English Voc Past Papers

menacing

Having a threatening quality or intent; causing fear or apprehension.

subdued

quiet and rather reflective or depressed

resolute

determined and unwavering in purpose or action; showing firm resolve.

misunderstood

to interpret something incorrectly or to fail to grasp its meaning.

truncated

shortened or cut off at a point, often leaving part of something out.

meaningless

lacking significance or purpose.

dynamic

characterized by constant change, activity, or progress; energetic and forceful.

benign

not harmful.

shattered

broken into many pieces; damaged or destroyed; exhausted.

belittle

to make someone or something seem less impressive or important.

assertive

having or showing a confident and forceful personality, expressing ideas or opinions boldly.

muddied

confused

articulate

to express an idea or feeling fluently and coherently.

usurped

to take a position of power or importance illegally or by force.

taxing

describing something that is physically or mentally demanding.

soothing

providing comfort or relief; calming in nature.

prominent

standing out so as to be easily seen; important, famous, or well-known

shrug

to raise your shoulders and then lower them in order to say you do not know or are not interested.