LiterallanguageExact meanings ofwords, not usingmetaphors orexaggeration;straight forward orto the pointImpartial without bias;having nopersonalopinion ontopicEquivocateto use words thathave multiplemeanings,particularly in orderto obscure the truth;to evade or hedgeCopiousLargenumberof; manyor plentyFigurativelanguageLanguage 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 downAnalogy A comparison madebetween two object,situations or ideasthat are somewhatalike but unlike inmost respects; forexample pizza andhotdogsIre anger,rageComplacence a sense ofcontentment withthe current state orsituation; notdesiring change;pride in oneselfMaudlin excessivelyemotional;sentimental Derisionoffensiveattitude orspeech;ridicule; tomake fun or nitpick atFree!Simile Comparisonusing the termsas or like; forexample "hereyes were likesapphires"Geniality friendlybehavioror attitude;kindnessBulbouslike or relating to abulb, especiallyround like a bulb;for example aflower bulbMetaphorA straightforwardcomparison; forexample "her eyeswere sapphires" or"your ideas aretrash"LiterallanguageExact meanings ofwords, not usingmetaphors orexaggeration;straight forward orto the pointImpartial without bias;having nopersonalopinion ontopicEquivocateto use words thathave multiplemeanings,particularly in orderto obscure the truth;to evade or hedgeCopiousLargenumberof; manyor plentyFigurativelanguageLanguage 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 downAnalogy A comparison madebetween two object,situations or ideasthat are somewhatalike but unlike inmost respects; forexample pizza andhotdogsIre anger,rageComplacence a sense ofcontentment withthe current state orsituation; notdesiring change;pride in oneselfMaudlin excessivelyemotional;sentimental Derisionoffensiveattitude orspeech;ridicule; tomake fun or nitpick atFree!Simile Comparisonusing the termsas or like; forexample "hereyes were likesapphires"Geniality friendlybehavioror attitude;kindnessBulbouslike or relating to abulb, especiallyround like a bulb;for example aflower bulbMetaphorA straightforwardcomparison; forexample "her eyeswere sapphires" or"your ideas aretrash"

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. to use words that have multiple meanings, particularly in order to obscure the truth; to evade or hedge
    Equivocate
  4. Large number of; many or plenty
    Copious
  5. 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
  6. to speak poorly or illy; to belittle or put down
    Disparage
  7. A comparison made between two object, situations or ideas that are somewhat alike but unlike in most respects; for example pizza and hotdogs
    Analogy
  8. anger, rage
    Ire
  9. a sense of contentment with the current state or situation; not desiring change; pride in oneself
    Complacence
  10. excessively emotional; sentimental
    Maudlin
  11. offensive attitude or speech; ridicule; to make fun or nit pick at
    Derision
  12. Free!
  13. Comparison using the terms as or like; for example "her eyes were like sapphires"
    Simile
  14. friendly behavior or attitude; kindness
    Geniality
  15. like or relating to a bulb, especially round like a bulb; for example a flower bulb
    Bulbous
  16. A straightforward comparison; for example "her eyes were sapphires" or "your ideas are trash"
    Metaphor