If you want to practice another batch of vocabulary/ phrasal expressions in English, come on in and give it a try. Fill in the blanks to make each of the following sentences to make sense, using the clues in parentheses and its context.
1. The
movie was full of a lot of h________y (*meaning “corny or overly
sentimental) scenes.
2. Let’s
call it a day now and p_________ back up (*meaning to resume
something after you stop) on this point in our next meeting.
3. I
love the way he writes. He has his own z__________y (*meaning amusingly
unconventional and idiosyncratic) way with words, which entertains the
readers with such eccentrically humorous writing skills.
4. It
was a spooky Halloween night that only a handful of trick-or-treaters were to
be seen. They felt scared and cold in a thick po______________ (*meaning
a dense icy fog in winter) formed after the icy rain.
5. I
think it could be one healthy way for you to wi____________ the pen (*
meaning to write or craft something using a pen, often with skill and
intention, or to use writing to influence or exert power) to let your voice
heard, especially when you feel down or frustrated in life.
6. Uh-oh!
Don’t even try to steal my th___________ (*meaning to
prevent someone from having success or getting attention, praise, etc., by
doing or saying whatever that person is about to do/say)!
This is MY TIME to shine.
7. He has
been learning Korean language for three years, but last night, he kept tri___________
over (*meaning to stumble or hesitate while speaking, often due to
nervousness, excitement, or difficulty finding the right words) his words
in Korean.
8. He
was str______________ up (*meaning honestly/ truthfully) enamored
with Janet.
9. Ken’s
joke was way too ris_________ (*meaning slightly indecent and liable to
shock, especially by being sexually suggestive) and inappropriate at the year-end
office party. He got frowned upon by his colleagues.
10. Each time he sees a beautiful picture of
exotic islands, his w___________lust (*meaning a powerful urge
to be on the move, travel, and explore) grows.
Answer Keys
1. hokey
2. pick
3. zany
4. pogonip
5. wield
6. thunder
7. tripping
8. straight
up
9. risqué
10.
wanderlust
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