Secluded

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

Haruna: How was your vacation?

Ken: It was wonderful. We stayed in a secluded cottage in the mountains. We didn’t see any other people for days!

Does it mean:

a) public

b) private and hidden

c) old

d) new and modern

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Answer: b) private and hidden

Willpower

Do you know the noun “willpower“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Sally: Karen, how many chocolates did you eat yesterday?

Karen: Twenty. I didn’t intend to eat so many, but I have no willpower.

Does it mean:

a) self-control

b) hunger

c) diet

d) physical strength

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Answer: a) self-control

Breathtaking

Do you know the adjective “breathtaking“? Read the converation below. Can you guess the meaning?

James: How was your trip to Scotland?

Sarah: It was wonderful. The views of the mountains were breathtaking.

Does it mean:

a) boring

b) uncomfortable

c) suspicious

d) spectacular

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Answer: d) spectacular

Questionable

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

Marcy: What do you think about Tom offering to help us with the project?

Jerry: I think his motives are questionable. Maybe he expects to get some money from it.

Does it mean:

a) interesting

b) doubtful

c) difficult to understand

d) honest

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Answer: b) doubtful

Considerate

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

Valdis: How is your new teacher?

Maria: He’s very considerate. He always slows down when we don’t understand.

Does it mean:

a) selfish

b) brave

c) thinks of others’ feelings

d) thinks of time management

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Answer: c) thinks of others’ feelings

Disruptive

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

Iris: I hope Kayla doesn’t come to the meeting today. She is so disruptive.

Johann: I know. She interupts everyone and gets angry if people don’t listen to her.

Does it mean

a) causing trouble

b) bringing happiness

c) amusing

d) efficient

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Answer: a) causing trouble

Eager

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

Rachel: How are your new students?

Bob: They are great. They are enthusiastic and eager. They listen to everything I say.

Does it mean:

a) naughty

b) keen

c) interesting

d) calm

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Answer: b) keen

Mediocre

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

Jenny: I heard Tom will have an exhibition in the local gallery next week. Are you going?

Hilary: No. I’ve seen his paintings before. They are not great. He is a mediocre artist.

Does it mean:

a) wonderful

b) average

c) rich

d) talented

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Answer: b) average

Cross

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

Ed: What did your mum say when you got home late last night?

Rob: She was very cross. She said I can’t go out at night again.

Does it mean:

a) happy

b) amused

c) scared

d) annoyed

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Answer: d) annoyed

Introvert

Do you know the noun “introvert“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Emily: Are you looking forward to the party after the conference?

Valerie: No, I’m not. I don’t like parties because I have to talk to many people. I’m an introvert.

Does it mean:

a) a shy person

b) an outgoing person

c) a confident person

d) a rude person

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Answer: a) a shy person