Unit 3. Vocabulary

Question 1

to invite someone to come with you to a place such as a restaurant, especially as a way of starting a romantic relationship

Answer 1

ask out

Question 2

difficult or causing problems

Answer 2

awkward

Question 3

theactorsin afilm,play, or show

Answer 3

cast

Question 4

nervous or tough and unconventional

Answer 4

edgy

Question 5

to accept a person and their ideas in an enthusiastic way

Answer 5

embrace

Question 6

a period of time in history

Answer 6

epoch

Question 7

successful growth or development

Answer 7

flourishing

Question 8

a show of anger, worry, or excitement that is unnecessary or greater than the situation deserves

Answer 8

fuss

Question 9

to get more attention than anyone or anything else in a situation

Answer 9

hog the limelight

Question 10

having a reasonable chance of winning

Answer 10

in the running

Question 11

a private joke that can only be understood by a limited group of people who have a special knowledge of something that is referred to in the joke

Answer 11

in-joke

Question 12

special words and phrases that are used by particular groups of people, especially in their work

Answer 12

jargon

Question 13

not serious

Answer 13

light-hearted

Question 14

too extreme

Answer 14

over the top

Question 15

tocriticize,punish, or beunkindto the samepersonoften andunfairly

Answer 15

pick on

Question 16

to prepare for hard work

Answer 16

roll up your sleeves

Question 17

embarrassing secrets

Answer 17

skeletons in the cupboard

Question 18

to suddenly be unable to control a strong feeling, especially anger

Answer 18

snap

Question 19

to start or develop as the result of something

Answer 19

stem from

Question 20

to laugh at someone or say unkind things to them, either because you are joking or because you want to upset them

Answer 20

tease

Question 21

immediately

Answer 21

then and there

Question 22

a difficult childhood

Answer 22

tough upbringing