Do you know the noun “lull“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Ben: The weather was really bad last night. When did you go home?
Harry: There was a lull in the storm around 9:00pm, so I went home then.
Does it mean:
a) a violent period
b) a lot of rain
c) a very windy time
d) a short period of calm
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Answer: d) a short period of calm
Do you know the verb “to saunter“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Sebastian: What did you do on your last day in Rome?
Kath: We didn’t do much. The weather was nice so we just sauntered around the city.
Does it mean:
a) walk in a hurried way
b) walk with a friend
c) walk in a slow, relaxed way
d) walk in an aggressive way
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Answer: c) walk in a slow, relaxed way
Do you know the adjective “incredible“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Ian: Did you hear about Joanne? She got 100% in all subjects on the test last week.
Nina: Did she? That’s incredible! She must have worked so hard!
Does it mean:
a) unbelievable
b) annoying
c) stupid
d) not interesting
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Answer: a) unbelievable
Do you know the English expression “to be worn out“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Carla: Are you OK? You look worn out.
Vera: I had a really busy day, but I’m OK. I’m going to go to bed early tonight.
Does it mean:
a) old
b) bored
c) angry
d) exhausted
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Answer: d) exhausted
Do you know the adjective “timid“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Ira: How was the new employee in the meeting?
Julie: She was really timid. She didn’t speak at all.
Does it mean:
a) aggressive
b) shy and nervous
c) upset
d) bored
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Answer: b) shy and nervous
Do you know the adjective “treacherous“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
David: How are the roads?
Steve: They are treacherous. There is ice everywhere. You should take care going home.
Does it mean:
a) dangerous
b) smooth
c) crowded
d) empty
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Answer: a) dangerous
Do you know the adjective “smashing“? (This adjective is used in informal British English.) Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Ruby: I’m ready for the party. How do I look?
Karen: You look smashing! That dress really suits you.
Does it mean:
a) terrible
b) OK
c) wonderful
d) angry
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Answer: c) wonderful
Do you know the adjective “tedious“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Mary: Do you like your new job?
Emma: No, it’s so tedious! I have to enter data into the computer all day every day.
Does it mean:
a) tiresome and boring
b) interesting and exciting
c) dirty and dangerous
d) difficult and challenging
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Answer: a) tiresome and boring
Do you know the adjective “splendid“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Bill: How was the hotel in Paris?
Sarah: Oh, it was splendid. It was like a palace.
Does it mean:
a) dirty
b) expensive
c) noisy
d) excellent
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Answer: d) excellent
Do you know the adjective “amiable“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Gertrude: What is Neil like?
Brenda: He’s an amiable young man. He always says hello when he sees me.
Does it mean:
a) rude
b) pleasant and friendly
c) scary
d) timid
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Answer: b) pleasant and friendly
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