Letter D – Episode 01 1 / 20 1. What does “damage” mean? A) To protect something B) To fix something C) To harm or break something Explanation: When something is damaged, it’s no longer in good condition because it has been hurt or broken. Example: The roof was damaged by the storm. 2 / 20 2. What does “dash against” mean? A) To gently rest on something B) To crash into something with force C) To walk beside something Explanation: To hit something violently, often causing breakage. Example: The storm dashed the boat against a reef. 3 / 20 3. What does “dash off” mean? A) To slowly finish something B) To complete or do something quickly C) To skip doing something Explanation: To do something in a hurry or leave quickly. Example: He dashed off a note before leaving. 4 / 20 4. What does “data” mean? A) Questions B) Tools C) Facts or information Explanation: Data is a collection of facts used for analysis or decision-making. Example: The command center will send all the needed data. 5 / 20 5. What does “date from” mean? A) To plan for the future B) To come from a certain time in the past C) To expire Explanation: To show the time when something began or was made. Example: These books date from the 1920s. 6 / 20 6. What does “daunting” mean? A) Easy and quick B) Fun and interesting C) Difficult and possibly frightening Explanation: Something that feels challenging or overwhelming. Example: The task before us is a daunting one. Explanation: Something that feels challenging or overwhelming. Example: The task before us is a daunting one 7 / 20 7. What does “dazzling” mean? A) Very bright or impressive B) Dark and boring C) Small and simple Explanation: Something so bright or wonderful that it amazes you. Example: He gave a dazzling speech. 8 / 20 8. What does “day in and day out” mean? A) Sometimes B) Every weekend C) Every single day Explanation: Something that happens daily, without stopping. Example: He plays tennis day in and day out. 9 / 20 9. What does “deadline” mean? A) A time when something must be done B) A suggested date C) A vacation period Explanation: A deadline is the last possible time to finish a task. Example: After the deadline is set, nobody can withdraw. 10 / 20 10. What does “deaf” mean? A) Unable to see B) Unable to hear C) Unable to speak Explanation: A person who cannot hear or has serious hearing problems. Example: Although the girl was deaf, she danced beautifully. 11 / 20 11. What does “deal out” mean? A) To give or distribute B) To collect C) To hide Explanation: To pass something out to others, usually one by one. Example: They started dealing out the ID cards at 8:30. 12 / 20 12. What does “debt” mean? A) Money you owe B) A discount C) Extra savings Explanation: When you borrow money and must pay it back. Example: She’s already in debt and can’t lend you any money. 13 / 20 13. What does “decade” mean? A) A year B) Five years C) Ten years Explanation: A period of 10 years. Example: A lot has changed in the last decade. 14 / 20 14. What does “decay” mean? A) To grow stronger B) To rot or go bad C) To shine brightly Explanation: To become weak, rotten, or spoiled over time. Example: Children’s teeth may decay if they eat too much candy. 15 / 20 15. What does “deceased” mean? A) Retired B) Injured C) Dead Explanation: A respectful word for someone who has died. Example: Many friends of the deceased attended the funeral. 16 / 20 16. What does “decent” mean? A) Honest and good B) Strange and rude C) Expensive and rare Explanation: Someone or something proper, fair, and respectable. Example: He’s looking for a decent job. 17 / 20 17. What does “declare” mean? A) To forget something B) To officially say or announce something C) To hide information Explanation: To make something known formally and clearly. Example: The judge declared him fit to stand trial. 18 / 20 18. What does “deduct” mean? A) To add B) To remove from a total C) To delay Explanation: To subtract something, especially money or points. Example: Points were deducted for bad behavior. 19 / 20 19. What does “de-emphasize” mean? A) To highlight B) To ignore completely C) To make something seem less important Explanation: To reduce the importance or focus on something. Example: He de-emphasized the doctor’s warning. 20 / 20 20. What does “defective” mean? A) Damaged or not working properly B) New and clean C) Strong and reliable Explanation: Something that has a fault or problem in it. Example: They returned the defective product to the store. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook VKontakte Next Episode 2
