Extracted vocab Mishell, till May 17, 2024

Question 1

Diminutive

Answer 1

A word or suffix that indicates smallness or endearment. Example: “Kitten” is a diminutive of “cat.”

Question 2

Social butterfly

Answer 2

A person who is very sociable and enjoys engaging in social activities. Example: “She is a social butterfly, always mingling at parties.”

Question 3

Yearn for

Answer 3

To have a strong desire or longing for something. Example: “He yearned for adventure.”

Question 4

Click with

Answer 4

To immediately like and understand someone. Example: “I clicked with my new colleague right away.”

Question 5

Estranged

Answer 5

No longer close or affectionate to someone. Example: “They are estranged from their old friends.”

Question 6

Present Perfect

Answer 6

A tense used to indicate an action that happened at an unspecified time before now. Example: “We have met before.”

Question 7

Acquaintance

Answer 7

A person one knows slightly but who is not a close friend. Example: “I met an old acquaintance at the event.”

Question 8

Infuriating

Answer 8

Extremely annoying or displeasing. Example: “The delay was infuriating.”

Question 9

Furious

Answer 9

Very angry. Example: “She was furious about the mistake.”

Question 10

Outraged

Answer 10

Extremely angry and shocked. Example: “He was outraged by the decision.”

Question 11

Cardboard cutout

Answer 11

A flat figure or shape made of cardboard, often used for standees. Example: “The store had a cardboard cutout of a celebrity.”

Question 12

Ski resort

Answer 12

A place where people go to ski, typically in the mountains. Example: “We spent the holidays at a ski resort.”

Question 13

System of checks-and-balances

Answer 13

A system that ensures no one branch of government becomes too powerful. Example: “The constitution established a system of checks and balances.”

Question 14

Floundering

Answer 14

Struggling to move or obtain footing. Example: “The business was floundering during the recession.”

Question 15

Pardon

Answer 15

To forgive or excuse someone, especially for a serious crime. Example: “The president issued a pardon.”

Question 16

Intimidation tactics

Answer 16

Methods used to frighten or coerce someone. Example: “They used intimidation tactics to get their way.”

Question 17

Demeanor

Answer 17

Outward behavior or bearing. Example: “She had a calm demeanor during the interview.”

Question 18

Inherit

Answer 18

To receive something from a predecessor. Example: “She inherited her grandmother’s ring.”

Question 19

To take a photo

Answer 19

To capture an image using a camera. Example: “I took a photo of the sunset.”

Question 20

To release a film

Answer 20

To make a film available to the public. Example: “They released a film adaptation of the novel.”

Question 21

To form a bond

Answer 21

To develop a close connection with someone or something. Example: “They formed a bond over their love of music.”

Question 22

To be in good hands

Answer 22

To be well cared for. Example: “Don’t worry, your car is in good hands.”

Question 23

Infuriating

Answer 23

Extremely annoying or displeasing. Example: “The delay was infuriating.”

Question 24

To picturize

Answer 24

To adapt a story into a visual format like a film. Example: “The book was picturized into a movie.”

Question 25

Womanizer

Answer 25

A man who engages in numerous casual sexual affairs with women. Example: “He was known as a womanizer.”

Question 26

Witty humor

Answer 26

Clever and humorous. Example: “The comedian was known for his witty humor.”

Question 27

To go through with something

Answer 27

To complete something that has been planned or promised. Example: “He decided to go through with the plan.”

Question 28

Set in

Answer 28

To take place in a specific time or location. Example: “The novel is set in 19th century England.”

Question 29

Passport control

Answer 29

The area at a border where passports are checked. Example: “We waited in line at passport control.”

Question 30

Media response

Answer 30

The reaction of the media to an event or statement. Example: “The media response to the scandal was intense.”

Question 31

Denial

Answer 31

The action of declaring something to be untrue. Example: “There was a denial of the allegations.”

Question 32

Felony vs. misdemeanor

Answer 32

A felony is a serious crime, while a misdemeanor is a less serious offense. Example: “Theft can be classified as either a felony or a misdemeanor.”

Question 33

Body language

Answer 33

Nonverbal communication through gestures and movements. Example: “Her body language showed she was nervous.”

Question 34

Heritage

Answer 34

Valued objects and qualities such as cultural traditions that have been passed down from previous generations. Example: “We explored our cultural heritage.”

Question 35

Thoroughly

Answer 35

Very much; greatly. Example: “She thoroughly enjoyed the performance.”

Question 36

Squeamish

Answer 36

Easily nauseated or disgusted. Example: “He felt squeamish at the sight of blood.”

Question 37

Brainwashed

Answer 37

Persuaded by propaganda or other means to believe something. Example: “They were brainwashed into following the cult.”

Question 38

To decompress

Answer 38

To relax after a period of stress. Example: “She needed to decompress after the long flight.”

Question 39

Fear-monger

Answer 39

To spread fear unnecessarily. Example: “The politician was accused of fear-mongering.”

Question 40

To gift

Answer 40

To give something as a present. Example: “She gifted him a watch.”

Question 41

Spokesperson

Answer 41

A person who speaks on behalf of a group or organization. Example: “The spokesperson addressed the media.”

Question 42

To tie up loose ends

Answer 42

To resolve remaining issues. Example: “We need to tie up loose ends before the project is complete.”

Question 43

Rejoinders

Answer 43

Responses or replies. Example: “Her witty rejoinders kept the conversation lively.”