Vocabulary
What does "grasp" mean?
to understand something, especially something difficult
One ________ten cats get hit by cars.
in
What does "to put on the back burner" mean?
If something is on the back burner, it is temporarily not being dealt with or considered, especially because it is not urgent or important
When she saw that the main character died, her eyes ________up
welled
I know what was bound _____happen the moment I saw the train was late.
to
What does "come clean" mean?
to tell the truth about something that you have been keeping secret
We must ________on our reputation to expand the business.
build
I was blown _________by her performance.
away
something you do without being certain what will happen as a result
He came at racing ___________a different angle.
from
Will you ________ joining us for dinner?
be
What does it mean to go back on one's word?
to fail to keep a promise, or to change a decision or agreement
It is of __________importance that you vote in the next elections.
paramount
Her new single has _____taking the world by storm.
been
What does it mean to "pluck up the courage?
to force yourself to be brave enough to do something, although you are frightened or worried about it: