GRAMMAR
"Had I known the restaurant was so expensive, I _______ chosen a different place."
WOULD HAVE
(third conditional)
This adjective describes someone who is very eager to know or learn about something. (e.g., "Children are naturally _______ about the world around them.")
curious
If you are extremely happy or absolutely delighted about something, you can say you are "on cloud _______."
nine
"The young chef takes great pride _______ the presentation of his dishes."
in
"The local council is planning to ________ the main road to help ease traffic congestion." — WIDE
WIDEN
"No sooner had we sat down at our table _______ the waiter accidentally spilled water all over the menu."
than
A verb that means to delay or postpone doing something because you are lazy or careless. (e.g., "Stop _______ and just finish your essay!")
procrastinate (procrastinating)
When something happens completely unexpectedly and out of nowhere, it is said to happen "out of the _______."
blue
"I am so sorry I'm late! I completely _______ track of time while I was reading my book."
lost
"It was completely _______ of him to leave the car unlocked with his laptop sitting on the front seat." — RESPONSIBLE
IRRESPONSIBLE
"Not only _______ a talented singer, but she also plays the piano beautifully."
is she
If a piece of advice, a book, or an experience is incredibly useful and worth a lot to you, it is described as _______.
valuable / invaluable
If you are trying to describe a concept that is very elusive and you can't quite find the right word, you say the word is "on the _______ of my tongue."
tip
"She was completely _______ by surprise when her boss promoted her on Tuesday."
taken
"The sudden _______ of the rare bird species from the island has deeply worried local scientists." — APPEAR
DISAPPEARANCE
"I’d rather you _______ smoke in the dining area; it’s a non-smoking zone."
didn't
This adjective describes someone who is sensible, down-to-earth, and makes practical decisions rather than emotional ones.
realistic, pragmatic
If you accept a difficult situation and face it with courage, you "bite the _______."
bullet
"Are you familiar _______ the rules of this game, or should I explain them to you?"
with
"Governments must introduce stricter laws to punish companies that dump _______ chemicals into rivers." — HARM
HARMFUL
"_______ it not for your financial support, our company would have gone bankrupt last year."
Were
This verb means to look at something steadily for a long time, usually in surprise, admiration, or thought, rather than just a quick glance.
gaze
When you want to tell someone to stop making a big deal out of a minor problem, you can tell them not to "make a mountain out of a _______."
molehill
"Many large corporations are trying to _______ awareness about climate change by launching eco-friendly campaigns."
raise
"Investing in renewable energy is highly _______ for both the environment and the economy in the long run." - BENEFIT
BENEFICIAL