English vocabulary

Pamper

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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

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Answer: a) to make someone feel comfortable with special treatment

Gabble

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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

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Answer: c) speak quickly and not clearly

I’m famished!

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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

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Answer: d) to be very hungry

Abandon

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Do you know the verb “to abandon“? Read the conversation below. What does Gerald mean?

Emily: I heard you were driving when the hurricane struck.

Gerald. Yes. It was so bad that we had to abandon the car and take shelter in a building.

Does he mean:

a) stop the car

b) leave the car

c) take the car to a building

d) stay in the car

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Answer: b) leave the car

Put forward

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Do you know the English expression “put forward?” Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

June: What do you think about the plan Sasha put forward at the meeting?

Gill: I thought it was intersting. But Max also put forward a good idea. I think I prefer that.

Does it mean:

a) demand

b) suggest

c) criticize

d) force

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Answer: b) suggest

Bite (one’s) tongue

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Do you know the English expression “to bite (one’s) tongue“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Sara: The boss gave us the wrong sales data in the meeting.

Mandy: Did you tell her?

Sara: No, she was in a bad mood so I bit my tongue.

Does it mean:

a) physically bite one’s tongue

b) laugh

c) lie

d) not say anything

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Answer: d) not say anything

Pull the plug

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Do you know the English expression “to pull the plug”? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Kate: Is the city government going to build a new swimming pool?

Steve: No, the new mayor pulled the plug on it. He said it was too expensive.

Does it mean:

a) stop or cancel something

b) pull out the plug in a pool or bath

c) promote something

d) make something cheaper

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Answer: a) stop or cancel something

Find (one’s) feet

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Do you know the English expression “to find (one’s) feet“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Ira: How is your new job? Have you found your feet yet?

Gina: Yes, It’s fine now. It’s not as difficult as I expected.

Does it mean:

a) look for your feet

b) become confident in something new

c) become the best in something new

d) follow someone’s footsteps

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Answer: b) become confident in something new

Keep tabs on (someone)

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Do you know the English expression “to keep tabs on (someone)“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Evan: My mum is keeping tabs on me. She always asks me where I’m going and what I’m doing.

John: Maybe she thinks you will get into trouble!

Does it mean:

a) put something called tabs on someone

b) watch someone carefully

c) help someone

d) shout at someone

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Answer: b) watch someone carefully

Get out of hand

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Do you know the English expression “to get out of hand?” Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Peter: How was the party last night?

Neil: It was OK until Harry came. Then it got out of hand. He brought fifty friends with him and they caused trouble.

Does it mean:

a) become uncontrollable

b) become more expensive

c) become annoying

d) become handy

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Answer: a) become uncontrollable