Vocabulary work

What is the most accurate definition of "fateful" in the context of "fateful nap"?

• Ordinary and insignificant

• Destined to have important consequences

• Brief and refreshing

• Uncomfortable and disturbing

The phrase "hordes of people" refers to:

• A small gathering

• An organized group

• Large, overwhelming crowds

• Military formations

When someone is described as "sleeping in the streets," this implies:

• Having a comfortable home

• Camping recreationally

• Being homeless

• Taking a short rest

The phrase "fend for himself" suggests that someone must:

• Depend on others completely

• Work with a team

• Take care of and support themselves

• Follow strict rules

If something is "put up for" sale, it is:

• Hidden from view

• Made available to buyers

• Removed from the market

• Given away freely

When someone has "settled down well," they have:

• Become restless

• Failed to adjust

• Struggled to cope

• Adapted successfully to new circumstances

A "shabby" appearance indicates:

• Elegant condition

• Poor or worn-out condition

• Expensive quality

• New and pristine state

The idiom "struck gold" means:

• Found actual gold

• Lost everything

• Experienced good fortune

• Made a mistake

Looking at something "blankly" means:

• With great interest

• With understanding

• Without any expression

• With anger

"Grasping" a concept refers to:

• Physically holding something

• Understanding completely

• Avoiding learning

• Forgetting information