Words of the Day (Aug 2018) - quiz A

He's a famous actor now, but he started working as ________ twenty years ago and no one believed back then that he could ever be so famous.

1. a blooper
2. a cameo
3. a spoiler
4. an extra

When I was a kid I was a bit chubby, so children ________ me names. I hated it.

1. called
2. kicked
3. shouted
4. yelled

Many people get caught in a ________ circle of dieting and weight gain.

1. lost
2. mistaken
3. roaming
4. vicious

Now sprinkle some ________ powder on top and you're done.

1. cacao
2. cocoa
3. kakao
4. kokoa

Then I noticed some disgusting green ________ oozing out of the pipe.

1. goo
2. loo
3. moo
4. poo

Don't throw out that old bowl. It might come ________ in the garden.

1. at hands
2. by hand
3. handy
4. in handy

There are many nettles in the corner of our garden and I get ________ very often.

1. bitten
2. stinged
3. stung
4. stunk

Oh my god. This is an amazing gift. Please ________ me! I must be dreaming.

1. pinch
2. punch
3. sting
4. tickle

A businessman is a person who runs a business based on old concepts or ideas whereas ________ is a person who brings unique ideas. It does involve taking financial risks though.

1. an enterprise
2. an entertainer
3. an entree
4. an entrepreneur

Please don't forget to finish the assignment by next Friday. – Well, I can't promise anything, but I'll ________ my best.

1. do
2. give
3. make
4. offer