Vocabulary
What does the word 'delightful' mean?
very pleasant, attractive, or enjoyable
to get away with something
to escape blame or punishment when you do something wrong, or to avoid harm or criticism for something you did.
The film was praised by the critics for its (REAL) in showing the horrors of war.
The film was praised by the critics for its realism in showing the horrors of war.
The factory is *** the outskirts of New Delhi.
The factory is in/on the outskirts of New Delhi.
What is the capital of Sweden?
Stockholm
What does the word 'fierce' mean?
physically violent and frightening;
strong and powerful.
to wear something out
to use something so much that it is damaged and cannot be used anymore, or to become damaged in this way.
She needs a (LONG) period of recovery after the operation.
She needs a lengthy period of recovery after the operation.
The cost should be shared equally *** the three of you.
The cost should be shared equally among the three of you.
In the stock market, what does 'IPO' stand for?
Initial Public Offering
What does the word 'unaware' mean?
not understanding or realizing something; not knowing that something exists, or not having knowledge or experience of something.
to cut down on something
to do or use less of something.
The foundations of the building need to be (STRONG).
The foundations of the building need to be strengthened.
It's difficult to guess what they will conclude *** the evidence.
It's difficult to guess what they will conclude from the evidence.
Boris Johnson
What does the word 'feasible' mean?
able to be made, done, or achieved; possible, reasonable, or likely.
to come up against something
to have to deal with a problem.
She is a talented singer and actress who stands a good chance of gaining (STAR) and recognition.
She is a talented singer and actress who stands a good chance of gaining stardom and recognition.
She's been leading *** the race, but it now looks as if she's getting tired.
She's been leading throughout the race, but it now looks as if she's getting tired.
Which dictator killed 45 million people in Asia?
Mao Zedong
What is a feeble-minded person?
a person without an ordinary level of intelligence, or unable to act or think in an intelligent way.
to brush up on something
to improve your knowledge of something already learned but partly forgotten:
He tried to disguise his voice whilst talking on the telephone by putting a handkerchief across the (MOUTH).
He tried to disguise his voice whilst talking on the telephone by putting a handkerchief across the mouthpiece.
It's *** you to be quiet - is something wrong?
It's unlike you to be quiet - is something wrong?
What is the capital of the following states in the United States?
California, New York, Florida, Chicago & Texas
California - Sacramento
New York - Albany
Texas - Austin