Letter A – Episode 08 1 / 20 1. What does “Assassination” mean? a) A kind of celebration b) Sudden or secret killing c) Public announcement Explanation: “Assassination” means the murder of an important person, usually secretly. Example: The judge escaped assassination by drug dealers. 2 / 20 2. What does “Asset” mean? a) A danger b) A rule c) Something valuable or useful Explanation: “Asset” means a useful skill, person, or property. Example: He’ll be a great asset to the team. 3 / 20 3. What does “Assignment” mean? a) Celebration b) Duty or task c) Gift Explanation: “Assignment” is a specific task or duty given to someone. Example: Spencer has the best assignment in the project. 4 / 20 4. What does “Assume” mean? a) To question b) To suppose c) To deny Explanation: “Assume” means to believe something is true without proof. Example: I assume that your next mission will be difficult. 5 / 20 5. What does “Assume responsibility” mean? a) Deny help b) Take over a duty c) Share responsibility Explanation: “Assume responsibility” means to accept a task or duty officially. Example: The new commander will assume responsibility next week. 6 / 20 6. What does “Assure” mean? a) Scare someone b) Guess c) Guarantee something is true Explanation: “Assure” means to make someone feel certain about something. Example: I assure you that your heel is fine. 7 / 20 7. What does “Astonished” mean? a) Sad b) Surprised c) Angry Explanation: “Astonished” means extremely surprised. Example: I was astonished to see her at the party. 8 / 20 8. What does “Astrology” mean? a) Study of history b) Study of space c) Study of stars and planets Explanation: “Astrology” is the study of the stars and how they affect human behavior. Example: I don’t believe in astrology. 9 / 20 9. What does “Astute” mean? a) Mentally sharp or clever b) Very angry c) Tired Explanation: “Astute” means able to understand things quickly. Example: The captain made some very astute comments. 10 / 20 10. What does “At dawn” mean? a) At sunset b) At night c) In the early morning Explanation: “At dawn” means very early in the morning. Example: The attack will be launched at dawn. 11 / 20 11. What does “At large” mean? a) In a big place b) Still free after escape c) Arrested Explanation: “At large” means someone who escaped is still free. Example: The criminal is still at large. 12 / 20 12. What does “At midnight” mean? a) Noon b) Late evening c) 12:00 a.m. Explanation: “At midnight” refers to 12 o’clock at night. Example: Our flight to Texas departs at midnight. 13 / 20 13. What does “At once” mean? a) Later b) Immediately c) Slowly Explanation: “At once” means right away. Example: We were told to evacuate the building at once. 14 / 20 14. What does “At the crack of dawn” mean? a) Late night b) Noon c) Very early in the morning Explanation: “At the crack of dawn” means at the earliest time of the day. Example: Jane was always awake at the crack of dawn. 15 / 20 15. What does “At one’s wit’s end” mean? a) Completely happy b) Mentally exhausted c) Ready to relax Explanation: “At one’s wit’s end” means out of ideas and overwhelmed. Example: I’m at my wit’s end with this problem! 16 / 20 16. What does “Attached to” mean? a) Hanging or connected b) Taken away c) Hidden Explanation: “Attached to” means physically connected or emotionally linked. Example: My grandfather’s picture is attached to the wall. 17 / 20 17. What does “Attachments” mean? a) Broken parts b) Extra parts c) Rules Explanation: “Attachments” are additional components added to something. Example: This machine is not sold without its attachments. 18 / 20 18. What does “Attempt” mean? a) Give up b) Think c) Try Explanation: “Attempt” means to try to do something. Example: Do not attempt to argue with him. 19 / 20 19. What does “Attract” mean? a) Keep away b) Pull toward c) Clean Explanation: “Attract” means to draw attention or pull something closer. Example: Uncovered food will attract flies. 20 / 20 20. What does “Augur” mean? a) Forget b) Predict the future c) Hide feelings Explanation: “Augur” means to show a sign of what will happen in the future. Example: Sales augur a profitable year. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook VKontakte Next Episode 9
