Vocabulary Challenge

What does 'impinge on/upon' mean?

• To cook food thoroughly

• To travel long distances

• To solve complex equations

• To have a noticeable effect or impact on something or someone.

Give an example of 'crippling'.

• A temporary headache

• A slight bruise on the knee

• A severe injury that impairs someone's ability to walk.

• A minor cut on the finger

Explain the phrase 'box sb/sth in'.

• To restrict someone or something's freedom or movement by surrounding them with obstacles or barriers.

• To play a game of boxing

• To think inside the box

• To give someone a gift in a box

How would you use 'steep sth/sb in sth' in a sentence?

• She steeped the tea leaves in hot water for five minutes.

• He steeped the dog in hot water for five minutes.

• She steeped the bread in hot water for five minutes.

• They steeped the car in hot water for five minutes.

Define the term 'impinge on/upon sb/sth'.

• To have a positive impact on someone or something.

• To have a noticeable effect or impact on someone or something.

• To have no impact on someone or something.

• To have a physical collision with someone or something.

Provide a synonym for 'crippling'.

• weakening

• paralyzing

• debilitating

• enhancing

In what context would you use 'box sb/sth in'?

• To restrict someone or something's freedom or movement.

• To encourage someone to think outside the box

• To organize items neatly in a box

• To challenge someone to a boxing match

Create a sentence using 'steep sth/sb in sth'.

• I like to steep my tea in hot water for a few minutes.

• He steeped the cake in the oven for an hour.

• I like to steep my tea in cold water for a few minutes.

• She steeped the book in the library for research purposes.

When would you impinge on/upon someone or something?

• When offering assistance

• When encroaching upon their space or rights, causing interference or obstruction.

• When communicating effectively

• When respecting boundaries

Why is 'crippling' considered a strong word?

• It conveys a sense of severe limitation, damage, or harm.

• It is a synonym for 'empowering'.

• It is a positive and uplifting word.

• It is a common word used in everyday language.