General Vocabulary
What does it mean to be "fed up with" something?
It means to be annoyed or bored with something.
Fill-in-the-blank: "By the time we got to the party, they ________ (leave)."
had left
Fill-in-the-blank: After the argument, I had to _______ my emotions.
untangle
What is a "rite"?
A ceremony or ritual.
What is meant by the phrase "a far cry from"?
Something that is very different from something else.
Fill-in-the-blank: "He _______ you the wrong way."
rubs
What does the "always + ing" form express in grammar?
It expresses irritation about an action that is repeated too often.
What is the meaning of "courageous"?
Brave, willing to face challenges.
What does "go over old ground again" mean?
To repeat or revisit a topic that has already been discussed.
Fill-in-the-blank: "She made a _______ decision to leave."
critical
What does "for the sake of" mean?
Doing something for someone’s benefit or to achieve a result.
Fill-in-the-blank: "I wish you _______ (help) me yesterday."
had helped
Fill-in-the-blank: "I can't _______ my mind around it."
wrap
What does it mean to "defuse tension"?
To calm down a stressful or tense situation.
Fill-in-the-blank: "His actions _______ a frenzy."
sparked
What is the meaning of "dignity"?
The quality of being worthy of honor and respect.
What is the past perfect continuous tense used for?
Used for actions that were ongoing before a certain point in the past.
What does "coffin" refer to?
A box in which a dead person is placed.
What does "feel validated by family" mean?
To feel supported or recognized by family.
What does it mean to "call it a day"?
To stop working for the day.
What is meant by "vows"?
Promises or serious commitments.
What does "I wish + past simple" express?
A desire or regret about something that is not true in the present.
What does "endure hardship" mean?
To go through difficult or painful experiences.
What is meant by "when it comes down to" something?
When a particular situation or factor becomes the most important.
Fill-in-the-blank: "He seemed _______ to act when the opportunity arose."
poised