Mind & Matter
What are delusions?
A fixed false belief; for example, the Russian "заблуждения".
These warm, stitched bed covers you might curl up under.
Quilts
Combined Concept: An ________ quilter might spend hours in her ________, ________ herself in her work to ________ after a long day.
"avid", "reading nook", "immersing", "unwind"
An avid quilter might spend hours in her reading nook, immercing herself in her work to unwind after a long day.
What is "to get your tailgate on"?
A pre-game social event typically held in a parking lot around the open tailgate of a vehicle.
What is "load up"?
To get a large supply of something, or to fill something (like a vehicle or a plate) with a large quantity of items.
What is the epitome?
The perfect example or embodiment of something; the "воплощение".
She wasn't just interested in knitting; she was a(n) _______ collector of vintage patterns.
avid
To form a close relationship based on a shared experience or interest.
"to bond over something"
Complete the phrase: "Don't cook for everyone; let's _______ and have everyone bring a dish!"
make it a potluck
Synonym: To relax and de-stress.
"to unwind"
An idiom meaning to try something new, but cautiously, like testing water with your foot.
"to dip your toes into something"
This textile art, which involves tangling wool fibers with a special needle
Felting
Complete the phrase: "It's cold out, so let's ________ and go see the holiday lights!"
"bundle up and hit the town"
The character and atmosphere of a place.
ambience
Synonym: To quickly produce or extract something, like a phone from a pocket.
"whip out"
What is "solely based on something"?
A decision made only on one source of information is this ("основанный исключительно на...").
What is "to unwind"?
To relax and de-stress after a long, difficult day.
Fill in the blank: The old part of the city, with its narrow streets and ________ lanes, was incredibly picturesque.
Cobblestone
Antonym for "frugal purchase"
splurge
Clue: This phrasal verb describes the process of gradually increasing intensity, effort, or scale over a period of time or through a series of stages.
"ramp up through"
A secondary product or branch of something larger.
"offshoot of something"
This small, comfortable space is the perfect physical manifestation for an "avid" practitioner of a solitary hobby.
Reading nook
If someone is the epitome of a hobbyist, deeply involved in felting and quilting, how would you describe their level of interest?
avid
If you do something "from scratch" are you preparing for that completely?
No
If you "resent" you:
a) "you feel lasting bitterness or annoyance about something unfair."
b) "the act of sending something again."
a) "you feel lasting bitterness or annoyance about something unfair."