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What phrase suggests that Mike and Tara have been communicating intermittently for a year?
What phrase suggests that Mike and Tara have been communicating intermittently for a year?
- off and on (correct)
- as a matter of course
- till the cows come home
- not in the least
What word best describes the type of improvement that was absent in the patient's condition?
What word best describes the type of improvement that was absent in the patient's condition?
- legible
- discernible (correct)
- intelligible
- decipherable
Which word should fill in the blank for the dentist's instruction to open his mouth?
Which word should fill in the blank for the dentist's instruction to open his mouth?
- much
- greatly
- wide (correct)
- broad
What term describes what one receives when promoted in relation to a financial grant?
What term describes what one receives when promoted in relation to a financial grant?
What word reflects how his invention altered historical progress?
What word reflects how his invention altered historical progress?
What does it mean when it is said that the country has an ailing economy?
What does it mean when it is said that the country has an ailing economy?
Which verb is correctly used to acknowledge the contributions of voluntary organizations?
Which verb is correctly used to acknowledge the contributions of voluntary organizations?
What term means that his report does not match what has been learned from other sources?
What term means that his report does not match what has been learned from other sources?
What term best describes the status of the matter until legal ramifications are explored?
What term best describes the status of the matter until legal ramifications are explored?
Which word accurately completes the sentence about the engineer reviving the machine?
Which word accurately completes the sentence about the engineer reviving the machine?
What action does the Oscar-winning actress perform during her speech?
What action does the Oscar-winning actress perform during her speech?
What kitchen tool is necessary for draining the carrots?
What kitchen tool is necessary for draining the carrots?
What term describes the situation that Sue encountered while getting a cosmetic treatment for her feet?
What term describes the situation that Sue encountered while getting a cosmetic treatment for her feet?
Which word best describes the speaker's feelings about someone's lack of decency?
Which word best describes the speaker's feelings about someone's lack of decency?
What phrase signifies enduring something difficult while appearing cheerful?
What phrase signifies enduring something difficult while appearing cheerful?
Which word indicates that the computer's impact on the world is irreversible?
Which word indicates that the computer's impact on the world is irreversible?
What phrase best completes the sentence: The rebellion took _________ the reins of government immediately after the coup?
What phrase best completes the sentence: The rebellion took _________ the reins of government immediately after the coup?
Which phrase appropriately fills the blank: Such a savage punishment must be abolished as it is abhorrent _________ a civilized society?
Which phrase appropriately fills the blank: Such a savage punishment must be abolished as it is abhorrent _________ a civilized society?
Complete the sentence correctly: Dave is not a good boss because he's always palm the worst jobs _________ his assistant.
Complete the sentence correctly: Dave is not a good boss because he's always palm the worst jobs _________ his assistant.
Which option fits best: Steve Harvey brought the house down; he _______ his show _______ a lot of jokes?
Which option fits best: Steve Harvey brought the house down; he _______ his show _______ a lot of jokes?
Choose the correct preposition: Her husband walked out _________ her and their three children.
Choose the correct preposition: Her husband walked out _________ her and their three children.
What phrase should complete the sentence: When the book was made into a screenplay, we decided to _________ some of the comical anecdotes?
What phrase should complete the sentence: When the book was made into a screenplay, we decided to _________ some of the comical anecdotes?
Fill in the blank accurately: It's hard to find accommodation during the high season, so the whole family were _________ up in a small room.
Fill in the blank accurately: It's hard to find accommodation during the high season, so the whole family were _________ up in a small room.
Identify the correct answer: We are fed up with him. He keeps _________ his new girlfriend.
Identify the correct answer: We are fed up with him. He keeps _________ his new girlfriend.
Which phrase best completes the sentence: Our grandfather can ________ his war experiences all the day?
Which phrase best completes the sentence: Our grandfather can ________ his war experiences all the day?
What response best fits this context: Father says he’s too ________ after working the nightshift?
What response best fits this context: Father says he’s too ________ after working the nightshift?
Which preposition correctly completes the sentence: I'd be ________ on probation for the first two or three weeks?
Which preposition correctly completes the sentence: I'd be ________ on probation for the first two or three weeks?
Which option best completes the sentence: Your report ________ the side effects of the venture?
Which option best completes the sentence: Your report ________ the side effects of the venture?
What is the appropriate phrase to fill in the blank: Don't be too hard ________ him?
What is the appropriate phrase to fill in the blank: Don't be too hard ________ him?
Which phrase best completes the following: Corruption can hardly be ________ especially among top officials?
Which phrase best completes the following: Corruption can hardly be ________ especially among top officials?
What completion best fits: Many people have written to the newspaper to show their ______________ of such behavior?
What completion best fits: Many people have written to the newspaper to show their ______________ of such behavior?
What is the most accurate option to complete the following sentence: The regular appearance of sex and violence on television undoubtedly has a ____________ influence on teenagers?
What is the most accurate option to complete the following sentence: The regular appearance of sex and violence on television undoubtedly has a ____________ influence on teenagers?
What word best completes the sentence: The smoke __________ from the burning tyres could be seen for miles.
What word best completes the sentence: The smoke __________ from the burning tyres could be seen for miles.
Choose the correct phrasing: ________ relatively inexpensive, the metal pewter can be fashioned into beautiful and useful objects.
Choose the correct phrasing: ________ relatively inexpensive, the metal pewter can be fashioned into beautiful and useful objects.
Which option correctly completes the sentence: ________ in front of a camera lens changes the color of the light that reaches the film.
Which option correctly completes the sentence: ________ in front of a camera lens changes the color of the light that reaches the film.
What completes the dialogue correctly: 'Do you play an instrument?' – 'I have an accordion, but _________.'
What completes the dialogue correctly: 'Do you play an instrument?' – 'I have an accordion, but _________.'
Complete the sentence: Scientists cannot agree on ________ related to other orders of insects.
Complete the sentence: Scientists cannot agree on ________ related to other orders of insects.
Choose the option that best completes the sentence: Before they go to the university, most senior high school graduates have _________ idea of what college life is like.
Choose the option that best completes the sentence: Before they go to the university, most senior high school graduates have _________ idea of what college life is like.
Determine the correct way to express this idea: I’m _________ my brother is.
Determine the correct way to express this idea: I’m _________ my brother is.
Complete the sentence accurately: He seems _________ for the experience.
Complete the sentence accurately: He seems _________ for the experience.
What term best completes the phrase: 'The school staff needs new _________ in order to bring in novel ideas.'?
What term best completes the phrase: 'The school staff needs new _________ in order to bring in novel ideas.'?
Which word describes a reluctant agreement, as in 'She _________ agreed to go with him to the football match'?
Which word describes a reluctant agreement, as in 'She _________ agreed to go with him to the football match'?
What is the correct word for 'The police couldn’t persuade the man to ________ the source of his information'?
What is the correct word for 'The police couldn’t persuade the man to ________ the source of his information'?
Which option best fits the sentence: 'Due to many years of ________, the Smiths had nothing to fall back on when it was time for them to retire.'?
Which option best fits the sentence: 'Due to many years of ________, the Smiths had nothing to fall back on when it was time for them to retire.'?
What word completes the phrase: 'All his hard work _________ in success.'?
What word completes the phrase: 'All his hard work _________ in success.'?
Which term is best for the statement: 'The bedroom was __________ with battles.'?
Which term is best for the statement: 'The bedroom was __________ with battles.'?
Identify the correct word to fill in this context: 'If things are going well. In fact, business is __________.'
Identify the correct word to fill in this context: 'If things are going well. In fact, business is __________.'
What is the best synonym for the word 'zeal', as in 'They worked with such ________ that they were exhausted.'?
What is the best synonym for the word 'zeal', as in 'They worked with such ________ that they were exhausted.'?
Flashcards
Off and on
Off and on
Occurring irregularly at different times.
Discernible Improvement
Discernible Improvement
An obvious and significant change or improvement.
Open your mouth wide
Open your mouth wide
To open your mouth as wide as possible.
Awarded a financial grant
Awarded a financial grant
To be given something officially, especially a prize or award.
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Lay your Trust in
Lay your Trust in
To place your trust in someone or something.
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Change the course of history
Change the course of history
The path or course of events in history.
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Ailing economy
Ailing economy
A weak economy that is struggling.
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Pay tribute to something
Pay tribute to something
To express respect and admiration for someone or something.
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Take over
Take over
To take control of something, especially a government or organization.
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Abhorrent to
Abhorrent to
Something that is extremely unpleasant or morally wrong.
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Palm off on
Palm off on
To unfairly give someone a task or responsibility that you don't want to do.
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Pepper something with
Pepper something with
To fill something with many examples of something else, often with a humorous effect.
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Walk out on
Walk out on
To leave someone or something, usually in a sudden or unexpected way.
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Cut out
Cut out
To remove something from a story, script, or plan.
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Penned up
Penned up
To be forced to stay in a small or cramped space.
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Boot someone out of
Boot someone out of
To force someone to leave a place.
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Doubting Thomas
Doubting Thomas
A person who is skeptical and doubts everything they are told.
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New Blood
New Blood
New, fresh ideas or people who bring new perspectives.
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Pick someone’s brains
Pick someone’s brains
To seek advice or information from someone.
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Broker Fee
Broker Fee
A fee paid to a broker for their services in finding a property.
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Zeal
Zeal
Great enthusiasm and effort.
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Grudgingly
Grudgingly
To agree unwillingly or reluctantly.
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Divulge
Divulge
To reveal a secret or confidential information.
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Imprudence
Imprudence
Lack of prudence or good judgment, often leading to negative consequences.
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In abeyance
In abeyance
To postpone or delay something, usually for an indefinite period.
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Whack
Whack
To hit something forcefully with a hammer.
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Exude
Exude
To radiate or give off something, especially a positive quality.
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Colander
Colander
A container with holes used to drain liquids from food.
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Pedicure
Pedicure
A treatment for the feet and toenails, similar to a manicure.
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Galling
Galling
Extremely annoying or infuriating.
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Grin and bear it
Grin and bear it
To accept something unpleasant and endure it patiently.
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Irrevocably
Irrevocably
Completely and permanently.
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Billowing smoke
Billowing smoke
To rise and move in a large, flowing mass, like smoke.
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Although... (clause) ... (clause)
Although... (clause) ... (clause)
Although something is true, something else still happens.
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A filter placed in front of a camera lens
A filter placed in front of a camera lens
Something placed in front of a camera lens to change the color of light reaching the film.
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I have [something], but I haven't [done something] in years
I have [something], but I haven't [done something] in years
To express a lack of experience with something, even though one possesses it.
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Scientists cannot agree on how fleas are related to other orders.
Scientists cannot agree on how fleas are related to other orders.
Scientists still debate how fleas are related to other insect orders.
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The discovery of [something] and whoever discovers it
The discovery of [something] and whoever discovers it
The discovery of the first truly superconductive substance will have significant impact, and the person who discovers it will be recognized for this achievement.
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Not in the least
Not in the least
To have absolutely no idea about something.
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None the worse for...
None the worse for...
To be unaffected or not harmed by a particular experience.
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Harp on
Harp on
To talk excessively about something, especially in a boring or annoying way.
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Worn out
Worn out
To be very tired or exhausted.
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On probation
On probation
To be on probation means to be under observation or supervision for a specific period, usually to assess someone's performance or behavior.
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Dwell on
Dwell on
To focus on or dwell on a particular subject or topic, often to the extent of being repetitive or tiresome.
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Be hard on
Be hard on
To be harsh or strict with someone.
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Root out
Root out
To completely remove or eliminate something, especially something harmful or undesirable.
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Abhorrence of
Abhorrence of
To express strong dislike or disgust for something. The object of the dislike can be a person, an action, or an idea.
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Incidence
Incidence
The rate at which a disease or condition occurs within a population.
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Lexico and Grammar Notes
- Rebellion taking reins: The rebellion immediately took control of the government after the coup.
- Abhorrent punishment: Savage punishments should be abolished as they are repugnant to a civilized society.
- Boss assigning tasks: Dave is a poor boss because he consistently assigns the worst jobs to others.
- Steve Harvey's jokes: Steve Harvey entertained the audience with many jokes in his show.
- Husband's departure: The husband left his wife and three children.
- Screenplay adaptation: The book was adapted into a screenplay, with a decision to omit some of the comical anecdotes.
- Accommodation difficulty: Finding accommodation during peak season is challenging.
- Group members' reaction: The group is not to be told about the problems of Dad because there is a lack of trust.
- Archeologists' finds: Archeologists made dramatic discoveries of Viking settlements.
- Young men's expulsion: A gang of young men were kicked out of the pub for fighting.
- Teacher's advice: The teacher advised to make the presentation more engaging by including more colorful illustrations.
- Modern woman's burden: Modern women shoulder the double burden of childcare and full-time work.
- Calling someone's bluff: Calling someone's bluff means challenging them to prove their claim.
- Financial support request: The request for financial support has to be considered among other departments' claims.
- Prime Minister's tribute: In her speech, the Prime Minister honored the contributions of voluntary organizations.
- Improvements lacking: Despite the intensive treatment, there was little improvement in the patient's condition.
- Dentist's instructions: The dentist instructed the patient to open their mouth wide.
- Best solution provider: The best solution provider for the question will be given a financial reward/grant.
Additional Notes
- Intensive treatment: Patient had intense medical care, but there was no improvement.
- Savage treatment: The punishment is brutal.
- Unproductive bosses: The boss is not capable of handling tasks well.
- Humor: Steve Harvey is a comedian.
- Story adaptation: A book was adapted for the screen.
- Accommodation: Concerns about finding accommodation during busy times.
- Archeological sites: The archaeological discoveries of Viking settlements.
- Expulsion: Young men were removed from public space.
- Presentation improvement: Teacher encourages more vibrant illustrations.
- Women's burden: Women have many responsibilities.
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