Communication
Vocab
Phrasal Giggles
Idioms
Shake it up
100

This type of question is used to gather more details by encouraging the speaker to elaborate on their response

What is a probing question?

100

This adjective describes someone who is difficult to tolerate due to their attitude or behavior.

What is "insufferable"?

100

When things start working out as expected or become clear, they do this.

"fall into place"?

100

This idiom means to flatter or praise someone in order to gain their favor.

What is "Butter someone up"?

100

This adjective describes something that is certain to happen and cannot be avoided.

What is "inevitable"?

200

Can you quickly summarize the key points for me?" is another way of asking someone to do this

What is (to put it) in a nutshell?


200

Describing a belief or idea that is bizarre or extremely unconventional, this word fits when something is far beyond the usual or expected.

What is "outlandish"?

200

What did the grape do when it got stepped on? Nothing but let out a little wine. This is an example of what type of joke

What is a "dad joke"?

200

This phrase is used to tell someone to be patient or wait a moment.

What is "Hold your horses"?

200

If someone or something is not suitable or able to be recruited, they are said to be this.

What is "(un)recruitable"?

300

This phrase describes keeping someone updated on important information

What is (to keep someone) in the loop?

300

This term refers to something that is so strong or secure that it cannot be broken or altered.

What is "ironclad"?

300

Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field! This type of joke is an example of what?

What is a "pun"?

300

If someone has a very difficult role to take over from another person, they have these.

"big shoes to fill"?

300

If you’re awake and aware of your surroundings, you might be described as this, but if you act in a careful and responsible way, you could be called this. When two people agree on something in a mutual way, their decision is considered this. What are these three words?

What are "conscious," "conscientious," and "consensual"?

400

If you want to get in touch with someone, especially to ask them for something, you might use this phrase.

What is to hit someone up?

400

To successfully secure a job, task, or opportunity, you might say you’ve done this with the assignment.

What is "land the assignment"?

400

This phrasal verb is used when you attempt to make someone laugh, as in "I tried to ____ up the party with a joke.

What is "cheer up"?

400

This phrase means to make contact with someone to update them or discuss something briefly

"touch base"?

400

This term refers to human-made debris, including defunct satellites and fragments from rocket launches, that remains in Earth's orbit.

What is space junk , scrap or junk yard?

500

This term can be used to confirm plans or show understanding, reflecting a sense of assurance.

What is "bet"?

500

A person who looks poor and neglects their appearance might be referred to by this term.

What is "fleabag"?

500

This phrasal verb means to become popular or successful, often used when referring to a trend or an idea.

What is "catch on"?

500

This phrase describes the feeling of trying to communicate with someone who is unresponsive or not listening.

What is "Like talking to a brick wall"?

500

This group of crimes includes activities like falsifying documents to steal funds, avoiding paying taxes, producing fake goods, and offering or accepting illegal payments to influence decisions. A person involved in such activities could be called a fraudster

What are "embezzlement," "tax evasion," "counterfeiting," and "bribery"?

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