Vocabulary & Expressions
What is another word for job?
Work/Occupation/Career
What does "hit the books" mean?
To study
Your friend says, "I'm broke." What does this mean?
They have no money.
I am
I'm
Synonym of difficult
Hard/Challenging
What is the opposite of early?
Late
What does "the ball is in your court" mean?
Your decision/responsibility
Translate into natural English: Él siempre llega tarde y no me importa más.
He is always late, and I do not care anymore.
Could not
Couldn't
Antonym of generous
Stingy/selfish
Translate into English: ¿Estoy acostumbrado a levantarme temprano?
I'm used to getting up early.
What does "break the ice" mean?
Start a conversation/make people feel comfortable.
The homograph (word) tear can be said in two ways. How can they be said?
tear:a drop from the eye (a tear fell)
/tɛər/ — to rip (tear the paper)
Would not
What is the difference between historic and historical?
Historic=Important in history
Historical= related to history
What is the difference between "everyday" and "every day"?
Everyday (Adj) describes a noun. (common, usual, ordinary
ex: These are my everyday shoes.
Every day (Adv.) how often something happens
Ex: I drink coffee every day.
What does "hang out" mean?
spend time casually
Ex: Let's hang out this weekend.
What is the difference between these sentences:
1. I'm used to working late.
2. I used to work late.
1. I'm used to working late. (It's normal to me now, you're accustomed to it; it's part of your routine.)
2. I used to get up early. (It happened in the past, but not anymore. It describes a past habit or situation that has changed.)
Does not
Doesn't
Which word does not belong: astonished, amazed, surprised, bored
Bored
Meake this more polite: Give me the pen.
Could you (please) give me the pen? (please)
May I please have the pen?
What does "chill" mean?
Relax
ex: Let's just chill at home.
BONUS QUESTION. EXTRA 100 POINTS
Which American singer is know as the "King of Pop"?
Michael Jackson
Going to
Gonna
Define ubiquitous
Found everywhere/very common