How about checking with your English vocabulary?
Today, I will give you the sentences with
blanks so that you can fill them up with proper words (using the given hints) to
make them complete.
1. A: How come we see more and more unexpectedly devastating natural disasters everywhere in the world?
B:
Well, all these apocalyptic phenomena might have been predestined to happen. Nature
__________ last. (*meaning: Mother
nature always has a chance to win in the end.)
2. The world has been hugely impressed by
the democratic resilience shown by Korean people throughout the current
political turmoil caused by the addle-headed president. They had been steadfastly
protesting in the bitter cold street night and day for the impeachment of the
president. Finally, they ___________ it out (*meaning: to endure,
last, or survive challenging circumstances with resilience and determination) and
made it.
3. I was just trying to inten_____________
(*meaning: to soften or to tenderize….) his stubborn heart, not to
adulterate his pure intentions or logic behind his assertions.
4. Why don’t you ask her out? I just don’t
understand you have a lot of hang-______ about dating. (*meaning:
have a feeling of fear, anxiety, or embarrassment about something)
5. Have you checked out the newly opened cafeteria
in the main street? I found it pretty qua_______ (*meaning: having an
old-fashioned or unusual quality or appearance that is usually attractive or
appealing) and perfectly nostalgic!
6. I enjoy listening to his live stream show
very much. It is full of wit, sarcasm, and vitr___________ (*meaning:
bitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism) about stupid politicians
we are witnessing today.
7. The debate was totally dull and insipid
because all the panels invited were way too doct_________________ (*meaning:
stubbornly or excessively devoted to a doctrine or theory without regard to
practical considerations) and out of touch with public emotions at all.
8. We need to do our thorough research
and incorporate careful planning before going __________first into (*meaning:
to jump into something quickly and without hesitation, often implying a lack of
careful planning or consideration) the project. Otherwise, we’ll blow it
for sure.
9. Well, I’m not much of a big fan of tr____________
(*meaning: overly sentimental/ sweet) films that are oftentimes spoiled
by sappy tear-jerking scenes full of sentimentality.
10. The
valedictorian student’s speech ran the g__________ of (*meaning: to
include, express, or experience all the different things of that kind, or a
wide variety of them) feelings and emotions that he and his classmates have
experienced throughout their high school years.
Answer Keys
1. Nature bats last.
2. rode it out
3. intenerate
4. hang-ups
5. quaint
6. vitriol
7. doctrinaire
8. going headfirst into
9. treacly
10. ran
the gamut of
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