Vocabulary Review: Synonyms and Antonyms
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In the context of the idiomatic expressions, what does 'TRUST men and they will be true to you' suggest?

  • Destruct the people justifies their deserving
  • Man must trust you to be faithful to you
  • A secret is a test of friendship
  • A man is loyal in whom confidence had been placed (correct)
  • What is the meaning of 'They were able to WEATHER the storm' according to the provided text?

  • Predicted the calamity
  • Reached home safely
  • Defeated the enemies (correct)
  • Realized their mistakes
  • What does the phrase 'Cut your coat to your cloth' imply?

  • Patronize first your own product
  • Desire only what you can afford (correct)
  • Express only relevant ideas
  • Walk in accordance with your ability
  • If a report 'leaves much to be DESIRED', what does it mean?

    <p>Satisfactory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the expression 'She is running up an ACCOUNT with the store' suggest?

    <p>Is buying many things in credit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the given text, which word is most likely synonymous with 'arrogant'?

    <p>mayabang</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct spelling of the term that means 'a large container for holding water or other liquids'?

    <p>daungan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word in the text is most likely related to 'nonverbal communication among people'?

    <p>punit-punit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If someone is described as 'productive', what could be inferred about them?

    <p>They are old women.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word from the text is most closely related to 'the act of assigning blame or responsibility'?

    <p>balakid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the text, which idiomatic expression reflects making good use of opportunities?

    <p>'make the most of every opportunity'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word is the closest synonym to 'ARDENT'?

    <p>Passionate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'IMBROGLIO' mean?

    <p>Confusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Choose the word that is most similar to 'FECUND'.

    <p>Productive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the synonym for 'PERFORATE'?

    <p>Pierce</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Idiomatic Expressions

    • 'TRUST men and they will be true to you' suggests that if you show trust in people, they will be honest and loyal to you.
    • 'They were able to WEATHER the storm' means they were able to survive and overcome a difficult situation.

    Proverbs

    • 'Cut your coat to your cloth' implies that you should adjust your plans or actions according to your resources and abilities.

    Descriptive Phrases

    • If a report 'leaves much to be DESIRED', it means the report is incomplete or unsatisfactory.
    • 'She is running up an ACCOUNT with the store' suggests that she is buying items on credit and building up a debt.

    Vocabulary

    • The word most likely synonymous with 'arrogant' is HAUGHTY.
    • The correct spelling of the term for 'a large container for holding water or other liquids' is RESERVOIR.
    • The word related to 'nonverbal communication among people' is BODY LANGUAGE.
    • A person described as 'productive' is likely efficient and able to achieve a lot.
    • The word related to 'the act of assigning blame or responsibility' is ACCOUNTABILITY.
    • The idiomatic expression 'MAKE HAY WHILE THE SUN SHINES' reflects making good use of opportunities.
    • The word closest to 'ARDENT' is PASSIONATE.
    • 'IMBROGLIO' means a complicated and confusing situation.
    • The word most similar to 'FECUND' is FERTILE.
    • The synonym for 'PERFORATE' is PIERCE.

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