Dr. Jedidiah's Diary: WORKSHEET #25

WORKSHEET #25

Let’s practice some expressions from the episode #25 of Dr. Jedidiah’s Diary!   

 

1.   Stop waff_______________ on and just give me a solution to this problem, please. (*meaning “talking at length without making clear or important points, often because they are unsure how to answer or want to avoid the topic”)

 

    2.   His corrupted life as a prosecutor eventually started to ______rail his career. (*meaning “(figuratively) to discourage or disheartening or banning something”)

 

    3.   They file for divorce a vinculo(or vinculum) _________________, which allows them to completely terminate their marriage and remarry in the future. (*meaning “(Latin origin) the bond of matrimony”)

 

    4.   Jennah is a _____________-smart person, whereas her brother is street savvy kind of guy. (*meaning “someone with significant intellectual ability and knowledge gained from reading, studying, and structured education, but often without practical, real-world experience or "common sense")

 

    5.   I love this corner café where I could let my ______________ down after a long day and talk with my friends for hours. (*meaning “to relax, be informal, and enjoy oneself, often after working hard or being reserved”)

 

    6.   What is with all this joll_______________? Where is gravitas? We have no time for frolicking gibberish now! (*meaning “festivity or jollity”)

 

    7.   The politician's misleading statements contributed to the public's epis______________ confusion, making it difficult to distinguish fact from opinion". (*meaning “of or relating to knowledge or knowing”)

 

    8.   Despite his intense workouts, the boxer was no match for his re_______________ competitor who held several title belts. (*meaning “formidable/fearful/valiant”)

 

    9.   They discovered variations in genes increased risk in early-____________ cases of dementia. (*meaning “(of a medical condition) occurring early in a person’s life, especially in relation to other people with the condition”)

 

    10.  It was an arrogant and presume_________________ assertion that nobody could approve. (*meaning “intrusive/ nosy/ meddlesome/ disapprove of them because they are doing something that they have no right or authority to do”)

 

    11.  I have never questioned the ver________________ of what he states in public. He is the only one that I trust. (*meaning “to be doubtful/ be dubious/ be skeptical about the truth of something”)

 

    12. Hank’s car still looks like a real peach___________ even after 10 years since he bought it. (*meaning “something/ somebody very attractive”)

 

    13. My loving niece and her sweet fiancé are getting _________________ soon. (*meaning “to get married”)