Letter D – Episode 07 1 / 20 1. What does “Drill” mean? • to make holes with a tool • to cut into small parts • to paint or color wood Explanation: “Drill” means to bore or perforate, make holes. Example: The carpenter drilled a hole in the wooden board. 2 / 20 2. What does “Drink up” mean? • to share your drink with others • to finish your drink completely • to leave your drink unfinished Explanation: “Drink up” means to finish your drink completely. Example: Drink up! It’s time to go. 3 / 20 3. What does “Drizzle” mean? • soft light rain • heavy rainstorm • snow mixed with wind Explanation: “Drizzle” means rain in very small, light drops. Example: Tomorrow will be cloudy with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. 4 / 20 4. What does “Drop away” mean? • to fall off or decline • to grow stronger • to rise in number Explanation: “Drop away” means to decrease or fall off gradually. Example: His friends gradually dropped away as the years passed. 5 / 20 5. What does “Drop someone a line” mean? • to call by phone • to write a short note • to visit in person Explanation: “Drop someone a line” means to write a letter or a short note. Example: Drop me a note when you get a chance. 6 / 20 6. What does “Drop back” mean? • to move behind • to move faster • to leave completely Explanation: “Drop back” means to fall behind in position. Example: Towards the end of the race, Roger dropped back. 7 / 20 7. What does “Drop off” mean? • to wake up quickly • to increase rapidly • to fall asleep Explanation: “Drop off” means to fall asleep, or to decrease. Example: The demand for mobile phones shows no signs of dropping off. 8 / 20 8. What does “Drop in” mean? • to visit briefly without notice • to move into a house permanently • to call before arriving Explanation: “Drop in” means to visit someone unexpectedly or shortly. Example: We decided to drop in on Jason. 9 / 20 9. What does “Drop it off” mean? • to hide something • to throw something away • to deliver something Explanation: “Drop it off” means to deliver or leave something at a place. Example: Can you drop it off at his house? 10 / 20 10. What does “Drop out of” mean? • to stop participating • to rejoin later • to continue to the end Explanation: “Drop out of” means to quit school, college, or an activity. Example: Jordan decided to drop out of college. 11 / 20 11. What does “Drought” mean? • a long period without rain • a flood of water • a snowstorm Explanation: “Drought” means a long period when there is little or no rain. Example: When will this drought ever end? 12 / 20 12. What does “Drum” mean? • a small basket • a musical instrument • a wooden stick Explanation: “Drum” is both a musical instrument and a tube-like container. Example: They danced to the beat of the drums. 13 / 20 13. What does “Dry run” mean? • a rehearsal or practice • a run without water • a race in the desert Explanation: “Dry run” means a practice before the real event. Example: Let us first do a dry run. 14 / 20 14. What does “Dry up” mean? • to stop talking or end a supply • to get full of water • to start raining Explanation: “Dry up” means when water disappears, or a supply ends, or someone suddenly stops talking. Example: His main source of work had dried up. 15 / 20 15. What does “Duds” mean? • weapons that explode strongly • clothes for winter • things that don’t work Explanation: “Duds” means bombs, fireworks, or items that fail to work. Example: The firecrackers Jim gave me were duds. 16 / 20 16. What does “Due to” mean? • because of • in spite of • similar to Explanation: “Due to” means because of something. Example: The game was cancelled due to the rain. 17 / 20 17. What does “Dull” mean? • not interesting or boring • very sharp • very exciting Explanation: “Dull” means boring, not bright, not sharp, or unintelligent. Example: He’s pleasant enough, but deadly dull. 18 / 20 18. What does “Durable” mean? • easy to break • lasting for a long time • temporary Explanation: “Durable” means able to last for a long time without damage. Example: Steel is used in bridges because it is very durable. 19 / 20 19. What does “Dust off” mean? • to throw something away • to bring back and clean • to hide something in storage Explanation: “Dust off” means to clean and use something after a long time. Example: He dusted off his old guitar. 20 / 20 20. What does “Dwell on” mean? • to forget quickly • to talk too much about something • to avoid the subject Explanation: “Dwell on” means to keep thinking or talking about something. Example: Don’t dwell on your past mistakes. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook VKontakte
