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Question 1

someone who is rich has a lot of money and valuable possessions

what are the SYNs?

Answer 1

well-off (adjective)

SYN: rich, wealthy

-They own two houses and three cars. They’re quite well-off.
-Some people think that the most well-off should pay the highest taxes.

Question 2

taking what doesn’t belong to you, stealing sth

what are the SYNs?

Answer 2

plun‧der /ˈplʌndə $ -ər/ verb written

SYN: steal , nick, pinch

-The thieves plundered the shop and took thousands of pounds’ worth of jewellery.
-Citizens plunder for food and fuel in desperation.

Question 3

improve their behaviours

Answer 3

clean up their acts

-You need to clean up your act if you want to get into a good university.
-She parties too much. She needs to clean up her act.

Question 4

too big, larger than normal

Answer 4

out‧size /ˈaʊtsaɪz/, outsized /-saɪzd/ adjective

-a woman in outsize glasses
-She headed for the outsize black car that was parked opposite.

Question 5

to strongly suggest that someone does something

SYNs?

Answer 5

urge1 /ɜːdʒ $ ɜːrdʒ/ ●●○ W3 verb [transitive]

SYNS: advise, recommend

-I got a note from Moira urging me to get in touch.
-The charity urged quick action.

Question 6

the amount of carbon dioxide that a person or organization produces by the things they do, used as a way of measuring the amount of harm they do to the environment

impact you have personally on the environment

Answer 6

carbon ˈfootprint noun [countable]

-There are lots of ways you can reduce your carbon footprint

Question 7

a period of time in history that is known for a particular event, or for particular qualities

Answer 7

e‧ra /ˈɪərə $ ˈɪrə/ ●●○ W3 noun [countable]

-We live in an era of instant communication.
-a new era of world peace
-the Victorian era