Vocabulary Quiz: Fill in the Blank

The job she was offered was a major ______ in her career.

Mr. Smith _____ the job because it involved too much traveling.

She knows he is lying to her, but she's choosing to _____________ the situation.

I don't think he would _____ his brother, whatever he was accused of.

The team was losing badly but they _______ in the second half of the game and won the championship.

I _______ the closet _______ and still couldn't find those shoes I bought last week.

His whole world was ____ when his brother was arrested.

Participants failing to _____ for sessions, without prior notification, will be charged half the full cost of the session.

In one year she _____ from a problem child ____ a model student.

A major turning point in her career refers to a significant event that changes the direction of her professional life.
Mr. Smith turned down the job because it involved too much traveling, meaning he rejected the job offer.
She's choosing to ignore the situation, which means she's deliberately not paying attention to it.
I don't think he would betray his brother, meaning he wouldn't act disloyally or unfaithfully towards him.
The team came back in the second half of the game and won the championship, meaning they regained strength and overcame their opponents.
I searched the closet thoroughly and still couldn't find those shoes, meaning I looked carefully and completely through the closet.
His whole world was shattered when his brother was arrested, meaning his life was completely and suddenly destroyed or broken.
Participants failing to show up for sessions, without prior notification, will be charged half the full cost of the session, meaning they must attend or notify in advance to avoid the penalty.
In one year she transformed from a problem child to a model student, meaning she changed from someone who caused problems to someone who is an excellent example.