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Which phrasal verb best describes the action of revealing a secret without thinking?
Which phrasal verb best describes the action of revealing a secret without thinking?
If someone is described as a 'sustainer of mankind', what is their primary role, according to the provided words?
If someone is described as a 'sustainer of mankind', what is their primary role, according to the provided words?
Which of these best describes the meaning of 'on the brink of'?
Which of these best describes the meaning of 'on the brink of'?
Which word related to 'influence' suggests a significant impact or power?
Which word related to 'influence' suggests a significant impact or power?
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What does it mean to 'get by on a shoestring budget'?
What does it mean to 'get by on a shoestring budget'?
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According to the provided material, what does the term 'poltergeist' literally mean?
According to the provided material, what does the term 'poltergeist' literally mean?
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Which phrase best describes a situation where someone is expected to achieve a high standard or goal set by others?
Which phrase best describes a situation where someone is expected to achieve a high standard or goal set by others?
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What does the term red ink typically represent in a financial context?
What does the term red ink typically represent in a financial context?
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Which of the following best describes the action of making criticism less severe?
Which of the following best describes the action of making criticism less severe?
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In which scenario might you commonly hear the phrase dog-eat-dog?
In which scenario might you commonly hear the phrase dog-eat-dog?
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Which option describes a small indication that something negative or suspicious is occurring?
Which option describes a small indication that something negative or suspicious is occurring?
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What does it mean to cut their teeth in a professional context?
What does it mean to cut their teeth in a professional context?
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Which word describes the act of assigning less value to something than it deserves?
Which word describes the act of assigning less value to something than it deserves?
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A system that prevents wheels from locking during braking is best described as:
A system that prevents wheels from locking during braking is best described as:
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Which term signifies a failure to grasp a concept correctly, leading to errors?
Which term signifies a failure to grasp a concept correctly, leading to errors?
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If someone is described as 'self-contained', what is the most accurate interpretation?
If someone is described as 'self-contained', what is the most accurate interpretation?
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Which phrase indicates a state of marked improvement after previous difficulties?
Which phrase indicates a state of marked improvement after previous difficulties?
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What does the term 'subtropical' primarily describe?
What does the term 'subtropical' primarily describe?
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Which of these options best describes something that has been packaged in advance?
Which of these options best describes something that has been packaged in advance?
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What does it mean to 'outlive' something or someone?
What does it mean to 'outlive' something or someone?
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What is the most likely meaning of 'to have a nice turn of phrase'?
What is the most likely meaning of 'to have a nice turn of phrase'?
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What does 'not to know which way to turn' signify?
What does 'not to know which way to turn' signify?
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Which option correctly completes the sentence with the appropriate collocation: 'He has the full legal right to do that; he is _____ to do it.'
Which option correctly completes the sentence with the appropriate collocation: 'He has the full legal right to do that; he is _____ to do it.'
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Which noun best fits the collocation: 'intense _______ of books'?
Which noun best fits the collocation: 'intense _______ of books'?
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Which noun best completes the phrase: 'a _____ of dust'?
Which noun best completes the phrase: 'a _____ of dust'?
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Which pair of words is MOST closely related in meaning?
Which pair of words is MOST closely related in meaning?
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In which context is the word 'works' used to refer to a road?
In which context is the word 'works' used to refer to a road?
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Which of these options would best fit the context: 'A piece of bad _______?'
Which of these options would best fit the context: 'A piece of bad _______?'
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Which option best fits: 'He really _______ the challenge.'?
Which option best fits: 'He really _______ the challenge.'?
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Which option below is NOT an example of a 'quantity' collocation?
Which option below is NOT an example of a 'quantity' collocation?
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'The _____ of their investigation was limited' - which word best completes the sentence?
'The _____ of their investigation was limited' - which word best completes the sentence?
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Which phrase best describes a situation where someone is deliberately ignoring unethical behavior?
Which phrase best describes a situation where someone is deliberately ignoring unethical behavior?
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If a celebrity is constantly in the news and media, which idiom best describes their position?
If a celebrity is constantly in the news and media, which idiom best describes their position?
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Which adjective best describes something that is incredibly bold or extravagant, typically attracting attention?
Which adjective best describes something that is incredibly bold or extravagant, typically attracting attention?
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What does it mean when something happens 'out of the blue'?
What does it mean when something happens 'out of the blue'?
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If you're told that a situation is 'not a bed of roses', what does that imply?
If you're told that a situation is 'not a bed of roses', what does that imply?
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Which of the following best describes the meaning of 'burn my boat/bridges'?
Which of the following best describes the meaning of 'burn my boat/bridges'?
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What does it mean when someone says that money is 'burning a hole in your pocket'?
What does it mean when someone says that money is 'burning a hole in your pocket'?
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If someone is 'fiddling while Rome burns', what are they doing?
If someone is 'fiddling while Rome burns', what are they doing?
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Which of the following best describes an item that is 'keenly priced'?
Which of the following best describes an item that is 'keenly priced'?
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Which term best describes something that is difficult to perceive or identify due to a lack of clarity?
Which term best describes something that is difficult to perceive or identify due to a lack of clarity?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary and Collocations
- Get off the beaten track: To go to a less-trodden place.
- End up spending a fortune: To spend a lot of money.
- Get by on a shoestring budget: To live on a very small budget.
- Get back to nature: To go to a natural place.
- Be in the lap of luxury: To live in great comfort and wealth.
- To chill out: To relax.
- To rough it: To live in difficult conditions.
- Frequent traveller: Someone who travels often.
- Independent traveller: Someone who travels alone.
- Seasoned traveller: Experienced traveller.
- Intrepid traveller: Courageous traveller.
- Weary traveller: Tired traveller.
- Armchair traveller: A person who watches other people traveling.
- Discerning traveller: A traveller who seeks experiences and details.
- Inveterate traveller: a habitual traveller.
- Unwary traveller: Careless traveller
- In the region of: Approximately.
- On behalf of: Representing someone.
- On the brink of: Close to happening.
- To some extent: Partially.
- In conjunction with: Together with.
- In vain: Without success.
- On the verge of: About to happen.
- On the grounds (of): Because of
- With the exception of: Not including
- Get somebody's goat: Annoy someone.
Phrasal Verbs
- Pay sth off: To pay the full cost of something.
- Track sb down: To find someone.
- Jump at the chance: To take an opportunity quickly.
- Cut back sth: To reduce something.
- Take sth on: To accept a job or responsibility.
- Get in with: To become friends.
- Get held of the wrong end of the stick: To misunderstand something.
- Turn up: To arrive.
- Help sb out: To assist someone.
- Sth chosen for sth: Something chosen for a purpose.
- Sth shown in somewhere/sth: something seen in a location.
- Sth sold at/in/on: Something sold in a specific place.
- Sth made from sth: Something made from a raw material.
- Sth being searched at somewhere: something being searched in a specific place.
- Sth announced: Something formally declared.
- Sth damaged by sth: Damage caused by something.
- Blurt out a problem/secret: To suddenly and unintentionally reveal a secret.
- Bottle up emotions/problems: To hold back emotions or problems.
- Choke back tears/emotions: To restrain oneself from crying or expressing strong emotions.
- Fend off criticism/blows/accusations: To defend oneself against criticism or attacks.
- Keep up appearances: To maintain a false impression of success or happiness.
- Shoot down an argument/accusations/criticism: To immediately reject or refute an argument or criticism.
- Sweep aside an argument/accusations/criticism: To ignore or dismiss an argument or criticism.
Other Vocabulary
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Whip up rage/emotions: To stir up intense feelings of anger or excitement.
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Prior to: Before.
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Dating as far back as: Beginning at a specific time in the past.
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To date up until now or so far: Beginning from a specific time period until the present.
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Given that: Considering that.
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Turn out to be: To be revealed as.
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Make use of: To utilize.
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Put sth to good use: To use something appropriately.
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Or whatever is: Anything else that might be the case.
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Test your knowledge of travel-related vocabulary and collocations with this engaging quiz. Explore terms that describe different types of travelers and various travel experiences to enhance your language skills.
