Advance vocabulary

Question 1

Synonymous

Answer 1

Having the same, or nearly the same, meaning. “Synonym” - Noun.

Question 2

Sense

Answer 2

The meaning of a word or a phrase.

Question 3

Interchangeable

Answer 3

If two things are interchangeable, you can use one in place of the other, and the effect will be the same.

Question 4

Ambiguous

Answer 4

Not clear: able to be explained in different ways. “Ambiguity” - Noun.

Question 5

Interpret

Answer 5

Decide that something has a particular meaning. “Interpretation” - Noun.

Question 6

Transparent

Answer 6

Easy to understand. OPP - Opaque.

Question 7

Self-explanatory

Answer 7

Easy to understand and does not need more explanation.

Question 8

Precise

Answer 8

Clear and accurate. SYN: Exact or “Precision” - Noun.

Question 9

Virtually

Answer 9

Almost: very nearly (virtually the same/ impossible/ certain.)

Question 10

“Irony” - Noun. “Ironic” - Adj.

Answer 10

The use of the words to say the opposite of what you mean. Often humorously, (a trace/ hint of irony = a little irony.)

Question 11

“Sarcasm” - Noun. “Sarcastic” - Adjective

Answer 11

The use of words to say the opposite of what you mean in order to be unpleasant to sb or make fun of sb.

Question 12

Figurative

Answer 12

(of words) not used with their literal meaning.

Question 13

Literary

Answer 13

Used for the kind of language you find in stories and poems.

Question 14

Pejorative

Answer 14

Expressing disapproval or criticism. A synonym could be “derogatory”.

Question 15

Insulting

Answer 15

Rude or offensive (deliberately/ highly insulting)

Question 16

be in two mind about sth

Answer 16

be unable to decide what to do about sth.

Question 17

be tied up

Answer 17

be busy and unable to do other things

Question 18

down on sb

Answer 18

If sth dawns on you, you begin to realize it for the first time.

Question 19

An ulterior motive

Answer 19

A reason for doing sth you kepp hiden

Question 20

send sth flying

Answer 20

make something move quickly and without control

Question 21

have second thoughts

Answer 21

start having doubts about a decision you’ve made

Question 22

keep, keep sb going

Answer 22

Remain fresh. Be enough for sb until a later time

Question 23

put sth

Answer 23

Say or write sth in a particular way

Question 24

To push sb

Answer 24

Make sb work harder

Question 25

" Will these shoes do for the wedding?" What is "do" making reference to in this sentence?

Answer 25

be enough or acceptable in a particular situation

Question 26

A part for a car or machine to replace an old or broken part

Answer 26

Spare part

Question 27

A person walking past a place by chance

Answer 27

A passer-by

Question 28

Extremely anxious about sth means...

Answer 28

Panic-stricken

Question 29

Your closest living relative (often used on official documents)

Answer 29

Next of kin

Question 30

Not easily upset by unkind or critical comments.

Answer 30

Thick-skinned

Question 31

Off-purring

Answer 31

(of behavior) irritating or unattractive

Question 32

Tongue-tide

Answer 32

Unable to speak easily because of nerves or shyness

Question 33

Worn-out

Answer 33

no longer useful because it's been used too many times

Question 34

Never-ending

Answer 34

(fr sth unpleasant) seeming to last for ever

Question 35

Often angry and easily annoyed

Answer 35

Bad-tempered

Question 36

Not willing to listen to the ideas and opinions of others

Answer 36

Narrow-minded

Question 37

A vehicle that is so badly damaged that it is not worth repairing

Answer 37

A white-off

Question 38

A long line of traffic, moving very slowly

Answer 38

A tailback. Tail back V.

Question 39

Large changes made in an organization to improve it

Answer 39

Shake-up