Vocab Recall For YM 2

Question 1

Alliteration

Answer 1

Using the same consonant sound at the beginning of more than one word for humorous effect.

E.g. a gas-based gag

Question 2

Commencement speech

Answer 2

The speech made to the graduating class of a university

Question 3

I take it that

Answer 3

“From the context, I am guessing that…”

Question 4

Limited

Answer 4

Not infinite in nature

Question 5

On key / off key

Answer 5

Singing well / singing badly

Question 6

Tone-deaf

Answer 6

Not able to distinguish between musical notes; ie. a bad singer.

Question 7

Perform at

Answer 7

“At” is used with “perform” when talking about celebrations and places.

They performed at Carnegie Hall.
They performed at the wedding.

Question 8

Susceptible

Answer 8

Weak to

Question 9

To hit the nail on the head / to nail something

Answer 9

To speak a truth / to do something perfectly

Question 10

Twitch

Answer 10

Move involuntarily

The dog twitched in its sleep.

Question 11

At will

Answer 11

To be able to do something instantly, whenever you want to do it.

Question 12

Lucid dream

Answer 12

A dream in which you wake up and can control the dream.

Question 13

Mush

Answer 13

Soft wet mass / overly romantic or sentimental

Question 14

Popsicle

Answer 14

Frozen fruit juice on a stick

Question 15

Handkerchief

Answer 15

Square of cloth used to blow your nose

Question 16

Wag

Answer 16

To move back and forth quickly.

The dog wagged its tail.

Question 17

Tabby

Answer 17

Orange or grey striped cat

Question 18

Ash

Answer 18

The grey substance left after a fire burns.