vocab 2

Question 1

Geek

Answer 1

An enthusiast obsessed with a hobby or intellectual pursuit
i.e; playing video games, board games, studying math and science, watching movies and reading comics or manga are all considered as geeky/nerdy topics or hobbies.

Question 2

Cognates

Answer 2

Words in different languages that share a common origin or meaning
i.e. the word “inqilab” is found in both arabic and urdu

Question 3

Polyglot

Answer 3

Someone who speaks , reads and writes multiple languages fluently

Question 4

Whet

Answer 4

Sharpen the blade of (a tool or weapon).
Excite or stimulate (someone’s desire, interest, or appetite)
i.e. this aroma is whetting my appetite………

Question 5

Work off

Answer 5

​To get rid of something, especially a strong feeling, by using physical effort.
i.e. She worked off her anger by going for a walk
To earn money in order to be able to pay a debt.
i.e. They had a large bank loan to work off.