Unit 19

Question 1

To _ someone is to make them as a part of one’s own family.

Answer 1

adopt

It’s important to make sure you’re ready to adopt a pet before bringing them home.

Question 2

To _ is to ask for something one really wants.

Answer 2

beg

He was so hungry that he had to beg for food from the local food bank.

Question 3

if A is _ B, A is farther away.

Answer 3

beyond

The beauty of the landscape was beyond anything I had ever seen before.

Question 4

A _ is a set of clothes people wear for a particular occasion.

Answer 4

costume

Question 5

To _ is to say something loudly, usually due to being excited.

Answer 5

exclaim

“Oh my goodness!” she exclaimed as she opened the birthday present.
The children all exclaimed with joy when they saw the ice cream truck coming down the street.

Question 6

To _ is to stretch out or reach.

Answer 6

extend

Question 7

A _ is someone who makes unwise choices.

Answer 7

fool

Question 8

To _ is to tell someone they cannot do something

Answer 8

forbid

My parents forbid me from eating too much candy.
The sign forbids parking in this area.

Question 9

To _ is to show something by drawing a picture.

Answer 9

illustrate

Question 10

_ means truly or really.

Answer 10

indeed

Yes, indeed, I am looking forward to the party this weekend.
It is indeed a beautiful day to go for a walk in the park.
He was indeed surprised to receive a gift from his old friend.
The weather is very hot today, indeed.
I am very tired, indeed.

Question 11

To _ is to explain what something means.

Answer 11

interpret

I am having a hard time interpreting the meaning of this poem.
Can you interpret what this sign means?
The translator interpreted the speech in real-time.

Question 12

If people do something _, they do it in a nice way.

Answer 12

kindly

Question 13

A _ is the reason someone does something.

Answer 13

motive

What is your motive for studying English?
The police are investigating the suspect’s motive for the crime.
His motive for helping the charity was to make a positive difference.
She had a selfish motive for helping him.
It is important to consider motive when making decisions.

Question 14

A _ is a place where a bird lays its eggs.

Answer 14

nest

Question 15

The _ of someone or something is where they come from.

Answer 15

origin

What is the origin of this food?
The word “robot” has its origin in Czech.
The origin of life is a topic of much debate.
Many languages share a common origin.
The family traced their ancestry back to their Italian origin.

Question 16

A _ is a party to welcome a person or celebrate an event.

Answer 16

reception

Question 17

To _ is to refuse something because you do not want it.

Answer 17

reject

The restaurant had to reject my order because they were out of the dish I wanted.
The university rejected my application, so I’ll have to try again next year.

Question 18

_ is complete quiet.

Answer 18

silence

Question 19

A _ is a small river.

Answer 19

stream

Question 20

_ is the sound of someone’s voice. It shows how they feel.

Answer 20

tone

The teacher’s tone of voice was stern when she scolded the students for being late.
The comedian’s tone was light and playful as he told jokes on stage.
My boss’s tone of email was very formal and professional.
The tone of the music changed from sad to happy as the song progressed.
The politician used a confident and assertive tone to address the crowd at the rally.