Vocabulary
I
I
synonym of: to test the limits of what you can do; to challenge yourself in something
to push yourself
synonym of: to get along with everyone around you
to fit in (with)
(n.) the food of a country
cuisine
1. name 2 definite phrases to talk about situations
2. name 2 probable phrases to talk about situations
- no doubt you'll
- you'll almost certainly
(P)
- you'll most likely
- you may well
What is the first number to use an "a" in its spelling?
1,000 (one thousAnd)
phrasal verb used when: you drive to the airport (for example) to bring someone home
to pick up
(adj.) when you're missing being with your family at home
homesick
(n.) the act of being friendly and welcoming to guests and visitors
hospitality
We use _______________ to talk about things which usually happen, or facts which are normally true
to tend to
Which temperature is the same in both Celsius and Fahrenheit?
-40
synonym of: to ask for more information on something
to enquire about
phrasal verb used when: you are late to work because a traffic jam ________ you ___
to hold up
(v.) to be better than expected
to exceed (someone's) expectations
We use _______________ to say that something is becoming more normal for you
to get used to
What popular activity means "empty orchestra?"
karaoke
When you use every waking moment of your trip for something interesting, fun, and educational, you are _________________ your trip
making most of
(adj.) vividly colourful
fluorescent
(n.) the act of pausing before doing something
hesitation
We use _______________ to say something is/isn't normal for you
(not) be used to
Which planet in our solar system rotates clockwise?
Venus
synonym of: to deal with a challenging situation
to cope with
(adj.) unwilling to do something
reluctant
(v.) to evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of
to assess
(adj.) very great ; collocates with the noun "success" (e.g. it was a __________ success)
resounding
What is the colour of royalty?
Double points if you can say why.
purple
the dye used to make clothes purple came from sea snails, and the process was so expensive that only royals could afford it