Vocabulary
What is the vocabulary word that means "to recognize something and say what that thing is"?
IDENTIFIED
What is the vocabulary word that means "the people living in one particular area"?
COMMUNITY
What is an appropriate IDIOM to complete the sentence?
"I love my children so much that I will __________________. I will do anything to make sure they are happy and healthy."
go to the ends of the earth for them
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word.
"After his heart _______, the doctors gave the patient lots of medicine and therapy treatments to recover."
surgery
What color is a giraffe's tongue?
blue / black / purple
What is the vocabulary word that means "extremely important or necessary"?
CRUCIAL
What is the vocabulary word that means "the work needed to keep something in good condition"?
MAINTENANCE
What is an appropriate IDIOM to complete the sentence?
"I think we need to take a step back from the project and look at it with fresh eyes in a few days. I’m worried that we _______________."
can’t see the forest for the trees
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word.
"Things like money, politics, and religion are often very _______ topics. Discussions about these subjects can often lead to disagreements and fights."
controversial
What is the fastest animal on land?
cheetah
What is the vocabulary word that means "to express disapproval of someone or something"?
CRITICIZED
What is the vocabulary word that means "to change something completely, often to improve it"?
TRANSFORM
What is an appropriate IDIOM to complete the sentence?
"That new restaurant is opening in ____________________. I am sure you are familiar with that area because you grew up there."
your neck of the woods
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word.
"Being an adult can oftentimes be a big __________. There are numerous responsibilities to take care of."
burden
Who is the current First Lady of the United States of America?
Dr. Jill Biden
What is the vocabulary word that means "causing a lot of damage or destruction"?
DEVASTATING
What is the vocabulary word that means "a method for dealing with a situation"?
MEASURES
What is an appropriate IDIOM to complete the sentence?
"Larry and Jessica have not been sleeping since the baby was born so I bought them a gift certificate for a 1-hour spa massage. I know it's __________."
just what the doctor ordered
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word.
When our co-worker was in a terrible car accident, we each gave a ___________ of $25 to help the co-worker and his family.
contribution
On which month and day do we celebrate International Women's Day every year?
March 8th
What is the vocabulary word that means "a thick layer of ice near the North or South Pole that permanently covers an area of land"?
POLAR ICE CAP
What is the vocabulary word that means "the act of making something smaller in size or amount"?
REDUCTION
What is an appropriate IDIOM to complete the sentence?
"I'm scared because my dog is _________ this afternoon to fix his broken leg. I don't want anything bad to happen to him."
going under the knife
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word.
"I worked hard to have $97,000 in my savings account as a ___________________ against any possible financial emergencies."
safety net
What is the largest organ on the human body?
Skin