Vocabulary 3

Question 1

He FIDDLED with his pen during the meeting.
She FIDDLED the numbers on the report.
He plays the FIDDLE in a bluegrass band.

Answer 1

Jouer
Manipulate
Violin

Question 2

She didn’t like the idea at first, but she CAME AROUND.
Why don’t you COME AROUND tomorrow?
My birthday has COME AROUND again.
He fainted, but CAME AROUND after a few minutes.

Answer 2

Change opinion
Visit someone
Happen again
To wake up

Question 3

His UNTIMELY death shocked everyone

Answer 3

Early

Question 4

The crowd TRAMPLED the flowers in the garden.

Answer 4

Piétiner

Question 5

She TOOK UP painting last year.
This sofa TAKES UP too much space.
He TOOK UP the challenge without hesitation.
Let’s TAKE UP where we left off.
The teacher TOOK UP the issue in class.

Answer 5

Started doing
Occupy
Accept
Continue
Discuss

Question 6

This lab is working on THE CUTTING EDGE of cancer research.

Answer 6

The most advanced

Question 7

He WILLED himself to stay awake during the long meeting.
She WILLED her team to succeed.
He WILLED his house to his daughter.

Answer 7

To force
To wish
To give

Question 8

The boat was MOORED at the harbor.

Answer 8

Attach

Question 9

The CRUX of the problem is a lack of communication.

Answer 9

Main point

Question 10

We can INFER from the data that sales are increasing

Answer 10

Guess

Question 11

He tightened his belt and fastened the BUCKLE.
Please BUCKLE your seatbelt before takeoff.
The bridge BUCKLED under the weight of the truck.

Answer 11

A clasp
Attach
Collapse

Question 12

The children were BUNDLED OUT of the car and into the school just before the bell rang.

Answer 12

Push out

Question 13

He talks so much that no one else can GET A LOOK IN.

Answer 13

Get a word in

Question 14

She was calm and regal IN BEARING.

Answer 14

In manner

Question 15

The town’s population is DWINDLING as people move to the city

Answer 15

Reducing

Question 16

The mountain had JAGGED peaks covered in snow.

Answer 16

Uneven

Question 17

He GROPED AROUND in the dark trying to find the light switch.

Answer 17

Fouiller

Question 18

She CLUNG to the railing during the storm.
(Cling)

Answer 18

S’accrocher

Question 19

They worked TO STEM the floodwaters.
Her love of music STEMS from her childhood.

Answer 19

To block
Originate

Question 20

They don’t always agree, but they manage to RUB ALONG quite well.

Answer 20

Coexist

Question 21

The poor WRETCH had nowhere to go

Answer 21

Misérable

Question 22

She TIPPED the waiter 10% for good service.
He accidentally TIPPED the glass over, spilling the water.
The insider TIPPED the reporter about the upcoming deal.
The team is TIPPED to win the championship.
(tip)

Answer 22

Give money
Cause it to fall
Inform
Expected

Question 23

She’s always QUICK OFF THE MARK when it comes to answering questions.

Answer 23

React quickly

Question 24

Come on, DISH THE DIRT! What happened at the party last night?

Answer 24

Talk

Question 25

She wore garlic to WARD OFF vampires

Answer 25

Repel

Question 26

He STALLED the meeting to buy more time. The car STALLED in the middle of the road. She STALLED when asked about her plans. We bought fresh fruit from the market STALL. The horse was resting in its STALL.

Answer 26

Delay Stop working Hesitate A stand An enclosed area

Question 27

You must QUALIFY by meeting the minimum score requirement. She had to QUALIFY her statement to avoid misunderstanding. They QUALIFIED their place in the finals through hard work.

Answer 27

Be qualified Limit Earn

Question 28

The complicated instructions BEWILDERED the new employees.

Answer 28

Confuse

Question 29

The baby finally SETTLED DOWN after crying for hours. After years of traveling, she decided to SETTLE DOWN in a small village.

Answer 29

Calm down Se poser

Question 30

It took him a few weeks to SETTLE IN at his new job. Everyone SETTLED IN for the long flight.

Answer 30

To adapt Get ready

Question 31

Can I settle up with you later?

Answer 31

Régler

Question 32

I was hoping for a better job, but I had to SETTLE FOR this one

Answer 32

To accept

Question 33

We finally SETTLED ON a date for the wedding. (Settle upon)

Answer 33

Decide on

Question 34

I want to GET A FIRST-HAND ACCOUNT from someone who actually witnessed the event.

Answer 34

Observe

Question 35

She LOST OUT on the promotion because she applied too late.

Answer 35

Missed

Question 36

They found themselves in the MIDST of a fierce storm.

Answer 36

Middle

Question 37

The kitchen is filled with modern APPLIANCES like a dishwasher and microwave.

Answer 37

Machine

Question 38

His shoulders felt DROOPY after carrying the heavy backpack.

Answer 38

Sag

Question 39

He was too SPINELESS to stand up for himself during the meeting.

Answer 39

Coward

Question 40

He spent the afternoon TINKERING with his old car engine.

Answer 40

Bricoler/Bricolage

Question 41

He FLUNG the ball across the yard in frustration. (fling)

Answer 41

Throw

Question 42

They tried to DRUM UP support for the new project. (drumming up)

Answer 42

Generate

Question 43

The ship is BOUND FOR New York. She’s BOUND FOR success

Answer 43

Direction Destined

Question 44

Bees SWARMED around the hive. A SWARM of locusts destroyed the crops. His mind SWARMED with thoughts

Answer 44

Gather Group Filled

Question 45

Respect like that TAKES SOME EARNING

Answer 45

Take efforts

Question 46

The new evidence BOLSTER the lawyer’s argument. She rested her head on a BOLSTER.

Answer 46

Reinforce Cushions

Question 47

I HAVE NO TRUCK WITH dishonest people

Answer 47

HAVE NO ASSOCIATION

Question 48

All passengers have been ACCOUNTED FOR. The missing money was ACCOUNTED FOR in the budget notes. The weather was ACCOUNTED FOR in the travel plans.

Answer 48

Present Justified Considered

Question 49

He had REPRESSED anger from his childhood

Answer 49

Refouler

Question 50

Let’s GO OVER the exam answers together. The kids WENT OVER the fence to get their ball. I’m GOING OVER to my friend’s house after school. We WENT OVER our budget by $100. Her speech WENT OVER really well with the audience.

Answer 50

Literal meaning Literal meaning Literal meaning Exceed To be accepted

Question 51

Are you TAKING THE PISS?

Answer 51

Joking

Question 52

She felt pain at the ONSET of the illness

Answer 52

Début

Question 53

The company planted trees to OFFSET their carbon emissions. The printing was slightly OFFSET on the page.

Answer 53

Compensate Décalé

Question 54

He gave the ball a strong STROKE. He suffered a STROKE and had to go to the hospital. She gave the cat a loving STROKE. He made a STROKE at the problem but couldn’t solve it

Answer 54

Hit AVC Caresse A try

Question 55

I know it’s tough, but you just have to SUCK IT UP

Answer 55

Faire avec

Question 56

This/it's a bust

Answer 56

It failed

Question 57

Don't worry, I'll sort it out. I need to SORT OUT my closet. Let’s SORT OUT who’s bringing what to the party

Answer 57

Fix it Organize Clarify

Question 58

You need to TOUGHEN UP if you want to survive in this job

Answer 58

Become stronger

Question 59

He WORKED HIMSELF UP into a rage. I worked up a sweat. We’ll WORK UP a presentation by next week.

Answer 59

Got gradually Generate Prepare

Question 60

They stood on the DECK of the boat. He shuffled the DECK before dealing. We DECKED the halls with lights and garlands. He got DECKED in the face.

Answer 60

Floor Pack of cards Decorate Hit

Question 61

I LOATHE liars I am LOATH to lie.

Answer 61

Hate Reluctant

Question 62

I’m visiting my NAN this weekend.

Answer 62

Grandmother

Question 63

The FORMER SPOUSES agreed to share custody of their children.

Answer 63

Ex-husband/Ex-wife

Question 64

Our BOTTOM LINE improved this quarter. BOTTOM LINE: we can't afford it. That’s my BOTTOM LINE — I won’t compromise my principles. What’s your BOTTOM LINE price? His BOTTOM LINE was clear: meet the deadline, or you're out.

Answer 64

Profits The main point Limit Minimum Condition

Question 65

The orphan became the WARD of the state. “She was elected councilor for the north WARD.

Answer 65

Protegee Section

Question 66

We need to contact the patient’s NEXT OF KIN before surgery

Answer 66

Close family

Question 67

After school, the PRIMARY CAREGIVER helps the child with homework. The court named her the LEGAL GUARDIAN of her younger brother. Parents must provide a list of AUTHORIZED ADULTS who can pick up their children from school

Answer 67

Main carer Official guardian Designated adult

Question 68

The family hired a lawyer to handle the PROBATE of their late grandmother’s will.

Answer 68

Succession

Question 69

The hotel provides a free SHUTTLE to the airport.

Answer 69

Navette (Like buses...)

Question 70

He was starting to skip classes, so his parents nipped it in the bud before it became a habit

Answer 70

Stop the problem early

Question 71

Employees are ENTITLED to 20 days of paid vacation. Entitlement

Answer 71

Authorize Permission

Question 72

The company offers a competitive BENEFITS PACKAGES, including health insurance and a retirement plan

Answer 72

Avantages sociaux

Question 73

She wants to keep the MATRIMONIAL HOME after the divorce.

Answer 73

Family home

Question 74

He died without ISSUE. The lawyer explained that COLLATERAL RELATIVES wouldn’t inherit unless there were no direct heirs

Answer 74

Direct descendant Cousins, uncles...

Question 75

Shakespeare COINED many English words still used today. (To coin)

Answer 75

Invent

Question 76

He has two kids with his BABY MAMA, but they don’t live together.

Answer 76

Unmarried woman

Question 77

I BOOKED a hotel for the weekend. He was BOOKED for theft last night. The referee BOOKED him for a foul. As soon as he saw the police, he BOOKED it down the street.

Answer 77

To schedule Arrest Penalize Dash

Question 78

He AROSE at dawn to begin his journey. If any problems ARISE, let me know.

Answer 78

Get up Emerge

Question 79

She LIVED OUT her childhood dream of becoming a pilot. They LIVED OUT their days in a small village

Answer 79

Experience Finish

Question 80

What did you GET UP TO this weekend?”

Answer 80

To do

Question 81

The alarm WENT OFF at 6 a.m. He WENT OFF to college last year. She just WENT OFF on him for no reason. The milk has GONE OFF. The party WENT OFF last night! I’ve GONE OFF meat lately. (Go off)

Answer 81

Detonate Leave Get angry Rotten Happen Stop liking

Question 82

He’s not qualified — HENCE the rejection

Answer 82

That's why

Question 83

They CAME UP SHORT in the final match. The fundraiser CAME UP SHORT of its goal I CAME UP SHORT on rent this month.

Answer 83

Echouer de peu Ne pas atteindre Miss

Question 84

The guards HELD HIM DOWN until help arrived. He’s been HOLDING DOWN two jobs to support his family.

Answer 84

Control Maintain

Question 85

I know you don’t like the changes, but GET WITH THE PROGRAM or get left behind.

Answer 85

Accept the rules

Question 86

Why are you so UPTIGHT? It’s just a casual dinner! My boss gets UPTIGHT if anyone is even a minute late.

Answer 86

Coincé Tense

Question 87

"Kindness and integrity are my CORE VALUES.

Answer 87

Valeur de base.

Question 88

"MAKE YOUR MIND UP! Do you want pizza or pasta?

Answer 88

Choose

Question 89

I CRAMMED all 50 vocabulary words the night before the quiz (Cramming)

Answer 89

Learn (but late)

Question 90

The teacher said my project was the best—I’m so CHUFFED!

Answer 90

Ravi

Question 91

Her WORKLOAD increased after two colleagues quit.

Answer 91

Charge de travail

Question 92

Our STUDENT UNION has a cinema, nightclub, and food bank.

Answer 92

Bureau des élèves

Question 93

Fancy a cuppa?

Answer 93

Cup of tea

Question 94

I’ll have a JACKET POTATO with tuna and sweetcorn, please.

Answer 94

Patate au four.

Question 95

This cake is too CLAGGY

Answer 95

Sticky

Question 96

I’ll take a FLAT WHITE with an extra shot, please.

Answer 96

Café latte

Question 97

This croissant is perfectly FLAKY. She’s fun but FLAKY—always late or forgetting things.

Answer 97

Friable Peu fiable

Question 98

Why is my laptop crashing? I need to GET TO THE BOTTOM of this!

Answer 98

Solve this

Question 99

The government WITHHELD data about the incident. The judge WITHHELD bail from the suspect.

Answer 99

Keep Refuse

Question 100

The bridge SPAN the river. Her career SPANNED 40 years. This tool SPANS multiple functions

Answer 100

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