Vocabulary and Definitions

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Match the idioms with their correct meanings:

Call someone names = To insult someone using offensive language In the limelight = Receiving a lot of public attention Down-to-earth = Practical and unpretentious Overnight = Happening suddenly

Match the vocabulary words with their definitions related to reactions and impressions:

Appeal = The quality of being attractive Admiration = Respect and warm approval Provoke = To cause a strong reaction Backfire = Have an opposite, undesirable effect

Match the following words related to competition with their meanings:

Winning streak = A continuous period of success Combat = Actively fight against something Escalate = Increase rapidly in intensity Podium = A raised platform for awards

Match the words related to location and their meanings:

<p>Underneath = Located directly below Fame = State of being widely known Prodigy = Young person with extraordinary talent Appeal = Quality of being attractive</p>
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Match the action verbs with their appropriate meanings

<p>Escalate = To increase rapidly in intensity Combat = To actively fight against something Provoke = To cause a strong reaction Backfire = To have an opposite effect</p>
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Match the words related to success with their meanings:

<p>Winning streak = A continuous period of success Fame = The state of being widely known Podium = A raised platform for awards Prodigy = A young person with ability</p>
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Match the following words with their descriptions of impact or effect:

<p>Backfire = To have an opposite effect Provoke = To cause a strong reaction Appeal = The quality of being attractive Escalate = To increase rapidly</p>
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Match the terms related to character or personality:

<p>Down-to-earth = Practical and unpretentious Prodigy = Young person with ability Admiration = Respect and warm approval Fame = State of being widely known</p>
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Match the intensity-related verbs with their meanings:

<p>Escalate = To increase rapidly Combat = Actively fight against Provoke = To cause a strong reaction Backfire = To have an opposite effect</p>
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Match these expressions involving people with their meanings:

<p>Call someone names = Insult using offensive language In the limelight = Receiving public attention Prodigy = Young person with ability Down-to-earth = Practical and unpretentious</p>
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Match the temporal adverbs or phrases with their meanings:

<p>Overnight = Happening suddenly Call someone names = Insult using offensive language Admiration = Respect and warm approval Podium = Raised platform for awards</p>
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Match the terms related to attracting attention with their descriptions:

<p>In the limelight = Receiving public attention Appeal = Quality of being attractive Fame = State of being widely known Down-to-earth = Practical and unpretentious</p>
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Match the abstract nouns with their definitions:

<p>Admiration = Respect and warm approval Fame = The state of being widely known Appeal = The quality of being attractive Podium = A raised platform for awards</p>
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Match the words according to their connotation with conflict or opposition:

<p>Combat = Actively fight against something Provoke = To cause a strong reaction Backfire = Have an opposite, undesirable effect Underneath = Located directly below</p>
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Match the following words with their associations to spatial relationships:

<p>Underneath = Located directly below Podium = Raised platform for awards Overnight = Happening suddenly Appeal = Quality of being attractive</p>
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Match scenarios with expected outcomes:

<p>Winning streak = A period of success Admiration = Respect and warm approval Provoke = To cause a strong reaction Fame = State of being widely known</p>
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Match the words related to public figures or situations with their appropriate meanings

<p>Podium = Raised platform for awards Fame = State of being widely known In the limelight = Receiving public attention Prodigy = Young person with ability</p>
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Match traits or qualities with their definitions:

<p>Down-to-earth = Practical and unpretentious Appeal = Quality of being attractive Prodigy = Young person with ability Admiration = Respect and warm approval</p>
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Match the words related to the impact of actions with their descriptions

<p>Backfire = To have an opposite effect Provoke = To cause a strong reaction Escalate = To increase rapidly Appeal = Quality of being attractive</p>
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Match these expressions involving behavior with their meanings:

<p>Call someone names = Insult using offensive language Combat = Actively fight against Admiration = Respect and warm approval Backfire = To have an opposite effect</p>
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Flashcards

Winning streak

A continuous period of success in games or competitions.

Backfire

To have an opposite and undesirable effect from what was intended.

Underneath

Located directly below something else.

Overnight

Happening suddenly or in a very short time.

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Down-to-earth

Practical, realistic, and unpretentious.

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In the limelight

Receiving a lot of public attention or praise.

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Appeal

The quality of being attractive or interesting.

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Admiration

Respect and warm approval.

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Escalate

To increase rapidly in intensity, size, or extent.

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Combat

To actively fight against or try to stop something.

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Prodigy

A young person with extraordinary talent or ability.

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Podium

A raised platform used for speeches, awards, or performances.

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Call someone names

To insult someone by using offensive or abusive language.

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Fame

The state of being widely known or recognized, especially for achievements.

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Provoke

To cause a strong reaction, often deliberately.

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Study Notes

  • Winning streak means a sustained period of success in contests or games.
  • Backfire refers to an action producing the opposite, negative outcome.
  • Underneath describes a position directly below an object.
  • Overnight signifies a rapid or sudden occurrence.
  • Down-to-earth means practical, unpretentious, and realistic.
  • In the limelight indicates receiving considerable public attention.
  • Appeal is the quality of being attractive or interesting.
  • Admiration means respect coupled with warm approval.
  • Escalate means to rapidly increase in size, intensity, or extent.
  • Combat involves actively opposing or fighting against something.
  • Prodigy is a young individual displaying exceptional talent or ability.
  • Podium is a raised platform for speeches, performances, or awards.
  • Call someone names means to use offensive language to insult.
  • Fame is the state of widespread recognition, typically from accomplishments.
  • Provoke means to elicit a strong reaction, often intentionally.

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