Word of the day
gimmick
1. a trick or device intended to attract attention, publicity, or business
“it is not so much a program to improve services as a gimmick to gain votes”
noun
/ˈɡɪmɪk/
Test your comprehension with these four exercises!
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Choose the word that best fits in the phrase
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"The magician's new gimmick was a clever way to _____ the audience at the show."
Select three words related to gimmick
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- ruse
- substance
- essence
- honesty
- scheme
- stratagem
Choose the phrase that uses gimmick correctly
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Find a word related to gimmick
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