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Question 1

to borrow money and owe it to someone
If you spend too much, you might … … … and have to pay it back later.

Answer 1

get into debt

Question 2

to depend on someone else’s money for living
He doesn’t work and …s … his parents.

Answer 2

live off

Question 3

to take a chance that something bad might happen
If you drive too fast, you … … … … getting a ticket.

Answer 3

run a risk of

Question 4

the act of taking control of a country or territory by force
The … of the city was a turning point in the war.

Answer 4

conquest

Question 5

to take control of a place or people by force
They managed to … the fortress after a long battle.

Answer 5

conquer

Question 6

to give something (like time, money, or effort) to a cause or situation
She …ed her ideas to the project.

Answer 6

contribute

Question 7

a country in East Asia
… is famous for its technology and culture.

Answer 7

Japan

Question 8

the past tense of “eat”
I … breakfast early this morning.

Answer 8

ate

Question 9

to complete school assignments at home
He has to … … before he can watch TV.

Answer 9

do homework

Question 10

to happen or take place
The accident …ed late last night.

Answer 10

occur

Question 11

to make someone believe something that is not true
He tried to … her, but she found out the truth.

Answer 11

deceive

Question 12

something that is left out or excluded
The report had … … of some important details.

Answer 12

an omission

Question 13

not complete
The work is still …; there are some things left to do.

Answer 13

partial

Question 14

incorrect or misleading information spread among people
He tried to stop the … … that were being said about him.

Answer 14

false rumors

Question 15

to understand something incorrectly
People often … what she says.

Answer 15

misinterpret

Question 16

a small lie that is told to avoid hurting someone
She told … … … to make him feel better.

Answer 16

a white lie

Question 17

not causing any harm or damage
The snake looks scary, but it’s actually ….

Answer 17

harmless

Question 18

the state of being or living
The … of life on other planets is still unknown.

Answer 18

existence

Question 19

a statement that makes something seem more important than it really is
Saying he’s the best player in the world is … ….

Answer 19

an exaggeration

Question 20

to make something seem more important than it really is
She tends to … her achievements.

Answer 20

exaggerate

Question 21

very shocking or extreme
The price for that meal was absolutely ….

Answer 21

outrageous

Question 22

as far as one knows or can see
…, he didn’t get the job.

Answer 22

apparently

Question 23

to cause someone to have the wrong idea
He didn’t want to … them, but they misunderstood.

Answer 23

mislead

Question 24

to not include something
You can … … this step if you want to make it faster.

Answer 24

leave out

Question 25

to make something look larger than it is This glass will … the small print so you can read it.

Answer 25

magnify

Question 26

completely or without any doubt She denied the accusation ….

Answer 26

outright

Question 27

to protect or cover something or someone He used his hand to … his eyes from the sun.

Answer 27

shield

Question 28

a claim that someone has done something wrong The … was serious, but he denied it.

Answer 28

accusation

Question 29

famous for something bad He is … for always being late.

Answer 29

notorious