Letter G – Episode 01 1 / 20 1) What is the meaning of “Gadget”? • A small mechanical device • A large heavy machine • A piece of furniture Explanation: Gadget is a small device used to make tasks easier. Example: Our kitchen is filled with lots of gadgets. 2 / 20 2) What is the meaning of “Gain time”? • To waste time doing nothing • To finish earlier than expected • To delay in order to get extra time Explanation: Gain time means causing a delay so more time is available. Example: His lawyers are delaying the trial to gain time to prepare. 3 / 20 3) What is the meaning of “Galosh”? • A warm jacket • A waterproof overshoe • A type of hat Explanation: Galosh is worn over shoes to protect them from water or snow. Example: It is snowy, you should wear galoshes. 4 / 20 4) What is the meaning of “Gamble”? • To bet or take a chance • To give money away freely • To save money carefully Explanation: Gamble means risking money on games or uncertain events. Example: John gambled all his money on horseracing. 5 / 20 5) What is the meaning of “Garbled”? • Correct and exact • Unclear and confusing • Simple and easy Explanation: Garbled means not clear, often giving the wrong idea. Example: He left a rather garbled message on my answer phone. 6 / 20 6) What is the meaning of “Gargantuan”? • very large • Very small • Normal size Explanation: Gargantuan means extremely large or huge. Example: I ate a gargantuan piece of cake at lunch. 7 / 20 7) What is the meaning of “Gash”? • A bruise • A long deep cut • A small scratch Explanation: Gash is a deep and serious cut in the skin. Example: She slipped on a rock and gashed her knee. 8 / 20 8) What is the meaning of “Gather”? • To come together • To throw away • To hide Explanation: Gather means to bring things or people together. Example: The employees gathered around. 9 / 20 9) What is the meaning of “Gauge”? • An instrument for measuring • A type of clothing • A box for storing things Explanation: Gauge is a device used to measure or show a value. Example: Do you know the name of this gauge? 10 / 20 10) What is the meaning of “Gay” (old meaning)? • Merry, cheerful • Sad and lonely • Serious and quiet Explanation: Gay traditionally meant happy or colorful (before its modern usage). Example: Tim is a very gay person; he has a good sense of humor. 11 / 20 11) What is the meaning of “Genius”? • A very talented person • A slow learner • A normal worker Explanation: Genius is someone with exceptional ability or intelligence. Example: The new director is a real genius. 12 / 20 12) What is the meaning of “Genuine”? • Imaginary • Fake, false • Real, authentic Explanation: Genuine means true and not fake. Example: Jerry lost the genuine blueprints of the project. 13 / 20 13) What is the meaning of “Get a bang out of”? • To forget about something • To dislike something • To enjoy something a lot Explanation: The phrase means to have fun or get pleasure from something. Example: You’ll get a bang out of this story. 14 / 20 14) What is the meaning of “Get a word in edgewise”? • To say something when others are talking • To speak clearly without noise • To start the first conversation Explanation: It means managing to talk when others are speaking nonstop. Example: Mary talks so fast nobody can get a word in edgeways. 15 / 20 15) What is the meaning of “Get across”? • To make something clear • To block communication • To keep something secret Explanation: Get across means explain clearly or move from one side to another. Example: The teacher failed to get his point across. 16 / 20 16) What is the meaning of “Get after”? • To congratulate • To scold or reprimand • To ignore Explanation: Get after means to tell someone off or correct their behavior. Example: His parents get after him because he wrecked the car. 17 / 20 17) What is the meaning of “Get ahead of”? • To do better than others • To stay behind • To move backward Explanation: Get ahead of means to advance or succeed more than others. Example: He got ahead of the rest of the class because he studied hard. 18 / 20 18) What is the meaning of “Get aid for study”? • To leave school early • To pay everything yourself • Scholarship, financial help Explanation: It means to receive financial support for education. Example: Jerry got aid for his study in university. 19 / 20 19) What is the meaning of “Get along with”? • To be friendly • To argue all the time • To ignore others Explanation: Get along with means having good relations or managing well with others. Example: It is difficult to get along with every student in the class. 20 / 20 20) What is the meaning of “Get around”? • To be locked inside • To move from place to place • To stay in one place only Explanation: Get around means to travel, or to avoid a rule/problem. Example: She doesn’t have a car. She gets around by bicycle. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook VKontakte