ANGOLKA

Definition: to make something more lively, interesting or exciting. (This phrasal verb has more than one meaning)

E.g.1: This party is a bit boring. Don’t worry! It’ll soon liven up once everyone has had a drink or two!

E.g.2: You could liven your writing up by using more descriptive adjectives.

This phrasal verb can be separated. (E.g. 2)

Test

Anaesthetics given to _______ babies could damage their brains, a study suggests.

1. born, 2. small, 3. newborn, 4. fresh

Joke

„He doesn’t know the meaning of the word ‘fear’. Of course, there are lots of other words he doesn’t know either.“

– San Diego Chargers coach Sid Gilman on one of his first year players.

Correct answer to the TEST question: newborn

(Králik Róbert)