LiterallanguageExact meanings ofwords, not usingmetaphors orexaggeration;straight forward orto the pointImpartial without bias;having nopersonalopinion ontopicMaudlin excessivelyemotional;sentimental Simile Comparisonusing the termsas or like; forexample "hereyes were likesapphires"Geniality friendlybehavioror attitude;kindnessEquivocateto use words thathave multiplemeanings,particularly in orderto obscure the truth;to evade or hedgeFree!Bulbouslike or relating to abulb, especiallyround like a bulb;for example aflower bulbFigurativelanguageLanguage used in anon-literal way for thepurpose of emphasis,clarification, or aspecial effect.Language which usesdescriptive figures ofspeech like metaphorsand similesDisparage to speakpoorly or illy;to belittle orput downDerisionoffensiveattitude orspeech;ridicule; tomake fun or nitpick atAnalogy A comparison madebetween two object,situations or ideasthat are somewhatalike but unlike inmost respects; forexample pizza andhotdogsCopiousLargenumberof; manyor plentyMetaphorA straightforwardcomparison; forexample "her eyeswere sapphires" or"your ideas aretrash"Ire anger,rageComplacence a sense ofcontentment withthe current state orsituation; notdesiring change;pride in oneselfLiterallanguageExact meanings ofwords, not usingmetaphors orexaggeration;straight forward orto the pointImpartial without bias;having nopersonalopinion ontopicMaudlin excessivelyemotional;sentimental Simile Comparisonusing the termsas or like; forexample "hereyes were likesapphires"Geniality friendlybehavioror attitude;kindnessEquivocateto use words thathave multiplemeanings,particularly in orderto obscure the truth;to evade or hedgeFree!Bulbouslike or relating to abulb, especiallyround like a bulb;for example aflower bulbFigurativelanguageLanguage used in anon-literal way for thepurpose of emphasis,clarification, or aspecial effect.Language which usesdescriptive figures ofspeech like metaphorsand similesDisparage to speakpoorly or illy;to belittle orput downDerisionoffensiveattitude orspeech;ridicule; tomake fun or nitpick atAnalogy A comparison madebetween two object,situations or ideasthat are somewhatalike but unlike inmost respects; forexample pizza andhotdogsCopiousLargenumberof; manyor plentyMetaphorA straightforwardcomparison; forexample "her eyeswere sapphires" or"your ideas aretrash"Ire anger,rageComplacence a sense ofcontentment withthe current state orsituation; notdesiring change;pride in oneself

VOCAB 13 - 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. Exact meanings of words, not using metaphors or exaggeration; straight forward or to the point
    Literal language
  2. without bias; having no personal opinion on topic
    Impartial
  3. excessively emotional; sentimental
    Maudlin
  4. Comparison using the terms as or like; for example "her eyes were like sapphires"
    Simile
  5. friendly behavior or attitude; kindness
    Geniality
  6. to use words that have multiple meanings, particularly in order to obscure the truth; to evade or hedge
    Equivocate
  7. Free!
  8. like or relating to a bulb, especially round like a bulb; for example a flower bulb
    Bulbous
  9. Language used in a non-literal way for the purpose of emphasis, clarification, or a special effect. Language which uses descriptive figures of speech like metaphors and similes
    Figurative language
  10. to speak poorly or illy; to belittle or put down
    Disparage
  11. offensive attitude or speech; ridicule; to make fun or nit pick at
    Derision
  12. A comparison made between two object, situations or ideas that are somewhat alike but unlike in most respects; for example pizza and hotdogs
    Analogy
  13. Large number of; many or plenty
    Copious
  14. A straightforward comparison; for example "her eyes were sapphires" or "your ideas are trash"
    Metaphor
  15. anger, rage
    Ire
  16. a sense of contentment with the current state or situation; not desiring change; pride in oneself
    Complacence