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Question 1

farcical

Answer 1

very silly, unlikely, or unreasonable, often in a way that is humorous.

Ex: There were farcical scenes at the meeting.

Question 2

legible

Answer 2

(of written or printed words) clear enough to read

Question 3

cut corners

Answer 3

to do st in the easiest, cheapest, or fastest way

Question 4

baffle

Answer 4

to confuse so completely

Ex: She was completely baffled by his strange behaviour.

Question 5

pick so’s brain/ brains

Answer 5

Can I pick your brain about how to get rid of those words?

Question 6

bicker

Answer 6

to argue about things that are not important

Ex: The bickered about how to decorate the room.

Question 7

prevalent

Answer 7

existing very commonly or happening often

Ex: Trees are dying in areas where acid rain is most prevalent.

Question 8

take French leave

Answer 8

take time away from your job without asking for permission

EX: I think I might take French leave this afternoon and go to the cinema.

Question 9

split second

Answer 9

a very short moment of time

EX: We had to make a split second decision.

Question 10

trounce

Answer 10

to defeat a competitor by a large amount

Ex: She trounced her rivals in the election.