Unit 5 Vocab
Unit 6 Vocab
Reporting Verbs
verb +ing form or to + infinitives
American Slang
100

An ___ letter was sent to the school, criticizing its rules and regulations

Anonymous

100

The storm caused ___ damage to the coastal towns, leaving many families homeless.

Devastating

100

The doctor ___ me to rest after my surgery

Advised

100

I regret (spend) so much money on sushi. 

spending

100

What is "rizz"?

Charisma and attractiveness, especially to potential partners.

Example: “He's such a flirt; he has rizz.”

200

The politician published a ___ outlining their goals for healthcare and education reform.

Manifesto

200

After the wedding, the couple went to the Caribbean for their ___ to relax and celebrate

Honeymoon

200

He ___ breaking the vase and blamed it on the dog.

Denied

200

The mountain looked really beautiful so we stopped (swim) in it

to swim

200

GOAT stands for...

Greatest of All Time

"Meryl Streep is amazing in Mamma Mia. She is the GOAT."

300

Environmental ___ gathered outside the city hall to demand action on climate change

Activists

300

They decided to stay at a cozy ___ in the countryside during their weekend getaway

Inn

300

My coach ___ me to train harder before the big competition

Encouraged

300

 I’m looking forward to ___ (hear) from you soon.

Hearing

300

What does it mean for someone/something "to live in one's head rent-free"? Use it in a sentence. 

 To become an obsession, to dominate someone’s thoughts.

Example: “I love Harry Styles. Since his new album, he has been living inside my head rent-free.”

400

A ___ will be held next month so citizens can vote on the proposed changes to local law

Referendum

400

Make sure to check your ___ for all the activities and places you want to visit during the trip

Itinerary

400

She ___ going to the museum on Saturday because it’s free that day

suggested

400

I decided ___ (move) abroad next year.

to move

400

What does it mean if someone is "woke"?

Socially conscious, culturally aware. 

Example: “After his Modern Perspectives in Poetry course, he became woke to different points of view."

500

The government introduced a new ___ to address air pollution in urban areas

Policy

500

Name 3 effects of tourism

options:

funds the maintenance of buildings and parks, increases pollution, causes overcrowding, promotes cross-cultural awareness, increases crime, improves local infrastructure, provides employment opportunities, loss of Indigenous culture

500

He ___ for eating my apples in the fridge without asking

Apologized

500

What (if any) is the difference in meaning between these two sentences? 

She started to learn a new language. 

She started learning a new language.

They mean the same thing.

500

What is a "banger"

Slang for a great song

(like temazo in Spanish)