Vocabulary

Question 1

Well-known

Answer 1

bien conocido

Question 2

Dairy

Answer 2

Lacteos

Question 3

ashamed

Answer 3

avergonzado
embarrassed
Ej: Was I ashamed when I got a pay raise? No, I don’t

Question 4

he puts up with me

Answer 4

Tolera, aguanta
Tolerate
Ej: I feel thankful because he puts up with me.

Question 5

Leap

Answer 5

Saltar

jump or spring a long way, to a great height, or with great force.

“it was time for me to leap into action”

Question 6

swipe

Answer 6

golpe fuerte
hit or try to hit with a swinging blow.
Ex:
“she swiped me right across the nose”
“I saw the bear swipe Jack’s arm”

Question 7

whack

Answer 7

Golpear
strike forcefully with a sharp blow.
Ex:
“she found a stick to whack at the branches”
“Then I saw Alex whack the bear’s nose with a big stick.”

Question 8

lizards

Answer 8

Lagartos, lagartijas.
a reptile that typically has a long body and tail, four legs, movable eyelids, and a rough, scaly, or spiny skin.
Ex:

Question 9

stubborn

Answer 9

obstinado
having or showing dogged determination not to change one’s attitude or position on something, especially in spite of good arguments or reasons to do so.
Ex: two stubborn young people intent on doing their own thing

Question 10

Cultura

Answer 10

Cuervo

Question 11

Gowns

Answer 11

Vestido

Question 12

GET AHEAD

Answer 12

get ahead” = become successful in your business or career
Ex: “Often, people give up time with their families to get ahead in life.”

Question 13

Be up in the air

Answer 13

“be up in the air” = undecided
Ex:
“Because my dad lost his job, our summer plans are up in the air at the moment.”