Unit 2.part 4

Question 1

(adverb) – not long ago; a short time ago.

Answer 1

Recently. I recently started learning how to play the guitar.

Question 2

(verb) – to say something aloud from memory, such as a poem, speech, or passage.

Answer 2

Recite. She recited a poem in front of the class.

Question 3

(adverb) – in a voice that can be heard; not silently.

Answer 3

Aloud. He read the book aloud to his little brother.

Question 4

(noun) – a sound or video that has been saved so it can be played again.

Answer 4

Recording. I listened to a recording of the lecture to review the lesson.

Question 5

(adjective) – far away in distance or time; not near.

Answer 5

Remote. They live in a remote village in the mountains.

Question 6

(noun) – the opinion that people have about someone or something.

Answer 6

Reputation. The restaurant has a good reputation for its delicious food.

Question 7

(phrasal verb) – to arrive somewhere, often unexpectedly or casually.

Answer 7

Rock up. He just rocked up at the party without telling anyone.

Question 8

(verb) – to start living in a place permanently or for a long time; to make a place your home.

Answer 8

Settle. They decided to settle in the city after finishing their studies.

Question 9

(noun) – a small dish of food served with the main meal.

Answer 9

Side dish. Rice is a common side dish in many Asian meals.

Question 10

(adverb) – without making any sound.

Answer 10

Silently. She entered the room silently so she wouldn’t wake anyone.

Question 11

(verb) – to make something easier to understand or do.

Answer 11

Simplify. The teacher tried to simplify the lesson for the students.

Question 12

(adjective) – when all the items or tickets are bought and none are left.

Answer 12

Sold out. The concert tickets were sold out within an hour.

Question 13

(adjective) – relating to a type of comedy where a performer talks directly to an audience.

Answer 13

Stand-up. He watched a stand-up comedy show last night.

Question 14

(noun) – a period of time spent doing a particular job or activity.

Answer 14

Stint. She did a short stint as a teacher before becoming a writer.

Question 15

(noun) – the loud noise in the sky during a storm, usually after lightning.

Answer 15

Thunder. We stayed inside because the thunder was very loud.

Question 16

(noun) – a small sign, mark, or amount of something that shows it existed or happened.

Answer 16

Trace. The footprints were the only trace of the animal in the forest.

Question 17

(adjective) – able to speak three languages fluently.

Answer 17

Trilingual. She is trilingual in English, French, and Spanish.

Question 18

(noun) – the act of making something neat or of the correct size by cutting.

Answer 18

Trim. The tailor did a quick trim on the suit before the customer picked it up.

Question 19

(adjective) – needing immediate attention or action.

Answer 19

Urgent. She received an urgent message from her boss.

Question 20

(adjective) – having received a good education and knowledge in many subjects.

Answer 20

Well-educated. He is a well-educated man who studied at several universities.

Question 21

(adjective) – tidy, clean, and well-organized.

Answer 21

Neat. Her desk is always neat and organized.