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Question 1

Divert

Answer 1

Divert
Verb (transitive/intransitive)

📚 Main meanings:
1. 🔁 To change the direction of something.
(Physical or literal movement)
📌 Examples:
They diverted the river to avoid flooding the town.
The pilot diverted the flight due to bad weather.

2. 😄 To entertain or amuse.
   (Archaic or formal; still found in literary or ironic contexts)
   📌 Examples:
   The clown diverted the children with his tricks.
   They created shows to divert the troops during wartime.

🧠 Etymology:
From Latin divertere – dis- (aside) + vertere (to turn).
→ Divert = to turn aside, either physically or mentally.

📌 Synonyms (by context):
(Change direction): reroute, redirect, deflect, shift
(Entertain): amuse, entertain, delight

💡 Memory tip:
Picture a car diverting down another road or a funny video diverting your attention from boredom.
→ Divert = change course or mood.

Question 2

Reckon

Answer 2

Reckon
Verb (transitive/intransitive)

📚 Main meanings:
1. 🧮 To calculate or estimate.
(Often numerical or logical reasoning)
📌 Examples:
I reckon the total cost will be around $500.
They reckon it’ll take about three days.

2. 🤔 To believe or think (informal usage, especially in British/Australian English).
   (Personal opinion or belief)
   📌 Examples:
   I reckon he’ll be late again.
   You reckon this is a good idea?
3. 🧾 To consider or regard (formal or archaic).
   (Often used in phrases like “be reckoned among”)
   📌 Examples:
   She was reckoned one of the best singers of her time.
   He is reckoned a hero in his village.

🧠 Etymology:
From Old English gerecenian (to recount, relate), and later from Old Norse rekna (to count).
→ Reckon = to count or think over.

📌 Synonyms (by context):
(Estimate): calculate, figure, estimate
(Believe): think, suppose, guess
(Regard as): consider, judge, view as

💡 Memory tip:
Think of an old cowboy saying, “I reckon so,” meaning “I believe so.” Or someone reckoning the cost on their fingers.
→ Reckon = count or consider.

Question 3

Substantial

Answer 3

Substantial
Adjective

📚 Main meanings:
1. 💰 Large in amount, value, or importance.
(Refers to size, quantity, or significance)
📌 Examples:
They made a substantial profit last year.
There is substantial evidence to support the claim.

2. 🍽️ Solid, strong, or nourishing (especially about food or structure).
   📌 Examples:
   We had a substantial breakfast before the hike.
   The house is built on a substantial foundation.

🧠 Etymology:
From Latin substantialis – of substance.
→ Substantial = of real and weighty substance.

📌 Synonyms:
significant, considerable, meaningful, hefty, robust

💡 Memory tip:
Imagine a substantial meal — big, filling, satisfying.
→ Substantial = something that carries weight or value.

Question 4

Raise

Answer 4

Raise
Verb (transitive); also noun in some contexts

📚 Main meanings:
1. 🆙 To lift something upward.
📌 Examples:
Raise your hand if you agree.
They raised the flag at dawn.

2. 💰 To collect or increase (money, salary, price, etc).
   📌 Examples:
   They raised funds for the hospital.
   She got a raise at work.
3. 👶 To bring up or care for a child.
   📌 Examples:
   They raised four children in the countryside.
4. 📣 To mention or bring attention to something.
   📌 Examples:
   She raised an important question.

🧠 Etymology:
From Old Norse reisa – to lift, related to rise.

📌 Synonyms:
lift, increase, grow, nurture, bring up

💡 Memory tip:
Raise = everything that goes UP: hand, money, volume, children.

Question 5

Tariff

Answer 5

Tariff
Noun

📚 Main meaning:
1. 💸 A tax or duty on imported or exported goods.
📌 Examples:
The government imposed new tariffs on steel.
High tariffs can lead to trade wars.

🧠 Etymology:
From Italian tariffa, from Arabic taʿārīf (inventory, list of fees).

📌 Synonyms:
duty, tax, levy, customs charge

💡 Memory tip:
Think of a tariff as a price tag added by the government at the border.
→ Tariff = toll at the gate of trade.

Question 6

Threaten

Answer 6

Threaten
Verb (transitive/intransitive)

📚 Main meanings:
1. ⚠️ To express an intention to cause harm or negative consequences.
📌 Examples:
He threatened to quit if they didn’t raise his pay.
The clouds threatened rain all afternoon.

2. 🌍 To pose a danger to something or someone.
   📌 Examples:
   Pollution threatens marine life.

🧠 Etymology:
From Old English þreatian, from þreat (threat, oppression).

📌 Synonyms:
menace, endanger, intimidate, warn

💡 Memory tip:
Picture someone pointing a finger and saying, “Do this or else!”
→ Threaten = signal of harm, verbal or situational.

Question 7

Harsh

Answer 7

Harsh
Adjective

📚 Main meanings:
1. 🥶 Unpleasantly rough, severe, or cruel.
(Describes treatment, weather, light, sound, etc.)
📌 Examples:
The desert has a harsh climate.
His teacher gave him a harsh punishment.

2. 🔊 Too intense or jarring for the senses.
   📌 Examples:
   The harsh light hurt her eyes.
   His voice sounded harsh and cold.

🧠 Etymology:
Possibly from Middle English harsh (rough, unpleasant), influenced by hoarse.

📌 Synonyms:
severe, rough, cruel, intense, abrasive

💡 Memory tip:
Imagine icy wind slapping your face — that’s harsh.
→ Harsh = tough to endure.

Question 8

Ceasefire

Answer 8

Ceasefire
Noun

📚 Main meaning:
1. 🕊️ An agreement to stop fighting temporarily.
📌 Examples:
The two countries declared a ceasefire after weeks of conflict.
The ceasefire held for several days before fighting resumed.

🧠 Etymology:
From cease (stop) + fire (shooting).

📌 Synonyms:
truce, armistice, suspension of hostilities

💡 Memory tip:
Ceasefire = stop firing. Visualize guns lowering and silence replacing chaos.

Question 9

Agreement

Answer 9

Agreement
Noun

📚 Main meanings:
1. 🤝 A mutual arrangement or contract between two or more parties.
📌 Examples:
They signed an agreement to share the profits.
We reached an agreement after long discussions.

2. 🗣️ Harmony in opinion or feeling.
   📌 Examples:
   There was general agreement among the team members.

🧠 Etymology:
From Old French agreer (to please), from Latin ad (to) + gratus (pleasing).

📌 Synonyms:
deal, pact, contract, consensus, accord

💡 Memory tip:
Picture two hands shaking over a document.
→ Agreement = mutual understanding or pact.

Question 10

Reach

Answer 10

Reach
Verb (transitive/intransitive); also noun

📚 Main meanings:
1. 🤲 To stretch out to touch or grasp something.
📌 Examples:
She reached for the book on the shelf.

2. 🛤️ To arrive at a place or goal.
   📌 Examples:
   We reached the station just in time.
3. 📞 To make contact with someone.
   📌 Examples:
   You can reach me by phone anytime.

🧠 Etymology:
From Old English raecan – to extend.

📌 Synonyms:
extend, stretch, arrive, achieve, contact

💡 Memory tip:
Imagine a hand stretching toward something just out of range.
→ Reach = extend toward or achieve.

Question 11

Stretch

Answer 11

Stretch
Verb, noun, adjective

📚 Main meanings:
1. 🧘‍♀️ To extend or pull something to make it longer or looser.
📌 Examples:
She stretched her legs after the long flight.
Don’t stretch the fabric too much.

2. 🛣️ To extend over a distance or time.
   📌 Examples:
   The desert stretches for miles.
   The work stretched into the evening.
3. 📈 To challenge limits or go beyond usual capacity.
   📌 Examples:
   This project will really stretch your skills.

🧠 Etymology:
From Old English streccan – to draw tight.

📌 Synonyms:
extend, elongate, spread, expand, strain

💡 Memory tip:
Picture a rubber band being pulled — that’s stretch.
→ Stretch = to go beyond the usual shape, time, or limits.

Question 12

Spawn

Answer 12

Spawn
Verb (transitive/intransitive); also noun

📚 Main meanings:
1. 🐟 (Verb) To produce or generate in large numbers (originally used for fish or amphibians laying eggs).
📌 Examples:
Salmon swim upstream to spawn.
The online forum spawned thousands of conspiracy theories.

2. 🐣 (Noun) Offspring, especially in large numbers.
   📌 Examples:
   The pond was full of frog spawn.
   He’s the spawn of a powerful family.

🧠 Etymology:
From Middle English spawnen, likely from Old French espandre (to spread).

📌 Synonyms:
(produce) generate, give rise to, breed, create
(offspring) progeny, descendants

💡 Memory tip:
Think of video games: enemies spawn out of nowhere.
→ Spawn = to bring something into existence, suddenly or abundantly.

Question 13

Handful

Answer 13

Handful
Noun

📚 Main meanings:
1. ✋ The amount that fits in one hand.
📌 Examples:
He grabbed a handful of peanuts.
Add a handful of spinach to the soup.

2. 😵 A person or situation that is difficult to manage.
   📌 Examples:
   Their toddler is a real handful!
   Managing three projects at once was a handful.

🧠 Etymology:
From hand + ful, literally “what fills the hand.”

📌 Synonyms:
(small quantity) scoop, portion
(troublesome person) rascal, menace, troublemaker

💡 Memory tip:
Imagine trying to carry too many things in one hand — hard to control.
→ Handful = small amount OR too much to handle.

Question 14

Lean towards

Answer 14

Lean towards
Phrasal verb (idiomatic)

📚 Main meaning:
1. ⚖️ To tend to prefer or favor one option or side.
📌 Examples:
I’m leaning towards accepting the job offer.
She leans toward a more traditional style.

🧠 Etymology:
Literal “lean” = incline; figurative use = lean mentally or emotionally.

📌 Synonyms:
favor, prefer, incline toward, be partial to

💡 Memory tip:
Imagine someone physically tilting toward one idea.
→ Lean towards = mentally shift in a certain direction.

Question 15

Hostage

Answer 15

Hostage
Noun

📚 Main meaning:
1. 🔗 A person held prisoner to force someone else to act in a certain way.
📌 Examples:
The kidnappers took three hostages.
She felt like a hostage to her own schedule.

🧠 Etymology:
From Old French hostage, from Latin obsidatus, from obses (a pledge, surety).

📌 Synonyms:
captive, prisoner, pawn

💡 Memory tip:
Picture someone tied to a chair with demands written nearby.
→ Hostage = someone held to pressure others.

Question 16

Address

Answer 16

Address
Verb (transitive); also noun

📚 Main meanings (verb):
1. 🗣️ To speak to or direct speech at someone.
📌 Examples:
He addressed the crowd with confidence.

2. 📝 To deal with or focus on a problem or issue.
   📌 Examples:
   We need to address climate change urgently.
3. 📬 To write the name and location on a letter or package.
   📌 Examples:
   Did you address the envelope correctly?

🧠 Etymology:
From Latin ad (to) + directus (straight, direct).

📌 Synonyms:
(talk to) speak to, greet
(deal with) tackle, handle
(mail) label, write to

💡 Memory tip:
Address means to face something — a person, problem, or letter.

Question 17

Coil

Answer 17

Coil
Noun and verb

📚 Main meanings:
1. 🔁 (Noun) A loop or spiral of something flexible (wire, rope, etc).
📌 Examples:
She unwound a coil of rope.
The snake rested in a tight coil.

2. 🔄 (Verb) To wind or twist into loops or spirals.
   📌 Examples:
   He coiled the hose neatly.

🧠 Etymology:
Probably from Middle English coil(en), from Old French cueillir (to gather).

📌 Synonyms:
(loop) spiral, ring
(wind up) curl, wind, twist

💡 Memory tip:
Think of a snake or wire spiraling around.
→ Coil = looped shape or action.

Question 18

Sort of

Answer 18

Sort of
Phrase (informal, idiomatic)

📚 Main meanings:
1. 🤷‍♂️ Used to express vagueness, approximation, or partial agreement.
📌 Examples:
I sort of liked the movie.
Are you hungry? — Sort of.

🧠 Etymology:
From “sort” (type/kind) + “of” — evolved into a softener in informal speech.

📌 Synonyms:
kind of, a bit, somewhat, more or less

💡 Memory tip:
Use sort of when you don’t want to fully commit to an opinion.
→ Sort of = “not totally, but kind of.”

Question 19

Virtue signaling

Answer 19

Virtue signaling
Noun (often pejorative)

📚 Main meaning:
1. 🎭 The act of expressing moral values or support for causes mainly to show off one’s virtue rather than take real action.
📌 Examples:
Critics accused the company of virtue signaling with its social media posts.
He wore the pin as a form of virtue signaling, but never supported the cause materially.

🧠 Etymology:
“Virtue” (moral excellence) + “signaling” (sending a visible message)
→ Coined as a criticism of shallow activism.

📌 Synonyms:
performative wokeness, moral posturing, token activism

💡 Memory tip:
Think of someone waving a moral flag just for applause.
→ Virtue signaling = showing off values more than living them.

Question 20

Stuff

Answer 20

Stuff
Noun (uncountable); also verb (informal)

📚 Main meanings (noun):
1. 📦 Things, objects, or materials (general term).
📌 Examples:
She packed her stuff and left.
I need to organize all this stuff in the garage.

📚 Main meanings (verb):
2. 🍗 To fill something tightly or completely.
📌 Examples:
He stuffed his clothes into the suitcase.
We stuffed the turkey with rice.

🧠 Etymology:
From Old French estoffe (material, provisions).

📌 Synonyms:
(noun) things, belongings, items
(verb) cram, fill, pack, jam

💡 Memory tip:
Imagine your closet overflowing — full of stuff.
→ Stuff = vague term for things OR to pack something tightly.

Question 21

Inequity

Answer 21

Inequity
Noun

📚 Main meaning:
1. ⚖️ Lack of fairness or justice; unfair treatment.
📌 Examples:
There’s growing concern about economic inequity.
The system perpetuates social inequities.

🧠 Etymology:
From Latin inaequitas, from in- (not) + aequus (equal, fair).

📌 Synonyms:
unfairness, injustice, disparity, discrimination

💡 Memory tip:
Think of inequity as inequality with a moral punch.
→ Inequity = injustice, not just imbalance.

Question 22

Put aside

Answer 22

Put aside
Phrasal verb

📚 Main meanings:
1. 💸 To save something, especially money or time, for future use.
📌 Examples:
She puts aside a little money each month.

2. 🚫 To ignore or temporarily stop focusing on something.
   📌 Examples:
   Let’s put aside our differences and work together.

🧠 Etymology:
Literal: put (place) + aside (to the side). Figurative usage evolved.

📌 Synonyms:
(save) reserve, set aside
(ignore) dismiss, forget, shelve

💡 Memory tip:
Imagine physically moving an issue or a coin to the side.
→ Put aside = save or ignore intentionally.

Question 23

Grift

Answer 23

Grift
Noun and verb (informal/slang)

📚 Main meaning (noun):
1. 🕵️ A petty or elaborate swindle, especially for money.
📌 Examples:
The whole scheme was a grift from the start.
He lived off political grift for years.

📚 Main meaning (verb):
2. 💸 To obtain money dishonestly.
📌 Examples:
They grifted tourists by pretending to be officials.

🧠 Etymology:
Early 20th-century U.S. slang; possibly related to “graft” or “grifter.”

📌 Synonyms:
scam, con, hustle, swindle

💡 Memory tip:
Think of a smooth talker tricking people for money.
→ Grift = fraud dressed as charm.

Question 24

Flawed

Answer 24

Flawed
Adjective

📚 Main meaning:
1. 🧱 Having mistakes, weaknesses, or imperfections.
📌 Examples:
The plan was flawed from the beginning.
He’s a flawed but relatable character.

🧠 Etymology:
From Old Norse flaga (a flake or crack).

📌 Synonyms:
imperfect, defective, damaged, faulty

💡 Memory tip:
Picture a cracked mirror — it reflects but isn’t perfect.
→ Flawed = not whole, not ideal.

Question 25

Attach

Answer 25

**Attach** *Verb (transitive/intransitive)* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 📎 **To fasten or connect physically.** 📌 *Examples:* Attach the file to your email. The wheels are firmly attached. 2. ❤️ **To connect emotionally.** 📌 *Examples:* She grew attached to the dog. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old French *atachier*, from *attachier* (to fasten). 📌 **Synonyms:** connect, fasten, link, affix, bond 💡 **Memory tip:** Imagine a paperclip *attaching* documents — physical or emotional bonds. → Attach = to join, literally or emotionally.

Question 26

End up

Answer 26

**End up** *Phrasal verb* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🎯 **To finally be in a place or situation, often unexpectedly.** 📌 *Examples:* He ended up living abroad. We took the wrong road and ended up lost. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “end” (finish) + “up” (completion emphasis). 📌 **Synonyms:** land, arrive, finish, turn out 💡 **Memory tip:** Think of a journey with a surprise ending. → End up = to arrive at a final, often unplanned outcome.

Question 27

Get through

Answer 27

**Get through** *Phrasal verb* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. ⏳ **To finish or complete something difficult.** 📌 *Examples:* She got through the exam despite being sick. 2. 📞 **To make contact by phone.** 📌 *Examples:* I couldn’t get through — the line was busy. 3. 🧠 **To reach someone emotionally or mentally.** 📌 *Examples:* I tried talking to him, but I just can’t get through. 🧠 **Etymology:** Literal sense of passing through something — extended to abstract use. 📌 **Synonyms:** (overcome) survive, manage (contact) reach, connect (communicate) break through, resonate 💡 **Memory tip:** Imagine pushing through a crowd or static — to reach the other side. → Get through = succeed in connection or endurance.

Question 28

Hostage

Answer 28

**Hostage** *Noun* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🔗 **A person held captive to force others to act a certain way.** 📌 *Examples:* The rebels took several hostages. She felt like a hostage to her own emotions. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old French *hostage*, Latin *obsidatus*, from *obses* (a pledge). 📌 **Synonyms:** captive, pawn, prisoner 💡 **Memory tip:** Think of someone trapped while someone else negotiates. → Hostage = used to pressure someone else into action.

Question 29

Moldy

Answer 29

**Moldy** *Adjective* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🍞 **Covered with or smelling of mold (a type of fungus).** 📌 *Examples:* Throw that bread away — it’s moldy. The basement smells moldy after the flood. 🧠 **Etymology:** From *mold* (fungus) + *-y* (adjective-forming). 📌 **Synonyms:** musty, stale, mildewed, spoiled 💡 **Memory tip:** Picture fuzzy green bread — classic *moldy*. → Moldy = old, damp, and spoiled by fungus.

Question 30

Worth

Answer 30

**Worth** *Adjective and noun* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 💰 **(Adjective) Having a particular value, cost, or merit.** 📌 *Examples:* This car is worth $10,000. It’s not worth the trouble. 2. 🏆 **(Noun) The value or importance of something or someone.** 📌 *Examples:* They proved their worth in difficult times. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *weorth* (valuable, esteemed). 📌 **Synonyms:** (value) valuable, deserving, significant (noun) merit, value, usefulness 💡 **Memory tip:** Think: Is it worth it? → Does it have value?

Question 31

Best known for

Answer 31

**Best known for** *Phrase (idiomatic)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🌟 **Used to describe the most famous quality, work, or role of a person or thing.** 📌 *Examples:* She’s best known for her role in that movie. Einstein is best known for his theory of relativity. 🧠 **Etymology:** “Known” = recognized; “best” = most. 📌 **Synonyms:** famous for, recognized for, most associated with 💡 **Memory tip:** Think of someone’s highlight or biggest achievement. → Best known for = what defines them most.

Question 32

Reckon

Answer 32

**Reckon** *Verb (transitive/intransitive)* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🧮 **To estimate or calculate.** 📌 *Examples:* They reckon the repairs will cost $500. 2. 🤔 **To think or believe (informal, especially UK/AUS).** 📌 *Examples:* I reckon he’ll show up late again. 3. 📜 **To consider or regard.** 📌 *Examples:* He’s reckoned a genius in his field. 🧠 **Etymology:** Old English *gerecenian* (to recount, relate). 📌 **Synonyms:** (estimate) figure, calculate (think) suppose, believe (consider) view, judge 💡 **Memory tip:** Think of a cowboy saying, “I reckon so.” → Reckon = count, guess, or believe.

Question 33

Dismiss

Answer 33

**Dismiss** *Verb (transitive)* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🚪 **To remove or send away.** 📌 *Examples:* The teacher dismissed the class. He was dismissed from his job. 2. ❌ **To reject or decide not to consider something.** 📌 *Examples:* She dismissed his ideas as unrealistic. 🧠 **Etymology:** Latin *dimittere* = *dis-* (away) + *mittere* (send). 📌 **Synonyms:** (send away) discharge, release (ignore) reject, disregard, brush off 💡 **Memory tip:** Dismiss = *dis* (not) + *miss* (send) → send away or disregard.

Question 34

Flee

Answer 34

**Flee** *Verb (intransitive or transitive)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🏃‍♂️ **To run away from danger or trouble quickly.** 📌 *Examples:* The family fled the war zone. He fled the scene of the crime. 🧠 **Etymology:** Old English *flēon* (to run away, escape). 📌 **Synonyms:** escape, run away, bolt, take flight 💡 **Memory tip:** Flee = fast exit in fear. Picture someone sprinting from danger.

Question 35

Seek

Answer 35

**Seek** *Verb (transitive/intransitive)* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🔍 **To try to find or obtain something.** 📌 *Examples:* They’re seeking a solution to the problem. He sought advice from an expert. 2. 🙏 **To ask or strive for something (e.g., help, permission).** 📌 *Examples:* She seeks approval from her peers. 🧠 **Etymology:** Old English *sēcan* (to search for). 📌 **Synonyms:** search for, pursue, look for, try to get 💡 **Memory tip:** Seek = serious search, not casual. → Seek = look with purpose.

Question 36

A whole lotta

Answer 36

**A whole lotta** *Phrase (informal/slang)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 💥 **A large amount of something (emphatic and casual).** 📌 *Examples:* That’s a whole lotta noise! We had a whole lotta fun at the party. 🧠 **Etymology:** Colloquial form of “a whole lot of.” Popularized in music and pop culture. 📌 **Synonyms:** tons of, loads of, heaps of, plenty of 💡 **Memory tip:** It adds drama. Think of the Led Zeppelin song. → A whole lotta = way more than “a lot of.”

Question 37

Overdue

Answer 37

**Overdue** *Adjective* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. ⌛ **Not done, received, or paid by the expected time.** 📌 *Examples:* The library books are overdue. Her promotion is long overdue. 2. 🕰️ **Late or delayed beyond reason.** 📌 *Examples:* This change is overdue in our system. 🧠 **Etymology:** From *over* (beyond) + *due* (expected). 📌 **Synonyms:** late, behind schedule, delayed, past due 💡 **Memory tip:** Overdue = *over the due date*. → It should’ve happened already.

Question 38

Rattle

Answer 38

**Rattle** *Verb (transitive/intransitive); also noun* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🔊 **To make or cause a quick, repeated noise, often by shaking something.** 📌 *Examples:* The coins rattled in his pocket. The wind rattled the windows. 2. 😰 **To disturb or unsettle someone emotionally.** 📌 *Examples:* The unexpected question rattled her. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Middle English *ratelen*, of imitative origin (like the sound). 📌 **Synonyms:** (clatter) shake, jingle, clank (disturb) unnerve, shake up, fluster 💡 **Memory tip:** Imagine a baby’s rattle: noisy and sudden. → Rattle = shake physically or emotionally.

Question 39

Vent

Answer 39

**Vent** *Verb and noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 💨 **To release air, gas, or emotion.** 📌 *Examples:* She needed to vent her frustration. The heater vents warm air. 📚 **(Noun):** 2. 🕳️ **An opening that lets something escape (air, smoke, emotion).** 📌 *Examples:* Smoke came out of the vent. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Latin *ventus* (wind). 📌 **Synonyms:** (express) release, let out, unload (opening) duct, outlet, hole 💡 **Memory tip:** Think of steam building up and then being *vented*. → Vent = release what’s been building up.

Question 40

Squeal

Answer 40

**Squeal** *Verb and noun* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🐷 **(Verb) To make a long, high-pitched cry or noise.** 📌 *Examples:* The brakes squealed loudly. She squealed in delight. 2. 🕵️ **(Slang) To betray or inform on someone.** 📌 *Examples:* He squealed to the police about the robbery. 🧠 **Etymology:** Probably imitative origin; related to “squeak.” 📌 **Synonyms:** (screech) shriek, cry, yelp (snitch) inform, betray, rat out 💡 **Memory tip:** Squeal = pig sound or snitch’s whisper. → Loud noise or loud mouth.

Question 41

Bunch

Answer 41

**Bunch** *Noun and verb* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🍇 **A group of things fastened or growing together.** 📌 *Examples:* A bunch of grapes. We invited a bunch of friends. 2. ✊ **(Verb) To gather or group together.** 📌 *Examples:* She bunched the fabric in her hand. 🧠 **Etymology:** Middle French *bouce* (protuberance). 📌 **Synonyms:** (group) cluster, group, pack (gather) clump, bundle 💡 **Memory tip:** Picture a *bunch* of bananas. → Bunch = grouped together.

Question 42

Pigsty

Answer 42

**Pigsty** *Noun (literal and figurative)* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🐖 **A pen or enclosure for pigs.** 2. 🧽 **(Figurative) A dirty or messy place.** 📌 *Examples:* Clean your room — it’s a pigsty! The old barn used to be a pigsty. 🧠 **Etymology:** Pig + sty (Old English *stig*, enclosure). 📌 **Synonyms:** (mess) dump, disaster, mess 💡 **Memory tip:** Think of pigs rolling in mud — literal or metaphorical. → Pigsty = filthy, unorganized space.

Question 43

Reel

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**Reel** *Verb and noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 🔁 **To lose balance or move unsteadily.** 📌 *Examples:* He reeled after being punched. The news made her reel. 2. 🎣 **To wind or pull something in (like with a fishing line).** 📌 *Examples:* She reeled in the fish. 📚 **(Noun):** 3. 🌀 **A spool or cylinder that holds something wound (tape, film, etc).** 🧠 **Etymology:** Old English *hrēol* (reel, winding device). 📌 **Synonyms:** (stagger) wobble, stumble, sway (wind) roll, coil 💡 **Memory tip:** Reel = either spinning in the head or with a handle.

Question 44

Trespasser

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**Trespasser** *Noun* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🚷 **Someone who enters private property without permission.** 📌 *Examples:* The sign said, “No Trespassers.” A trespasser was caught sneaking through the yard. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old French *trespasser* (to go beyond). 📌 **Synonyms:** intruder, invader, encroacher 💡 **Memory tip:** Trespass = pass beyond a line. → Trespasser = boundary breaker.

Question 45

Dismiss

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**Dismiss** *Verb (transitive)* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🚪 **To send away or remove from a place or position.** 2. ❌ **To reject, ignore, or not take seriously.** 📌 *Examples:* He dismissed the class early. She dismissed the complaint as nonsense. 🧠 **Etymology:** Latin *dimittere* = *dis-* (away) + *mittere* (send). 📌 **Synonyms:** (send away) release, expel (reject) ignore, disregard, brush off 💡 **Memory tip:** Dismiss = dis + miss → send off or stop paying attention.

Question 46

Reel

Answer 46

**Reel** *Verb and noun (repeated word - see previous entry for full detail)* 📚 **See earlier definition of 'Reel' above.** Used again for emphasis or in another context. 💡 **Memory tip:** To *reel* can be to feel dizzy or to pull something in.

Question 47

Handle

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**Handle** *Noun and verb* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 🤲 **To manage, deal with, or control something.** 📌 *Examples:* Can you handle the pressure? She handled the situation well. 📚 **(Noun):** 2. 🔩 **A part of something that you hold with your hand.** 📌 *Examples:* The suitcase handle broke. 🧠 **Etymology:** Old English *handlian* (to touch, feel, manage). 📌 **Synonyms:** (manage) deal with, tackle, cope with (part) grip, knob, lever 💡 **Memory tip:** To *handle* is to grasp — physically or mentally.

Question 48

Gunmen

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**Gunmen** *Plural noun* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🔫 **Men armed with guns, especially those acting violently or illegally.** 📌 *Examples:* Two gunmen entered the building. The gunmen opened fire on the crowd. 🧠 **Etymology:** Gun + men. Direct, compound form. 📌 **Synonyms:** shooters, attackers, armed men, assailants 💡 **Memory tip:** Gunmen = men with guns, often threatening or criminal.

Question 49

Storm

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**Storm** *Noun and verb* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. 🌩️ **A violent disturbance in the atmosphere, often with wind, rain, thunder, or snow.** 📌 *Examples:* The storm knocked out the power. They took shelter from the snowstorm. 📚 **(Verb):** 2. 💥 **To move angrily or forcefully into a place or situation.** 📌 *Examples:* The soldiers stormed the building. She stormed out of the room. 🧠 **Etymology:** Old English *storm*, from Proto-Germanic *sturmaz*. 📌 **Synonyms:** (noun) tempest, squall, hurricane (verb) charge, invade, burst in 💡 **Memory tip:** Storm = nature’s tantrum or someone’s forceful action.

Question 50

Assault

Answer 50

**Assault** *Noun and verb* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. 🥊 **A violent physical or verbal attack.** 📌 *Examples:* He was arrested for assault. The assault on her character was unfair. 📚 **(Verb):** 2. ⚔️ **To physically or aggressively attack someone.** 📌 *Examples:* They assaulted the guards during the escape. 🧠 **Etymology:** Latin *assultus*, from *assilire* = to leap upon. 📌 **Synonyms:** attack, strike, hit, charge, battery 💡 **Memory tip:** Assault = aggressive leap or attack.

Question 51

Wound

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**Wound** *Noun and verb* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. 🩸 **An injury involving a cut or damage to the body.** 📌 *Examples:* He had a deep wound on his leg. 📚 **(Verb):** 2. 💔 **To injure someone physically or emotionally.** 📌 *Examples:* His words wounded her pride. 🧠 **Etymology:** Old English *wund* (noun), *wundian* (verb). 📌 **Synonyms:** (cut) injury, lesion, gash (hurt) injure, harm, damage 💡 **Memory tip:** Wound = something broken — on skin or heart.

Question 52

Hatch

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**Hatch** *Verb and noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 🐣 **To come out of an egg.** 📌 *Examples:* The chicks hatched this morning. 2. 🧠 **To create or devise a plan (often secretly).** 📌 *Examples:* They hatched a plan to escape. 📚 **(Noun):** 3. 🚪 **A small door or opening.** 📌 *Examples:* Open the hatch to the attic. 🧠 **Etymology:** Verb from Old English *hæccan* (incubate); noun from Old English *hæcce* (door). 📌 **Synonyms:** (birth) emerge, break out (plan) devise, scheme (door) flap, trapdoor 💡 **Memory tip:** Hatch = new life, sneaky plan, or hidden door.

Question 53

Attach

Answer 53

**Attach** *Verb (transitive/intransitive)* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 📎 **To fasten or connect physically.** 📌 *Examples:* She attached the file to the email. 2. ❤️ **To connect emotionally.** 📌 *Examples:* He became attached to his foster family. 🧠 **Etymology:** Old French *atachier*, from *attachier* = to fasten. 📌 **Synonyms:** connect, fasten, link, bind 💡 **Memory tip:** Attach = make things stick — objects or hearts.

Question 54

Cycle

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**Cycle** *Noun and verb* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. 🔁 **A series of events that repeat in order.** 📌 *Examples:* The water cycle is essential for life. 2. 🚲 **A bicycle.** 📌 *Examples:* He rode his cycle to school. 📚 **(Verb):** 3. 🚴 **To ride a bicycle.** 📌 *Examples:* She cycles every morning. 🧠 **Etymology:** Greek *kyklos* = circle, wheel. 📌 **Synonyms:** (loop) rotation, sequence, repetition (bike) bicycle, ride 💡 **Memory tip:** Cycle = wheels or events that go in circles.

Question 55

Graze

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**Graze** *Verb and noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 🐄 **To feed on grass (for animals).** 📌 *Examples:* The cows grazed in the meadow. 2. 🩹 **To scrape the skin lightly.** 📌 *Examples:* She grazed her knee falling. 📚 **(Noun):** 3. **A small scrape or surface wound.** 📌 *Examples:* He had a graze on his elbow. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *grasian* (to feed on grass). 📌 **Synonyms:** (feed) nibble, pasture (scrape) scratch, abrade 💡 **Memory tip:** Graze = gentle contact — with grass or ground.

Question 56

Fork

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**Fork** *Noun and verb* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. 🍴 **An eating utensil with prongs.** 📌 *Examples:* Use a fork to eat the salad. 2. 🌲 **A division in a road, river, or path.** 📌 *Examples:* Take the right fork in the trail. 📚 **(Verb):** 3. **To split or divide into branches.** 📌 *Examples:* The road forks just ahead. 🧠 **Etymology:** Latin *furca* (pitchfork). 📌 **Synonyms:** (noun) utensil, split, branch (verb) diverge, divide, branch off 💡 **Memory tip:** Fork = prongs or paths that split.

Question 57

Beat

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**Beat** *Verb and noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 🥁 **To strike repeatedly.** 📌 *Examples:* He beat the drum with energy. 2. 🥇 **To defeat someone in a contest.** 📌 *Examples:* She beat him in the final race. 3. ❤️ **To pulsate or throb.** 📌 *Examples:* His heart was beating fast. 📚 **(Noun):** 4. **A rhythmic pulse or unit in music.** 📌 *Examples:* The song has a strong beat. 🧠 **Etymology:** Old English *beatan* = to inflict blows. 📌 **Synonyms:** (strike) hit, pound (defeat) win over, outdo (rhythm) pulse, tempo 💡 **Memory tip:** Beat = impact, rhythm, or victory — repeated and powerful.

Question 58

Knock out

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**Knock out** *Phrasal verb* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🥊 **To make someone unconscious, usually by hitting them.** 📌 *Examples:* The boxer knocked out his opponent in the third round. The medicine knocked me out for hours. 2. ✅ **To complete something quickly or with effort.** 📌 *Examples:* I knocked out the report before lunch. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “knock” (strike) + “out” (remove from state or place). 📌 **Synonyms:** (hit) render unconscious, floor (finish) complete, accomplish 💡 **Memory tip:** Think of flipping a switch — either someone’s lights go out or a task is done fast.

Question 59

Shelter

Answer 59

**Shelter** *Noun and verb* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. 🏠 **A place giving protection from danger, weather, or attack.** 📌 *Examples:* We took shelter from the storm. The shelter houses stray animals. 📚 **(Verb):** 2. **To protect or shield from harm.** 📌 *Examples:* They sheltered the refugees. 🧠 **Etymology:** Middle English *scheltroun* (protection, guard). 📌 **Synonyms:** (noun) refuge, haven, asylum (verb) protect, shield, guard 💡 **Memory tip:** Shelter = safe cover from trouble.

Question 60

Sneak through

Answer 60

**Sneak through** *Phrasal verb* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🕵️ **To move quietly and secretly through a place, avoiding detection.** 📌 *Examples:* The cat sneaked through the open window. They sneaked through the crowd without being noticed. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “sneak” (move stealthily) + “through” (passing from one side to another). 📌 **Synonyms:** slip through, creep through, slip past 💡 **Memory tip:** Picture tiptoeing past a sleeping guard.

Question 61

Rough

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**Rough** *Adjective, noun, and verb* 📚 **Main meanings (adjective):** 1. 🪨 **Having an uneven or coarse surface.** 📌 *Examples:* The wall felt rough to the touch. 2. 💪 **Harsh or difficult.** 📌 *Examples:* They had a rough journey. 3. 🥊 **Violent or aggressive.** 📌 *Examples:* He played rough in the game. 🧠 **Etymology:** Old English *ruh* (hairy, shaggy). 📌 **Synonyms:** (coarse) uneven, bumpy (difficult) tough, hard (aggressive) violent, brutal 💡 **Memory tip:** Rough = not smooth in surface, situation, or behavior.

Question 62

Amuse

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**Amuse** *Verb (transitive)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 😄 **To make someone laugh or feel entertained.** 📌 *Examples:* Her jokes amused the audience. It amused me to see them dancing. 🧠 **Etymology:** From French *amuser* (to divert, entertain). 📌 **Synonyms:** entertain, delight, cheer, divert 💡 **Memory tip:** Amuse = add a smile or laughter.

Question 63

Delight

Answer 63

**Delight** *Noun and verb* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. 🌟 **Great pleasure or joy.** 📌 *Examples:* It’s a delight to see you again. 📚 **(Verb):** 2. **To give great pleasure.** 📌 *Examples:* The show delighted the audience. 🧠 **Etymology:** Latin *delectare* (to please greatly). 📌 **Synonyms:** (joy) pleasure, enjoyment (please) charm, enchant, thrill 💡 **Memory tip:** Delight = light up with joy.

Question 64

Hold

Answer 64

**Hold** *Verb and noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. ✋ **To grasp or carry in the hands.** 📌 *Examples:* She held the baby gently. 2. 📅 **To keep or maintain a state or event.** 📌 *Examples:* They will hold a meeting tomorrow. 📚 **(Noun):** 3. **A grip or grasp.** 📌 *Examples:* He had a strong hold on the rope. 🧠 **Etymology:** Old English *healdan* (to keep, guard). 📌 **Synonyms:** (grip) grasp, clutch (maintain) keep, retain 💡 **Memory tip:** Hold = keep close physically or in time.

Question 65

Wreck

Answer 65

**Wreck** *Noun and verb* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. 🚢 **Something badly damaged or destroyed.** 📌 *Examples:* The shipwreck lay on the ocean floor. His car was a wreck after the crash. 📚 **(Verb):** 2. **To damage or ruin completely.** 📌 *Examples:* The storm wrecked the pier. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *wrecan* (to drive out, avenge), later “destroy.” 📌 **Synonyms:** (destroy) demolish, ruin, shatter (disaster) ruin, collapse 💡 **Memory tip:** Wreck = complete destruction, physical or figurative.

Question 66

Tick

Answer 66

**Tick** *Noun and verb* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. ✅ **A small mark (✔️) to show something is correct or done.** 📌 *Examples:* Put a tick next to the correct answer. 2. 🐜 **A small blood-sucking arachnid.** 📌 *Examples:* Check the dog for ticks. 📚 **(Verb):** 3. **To mark something with a tick or make a clicking sound.** 📌 *Examples:* She ticked the items off the list. The clock ticked loudly. 🧠 **Etymology:** Marking sense from Middle Low German *tikke* (tap); insect from Old English *ticca*. 📌 **Synonyms:** (mark) check, mark (insect) parasite (sound) click, tap 💡 **Memory tip:** Tick = tiny but noticeable — in lists, clocks, or on skin.

Question 67

The increases are driven by warmer temperatures

Answer 67

**The increases are driven by warmer temperatures** *Phrase (statement)* 📚 **Meaning:** Indicates that the rise or growth in something (e.g., costs, cases, activity) is caused or influenced by higher-than-normal temperatures. 📌 *Examples:* The increases in electricity demand are driven by warmer temperatures. Warmer temperatures drive increases in mosquito populations. 🧠 **Key structure:** “Are driven by” = passive form showing cause/effect. 📌 **Synonyms (rephrase):** The rise is caused by…, The growth results from… 💡 **Memory tip:** Think of “driven by” as a car being pushed by a driver — the driver here is “warmer temperatures.”

Question 68

Curb

Answer 68

**Curb** *Noun and verb* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 🚫 **To control or limit something.** 📌 *Examples:* We need to curb pollution. The rules aim to curb reckless driving. 📚 **(Noun):** 2. **An edge or barrier, especially beside a street.** 📌 *Examples:* The car jumped the curb. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old French *courbe* (curb, bend), from Latin *curvus* (curved). 📌 **Synonyms:** (limit) restrain, control, check (street edge) edge, border 💡 **Memory tip:** Curb = stop something from spilling over — whether traffic or bad habits.

Question 69

Look over

Answer 69

**Look over** *Phrasal verb* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 👀 **To quickly examine or review something.** 📌 *Examples:* Please look over my essay before I submit it. She looked over the contract carefully. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “look” (see) + “over” (across or above), meaning to glance at the whole. 📌 **Synonyms:** review, inspect, check, examine 💡 **Memory tip:** Look over = eyes moving across something to check it.

Question 70

Bring about

Answer 70

**Bring about** *Phrasal verb* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🔄 **To cause something to happen.** 📌 *Examples:* The new law will bring about significant changes. Hard work can bring about success. 🧠 **Etymology:** Literal: bring (carry) + about (around) → figuratively “cause to appear.” 📌 **Synonyms:** cause, generate, lead to, produce 💡 **Memory tip:** Bring about = carry an idea into reality.

Question 71

Imply

Answer 71

**Imply** *Verb (transitive)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 💬 **To suggest something without saying it directly.** 📌 *Examples:* Are you implying that I’m lying? His tone implied disapproval. 🧠 **Etymology:** Latin *implicare* (to entwine, involve). 📌 **Synonyms:** suggest, hint, indicate, insinuate 💡 **Memory tip:** Imply = plant the idea without showing the seed.

Question 72

Tear

Answer 72

**Tear** *Verb and noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. ✂️ **To pull apart or rip.** 📌 *Examples:* She tore the letter in half. 2. 😢 **(Intransitive) To shed tears.** 📌 *Examples:* His eyes teared up during the movie. 📚 **(Noun):** 3. **A rip or a drop of saline from the eye.** 🧠 **Etymology:** Two origins: rip sense from Old English *teran*; cry sense from Old English *tēar*. 📌 **Synonyms:** (rip) rip, split (cry) weep, sob 💡 **Memory tip:** Same sound, two meanings — context decides.

Question 73

Trade

Answer 73

**Trade** *Noun and verb* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. 🔄 **The action of buying, selling, or exchanging goods/services.** 📌 *Examples:* International trade has increased. 📚 **(Verb):** 2. **To exchange something for something else.** 📌 *Examples:* They traded baseball cards. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Middle Low German *trade* (track, course, business). 📌 **Synonyms:** (exchange) swap, barter, deal (commerce) business, transaction 💡 **Memory tip:** Trade = movement of goods or favors.

Question 74

Drop

Answer 74

**Drop** *Verb and noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 📦 **To let something fall.** 📌 *Examples:* She dropped the glass. 2. 📉 **To decrease or reduce.** 📌 *Examples:* Temperatures dropped overnight. 📚 **(Noun):** 3. **A small quantity of liquid.** 📌 *Examples:* A drop of water. 🧠 **Etymology:** Old English *dropa* (small particle of liquid). 📌 **Synonyms:** (fall) let fall, release (decrease) decline, reduce 💡 **Memory tip:** Drop = physical fall or numerical fall.

Question 75

Dead air

Answer 75

**Dead air** *Noun (broadcasting)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 📻 **An unintended silence during a live broadcast.** 📌 *Examples:* The DJ panicked when there was dead air. A technical glitch caused 10 seconds of dead air. 🧠 **Etymology:** Broadcast term; “dead” = inactive, “air” = airtime. 📌 **Synonyms:** silence, pause, gap (in broadcasting) 💡 **Memory tip:** Dead air = silence when there should be sound.

Question 76

Scramble

Answer 76

**Scramble** *Verb and noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 🧗 **To move quickly or clumsily, often using hands and feet.** 📌 *Examples:* They scrambled over the rocks. 2. 📞 **To rush to act or gather things.** 📌 *Examples:* The team scrambled to meet the deadline. 📚 **(Noun):** 3. **A hurried or disorderly struggle.** 🧠 **Etymology:** Probably from Middle English *scra-* (scrape) + *-amble* (amble). 📌 **Synonyms:** (climb) clamber, scale (rush) hurry, scramble around 💡 **Memory tip:** Scramble = fast, chaotic movement.

Question 77

Spill

Answer 77

**Spill** *Verb and noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 🥤 **To cause liquid or small loose items to fall or flow over the edge of a container.** 📌 *Examples:* She spilled coffee on her shirt. Be careful not to spill the rice. 2. 📢 **(Figurative) To reveal something, often unintentionally.** 📌 *Examples:* He spilled the secret. 📚 **(Noun):** 3. **An act or instance of spilling.** 📌 *Examples:* The oil spill damaged the coastline. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *spillan* (destroy, waste). 📌 **Synonyms:** (pour out) pour, slosh, slop (reveal) divulge, disclose 💡 **Memory tip:** Spill = flow out of place — liquid or information.

Question 78

Control board

Answer 78

**Control board** *Noun* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🎛️ **A panel with switches, buttons, and dials used to operate or regulate a system, device, or machine.** 📌 *Examples:* The technician adjusted the control board. The radio station’s control board failed during the broadcast. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “control” (manage) + “board” (panel). 📌 **Synonyms:** console, control panel, dashboard, switchboard 💡 **Memory tip:** Picture the cockpit of a plane — a control board is the command center.

Question 79

Understanding

Answer 79

**Understanding** *Noun and adjective* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. 🧠 **The ability to grasp meaning, knowledge, or reason.** 📌 *Examples:* She has a deep understanding of physics. 2. 🤝 **An informal agreement or mutual recognition.** 📌 *Examples:* We have an understanding about the schedule. 📚 **(Adjective):** 3. **Sympathetic or compassionate.** 📌 *Examples:* He’s an understanding boss. 🧠 **Etymology:** Old English *understandan* (stand among, grasp). 📌 **Synonyms:** (comprehension) knowledge, grasp (agreement) pact, deal (sympathetic) compassionate, considerate 💡 **Memory tip:** Understanding = standing under the idea until you get it.

Question 80

Boundary

Answer 80

**Boundary** *Noun* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🗺️ **A line marking the limits of an area.** 📌 *Examples:* The river forms the boundary between the two countries. 2. 🚫 **A limit of acceptable behavior.** 📌 *Examples:* You’ve crossed my personal boundaries. 🧠 **Etymology:** From *bound* (limit) + *-ary* (related to). 📌 **Synonyms:** border, edge, limit, frontier 💡 **Memory tip:** Boundary = the invisible fence — physical or personal.

Question 81

Glide

Answer 81

**Glide** *Verb and noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 🕊️ **To move smoothly and effortlessly.** 📌 *Examples:* The skater glided across the ice. The bird glided over the lake. 📚 **(Noun):** 2. **A smooth continuous movement.** 📌 *Examples:* The dancer’s glide was graceful. 🧠 **Etymology:** Old English *glīdan* (to slip, move smoothly). 📌 **Synonyms:** slide, float, coast, drift 💡 **Memory tip:** Glide = smooth, graceful movement — no bumps.

Question 82

Vanish

Answer 82

**Vanish** *Verb (intransitive)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🪄 **To disappear suddenly and completely.** 📌 *Examples:* The magician made the coin vanish. She vanished without a trace. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Latin *vanescere* (to disappear), from *vanus* (empty). 📌 **Synonyms:** disappear, fade, evaporate, dissolve 💡 **Memory tip:** Vanish = not just go — go so it’s like you were never there.

Question 83

Brink

Answer 83

**Brink** *Noun* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🏞️ **The very edge of something, especially a steep place.** 📌 *Examples:* They stood at the brink of the cliff. 2. ⚠️ **The point at which something is about to happen.** 📌 *Examples:* The country was on the brink of war. 🧠 **Etymology:** Middle Dutch *brincke* (edge, bank). 📌 **Synonyms:** edge, verge, threshold, cusp 💡 **Memory tip:** Brink = the last solid step before the unknown.

Question 84

Hire

Answer 84

**Hire** *Verb and noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 💼 **To employ someone for work or services.** 📌 *Examples:* They hired a new manager. 2. 🛠️ **To pay for the temporary use of something.** 📌 *Examples:* We hired a car for the weekend. 📚 **(Noun):** 3. **The act of hiring someone or something.** 📌 *Examples:* She’s our latest hire. 🧠 **Etymology:** Old English *hȳrian* (to pay wages). 📌 **Synonyms:** (employ) recruit, engage (rent) lease, charter 💡 **Memory tip:** Hire = exchange money for work or use.

Question 85

Seizure

Answer 85

**Seizure** *Noun* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🚔 **The act of taking something by force or legal authority.** 📌 *Examples:* The police carried out the seizure of illegal goods. Property seizure is allowed under certain laws. 2. 🧠 **A sudden attack of illness, especially involving uncontrolled movements (medical).** 📌 *Examples:* He suffered an epileptic seizure. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old French *seisir* (to take possession). 📌 **Synonyms:** (confiscation) confiscation, capture (medical) convulsion, fit, attack 💡 **Memory tip:** Seizure = sudden taking — property or body control.

Question 86

Besiege

Answer 86

**Besiege** *Verb (transitive)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. ⚔️ **To surround a place with armed forces to capture it.** 📌 *Examples:* The army besieged the city for months. 2. 📩 **(Figurative) To overwhelm someone with requests or pressure.** 📌 *Examples:* She was besieged by reporters after the announcement. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old French *sege* (seat, blockade). 📌 **Synonyms:** (surround) blockade, encircle (overwhelm) harass, bombard 💡 **Memory tip:** Besiege = trap a place or person from all sides.

Question 87

Swig

Answer 87

**Swig** *Verb and noun (informal)* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🍺 **(Verb) To drink something in large mouthfuls.** 📌 *Examples:* He swigged water after the run. 2. **(Noun) A large gulp of a drink.** 📌 *Examples:* She took a swig of coffee. 🧠 **Etymology:** Of Scandinavian origin, akin to “swiggle” (shake). 📌 **Synonyms:** gulp, chug, draught 💡 **Memory tip:** Swig = drink big and fast.

Question 88

Shrink

Answer 88

**Shrink** *Verb and noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 📏 **To become smaller in size.** 📌 *Examples:* This shirt will shrink in the wash. 2. 😨 **To move back in fear or disgust.** 📌 *Examples:* She shrank from the sight. 📚 **(Noun, informal):** 3. **A psychiatrist.** 📌 *Examples:* He’s seeing a shrink. 🧠 **Etymology:** Old English *scrincan* (to contract). 📌 **Synonyms:** (contract) reduce, diminish (recoil) flinch, withdraw 💡 **Memory tip:** Shrink = get smaller — clothes, courage, or people in slang.

Question 89

Uncover

Answer 89

**Uncover** *Verb (transitive)* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🕵️ **To reveal something hidden.** 📌 *Examples:* They uncovered a hidden passage. The investigation uncovered fraud. 2. 🎩 **To remove a cover from something.** 📌 *Examples:* He uncovered the dish before serving. 🧠 **Etymology:** From *un-* (reverse) + *cover*. 📌 **Synonyms:** reveal, expose, disclose 💡 **Memory tip:** Uncover = take away the cover to see the truth.

Question 90

Gruesome

Answer 90

**Gruesome** *Adjective* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 💀 **Causing horror, disgust, or extreme fear.** 📌 *Examples:* The movie showed gruesome crime scenes. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Middle English *gruen* (to shudder) + *-some*. 📌 **Synonyms:** horrifying, ghastly, hideous, grisly 💡 **Memory tip:** Gruesome = so awful it makes you shiver.

Question 91

Steam

Answer 91

**Steam** *Noun and verb* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. 💨 **The hot vapor from boiling water.** 📌 *Examples:* Steam rose from the kettle. 📚 **(Verb):** 2. **To produce steam or move using steam power.** 📌 *Examples:* The train steamed across the countryside. 3. 😠 **(Figurative) To become angry.** 📌 *Examples:* He was steaming after the argument. 🧠 **Etymology:** Old English *steam* (vapor, fume). 📌 **Synonyms:** (vapor) mist, vapor (get angry) seethe, fume 💡 **Memory tip:** Steam = literal hot vapor or figurative hot temper.

Question 92

Linger

Answer 92

**Linger** *Verb (intransitive)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🕰️ **To stay in a place longer than necessary, often because you don’t want to leave.** 📌 *Examples:* She lingered in the café after lunch. 2. 🐢 **To take a long time to disappear or finish.** 📌 *Examples:* The scent lingered in the room. 🧠 **Etymology:** Old English *lengan* (prolong). 📌 **Synonyms:** stay, remain, persist, dawdle 💡 **Memory tip:** Linger = slow to leave, like perfume in the air.

Question 93

Toddler

Answer 93

**Toddler** *Noun* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🚼 **A young child just learning to walk (about 1–3 years old).** 📌 *Examples:* The toddler played with building blocks. 🧠 **Etymology:** From *toddle* (walk unsteadily) + *-er*. 📌 **Synonyms:** young child, infant (informal: tot) 💡 **Memory tip:** Toddler = little one who “toddles” around unsteadily.

Question 94

Sift

Answer 94

**Sift** *Verb (transitive/intransitive)* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🍰 **To separate and break up clumps in dry ingredients by passing them through a sieve.** 📌 *Examples:* Sift the flour before adding it. 2. 🔍 **To examine closely to find what’s important.** 📌 *Examples:* They sifted through the evidence. 🧠 **Etymology:** Old English *siftan* (to pass through a sieve). 📌 **Synonyms:** (filter) strain, sieve (examine) scrutinize, sort 💡 **Memory tip:** Sift = let the fine things through, keep out the lumps — in cooking or investigation.

Question 95

Jumble

Answer 95

**Jumble** *Noun and verb* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. 🔀 **A confused or disordered mix of things.** 📌 *Examples:* Her drawer was a jumble of clothes and papers. 📚 **(Verb):** 2. **To mix things up in a confused way.** 📌 *Examples:* The wind jumbled the papers on the desk. 🧠 **Etymology:** Probably from Middle English *jomlen* (to move about). 📌 **Synonyms:** (mix) muddle, tangle, clutter (confusion) mess, disorder 💡 **Memory tip:** Jumble = think of puzzle pieces all thrown together.

Question 96

Dive

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**Dive** *Verb and noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 🤿 **To plunge headfirst into water.** 📌 *Examples:* He dived into the pool. 2. 📉 **To go down quickly or suddenly.** 📌 *Examples:* Stock prices dived after the news. 📚 **(Noun):** 3. **The act of diving.** 🧠 **Etymology:** Old English *dyfan* (to dip, immerse). 📌 **Synonyms:** (plunge) jump, submerge (drop) fall, descend 💡 **Memory tip:** Dive = fast downward movement — into water or situation.

Question 97

Panick

Answer 97

**Panic** (correct spelling) *Noun and verb* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. 😱 **A sudden, overpowering fear.** 📌 *Examples:* A wave of panic spread through the crowd. 📚 **(Verb):** 2. **To feel or cause sudden fear.** 📌 *Examples:* Don’t panic — we have time. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Greek god Pan, whose sudden appearances caused fear. 📌 **Synonyms:** fear, alarm, dread, fright 💡 **Memory tip:** Panic = fear that takes over fast.

Question 98

Snap

Answer 98

**Snap** *Verb, noun, adjective* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 🔊 **To break suddenly with a sharp sound.** 📌 *Examples:* The twig snapped under his foot. 2. 😠 **To speak sharply or angrily.** 📌 *Examples:* She snapped at him for interrupting. 📚 **(Noun):** 3. **A quick, sharp action or sound.** 📌 *Examples:* He took a quick snap of the sunset. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Middle Dutch *snappen* (to seize). 📌 **Synonyms:** (break) crack, split (speak) bark, retort 💡 **Memory tip:** Snap = quick break or quick reaction.

Question 99

Retort

Answer 99

**Retort** *Verb and noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 💬 **To reply quickly and sharply.** 📌 *Examples:* “Mind your business!” she retorted. 📚 **(Noun):** 2. **A quick, sharp, or witty reply.** 📌 *Examples:* His retort silenced the critics. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Latin *retorquere* (to twist back). 📌 **Synonyms:** (reply) answer, comeback, rejoinder 💡 **Memory tip:** Retort = twist words back at someone.

Question 100

Hype

Answer 100

**Hype** *Noun and verb (informal)* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. 📢 **Extravagant promotion or publicity.** 📌 *Examples:* The movie didn’t live up to the hype. 📚 **(Verb):** 2. **To promote something intensively.** 📌 *Examples:* They hyped the concert for months. 🧠 **Etymology:** Short for hyperbole. 📌 **Synonyms:** (promotion) publicity, buzz (promote) advertise, tout 💡 **Memory tip:** Hype = noise and excitement created around something.

Question 101

Lack

Answer 101

**Lack** *Noun and verb* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. 🚫 **The state of not having enough of something.** 📌 *Examples:* A lack of sleep affects performance. 📚 **(Verb):** 2. **To be without something.** 📌 *Examples:* She lacks confidence. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Middle English *lak* (deficiency). 📌 **Synonyms:** (shortage) absence, scarcity (be without) need, miss 💡 **Memory tip:** Lack = gap where something should be.

Question 102

Drag

Answer 102

**Drag** *Verb and noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 🪢 **To pull something with effort.** 📌 *Examples:* He dragged the box across the floor. 2. 😒 **To prolong or make something slow.** 📌 *Examples:* The meeting dragged on for hours. 📚 **(Noun):** 3. **Something boring or tedious.** 📌 *Examples:* This weather is a drag. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old Norse *draga* (to pull). 📌 **Synonyms:** (pull) haul, tow (bore) nuisance, bother 💡 **Memory tip:** Drag = heavy pull or heavy boredom.

Question 103

Play along

Answer 103

**Play along** *Phrasal verb* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🎭 **To pretend to agree or cooperate, often to avoid conflict.** 📌 *Examples:* I disagreed, but I played along to keep the peace. 2. 🎵 **To join in playing music with others.** 📌 *Examples:* The guitarist played along with the band. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “play” (act, participate) + “along” (in harmony). 📌 **Synonyms:** cooperate, pretend, go along 💡 **Memory tip:** Play along = act in sync, even if you don’t fully agree.

Question 104

Steward

Answer 104

**Steward** *Noun and verb* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. ✈️ **A person who manages or takes care of something (e.g., passengers, resources).** 📌 *Examples:* The flight steward served drinks. He’s a good steward of the company’s funds. 📚 **(Verb):** 2. **To manage or look after something carefully.** 📌 *Examples:* She stewards the charity’s finances. 🧠 **Etymology:** Old English *stiweard* (house guardian). 📌 **Synonyms:** manager, caretaker, attendant 💡 **Memory tip:** Steward = guardian of people or resources.

Question 105

Storm away

Answer 105

**Storm away** *Phrasal verb* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 💢 **To leave a place angrily and suddenly.** 📌 *Examples:* She stormed away after the argument. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “storm” (rush angrily) + “away” (depart). 📌 **Synonyms:** storm off, stomp away, march off 💡 **Memory tip:** Storm away = exit like a thunderstorm — fast and angry.

Question 106

Come back

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**Come back** *Phrasal verb* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🔙 **To return to a place.** 📌 *Examples:* She came back from vacation yesterday. Come back soon — we miss you. 2. 💬 **To reply quickly or sharply in a conversation.** 📌 *Examples:* He came back with a witty remark. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “come” (move toward speaker) + “back” (return). 📌 **Synonyms:** (return) go back, reappear (reply) respond, retort 💡 **Memory tip:** Come back = physically return or verbally fire back.

Question 107

Seller

Answer 107

**Seller** *Noun* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🛍️ **A person or company that sells something.** 📌 *Examples:* The seller offered a discount. Contact the seller if you have problems with the product. 2. 📈 **An item that sells in a certain way (often in combination, e.g., best-seller).** 📌 *Examples:* The book was a top seller last year. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “sell” + “-er” (one who does). 📌 **Synonyms:** vendor, merchant, dealer 💡 **Memory tip:** Seller = the one handing over goods for money.

Question 108

Choke

Answer 108

**Choke** *Verb and noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 🚫 **To have trouble breathing because of something blocking the throat.** 📌 *Examples:* He choked on a piece of meat. 2. 😰 **To fail at something because of nervousness or pressure.** 📌 *Examples:* The player choked during the finals. 📚 **(Noun):** 3. **An act of choking or device to restrict flow.** 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *aceocian* (to suffocate). 📌 **Synonyms:** (suffocate) gag, strangle (fail) freeze, collapse 💡 **Memory tip:** Choke = blocked air or blocked performance.

Question 109

Hang out

Answer 109

**Hang out** *Phrasal verb (informal)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 😎 **To spend time relaxing or doing something with others.** 📌 *Examples:* We like to hang out at the park. She’s hanging out with her friends. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “hang” (remain in place) + “out” (outside, around). 📌 **Synonyms:** spend time, chill, socialize 💡 **Memory tip:** Hang out = stay around casually with no rush.

Question 110

Pull off

Answer 110

**Pull off** *Phrasal verb* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🏆 **To succeed in doing something difficult.** 📌 *Examples:* They pulled off an amazing comeback. 2. 🚗 **To move a vehicle to the side of the road.** 📌 *Examples:* We pulled off to check the map. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “pull” (draw, move) + “off” (away from position). 📌 **Synonyms:** (succeed) achieve, manage (stop vehicle) pull over, stop 💡 **Memory tip:** Pull off = remove from the impossible pile.

Question 111

Withhold

Answer 111

**Withhold** *Verb (transitive)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. ✋ **To refuse to give something that is due or expected.** 📌 *Examples:* They withheld payment until the work was done. He withheld important information. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *wiðhealdan* = *wið* (against) + *healdan* (hold). 📌 **Synonyms:** retain, keep back, refuse, suppress 💡 **Memory tip:** Withhold = hold back from handing over.

Question 112

Itch to know

Answer 112

**Itch to know** *Phrase (informal)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🤔 **To be very eager or curious to learn something.** 📌 *Examples:* I’m itching to know what happened. She’s itching to know the results. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “itch” (physical irritation) used figuratively for strong desire. 📌 **Synonyms:** eager, anxious, keen, dying to know 💡 **Memory tip:** Itch to know = curiosity so strong it feels physical.

Question 113

Wonder

Answer 113

**Wonder** *Verb and noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 💭 **To think about something with curiosity.** 📌 *Examples:* I wonder if it will rain today. 2. 😮 **To feel admiration or amazement.** 📌 *Examples:* She wondered at the beautiful view. 📚 **(Noun):** 3. **A feeling of amazement or something remarkable.** 📌 *Examples:* The pyramids are a wonder of the world. 🧠 **Etymology:** Old English *wundor* (marvel, miracle). 📌 **Synonyms:** (curiosity) ponder, question (awe) marvel, amazement 💡 **Memory tip:** Wonder = mind open with curiosity or awe.

Question 114

Powder

Answer 114

**Powder** *Noun and verb* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. 🧂 **Dry substance made up of very small particles.** 📌 *Examples:* Cocoa powder is used in baking. The mountains were covered in fresh powder (snow). 📚 **(Verb):** 2. **To apply powder to something.** 📌 *Examples:* She powdered her face before going out. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old French *poudre*, from Latin *pulvis* (dust). 📌 **Synonyms:** (dust) dust, particles (apply) sprinkle, coat 💡 **Memory tip:** Powder = fine dust, like flour or snow.

Question 115

Sniff

Answer 115

**Sniff** *Verb and noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 👃 **To breathe air in through the nose, especially to smell something.** 📌 *Examples:* The dog sniffed the ground. 2. 😢 **To make a sound by breathing in quickly through the nose, often from crying or a cold.** 📌 *Examples:* She sniffed quietly during the sad movie. 📚 **(Noun):** 3. **An act of sniffing.** 🧠 **Etymology:** Imitative origin from sound of inhaling. 📌 **Synonyms:** smell, inhale, whiff 💡 **Memory tip:** Sniff = short nose-breath to smell or from emotion.

Question 116

Pour

Answer 116

**Pour** *Verb and noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 🥤 **To cause liquid to flow from a container.** 📌 *Examples:* She poured milk into the glass. 2. 🌧️ **To rain heavily.** 📌 *Examples:* It’s pouring outside. 📚 **(Noun):** 3. **An act of pouring.** 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old French *pourer* (to sift, strain). 📌 **Synonyms:** (liquid) spill, flow (rain) rain heavily, downpour 💡 **Memory tip:** Pour = controlled flow, like tipping a bottle.

Question 117

Razor blade

Answer 117

**Razor blade** *Noun* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🪒 **A very thin, sharp piece of metal used for shaving or cutting.** 📌 *Examples:* He replaced the razor blade in his shaver. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “razor” (shaving tool) + “blade” (cutting edge). 📌 **Synonyms:** shaving blade, cutter, edge 💡 **Memory tip:** Razor blade = tiny, dangerous sharp edge.

Question 118

Pick up

Answer 118

**Pick up** *Phrasal verb* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 📦 **To lift something from a surface.** 📌 *Examples:* She picked up the book from the floor. 2. 🚗 **To collect someone or something.** 📌 *Examples:* Can you pick me up from the station? 3. 📈 **To improve or increase.** 📌 *Examples:* Sales picked up in December. 4. 📚 **To learn or acquire.** 📌 *Examples:* He picked up Spanish during his travels. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “pick” (select, take) + “up” (off surface or to higher point). 📌 **Synonyms:** (lift) grab, take (collect) fetch, gather (improve) recover, grow (learn) acquire, absorb 💡 **Memory tip:** Pick up = take physically, mentally, or in performance.

Question 119

Emphasize

Answer 119

**Emphasize** *Verb (transitive)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🔍 **To give special importance to something.** 📌 *Examples:* She emphasized the need for teamwork. The teacher emphasized pronunciation. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Greek *emphainein* (to exhibit, show). 📌 **Synonyms:** highlight, stress, underline, point out 💡 **Memory tip:** Emphasize = shine a spotlight on something.

Question 120

Secrecy

Answer 120

**Secrecy** *Noun* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🤫 **The state of keeping something hidden or unknown to others.** 📌 *Examples:* The project was planned in complete secrecy. He swore her to secrecy. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Latin *secretus* (set apart, hidden). 📌 **Synonyms:** confidentiality, privacy, concealment 💡 **Memory tip:** Secrecy = the invisible wall around information.

Question 121

Arouse

Answer 121

**Arouse** *Verb (transitive)* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🌅 **To awaken a feeling, response, or interest.** 📌 *Examples:* The speech aroused enthusiasm in the crowd. 2. 😡 **To stir up anger or other strong emotions.** 📌 *Examples:* His remarks aroused suspicion. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “arise” (stand up) + Old French *arouser* (rouse). 📌 **Synonyms:** stimulate, provoke, awaken, incite 💡 **Memory tip:** Arouse = wake up emotions or attention.

Question 122

Covert

Answer 122

**Covert** *Adjective and noun* 📚 **Main meaning (adjective):** 1. 🕵️ **Hidden, secret, or disguised.** 📌 *Examples:* They carried out a covert operation. 📚 **(Noun, rare):** 2. **A shelter or hiding place.** 📌 *Examples:* The fox hid in the covert. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old French *covrir* (to cover). 📌 **Synonyms:** (secret) hidden, undercover, concealed 💡 **Memory tip:** Covert = covered from view.

Question 123

Trait

Answer 123

**Trait** *Noun* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🧬 **A distinguishing quality or characteristic of a person, thing, or group.** 📌 *Examples:* Patience is a valuable trait. The bird’s beak shape is a genetic trait. 🧠 **Etymology:** From French *trait* (feature, stroke). 📌 **Synonyms:** characteristic, feature, attribute 💡 **Memory tip:** Trait = the “signature” feature that stands out.

Question 124

Edgy

Answer 124

**Edgy** *Adjective (informal)* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 😬 **Tense, nervous, or irritable.** 📌 *Examples:* He’s been edgy all day waiting for the results. 2. 🎨 **Innovative, daring, or provocative in style.** 📌 *Examples:* The movie had an edgy visual design. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “edge” (border, sharp part) + “-y” (having quality of). 📌 **Synonyms:** (nervous) anxious, restless, on edge (stylish) bold, avant-garde, cutting-edge 💡 **Memory tip:** Edgy = close to snapping or pushing style boundaries.

Question 125

Witty

Answer 125

**Witty** *Adjective* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 💬 **Showing quick and inventive verbal humor.** 📌 *Examples:* She’s witty and always has a clever comeback. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “wit” (cleverness, intelligence) + “-y”. 📌 **Synonyms:** clever, humorous, quick-witted, sharp 💡 **Memory tip:** Witty = words that hit smart and funny at the same time.

Question 126

Dull

Answer 126

**Dull** *Adjective, verb (less common)* 📚 **Main meanings (adjective):** 1. 😴 **Not interesting or exciting.** 📌 *Examples:* The lecture was so dull I almost fell asleep. 2. 🔪 **Not sharp.** 📌 *Examples:* This knife is too dull to cut bread. 3. 🌫️ **Dim or not bright.** 📌 *Examples:* The sky was dull and gray. 🧠 **Etymology:** Old English *dol* (foolish, blunt). 📌 **Synonyms:** (boring) boring, tedious (not sharp) blunt (not bright) dim, muted 💡 **Memory tip:** Dull = flat in excitement, sharpness, or brightness.

Question 127

Crop

Answer 127

**Crop** *Noun and verb* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. 🌾 **Cultivated plants grown in large quantities.** 📌 *Examples:* Corn is their main crop. 2. 📸 **An image cut or adjustment (photography).** 📌 *Examples:* I’ll crop the photo to remove the border. 📚 **(Verb):** 3. **To cut short or trim.** 📌 *Examples:* He cropped the hedge. 🧠 **Etymology:** Old English *cropp* (head, top, sprout). 📌 **Synonyms:** (harvest) yield, produce (trim) cut, shorten 💡 **Memory tip:** Crop = something grown or something cut.

Question 128

Compelling

Answer 128

**Compelling** *Adjective* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🎯 **Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerful way.** 📌 *Examples:* She gave a compelling argument for the proposal. 2. 🔄 **Forcing someone to do something.** 📌 *Examples:* The evidence was compelling enough to convict. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Latin *compellere* (to drive together, force). 📌 **Synonyms:** convincing, captivating, persuasive, forceful 💡 **Memory tip:** Compelling = pulls you in or pushes you to act.

Question 129

Disguise

Answer 129

**Disguise** *Noun and verb* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. 🎭 **Something worn or used to hide identity.** 📌 *Examples:* He wore a disguise to the party. 📚 **(Verb):** 2. **To hide the real appearance or nature of something.** 📌 *Examples:* She disguised her voice on the phone. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old French *desguiser* (to change appearance). 📌 **Synonyms:** (mask) costume, concealment (hide) camouflage, cover 💡 **Memory tip:** Disguise = change to become unrecognizable.

Question 130

Ring true

Answer 130

**Ring true** *Phrase (idiomatic)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🔔 **To seem genuine, believable, or authentic.** 📌 *Examples:* Her explanation didn’t ring true to me. The story rings true based on what I know. 🧠 **Etymology:** From the clear sound of a struck object when it is solid (not hollow or fake). 📌 **Synonyms:** sound credible, seem authentic, appear honest 💡 **Memory tip:** Ring true = like a solid bell — no false notes.

Question 131

Once

Answer 131

**Once** *Adverb, conjunction, noun* 📚 **Main meanings (adverb):** 1. 🕐 **One single time.** 📌 *Examples:* I’ve only been there once. 2. ⏳ **At some time in the past.** 📌 *Examples:* She once lived in Paris. 📚 **(Conjunction):** 3. **As soon as.** 📌 *Examples:* Once you finish, we can leave. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *anes* (once, at one time). 📌 **Synonyms:** (one time) a single time (formerly) previously 💡 **Memory tip:** Once = either one time or “back then.”

Question 132

Based on

Answer 132

**Based on** *Phrase* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 📚 **Used to indicate the source or foundation of something.** 📌 *Examples:* The movie is based on a true story. Our decision was based on the latest data. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “base” (foundation) + “on” (resting or depending on). 📌 **Synonyms:** derived from, founded on, rooted in 💡 **Memory tip:** Based on = the ground from which something grows.

Question 133

Accomplish

Answer 133

**Accomplish** *Verb (transitive)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🏆 **To successfully achieve or complete a task, goal, or project.** 📌 *Examples:* She accomplished all her objectives for the year. It’s amazing what we can accomplish together. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old French *acomplir* (to fulfill, complete), from Latin *ad* (to) + *complere* (to fill up). 📌 **Synonyms:** achieve, complete, carry out, fulfill 💡 **Memory tip:** Accomplish = turn a plan into a finished reality.

Question 134

Delay

Answer 134

**Delay** *Noun and verb* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. ⏳ **To make something happen later than planned.** 📌 *Examples:* Bad weather delayed the flight. We had to delay the meeting. 📚 **(Noun):** 2. **The act of postponing or the period of waiting.** 📌 *Examples:* There was a long delay at the station. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old French *delaier* (put off, postpone). 📌 **Synonyms:** (postpone) defer, reschedule, stall (wait) holdup, setback 💡 **Memory tip:** Delay = push something further into the future.

Question 135

Payoff

Answer 135

**Payoff** *Noun (informal in some uses)* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 💰 **The reward or result gained from an action.** 📌 *Examples:* The payoff for months of training was winning the championship. 2. 💵 **A bribe or illicit payment.** 📌 *Examples:* The scandal involved large payoffs to officials. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “pay” + “off” (settle or finish). 📌 **Synonyms:** (reward) benefit, result, gain (bribe) hush money, kickback 💡 **Memory tip:** Payoff = the “final payment,” whether good or shady.

Question 136

Hole

Answer 136

**Hole** *Noun and verb* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. ⚫ **An opening or hollow space in a surface or solid body.** 📌 *Examples:* There’s a hole in my sock. 2. 🏠 **(Informal) An unpleasant place to live or stay.** 📌 *Examples:* This apartment is a hole. 📚 **(Verb, rare):** 3. **To make a hole in something.** 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *hol* (cavity, hollow). 📌 **Synonyms:** (opening) gap, cavity, pit (place) dump, dive 💡 **Memory tip:** Hole = empty space where material should be.

Question 137

As long as

Answer 137

**As long as** *Phrase* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 📏 **For the entire time that something happens.** 📌 *Examples:* You can stay as long as you like. 2. ✅ **Provided that; if.** 📌 *Examples:* You can borrow the car as long as you return it by 6. 🧠 **Etymology:** Combines “as” (in the degree) + “long” (duration). 📌 **Synonyms:** while, provided that, on the condition that 💡 **Memory tip:** As long as = time frame or condition depending on context.

Question 138

Device

Answer 138

**Device** *Noun* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 📱 **An object or machine made for a specific purpose.** 📌 *Examples:* This device can track your heart rate. 2. 🎭 **A plan, trick, or method to achieve a goal.** 📌 *Examples:* They used clever devices to escape. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old French *devis* (division, arrangement). 📌 **Synonyms:** (gadget) tool, instrument, appliance (method) scheme, contrivance 💡 **Memory tip:** Device = tool — physical or strategic.

Question 139

Amuse

Answer 139

**Amuse** *Verb (transitive)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 😄 **To make someone laugh or feel entertained.** 📌 *Examples:* The clown amused the children. It amused me to watch the dogs play. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old French *amuser* (to divert). 📌 **Synonyms:** entertain, delight, cheer, divert 💡 **Memory tip:** Amuse = put a smile or laugh into someone’s day.

Question 140

Understatement

Answer 140

**Understatement** *Noun* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🎭 **A statement that makes something seem less important or serious than it really is.** 📌 *Examples:* Saying “It’s a bit chilly” during a snowstorm is an understatement. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “under” (less) + “statement” (expression). 📌 **Synonyms:** downplay, minimization, euphemism 💡 **Memory tip:** Understatement = humor or modesty by making things sound smaller.

Question 141

Curb

Answer 141

**Curb** *Noun and verb* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 🚫 **To control or limit something.** 📌 *Examples:* New laws are needed to curb pollution. 📚 **(Noun):** 2. **An edge or barrier beside a street.** 📌 *Examples:* He parked by the curb. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old French *courbe* (curved), from Latin *curvus*. 📌 **Synonyms:** (limit) restrain, control, check (edge) border, verge 💡 **Memory tip:** Curb = stop something from going beyond its limit.

Question 142

Forward

Answer 142

**Forward** *Adverb, adjective, verb, noun* 📚 **Main meanings (adverb):** 1. ⏩ **Toward a place, time, or position ahead.** 📌 *Examples:* He stepped forward to receive his award. Let’s move forward with the plan. 📚 **(Adjective):** 2. **Direct or bold (sometimes too much).** 📌 *Examples:* She’s very forward in expressing her opinions. 📚 **(Verb):** 3. **To send something to another place or person.** 📌 *Examples:* Please forward this email to the team. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *foreweard* (toward the front). 📌 **Synonyms:** (ahead) onward, ahead (send) transmit, pass on (bold) assertive, direct 💡 **Memory tip:** Forward = direction ahead or action to advance.

Question 143

Dope

Answer 143

**Dope** *Noun, verb, adjective (slang and informal)* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. 💊 **Drugs, especially illegal ones.** 📌 *Examples:* He was caught with dope in his car. 2. 📰 **(Slang) Information or news.** 📌 *Examples:* Give me the inside dope on the project. 📚 **(Verb):** 3. **To give drugs to someone or something.** 📌 *Examples:* They doped the racehorse before the competition. 📚 **(Adjective, slang):** 4. **Very good or impressive.** 📌 *Examples:* That concert was dope! 🧠 **Etymology:** From Dutch *doop* (sauce), later U.S. slang for drug mixture. 📌 **Synonyms:** (drug) narcotic, substance (info) inside info, scoop (good) awesome, great 💡 **Memory tip:** Dope = bad as drugs, good as slang.

Question 144

Foreshadow

Answer 144

**Foreshadow** *Verb (literary)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 📖 **To indicate or hint at something that will happen later.** 📌 *Examples:* Dark clouds foreshadow a coming storm. The novel foreshadows the tragic ending. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “fore” (before) + “shadow” (suggest). 📌 **Synonyms:** predict, foretell, presage, signal 💡 **Memory tip:** Foreshadow = shadow that appears before the real object.

Question 145

Eavesdrop

Answer 145

**Eavesdrop** *Verb (intransitive)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 👂 **To secretly listen to someone’s conversation.** 📌 *Examples:* She eavesdropped on her neighbors arguing. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Middle English *evesdropen* (stand under the eaves of a house to listen). 📌 **Synonyms:** overhear, snoop, listen in 💡 **Memory tip:** Eavesdrop = drop yourself into someone’s conversation without permission.

Question 146

Set up

Answer 146

**Set up** *Phrasal verb and noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. ⚙️ **To arrange or prepare something.** 📌 *Examples:* They set up the chairs for the meeting. 2. 🕵️ **To trick or frame someone.** 📌 *Examples:* He was set up by his rivals. 📚 **(Noun):** 3. **The way in which something is organized or arranged.** 📌 *Examples:* The new office set-up is efficient. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “set” (place) + “up” (into position). 📌 **Synonyms:** (arrange) organize, prepare (trick) frame, entrap 💡 **Memory tip:** Set up = put in place, or put in trouble.

Question 147

Whisper

Answer 147

**Whisper** *Verb and noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 🤫 **To speak very softly, using breath but not the vocal cords.** 📌 *Examples:* She whispered a secret to her friend. 📚 **(Noun):** 2. **A quiet or secret remark.** 📌 *Examples:* There were whispers about a scandal. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *hwisprian* (to murmur). 📌 **Synonyms:** (murmur) speak softly, mutter (rumor) gossip, murmur 💡 **Memory tip:** Whisper = speech that stays close to the ear.

Question 148

Ransom

Answer 148

**Ransom** *Noun and verb* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. 💵 **Money or payment demanded for the release of a captive.** 📌 *Examples:* The kidnappers asked for a ransom. 📚 **(Verb):** 2. **To obtain the release of someone by paying.** 📌 *Examples:* They ransomed the hostages after negotiations. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old French *raençon*, from Latin *redemptio* (redemption). 📌 **Synonyms:** payment, compensation, payoff 💡 **Memory tip:** Ransom = price tag for freedom.

Question 149

Hostage

Answer 149

**Hostage** *Noun* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🔗 **A person held captive to force others to act in a certain way.** 📌 *Examples:* The rebels took several hostages. She felt like a hostage to her own emotions. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old French *hostage*, Latin *obsidatus*, from *obses* (a pledge). 📌 **Synonyms:** captive, pawn, prisoner 💡 **Memory tip:** Hostage = used to pressure someone else into action.

Question 150

Cut off

Answer 150

**Cut off** *Phrasal verb and adjective* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. ✂️ **To remove or separate something by cutting.** 📌 *Examples:* They cut off the damaged branch. 2. 📞 **To interrupt a phone call or connection.** 📌 *Examples:* We were cut off during the call. 3. 🚫 **To stop the supply of something.** 📌 *Examples:* The army cut off access to the area. 📚 **(Adjective):** 4. **Isolated or disconnected.** 📌 *Examples:* The village was cut off by the snow. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “cut” (sever) + “off” (away). 📌 **Synonyms:** (sever) disconnect, detach (stop) block, halt 💡 **Memory tip:** Cut off = stop flow — of material, connection, or contact.

Question 151

Vault

Answer 151

**Vault** *Noun and verb* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. 🏦 **A secure room or compartment for storing valuables.** 📌 *Examples:* The bank’s vault is protected by thick steel doors. 2. 🏛️ **An arched structure forming a ceiling or roof.** 📌 *Examples:* The cathedral has a beautifully painted vault. 📚 **(Verb):** 3. **To jump over something, especially using the hands or a pole.** 📌 *Examples:* She vaulted over the fence. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old French *volte* (arched structure), from Latin *voluta* (spiral). 📌 **Synonyms:** (storage) safe, strongroom (architecture) arch, dome (jump) leap, hurdle 💡 **Memory tip:** Vault = either a secure place, an arch, or an athletic leap.

Question 152

Gadget

Answer 152

**Gadget** *Noun (informal)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. ⚙️ **A small, specialized mechanical or electronic device.** 📌 *Examples:* This kitchen gadget slices vegetables in seconds. 🧠 **Etymology:** Origin uncertain, possibly from French *gâchette* (catch, trigger). 📌 **Synonyms:** device, tool, contraption, appliance 💡 **Memory tip:** Gadget = clever little helper device.

Question 153

Look forward

Answer 153

**Look forward** *Phrasal verb* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 😊 **To anticipate something with pleasure.** 📌 *Examples:* I look forward to meeting you. We’re looking forward to the holidays. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “look” (direct one’s gaze) + “forward” (ahead). 📌 **Synonyms:** anticipate, await, expect 💡 **Memory tip:** Look forward = mentally walking toward something good.

Question 154

Pick out

Answer 154

**Pick out** *Phrasal verb* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🖐️ **To choose or select something from a group.** 📌 *Examples:* She picked out a dress for the party. 2. 👀 **To recognize or distinguish something.** 📌 *Examples:* I can’t pick out his voice in the recording. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “pick” (choose) + “out” (remove from a set). 📌 **Synonyms:** select, choose, identify, spot 💡 **Memory tip:** Pick out = grab the one that stands apart.

Question 155

Nuance

Answer 155

**Nuance** *Noun* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🎨 **A subtle difference in meaning, expression, tone, or shade.** 📌 *Examples:* She appreciated the nuances of his argument. The artist captured every nuance of light. 🧠 **Etymology:** From French *nuance* (shade, subtlety), from *nuer* (to shade). 📌 **Synonyms:** subtlety, distinction, refinement, gradation 💡 **Memory tip:** Nuance = the fine brushstroke that changes the whole picture.

Question 156

Out loud

Answer 156

**Out loud** *Phrase* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🔊 **Spoken audibly, not silently or in one’s head.** 📌 *Examples:* Please read the paragraph out loud. She laughed out loud at the joke. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “out” (audibly expressed) + “loud” (with volume). 📌 **Synonyms:** aloud, vocally, audibly 💡 **Memory tip:** Out loud = the sound leaves your head and enters the air.

Question 157

Warning

Answer 157

**Warning** *Noun* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. ⚠️ **A statement or signal that something bad or dangerous may happen.** 📌 *Examples:* The sign gave a clear warning about slippery floors. She gave me a warning look. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *warnian* (to take heed, alert). 📌 **Synonyms:** alert, caution, notice, advisory 💡 **Memory tip:** Warning = signal to prepare for trouble.

Question 158

Omen

Answer 158

**Omen** *Noun* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🔮 **An event or sign believed to predict the future, often with a good or bad outcome.** 📌 *Examples:* They saw the rainbow as a good omen. A black cat crossing the road is sometimes seen as a bad omen. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Latin *omen* (foreboding, sign). 📌 **Synonyms:** sign, portent, prophecy, forewarning 💡 **Memory tip:** Omen = nature or events sending a message about what’s coming.

Question 159

Set up

Answer 159

**Set up** *Phrasal verb and noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. ⚙️ **To arrange or prepare something.** 📌 *Examples:* They set up the chairs for the meeting. 2. 🕵️ **To trick or frame someone.** 📌 *Examples:* He was set up by his rivals. 📚 **(Noun):** 3. **The way in which something is organized or arranged.** 📌 *Examples:* The new office set-up is efficient. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “set” (place) + “up” (into position). 📌 **Synonyms:** (arrange) organize, prepare (trick) frame, entrap 💡 **Memory tip:** Set up = put in place, or put in trouble.

Question 160

Unpleasant

Answer 160

**Unpleasant** *Adjective* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 😣 **Causing discomfort, dislike, or unhappiness.** 📌 *Examples:* The smell coming from the garbage was unpleasant. She had an unpleasant experience at the restaurant. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “un-” (not) + “pleasant” (pleasing, agreeable). 📌 **Synonyms:** disagreeable, nasty, distasteful, uncomfortable 💡 **Memory tip:** Unpleasant = the opposite of something enjoyable.

Question 161

Hint

Answer 161

**Hint** *Noun and verb* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. 💡 **A small piece of advice or clue.** 📌 *Examples:* She gave me a hint about the surprise. The teacher dropped a hint about the test. 📚 **(Verb):** 2. **To suggest something indirectly.** 📌 *Examples:* He hinted that he wanted a promotion. 🧠 **Etymology:** Probably from Middle English *hynten* (to seize, grasp). 📌 **Synonyms:** (clue) suggestion, tip, indication (suggest) imply, allude 💡 **Memory tip:** Hint = a nudge toward the answer without giving it away.

Question 162

Roam around

Answer 162

**Roam around** *Phrasal verb* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🚶 **To move or travel without a fixed purpose or direction.** 📌 *Examples:* We spent the afternoon roaming around the city. Cows roamed around the meadow. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “roam” (wander freely) + “around” (in various directions). 📌 **Synonyms:** wander, drift, stroll, meander 💡 **Memory tip:** Roam around = move freely with no set plan.

Question 163

Look for

Answer 163

**Look for** *Phrasal verb* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🔍 **To try to find someone or something.** 📌 *Examples:* I’m looking for my keys. They’re looking for a new manager. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “look” (direct your eyes) + “for” (in search of). 📌 **Synonyms:** search, seek, hunt, try to find 💡 **Memory tip:** Look for = scan your surroundings to locate something.

Question 164

Coin

Answer 164

**Coin** *Noun and verb* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. 💰 **A piece of metal money.** 📌 *Examples:* I found a coin on the sidewalk. 📚 **(Verb):** 2. **To invent a new word or phrase.** 📌 *Examples:* The term “selfie” was coined in the early 2000s. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old French *coing* (wedge, stamp), from Latin *cuneus* (wedge). 📌 **Synonyms:** (money) token, piece (invent) create, devise, originate 💡 **Memory tip:** Coin = metal currency or fresh word invention.

Question 165

Priceless

Answer 165

**Priceless** *Adjective* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 💎 **So valuable that its worth cannot be measured.** 📌 *Examples:* The painting is priceless. 2. 😂 **(Informal) Extremely funny.** 📌 *Examples:* Her reaction was priceless. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “price” (value) + “-less” (without). 📌 **Synonyms:** (invaluable) irreplaceable, precious (funny) hilarious, comical 💡 **Memory tip:** Priceless = beyond any price, in value or in humor.

Question 166

Elusive

Answer 166

**Elusive** *Adjective* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🕵️ **Difficult to find, catch, or achieve.** 📌 *Examples:* The solution to the puzzle proved elusive. The criminal remained elusive for years. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Latin *eludere* (to escape, evade). 📌 **Synonyms:** slippery, evasive, tricky, hard-to-find 💡 **Memory tip:** Elusive = always slipping out of reach.

Question 167

Chase

Answer 167

**Chase** *Verb and noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 🏃 **To run after someone or something to catch it.** 📌 *Examples:* The police chased the suspect. 📚 **(Noun):** 2. **An act of pursuing.** 📌 *Examples:* The chase lasted for hours. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old French *chacier* (to hunt), from Latin *captiare*. 📌 **Synonyms:** (pursue) hunt, follow, track, run after 💡 **Memory tip:** Chase = action of pursuit, physical or metaphorical.

Question 168

Figure out

Answer 168

**Figure out** *Phrasal verb* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🧠 **To understand or solve something.** 📌 *Examples:* I can’t figure out how to fix this. We need to figure out the best route. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “figure” (calculate, understand) + “out” (to completion). 📌 **Synonyms:** solve, understand, work out, determine 💡 **Memory tip:** Figure out = untangle a problem until the answer appears.

Question 169

Sip

Answer 169

**Sip** *Verb and noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. ☕ **To drink a small amount of liquid slowly.** 📌 *Examples:* She sipped her tea while reading. He sipped from the glass cautiously. 📚 **(Noun):** 2. **A small drink of something.** 📌 *Examples:* He took a sip of water. 🧠 **Etymology:** Probably of imitative origin, from the sound of drinking lightly. 📌 **Synonyms:** (verb) taste, sample, drink slowly (noun) mouthful, drop 💡 **Memory tip:** Sip = a gentle, small drink.

Question 170

Portrait

Answer 170

**Portrait** *Noun* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🖼️ **A painting, drawing, or photograph of a person.** 📌 *Examples:* The artist painted a portrait of the queen. 2. **A written or spoken description of a person or thing.** 📌 *Examples:* The biography is a vivid portrait of her life. 🧠 **Etymology:** From French *portrait*, from *portraire* (to portray). 📌 **Synonyms:** likeness, depiction, image, representation 💡 **Memory tip:** Portrait = a focused representation of a person.

Question 171

Whether

Answer 171

**Whether** *Conjunction* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. ❓ **Used to introduce alternatives or possibilities.** 📌 *Examples:* I don’t know whether to stay or go. She asked whether he was coming. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *hwæther* (which of two). 📌 **Synonyms:** (if…or), in case, regardless of 💡 **Memory tip:** Whether = choice or doubt between options.

Question 172

Though

Answer 172

**Though** *Conjunction and adverb* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. **(Conjunction) Despite the fact that; although.** 📌 *Examples:* Though it rained, we continued playing. 2. **(Adverb) Used to add a contrasting comment.** 📌 *Examples:* It’s expensive. Nice, though. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *þeah* (nevertheless). 📌 **Synonyms:** although, however, nevertheless 💡 **Memory tip:** Though = contrast, whether at the start or end.

Question 173

Engagement

Answer 173

**Engagement** *Noun* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 💍 **An agreement to marry.** 📌 *Examples:* They announced their engagement yesterday. 2. 📅 **A planned appointment or meeting.** 📌 *Examples:* I have a business engagement at noon. 3. ⚔️ **A fight or battle.** 📌 *Examples:* The troops prepared for engagement. 🧠 **Etymology:** From French *engager* (to pledge). 📌 **Synonyms:** commitment, appointment, encounter, involvement 💡 **Memory tip:** Engagement = a commitment—romantic, professional, or in combat.

Question 174

Thus

Answer 174

**Thus** *Adverb* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 📏 **As a result or consequence; therefore.** 📌 *Examples:* He didn’t study; thus, he failed the exam. 2. **In this way or manner.** 📌 *Examples:* Fold the paper thus. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *þus* (in this way). 📌 **Synonyms:** therefore, hence, accordingly 💡 **Memory tip:** Thus = so, as a logical result.

Question 175

Oblivious

Answer 175

**Oblivious** *Adjective* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🚫👀 **Not aware of or concerned about what is happening.** 📌 *Examples:* He was oblivious to the danger. She walked past, oblivious to my presence. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Latin *obliviosus* (forgetful), from *oblivio* (forgetfulness). 📌 **Synonyms:** unaware, ignorant, heedless, inattentive 💡 **Memory tip:** Oblivious = your mind is somewhere else.

Question 176

Tick away

Answer 176

**Tick away** *Phrasal verb* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. ⏰ **For time to pass, marked by the ticking of a clock.** 📌 *Examples:* The minutes ticked away as they waited. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “tick” (sound of a clock) + “away” (moving onward). 📌 **Synonyms:** pass, elapse, slip by 💡 **Memory tip:** Tick away = time quietly moving forward.

Question 177

Underneath

Answer 177

**Underneath** *Preposition, adverb, noun* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 📍 **(Prep./Adv.) Directly below or beneath something.** 📌 *Examples:* The keys were underneath the couch. She wore a sweater underneath her coat. 2. 💬 **(Figurative) Hidden under a surface or appearance.** 📌 *Examples:* Underneath his smile, he was worried. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *underneothan*, combining *under* (below) + *neothan* (beneath). 📌 **Synonyms:** beneath, below, under, under the surface 💡 **Memory tip:** Underneath = physically or emotionally under something else.

Question 178

Go off

Answer 178

**Go off** *Phrasal verb* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. ⏰ **(Sound) To start making noise suddenly.** 📌 *Examples:* The alarm went off at 6 a.m. 2. 💥 **(Explode) To detonate.** 📌 *Examples:* The bomb went off in the distance. 3. 🚶 **(Leave) To depart.** 📌 *Examples:* He went off without saying goodbye. 4. ⚠️ **(Stop liking) To lose interest in.** 📌 *Examples:* I’ve gone off spicy food lately. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “go” (move) + “off” (away, apart). 📌 **Synonyms:** sound, detonate, leave, lose interest 💡 **Memory tip:** Go off = sudden start, end, or change.

Question 179

Misunderstanding

Answer 179

**Misunderstanding** *Noun* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. ❌ **A failure to understand correctly; a wrong interpretation.** 📌 *Examples:* We had a misunderstanding about the meeting time. This is just a misunderstanding, not a fight. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “mis-” (wrongly) + “understanding” (comprehension). 📌 **Synonyms:** misinterpretation, confusion, error, mix-up 💡 **Memory tip:** Misunderstanding = wrong grasp of the facts.

Question 180

Hopelessness

Answer 180

**Hopelessness** *Noun* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 💔 **The state of having no hope or expectation of improvement.** 📌 *Examples:* He felt a deep hopelessness after losing his job. Hopelessness can be a symptom of depression. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “hopeless” (without hope) + “-ness” (state). 📌 **Synonyms:** despair, despondency, gloom, discouragement 💡 **Memory tip:** Hopelessness = the feeling that nothing can get better.

Question 181

Deception

Answer 181

**Deception** *Noun* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🎭 **The act of making someone believe something untrue.** 📌 *Examples:* He was skilled in the art of deception. The scam relied on deception and lies. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Latin *deceptionem*, from *decipere* (to deceive). 📌 **Synonyms:** trickery, deceit, fraud, dishonesty 💡 **Memory tip:** Deception = creating a false reality for someone.

Question 182

Guess

Answer 182

**Guess** *Verb and noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 🤔 **To form an opinion or answer without full certainty.** 📌 *Examples:* I guess we’ll see what happens. Can you guess the answer? 📚 **(Noun):** 2. **An estimate or opinion without complete information.** 📌 *Examples:* That’s just a wild guess. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Middle English *gessen*, probably from Old Norse *geta* (to get, guess). 📌 **Synonyms:** (verb) estimate, suppose, speculate (noun) estimation, hunch 💡 **Memory tip:** Guess = decide without enough facts.

Question 183

Eager

Answer 183

**Eager** *Adjective* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🔥 **Wanting to do or have something very much.** 📌 *Examples:* She’s eager to start her new job. They were eager for news. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old French *aigre* (keen, sharp), from Latin *acer* (sharp, eager). 📌 **Synonyms:** enthusiastic, keen, impatient, hungry 💡 **Memory tip:** Eager = full of energy to start something.

Question 184

Jeopardy

Answer 184

**Jeopardy** *Noun* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. ⚠️ **Danger of loss, harm, or failure.** 📌 *Examples:* The decision put his career in jeopardy. Poor planning can place the mission in jeopardy. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old French *jeu parti* (a divided game, a risky contest). 📌 **Synonyms:** danger, risk, peril, hazard 💡 **Memory tip:** Jeopardy = the state of being at risk.

Question 185

Run out

Answer 185

**Run out** *Phrasal verb* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. ⏳ **To use up a supply of something.** 📌 *Examples:* We’ve run out of milk. Time is running out. 2. 🏃 **To leave a place quickly.** 📌 *Examples:* He ran out of the room in a hurry. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “run” (move quickly) + “out” (to the end or outside). 📌 **Synonyms:** exhaust, finish, deplete, leave 💡 **Memory tip:** Run out = supply reaches zero.

Question 186

Likelihood

Answer 186

**Likelihood** *Noun* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 📊 **The chance or probability of something happening.** 📌 *Examples:* There’s a high likelihood of rain. The likelihood of success is small. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Middle English *liklihede* (probability). 📌 **Synonyms:** probability, chance, possibility, prospect 💡 **Memory tip:** Likelihood = how likely something is.

Question 187

Blow up

Answer 187

**Blow up** *Phrasal verb* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 💥 **To explode.** 📌 *Examples:* The bomb blew up unexpectedly. 2. 😡 **To become very angry.** 📌 *Examples:* She blew up when she heard the news. 3. 🖼️ **To enlarge (a photo or image).** 📌 *Examples:* They blew up the picture for the poster. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “blow” (emit air) + “up” (intensify). 📌 **Synonyms:** explode, detonate, enlarge, erupt 💡 **Memory tip:** Blow up = burst with force—physically or emotionally.

Question 188

Offshoot

Answer 188

**Offshoot** *Noun* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🌱 **Something that develops from something larger.** 📌 *Examples:* The group is an offshoot of a larger movement. The plant produced several offshoots. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “off” (away) + “shoot” (new growth). 📌 **Synonyms:** branch, spinoff, offbranch, descendant 💡 **Memory tip:** Offshoot = a new growth from the main source.

Question 189

Slight

Answer 189

**Slight** *Adjective, verb, noun* 📚 **Main meanings (adj.):** 1. 📏 **Small in degree or amount.** 📌 *Examples:* There’s a slight chance of rain. 📚 **(Verb):** 2. **To treat someone as unimportant.** 📌 *Examples:* He felt slighted by her remark. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old Norse *sljotr* (smooth, flat, plain). 📌 **Synonyms:** (adj.) small, minor, minimal (verb) insult, snub, disregard 💡 **Memory tip:** Slight = small or to make someone feel small.

Question 190

Caveat

Answer 190

**Caveat** *Noun* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. ⚠️ **A warning or condition attached to an agreement or statement.** 📌 *Examples:* He agreed, with one caveat: no extra costs. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Latin *caveat* (“let him beware”). 📌 **Synonyms:** warning, caution, stipulation, proviso 💡 **Memory tip:** Caveat = “yes, but…” with a condition.

Question 191

Immediacy

Answer 191

**Immediacy** *Noun* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. ⏱️ **The quality of being direct and urgent.** 📌 *Examples:* The report conveyed a sense of immediacy. 2. **Closeness in time or space.** 📌 *Examples:* The immediacy of the danger made them act fast. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “immediate” + “-cy” (state). 📌 **Synonyms:** urgency, proximity, closeness, nearness 💡 **Memory tip:** Immediacy = happening now or very close.

Question 192

Spare

Answer 192

**Spare** *Verb, adjective, noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 🤝 **To give something extra to someone.** 📌 *Examples:* Can you spare some change? 2. 🛡️ **To refrain from harming.** 📌 *Examples:* They spared the child from punishment. 📚 **(Adj.):** 3. **Extra or additional.** 📌 *Examples:* I keep a spare key in my bag. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *spær* (frugal, scanty). 📌 **Synonyms:** (verb) give, save, withhold harm (adj.) extra, backup 💡 **Memory tip:** Spare = extra to give or saved from harm.

Question 193

Deal

Answer 193

**Deal** *Verb, noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 🤝 **To give or distribute something.** 📌 *Examples:* The dealer dealt the cards. They deal in antiques. 2. 🛠️ **To handle or manage a situation.** 📌 *Examples:* We need to deal with this problem quickly. 📚 **(Noun):** 3. **An agreement or arrangement.** 📌 *Examples:* They made a deal to share the profits. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *dǣlan* (to divide, distribute). 📌 **Synonyms:** (verb) distribute, manage, trade (noun) agreement, contract, bargain 💡 **Memory tip:** Deal = to give, manage, or make an agreement.

Question 194

Crowd

Answer 194

**Crowd** *Noun, verb* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. 👥 **A large number of people in one place.** 📌 *Examples:* A crowd gathered at the concert. 📚 **(Verb):** 2. **To fill a place so it's full of people.** 📌 *Examples:* Fans crowded the stadium entrance. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *crūdan* (to press, push). 📌 **Synonyms:** (noun) throng, gathering, assembly (verb) pack, jam, swarm 💡 **Memory tip:** Crowd = many people or to pack together.

Question 195

Handle

Answer 195

**Handle** *Verb, noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 🛠️ **To manage or deal with a situation.** 📌 *Examples:* She can handle the pressure well. 2. ✋ **To touch or hold something.** 📌 *Examples:* Handle the box carefully. 📚 **(Noun):** 3. **A part made to be held or moved.** 📌 *Examples:* The door handle is broken. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *handlian* (to touch, hold). 📌 **Synonyms:** (verb) manage, cope with, operate (noun) grip, knob, lever 💡 **Memory tip:** Handle = manage or physically hold.

Question 196

Grab

Answer 196

**Grab** *Verb, noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. ✋ **To take hold of something suddenly.** 📌 *Examples:* He grabbed my arm. Grab a seat! 📚 **(Noun):** 2. **A quick attempt to take something.** 📌 *Examples:* He made a grab for the ball. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Middle Dutch *grabbelen* (to grasp). 📌 **Synonyms:** (verb) seize, snatch, clutch (noun) snatch, grasp 💡 **Memory tip:** Grab = take quickly.

Question 197

Loose

Answer 197

**Loose** *Adjective, verb* 📚 **Main meanings (adj.):** 1. 🪢 **Not tight or securely fixed.** 📌 *Examples:* The screw is loose. She wore a loose shirt. 📚 **(Verb):** 2. **To set free or release.** 📌 *Examples:* They loosed the dogs into the yard. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old Norse *lauss* (free, released). 📌 **Synonyms:** (adj.) slack, free, baggy (verb) release, unleash 💡 **Memory tip:** Loose = not tight or to free.

Question 198

Finish up

Answer 198

**Finish up** *Phrasal verb* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. ✅ **To complete something.** 📌 *Examples:* Let’s finish up the project before lunch. They finished up early today. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “finish” (complete) + “up” (emphasizing completion). 📌 **Synonyms:** complete, wrap up, conclude 💡 **Memory tip:** Finish up = bring to an end.

Question 199

Hang back

Answer 199

**Hang back** *Phrasal verb* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🚶 **To stay in a place instead of moving forward.** 📌 *Examples:* She hung back, unsure of what to do. 2. 😟 **To hesitate or avoid taking action.** 📌 *Examples:* He hung back from joining the conversation. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “hang” (remain) + “back” (behind). 📌 **Synonyms:** hold back, hesitate, stay behind 💡 **Memory tip:** Hang back = stay behind physically or mentally.

Question 200

Meanwhile

Answer 200

**Meanwhile** *Adverb, noun* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🕰️ **At the same time.** 📌 *Examples:* She was cooking; meanwhile, he set the table. 📚 **(Noun):** 2. **The time in between.** 📌 *Examples:* In the meanwhile, let’s rest. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “mean” (middle) + “while” (period of time). 📌 **Synonyms:** at the same time, concurrently, in the interim 💡 **Memory tip:** Meanwhile = during the same time.

Question 201

Worry

Answer 201

**Worry** *Verb, noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 😟 **To feel anxious or troubled.** 📌 *Examples:* Don’t worry about the exam. 📚 **(Noun):** 2. **A feeling of anxiety.** 📌 *Examples:* Money is a constant worry for him. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *wyrgan* (to strangle, cause anxiety). 📌 **Synonyms:** (verb) fret, stress, fear (noun) concern, anxiety 💡 **Memory tip:** Worry = mental “strangling” of peace.

Question 202

Uneasy

Answer 202

**Uneasy** *Adjective* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 😟 **Feeling anxious, uncomfortable, or worried.** 📌 *Examples:* She felt uneasy walking alone at night. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “un-” (not) + “easy” (comfortable). 📌 **Synonyms:** nervous, anxious, unsettled, troubled 💡 **Memory tip:** Uneasy = not at ease.

Question 203

Strike

Answer 203

**Strike** *Verb, noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. ✊ **To hit forcibly.** 📌 *Examples:* He struck the punching bag hard. Lightning struck the tree. 2. ⚡ **To attack suddenly.** 📌 *Examples:* The army struck at dawn. 3. 🛠️ **To stop work as a protest.** 📌 *Examples:* The workers decided to strike for better pay. 📚 **(Noun):** 4. **A hit, attack, or work stoppage.** 📌 *Examples:* The strike lasted three days. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *strīcan* (to go, proceed, stroke). 📌 **Synonyms:** (verb) hit, attack, protest (noun) blow, assault, stoppage 💡 **Memory tip:** Strike = hit, attack, or stop work.

Question 204

Watchdog

Answer 204

**Watchdog** *Noun* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🐕 **A person or group that monitors others to prevent wrongdoing.** 📌 *Examples:* The agency acts as a watchdog for consumer rights. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “watch” (observe) + “dog” (guard animal). 📌 **Synonyms:** guardian, overseer, monitor, inspector 💡 **Memory tip:** Watchdog = someone who “guards” public interest.

Question 205

Gripped

Answer 205

**Gripped** *Verb (past tense of grip), adjective* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. ✋ **(Verb) Held tightly.** 📌 *Examples:* She gripped the rail during the storm. 2. 😮 **(Adj.) Totally engaged or fascinated.** 📌 *Examples:* The audience was gripped by the performance. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *grippan* (to grasp). 📌 **Synonyms:** held, clutched, captivated, absorbed 💡 **Memory tip:** Gripped = physically held or mentally absorbed.

Question 206

Chase

Answer 206

**Chase** *Verb, noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 🏃 **To pursue in order to catch.** 📌 *Examples:* The dog chased the ball. 📚 **(Noun):** 2. **An act of pursuit.** 📌 *Examples:* The police car joined the chase. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old French *chacier* (to hunt). 📌 **Synonyms:** (verb) pursue, follow, hunt (noun) pursuit, hunt, race 💡 **Memory tip:** Chase = run after.

Question 207

Fire up

Answer 207

**Fire up** *Phrasal verb* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🔥 **To start something (machine or process).** 📌 *Examples:* He fired up the engine. 2. 💪 **To make someone excited or motivated.** 📌 *Examples:* The coach fired up the team before the game. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “fire” (ignite) + “up” (increase). 📌 **Synonyms:** start, ignite, energize, motivate 💡 **Memory tip:** Fire up = ignite literally or emotionally.

Question 208

Reach

Answer 208

**Reach** *Verb, noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. ✋ **To stretch out in order to touch or grab.** 📌 *Examples:* She reached for the book. 2. 🚶 **To arrive at a place.** 📌 *Examples:* We finally reached the top of the hill. 📚 **(Noun):** 3. **The extent or distance something covers.** 📌 *Examples:* The river’s reach is impressive. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *ræcan* (to extend, stretch out). 📌 **Synonyms:** (verb) extend, arrive, contact (noun) range, scope 💡 **Memory tip:** Reach = extend physically or achieve.

Question 209

Deploy

Answer 209

**Deploy** *Verb* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🪖 **To position or arrange strategically, often in a military or technical context.** 📌 *Examples:* Troops were deployed along the border. The company deployed new software last week. 🧠 **Etymology:** From French *déployer* (unfold, spread out). 📌 **Synonyms:** position, station, distribute, utilize 💡 **Memory tip:** Deploy = spread out for action.

Question 210

Brand

Answer 210

**Brand** *Noun, verb* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. 🏷️ **A name or symbol identifying a product or company.** 📌 *Examples:* Nike is a global brand. 📚 **(Verb):** 2. **To mark with a symbol.** 📌 *Examples:* They branded the cattle. The media branded him a hero. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *brand* (torch, burning piece of wood). 📌 **Synonyms:** (noun) label, trademark (verb) mark, label, stigmatize 💡 **Memory tip:** Brand = mark with identity.

Question 211

Emblazon

Answer 211

**Emblazon** *Verb* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🎨 **To decorate or display prominently, often with symbols or words.** 📌 *Examples:* The team’s logo was emblazoned on the flag. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Middle English *blasonen* (to depict, proclaim). 📌 **Synonyms:** decorate, adorn, inscribe, display 💡 **Memory tip:** Emblazon = make something seen loudly and clearly.

Question 212

Trickle

Answer 212

**Trickle** *Verb, noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 💧 **To flow slowly in drops or a thin stream.** 📌 *Examples:* Sweat trickled down his forehead. People trickled into the theater. 📚 **(Noun):** 2. **A small, slow flow.** 📌 *Examples:* The tap produced only a trickle of water. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Middle English *triklen* (to drip). 📌 **Synonyms:** drip, drip-feed, seep, dribble 💡 **Memory tip:** Trickle = slow, tiny flow.

Question 213

Target

Answer 213

**Target** *Noun, verb* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. 🎯 **An object or person aimed at.** 📌 *Examples:* The archer hit the target. He’s the main target of criticism. 📚 **(Verb):** 2. **To aim at or focus on.** 📌 *Examples:* The ad targeted young audiences. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old French *targe* (shield). 📌 **Synonyms:** (noun) aim, objective, goal (verb) focus, direct, single out 💡 **Memory tip:** Target = the thing you aim for.

Question 214

Hide

Answer 214

**Hide** *Verb, noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 🙈 **To put or keep out of sight.** 📌 *Examples:* She hid the gift under the bed. He hides his emotions well. 📚 **(Noun):** 2. **The skin of an animal (used for leather).** 📌 *Examples:* The rug was made from cowhide. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *hȳdan* (to conceal). 📌 **Synonyms:** conceal, cover, secrete 💡 **Memory tip:** Hide = keep out of sight — object, feelings, or skin.

Question 215

Deny

Answer 215

**Deny** *Verb (transitive)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🚫 **To say something is not true or refuse to accept.** 📌 *Examples:* He denied the accusation. She denied knowing him. 2. ❌ **To refuse to give or allow.** 📌 *Examples:* They denied him access to the club. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old French *denier*, from Latin *denegare*. 📌 **Synonyms:** refuse, reject, contradict, disallow 💡 **Memory tip:** Deny = say “no” firmly — to truth or access.

Question 216

Unfold

Answer 216

**Unfold** *Verb* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 📖 **To open or spread out from a folded position.** 📌 *Examples:* She unfolded the map. 2. 🌱 **To reveal or develop gradually.** 📌 *Examples:* The story unfolded slowly. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *unfealdan* (open, spread out). 📌 **Synonyms:** open, spread, develop, reveal 💡 **Memory tip:** Unfold = open physically or reveal over time.

Question 217

Outrage

Answer 217

**Outrage** *Noun, verb* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. 😡 **Strong anger or shock caused by something offensive.** 📌 *Examples:* The decision sparked public outrage. 📚 **(Verb):** 2. **To offend or shock greatly.** 📌 *Examples:* The comments outraged the community. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old French *outrage* (excess), from Latin *ultra* (beyond). 📌 **Synonyms:** (noun) anger, fury, indignation (verb) offend, shock, appall 💡 **Memory tip:** Outrage = anger that bursts beyond limits.

Question 218

Unique

Answer 218

**Unique** *Adjective* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🌟 **Being the only one of its kind.** 📌 *Examples:* Each person has a unique fingerprint. Her style is unique. 🧠 **Etymology:** From French *unique*, from Latin *unicus* (single, sole). 📌 **Synonyms:** one-of-a-kind, distinct, original, special 💡 **Memory tip:** Unique = stands alone, no copy.

Question 219

Flood

Answer 219

**Flood** *Noun, verb* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. 🌊 **A large amount of water covering normally dry land.** 📌 *Examples:* The flood destroyed houses. 📚 **(Verb):** 2. **To overflow or cover with water.** 📌 *Examples:* The river flooded the valley. 3. **(Figurative) To overwhelm with a large amount.** 📌 *Examples:* Messages flooded his inbox. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *flod* (flowing water). 📌 **Synonyms:** overflow, inundate, deluge 💡 **Memory tip:** Flood = water or information in overwhelming amounts.

Question 220

Thrive

Answer 220

**Thrive** *Verb (intransitive)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🌱 **To grow, develop, or succeed vigorously.** 📌 *Examples:* The business thrived after the new launch. Plants thrive in sunlight. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old Norse *þrífask* (grasp, prosper). 📌 **Synonyms:** flourish, prosper, succeed, bloom 💡 **Memory tip:** Thrive = grow with strength and success.

Question 221

Carry out

Answer 221

**Carry out** *Phrasal verb* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🛠️ **To perform or complete a task, plan, or action.** 📌 *Examples:* They carried out the experiment carefully. The police carried out an investigation. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “carry” (transport, perform) + “out” (to completion). 📌 **Synonyms:** execute, perform, implement, accomplish 💡 **Memory tip:** Carry out = take an idea and make it real.

Question 222

Endeavor

Answer 222

**Endeavor** *Noun, verb (formal)* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. 💼 **A serious effort or attempt.** 📌 *Examples:* Scientific endeavor has improved our lives. His latest business endeavor was successful. 📚 **(Verb):** 2. **To try hard to achieve something.** 📌 *Examples:* They endeavored to finish the project on time. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old French *endevoir* (duty, effort). 📌 **Synonyms:** attempt, effort, enterprise, strive 💡 **Memory tip:** Endeavor = a formal way to say “serious try.”

Question 223

Key feature

Answer 223

**Key feature** *Phrase* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🔑 **An important or distinctive part of something.** 📌 *Examples:* Honesty is a key feature of good leadership. The camera’s key feature is its night mode. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “key” (essential) + “feature” (characteristic). 📌 **Synonyms:** main aspect, highlight, characteristic 💡 **Memory tip:** Key feature = the most important part that stands out.

Question 224

Eye popping

Answer 224

**Eye-popping** *Adjective (informal)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 👀 **Extremely surprising, impressive, or shocking.** 📌 *Examples:* The magician’s tricks were eye-popping. The team won by an eye-popping score. 🧠 **Etymology:** From the image of eyes opening wide in shock or amazement. 📌 **Synonyms:** astonishing, breathtaking, startling, jaw-dropping 💡 **Memory tip:** Eye-popping = so amazing it makes your eyes widen.

Question 225

Penalty

Answer 225

**Penalty** *Noun* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. ⚖️ **A punishment for breaking a rule or law.** 📌 *Examples:* He paid a penalty for speeding. 2. ⚽ **In sports, a disadvantage or free kick given after a foul.** 📌 *Examples:* The referee awarded a penalty kick. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old French *penalite*, from Latin *poena* (punishment). 📌 **Synonyms:** punishment, fine, sanction, consequence 💡 **Memory tip:** Penalty = the price you pay for breaking rules.

Question 226

Lock out

Answer 226

**Lock out** *Phrasal verb, noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 🔒 **To prevent someone from entering.** 📌 *Examples:* I was locked out of my apartment. 2. 🏭 **(Labor) To prevent workers from entering as a protest or tactic.** 📌 *Examples:* The company locked out its employees. 📚 **(Noun):** 3. **An instance of being prevented from entering.** 🧠 **Etymology:** From “lock” (secure) + “out” (exclude). 📌 **Synonyms:** shut out, bar, exclude 💡 **Memory tip:** Lock out = barred from entering, physically or by force.

Question 227

Pursuit

Answer 227

**Pursuit** *Noun* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🏃 **The act of chasing someone or something.** 📌 *Examples:* The police were in hot pursuit of the thief. 2. 📚 **An activity one engages in regularly (as a hobby or career).** 📌 *Examples:* She enjoys the pursuit of knowledge. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old French *poursuite* (a chase). 📌 **Synonyms:** chase, hunt, quest, activity, occupation 💡 **Memory tip:** Pursuit = chasing — either goals or people.

Question 228

Wipe out

Answer 228

**Wipe out** *Phrasal verb, noun (informal)* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 💥 **To destroy or eliminate completely.** 📌 *Examples:* The disease wiped out the population. 2. 🏄 **(Informal) To fall or crash, especially in sports.** 📌 *Examples:* He wiped out while surfing. 📚 **(Noun, slang):** 3. **A fall or crash.** 📌 *Examples:* That was a nasty wipeout. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “wipe” (clean, erase) + “out” (completely). 📌 **Synonyms:** destroy, annihilate, crash, erase 💡 **Memory tip:** Wipe out = erase totally or crash badly.

Question 229

Turn up

Answer 229

**Turn up** *Phrasal verb* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 📍 **To appear or arrive unexpectedly.** 📌 *Examples:* She turned up late to the party. 2. 🔊 **To increase the volume, heat, or intensity.** 📌 *Examples:* Turn up the music! 🧠 **Etymology:** From “turn” (rotate, adjust) + “up” (increase or appear). 📌 **Synonyms:** arrive, appear, show up, increase 💡 **Memory tip:** Turn up = appear suddenly or raise levels.

Question 230

Loudspeaker

Answer 230

**Loudspeaker** *Noun* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🔊 **An electric device that makes sound louder.** 📌 *Examples:* The announcement came over the loudspeaker. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “loud” (high volume) + “speaker” (sound emitter). 📌 **Synonyms:** speaker, amplifier, PA system 💡 **Memory tip:** Loudspeaker = device that makes voices reach a crowd.

Question 231

Stand off

Answer 231

**Stand-off** *Noun, phrasal verb* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. ⚔️ **A situation where opposing sides refuse to move or compromise.** 📌 *Examples:* The negotiations ended in a stand-off. Police faced a stand-off with protesters. 📚 **(Verb, less common):** 2. **To stand at a distance or resist.** 🧠 **Etymology:** From “stand” (remain in place) + “off” (away, apart). 📌 **Synonyms:** stalemate, deadlock, impasse, confrontation 💡 **Memory tip:** Stand-off = frozen conflict with no progress.

Question 232

Mock

Answer 232

**Mock** *Verb, noun, adjective* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 😂 **To make fun of someone or something in a cruel or teasing way.** 📌 *Examples:* They mocked his accent. The students mocked the teacher behind her back. 📚 **(Noun):** 2. **A practice version of something.** 📌 *Examples:* We took a mock exam before the real one. 📚 **(Adj.):** 3. **Not real; imitation.** 📌 *Examples:* The play used a mock sword. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old French *moquer* (to ridicule). 📌 **Synonyms:** (verb) ridicule, deride, jeer (noun) rehearsal, simulation (adj.) fake, imitation 💡 **Memory tip:** Mock = fake or make fun of.

Question 233

Cling

Answer 233

**Cling** *Verb (intransitive)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. ✋ **To hold on tightly.** 📌 *Examples:* The child clung to his mother’s hand. The wet shirt clung to his skin. 2. 💞 **To remain emotionally attached.** 📌 *Examples:* She clings to old memories. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *clingan* (to shrink, stick). 📌 **Synonyms:** hold, grasp, stick, attach 💡 **Memory tip:** Cling = stick physically or emotionally.

Question 234

Thus

Answer 234

**Thus** *Adverb* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 📏 **As a result; therefore.** 📌 *Examples:* She didn’t study; thus, she failed. 2. 👆 **In this way.** 📌 *Examples:* Fold the paper thus. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *þus* (in this way). 📌 **Synonyms:** therefore, hence, accordingly 💡 **Memory tip:** Thus = so, as a logical result.

Question 235

Enable

Answer 235

**Enable** *Verb (transitive)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🛠️ **To make something possible or give the means to do something.** 📌 *Examples:* The app enables users to track expenses. His skills enabled him to get the job. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old French *enabler*, from Latin *habilis* (able). 📌 **Synonyms:** allow, empower, facilitate, permit 💡 **Memory tip:** Enable = give the power or tools to act.

Question 236

Claim

Answer 236

**Claim** *Verb, noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 🗣️ **To state that something is true.** 📌 *Examples:* He claimed he was innocent. 2. 📦 **To demand or request as a right.** 📌 *Examples:* She claimed the prize. 📚 **(Noun):** 3. **An assertion or a demand.** 📌 *Examples:* The company filed a claim for damages. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old French *clamer* (to call, claim). 📌 **Synonyms:** (verb) assert, declare, demand (noun) assertion, demand, request 💡 **Memory tip:** Claim = say or demand strongly.

Question 237

Bearer

Answer 237

**Bearer** *Noun* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 📜 **A person who carries or presents something.** 📌 *Examples:* The bearer of this note may enter. He was the bearer of bad news. 2. 💵 **(Finance) A holder of a document or instrument.** 📌 *Examples:* Bearer bonds can be redeemed by whoever holds them. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “bear” (carry) + “-er” (agent suffix). 📌 **Synonyms:** carrier, holder, messenger 💡 **Memory tip:** Bearer = person carrying or presenting something.

Question 238

Seldom

Answer 238

**Seldom** *Adverb* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🕰️ **Rarely; not often.** 📌 *Examples:* She seldom goes to the movies. Such opportunities seldom arise. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *seldan* (rare, infrequent). 📌 **Synonyms:** rarely, infrequently, hardly ever 💡 **Memory tip:** Seldom = almost never.

Question 239

Spread

Answer 239

**Spread** *Verb, noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 🌍 **To extend over a larger area.** 📌 *Examples:* The fire spread quickly. They spread the blanket on the grass. 📚 **(Noun):** 2. **The act or extent of spreading.** 📌 *Examples:* The spread of the disease was alarming. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *spraedan* (to stretch out). 📌 **Synonyms:** (verb) expand, distribute, propagate (noun) expansion, range, diffusion 💡 **Memory tip:** Spread = extend or distribute widely.

Question 240

Venue

Answer 240

**Venue** *Noun* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🎭 **The place where an event takes place.** 📌 *Examples:* The concert venue was full. They’re searching for a wedding venue. 2. ⚖️ **(Law) The location where a case is tried.** 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old French *venue* (arrival), from Latin *venire* (to come). 📌 **Synonyms:** location, site, place, setting 💡 **Memory tip:** Venue = the place something happens.

Question 241

Summit

Answer 241

**Summit** *Noun* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🏔️ **The highest point of a mountain.** 📌 *Examples:* We reached the summit after six hours of climbing. 2. 🤝 **A high-level meeting between leaders.** 📌 *Examples:* The peace summit brought together world leaders. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old French *somete*, from Latin *summus* (highest). 📌 **Synonyms:** peak, apex, top, conference, meeting 💡 **Memory tip:** Summit = the top — of a mountain or diplomacy.

Question 242

Stand to gain

Answer 242

**Stand to gain** *Phrase* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 💰 **To be likely to benefit from something.** 📌 *Examples:* Investors stand to gain from the merger. He stands to gain a lot if the plan succeeds. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “stand” (be in a position) + “to gain” (benefit, profit). 📌 **Synonyms:** be set to benefit, be likely to profit 💡 **Memory tip:** Stand to gain = positioned to win something.

Question 243

Craft

Answer 243

**Craft** *Noun, verb* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. 🎨 **Skill in making things by hand.** 📌 *Examples:* Pottery is a traditional craft. 2. ✈️ **A vehicle, especially for air or water.** 📌 *Examples:* The spacecraft launched successfully. 📚 **(Verb):** 3. **To make or design with skill.** 📌 *Examples:* She crafted a beautiful speech. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *cræft* (skill, strength). 📌 **Synonyms:** (noun) skill, trade, art (verb) build, create, design 💡 **Memory tip:** Craft = skillful making — by hand, words, or machines.

Question 244

Current

Answer 244

**Current** *Adjective, noun* 📚 **Main meanings (adj.):** 1. 📅 **Happening now.** 📌 *Examples:* The current trend is minimalism. 📚 **(Noun):** 2. 🌊 **A flow of water, air, or electricity.** 📌 *Examples:* The river current was strong. The current carried the boat downstream. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Latin *currere* (to run). 📌 **Synonyms:** (adj.) present, ongoing (noun) flow, stream, movement 💡 **Memory tip:** Current = what’s flowing now — time or energy.

Question 245

Decipher

Answer 245

**Decipher** *Verb (transitive)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🔍 **To convert something obscure or coded into normal language.** 📌 *Examples:* They deciphered the ancient script. I can’t decipher his handwriting. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old French *dechiffrer* (to decode), from *chiffre* (cipher). 📌 **Synonyms:** decode, interpret, unravel, solve 💡 **Memory tip:** Decipher = break the code to reveal meaning.

Question 246

Summon

Answer 246

**Summon** *Verb (transitive)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 📣 **To call someone to appear, especially by authority.** 📌 *Examples:* The king summoned his advisors. She was summoned to court. 2. 💪 **To gather up strength or courage.** 📌 *Examples:* He summoned the courage to speak. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Latin *summonere* (call up). 📌 **Synonyms:** call, convene, beckon, muster 💡 **Memory tip:** Summon = call forth — people or inner strength.

Question 247

Swing open

Answer 247

**Swing open** *Phrase (verb expression)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🚪 **To open suddenly and widely by swinging.** 📌 *Examples:* The door swung open with the wind. The gate swung open as the car approached. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “swing” (move back and forth) + “open.” 📌 **Synonyms:** fling open, fly open 💡 **Memory tip:** Swing open = door moves wide like on a hinge.

Question 248

Greet

Answer 248

**Greet** *Verb (transitive)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🤝 **To welcome or address someone politely.** 📌 *Examples:* She greeted her guests warmly. He greeted me with a smile. 2. 😲 **(Figurative) To appear before someone.** 📌 *Examples:* A strange sight greeted us at the entrance. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *grētan* (to approach, salute). 📌 **Synonyms:** welcome, salute, acknowledge 💡 **Memory tip:** Greet = meet with words, gestures, or appearance.

Question 249

Keen

Answer 249

**Keen** *Adjective, verb (less common)* 📚 **Main meanings (adj.):** 1. 🔪 **Sharp or intense.** 📌 *Examples:* He has a keen mind. She has a keen interest in art. 2. 😢 **(Verb, rare) To wail in grief.** 📌 *Examples:* They keened at the funeral. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *cēne* (brave, bold). 📌 **Synonyms:** eager, sharp, enthusiastic, intense 💡 **Memory tip:** Keen = sharp in mind, desire, or feeling.

Question 250

Former

Answer 250

**Former** *Adjective* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. ⏳ **Having been something in the past but not now.** 📌 *Examples:* She’s a former teacher. The former president gave a speech. 2. 🆚 **The first of two things mentioned.** 📌 *Examples:* Between tea and coffee, I prefer the former. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *forma* (first). 📌 **Synonyms:** previous, prior, earlier 💡 **Memory tip:** Former = belonging to the past or the first of two.

Question 251

Among

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**Among** *Preposition* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 👥 **In the middle of, surrounded by.** 📌 *Examples:* She was happy among friends. The letter was hidden among the papers. 2. 📊 **Shared by or happening within a group.** 📌 *Examples:* They divided the money among themselves. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *on gemang* (in a crowd). 📌 **Synonyms:** amid, between, surrounded by, within 💡 **Memory tip:** Among = inside a group or surrounded by many.

Question 252

Hold

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**Hold** *Verb, noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. ✋ **To grasp or carry something.** 📌 *Examples:* She held the baby in her arms. Hold this bag for me, please. 2. 🛑 **To keep in position or not let go.** 📌 *Examples:* The police held the suspect. Hold your breath! 3. 📅 **To have or organize.** 📌 *Examples:* They held a meeting yesterday. 📚 **(Noun):** 4. **A grip, control, or influence.** 📌 *Examples:* He has a strong hold on the team. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *healdan* (to grasp, keep). 📌 **Synonyms:** grip, grasp, keep, control, contain 💡 **Memory tip:** Hold = keep in your hands or under control.

Question 253

Lantern

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**Lantern** *Noun* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🏮 **A portable light with a covering to protect the flame or bulb.** 📌 *Examples:* The traveler carried a lantern through the night. They decorated the garden with paper lanterns. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old French *lanterne*, from Latin *lanterna* (lamp). 📌 **Synonyms:** lamp, light, beacon 💡 **Memory tip:** Lantern = light you can carry anywhere.

Question 254

Sting

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**Sting** *Verb, noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 🐝 **To pierce or wound with a sharp point (insects, plants).** 📌 *Examples:* The bee stung her hand. 2. 💢 **To cause sharp pain or hurt feelings.** 📌 *Examples:* His words stung deeply. 📚 **(Noun):** 3. **A sharp pain or smarting sensation.** 📌 *Examples:* She felt the sting of rejection. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *stingan* (to pierce). 📌 **Synonyms:** prick, bite, pain, smart 💡 **Memory tip:** Sting = sudden sharp pain, physical or emotional.

Question 255

Pride

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**Pride** *Noun, verb* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. 🦁 **A feeling of satisfaction or self-respect.** 📌 *Examples:* She takes pride in her work. 2. 🦁 **A group of lions.** 📌 *Examples:* A pride of lions rested under the tree. 📚 **(Verb, reflexive):** 3. **To take satisfaction in something.** 📌 *Examples:* He prided himself on being punctual. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *prȳde* (excess, arrogance). 📌 **Synonyms:** self-respect, dignity, honor, arrogance 💡 **Memory tip:** Pride = good (honor) or bad (arrogance), and even lions!

Question 256

A year from now

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**A year from now** *Phrase* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 📅 **Exactly one year in the future.** 📌 *Examples:* A year from now, we’ll look back and laugh. She’ll graduate a year from now. 🧠 **Etymology:** From *year* (12 months) + *from now* (into the future). 📌 **Synonyms:** in twelve months, one year later 💡 **Memory tip:** A year from now = today’s future date, next year.

Question 257

Go down

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**Go down** *Phrasal verb* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. ⬇️ **To move downward or decrease.** 📌 *Examples:* The sun went down at 6 p.m. Prices are going down. 2. 📖 **To be recorded or remembered.** 📌 *Examples:* The event went down in history. 3. ⚠️ **To happen or occur (informal).** 📌 *Examples:* What went down at the meeting? 🧠 **Etymology:** From “go” (move) + “down” (lower). 📌 **Synonyms:** descend, decrease, occur, be remembered 💡 **Memory tip:** Go down = move lower, happen, or be remembered.

Question 258

Nod

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**Nod** *Verb, noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 🙂 **To move the head slightly down, especially in agreement or greeting.** 📌 *Examples:* She nodded when asked if she agreed. 📚 **(Noun):** 2. **A small movement of the head.** 📌 *Examples:* He gave a nod of approval. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Middle English *noddien* (to incline the head). 📌 **Synonyms:** gesture, bow, assent, acknowledgment 💡 **Memory tip:** Nod = silent yes or greeting with the head.

Question 259

Bite

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**Bite** *Verb, noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 🦷 **To cut with the teeth.** 📌 *Examples:* The dog bit his hand. She bit into the apple. 2. ❄️ **To cause a stinging sensation.** 📌 *Examples:* The cold wind bit into their skin. 📚 **(Noun):** 3. **The act of biting or a small portion of food.** 📌 *Examples:* Can I have a bite of your sandwich? 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *bītan* (to bite, pierce). 📌 **Synonyms:** chew, nip, sting, mouthful 💡 **Memory tip:** Bite = action of teeth — real or figurative.

Question 260

Hold out

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**Hold out** *Phrasal verb* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. ✋ **To extend something to someone.** 📌 *Examples:* He held out his hand to help her. 2. 🛡️ **To last, survive, or resist.** 📌 *Examples:* The soldiers held out for weeks. 3. 🙅 **To refuse or wait for better terms.** 📌 *Examples:* She held out for a higher salary. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “hold” (keep, grasp) + “out” (extend, resist). 📌 **Synonyms:** offer, endure, resist, insist 💡 **Memory tip:** Hold out = extend or endure against pressure.

Question 261

Try

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**Try** *Verb, noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 💪 **To make an attempt or effort.** 📌 *Examples:* She tried to lift the box. Try again later. 2. ⚖️ **To judge someone in court.** 📌 *Examples:* He was tried for theft. 📚 **(Noun):** 3. **An attempt.** 📌 *Examples:* Give it a try. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old French *trier* (to test, select). 📌 **Synonyms:** attempt, test, endeavor, prosecute 💡 **Memory tip:** Try = make an effort or put to the test.

Question 262

Cross

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**Cross** *Noun, verb, adjective* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. ✝️ **A structure with two lines intersecting, often symbolic.** 📌 *Examples:* The church displayed a wooden cross. 📚 **(Verb):** 2. **To go from one side to another.** 📌 *Examples:* We crossed the river by boat. 3. 😠 **To oppose or make someone angry.** 📌 *Examples:* Don’t cross him; he has a bad temper. 📚 **(Adj.):** 4. **Annoyed or angry.** 📌 *Examples:* She was cross with him for being late. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old Irish *cros*, from Latin *crux* (cross). 📌 **Synonyms:** (noun) crucifix, intersection (verb) traverse, oppose (adj.) angry, annoyed 💡 **Memory tip:** Cross = a symbol, a movement, or a mood.

Question 263

Brim

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**Brim** *Noun, verb* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. 🧢 **The top edge of a container or hat.** 📌 *Examples:* The cup was filled to the brim. His hat had a wide brim. 📚 **(Verb):** 2. **To be full or overflow.** 📌 *Examples:* Her eyes brimmed with tears. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *brimme* (edge, surf). 📌 **Synonyms:** edge, rim, lip, overflow 💡 **Memory tip:** Brim = the very edge, often full.

Question 264

Crisp

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**Crisp** *Adjective, noun, verb* 📚 **Main meanings (adj.):** 1. 🥔 **Firm, dry, and brittle in texture.** 📌 *Examples:* The apple was fresh and crisp. 2. 🍂 **Cool, fresh, and invigorating (air, weather).** 📌 *Examples:* A crisp autumn morning. 📚 **(Noun):** 3. **In British English, a potato chip.** 📚 **(Verb):** 4. **To make something crunchy or curled.** 🧠 **Etymology:** From Latin *crispus* (curled). 📌 **Synonyms:** (adj.) crunchy, fresh, brittle, brisk 💡 **Memory tip:** Crisp = fresh bite or sharp air.

Question 265

Mean

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**Mean** *Verb, noun, adjective* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 🗣️ **To intend or signify.** 📌 *Examples:* What does this word mean? I didn’t mean to hurt you. 📚 **(Adj.):** 2. 😠 **Unkind or nasty.** 📌 *Examples:* He made a mean remark. 3. 💪 **Excellent, skillful (informal).** 📌 *Examples:* She plays a mean guitar. 📚 **(Noun, math):** 4. **The average value.** 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *mænan* (intend), and Old French *meien* (middle). 📌 **Synonyms:** intend, signify, unkind, average 💡 **Memory tip:** Mean = intention, cruelty, or middle point.

Question 266

On account of

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**On account of** *Phrase* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 📖 **Because of; due to.** 📌 *Examples:* The game was canceled on account of rain. She stayed home on account of illness. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “account” (reason, explanation). 📌 **Synonyms:** because of, due to, owing to 💡 **Memory tip:** On account of = explanation for why.

Question 267

Mind

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**Mind** *Noun, verb* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. 🧠 **The part of a person that thinks and feels.** 📌 *Examples:* He has a brilliant mind. 📚 **(Verb):** 2. **To be careful of; to pay attention.** 📌 *Examples:* Mind the step. Do you mind if I open the window? 3. **To object or feel bothered (often in questions).** 📌 *Examples:* Would you mind helping me? 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *gemynd* (memory, thought). 📌 **Synonyms:** (noun) intellect, brain (verb) care, watch, notice, object 💡 **Memory tip:** Mind = head’s work or polite caution.

Question 268

Tasty

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**Tasty** *Adjective (informal)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 😋 **Having a pleasant flavor.** 📌 *Examples:* This cake is really tasty. We had a tasty meal. 2. 👍 **(Informal) Attractive or appealing.** 📌 *Examples:* That’s a tasty offer. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “taste” + “-y.” 📌 **Synonyms:** delicious, flavorful, appetizing, appealing 💡 **Memory tip:** Tasty = good to eat, sometimes good to grab.

Question 269

Wash down

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**Wash down** *Phrasal verb* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🥤 **To help swallow food or medicine by drinking liquid.** 📌 *Examples:* He washed down the pill with water. She washed the sandwich down with soda. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “wash” (clean, move liquid) + “down” (to swallow). 📌 **Synonyms:** gulp with, swallow with, accompany 💡 **Memory tip:** Wash down = drink to push food or pills along.

Question 270

Grab

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**Grab** *Verb, noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. ✋ **To take hold suddenly.** 📌 *Examples:* He grabbed the phone and ran. 2. 🎁 **To take an opportunity quickly.** 📌 *Examples:* Grab a chance when it comes. 📚 **(Noun):** 3. **An act of grabbing.** 📌 *Examples:* He made a grab for the rope. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Middle Dutch *grabbelen* (to grasp). 📌 **Synonyms:** snatch, seize, clutch, grasp 💡 **Memory tip:** Grab = take fast.

Question 271

Sip

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**Sip** *Verb, noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. ☕ **To drink a small amount slowly.** 📌 *Examples:* She sipped her tea calmly. 📚 **(Noun):** 2. **A small mouthful of drink.** 📌 *Examples:* He took a sip of water. 🧠 **Etymology:** Imitative, from sound of sipping. 📌 **Synonyms:** taste, sample, mouthful, drink lightly 💡 **Memory tip:** Sip = little drink, not gulp.

Question 272

Hit the spot

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**Hit the spot** *Phrase (informal)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 😋 **To satisfy a need or desire perfectly.** 📌 *Examples:* A cold drink on a hot day really hits the spot. That soup hit the spot after a long walk. 🧠 **Etymology:** From the idea of striking the exact place of satisfaction. 📌 **Synonyms:** satisfy, refresh, fulfill, quench 💡 **Memory tip:** Hit the spot = exactly what you needed.

Question 273

Seem

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**Seem** *Verb (linking)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 👀 **To give the impression of being something.** 📌 *Examples:* She seems tired today. It seemed like a good idea at the time. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old Norse *sœma* (to conform, be fitting). 📌 **Synonyms:** appear, look, sound, come across 💡 **Memory tip:** Seem = how things look, not necessarily how they are.

Question 274

Offend

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**Offend** *Verb* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 😡 **To make someone upset, angry, or hurt.** 📌 *Examples:* His rude joke offended her. Try not to offend anyone with your comments. 2. ⚖️ **To break a law or rule.** 📌 *Examples:* He offended against local customs. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Latin *offendere* (to strike against). 📌 **Synonyms:** insult, upset, displease, transgress 💡 **Memory tip:** Offend = strike against feelings or rules.

Question 275

Mindless

Answer 275

**Mindless** *Adjective* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🧟 **Done without thinking or intelligence.** 📌 *Examples:* It was a mindless mistake. They watched mindless TV shows. 2. 😑 **Lacking concern or care.** 📌 *Examples:* Mindless destruction ruined the park. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “mind” + “-less” (without). 📌 **Synonyms:** senseless, thoughtless, stupid, careless 💡 **Memory tip:** Mindless = without brain or attention.

Question 276

Besides

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**Besides** *Adverb, preposition* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. ➕ **(Adv.) In addition; as well.** 📌 *Examples:* I don’t want to go; besides, it’s too late. 2. 📍 **(Prep.) Apart from; except for.** 📌 *Examples:* Besides him, nobody showed up. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Middle English *beside* (by the side of). 📌 **Synonyms:** in addition, moreover, apart from, except 💡 **Memory tip:** Besides = add on or set apart.

Question 277

Permission

Answer 277

**Permission** *Noun* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. ✅ **Approval to do something.** 📌 *Examples:* You need permission to enter the building. She gave him permission to leave early. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Latin *permissio*, from *permittere* (to allow). 📌 **Synonyms:** authorization, consent, approval, leave 💡 **Memory tip:** Permission = the “yes” that allows action.

Question 278

Set up

Answer 278

**Set up** *Phrasal verb, noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. ⚙️ **To arrange or prepare something.** 📌 *Examples:* They set up the meeting room. 2. 🕵️ **To trick or frame someone.** 📌 *Examples:* He was set up by his enemies. 📚 **(Noun):** 3. **The arrangement of something.** 📌 *Examples:* It was a great set-up for the concert. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “set” (place) + “up” (into position). 📌 **Synonyms:** arrange, establish, frame, organize 💡 **Memory tip:** Set up = put in place or trick someone.

Question 279

Drag

Answer 279

**Drag** *Verb, noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 🛠️ **To pull something along the ground.** 📌 *Examples:* She dragged the suitcase upstairs. 2. 😩 **To continue slowly or with difficulty.** 📌 *Examples:* The meeting dragged on for hours. 📚 **(Noun):** 3. **Something boring or tiresome.** 📌 *Examples:* Mondays are such a drag. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old Norse *draga* (to pull). 📌 **Synonyms:** pull, haul, tow, bore 💡 **Memory tip:** Drag = pull along or slow boredom.

Question 280

Teller

Answer 280

**Teller** *Noun* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🏦 **A person who receives and pays out money in a bank.** 📌 *Examples:* The bank teller helped me withdraw cash. 2. 📖 **A person who tells stories or gives information.** 📌 *Examples:* She is a talented storyteller. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *tellan* (to count, tell). 📌 **Synonyms:** cashier, clerk, narrator, announcer 💡 **Memory tip:** Teller = one who counts money or tells stories.

Question 281

Hand

Answer 281

**Hand** *Noun, verb* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. ✋ **The part of the body at the end of the arm.** 📌 *Examples:* He shook my hand. 2. 👷 **A worker or helper.** 📌 *Examples:* They hired extra farm hands. 📚 **(Verb):** 3. **To pass or give something to someone.** 📌 *Examples:* Please hand me the pen. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *hand* (same meaning). 📌 **Synonyms:** (noun) palm, helper, worker (verb) pass, give, deliver 💡 **Memory tip:** Hand = body part, helper, or giving action.

Question 282

Rob

Answer 282

**Rob** *Verb (transitive)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🏦 **To steal from a person or place, often by force or threat.** 📌 *Examples:* The gang robbed a bank. She was robbed on the street. 2. ❌ **To unfairly take away something valuable.** 📌 *Examples:* Illness robbed him of his strength. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old French *rober*, from Germanic *raubōn* (plunder). 📌 **Synonyms:** steal, plunder, strip, deprive 💡 **Memory tip:** Rob = take away, violently or unfairly.

Question 283

Ponder

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**Ponder** *Verb (transitive, intransitive)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🤔 **To think about something carefully, especially before deciding.** 📌 *Examples:* She pondered the question deeply. He sat by the fire, pondering his future. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Latin *ponderare* (to weigh, consider). 📌 **Synonyms:** consider, reflect, meditate, contemplate 💡 **Memory tip:** Ponder = weigh thoughts like on a scale.

Question 284

Statement

Answer 284

**Statement** *Noun* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🗣️ **A clear expression of something in speech or writing.** 📌 *Examples:* The witness gave a statement to the police. Her statement was firm and clear. 2. 💵 **A formal record of financial activity.** 📌 *Examples:* I received my bank statement today. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “state” (declare) + “-ment” (action or result). 📌 **Synonyms:** declaration, assertion, record, report 💡 **Memory tip:** Statement = something officially said or written.

Question 285

Deny

Answer 285

**Deny** *Verb (transitive)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🚫 **To refuse to accept or admit.** 📌 *Examples:* He denied the charges. She denied knowing him. 2. ❌ **To refuse to give.** 📌 *Examples:* They denied him entry. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old French *denier*, from Latin *denegare* (to refuse). 📌 **Synonyms:** refuse, reject, contradict, disallow 💡 **Memory tip:** Deny = firm “no” to truth or access.

Question 286

That thought never occurred to Vincent

Answer 286

**That thought never occurred to Vincent** *Phrase* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 💡 **Vincent had never considered or thought of that idea before.** 📌 *Examples:* That thought never occurred to Vincent until you mentioned it. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “occur” (to present itself to the mind). 📌 **Synonyms:** never crossed his mind, never thought of it 💡 **Memory tip:** Phrase = the idea was totally absent from his mind.

Question 287

Woolly

Answer 287

**Woolly** *Adjective* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🐑 **Made of or resembling wool.** 📌 *Examples:* She wore a woolly sweater. 2. 😵 **Unclear, confused, or vague.** 📌 *Examples:* His explanation was woolly and hard to follow. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “wool” + “-y” (having quality of). 📌 **Synonyms:** fuzzy, hairy, unclear, muddled 💡 **Memory tip:** Woolly = like wool: soft or confused.

Question 288

Go hand-in-hand

Answer 288

**Go hand-in-hand** *Phrase* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🤝 **To be closely connected or to happen together.** 📌 *Examples:* Hard work and success go hand-in-hand. Freedom and responsibility go hand-in-hand. 🧠 **Etymology:** From the literal act of holding hands together. 📌 **Synonyms:** accompany, coincide, go together 💡 **Memory tip:** Go hand-in-hand = inseparable pair.

Question 289

File

Answer 289

**File** *Noun, verb* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. 📂 **A collection of documents or data.** 📌 *Examples:* I saved the file on my computer. 2. 🗂️ **A folder or container for papers.** 📌 *Examples:* The lawyer kept files on all his cases. 📚 **(Verb):** 3. **To submit or formally present.** 📌 *Examples:* She filed a complaint. He filed for divorce. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Latin *filum* (thread) → arranged in order. 📌 **Synonyms:** (noun) folder, document (verb) register, submit, record 💡 **Memory tip:** File = collection or official submission.

Question 290

Glass

Answer 290

**Glass** *Noun* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🍷 **A drinking container.** 📌 *Examples:* He poured juice into a glass. 2. 🪟 **A hard, transparent material.** 📌 *Examples:* The window is made of glass. 3. 🔍 **(Old use) A mirror or lens.** 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *glæs* (glass, glaze). 📌 **Synonyms:** cup, goblet, pane, mirror 💡 **Memory tip:** Glass = the clear thing — to drink from or see through.

Question 291

Dumb

Answer 291

**Dumb** *Adjective (informal, old use as noun)* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🤐 **Unable to speak (old-fashioned).** 📌 *Examples:* In the past, “deaf and dumb” meant unable to hear or speak. 2. 😶 **Silent, speechless (temporary).** 📌 *Examples:* She was struck dumb by the news. 3. 🙄 **(Informal) Stupid.** 📌 *Examples:* That was a dumb mistake. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *dumb* (silent, speechless). 📌 **Synonyms:** mute, speechless, foolish, silly 💡 **Memory tip:** Dumb = originally “silent,” now often “stupid.”

Question 292

Smirk

Answer 292

**Smirk** *Verb, noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 😏 **To smile in a smug, irritating, or self-satisfied way.** 📌 *Examples:* He smirked when he won the argument. She smirked at his mistake. 📚 **(Noun):** 2. **An annoying or self-satisfied smile.** 📌 *Examples:* His smirk made her even angrier. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *smyrgan* (to smile, laugh). 📌 **Synonyms:** grin, sneer, smug smile 💡 **Memory tip:** Smirk = a smile that annoys others because it feels arrogant.

Question 293

Roll eyes

Answer 293

**Roll eyes** *Phrase (verb expression)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🙄 **To move your eyes upward to show annoyance, disbelief, or impatience.** 📌 *Examples:* She rolled her eyes at his silly joke. He always rolls his eyes when bored. 🧠 **Etymology:** From the literal motion of rotating the eyes. 📌 **Synonyms:** show exasperation, gesture annoyance 💡 **Memory tip:** Roll eyes = silent “ugh” with your face.

Question 294

Take heart

Answer 294

**Take heart** *Phrase* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 💪 **To feel encouraged or hopeful.** 📌 *Examples:* Take heart—you still have time to improve. She took heart from the crowd’s support. 🧠 **Etymology:** From the idea of drawing courage or strength into one’s heart. 📌 **Synonyms:** be encouraged, find courage, gain hope 💡 **Memory tip:** Take heart = fill your heart with courage.

Question 295

Bet

Answer 295

**Bet** *Verb, noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 🎲 **To risk money or something of value on an outcome.** 📌 *Examples:* He bet $50 on the game. I bet she’ll be late. 📚 **(Noun):** 2. **The act of betting; a guess or prediction.** 📌 *Examples:* That’s a safe bet. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *bētan* (to improve, amend); later slang for “wager.” 📌 **Synonyms:** (verb) wager, gamble, stake (noun) gamble, guess, prediction 💡 **Memory tip:** Bet = risk or predict.

Question 296

Cut down

Answer 296

**Cut down** *Phrasal verb* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🌳 **To make something fall by cutting.** 📌 *Examples:* They cut down the old tree. 2. ✂️ **To reduce in size, amount, or number.** 📌 *Examples:* She’s trying to cut down on sugar. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “cut” (sever) + “down” (lower, reduce). 📌 **Synonyms:** reduce, decrease, slash, fell 💡 **Memory tip:** Cut down = bring down physically or in amount.

Question 297

Recall

Answer 297

**Recall** *Verb, noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 🧠 **To remember something.** 📌 *Examples:* I can’t recall his name. She recalled the events clearly. 2. 📦 **To order the return of defective products.** 📌 *Examples:* The company recalled the faulty cars. 📚 **(Noun):** 3. **The ability to remember or an official order to return.** 📌 *Examples:* Her memory recall is strong. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Latin *re-* (back) + *callare* (to call). 📌 **Synonyms:** remember, recollect, summon back, retrieve 💡 **Memory tip:** Recall = call back to mind or to place.

Question 298

Diner

Answer 298

**Diner** *Noun* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🍽️ **A small, inexpensive restaurant (esp. in the U.S.).** 📌 *Examples:* We had breakfast at a roadside diner. 2. **A person who is eating.** 📌 *Examples:* The diners left good tips. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “dine” (to eat a meal). 📌 **Synonyms:** restaurant, café, eatery, customer 💡 **Memory tip:** Diner = both the place and the eater.

Question 299

Quest

Answer 299

**Quest** *Noun, verb (literary)* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. 🏰 **A long or difficult search for something.** 📌 *Examples:* The knight went on a quest for the holy grail. Her quest for knowledge never ends. 📚 **(Verb, rare):** 2. **To search or pursue.** 🧠 **Etymology:** From Latin *quaerere* (to seek), via Old French *queste*. 📌 **Synonyms:** search, pursuit, mission, journey 💡 **Memory tip:** Quest = epic search or mission.

Question 300

Kind of

Answer 300

**Kind of** *Phrase (informal)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🤏 **To some extent; somewhat.** 📌 *Examples:* I kind of like this song. She was kind of upset. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “kind” (type) + “of” (partitive). 📌 **Synonyms:** sort of, somewhat, a little 💡 **Memory tip:** Kind of = halfway yes, not fully.

Question 301

Used up

Answer 301

**Used up** *Phrase (adjective, past participle)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🔋 **Completely consumed, exhausted, or worn out.** 📌 *Examples:* All the supplies were used up. He felt used up after the long run. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “use up” (consume completely). 📌 **Synonyms:** spent, exhausted, depleted, drained 💡 **Memory tip:** Used up = nothing left, energy or resources.

Question 302

Smirk

Answer 302

**Smirk** *Verb, noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 😏 **To smile in a smug, irritating, or self-satisfied way.** 📌 *Examples:* He smirked when he won the argument. She smirked at his mistake. 📚 **(Noun):** 2. **An annoying or self-satisfied smile.** 📌 *Examples:* His smirk made her even angrier. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *smyrgan* (to smile, laugh). 📌 **Synonyms:** grin, sneer, smug smile 💡 **Memory tip:** Smirk = a smile that annoys others because it feels arrogant.

Question 303

Roll eyes

Answer 303

**Roll eyes** *Phrase (verb expression)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🙄 **To move your eyes upward to show annoyance, disbelief, or impatience.** 📌 *Examples:* She rolled her eyes at his silly joke. He always rolls his eyes when bored. 🧠 **Etymology:** From the literal motion of rotating the eyes. 📌 **Synonyms:** show exasperation, gesture annoyance 💡 **Memory tip:** Roll eyes = silent “ugh” with your face.

Question 304

Take heart

Answer 304

**Take heart** *Phrase* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 💪 **To feel encouraged or hopeful.** 📌 *Examples:* Take heart—you still have time to improve. She took heart from the crowd’s support. 🧠 **Etymology:** From the idea of drawing courage or strength into one’s heart. 📌 **Synonyms:** be encouraged, find courage, gain hope 💡 **Memory tip:** Take heart = fill your heart with courage.

Question 305

Bet

Answer 305

**Bet** *Verb, noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 🎲 **To risk money or something of value on an outcome.** 📌 *Examples:* He bet $50 on the game. I bet she’ll be late. 📚 **(Noun):** 2. **The act of betting; a guess or prediction.** 📌 *Examples:* That’s a safe bet. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *bētan* (to improve, amend); later slang for “wager.” 📌 **Synonyms:** (verb) wager, gamble, stake (noun) gamble, guess, prediction 💡 **Memory tip:** Bet = risk or predict.

Question 306

Cut down

Answer 306

**Cut down** *Phrasal verb* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🌳 **To make something fall by cutting.** 📌 *Examples:* They cut down the old tree. 2. ✂️ **To reduce in size, amount, or number.** 📌 *Examples:* She’s trying to cut down on sugar. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “cut” (sever) + “down” (lower, reduce). 📌 **Synonyms:** reduce, decrease, slash, fell 💡 **Memory tip:** Cut down = bring down physically or in amount.

Question 307

Recall

Answer 307

**Recall** *Verb, noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 🧠 **To remember something.** 📌 *Examples:* I can’t recall his name. She recalled the events clearly. 2. 📦 **To order the return of defective products.** 📌 *Examples:* The company recalled the faulty cars. 📚 **(Noun):** 3. **The ability to remember or an official order to return.** 📌 *Examples:* Her memory recall is strong. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Latin *re-* (back) + *callare* (to call). 📌 **Synonyms:** remember, recollect, summon back, retrieve 💡 **Memory tip:** Recall = call back to mind or to place.

Question 308

Diner

Answer 308

**Diner** *Noun* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🍽️ **A small, inexpensive restaurant (esp. in the U.S.).** 📌 *Examples:* We had breakfast at a roadside diner. 2. **A person who is eating.** 📌 *Examples:* The diners left good tips. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “dine” (to eat a meal). 📌 **Synonyms:** restaurant, café, eatery, customer 💡 **Memory tip:** Diner = both the place and the eater.

Question 309

Quest

Answer 309

**Quest** *Noun, verb (literary)* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. 🏰 **A long or difficult search for something.** 📌 *Examples:* The knight went on a quest for the holy grail. Her quest for knowledge never ends. 📚 **(Verb, rare):** 2. **To search or pursue.** 🧠 **Etymology:** From Latin *quaerere* (to seek), via Old French *queste*. 📌 **Synonyms:** search, pursuit, mission, journey 💡 **Memory tip:** Quest = epic search or mission.

Question 310

Kind of

Answer 310

**Kind of** *Phrase (informal)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🤏 **To some extent; somewhat.** 📌 *Examples:* I kind of like this song. She was kind of upset. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “kind” (type) + “of” (partitive). 📌 **Synonyms:** sort of, somewhat, a little 💡 **Memory tip:** Kind of = halfway yes, not fully.

Question 311

Used up

Answer 311

**Used up** *Phrase (adjective, past participle)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🔋 **Completely consumed, exhausted, or worn out.** 📌 *Examples:* All the supplies were used up. He felt used up after the long run. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “use up” (consume completely). 📌 **Synonyms:** spent, exhausted, depleted, drained 💡 **Memory tip:** Used up = nothing left, energy or resources.

Question 312

Reject

Answer 312

**Reject** *Verb, noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 🚫 **To refuse to accept, use, or believe something.** 📌 *Examples:* She rejected his proposal. The application was rejected. 📚 **(Noun):** 2. **A person or thing dismissed as not good enough.** 📌 *Examples:* He felt like a social reject. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Latin *reicere* (throw back). 📌 **Synonyms:** refuse, decline, dismiss, discard 💡 **Memory tip:** Reject = throw back or refuse.

Question 313

Rust

Answer 313

**Rust** *Noun, verb* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. 🟤 **A reddish coating on metal caused by oxidation.** 📌 *Examples:* The old car was covered in rust. 📚 **(Verb):** 2. **To form rust.** 📌 *Examples:* The pipes rusted over the years. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *rūst* (redness). 📌 **Synonyms:** corrosion, oxidation, tarnish 💡 **Memory tip:** Rust = metal’s disease from water and air.

Question 314

Whatever

Answer 314

**Whatever** *Pronoun, determiner, conjunction, informal exclamation* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. ❓ **Anything at all.** 📌 *Examples:* Choose whatever you like. 2. 😒 **(Informal) Expressing indifference.** 📌 *Examples:* “Do you care?” “Whatever.” 🧠 **Etymology:** From “what” + “ever” (emphasis). 📌 **Synonyms:** anything, no matter what, indifferent 💡 **Memory tip:** Whatever = anything, or “I don’t care.”

Question 315

Endless

Answer 315

**Endless** *Adjective* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. ♾️ **Without end or seeming to last forever.** 📌 *Examples:* The desert seemed endless. They endured endless delays. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “end” + “-less” (without). 📌 **Synonyms:** infinite, boundless, never-ending, perpetual 💡 **Memory tip:** Endless = no finish line.

Question 316

Get into

Answer 316

**Get into** *Phrasal verb* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🚪 **To enter a place, situation, or condition.** 📌 *Examples:* She got into the car. He got into trouble at school. 2. 💬 **To become involved or interested.** 📌 *Examples:* She really got into yoga. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “get” (obtain, move) + “into” (inside). 📌 **Synonyms:** enter, join, involve, engage 💡 **Memory tip:** Get into = physically enter or mentally engage.

Question 317

Take care of

Answer 317

**Take care of** *Phrase (verb expression)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🤝 **To look after someone or something.** 📌 *Examples:* She takes care of her younger brother. I’ll take care of the problem. 2. ✅ **To handle or deal with a task.** 📌 *Examples:* The manager took care of the paperwork. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “care” (concern, responsibility). 📌 **Synonyms:** look after, handle, manage, protect 💡 **Memory tip:** Take care of = protect or manage.

Question 318

Mundane

Answer 318

**Mundane** *Adjective* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 📅 **Ordinary, dull, lacking excitement.** 📌 *Examples:* He dreaded the mundane tasks at work. They talked about mundane details. 2. 🌍 **(Archaic) Of this earthly world (not spiritual).** 📌 *Examples:* He left mundane concerns behind. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Latin *mundanus* (worldly), from *mundus* (world). 📌 **Synonyms:** ordinary, banal, routine, worldly 💡 **Memory tip:** Mundane = everyday ordinary.

Question 319

Rebuke

Answer 319

**Rebuke** *Verb, noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. ⚡ **To criticize sharply or express strong disapproval.** 📌 *Examples:* The teacher rebuked the students for being late. 📚 **(Noun):** 2. **A sharp criticism.** 📌 *Examples:* His proposal met with a stern rebuke. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old French *rebuchier* (to beat back). 📌 **Synonyms:** reprimand, scold, criticize, reproach 💡 **Memory tip:** Rebuke = verbal slap for wrongdoing.

Question 320

Bring down

Answer 320

**Bring down** *Phrasal verb* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. ⬇️ **To cause something to fall or reduce.** 📌 *Examples:* The storm brought down the tree. The reforms aim to bring down inflation. 2. 😞 **To make someone unhappy.** 📌 *Examples:* The news really brought me down. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “bring” (cause to come) + “down” (lower). 📌 **Synonyms:** knock down, reduce, depress 💡 **Memory tip:** Bring down = lower physically or emotionally.

Question 321

Taunt

Answer 321

**Taunt** *Verb, noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 😠 **To provoke or mock someone with insults.** 📌 *Examples:* They taunted him about his accent. 📚 **(Noun):** 2. **A remark made to provoke or mock.** 📌 *Examples:* His opponent shouted cruel taunts. 🧠 **Etymology:** From French *tanter* (to tempt, try). 📌 **Synonyms:** mock, jeer, insult, provoke 💡 **Memory tip:** Taunt = verbal jab meant to sting.

Question 322

Prompt

Answer 322

**Prompt** *Adjective, verb, noun* 📚 **Main meanings (adj.):** 1. ⏱️ **Done without delay; quick.** 📌 *Examples:* She gave a prompt reply. He was prompt in paying the bill. 📚 **(Verb):** 2. **To cause someone to take action or speak.** 📌 *Examples:* The remark prompted laughter. The teacher prompted the student with a question. 📚 **(Noun):** 3. **A cue or signal to act or speak.** 📌 *Examples:* The actor forgot his line and waited for the prompt. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Latin *promptus* (ready, quick). 📌 **Synonyms:** (adj.) quick, timely, immediate (verb) provoke, encourage, trigger (noun) cue, signal, reminder 💡 **Memory tip:** Prompt = quick or cause to act.

Question 323

Outrage

Answer 323

**Outrage** *Noun, verb* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. 😡 **Strong anger or shock at something offensive.** 📌 *Examples:* The injustice sparked outrage. 📚 **(Verb):** 2. **To shock or offend greatly.** 📌 *Examples:* The rude comment outraged the audience. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old French *outrage* (excess), from Latin *ultra* (beyond). 📌 **Synonyms:** anger, indignation, fury, offend 💡 **Memory tip:** Outrage = anger that goes beyond normal.

Question 324

Unwind

Answer 324

**Unwind** *Verb* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🧘 **To relax after stress.** 📌 *Examples:* She likes to unwind with music. 2. 🧵 **To undo something wound or twisted.** 📌 *Examples:* He unwound the rope. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “un-” (reverse) + “wind” (to coil, twist). 📌 **Synonyms:** relax, loosen, untangle, de-stress 💡 **Memory tip:** Unwind = relax or literally uncoil.

Question 325

Pride

Answer 325

**Pride** *Noun, verb* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. 🦁 **A sense of satisfaction or self-respect.** 📌 *Examples:* She takes pride in her work. 2. 🦁 **A group of lions.** 📌 *Examples:* A pride of lions rested in the shade. 📚 **(Verb):** 3. **To take satisfaction in.** 📌 *Examples:* He prided himself on being punctual. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *prȳde* (excess, arrogance). 📌 **Synonyms:** dignity, honor, arrogance, self-respect 💡 **Memory tip:** Pride = satisfaction (good), arrogance (bad), or lions.

Question 326

Loggerhead

Answer 326

**Loggerhead** *Noun (idiom in plural)* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🐢 **A type of large sea turtle.** 📌 *Examples:* Loggerhead turtles nest on sandy beaches. 2. ⚔️ **(Phrase: at loggerheads) In strong disagreement or conflict.** 📌 *Examples:* The two countries are at loggerheads over trade. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “loggerhead” (blockhead, dunce); used figuratively for conflict. 📌 **Synonyms:** (conflict) dispute, clash, quarrel 💡 **Memory tip:** Loggerhead = turtle or conflict (at loggerheads).

Question 327

Pouch

Answer 327

**Pouch** *Noun, verb* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. 🎒 **A small bag or pocket.** 📌 *Examples:* The kangaroo carried its baby in a pouch. She kept coins in a leather pouch. 📚 **(Verb):** 2. **To put into or carry in a pouch.** 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old French *poche* (pocket). 📌 **Synonyms:** bag, sac, pocket, wallet 💡 **Memory tip:** Pouch = small bag or pocket-like space.

Question 328

Blank out

Answer 328

**Blank out** *Phrasal verb* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🧠 **To forget suddenly.** 📌 *Examples:* He blanked out during the test. 2. ⚪ **To cover or erase something.** 📌 *Examples:* They blanked out sensitive information. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “blank” (empty space) + “out” (remove). 📌 **Synonyms:** forget, erase, censor, black out 💡 **Memory tip:** Blank out = mind or page goes empty.

Question 329

Spend

Answer 329

**Spend** *Verb* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 💵 **To pay out money.** 📌 *Examples:* She spent $100 on groceries. 2. ⏰ **To use time or energy.** 📌 *Examples:* They spent the afternoon studying. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *spendan*, from Latin *expendere* (pay out). 📌 **Synonyms:** use, pay, expend, consume 💡 **Memory tip:** Spend = use up money, time, or energy.

Question 330

Stare

Answer 330

**Stare** *Verb, noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 👀 **To look fixedly with wide-open eyes.** 📌 *Examples:* He stared out the window. She stared at him in disbelief. 📚 **(Noun):** 2. **A fixed, intense look.** 📌 *Examples:* His blank stare worried her. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *starian* (to gaze). 📌 **Synonyms:** gaze, look intently, glare, ogle 💡 **Memory tip:** Stare = eyes locked without moving.

Question 331

Otherwise

Answer 331

**Otherwise** *Adverb, conjunction* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🚫 **If not; or else.** 📌 *Examples:* Do your homework, otherwise you’ll get in trouble. 2. 🔄 **In a different way.** 📌 *Examples:* He’s untidy, but otherwise nice. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *other wisan* (in another manner). 📌 **Synonyms:** if not, else, differently, apart from that 💡 **Memory tip:** Otherwise = or else, or in another way.

Question 332

Prompt

Answer 332

**Prompt** *Adjective, verb, noun* 📚 **Main meanings (adj.):** 1. ⏱️ **Done without delay; quick.** 📌 *Examples:* She gave a prompt reply. He was prompt in paying the bill. 📚 **(Verb):** 2. **To cause someone to take action or speak.** 📌 *Examples:* The remark prompted laughter. The teacher prompted the student with a question. 📚 **(Noun):** 3. **A cue or signal to act or speak.** 📌 *Examples:* The actor forgot his line and waited for the prompt. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Latin *promptus* (ready, quick). 📌 **Synonyms:** (adj.) quick, timely, immediate (verb) provoke, encourage, trigger (noun) cue, signal, reminder 💡 **Memory tip:** Prompt = quick or cause to act.

Question 333

Outrage

Answer 333

**Outrage** *Noun, verb* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. 😡 **Strong anger or shock at something offensive.** 📌 *Examples:* The injustice sparked outrage. 📚 **(Verb):** 2. **To shock or offend greatly.** 📌 *Examples:* The rude comment outraged the audience. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old French *outrage* (excess), from Latin *ultra* (beyond). 📌 **Synonyms:** anger, indignation, fury, offend 💡 **Memory tip:** Outrage = anger that goes beyond normal.

Question 334

Unwind

Answer 334

**Unwind** *Verb* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🧘 **To relax after stress.** 📌 *Examples:* She likes to unwind with music. 2. 🧵 **To undo something wound or twisted.** 📌 *Examples:* He unwound the rope. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “un-” (reverse) + “wind” (to coil, twist). 📌 **Synonyms:** relax, loosen, untangle, de-stress 💡 **Memory tip:** Unwind = relax or literally uncoil.

Question 335

Pride

Answer 335

**Pride** *Noun, verb* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. 🦁 **A sense of satisfaction or self-respect.** 📌 *Examples:* She takes pride in her work. 2. 🦁 **A group of lions.** 📌 *Examples:* A pride of lions rested in the shade. 📚 **(Verb):** 3. **To take satisfaction in.** 📌 *Examples:* He prided himself on being punctual. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *prȳde* (excess, arrogance). 📌 **Synonyms:** dignity, honor, arrogance, self-respect 💡 **Memory tip:** Pride = satisfaction (good), arrogance (bad), or lions.

Question 336

Loggerhead

Answer 336

**Loggerhead** *Noun (idiom in plural)* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🐢 **A type of large sea turtle.** 📌 *Examples:* Loggerhead turtles nest on sandy beaches. 2. ⚔️ **(Phrase: at loggerheads) In strong disagreement or conflict.** 📌 *Examples:* The two countries are at loggerheads over trade. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “loggerhead” (blockhead, dunce); used figuratively for conflict. 📌 **Synonyms:** (conflict) dispute, clash, quarrel 💡 **Memory tip:** Loggerhead = turtle or conflict (at loggerheads).

Question 337

Pouch

Answer 337

**Pouch** *Noun, verb* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. 🎒 **A small bag or pocket.** 📌 *Examples:* The kangaroo carried its baby in a pouch. She kept coins in a leather pouch. 📚 **(Verb):** 2. **To put into or carry in a pouch.** 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old French *poche* (pocket). 📌 **Synonyms:** bag, sac, pocket, wallet 💡 **Memory tip:** Pouch = small bag or pocket-like space.

Question 338

Blank out

Answer 338

**Blank out** *Phrasal verb* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🧠 **To forget suddenly.** 📌 *Examples:* He blanked out during the test. 2. ⚪ **To cover or erase something.** 📌 *Examples:* They blanked out sensitive information. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “blank” (empty space) + “out” (remove). 📌 **Synonyms:** forget, erase, censor, black out 💡 **Memory tip:** Blank out = mind or page goes empty.

Question 339

Spend

Answer 339

**Spend** *Verb* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 💵 **To pay out money.** 📌 *Examples:* She spent $100 on groceries. 2. ⏰ **To use time or energy.** 📌 *Examples:* They spent the afternoon studying. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *spendan*, from Latin *expendere* (pay out). 📌 **Synonyms:** use, pay, expend, consume 💡 **Memory tip:** Spend = use up money, time, or energy.

Question 340

Stare

Answer 340

**Stare** *Verb, noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 👀 **To look fixedly with wide-open eyes.** 📌 *Examples:* He stared out the window. She stared at him in disbelief. 📚 **(Noun):** 2. **A fixed, intense look.** 📌 *Examples:* His blank stare worried her. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *starian* (to gaze). 📌 **Synonyms:** gaze, look intently, glare, ogle 💡 **Memory tip:** Stare = eyes locked without moving.

Question 341

Otherwise

Answer 341

**Otherwise** *Adverb, conjunction* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🚫 **If not; or else.** 📌 *Examples:* Do your homework, otherwise you’ll get in trouble. 2. 🔄 **In a different way.** 📌 *Examples:* He’s untidy, but otherwise nice. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *other wisan* (in another manner). 📌 **Synonyms:** if not, else, differently, apart from that 💡 **Memory tip:** Otherwise = or else, or in another way.

Question 342

Forecast

Answer 342

**Forecast** *Noun, verb* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. 🌤️ **A prediction of future events or conditions (weather, sales, etc.).** 📌 *Examples:* The weather forecast says it will rain. The company issued a revenue forecast. 📚 **(Verb):** 2. **To predict or estimate in advance.** 📌 *Examples:* Analysts forecast higher inflation next quarter. 🧠 **Etymology:** Old English *fore* (before) + *cast* (throw) → “throw forward.” 📌 **Synonyms:** (noun) prediction, outlook (verb) predict, project, anticipate 💡 **Memory tip:** Forecast = throw knowledge forward into the future.

Question 343

Due to

Answer 343

**Due to** *Phrase (preposition-like)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 📖 **Because of; caused by.** 📌 *Examples:* The flight was canceled due to fog. Due to traffic, we were late. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “due” (owed) → “attributable to.” 📌 **Synonyms:** because of, owing to, on account of 💡 **Memory tip:** Due to = the reason behind the result.

Question 344

Alleged

Answer 344

**Alleged** *Adjective* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🕵️ **Said to be true but not yet proven.** 📌 *Examples:* The alleged thief was arrested. They denied the alleged misconduct. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Latin *allegare* (to assert). 📌 **Synonyms:** supposed, claimed, purported, so-called 💡 **Memory tip:** Alleged = claim pending proof.

Question 345

Halt

Answer 345

**Halt** *Noun, verb* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. ⏹️ **To stop or make stop.** 📌 *Examples:* The guard shouted “Halt!” They halted production for safety checks. 📚 **(Noun):** 2. **A temporary stop.** 📌 *Examples:* The parade came to a halt. 🧠 **Etymology:** Old High German *halten* (to hold). 📌 **Synonyms:** stop, cease, pause, arrest 💡 **Memory tip:** Halt = hold everything still.

Question 346

Creek

Answer 346

**Creek** *Noun* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🏞️ **A small stream or narrow river.** 📌 *Examples:* They picnicked by the creek. The creek runs behind the farm. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old Norse *kriki* (bend, nook). 📌 **Synonyms:** stream, brook, rivulet 💡 **Memory tip:** Creek = tiny river you can often step across.

Question 347

Rely

Answer 347

**Rely** *Verb (intransitive)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🤝 **To depend on with confidence.** 📌 *Examples:* You can rely on her advice. They rely heavily on donations. 🧠 **Etymology:** From French *relier* (to bind back), via *relye*. 📌 **Synonyms:** depend, trust, count on, lean on 💡 **Memory tip:** Rely = lean your weight on someone/something.

Question 348

Struggle

Answer 348

**Struggle** *Verb, noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 💪 **To try very hard despite difficulty.** 📌 *Examples:* He struggled to lift the box. She’s struggling with math. 📚 **(Noun):** 2. **A difficult effort or battle.** 📌 *Examples:* Their journey was a struggle. 🧠 **Etymology:** Scandinavian origin; compare Swedish *strugga* (to strive). 📌 **Synonyms:** (verb) strive, grapple, toil (noun) effort, battle, hardship 💡 **Memory tip:** Struggle = effort against resistance.

Question 349

Check out

Answer 349

**Check out** *Phrasal verb, noun (informal)* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 🔍 **To examine or look at.** 📌 *Examples:* Check out this article. 2. 🏨 **To leave and pay a hotel bill.** 📌 *Examples:* We check out at noon. 3. 🛒 **To pay for items at a store.** 📌 *Examples:* Self-checkout is faster. 📚 **(Noun):** 4. **The act of paying/leaving.** 🧠 **Etymology:** From “check” (verify) + “out” (completion). 📌 **Synonyms:** inspect, review, settle up, pay 💡 **Memory tip:** Check out = look, or officially finish and leave.

Question 350

Sample

Answer 350

**Sample** *Noun, verb, adjective* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. 🧪 **A small part taken to show what the whole is like.** 📌 *Examples:* They tested a blood sample. 📚 **(Verb):** 2. **To try a small amount.** 📌 *Examples:* We sampled the new menu. 📚 **(Adj.):** 3. **Used as an example.** 📌 *Examples:* A sample question appears on the exam. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old French *essample* (example). 📌 **Synonyms:** (noun) specimen, example (verb) taste, test, try 💡 **Memory tip:** Sample = a little piece that represents the whole.

Question 351

Every other day

Answer 351

**Every other day** *Phrase* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 📆 **Happening on alternate days (one day yes, next day no).** 📌 *Examples:* I jog every other day. Take the medication every other day. 🧠 **Etymology:** Pattern phrase indicating alternation. 📌 **Synonyms:** on alternate days, every second day 💡 **Memory tip:** Every other day = day on, day off, repeat.

Question 352

Pundit

Answer 352

"**Pundit** *Noun* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🎙️ **An expert who gives opinions publicly, especially in the media.** 📌 *Examples:* TV pundits discussed the election results. The sports pundit predicted the winner. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Hindi *paṇḍit* (learned man, scholar), from Sanskrit *paṇḍita*. 📌 **Synonyms:** expert, commentator, analyst, authority 💡 **Memory tip:** Pundit = expert voice on TV or news."

Question 353

Pageant

Answer 353

"**Pageant** *Noun* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 👑 **A beauty contest or public show.** 📌 *Examples:* She won the local beauty pageant. 2. 🎭 **A spectacular public display or procession.** 📌 *Examples:* The historical pageant drew huge crowds. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Latin *pagina* (page, stage), via Old French. 📌 **Synonyms:** contest, spectacle, parade, show 💡 **Memory tip:** Pageant = big public display, often beauty-related."

Question 354

Indict

Answer 354

"**Indict** *Verb (transitive)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. ⚖️ **To formally charge someone with a crime.** 📌 *Examples:* He was indicted for fraud. The court indicted several officials. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Latin *indicere* (to proclaim, announce). 📌 **Synonyms:** charge, accuse, prosecute, arraign 💡 **Memory tip:** Indict = official accusation in court."

Question 355

Rule out

Answer 355

"**Rule out** *Phrasal verb* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🚫 **To eliminate as a possibility.** 📌 *Examples:* The doctor ruled out an infection. They ruled out moving abroad. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “rule” (regulate, decide) + “out” (exclude). 📌 **Synonyms:** eliminate, exclude, dismiss, reject 💡 **Memory tip:** Rule out = cross off the list of options."

Question 356

Worsen

Answer 356

"**Worsen** *Verb* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 📉 **To make or become worse.** 📌 *Examples:* His condition worsened overnight. Lack of rain will worsen the drought. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “worse” + “-en” (verb forming). 📌 **Synonyms:** deteriorate, aggravate, decline 💡 **Memory tip:** Worsen = turn more bad."

Question 357

Heap

Answer 357

"**Heap** *Noun, verb* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. ⛰️ **An untidy pile of things.** 📌 *Examples:* There was a heap of clothes on the bed. 📚 **(Verb):** 2. **To pile up.** 📌 *Examples:* She heaped food onto his plate. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *hēap* (pile, crowd). 📌 **Synonyms:** pile, mound, stack, load 💡 **Memory tip:** Heap = big messy pile."

Question 358

Rubble

Answer 358

"**Rubble** *Noun* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🧱 **Broken pieces of stone, brick, or concrete from destruction.** 📌 *Examples:* The building collapsed into rubble. They cleared the rubble after the earthquake. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old French *robeler* (to break stones). 📌 **Synonyms:** debris, wreckage, remains 💡 **Memory tip:** Rubble = the leftovers of destruction."

Question 359

Landslide

Answer 359

"**Landslide** *Noun* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🏔️ **A large mass of earth or rock sliding down a slope.** 📌 *Examples:* Heavy rains caused a landslide. 2. 🗳️ **An overwhelming victory in an election.** 📌 *Examples:* She won by a landslide. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “land” + “slide” (slip, fall). 📌 **Synonyms:** avalanche (of earth), collapse, sweep (victory) 💡 **Memory tip:** Landslide = earth falling or a huge win."

Question 360

Looming

Answer 360

"**Looming** *Adjective, verb (present participle of loom)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🌫️ **Appearing large and threatening, often indistinct.** 📌 *Examples:* A looming storm approached. Deadlines are looming. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old Norse *lūma* (to lie hidden). 📌 **Synonyms:** impending, threatening, imminent 💡 **Memory tip:** Looming = big, near, and threatening."

Question 361

Blaze

Answer 361

**Blaze** *Noun, verb* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. 🔥 **A very large or strong fire.** 📌 *Examples:* The forest blaze spread quickly. 📚 **(Verb):** 2. **To burn fiercely or shine brightly.** 📌 *Examples:* The campfire blazed all night. Her eyes blazed with anger. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *blæse* (torch, flame). 📌 **Synonyms:** fire, flame, flare, shine 💡 **Memory tip:** Blaze = fierce fire or intense light.

Question 362

Far beyond

Answer 362

**Far beyond** *Phrase* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🌌 **Much more than; at a greater level or distance.** 📌 *Examples:* Her talent is far beyond her years. The damage went far beyond expectations. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “far” (distant) + “beyond” (on the farther side). 📌 **Synonyms:** well above, much greater than, exceeding 💡 **Memory tip:** Far beyond = way more than expected or possible.

Question 363

Grind

Answer 363

**Grind** *Verb, noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 🪨 **To crush into small pieces by rubbing.** 📌 *Examples:* They grind coffee beans every morning. 2. 💼 **To work hard, often tediously.** 📌 *Examples:* She’s grinding away at her studies. 📚 **(Noun):** 3. **A difficult or monotonous task.** 📌 *Examples:* The daily grind can be exhausting. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *grindan* (to crush). 📌 **Synonyms:** crush, mill, toil, drudgery 💡 **Memory tip:** Grind = crush or work endlessly.

Question 364

Noose

Answer 364

**Noose** *Noun, verb* 📚 **Main meaning (noun):** 1. 🪢 **A loop with a knot that tightens when pulled, often tied in rope.** 📌 *Examples:* The hangman’s noose is a grim symbol. He tightened the noose around the package. 📚 **(Verb):** 2. **To trap or catch with a noose.** 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old French *nos* (knot). 📌 **Synonyms:** loop, lasso, snare, trap 💡 **Memory tip:** Noose = loop that tightens, literal or figurative.

Question 365

Deter

Answer 365

**Deter** *Verb (transitive)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🚫 **To discourage or prevent someone from doing something.** 📌 *Examples:* High fines deter speeding. The guard dog deterred the thief. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Latin *deterrere* (to frighten from). 📌 **Synonyms:** discourage, dissuade, prevent, hinder 💡 **Memory tip:** Deter = stop by scaring or discouraging.

Question 366

Numb

Answer 366

**Numb** *Adjective, verb* 📚 **Main meanings (adj.):** 1. ❄️ **Deprived of sensation.** 📌 *Examples:* Her fingers were numb from the cold. 2. 😶 **Emotionally unresponsive.** 📌 *Examples:* He felt numb after the bad news. 📚 **(Verb):** 3. **To make insensitive physically or emotionally.** 📌 *Examples:* The dentist numbed his gums. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *numen* (taken, seized). 📌 **Synonyms:** insensitive, frozen, dazed, unfeeling 💡 **Memory tip:** Numb = no feeling, body or mind.

Question 367

Appalling

Answer 367

**Appalling** *Adjective* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 😱 **Causing shock, horror, or dismay.** 📌 *Examples:* The conditions were appalling. His behavior was appalling. 🧠 **Etymology:** From French *appalir* (to grow pale). 📌 **Synonyms:** horrifying, dreadful, awful, shocking 💡 **Memory tip:** Appalling = so bad it makes you pale.

Question 368

Rage on

Answer 368

**Rage on** *Phrase (verb expression)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🔥 **To continue violently and intensely.** 📌 *Examples:* The storm raged on through the night. The debate raged on for hours. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “rage” (violent anger, intense force). 📌 **Synonyms:** continue fiercely, storm, persist, blaze 💡 **Memory tip:** Rage on = keep going with wild intensity.

Question 369

If you cut corners to finish a project on time, the quality will suffer

Answer 369

**Cut corners** *Phrase (idiom)* 📚 Main meaning: 1. ✂️ To do something in the easiest, cheapest, or fastest way, often sacrificing quality. 📌 Examples: They cut corners when building the house, and now the roof leaks. If you cut corners in your studies, you won’t really learn. 🧠 Etymology: From the literal idea of not following the full road but turning sharply across the corner, making the path shorter but less precise. 📌 Synonyms: skimp, take shortcuts, economize, do a sloppy job 💡 Memory tip: Cut corners = shortcut that hurts quality.

Question 370

If you cut corners to finish a project on time, the quality will suffer

Answer 370

**Cut corners** *Phrase (idiom)* 📚 Main meaning: 1. ✂️ To do something in the easiest, cheapest, or fastest way, often sacrificing quality. 📌 Examples: They cut corners when building the house, and now the roof leaks. If you cut corners in your studies, you won’t really learn. 🧠 Etymology: From the literal idea of not following the full road but turning sharply across the corner, making the path shorter but less precise. 📌 Synonyms: skimp, take shortcuts, economize, do a sloppy job 💡 Memory tip: Cut corners = shortcut that hurts quality.

Question 371

My sense of something

Answer 371

"**My sense of something** *Phrase* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🧠 **One’s personal impression, feeling, or understanding of a situation.** 📌 *Examples:* My sense of the meeting is that progress was made. She had a strong sense of something being wrong. My sense of humor is a bit sarcastic. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Latin *sensus* (perception, feeling). 📌 **Synonyms:** impression, perception, feeling, intuition 💡 **Memory tip:** “My sense of …” = my personal take, how I perceive it.

Question 372

Yard

Answer 372

"**Yard** *Noun* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🌿 **An area of ground around a house or building.** 📌 *Examples:* The kids are playing in the yard. She planted flowers in her front yard. 2. ⚓ **A measure of length equal to 3 feet (about 0.91 meters).** 📌 *Examples:* The cloth is sold by the yard. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *geard* (enclosure, garden). 📌 **Synonyms:** garden, courtyard, area, enclosure 💡 **Memory tip:** Yard = enclosed outdoor space or unit of measure."

Question 373

Reinforce

Answer 373

"**Reinforce** *Verb (transitive)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🧱 **To make stronger or support more firmly.** 📌 *Examples:* They reinforced the bridge with steel. His speech reinforced my belief in the cause. 🧠 **Etymology:** From French *re-* (again) + *enforcer* (to strengthen). 📌 **Synonyms:** strengthen, support, fortify, boost 💡 **Memory tip:** Reinforce = make something stronger or harder to break."

Question 374

Back

Answer 374

"**Back** *Noun, verb, adverb, adjective* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. 🧍 **The rear surface of the body or an object.** 📌 *Examples:* He hurt his back. The house has a back door. 📚 **(Verb):** 2. **To support or endorse.** 📌 *Examples:* I’ll back your idea. 📚 **(Adverb):** 3. **To return to a previous position.** 📌 *Examples:* Go back to sleep. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *bæc* (rear). 📌 **Synonyms:** support, return, behind, rear 💡 **Memory tip:** Back = behind, return, or support."

Question 375

Look up

Answer 375

"**Look up** *Phrasal verb* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🔍 **To search for information.** 📌 *Examples:* Look up the word in a dictionary. 2. 🙂 **To improve (informal).** 📌 *Examples:* Things are looking up for us. 3. 👋 **To visit someone after a long time.** 📌 *Examples:* Look me up when you’re in town. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “look” (see) + “up” (toward a higher source). 📌 **Synonyms:** search, consult, improve, visit 💡 **Memory tip:** Look up = find info or see improvement."

Question 376

Nought

Answer 376

"**Nought** *Noun (British English)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 0️⃣ **Nothing; the number zero.** 📌 *Examples:* Two times nought is still nought. All their efforts came to nought. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *nāwiht* (no thing). 📌 **Synonyms:** zero, nothing, nil, null 💡 **Memory tip:** Nought = zero or nothing at all."

Question 377

Fortnight

Answer 377

"**Fortnight** *Noun (British English)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 📆 **A period of two weeks (14 days).** 📌 *Examples:* They’re going on holiday for a fortnight. He’ll return in a fortnight’s time. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *feowertyne niht* (“fourteen nights”). 📌 **Synonyms:** two weeks, half a month 💡 **Memory tip:** Fortnight = fourteen nights = two weeks."

Question 378

Afternoon

Answer 378

"**Afternoon** *Noun* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🌞 **The time between 12 p.m. and evening.** 📌 *Examples:* Let’s meet this afternoon. She works every afternoon. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “after” + “noon” (midday). 📌 **Synonyms:** midday hours, daytime, p.m. 💡 **Memory tip:** Afternoon = after 12, before sunset."

Question 379

Evening

Answer 379

"**Evening** *Noun* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🌆 **The time between late afternoon and night.** 📌 *Examples:* They had dinner in the evening. Good evening, everyone. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *æfnung* (becoming evening). 📌 **Synonyms:** nightfall, dusk, twilight 💡 **Memory tip:** Evening = the calm after the day’s work."

Question 380

Spring

Answer 380

"**Spring** *Noun, verb* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. 🌸 **The season between winter and summer.** 📌 *Examples:* Flowers bloom in spring. 2. 💥 **A sudden jump or coil.** 📌 *Examples:* He fixed the broken spring in the chair. 📚 **(Verb):** 3. **To jump or move suddenly.** 📌 *Examples:* The cat sprang onto the table. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *springan* (to leap, rise). 📌 **Synonyms:** (noun) season, coil, leap (verb) jump, burst, appear 💡 **Memory tip:** Spring = season of rebirth or sudden leap."

Question 381

Usually

Answer 381

**Usually** *Adverb* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🔁 **In most cases; normally.** 📌 *Examples:* I usually wake up early. It’s usually warm in July. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “usual” (habitual) + “-ly” (adverb). 📌 **Synonyms:** normally, commonly, typically, generally 💡 **Memory tip:** Usually = what happens most of the time.

Question 382

Often

Answer 382

"**Often** *Adverb* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🔁 **Frequently; many times.** 📌 *Examples:* She often visits her grandparents. Do you often exercise in the morning? 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *oft* (frequently). 📌 **Synonyms:** frequently, repeatedly, regularly, commonly 💡 **Memory tip:** Often = happening again and again."

Question 383

Drown

Answer 383

"**Drown** *Verb (intransitive, transitive)* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🌊 **To die or cause death by being under water.** 📌 *Examples:* He nearly drowned while swimming. The flood drowned the crops. 2. 💬 **(Figurative) To be overwhelmed or covered completely.** 📌 *Examples:* She drowned her sorrows in work. The music drowned out their voices. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *druncnian* (to be drowned). 📌 **Synonyms:** sink, submerge, overwhelm, engulf 💡 **Memory tip:** Drown = sink in water or in emotions."

Question 384

Too many

Answer 384

"**Too many** *Phrase* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. ⚖️ **More than is desirable or acceptable.** 📌 *Examples:* There are too many cars on the road. He made too many mistakes. 🧠 **Etymology:** Combination of “too” (excessive) + “many” (large number). 📌 **Synonyms:** an excess of, overabundance, surplus 💡 **Memory tip:** Too many = quantity beyond what’s good or needed."

Question 385

Profit

Answer 385

"**Profit** *Noun, verb* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. 💰 **Money gained after costs are subtracted.** 📌 *Examples:* The company made a large profit. Their profits doubled last year. 📚 **(Verb):** 2. **To benefit or gain advantage.** 📌 *Examples:* You will profit from studying daily. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Latin *proficere* (to make progress). 📌 **Synonyms:** gain, earnings, benefit, advantage 💡 **Memory tip:** Profit = what you earn beyond expenses — money or growth."

Question 386

Invigorating

Answer 386

"**Invigorating** *Adjective* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. ⚡ **Giving energy, strength, or freshness.** 📌 *Examples:* A cold shower in the morning is invigorating. The mountain air felt invigorating. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Latin *vigor* (liveliness, energy). 📌 **Synonyms:** refreshing, energizing, stimulating, revitalizing 💡 **Memory tip:** Invigorating = gives life and energy."

Question 387

Unleash

Answer 387

"**Unleash** *Verb (transitive)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🐕 **To release or set free something powerful.** 📌 *Examples:* He unleashed his anger on them. The campaign unleashed a wave of support. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “un-” (reverse) + “leash” (to tie). 📌 **Synonyms:** release, free, let loose, set in motion 💡 **Memory tip:** Unleash = remove the leash — let energy or emotion flow."

Question 388

Manageable

Answer 388

"**Manageable** *Adjective* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🤲 **Easy or possible to handle or control.** 📌 *Examples:* Her workload is finally manageable. We divided the task into manageable parts. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “manage” (handle, direct) + “-able” (capable of). 📌 **Synonyms:** controllable, feasible, doable, reasonable 💡 **Memory tip:** Manageable = small enough to handle well."

Question 389

Rut

Answer 389

"**Rut** *Noun (literal and figurative)* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🛣️ **A deep track made by wheels in the ground.** 📌 *Examples:* The road was full of muddy ruts. 2. 🔁 **(Figurative) A boring or fixed routine.** 📌 *Examples:* He felt stuck in a rut at work. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old French *rute* (track). 📌 **Synonyms:** groove, routine, monotony, habit 💡 **Memory tip:** Rut = a worn path — literal or in life."

Question 390

Eye gaze

Answer 390

"**Eye gaze** *Noun (expression)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 👁️ **The direction and movement of one’s eyes, often revealing focus or emotion.** 📌 *Examples:* Her steady eye gaze made him nervous. Eye gaze can indicate attention or attraction. 🧠 **Etymology:** “Gaze” from Old Norse *gāsa* (to stare). 📌 **Synonyms:** look, stare, glance, visual focus 💡 **Memory tip:** Eye gaze = where and how your eyes communicate."

Question 391

Build upon

Answer 391

**Build upon** *Phrasal verb* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🧱 **To use something as a base to develop further.** 📌 *Examples:* They built upon last year’s success. Education should build upon curiosity. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “build” (construct) + “upon” (on top of). 📌 **Synonyms:** expand, develop, improve, elaborate 💡 **Memory tip:** Build upon = take what exists and make it stronger.

Question 392

Wishful thinking

Answer 392

"**Wishful thinking** *Phrase (noun)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 💭 **Believing something is true or possible just because you want it to be, not because evidence supports it.** 📌 *Examples:* Thinking he’ll change overnight is just wishful thinking. It’s wishful thinking to expect no traffic during rush hour. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “wishful” (full of desire) + “thinking” (belief process). 📌 **Synonyms:** self-deception, delusion, false hope 💡 **Memory tip:** Wishful thinking = hopes disguised as facts."

Question 393

Gather

Answer 393

"**Gather** *Verb, noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 🤝 **To bring together or collect.** 📌 *Examples:* They gathered information for the report. The crowd gathered in the square. 2. 💭 **To infer or conclude.** 📌 *Examples:* I gather you’ve heard the news. 📚 **(Noun):** 3. **A small fold or collection of material.** 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *gaderian* (to unite, bring together). 📌 **Synonyms:** collect, assemble, infer, accumulate 💡 **Memory tip:** Gather = bring together, physically or mentally."

Question 394

Arm’s length

Answer 394

"**Arm’s length** *Phrase (idiom)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. ✋ **A safe or cautious distance (literal or emotional).** 📌 *Examples:* Keep that dog at arm’s length. She keeps her coworkers at arm’s length. 🧠 **Etymology:** From literal “length of one’s arm,” meaning out of reach. 📌 **Synonyms:** distance, detachment, reserve 💡 **Memory tip:** Arm’s length = close enough to see, far enough to stay safe."

Question 395

Settled

Answer 395

"**Settled** *Adjective (past participle of “settle”)* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🏠 **Established or living in a stable situation.** 📌 *Examples:* They’re settled in their new home. 2. 🌊 **Calm, not changing.** 📌 *Examples:* The weather is settled now. 3. 🤝 **Resolved or agreed upon.** 📌 *Examples:* The dispute is finally settled. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *setlan* (to place firmly). 📌 **Synonyms:** stable, resolved, fixed, comfortable 💡 **Memory tip:** Settled = steady, calm, or resolved."

Question 396

Beforehand

Answer 396

"**Beforehand** *Adverb* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. ⏰ **In advance; earlier than a particular time.** 📌 *Examples:* Let me know beforehand if you can’t come. They prepared everything beforehand. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “before” + “hand” (symbolizing readiness). 📌 **Synonyms:** in advance, earlier, previously, ahead of time 💡 **Memory tip:** Beforehand = before the moment arrives."

Question 397

Ace

Answer 397

"**Ace** *Noun, verb, adjective (informal)* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. 🃏 **A playing card with one symbol, often highest in value.** 📌 *Examples:* He drew an ace of spades. 2. 🌟 **A person who excels at something.** 📌 *Examples:* She’s a tennis ace. 📚 **(Verb):** 3. **To do something extremely well.** 📌 *Examples:* He aced the exam. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Latin *as* (a unit, one). 📌 **Synonyms:** expert, champion, master, succeed 💡 **Memory tip:** Ace = number one or total success."

Question 398

Get lost

Answer 398

"**Get lost** *Phrase (informal)* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🚶 **To lose one’s way.** 📌 *Examples:* We got lost in the city. 2. 😤 **(Rude) Go away! Leave me alone.** 📌 *Examples:* Get lost, I’m busy! 🧠 **Etymology:** From “get” (become) + “lost” (unable to find way). 📌 **Synonyms:** disappear, go away, wander off, scram 💡 **Memory tip:** Get lost = lose direction—or your patience."

Question 399

Percolating

Answer 399

"**Percolating** *Verb (present participle of percolate)* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. ☕ **To pass through slowly, as liquid through a filter.** 📌 *Examples:* The coffee is percolating. 2. 💡 **(Figurative) To spread gradually or develop.** 📌 *Examples:* New ideas were percolating through the team. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Latin *percolare* (to strain through). 📌 **Synonyms:** filter, brew, spread, simmer 💡 **Memory tip:** Percolating = brewing or spreading slowly."

Question 400

Sifting through

Answer 400

"**Sifting through** *Phrase (verb expression)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🔍 **To examine or sort carefully to find something useful.** 📌 *Examples:* She was sifting through old photos. Investigators are sifting through evidence. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *siftan* (to separate fine from coarse). 📌 **Synonyms:** sort, search, examine, filter 💡 **Memory tip:** Sifting through = filtering to find what matters."

Question 401

Figure out

Answer 401

**Figure out** *Phrasal verb* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🧩 **To understand or solve something.** 📌 *Examples:* I can’t figure out this problem. They finally figured out how it works. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “figure” (calculate, represent) + “out” (completion). 📌 **Synonyms:** understand, solve, decipher, work out 💡 **Memory tip:** Figure out = puzzle solved, understanding achieved.

Question 402

Urges

Answer 402

"**Urges** *Noun (plural of urge), verb* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. 💥 **Strong desires or impulses to do something.** 📌 *Examples:* He fought the urge to laugh. She had sudden urges to check her phone. 📚 **(Verb):** 2. **To strongly encourage someone to do something.** 📌 *Examples:* He urged her to stay calm. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Latin *urgere* (to press, drive). 📌 **Synonyms:** desires, impulses, cravings, promptings 💡 **Memory tip:** Urges = inner pushes that drive behavior."

Question 403

Tune out

Answer 403

"**Tune out** *Phrasal verb (informal)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🔇 **To stop paying attention; to ignore sounds, people, or surroundings.** 📌 *Examples:* He tuned out during the boring lecture. She tunes out distractions while studying. 🧠 **Etymology:** From radio tuning—changing frequency to silence one channel. 📌 **Synonyms:** ignore, block out, disconnect, zone out 💡 **Memory tip:** Tune out = mentally change the channel."

Question 404

Drawn-out

Answer 404

"**Drawn-out** *Adjective* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. ⏳ **Continuing for too long; prolonged.** 📌 *Examples:* It was a drawn-out meeting. Their argument became painfully drawn-out. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “draw out” (to extend in time or length). 📌 **Synonyms:** prolonged, extended, lengthy, tedious 💡 **Memory tip:** Drawn-out = stretched longer than it should be."

Question 405

Tale

Answer 405

"**Tale** *Noun* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 📖 **A story, especially imaginary or exaggerated.** 📌 *Examples:* She told a tale about her adventures. It sounds like a tall tale to me. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *talu* (story, speech). 📌 **Synonyms:** story, narrative, account, legend 💡 **Memory tip:** Tale = a story told, true or not."

Question 406

Annoying

Answer 406

"**Annoying** *Adjective* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 😤 **Causing irritation or slight anger.** 📌 *Examples:* That noise is really annoying. He has an annoying habit of interrupting. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old French *anoier* (to disturb). 📌 **Synonyms:** irritating, bothersome, vexing, exasperating 💡 **Memory tip:** Annoying = makes you roll your eyes or sigh."

Question 407

Step back

Answer 407

"**Step back** *Phrasal verb* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 👣 **To move backward physically.** 📌 *Examples:* He stepped back from the edge. 2. 💭 **To take distance emotionally or mentally to see the bigger picture.** 📌 *Examples:* Let’s step back and rethink this. 🧠 **Etymology:** From literal “step” (move) + “back” (away). 📌 **Synonyms:** retreat, withdraw, pause, reflect 💡 **Memory tip:** Step back = move away to gain perspective."

Question 408

Cumbersome

Answer 408

"**Cumbersome** *Adjective* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🪵 **Large, heavy, or difficult to carry or manage.** 📌 *Examples:* The box was too cumbersome to move alone. 2. 🧩 **(Figurative) Complicated or inefficient.** 📌 *Examples:* The new system is cumbersome and slow. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Middle English *cumber* (obstruction) + “-some.” 📌 **Synonyms:** awkward, bulky, unwieldy, clumsy 💡 **Memory tip:** Cumbersome = hard to handle, physically or mentally."

Question 409

The sooner you can start

Answer 409

the sooner you will finish

Question 410

Sheet

Answer 410

"**Sheet** *Noun, verb* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. 🛏️ **A large piece of cloth for a bed.** 📌 *Examples:* He changed the bed sheets. 2. 📄 **A single piece of paper.** 📌 *Examples:* Take out a sheet of paper. 📚 **(Verb):** 3. **To cover with a sheet-like layer.** 📌 *Examples:* Rain sheeted down the window. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *scēte* (cloth, covering). 📌 **Synonyms:** cloth, layer, page, blanket 💡 **Memory tip:** Sheet = thin flat layer — fabric, paper, or rain."

Question 411

Compile

Answer 411

**Compile** *Verb (transitive)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 📚 **To collect and put together information from various sources.** 📌 *Examples:* She compiled a list of references. The report was compiled from several studies. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Latin *compilare* (to gather, plunder). 📌 **Synonyms:** assemble, collect, gather, organize 💡 **Memory tip:** Compile = gather bits to make a whole document or list.

Question 412

Leisure

Answer 412

"**Leisure** *Noun* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🏖️ **Free time when one is not working or occupied.** 📌 *Examples:* She spends her leisure reading novels. At leisure, he enjoys painting. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old French *leisir* (freedom, opportunity). 📌 **Synonyms:** free time, relaxation, spare time, rest 💡 **Memory tip:** Leisure = time to rest or enjoy yourself."

Question 413

Straightforward

Answer 413

"**Straightforward** *Adjective* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🔹 **Easy to understand; simple.** 📌 *Examples:* The instructions are quite straightforward. 2. 💬 **Honest and direct in manner.** 📌 *Examples:* She’s a straightforward person. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “straight” (direct) + “forward” (ahead). 📌 **Synonyms:** simple, clear, honest, direct 💡 **Memory tip:** Straightforward = clear path, no twists."

Question 414

Attend

Answer 414

"**Attend** *Verb* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🏫 **To be present at an event or place.** 📌 *Examples:* She attends university in London. We attended the meeting yesterday. 2. 🤝 **To take care of or deal with.** 📌 *Examples:* He attended to his guests politely. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Latin *attendere* (to give attention). 📌 **Synonyms:** go to, be present, care for, focus on 💡 **Memory tip:** Attend = go to or give attention to."

Question 415

Seek

Answer 415

"**Seek** *Verb (transitive)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🔍 **To look for or try to obtain something.** 📌 *Examples:* They seek advice from experts. He is seeking a new job. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *sēcan* (to search). 📌 **Synonyms:** search for, pursue, request, strive for 💡 **Memory tip:** Seek = actively look for something valuable."

Question 416

Painstakingly

Answer 416

"**Painstakingly** *Adverb* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🧩 **With great care and thoroughness.** 📌 *Examples:* The model was built painstakingly by hand. She researched the topic painstakingly. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “pains” (effort) + “taking” → “taking pains.” 📌 **Synonyms:** meticulously, carefully, diligently, thoroughly 💡 **Memory tip:** Painstakingly = so careful it almost hurts."

Question 417

Streamline

Answer 417

"**Streamline** *Verb, noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. ⚙️ **To make a process simpler and more efficient.** 📌 *Examples:* They streamlined the system to save time. 📚 **(Noun):** 2. **A smooth shape designed to move easily through air or water.** 📌 *Examples:* The car has an aerodynamic streamline. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “stream” + “line” (flow shape). 📌 **Synonyms:** simplify, optimize, modernize, refine 💡 **Memory tip:** Streamline = remove friction — make things flow."

Question 418

Right off the bat

Answer 418

"**Right off the bat** *Idiom (informal)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. ⚾ **Immediately; from the very beginning.** 📌 *Examples:* Right off the bat, I could tell she was confident. He asked for a raise right off the bat. 🧠 **Etymology:** Baseball origin — action happens “off the bat” instantly after the hit. 📌 **Synonyms:** immediately, at once, straight away, instantly 💡 **Memory tip:** Right off the bat = as soon as you start."

Question 419

Restless

Answer 419

"**Restless** *Adjective* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 😣 **Unable to relax or stay still; anxious or bored.** 📌 *Examples:* He felt restless after sitting all day. The crowd grew restless during the delay. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “rest” + “-less” (without). 📌 **Synonyms:** uneasy, fidgety, impatient, agitated 💡 **Memory tip:** Restless = body or mind can’t sit still."

Question 420

Ended up

Answer 420

"**Ended up** *Phrasal verb* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🎯 **To finally arrive or result in a particular place or situation.** 📌 *Examples:* We ended up missing the train. She ended up becoming a teacher. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “end” (final point) + “up” (completion). 📌 **Synonyms:** finish, result, wind up, conclude 💡 **Memory tip:** Ended up = how things turned out in the end."

Question 421

Whenever

Answer 421

**Whenever** *Conjunction, adverb* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. ⏰ **At any time or every time something happens.** 📌 *Examples:* Call me whenever you need help. Whenever he smiles, she feels happy. 2. ❓ **(Informal) It doesn’t matter when.** 📌 *Examples:* We can leave whenever. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “when” + “ever” (for emphasis). 📌 **Synonyms:** at any time, every time, no matter when 💡 **Memory tip:** Whenever = anytime or every time it happens.

Question 422

Worthwhile

Answer 422

"**Worthwhile** *Adjective* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 💎 **Worth the time, effort, or expense; valuable or rewarding.** 📌 *Examples:* It was a worthwhile experience. Volunteering can be truly worthwhile. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “worth” + “while” (period of time) → “worth the time.” 📌 **Synonyms:** valuable, meaningful, rewarding, beneficial 💡 **Memory tip:** Worthwhile = worth your time or effort."

Question 423

Gained a better understanding

Answer 423

"**Gained a better understanding** *Phrase (past expression)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🧠 **Came to know or comprehend something more deeply.** 📌 *Examples:* After the lecture, I gained a better understanding of climate change. She gained a better understanding of herself through therapy. 🧠 **Etymology:** “Gain” from Old French *gaigner* (to earn, acquire). 📌 **Synonyms:** learned more, grasped better, became clearer, deepened knowledge 💡 **Memory tip:** Gained a better understanding = learned something on a deeper level."

Question 424

Sets my expectations

Answer 424

"**Sets my expectations** *Phrase (verb expression)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🎯 **Establishes what I anticipate or assume will happen.** 📌 *Examples:* His honesty sets my expectations for the whole team. The syllabus sets my expectations for the course. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “set” (to establish) + “expectation” (belief about the future). 📌 **Synonyms:** defines, shapes, establishes, prepares me for 💡 **Memory tip:** Sets my expectations = determines what I should look forward to."

Question 425

Scrolling

Answer 425

"**Scrolling** *Verb (present participle of scroll)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 📱 **Moving up or down a digital page or screen to view content.** 📌 *Examples:* She was scrolling through Instagram. Stop scrolling and take a break. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old French *escroe* (roll of parchment) → modern “scroll.” 📌 **Synonyms:** browsing, swiping, navigating, skimming 💡 **Memory tip:** Scrolling = moving endlessly through digital pages."

Question 426

Framework

Answer 426

"**Framework** *Noun* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🧩 **A basic structure underlying a system, idea, or text.** 📌 *Examples:* The framework of the study was solid. We use this framework to organize projects. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “frame” (structure) + “work” (construction). 📌 **Synonyms:** structure, system, model, outline 💡 **Memory tip:** Framework = skeleton that supports everything else."

Question 427

Accurate

Answer 427

"**Accurate** *Adjective* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🎯 **Correct and exact; free from error.** 📌 *Examples:* Her report is accurate and detailed. Make sure your data is accurate. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Latin *accuratus* (done with care). 📌 **Synonyms:** precise, correct, exact, true 💡 **Memory tip:** Accurate = perfectly right, not approximate."

Question 428

Rave about

Answer 428

"**Rave about** *Phrasal verb (informal)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🌟 **To speak with great enthusiasm or praise.** 📌 *Examples:* Everyone’s raving about that new movie. She raved about the food at the restaurant. 🧠 **Etymology:** “Rave” from Old French *raver* (to talk wildly). 📌 **Synonyms:** praise, gush over, applaud, commend 💡 **Memory tip:** Rave about = talk excitedly with admiration."

Question 429

Touts

Answer 429

"**Touts** *Verb (present tense of tout)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 📣 **To publicly promote or praise something, often to sell or gain support.** 📌 *Examples:* The ad touts the product as revolutionary. He touts himself as an expert in the field. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Middle English *touten* (to watch out). 📌 **Synonyms:** promote, advertise, praise, hype 💡 **Memory tip:** Touts = loudly brag or advertise."

Question 430

Hence

Answer 430

"**Hence** *Adverb* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🔜 **For this reason; as a result.** 📌 *Examples:* She was late, hence the missed bus. 2. ⏳ **From this time (formal).** 📌 *Examples:* A year hence, things will be different. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *heonan* (away, from here). 📌 **Synonyms:** therefore, thus, consequently, from now 💡 **Memory tip:** Hence = “so” in formal or logical speech."

Question 431

By no means

Answer 431

"**By no means** *Phrase (idiom)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🚫 **Not at all; in no way.** 📌 *Examples:* It’s by no means certain we’ll win. He’s not poor by any means. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “means” (methods, ways). 📌 **Synonyms:** not at all, absolutely not, under no circumstances 💡 **Memory tip:** By no means = strong way to say “definitely not.”"

Question 432

Countless

Answer 432

**Countless** *Adjective* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. ♾️ **Too many to be counted; innumerable.** 📌 *Examples:* She’s helped countless students. There are countless stars in the sky. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “count” + “-less” (without). 📌 **Synonyms:** innumerable, infinite, endless, innumerous 💡 **Memory tip:** Countless = so many, you can’t count them.

Question 433

Hunch

Answer 433

"**Hunch** *Noun, verb* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. 💭 **A gut feeling or intuitive guess about something.** 📌 *Examples:* I had a hunch it would rain today. Her hunch turned out to be right. 📚 **(Verb):** 2. **To bend the body forward or arch the back.** 📌 *Examples:* He hunched over the desk. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Middle English *hunchen* (to push or thrust). 📌 **Synonyms:** intuition, suspicion, instinct, feeling 💡 **Memory tip:** Hunch = a feeling you can’t explain, or a bent posture."

Question 434

Came true

Answer 434

"**Came true** *Phrase (past tense)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🌠 **To actually happen after being wished or predicted.** 📌 *Examples:* Her dream of becoming a doctor came true. The prophecy came true at last. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “come” (happen) + “true” (real, actual). 📌 **Synonyms:** happened, realized, fulfilled, materialized 💡 **Memory tip:** Came true = what you hoped for became real."

Question 435

Snap judgments

Answer 435

"**Snap judgments** *Phrase (plural noun)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. ⚡ **Decisions or opinions made very quickly, often without enough thought.** 📌 *Examples:* Don’t make snap judgments about people. Our brains are wired to make snap judgments. 🧠 **Etymology:** “Snap” (quick, sudden) + “judgment” (decision). 📌 **Synonyms:** quick decisions, assumptions, knee-jerk reactions 💡 **Memory tip:** Snap judgments = instant opinions, often wrong."

Question 436

Clues

Answer 436

"**Clues** *Noun (plural of clue)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🕵️ **Pieces of evidence or information that help solve a mystery or problem.** 📌 *Examples:* Detectives followed the clues to find the thief. There were few clues about his disappearance. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *clew* (ball of thread) — from the myth of Theseus and the labyrinth. 📌 **Synonyms:** hints, signs, evidence, indications 💡 **Memory tip:** Clues = small hints that guide you to the truth."

Question 437

Get caught

Answer 437

"**Get caught** *Phrase (verb expression)* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🚨 **To be discovered while doing something wrong or secret.** 📌 *Examples:* He got caught cheating on the exam. Don’t get caught in the rain! 2. ⚡ **To become trapped or entangled.** 📌 *Examples:* Her hair got caught in the zipper. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “catch” (seize, capture). 📌 **Synonyms:** be found out, trapped, detected, ensnared 💡 **Memory tip:** Get caught = discovered or stuck unexpectedly."

Question 438

Hardwired

Answer 438

"**Hardwired** *Adjective (figurative, technical)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🧠 **Naturally fixed or built-in from birth or design.** 📌 *Examples:* Humans are hardwired to seek connection. The program has hardwired security settings. 🧠 **Etymology:** From electronics—wires built directly into hardware. 📌 **Synonyms:** innate, built-in, instinctive, inherent 💡 **Memory tip:** Hardwired = programmed by nature or system design."

Question 439

Skipping

Answer 439

"**Skipping** *Verb (present participle of skip)* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🦶 **To move lightly by hopping on one foot and then the other.** 📌 *Examples:* Children were skipping in the park. 2. ⏭️ **To omit or not do something.** 📌 *Examples:* He’s skipping class today. She skipped breakfast. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Middle English *skippen* (to leap). 📌 **Synonyms:** hopping, jumping, omitting, missing 💡 **Memory tip:** Skipping = either jumping playfully or leaving something out."

Question 440

Inaccurate

Answer 440

"**Inaccurate** *Adjective* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. ❌ **Not correct or exact.** 📌 *Examples:* The data in this report is inaccurate. His memory of the event is inaccurate. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Latin *in-* (not) + *accuratus* (careful, correct). 📌 **Synonyms:** incorrect, wrong, mistaken, imprecise 💡 **Memory tip:** Inaccurate = not quite right or true."

Question 441

Assortment

Answer 441

"**Assortment** *Noun* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🧺 **A collection of various kinds of things.** 📌 *Examples:* She offered an assortment of cookies. The store sells an assortment of goods. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old French *assortir* (to arrange, match). 📌 **Synonyms:** variety, mix, selection, collection 💡 **Memory tip:** Assortment = a mixed batch of different things."

Question 442

Gathered

Answer 442

**Gathered** *Verb (past tense of gather)* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🤝 **Brought together or collected.** 📌 *Examples:* They gathered around the fire. He gathered information for the project. 2. 💭 **Inferred or concluded.** 📌 *Examples:* I gathered that she wasn’t interested. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *gaderian* (to unite). 📌 **Synonyms:** collected, assembled, concluded, inferred 💡 **Memory tip:** Gathered = brought together physically or mentally understood.

Question 443

Unsure

Answer 443

"**Unsure** *Adjective* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🤔 **Not certain or confident about something.** 📌 *Examples:* I’m unsure what to do next. She looked unsure of her decision. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “un-” (not) + “sure” (certain). 📌 **Synonyms:** uncertain, doubtful, hesitant, insecure 💡 **Memory tip:** Unsure = standing between yes and no."

Question 444

Delve

Answer 444

"**Delve** *Verb* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🔍 **To explore or investigate deeply.** 📌 *Examples:* She delved into the history of the town. Let’s delve deeper into the data. 2. **(Archaic)** To dig or make a hole. 📌 *Example:* They delved into the earth for treasure. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *delfan* (to dig). 📌 **Synonyms:** investigate, explore, examine, probe 💡 **Memory tip:** Delve = dig beneath the surface — literally or mentally."

Question 445

Gather

Answer 445

"**Gather** *Verb* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🤝 **To collect or bring together.** 📌 *Examples:* They gathered evidence for the trial. He gathered his belongings and left. 2. 💭 **To infer or conclude.** 📌 *Examples:* I gather you’ve met before. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *gaderian* (to unite, bring together). 📌 **Synonyms:** collect, assemble, infer, accumulate 💡 **Memory tip:** Gather = bring things (or ideas) together."

Question 446

Overall

Answer 446

"**Overall** *Adverb, adjective, noun* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🌍 **(Adverb) Taking everything into account.** 📌 *Examples:* Overall, it was a great trip. She’s doing well overall. 2. **(Adjective)** Total, general. 📌 *Example:* Their overall performance improved. 3. 👖 **(Noun, plural: overalls)** A type of protective clothing. 📌 *Example:* The mechanic wore overalls. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “over” + “all” (covering everything). 📌 **Synonyms:** in general, all in all, total, complete 💡 **Memory tip:** Overall = the big picture view."

Question 447

Convey

Answer 447

"**Convey** *Verb* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 💬 **To communicate or express an idea, feeling, or message.** 📌 *Examples:* She conveyed her gratitude through a smile. Words can’t convey how happy I am. 2. 🚚 **To transport or carry something.** 📌 *Example:* The pipes convey water to the fields. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Latin *conviare* (to carry together). 📌 **Synonyms:** communicate, express, transmit, deliver 💡 **Memory tip:** Convey = carry an idea from one mind to another."

Question 448

Blurb

Answer 448

"**Blurb** *Noun (informal)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 📘 **A short description or promotional text, especially on a book cover or ad.** 📌 *Examples:* The blurb on the back made me want to read it. She wrote the blurb for the movie poster. 🧠 **Etymology:** Coined humorously by American writer Gelett Burgess (1907). 📌 **Synonyms:** summary, teaser, tagline, promo 💡 **Memory tip:** Blurb = the catchy text that sells the story."

Question 449

Catches the eye

Answer 449

"**Catches the eye** *Idiom* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 👀 **Attracts attention or stands out visually.** 📌 *Examples:* The bright logo really catches the eye. Her design caught everyone’s eye. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “catch” (to grab) + “eye” (sight). 📌 **Synonyms:** attract, draw attention, stand out, grab attention 💡 **Memory tip:** Catches the eye = grabs your visual focus."

Question 450

Habituate

Answer 450

"**Habituate** *Verb (formal)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🔁 **To make someone or something used to a habit or condition.** 📌 *Examples:* You can habituate yourself to waking up early. The animals were habituated to human presence. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Latin *habituare* (to make accustomed). 📌 **Synonyms:** accustom, adapt, condition, train 💡 **Memory tip:** Habituate = turn something new into a habit."

Question 451

Urge

Answer 451

"**Urge** *Verb, noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 💬 **To strongly encourage someone to do something.** 📌 *Examples:* He urged her to try again. Doctors urge people to eat healthy. 📚 **(Noun):** 2. **A strong inner desire or impulse.** 📌 *Examples:* She felt the urge to cry. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Latin *urgere* (to press, drive). 📌 **Synonyms:** encourage, push, motivate, desire 💡 **Memory tip:** Urge = push — from inside or outside."

Question 452

Refrain

Answer 452

**Refrain** *Verb, noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. ✋ **To stop oneself from doing something.** 📌 *Examples:* Please refrain from smoking. He refrained from commenting. 📚 **(Noun):** 2. 🎵 **A repeated phrase or line in a song or poem.** 📌 *Example:* The song’s refrain was catchy. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Latin *refrēnare* (to hold back). 📌 **Synonyms:** avoid, abstain, hold back, resist 💡 **Memory tip:** Refrain = resist the impulse or repeat a phrase.

Question 453

Subsides

Answer 453

"**Subsides** *Verb (present tense of subside)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🌊 **To become weaker, quieter, or less intense.** 📌 *Examples:* The storm finally subsides. Her anger subsided after a few minutes. 2. 🏚️ **To sink or fall to a lower level.** 📌 *Examples:* The ground subsided after the flood. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Latin *subsidere* — “to settle, sink down.” 📌 **Synonyms:** diminish, lessen, calm down, abate 💡 **Memory tip:** Subsides = what goes up, eventually settles down."

Question 454

Swallowed

Answer 454

"**Swallowed** *Verb (past tense of swallow)* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🥄 **To make food or drink pass from the mouth to the stomach.** 📌 *Examples:* He swallowed the medicine quickly. She swallowed a bite of bread. 2. 🌫️ **To engulf or absorb completely.** 📌 *Examples:* The sea swallowed the ship. 3. 😶 **To suppress emotion or words.** 📌 *Examples:* He swallowed his pride and apologized. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *swelgan* (to gulp down). 📌 **Synonyms:** gulped, devoured, absorbed, repressed 💡 **Memory tip:** Swallowed = taken in — literally or emotionally."

Question 455

Chewed

Answer 455

"**Chewed** *Verb (past tense of chew)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🦷 **To crush food with the teeth before swallowing.** 📌 *Examples:* She chewed her food slowly. The dog chewed on a bone. 2. 💭 **(Figurative) To think deeply or repeatedly about something.** 📌 *Examples:* He chewed over the idea all night. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *ceowan* (to bite or gnaw). 📌 **Synonyms:** masticated, gnawed, mulled over, pondered 💡 **Memory tip:** Chewed = grind with teeth or with thought."

Question 456

Grasp

Answer 456

"**Grasp** *Verb, noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. ✋ **To take hold of something firmly.** 📌 *Examples:* He grasped her hand tightly. 2. 🧠 **To understand something clearly.** 📌 *Examples:* She quickly grasped the concept. 📚 **(Noun):** 3. **A firm hold or understanding.** 📌 *Example:* He has a good grasp of physics. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Middle English *graspen* (to seize). 📌 **Synonyms:** seize, grip, comprehend, understand 💡 **Memory tip:** Grasp = hold it — with your hand or your mind."

Question 457

Put forth

Answer 457

"**Put forth** *Phrasal verb* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🌱 **To produce or send out (like leaves, ideas, or effort).** 📌 *Examples:* The tree put forth new branches. She put forth an interesting proposal. 2. 💪 **To exert or apply effort.** 📌 *Examples:* He put forth his best effort to win. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “put” (to place) + “forth” (outward). 📌 **Synonyms:** present, propose, produce, exert 💡 **Memory tip:** Put forth = bring something out into the world."

Question 458

Overlooking

Answer 458

"**Overlooking** *Verb (present participle of overlook)* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🌄 **To have a view over something from above.** 📌 *Examples:* The hotel overlooks the ocean. 2. 👀 **To fail to notice or ignore something.** 📌 *Examples:* She overlooked a small error in the report. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “over” + “look” — originally meaning “to look from above.” 📌 **Synonyms:** viewing, ignoring, missing, supervising 💡 **Memory tip:** Overlooking = either watching from above or missing what’s below."

Question 459

Curb

Answer 459

"**Curb** *Verb, noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. ✋ **To control or limit something undesirable.** 📌 *Examples:* They tried to curb inflation. He curbed his temper. 📚 **(Noun):** 2. 🧱 **A raised edge along a street.** 📌 *Examples:* She sat on the curb waiting for the bus. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old French *curbe* (a bend, restraint). 📌 **Synonyms:** restrain, limit, suppress, control 💡 **Memory tip:** Curb = both a boundary and a brake."

Question 460

Haphazardly

Answer 460

"**Haphazardly** *Adverb* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🎲 **Without plan, order, or organization; randomly.** 📌 *Examples:* The papers were scattered haphazardly on the desk. He packed his bag haphazardly. 🧠 **Etymology:** From *hap* (chance) + *hazard* (risk). 📌 **Synonyms:** randomly, carelessly, disorderly, chaotically 💡 **Memory tip:** Haphazardly = done by chance, not by choice."

Question 461

Fancy

Answer 461

"**Fancy** *Verb, noun, adjective (informal)* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 💘 **To like or desire something or someone.** 📌 *Examples:* Do you fancy a cup of tea? She fancies him. 📚 **(Noun):** 2. **Imagination or liking.** 📌 *Example:* It’s just a passing fancy. 📚 **(Adjective):** 3. ✨ **Elaborate or stylish.** 📌 *Examples:* They went to a fancy restaurant. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old French *fantaisie* (imagination). 📌 **Synonyms:** imagine, like, elegant, decorative 💡 **Memory tip:** Fancy = to like something — or make it look classy."

Question 462

Stale

Answer 462

**Stale** *Adjective* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🍞 **No longer fresh; dry or old.** 📌 *Examples:* The bread is stale. 2. 😒 **(Figurative) Dull, unoriginal, or no longer interesting.** 📌 *Examples:* His jokes are getting stale. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old French *estaler* (to stand, become fixed). 📌 **Synonyms:** old, dry, boring, flat, outdated 💡 **Memory tip:** Stale = once fresh, now lifeless — food or ideas.

Question 463

Enjoyable

Answer 463

"**Enjoyable** *Adjective* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 😄 **Giving pleasure or satisfaction.** 📌 *Examples:* We had an enjoyable evening with friends. Reading can be both relaxing and enjoyable. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “enjoy” (take delight in) + “-able” (capable of). 📌 **Synonyms:** pleasant, delightful, entertaining, fun 💡 **Memory tip:** Enjoyable = something that makes time feel well spent."

Question 464

Perusal

Answer 464

"**Perusal** *Noun (formal)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 📖 **The act of reading or examining something carefully.** 📌 *Examples:* The contract is available for your perusal. He gave the report a quick perusal before signing. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Middle English *perusen* (to go through in detail). 📌 **Synonyms:** examination, reading, review, scrutiny 💡 **Memory tip:** Perusal = formal word for “looking through something attentively.”"

Question 465

Appeal

Answer 465

"**Appeal** *Noun, verb* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. 💬 **A request for help or sympathy.** 📌 *Examples:* She made an appeal for donations. 2. 💫 **Attraction or charm.** 📌 *Examples:* The beach has great appeal in summer. 📚 **(Verb):** 3. **To ask formally or attract interest.** 📌 *Examples:* He appealed to the judge for leniency. The idea appeals to me. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Latin *appellare* (to address or call upon). 📌 **Synonyms:** request, attract, charm, petition 💡 **Memory tip:** Appeal = to ask or to attract."

Question 466

Thorough

Answer 466

"**Thorough** *Adjective* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🔍 **Complete and detailed; not superficial.** 📌 *Examples:* She gave the room a thorough cleaning. They conducted a thorough investigation. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *thurh* (through) — meaning “done all the way.” 📌 **Synonyms:** complete, exhaustive, detailed, careful 💡 **Memory tip:** Thorough = do it fully, leave nothing undone."

Question 467

It goes without saying

Answer 467

"**It goes without saying** *Idiom* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 💬 **Something so obvious it doesn’t need to be mentioned.** 📌 *Examples:* It goes without saying that honesty is important. It goes without saying that you should arrive on time. 🧠 **Etymology:** From the literal idea that words are unnecessary for the obvious. 📌 **Synonyms:** obviously, needless to say, of course 💡 **Memory tip:** It goes without saying = so clear, it says itself."

Question 468

Cruise control

Answer 468

"**Cruise control** *Noun (automotive term)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🚗 **A system that automatically maintains a set vehicle speed.** 📌 *Examples:* I turned on cruise control for the highway. 2. 🧘 **(Figurative) A relaxed, steady mode of operation.** 📌 *Examples:* He’s on cruise control at work these days. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “cruise” (travel smoothly) + “control” (regulation). 📌 **Synonyms:** autopilot, steady mode, constant pace 💡 **Memory tip:** Cruise control = steady speed, no effort."

Question 469

Flooring

Answer 469

"**Flooring** *Noun* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🪵 **Material used to cover a floor.** 📌 *Examples:* They installed new hardwood flooring. 2. 😲 **(Informal verb: floored)** To shock or surprise someone. 📌 *Examples:* The news floored everyone in the office. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “floor” + “-ing” (material or action). 📌 **Synonyms:** pavement, surface, deck, ground covering 💡 **Memory tip:** Flooring = what’s under your feet — or what knocks you off them."

Question 470

Backup

Answer 470

"**Backup** *Noun, adjective* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 💾 **A copy or reserve kept for safety.** 📌 *Examples:* Always make a backup of your files. 2. 🚓 **Support or reinforcement.** 📌 *Examples:* Call for police backup. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “back” + “up” — to support from behind. 📌 **Synonyms:** reserve, spare, substitute, support 💡 **Memory tip:** Backup = safety net — for data or people."

Question 471

Gauge

Answer 471

"**Gauge** *Noun, verb* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 📏 **To measure or estimate something.** 📌 *Examples:* She tried to gauge his reaction. We gauged the temperature outside. 📚 **(Noun):** 2. **An instrument or standard of measurement.** 📌 *Examples:* The fuel gauge shows the tank is full. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old French *jauge* (measuring rod). 📌 **Synonyms:** measure, assess, evaluate, estimate 💡 **Memory tip:** Gauge = find out the size, amount, or mood."

Question 472

Hurdle

Answer 472

**Hurdle** *Noun, verb* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. 🏃 **An obstacle to be jumped over in a race or overcome in life.** 📌 *Examples:* She cleared every hurdle in the competition. The team faced many hurdles before success. 📚 **(Verb):** 2. **To jump over or overcome an obstacle.** 📌 *Examples:* He hurdled the fence easily. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *hyrdel* (framework, barrier). 📌 **Synonyms:** obstacle, barrier, challenge, difficulty 💡 **Memory tip:** Hurdle = a barrier to leap over — literally or figuratively.

Question 473

Foreseeable

Answer 473

"**Foreseeable** *Adjective* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🔮 **Able to be predicted or seen in advance.** 📌 *Examples:* The economy will remain stable for the foreseeable future. No changes are expected in the foreseeable term. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “foresee” (to see beforehand) + “-able” (capable of). 📌 **Synonyms:** predictable, expectable, near-term, anticipated 💡 **Memory tip:** Foreseeable = something visible on the horizon."

Question 474

Glide through

Answer 474

"**Glide through** *Phrasal verb* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🕊️ **To move or progress smoothly and easily through something.** 📌 *Examples:* She glided through her exams without stress. The boat glided through the calm water. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “glide” (to move effortlessly) + “through” (passing within). 📌 **Synonyms:** sail through, breeze through, flow through, move smoothly 💡 **Memory tip:** Glide through = succeed effortlessly, as if floating."

Question 475

Hinder

Answer 475

"**Hinder** *Verb* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🚧 **To create difficulties that slow or prevent progress.** 📌 *Examples:* Heavy traffic hindered our arrival. Fear can hinder creativity. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *hindrian* (to keep back). 📌 **Synonyms:** obstruct, delay, block, impede 💡 **Memory tip:** Hinder = hold back the flow or progress."

Question 476

Glance

Answer 476

"**Glance** *Verb, noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 👀 **To look quickly or briefly.** 📌 *Examples:* He glanced at his watch. She glanced over the newspaper. 📚 **(Noun):** 2. **A quick look.** 📌 *Examples:* One glance told her everything. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Middle English *glenten* (to shine, dart a look). 📌 **Synonyms:** peek, glimpse, look briefly, scan 💡 **Memory tip:** Glance = short look, long meaning."

Question 477

Glancing

Answer 477

"**Glancing** *Adjective, verb (present participle of glance)* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🔄 **(Adjective) Hitting or touching lightly, not directly.** 📌 *Examples:* The bullet struck him in a glancing blow. 2. 👁️ **(Verb) Looking quickly or casually.** 📌 *Examples:* She kept glancing at the door. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “glance” — to move or strike lightly. 📌 **Synonyms:** brief, passing, side, superficial 💡 **Memory tip:** Glancing = light touch — with eyes or impact."

Question 478

Swiftly

Answer 478

"**Swiftly** *Adverb* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. ⚡ **Quickly and smoothly; with speed.** 📌 *Examples:* She moved swiftly to help. The train passed swiftly through the valley. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *swift* (moving fast). 📌 **Synonyms:** quickly, rapidly, speedily, promptly 💡 **Memory tip:** Swiftly = fast but graceful."

Question 479

Steady

Answer 479

"**Steady** *Adjective, verb, adverb* 📚 **Main meanings (adjective):** 1. ⚖️ **Firm, stable, not changing or shaking.** 📌 *Examples:* Keep your hand steady while drawing. He maintained a steady income. 📚 **(Verb):** 2. **To make or become stable.** 📌 *Example:* She steadied herself before speaking. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Middle English *stedi* (firm, constant). 📌 **Synonyms:** stable, constant, reliable, balanced 💡 **Memory tip:** Steady = solid and unshaken — in body or purpose."

Question 480

Marvelous

Answer 480

"**Marvelous** *Adjective* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🌟 **Extremely good or wonderful.** 📌 *Examples:* You did a marvelous job! The view from the mountain was marvelous. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old French *merveilleux* (wonderful). 📌 **Synonyms:** wonderful, amazing, splendid, extraordinary 💡 **Memory tip:** Marvelous = so good it inspires wonder."

Question 481

Bounce

Answer 481

"**Bounce** *Verb, noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 🏀 **To spring back after hitting something.** 📌 *Examples:* The ball bounced off the wall. 2. 💬 **To recover quickly (figurative).** 📌 *Examples:* She bounced back after her injury. 📚 **(Noun):** 3. **A springy movement or recovery.** 📌 *Example:* He walked with a bounce in his step. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Middle English *bounsen* (to beat, thump). 📌 **Synonyms:** rebound, spring, recover, ricochet 💡 **Memory tip:** Bounce = hit, return, and rise again."

Question 482

Proficient

Answer 482

**Proficient** *Adjective* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🎯 **Skilled and competent in doing something.** 📌 *Examples:* She’s proficient in Spanish. He became proficient at coding. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Latin *proficere* (to make progress). 📌 **Synonyms:** skilled, capable, adept, competent 💡 **Memory tip:** Proficient = not just able — skillful and practiced.

Question 483

Softening your gaze

Answer 483

"**Softening your gaze** *Phrase (verb expression)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 👁️ **To relax your eyes and let your vision become gentle and unfocused.** 📌 *Examples:* Try softening your gaze during meditation. He softened his gaze, showing empathy instead of anger. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “soften” (to make gentle) + “gaze” (steady look). 📌 **Synonyms:** relax your eyes, look gently, ease your focus 💡 **Memory tip:** Softening your gaze = seeing without staring."

Question 484

Scroll back

Answer 484

"**Scroll back** *Phrasal verb* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 📱 **To move upward through a digital page or list to review earlier content.** 📌 *Examples:* Scroll back to see the previous messages. She scrolled back to find the photo. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “scroll” (to move text on screen) + “back” (return). 📌 **Synonyms:** go back, review, rewind, move upward 💡 **Memory tip:** Scroll back = digital version of turning back pages."

Question 485

Soak in

Answer 485

"**Soak in** *Phrasal verb* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 💧 **To fully absorb or take in (information, feelings, or atmosphere).** 📌 *Examples:* She stood quietly, soaking in the sunset. Take a moment to soak in the details. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “soak” (absorb liquid) + “in” (entering). 📌 **Synonyms:** absorb, take in, savor, immerse 💡 **Memory tip:** Soak in = absorb deeply — like a sponge for experiences."

Question 486

Deceptively

Answer 486

"**Deceptively** *Adverb* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🎭 **In a way that gives a false impression; misleadingly.** 📌 *Examples:* The path looked deceptively easy. He was deceptively calm before the storm. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “deceive” (to mislead) + “-ly” (adverb). 📌 **Synonyms:** misleadingly, falsely, seemingly, apparently 💡 **Memory tip:** Deceptively = seems one way, but it’s not."

Question 487

Boost

Answer 487

"**Boost** *Verb, noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. ⚙️ **To increase or improve something.** 📌 *Examples:* Exercise can boost your energy levels. They boosted production to meet demand. 📚 **(Noun):** 2. **An increase or push upward.** 📌 *Examples:* A small boost in confidence goes a long way. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Middle English *boysten* (to lift up). 📌 **Synonyms:** increase, raise, enhance, amplify 💡 **Memory tip:** Boost = give something a push upward — energy, confidence, or speed."

Question 488

Disregarding

Answer 488

"**Disregarding** *Verb (present participle of disregard)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🚫 **Ignoring or paying no attention to something.** 📌 *Examples:* She kept talking, disregarding his warnings. Disregarding the rules can cause trouble. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “dis-” (opposite) + “regard” (to pay attention to). 📌 **Synonyms:** ignoring, neglecting, overlooking, dismissing 💡 **Memory tip:** Disregarding = choosing not to care or notice."

Question 489

Glance

Answer 489

"**Glance** *Verb, noun* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 👀 **To look quickly or briefly.** 📌 *Examples:* She glanced at the clock and smiled. 📚 **(Noun):** 2. **A short or casual look.** 📌 *Example:* One glance told her he was lying. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Middle English *glenten* (to shine, dart). 📌 **Synonyms:** peek, glimpse, look briefly, scan 💡 **Memory tip:** Glance = a look so fast it’s almost a flash."

Question 490

Pick up

Answer 490

"**Pick up** *Phrasal verb* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. 🖐️ **To lift or take something from a surface.** 📌 *Examples:* Pick up your bag, we’re leaving. 2. 🧠 **To learn or acquire casually.** 📌 *Examples:* He picked up some Italian while traveling. 3. 📈 **To improve or increase.** 📌 *Examples:* Sales picked up after the new campaign. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “pick” (choose, lift) + “up” (motion upward). 📌 **Synonyms:** lift, learn, recover, improve 💡 **Memory tip:** Pick up = grab physically or mentally."

Question 491

Chunks

Answer 491

"**Chunks** *Noun (plural of chunk)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🧩 **Large or distinct pieces or sections of something.** 📌 *Examples:* She cut the fruit into chunks. He memorized the text in small chunks. 🧠 **Etymology:** From 15th-century dialect “chok” (lump, piece). 📌 **Synonyms:** pieces, blocks, segments, portions 💡 **Memory tip:** Chunks = big, manageable pieces — of food or information."

Question 492

Strain

Answer 492

**Strain** *Noun, verb* 📚 **Main meanings (verb):** 1. 💪 **To stretch or use forcefully.** 📌 *Examples:* Don’t strain your back lifting that box. 2. 😩 **To cause stress or tension.** 📌 *Examples:* The crisis strained their relationship. 📚 **(Noun):** 3. **Physical or mental tension.** 📌 *Examples:* He felt a strain in his neck. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Latin *stringere* (to draw tight). 📌 **Synonyms:** stress, tension, pressure, overexert 💡 **Memory tip:** Strain = pull too hard — on muscles or emotions.

Question 493

You get the hang

Answer 493

"**You get the hang** *Idiom (informal)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🧠 **To learn how to do something after some practice.** 📌 *Examples:* Don’t worry, you’ll get the hang of it soon. After a few tries, I got the hang of using the new app. 🧠 **Etymology:** From the sense of “grasping” or “handling” something skillfully. 📌 **Synonyms:** learn, master, figure out, get used to 💡 **Memory tip:** Get the hang = when practice finally clicks."

Question 494

Out loud

Answer 494

"**Out loud** *Adverb phrase* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🗣️ **Spoken aloud rather than silently or mentally.** 📌 *Examples:* She read the poem out loud. Thinking out loud helps me organize my ideas. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “out” (audible) + “loud” (high volume). 📌 **Synonyms:** aloud, vocally, audibly 💡 **Memory tip:** Out loud = words leave your head and enter the air."

Question 495

Expressionless

Answer 495

"**Expressionless** *Adjective* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 😐 **Showing no emotion or facial movement.** 📌 *Examples:* He listened with an expressionless face. Her tone was calm and expressionless. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “expression” (visible emotion) + “-less” (without). 📌 **Synonyms:** blank, impassive, unreadable, stoic 💡 **Memory tip:** Expressionless = poker face, emotion locked away."

Question 496

Drones on

Answer 496

"**Drones on** *Phrasal verb (informal)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 😴 **To speak in a boring, monotonous way for a long time.** 📌 *Examples:* The professor droned on about statistics. He drones on without ever reaching a point. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “drone” (a low, continuous sound like a bee). 📌 **Synonyms:** ramble, babble, lecture, go on and on 💡 **Memory tip:** Drones on = endless talk that puts you to sleep."

Question 497

Still

Answer 497

"**Still** *Adverb, adjective, verb, noun* 📚 **Main meanings (adverb):** 1. 🕊️ **Without movement; motionless.** 📌 *Examples:* The water was completely still. Sit still, please. 2. 🕐 **Even now; continuing.** 📌 *Examples:* She’s still waiting for an answer. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old English *stille* (quiet, calm). 📌 **Synonyms:** motionless, calm, yet, nevertheless 💡 **Memory tip:** Still = unmoving or continuing quietly."

Question 498

Blur

Answer 498

"**Blur** *Noun, verb* 📚 **Main meanings (noun):** 1. 🌫️ **Something unclear or difficult to see.** 📌 *Examples:* Without my glasses, everything is a blur. 📚 **(Verb):** 2. **To make unclear or indistinct.** 📌 *Examples:* Tears blurred her vision. The lines between work and home are blurring. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Old Norse *blar* (dark color, stain). 📌 **Synonyms:** smudge, obscure, fade, distort 💡 **Memory tip:** Blur = when clarity fades — visually or mentally."

Question 499

Immersed

Answer 499

"**Immersed** *Adjective (past participle of immerse)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🌊 **Completely involved or absorbed in something.** 📌 *Examples:* She was immersed in her book. He’s deeply immersed in his work. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Latin *immergere* (to plunge into). 📌 **Synonyms:** absorbed, engaged, involved, engrossed 💡 **Memory tip:** Immersed = mentally underwater — in focus or passion."

Question 500

Rush out

Answer 500

"**Rush out** *Phrasal verb* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 🏃 **To leave quickly or produce something hastily.** 📌 *Examples:* She rushed out to catch the bus. The company rushed out a statement after the leak. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “rush” (move quickly) + “out” (exit). 📌 **Synonyms:** hurry out, dash out, release quickly, exit fast 💡 **Memory tip:** Rush out = act or leave before thinking."

Question 501

Keep track

Answer 501

"**Keep track** *Phrase (idiom)* 📚 **Main meaning:** 1. 📋 **To stay informed or aware of something’s progress or status.** 📌 *Examples:* Keep track of your expenses. I can’t keep track of all these changes. 🧠 **Etymology:** From “track” (path or trace left behind). 📌 **Synonyms:** monitor, follow, record, stay aware 💡 **Memory tip:** Keep track = follow the trail so you don’t lose it."

Question 502

Grasping

Answer 502

**Grasping** *Adjective, verb (present participle of grasp)* 📚 **Main meanings:** 1. ✋ **(Verb) Holding something firmly.** 📌 *Examples:* He was grasping the edge of the table. 2. 🧠 **(Verb, figurative) Understanding something clearly.** 📌 *Examples:* She’s finally grasping the concept. 3. 💰 **(Adjective, negative)** Eager to get or keep money; greedy. 📌 *Example:* A grasping landlord. 🧠 **Etymology:** From Middle English *graspen* (to seize). 📌 **Synonyms:** holding, understanding, clutching, greedy 💡 **Memory tip:** Grasping = to seize — with hand, mind, or greed.