Unit 1

Question 1

Aim At

Answer 1

target, direct
It is important to never aim at a person when at the gun range.

Question 2

Back Down

Answer 2

yield, concede
Don’t back down when he challenges you.

Question 3

Beef Up

Answer 3

strengthen, enhance
Let’s beef up this resume to help Carter get a job.

Question 4

Blow Off

Answer 4

dismiss, ignore
Make sure the napkins don’t blow off the table.

Question 5

Blow Out

Answer 5

extinguish, snuff
I can’t wait to blow out my birthday candles and make a wish.

Question 6

Boil Down To

Answer 6

summarize, conclude
It boils down to her unwillingness to compromise.

Question 7

Break Down

Answer 7

collapse, fail
All these events caused her to have a break down.

Question 8

Break Through

Answer 8

penetrate, overcome
You’re going to have to break through this door to get inside.

Question 9

Break Up

Answer 9

separate, disperse
Officer Brown had to break up a fight at the high school.

Question 10

Bring Up

Answer 10

mention, introduce
Can you bring up that table from downstairs?

Question 11

Brush Off

Answer 11

dismiss, ignore
Let’s brush off that dirt on your pants.

Question 12

Brush Up

Answer 12

review, refresh
Brush up on your dinosaur facts before we go.

Question 13

Build In

Answer 13

integrate, incorporate
Many homes have shelving built in.

Question 14

Burn Down

Answer 14

destroy, incinerate
Why did they burn down the park?

Question 15

Burn Up

Answer 15

consume, ignite
Burn up this wood to keep warm.

Question 16

Burst Out

Answer 16

exclaim, blurt
She burst out the answer before others could.

Question 17

Butt In

Answer 17

interrupt, intrude
I hate to butt in, but did you say something about dragons?

Question 18

Call Back

Answer 18

return, reply
Let me call you back after lunch.

Question 19

Call In

Answer 19

summon, invite
They don’t call me in to work on my day off.

Question 20

Care For

Answer 20

tend, look after
I will care for my sister’s dog while she’s away.