Word of the Day
The meaning of the idiom "to pick somebody's brain"
to ask someone who knows a lot about a subject for information or their opinion
What planet would you like to visit, if you had the chance?
Good job!
Ever since I got a credit card, I ______ a lot of money on many unnecessary things. (spend)
have spent
Verb: analyze
Noun: _______
analysis
I find very difficult to understand English idioms.
I find it very difficult to understand English idioms.
The meaning of the word "irrevocable"
impossible to change
If you could have dinner with someone, dead or alive, who would you choose and why?
Good!
By the 18th century, English shipping _______ as efficient as the Dutch. (become)
had become
Noun: identity
Verb: ________
identify
Do you ever have any trouble to use this photocopier? I always seem to.
Do you ever have any trouble using this photocopier? I always seem to.
The meaning of the word "bland"
not having a strong taste or character or not showing any interest or energy
Emma Watson, (an actress and UN Goodwill ambassador) has said “the more I have spoken about feminism the more I have realised that fighting for women's rights has too often become synonymous with man-hating”. What does she mean by this, and do you agree?
Well done!
If you hadn't taken the money, you _______ in prison now. (be)
wouldn't be
Adjective: specific
Verb: _______
specify
I’m afraid I haven’t had any successes in contacting Lara today.
I’m afraid I haven’t had any success in contacting Lara today.
The meaning of the word "tawdry"
looking bright and attractive but in fact cheap and of low quality
How do you think cultural differences might affect the way people perceive or react to smiling and laughing?
Well done!
By the time I graduate from school next year, I ______ here for five years. (live)
will have been living
Noun: resource
Adjective: ________
resourceful
Unfortunately, it seems as if all Johnny’s plans have come at nothing.
Unfortunately, it seems as if all Johnny’s plans have come to nothing.
The meaning of the word "sappy"
used to describe something that is extremely emotional in an embarrassing way
How would you define success?
Impressive!
Unless Ray _____ here soon, I'm going to leave because I'm getting bored. (get)
gets
Verb: symbolize
Adjective: _______
symbolic
All efforts of governments to encourage people use public transport seems to be failing.
All efforts by governments to encourage people to use public transport seems to be failing.