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Question 1

resurrect

Answer 1

resurrect something to bring back into use something such as a belief, a practice, etc. that had disappeared or been forgotten
SYNONYM revive

The campaign for spelling reform has been resurrected.

Question 2

reverse

Answer 2

reverse something to change something completely so that it is the opposite of what it was before

Falling birth rates may reverse the trend towards early retirement

Question 3

snack (v)

Answer 3

to eat snacks between or instead of main meals

If you snack between meals, try to avoid sugary foods like chocolate.

snack on something It’s healthier to snack on fruit rather than chocolate.

Question 4

slumber

Answer 4

sleep; a time when somebody is sleeping

She fell into a deep and peaceful slumber.

Question 5

bizarre

Answer 5

very strange or unusual
SYNONYM weird
a bizarre situation/incident/story

Question 6

pathogenic

Answer 6

able to cause disease

pathogenic organisms

Question 7

enigma

Answer 7

a person, thing or situation that is mysterious and difficult to understand
SYNONYM mystery, puzzle
Even after years he still remains an enigma to me.

Question 8

straightforward

Answer 8

simple/easy

Question 9

cardio-respiratory fitness

Answer 9

so with “ “ can do exercise for a long time

Question 10

breathalyse

Answer 10

breathalyse somebody to check how much alcohol a driver has drunk by making him or her breathe into a breathalyser

Both drivers were breathalysed at the scene of the accident.

Question 11

hold a yard sale

Answer 11

you sell your things to your neighbors

Question 12

pharmacist

Answer 12

sell medicine

Question 13

do the trick

Answer 13

​(informal) to succeed in solving a problem or achieving a particular result
I don’t know what it was that did the trick, but I am definitely feeling much better.

Question 14

every trick in the book

Answer 14

​every available method, whether it is honest or not

He’ll try every trick in the book to stop you from winning.

Question 15

alertness

Answer 15

the ability to think quickly and to notice things

Sleep deprivation could affect mental alertness.

Question 16

lose touch (with somebody/something)

Answer 16

​to no longer have any contact with somebody/something
I’ve lost touch with all my old friends.
​to no longer understand something, especially how ordinary people feel

Question 17

roughhouse (somebody)

Answer 17

to fight somebody or play with somebody roughly
Quit roughhousing, you two!
Between the roughhousing and the belief that “boys will be boys,” handling a boy is no easy ride, and it’s hard not to worry if you’re currently raising one

Question 18

fess up

Answer 18

to admit that you have done something wrong
SYNONYM own up
It’s time for the President to fess up.
fess up to doing something She finally fessed up to lying about where she’d been.

Question 19

stoic

Answer 19

a person who is able to suffer pain or trouble without complaining or showing what they are feeling

Some qualities that are stereotypically considered “manly” — like being stoic and not showing how you feel — are actually very oppressive and restricting.

Question 20

lash out

Answer 20

to criticize somebody in an angry way
In a bitter article he lashed out at his critics.

As a result, many boys, whose parents subscribed to that mindset, grow up ashamed of their feelings. They become men who can’t communicate well — bottling up or lashing out

Question 21

subscribe to st

Answer 21

subscribe to something
​(formal) to agree with or support an opinion, a theory, etc.
SYNONYM believe in something
The authorities no longer subscribe to the view that disabled people are unsuitable as teachers.

Question 22

climate

Answer 22

a general attitude or feeling; an atmosphere or a situation that exists in a particular place
the present political/economic climate

Teach him appropriate affection by example! A study found that teens raised in a positive family climate tend to have better relationship problem-solving skills and were at less risk of being a part of relationship violence.

Question 23

tame

Answer 23

tame something to make an emotion, an organization, a situation, etc., less powerful or easier to control
She made strenuous efforts to tame her anger.

The strong, impatient type and the macho tough guy may be appealing on the big screen, but much less so in real life. Unfortunately, social expectations can make boys feel that they have to be pushy, aggressive, or even violent.
It’s also important to have a good father figure around as an example of healthy masculinity, which can be in the form of an uncle or grandfather if their dad isn’t available.

Question 24

deodorant

Answer 24

Boys should be taught from a young age what is involved in good hygiene and grooming habits. It’s not only about dressing nicely, but it’s also a question of health and the skills necessary to care for themselves later in life. They should learn how to use an iron, brush their teeth, do their hair, wear deodorant, clip their fingernails, and shower on a regular basis.

Question 25

assertive

Answer 25

expressing opinions or desires strongly and with confidence, so that people take notice
You should try and be more assertive.