Grammar
She insisted on ______ (pay) for dinner.
paying
What is a synonym for “custom”?
tradition
"Despite the heavy traffic, we arrived on time."
«Несмотря на интенсивный дорожный трафик, мы прибыли вовремя».
What is a synonym for "convenient"?
Practical
What is the opposite (antonym) of "optimistic"?
Pessimistic
The exhibition _ [visit]by thousands of visitors last year.
was visited
What does accurate means
precise
"I'm fed up with his endless excuses.
«Мне надоели его бесконечные оправдания.
What is a synonym for "hostile"?
Unfriendly / Aggressive
The box was ______ heavy for him to lift by himself
too
She said she ______ (see) that film twice already.
had seen
What does the phrasal verb "look up to" mean?
To admire or respect someone.
She convinced him to change his mind."
«Она убедила его передумать».
What does "run out of" mean
To have no more left / to use up the supply.
What does "turn down" mean in: "He had to turn down the job offer"?
To reject or refuse.
By 2030, the city _ [build]a new cultural center.
will have built
What does "To investigate " mean?
look / delve
I am not accustomed to eating late at night."
«Я не привык есть поздно вечером».
What is a synonym for "diminish"?
Decrease / Reduce / Shrink
What is a synonym for "obsolete"?
Outdated / Old-fashioned / Archaic
By the time we arrive at the station, the train ______ (leave).
will have left
What does "come up with" mean
To think of, produce, or suggest an idea/solution.
The directors urgently need to eliminate unnecessary bureaucratic layers/processes.
Руководству необходимо в срочном порядке устранить излишние бюрократические уровни и процедуры.
What is a synonym for "durable"?
Long-lasting / Sturdy / Strong
What is the meaning of "deteriorate"?
To become progressively worse.