Scrub

Do you know the verb “to scrub“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Richard: The oven looks clean!

Dave: I scrubbed the dirt from it. It took me an hour!

Does it mean:

a) move something quickly

b) rub something hard

c) stroke something

d) brush something lightly

The answer is below! ↓

appliance cabinets contemporary counter

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com

 

Answer: b) rub something hard

Nibble

Do you know  the verb “to nibble“? It means “to take small bites (of something)”.

Example:

The rabbit nibbled the carrot.

Stop nibbling your food! Eat it properly!

animal bright bunny chamomile

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com

 

Recluse

Do you know the English word “recluse“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Lily: I never see the old man who lives down the street.

Saho: No one sees him. He’s a recluse. He only leaves his house to go to the local shop, and he never talks to anyone.

Does it mean:

a) a person who lives alone

b) a person who avoids other people

c) a person who doesn’t go shopping often

d) a person who hates people

The answer is below!↓

man hands waiting senior

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com

 

Answer: b) a person who avoids other people

 

Dire

Do you know the adjective “dire“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Neil: How is your company doing?

Martin: Not good. We have a dire shortage of cash.

Does it mean:

a) very impressive

b) small

c) long

d) very serious

The answer is below!↓

photo of person holding pen

Photo by Acharaporn Kamornboonyarush on Pexels.com

 

Answer: d) very serious

Light-headed

Do you know the expression “to feel light-headed“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Doctor: What are your symptoms?

Eddie: I have been feeling light-headed since this morning, and I have a blocked nose.

Doctor: Hmm…it sounds like you have a cold.

Does it mean:

a) stupid

b) dizzy and faint

c) unconscious

d) weak

The answer is below!↓

person using black blood pressure monitor

Photo by rawpixel.com on Pexels.com

 

Answer: b) dizzy and faint

Chatterbox

Do you know the word chatterbox? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Sebastian: Larry called before. I was on the phone for three hours!

Carla: I was on the phone for a few hours the last time he called. He’s such a chatterbox!

Does it mean:

a) a person who likes to call other people

b) a talking box

c) a person who talks a lot

d) someone who chats for longer than an hour

The answer is below! ↓

businessman office mobile phone finance

Photo by Markus Spiske temporausch.com on Pexels.com

 

Answer: c) a person who talks a lot

Pamper

Do you know the English verb “to pamper“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Brenda: You worked so hard on that project. You should take a rest.

Jill: I’m going to pamper myself tonight. I’m going to have a long bath, a glass of wine, some nice chocolates and an early night!

Does it mean:

a) to make someone feel comfortable with special treatment

b) to make someone feel comfortable with alcohol

c) to stay in

d) to drink alcohol in the bath

The answer is below!↓

two white towels

Photo by Rodolpho Zanardo on Pexels.com

 

Answer: a) to make someone feel comfortable with special treatment