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v. to feel sorrow for; to mourn
(a)
(adj.) direct, blunt
(a)
adj. publicly shameful or humiliating
(a)
adj. unfriendly; inclined to anger
(a)
He needs exercise. He is so ____________.
in shape
crazy
out of shape
sorry
I eat desserts almost everyday. I have such a _____________.
sour like
chili crave
sweet tooth
sweet mind
Vocabulary
4. My best friend ________ me of breaking her iPod, but I
didn’t!
accused
argued
discussed
advised
Vocabulary
3. You worked hard all day, Mum. Sit down and ________
while I get dinner ready.
do your fair share
put your feet up
be sick and tired
run errands
What does audacious mean?
showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks
sound, especially when recorded, transmitted, or reproduced
of undisputed origin
having been made greater in size or value
What does covet mean?
yearn to possess or have
fraud
an agreement
an expression of sympathy, especially on the occasion of a death
I'm _____________ to the park in the city center. Would you like to come?
in my way
on my way
off my way
to my way
Officially attach or connect (a subsidiary group or a person) to an organization.
affiliate
hypothesize
hackneyed
haughty
___________. We don't have to leave early. The play starts at 9 pm.
Bad news!
Good news!
A: Where is Jesse?
B: He is out _____ a track. He is running.
on
in
at
above
Vocabulary
5. I passed all my exams, so my parents are very ________
of me.
proud
calm
ashamed
cheerful
What does antecedent mean?
occurring or existing before a particular war
of or belonging to the time before the biblical Flood
a thing or event that existed before or logically precedes another
a thing belonging or appropriate to a period other than that in which it exists, especially a thing that is conspicuously old-fashioned
She broke up with him because he was ________ with criminals.
inconsequentially
frugally
affiliated
intuitively
v. to move as ripples or in a wavy pattern
(a)
Vocabulary
4. My best friend ________ me of breaking her iPod, but I
didn’t!
accused
argued
discussed
advised
Vocabulary
9. When a young person does something well, you
should ________ them for it.
grumble
gossip
praise
criticise
What does bombastic mean
of an extraordinary size or degree
a long, angry, and impassioned speech
high-sounding but with little meaning
vehement or clamorous
(n.) disagreement
(a)
A proposal intended to explain certain facts and observations
affiliate
hypothesis
hackneyed
haughty
Vocabulary
2. Some people say that ________ are just friends you
haven’t met yet.
peers
strangers
coaches
colleagues
Vocabulary
1. I've got lots of ____________ but I think Aunt Paula and Uncle Joe are my favourites.
enemies
partners
classmates
relatives
(n.) special advantage or power
(a)
Joseph is _________about sudoku. He solves puzzles everyday.
happy
crazy
confused
big
Vocabulary
5. I passed all my exams, so my parents are very ________
of me.
proud
calm
ashamed
cheerful
Vocabulary
7. My family isn’t wealthy, but if we’re careful with our
money, we’ll get ________.
by
along
back at
together with
(v.) to object or take exception to; (n.) an objection
(a)
What does unequivocal mean?
leaving no doubt
not fair, evenly balanced, or having equal advantage
shout, complain, or argue loudly or vehemently
done openly and unashamedly
What does infinitesimal mean?
an arrival or entry of large numbers of people or things
very great in amount or degree
an intense but short-lived passion or admiration for someone or something
extremely small
Vocabulary
3. You worked hard all day, Mum. Sit down and ________
while I get dinner ready.
do your fair share
put your feet up
be sick and tired
run errands
v. to criticize
(a)
Vocabulary
9. When a young person does something well, you
should ________ them for it.
grumble
gossip
praise
criticise
Grammar
7. ‘Do you know the tall man with the red hair?’
‘Yes, he’s the man ________ brother built our house.’
that
which
whose
who
(v.) to support, give a boost to; (n.) a long pillow or cushion; a supporting post
(a)
Vocabulary
1. I've got lots of ____________ but I think Aunt Paula and Uncle Joe are my favourites.
enemies
partners
classmates
relatives
What does dilapidated mean?
a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially equally undesirable ones
in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect
make or become wider, larger, or more open
a person who cultivates an area of interest, such as the arts, without real commitment or knowledge
Vocabulary
6. Parents should always ________ to talk to their children
about their problems.
do time
make chores
do chores
make time
control; rule; area of influence
(a)
What does apoplectic mean?
overcome with anger
moving in a rapid or hectic way
a large number of similar things or events
a principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true
What does anthropomorphism mean?
resembling a human being in form
a published collection of poems or other pieces of writing
the study of human societies and cultures and their development
the attribution of human characteristics or behavior to a god, animal, or object
n. a subtle difference in meaning
(a)
Vocabulary
8. Since Mum went on strike, the dishes have been
________ in the kitchen sink.
falling out
falling apart
piling up
piling on
Vocabulary
2. Some people say that ________ are just friends you
haven’t met yet.
peers
strangers
coaches
colleagues
Vocabulary
8. Since Mum went on strike, the dishes have been
________ in the kitchen sink.
falling out
falling apart
piling up
piling on
(v.) to make less in amount, degree, etc.; to subside, become less; to nullify; to deduct, omit
(a)
A: Where is she going at this hour?
B: She is ___________ the market. We need cups.
off to
on to
up to
in to
What does assiduous mean?
absorb and integrate into a wider society or culture
showing great care and perseverance
make less intense
not in a straight or level position
Select the word that best fills in the blank.
When he ___________________ during his speech, he lost his listeners for not getting directly to the point.
digressed
capitulated
evanescent
diligence
extremely hopeless or wretched; bottomless
(a)
secret, stealthy
ostentatious
surreptitious
outrageous
fortuitous
What does emulate mean?
strive to equal or match, especially by imitating
tending to vanish like vapor
worthy of imitation
understanding and entering into another's
feelings
Select the word that best fills in the blank.
Only a truly _________________ person can understand someone else's pain, even if they haven't been through the same pain.
discredited
disdainful
evanescent
empathetic
Many students feel homework is ________________ because they don't think it helps a student learn.
inevitable
inconsequential
impetuous
intuitive
enough, sufficient
(a)
Select the word that best fills in the blank.
It's wise to _____________________ successful people so you can reach their success as well.
empathy
capitulate
evanescent
emulate
What does discredit mean?
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of
intense dislike
cause to be distrusted or disbelieved
a message that departs from the main subject
quietly and steadily persevering especially in
detail or exactness
Select the word that best fills in the blank.
The prosecution __________________ the witness by showing that she had lied in the past.
disdained
capitulated
discredited
emulated
n. the practicality or possibility of something
(a)
What does evanescent mean?
strive to equal or match, especially by imitating
tending to vanish like vapor
worthy of imitation
understanding and entering into another's
feelings
Spontaneously derived from or prompted by a natural tendency
inevitable
inconsequential
impetuous
intuitive
n. production of an amount
(a)
Some schools are ____________ with students who are apathetic (don't care) about learning.
haughty
inevitable
fraught
frugal
He was __________________, working at this task for weeks before he felt satisfied with his results
abject
acumen
abjure
assiduous
He made a ____________ about the group; if one drops out, they will all drop out.
inevitable
hypothesis
impetuous
intuitive
The definition of wary is ___________________________
careful, watchful
to free from blame
to look at carefully
irritable, prone to argument
adj. run-down, sordid, or sleazy
(a)
What does exemplary mean?
strive to equal or match, especially by imitating
tending to vanish like vapor
worthy of imitation
understanding and entering into another's
feelings
Select the word that best fills in the blank.
It is mainly _____________________ citizens who receive the Nobel Peace Prize for making the world a better place.
discredited
capitulated
exemplary
disdainful
adj. thrilling, exciting, stimulating
(a)
What does digression mean?
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of
intense dislike
cause to be distrusted or disbelieved
a message that departs from the main subject
quietly and steadily persevering especially in
detail or exactness
Select the word that best fills in the blank.
The _______________________ child kicked the principal in the knee.
empathetic
capitulated
discredited
disdainful
adj. having refined or expressive communication skills (in speaking or writing)
(a)
trust among friends
considerate
benevolent
collaborate
camaraderie
The definition of benevolent ___________________
friendly, helpful
give up a position
to refrain from doing something
enthusiastic, loud
Maria is so ____________________, she can tell if something is wrong without you saying anything to her.
inevitable
inconsequential
impetuous
intuitive
The definition of scrutinize is _______________________
to look at carefully
being new, being redone
unnecessary, too much
to assign or attribute to someone
My aunt is so __________, she hangs paper towels to dry and reuses them.
haughty
inevitable
hackneyed
frugal
Select the word that best fills in the blank.
The ________________________ steam filled the room so it was hard to see anyone until the steam lifted.
empathetic
capitulated
evanescent
emulated
Select the word that best fills in the blank.
When people work with _____________________, the work gets done quicker.
digression
capitulate
evanescence
diligence
shorten, abridge
ostentatious
surreptitious
querulous
abbreviate
The wealthy, self-indulgent young man felt oddly drawn to the strict, _______________ life led by members of some monastic orders.
assiduously
arrogate
ascetic
annex
Manny is so _____________; he never thinks before he acts.
inevitable
inconsequential
impetuous
intuitive
The definition of pretentious is _______________________
being self important, thinking you are better than others
flaunting wealth
to assign or attribute to someone
gifted/talented beyond one's years
displaying wealth
surreptitious
collaborate
ostentatious
camaraderie
He will not _________ his allegiance to his family
aberration
abogate
abject
abjure
What does capitulate mean?
strive to equal or match, especially by imitating
to surrender under agreed conditions
worthy of imitation
understanding and entering into another's
feelings
The definition of impute is _______________________
to assign or attribute to someone
patience, restraint
feeling someone else's feeling
not lasting long
irritable, whiny
compromise
mundane
querulous
fortuitous
happening by accident; lucky
fortuitous
compromise
camaraderie
mundane
Repeated too often; over-familiar through overuse; unimaginative
hedonist
hypothesis
hackneyed
haughty
Marked by distress
frugal
fraught
hackneyed
haughty
Select the word that best fills in the blank.
He refused to __________________ to their demands until he got what he wanted.
digress
capitulate
evanescent
diligence
ordinary, common
querulous
mundane
ostentatious
collaborate
She looked for some sign of _____________________________ from her parents, hoping her good grades would please them.
accretion
annex
accede
approbation
However, her team's political____________ is clearly beyond mine, an Ivy League Medical Science Professor and NOT a Political "Science" Professor
approbation
acumen
alacrity
anathema
to settle differences
compromise
ostentatious
surreptitous
mundane
Avoiding waste
frugal
fraught
hackneyed
haughty
Having or showing arrogant superiority
hedonist
hypothesis
hackneyed
haughty
Lynn watch in astonishments as her coworkers ______________ the credit for her brilliant work in the project.
antipathy
antihesis
alias
apathy.
arrogate
Phil and Dave were raring to get off to the mountains; they packed up their ski gear and climbed into the van with ______________
alacrity
averse
amend
adjoin
Characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation
inevitable
hypothesis
impetuous
haughty
To the Ayatolla, America and the West were _______________; he loathed the democratic nations, cursing them in his dying words.
ban
alacrity
anathema
boon
Incapable of being avoided or prevented
inevitable
inconsequential
impetuous
intuitive
I never want to hear the _______________ stereotype that Americans are ignorant ever again.
hedonist
hypothesis
hackneyed
haughty
friendly, helpful
compromise
querulous
benevolent
fortuitous
The definition of abstain is ________________
to refrain from doing something
reduce or lessen
: to really hate
pertaining to beauty
The recent rains that filled our empty reservoirs were a _____________ to the whole community.
boon
boom
bounty
boo
The definition of compassion is _______________________
sympathy
friendly, helpful
meeting in the middle, settling differences
very large, spacious
He intended to ___________ the decree issued by his predecessor.
abrogate
adamant
abject
annex
Select the word that best fills in the blank.
Republicans and Democrats tend to have __________________ ideas about how the government should run the country.
discredited
divergent
evanescent
disdainful
Lacking worth or importance
inevitable
inconsequential
impetuous
intuitive
What does empathy mean?
strive to equal or match, especially by imitating
tending to vanish like vapor
worthy of imitation
understanding and entering into another's
feelings
The definition of abate is __________________________
reduce or lessen
give up a position
to really hate
to refrain from doing something
How ___________ of you to think I am nothing without you.
hedonist
hypothesis
hackneyed
haughty
What does divergent mean?
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of
intense dislike
cause to be distrusted or disbelieved
a message that departs from the main subject
moving away from or extending in different directions from a common point
What does diligent mean?
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of
intense dislike
cause to be distrusted or disbelieved
a message that departs from the main subject
quietly and steadily persevering especially in
detail or exactness
The definition of empathy is _______________________
feeling someone else's feeling
fleeting, temporary
not lasting long
friendly, helpful
Success is ______________ if you work tenaciously and don't let anything get in your way.
inevitable
inconsequential
impetuous
intuitive
to work together
camaraderie
collaborate
convene
consensus
What does disdain mean?
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of
intense dislike
cause to be distrusted or disbelieved
a message that departs from the main subject
quietly and steadily persevering especially in
detail or exactness
The definition of longevity is _______________________
long (particularly long life)
to assign or attribute to someone
without consequence, trivial, doesn't matter
to delay, often unnecessarily
