Coach Shane’s Vocabulary Challenge #1
Choose the best meaning for each word or expression. Write your answers like: 1A, 2B, etc. Ready? Here we go. 1. “Bite the bullet” What does this idiom mean? A. To act recklessly without thinking B. To bravely do something unpleasant that you’ve been avoiding C. To stop trying and give up 2. Meticulous A meticulous person is… A. Very careful and precise B. Extremely shy C. Always late 3. “Put up with” (phrasal verb) If you have to put up with something, you… A. Fix it and move on B. Tolerate it, even if you don’t like it C. Argue about it 4. Eloquent Someone who is eloquent is… A. Good at building things B. A smooth and powerful speaker C. Always quiet and reserved 5. “Hit the sack” What does this expression mean? A. To go to bed B. To quit your job C. To get angry BONUS Quiz You saw this earlier: “Bite the bullet” Now…Which of the following sentences uses it correctly? A. I bit the bullet and finally called the dentist. B. She bit the bullet to avoid fighting with her sister. C. He bit the bullet and ate six hamburgers.