New vocab: Harry Potter

Question 1

It’s not polite to __________ in other people’s business.

(take interest)

Answer 1

meddle

(or: It’s not polite to stick your nose in other people’s business.)

Question 2

Many prisoners were left to die in the __________ deep beneath the castle.

(jail)

Answer 2

dungeon

Question 3

I never buy meat on sale; it’s usually old and quickly goes __________.

(bad)

Answer 3

rotten

Question 4

The cold, wet weather has put me in a __________ mood.

Answer 4

dismal

Question 5

In Japan, it’s important to be able to read __________ social signals.

This is a crisp, dry wine with __________ notes of pear and cherry.

(not obvious)

Answer 5

subtle

Question 6

Many airplanes have __________ over the Bermuda Triangle.

One of Harry Houdini’s most popular magic tricks was making an elephant __________.

(disappeared / disappear)

Answer 6

vanish

Question 7

The presentation will begin __________.

(very soon)

Answer 7

momentarily

Question 8

The puzzle had me __________ for days before I finally figured out the answer.

Scientists are __________ by the cause of the mystery virus.

(confused, unable to find an answer)

Answer 8

stumped

Question 9

It’s __________ to smoke on campus.

(not allowed)

Answer 9

forbidden

Question 10

Although Leo practiced hard for the game, his performance was __________.

The JIU campus could be very cute, but it looks __________ with all those weeds everywhere!

(depressing, so bad it’s sad)

Answer 10

pathetic

(or: dismal)

Question 11

Take the elevator to the second floor, turn left, and walk to the end of the __________; the classroom is on the left.

Answer 11

corridor

(or: hallway)

Question 12

Do you __________ going out for a drink sometime?

(do you feel like…?, would you like to…?)

Answer 12

fancy

Question 13

TikTok provides a welcome __________ from the pressures of school.

I’ll create a small __________, and you can slip quietly out the back door!

(something that sets something off course)

Answer 13

diversion

Question 14

Some high-speed trains use magnetic __________ to eliminate friction.

(floating)

Answer 14

levitation

Question 15

If you get caught cheating, you could be __________.

(kicked out, forced to leave)

Answer 15

expelled

Question 16

Winning this award is the greatest __________ of my career.

(victory, achievement)

Answer 16

triumph

Question 17

I have to watch my diet carefully because I have a __________ to put on weight.

(natural tendency)

Answer 17

predisposition

Question 18

For fourth-year students, finding a job is their top __________.

(something important)

Answer 18

priority

Question 19

I never disturb my mother when she’s __________ with her work.

(very busy)

Answer 19

preoccupied

Question 20

I never buy clothes because I get lots of good __________ from my older siblings.

(used things)

Answer 20

hand-me-downs

Question 21

The thieves used explosives to get into the bank’s main __________.

(where they keep the money)

Answer 21

vault

Question 22

Harry Potter sleeps in a small __________ under the stairs.

(place where you keep dishes)

Answer 22

cupboard

Question 23

I understand it’s the groom’s favourite song, but I still think it’s a __________ choice of music for a wedding!

(strange, unusual)

Answer 23

curious

Question 24

Don’t forget to take out the __________ before you go to bed.

(garbage, British usage)

Answer 24

rubbish

Question 25

Dolphins, pigs, octopuses, and elephants are some of the __________est non-human animals.

(smart, intelligent)

Answer 25

clever

Question 26

You can’t go in there. Only staff are allowed in the __________ section.

Answer 26

restricted

Question 27

The new airplane is designed to be __________ to enemy radar.

(unseen)

Answer 27

invisible

Question 28

Dogs are known for their unwavering __________ to their masters.

(support, obedience)

Answer 28

loyalty

Question 29

The children screamed with __________ as they chased each other around the park.

(happiness, excitement)

Answer 29

delight

Question 30

I know you’re busy, but you really need to eat something before you __________ __________.

(get dangerously thin)

Answer 30

waste away

Question 31

Don’t __________ __________ your mistakes, but stay focused on the future.

(think too much about)

Answer 31

dwell on

Question 32

I __________ __________ three books and two movies from the library.

I wanted to __________ a book __________ of the library, but someone else was already borrowing it.

Answer 32

check out

Question 33

Elves are said to be __________; they can be killed, but otherwise they do not die.

(live forever)

Answer 33

immortal

Question 34

In middle school I was a terrible student. I was often sent to __________ for skipping class.

(extra class)

Answer 34

detention

Question 35

Don’t be a __________; stand up and fight for what you believe in!

(fearful, weak)

Answer 35

coward

Question 36

Hikers shouldn’t __________ too far from the main trail, or they might get lost.

I couldn’t stay focused during the meeting; my mind was __________ in every direction.

(go without much of a plan)

Answer 36

wander, wandering

Question 37

Mildred called the police when she noticed a strange man __________ around in her garden.

(trying not to get caught)

Answer 37

sneaking

Question 38

If something happens, don’t __________. Just give me a call and I’ll take care of it.

(get too excited, worried)

Answer 38

panic

Question 39

The tax system is too __________ for ordinary people to understand.

(complex, difficult)

Answer 39

complicated

Question 40

What are you willing to __________ to achieve your goals?

(give up)

Answer 40

sacrifice