S3, E10: The Stranded

Question 1

My dog is always rolling around on his back. I think he might have __________.

(little bugs that live in animals’ fur)

Answer 1

fleas

Question 2

Even though he’s a total __________, the university accepted Brandon on a sports scholarship.

(extremely stupid [person])

Answer 2

imbecile

[IM - buh - sil]

Question 3

The company must have been really __________ to hire me; I don’t have any of the right skills or qualifications!

(in a hopeless situation, need something really badly)

Answer 3

desperate (noun: desperation)

[DES - prit]

Question 4

Many hotel rooms now have a small __________ where you can leave your jewellery when you go out.

(heavy metal box with a lock where you keep important things)

Answer 4

safe

Question 5

Over the past few years there has been a __________ rise in the number of foreign tourists coming into Japan.

(very great, large)

Answer 5

tremendous

[tre - MEN - dus]

Question 6

Leaning new technology can be an __________ job for many older people.

(scary, frightening)

Answer 6

intimidating

(timid = easily frightened)

Question 7

The schedule for next month is still __________, so let’s not settle on a plan just yet.

(not fixed, could still change)

Answer 7

tentative

[TEN - ta - tiv]

Question 8

Leif is always talking about the environment, and yet he drives a huge SUV. What a __________!

(someone who doesn’t do what they say)

Answer 8

hypocrite

[HIP - uh - krit]

Question 9

I have to run out quick to the __________ to pick up my medicine. Do you need anything?

(another word for pharmacy)

Answer 9

drugstore

Question 10

Could you do me a __________ and print this out? My printer just ran out of ink!

(a little bit of help for someone)

Answer 10

favour