Dr. Jedidiah's Diary: Vocabulary Worksheets #5

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”)