WORKSHEET #5
Let’s practice some expressions from the
episode #5 of Dr. Jedidiah’s Diary!
1. You keep saying that you don't want to be an ep________________ in this showbiz, but all they see in you is no more than mimicking the fusty type of public stunts. (*meaning "an undistinguished imitator, follower, or successor of an important writer, painter, etc”)
2. Nobody has a right to abuse others. Don’t
allow yourself to be _________________ around by that bully at school. (*meaning
“to treat someone roughly or inconsiderately; to victimize or threaten someone”)
3. Although Marie and I had some arguments
years ago, we are currently on good __________________ with each
other. (*meaning “to have a friendly or pleasant relationship with someone”)
4. Dr. Jedidiah feels more comfortable
being called as a ____________nk, rather than a psychiatrist or a mental
health professional. (*meaning “a clinical psychiatrist or a psychotherapist”)
5. I always check the bottom layer of strawberries
contained in a p____________t. Quite a lot of times, I find a lot of
them rotten. (*meaning “a small or light basket or container for fruit or
vegetables”)
6. Jared took all the _______ courses
offered at his school to challenge himself and earn college credit. (*meaning
“Advanced Placement course/ program in the United States and Canada, which offers
undergraduate university-level curricula and examinations to high school
students”)
7. Seth has spent
most of his lifetime as a Hikk_______________, staying
intentionally cooped up inside his ‘capsule hotel-like room’ for several decades.
His parents and siblings called him ‘Seth, the hermit’. (*Japanese
term, meaning “someone who’s involved prolonged self-isolation at home for a
long period of time, with a marked avoidance of social interaction and a lack
of engagement in work or school”)
8. Chris is
very bli______________ in his outlook and opinions. His
insular and narrow-minded way of thinking drives his colleagues at work up the
wall. (*meaning “one-sided, prejudiced, intolerant, parochial, and
hidebound”)
9. Jessy and I
have been close for years, so we always have con________________ in each
other about everything. (*meaning “hare personal thoughts or
feelings with someone you trust not to tell others”)
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