Learn English vocabulary in use with the 2nd quiz in our advanced English vocabulary quiz series!
- Learn native-level advanced English vocabulary
- Enjoy an easy-to-read selection of our most liked vocabulary cards on Instagram.
- Learn a small amount often and consistently. Practice makes perfect!
- Study the word cards below
- Take the quiz at the bottom of the page
- Choose your favourite word and write a sentence using the word in the comments
Synonyms!
talented (adj.) means having a natural aptitude or skill for something
- Three alternative ways to say talented: gifted, polished, apt
English lesson LEARNING TIP:
Native speakers of English hate using the same word over and over again and often use synonyms. Next time you read something in English, look out for this and see how many synonyms you can spot!
Collocations: OF
Don’t be afraid OF collocations! (hah hah boom boom!)
Collocations are words that go together naturally in English.
English lesson TIP: Learning collocations is essential for making your English sound fluent and natural!
Slang: lost the plot
Learning slang is a good way to upgrade your advanced English vocabulary (especially your comprehension)
English lesson TIP!: Slang terms should only be used in informal situations!
Idiom: round-the-clock
When was the last time you worked round-the-clock?!
Follow our Business English Instagram page for more idioms, business English and work related vocabulary.
English in use: adjectives to use instead of very
Synonyms are a great way to enrich your vocabulary and native speakers love using them.⠀
Here’s a trick: instead of using VERY, try a stronger adjective in its place. ⠀⠀
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Write a sentence
Choose your favourite word and write a sentence using the word in the comments!
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My favourite word is “lost the plot”
I lost the plot when I discovered he lost my favourite book
Ahahaha! Great example @Vale
Cutthroat is an amazing word!
I was one of tens of men trying to date that handsome girl. Finally I gave up, the struggle was too cutthroat for me.
Ahaha! It is a cool word … but sounds like you gave up too easily Roberto!