General Vocabulary
Fixed phrases 1
Fixed phrases 2
Pronunciation
Negative prefixes
100

When we want to talk about an event that will happen in the middle of March, how can we say it?

The event will take place in ________.


mid-March

(mid-May, mid-Autumn, mid-century)

(midyear, midday, midair, midway)

100

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_________ communication

breakdown - build - develop - inspire - maximise - reduce - stimulate

                                                       


    

Stimulate

100

What is the meaning of 'hard and fast'? Use it in a sentence.

(of a rule or a distinction made) fixed and definitive.

There are no hard and fast rules about that.

100

Correctly say: miserable

UK:*/ˈmɪzərəbəl/

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100

What is the opposite of: symptomatic

asymptomatic

200

Is the following sentence correct? If not, correct it.

It is almost a week since we haven't seen each other.


Incorrect. 

It’s has been almost a week since we've seen each other.

200

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_________ potential

breakdown - build - develop - inspire - maximise - reduce - stimulate

Maximise 
200

What is the meaning of 'give and take'? Use it in a sentence.

flexibility; mutual concessions and compromises.

There has to be give and take on both sides.

200

Correctly say: biased

UK:*/ˈbaɪəst/

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200

What is the opposite of: tolerant

intolerant

300

When something is 'telling' about somebody or something, what is the meaning? 

(Pompeii Podcast)

Revealing
300

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_________ barriers

breakdown - build - develop - inspire - maximise - reduce - stimulate

Breakdown

300

What is the meaning of 'to wine and dine [sb]'? Use it in a sentence.

To entertain someone with lavish meals, typically in order to gain their favor in some way, either personally or professionally.

This guy is our ideal candidate for the job, so be sure to wine and dine him tonight.

300

Correctly say: disincentive

UK:*/ˌdɪsɪnˈsɛntɪv/

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300

What is the opposite of: courage

discourage

400

Strength lies in difficulties, not in similarities. 

What is the meaning of 'lie in [sth]' in this case?

reside en / radica en / se basa en

*Make a correct sentence using 'lie in [sth] to double your points!*

400

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_________ creativity

breakdown - build - develop - inspire - maximise - reduce - stimulate

Inspire

400

What is the meaning of 'touch and go'? Use it in a sentence.

Extremely uncertain as to the outcome of something. 

Our business had a pretty rocky start—it was touch and go for a while there whether we'd even be able to keep going or not.

400

Correctly say: realign

UK:*/ˌriːəˈlaɪn/

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400

What is the opposite of: perfect

imperfect

500

To get through something 'unscathed', means to:

e.g. She came away from the accident unscathed, but the car got badly damaged.

Without suffering any injury, damage, or harm.

Unharmed, unaffected

(ileso, indemne)

500

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_________ loyalty and trust

breakdown - build - develop - inspire - maximise - reduce - stimulate

Develop

500

What is the meaning of 'by and large'? Use it in a sentence.

In general; generally; overall. 

I find that, by and large, people tend to do what they are told to do.

500

Correctly say: irritable

UK:*/ˈɪrɪtəbəl/

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500

What is the opposite of: experienced

inexperienced