Conversation In English

Question 1

Several years ago

Answer 1

A few years in the past

Ex: i moved to the city several years ago.

Question 2

Profanity

Answer 2

Rude or offensive language

Ex: please avoid using profanity in class

Question 3

Does

Answer 3

A form of “do” used for he/she/it in present tense.

Ex: she does her homework every night

Question 4

Grasp

Answer 4

• To understand something
• to hold something

Ex: he couldn’t grasp the meaning of the poem

Question 5

She hasn’t

Answer 5

Construction of “She has not”

Ex: she hasn’t called me back yet

Question 6

Viral

Answer 6

Extremely important

Ex: water is vital for life

Question 7

Harmonious

Answer 7

Peaceful and in agreement

Ex: they have a harmonious relationship.

Question 8

Diplomatic

Answer 8

Dealing with people in a sensitive, respectful way

Ex: she gave it diplomatic answer to avoid conflict.

Question 9

In fact

Answer 9

Actually; used to emphasize the truth

Ex: i’m not tired, in fact, i feel great!

Question 10

Assure

Answer 10

To promise or say something confidently

Ex: i assure you, everything will be fine

Question 11

Steady

Answer 11

Regular, consistent

Ex: he has a steady job at the bank.

Question 12

Tentative

Answer 12

Not certain or fixed

Ex: we made a tentative plan for next weekend.

Question 13

Rehearsing

Answer 13

Practicing something, usually a performance

Ex: the actors are rehearsing for the school play

Question 14

Unfortunately

Answer 14

Sadly; used when something bad happens

Ex: unfortunately, the event was cancelled.

Question 15

Stagnant

Answer 15

Not moving or growing; stuck

Ex: my progress felt stagnant after weeks of study

Question 16

Reinvigorate

Answer 16

To bring new energy or life to something

Ex: the new coach helped reinvigorate the team

Question 17

Clutter

Answer 17

A mess of too many things

Ex: i need to clean the clutter off my desk

Question 18

Spontaneous

Answer 18

Done without planning

Ex: we took a spontaneous trip to the beach

Question 19

Frustrated

Answer 19

Feeling upset or annoyed

Ex: i feel frustrated when I can’t solve the problem.

Question 20

Inhibits

Answer 20

Prevents or slows down

Ex: fear inhibits his ability to speak in public.

Question 21

Automaticity

Answer 21

Doing something automatically

Ex: with practice, typing can become automaticity

Question 22

I’ve

Answer 22

Construction of “I have”

Ex: i’ve never seen that movie before

Question 23

You’ve

Answer 23

Contraction of “You have”

Ex: you’ve done a great job!

Question 24

Immerse

Answer 24

To fully involve yourself in something

Ex: she immersed herself in her studies

Question 25

Naging feeling

Answer 25

A feeling that keeps bothering you Ex: i had a nagging feeling i forgot something

Question 26

Barely

Answer 26

Only just, almost not Ex: i barely passed the exam

Question 27

Subconscious

Answer 27

Thoughts or feelings you're not fully aware of Ex: the song triggered as subconscious memory

Question 28

Lessening

Answer 28

Reducing, making something smaller or weaker Ex: the pain is lessening after i took the medicine

Question 29

Necessity

Answer 29

Something that is needed Ex: food and water are basic necessities of life

Question 30

Clumsy

Answer 30

Awkward or not graceful Ex: he's a bit clumsy and often drops things.

Question 31

Rough night

Answer 31

A difficult or uncomfortable night (e.g, due to no sleep, stress, illnesses) Ex: i had a rough night -- i barely slept at all.

Question 32

Couldn't

Answer 32

Contraction of "Could not" Ex: I couldn't finish my homework last night

Question 33

Knew

Answer 33

Past tense of "know" Ex: I knew the answer, but I didn't say it

Question 34

Glimpses

Answer 34

Short, quick looks or brief experiences Ex: i caught cleanses of the fireworks through the trees

Question 35

Patronage

Answer 35

Support given by a customer or sponsor Ex: we appreciate your continued passionage at our store