Dr. Jedidiah's Diary: WORKSHEET #34

WORKSHEET #34

Let’s practice some expressions from the episode #34 of Dr. Jedidiah’s Diary! 

 1.   I used to hate it when my friend’s boss at the gym came out of the blue and did the white glove inspection, saying in such a condescending tone that my friend should take the responsibility if the place didn’t look spick and _______________. (*meaning “extremely tidy, clean, and fresh”)

 

2.   I firmly believe that your assi_____________ in your career as a historian will pay off handsomely someday. (*meaning “constant or close attention to what one is doing.”)

 

3.   His life felt like a b___________n and lackluster desert with nobody to share his life with. (*meaning “bleak/ lifeless/ unproductive”)

 

4.   Merrie makes herself look so ex_____________ each time she throws a big end-of-the-year party. (*meaning “excessive/ too dramatic/ too much”)

 

5.   Millions of Americans across the nation took to the street to protest and re_____________ against Trump and his Fascism yesterday. (*meaning “to oppose or disobey one in authority or control/to renounce and resist by force the authority of one's government/ to act in or show opposition or disobedience”)

 

6.   Theresa couldn’t believe her boyfriend’s ph____________y words and shady behavior any more. (*meaning “not genuine; arousing suspicion; probably dishonest”)

 

7.   Some shows are criticized for their overuse of c__________ laughter, making the comedy feel forced. (*meaning “Recorded laughter that is commonly played during a TV show's humorous moments, as to encourage the audience to laugh as well”)

 

8.   Not everything he says is relevant to selling, but some encap________ basic and universal truths. (*meaning “Not everything he says is relevant to selling, but some encapsulate basic and universal truths”)

 

9.   While the ceasefire offers a rare ___________pite, diplomats and analysts alike warn that deep mistrust between Israel and Hamas could quickly unravel the deal, underscoring that a pause in fighting does not yet mean peace. (*meaning “a brief period of rest and recovery between periods of exertion”)