Interchanged 2 Dominico/ IV

Question 1

Used to

Answer 1

Refers to something that you regularly did in the past but don’t do anymore.

Ex:
Did you use to collect things?
Yes, I used to collect comics books.
No, I didn’t use to collect anything.

Question 2

Hits the nail on the head

Answer 2

1. To describe something accurately: To identify or express something exactly right, hitting the core of an issue or problem.
   
   • Example: When she said the team needed better communication, she really hit the nail on the head.
2. To address a problem precisely: To make a point or solve a problem with exact precision.
   
   • Example: His analysis of the company’s financial difficulties hit the nail on the head.

• Base Form: Hits the nail on the head (idiomatic expression)
  
  • Example: Your suggestion hits the nail on the head; it addresses all our concerns.
• Present Participle: Hitting the nail on the head
  
  • Example: She is hitting the nail on the head with her comments about the project’s flaws.
• Past Tense: Hit the nail on the head
  
  • Example: During the meeting, he hit the nail on the head with his observations.
• Past Participle: Hit the nail on the head
  
  • Example: The report had hit the nail on the head regarding the market trends.
• Gerund Form: Hitting the nail on the head
  
  • Example: Hitting the nail on the head with your argument makes a strong case.

• Accurately identify: Pinpoint, diagnose, specify, address correctly

• Miss the mark: Misidentify, overlook, misunderstand

• Describing something accurately: When she pointed out the real issue behind the delay, she hit the nail on the head.
• Addressing a problem precisely: His critique of the proposal hit the nail on the head, highlighting all the major flaws.

Understanding “hits the nail on the head” helps in recognizing when someone accurately identifies or addresses an issue or problem.

Question 3

Be on my feet

Answer 3

1. To be standing or walking: To be physically upright and not sitting or lying down.
   
   • Example: After sitting for hours, I needed to be on my feet to stretch my legs.
2. To recover from illness or fatigue: To return to a normal, active state after being ill or exhausted.
   
   • Example: It took me a week to be on my feet after the flu.
3. To be alert and ready: To be mentally prepared and active, often in a challenging or demanding situation.
   
   • Example: I need to be on my feet for the upcoming presentation to handle any unexpected questions.

• Base Form: Be on my feet
  
  • Example: I’m glad to be on my feet after a long recovery.
• Present Participle: Being on my feet
  
  • Example: Being on my feet for the entire event was exhausting but necessary.
• Past Tense: Was/were on my feet
  
  • Example: After the surgery, I was on my feet within a few days.
• Past Participle: Been on my feet
  
  • Example: I had been on my feet for hours before I could take a break.
• Gerund Form: Being on my feet
  
  • Example: Being on my feet for long periods can be tiring.

• Standing or walking: Upright, active, on foot
• Recovering from illness: Recovered, back on track, back in action
• Being alert and ready: Attentive, prepared, vigilant

• Not standing or walking: Seated, lying down, inactive
• Not recovered: Ill, unwell, incapacitated
• Not alert or ready: Unprepared, inattentive, sluggish

• Standing or walking: After a long day at work, it feels good to be on my feet and stretch.
• Recovering from illness: I’m finally on my feet after being bedridden for two weeks.
• Being alert and ready: In a fast-paced environment, you need to be on your feet to handle sudden changes effectively.

Understanding “be on my feet” helps in describing physical activity, recovery, and readiness in various contexts.

Question 4

Shit

Answer 4

1. Excrement: The solid waste produced by the digestive system.
   
   • Example: The dog made a mess in the yard with its shit.
2. Something of poor quality or unpleasant: Used informally to refer to something that is undesirable or of low quality.
   
   • Example: The movie was a load of shit; I didn’t enjoy it at all.
3. Informal term for trouble or problems: Used to describe difficult or problematic situations.
   
   • Example: We’re in deep shit if we don’t finish the project on time.

1. To defecate: To expel waste from the body.
   
   • Example: The dog needs to shit before we leave for the park.
2. To mess up or make a situation worse: Used informally to describe making a situation more problematic.
   
   • Example: Don’t shit on my plans by showing up late.

1. Expression of frustration, anger, or surprise: Used to express strong emotions or reactions.
   
   • Example: Oh shit! I forgot to turn off the oven.

• Base Form: Shit (noun/verb)
  
  • Example (noun): I need to clean up the shit in the yard.
  • Example (verb): The dog shits every morning.
• Present Participle: Shitting
  
  • Example: The dog is shitting in the yard right now.
• Past Tense: Shat (verb)
  
  • Example: The dog shat in the yard earlier today.
• Past Participle: Shat (verb)
  
  • Example: The dog had shat in the yard before we could take it out.
• Gerund Form: Shitting (used as a noun form)
  
  • Example: The dog’s shitting routine is well established.

• For excrement: Feces, stool, waste
• For something unpleasant: Crap, garbage, junk
• For trouble: Problems, difficulties, issues

• For excrement: Cleanliness, hygiene
• For something unpleasant: Quality, excellence
• For trouble: Solution, ease, resolution

• Noun (excrement): Please clean up the shit from the yard.
• Noun (poor quality): The product turned out to be a piece of shit.
• Verb (to defecate): The dog shits on the lawn every morning.
• Exclamation (frustration): Oh shit, I forgot to buy groceries!

Understanding “shit” involves recognizing its various uses, from literal to informal and exclamatory contexts.

Question 5

Putting the stick in the wheel

Answer 5

1. To hinder or obstruct progress: The phrase describes an action taken to impede or interfere with the smooth functioning of a process or activity, similar to how placing a stick in the wheel of a vehicle would cause it to stop or malfunction.
   • Example: The new regulations are putting a stick in the wheel of our expansion plans.

• Base Form: Putting the stick in the wheel (idiomatic expression)
  
  • Example: His constant complaints are putting the stick in the wheel of our project.
• Present Participle: Putting the stick in the wheel
  
  • Example: She is putting the stick in the wheel by delaying the decision-making process.
• Past Tense: Put the stick in the wheel
  
  • Example: The unexpected issues put the stick in the wheel of the team’s progress.
• Past Participle: Put the stick in the wheel
  
  • Example: The changes had put the stick in the wheel of their plans.
• Gerund Form: Putting the stick in the wheel
  
  • Example: Putting the stick in the wheel was not the intended outcome of the intervention.

• Hinder: Obstruct, impede, interfere with, stall

• Facilitate: Assist, help, expedite, smooth

• To hinder or obstruct: The new policy is putting a stick in the wheel of our project’s timeline.
• To interfere with progress: The last-minute changes are putting the stick in the wheel of our plans for the event.

Understanding “putting the stick in the wheel” helps in describing actions that impede or obstruct progress or smooth operation in various contexts.

Question 6

All out

Answer 6

1. Fully committed or exerted: To use all available resources, energy, or effort in a particular activity.
   
   • Example: The team went all out in their preparation for the championship game.
2. Completely used up or exhausted: To have no remaining resources or supplies.
   
   • Example: We’re all out of milk, so we’ll need to buy some more.
3. Unrestricted or without limitation: Refers to something done without any restrictions or reservations.
   
   • Example: The event was an all-out celebration with no expense spared.

• Base Form: All out (phrase/adjective)
  
  • Example: The project was an all-out effort to meet the deadline.
• Present Participle: Going all out
  
  • Example: She is going all out to ensure the event is a success.
• Past Tense: Went all out
  
  • Example: They went all out to make the wedding a memorable occasion.
• Past Participle: Gone all out
  
  • Example: The company has gone all out in its marketing campaign.
• Gerund Form: Going all out
  
  • Example: Going all out for the performance was the only way to ensure victory.

• Fully committed: Exhaustive, intensive, wholehearted, maximum effort
• Completely used up: Depleted, empty, out of stock

• Fully committed: Half-hearted, minimal effort
• Completely used up: Stocked, full

• Fully committed: The team went all out in their fundraising efforts for the charity.
• Completely used up: We’re all out of sugar, so we need to get more for the recipe.
• Unrestricted: The party was an all-out celebration with music, dancing, and lots of food.

Understanding “all out” helps in describing situations of maximum effort, complete exhaustion, or unrestricted actions.

Question 7

Warns

Answer 7

1. To give advance notice of potential danger or trouble: To alert someone about something that might cause harm or problems in the future.
   
   • Example: She warns her children about the dangers of talking to strangers.
2. To inform someone about a situation that requires caution: To advise someone to be careful or take specific actions.
   
   • Example: The weather report warns of severe storms approaching the area.

• Base Form: Warn
  
  • Example: I need to warn you about the risks involved in this project.
• Present Participle: Warning
  
  • Example: The warning signs were clearly visible on the road.
• Past Tense: Warned
  
  • Example: He warned us about the possible delays.
• Past Participle: Warned
  
  • Example: She had warned them about the potential risks.
• Gerund Form: Warning
  
  • Example: Warning people about potential hazards is crucial for their safety.

• To give advance notice: Alert, notify, advise, caution

• To give advance notice: Ignore, neglect, overlook

• To give advance notice of danger: The lifeguard warns swimmers to stay within the designated safe area.
• To inform someone about caution: The sign warns of slippery floors ahead.

Understanding “warns” helps in describing actions of giving notice about potential dangers or advising caution.

Question 8

Woke

Answer 8

1. Awake or alert: Refers to being awake and not asleep.
   
   • Example: He was wide awake and felt alert after his nap.
2. Socially aware: Used to describe someone who is aware of and attentive to social and political issues, particularly related to justice and equality.
   
   • Example: She is very woke about issues of racial inequality and environmental justice.

1. Past Tense of Wake: The past tense of “wake,” meaning to rouse someone from sleep or to become awake.
   
   • Example: He woke up early this morning.

• Base Form: Wake (verb)
  
  • Example: I need to wake up early tomorrow.
• Present Participle: Waking
  
  • Example: He is waking up from a deep sleep.
• Past Tense: Woke
  
  • Example: She woke up just before the alarm rang.
• Past Participle: Woken
  
  • Example: They have woken up early every day this week.
• Gerund Form: Waking
  
  • Example: Waking up early has become a habit for him.

• Awake: Alert, conscious, aware
• Socially aware: Enlightened, informed, conscious

• Awake: Asleep, unconscious
• Socially aware: Unaware, indifferent, uninformed

• As an adjective (awake): She was already woke when the alarm went off.
• As an adjective (socially aware): His comments on social media show he is very woke about contemporary issues.
• As a verb (past tense): He woke up early to start his day.

Understanding “woke” helps in describing both the state of being awake and the concept of social awareness.

Question 9

Chore

Answer 9

1. Routine or mundane task: A small, often repetitive task or duty that is typically done at home or in daily life.
   
   • Example: Washing dishes is a common household chore.
2. Minor but necessary task: A task that might be seen as tedious but is necessary for maintaining order or cleanliness.
   
   • Example: Running errands can be a chore, but it’s important for daily functioning.

• Base Form: Chore (noun)
  
  • Example: I have several chores to complete before the weekend.
• Plural Form: Chores
  
  • Example: The kids have to do their chores before they can go out to play.

• Routine task: Task, duty, job, responsibility

• Routine task: Leisure activity, entertainment

• Routine or mundane task: She spent the afternoon doing household chores like vacuuming and dusting.
• Minor but necessary task: I have a few more chores to finish before I can relax.

Understanding “chore” helps in describing everyday tasks that are often necessary but may not be particularly enjoyable.

Question 10

Realize

Answer 10

1. To become aware of something: To understand or become conscious of a fact or situation.
   
   • Example: I didn’t realize how late it was until I checked the time.
2. To bring something into existence: To make something happen or achieve a goal.
   
   • Example: She realized her dream of opening a bakery.

• Base Form: Realize
  
  • Example: I need to realize the importance of this project.
• Present Participle: Realizing
  
  • Example: He is realizing the impact of his decisions.
• Past Tense: Realized
  
  • Example: She realized her mistake after the meeting.
• Past Participle: Realized
  
  • Example: They had realized their potential through hard work.
• Gerund Form: Realizing
  
  • Example: Realizing the gravity of the situation was crucial for their success.

• To become aware: Recognize, understand, comprehend, grasp
• To bring into existence: Achieve, accomplish, fulfill, actualize

• To become aware: Ignore, overlook, dismiss
• To bring into existence: Neglect, abandon, fail

• To become aware: I didn’t realize the meeting was scheduled for today.
• To bring into existence: The company realized its vision of becoming a leader in tech innovation.

Understanding “realize” helps in describing both the process of becoming aware of something and the act of achieving or bringing something to fruition.

Question 11

Pick up

Answer 11

1. To lift or gather something: To raise or collect an object from a surface.
   
   • Example: She picked up the book from the floor.
2. To acquire or obtain: To obtain or learn something, often informally.
   
   • Example: He picked up Spanish while traveling in Mexico.
3. To improve or increase: To become better or more active.
   
   • Example: Sales started to pick up after the new marketing campaign.
4. To collect someone or something: To go to a place to get someone or something.
   
   • Example: I’ll pick you up at the airport at 3 PM.
5. To start a new activity or pursue a relationship: To initiate or begin something new, such as a hobby or romantic interest.
   
   • Example: They picked up a new hobby over the summer.

• Base Form: Pick up
  
  • Example: I need to pick up the dry cleaning.
• Present Participle: Picking up
  
  • Example: She is picking up the kids from school.
• Past Tense: Picked up
  
  • Example: He picked up the package from the post office.
• Past Participle: Picked up
  
  • Example: They have picked up their new car.
• Gerund Form: Picking up
  
  • Example: Picking up the pace was essential for winning the race.

• To lift or gather: Lift, collect, grab
• To acquire: Learn, obtain, gain
• To improve: Increase, enhance, rise
• To collect: Retrieve, fetch, get

• To lift or gather: Drop, put down
• To acquire: Lose, forgo
• To improve: Decline, worsen
• To collect: Leave, abandon

• To lift or gather: I need to pick up the toys from the living room.
• To acquire: She picked up a few new skills during the course.
• To improve: Business picked up significantly after the holiday season.
• To collect: I will pick you up from the train station at noon.
• To start a new activity: He picked up painting as a new hobby.

Understanding “pick up” helps in describing various actions related to lifting, acquiring, improving, or collecting something or someone.

Question 12

Take off

Answer 12

1. To remove something: To take something off from a surface or from one’s body.
   
   • Example: Please take off your shoes before entering the house.
2. To become airborne: For an aircraft or similar vehicle to lift off the ground.
   
   • Example: The plane will take off in a few minutes.
3. To start or begin: To start to become successful or to make progress.
   
   • Example: The new business took off after a successful launch.
4. To leave suddenly: To depart quickly or abruptly.
   
   • Example: He took off without saying goodbye.
5. To copy or imitate: To replicate or mimic someone’s style or behavior, often in a humorous or critical manner.
   
   • Example: The comedian’s routine took off on the latest celebrity scandal.

• Base Form: Take off
  
  • Example: I need to take off my jacket because it’s warm inside.
• Present Participle: Taking off
  
  • Example: The plane is taking off from the runway.
• Past Tense: Took off
  
  • Example: The startup took off after receiving venture capital.
• Past Participle: Taken off
  
  • Example: The company has taken off since its rebranding.
• Gerund Form: Taking off
  
  • Example: Taking off for a trip requires careful planning.

• To remove: Remove, detach, disrobe
• To become airborne: Ascend, lift off, rise
• To start or begin: Launch, commence, begin
• To leave suddenly: Depart, exit, flee
• To copy or imitate: Mimic, emulate, parody

• To remove: Put on, attach
• To become airborne: Land, descend
• To start or begin: Halt, stop, delay
• To leave suddenly: Arrive, stay
• To copy or imitate: Innovate, originate

• To remove: She took off her glasses and put them on the table.
• To become airborne: The rocket took off smoothly and reached orbit.
• To start or begin: The new app took off after being featured in the tech news.
• To leave suddenly: He took off when he realized he was late for the meeting.
• To copy or imitate: The skit took off on the popular TV show’s format.

Understanding “take off” helps in describing various actions related to removal, flight, beginning, departure, and imitation.

Question 13

Just

Answer 13

1. Exactly or precisely: Used to indicate something that is exact or specific.
   
   • Example: The answer is just what I needed.
2. Recently: Refers to something that happened a short time ago.
   
   • Example: I’ve just finished reading that book.
3. Barely or only: Used to emphasize that something is minimal or limited.
   
   • Example: He just made the deadline.
4. Only or merely: To suggest something is not more than what is stated.
   
   • Example: It’s just a misunderstanding.

1. Fair or right: Describes something that is morally correct or appropriate.
   
   • Example: It was a just decision that took everyone’s opinions into account.

• Base Form: Just (adverb/adjective)
  
  • Example: She arrived just in time for the meeting.
  • Example (adjective): The judge made a just ruling.
• Present Participle: Justing (not commonly used; “just” is typically not a verb)
  
  • Example: Not applicable in standard usage.
• Past Tense: Justed (not applicable; “just” is not a verb)
  
  • Example: Not applicable in standard usage.
• Past Participle: Justed (not applicable; “just” is not a verb)
  
  • Example: Not applicable in standard usage.
• Gerund Form: Justing (not applicable; “just” is not a verb)
  
  • Example: Not applicable in standard usage.

• Exactly: Precisely, right, accurately
• Recently: Lately, just now, shortly
• Barely: Only, scarcely, hardly
• Only: Merely, simply, solely
• Fair: Righteous, equitable, impartial

• Exactly: Approximately, roughly
• Recently: Long ago, previously
• Barely: Significantly, well
• Only: Entirely, fully
• Fair: Unjust, biased

• As an adverb (exactly): That’s just the information I was looking for.
• As an adverb (recently): She has just moved to a new city.
• As an adverb (barely): We just missed the bus.
• As an adverb (only): It’s just a small issue, nothing serious.
• As an adjective (fair): It was a just outcome for everyone involved.

Understanding “just” helps in describing the precision, recentness, minimalism, and fairness in various contexts.

Question 14

Whiz

Answer 14

1. To move quickly or with a buzzing sound: To travel rapidly or make a high-pitched sound while moving swiftly.
   
   • Example: The car whizzed past us on the highway.
2. To excel or perform expertly: To be very skilled or proficient in a particular area.
   
   • Example: She’s a whiz at solving complex math problems.

1. A person who is very skilled: Someone who is exceptionally good at a particular activity or subject.
   
   • Example: He’s a computer whiz who can fix any technical issue.
2. A buzzing or whistling sound: The sound made by something moving rapidly.
   
   • Example: There was a whiz as the drone flew overhead.

• Base Form: Whiz (verb/noun)
  
  • Example (verb): I watched the sports car whiz down the track.
  • Example (noun): She’s a whiz at programming.
• Present Participle: Whizzing
  
  • Example (verb): The kids are whizzing around the park on their bikes.
  • Example (noun): The whizzing of the helicopter was loud.
• Past Tense: Whizzed
  
  • Example (verb): The plane whizzed through the sky.
• Past Participle: Whizzed
  
  • Example (verb): The ball has whizzed past the goalpost.
• Gerund Form: Whizzing
  
  • Example (verb): Whizzing through traffic is dangerous.

• To move quickly: Zoom, speed, dart, rush
• To excel: Expert, ace, master, virtuoso
• Buzzing sound: Humming, zipping, whirling

• To move quickly: Crawl, dawdle, lag
• To excel: Struggle, falter, be mediocre
• Buzzing sound: Silence, stillness

• As a verb (to move quickly): The train whizzed through the tunnel.
• As a verb (to excel): She whizzed through the exam with ease.
• As a noun (a skilled person): The new intern is a real whiz at digital marketing.
• As a noun (a sound): I heard the whiz of the bullet as it flew by.

Understanding “whiz” helps in describing rapid movement, exceptional skill, and characteristic sounds.

Question 15

Seek

Answer 15

1. To look for or search for something: To try to find or obtain something.
   
   • Example: She is seeking new job opportunities in the city.
2. To try to achieve or obtain something: To pursue a goal or aim.
   
   • Example: They seek to improve the quality of their products.
3. To ask for or request: To seek advice or help from someone.
   
   • Example: He sought guidance from his mentor.

• Base Form: Seek
  
  • Example: We need to seek permission before proceeding.
• Present Participle: Seeking
  
  • Example: She is seeking information about the project.
• Past Tense: Sought
  
  • Example: They sought help from the community after the disaster.
• Past Participle: Sought
  
  • Example: The company has sought new ways to reduce costs.
• Gerund Form: Seeking
  
  • Example: Seeking new opportunities can be challenging but rewarding.

• To look for: Search, hunt, look, pursue
• To try to achieve: Aim, strive, endeavor, pursue
• To ask for: Request, solicit, demand, inquire

• To look for: Ignore, overlook, neglect
• To try to achieve: Abandon, neglect, disregard
• To ask for: Refuse, decline, dismiss

• To look for: They are seeking a solution to the problem.
• To try to achieve: The organization seeks to provide support for underprivileged children.
• To ask for: She sought advice from her colleagues before making a decision.

Understanding “seek” helps in describing the act of searching for something, pursuing goals, or requesting assistance.

Question 16

Seem

Answer 16

1. To appear or give the impression of being: To look or sound as if something is true or likely.
   
   • Example: She seems tired today.
2. To have a particular quality or appearance: To present an impression or outward appearance.
   
   • Example: The problem seems complicated at first glance.

• Base Form: Seem
  
  • Example: It seems like it will rain soon.
• Present Participle: Seeming
  
  • Example: She is seeming more relaxed now.
• Past Tense: Seemed
  
  • Example: The movie seemed interesting to me.
• Past Participle: Seemed
  
  • Example: He has seemed nervous throughout the meeting.
• Gerund Form: Seeming
  
  • Example: Seeming confident is important in a job interview.

• To appear: Look, appear, come across, seem like

• To appear: Disappear, look different, seem unlike

• To appear or give the impression: She seems very enthusiastic about the new project.
• To have a particular quality or appearance: The task seemed easier after they explained it.

Understanding “seem” helps in describing how things appear or give the impression of being in various contexts.

Question 17

Dripped out

Answer 17

1. To wear flashy or stylish clothing: Informally used to describe someone dressed in impressive or high-fashion attire.
   
   • Example: He showed up at the party dripped out in designer clothes and jewelry.
2. To have something (liquid) gradually fall or leak: To describe liquid falling in small drops or leaks over time.
   
   • Example: The faucet was leaking, and water dripped out onto the sink.

• Base Form: Drip out
  
  • Example: Water will drip out if the faucet isn’t fixed.
• Present Participle: Dripping out
  
  • Example: The ice cream is slowly dripping out of the cone.
• Past Tense: Dripped out
  
  • Example: The paint dripped out of the can onto the floor.
• Past Participle: Dripped out
  
  • Example: The faucet has dripped out all night.
• Gerund Form: Dripping out
  
  • Example: Dripping out of the container, the honey created a sticky mess.

• To wear stylish clothing: Dressed up, outfitted, decked out
• To have liquid fall: Leak, leak out, trickle, ooze

• To wear stylish clothing: Underdressed, plain, unadorned
• To have liquid fall: Contain, seal, stop

• To wear stylish clothing: She arrived at the gala dripped out in an elegant gown and sparkling jewelry.
• To have liquid fall: The old faucet had been dripping out for days before it was repaired.

Understanding “dripped out” helps in describing both the act of leaking liquid and the state of being dressed in stylish attire.

Question 18

According to

Answer 18

1. Based on a source or authority: Used to indicate that information or statements are derived from a particular source or authority.
   
   • Example: According to the weather forecast, it will rain tomorrow.
2. In agreement with: Used to show that something aligns with a rule, principle, or standard.
   
   • Example: According to company policy, employees must submit their reports by Friday.

• Base Form: According to
  
  • Example: According to the manual, the machine should be serviced every six months.
• Present Participle: According to (Phrase remains the same)
  
  • Example: According to the guidelines, we are required to follow these steps.
• Past Tense: According to (Phrase remains the same)
  
  • Example: According to the documents, the project was completed last year.
• Past Participle: According to (Phrase remains the same)
  
  • Example: According to the records, all invoices have been processed.
• Gerund Form: According to (Phrase remains the same)
  
  • Example: According to the study, exercise improves mental health.

• Based on: As stated by, in line with, per, in accordance with

• Based on: Contrary to, opposed to, in violation of

• Based on a source or authority: According to the expert, this method is the most effective.
• In agreement with: According to the law, you must wear a seatbelt while driving.

Understanding “according to” helps in specifying the source of information or confirming that something aligns with a particular rule or standard.

Question 19

Bankrupt

Answer 19

1. Legally unable to pay debts: Describes a person or organization that has been declared by a court as unable to pay their debts and is under legal protection.
   
   • Example: The company was declared bankrupt last month.
2. Financially ruined or impoverished: Informally used to describe someone who is financially exhausted or has no money.
   
   • Example: After the business venture failed, he felt utterly bankrupt.

1. A person or organization declared legally unable to pay their debts: Someone who has gone through bankruptcy proceedings.
   
   • Example: The bankrupt was given a fresh start after liquidation.

• Base Form: Bankrupt (adjective/noun)
  
  • Example (adjective): The family is struggling after becoming bankrupt.
  • Example (noun): The bankrupt was granted a discharge of debts.
• Present Participle: Bankrupting (not commonly used in standard language)
  
  • Example: Not applicable in standard usage.
• Past Tense: Bankrupted (verb form, though less commonly used in this sense)
  
  • Example: The business was bankrupted by poor management.
• Past Participle: Bankrupted (verb form)
  
  • Example: The company has been bankrupted due to mismanagement.
• Gerund Form: Bankrupting (not commonly used in standard language)
  
  • Example: Not applicable in standard usage.

• Legally unable to pay debts: Insolvent, financially distressed, in default
• Financially ruined: Broke, destitute, impoverished

• Legally unable to pay debts: Solvent, financially stable
• Financially ruined: Wealthy, affluent, prosperous

• As an adjective (legally unable to pay debts): After several failed investments, the company was declared bankrupt.
• As an adjective (financially ruined): He felt bankrupt after losing his job and depleting his savings.
• As a noun: The bankrupt was given a chance to rebuild his finances through a reorganization plan.

Understanding “bankrupt” helps in describing a state of financial insolvency and the condition of being unable to pay debts.

Question 20

Guide: Participles as adjectives

Answer 20

Participles, derived from verbs, can function as adjectives to describe nouns. There are two types of participles that can be used in this way: present participles and past participles.

Form: Verb + -ing

Usage: Present participles describe a noun by indicating an ongoing action or a characteristic that is dynamic or currently happening.

Examples:
- Exciting (from the verb “excite”): The exciting game kept everyone on the edge of their seats.
- Running (from the verb “run”): The running water created a soothing sound.
- Fascinating (from the verb “fascinate”): She told a fascinating story about her travels.

Form: Usually verb + -ed (for regular verbs), or the third form of irregular verbs

Usage: Past participles describe a noun by indicating a completed action or a characteristic that results from a past action.

Examples:
- Excited (from the verb “excite”): The excited children couldn’t wait to open their presents.
- Broken (from the verb “break”): The broken window needed to be fixed.
- Tired (from the verb “tire”): He felt tired after the long journey.

• Present Participles: Emphasize an active, ongoing process.
  
  • Example: The movie was interesting. (The movie has qualities that make it interesting now.)
• Past Participles: Emphasize a completed action or a resultant state.
  
  • Example: The movie was interested. (The people were interested in the movie.)

• Present Participle:
  
  • The laughing baby brightened up the room.
  • The flowing river is a beautiful sight.
• Past Participle:
  
  • The painted wall looked fresh and clean.
  • The forgotten book was found under the bed.

1. Context: Use present participles for actions or states that are current and ongoing. Use past participles for actions that have been completed or for resultant states.
2. Agreement: Make sure the participle agrees with the noun it is describing in terms of tense and meaning.
3. Clarity: Ensure that using a participle as an adjective does not create ambiguity in your sentence.

Understanding how to use participles as adjectives enhances descriptive language, allowing for more dynamic and precise expressions.

Present Participle ends in -ing:
They are things that cause a felling.

Examples:
1) That X-men movie sounds boring.
2) Stephen King’s books are fascinating.
3) I think action movies are boring.

Past Participle ends in -ed:
They express the feeling.

Examples:
1.1) I’m interested in action movies.
1.2) I’m fascinated by Stephen King’s books.
1.3) I’m bored by action movies.

Question 21

Guide: Expressions of quantity(with count and noncount nouns)

Answer 21

Expressions of quantity are words or phrases that indicate the amount or number of something. They vary depending on whether the noun they modify is countable (count noun) or uncountable (non-count noun). Here’s a guide on how to use expressions of quantity with count and non-count nouns:

Count nouns are items that can be counted individually. They have singular and plural forms.

Examples: apple, book, car

1. A few: indicates a small number
   
   • Example: I have a few books to read.
2. Several: more than two but not many
   
   • Example: She has several friends.
3. Many: a large number
   
   • Example: There are many cars in the parking lot.
4. A number of: a certain amount, typically more than a few
   
   • Example: A number of students are absent today.
5. A couple of: two or a few
   
   • Example: I need a couple of chairs for the event.
6. Dozens of: many, typically used with a general large amount
   
   • Example: Dozens of people attended the concert.
7. Hundreds of / Thousands of: very large numbers
   
   • Example: There were thousands of fans at the stadium.

Non-count nouns represent substances, concepts, or masses that cannot be counted individually. They do not have a plural form.

Examples: water, information, air

1. A little: a small amount
   
   • Example: I need a little sugar for my coffee.
2. Much: a large amount
   
   • Example: There isn’t much time left.
3. A bit of: a small amount
   
   • Example: Can I have a bit of help with this?
4. A great deal of: a large amount
   
   • Example: She has a great deal of patience.
5. An amount of: a specific or general quantity
   
   • Example: There is an amount of truth in what he says.
6. Plenty of: more than enough
   
   • Example: We have plenty of water for the trip.
7. A lot of / Lots of: a large quantity, can be used with both count and non-count nouns
   
   • Example (non-count): There is a lot of information to process.
   • Example (count): There are a lot of apples in the basket.

Some expressions can be used with both count and non-count nouns.

1. Some: an unspecified amount or number
   
   • Example (count): I have some cookies left.
   • Example (non-count): There is some milk in the fridge.
2. Any: used in questions and negative sentences
   
   • Example (count): Do you have any questions?
   • Example (non-count): Is there any water left?
3. Enough: sufficient amount or number
   
   • Example (count): There are enough chairs for everyone.
   • Example (non-count): Do we have enough time?

• Always consider the nature of the noun (count vs. non-count) before choosing an expression of quantity.
• Use singular verbs with non-count nouns and plural verbs with count nouns.
• Be mindful of context and the implied quantity when using expressions like “a few” and “a little,” as they can convey different meanings depending on the situation.

By understanding and practicing these guidelines, you can accurately express quantities in English.

Count nouns have a plural form that usually ends in -s. Noncount don’t have a plural form because you can’t separate and count them.

Question 22

Scratch

Answer 22

1. To rub or scrape a surface with nails or a sharp object: To relieve an itch or to make a mark.
   
   • Example: She scratched her arm where it was itching.
2. To make a shallow cut or mark on a surface: To damage slightly by scraping.
   
   • Example: The cat scratched the furniture.
3. To cancel or remove: To eliminate or disregard.
   
   • Example: He scratched his name off the list.

1. A mark or injury made by scratching: A slight wound or mark.
   
   • Example: He had a scratch on his cheek from the thorn.
2. A sound or noise of something being scraped: A sound produced by scraping.
   
   • Example: There was a scratch on the record.
3. A starting point or an initial stage: Often used in the phrase “from scratch”.
   
   • Example: They built the company from scratch.

• Base Form: Scratch
  
  • Example (verb): Don’t scratch the mosquito bite.
  • Example (noun): There’s a scratch on the car door.
• Present Participle: Scratching
  
  • Example (verb): The dog is scratching at the door.
  • Example (noun): The constant scratching of the pen was distracting.
• Past Tense: Scratched
  
  • Example (verb): She scratched the surface of the table.
  • Example (noun): He noticed several scratches on his new phone.
• Past Participle: Scratched
  
  • Example (verb): The car has been scratched.
• Gerund Form: Scratching
  
  • Example (verb): Scratching can make the itch worse.

• Scratchy: Having a rough, irritating surface; causing irritation.
  
  • Example: The wool sweater felt scratchy on his skin.

• Unscratched: Not marked or damaged by scratching.
  
  • Example: The surface remained unscratched despite heavy use.

• There is no standard adverb form of “scratch”.

• To rub or scrape: Scrape, claw, dig
• A mark or injury: Nick, scrape, cut

• To rub or scrape: Soothe, smooth
• A mark or injury: Smoothness, flawlessness

• As a verb (to rub or scrape): She scratched her head, trying to remember the answer.
• As a noun (a mark or injury): The desk had a deep scratch across its surface.
• Adjective: He wore a scratchy shirt that made him uncomfortable.
• Negative Form: The glass table was unscratched after the move.
• Gerund: Scratching the surface will only make the paint peel more.

Understanding “scratch” in its various forms and meanings enhances descriptive language and provides clarity in communication.

Question 23

Mess

Answer 23

1. A state of disorder or untidiness: A condition in which things are not in their proper places.
   
   • Example: The room was a mess after the party.
2. A situation that is confused or full of problems: A problematic or chaotic situation.
   
   • Example: The new project turned into a complete mess.
3. A person or thing that is dirty or disordered: Someone or something in a state of disarray.
   
   • Example: He looked a mess after working in the garden all day.

1. To make dirty or untidy: To create disorder or chaos.
   
   • Example: Don’t mess the kitchen while I’m away.
2. To interfere or meddle: To involve oneself in something in a disruptive way.
   
   • Example: Don’t mess with his things without asking.

• Base Form: Mess
  
  • Example (verb): Please don’t mess up my files.
  • Example (noun): His desk was a mess.
• Present Participle: Messing
  
  • Example (verb): The kids are messing around in the yard.
  • Example (noun): The constant messing with the settings caused the computer to crash.
• Past Tense: Messed
  
  • Example (verb): She messed up the recipe by adding too much salt.
  • Example (noun): The project was a mess after the error was discovered.
• Past Participle: Messed
  
  • Example (verb): The room was messed up after the party.
• Gerund Form: Messing
  
  • Example (verb): Messing with the controls can lead to malfunction.

• Messy: Characterized by a state of disorder or untidiness.
  
  • Example: His room is always messy.

• Unmessy: Not messy; tidy.
  
  • Example: She always keeps her workspace unmessy.

• Messily: In a messy manner.
  
  • Example: He ate messily, getting food all over the table.

• State of disorder: Disorder, chaos, clutter
• To make dirty or untidy: Disorganize, clutter, muddle

• State of disorder: Order, neatness, tidiness
• To make dirty or untidy: Organize, tidy, clean

• As a noun (state of disorder): After the celebration, the living room was a mess.
• As a verb (to make dirty or untidy): Don’t mess up the house while I’m gone.
• Adjective: Her desk is always messy, with papers everywhere.
• Negative Form: He keeps his desk unmessy and well-organized.
• Adverb: The children played messily with their art supplies.
• Gerund: Messing with the settings on the machine led to its malfunction.

Understanding “mess” in its various forms and meanings helps in describing states of disorder and actions that create disarray.

Question 24

Lock

Answer 24

1. To fasten or secure with a lock: To use a lock to secure something.
   
   • Example: She locked the door before leaving the house.
2. To become fixed or immovable: To become stuck or unable to move.
   
   • Example: The wheels locked and the car skidded.
3. To engage or intertwine securely: To fit together tightly.
   
   • Example: Their arms locked in a strong handshake.

1. A device for securing a door, lid, or container: A mechanism for fastening that requires a key or combination to open.
   
   • Example: He installed a new lock on the front door.
2. A section of a waterway, closed off with gates, for raising or lowering boats: A mechanism in canals used to raise or lower water levels.
   
   • Example: The boat passed through the lock on the canal.
3. A curl or ringlet of hair: A single strand or grouping of hair.
   
   • Example: She cut off a lock of her hair as a keepsake.

• Base Form: Lock
  
  • Example (verb): Remember to lock the windows before you leave.
  • Example (noun): The lock on the gate was broken.
• Present Participle: Locking
  
  • Example (verb): She is locking the door now.
  • Example (noun): The locking mechanism needs repair.
• Past Tense: Locked
  
  • Example (verb): He locked the car and walked away.
• Past Participle: Locked
  
  • Example (verb): The doors were locked for the night.
• Gerund Form: Locking
  
  • Example (verb): Locking the gates every evening became a habit.

• Lockable: Capable of being locked.
  
  • Example: The suitcase has a lockable compartment.

• Unlock: To open or release from being locked.
  
  • Example: He unlocked the door to let them in.

• Lockingly (rarely used): In a manner of being locked or secured.
  
  • Example: The door was lockingly secured (less common usage).

• To fasten or secure: Secure, fasten, bolt
• A device for securing: Latch, clasp, bolt

• To fasten or secure: Unlock, release, unfasten
• A device for securing: There is no direct antonym for the device, but “key” could be seen as an opposite in usage.

• As a verb (to fasten or secure): Make sure to lock the garage when you leave.
• As a noun (a device for securing): He lost the key to the lock.
• As a noun (a section of a waterway): The boat waited at the lock for the water level to adjust.
• As a noun (a curl of hair): She has a lovely lock of blonde hair.
• Adjective: The diary has a lockable feature for privacy.
• Negative Form: She forgot to unlock the door for the guests.
• Gerund: Locking the door became a nightly ritual for him.

Understanding “lock” in its various forms and meanings helps in describing actions related to securing and mechanisms used for fastening or controlling access.

Question 25

Sprint out

Answer 25

1. To run very quickly out of a place: To leave a location at a fast pace.
   
   • Example: He sprinted out of the building when the fire alarm went off.

• Base Form: Sprint out
  
  • Example: They sprint out of the gym every day after practice.
• Present Participle: Sprinting out
  
  • Example: The children are sprinting out of the school as soon as the bell rings.
• Past Tense: Sprinted out
  
  • Example: She sprinted out of the office to catch her bus.
• Past Participle: Sprinted out
  
  • Example: They have sprinted out of the house many times to avoid being late.
• Gerund Form: Sprinting out
  
  • Example: Sprinting out of the house in the morning has become his routine.

• There is no direct adjective form of “sprint out.”

• Not sprint out: To indicate not running quickly out of a place.
  
  • Example: He did not sprint out of the classroom despite the chaos.

• There is no standard adverb form of “sprint out.”

• To run very quickly out of a place: Dash out, bolt out, race out, run out

• To run very quickly out of a place: Walk out, stroll out, saunter out

• Base Form: They sprint out of the office every day at 5 PM.
• Present Participle: She is sprinting out of the store to catch the last bus.
• Past Tense: He sprinted out of the classroom when the bell rang.
• Past Participle: The players have sprinted out of the locker room onto the field.
• Gerund: Sprinting out of the house at the last minute is a bad habit.

Understanding “sprint out” in its various forms and meanings helps in describing actions related to quickly leaving a place.

Question 26

Clerk

Answer 26

1. A person employed in an office or administrative role: Someone responsible for keeping records, accounts, and other office duties.
   
   • Example: The clerk at the front desk greeted visitors warmly.
2. A person who works in a retail store: Someone who assists customers, handles sales, and manages inventory.
   
   • Example: The store clerk helped me find the right size.
3. A public official who maintains records or accounts: Often refers to someone in a government position.
   
   • Example: The city clerk issued the marriage license.

1. To work as a clerk: To perform the duties typically associated with a clerk.
   
   • Example: He clerked at a law firm during the summer.

• Base Form: Clerk
  
  • Example (verb): She plans to clerk at the courthouse next year.
  • Example (noun): The clerk filed the documents promptly.
• Present Participle: Clerking
  
  • Example (verb): He is clerking at a busy office.
  • Example (noun): Clerking at the store taught her valuable skills.
• Past Tense: Clerked
  
  • Example (verb): She clerked at a legal firm last year.
• Past Participle: Clerked
  
  • Example (verb): He has clerked in various administrative roles.
• Gerund Form: Clerking
  
  • Example (verb): Clerking can be a good entry-level job in many industries.

• There is no direct adjective form of “clerk.”

• Not clerk: To indicate not performing the duties of a clerk.
  
  • Example: He did not clerk at the store this summer.

• There is no standard adverb form of “clerk.”

• Person employed in an office: Secretary, assistant, administrator
• Person who works in a retail store: Salesperson, cashier, attendant

• Person employed in an office: Executive, manager, boss
• Person who works in a retail store: Customer, shopper

• Base Form: The clerk processed the paperwork efficiently.
• Present Participle: She is clerking at a law office this summer.
• Past Tense: He clerked at the local courthouse for two years.
• Past Participle: She has clerked in several different industries.
• Gerund: Clerking at the store was her first job.

Understanding “clerk” in its various forms and meanings helps in describing roles related to administrative, retail, and public office duties.

Question 27

Kitting

Answer 27

1. The process of assembling individual items into a ready-to-use kit: Often used in manufacturing, distribution, and inventory management.
   
   • Example: The kitting process is essential for assembling first aid kits.

1. To assemble items into a kit: To gather and organize components or supplies into a single package or set.
   
   • Example: They are kitting the parts for the new product launch.

• Base Form: Kit
  
  • Example (verb): They need to kit the tools for the repair job.
  • Example (noun): The kitting department is responsible for preparing the kits.
• Present Participle: Kitting
  
  • Example (verb): The team is kitting the components for the shipment.
  • Example (noun): Kitting is an important step in the production process.
• Past Tense: Kitted
  
  • Example (verb): They kitted the emergency supplies yesterday.
• Past Participle: Kitted
  
  • Example (verb): The items have been kitted and are ready for delivery.
• Gerund Form: Kitting
  
  • Example (verb): Kitting the parts takes careful attention to detail.

• Kit-ready: Prepared or suitable for being made into a kit.
  
  • Example: The parts are kit-ready for assembly.

• Not kitted: To indicate that items have not been assembled into a kit.
  
  • Example: The tools are not kitted and cannot be used yet.

• There is no standard adverb form of “kit.”

• To assemble items into a kit: Bundle, package, compile

• To assemble items into a kit: Disassemble, separate, scatter

• Base Form: They need to kit the components before shipping.
• Present Participle: The workers are kitting the medical supplies.
• Past Tense: He kitted the camping gear for the trip.
• Past Participle: The packages have been kitted and labeled.
• Gerund: Kitting the various parts requires precision and accuracy.

Understanding “kitting” in its various forms and meanings helps in describing processes related to assembling and organizing items into cohesive kits for various purposes.

Question 28

Remain

Answer 28

1. To continue to exist, especially after other parts or things no longer exist: To persist or stay in a particular state or condition.
   
   • Example: Only a few ruins remain of the ancient city.
2. To stay in the same place or position: To not leave or move away.
   
   • Example: She remained at the office until late in the evening.
3. To be left after others have been removed, taken, or used: To be leftover.
   
   • Example: After the meal, very little food remained.

1. Remains: What is left after the greater part has been used, removed, or destroyed.
   
   • Example: The remains of the building were cleared away.

• Base Form: Remain
  
  • Example (verb): Please remain seated until the end of the performance.
• Present Participle: Remaining
  
  • Example (verb): She is remaining calm despite the chaos.
  • Example (noun): The remaining tasks need to be completed by tomorrow.
• Past Tense: Remained
  
  • Example (verb): He remained silent throughout the meeting.
• Past Participle: Remained
  
  • Example (verb): The book has remained popular for decades.
• Gerund Form: Remaining
  
  • Example (verb): Remaining on good terms with colleagues is important.

• Remaining: Still existing or left over.
  
  • Example: The remaining cookies were quickly eaten.

• Not remain: To indicate not continuing to exist or stay.
  
  • Example: They did not remain friends after the argument.

• Remainedly (rarely used): In a manner of remaining.
  
  • Example: He remainedly stood his ground.

• To continue to exist: Persist, endure, last
• To stay in the same place: Stay, linger, wait
• To be left over: Continue, survive, abide

• To continue to exist: Disappear, vanish, cease
• To stay in the same place: Leave, depart, move
• To be left over: Deplete, exhaust, consume

• Base Form: Despite the difficulties, they remain optimistic.
• Present Participle: The remaining members of the team finished the project.
• Past Tense: She remained in the room long after everyone else had left.
• Past Participle: The traditions have remained unchanged for centuries.
• Gerund: Remaining focused is crucial during exams.

Understanding “remain” in its various forms and meanings helps in describing actions related to continuing existence, staying in place, and what is left over after other parts have been used or removed.

Question 29

Strike

Answer 29

1. To hit forcibly and deliberately: To deliver a blow or hit.
   
   • Example: He struck the ball with great force.
2. To cause a person or place to suffer severely from the effects of something: Often used in the context of natural disasters or diseases.
   
   • Example: The hurricane struck the coastal town.
3. To refuse to work as a form of organized protest: To stop working to demand better conditions or pay.
   
   • Example: The workers decided to strike for higher wages.
4. To discover or find (something valuable): Often used in the context of mining or prospecting.
   
   • Example: They struck gold after months of searching.
5. To produce a thought or idea in someone: To occur suddenly.
   
   • Example: The idea struck him in the middle of the night.
6. To light a match by rubbing it: To ignite.
   
   • Example: She struck a match to light the candle.

1. A refusal to work organized by a body of employees as a form of protest: An organized cessation of work.
   
   • Example: The strike lasted for two weeks.
2. A sudden attack, typically a military one: A rapid, forceful action.
   
   • Example: The military strike was swift and decisive.
3. A discovery of something valuable, especially minerals: A significant find.
   
   • Example: They celebrated the strike of a rich vein of copper.
4. A hitting or knocking: The action of striking.
   
   • Example: His first strike missed the target completely.
5. A score or point in various games and sports: Such as bowling or baseball.
   
   • Example: He bowled a strike in the final frame.

• Base Form: Strike
  
  • Example (verb): Be careful not to strike the glass too hard.
  • Example (noun): The union called for a strike.
• Present Participle: Striking
  
  • Example (verb): He is striking the ball with great precision.
  • Example (noun): The striking workers gathered outside the factory.
• Past Tense: Struck
  
  • Example (verb): The clock struck midnight.
• Past Participle: Struck
  
  • Example (verb): Lightning has struck the tree multiple times.
• Gerund Form: Striking
  
  • Example (verb): Striking a match in the dark can be tricky.

• Striking: Attracting attention by reason of being unusual, extreme, or prominent.
  
  • Example: She wore a striking red dress.

• Not strike: To indicate the absence of hitting, affecting, or protesting.
  
  • Example: They did not strike a deal.

• Strikingly: In a way that attracts attention.
  
  • Example: The landscape was strikingly beautiful.

• To hit forcibly: Hit, punch, smack
• To cause to suffer: Afflict, impact, affect
• To refuse to work: Protest, walk out
• To discover: Find, uncover, unearth

• To hit forcibly: Miss, avoid, bypass
• To cause to suffer: Relieve, comfort, soothe
• To refuse to work: Work, comply, cooperate
• To discover: Lose, overlook, miss

• Base Form: The company may strike a deal with the new supplier.
• Present Participle: They are striking for better working conditions.
• Past Tense: The miners struck a rich vein of silver.
• Past Participle: The bell has struck twelve.
• Gerund: Striking out on his own was a bold move.

Understanding “strike” in its various forms and meanings helps in describing actions related to hitting, causing effects, discovering, protesting, and more.

Question 30

Fit

Answer 30

1. To be the right size or shape: To correspond to the dimensions or size.
   
   • Example: The dress fits perfectly.
2. To be suitable or appropriate: To match or correspond to.
   
   • Example: His skills fit the job requirements well.
3. To install or fix something into place: To put in a particular position.
   
   • Example: They fitted new locks on all the doors.

1. The way in which something fits: The degree of suitability.
   
   • Example: The fit of the shoes was not quite right.
2. A sudden attack or burst of emotion or activity: A short period of intense activity.
   
   • Example: He had a fit of laughter.
3. A health condition causing convulsions or loss of consciousness: Often used in a medical context.
   
   • Example: The patient suffered a fit during the examination.

1. In good health, especially because of regular exercise: Physically strong and healthy.
   
   • Example: She stays fit by running every day.
2. Suitable or appropriate: Proper or acceptable.
   
   • Example: He is a fit candidate for the position.

• Base Form: Fit
  
  • Example (verb): These pants fit me well.
  • Example (noun): The fit of this dress is perfect.
  • Example (adjective): She is very fit and active.
• Present Participle: Fitting
  
  • Example (verb): She is fitting the puzzle pieces together.
  • Example (noun): Fitting clothes can be challenging for him.
  • Example (adjective): This solution is fitting for our needs.
• Past Tense: Fitted/Fit (Note: Both forms are accepted, but “fitted” is more common in British English for all uses except “fit” as an adjective, which remains “fit.”)
  
  • Example (verb): The tailor fitted the suit perfectly.
  • Example (verb): The shoes fit perfectly.
• Past Participle: Fitted/Fit
  
  • Example (verb): The mechanic has fitted new brakes to the car.
  • Example (verb): The shoes have fit well since I bought them.
• Gerund Form: Fitting
  
  • Example (verb): Fitting the new parts took all day.

• Fitly: In a suitable manner.
  
  • Example: The task was fitly assigned to the new employee.

• To be the right size or shape: Suit, match, correspond
• To be suitable or appropriate: Suit, match, correspond
• In good health: Healthy, in shape, athletic

• To be the right size or shape: Misfit, clash, mismatch
• To be suitable or appropriate: Inappropriate, unsuitable, unfit
• In good health: Unfit, unhealthy, out of shape

• Base Form: The jacket fits perfectly.
• Present Participle: She is fitting the curtains to the windows.
• Past Tense: The technician fitted the new software yesterday.
• Past Participle: The parts have been fitted correctly.
• Gerund: Fitting new tires on the car took longer than expected.
• Adjective: He is a fit and capable athlete.
• Adverb: She spoke fitly and with confidence.

Understanding “fit” in its various forms and meanings helps in describing actions and conditions related to size, suitability, health, and more.

Question 31

Thumb

Answer 31

1. The short, thick first digit of the human hand: Located opposite the other four fingers.
   
   • Example: She thumbed through the book looking for her favorite chapter.
2. A unit of measurement approximately equal to 2.54 centimeters: Often used in sizing or dimensions.
   
   • Example: The screen size is 6 inches by 4 inches, or roughly 15 by 10 thumb.
3. A type of a push or motion with the thumb: As in a gesture or action.
   
   • Example: He gave the thumbs-up after the presentation.

1. To press, move, or search with the thumb: Often used when flipping through pages or adjusting something.
   
   • Example: She thumbed through the documents.
2. To hitchhike by sticking out one’s thumb: To solicit a ride from passing vehicles.
   
   • Example: They thumbed a ride across the country.
3. To hold or use something awkwardly: Sometimes used figuratively.
   
   • Example: He thumbed his way through the crowded room.

• Base Form: Thumb
  
  • Example (noun): The thumb is crucial for gripping objects.
  • Example (verb): He thumbed through the old photo album.
• Present Participle: Thumbing
  
  • Example (verb): She is thumbing through the pages of her book.
  • Example (noun): Thumbing through the magazine, he found the article.
• Past Tense: Thumbed
  
  • Example (verb): He thumbed through the magazine yesterday.
• Past Participle: Thumbed
  
  • Example (verb): She has thumbed through the catalog multiple times.
• Gerund Form: Thumbing
  
  • Example (verb): Thumbing through the pages took quite a while.

• There is no direct adjective form of “thumb.” However, “thumbed” can describe something as having been handled or searched through with the thumb.

• Not thumb: To indicate not using or handling with the thumb.
  
  • Example: He did not thumb through the book.

• There is no standard adverb form of “thumb.”

• To press or move with the thumb: Flip, browse, sift
• To hitchhike: Hitch, catch a ride

• To press or move with the thumb: Ignore, overlook
• To hitchhike: Drive, travel by own vehicle

• Base Form: She injured her thumb while working on the project.
• Present Participle: He is thumbing through the file to find the report.
• Past Tense: They thumbed a ride to the next town.
• Past Participle: The book has been thumbed through so many times.
• Gerund: Thumbing through old letters brought back many memories.

Understanding “thumb” in its various forms and meanings helps in describing actions related to the thumb itself, as well as actions involving flipping, searching, or hitchhiking.

Question 32

Cattle

Answer 32

1. Domestic bovine animals: Includes cows, bulls, and steers, typically kept for their milk, meat, or labor.
   
   • Example: The farmer has a large herd of cattle.
2. A collective term for large domesticated ungulates: Often used in agricultural and veterinary contexts.
   
   • Example: The cattle were grazing in the field.

• Base Form: Cattle
  
  • Example: Cattle are often raised on farms for meat and milk.
• Present Participle: There is no present participle form for “cattle” since it is a noun.
• Past Tense: Not applicable as “cattle” is a noun.
• Past Participle: Not applicable as “cattle” is a noun.
• Gerund Form: Not applicable as “cattle” is a noun.

• Cattle: No direct adjective form, but “cattle” can describe types of farming or management practices.
  
  • Example: Cattle farming involves breeding and raising cattle for production purposes.

• Not cattle: To indicate the absence of cattle.
  
  • Example: There were no cattle in the field today.

• There is no standard adverb form of “cattle.”

• Bovine animals: Cows, bulls, steers, livestock (when referring to farm animals in general)

• There are no direct antonyms for “cattle,” but in the context of livestock, the antonym might be “wild animals” or “non-domesticated animals.”

• Base Form: The cattle were moved to a new pasture.
• Adjective Context: The cattle ranch is known for its high-quality beef.

Understanding “cattle” helps in discussing domesticated bovine animals, their management, and their role in agriculture and farming.

Question 33

Handicraft

Answer 33

1. A type of manual work: Craftwork or art made by hand, often involving traditional techniques and skills.
   
   • Example: She specializes in handicraft such as pottery and weaving.
2. An item made by hand: Objects or products created using traditional crafting methods.
   
   • Example: The market sells a variety of handicrafts including carved wooden items and handmade jewelry.

• Base Form: Handicraft
  
  • Example: The handicraft on display was intricate and beautiful.
• Present Participle: Handicrafting (rarely used, usually in the context of describing the action of making crafts)
  
  • Example: She is handicrafting a quilt for her home.
• Past Tense: Not typically used for “handicraft” as it is a noun.
• Past Participle: Not applicable as “handicraft” is a noun.
• Gerund Form: Handicrafting (when used to describe the activity of crafting)
  
  • Example: Handicrafting can be a relaxing hobby.

• Handicraft: No direct adjective form, but “handcrafted” is used to describe items made by hand.
  
  • Example: The handcrafted vase was a unique gift.

• Not handicraft: To indicate something that is not created by hand.
  
  • Example: The machine-made items were less expensive than the handicrafts.

• There is no standard adverb form of “handicraft.”

• Craftwork: Art, craft, manual work, artisanal work

• Handicraft: Machine-made, mass-produced, industrial

• Base Form: The artisan’s handicraft is known for its detailed patterns.
• Adjective Context: The store features a range of handcrafted goods from local artists.
• Gerund: Handicrafting provides a creative outlet and can be very rewarding.

Understanding “handicraft” involves recognizing its role in traditional and artisanal work, focusing on items made by hand and the skills involved in crafting them.

Question 34

Handicap

Answer 34

1. A physical or mental condition that limits a person’s movements, senses, or activities: A disadvantage due to a disability or condition.
   
   • Example: The wheelchair was a necessary tool due to his handicap.
2. A disadvantage or impediment that affects performance or opportunity: In a more general sense, any hindrance to achieving success.
   
   • Example: The lack of experience was a handicap in her career advancement.
3. A system of adjustments made in sports or games to level the playing field: Often used to describe modifications to make competition fairer.
   
   • Example: In golf, a handicap helps to balance the skill levels of players.

1. To put at a disadvantage: To hinder or impair someone’s ability to perform.
   
   • Example: The new regulations handicap smaller businesses.

• Base Form: Handicap
  
  • Example (noun): The company offered support for employees with physical handicaps.
  • Example (verb): The lack of resources can handicap the team’s progress.
• Present Participle: Handicapping
  
  • Example (verb): The new policies are handicapping our ability to compete effectively.
• Past Tense: Handicapped
  
  • Example (verb): The company’s outdated technology handicapped its growth.
• Past Participle: Handicapped
  
  • Example (verb): The team has been handicapped by the lack of funding.
• Gerund Form: Handicapping
  
  • Example (verb): Handicapping players in the tournament ensures a fair game.

• Handicapped: Used to describe someone with a disability or a situation that is disadvantaged.
  
  • Example: She is a handicapped individual who uses a wheelchair for mobility.

• Not handicap: Indicates the absence of a disadvantage or impairment.
  
  • Example: The new policy did not handicap their progress.

• There is no standard adverb form of “handicap.”

• Disability: Impairment, handicap, limitation
• Disadvantage: Drawback, hindrance, impediment
• Adjustment in competition: Allowance, adjustment

• Disability: Ability, capability
• Disadvantage: Advantage, benefit, asset
• Adjustment in competition: Level, equalize

• Base Form: His handicap did not prevent him from achieving his goals.
• Present Participle: The new rules are handicapping the team’s performance.
• Past Tense: The outdated equipment handicapped their efficiency.
• Past Participle: The project has been handicapped by delays.
• Gerund: Handicapping athletes in the race ensured fair competition.

Understanding “handicap” helps in discussing physical or mental conditions that limit abilities, disadvantages in various contexts, and adjustments made to ensure fairness in competition.

Question 35

Craft

Answer 35

1. A skill or trade involving manual work: An activity that requires skill and creativity, often producing handmade objects.
   
   • Example: She learned the craft of pottery from her grandmother.
2. An item made by hand: Objects or products created through skilled work.
   
   • Example: The market featured many beautiful crafts, including woven baskets and carved wooden figures.
3. A specific type of vehicle: Refers to boats, aircraft, or other vehicles designed for a particular purpose.
   
   • Example: The craft sailed smoothly across the lake.
4. Skill or expertise in a particular area: Used more broadly to describe proficiency in any area of activity.
   
   • Example: His craft in negotiation has helped him close many important deals.

1. To make or create something with skill: To produce something through skilled manual work.
   
   • Example: She crafted a beautiful necklace for her friend.
2. To design or plan something carefully: Often used in a figurative sense to describe the creation of plans or strategies.
   
   • Example: They crafted a detailed proposal for the new project.

• Base Form: Craft
  
  • Example (noun): The craft fair showcased local artisans’ work.
  • Example (verb): She crafts beautiful jewelry.
• Present Participle: Crafting
  
  • Example (noun): Crafting can be a relaxing and rewarding hobby.
  • Example (verb): He is crafting a new design for the project.
• Past Tense: Crafted
  
  • Example (verb): She crafted a lovely wooden chair last summer.
• Past Participle: Crafted
  
  • Example (verb): The items have been crafted with great care.
• Gerund Form: Crafting
  
  • Example (verb): Crafting takes time and patience.

• Crafty: Describes someone who is skilled at achieving things through clever or deceitful means.
  
  • Example: His crafty plan managed to outsmart the competition.

• Not craft: To indicate the absence of skilled manual work or creation.
  
  • Example: The product was mass-produced and lacked the charm of handcrafted items.

• There is no standard adverb form of “craft.”

• Manual work: Art, trade, handiwork
• Item made by hand: Creation, artifact, work
• Skill or expertise: Skill, art, technique

• Manual work: Machine-made, mass-produced
• Item made by hand: Industrial, manufactured
• Skill or expertise: Ineptness, clumsiness

• Base Form: The craft of woodworking requires patience and precision.
• Present Participle: Crafting furniture from scratch can be quite challenging.
• Past Tense: He crafted a beautiful piece of art for the gallery.
• Past Participle: The items have been expertly crafted by skilled artisans.
• Gerund: Crafting requires both creativity and skill.

Understanding “craft” encompasses manual skills, handmade objects, and expertise in various activities, as well as the careful planning involved in creating something.

Question 36

Wheat

Answer 36

1. A cereal grain: Wheat is a type of grain that is used to make flour for baking and cooking. It’s one of the most important staple foods globally.
   
   • Example: Wheat is harvested in the summer.
2. The plant that produces the grain: Refers to the plant itself from which the grain is harvested.
   
   • Example: The wheat fields stretched as far as the eye could see.

• Base Form: Wheat
  
  • Example: Wheat is ground into flour for bread.
• Present Participle: Not applicable as “wheat” is a noun.
• Past Tense: Not applicable as “wheat” is a noun.
• Past Participle: Not applicable as “wheat” is a noun.
• Gerund Form: Not applicable as “wheat” is a noun.

• Wheat: There is no direct adjective form of “wheat,” but “wheat-based” is commonly used to describe products or ingredients made from wheat.
  
  • Example: Wheat-based products include bread, pasta, and cereal.

• Not wheat: To indicate something that is not derived from wheat.
  
  • Example: The recipe can be adapted with non-wheat flour for those with gluten sensitivities.

• There is no standard adverb form of “wheat.”

• Cereal grain: Grain, cereal

• Cereal grain: Non-grain, such as fruits or vegetables

• Base Form: The farmer grows wheat on his fields.
• Adjective Context: The bakery specializes in wheat-based products like bread and pastries.

Understanding “wheat” involves recognizing it as a key agricultural product used worldwide for food and its role as a plant and grain.

Question 37

Dairy

Answer 37

1. Products made from milk: Includes items like milk, cheese, butter, yogurt, and cream.
   
   • Example: She buys a variety of dairy products from the store.
2. The farm or facility where milk is produced: A place where cows or other milk-producing animals are kept and milked.
   
   • Example: The dairy has been in operation for over fifty years.

1. Relating to milk or milk products: Describes things made from or associated with milk.
   
   • Example: He has a dairy allergy and avoids all dairy products.

• Base Form: Dairy
  
  • Example (noun): The dairy section in the grocery store was well-stocked.
  • Example (adjective): She prefers dairy-free alternatives due to her lactose intolerance.
• Present Participle: Not applicable as “dairy” is a noun/adjective.
• Past Tense: Not applicable as “dairy” is a noun/adjective.
• Past Participle: Not applicable as “dairy” is a noun/adjective.
• Gerund Form: Not applicable as “dairy” is a noun/adjective.

• Dairy: Used to describe anything related to milk or milk products.
  
  • Example: Dairy cows are raised specifically for milk production.

• Not dairy: To indicate something that is not related to milk or dairy products.
  
  • Example: She prefers non-dairy milk like almond or soy milk.

• There is no standard adverb form of “dairy.”

• Milk products: Milk-based, lacteal

• Milk products: Non-dairy, lactose-free

• Base Form (noun): The dairy produces a wide range of cheeses and yogurts.
• Base Form (adjective): She opted for a dairy-free diet for health reasons.

Understanding “dairy” involves recognizing it as both a category of products derived from milk and an adjective describing anything related to milk or milk production.

Question 38

Fair

Answer 38

1. Just and impartial: Treating people or situations with fairness and equality.
   
   • Example: The judge made a fair decision based on the evidence.
2. Moderate or reasonable: Neither too good nor too bad; acceptable or adequate.
   
   • Example: The price of the car was fair considering its condition.
3. Light in color: Describing a pale or light complexion or color.
   
   • Example: She has fair skin that burns easily in the sun.
4. Beautiful or attractive: Often used to describe physical beauty or attractiveness.
   
   • Example: The fair maiden was admired by everyone in the village.
5. A gathering or event: An event or exhibition, often outdoors, where various goods or entertainment are provided.
   
   • Example: The county fair featured rides, games, and food stalls.

1. A public event or exhibition: An organized event where vendors sell goods, and entertainment is provided.
   
   • Example: We went to the state fair to enjoy the rides and food.
2. A fee or payment: The amount paid for transportation or admission.
   
   • Example: The fare for the taxi ride was $20.

• Base Form: Fair
  
  • Example (adjective): She received a fair treatment from her employer.
  • Example (noun): The fair was held in the park last weekend.
• Present Participle: Not applicable as “fair” is an adjective/noun.
• Past Tense: Not applicable as “fair” is an adjective/noun.
• Past Participle: Not applicable as “fair” is an adjective/noun.
• Gerund Form: Not applicable as “fair” is an adjective/noun.

• Fair: Used to describe justice, moderate quality, color, beauty, or events.
  
  • Example: The fair judge ensured that all parties were treated equally.

• Unfair: Lacking justice or impartiality; not equitable.
  
  • Example: It was unfair to penalize him without a proper investigation.

• There is no standard adverb form of “fair.”

• Just and impartial: Equitable, unbiased, even-handed
• Moderate or reasonable: Acceptable, adequate, reasonable
• Light in color: Pale, light, fair-skinned
• Beautiful or attractive: Lovely, beautiful, pretty
• Event or exhibition: Carnival, fete, bazaar

• Just and impartial: Unjust, biased, unfair
• Moderate or reasonable: Excessive, extreme, inadequate
• Light in color: Dark, tanned
• Beautiful or attractive: Unattractive, plain

• Base Form (adjective): The fair distribution of resources is crucial for social justice.
• Base Form (noun): The town’s annual fair attracts visitors from all over the region.

Understanding “fair” involves its use in describing justice, moderate quality, appearance, or events, and recognizing its antonyms and synonyms in various contexts.

Question 39

Crops

Answer 39

1. Cultivated plants: Refers to plants grown on a large scale for food, fiber, or other uses.
   
   • Example: The farmer harvested crops of corn and wheat.
2. The yield of these plants: The quantity of plants produced in a particular season.
   
   • Example: The drought affected this year’s crops significantly.
3. Groups of products or items: Sometimes used more broadly to describe batches or groups of similar products.
   
   • Example: The new season’s crops of vegetables are on display at the market.

• Base Form: Crop
  
  • Example: The farmer rotates crops to maintain soil fertility.
• Present Participle: Cropping
  
  • Example: Cropping techniques can influence the yield of the harvest.
• Past Tense: Cropped
  
  • Example: The fields were cropped last fall.
• Past Participle: Cropped
  
  • Example: The crops have been harvested and stored.
• Gerund Form: Cropping
  
  • Example: Cropping can be done manually or with machinery.

• Crops: No direct adjective form, but “crops-related” can describe something associated with crops.
  
  • Example: Crops-related activities include planting, tending, and harvesting.

• Not crops: To indicate something not related to cultivated plants.
  
  • Example: The area was designated for livestock, not crops.

• There is no standard adverb form of “crops.”

• Cultivated plants: Produce, harvest, vegetation

• Cultivated plants: Weeds (in the context of unwanted plants), barren land

• Base Form: The farmer grows a variety of crops throughout the year.
• Present Participle: Cropping methods vary depending on the type of crop.
• Past Tense: The crops were affected by an unexpected frost.
• Past Participle: The crops have been sold to local markets.
• Gerund: Cropping requires careful planning and management.

Understanding “crops” involves recognizing it as the plants cultivated for harvest, their yields, and related agricultural practices.

Question 40

Relentless

Answer 40

1. Persistently harsh or severe: Describes something that continues without interruption or mitigation, often in a way that is unyielding or relentless.
   
   • Example: The relentless heat made working outside unbearable.
2. Unyielding in determination or effort: Describes someone who does not give up or lessen their effort, often to a fault.
   
   • Example: Her relentless pursuit of excellence helped her achieve her goals.

• Base Form: Relentless
  
  • Example: His relentless efforts to improve the project paid off in the end.
• Present Participle: Not applicable as “relentless” is an adjective.
• Past Tense: Not applicable as “relentless” is an adjective.
• Past Participle: Not applicable as “relentless” is an adjective.
• Gerund Form: Not applicable as “relentless” is an adjective.

• Relentless: Used to describe something that is unceasing or unyielding in nature.
  
  • Example: The relentless rain caused flooding in several areas.

• Relenting: The opposite of relentless, indicating a reduction in intensity or a change in attitude.
  
  • Example: The manager was relenting on some of the stricter policies.

• Relentlessly: Describes an action performed with unyielding persistence or intensity.
  
  • Example: She worked relentlessly to finish the project on time.

• Unyielding: Persistent, unrelenting, determined
• Harsh or severe: Incessant, constant, tireless

• Unyielding: Yielding, lenient, accommodating
• Harsh or severe: Mild, gentle, intermittent

• Base Form: The relentless winds battered the coastline throughout the storm.
• Adverb Form: He pursued his goals relentlessly, never giving up despite numerous setbacks.

Understanding “relentless” involves recognizing its use in describing something or someone that is persistently harsh or determined, often to the point of being unyielding.

Question 41

Waterfront

Answer 41

1. The land along the edge of a body of water: Refers to the area of land that borders a lake, river, or ocean.
   
   • Example: The city has developed a beautiful waterfront with parks and restaurants.
2. An area of land developed for commercial, residential, or recreational use: Often refers to areas that are developed for public or private purposes along bodies of water.
   
   • Example: The waterfront district is known for its vibrant nightlife and scenic views.

1. Relating to or situated by the edge of a body of water: Describes something located or designed for areas along water bodies.
   
   • Example: They purchased a waterfront property with a view of the ocean.

• Base Form: Waterfront
  
  • Example (noun): The new waterfront development includes a marina and shopping area.
  • Example (adjective): They enjoyed the waterfront restaurant’s view of the sunset.
• Present Participle: Not applicable as “waterfront” is a noun/adjective.
• Past Tense: Not applicable as “waterfront” is a noun/adjective.
• Past Participle: Not applicable as “waterfront” is a noun/adjective.
• Gerund Form: Not applicable as “waterfront” is a noun/adjective.

• Waterfront: Used to describe something that is located at or pertaining to the edge of a body of water.
  
  • Example: They stayed in a waterfront hotel during their vacation.

• Not waterfront: To describe something that is not located by or related to the edge of a body of water.
  
  • Example: The property they were interested in was not waterfront but still offered a great view of the mountains.

• There is no standard adverb form of “waterfront.”

• Edge of a body of water: Waterside, seafront, lakeside
• Developed area by the water: Marina, quay, pier

• Edge of a body of water: Inland, non-waterfront

• Base Form (noun): The waterfront was bustling with tourists enjoying the summer weather.
• Adjective Context: The waterfront property had a private dock and easy access to the water.

Understanding “waterfront” involves recognizing it as both a geographical area along a body of water and a descriptive term for properties or developments located in such areas.

Question 42

Humpback

Answer 42

1. Humpback Whale: A species of baleen whale known for its distinctive body shape, including a prominent hump on its back.
   
   • Example: We spotted a humpback whale during our whale-watching tour.
2. Humpback Bridge: A type of bridge with a curved or arched design, often seen in older structures.
   
   • Example: The village is known for its charming humpback bridge over the river.

1. Humpbacked: Describes something having a hump or curved shape, particularly referring to the shape of an object or creature.
   
   • Example: The old humpbacked bridge was a beautiful piece of architecture.

• Base Form: Humpback
  
  • Example (noun): The humpback was breaching the surface of the water.
• Present Participle: Not applicable as “humpback” is a noun/adjective.
• Past Tense: Not applicable as “humpback” is a noun/adjective.
• Past Participle: Not applicable as “humpback” is a noun/adjective.
• Gerund Form: Not applicable as “humpback” is a noun/adjective.

• Humpbacked: Used to describe something that has a hump or curved shape.
  
  • Example: The humpbacked hills were covered in lush green grass.

• Not humpbacked: Describing something that does not have a hump or curved shape.
  
  • Example: The flat landscape was a stark contrast to the humpbacked terrain we had seen earlier.

• There is no standard adverb form of “humpback.”

• Humpback Whale: Baleen whale, Megaptera (scientific name)
• Humpback Bridge: Arched bridge, curved bridge
• Humpbacked (adjective): Curved, arched, rounded

• Humpback Whale: Non-humpbacked whale species (e.g., blue whale)
• Humpback Bridge: Flat bridge
• Humpbacked (adjective): Flat, straight

• Base Form (noun): The humpback whale was a magnificent sight as it leaped out of the water.
• Adjective Context: The humpbacked bridge is a historic landmark in the region.

Understanding “humpback” involves recognizing its use to describe a type of whale with a distinctive hump and as an adjective to describe anything with a similar curved shape.

Question 43

Blend

Answer 43

1. To mix thoroughly: Combining ingredients or substances so they become inseparable.
   
   • Example: Blend the flour and sugar until they are evenly mixed.
2. To merge or combine smoothly: Integrating different elements in a way that makes them work well together.
   
   • Example: The artist blends colors to create a unique shade.

1. A mixture of different substances: A combination of various ingredients or elements.
   
   • Example: This coffee is a blend of Colombian and Brazilian beans.
2. A combination of different styles or elements: Often used in reference to combining various techniques, styles, or features.
   
   • Example: The restaurant’s menu is a blend of traditional and modern cuisines.

• Base Form: Blend
  
  • Example (verb): Blend the ingredients together until smooth.
  • Example (noun): The spice blend added a unique flavor to the dish.
• Present Participle: Blending
  
  • Example: Blending different genres of music can create a unique sound.
• Past Tense: Blended
  
  • Example: She blended the fruits to make a smoothie.
• Past Participle: Blended
  
  • Example: The blended flavors of the dish were exquisite.
• Gerund Form: Blending
  
  • Example: Blending the colors took some practice.

• Blended: Used to describe something that has been mixed or combined.
  
  • Example: The blended fabric has both cotton and polyester.

• Not blended: Describing something that has not been mixed or combined.
  
  • Example: The ingredients were not blended properly, resulting in a lumpy batter.

• There is no standard adverb form of “blend.”

• Mix thoroughly: Combine, integrate, merge
• Mixture: Combination, fusion, composite

• Mix thoroughly: Separate, unmix
• Mixture: Pure substance, single element

• Base Form (verb): You need to blend the paint colors to get the desired hue.
• Base Form (noun): The wine is a blend of several different varietals.

Understanding “blend” involves recognizing its use in describing the act of mixing or combining and the result of such actions, whether in cooking, art, or other contexts.

Question 44

Bunch

Answer 44

1. A group of things: A collection of items, often similar or related, gathered together.
   
   • Example: She bought a bunch of bananas from the market.
2. A cluster of people or objects: A group or cluster of people or things in close proximity.
   
   • Example: A bunch of friends gathered at the cafe.
3. A collection of related items: Used in various contexts to describe a set of related things or events.
   
   • Example: The book contains a bunch of interesting facts.

1. To gather or form into a bunch: To group items or objects together.
   
   • Example: He bunched the papers together before filing them.

• Base Form: Bunch
  
  • Example (noun): There was a bunch of flowers on the table.
  • Example (verb): Bunch the grapes together to make them easier to pick.
• Present Participle: Bunching
  
  • Example: The workers are bunching the ropes for easier transport.
• Past Tense: Bunched
  
  • Example: She bunched the towels before putting them away.
• Past Participle: Bunched
  
  • Example: The items have been bunched together for the display.
• Gerund Form: Bunching
  
  • Example: Bunching the clothes made them easier to carry.

• Bunched: Used to describe something that has been gathered into a bunch or cluster.
  
  • Example: The bunched grapes were ready for making wine.

• Not bunched: Describing something that has not been grouped or clustered.
  
  • Example: The papers were scattered, not bunched.

• There is no standard adverb form of “bunch.”

• Group of things: Cluster, bundle, collection
• Gather together: Gather, cluster, group

• Group of things: Spread out, scattered, individual

• Base Form (noun): A bunch of keys was found on the kitchen counter.
• Base Form (verb): Please bunch the cables together so they are not tangled.

Understanding “bunch” involves recognizing it as a term for a collection or grouping of items, as well as the action of grouping things together.

Question 45

Needle

Answer 45

1. Sewing Tool: A slender, pointed tool used for sewing, typically with an eye for threading.
   
   • Example: She threaded the needle and began to sew the button onto the shirt.
2. Medical Instrument: A hollow, sharp object used for injections or drawing fluids.
   
   • Example: The nurse used a needle to administer the vaccine.
3. Measurement Device: A slender, pointed part of a gauge or dial that indicates measurements.
   
   • Example: The needle on the thermometer pointed to 75 degrees.
4. Botanical Term: The long, thin leaves of certain coniferous trees (e.g., pine trees).
   
   • Example: Pine needles fell from the tree and covered the ground.

1. To provoke or irritate: To tease or annoy someone persistently.
   
   • Example: He needled his friend about the missed opportunity.
2. To stitch or inject: To use a needle for sewing or medical purposes.
   
   • Example: The tailor needled the fabric to fix the tear.

• Base Form: Needle
  
  • Example (noun): The needle broke while sewing the dress.
  • Example (verb): He needled his colleague about the new project.
• Present Participle: Needling
  
  • Example: She is needling her friend about the upcoming event.
• Past Tense: Needled
  
  • Example: He needled her about the mistake she made.
• Past Participle: Needled
  
  • Example: The fabric has been needled to reinforce the seams.
• Gerund Form: Needling
  
  • Example: Needling can sometimes cross the line from friendly teasing to harassment.

• Needle-like: Describes something that has a shape or characteristics similar to a needle.
  
  • Example: The needle-like leaves of the pine tree are often used for holiday decorations.

• Not needled: Describing something that has not been provoked or sewn with a needle.
  
  • Example: The patient’s arm was not needled for the blood test.

• There is no standard adverb form of “needle.”

• Sewing Tool: Pin, stitcher
• Medical Instrument: Syringe, injector
• Provoke: Tease, irritate, provoke

• Sewing Tool: None specific; “Thread” might

Question 46

Blame

Answer 46

1. To hold responsible: Assigning responsibility for a fault or wrong.
   
   • Example: They blamed the manager for the failure of the project.

1. Responsibility for a fault or wrong: The act of assigning responsibility for something negative.
   
   • Example: He took the blame for the accident to protect his friend.

• Base Form: Blame
  
  • Example (verb): Don’t blame me for the mistake.
  • Example (noun): The blame was unfairly placed on her.
• Present Participle: Blaming
  
  • Example: She is blaming herself for the accident.
• Past Tense: Blamed
  
  • Example: They blamed the weather for the delay.
• Past Participle: Blamed
  
  • Example: The errors were blamed on the new system.
• Gerund Form: Blaming
  
  • Example: Blaming others for your mistakes is not productive.

• Blameworthy: Deserving blame or responsibility for a fault or wrong.
  
  • Example: His actions were clearly blameworthy.

• Not to blame: Describing someone or something that should not be held responsible.
  
  • Example: She is not to blame for the miscommunication.

• There is no standard adverb form of “blame.”

• Hold responsible: Accuse, charge, fault
• Responsibility for a fault: Accountability, responsibility, culpability

• Hold responsible: Praise, exonerate, absolve
• Responsibility for a fault: Innocence, blamelessness, absolution

• Base Form (verb): You can’t blame me for trying to help.
• Base Form (noun): The blame fell on the entire team.
• Present Participle: They are blaming each other for the mishap.
• Past Tense: She blamed the delay on traffic.
• Past Participle: He was blamed for the oversight.
• Gerund Form: Blaming others won’t solve the problem.

Understanding “blame” involves recognizing its use as both a noun and a verb, referring to the act of assigning responsibility for something negative and the state of being held responsible.

Question 47

Hold

Answer 47

1. To grasp or carry: To have or keep in the hands or arms.
   
   • Example: She holds the baby carefully.
2. To keep or retain: To maintain possession of something.
   
   • Example: He holds a large amount of stock in the company.
3. To support or contain: To have the capacity to support or contain something.
   
   • Example: The tank holds 50 gallons of water.
4. To conduct or arrange: To organize or facilitate an event or meeting.
   
   • Example: They will hold a meeting tomorrow.
5. To believe or consider: To have a particular belief, opinion, or position.
   
   • Example: She holds the belief that everyone deserves a second chance.
6. To delay or pause: To stop temporarily.
   
   • Example: Hold the elevator, please!

1. Grasp or grip: The act of grasping or the state of being grasped.
   
   • Example: He tightened his hold on the rope.
2. Control or influence: Power or control over something or someone.
   
   • Example: The new manager has a firm hold on the team.
3. Storage space on a ship: The space in a ship where cargo is stored.
   
   • Example: The crates were stored in the ship’s hold.

• Base Form: Hold
  
  • Example (verb): Can you hold this for me?
• Present Participle: Holding
  
  • Example: She is holding the phone.
• Past Tense: Held
  
  • Example: He held the trophy high.
• Past Participle: Held
  
  • Example: The event was held at the park.
• Gerund Form: Holding
  
  • Example: Holding onto old memories can be comforting.

• Held: Used to describe something that has been grasped, organized, or maintained.
  
  • Example: The held beliefs of the community are strong.

• Not held: Describing something that has not been grasped, organized, or maintained.
  
  • Example: The event was not held due to bad weather.

• There is no standard adverb form of “hold.”

• Grasp or carry: Grip, clasp, clutch
• Keep or retain: Retain, keep, maintain
• Support or contain: Accommodate, store, house
• Conduct or arrange: Organize, convene, host
• Believe or consider: Believe, think, consider

• Grasp or carry: Release, drop, let go
• Keep or retain: Lose, relinquish, abandon
• Support or contain: Spill, empty
• Conduct or arrange: Cancel, postpone
• Believe or consider: Disbelieve, doubt

• Base Form (verb): Can you hold this box for a minute?
• Present Participle: She is holding her baby while talking on the phone.
• Past Tense: He held the door open for her.
• Past Participle: The meeting was held in the conference room.
• Gerund Form: Holding onto hope is important during tough times.

Understanding “hold” involves recognizing its use as both a noun and a verb, referring to the act of grasping, maintaining possession, supporting, conducting events, and believing in something.

Question 48

Flat

Answer 48

1. Level or even surface: Without raised areas or indentations.
   
   • Example: The table needs to be on a flat surface.
2. Lacking variation or interest: Dull or monotonous.
   
   • Example: The lecture was flat and uninteresting.
3. Deflated or lacking air: Describing an object that has lost its air.
   
   • Example: The tire is flat and needs to be changed.
4. Absolute or complete: Total or unequivocal.
   
   • Example: She gave a flat denial to the accusation.
5. Musical pitch: Lowered by a semitone.
   
   • Example: The singer was slightly flat on the high notes.

1. Completely or absolutely: Without any qualification.
   
   • Example: She flat refused to participate.
2. Directly or firmly: In a blunt or straightforward manner.
   
   • Example: He told me flat that he didn’t want to go.

1. Apartment: A set of rooms forming an individual residence, typically on one floor and within a larger building.
   
   • Example: They moved into a new flat downtown.
2. Flat surface or area: A level area of land.
   
   • Example: The marshes are surrounded by grassy flats.
3. Flat object: An object with a flat surface.
   
   • Example: The artist used a flat brush for broad strokes.

1. To make flat: To level or smooth out.
   
   • Example: He flatted the dough with a rolling pin.

• Base Form: Flat
  
  • Example (adj): The flat terrain made it easy to set up camp.
• Comparative Form: Flatter
  
  • Example: The desert landscape is even flatter than I expected.
• Superlative Form: Flattest
  
  • Example: This is the flattest region in the country.

• Flat: Used to describe something level, even, or lacking in variation.
  
  • Example: The painting was mounted on a flat wall.

• Not flat: Describing something that is not level, even, or lacking in variation.
  
  • Example: The path is not flat; it’s quite hilly.

• Level or even surface: Level, smooth, plane
• Lacking variation or interest: Dull, monotonous, uninteresting
• Deflated or lacking air: Deflated, punctured, airless
• Absolute or complete: Absolute, outright, categorical

• Level or even surface: Uneven, rough, bumpy
• Lacking variation or interest: Exciting, interesting, varied
• Deflated or lacking air: Inflated, full
• Absolute or complete: Partial, conditional

• Adjective:
  
  • The countryside was flat for miles around.
  • The performance fell flat and didn’t impress the audience.
  • She found her car had a flat tire.
• Adverb:
  
  • She flatly refused to take part in the plan.
  • He answered flat, showing no emotion.
• Noun:
  
  • They rented a cozy flat near the park.
  • The coastal flats were perfect for bird-watching.
  • The carpenter used a flat to smooth the surface of the wood.
• Verb:
  
  • He flatted the dough before cutting it into shapes.

Understanding “flat” involves recognizing its various uses as an adjective, adverb, noun, and verb, where it describes surfaces, levels, emotions, and actions.

Question 49

Afford

Answer 49

1. To be able to pay for something: To have sufficient resources (usually money) to cover the cost of something.
   
   • Example: I can’t afford to buy a new car right now.
2. To provide or supply: To offer or grant something, often in a figurative sense.
   
   • Example: The new job affords many opportunities for career growth.

• Base Form: Afford
  
  • Example: Can we afford to go on vacation this year?
• Present Participle: Affording
  
  • Example: The job is affording me new experiences every day.
• Past Tense: Afforded
  
  • Example: They afforded a generous donation to the charity last year.
• Past Participle: Afforded
  
  • Example: The scholarship has afforded him the chance to study abroad.
• Gerund Form: Affording
  
  • Example: Affording a new house can be challenging for many families.

• Affordable: Describing something that is reasonably priced and within one’s financial reach.
  
  • Example: We are looking for an affordable housing option.

• Cannot afford: Describing a situation where one does not have sufficient resources to cover a cost.
  
  • Example: They cannot afford the luxury vacation.

• Be able to pay for: Manage, support, sustain, bear the cost of
• Provide or supply: Offer, grant, give, supply

• Be able to pay for: Be unable to afford, be unable to cover
• Provide or supply: Withhold, deprive, deny

• Base Form:
  
  • Can you afford the new gadget you want?
  • We can’t afford to make any more mistakes in this project.
• Present Participle:
  
  • The promotion is affording her the chance to lead a new team.
  • The affordable housing options are affording more people the opportunity to own homes.
• Past Tense:
  
  • They afforded a comfortable living for their family.
  • The charity event afforded significant support to those in need.
• Past Participle:
  
  • The investment has afforded them financial security.
  • The grants afforded the research team the resources they needed.
• Gerund Form:
  
  • Affording higher education is a challenge for many students.
  • Affording to live in the city can be difficult due to high rent prices.

Understanding “afford” involves recognizing its use in contexts related to financial capability and the provision or supply of resources or opportunities.

Question 50

Gobble

Answer 50

1. To eat something quickly and greedily: To devour food in a hurried or excessive manner.
   
   • Example: He gobbled up his dinner because he was so hungry.
2. To make a sound like a turkey: Refers to the noise that turkeys make, often used to describe the vocalization.
   
   • Example: The turkey gobbled loudly in the barnyard.

1. The act of gobbling: The sound made by a turkey or the act of eating quickly.
   
   • Example: The gobble of the turkey was heard from a distance.

• Base Form: Gobble
  
  • Example (verb): The kids gobble their food when they are excited.
• Present Participle: Gobbling
  
  • Example: The turkey was gobbling in the pen.
• Past Tense: Gobbled
  
  • Example: He gobbled up the last piece of pie before anyone else could get it.
• Past Participle: Gobbled
  
  • Example: The food had already been gobbled by the time we arrived.
• Gerund Form: Gobbling
  
  • Example: Gobbling his meal, he didn’t notice the time passing.

• There is no standard adjective form of “gobble.” However, “gobbling” can function as a descriptive form.
  
  • Example: The gobbling turkey was hard to miss.

• Not gobbling: Describing a situation where something is not being eaten quickly or where there is no gobbling sound.
  
  • Example: The meal was eaten slowly, not gobbled.

• Eat quickly and greedily: Devour, wolf down, scarf, gobble up
• Make a turkey sound: Call, cluck

• Eat quickly and greedily: Nibble, munch slowly, savor
• Make a turkey sound: Silence, mute

• Verb:
  
  • The children gobbled their food before running outside to play.
  • The turkey gobbles as it struts around the yard.
• Noun:
  
  • The loud gobble of the turkey was heard throughout the farm.
• Present Participle:
  
  • The kids were gobbling their snacks during the movie.
• Past Tense:
  
  • She gobbled down her breakfast so she wouldn’t be late for work.
• Past Participle:
  
  • The food had been gobbled by the time the guests arrived.
• Gerund Form:
  
  • Gobbling his food, he barely noticed the conversation around him.

Understanding “gobble” involves recognizing its use in contexts related to both eating quickly and the vocalizations of turkeys.

Question 51

Trip

Answer 51

1. A journey or excursion: A travel experience, often for leisure or business.
   
   • Example: They went on a trip to Europe last summer.
2. A stumble or fall: An accidental misstep that causes one to lose balance.
   
   • Example: She had a trip and nearly fell on the sidewalk.
3. A psychological or sensory experience: A state of altered perception, often due to drugs.
   
   • Example: The acid trip left him with vivid hallucinations.

1. To stumble or lose balance: To catch one’s foot on something, causing a fall or near-fall.
   
   • Example: He tripped over the uneven pavement.
2. To cause someone to stumble: To make someone lose their balance.
   
   • Example: The prankster tripped his friend during the game.
3. To activate or trigger: To cause a mechanism or event to start or function.
   
   • Example: The alarm was tripped by the motion detector.

• Base Form: Trip
  
  • Example (noun): They planned a trip to the mountains.
  • Example (verb): He will trip over the extension cord if he’s not careful.
• Present Participle: Tripping
  
  • Example: She is tripping over her own feet in her excitement.
  • Example: He is tripping the security alarm with the wrong code.
• Past Tense: Tripped
  
  • Example: I tripped on the stairs and almost fell.
  • Example: She tripped the circuit breaker by overloading it.
• Past Participle: Tripped
  
  • Example: The victim had tripped on a loose tile.
  • Example: The system was tripped by an unexpected surge.
• Gerund Form: Tripping
  
  • Example: Tripping over obstacles can be dangerous in dark environments.

• There is no standard adjective form of “trip.” However, “trip” can be used in phrases like “trip-related.”
  
  • Example: The trip-related expenses were higher than expected.

• Not trip: Describing a situation where someone does not stumble or fall.
  
  • Example: He managed to avoid tripping over the clutter on the floor.

• Journey or excursion: Journey, tour, outing, voyage
• Stumble or fall: Stumble, misstep, fall, trip over
• Trigger or activate: Trigger, activate, set off

• Journey or excursion: Stay, remain, staycation
• Stumble or fall: Maintain balance, steady
• Trigger or activate: Deactivate, turn off

• Noun:
  
  • They enjoyed their trip to the national park.
  • He had a minor trip on the uneven pavement but quickly recovered.
  • The hallucinogenic trip was intense and surreal.
• Verb:
  
  • Watch your step or you might trip over that cable.
  • The prankster tripped his colleague as a joke.
  • The system will trip if the circuit is overloaded.
• Present Participle:
  
  • She was tripping over her words during the presentation.
  • The alarm system is tripping intermittently due to a malfunction.
• Past Tense:
  
  • He tripped while running and scraped his knee.
  • The security system was tripped by a power surge.
• Past Participle:
  
  • The cable had been tripped on multiple times.
  • The breaker was tripped by the electrical overload.
• Gerund Form:
  
  • Tripping on obstacles can be dangerous in the dark.

Understanding “trip” involves recognizing its various meanings related to travel, stumbling, and triggering mechanisms.

Question 52

Dress

Answer 52

1. A garment: A piece of clothing for women or girls that covers the body from the shoulders to a variable length, typically to the knee or below.
   
   • Example: She wore a beautiful dress to the party.
2. Attire or clothing: General term for clothes, often used in a broader context.
   
   • Example: He was dressed in casual dress for the event.
3. A manner of dressing: The style or way of dressing.
   
   • Example: The company has a formal dress code.

1. To put on clothes: To put on clothing or dress oneself.
   
   • Example: He dressed quickly before heading out.
2. To prepare or arrange: To make something ready or presentable, often food or an object.
   
   • Example: She dressed the salad with a vinaigrette.
3. To cover or decorate: To adorn or cover with something.
   
   • Example: The table was dressed with a beautiful tablecloth.

• Base Form: Dress
  
  • Example (noun): She bought a new dress for the wedding.
  • Example (verb): He needs to dress for the formal event.
• Present Participle: Dressing
  
  • Example: She is dressing for the party.
  • Example: The chef is dressing the salad with olive oil.
• Past Tense: Dressed
  
  • Example: He dressed quickly for the meeting.
  • Example: The salad was dressed with a homemade sauce.
• Past Participle: Dressed
  
  • Example: She had dressed in a stunning outfit for the gala.
  • Example: The table was already dressed for the dinner.
• Gerund Form: Dressing
  
  • Example: Dressing for different occasions requires a variety of outfits.

• Dressed: Used to describe someone who is wearing particular clothes.
  
  • Example: He was dressed in a sharp suit for the interview.

• Not dressed: Describing a state where someone is not wearing clothes or not wearing specific clothing.
  
  • Example: He was not dressed appropriately for the formal event.

• Garment (noun): Attire, outfit, apparel, clothing
• Put on clothes (verb): Wear, attire, outfit, clothe
• Prepare or arrange (verb): Season, garnish, adorn, embellish

• Garment (noun): Undress, naked
• Put on clothes (verb): Undress, disrobe
• Prepare or arrange (verb): Leave plain, neglect, ignore

• Noun:
  
  • She chose a red dress for the special occasion.
  • His dress was casual compared to others at the event.
  • The dress code was business casual for the meeting.
• Verb:
  
  • He dressed quickly before heading out to the appointment.
  • The chef dressed the salad with a tangy vinaigrette.
  • The stage was dressed with elaborate decorations for the play.
• Present Participle:
  
  • She is dressing for the party while her friends wait.
  • The chef is dressing the dish with fresh herbs.
• Past Tense:
  
  • She dressed for the occasion and arrived at the party early.
  • The salad was dressed just before serving.
• Past Participle:
  
  • The room had been dressed for the wedding.
  • They had dressed in their finest clothes for the gala.
• Gerund Form:
  
  • Dressing appropriately for various events can be challenging.

Understanding “dress” involves recognizing its uses as a noun for clothing or attire, and as a verb for the act of putting on clothes or preparing something.

Question 53

Drip

Answer 53

1. To fall or let fall in small drops: Refers to the action of liquid falling drop by drop.
   
   • Example: The leaky faucet drips constantly.
2. To supply or administer in small amounts: Often used in medical contexts or to describe a slow, steady process.
   
   • Example: The nurse dripped the medication into the patient’s IV.
3. To cover or decorate with a layer: To add a layer or coating in a controlled manner, often in culinary contexts.
   
   • Example: She dripped chocolate over the cake.

1. A small drop of liquid: The actual drop that falls or is produced.
   
   • Example: A drip of water fell from the eaves of the roof.
2. A slow, steady flow of liquid: A process where liquid is released in small amounts over time.
   
   • Example: The drip from the leaky faucet was very annoying.
3. A type of IV therapy: Medical equipment used to deliver fluids slowly into a patient’s bloodstream.
   
   • Example: The drip was used to administer the patient’s medication.

• Base Form: Drip
  
  • Example (verb): The faucet drips all night long.
  • Example (noun): I could hear the drip of water from the ceiling.
• Present Participle: Dripping
  
  • Example: The faucet is dripping, and it needs to be fixed.
  • Example: The ice cream was dripping down the cone.
• Past Tense: Dripped
  
  • Example: The rain dripped from the eaves of the house.
  • Example: She dripped the sauce over the pasta.
• Past Participle: Dripped
  
  • Example: The water had dripped onto the floor before we noticed.
  • Example: The chocolate had been dripped onto the dessert.
• Gerund Form: Dripping
  
  • Example: Dripping wax can be used to seal letters.

• Drippy: Describing something that is characterized by or involves dripping.
  
  • Example: The drippy faucet needs a new washer.

• Not drip: Describing a situation where no drips are occurring.
  
  • Example: The faucet has been fixed and does not drip anymore.

• To fall or let fall in small drops: Leak, ooze, trickle
• A small drop of liquid: Drop, bead, speck
• A slow, steady flow of liquid: Trickle, seep

• To fall or let fall in small drops: Pour, gush
• A small drop of liquid: Stream, flood
• A slow, steady flow of liquid: Block, stop

• Verb:
  
  • The coffee machine drips slowly into the pot.
  • She dripped syrup over the pancakes.
• Noun:
  
  • There was a constant drip coming from the roof.
  • The drip from the IV was monitored by the nurse.
• Present Participle:
  
  • The rain is dripping steadily from the trees.
  • The chocolate was dripping from the cake.
• Past Tense:
  
  • The water dripped onto the counter before I noticed the leak.
  • She dripped paint on the canvas to create the effect she wanted.
• Past Participle:
  
  • The roof had been fixed after it had dripped for weeks.
  • The sauce was dripped artistically onto the plate.
• Gerund Form:
  
  • Dripping candles can create a unique effect for a dinner party.

Understanding “drip” involves recognizing its uses related to the slow release of liquid, either as drops or a steady flow, and its application in both everyday and technical contexts.

Question 54

Slick

Answer 54

1. Smooth and glossy: Having a shiny, polished surface that is often slippery.
   
   • Example: The freshly waxed floor was slick and dangerous.
2. Clever or deceptive: Characterized by smooth or slick behavior, often implying a degree of deceitfulness or charm.
   
   • Example: He gave a slick presentation but lacked genuine substance.
3. Skillful and efficient: Demonstrating proficiency and efficiency in action or performance.
   
   • Example: The team’s slick execution of the play led to a winning goal.

1. To make something smooth and shiny: To polish or smooth out a surface.
   
   • Example: He slicked the surface of the table with a special cleaner.
2. To apply a slick substance: To spread or coat something with a slick or smooth material.
   
   • Example: She slicked her hair back with gel.

1. A smooth, glossy surface: Refers to a surface that is slick or shiny.
   
   • Example: There was an oil slick on the road after the accident.
2. A layer or coating of a slick substance: Often refers to a film or layer of liquid or greasy substance.
   
   • Example: The oil slick in the water was a sign of environmental pollution.

• Base Form: Slick
  
  • Example (adjective): The slick surface of the ice made skating difficult.
  • Example (verb): She slicked her hair back for the interview.
• Present Participle: Sliking (less common; often used in non-standard contexts)
  
  • Example: He is slicking the floor to prepare for the event.
• Past Tense: Slicked
  
  • Example: He slicked his hair before the meeting.
  • Example: The mechanic had slicked the engine to remove the grime.
• Past Participle: Slicked
  
  • Example: The table was slicked with polish, making it shine.
  • Example: The road was slicked with oil from the spilled tanker.
• Gerund Form: Slicking (less common; often used in non-standard contexts)
  
  • Example: Slicking the surface was part of the preparation process.

• Slick: Describes something that is smooth, shiny, or deceitfully charming.

• Not slick: Describing a surface or action that is not smooth or glossy.
  
  • Example: The rough surface was not slick and was hard to clean.

• Smooth and glossy: Polished, glossy, shiny, slippery
• Clever or deceptive: Slick, suave, cunning, smooth-talking
• Skillful and efficient: Skillful, efficient, proficient

• Smooth and glossy: Rough, matte, uneven
• Clever or deceptive: Naive, straightforward, honest
• Skillful and efficient: Inefficient, clumsy, awkward

• Adjective:
  
  • The ice was slick and made skating difficult.
  • He had a slick, persuasive manner that impressed the clients.
• Verb:
  
  • She slicked her hair back with gel for a more polished look.
  • The floor was slicked to a high shine before the event.
• Present Participle:
  
  • The workers are slicking the surface to prepare for painting.
• Past Tense:
  
  • He slicked his shoes before the big presentation.
• Past Participle:
  
  • The road was slicked with rain, making it hazardous to drive.
• Gerund Form:
  
  • Slicking the surface with oil made it appear brand new.

Understanding “slick” involves recognizing its application in describing smooth surfaces, skillful performance, and sometimes deceptive charm.

Question 55

Miraculous

Answer 55

1. Supernatural or extraordinary: Referring to events or occurrences that are considered to be beyond natural explanation, often attributed to divine or supernatural forces.
   
   • Example: The recovery from his illness was deemed miraculous by the doctors.
2. Remarkably unexplainable: Used to describe something that is astonishingly good or fortunate, beyond normal expectations.
   
   • Example: It was a miraculous victory for the underdog team.

• Base Form: Miraculous
  
  • Example: Her survival was nothing short of miraculous.
• Negative Form: Not miraculous
  
  • Example: The outcome was not miraculous but the result of careful planning.

• Supernatural or extraordinary: Divine, supernatural, magical, wondrous
• Remarkably unexplainable: Astonishing, amazing, incredible, extraordinary

• Supernatural or extraordinary: Natural, ordinary, mundane
• Remarkably unexplainable: Expected, usual, commonplace

• Adjective:
  
  • The rescue operation was considered a miraculous success given the odds.
  • The doctor called the patient’s recovery a miraculous event.

Understanding “miraculous” involves recognizing its use in describing events or occurrences that are extraordinary, unexplainable by natural laws, or remarkably fortunate.