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Do you think laughter has an evolutionary purpose? inizia ad imparare
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A reason or role developed through evolution. Yes, some scientists believe that laughter has an evolutionary purpose, helping to strengthen social bonds.
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Her idea of building a house on the moon was a fanciful notion. inizia ad imparare
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Imaginative and unrealistic. Her idea of building a house on the moon was a unrealistic notion.
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It started strong but began to fizzle out towards the end, with people losing interest. inizia ad imparare
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To gradually fail or end weakly. It started strong but began to fail towards the end, with people losing interest.
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The project seemed exciting at first, but it eventually fizzled before completion. inizia ad imparare
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Gradually failed or came to an end. The project seemed exciting at first, but it eventually gradually failing before completion.
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The salesman flattered to deceive, making the product seem better than it actually was inizia ad imparare
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To give insincere praise to mislead. The salesman complimented the product to trick the customer.
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They tried to *flee* to safety as quickly as they could. inizia ad imparare
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They tried to * run away* to safety as quickly as they could.
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His fortitude during the crisis inspired the entire team. inizia ad imparare
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emotional strength needed to face adversity His strength during the crisis inspired the entire team.
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You and a friend are discussing a challenging group project. I’ve been trying to get everyone to agree on a project topic, but it feels impossible. inizia ad imparare
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I hear you. Sometimes it feels futile trying to please everyone.
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The leader’s call for action galvanized the team to work harder on the project. inizia ad imparare
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To stimulate into taking action. The leader’s call for action stimulated the team to work harder on the project.
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What was your reaction to the twist in the story? inizia ad imparare
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To take a quick breath in surprise I couldn't help but gasp when the unexpected twist was revealed.
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You and a friend discussing starting a group project. Should we wait for everyone to arrive? inizia ad imparare
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to start something and get it moving. Let’s get the ball rolling now, and they can join in when they’re here.
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Getting Off on the Right Foot We got off on the right foot with our new team members by having a productive first meeting. inizia ad imparare
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To start something well or successfully. The first meeting was successful and created a positive start.
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Even though the competition was tough, I gave it my best shot. inizia ad imparare
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To try as hard as possible. Even though the competition was tough, I tried as hard as possible
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They were guffawing at his jokes, filling the room with loud, hearty laughter. inizia ad imparare
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They were laughing loudly at his jokes, filling the room with loud, hearty laughter.
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You and a friend discussing a recent sports game Did you see our team lost in the last minute? I’m gutted with that result! inizia ad imparare
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feeling deeply disappointed Same here! It’s tough after they played so well.
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Harness the team’s creativity effectively to solve the problem. inizia ad imparare
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Use the team’s creativity effectively to solve the problem.
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You and a friend discussing someone’s vague answer. Did you hear his response about the project? He really tried to hedge his answer. inizia ad imparare
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avoid giving a direct answer Yeah, he wasn’t clear at all about what he meant.
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How on earth is it possible How on earth is it possible that he completed the task in such a short time? inizia ad imparare
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Expression of disbelief or amazement. How is it possible that he completed the task in such a short time?
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The howling wind made it impossible to sleep last night inizia ad imparare
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describe something extreme or intense, like a howling wind or even a loud The wind was loud and intense
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She was hunched over her laptop, typing furiously to meet the deadline. inizia ad imparare
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Bent forward with shoulders raised and head down. She was bending forward over her laptop, focusing intensely.
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