CHAPTER IV: WORKSHEET #80 of Dr. Jedidiah's Diary

WORKSHEET #80

Let’s practice some expressions from the episode #80 of Dr. Jedidiah’s Diary!  

 

    1.   He wrote a black comedy about the harsh gentri______________ (*meaning “the process whereby the character of a poor urban area is changed by wealthier people moving in, improving housing, and attracting new businesses, typically displacing current inhabitants in the process”) conducted in the African American hood/ _________ city. (*meaning “the area near the center of a city, especially when associated with social and economic problems”)

 

    2.   Hannah’s dancing team has gone __________ out to win the regional competition. (*meaning “to put in maximum effort or resources, often used for parties, projects, or competitions”)

 

    3.   No one could de_______ him from convincing his severely Fascist uncle to leave the racist group. (*meaning “to turn aside, to discourage, or to prevent somebody from doing….”)

 

    4.   The new project is being undertaken in coll_____________ with a leading medical research team.  (*to work jointly with others or together especially in an intellectual endeavor”)

 

    5.   Don’t worry about the tinny tiny mistakes you have made in the process. These small mistakes won't matter in the grand _____________ of things. (*meaning “in the overall/ larger scheme of things”)

 

    6.   They were warned of the dangers that could b_______all them during this winter. (*meaning “(something unfortunate) to happen to someone”)

 

    7.   Jordan Peele’s film “Get Out” has a lot of micro______________s against black people that are commonly happening or witnessed in American society today. (*meaning “a comment or action that subtly and often unconsciously or unintentionally expresses a prejudiced attitude toward a member of a marginalized group (such as a racial minority)”  )

 

    8.   Look out for a huge monster truck that is often barreling down the road at full ___________________. (*meaning “at full speed”)

 

    9.   The _________tra, which formerly covered the wings, are protective and don't help with flight. (*meaning “the hardened forewings of beetles, protect their delicate hindwings and abdomen, often featuring distinct patterns, colors, and microscopic structures that scientists study for camouflage or hydrophobicity”)

 

    10.  The K-shaped economy describes an economic situation where different parts of the economy experience vastly different outcomes simultaneously, leading to a sharp divergence in growth between the ____________ and the _________-nots. (*meaning “the divide between the wealthy/privileged and the poor/disadvantaged, highlighting societal gaps, economic inequality, or differing access to resources”)