Definitely Definitions
What word means:
Having the same, or nearly the same meaning?
Synonymous
Fill in the blanks:
I p_________ my homework because I want to make sure I get it done before I do anything else.
I prioritize my homework because I want to make sure I get it done before I do anything else.
What word is a synonym of these words?:
- Comment
- Say
- State
- Declare
Remark
What does it mean to be "On top of the world"?
to be very happy or proud
Name all of the dogs at NIBI
Christy
Blackie
Latte
Paduk
Snowy
Which word is NOT spelled "N-O-N", but means:
Trying to appear important, intelligent, etc. in order to impress others
Pretnentious
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My friends are so ______________ that they never plan their trips. Instead they just say, "Let's go to the beach" and so we all go.
My friends are so spontaneous that they never plan their trips. Instead they just say, "Let's go to the beach" and so we all go.
What word has these synonyms?:
- Cloudy
- Hazy
- Unclear
- Blurred
Opaque
Which idiom is this:
To have an angry, aggressive attitude from feeling lesser or insecure
Chip on your shoulder
What is the name of the current King of Cambodia? (half points)
AND how old is he?
Norodom Sihamoni
73 years old
Spell the word that means:
Given so many things that you cannot deal with them
I-N-U-N-D-A-T-E-D
Fill in the blank:
Although this plant grows naturally in the wild, it is also grown ______y for sale in stores.
Although this plant grows naturally in the wild, it is also grown commercially for sale in stores.
What is a word that we learned that is a synonym of "gutted"?
Devastated
Where does the idiom "keep a tight rein on something" come from?
From riding and controlling horses!
Which A2N team members use their LEFT Hand as their dominant hand?
Teacher Amy
Give BOTH definitions of Technically
1. According to the facts or exact meaning of something; strictly
2. With reference to the technique displayed
Person who (-ist), studies (-ology) birds (oritho-)
What word is a synonym of these words:
- hypothetically
- in a sense
- probably
- suppositionally
Name at least 2 idioms that have to do with MONEY
Cost an arm and a leg
On the breadline
Live beyond you means
What were 4 of the 5 workshops/ messages we did at NIBI Retreat?
- The 4 Soils
- Daniel and his Friends
- Social Media
- Prayer
- Adoniram Judson
Fill in the blanks for the definition of Gutted:
"an informal term that also expresses a deep sense of ___________, _____________, or ________________."
an informal term that also expresses a deep sense of disappointment, sadness, or emotional pain.
What does the word "obfuscate" mean based on the sentences?:
1. The complicated report only served to obfuscate the main point, which was that the project was behind schedule.
2. He used big words to obfuscate his true feelings because he didn't want them to know how he truly felt.
To deliberately make something unclear or difficult to understand.
Pretentious / Conceited / Cheeky / Insolent
Name at least 5 idioms we learned that have a body part in them (we learned 8)
Play cards close to one's chest
My heart sank
Chip on your shoulder
Put your foot down
Not lift a finger
Cost an arm and a leg
Get your foot in the door
Be a weight off your shoulders
What are the last names of each of the A2N teachers?
Alex & Soo CHOI
AJ & Amanda JARAMILLO
Ken & Abby LEE
Philip & Amy SUN
Justin KIM
David YU
Daniel YOON