Unit 7
The archaeologist worked with __________ attention to detail while restoring the ancient artifact.
Painstaking
What might you notice if you take a glance at someone’s expression?
From a quick glance, you might notice if someone looks angry, sad, or excited based on their facial expression.
The audience let out a loud __________ when the magician made the elephant disappear.
Gasp
Explain a time you experienced a misconception.
Any time where an incorrect or mistaken idea, belief, or understanding about something happened.
To feel or express deep sadness, especially because someone has died
Mourn
A collection of valued objects often taken by dishonesty, force, stealth, etc.
Loot
As a __________ to the city, he had trouble finding his way around.
Newcomer
Something that is extreme, unacceptable, or offensive
Outrageous
Despite the __________ of the busy city, she found peace in her small apartment.
Hustle and bustle
A connection or link between things
Bond
The act of illegally making a fake copy of something (like a document, signature, or money) with the intention of deceiving others
Forgery
What does it mean to be close-knit to someone?
Bound together by strong relationships and common interests
She was __________ of accepting help from strangers after being scammed once.
Wary
In the nearby area or close to a place
In the vicinity of
After the explosion, the family had to __________ from their village to find safety
Flee
Which of the following best defines “relic”?
a) A modern invention
b) An ancient object of historical interest
c) A type of weapon
d) A famous painting
b) An ancient object of historical interest
The lawyer’s argument was met with visible __________ from the jury.
Contempt
The word breed can be used to describe:
a) A type of cooking method
b) A specific group within a species, especially animals
c) A type of musical genre
d) A kind of farming tool
b) A specific group within a species, especially animals
Why might someone choose to let sleeping dogs lie in a tense situation?
To avoid bringing up a past conflict that could cause more problems.
A “wild goose chase” refers to:
a) A fun trip to the countryside
b) A pointless or hopeless pursuit
c) A dangerous expedition
d) A test of survival skills
b) A pointless or hopeless pursuit
The thieves tried to __________ the stolen jewels across the border in a hidden compartment.
Smuggle
Describe a place you consider to be unspoilt and explain why.
An unspoilt place could be a quiet forest or a clean beach with no buildings or pollution. Something that feels peaceful and untouched by human interference.
What does it mean to be on the brink of something?
If you are on the brink of something, usually something important, terrible, or exciting, you are just about to do it or experience it.
Give an example of backing the wrong horse.
Any example that supports a person, plan, or idea that eventually fails or is unsuccessful
Something hidden or not immediately obvious, either literally or figuratively
Undercurrent