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Let's Dig in Vocab!

Does language learning feel fun or intimidating to you? Some may say it is a never-ending journey due to the vast quantity of vocabulary to work on and the endless amount of newly coined words. Where are you standing in terms of vocabulary and the correct usage of easy words on a scale of 10 (with 1 being the beginner level and 10 being the most advanced level)?

Give it a try to test your English usage of vocabulary (either easy or difficult words) through the following questions. Fill in the blanks with proper words using the context of each sentence.

 


1.   A: It is easier said than done.

B: Agreed. Talk is __________________.

 

 

2.   I could hardly understand the hidden meanings in her novel. The author used ob_____________. (=meaning “indirect” instead of straightforward expressions)

 

3.   The president’s speech did not make sense to most level-headed people out there in the event. His pointless and insincere remarks dis____________________ (=meaning “to confuse ….” ) the audience.

 

4.   What does PERAMBULATOR mean?

a.   debris

b.   a baby carriage; pram.

c.   sudden, passing sensation of excitement.

 

5.   Running is Jean’s quo_____________ (= meaning “day-to-day”) activity that provides her with the most peaceful and quietest time.

 

6.   Being the chairperson in this association does not mean having carte ________________ (= meaning the freedom to act at your own discretion or to make a decision as you wish) as he/she likes.

7.   Although the plot was kind of ri___________ (=meaning “ridiculous or ludicrous”), I found it pretty fun.

 

8.   Charlotte is not much of a big fan of physical exercises or outdoor activities. She prefers bed-__________________ (=meaning “the practice of spending many hours in bed during the day as a voluntary retreat from activity or stress) or binge-watching Netflix series to heading out for sports or shopping.

 

9.   She knew his compliment on her evening dress was no more than a tara__________________, yet she was undisputably happy to hear that sweet comment.

 

10.               Jenny is such an _____________phile (=meaning “a person who likes cats_ who has been living with five stray cats.

 

 



Answer Keys

    1.  cheap

    2.  oblique

    3.  discombobulate

    4.  b. a baby carriage

    5.  quotidian

    6.  carte blanche

    7.  risible

    8.  bed-rotting

    9.  taradiddle   

    10.  ailurophile

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