Vocabulary Meanings and Translations

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What does the term 'sarcastically' mean?

In a neutral way
In a mocking or joking way (correct)
In a serious manner
In a supportive way

To feel 'hopeful' means to feel negative about something.

False (B)

What is the meaning of 'strenuous'?

Needing a lot of energy and effort

He felt _____ before his big presentation.

anxious Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their meanings:

Glitch = A small problem in technology Remorsefully = Feeling sorry for something done Curious = Wanting to learn something new Troublesome = Causing problems or difficulty Signup and view all the answers

Which of these words indicates being 'very keen to learn something new'?

Eager to learn (A) Signup and view all the answers

The term 'mix up' means to arrange something correctly.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'brutal' describe?

Very harsh, cruel, or violent Signup and view all the answers

The weather changed _____ from sunny to stormy in just a few minutes.

strangely Signup and view all the answers

What best describes a situation that is overwhelming?

Too much to handle (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'inattention' mean?

Not paying attention (B) Signup and view all the answers

The phrase 'to haggle' means to agree on a price without any argument.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'restricted' mean?

something or limited; stipulated rule or condition Signup and view all the answers

He decided to _____ more work to help her team.

take on Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes 'lamented'?

To complain or express sadness (C) Signup and view all the answers

Estimated means to calculate exactly.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cooly' mean in this context?

In a calm and not emotional way Signup and view all the answers

He discussed their weekend plans and decided to make some ______.

arrangements Signup and view all the answers

What does 'screen time' refer to?

Time to use phone, computer, television (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the word "restricted" mean in English?

Not allowed to do something or limited Signup and view all the answers

What does the word "stipulated" mean in English?

Clearly stated as a rule or condition Signup and view all the answers

What does the word "inattention" mean in English?

Not paying attention Signup and view all the answers

What does the word "shrugging off" mean in English?

Indifferent, no emotions Signup and view all the answers

What does the word "insensitivity" mean in English?

Not caring about other people's feelings. Signup and view all the answers

What does "indifference" mean?

Not caring about something Signup and view all the answers

What does the word "incompetence" mean in English?

Not being good enough at something - Useless Signup and view all the answers

What does the word "haggle" mean in English?

To argue about the price to make it cheaper Signup and view all the answers

What does the word "screen time" mean?

Time to use phone, computer, television Signup and view all the answers

What does the word "discuss" mean in English?

To talk about something with someone Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase "negotiate + a deal" mean?

To talk to someone to reach an agreement Signup and view all the answers

What does the word "lamented" mean in English?

Complained Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase "take in" mean in English?

To understand or absorb something Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase "take off" mean?

To leave the ground or to remove something Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase "careless words" mean in English?

Speaking rude Signup and view all the answers

What does the word "defiant" mean in English?

Refusing to follow rules or orders Signup and view all the answers

What does the word "sarcastically" mean in English?

Saying something in a mocking or joking way, but not seriously Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase "eager to learn" mean in English?

Very keen to learn something new Signup and view all the answers

What does the word "arduous" mean in English?

Tedious Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase "to my regret" mean in English?

Unfortunately Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase "mix up" mean in English?

Mess up something went wrong Signup and view all the answers

What does the word "hovering" mean in English?

Flying around Signup and view all the answers

What does the word "impatient" mean in English?

Not able to wait calmly for something Signup and view all the answers

What does the word "brutal" mean in English?

Very harsh, cruel, or violent Signup and view all the answers

What does the word "troublesome" mean in English?

Causing problems or difficulty Signup and view all the answers

What does the word "overwhelming" mean in English?

Too much to handle or deal with Signup and view all the answers

What does the word "strangely" mean in English?

In a way that is unusual or hard to understand Signup and view all the answers

What does the word "annoyingly" mean in English?

In a way that makes you feel bothered or frustrated Signup and view all the answers

What does the word "remorsefully" mean in English?

Feeling sorry or regretful for something you did Signup and view all the answers

What does the word "unfortunately" mean in English?

Sadly or by bad luck Signup and view all the answers

What does the word "glitch" mean?

A small problem or error in something Signup and view all the answers

What does the word "difference" mean in English?

The way things are not the same Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Indifference

Being indifferent, or showing no interest or concern.

Take On

To accept responsibility for something or a task.