CHAPTER 3 (LANGUAGE REPERTOIRE)

Question 1

(verb) to stop the growth or development of something

Answer 1

TO STUNT

Question 2

(noun) a hero or idol

Answer 2

ICON

Question 3

(verb+expression) to really enjoy something because it is substantial

Answer 3

TO SINK ONE’S TEETH INTO

Question 4

(adjective) printed

Answer 4

MINTED

Question 5

(noun) a type of house where part of the living area is a half-level up, usually over the garage

Answer 5

SIDESPLIT

Question 6

(verb) to practise

Answer 6

TO REHEARSE

Question 7

(noun) a sales pitch, a talk to sell something

Answer 7

SPIEL

Question 8

(verb+expression) to regain one’s calm

Answer 8

TO COLLECT ONE’S COMPOSURE

Question 9

(noun) an up-and-down movement of the head to indicate agreement or approval

Answer 9

NOD

Question 10

(verb) to provoke

Answer 10

TO TAUNT

Question 11

(noun) a small, undersized person

Answer 11

RUNT

Question 12

(noun) an exploit or achievement

Answer 12

FEAT

Question 13

(noun) an area outside of a city with houses

Answer 13

SUBURB

Question 14

(verb) to wiggle, twist uncomfortably

Answer 14

TO SQUIRM

Question 15

(adjective) huge, enormous

Answer 15

GARGANTUAN

Question 16

(noun) courage, bravery

Answer 16

METTLE

Question 17

(verb) to shake, to tremble

Answer 17

TO SHIVER

Question 18

(noun) a small, crisp cake made from batter

Answer 18

WAFFLE

Question 19

(noun) a school or class for young children

Answer 19

KINDERGARTEN

Question 20

(verb) to resist

Answer 20

TO WITHSTAND

Question 21

(adjective) completely absurd or ridiculous

Answer 21

PREPOSTEROUS

Question 22

(noun) a very tall building

Answer 22

SKYSCRAPER

Question 23

(expression) to follow a trend

Answer 23

“TO JUMP ON THE BANDWAGON”

Question 24

(expression) use of quick and skillful movements with your hands

Answer 24

“SLEIGHT OF HAND”

Question 25

(expression) can mean to have various options hidden away but ready to use

Answer 25

“TO HAVE SOMETHING UP ONE’S SLEEVE”

Question 26

(expression) to lose intensity

Answer 26

“TO DIE DOWN”