"Relationships" Phrasal Verbs
This phrasal verb means "to slowly become less close."
drift apart
When you stay somewhere longer than planned or expected, you ___________.
stick around
This is a synonym for "hungry, starving, ravenous."
famished
mimic
In the UK, people usually say "_____" up. In the US, we usually say "line up" or "get in line."
queue
If you end a romantic relationship with someone, you ________ them.
break up with
If you give someone a tour of your home, office, department, etc., you _______ them ________.
show...around...
Complete the sentence:
Timothy was looking for _________ employment after graduating from college.
gainful
The opposite of "agitated, troubled, or inclement" is _______.
serene
wither
Complete the sentence:
David _______ Carly _______ to an expensive restaurant on their first date.
took....out...
In the UK, people usually say "pop in" to refer to when they visit someone at their home. In the US, we say _______.
stop by
drop by
This adjective means "to be totally without skill or appropriateness."
inept
This noun refers to "the strength needed to keep going or overcome physical or mental strain."
stamina
Complete the sentence:
The first lady was met with a __________ of questions during the press conference.
barrage
Complete the sentence:
Our love of animals really _________ together.
(Hint: "to create a close relationship")
brought us
(bring together)
While everyone was in the living room talking, the curious toddler _________ the pantry for delicious snacks.
(Hint: "to secretly look for something")
snooped around
Complete the sentence:
The newspaper was sued for _______ after publishing the distasteful article about the politician.
libel
The conclusions made in his paper were absurd and completely _________. There was no clear rationale behind them or anything to back them up.
groundless
Provide a synonym for the following verbs: name, signify, denote, nominate
designate
Complete the sentence:
Throughout the years, Sally has really ________ Maria. Sally has been a very loyal friend.
(Hint: "to continue to support someone who is in a difficult situation")
stuck by
(stick by)
Complete the sentence:
I'd like to ______ you ______ for breakfast at my house on Sunday morning.
invite...over...
have...over...
Complete the sentence:
The biologists waited for the tide to ______ before conducting any further tests of the water's salinity.
recede
Complete the sentence:
"A judge must remain ________ in order to render an evenhanded and logical decision."
disinterested
Good food can usually ________ my bad mood.
slake