Vocab from the PAST!
Um, Seriously?
Guess the WORD!
Vocab in Context
Guess the Definition
100
Contrary to Popular Belief- And bonus points if you can discuss the cartoon that represents this DEFINITION! :)
What is Heresy
100
This word represents a person who maybe is old-fashioned and all around not "Up-with-the TIMES"...ya know?
What is Archaic
100
Extra, more than necessary
What is Superfluous
100
People are usually more ______________ during the Christmas season, always giving, and just overall being very Generous
Munificent
100
Cogent
Persuasive, convincing
200
What does RAVENOUS mean?
EXTREMELY HUNGRY
200
The wicked witch, the green goblin, the big bad wolf...all of these are examples of what type of characters?
Nefarious or Despicable
200
Fear or hesitation
What is Trepidation
200
In Ms. Johnson's classes, there always seems to be a _______________________ of paper...no one ever seems to have any! :)
DEARTH
200
Vigilant, Mollify
Watchful, Calm or Soothe
300
CANDOR! Anyone?
Open, Honest, sincere
300
The movie INCEPTION is a very intricate movie with many layers and many people would definitely consider it a WHAT?
ENIGMA!
300
Very Changeable, indecisive
What is Capricious
300
If someone wore a 3-cornered hat or tried to take the SAT with a quill pen...people could say those are both examples of_______________________....since they aren't really in their proper place or time.
Anachronism
300
Arduous, Sanguine
Difficult, Hopeful
400
WHAT IS A WORD THAT MEANS... PRESENT EVERYWHERE AT ONCE!?
UBIQUITOUS!
400
If you are going to try to mail a package or get your passport early you definitely need to do THIS...I mean, seriously.
Expedite!
400
Side-by-Side
What is Juxtapose
400
The summer seems very _______________ at this time right? Very favorable, promising, and there are a lot of things to look forward to!!
Auspicious
400
Gratuitous, Sanctimonious, Florid
given freely, pompous display of religious piety, flowery or decorative
500
Definition: Lessen the Force of...
What is Mitigate
500
Jack Sparrow accepted his position as captain with speed and eager willingness...so it was pretty much ___________________...for sure.
ALACRITY
500
Incapable of being described
What is Ineffable
500
Will Smith is a very ________________ person...he always seems to enjoy social settings, interactions, and he's just overall a friendly person!
Convivial or Affable
500
Garish
colorful