Good
Another word for “good” meaning high quality, e.g., “an ___ meal”
excellent
This reporting verb means to say “yes” to something or agree that something is true, often reluctantly.
Example: “He ___ making a mistake.”
admit
This verb upgrades “do” when you perform a task, often in a formal or careful way. Example: “The surgeon will ___ the operation tomorrow.”
perform
This traditional medium, often called "the fourth estate," refers to printed publications reporting on current events. In International Relations, it can shape public opinion on foreign policy.
newspapers / print media
This Ottoman sultan, known as “the Conqueror,” ruled twice and established the Fatih Mosque complex in Istanbul. But here’s the hard part: name the Grand Vizier who served him during the conquest of Constantinople and was later executed by the sultan’s order.
Çandarlı Halil Pasha
A word for “good” meaning very impressive, e.g., “___ work on the project”
outstanding
This verb is used to say that something is true, often after doubt. Pattern: ___ + (that) + clause.
Example: “The witness ___ that he saw the suspect leave.”
confirm or state
This verb upgrades “do” when you complete something successfully, especially a goal or a result.
Example: “After years of study, she finally ___ her dream of becoming a lawyer.”
achieve / accomplish
This type of media includes platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. In international relations, governments use it for public diplomacy and disinformation campaigns.
social media / digital media / online platforms
This Ottoman political system took Christian boys from the Balkans, converted them to Islam, and trained them as elite soldiers or government officials. Tricky part: What was the name of this system, not the soldiers?
Devşirme system
— Not "Janissary" — Janissaries were the soldiers produced by this system.
A word for “bad” meaning harmful or damaging, e.g., “the ___ effects of pollution”
detrimental
This verb is used when you want someone to believe something is true, often to stop them from worrying. Pattern: ___ + object + (that) + clause.
Example: “The doctor ___ me that the test results were normal.”
assure or inform
This verb upgrades “make” when you are getting food or a meal ready. Example: “She is ___ dinner for ten guests.”
prepare
A well-edited article follows ____________ standards to ensure accuracy and fairness.
editorial
This world-famous Turkish dish consists of thin layers of dough filled with chopped nuts or meat, sweetened with honey or syrup.
baklava
A formal word for “important” meaning very significant or momentous, e.g., “a ___ decision”
Crucial
These two verbs are used when you say you will definitely do something or definitely not do something. Pattern: ___ + to + infinitive.
Example: “She ___ to help with the cleaning” / “He ___ to call the police.”
agree / refuse
offer / threaten
This verb means to get something by asking for it officially.
Example: “You need to ___ a visa before traveling to that country.”
obtain / acquire
The news channel was accused of being ___ in favour of the prime minister.
biased
This traditional Turkish drink is made from fermented purple carrots and turnips and is often served with kebabs.
şalgam
A high-level word for “important” meaning of the greatest importance, e.g., “It is ___ that you follow the rules”
paramount
Complete both sentences with the same verb :
“My teacher ___ me to study more.”
“My teacher ___ that I should study more.”
advise
A formal word for “big” meaning very large in scale or effect,
Example: “a ___ change in the law”
substantial
"This academic skill, , involves the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media in various forms. It helps citizens distinguish between reliable news and disinformation online."
media literacy
This famous Turkish novelist won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2006.
Orhan Pamuk