Vocabulary 1
What does "highlight" mean?
The student used a yellow marker to highlight the passage.
to point out or emphasize, underline
After receiving treatment at the hospital, the patient ___ quickly from his illness.
a. acquired
b. engaged
c. recovered
d. strived
c. recovered
What does "piece of cake" mean?
Example: I finished my homework in 10 minutes. It was a piece of cake!
It means easy!
What continent is Mongolia located in?
Asia!
What is a synonym for diminish?
Example: The sales for the movie diminished over time.
A. recuperate
B. decrease
C. prejudice
D. gain interest
B. decrease
According to the park's rules and ____ , campfires must not be left unattended.
a. regulations
b. criticism
c. quirks
d. profit
a. regulations
What does "break a leg" mean?
Example: Break a leg on your exam today!
It means good luck
Who was the first president of Mongolia?
Punsalmaagiin Ochirbat
The conference was filled with ___ researchers from around the world.
a. bias
b. fellow
c. engage
d. perceive
b. fellow!
What does "engaged" mean?
The teacher engaged her students in class by using songs, chats, and funny stories.
to gain someone's interest or attention
Which idiom means "expensive?"
The handbag cost me ________ .
a. spill the beans
b. cats and dogs
c. an arm and a leg
d. rain on my parade
c. an arm and a leg
What's the longest river in the world?
a. The Amazon River
b. The Nile River
c. The Yellow River
d. The Ganges River
b. The Nile River
Bonus Point: What continent is the Nile River located?
The water in the pool quickly ____ after the sun came out.
a. equilibrium
b. regulated
c. accumulate
d. evaporated
d. evaporated
Artists ____ details in nature that many people overlook.
a. quirk
b. criticize
c. perceive
d. strive
c. perceive
We've worked on this paper for hours. Let's call it a day and work on it later.
What does "call it a day" mean?
a. don't be so critical
b. stop working on something.
c. slow down
d. start over
b. stop working on something
Which planet is closest to the sun?
a. Neptune
b. Earth
c. Mercury
d. Mars
c. Mercury
Bonus Points: Can you name all the planets?
What does "comprehensive" mean?
The detailed report provides a comprehensive overview of the company's performance.
containing many details of something, detailed, thorough
What does prejudice mean?
The manager was fired from the company because he was believed to have an unfair prejudice against immigrants.
an opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience
Bonus points: What is a synonym of prejudice?
What does "bite the bullet" mean?
I don't like going to the dentist, but I'll bite the bullet and make an appointment.
a. to do something you don't want to do
b. do something poorly to save time or money
c. don't give up
d. calm down
a. to do something you don't want to do
Who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize?
a. Malala Yousafzai
b. Mother Theresa
c. Toni Morrison
d. Marie Curie
d. Marie Curie
Bonus Points: What did she win a Nobel Prize for?