Nouns
"Richard is always ready with a soundbite." What does "a soundbite" mean?
a short, catchy phrase
If you "down" e.g. apples, what do you do?
consume them
Which one is correct, a "desert" island or a "dessert" island when talking about an abandoned one?
a DESERT island
What does "an asset" mean in this expression: "it can be a great asset in business"?
a benefit
"They had recipes and packaging figured out." What is a synonym for "figured out"?
solved
The drinks are "fiendishly healthy." What does "fiendishly" mean?
extremely
"The finances were the basic stumbling block." What does the "stumbling block" mean?
something that prevents action or agreement
What are the past simple and past participle forms of "eat"? Spell them out.
eat - ATE - EATEN
What does "quirky" advertising mean?
unusual in an attractive and interesting way
Explain the status quo.
the present situation or condition
What are the past simple and past participle forms of "drink"? Spell them out.
drink - DRANK - DRUNK
What does it mean if ingredients are "unadulterated"?
not spoiled by the addition of other substances; pure
The title reads "Peach of an idea." What does it mean? How to understand the meaning of "peach" here?
an excellent idea
"It's nice to munch through it, but very bad for you." What do you do if you munch on or through something?
You chomp on something, which means you eat it noisily and with enjoyment.
What is the meaning of "budding" in "the three budding entrepreneurs"?
new and talented / aspiring