Synonyms
What is a synonym of “happy” meaning “very pleased”?
Delighted
Complete: “Make a ______ impression.”
Good / strong
What does “once in a blue moon” mean?
Very rarely
Form a noun from “decide.”
Decision
“She’s very _______; she easily understands other people’s feelings.”
Empathetic
What is a synonym of “angry” meaning “extremely furious”?
Enraged
Complete: “Catch someone’s ______.”
Attention
What does “spill the beans” mean?
Reveal a secret
Form an adjective from “rely.”
Reliable
“The results were _______; everyone was shocked.”
Astounding / astonishing
What’s a synonym of “calm” meaning “showing emotional control under pressure”?
Composed
Which adjective best fits “decision”?
Tough / hard
What does “the ball is in your court” mean?
It’s your decision or responsibility now
Form a noun from “approve.”
Approval
“His theory was highly _______; it connected many disciplines.”
Innovative / interdisciplinary
What synonym of “criticize” means “to strongly disapprove publicly”?
Condemn
Which verb collocates with “an opportunity”?
Seize
“To jump on the bandwagon” means what?
To join something popular or trendy
Form an adjective from “create.”
Creative
“The professor’s explanation was too _______ for the audience.”
Abstract / complex
What’s a synonym of “think deeply about something” often used in academic English?
Contemplate / Reflect
Which adjective collocates with “difference” meaning “important and noticeable”?
Significant / considerable
What does “cut corners” mean?
Do something cheaply or carelessly to save time or money
Form an adjective from “persist” meaning “not giving up easily.”
Persistent
“The artist’s style was _______; impossible to imitate.”
Inimitable / distinctive