Vocabulary Challenge #4
Pick the best definition or usage.
1. “Turn a blind eye”
What does this idiom mean?
A. To look away due to fear
B. To ignore something intentionally
C. To misunderstand what’s happening
2. Ubiquitous
If something is ubiquitous, it is…
A. Rare and difficult to find
B. Found everywhere, very common
C. Overrated and obsolete
3. “Boil down to” (phrasal verb)
If a situation “boils down to” something, it means…
A. It results in something unexpected
B. It’s more complex than it appears
C. It can be summarized by one essential point
4. Ostentatious
An ostentatious person or display is…
A. Modest and understated
B. Flashy and intended to attract attention
C. Purely functional
5. “Bark up the wrong tree”
What does this mean?
A. To accuse the wrong person or pursue the wrong course
B. To ignore a good opportunity
C. To speak without confidence
BONUS – Word Usage Check
Which sentence uses “ubiquitous” correctly?
A. The sound of car horns was ubiquitous in the quiet countryside.
B. Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society.
C. She wore a ubiquitous dress that caught everyone's eye.