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Which phrase means to tolerate something unpleasant?
Which phrase means to tolerate something unpleasant?
What is the meaning of 'significant'?
What is the meaning of 'significant'?
Which of the following best describes 'unemployed'?
Which of the following best describes 'unemployed'?
What does the phrase 'sound angry' imply?
What does the phrase 'sound angry' imply?
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Which term describes a plan to eat less or only specific kinds of food?
Which term describes a plan to eat less or only specific kinds of food?
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What does the term 'extraordinary' refer to?
What does the term 'extraordinary' refer to?
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What is meant by the phrase 'burst into tears'?
What is meant by the phrase 'burst into tears'?
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Which word best describes someone who is 'dishonest'?
Which word best describes someone who is 'dishonest'?
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What does it mean to 'give up'?
What does it mean to 'give up'?
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What does 'go out' refer to in a social context?
What does 'go out' refer to in a social context?
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Study Notes
Words with Definitions
- age (n): the length of time a person has lived or a thing has existed.
- all of a sudden: suddenly, without warning.
- all on (your) own: alone, without help from anyone.
- all over the place: everywhere, in various places.
- behind: at the back of something; in a position further back.
- bell: a device that makes a ringing sound, often used to signal.
- blow up (v): to explode or cause to explode.
- bold: showing courage; confident and daring.
- bring up: to mention or introduce a topic in conversation.
- burst into tears: to suddenly start crying.
- calculate: to work out something mathematically.
- check out (v): to look at or examine something; to leave a hotel.
- collector: a person who collects objects as a hobby.
- come first: to be more important than other things; to win a competition.
- debt: money owed to someone.
- demanding (adj): requiring a lot of effort, attention, or resources.
- determine: to decide or conclude after reasoning.
- development: the process of growth or progress.
- disagreement: a difference of opinion.
- discovery: finding something that was previously unknown.
- dishonest: not honest, deceitful.
- dislike (v): to not like something or someone.
- dramatic: exciting, emotional, or unexpected.
- either way: regardless of which of two choices is chosen.
- extraordinary: very unusual or remarkable.
- findings: results or conclusions reached after an investigation.
- fit (adj): in good health, especially because of regular physical exercise.
- focus (n): the main point of interest or activity.
- get away with: to escape blame or punishment for something.
- give up: to stop trying; to surrender.
- go out: to leave one's home to attend a social event.
- grown-up (n): an adult.
- hold up (v): to delay; to raise.
- hurry up: to move or act quickly.
- identical: exactly the same in every detail.
- immoral: not conforming to accepted standards of morality.
- in actual fact: in reality, really.
- issue (n): an important topic or problem for debate or discussion.
- knowledge: information, understanding, or skills gained through experience or education.
- lively: full of life and energy.
- log on: to access a computer or system by entering information.
- make sense: to be logical or understandable.
- misunderstand: to fail to understand correctly.
- mix up (v): to confuse one thing with another.
- modest: humble; not showing excessive pride.
Additional Words and Definitions (Page 2)
- mystery: something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain.
- nevertheless: in spite of that; however.
- not believe (your) ears: to be very surprised by what you hear.
- on a diet: following a plan to eat less food or only certain kinds of food.
- on the one hand, on the other hand: used to contrast two different points or opinions.
- personality: the combination of characteristics that form an individual's character.
- put up with: to tolerate something unpleasant.
- reason (n): a cause or explanation for something.
- reassure: to make someone feel less worried.
- recycle: to process materials to be reused.
- refund (n): money returned to a payer.
- relationship: the way in which two or more people are connected.
- remain calm: to stay peaceful and not get upset.
- research (n): a detailed study of a subject to discover new information.
- rob (v): to steal from someone or somewhere.
- rub out: to erase something written or drawn.
- salary: a regular payment for employment.
- show up: to appear or arrive.
- sidewalk: a path for pedestrians at the side of a road.
- significant: important or meaningful.
- similarity: a resemblance between two or more things.
- sound angry: to seem or appear angry based on tone or words.
- special offer: a temporary discount or promotion.
- split up (v): to separate or break into parts; to end a relationship.
- strangely enough: surprisingly; oddly.
- sum up: to summarize or describe briefly.
- take a risk: to do something dangerous or uncertain.
- tie up: to secure something tightly with a rope or cord.
- tip (n): a piece of advice; a small amount of extra money given for service.
- to start with: initially; at the beginning.
- uncomfortable: not feeling relaxed or at ease.
- undressed: not wearing clothes; to remove clothing.
- unemployed: without a job.
- unexpected: not anticipated or predicted.
- unknown: not known or familiar.
- unpack: to remove things from a suitcase or box.
- weakness: a lack of strength; a flaw.
- wear out: to become useless due to overuse.
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Test your knowledge of vocabulary with this engaging quiz on various words and their definitions. Learn the nuances of English by exploring the meanings and uses of common terms. Ideal for students looking to improve their language skills!
