For the Week ending 02/03/12
Directions: Choose the word that matches with the definition and appropriately fits into the blank space in the sentence.
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expression of false humility, especially by celebrities on Twitter
"Your inflatable inner-tube is way cooler than my 80-foot yacht. You get to be so much closer to the water and to nature," is an example of _______. |
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acronym for "Fear of Missing Out," describing anxiety over being inundated by information on social media
Even though he was exhausted, Joe's _______ pushed him to go out and party that night. |
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posing for a photograph, esp. in a public place, with one's body in a stiff, prone position, for circulation online
Some daredevils will lie face down in the middle of an Interstate, _______ for someone to take a photo or video. |
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an exceedingly strict parent (after Amy Chua's memoir, "Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother")
Many of today's permissive mothers might have more responsible children if they were more of a _______ mom. |
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the act of conspicuously praying on one knee, fist to forehead, (after Denver Broncos quarterback)
Before an audition for America Idol, a faithful hopeful might get down on their knees, _______ for a great performance. |