THE BIG BANG THEORY (S5-E12) - Vocabulary

What does "To hit the ground running" mean?

• To begin something without preparation.
• To stop and reassess a situation.
• To start something with enthusiasm and readiness.
• To delay starting until everything is perfect.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What does "to make the cover" mean?

• To hide something from public view.
• To be featured on the front page of a magazine.
• To create a book cover design.
• To cover a story in a news article.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What is a Euphemism?

• A euphemism is a formal term for a slang expression.
• A euphemism is a synonym for a harsh word.
• A euphemism is a mild or indirect word or expression used in place of one that may be considered harsh or blunt.
• A euphemism is a type of punctuation used in writing.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

What does "to be fond of" mean?

• To dislike someone or something.
• To have a liking or affection for someone or something.
• To have a strong aversion to someone or something.
• To be indifferent towards someone or something.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "no big deal" mean?

• It means something is very important.
• It refers to a large problem.
• It indicates a serious situation.
• It means something is not important or not a problem.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What does "yucky" mean?

• Unpleasant or disgusting.
• A synonym for clean.
• A term for something beautiful.
• Delicious and appetizing.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the expression "to wrap one's head around something" mean?

• To understand or comprehend something complex.
• To ignore a problem completely.
• To confuse someone intentionally.
• To physically wrap an object with a material.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What is the best synonym for the word "mutual"?

• unilateral
• isolated
• independent
• reciprocal

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What does "to kidnap" mean?

• To help someone move to a new location.
• To legally take a person for a ride.
• To playfully tease someone.
• To unlawfully seize and carry away a person.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does the expression "there's lot of fish in the sea" mean?

• It means there are no other choices available.
• It refers to a specific type of fish in the ocean.
• It suggests that one should settle for less in life.
• It signifies that there are many other options or opportunities available.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B