Vocab 9B
I don't think Ivan's got demoted. I'd take that with a ___
pinch of salt
The bright screen of the iPad really ___ the quality of the picture.
enhances
Rewrite this sentence using the narrative tenses in their correct form:
As soon as the boys walked in, it was clear they were rolling around in the dirt.
As soon as the boys walked in, it was clear they had been rolling around in the dirt.
Which planet in the Milky Way is the hottest?
Venus
Name of the actor of terminator
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Tifanny's really ___ She'll be nice to you but speak horribly about you.
two-faced
Taking this medicine will ___ some of your symptoms.
alleviate.
Rewrite this sentence using the narrative tenses in their correct form:
We were hoping to see César but unfortunately, he didn't arrive yet.
We were hoping to see Rick but unfortunately, he hadn't arrived yet.
What was the name of the crime boss who was head of the feared Chicago Outfit?
Al Capone
Drink which was originally a medicine to treat flu
Coca-Cola
Its my birthday next month. I've dropped Sally a __ about what she can get me.
few hints
Why are you trying so hard to ___ something which is clearly ugly?
beautify
Rewrite this sentence using the narrative tenses in their correct form:
Then they had the audacity to turn around and laugh at us. Could you believe that?
Then they had the audacity to turn around and laugh at us. Can you believe that?
Who has won the most total Academy Awards?
Walt Disney
How much does a cloud weigh?
1 million tonnes
I thought Ricardo and Gerry were a couple, but it turns out I got completely ___
the wrong end of the stick
The building work has been __ by bad weather for an entire month by now.
hampered
Rewrite this sentence using the narrative tenses in their correct form:
So I'm in the bakery when I saw this amazing looking cupcake …
So I'm in the bakery when I see this amazing looking cake …
What company was originally called "Cadabra"?
Amazon
What is the color of the universe?
Cosmic Latte
I've heard it on the ___ that Erick's moving to Amsterdam.
grapevine
I've made so many mistakes in the past, but I've finally managed to ___ myself.
Rectify
Rewrite this sentence using the narrative tenses in their correct form:
I'd been hearing about that restaurant, but I'd never actually been there.
I'd heard about that restaurant, but I'd never actually been there
What is the largest Spanish-speaking city in the world?
Mexico City
What is the fear of long words?
Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia