 #1 (permalink) Wed Dec 31, 2008 10:37 am What does placate mean? |
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 English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level
ESL/EFL Test #558 "English Slang Idioms (196)", question 3
"When Jake finds out that you knowingly and willingly misrepresented the company for your own gain, there will be the devil to .......... True, the misrepresentation will only cause minor harm, if any, but it shows a pattern of behavior that is untrustworthy. You may want to start looking for other jobs," Tina told Melissa.
(a) bribe
(b) grease
(c) placate
(d) pay
English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level
ESL/EFL Test #558 "English Slang Idioms (196)", answer 3
"When Jake finds out that you knowingly and willingly misrepresented the company for your own gain, there will be the devil to pay. True, the misrepresentation will only cause minor harm, if any, but it shows a pattern of behavior that is untrustworthy. You may want to start looking for other jobs," Tina told Melissa.
Correct answer: (d) pay
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What does placate mean?
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Gerra
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