Quiz 1

Question 1

adjustments

Answer 1

(n.) a small change that improves something or makes it work better

Example: The engine only needed a minor adjustment.

Question 2

persevere

Answer 2

(v.) to continue doing something or trying to do something even though it is difficult

Example: She persevered in her studies and graduated near the top of her class.

Question 3

incorporate

Answer 3

(v.) to include (something) as part of something else.

Example: This design incorporates the best features of our earlier models.

Question 4

adopt

Answer 4

(v.) to begin to use or have (a different manner, method, etc.)

Example: Their boss has recently adopted a friendlier manner. [=has started behaving in a friendlier way]

Question 5

fatigued

Answer 5

(adj.) extremely tired

Example: He always left work feeling somewhat fatigued. [=tired]

Question 6

modify

Answer 6

(v.) to change some parts of (something) while not changing other parts

Example: We can help you modify an existing home or build a new one.

Question 7

swap

Answer 7

to give something to someone and receive something in return

Example: He swapped his cupcake for a candy bar.

Question 8

discipline

Answer 8

(n.) the ability to keep working at something that is difficult

Example: I tried learning the piano, but I lacked the discipline [=self-discipline] to stick with it.

Question 9

lifestyle

Answer 9

(n.) a particular way of living

Example: She envied the lavish lifestyles of wealthy people.

Question 10

consistency

Answer 10

(n.) the quality or fact of staying the same at different times

Example: His statements on this subject have lacked consistency.

Question 11

mimic

Answer 11

(v.) to copy (someone or someone’s behavior or speech) especially for humor

Example: He can mimic [=imitate] the way his father talks perfectly.

Question 12

frown

Answer 12

(n.) a serious facial expression that usually shows anger, displeasure, or concentration

Example: She was wearing a frown. [=she was frowning]

Question 13

long-lasting

Answer 13

(adj.) existing or continuing for a long time

Example: The trip had a long-lasting effect on me.

Question 14

fulfilling

Answer 14

(adj.) providing happiness and satisfaction

Example: My time in college was a happy and fulfilling period in my life.

Question 15

emotional

Answer 15

(adj.) relating to one’s feelings

Example: an emotional disorder

Question 16

well-being

Answer 16

(n.) the state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy.

Example: an improvement in the patient’s well-being

Question 17

expressions

Answer 17

(n.) the way someone’s face looks that shows emotions and feelings

Example: Judging from her expression, I think the gift was a complete surprise.

Question 18

determine

Answer 18

(v.) to officially decide (something) especially because of evidence or facts

Example: The town has finally determined ownership of the land. = The town has finally determined who owns the land.

Question 19

induce

Answer 19

(v.) to cause (someone or something) to do something

Example: The advertisement is meant to induce people to eat more fruit.

Question 20

suppress

Answer 20

(v.) to not allow yourself to feel, show, or be affected by (an emotion)

Example: He struggled to suppress his feelings of jealousy.

Question 21

state

Answer 21

your physical or mental condition

Example1: her mental/emotional state

Example 2: By the time I arrived, he was in quite a state. [=he was very upset, worried, angry, etc.]

Question 22

response

Answer 22

(n.) something that is done as a reaction to something else
[count]

Example: When I told him my plan, I wasn’t expecting such an enthusiastic response.

Question 23

support

Answer 23

(n.) to give help or assistance to (someone or something)

Example: The charity supports needy families.

Question 24

brain fog

Answer 24

a state of mental confusion or forgetfulness

Example: Grandma seemed to be in a brain fog for a couple days last week.

Question 25

it is what it is

Answer 25

A phrase used to describe a situation that is less than ideal that you can’t change.

Example: It is what it is and all we can do is accept it and carry on.

Question 26

deepfake

Answer 26

a video of a person in which their face or body has been digitally altered so that they appear to be someone else, typically used maliciously or to spread false information.

Example: The committee hearing on worldwide threats cited deepfakes as a growing concern.

Question 27

stampede

Answer 27

(n.) an occurrence in which a large group of frightened or excited animals or people run together in a wild and uncontrolled way to escape from something, get out of a place, etc.

Example: a buffalo stampede

Question 28

bear in mind

Answer 28

(v.) to remember or consider something when thinking about or doing something else

Example: Bear in mind that the weather may change, so bring a jacket.

Question 29

more of less

Answer 29

(adj.) Approximately

Example : The meeting will take more or less an hour.

Question 30

arduous

Answer 30

(adj.) Very difficult and tiring, requiring a lot of effort.

Example 1: Climbing the mountain was an arduous task.

Question 31

foresee

Answer 31

(v.) to know or expect that something will happen before it does.

Example: The company didn’t foresee the economic crisis coming.

Question 32

co-ed

Answer 32

(adj.) for both male and female students together (often used in education).

Example The university offers co-ed dorms, where male and female students can live in the same building.

Question 33

the bottom line

Answer 33

(n.) the final conclusion

Example: After all the discussions, the bottom line is that we don’t have enough money to go on vacation.

Question 34

on the same page

Answer 34

To agree or understand the same thing.

Example: Let’s make sure we are all on the same page before the meeting starts.

Question 35

take a stab at

Answer 35

to try something, even if you aren’t sure you will succeed.

Example: I’ve never done this before, but I’ll take a stab at fixing the computer.

Question 36

take its toll

Answer 36

to cause harm or damage over time.

Example: Working long hours is starting to take its toll on his health.