Wit & Wisdom Module 2 Assessment 34B Vocabulary Flashcard Practice

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What does the word 'corrupts' most likely mean in the phrase 'Power corrupts'?

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Causes someone to become dishonest or immoral.

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What does the word 'discord' mean?

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Lack of Harmony.

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What does the idiom 'castles in the air' most likely mean?

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Dreams or plans that are impractical and unlikely to happen.

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The phrase 'eat my words' means to take back what you say. It is a(n) ______.

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idiom.

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Which item is gelatinous?

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Jello.

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What is an idiom?

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A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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What does 'gelatinous' mean?

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Having a jelly-like consistency.

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What is the meaning of 'harmony'?

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A pleasing combination of different musical notes played or sung together.

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What does 'adage' mean?

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A proverb or short statement expressing a general truth.

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What is the meaning of 'pun'?

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A form of word play that exploits multiple meanings of a term.