Summit 2A - Unit 5 - Lesson 4

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 5 - Lesson 4 in the Summit 2A coursebook, such as "take a joke", "state", "sport", etc.

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practical joke [noun]

a trick or prank played on someone, typically intended to be humorous, but sometimes causing embarrassment or surprise

Ex: She fell for the practical joke and was surprised when the cake exploded .

to [take] a joke [phrase]

to be able to accept or endure a joke, especially one that might be teasing or critical, without becoming upset

Ex: It ’s important to know when someone can take a joke and when they ca n’t .

sport [noun]

someone known for their response to challenges, defeat, or difficult circumstances

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state [noun]

a person or thing's condition at a particular time

Ex: The patient ’s critical state required immediate medical attention .

to [cross] (the|a) line [phrase]

to show a behavior that is unacceptable or improper

Ex: The comedian often crosses the line with their controversial jokes , causing outrage among certain audiences .

the butt of (the|a) joke [phrase]

the person or subject that the joke is directed at

Ex: I 've never used him as the butt of a joke .