Michael took Dahlia home and, after SEEING her IN, he drove off without a word.

Going with sb to make sure they arrive at a building or room

If Damian forgot to pay his rent, his landlady would send him a REMINDER.

A thing that causes sb to remember sth.

It looks like the air bed has DEFLATED.

It's become smaller because it lost air

The blackbird flew back and forth to its BROOD.

Group of baby birds born to the same mother at the same time

Farmers had to SELL OFF cattle because of the drought.

To exchange all or a large part of sth for money

Tim RAKED the soil over to loosen the weeds.

He used a tool with metal teeth to gather or spread material

Sheila is hoping to get a loan from her bank to help her out of her financial PREDICAMENT.

An unpleasant situation that is difficult to get out

Stewart was BANISHED to an uninhabited island for a year.

He was sent away from his country and not allowed to return

In the RAID, police found tens of packets of cocaine.

A short sudden attack to catch people engaged in sth illegal

The window was SHATTERED by several stones.

It was broken into small pieces

The police SURMISE that the robbers have fled the country.

They guess without having much or any proof of it

I MARVELLED at my mother’s ability to remain calm in a crisis.

I showed great surprise and admiration for her

The REMNANTS of the meal stood on the table.

Small pieces of sth left from a larger original piece

Sheila was openly CONTEMPTUOUS of his father.

Lacking respect and showing dislike

The LANDLORD had promised to redecorate the bedroom before I moved in.

A person who rents (house, room, land) to a tenant

It’ll take a lot of effort to SEE the project THROUGH.

Continue with sth until it is finished or complete

Lucy FRAYED the bottom of her jeans.

Caused ragged ends in cloth forming loose threads

Without wishing to sound CONCEITED, I am the best salesperson in the company.

Having a very high opinion of oneself

The British Heart FOUNDATION was founded in 1961 by a group of medical professionals.

An organization that provides money for research or charity

Damian GUZZLED his beer and ordered another.

He drank it very quickly and in large amounts

Drink-driving is one case where severe punishment seems to work as a DETERRENT.

Sth that prevents people from doing sth else

Frank SCRUBBED the dirt off his boots.

He rubbed them hard in order to clean them

No one will be OVERLOOKED when we select players for the team.

Failed to notice sth that should have been noticed

The government must COMMIT itself to improving healthcare.

It must promise to give its loyalty, time, or money to it

As George played his cards, he seemed to be talking to himself UNDER HIS BREATH.

In a quiet voice so that no one couldhear him

The terrorists RETALIATED against the government with a bomb attack.

They got back at them through a counterattack.

"That doesn't concern you!" Tina RETORTED.

She answered quickly in an anrgy way

Paul's hands were badly SCARRED by the fire.

Having the skin marked permanently

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ECPE Vocabulary - Lesson #3

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1
The book has an OVERTLY religious message.
Slightly
Somewhat, more than a little but not very
Inherently
Obviously
2
Michael took Dahlia home and, after SEEING her IN, he drove off without a word.
Going with sb to make sure they arrive at a building or room
Trying hard to make up with sb after a strong argument
Taking sb home after having an unpleasant argument
Showing no disposition to settle differences with sb
3
Please, SCATTER the green pepper over the fish.
Spread it unevenly
Mix it evenly
Sprinkle over it
Add it carefully
4
The manager refused to DIVULGE how much she earned.
To make sth secret known
To reveal one's sources
To announce sth publicly
To admit sth is true
5
“Let's all have a drink together", Tom said CONGENIALLY”.
In a sarcastic manner
Funnily
In a pleasant manner
Friendlily
6
Take your hands off me, you BRUTE!
Violent and cruel
Stubborn and aggressive
Poorly educated
Illiterate and ill-mannered
7
The fortune teller's predictions turned out to be UNCANNILY accurate.
Bizarrely, strangely
Absurdly
Abnormally, shockingly
Unexpectedly
8
If Damian forgot to pay his rent, his landlady would send him a REMINDER.
An advance notice of sth
A warning that makes sb understand a possible problem
A kind of threat to make sb change their mind
A thing that causes sb to remember sth.
9
Mr. Jones was UPBEAT about the company's future.
Gloomy, pessimistic
Relaxed, not worried
Cheerful, optimistic.
Deeply troubled
10
It looks like the air bed has DEFLATED.
It's lost pressure due to holes on its surface
It's become smaller because it lost air
It's been pricked to eliminate the excess of air
It's been pricked to diminish its size
11
The blackbird flew back and forth to its BROOD.
Group of baby birds born to the same mother at the same time
A place chosen by a bird to lay its eggs in and to live in
A place made by a bird to lay its eggs in and to live in
Group of birds born to a different mother sharing a nest
12
Farmers had to SELL OFF cattle because of the drought.
To exchange all or a large part of sth for money
To sell sth cheaply out of necessity
To sell large amounts of sth
To cope with a harsh situtation by selling sth
13
Tim RAKED the soil over to loosen the weeds.
He used a tool with metal teeth to gather or spread material
He used a tool with metal teeth to transplant weeds
He removed part of the soil to dispose of the weeds
He scratched loose some of the surface soil components
14
Sheila is hoping to get a loan from her bank to help her out of her financial PREDICAMENT.
An unpleasant situation that is difficult to get out
An extremely difficult point in a situation
A problem or difficulty that arises unexpectedly
Money that is owed to sb else, or the state of owing sth
15
Stewart was BANISHED to an uninhabited island for a year.
He disappeared and wasn't seen until a year later
He was sent away from his country and not allowed to return
He lost touch with his friends and acquaintances for a year
He remained in jail for a whole year
16
In the RAID, police found tens of packets of cocaine.
Finding and stopping sb that is trying to escape
A sudden violent act intended to hurt criminals
A situation in which law offenders are tricked
A short sudden attack to catch people engaged in sth illegal
17
The window was SHATTERED by several stones.
It was quite damaged
It was utterly cracked
It was partially destroyed
It was broken into small pieces
18
Cheap organic food is still difficult to COME BY.
To get sth, especially by buying it or producing it
To find information (often for the first time) about a place
To obtain (often by chance)
To discover sth, either unexpectedly or by searching
19
The police SURMISE that the robbers have fled the country.
They base their speculations on previous cases
They have solid evidence of this
They base their statement on confidential sources
They guess without having much or any proof of it
20
Let the pans SOAK; I’ll wash them later.
Rub the dirt on them slightly
Pour some detergent on them
Wet them thoroughly
Let them dry for a while
21
Cheap rural housing is VANISHING in the south of the country.
It's disappearing
It's non-existing
It's becoming rare
It's becoming popular
22
The water was SHALLOW so the kids were perfectly safe.
Calm and still, without waves
Transparent, crystall-clear
Not deep
Somewhat warm, not unbearably cold
23
I MARVELLED at my mother’s ability to remain calm in a crisis.
I showed great concern over her attitude
I was perplexed by her attitude
I was shocked and worried about her
I showed great surprise and admiration for her
24
The REMNANTS of the meal stood on the table.
Very small pieces of dried bread, especially used in cooking
Small pieces of sth left from a larger original piece
Broken or torn pieces of sth larger
Wasted food unproperly disposed of
25
Sheila was openly CONTEMPTUOUS of his father.
Showing fear for sb
Lacking trust and showing frustration
Showing no fear for sb
Lacking respect and showing dislike
26
The LANDLORD had promised to redecorate the bedroom before I moved in.
A person who rents (house, room, land) to a tenant
Sb who lives in a house and pays rent to its owner
Sb who is officially in charge of a place, job, activity etc
Sb who you share a room with
27
It’ll take a lot of effort to SEE the project THROUGH.
Continue with sth until it is finished or complete
Achieve sth despite difficulties
See sth or think about it in the way that someone else does
Realize that sth is difficult or unpleasant to be done
28
The car TOOK THE FULL BRUNT of the explosion.
It was partially damaged
It suffered the consequences of it
It was heavily burned
It took the full force of it
29
Lucy FRAYED the bottom of her jeans.
Cut off the bottom edges of her jeans coarsely
Caused ragged ends in cloth forming loose threads
Destroyed the cloth in the wash intentionally
Tore and broke cloth into pieces to make it more fashionable
30
Patty CAME INTO a bit of money when her grandfather died.
She inherited wealth
She inherited lots of debts
She went through economic distress
She improved her economic situation
31
Without wishing to sound CONCEITED, I am the best salesperson in the company.
Having a very high opinion of oneself
Ranked as the top-performing employee within a company
Having a poor opinion of oneself
Performing one's job excellently and well
32
The British Heart FOUNDATION was founded in 1961 by a group of medical professionals.
A company that assists the government to provide health care
An organization that provides money for research or charity
A company that supports sb by providing training
An organization that mainly deals with heart diseases
33
Damian GUZZLED his beer and ordered another.
He drank it by taking only a very small amount at a time
He drank it very quickly and in large amounts
He took some time to finish it up
He finished it off
34
Drink-driving is one case where severe punishment seems to work as a DETERRENT.
A printed note ordering to pay money due to illegal driving
Sth that prevents people from doing sth else
The act of stopping sth from happening
Money that sb has to pay as a punishment
35
Frank SCRUBBED the dirt off his boots.
He rubbed them hard in order to clean them
He took them off in order to clean them thoroughly
He spit shone them by using brushes
He wiped the dirt away by using moist brushes
36
John GRACELESSLY threw himself down on the cushions.
Unexpectedly and without concern
Quickly and thoughtlessly
Awkwardly, clumsily
Impatiently, in an annoying manner
37
Ann tried to CONCEAL the fact that she was pregnant.
To admit
To confess
To deny
To hide
38
Students are required to UNDERTAKE simple experiments.
To perform a rehearsal
To find out possible results
To do or complete sth
To take on a task
39
No one will be OVERLOOKED when we select players for the team.
Failed to notice sth that should have been noticed
Be carefully scrutinized
Failed to choose sb appropriately
Be carefully examined
40
Three hundred people PERISHED in the earthquake.
Died
Were affected
Were wounded
suffered
41
The government must COMMIT itself to improving healthcare.
It must fulfull its campaign promises and make it effective
It must shift its budget resources to it
It must achieve a liveable environment
It must promise to give its loyalty, time, or money to it
42
For centuries, Native Americans TRADED with European settlers.
They helped them cope with calamities
They exchanged goods with them
They aided them in their survival
They exchanged expertise and knowledge
43
Mike's feeling a little UNDER THE WEATHER so he can't come tonight.
He's slightly ill
He's fairly depressed
He's a little bit upset
He's totally wet
44
The wood lies on the southern EXTREMITY of the estate.
The furthest point of sth
The inner limits of sth
The outer limits of sth
The nearest point of sth
45
Patrick's shoes are thoroughly BURNISHED.
They're polished and shiny
They're worn-out and damaged
They're covered with mud
They're unpolished and dirty
46
As George played his cards, he seemed to be talking to himself UNDER HIS BREATH.
In a loud voice so everyone could perceive his bad mood
In a quiet voice so that no one couldhear him
In a quiet voice so one person in the group could hear him
In a loud voice so that everyone could hear him
47
The terrorists RETALIATED against the government with a bomb attack.
They weakened their morale through an attack
They hit them hard through strike-hard campaigns
They made them suffer because they had done sth wrong
They got back at them through a counterattack.
48
Molly has always HAD A HEAD FOR for business.
She's occupied a high-status position within a firm
She's had a talent for it
She's been looking forward to it
She's always dedicated herself to it
49
"That doesn't concern you!" Tina RETORTED.
She answered quickly in an anrgy way
She answered by saying sth nasty
She admited sth that she felt embarrassed about
She demanded for an apology
50
I called my BROKER for advice about investing in the stock market.
Sb who buys shares
Sb whose job is to help or advise people financially
Sb who sells shares
Sb whose job is to keep and check financial accounts
51
Paul's hands were badly SCARRED by the fire.
Injured by a weapon such as a gun or a knife
Hurt by the fire or extreme heat
Having the skin marked permanently
Having a lot of red spots on the skin, caused by the heat
52
This tea set is decorated with ENAMEL.
Opaque, glassy substance; usually used to make kitchenware
A type of acid or a resin used in making plastic kitchenware
A thick type of paint with an oil base
A paint made from chemical, not natural substances
53
Even after the long months of therapy Owen was still very SHAKY.
Unstable, weak
Trembling, shaking slightly
Almost recovered, partially healed
Uneasy, slightly worried
54
Children learn far more by example than by PRECEPT.
A specific fact used to explain or support a general idea
An official instruction that says how things must be done
A general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought.
An accepted principle that states the way things are done
55
Dr. Boxhall said I should cut down on my alcohol CONSUMPTION.
Amound reduced or minimized
An increase in the size or amount of sth
Amount used or eaten
A decrease in the size or amount of sth
56
Computer courses continue to PROLIFERATE.
To become larger so that it affects a great area
To exist in large numbers or amounts
To increase a lot and suddenly in number
To become known about or used by more and more people
57
Sam PERSISTENTLY called at Helen's home, sent letters, and made phone calls.
Frequently, but without determination
Sporadically, but not regularly
Continually and with determination
Erratically and unexpectedly
58
The young man was WELL-SPOKEN and polite.
Easy-going, sociable
Admired by many
Talkative, friendly
Eloquent, gifted in speech
59
Shannon GULPED down her drink and made a hasty exit.
She drank it quickly by swallowing in large amounts
She drank it moderately by taking small amounts
She drank it slowly, taking very small mouthfuls
She quit drinking it and left
60
Tina's clothes were all JUMBLED up in her suitcase.
They were messy and dirty
They were mixed together untidily
They were tightly packed
They were utterly wrinkled
61
If you GORGE yourself on snacks like that, you won't eat your dinner.
Eat until you get sick
Let yourself have sth that you enjoy
Eat until you are unable to eat any more
Let yourself eat sth that is unhealthy
62
Always check your rear view mirror before you OVERTAKE another car.
Take another vehicle somewhere very quickly
Give way to stop in order to allow other vehicles to go past
Pull a vehicle along behind another vehicle, using a rope
Come from behind a person or vehicle and move in front
63
Peter looked at me UNEASILY and asked me what the time it was.
In a fairly sarcastic, unkind manner
In a deeply concerned manner
In a slightly worried or uncomfortable manner
In a childish, immature manner
64
Groups of cattle were GRAZING on the rich grass.
They were eating it
They were treading on it
They were walking on it
They were galloping on it
65
Milk may CURDLE in warm weather.
Begin to decay
Begin to solidify
Become sour
Become rotten
66
The paths all CONVERGE at the main gate of the park.
They run in the same direction
They separate and go in different directions
They join at a particular place
They meet and cross each other
67
Samuel could DISCERN the note of urgency in Karen's voice.
He rejected it
He was able to recognize it
He approved of it
He acknowledged its importance
68
How did you BRUISE your arm?
Marked your skin permanently
Burned your skin with a hot liquid or steam
Spoiled your skin tone, made it uneven
Damaged your skin, leaving a blue/black mark
69
The car was RIDDLED with bullets.
Full of holes
With its chassis totally damaged
Full of shots
With its paint utterly chipped
70
The men glanced UNEASILY at each other.
In a way that shows anxiety or discomfort
Showing hatred and contempt
In a way that shows mutual distrust
Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
71
The Ural mountains mark the BOUNDARY between Europe and Asia.
The line dividing two areas or marking a limit
The line which shows the shape of sth
The measurement of two things
The furthest limit of an area
72
Mandy BRANDISHED a frying pan at me so I ran out of the kitchen.
She waved it at me threateningly
She asked me to give her a hand
She showed me the way out with it
She asked me to get her a better one
73
There have been cuts in local EXPENDITURE on education.
Money paid to the government that is based on your income
The total amound of money saved during a period of time
The total amount of money spent during a period of time
Money returned by the government as a refund
74
Have you seen the scissors? I want to SNIP off this loose thread.
To cut through sth completely, separating it into two parts
To tear and remove sth swiftly
To pull sth apart carefully
To cut with a quick movement
75
It costs a STAGGERING $50,000 per week to keep the museum open to the public.
Very shocking and surprising
Very expensive, almost unaffordable
Increasing in price, amount, rate, etc
Extremely pricey
76
The Smiths mainly DEAL IN rare books.
They collect them
They buy and sell them as a particular kind of product
They spend most of their leisure time reading them
They specialize in them
77
Hugh’s jacket looks really SHABBY.
Old and untidy because of being used for a long time
Tidy and neatly ironed
Dirty and wrinkled
Smelly and dirty because of being stored in a humid place
78
Many artists are dependent on wealthy PATRONS.
Sb who promotes brand new artists in the market
Sb who officially agrees to help artists for what they do
Sb who finances an event in exchange for advertising in it
Sb who supports the activities of an artist by giving money
79
Susan likes to dance but feels AWKWARD if someone is watching her.
(Of a situation) uncomfortable
Unhappy because sth unpleasant has occurred
Concerned because sth unpleasant has occurred
(Of a situation) threatened
80
Don’t worry, I can SEE myself OUT.
I can leave without anyone coming with me
I can manage myself to do sth
I can make sure that everyone has left the place
I can continue with sth until it is finished or complete
81
Karen is an ATTORNEY who advises companies about mergers and takeovers.
A lawyer
An accountant
A financial counselor
A CEO (Chief executive officer)
82
Has Mary COME TO yet?
To undergo surgery
To rehabilitate from a serious injury
To be discharged from a hospital
To regain consciousness
83
Henry escaped UNSCATHED from the accident.
Without injuries or damage being caused
Slightly hurt, with some minor injuries
Affected both psychologically and physiologically
Mentally traumatized, but physically unharmed
84
Steve is efficient at his job and WELL-THOUGHT OF by everyone.
Eloquent
Respected
Popular
Admired
85
Karen and Bill divorced in an AMIABLE manner.
Pleasant and friendly
Ashamed and sad, guilty
Apathetically, unwilling to make an effort to improve things
Not kind or friendly
86
The Smiths have gone to the airport to SEE their son OFF.
They've gone to the airport to take him home
They arranged to meet with him at the arrival gate
They've gone to the airport to say good-bye to him
They left him at the departure gate
87
Kim has long SHAPELY legs.
Straight and hairless
Having a form pleasing to the eye
Weak and shaky
Having a form unpleasing to the eye
88
Ian didn't HAVE THE HEART to tell Jenny that he didn't love her anymore.
He was not in the mood to tell her
He opted to hide his antagonistic feelings for her
He opted to wait in case he changed his mind about her
He didn't have the courage to tell her
89
Andy HEAPED more food onto his plate.
He put it into a large, messy pile
He added some more without being seen
He didn't finish it up and threw it away
He discarded a part of it again
90
Once everyone had left the classroom, Cindy began STACKING up the chairs.
She arranged them in groups according to their color
She placed them in organized piles
She took them out in messy piles
She took them out in tidy piles
91
It rained the first day but the REMAINDER of the trip was fine.
Most of it
What was left behind
A great part of it
The rest of it
92
We're going to the movies. Do you want to COME ALONG?
To move towards sb
To join in a fun event
To go together with sb
To attend a public event
93
The dinner was only a PRELUDE to a much larger meeting.
An excuse that is made to hide the real purpose of sth
An event that comes after sth more important
A false reason given for an action
An action which forms an introduction to a following one
94
The police have DISCLOSED that two officers are under internal investigation.
They haven't revealed it quite openly
They have hidden it carefully
They haven't exposed it publicly
They have made it known publicly
95
A BROOK runs past our house.
A narrow path
A small stream
A busy highway
A narrow road
96
This china is so fine and delicate that it's TRANSLUCENT.
Preventing light from passing
Fairly dark or not giving much light
Allowing some light, but not enough to see objects clearly
Allowing light through
97
I dropped a pan of boiling water and SCALDED my legs.
I burned them with liquid or steam
I had them marked permanently
I caused some blistering on them
I damaged my skin, leaving some black/blue marks
98
Branson later admitted that he had FABRICATED the whole story.
He'd provided a different version of it
He'd changed his version of it
He'd made it up
He'd come up with evidence
99
You know how everyone FEIGNS surprise when you tell them how old you are.
They get shocked
They just can't believe it
They pretend
They overreact
100
Mindy drew the OUTLINE of a house and then colored it in.
Line that shows the shape of sth
Geometrical patterns resembling an object
A pictorical representation of a house
A piece of paper in which a design has been drawn
101
Mary's children never FLUSH the toilet after them.
They always forget to fill it with water again
They always leave it clogged with toilet paper
They never drain it thoroughly
They never make water go through it to clean it
102
I can't believe that intern HAD THE NERVE to ask for a raise on his first day!
He wan't able to measure the consequences of his act
He didn't have the courage to do it
He became extremely nervous when he did it
He behaved in an inappropiate and shameless way
103
TENANTS are usually not allowed to keep pets.
People who own an apartment building
People trained to give medical treatment to sick animals
People responsible for keeping a building in good condition
People who pay rent for the use of land, room or house
104
This edition contains a new PREFACE by the author.
A statement that says in whose honor sth has been written
A phrase from a book that is repeated in a piece of writing
An introduction at the beginning of a book or speech
One of the parts into which a book is divided
105
The creaking upstairs was starting to RATTLE me.
To worry or make me uneasy
To scare me to death
To irritate me
To get me on my nerves
106
Tom HAD A MIND to call up Sally and ask her to dinner.
He thought about it
He wished to do it
He intended to do it
He initially wanted to do it, but he changed his mind
107
Some coaches teach players to play DEVIOUSLY.
In a way that is dishonest, but is often also clever
In a way they establish superiority over others
In an unpleasantly proud and arrogant manner
In a rude, offensive manner
108
Liz wants to find a husband from a WELL-TO-DO background for her daughter.
Top well-known professional
Rich and with a high social position
High class and with good status, but not necessarily wealthy
Associated with royalty, powerful and wealthy
109
How do you and your wife intend to DEAL WITH this problem?
To solve it
To cope with it
To analyze it
To figure it out

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