Significados

01. The verb __________ means to go around a place where
you have never been to find out what is there.
a) search
b) explore
c) exploit
d) visit
e) conquer

02. The verb __________ means to stay in the air, or move
gently through the air.
a) fly
b) flow
c) glide
d) float
e) hover

03. A __________ is a strange object in the sky that could be
from another part of the universe.
a) UFO
b) comet
c) star
d) planet
e) rocket

04. The verb __________ means both to shine light on
something, and, to explain something clearly.
a) scrutinize
b) illuminate
c) enlighten
d) clarify
e) brighten

05. The adjective __________ means both a strong, light
colour, or someone who is intelligent or happy.
a) lively
b) preposterous
c) bright
d) cheerful
e) sturdy

06. The verb __________ means to step awkwardly while
walking or running and fall or begin to fall.
a) stumble
b) hinder
c) wander
d) stroll
e) meander

07. To __________ means to shake because you are cold or
frightened.
a) freeze
b) breach
c) shatter
d) crumble
e) shiver


08. The word __________ describes a situation where there
is no order at all and everyone is confused.
a) orderliness
b) outburst
c) neatness
d) chaos
e) tidiness

09. If you take a __________ you stop the activity you are
doing to have a short rest.
a) burst
b) nap
c) gap
d) hole
e) breath

10. To __________ means to keep criticizing or giving advice
to someone in an annoying way.
a) assuage
b) soothe
c) relieve
d) appease
e) nag

11. The word __________ describes someone who is
determined to do what they want and refuses to do
anything else.
a) stubborn
b) broad-minded
c) compliant
d) indulgent
e) yielding

12. Somebody __________ has special interest in or
experience of something and so knowing what is happening
in that subject at the present time.
a) poignant
b) keen
c) aware
d) thirsty
e) weary

13. The word __________ describes something with a sharp,
sometimes unpleasant, taste or smell, like a lemon, and not
sweet.
a) salty
b) spicy
c) tasty
d) bitter
e) sour

14. If a surface such as paper or skin is __________, it does
not feel smooth when you touch it.
a) delicate
b) rough
c) sensitive
d) flat
e) uneven

15. __________ is a strong plastic which can be bent, and
which is used for making floor coverings, furniture, clothing,
etc. or (in the past) records.
a) rubber
b) cloth
c) vinyl
d) leather
e) polystyrene

16. A __________ is a tall metal structure with a long
horizontal part which is used for lifting and moving heavy
objects.
a) rack
b) hanger
c) hook
d) crane
e) lever

17. The word __________ describes a state between
sleeping and being awake.
a) idle
b) tiresome
c) heedful
d) awake
e) drowsy

18. __________ is a period of time when you eat no food.
a) Hunger
b) Starvation
c) Famine
d) Fast
e) Ache

19. __________ is a small device or machine with a
particular purpose.
a) Gadget
b) Outfit
c) Gear
d) Jack
e) Switch

20. The verb __________ means to cheat or trick someone
in order to get money unfairly from them.
a) yield
b) shaft
c) spoil
d) sweep
e) gamble

21. __________ is an area drawn out on the ground which is
used for playing sports such as tennis and basketball.
a) Ring
b) Pitch
c) Field
d) Court
e) Yard



22. __________ is the use of remarks which clearly mean the
opposite of what they say, and which are made in order to
hurt someone's feelings or to criticize something in a
humorous way.
a) Jibber jabber
b) Nonsense
c) Tomfoolery
d) Foolishness
e) Sarcasm

23. A(n) __________ is something which is confusing, or a
problem which is difficult to solve.
a) issue
b) matter
c) riddle
d) quiz
e) query

24. __________ is the speed at which something happens or
changes, or the amount or number of times it happens or
changes in a particular period.
a) Rate
b) Grade
c) Rank
d) Scale
e) Amount

25. The verb __________ means to improve the quality,
amount or strength of something.
a) highlight
b) heighten
c) raise
d) enhance
e) thrive

26. The verb __________ means to have a heaviness of a
stated amount, or to measure the heaviness of an object.
a) weigh
b) match
c) set
d) settle
e) thicken

27. The verb __________ means to (cause to) lose colour,
brightness or strength gradually.
a) vanish
b) fade
c) melt
d) gloss
e) whiten

28. The verb __________ means to change the colour of
something using a special liquid.
a) pale
b) stain
c) dye
d) blur
e) spot

29. __________ means to have a hole or empty space inside.
a) Leak
b) Needy
c) Packed
d) Bare
e) Hollow

30. __________ means to suddenly attack a person or a
group of people after hiding and waiting for them.
a) Shelter
b) Lodge
c) Trap
d) Lurk
e) Ambush

31. __________ means more than enough, especially if
expensive; very generous.
a) Meager
b) Lavish
c) Scanty
d) Bash
e) Profuse

32. The word __________ means very bad.
a) lousy
b) terrific
c) wondrous
d) startling
e) frightening

33. __________ is something or someone that causes you a
lot of trouble, often when they should be actually helping
you.
a) Load
b) Burden
c) Liability
d) Curse
e) Sorrow

34. __________ is a promise, especially that you will tell the
truth in a law court.
a) Pledge
b) Statement
c) Vow
d) Commitment
e) Oath

35. __________ is a very great sadness, especially at the
death of someone.
a) Regret
b) Pity
c) Sorriness
d) Grief
e) Heartbreak

36. The verb __________ means to use words that are rude
or offensive as a way of emphasizing what you mean or as a
way of insulting someone or something.

a) gossip
b) quarrel
c) struggle
d) swear
e) utter

37. The word __________ is used to describe a person who
is a high-ranking official in a college or university and is
responsible for the organization of a department or
departments.
a) dean
b) headmaster
c) principal
d) manager
e) governor

38. The verb __________ means to cause a boat to move
through water by pushing against the water with
__________ (= poles with flat ends).
a) row – flippers
b) thrust – paddles
c) row – oars
d) thrust – helms
e) row – rudders

39. The verb __________ means to experience something
which is unpleasant or which involves a change.
a) underlie
b) undergo
c) underachieve
d) undermine
e) underpin

40. The word __________ means full of hope, happiness and
good feelings.
a) teeming
b) plentiful
c) fruitful
d) prolific
e) upbeat