Wreck

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

Carlos: What happened to your house?

Dana: My daughter had a party here. She invited many people and they wrecked it. It will cost a lot of money to fix it.

Does it mean:

a) to destroy

b) to enjoy

c) to decorate

d) to repair

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Answer: a) to destroy

 

Appalling

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

Pedro: What did you think of Sean’s behaviour in class?

Elizabeth: I thought it was appalling. He was so rude to the teacher.

Does it mean:

a) splendid

b) fantastic

c) awful

d) fine

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Answer: c) awful

Jubilant

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

Martin: How did you feel when you heard you had passed all your exams?

Ned: I was jubilant. I went out with my friends to celebrate!

Does it mean:

a) feeling sad

b) feeling annoyed

c) feeling very happy

d) feeling confused

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Answer: c) feeling very happy

Gregarious

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

Faye: What is the new employee in the office like?

Helen: He’s gregarious. He talks to everyone all the time and always comes out drinking with us on Fridays.

Does it mean:

a) sociable

b) grumpy

c) arrogant

d) annoying

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Answer: a) sociable

Lull

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

Saunter

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

Incredible

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

Worn out

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

Timid

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

Treacherous

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