Dr. Jedidiah's Diary: WORKSHEET #21

WORKSHEET #21

Let’s practice some expressions from the episode #21 of Dr. Jedidiah’s Diary!    

 

1.   During the office end-of-the-year party, everyone had a chance to see the boss let her ______________ down. (*meaning “to behave in an uninhibited or relaxed/ honest manner”)

 

2.   I am fed up with the politicians and prosecutors who are so _______nal and self-serving if given the chance. (*meaning “corrupt; showing or motivated by susceptibility to bribery”)

 

3.   Mr. Chadwick, the VP of my company, was speaking ex ca_______________ when he made this announcement, so we need to change our approach immediately. (*meaning “With the authority that comes with one's position. This phrase is often used in reference to papal decrees deemed infallible. It is Latin for "from the chair," and can be used as both an adjective and an adverb”)

 

4.   The only gri________ that I have with this hair spray is that it leaves some white sticky residue. (*meaning “a nagging complaint”)

 

5.   When you see the flashing blue and red lights behind your car, you need to pull over without _________ur. (*meaning “without the act of making objection or hesitation”)

 

6.   The impeached former president of South Korea, Yoon, is such a pathetically orgu__________________ man who refuses to admit any fault, even when presented with clear evidence. (*meaning “haughty/ proud/ condescending”)

 

7.   Johh was the last stra_____________  to arrive at the party, imagining in his mind that his colleagues will see him someone fashionably late. (*meaning “someone or something that lags behind or is separated from a group”)