Matching Idioms and Allusions
Eric could have saved his money, but his love of video games was his Achilles' heel, so he spent every cent he had.
What is the meaning of "Achilles Heel" as it is used above?
fatal flaw
good or positive result
Synonym for ALLUSION
reference
row:boat::worship:____________
Diety
The glass was BRIMMING by the time the waiter left the table.
Max did not realize he was opening Pandora's box when he asked what Marvel movie was the best.
What is the meaning of "Pandora's box" ?
unexpected problems
Malfunction
stop working correctly
Synonym for RATION
Allowance
Fabricate:lie::___________:call on
invoke OR summon
The doctor's knowledge of medicine far SURPASSED his patients' because he has dedicated his life to the field.
exceed; go beyond
Baby-sitting Jeremy required the patience of Job.
What is meant by "the patience of Job?"
perseverance in the face of trials
Benefactor
someone who helps another by providing money
Synonym and Antonym for DIETY
Synonym: God
Antonym: Demon
surprise:party::Biblical:____________
Allusion
As soon as the teacher announced that there would be a writing assessment, the class broke out into DISCORD.
Chaos
Merri tried to be a good Samaritan and help others in need.
What is a good Samaritan?
a stranger who provides aid
Malcontent
the state of being dissatisfied
Antonym for ADMONITION
Encouragement
costly:cheap::pointless:___________
fruitful
The assembled group played a giant game of Simon Says.
gathered
Amy put out a Herculean effort to get her project done on time.
What does Herculean mean?
requiring great strength
Benediction
a blessing said at the end of a service; a prayer
Synonym and Antonym for ECONOMY
Synonym: Thrift
Antonym: Extravagance
literal:figurative::consistent:____________
contradictory
Hamlet SOUGHT to AVENGE his father's death by killing his uncle.
SOUGHT: search out; work toward
AVENGE: get revenge