Wit & Wisdom Module 2 Vocabulary Flashcard (words 11-20)

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What does the phrase 'rhyme or reason' mean?

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Having or showing good sense, logic, or meaning.

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What does the phrase 'eat my words' mean?

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To admit that what you said is wrong.

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What does the word 'macabre' mean?

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Of, dealing with, or pertaining to death or the horrors of death; gruesome.

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How would you define the word 'humbug'?

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A person involved in an act meant to trick or deceive someone; someone who pretends to be someone he is not; a dishonest or insincere person; nonsense.

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What does the phrase 'point of view' mean?

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The way in which one thinks about a situation or event.

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What does the word 'bizarre' mean?

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Bizarre, weird, or eerie; having a dream-like quality; beyond real, very strange or unusual.

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What does the word 'nonsense' mean?

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Something that does not make sense; foolish or absurd talk or ideas.

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What does the phrase 'take advantage of' mean?

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To make good use of an opportunity or situation.

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What does the word 'gruesome' mean?

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Causing horror or disgust; very unpleasant or shocking.

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What does the phrase 'good sense' mean?

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The ability to make sound judgments; common sense.