Vocabulary Review – Dealing with Boredom

What does it mean to "yawn"?

• To fall asleep suddenly

• To open your mouth wide and breathe slowly due to tiredness or boredom

• To laugh loudly

• To cry when upset

Which of the following is closest in meaning to "stimulating"?

• Boring and dull

• Exciting and interesting

• Confusing and messy

• Relaxing and calm

She was feeling so __________ during the lecture that she started doodling in her notebook.

If someone is "restless", they are...

• sleeping peacefully

• feeling calm and happy

• unable to sit still due to boredom or worry

• running in a race

After doing the same job for 10 years, he felt __________ in a rut and wanted a change.

Which phrasal verb means to stop or delay an unpleasant feeling like boredom?

• get over

• put off

• stave off

• break up

Which verb means "to deal with a situation successfully"?

• Cope with

• Go with

• Keep on

• Back up

Listening to music can help you __________ off boredom while studying.

Doing creative work can often __________ people on to improve their environment.

"Stuck in a rut" most nearly means:

• Moving too fast

• Feeling trapped in a boring routine

• Excited about life

• Driving in the mud