER-INTUITIVE
Contrary to intuition or to common-sense expectation.
Ex. A green light meaning "stop"
Collect and combine (texts, information, or data).
- Collate
- Allege
- Redden
COLLATE
Ex. The photocopier will collate the pages of the report.
Give three examples of a STATE OF MIND?
Anxiousness, Sadness, Joy, etc. (any type of mood)
CONTEMPT
(Choose the wrong synonym)
- Disrespect
- Hold against
- Mockery
HOLD AGAINST
Disregard for something that should be considered.
Ex. He feels that wealthy people view him with contempt because he is poor
I would prefer to __________ remote work. I feel as though it slows my learning.
DO AWAY WITH
Remove or put an end to something.
A possible WORST-CASE SCENARIO in going on a graduation trip to Mallorca.
So many things ;)
An illogical or surprising lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.
- Discrepancy
- Deviant
- Counter-intuitive
DISCREPANCY
Ex. There was a major discrepancy in her medical test results, even though they were from the same sample.
Give an example of something that could OPEN A CAN OF WORMS.
to create a complicated situation in which doing something to correct a problem leads to many more problems.
Ex. Filing a complaint against someone in your company, and it leading to a whole restructuring of the workplace.