Vocabulary 1
Use the word in brackets to form a new word that fits into the blank.
The lotion should be applied (SPARE) ... to the skin.
The lotion should be applied sparingly to the skin.
Which verb means to decide not to do something you had planned to do?
a) reverse
b) scrub
c) shrink
d) tailor
b) scrub
What word can be synonymous with:
a) abuse,
b) cheeky?
For example:
a) harm, mistreat, misuse
b) bold, sassy, saucy
Guess the missing verbs in the following sentences. Remember to conjugate them in the correct tense.
a) If the pain ..., call the nurse.
b) You got an A on your maths test. You ... it!
a) If the pain persists, call the nurse.
b) You got an A on your maths test. You nailed it!
Explain the meaning of the following verbs in English.
a) deflect
b) mock
c) stew
a) to avoid something such as blame, criticism or a question being directed at you
b) to laugh at someone, often by copying them in a funny but unkind way
c) to think or worry about something
Which letters are missing in the given words?
a) c _ _ c e _ _ - skrywać, ukrywać
b) r _ _ e n _ m _ _ t - gniew, niechęć
c) t _ _ r _ u g _ - dokładny, gruntowny, skrupulatny
a) conceal
b) resentment
c) thorough
Translate the following words and phrases into English.
a) chętny, skwapliwy
b) chlapnąć o czymś, wygadać coś
c) dawać komuś do myślenia, zmuszać do refleksji
d) polecenie, rozkaz
a) willing
b) blurt something out / spill the beans / spill the tea
c) give somebody pause
d) mandate
Translate the following words and phrases into English.
a) natarczywość, natręctwo
b) rzucający się w oczy, zwracający uwagę
c) wyjść na jaw
d) zadawać się z kimś
a) importunity
b) conspicuous
c) come to light
d) fall in with somebody / go (a)round with somebody