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Contextual Meaning

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Pick the option that best matches Set up.

  • supporting or approving something
  • to examine or read something quickly
  • to deliberately start an argument
  • to arrange, establish, or create something
Correct answer(s):
  • to arrange, establish, or create something

In common English, what is meant by Put into practice?

  • to remain true or valid
  • to stay level with others or remain informed
  • because of something
  • to apply an idea or plan in real life
Correct answer(s):
  • to apply an idea or plan in real life

How should a reader understand On edge?

  • to oppose or act contrary to something
  • in agreement or harmony with something
  • to think someone is inferior
  • nervous or anxious
Correct answer(s):
  • nervous or anxious

Which choice gives the proper meaning of On good terms?

  • to agree with or support an idea
  • to honor someone who has died
  • having a friendly relationship
  • to investigate or examine a problem
Correct answer(s):
  • having a friendly relationship

What idea does On the contrary express?

  • to break a promise or fail to keep one’s word
  • not at all
  • to think about the hopeful part of a situation
  • the opposite is true
Correct answer(s):
  • the opposite is true

Which option has the same general meaning as On the verge of?

  • very close to doing or experiencing something
  • to be remembered as important in the future
  • for the purpose of doing something
  • to examine or read something quickly
Correct answer(s):
  • very close to doing or experiencing something

Which answer gives the closest meaning of Out and out?

  • complete or absolute
  • to choose, try for, or support something
  • instead of someone or something
  • to consider difficulties or special circumstances
Correct answer(s):
  • complete or absolute

Which meaning fits the phrase Out of reach?

  • to make a sudden loud noise or explode
  • not able to be reached or obtained
  • looking for something
  • to treat something as less serious than it is
Correct answer(s):
  • not able to be reached or obtained

Choose the correct meaning of Out of sorts.

  • to make a special effort to help or do something
  • slightly unwell or upset
  • despite something
  • to understand or see something with difficulty
Correct answer(s):
  • slightly unwell or upset

Pick the option that best matches Over and above.

  • to review or examine carefully
  • despite difficulty, danger, or opposition
  • in addition to something
  • to use a difficult situation as well as possible
Correct answer(s):
  • in addition to something

Which option best explains the expression Pass for?

  • to manage without something
  • to be accepted as something or someone
  • during the time before something else happens
  • to compensate for something
Correct answer(s):
  • to be accepted as something or someone

The phrase Pay back is closest in meaning to which option?

  • to return money or repay a wrong
  • to be involved in many activities
  • almost at the same time, often with a contrasting idea
  • to allow space or opportunity for something else
Correct answer(s):
  • to return money or repay a wrong

What does No sooner said than done suggest in everyday use?

  • to begin and continue, especially something unpleasant
  • whatever happens or anyway
  • to give special importance to something
  • done immediately after being mentioned
Correct answer(s):
  • done immediately after being mentioned

What is the figurative use of Pick a quarrel?

  • to have many duties or problems to deal with
  • considering something
  • to deliberately start an argument
  • to speak politely and avoid rude words
Correct answer(s):
  • to deliberately start an argument

In common English, what is meant by Not a bit?

  • to start a journey, task, or plan
  • not at all
  • if something happens
  • to establish the basic support for future success
Correct answer(s):
  • not at all

Which option correctly defines Pull through?

  • to recover or survive a difficult situation
  • to barely avoid danger or trouble
  • to remain willing to consider new ideas
  • done immediately after being mentioned
Correct answer(s):
  • to recover or survive a difficult situation

What is the correct sense of Not by a long shot?

  • to arrange, establish, or create something
  • responsible for managing something
  • to guide others or go first
  • not at all or not nearly
Correct answer(s):
  • not at all or not nearly

Choose the meaning that matches Put aside.

  • to have an advantage over others
  • to save something or stop considering it temporarily
  • to keep something away or under control
  • not at all
Correct answer(s):
  • to save something or stop considering it temporarily

What does the idiom Off the record usually mean?

  • to complete or survive something difficult
  • after some time has passed
  • not official or not meant to be made public
  • to fail to take someone or something, or move ahead of them
Correct answer(s):
  • not official or not meant to be made public

Select the best interpretation of Put forward.

  • with complete effort and sincerity
  • to propose or suggest something
  • to move or progress at the same speed as others
  • not at all or not nearly
Correct answer(s):
  • to propose or suggest something