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"UnFUN" Words
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Each sentence omits a word that contains 'FUN' in order. A synonym or clue is written in the 'Hint' section.
Every answer is definitely not a 'fun' word - but I hope that won't make it 'Boring'!
e.g. It was an ____ practical joke, and quite upsetting. [Hint: unamusing]
Answer: unfunny
If your brain is FUNctioning, get started!
1. The Simpsons: one of the TV's favourite _____ families!
2. Because it was _____, the Youth Holiday Programme never even got started.
3. The fans were in a _____ mood when their hero missed an easy shot at the goal.
4. By his _____ reply to me, it was clear my boss didn't really care!
5. When my holiday in Europe was canceled, I was dismayed to learn that the discount airfare was _____.
6. I was given a tube of _____ cream for my skin infection.
Every answer is definitely not a 'fun' word - but I hope that won't make it 'Boring'!
e.g. It was an ____ practical joke, and quite upsetting. [Hint: unamusing]
Answer: unfunny
If your brain is FUNctioning, get started!
1. The Simpsons: one of the TV's favourite _____ families!
2. Because it was _____, the Youth Holiday Programme never even got started.
3. The fans were in a _____ mood when their hero missed an easy shot at the goal.
4. By his _____ reply to me, it was clear my boss didn't really care!
5. When my holiday in Europe was canceled, I was dismayed to learn that the discount airfare was _____.
6. I was given a tube of _____ cream for my skin infection.
Hint
1. not in working order2. cash-starved
3. gloomy
4. half-hearted
5. not able to be reimbursed
6. antimycotic
Answer
1. dysFUNctional [or possibly 'malFUNctioning]2. underFUNded
3. FUNereal
4. perFUNctory
5. nonreFUNdable
6. antiFUNgal
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