VOCABULARY
What does ASTONİSHİNG mean?
Extremely surprising or impressive; amazing.
Re-write this sentence, using 3 -5 words, so that it has a sıimilar meaning.
We completely wasted our time. (COMPLETE)
İt was _______ waste of time.
İt was A COMPLETE waste of time.
İ don't have _____ money left.
Hit the nail on the head.
To say exactly the right thing.
Complete the sentence:
So ______ research has been done, it's surprising they haven't found a cure.
So MUCH research has been done, it's surprising they haven't found a cure.
What is a MONUMENT?
A monument is a structure or statue built to remember a person, event, or important idea.
When talking about habits, when would you use NOT AS A RULE?
It means something is not a regular habit, though it can happen sometimes.
By the time she arrived, we ________ left.
By the time she arrived, we had already left.
Something very easy.
What is the adverb form of CAREFUL?
Carefully
What is the difference between BOLD and SUBTLE?
Bold: Strong, clear, confident, or easily noticed. It stands out. 'She wore a bold red dress.'
(Loud, obvious, direct)
Subtle: Delicate, not obvious, or hard to notice at first. 'There was a subtle change in his tone.'
(Quiet, gentle, indirect)
What is the adverb form of HAPPY?
HAPPİLY
Complete the sentence using the adverb form of the words provided.
The painting was _________ damaged in the fire and, ___________, could not be restored. (unfortunate, severe)
The painting was severely damaged in the fire and, unfortunately, could not be restored.
Beat around the bush.
Avoid talking about the main topic.
What does it mean to DO SOMETHİNG UP?
ie. This summer, my husband and İ are going to do us the kitchen.
To "do something up" means to decorate, repair, or fasten something. It can have a few related meanings depending on the context.
1. To decorate or renovate (like a room or a house)
They’re doing up their old house before selling it.
(Meaning: fixing and improving the house)
2. To fasten or tie something (like clothes or packages)
Can you do up your coat?
(Meaning: zip, button, or tie the coat)
3. To dress up nicely
She really did herself up for the party.
(Meaning: dressed elegantly or put effort into appearance)
What does REVOLVE mean?
To move in a circle around a central point or object.
I have been ________ (try) to call him all morning, but İ________ (not/able) to get through to him.
İ have been TRYİNG to call him all morning, but İ HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE to get through to him.
What is an antonym of temporary?
Permanent
Burn the midnight oil.
To work late into the night.
What is the most common letter in the English language?
E
What does BİD mean?
1. To offer a price (especially in an auction or sale)
'She bid $100 for the painting'
2. To attempt or try (often formally)
'He is bidding for the position of team leader'
3. To give a greeting or farewell (less common, formal)
'He bid her goodbye'
Find and correct the error:
She studied at Bologna University which is the oldest university in the world.
She studied at Bologna University, which is the oldest university in the world.
Assist, aid, support
Once in a blue moon.
Very rarely.
Of the most widely spoken languages in the world, where does English fall?