Vocabulary :
(1) Match the phrases in column 'A' with their meanings in column 'B':
Column 'A'
Ans.
*(1) to figure out
Column 'B'
(a) to find comfort and peace.
(2) to ponder over
(b) the act of checking with
complete attention and care.
*(3) to find solace
(c) to be able to think until you
solve the problem.
(4) thorough
(d) think over something deeply.
inspection
Answers
The correct matches are as follows:
1. to figure out - c) to be able to think until you solve the problem (The phrase ' to figure out ' is used whenever a solution is required in the face of an issue. It means to find out a remedy to the problem in any way possible.)
2. to ponder over - d) think over something deeply; inspection. (Deep thinking or overthinking are the terms that can be used to define the phrase ' to ponder over '. Pondering over means continuously thinking about a particular issue to understand its meaning.)
3. to find solace - a) to find comfort and peace (The word 'solace' means peace, and warmth, and happiness. Finding solace refers to a situation where one can find his comfort and happiness)
4. thorough - b) the act of checking with complete attention and care (The term 'thorough' means a detailed examination of an object. It is a term mainly used by doctors and teachers in concern to thorough check-ups and thorough revision respectively.)