Do you know the adjective “nonchalant“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Karen: How did Harry react when he found out he had failed the university entrance exam?
Gloria: He was nonchalant about it. He just said “never mind” and started playing a computer game.
Does it mean:
a) upset
b) angry
c) frustrated
d) cool and calm
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Answer: d) cool and calm
Do you know the English adjective “mundane“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Robert: What did you do today?
Gary: Just mundane things, like going to the bank and the post office.
Does it mean:
a) ordinary and not interesting
b) exciting
c) exhausting
d) unusual
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Answer: a) ordinary and not interesting
Do you know the verb “to inform“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Michael: Did I pass my exam?
Examiner: I’m sorry to inform you that you failed.
Does it mean:
a) tell
b) hurt
c) write
d) fill in a form
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Answer: a) tell
Do you know the English adjective “flabbergasted“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Roy: How did you feel when Paul proposed to you?
Gill: I was flabbergasted! I wasn’t expecting it at all!
Does it mean:
a) very angry
b) very confused
c) very sick
d) very shocked
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Answer: d) very shocked
Do you know the word “nope“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Olivia: Did you go to the gym yesterday?
Sue: Nope. I didn’t have time.
Does it mean:
a) yes
b) maybe
c) no
d) I wanted to
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Answer: c) no (Please note that “nope” is an informal, casual and spoken word for no.)
Do you know the English expression “stumbling block“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Emma: I heard you started your own business. Was it difficult?
Julie: There were a few stumbling blocks along the way, but it wasn’t so difficult.
Does it mean:
a) a large block on the road
b) an obstacle preventing progress
c) fall over
d) a person who tries to stop you
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Answer: b) an obstacle preventing progress
Do you know the English expression “to be fond of (something/someone)“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Terry: I heard that Jane will join our department next month.
Michael: Oh good. I’m fond of Jane. She’s such a lovely person.
Does it mean:
a) have affection for someone/something
b) hate someone/something
c) fall in love with someone/something
d) enjoy working with someone/something
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Answer: a) have affection for someone/something
Do you know the adjective “momentous“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Ian: How is work?
Michael: Tough. Our company is going through a momentous change. We are buying our rival company.
Does it mean:
a) very important or significant
b) very dangerous
c) very damaging
d) very boring
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Answer: a) very important or significant
Do you know the adjective “dull“? It has a few meanings, but this post is about the weather. Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Will: How was the weather on your vacation?
Dolores: It was dull most days. I hardly saw the sun!
Does it mean:
a) sunny and bright
b) gloomy
c) rainy and cold
d) snowy
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Answer: b) gloomy
Do you know the English adjective “outstanding“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Felicity: How was the concert.
Dave: It was great. The musicians were outstanding.
Does it mean:
a) excellent
b) terrible
c) average
d) standing up
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Answer: a) excellent
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