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!
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Nibble
Vocabulary
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
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Answer: b) a person who avoids other people
Capsize
Do you know the English verb “to capsize“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Sarah: How was your boat trip on the river?
Kevin: Terrible! The boat capsized! Luckily we were all wearing life jackets.
Does it mean:
a) overturn
b) sink
c) have too many people
d) float
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Answer: a) overturn
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!↓
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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!↓
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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
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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!↓
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Answer: a) to make someone feel comfortable with special treatment
Gabble
Do you know the English verb “to gabble“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Terry: Did you understand George’s presentation?
David: No. He was so nervous, he was gabbling. I couldn’t understand anything he said!
Does it mean:
a) speak slowly
b) speak clearly
c) speak quickly and not clearly
d) speak quickly and loudly
The answer is below!↓
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Answer: c) speak quickly and not clearly
Polyglot
Do you know the English word “polyglot“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess what it means?
Franz: How many languages can Maria speak?
Kath: I don’t know, but I heard she is a polyglot.
Franz: Wow! I’d love to be a polyglot!
Does it mean:
a) a person who speaks one language
b) a person who speaks two languages
c) a person who speaks several languages
d) a person who doesn’t like languages
The answer is below!↓
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Answer: c) a person who speaks several languages
I’m famished!
Do you know the English expression “to be famished“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Eri: I’m famished! I haven’t eaten since 6am this morning.
Fiona: Same here. Let’s take a break and get something to eat.
Does it mean:
a) to be full
b) to be tired
c) to feel dizzy
d) to be very hungry
The answer is below! ↓
Answer: d) to be very hungry
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