Vocab
If you ever need help, don't hesitate to _ to me. (phrasal verb)
reach out
The scientist discovered an unknown _ in the water sample.
substance
Some people oppose _ _ in crops due to safety concerns.
genetic modification
The athlete was disqualified for _ after failing a drug test.
doping
Which US state is the largest (by area)?
Alaska
If he keeps _ in class, I will have to talk to his parents. (phrasal verb)
acting out
Tom _ the rest of the group because his leg was hurting. (phrasal verb)
lagged behind
The government is _ illegal gambling operations. (phrasal verb)
cracking down on
Despite the controversy, she _ her friend and defended him. (phrasal verb)
stood by
Which TV show featured house Targaryen and Stark?
Game of Thrones
The journalist _ the politician for spreading false information. (phrasal verb)
called out
stood up for
She has always been an _ for animal rights, speaking at protests and writing articles.
advocate
After weeks of rain, we _ having a wet vacation. (phrasal verb)
resigned ourselves to
A bibliophile is someone who loves...
books
The new law is highly _, sparking debate across the country.
contentious
The senator _ the new tax policy, stating it would hurt small businesses. (phrasal verb)
declared against
The teacher's _ prevented the argument from escalating.
intervention
Neither candidate was great, so voters had to choose _.
the lesser of two evils
What kind of dog is Scooby Doo?
Great Dane
Even though the whole team made a mistake, Denise _ for the failure. (idiom)
took the rap
His anger was _ after he was wrongly accused of stealing.
justified
I'm still _ about whether to accept the job offer. (idiom)
on the fence
The policy had several _ consequences, including job losses.
undesirable
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