Vocabulary 1

Question 1

including
(preposition)

Answer 1

used for saying that a person or thing is part of a particular group

e.g.: Many people, including us, agreed to participate in the program.

Question 2

excluding
(preposition)

Answer 2

not including

e.g.: The plane carries 200 people excluding the cabin crew and the pilot.

Question 3

impressive
(adjective)

Answer 3

If an object or achievement is impressive, you admire or respect it, usually because it is special, important, or very large

Example: His brother is an impressive soccer player.

Question 4

despite
(preposition)

Answer 4

without taking any notice of or being influenced.

Example: She manages to stay cheerful despite everything.

Question 5

scenery
(noun)

Answer 5

the general appearance of the natural environment, especially when it is beautiful.

Example: Near my house there is a park where the scenery is awesome.

Question 6

eagerly
(adverb)

Answer 6

wanting very much to do or have something, especially something interesting or enjoyable

Example: They eagerly go outside and play baseball.

Question 7

consequently
(adverb)

Answer 7

As a result

Example: I study a lot for an exam, consequently, I get a good grade.

Question 8

doubt
(noun)

Answer 8

(a feeling of) not being certain about something, especially about how good or true it is.

Example: She is the smartest student in my class, no doubt about that.

Question 9

pardon
(verb)

Answer 9

to forgive someone for something they have said or done.

Example: Pardon for what I said, I just try to evaluate your art.

Question 10

negotiate
(verb)

Answer 10

to have formal discussions with someone in order to reach an agreement with them.

Example: I’m negotiating for a house.

Question 11

distribute
(verb)

Answer 11

to give something out to several people, or to spread or supply something

The books will be distributed free to local schools.

Question 12

abandon
(verb)

Answer 12

to leave a place, thing, or person, usually for ever

He was abandoned by his mother as a baby.

Question 13

honor/ honour
(noun)

Answer 13

a quality that combines respect, being proud, and honesty

Soldiers fight for the honor of their country.

Question 14

instinct
(noun)

Answer 14

the way people or animals naturally react or behave, without having to think or learn about it

Instinct tell birds when to begin their migration.

Question 15

recently
(adverb)

Answer 15

not long ago, or at a time that started not long ago

I haven’t seen any good movies recently.

Question 16

appointment
(noun)

Answer 16

a formal arrangement to meet or visit someone at a particular time and place

I have a dentist appointment next week.

Question 17

refrigerator
(noun)

Answer 17

a piece of kitchen equipment that uses electricity to preserve food at a cold temperature:

I normally don’t store fruit in the refrigerator.

Question 18

lazy
(adjective)

Answer 18

not willing to work or use any effort

We spent a lazy afternoon floating down the river.

Question 19

pattern
(noun)

Answer 19

a series of shapes, colors, lines, etc. in a repeated sequence or a particular way in which something is done, is organized, or happens

I love the pattern on his T-shirt.

The pattern of family life has been changing over recent years.

Question 20

exhibition
(noun)

Answer 20

an event at which objects such as paintings are shown to the public

Many people go to Spain for the Picasso exhibition.

Question 21

variety
(variety)

Answer 21

several different things of the same type

There are many different varieties of the same plant.