Destitute

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

Lily: I lost my job and I’m really worried about money.

Sue: Try not to worry too much. You have a house, some savings and a car. You are hardly destitute.

Does it mean:

a) very poor

b) very sad

c) very angry

d) very rich

The answer is below!↓

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Answer: a) very poor

Eerie

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

Ted: I heard a sound outside the tent.

Fran: I heard it too. It was an eerie sound. Like someone is in pain. Why don’t you go and look?

Ted: No way!

Does it mean:

a) strange and scary

b) annoying

c) loud

d) quiet

The answer is below! ↓

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Answer: a) strange and scary

Livid

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

Son: I crashed dad’s new car.

Mother: Your father will be livid when he finds out.

Does it mean:

a) amused

b) irritated

c) extremely angry

d) sorry

The answer is below!↓

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Answer: c) extremely angry

Peckish

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

Harry: I’m feeling a little peckish.

Naoki: So am I. Why don’t we go to that restaurant over there?

Does it mean:

a) angry

b) tired

c) thirsty

d) hungry

The answer is below!↓

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Answer: d) hungry

 

Exhilarating

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

Adam: Did you enjoy riding the roller coaster?

Lisa: Yes, it was exhilarating. I haven’t felt so excited in a long time!

Does it mean:

a) frightening

b) thrilling

c) boring

d) impressive

The answer is below!↓

 

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Answer: b) thrilling