MITT Vocab Ch. 1-3

Front

The __________ curtains trap dust easily. Clean regularly.

Back

velvet

Answer explanation

It is suggested that velvet is Chinese in origin and came to Europe via the Silk Roads. It was used to make the Dragon Robe of Chinese emperors many years ago.

Front

I lost my ___________ and tumbled down the stairs.

Back

footing

Answer explanation

Idiom:

on an equal footing: With or having no difference in position or advantage

Front

Background conversation: ____________

Back

muffled

Answer explanation

Noise levels are measured in decibels (dB). Any sound over 85dB can be harmful.

To get an idea of how loud this is:

whispering – 30dB

conversation – 60dB

busy traffic – 70 to 85dB

motorbike – 90dB

listening to music on full volume through headphones – 100 to 110dB

plane taking off – 120dB

Front

He started ______ on his journey very early in the morning.

Back

out

Answer explanation

Start off or Start out: to begin a career

Start out: set off / to begin a journey; to leave

Front

He could hear __________ noises echoing through the corridors, shivering in fear.

Back

eerie

Front

The snake slithered off into the ____________. Stay away from the bushes!

Back

undergrowth

Answer explanation

When hiking in the countryside, the undergrowth is often damp, so waterproof shoes or boots are essential to avoid wet and cold feet.

Front

Ms Wong is a __________ teacher. She always bumps into the furniture.

Back

clumsy

Answer explanation

Front

Blood was beginning to __________ through the bandages.

Back

seep

Answer explanation

Front

The climbers rested on a sheltered _______________ sticking out from the cliff.

Back

ledge

Answer explanation

It is extremely dangerous to take photos and selfies on a ledge. You should always be more aware on the environment around you.

Front

I spent heaps of time to complete my homework. It was so exhausting!

Back

heaps

Answer explanation

It is extremely dangerous to take photos and selfies on a ledge. You should always be more aware on the environment around you.