Idioms
"To break the ice" means to do what?
To make an awkward situation more comfortable by saying or doing something to make people feel more relaxed.
What does the slang term "YOLO" mean?
"You only live once" - a saying that encourages people to take risks and live life to the fullest.
How do you pronounce "nihilism"?
NYE-uh-liz-um (nīəˌlizəm)
What is the correct form of the verb to be used with "I"?
Am
What is the meaning of "panacea"?
A solution or remedy for all problems or difficulties
"To be a piece of cake" means what?
To be very easy or simple.
What does the slang term "lit" mean?
Something that is exciting or cool.
How do you pronounce "synecdoche"?
si-NEK-doh-kee (səˈnekdəkē)
What is the past tense of the verb "to swim"?
Swam
What is the meaning of "to facilitate"?
To make an action or process easier
"To kill two birds with one stone" means to do what?
To accomplish two tasks at once.
What does the slang term "bae" mean?
A term of endearment for a significant other or crush, short for "before anyone else."
How do you pronounce "quinoa"?
"KEEN-wah." (ˈkēnwä)
What is the difference between "lay" and "lie"?
"Lay" is a transitive verb that requires a direct object, while "lie" is an intransitive verb that does not.
What is the meaning of "quandary"?
A difficult situation in which one is uncertain what to do or decide.
"To let the cat out of the bag" means to reveal what?
A secret.
What does the slang term "woke" mean?
Being aware and informed about social and political issues.
How do you pronounce "epitome"?
"ih-PIT-uh-mee." (əˈpidəmē)
What is the difference between "affect" and "effect"?
"Affect" is a verb meaning to influence or change. "Effect" is a noun meaning a result or consequence.
What is the meaning of "inevitable"?
Certain to happen; unavoidable
"To have a chip on your shoulder" means what?
To be easily offended or always looking for a fight.
What does the slang term "on fleek" mean?
Looking flawless or perfect.
How do you pronounce "acquiesce"?
"ak-wi-ES." (ˌakwēˈes)
What is a dangling participle?
A participle that is intended to modify a noun, but is not properly placed in the sentence and instead modifies a different noun or no noun at all.
What is the meaning of "to mitigate"?
To make (something bad) less severe, serious, or painful