PersonificationFigure of speech thatgives inanimateobjects humancharacteristics.Example: Windwhispered in my earFree!HyperboleA figure of speechinvolving greatexaggeration.Examples: I'm sohungry I could eat ahorseDecipherVerb: To discover themeaning orunderstand a codedor hidden meaning.Synonyms: Deduce,interpretAntonyms: Code,skim, encryptBoisterousAdjective: Active andhappy; full of energySynonyms:Rambunctious, rowdyAntonyms: Calm,tranquilOnomatopoeiaA literary device inwhich the sound ofthe word has thesame sound itrepresents.Examples: boom andsighUnderstatementStatements thatlessen theimportance of whatis meant.Examples: Lookslike it rained a bitlast nightSpuriousAdjective:Inauthentic, not bonafideSynonyms: Artificial,contrived, fakeAntonyms: Authentic,genuineSalientAdjective: Noticeable,or important;standing outSynonyms:Conspicuous, strikingAntonyms:Unimportant,inconspicuousClandestineAdjective: Secretiveor covertSynonyms: Stealthy,cloak-and-daggerAntonyms:Aboveboard, truthfulPseudonymFalse name ofalias used by awriter to not usetheir real name.Example: MarkTwain: SamuelClemensContriteAdjective: Sorry forpast actions, desiringforgivenessSynonyms:Apologetic, humbleAntonyms:Indifferent, apatheticRectitudeNoun: Correctness oruprightnessSynonyms: Decency,goodnessAntonyms:Dishonesty, badnessAboveboardAdjective: Honestand unconcealedSynonyms: Frank,openAntonyms:Deceitful,concealedProsaicAdjective: Matter-of-fact, without spirit,style or imagination.Synonyms: Ordinary,straightforwardAntonyms: Creative,imaginaryVigilanceNoun: Alertness,unbreaking attentionto a dutySynonyms: Diligence,watchfulnessAntonyms:Negligence,carelessnessPersonificationFigure of speech thatgives inanimateobjects humancharacteristics.Example: Windwhispered in my earFree!HyperboleA figure of speechinvolving greatexaggeration.Examples: I'm sohungry I could eat ahorseDecipherVerb: To discover themeaning orunderstand a codedor hidden meaning.Synonyms: Deduce,interpretAntonyms: Code,skim, encryptBoisterousAdjective: Active andhappy; full of energySynonyms:Rambunctious, rowdyAntonyms: Calm,tranquilOnomatopoeiaA literary device inwhich the sound ofthe word has thesame sound itrepresents.Examples: boom andsighUnderstatementStatements thatlessen theimportance of whatis meant.Examples: Lookslike it rained a bitlast nightSpuriousAdjective:Inauthentic, not bonafideSynonyms: Artificial,contrived, fakeAntonyms: Authentic,genuineSalientAdjective: Noticeable,or important;standing outSynonyms:Conspicuous, strikingAntonyms:Unimportant,inconspicuousClandestineAdjective: Secretiveor covertSynonyms: Stealthy,cloak-and-daggerAntonyms:Aboveboard, truthfulPseudonymFalse name ofalias used by awriter to not usetheir real name.Example: MarkTwain: SamuelClemensContriteAdjective: Sorry forpast actions, desiringforgivenessSynonyms:Apologetic, humbleAntonyms:Indifferent, apatheticRectitudeNoun: Correctness oruprightnessSynonyms: Decency,goodnessAntonyms:Dishonesty, badnessAboveboardAdjective: Honestand unconcealedSynonyms: Frank,openAntonyms:Deceitful,concealedProsaicAdjective: Matter-of-fact, without spirit,style or imagination.Synonyms: Ordinary,straightforwardAntonyms: Creative,imaginaryVigilanceNoun: Alertness,unbreaking attentionto a dutySynonyms: Diligence,watchfulnessAntonyms:Negligence,carelessness

Honors Humanities Vocabulary List 7 - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Figure of speech that gives inanimate objects human characteristics. Example: Wind whispered in my ear
    Personification
  2. Free!
  3. A figure of speech involving great exaggeration. Examples: I'm so hungry I could eat a horse
    Hyperbole
  4. Verb: To discover the meaning or understand a coded or hidden meaning. Synonyms: Deduce, interpret Antonyms: Code, skim, encrypt
    Decipher
  5. Adjective: Active and happy; full of energy Synonyms: Rambunctious, rowdy Antonyms: Calm, tranquil
    Boisterous
  6. A literary device in which the sound of the word has the same sound it represents. Examples: boom and sigh
    Onomatopoeia
  7. Statements that lessen the importance of what is meant. Examples: Looks like it rained a bit last night
    Understatement
  8. Adjective: Inauthentic, not bona fide Synonyms: Artificial, contrived, fake Antonyms: Authentic, genuine
    Spurious
  9. Adjective: Noticeable, or important; standing out Synonyms: Conspicuous, striking Antonyms: Unimportant, inconspicuous
    Salient
  10. Adjective: Secretive or covert Synonyms: Stealthy, cloak-and-dagger Antonyms: Aboveboard, truthful
    Clandestine
  11. False name of alias used by a writer to not use their real name. Example: Mark Twain: Samuel Clemens
    Pseudonym
  12. Adjective: Sorry for past actions, desiring forgiveness Synonyms: Apologetic, humble Antonyms: Indifferent, apathetic
    Contrite
  13. Noun: Correctness or uprightness Synonyms: Decency, goodness Antonyms: Dishonesty, badness
    Rectitude
  14. Adjective: Honest and unconcealed Synonyms: Frank, open Antonyms: Deceitful, concealed
    Aboveboard
  15. Adjective: Matter-of-fact, without spirit, style or imagination. Synonyms: Ordinary, straightforward Antonyms: Creative, imaginary
    Prosaic
  16. Noun: Alertness, unbreaking attention to a duty Synonyms: Diligence, watchfulness Antonyms: Negligence, carelessness
    Vigilance