Idioms
Phrasal verbs
Vocabulary
Guessing mmeaning from context
100

What does it mean to feel under the weather? 

To feel sick or unwell. 

100

What is the meaning of 'get rid of'

To throw away, throw out, put away, dispose of. 

100

What does the word 'immersive' mean?

Deeply involved inn something, such as an experience.

100

Petra has so many friends because she is a gregarious person.

a. introverted, self-contained b. shy, quiet c. friendly, outgoing d.rude, hostile

c. friendly, outgoing

200

What does it mean to look like a million dollars/bucks?

To look really well, really attractive. 

200

What does it mean 'to get over'?

To recover from a bad experience, to move on after something. 

200

Give the meaning of the word renowned

Widely acclaimed and highly honored, very famous for something.

200

The purpose of the psychiatrist is to mitigate the suffering of the patient. 

a. make milder b. beautify c. increase d. banish

a. make milder

300

Use an idiom we have learned in class to complete the sentence: 


It's important __________ if you want to succeed in this fast-paced work environment.

to be on the ball.

300

What does it mean to 'get wound up'?

To get very worried, nervous, or angry. 

300

Give the meaning of the word cherished

Treasured, valued, and appreciated. 

300

My brother said, “I just freed myself from a very loquacious history professor. All he seemed to want was an audience.”

 a. pretentious b. grouchy c. talkative d. worried  

c. talkative

400

After twenty minutes of small talk, she decided____________ and asked if he was interested in the job offer

To cut to the chase.

400

What does it mean to 'get through to someone'?

To be clearly expressed to and understood by someone. 

400

Give the meaning of the word whimsical.

Creative, playful, and humorous. 

400

Such are the vicissitudes of history. Nothing remains the same. Three hundred years of peace ended in darkness and confusion. 

a. evils b. mistakes c. changes d. rules

a. evils

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