Idioms
To feel ill
To feel under the weather
Unfortunately I had to ______ that job offer. I found a better one closeby.
turn down
What does J.A.M. stand for?
What is the overall score on the TOEFL?
120
Define Ironic
happening in the opposite way to what is expected
To suddenly feel to nervous to do something you had planned to do
Get cold feet
I'm feeling kind of heated, I'm going to the gym to go _________ some steam.
blow off
What does TOEFL stand for?
Test of English as a Foreign Language
Define Convey
to make known or understandable, to communicate
To be having a lot of success or good luck
To be on a roll
To suddenly become very anxious, upset, or afraid
Freak Out
Define cryptocurrency
a digital currency in which transactions are verified and records maintained by a decentralized system using cryptography, rather than by a centralized authority.
How many passages are there in the reading section?
Three or four
Define Nonchalant
Indifferent or unexcited
To accept criticism or punishment for something you've done
Face the music
List three phrasal verbs associated with back and their meanings
Back off, back away, back into, back down, back (someone) up
Name one job someone who studies anthropology can do
Archaeologist, Museum curator, Teacher/Professor, Urban Designer, Researcher, Social Advocate
What are three good transition words for your essays?
Besides, In addition to, Furthermore, Moreover, Notwithstanding, Nevertheless, However, Contrary to, etc.
Define Rhetorical
Used just for style or impact
Very common and not valuable
A dime a dozen
List all seven phrasal verbs associated with cut and their meanings
Cut back (on something), Cut off, Cut (it) out, cut in, cut up, cut down, cut across
What are five reasons it is important to exercise?
reduces body fat, increases (potential) life span, decreases stress, reduces diabetes risk, improves memory, improves coordination, boosts mood, clears arteries, strengthens bones, oxygenates body
What is the difference between an integrated and an independent essay?
The Integrated task requires you to write a response comparing a lecture and an article, whereas the Independent task requires you to write an opinionated essay in which you agree or disagree with an idea
Define Adverse
Unfavorable, against one's desires