Vocab
Philosophy (n) the use of reason in understanding such things as the nature of the real world and existence, the use and limits of knowledge, and the principles of moral judgment.
What other forms of this word exist?
Philosopher (n).
Philosophise (v) / Philosophised (v) / Philosophising (v) NOTE: This is the British spelling.
Philosophically (adv).
Identify the participle: The laughing woman was by far the tallest.
Laughing.
DEFINE: 'To turn a blind eye.'
To ignore something.
Name something that's a slog.
Your answers may differ.
When did Facebook first launch?
2004.
Define: FLAMBOYANT.
Lots of colour, noticeable, etc.
What preposition follows 'resort' and what does it mean?
Resort to.
To do something that you do not want to do because you cannot find any other way of achieving something.
If you are UP TO YOUR EYEBALLS in something, you are very - what?
Busy.
Name a ubiquitous invention.
Ubiquitous (adj) seeming to be everywhere.
Phone, computer, etc.
Which three zodiac signs are water signs?
Cancer, Pisces and Scorpio.
Define: MAGNUM OPUS.
The most important piece of work done by a writer or artist.
When I went back there, someone had planted trees along the road. When I went back there, trees _____ along the road.
a) had planted
b) had been planted
c) had planted people
Define: 'He HIT THE ROOF.'
Became very angry.
What is cynical?
Something between optimism and pessimism.
Dictionary definition: Believing that people are only interested in themselves and are not sincere. (This is a cynical view.)
What is the Grinch’s dog’s name?
Max.
Define: PATENT / PATENTED.
The official legal right to make or sell an invention for a particular number of years
Hazardous (adj) - gradable or non-gradable?
Gradable.
That area of the lab is VERY hazardous.
Define: 'My brother loves to WIND ME UP.'
Tease me / Joke with me / Pull my leg.
DEFINE: Anthropomorphism.
The showing or treating of animals, gods, and objects as if they are human in appearance, character, or behaviour.
For example: "Alice in Wonderland", "Peter Rabbit", and "Winnie-the-Pooh".
How many moons does Neptune have?
Define: SARDONIC.
Having little respect.
Define the difference:
Wary of vs Weary of?
Wary of - Cautious of.
Weary of - Tired/Bored of.
What idiom do we use when you have said something you shouldn't?
To put your foot in it.
Write down something PREPOSTEROUS you've heard recently.
Preposterous (adj) very silly or stupid.
How many Academy Awards did “Titanic” win?
11. (Including Best Picture and Director.)