Vocabulary 2

Question 1

We just moved in, but we’re starting to SETTLE INTO the new house

Answer 1

Adapt to

Question 2

They PUT UP a poster on the wall.
I can’t PUT UP WITH his attitude anymore.
Can you PUT ME UP while I’m in town?
They PUT UP a new apartment building on Main Street.

Answer 2

Literal meaning
Tolerate
Loger
Build

Question 3

HIT ME UP if you want to hang out later.
He HIT UP his cousin for a loan.
Let’s HIT UP that new pizza place tonight.

Answer 3

To contact
To ask
To visit

Question 4

When he talked about losing his job, it really HIT HOME—I realized how tough things have become

Answer 4

Faire mouche

Question 5

He spilled coffee and had to clean the SLOP off the floor.
The kids rolled down the grassy SLOPE behind the school.

Answer 5

Bouillie
Pente

Question 6

The pigs WALLOWED in the mud to stay cool.
He WALLOWED in self-pity after the breakup.

Answer 6

Se prélasser
Demeurer

Question 7

He LOWERED the blinds.
They LOWERED the price of the item.
(Lower)

Answer 7

Move down
Reduce

Question 8

He got a BLISTER from wearing new shoes.
The coach BLISTERED the team for their poor effort.

Answer 8

Ampoule
Criticize

Question 9

His hair was SLICK with gel.

Answer 9

Shiny

Question 10

The long hours put a real STRAIN on her health.
They discovered a new STRAIN OF the flu virus.
He STRAINED to lift the heavy box.
She STRAINED a tendon in her leg.
He STRAINED the pasta before adding sauce.

Answer 10

Tension
Kind of
Try hard
Stretch
Filter

Question 11

We drove through the SPRAWLING suburbs of Cairo.
Alex SPRAWLED on the sofa, watching TV.

Answer 11

Qui s’étend
Etre vautré

Question 12

He PLUCKED the strings of his guitar.

Answer 12

Extract

Question 13

The detective arrived at the scene of a GRUESOME crime

Answer 13

Horrible

Question 14

She was ADAMANT that she would not apologize.

Answer 14

Firm

Question 15

He was arrested for driving while visually IMPAIRED.

Answer 15

Damaged

Question 16

Maria picked a loose STRAND OF thread off her skirt.
Paula brushed a STRAND OF hair off her shoulder.
Tamsin’s necklace was a single STRAND OF pearls.
Robert walked along the STRAND, listening to the sound of the waves.
Tom drove away, STRANDING Ian in the middle of nowhere.

Answer 16

A piece of
Mèche
Rangée
Rive
Abandonner

Question 17

Make sure to buy your tickets BEFOREHAND so you don’t miss out.

Answer 17

In advance

Question 18

He was RIPPING the paper into shreds.
The car came RIPPING down the street.
We had a RIPPING good time at the festival!

Answer 18

Tear
Speeding
Fantastic

Question 19

The BRIM of the man’s hat was frayed and faded.
The children were BRIMMING WITH excitement. The old lady’s eyes brimmed with tears as she spoke of her late husband.

Answer 19

Bord
Be full of

Question 20

She enjoys hiking, WHEREAS he prefers staying indoors.

Answer 20

Tandis que

Question 21

The blanket is warm and FUZZY.
The photo is FUZZY.

Answer 21

Doux
Flou

Question 22

I was APPALLED by the poor conditions in the hospital.

Answer 22

Shocked

Question 23

You must COMPLY with the dress code.

Answer 23

Obey

Question 24

The stack of books TOPPLED DOWN when I bumped the table

Answer 24

Fall

Question 25

Tim's boss always wanted to know everything Tim got up to outside of work; he was always PRYING and Tim hated it. Wendy hated the way her mother was always PRYING into her love life. It's rude to pry into others' business. The robbers PRIED the door. (Pry/Pried/Prying)

Answer 25

Indiscret Interfere

Question 26

She loves to MINGLE at networking events. Laughter MINGLED with music in the air.

Answer 26

Socialize Mix

Question 27

The plane was HIJACKED by armed men. He HIJACKED the meeting to talk about his own agenda.

Answer 27

Pirater Détourner

Question 28

I took the stairs to GET MY STEP IN

Answer 28

To exercise

Question 29

HOW WAS THERE so much noise yet no mess?

Answer 29

How come

Question 30

She ENDORSED the new policy. You must ENDORSE the check before depositing it.

Answer 30

To approve To sign

Question 31

He had BACK-TO-BACK meetings all day. The chairs were placed BACK-TO-BACK.

Answer 31

Consecutive Literal placement

Question 32

They were given a MEAGER ALLOTED budget for the project.

Answer 32

Peu loti

Question 33

The email got lost and FELL THROUGH THE CRACK.

Answer 33

Overlook

Question 34

He was PRIVY to the details of the meeting before anyone else. She wasn’t PRIVY to the plans until later.

Answer 34

Have access Informed

Question 35

My grandmother HANDED DOWN her wedding ring to my mom.

Answer 35

Give (about next generation or punishment)

Question 36

The photo was taken at CLOSE RANGE

Answer 36

Short distance

Question 37

UPON FURTHER review, the call was overturned.

Answer 37

After thinking more

Question 38

Upon further review, the call was OVERTURNED. The car OVERTURNED on the icy road

Answer 38

Cancel Retourné

Question 39

The keys were in PLAIN SIGHT, right on the table.

Answer 39

In full view

Question 40

He was totally OUT OF POCKET during the meeting, making jokes about the topic. I’ll be OUT OF POCKET for the rest of the day, but I’ll respond tomorrow. I had to pay OUT OF POCKET for the repairs because my insurance didn't cover it.

Answer 40

Inappropriate Indisponible Literal meaning

Question 41

I CAME ACROSS an old photo in my drawer. I CAME ACROSS my old teacher at the grocery store. She COME ACROSS as very confident.

Answer 41

Find Meet Seem

Question 42

He RETALIATED after being punched.

Answer 42

Fight back

Question 43

He finally CAVED and agreed to go to the party.

Answer 43

Give up

Question 44

How are you FARING in your new job? (Fare)

Answer 44

Manage

Question 45

I packed the books in CARDBOARD box.

Answer 45

Carton

Question 46

The passenger had to BE SEARCHED before boarding the plane.

Answer 46

Be inspected

Question 47

The flashlight SHONE LIGHT on the path. Her story SHINES LIGHT on mental health struggles.

Answer 47

Illuminate Mettre en lumière

Question 48

he PLOPPED the ice cube into the glass. (Plop)

Answer 48

Drop

Question 49

The child looked POUTY after being told no.

Answer 49

Moody

Question 50

She made a BEELINE for the exit as soon as the meeting ended.

Answer 50

Direct route

Question 51

Using fake compliments to get a sale is a CHEAP TRICK.

Answer 51

Dishonest

Question 52

She is one of the FOREMOST experts in climate science.

Answer 52

Top

Question 53

He exploded with PENT-UP anger after staying silent for weeks.

Answer 53

Retenu

Question 54

I really RELISH spending time in nature. He spoke with RELISH about his vacation

Answer 54

To enjoy Saveur

Question 55

There’s been a REVIVAL of 90s fashion.

Answer 55

Comeback

Question 56

Please AFFIX a stamp to the envelope.

Answer 56

Attach

Question 57

The astronaut remained connected to the spaceship by a safety TETHER. The balloon was TETHERED to the chair.

Answer 57

Cord Attach

Question 58

If anything goes AMISS, call me right away.

Answer 58

Weird

Question 59

She had to LOP OFF some hair to fix the uneven cut.

Answer 59

Cut

Question 60

He threw another LOG on the fire. The pilot kept a flight LOG. The nurse LOGGED the patient's temperature. She LOGGED 60 hours last week at work.

Answer 60

Piece of wood Journal Enregistrer Spend

Question 61

I am going to GRADUATE

Answer 61

Finish my studies

Question 62

My car CONKED OUT on the highway. After a long day, he just CONKED OUT on the couch.

Answer 62

Tomber en panne Fall asleep

Question 63

It was a good speech, ALBEIT a bit long.

Answer 63

Quoi que

Question 64

Stress can really TAKE A TOLL on your body.

Answer 64

Cause damage

Question 65

I could SEE THROUGH his lies right away. He promised to SEE ME THROUGH the hard times.

Answer 65

Detect Support someone

Question 66

She’s ACCUSTOMED TO waking up early.

Answer 66

Familiar to

Question 67

The dentist CLAMPED the tool onto the tooth. There is a big problem with dangerous driving on this stretch of road, but the police are CLAMPING DOWN.

Answer 67

Attach Mettre un frein

Question 68

Her anger slowly SUBSIDED.

Answer 68

Weaken

Question 69

She JERKED UP her head when she heard the noise.

Answer 69

Se dresser

Question 70

She went straight to the PRODUCE DEPARTMENT to pick up some apples and lettuce

Answer 70

Where there are fruits and vegetables.

Question 71

The bomb squad DEFUSED the device safely

Answer 71

Desamorçer.

Question 72

After the country was attacked, it RETALIATED with a missile strike

Answer 72

Fight back

Question 73

She CRANED her neck to see over the crowd.

Answer 73

To stretch

Question 74

He had a SCRAGGLY beard and worn-out clothes.

Answer 74

Messy

Question 75

The storm INFLICTED heavy damage on the town (Inflict)

Answer 75

To cause

Question 76

She decided TO TAKE A CHANCE and apply for the job

Answer 76

To take a risk

Question 77

We were planning a party, but almost everybody BAILED OUT. The pilot BAILED OUT just before his plane hit the trees. The government BAILED OUT many large banks during the recession.

Answer 77

Se désister Sauter (en parachute) Tirer d'affaire

Question 78

Her dress CRUMPLED in the suitcase. She CRUMPLED in tears after hearing the news.

Answer 78

Se froisser S'effondrer

Question 79

The worker piled a bunch of rocks into a HEAP.

Answer 79

Un tas

Question 80

She DAMPENED the cloth before wiping the table. The bad news DAMPENED the mood.

Answer 80

Wet Weaken

Question 81

KEEP YOUR EYES PEELED for the road sign — it’s easy to miss.

Answer 81

Stay alert

Question 82

If we all PITCH IN, we’ll finish faster.

Answer 82

Contribute

Question 83

After looking at many houses, they SETTLED ON the one near the park.

Answer 83

To choose

Question 84

They had the house all DONE UP for the holidays. DO UP your coat, it’s cold out.

Answer 84

Decorate Attach

Question 85

She felt STRANDED in a foreign city with no phone or money

Answer 85

Left behind

Question 86

The bird FLAPPED its wings and flew away. He opened the FLAP of the envelope. "She was in a FLAP about being late

Answer 86

Flutter The cover Panic

Question 87

This knife is BLUNT — it won’t cut. She was BLUNT about her opinion

Answer 87

Emoussé Direct

Question 88

BARRING any delays, the train will arrive on time. We’ll go to the beach, BARRING bad weather. BARRING THAT, we’ll try another option.

Answer 88

Except for Unless Otherwise

Question 89

The Earth REVOLVES around the Sun.

Answer 89

Rotate

Question 90

The army SUBJUGATES the rebels forces/

Answer 90

Control

Question 91

She wrote an IN-DEPTH report about climate change

Answer 91

Detailed

Question 92

Let me STRAIGHTEN THINGS UP before guests arrive. We need to STRAIGHTEN THINGS UP between us.

Answer 92

To clean Fix problems

Question 93

He was OUT OF HIS DEPTH in that advanced math class.

Answer 93

Struggling

Question 94

GOING BY his accent, he might be from Ireland.

Answer 94

Judging by

Question 95

I’m EASING INTO learning English. She EASED INTO the pool.

Answer 95

Start slowly Enter slowly

Question 96

I want to BRANCH OUT and learn a new language.

Answer 96

Diversify

Question 97

The train PULLED IN at 5 PM. Her performance PULLED IN a big crowd. He pulled in the fishing line.

Answer 97

Arrive Attract Draw something closer

Question 98

AT LONG LAST, the rain has stopped

Answer 98

Finally

Question 99

She is ESTRANGED from her father.

Answer 99

Distant

Question 100

He’s just BIDING HIS TIME until he gets promoted.

Answer 100

Waiting patiently