Unit 7.part 3

Question 1

(verb) – to carry out, achieve, or meet something that is expected or required.

Answer 1

Fulfil. She worked hard to fulfil her dream of becoming a doctor.

Question 2

(noun) – unnecessary excitement, worry, or attention about something that is not very important.

Answer 2

Fuss. Don’t make a fuss about the mess; I’ll clean it up.

Question 3

(adjective) – calm, sensible, and emotionally stable; having a strong sense of reality.

Answer 3

Grounded. Despite the pressure at work, she remained grounded and handled every problem calmly.

Question 4

(adjective) – feeling sad because you are away from home and missing it.

Answer 4

Homesick. He felt homesick during his first week studying abroad.

Question 5

(adverb) – in a way that is opposite to what you expect, often creating a humorous or surprising effect.

Answer 5

Ironically. Ironically, she arrived late to a meeting about improving punctuality.

Question 6

(verb) – to strike something with your foot, usually with force.

Answer 6

Kick. He tried to kick the ball into the goal.

Question 7

(phrasal verb) – to begin or start an event, activity, or period of time.

Answer 7

Kick off. The meeting will kick off at 9 a.m., so please arrive early.

Question 8

(verb) – to rest on one or both knees.

Answer 8

Kneel. She knelt beside the child to help him tie his shoes.

Question 9

(verb) – to pass the tongue over something.

Answer 9

Lick. The dog licked my hand to say hello.

Question 10

(adjective) – unwilling or reluctant to do something.

Answer 10

To be +Loath + to verb. She was loath to admit her mistake in front of everyone.