WorksheetsUnit 4 reading 1 vocabulary
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 3mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
anticipation (n.)
a)
a feeling of excitement about something (usually something good) that is going to happen
b)
an impressive thing that is done or achieved after a lot of work
c)
to recognize the good qualities of someone or something
d)
in danger of something unpleasant or harmful happening
2.
appealing (adj.)
a)
attractive or interesting
b)
to think about something carefully, especially in order to make a decision
c)
the feeling that you can trust, believe in, and be sure about the abilities or good qualities of someone or something
d)
considering all sides or opinions equally
3.
appear (v.)
a)
to give the impression of being or doing something
b)
to make something seem larger, better, worse, or more important than it really is
c)
to show something clearly by giving proof or evidence
d)
to form something
4.
claim (v.)
a)
to say that something is true although it has not been proved and other people may not believe it
b)
to think or believe that something will happen or that someone will do something
c)
producing the result that is wanted or intended
d)
to recognize someone or something and be able to say who or what they are
5.
come close to (phr. v.)
a)
to almost reach or do something
b)
connected with a job that needs special training or skill, especially one that needs a high level of education
c)
to cause someone to admire or respect you:
d)
probably true or probably going to happen; expected
6.
critic (n.)
a)
a person who expresses opinions about the good and bad qualities of books, music, etc.
b)
happening or doing something at the arranged or correct time; not late
c)
to make something happen
d)
to know who someone is or what something is when you see or hear them, <br />because you have seen or heard them or it before
7.
deceptive (adj.)
a)
likely to make you believe something that is not true
b)
a careful study of a subject, especially in order to discover new facts or information about it
c)
to make something continue at the same level, standard, etc.
d)
reacting quickly or more than usual to something
8.
figure out (phr. v.)
a)
to think about someone or something until you understand them/it
b)
taking care of someone or something, so that it is your fault if something goes wrong
c)
rude in a way that causes you to feel upset, insulted, or annoyed
d)
a human or an animal body, or a part of it, when it is being thought of <br />as the organs and processes that make it function
9.
hire (v.)
a)
to give someone a job
b)
very informal words and expressions that are more common in spoken language
c)
to choose someone or something from a group of people or things, usually according to a system
d)
used when you are giving an average or usual example of a particular thing
10.
particularly (adv.)
a)
especially; more than usual or more than others
b)
lack of strength, power, or determination
c)
a person that you do not know
d)
a special event, ceremony, or celebration
11.
be starving
a)
want to eat
b)
extremely happy or pleased
c)
a thing that is part of a person's character, especially something good
d)
the way in which something is offered, shown, explained, etc. to others
12.
grumble (v.)
a)
to make a deep continuous sound
b)
to have an appearance or wear clothes suitable for a particular job, role, or position
c)
anxious, embarrassed, or afraid and unable to relax
d)
to produce a change in someone or something
13.
trick (n.)
a)
something that you do to make someone believe something that is not true
b)
looking clean and attractive, and suitable to be seen in public
c)
behavior that is considered to be polite in a particular society or culture
d)
to have a particular flavor
14.
edible (adj.)
a)
fit or suitable to be eaten; not poisonous
b)
very dangerous
c)
to take part in something; to make someone take part in something
d)
made at home, rather than produced in a factory and bought in a store
15.
plump (adj.)
a)
looking soft, full, and attractive to use or eat
b)
a person with special knowledge, skill, or training in something
c)
to develop or create a relationship of trust with someone
d)
done, made, written, etc. in advance
16.
greasy (adj.)
a)
cooked with too much oil or fat
b)
a thing that makes you able to understand or achieve something
c)
something that is very special or important
d)
a large, round, yellow citrus fruit with a lot of slightly sour juice
17.
mouth-watering (adj.)
a)
looks or smells so good that you want to eat it immediately
b)
ready and able to deal with something
c)
to move someone to a higher rank or more senior job
d)
a large citrus fruit that has thick yellow skin and that tastes similar to a grapefruit, but sweeter
18.
soggy (adj.)
a)
wet and soft, usually in a way that is unpleasant
b)
an advantage that something gives you; a helpful and useful effect that something has
c)
facts or information, especially when examined and used to find out things or to make decisions
d)
to be responsible for something bad
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