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Spellcabulary #6. February 4-8, 2013. bias. If are unable to be fair and not choose sides, you have a bias . Don ’ t let one bad experience at a French restaurant bias you against all other. bias.
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Spellcabulary #6 February 4-8, 2013
bias • If are unable to be fair and not choose sides, you have a bias. • Don’t let one bad experience at a French restaurant bias you against all other.
bias • If I say something that expresses a bias, say “favortism.” If not, don’t say anything. • A teacher allows a favorite student to go to the restroom, but tells anyone else who asks, “No.” • A history book presents the Civil War from the Union’s point of view. • A political news program shows the speeches of Republican and Democratic candidates. • What is the word that means,”unable to be fair”?
blatant • If someone behaves in a blatant way, they are being very obvious in an offensive or shameless way • She was blatantly flirting with him by batting her eyelashes and giggling, even though his girlfriend was sitting next to him.
blatant • If I describe someone being blatant in an action, say “shameless.” If not, don’t say anything. • A little boy who steals a cookie but blames the dog who is outside • The student who quietly reads while the teacher is busy taking attendance • The ASB candidate who promises teachers will no longer assign homework if s/he is elected What is the word that means, “obvious in a shameless way”?
debut • If someone or something makes its first public appearance, it is making its debut. • The new television show will debut in September.
debut • If I describe someone or something making its debut, say “first appearance.” If not, don’t say anything. • Radio shows starting in 1920 • A baby panda being shown to the public a few days after its birth • An actor starring in their fifth film What is the word that means, “first public appearance”?
fluster • If someone or something makes you nervous, embarrassed, or confused, you are flustered. • The personal question flustered me, so I was unable to think of an answer.
fluster • If I describe someone or something that is flustered, say “embarrassed.” If not, don’t say anything. • An actress confidently giving an acceptance speech • A girl whose cheeks turn bright pink when she is complimented by the handsome stranger • A witness who stutters and stammers when asked an unexpected question by the attorney • What is the word that means,”nervous, embarrassed, or confused”?
retort • If you answer someone quickly, in a clever or humorous way, you retort. • “You have much to be modest about,” he retorted when the speaker claimed to be modest.
retort • If I say something that is a retort, say “clever.” If not, don’t say anything. • A reporter asked Ghandi, “What do you think of Western civilization?” Ghandi replied, “I think it would be a good idea.” • Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but some abuse the privilege. • “Good answer,” the teacher said with a smile. • What is the word that means, “responding in a quick, clever, or humorous way”?
