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Question 1

to complete school assignments outside of class
He always tries to … … as soon as he gets home.

Answer 1

do homework

Question 2

a polite way to ask someone to repeat what they said

Answer 2

Pardon?

Question 3

to express an intention to cause harm or danger (pronunciation)
He …ed to call the police if they didn’t leave.

Answer 3

threaten

Question 4

an injury, usually one that involves breaking the skin (pronunc)
The doctor cleaned the … and put on a bandage.

Answer 4

wound

Question 5

around the age of 58 or 59
He’s … … … …, but he still runs marathons.

Answer 5

in his late fifties

Question 6

feeling better after being worried or stressed
I was so … when I found out the exam was postponed.

Answer 6

relieved

Question 7

feeling afraid or scared
The loud noise made her ….

Answer 7

frightened

Question 8

to confess or acknowledge something, usually unwillingly
He …ed that he was wrong about the project.

Answer 8

admit

Question 9

to stop operating or functioning
The factory will … … by the end of the year.

Answer 9

shut down

Question 10

to faint or lose consciousness
He felt dizzy and almost …ed ….

Answer 10

pass out

Question 11

to forcefully lock or close someone in a place
They … him in the basement until he agreed to help.

Answer 11

shut

Question 12

to expose oneself to danger or harm
If you don’t study, you might … … … of failing the exam.

Answer 12

run the risk

Question 13

to start or establish a new company or organization
She wants to … … her own café next year.

Answer 13

set up

Question 14

unable to wait calmly or tolerate delays (pronunciation)
He became … when his food took too long to arrive.

Answer 14

impatient

Question 15

to have qualities that are effective for doing a particular job
Being able to listen to others can help you … a good leader.

Answer 15

make

Question 16

in a situation that causes stress or demands high performance
She performs best … … when the deadline is close.

Answer 16

under pressure

Question 17

refusing to change one’s mind or attitude; inflexible (pronunc)
He is too … to admit that he made a mistake.

Answer 17

stubborn

Question 18

an intense fear of being at a high altitude. Her … … … prevents her from climbing tall buildings.

Answer 18

fear of height

Question 19

feeling frightened or anxious.
I was … when I heard a loud noise at night.

Answer 19

scared

Question 20

causing fear or anxiety.
That movie was really …; I couldn’t sleep afterward.

Answer 20

scary

Question 21

a person, usually from another country, who lives with a family and helps care for their children (pron)
She worked as … … … while studying in the United States.

Answer 21

an au pair

Question 22

past tense of say (pron)
He … he would call me later.

Answer 22

said

Question 23

having an obligation to take care of something or someone.
As a team leader, she is very … for her group’s success.

Answer 23

responsible

Question 24

confident about something; having no doubt (pron)
I’m … that we will win the game.

Answer 24

sure

Question 25

having a tendency to forget things easily. He is so … that he often leaves his keys at home.

Answer 25

forgetful