chapter 2

Question 1

absorbed(v)

Answer 1

to take in (something, such as a liquid) in a natural or gradual way

sentence: sponges absorbed water.

Question 2

ache(v)

Answer 2

to produce a dull continuous pain : to hurt in a way that is constant but not severe

my back was aching

Question 3

amusement(n)

Answer 3

the feeling of being amused or entertained

this amusement park was amazing

Question 4

confront(v)

Answer 4

to oppose or challenge (someone) especially in a direct and forceful way

my friend confront me about smoking

Question 5

distracted(v)

Answer 5

unable to think about or pay attention to something : unable to concentrate

I was distracted when I’m studying.

Question 6

drift(v)

Answer 6

a slow and gradual movement or change from one place, condition, etc., to another

this boat is drifting slowly

Question 7

explode(v)

Answer 7

to suddenly break apart in a violent way with parts flying outward

many grenades explode in wars.

Question 8

feedback(n)

Answer 8

helpful information or criticism that is given to someone to say what can be done to improve a performance, product, etc.

I got a feedback from my teacher

Question 9

fictional(n)

Answer 9

written stories about people and events that are not real : literature that tells stories which are imagined by the writer

this story was fictional

Question 10

fiercely(adv)

Answer 10

very violent

the grenade explode fiercely

Question 11

fulfillment(n)

Answer 11

the feeling of being happy and satisfied because you are doing something that fully uses your abilities and talents

he saw the entire project from initial idea to final fulfillment

Question 12

gripped(v)

Answer 12

to grab or hold (something) tightly

I gripped my coffee when it was almost falling

Question 13

intellectual(adj)

Answer 13

of or relating to the ability to think in a logical way

my friend made intellectual achievements

Question 14

interval(n)

Answer 14

a period of time between events : pause

my interval will be one month

Question 15

lung(n)

Answer 15

either one of the two organs that people and animals use to breathe air

she got lung cancer

Question 16

medal

Answer 16

a piece of metal often in the form of a coin with designs and words in honor of a special event, a person, or an achievement

I got bronze medal in the match

Question 17

motivation(n)

Answer 17

the act or process of giving someone a reason for doing something : the act or process of motivating someone

my dad always motivate me to study

Question 18

overcome(v)

Answer 18

to defeat (someone or something)

I overcome from many fears in my life

Question 19

peer(n)

Answer 19

a person who belongs to the same age group or social group as someone else

this peers was intellectual

Question 20

strive(v)

Answer 20

to try very hard to do or achieve something

I strive to be dentist

Question 21

tension(n)

Answer 21

a feeling of nervousness that makes you unable to relax

she got tension when she was studying

Question 22

thus(adv)

Answer 22

: in this way or manner : like this

water is important in our life. thus, we have to used it less than we do.

Question 23

trivial(n)

Answer 23

not important

this books was trivial

Question 24

worthwhile(adj)

Answer 24

worth doing or getting : good enough, important enough, etc., to be worth spending time, effort, or money on

this money is for a worthwhile cause