Comparisons
The rumor is that 3 people in this class dream of becoming a famous singer.
The rumor is that 3 people in this class dream of becoming famous singers.
Abysmal
Examples: In yesterday's game, Manchester United had an abysmal performance.
Meaning: extremely bad; appalling
Universal
existing everywhere or involving everyone
We all went to the movies; the movie was terrible.
We all went to the movies; the movie was terrible.
What movie won the Oscar for best picture (movie)?
Parasite
Four kids stole $1,000 from a bank and decided to share it equally between them.
Four kids stole $1,000 from a bank and decided to share it equally among them.
Abundance
Example: There is an abundance of love in this world.
Meaning: a very large quantity of something
dispair
noun: the complete loss or absence of hope—verb: to lose or be without hope
We bought chips, olives and wine—all of which are essential for a good time—for the gathering we are having this weekend.
We bought chips, olives, and wine—all of which are essential for a good time—for the gathering we are having this weekend.
How fast after birth can horses run? (seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, years)
Hours
People across the world are starting to agree that eating fish is much better for the environment than meat.
People across the world are starting to agree that eating fish is much better for the environment than eating meat.
Perish
Example: After 4 days in the desert without water, the traveler finally perished.
Meaning: to die, especially in an accident or by being killed, or to be destroyed
Condescending
to show feelings of superiority, to be patronizing, to act like you're better than others
Spring break my favorite time of the year is almost here! its in 2 weeks!
Spring break, my favorite time of the year, is almost here! It's in 2 weeks!
On which planent(s) does it rain diamonds?
Jupiter and Saturn
The judges decided that Frank was the better of the seven performers who appeared in the talent show.
The judges decided that Frank was the best of the seven performers who appeared in the talent show.
Greed / greedy
Example: This kid is so greedy that he doesn't share his candy.
Meaning: strong and selfish desire for something, especially wealth, power, or food
ambiguous
unclear, open to more than one interpretation
Italy has a lot of beautiful old cities, such as: Rome, Bologna and Venice.
Italy has a lot of beautiful old cities, such as Rome, Bologna, and Venice.
Which of these cities in France is also a country?Cannes - Monaco - San Marino - Nice
Monaco
It is hard to deny that flying in a private jet is a much more glamorous way to travel than a normal plane.
It is hard to deny that flying in a private jet is a much more glamorous way to travel than flying in a normal plane.
Incentive
Example: Food shops offer samples to customers as an incentive to buy what they taste.
Meaning: a reason for doing something; a kind of motivation
subtle
not obvious; delicate
George Orwell wrote, one of the best books of all time, 1984.
George Orwell wrote one of the best books of all time: 1984.
Where was the movie the Lord of the Rings filmed?
New Zealand