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Which word best describes someone who is fit and toned?
Which word best describes someone who is fit and toned?
Which term describes someone who is very attractive or impressive in appearance?
Which term describes someone who is very attractive or impressive in appearance?
Which word best describes someone who enjoys socializing and being around others?
Which word best describes someone who enjoys socializing and being around others?
Which word best describes someone who tends to pick fights or arguments frequently?
Which word best describes someone who tends to pick fights or arguments frequently?
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Which word best describes someone who takes pleasure in causing pain or suffering to others?
Which word best describes someone who takes pleasure in causing pain or suffering to others?
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Which word best describes someone who is confident in themselves and their abilities?
Which word best describes someone who is confident in themselves and their abilities?
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Which word best describes someone who is careful with their money and spends it wisely?
Which word best describes someone who is careful with their money and spends it wisely?
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Which word best describes someone who does not conform to traditional or usual practices?
Which word best describes someone who does not conform to traditional or usual practices?
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What term describes the damage caused when something develops a line on its surface, but doesn't break completely?
What term describes the damage caused when something develops a line on its surface, but doesn't break completely?
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What phrase can be used to describe the situation when you use up all the milk in your refrigerator?
What phrase can be used to describe the situation when you use up all the milk in your refrigerator?
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If a ceramic plate has a small piece broken off from one of its edges, what is it said to be?
If a ceramic plate has a small piece broken off from one of its edges, what is it said to be?
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Which sport involves gliding through the air using a large, wing-shaped aircraft called a hang-glider?
Which sport involves gliding through the air using a large, wing-shaped aircraft called a hang-glider?
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What occurs when there is a temporary loss of electrical power in your home or office?
What occurs when there is a temporary loss of electrical power in your home or office?
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If an ornament on your shelf suddenly becomes detached and falls to the ground, what has happened?
If an ornament on your shelf suddenly becomes detached and falls to the ground, what has happened?
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What is the name of the sport where competitors engage in sword fighting with protective gear?
What is the name of the sport where competitors engage in sword fighting with protective gear?
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Which equestrian sport requires riders and horses to jump over obstacles, such as fences and walls?
Which equestrian sport requires riders and horses to jump over obstacles, such as fences and walls?
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What is the term for applying extreme force or pressure on something until it is completely flattened or destroyed?
What is the term for applying extreme force or pressure on something until it is completely flattened or destroyed?
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What minor injury is characterized by damage to the skin caused by impact or pressure?
What minor injury is characterized by damage to the skin caused by impact or pressure?
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Which indoor sport is played on a large table with pockets and colored balls that are hit using cues?
Which indoor sport is played on a large table with pockets and colored balls that are hit using cues?
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Which term refers to unintentionally locking oneself outside without access to keys or entry into a building?
Which term refers to unintentionally locking oneself outside without access to keys or entry into a building?
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Which term describes hair that has gentle, flowing waves?
Which term describes hair that has gentle, flowing waves?
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What is the name of the long, curved weapon used in archery?
What is the name of the long, curved weapon used in archery?
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In which sport do players use a handheld implement with strings to hit a ball over a net?
In which sport do players use a handheld implement with strings to hit a ball over a net?
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What term describes a lack of hair on the scalp?
What term describes a lack of hair on the scalp?
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Which hairstyle involves very short hair on the sides and back, while leaving more length on top?
Which hairstyle involves very short hair on the sides and back, while leaving more length on top?
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A paddle is commonly used in which water sport?
A paddle is commonly used in which water sport?
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Which term refers to small brown spots on the skin, often caused by sun exposure?
Which term refers to small brown spots on the skin, often caused by sun exposure?
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Oar is an essential equipment in which sport?
Oar is an essential equipment in which sport?
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What does it mean to 'get a tan'?
What does it mean to 'get a tan'?
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Which word describes someone who is very thin?
Which word describes someone who is very thin?
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What is the action of misplacing or losing an item temporarily due to forgetfulness?
What is the action of misplacing or losing an item temporarily due to forgetfulness?
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What is the highest level of degree one can obtain in higher education?
What is the highest level of degree one can obtain in higher education?
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Which word describes a small depression or indentation, often found on surfaces like car doors or furniture?
Which word describes a small depression or indentation, often found on surfaces like car doors or furniture?
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How would you describe someone who is slightly overweight?
How would you describe someone who is slightly overweight?
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What term refers to a student pursuing an advanced degree after completing their undergraduate studies?
What term refers to a student pursuing an advanced degree after completing their undergraduate studies?
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What term refers to someone who is short and broad in build?
What term refers to someone who is short and broad in build?
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What disease is transmitted through the bite of infected animals, particularly dogs and bats?
What disease is transmitted through the bite of infected animals, particularly dogs and bats?
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Which term describes individuals who have been forced to leave their homes due to conflict or persecution?
Which term describes individuals who have been forced to leave their homes due to conflict or persecution?
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What is the final project or research paper required for completion of a master's program called?
What is the final project or research paper required for completion of a master's program called?
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Where does university teaching typically take place, involving small groups of students and an instructor?
Where does university teaching typically take place, involving small groups of students and an instructor?
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Which global problem occurs when a large mass of earth or rocks slides down a slope?
Which global problem occurs when a large mass of earth or rocks slides down a slope?
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What is the term for the physical location where a university is situated?
What is the term for the physical location where a university is situated?
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What infectious disease is caused by contaminated food or water and leads to high fever, abdominal pain, and diarrhea?
What infectious disease is caused by contaminated food or water and leads to high fever, abdominal pain, and diarrhea?
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Which of the following professions typically involves providing therapeutic treatments for physical ailments?
Which of the following professions typically involves providing therapeutic treatments for physical ailments?
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Which global problem is characterized by high levels of sickness and death caused by infected mosquitoes?
Which global problem is characterized by high levels of sickness and death caused by infected mosquitoes?
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What is the term used to describe someone who represents the rights and interests of a group of workers?
What is the term used to describe someone who represents the rights and interests of a group of workers?
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What is the term for the number of people killed or injured in a specific event or accident?
What is the term for the number of people killed or injured in a specific event or accident?
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What does it mean when someone asks, "What do you do for a living?"
What does it mean when someone asks, "What do you do for a living?"
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Study Notes
Weather Conditions
- Misty: A weather condition characterized by a light mist in the air.
- Damp: A feeling of being slightly wet or moist.
- Frost: The formation of ice crystals on surfaces.
- Thaw: The process by which ice or snow turns into water due to an increase in temperature.
- Melt: The act of changing from a solid to a liquid state under heat.
Describing Temperature
- Stifling: Extremely hot and uncomfortable.
- Muggy: Warm and damp weather with high humidity.
- Draught: Extremely hot.
Weather Events
- Heatwaves: Weather characterized by waves of intense heat, typically lasting several days.
- Heavy rain: A significant amount of rainfall.
- Hurricane: A severe tropical storm with strong winds and heavy rainfall.
- Flood: An overflowing of water onto normally dry land.
- Shower: A brief period of rain.
- Downpour: A sudden and heavy rainfall.
- Torrential rain: Very heavy or intense rainfall.
Overcast
- Overcast: A weather condition where the sky is covered with clouds and no sunlight can be seen.
Physical Characteristics
- Skinny: Very thin.
- Plump: Slightly overweight.
- Stout: Overweight.
- Stocky: Short and broad in build.
- Well-built: Strong and muscular build.
Emotional and Personality Characteristics
- Stunning: Very attractive and impressive in appearance.
- Sensible: Practical and level-headed.
- Sensitive: Emotional and easily affected.
- Gregarious: Enjoys socializing and being around others.
- Quarrelsome: Tends to pick fights or arguments frequently.
- Sadistic: Takes pleasure in causing pain or suffering to others.
- Laid-back: Relaxed and easy-going.
- Discourteous: Lacks manners or politeness.
- Envious: Feels jealousy towards others' achievements or possessions.
- Thrifty: Careful with money and spends it wisely.
- Determined: Has a strong drive to achieve goals.
- Self-assured: Confident in oneself and abilities.
- Unconventional: Does not conform to traditional or usual practices.
- Frank: Honest and straightforward in speech.
- Broad-minded: Open to new ideas and different perspectives.
- Enquiring: Curious nature and asks many questions.
- Generous: Willing to give or share with others without expecting anything in return.
- Innocent: Lacks knowledge or experience of the world and its complexities.
- Ambitious: Has a strong desire to succeed and achieve their goals.
- Ginger-haired: Having red hair.
- Auburn: Reddish-brown hair.
Facial Hair
- Beard: Hair that grows on the chin and cheeks.
- Moustache: Hair that grows on the upper lip.
Hair Styles
- Crew-cut: Short hair on the sides and back, leaving more length on top.
- Bald: Lack of hair on the scalp.
- Receding hair: Gradual loss of hair from the front of the scalp.
- Curly hair: Hair that forms tight, spiral-shaped curls.
- Freckles: Small brown spots on the skin caused by sun exposure.
- Wrinkles: Lines or creases on the skin caused by aging or facial expressions.
Household Items and Activities
- Drive: A paved area leading to a house or garage.
- Porch: A covered entrance to a building or house.
- Terrace: An elevated outdoor area connected to a house.
- Hall: Area in a house that typically leads to bedrooms and other upstairs rooms.
- Utility room: Room in a house typically used for laundry and storage.
- Shed: Place where gardening tools are stored.
- Basement: Part of a house beneath the ground level.
- Attic: Topmost part of a house under the roof.
- Socket: Place where you plug in an electrical device.
- Grater: Household tool used for shredding or grating food items.
- Leak: A hole that allows water to escape, often a water pipe
- Smash: The action of breaking something into small pieces forcefully.
- Crush: Applying extreme force or pressure on something, often until it is destroyed.
- Twist: Rotating something forcefully to create a spiral shape.
- Crack: A line on a surface that develops but doesn't break the surface completely.
- Chip: A small piece broken off from the edge of a plate or other object.
- Power cut: A temporary loss of electrical power.
Business and Employment
- Executive: A high-level position in an organization.
- Supervisor: Oversees and directs the work of employees.
- Union representative: Represents the interests of workers.
- Civil servant: Works for a government agency or department.
- Physiotherapist: Provides therapeutic treatments for physical ailments.
- Childminder: Takes care of children in their in their own home while their parents are at work.
- Plumber: Installs and repairs pipes and plumbing systems.
- Be made redundant: An employee is no longer needed due to organizational changes.
- Get the sack: An employee is forcefully dismissed.
- Be on flexi-time: A work schedule that allows for flexible working hours.
- To be promoted: Moved to a higher position within an organization.
###Sports
- Hang-gliding: A sport involving gliding through the air using a large, wing-shaped aircraft
- Snowboarding: Winter sport involving descending slopes
- Scuba diving: A water activity where individuals use breathing apparatus to explore underwater environments
- Fencing: A sport involving sword fighting with protective gear
- Showjumping: An equestrian sport that requires riders and horses to jump over obstacles
- Windsurfing: A water sport involving standing on a board and being propelled by wind on a sail
- Ten-pin: A sport where participants aim to knock down pins with a heavy ball on a long, narrow lane.
- Snooker: An indoor sport played on a large table with pockets and colored balls
- Dart: An implement that is used to hit a target
- Bow: A long, curved weapon used in archery
- Baseball: A sport where players batter baseball with a bat.
Artistic
- Fine arts: Visual Arts (painting, sculpting etc.)
- Abstract: Style of art that doesn't accurately represent the subject matter.
- Portrait: Style of art that depict the human face and body.
- Still life: Arranging inanimate objects (fruits, flowers etc).
Work-related
- Launch: First step for introducing a new product or service to the market.
- Expand: Increased reach of the company or product.
Buildings
- Terraced house: A row of houses connected
- Bungalow: A single-story home
- Semidetached house: A home that is connected to another home.
- Self-contained flat: A small, self-contained dwelling unit within a larger building.
- Studio flat: A flat with only one main living space that often acts as a bedroom.
- Villa: A large country or seaside residence
- Cottage: A small country-style dwelling.
Education
- University campus: The physical location where a university is situated.
- Tutorial: A teaching session involving a smaller group teaching sessions with one instruction.
- Lecture theatre: A place for a lecture, classroom or auditorium.
- Doctoral degree: Highest level of degree obtained in higher education.
- Postgraduate student: Student pursuing advanced education.
- Undergraduate student: A student pursuing their first degree.
- Master’s degree: A second level of higher education
- Bachelor’s degree: Level one of higher education.
- Credits: A unit used to measure the achievements of a student in higher education
- Dissertation: A formal written document submitted by a student as part of their doctoral program.
- Thesis: A final project or research paper required for completion of a master's program.
Other
- Plot: Creative process and structure of a story.
- Series: A collection of related books, movies, or TV episodes.
- Bestsellers: Books that have sold well and are popular.
- Venue: A location where a live event takes place.
- Scene: Part of a play or movie; segment of a story.
- Script: Dialogue, actions of actors in a play, film production or movie.
- Screenplay: Written form of dialogue, actions, instructions for actors in a film production
- Set: The physical backdrop or props used in a theater production or film.
- Cast: The actors and actresses who perform in a theater production or film.
- Score: The music for a film or movie.
- Setting: The time and place where the events of a story take place.
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Test your knowledge on various weather conditions, temperature descriptions, and significant weather events. This quiz covers definitions and characteristics of different atmospheric phenomena, including hurricanes and heatwaves. Challenge yourself to see how well you understand the language of weather!
