Letter D – Episode 06 1 / 20 1. What is the meaning of the word “Donation”? • a gift or contribution • a type of loan • a punishment Explanation: “Donation” is something given as charity, gift or contribution. Example: The new lab was a donation from the U.K. 2 / 20 2. What does “Dote” mean? • to love someone completely • to dislike someone • to ignore someone Explanation: “Dote” means to love someone completely and believe they are perfect. Example: He dotes on the new baby. 3 / 20 3. What does “Double-check” mean? • to ignore results • to review something carefully • to repeat loudly Explanation: “Double-check” means to review or verify again. Example: The captain asked me to double-check the results. 4 / 20 4. What does “Doubt” mean? • to be not sure about something • to decide quickly • to be confident Explanation: “Doubt” means uncertainty or being not sure. Example: If you have any doubts, feel free to ring me. 5 / 20 5. What does “Dovetail” mean? • to crash • to fit together • to separate Explanation: “Dovetail” means coincide or fit together. Example: Their plan dovetails very well with ours. 6 / 20 6. What does “Down” mean? • discouraged • to move upwards • to be very happy Explanation: “Down” means feeling discouraged or without energy. Example: She’s been really down since her husband died. 7 / 20 7. What does “Doze off” mean? • to run away • to fall into a light sleep • to stay awake Explanation: “Doze off” means fall into a light sleep. Example: The driver dozed off and was about to hit another car. 8 / 20 8. What does “Drag” mean? • to carry on the back • to push with force • to move something by pulling Explanation: “Drag” means to move something by pulling it along a surface. Example: She dragged the canoe down to the water. 9 / 20 9. What does “Drag on” mean? • last much longer than expected • to stop suddenly • to start quickly Explanation: “Drag on” means last much longer than necessary. Example: It was a bureaucratic battle that was to drag on for more than five years. 10 / 20 10. What does “Drain” mean? • to make stronger • to make dry • to fill with water Explanation: “Drain” means to remove liquid and make something gradually dry. Example: The state council decided to drain the lake. 11 / 20 11. What does “Drapes” mean? • thin sheets • heavy curtains • small carpets Explanation: “Drapes” are heavy curtains made with thick cloth. Example: The room was curtained off by red drapes. 12 / 20 12. What does “Drastic” mean? • mild and weak • severe and sudden • not important Explanation: “Drastic” means severe, sudden, or having very noticeable effects. Example: The situation calls for drastic measures. 13 / 20 13. What does “Draw” mean? • to attract attention • to erase quickly • to close down Explanation: “Draw” means to attract attention or interest. Example: He’s an excellent speaker who always draws a crowd. 14 / 20 14. What does “Draw out” mean? • to cause something to last longer • to stop immediately • to shorten quickly Explanation: “Draw out” means cause something to last longer than usual. Example: The director drew the meeting out for another hour. 15 / 20 15. What does “Draw up” mean? • destroy a paper • to ignore • prepare something official in writing Explanation: “Draw up” means to create a formal document. Example: I’ve drawn up a list of candidates I’d like to interview. 16 / 20 16. What does “Drawback” mean? • an advantage • a disadvantage • a conclusion Explanation: “Drawback” means disadvantage or obstacle. Example: His lack of experience is a major drawback. 17 / 20 17. What does “Dread” mean? • to be afraid • to be hopeful • to be calm Explanation: “Dread” means to fear greatly or be very afraid. Example: She dreaded losing her job. 18 / 20 18. What does “Dress up” mean? • sleep early • wear nice clothes • wear casual clothes Explanation: “Dress up” means to wear nice or formal clothes. Example: The way she dresses up is very alluring. 19 / 20 19. What does “Drift” mean? • move along freely • stay still • run fast Explanation: “Drift” means move along freely. Example: The boat drifted out to sea. 20 / 20 20. What does “Drifted off” mean? • to gradually start to sleep • to become more awake • to focus carefully Explanation: “Drifted off” means gradually start to sleep. Example: He always drifts off during lectures. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook VKontakte
