Level 9

Question 1

characteristic (Noun) = characteristic

Answer 1

[countable]
a feature of a person or thing
Patience is one of Jane’s best characteristics.
characterize (Verb)
characteristic (Adjective)

Question 2

commodity (Noun) = commodity

Answer 2

[countable]
a product that has few unique qualities and is sold solely based on price
The prices of most agricultural commodities, like corn and soybeans, fell last month.

Question 3

consistency (Noun) = consistency

Answer 3

[uncountable]
the quality of staying the same or staying at the same level over a period of time
Consumers expect consistency from well-known brands.
consistent (Adjective)

Question 4

craftsmanship (Noun) = craftsmanship

Answer 4

[uncountable]
the quality of producing something with great skill and attention to detail
Companies that are known for craftsmanship can usually charge a higher price for their products.
craftsman (Noun)

Question 5

distinction (Noun) = distinction

Answer 5

[countable]
a specific difference between two or more things
The distinctions between individual dogs are clear to dog lovers.
distinct (Adjective)
distinctive (Adjective)

Question 6

distribution outlet (Noun Phrase) = distribution outlet

Answer 6

[countable]
a place where a product or service is sold or delivered
During the 1990s, many people began to use the Internet as a new distribution outlet.

Question 7

endorsement (Noun) = endorsement

Answer 7

[countable]
a formal recommendation in support of someone or something
Many companies use endorsements from well-known actors to sell their products.
endorse (Verb)

Question 8

heritage (Noun) = heritage

Answer 8

[uncountable]
a long history or tradition passed down from generation to generation
My grandmother taught me a lot about her Japanese heritage.

Question 9

impression (Noun) = impression

Answer 9

[countable]
a feeling about a particular thing
What’s your impression of Susan’s boyfriend?

Question 10

purity (Noun) = purity

Answer 10

[uncountable]
the quality of being clean or consisting of 100 percent of one substance
The inspector checked the purity of the metal.
pure (Adjective)

Question 11

associate (Verb) = associate

Answer 11

[used with an object]
to mentally connect or link one thing to another thing
I associate Jamaica with clear blue water and reggae music.
association (Noun)

Question 12

bet (Verb) = bet

Answer 12

[used with an object]
to gamble, OR to suggest that something will probably happen or probably is true
I bet Brazil will win the next World Cup.
bet (Noun)

Question 13

catch someone’s eye (Verb Phrase) = catch someone’s eye

Answer 13

to attract someone’s attention
My wife caught my eye the first time I saw her.
eye-catching (Adjective)

Question 14

characterize (Verb) = characterize

Answer 14

[used with an object]
to describe the nature of someone or something
My teacher characterized me as a hard worker.
characteristic (Noun)
characteristic (Adjective)

Question 15

distinguish (Verb) = distinguish

Answer 15

[used with or without an object]
to recognize the differences between two or more things
Most people find it difficult to distinguish between Roger and his twin brother Bob.
distinguishable (Adjective)

Question 16

manage (Verb) = manage

Answer 16

[usually followed by an infinitive]
to successfully complete a difficult or challenging task
My soccer team was losing 3 to 0 at halftime, but we managed to win the game.

Question 17

reinforce (Verb) = reinforce

Answer 17

[used with an object]
to strengthen or add support to an idea or a belief
The U.S. government’s antismoking message was reinforced by a series of TV commercials.

Question 18

resemble (Verb) = resemble

Answer 18

[used with an object]
to look similar to someone or something else
Most people think I resemble my father.
resemblance (Noun)

Question 19

shoot for (Phrasal Verb) = shoot for

Answer 19

[inseparable]
to attempt to reach a specific, usually challenging, goal
This year, management is shooting for profits of $100 million.

Question 20

stand the test of time (Verb Phrase) = stand the test of time

Answer 20

to last over a long period of time
Great ideas usually stand the test of time.

Question 21

take part in (Phrasal Verb) = take part in

Answer 21

[inseparable]
to participate in an activity
Most parents take part in their children’s wedding ceremonies.

Question 22

distinctive (Adjective) = distinctive

Answer 22

special in a way that makes someone or something different or easily recognizable
I always know when Amy is near because she has such a distinctive laugh.
distinction (Noun)
distinctiveness (Noun)

Question 23

premium (Adjective) = premium

Answer 23

superior in quality or reputation
I only drink premium wine.

Question 24

up-and-coming (Adjective) = up-and-coming

Answer 24

becoming or about to become increasingly popular or successful
In the early 1980s, Tom Cruise was an up-and-coming actor.

Question 25

visible (Adjective) = visible

Answer 25

able to be seen or noticed If a product is not visible on store shelves, consumers will not buy it. visibility (Noun)

Question 26

relatively (Adverb) = relatively

Answer 26

compared to other similar things The movie that I saw last night had relatively little violence. relative (Adjective)

Question 27

off the top of my head (Preposition Phrase) = off the top of my head

Answer 27

without thinking something through carefully Off the top of my head, I can't think of the answer.

Question 28

Inseparable Phrasal Verbs Verb + Particle Verb + Particle + Object

Answer 28

doze off drop by get up run into

Question 29

Separable Phrasal Verbs Verb + Particle + Object Verb + Object + Particle

Answer 29

drop off make out pick up use up

Question 30

Three Word Phrasal Verbs Verb + Particle + Particle + Object

Answer 30

look forward to brush up on read up on run out of

Question 31

Here are the meanings of the phrasal verbs you listed: Doze off – To fall asleep, usually unintentionally or for a short time. Example: I dozed off during the movie. Drop by – To visit someone informally and without a long stay. Example: She dropped by my office to say hello. Get up – To rise from bed after sleeping. Example: I usually get up at 7 a.m. Run into – To meet someone unexpectedly. Example: I ran into an old friend at the supermarket. Drop off – To take someone or something to a place and leave them/it there. Example: I’ll drop you off at the airport. Make out – To see, hear, or understand something with difficulty. Example: I couldn’t make out what he was saying over the noise. Pick up – To collect someone or something (e.g., in a car); also means to learn something informally. Example: Can you pick me up at 6? / She picked up Spanish while living in Mexico. Use up – To consume all of something so that nothing is left. Example: We used up all the milk. Look forward to – To feel excited or happy about something that is going to happen. Example: I’m looking forward to the weekend. Brush up on – To improve your knowledge or skill in something you haven’t practiced in a while. Example: I need to brush up on my French before the trip. Read up on – To read a lot about a particular subject to learn more about it. Example: I read up on climate change for my presentation. Run out of – To have no more of something left. Example: We ran out of sugar, so I couldn’t bake the cake.