In the sentence, "Stop beating yourself up over such a foolish mistake, John," what do you think John has been doing?
John feels guilty or is overly self-critical.
Lem _____told Mack that what he was doing was stupid and that he should stop. He couldn't have cared less about making Mack angry or hurting his feelings.
jokinly
politely
socially
bluntly
A part of someone's personality that is not usually seen by other people is ______
a guru
an alter ego
In the sentence, "Both players are in excellent shape, which should make for a great game tonight," what's the meaning of to make for?
To contribute to or result in something positive.
Something that is believed to be true even though there is no definite proof is called an _____
assumption
anticipation
Someone who is ______ is rude and unfriendly
gruff
drunken
If you're filled with _____, you feel very embarrassed and foolish
anxiety
mortification
concern
When several of the participants on each side of the debate started yelling at each other, the _____ cut in, stopping the debate, and reminded everyone about the rules.
academy
academy
moderator
microphone
Which of the following is NOT an informal and insulting way to refer to a person you think is strange and unpleasant?
Creep
Freak
Weirdo
Player
We ____ that it would only take us one hour to get to Laurel's house in the country, but traffic was so bad it __ took us two and a half.
hoped - normally
recalled - indeed
estimated - actually
feared - hardly
If you do something ________, you do it secretly because you know you should not be doing it.
On the sly
Under somebody's nose
"When Joan matter-of-factly mentioned that there was a chance that an asteroid could hit the earth in the next few days, we didn't know if she was serious or pulling our legs." In this sentence, which word can replace matter-of-factly?
excitedly
nonchalantly
momentarily
clumsily
The sun and the wind are called ______ sources of energy because they are produced as quickly as they can be used.
environmental
national
renewable
cheap
A(n) ______ speech or piece of writing is one that is intended to make people angry.
pithy
incendiary
straightforward
He looked at the car stopped NEXT TO him at the stoplight and noticed that it was his father.
ALONGSIDE
Mandy received a lot of surprised _____ when she came to school with ____ in her hair.
encouragement - curlers
compliments - cow's horns
stares - a hair clip
stares - curlers
An action or activity that is illegal is calles a
crime
drug
A lot of people complained that the film wasn't very accurate in its historical details. The word "accurate" above means:
interesting.
believable.
precisely correct.
In the sentence, "Good hotels aren't thick on the ground in this area," what do you understand by the expression thick on the ground?
Not common or scarce in the area.
The usual weather conditions in a particular place or region is its ______
climate
astronomy
This restaurant is particularly popular among young people. The word "particularly" above can be replaced with:
especially.
probably.
hardly.
Which option best describes what you do when you "hear somebody out"?
you allow the person to talk in a forceful way
you demand that the person tell you everything
you listen without interrupting until the person finishes
you let the person talk about sth until you leave
Don't believe that story appearing everywhere on the Internet about an asteroid that's supposed to hit the earth next year. It's just a(n) _____
activist
hoax
opponent
emission
I can really see how your ______ have been developing since you've been working out regularly.
poker faces
nails
gymnasts
muscles
When you ask or say something _________, you ask or say it in a direct and open way that does not hide anything.
Point-blank
Well-dressed
We can describe someone as simple, quiet, not enthusiastic, and not wanting to attract attention by saying that person is _____
reluctant
low-key
Marianne fell asleep in the middle of the lecture, but she woke up when I gave her a ____She said I hurt her, but I think she was exaggerating.
questionnaire
sample
device
nudge
Which of the following options is a word or expression that would be appropriate to describe the worry, disappointment, or unhappiness you feel when something unpleasant happens?
dismay
wisecrack
heartburn
holy mackerel
The SAT is designed to ______ students' abilities in reading, writing, and math. Most students take the test during their junior or senior year of high school.
drop
assess
stall
influence
The _____ clocks in this store are a(n) _____ example of how some crafts have been lost over time.
German- missed
antique - classic
standard-issue - ancient
amazing - modern
An _____ is a bright green precious stone that is often used in jewelry.
emerald
adrenaline
When you _____ something, you pull it along using a rope or chain tied to a vehicle.
migrate
tow
If you say someone ______, you are criticizing him or her for acting like he or she is better and more important than most other people
has an alter ego
Is on an ego trip
Which of the following options describes what you mean if you say that something makes sense?
It's something people are sensitive about.
It helps you understand something.
It is practical and sensible.
It helps you earn money to live on.
You can't deny the ______ of regular physical activity. You know it is good for you.
temptation
strength
importance
process importance - the quality of being important.
If something is completely or totally a certain way, which adjective would you use to emphasize that?
Heated
Punk
Verbal
Pure
When you talk about a ______ difference in something, you're referring to a very small one, especially when it's too small to be considered important.
vast
marginal
considerable
I know your attempt to write a book was a failure, but you should consider it an EDUCATIONAL experience.
Learning
Which of the following is NOT something you would expect to be in, on, or connected to an ocean?
a bay
a fishbowl
a watercraft
an island
Which of the following words does not refer to a person's occupation?
Executive
Lawyer
Sailor
Mexican
David used to have problems with drugs, but he's now a(n) ____ person. He has a great job and a wonderful family.
well-adjusted
innocent
actual
red-blooded
I can't let Jason _______ me at the dance. I told him I couldn't go with him because I had to stay home and study.
baptize
interact with
crash into
spot
If something _____ happens or is true, it always happens or is true.
seldom
invariably
ostensibly
Which expression do we use to indicate that the reverse of what we have said is also true?
to cross over
and vice-versa
in addition
to revolve around
" ______" is a synonym of "completly"
Utterly
Identically
Equaly
Jason _____ rather cold and arrogant when you first meet him, but he's really just shy and ____
comes across as - self-conscious
behaves - ostentatious
establishes himself as - ignorant
comes across as - playful
When Mary said she was going to share an apartment with her new boyfriend, her parents were surprised, to say the least. The expression "to say the least" above is used to:
their reaction was much worse than what what was said
indicate that the statement is meant to be ironic
there is something else that needs to be said about the subj
If a company is willing to hire people from different races and cultures who have different religious beliefs, we can say that company cares about ____
geopolitics
employment
diversity
Hank was a trailblazer in the fashion industry, often establishing new trends that spread to every corner of the world. In this sentence, the word "trailblazer" means the same thing as:
phantom
counterculture
pioneer
I can't believe the way Orson was acting tonight. He was downright rude. The word "downright" above can be replaced with:
totally.
somewhat.
almost.
We are going to a soccer GAME today.
match
Harry stopped his speech and turned to address the student in the front row who was talking on his cell phone. The word "address" above means:
to complain about something.
to speak directly to someone
to ask a question.
Danny wasn't allowed into the fancy restaurant because he was wearing a _______shirt.
sleeveless
clean-cut
respectable
A ______ is a children's toy made up of a box with a figure inside that springs out when the box is opened.
Hell's Angel
jack-in-the-box
Jeremy nearly drowned when the strong current pulled him far from the boat. The word "current" above means:
a strong continuous movement of water (river, lake...)
a kind of chain.
an animal that lives in rivers and lakes.
Jim is very concerned about recycling and the development of sustainable energy, and he always votes for candidates that support green issues. The word "green" above refers to:
the color that candidates use in their advertisements
things related to science and research
things related to the environment
Nick's arrogant attitude really _____ I hate people who think they are better than everyone else.
sums me up
puts me off
convinces me
engages me
When you make a noise in your throat before you speak so that you can speak more clearly or to get a person's attention, we say you _____ your throat.
clear
clean
Something that happens as a result of a particular action or set of conditions is a _____
consequence
conference
In the sentence, "We've been having great results with our campaign to save the environment, and you can help keep the pot boiling," what do you understand by the expression to keep the pot boiling?
To maintain interest or momentum in something.
A friend of mine had an accident while he was riding his motorcycle. Because he wasn't wearing a helmet, he almost died from a serious injury to his ______
chest
affair
piercing
skull
In the United States, _____ schools get money from and are controlled by local governments.
public
suburban
private
You can call someone who tells people what to do and refuses to listen to their opinions a _______
Captain
Dictator
Trisha was _____ when she left the house today, so I suspect she's going out with her friends after school.
restless
enraged
very disheveled
all dolled up
What can we call a person who is forced to stay in a prison or a mental hospital?
Political
Inmate
Stunned
Fellow
As the busker was performing, the crowd of observers grew until it was almost impossible for pedestrians to get by. In this sentence, the word "observers" means the same thing as:
onlookers
hippies
individuals
Tom and I are having a lot of problems in our relationship. I think we need _____
a keyword
familiarity
counseling
In the sentence, "In the process of applying to college, writing a personal essay is just one small piece of the puzzle," what's meant by piece of the puzzle?
A part of a bigger task or situation.
Which of the following is NOT an adjective that can describe a person's attitude?
somber
sarcastic
unintelligible
stuck-up
I became a physics major because I think that the research that is being done these days on subatomic particles is not only _____ but also important for our future energy needs.
uncivilized
nutritious
irresponsible
fascinating
I like to go to the movies OCASIONALLY, but I really can't go every weekend.
now and then
We have to fix the _____________ right away. Every time it rains, water gets into the house in several places.
floor
rain check
sidewalk
roof
Losing your job can be a(n) ____ experience. Some people just don't know how to deal with it.
traumatic
incantatory
open-ended
fictional
In 1955, Montgomery, Alabama, became the focal point of the civil rights movement in America when Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a segregated city bus. In this sentence, the expression "focal point" means the same thing as:
canvas
epicenter
evolution
His extreme pride made it impossible for him to admit he made a mistake. In this sentence, the word "pride" means the same thing as:
vanity
transformation
body image
The weather can really be ______ in London. It might look like it's going to be a sunny day when you leave the house, but by the time you get halfway to you destination, it can start raining.
deceiving
thunderstruck
colorful
debating
Aline is a(n) _____filmmaker, and she spends countless hours filming and editing her movies when she isn't _____
unsuspecting - carousing
lazy - interested
established - working
amateur - working
An idea or a person that is ____ relates to or represents ordinary people.
populist
infamous
Which of the following options contains an expression we use to describe a situation in which a person does something in a manner that is very difficult and painful?
over the top
the hard way
bottom-up
off the scale
A group of people with the same beliefs who work together to achieve something can be referred to as a ____
movement
nation
To deal successfully with a difficult problem or situation is to _____ it.
cope with
capture
Jeff is tired and has a headache because he was out reveling until 3 in the morning last night. In this sentence, the word "reveling" means the same thing as:
caravanning
flaunting
carousing
The team is going to _____ its exciting _____ with a party on Saturday at Rockos.
commission - front end
celebrate - victory
cross off - victory
modify - loss
Which of the following words do we use to refer to "ideas, opinions, statements, etc., that are not true or that seem very stupid"?
thick
misfits
tattoed
nonsense
A dog ran in front of my car today, and when I stopped suddenly, the car behind me hit me. Now the rear end of my car is badly damaged. In the second sentence, the expression "rear end" means the same thing as:
body
front end
back end
A person in the second year of high school or college is a ______
Junior
Sophomore
Which option contains a noun that means the same thing as fear?
apprehension
addiction
fuss
factor
I know Rick is very smart, but I wish he wouldn't _____ his ________ by posting his test results on all of his social media networks.
flaunt - sense of humor
symbolize - intelligence
flaunt - intelligence
hide - vanity
In the sentence, "Lucy is very shy- by contrast, her sister is very outgoing," what does the expression by contrast indicate?
It shows a comparison or opposite traits.
_________, a sour liquid made by allowing wine or cider to become acid, is used to add flavor to a food.
Ink
Vinegar
Erica is really a(n) ____ Her history paper is due tomorrow, and she hasn't even started working on it.
officer
applicant
procrastinator
veteran
When you join in a conversation or an activity without being asked, especially by interrupting or being rude, we say you are _______
window-shopping
buttin in
A conclusion or impression that you are left with after a meeting, discussion, debate, or experience is called a _____
suggestion
takeaway
When Sally heard that Jason was coming, she RAN out of here like the place was on fire.
sped
Someone who carries out investigations into a subject or a problem in order to discover new information or facts is called a(n) _____
researcher
inmate
The way people or things look is called their
prejudice
appearance
Carl _______ at the funny joke Dave told, but then he told Dave to get serious.
gasped
chuckled
muttered
A ____ clothing item is designed to fit pretty much anyone of an average body size.
stratospheric
well-turned
one-size-fits-all
The _________ experts they hired to fix our computer system didn't know what they were doing and just made things worse.
so-called
meticulous
When you _______ a door, you close it with great force so it makes a loud noise.
Slam
Swap
If something or someone surprises you and makes you suddenly stop what you are doing, which of the following best describes your reaction?
you got some sense knocked into your head
you stopped dead in your tracks
you ran a red light
you went into a state of shock
Something or someone that is the ____ of something else causes trouble or makes people unhappy.
bane
cack and forth
basics
You don't look so WELL. Do you have a cold?
HOT
If you choose to study English ______ French, that usually means you prefer English to French.
among
amid
over
Which options is a verb that describes the way a person speaks, not the way he or se moves?
to spring
to sprint
to lurch
to stutter