andy and leyley

Question 1

to separate something into parts and not allow these parts to mix together

Answer 1

to compartmentalize

Question 2

to search for something that is difficult to find among other things
_______ in/through the drawers, looking for a pen.
_______ about/around the house to find my keys.

Answer 2

to rummage

Question 3

to look for or get food or other objects in other people’s rubbish
the flood has left people and animals desperately ________(ing) for food.
we managed to _______ a lot of furniture from the dump.

Answer 3

to scavenge

Question 4

to want to get or achieve something very much

Answer 4

to set one’s heart on something/doing something

Question 5

another word for calm, collected

Answer 5

unperturbed, imperturbable
/ˌʌn.pɚˈtɝːbd/ /ˌɪm.pɚˈtɝː.bə.bəl/

Question 6

without confidence

Answer 6

tentatively

Question 7

to mark the passing time with regular sharp sounds
the alarm was ________.

Answer 7

to tick away

Question 8

to mark an item in a list with a tick to show that it has been dealt with
i _____ several items __ my ‘to do’ list.

Answer 8

to tick off

Question 9

another word for conscious

Answer 9

deliberate

Question 10

to declare someone free from guilt/obligation/punishment/etc.
he ______ him of all his sins.

Answer 10

to absolve

Question 11

another way to say that one is not immune to consequences

Answer 11

one is not IMPERVIOUS to consequences

Question 12

to go over in mind repeatedly

Answer 12

to ruminate upon

Question 13

to try to master necessary information quickly
_______ for the exam.

Answer 13

to bone up

Question 14

making one feel strong, healthy and full of energy
an ______ walk in the park.
an ______ person.

Answer 14

invigorating

Question 15

to prevent someone from accomplishing something
he never did anything to _____ him.

Answer 15

to thwart

Question 16

to leave or abandon (especially in an unpleasant situation)
hey, thanks for _______ me earlier - i was stuck talking to that guy for half an hour.

Answer 16

to bail out on someone

Question 17

(of a person or manner) feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm

Answer 17

nonchalant
/ˈnɒnʃəl(ə)nt/

Question 18

to slap someone with the back of your hand

Answer 18

to backhand

Question 19

to maintain or support oneself, especially at a minimal level
a potted plant ______ amongst cigarette butts.

Answer 19

to subsist

Question 20

to have another use or function as well as the main one
the office that ______ the smoking area.

Answer 20

to double as

Question 21

(of organic matter) decaying or rotting and emitting a fetid smell
a ______ stench wafts from within.
the butcher sold _____ meat.

Answer 21

putrid

Question 22

a strong and very unpleasant smell
a putrid ______ wafts from within.
the ______ of rotting fish.

Answer 22

stench

Question 23

(with reference to a scent, sound, etc.) pass or cause to pass gently through the air
a putrid stench ______ from within.
the smell of stale fat ______ out from the cafe.

Answer 23

to waft (out)

Question 24

attractive or tempting; alluring

Answer 24

enticing

Question 25

a violent or uncontrollable sliding movement
i was assaulted by the thump and ______ of the van.
an endless ______ of ads are playing.

Answer 25

slew

Question 26

an act or incident involving excitement, daring, or adventure
Usually an ______ involves some form of escape. If you cut class and spend the day at the beach, that’s an ______ .

Answer 26

escapade

Question 27

to allow yourself to consider an idea as possible or as worth thinking about seriously

Answer 27

to entertain the idea

Question 27

to have all of the questions answered and all the necessary info provided = curiosity is no more

Answer 27

to have one’s curiosity sated/satisfied

Question 28

lacking brightness or interest; drearily dull
the ______est piece of tapestry you’ve laid your eyes on.

Answer 28

drab

Question 29

to give information to someone, to notify (?)
she’ll ____ you ___ ON the latest news.

Answer 29

clue somebody in on something

Question 30

plant leaves collectively/the leafy parts of a tree or a plant

Answer 30

foliage /ˈfəʊlɪɪdʒ/

Question 31

to move in a lively or cheerful
-he ______ on the sand.
a playful or lively movement or activity
-his injures were inflicted by the ____ of a young filly.

Answer 31

to frolic (he frolicked on the sand)
frolic (his injuries were inflicted by the frolics of a young filly)

Question 32

a formal expression of disapproval

Answer 32

reprimand

Question 33

to reprimand or scold someone

Answer 33

to tell somebody off

Question 34

to move a heavy object by hand with great effort

Answer 34

to manhandle

Question 35

to form an idea of the amount, value, number; to assess

Answer 35

to evaluate