High School Context Clues | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

How is this ironic?

The viewer knows more than the character. The viewer knows bad things always happen in horror movies.

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Reset score!

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Take points!

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Other team loses 20 points!

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Lose 10 points!

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When my sister wore my favorite shirt without asking me, I was infuriated! What is a synonym for infuriated?

Angry, upset, mad

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Lester made the dance team by the skin of his teeth; you can tell he hasn't been dancing jazz for very long. What does "by the skin of his teeth" mean?

To just barely get by or make it

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What does FAVORABLE mean in this context? The weather conditions were favorable for the outdoor concert, with clear skies and a gentle breeze

Approval, to the advantage of someone or something.

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Hey. Cut me some slack. I was really busy with my frog hunting business last week and forgot to call. I'm sorry! What does "cut me some slack" mean?

To not judge someone too harshly

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When my pants ripped in front of the whole cafeteria, I was mortified. What is a synonym for mortified?

Embarrassed

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Lose 25 points!

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Take 25 points!

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Win 15 points!

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Go to last place!

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Lose 25 points!

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Take 20 points!

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Go to first place!

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Go to last place!

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He skimmed the book for class and felt like he got the gist. What does "gist" mean?

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You have cried wolf so many times that no one believes you when you're really hurt.

To ask for help when you don't need it.

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What does DEROGATORY mean in this context? The coach warned the players not to use any derogatory comments during the game, as it could lead to penalties.

showing a critical or disrespectful attitude towards someone or something

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What does OBSCURE mean in this context? The meaning of the old poem was so obscure that even the teacher had trouble explaining it.

something that is not well-known or is difficult to understand

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A smile seems to be a universal symbol for happy. What does "universal" mean?

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Jamie is known for his short fuse; just a few days ago he screamed at his coach for not letting him play. What does short fuse mean?

Getting angry quickly.

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She always felt so serene after attending yoga class. What does "serene" mean?

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