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Vocabulary and Idioms Explained
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Vocabulary and Idioms Explained
Vocabulary and Idioms Explained
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1
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What does 'quaint' mean when describing a building?
Answer
Attractive because of being old-fashioned or unusual.
2
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Define 'barren' in relation to terrain.
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Unable to produce plants or fruit.
3
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What characterizes a 'bustling' place?
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Full of busy activity.
4
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Describe a 'lush' environment.
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Green, healthy plants, grass, and trees.
5
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What does 'relish' mean?
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To enjoy or like something.
6
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How is 'grimy' used to describe a person's face?
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It is dirty and streaked with dirt or tears.
7
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What is meant by 'privileged officialdom'?
Answer
Government officials with special benefits, often with negative connotation.
8
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Define 'fraught' when describing a situation.
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Full of difficulties, problems, or dangers.
9
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What does 'allure' refer to?
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The attractive, interesting, or exciting quality.
10
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What is the 'hub' of a system?
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The main area of most activity.
11
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Explain 'tides of history'.
Answer
The unstoppable flow of historical events.
12
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What does the idiom '(that) old chestnut' imply?
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A repeated, often-overused idea or joke.
13
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What does 'a far cry' indicate about two things?
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They are completely different.
14
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Define 'vagabonding'.
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Traveling freely from place to place with adventure.
15
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What does 'rob something of its riches' mean figuratively?
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To diminish its value or worth.
16
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How is 'spiritedness' described?
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Full of energy, enthusiasm, or courage.
17
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What does 'flog' mean?
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To beat someone with a whip or stick.
18
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Explain 'self-indulgence'.
Answer
Allowing oneself to enjoy things.
19
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What does 'detract' mean?
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To make something seem less valuable.
20
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Define the idiom 'the back of beyond'.
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A remote, faraway place.
21
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What is 'haphazard' behavior?
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Lacking any obvious plan or order.
22
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Describe 'far-flung' locations.
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Places spread over a great distance.
23
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What does 'bewildered' mean?
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Confused and uncertain.
24
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What signifies 'making strides'?
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Making significant progress.
25
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Define 'draw near'.
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To get closer in time or space.
26
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What does 'stroll' imply?
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Walking slowly for pleasure.
27
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Explain 'underlie' in a system.
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To be a hidden cause or influence.
28
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What does 'intrinsic' mean about a characteristic?
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An essential part of a thing or person.
29
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What is the role of a 'watchdog'?
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To monitor compliance and legality.
30
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What does 'slip through the net' mean?
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To escape detection or protection.