CAE Exam Preparation

Question 1

Two pears in a pod

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Used to describe a good relationship between a couple

Question 2

Verbs used with “speech”

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Give/Deliver

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Verbs used with “information”

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Gather/Get/Collect

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Verbs used with “research”

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Do/Undertake/Conduct/Carry out

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To turn something ______ something else

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Into

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To wax one`s leg

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To remove the hair from the leg by using wax

Question 7

To move up the ladder

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The process of moving up (getting promoted) in a company

Question 8

To go the extra mile

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When you do more work than is expected of you, usually to impress someone

Question 9

To do something at your own expense

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When you do something and pay for it yourself

Question 10

To pop (down) to somewhere

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Quick trip to do one job, and then return

Question 11

To be hooked on something

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To be addicted to something (*addicted can express a more negative idea than hooked)

Question 12

Something slips your mind

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Something you always forget

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To look a million dollars

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When someone looks amazing/beautiful

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To patronise someone (or be patronised)

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When you treat them like a child (*it express a negative idea)

Question 15

Pay off (v)

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If something you have done pays off, it is successful

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Fall behind

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To fail to do something fast enough or on time

Question 17

Bitterly

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Cold, disappointed, opposed

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Completely

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Different, incomprehensible, new, sure

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Deeply

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Ashamed, attached, divided, unhappy

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Entirely

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Beneficial, different, satisfactory, unexpected

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Heavily

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Armed, dependent, polluted

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Highly

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Contagious, critical, intelligent, likely, sensitive

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Painfully

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Aware, obvious, sensitive, slow

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Perfectly

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Balanced, normal, safe, serious

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Seriously

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Damaged, hurt, rich, wealthy

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Totally

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Harmless, inadequate, unbelievable

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Utterly

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Different, disastrous, impossible, useless, amazed

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Widely

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Available, held, publicised, used

Question 29

To make sb`s hair stand on end

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To make someone feel frightened

Question 30

(Book name) is a page-turner

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It`s a really interesting book

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Something is (a bit) out of the ordinary

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It`s unusual

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Paramount

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More important than anything else

Question 33

To commission sb to do sth

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To ask sb to do sth (and pay for it)

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To be proficient _____ sth

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In

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Bungalow

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A house that usually has only one storey (= level), sometimes with a smaller upper storey set in the roof and windows that come out from the roof

Question 36

To give sb a helping hand

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To help sb

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To indulge in sth

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To spend time doing sth you love, but often don't have the time to do it To indulge sb with sth / To indulge sb by doing sth

Question 38

To conceal sth from someone

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To prevent sth from being seen or known about

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To tear yourself away from sth

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It`s hard to you to leave sth (tear: pull apart)

Question 40

To take over your life

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Sth take the control of your life

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To do sth for the sake of it

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Buy sth even though you don't need it

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To tell yourself sth

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Try to make yourself believe in sth

Question 43

To fool yourself

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Say sth that you know is not true | E.g.: She pretended that she was in control of he situation, but she was fooling herself.

Question 44

To not be short of sth

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To not have shortage of sth

Question 45

To get the bug or be bitten by the bug of sth

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To be hooked on sth

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To be a bit of a (sth) freak

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To be addicted to sth. | E.g.: Gus is a bit of fitness freak and goes to the gym at least four times a week.

Question 47

To collapse doing sth

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To do it for a long period. | E.g.: After a hard day at work, I like to come home and collapse in front of the TV.

Question 48

One thing leads to another

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One thing "causes" other

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To get sucked in sth

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End up doing sth without planning. | I didn't intend to join the drama society, I just seemed to get sucked in.

Question 50

Given a choice between sth and sth

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Having two options, I`d ... E.g.: Given the choice between going away for a week`s holiday and spending a week at home decorating the spare room, I`d much rather do the latter.

Question 51

Solicitor

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A type of lawyer in Britain and Australia who is trained to prepare cases and give advice on legal subjects and can represent people in lower courts.

Question 52

Break the habit

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To change sth you do routinely

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Get sth up and running

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To start business

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Set foot in somewhere

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To enter/arrive somewhere

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Come up with sth

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To have an unexpected idea

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Take up an offer

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To accept sth

Question 57

The odds are stacked against someone

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Someone is very unlikely to succeed

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Give someone a push

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To encourage/motivate someone

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Point someone in the direction of

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To make a useful suggestion about how to get sth

Question 60

Have all the eggs in one basket

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To depend totally on one thing

Question 61

Wish/If Only + Past

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When we want a present situation to be different

Question 62

Wish + Would

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To express a wish for sth to change in the present or future, usually to complain about sth. This structure cannot be used to refer to oneself. We cannot use "would" for an impossible change.

Question 63

Wish/If only + Past Perfect

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To express regret about a past situation.

Question 64

Suppose/supposing, imagine, what if

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Used to ask about about an imaginary situation in the present or future, and its possible consequences.

Question 65

Walled (adj)

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Surrounded by a wall. E.g.: White-walled conference centre.

Question 66

Sumptuous (adj)

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Luxurious and showing that you are rich

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The rat race (n)

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A way of life in modern society, in which people compete with each other for power and money. E.g.: He decided to get out of the rat race, and went to work on a farm.

Question 68

Hit it off (informal)

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To like someone and become friendly immediately. | E.g.: We hit it off with the locals in no time.

Question 69

Cottage (n)

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A small house, usually in the countryside

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Hamper

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A large, rectangular container with a lid.

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Derelict

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Derelict buildings or places are not cared for and are in bad condition.

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Take sth on

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To accept a particular job or responsibility

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Bed and breakfast

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A room to sleep in for the night and a morning meal, or a private house or small hotel offering this.

Question 74

Prolific (adj)

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Producing a great number or amount of something

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Potent (adj)

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Very powerful, forceful, or effective. Potently (adv)

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Bidder (n)

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Sb who offers to pay a particular amount of money for sth. | E.g.: In an auction, goods or property are sold to the highest bidder (= the person who offers the most money).

Question 77

Astounding (adj)

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Very surprising or shocking. Astoundingly (adv)

Question 78

Word-of-mouth (adj)

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Given or done by people talking about sth or telling people about sth.

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In short

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Used before describing sth or sb in as few words and as directly as possible.

Question 80

Expressions used for generalising

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``` Generally speaking All things considered On the whole By and large As a rule In the main ```

Question 81

Turn out (v)

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To happen in a particular way or to have a particular result, especially an unexpected one. To be known or discovered finally and surprisingly. If people turn out for an event, they go to be there or to watch.

Question 82

Nose to tail

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One closely behind the other. | E.g.: The cars were parked nose to tail down the street.

Question 83

Put/set pen to paper

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To start to write.

Question 84

Hold sb/sth back

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To stop sb or sth developing or doing as well as they should. If you hold sb or sth back, you stop him, her, or it from coming or moving forward. E.g.: To be held up in traffic.

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Miss out

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To fail to use an opportunity to enjoy or get an advantage from sth.

Question 86

Affair (n)

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A situation or subject that is being dealt with or considered: E.g.: She organizes her financial affairs very efficiently. He's always meddling in (= trying to influence) other people's affairs. What I do in my spare time is my affair (= only involves me).

Question 87

Jogging (n)

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The activity of running at a slow, regular speed, especially as a form of exercise. E.g.: He usually goes jogging for half an hour before breakfast.

Question 88

Dash (v)

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To go to somewhere quickly.

Question 89

Keep tabs on sth/sb

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To watch something or someone carefully. E.g.: I like to keep tabs on my bank account so that I don't overdraw. To keep tab`s on your friends while you`re held up on traffic.

Question 90

Bail sb out (v)

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To pay money to a court so that someone can be released from prison until their trial. (***It has a less formal meaning. E.g.: when my mobile bill came, my father bailed me out)

Question 91

Joyriding (n)

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Driving fast and dangerously for pleasure, especially in a stolen vehicle. Joyrider (n) / Joyride (n)

Question 92

Drunk driving (n)

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The act of driving a vehicle after drinking too much alcohol

Question 93

Drug dealing

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Collocation

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Armed robbery

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Collocation

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Computer hacking

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Collocation

Question 96

Shoplifting (n)

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The illegal act of taking goods from a shop without paying for them. Shoplift (v) / Shoplifter (n)

Question 97

Slander (n)

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A false spoken statement about someone that damages their reputation, or the making of such a statement

Question 98

Mug (v)

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To attack a person in a public place and steal their money | Mugging (n) / Mugger (n,p)

Question 99

Word family - Crimes

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Burgle (v) / Burglary (n) / Burglar (n,p) Murder (v) / Murder (n) / Murderer (n,p) Arson (n) / Arsonist (n,p) Steal (v) / Stealing-Theft / Thief (n,p) Forge (v) / Forgery (n) / Forger (n,p) Rob (v) / Robbery (n) / Robber (n,p) Joyride (v) / Joyriding (n) / Joyrider (n,p) Slander (v) / Slander (n) / Slanderer (n,p) / Slanderous (adj) / Slanderously (adv)

Question 100

Liaise (v)

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To speak to people in other organizations, etc. in order to work with them or exchange information with them. E.g.: Our head office will liaise with the suppliers to ensure delivery. To be the link between two or more people, organizations, etc. E.g.: Her department liaises between the development team and the regional offices.

Question 101

Amnesty (n)

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A decision by a government that allows political prisoners to go free. A fixed period of time during which people are not punished for committing a particular crime.

Question 102

Anonymity (n)

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The situation in which someone's name is not given or known.

Question 103

Come forward (v)

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To offer to give help or information. E.g.: No witnesses to the accident have come forward yet, despite the police appeal.

Question 104

Clamp down on sth (v)

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To take strong action to stop or limit a harmful or unwanted activity. E.g.: The government is clamping down on teenage drinking.

Question 105

Loathe (v)

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To hate

Question 106

Innovative (adj)

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With new ideas

Question 107

Detained (v passive)

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Held as a prisoner

Question 108

Constructive (adj)

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With a positive outcome

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Sceptical (adj)

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Not convinced that sth is true

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Concealed (adj)

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Hidden

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Tailor-made (adj)

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Designed for someone particular

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Knee-jerk rection, response... (adj)

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A quick reaction that does not allow you time to consider something carefully

Question 113

Lad (n)

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A boy or young man

Question 114

Therefore (adv)

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For that reason | e.g.: We were unable to get funding and therefore had to abandon the project.

Question 115

Nonetheless (adv) - Also nevertheless

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Despite what has just been said or done. | There are serious problems in our country. Nonetheless, we feel this is a good time to return.

Question 116

Close companions

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Collocation

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To run to a total/to run around

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Expression

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Particularly impressive

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Collocation

Question 119

Comment + on

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Collocation

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High hopes

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Collocation

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Utterance (n)

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Formal - something that someone says

Question 122

Toddler (n)

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A young child, especially one who is learning or has recently learned to walk

Question 123

Communicative abilities

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Collocation

Question 124

Pester (v)

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To behave in an annoying manner towards someone by doing or asking for something repeatedly. At the frontier, there were people pestering tourists for cigarettes, food or alcohol. [+ to infinitive] John has been pestering her to go out with him all month.

Question 125

Weigh sth up

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To think carefully about the advantages or disadvantages of a situation before making a decision. I'm weighing up my options before I decide to apply for the job.

Question 126

Reporting verbs + ing form

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Admit, deny, mention, propose, recommend, regret, report, suggest.

Question 127

Reporting verbs + object + preposition + object/genitive + ing form

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Accuse sb of, apologise (to sb) about, apologise for, blame sb for, complain (to sb) about, comment on, confess to , insist on, object to. He confessed to stealing the money. They insisted on me/my going with him. They accused me of telling a lie.

Question 128

Butter someone up

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Say nice things to someone, so that they will do what you want.

Question 129

Take something with a pinch of salt

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Be careful because sth might not be true

Question 130

To go pear-shaped

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Used to describe situation where everything goes completely wrong. ps.: pear-shaped is also used to describe unfit people.

Question 131

Reassure (v)

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To comfort someone and stop them from worrying.

Question 132

Attract attention | Catch imagination

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e.g.: When I was child, modelling didn't catch my imagination. Her clothes always attract a lot of attention.

Question 133

Make ends meet

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(Indian English make both ends meet) to have just enough money to pay for the things that you need.

Question 134

Thrilled (adj)

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Extremely pleased. | e.g.: [+ that] I was thrilled that so many people turned up to the party.

Question 135

Thrilled to bits

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``` Extremely pleased (informal). e.g.: She was thrilled to bits with her present. ```

Question 136

Catwalk (n)

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> The long, narrow stage that models walk along in a fashion show > A narrow path, raised above the ground, often built for workers to walk on outside a building that is being built or repaired

Question 137

Outrageous (adj)

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> Shocking and morally unacceptable | > Used to describe something or someone that is shocking because they are unusual or strange

Question 138

Outfit (n)

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A set of clothes worn for a particular occasion or activity.

Question 139

Praise (n)

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Things that you say that express your admiration and approval for someone or something.

Question 140

Conducive (adj)

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Providing the right conditions for something good to happen or exist. e.g.: Such a noisy environment was not conducive to a good night's sleep. This is a more conducive atmosphere for studying.

Question 141

Giggle (v)

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To laugh repeatedly in a quiet but uncontrolled way, often at something silly or rude or when you are nervous. To be giggled about sth.

Question 142

To breath down sb`s neck

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Jessica said she wants her daughters to be independent; she won't breath down their necks.

Question 143

Gimmick (n) - mainly disapprovement

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Something that is not serious or of real value that is used to attract people's attention or interest temporarily, especially to make them buy something. e.g.: a publicity gimmick They give away free gifts with children's meals as a sales/marketing gimmick. Gimmicky (adj) e.g.: gimmicky foods/fashions

Question 144

Bandwagon (n)

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An activity, group, movement, etc. that has become successful or fashionable and so attracts many new people. e.g.: a bandwagon effect.

Question 145

Jump/climb/get on the bandwagon

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To become involved in an activity that is successful so that you can get the advantages of it yourself. e.g.: The success of the product led many firms to try to jump on the bandwagon.

Question 146

Crave (v)

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To have a strong feeling of wanting something. | e.g.: Many young children crave attention.

Question 147

Turn out (ph. verb)

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> To happen in a particular way or to have a particular result, especially an unexpected one. > To be known or discovered finally and surprisingly

Question 148

Daylight robbery (n - informal)

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A situation in which you have to pay far too much money for something.

Question 149

Flared (adj)

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Becoming wider at one end. | e.g.: Flared trousers

Question 150

Casualty (n)

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> A person injured or killed in a serious accident or war. > A person or thing that suffers as a result of something else happening. > UK ( US emergency room) the part of a hospital where people who are hurt in accidents or suddenly become ill are taken for urgent treatment.

Question 151

Have a go at sb (UK)

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To criticize someone. | e.g.: My Dad's always having a go at me about getting a proper job.

Question 152

Go noun (OPPORTUNITY)

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(US usually turn) an opportunity to play in a game, or to do or use something. e.g.: Hey, it's Ken's go now! You've just had your go. Please can I have a go (= can I ride) on your bike? I'll have a go at driving for a while if you're tired.

Question 153

More holes than Swiss cheese

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To have a lot of problems. e.g.: I have read the proposal, it has more holes than Swiss cheese.

Question 154

Chalk and cheese

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It is used to describe two things that are completely different. e.g.: They are brother and sister, but they are like chalk and cheese.

Question 155

Big cheese

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It refers to the boss, or the person in charge of something. e.g.: Let's make sure the office is clean, the big cheese will be there on the weekend.

Question 156

To see red

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To suddenly become very angry. e.g.: When he laughed in my face I saw red and hit him.

Question 157

To catch someone red-handed

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To catch someone in the act of doing something wrong (private or illegal). e.g.: I caught my sister red-handed reading my diary.

Question 158

In the red (informal)

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In debt, owing money. "in the red" can refer to a person or the person's bank account. e.g.: I don't understand why he's always in the red as he has a very good job.

Question 159

Once in a blue moon

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Very rarely, hardly ever. e.g.: When I was younger I used to go the cinema about once a month but now I go once in a blue moon.

Question 160

Sleep on sth (phrasal verb)

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To delay making a decision about something important until the next day so that you have time to consider it carefully.

Question 161

Weigh sth up

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Think carefully about advantages and disadvantages of a decision

Question 162

Run sth by sb (phrasal v. informal)

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To tell someone about something so that person can give their opinion about it: Would you run your idea by me one more time?

Question 163

Think ahead (phrasal verb)

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Think carefully about the future and what might happen.

Question 164

Allow for sth

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To consider something when you are planning something: We allowed for living expenses of £20 a day. [+ -ing verb] You should allow for the plane being delayed. We have to allow for the possibility that we might not finish on schedule.

Question 165

Stand out (phrasal verb)

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-To be very noticeable The black lettering really stands out on that orange background. -To be much better than other similar things or people We had lots of good applicants for the job, but one stood out from the rest.

Question 166

Bring sb/sth along (phrasal verb)

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To take someone or something with you | Can I bring a friend along to the party?

Question 167

Desire word family

Answer 167

Noun [C/U] = Desire Verb = Desire Adjective (describing sth worth having) = Desirable Negative adjective = Undesirable Adverb (from adjective) = Desirably Noun [U] (from adjective) = Desirability Negative noun [C] (somebody/sth that isn't wanted) = Undesirable Adjective (from past participle) = Desired

Question 168

Origin word family

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``` Noun [C] = Origin Plural noun = Origins Adjective = Original Negative adjective = Unoriginal Adverb = Originally Verb = Originate Noun [C] (thing or person) = Original Noun [U] (from adjective) = Originality ```

Question 169

Secure word family

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``` Adjective = Secure Negative adjective = Insecure Adverb = Securely Negative Adverb = Insecurely Noun [U] = Security Negative noun [C, U] = Insecurity Verb = Secure ```

Question 170

Popular word family

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``` Adjective = Popular Negative Adjective = Unpopular Noun [U] = Popularity Negative Noun [U] = Unpopularity Adverb = Popularly Verb = Popularise Noun [U] (from verb) = Popularisation ```

Question 171

Advertising campaign

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Advertisements and other activities to persuade people to buy sth

Question 172

Crunching numbers

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Doing a lot of calculations

Question 173

Financial adviser

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Someone who advises people about how to save and invest money

Question 174

Insurance broker

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Someone who sells insurance to people

Question 175

Pecking order

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An informal social system in which some people or groups know they are more or less important than others: There's a clearly established pecking order in this office. He started as a clerk but gradually rose in the pecking order.

Question 176

Product endorsement

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A personal assurance that a product is good

Question 177

Appetite for variety

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Collocation. | People have an appetite for variety.

Question 178

Unquantifiable

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Not able to be measured. Unquantifiable benefits/liabilities/risks Finance people can't value employee attitudes, working environment, or other indirect variables with unquantifiable benefits.

Question 179

Innate

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An innate quality or ability is one that you were born with, not one you have learned.

Question 180

Apt (adj)

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Suitable or right for a particular situation. Aptly (adv) Aptness (n)

Question 181

Forage (v)

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To go from place to place searching, especially for food. | The mankind lived in foraging bands in the past.

Question 182

Intrigue (v)

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To interest someone a lot, especially by being strange, unusual, or mysterious.

Question 183

Formulaic (adj)

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Containing or consisting of fixed and repeated groups of words or ideas. The text was dull and formulaic.

Question 184

Shrewd (adj)

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Having or based on a clear understanding and good judgment of a situation, resulting in an advantage. He was shrewd enough not to take the job when there was the possibility of getting a better one a few months later. She is a shrewd politician who wants to avoid offending the electorate unnecessarily. It was a shrewd move to buy your house just before property prices started to rise. Shrewdly (adv) Shrewdness (n)

Question 185

Laughter (n)

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The act or sound of laughing: She roared with laughter (= laughed very loudly). As we approached the hall we could hear the sound of laughter.

Question 186

Give away (phrasal verb)

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To give something to someone without asking for payment

Question 187

Conductor (n)

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A person who stands in front of a group of musicians or singers and directs their playing or singing.

Question 188

Duet (n)

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A piece of music for two singers or players.

Question 189

Symphony (n)

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A long piece of classical music, usually in four parts, written for an orchestra.

Question 190

Aria (n)

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A song that is sung by only one person in an opera.

Question 191

Backing singer

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The people who sing with someone in a pop group to accompany the lead singer

Question 192

Cover (version)

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A new recording of a song, piece of music, etc, that was originally recorded by a different artist.

Question 193

The charts

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The lists produced each week of the records with the highest sales. A record, group, etc. that has sold the most records in a particular week is said to be at the top of the charts.

Question 194

Gig (n)

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Inf -> A single performance by a musician or group of musicians, especially playing modern or pop music This week the band did the last gig of their world tour.

Question 195

Impending (adj)

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Used to refer to an event, usually something unpleasant or unwanted, that is going to happen soon. Impending disaster/doom The player announced his impending retirement from international football.

Question 196

Call sth off (Phrasal verb)

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To decide that a planned event, especially a sports event, will not happen, or to end an activity because it is no longer useful or possible. Tomorrow's match has been called off because of the icy weather. The police have called off the search for the missing child until dawn tomorrow.

Question 197

Crammed

Answer 197

Very full of people or things. A crammed train/room The platform was crammed with/crammed full of people trying to board the train. The subway is always crammed with people during rush hour.

Question 198

Swerve (v)

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› To change direction, especially suddenly. The bus driver swerved to avoid hitting the cyclists. › If you do not swerve from a principle or certain actions, you continue to think or act as you did in the beginning. She is one of those rare politicians whom one can trust not to swerve from policy and principle.

Question 199

MULTItasking

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A person's ability to do more than one thing at a time: | Women are often very good at multitasking.

Question 200

Rehearsal (n)

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A time when all the people involved in a play, dance, etc. practise in order to prepare for a performance: They didn't have time for (a) rehearsal before the performance. He's a producer with three plays in rehearsal.

Question 201

Engage (v)

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[T] mainly UK formal to employ someone: [+ to infinitive] I have engaged a secretary to deal with all my paperwork. We're engaging the services of a professional administrator. [T] formal to interest someone in something and keep them thinking about it: The debate about food safety has engaged the whole nation. If a book doesn't engage my interest in the first few pages, I don't usually continue reading it.

Question 202

Backing (n)

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Support Especially money, that someone gives to a person or plan. If I go ahead with the plan, can I count on your backing? Thousands of government supporters across Brazil have been taking part in marches to show their backing for President Dilma Rousseff.

Question 203

Bribe (n)

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To try to make someone do something for you by giving them money, presents, or something else that they want

Question 204

State-owned (adj)

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Owned by the government: | A state-owned airline/bank/industry/company

Question 205

Landless movement

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Collocation

Question 206

Coup (n)

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A sudden illegal, often violent, taking of government power, especially by part of an army: a military coup

Question 207

Kickback (n)

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An amount of money that is paid to someone illegally in exchange for secret help or work. Kickback scheme.

Question 208

Run-off (n)

Answer 208

An extra competition or election to decide the winner, because the leading competitors have finished equal. A run-off race/election Dilma Rousseff was re-elected by a narrow margin in a run-off vote in October.

Question 209

Siphon sth off (also syphon sth off)

Answer 209

To dishonestly take money from an organization or other supply, and use it for a purpose for which it was not intended: He lost his job when it was discovered that he had been siphoning off money from the company for his own use.

Question 210

Ecstatic (adj)

Answer 210

Extremely happy. | The new president was greeted by an ecstatic crowd.

Question 211

Bow (v)

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To bend your head or body forward, especially as a way of showing someone respect or expressing thanks to people who have watched you perform: They bowed to the Queen. We bowed our heads in prayer. He bowed down (= very low) before (= in front of) the king and begged for mercy.

Question 212

Amateur (adj)

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Taking part in an activity for pleasure, not as a job: an amateur astronomer/boxer/historian He was an amateur singer until the age of 40, when he turned professional. Relating to an activity, especially a sport, where the people taking part do not receive money: amateur athletics

Question 213

Wanting (adj)

Answer 213

Not having something; lacking: | I think she's perhaps a little wanting in charm.

Question 214

Wanting (n)

Answer 214

Desire. | There is something strange about his wanting to play villains.

Question 215

Forthcoming (adj)

Answer 215

[before noun] happening soon: We have just received the information about the forthcoming conference. Friendly and helpful, willing to give information or to talk: I had difficulty getting any details. He wasn't very forthcoming.

Question 216

Ageing (adj)

Answer 216

› Relating to getting older: the ageing process › Used to describe a person or thing that is getting old: an ageing Hollywood actor ageing computers/machinery

Question 217

Chant (v)

Answer 217

› To repeat or sing a word or phrase continuously: The crowd were chanting the team's name. Demonstrators chanted anti-government slogans in the square. › To sing a religious prayer or song to a simple tune: We could hear the monks chanting.

Question 218

Clap (v)

Answer 218

To clap your hands repeatedly to show that you like or admire someone or have enjoyed a performance: The audience clapped and cheered when she stood up to speak. We all clapped his performance enthusiastically.

Question 219

Encore (v)

Answer 219

An extra song or piece of music that is performed at the end of a show because the audience shouts for it: We were shouting for an encore. They did a few old hits as/for an encore.

Question 220

Purist (n)

Answer 220

Someone who believes in and follows very traditional rules or ideas in a subject: Although purists may object to split infinitives, like "to boldly go", the fact is, they are commonly used. Purists eat smoked salmon with nothing more than lemon and black pepper. Purism (n)

Question 221

Get into sb

Answer 221

If you do not know what has got into someone, you do not understand why they are behaving strangely: I can't think what's got into him. He doesn't usually make such a fuss.

Question 222

Get going/moving (informal)

Answer 222

To start to go or move: | We'd better get moving or we'll be late.

Question 223

Unseemly (adj)

Answer 223

Not seemly (= socially suitable and polite) Unseemliness (n)

Question 224

Innovative (adj)

Answer 224

New and exciting

Question 225

Cross-cultural (adj)

Answer 225

Involving aspects from different cultures

Question 226

Top-notch (adj)

Answer 226

Of very good quality

Question 227

Groundbreaking (adj)

Answer 227

Trying sth new that no one has tried before

Question 228

Disparate (adj)

Answer 228

Very different from each other

Question 229

Indefinable (adj) | Also undefinable

Answer 229

Difficult to explain or define

Question 230

Sublime (adj)

Answer 230

Very beautiful

Question 231

Team up (phrasal verb)

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To join another person, or form a group with other people, in order to do something together: They teamed up for a charity performance. He teamed up with a group of English musicians.

Question 232

Forte (n)

Answer 232

A strong ability, something that a person can do well: | I'm afraid sewing isn't one of my fortes.

Question 233

Entity (n)

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Something that exists apart from other things, having its own independent existence: The museums work closely together, but are separate legal entities. He regarded the north of the country as a separate cultural entity.

Question 234

Vicinity (n)

Answer 234

The immediately surrounding area: | There are several hotels in the immediate vicinity of the station.

Question 235

Whereabouts (n)

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The place where a person or thing is: | Trupin is thought to be in the Caribbean, although his exact whereabouts are/is a mystery.

Question 236

Whereabouts (adv)

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In what part or area: Whereabouts in Madrid do you live? Whereabouts is your office, then?

Question 237

Precinct (n)

Answer 237

> UK A part of a city or a town in which vehicles are not allowed, used for a special purpose, such as shopping: a shopping precinct a pedestrian precinct > The area that surrounds a building or place, especially one with a wall around it: A tunnel entrance was found within the precincts of the prison camp. > US A division of a city or a town, especially an area protected by a particular unit of the police or a division used for voting purposes: The voter turnout in most precincts is expected to be high.

Question 238

Man (v)

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To man something such as a machine or vehicle is to be present in order to operate it: The phones are manned 24 hours a day. Barricades were erected against the advancing government troops and they were manned throughout the night. Man the pumps!

Question 239

Mislay (v) [mislaid, mislaid]

Answer 239

To lose something temporarily by forgetting where you have put it: Could I borrow a pen? I seem to have mislaid mine.

Question 240

Floodlight (n) [usually plural]

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A large, powerful electric light used for lighting outside areas, such as sports fields or buildings, in the dark: This evening's match will be played under floodlights.

Question 241

Blaze (n)

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A large, strong fire: | Firefighters took two hours to control the blaze.

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So-called (adj)

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Used to show that you think a word that is used to describe someone or something is not suitable or not correct: It was one of his so-called friends who supplied him with the drugs that killed him. Used to introduce a new word or phrase that is not yet known by many people: It isn't yet clear how dangerous these so-called "super-rats" are.

Question 243

Distance learning (n)

Answer 243

A way of studying, especially for a degree, where you study mostly at home, receiving and sending off work by post or over the Internet.

Question 244

Recall (v)

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> To bring the memory of a past event into your mind, and often to give a description of what you remember: The old man recalled the city as it had been before the war. "As I recall," he said with some irritation, "you still owe me €150." [+ (that)] He recalled (that) he had sent the letter over a month ago. [+ question word] Can you recall what happened last night? [+ -ing verb] She recalled seeing him outside the shop on the night of the robbery. › To cause you to think of a particular event, situation, or style: His paintings recall the style of Picasso.

Question 245

In broad daylight

Answer 245

If a crime is committed in broad daylight, it happens during the day, when it could have been seen and prevented: Thieves had broken into the house in broad daylight.

Question 246

Threefold (adj)

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› Three times as big or as much: A threefold increase › Having three parts: A threefold classification Threefold (adv) By three times: Prices have risen threefold.

Question 247

Alongside (preposition, adverb)

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Next to, or together with: A car pulled up alongside (ours). The new pill will be used alongside existing medicines. Most of the staff refused to work alongside the new team. The UK fought alongside France, Turkey, and Sardinia during the Crimean War.

Question 248

Textile (n) /ˈtek.staɪl

Answer 248

A cloth made by hand or machine: | the textile industry

Question 249

Foresight (n)

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The ability to judge correctly what is going to happen in the future and plan your actions based on this knowledge: She'd had the foresight to sell her apartment just before the housing market collapsed.

Question 250

On the wane

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Becoming less strong, powerful, popular, etc.: | There are signs that support for the party is on the wane.

Question 251

Depletion (n)

Answer 251

A reduction in something: the depletion of the ozone layer Increased expenditure has caused a depletion in our capital/funds.

Question 252

Hype (n)

Answer 252

A situation in which something is advertised and discussed in newspapers, on television, etc. a lot in order to attract everyone's interest: media hype There's been a lot of hype around/surrounding his latest film. I've been put off reading the book by all the hype.

Question 253

Entourage (n) /ˈɒn.tʊ.rɑːʒ/

Answer 253

The group of people who travel with and work for an important or famous person: The star arrived in London with her usual entourage of dancers and backing singers.

Question 254

Begrudge (v)

Answer 254

› To feel unhappy because someone has something that you think they do not deserve: [+ two objects] I don't begrudge him his freedom. › To feel unhappy about spending money on something or spending time doing something: They begrudged every day they had to stay with their father. [+ -ing verb] She begrudged paying so much for an ice cream cone.

Question 255

Hats off to sb (OF)

Answer 255

Said to praise and thank someone for doing something helpful: Hats off to Connie for finding such a splendid venue for a party!

Question 256

Mod cons [pl. inf.]

Answer 256

The machines and devices, such as washing machines and fridges, that make the ordinary jobs in a home easier: The kitchen is fully equipped with all mod cons including a dishwasher.

Question 257

Spring to mind

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To come quickly into your mind: | Say the word "Australia" and a vision of beaches and blue seas immediately springs to mind.

Question 258

Newcomer (n)

Answer 258

Someone who has recently arrived in a place or recently become involved in an activity: We're relative newcomers to the town. The newcomer on the radio scene is a commercial station devoted to classical music.

Question 259

Shortcoming (n)

Answer 259

A fault or a failure to reach a particular standard: Whatever his shortcomings as a husband, he was a good father to his children. Like any political system, it has its shortcomings.

Question 260

Collocations and set phrases

Answer 260

``` Rapid advance in: collocation Composition of a population Attractive option: collocation In the vicinity of: set phrase To fit in with To grow in popularity To be deprived of To become evident that Readily accessible: collocation A wide audience: collocation To be provided with ```

Question 261

Tie the knot

Answer 261

To get married (Inf)

Question 262

Cut sb short

Answer 262

To stop someone from talking before they have finished what they were saying: He started to explain, but she cut him short.

Question 263

Ratty (adj)

Answer 263

Feeling annoyed: | She was a bit ratty with me this morning.

Question 264

Lorry (n)

Answer 264

A truck noun: An articulated lorry A long-distance lorry driver

Question 265

Lasting (adj)

Answer 265

continuing to exist for a long time or for ever: Few observers believe that the treaty will bring a lasting peace to the region. Did any of your teachers make a lasting impression on you? The tablets make you feel better for a while but the effect isn't (long-)lasting.

Question 266

Captivate (v)

Answer 266

To hold the attention of someone by being extremely interesting, exciting, pleasant, or attractive: With her beauty and charm, she captivated film audiences everywhere. Captivating (adj) A captivating performance

Question 267

Let sb down

Answer 267

To disappoint someone by failing to do what you agreed to do or were expected to do: You will be there tomorrow - you won't let me down, will you? When I was sent to prison, I really felt I had let my parents down.

Question 268

Maternity leave (n)

Answer 268

A period in which a woman is legally allowed to be absent from work in the weeks before and after she gives birth

Question 269

Box office (n)

Answer 269

A measure of how popular and financially successful a film or actor is: Her last movie was a surprise box-office hit.

Question 270

Rueful (adj)

Answer 270

Feeling sorry and wishing that something had not happened: He turned away with a rueful laugh. Rueful grin Ruefully (adv)

Question 271

Tantrum (n)

Answer 271

A sudden period of uncontrolled anger like a young child's: Johnny had/threw a tantrum in the shop because I wouldn't buy him any sweets. If she doesn't get her own way she has temper tantrums.

Question 272

Bounce sth off sb

Answer 272

If you bounce something off someone, you tell someone about an idea or plan in order to find out what they think of it: Can I bounce a couple of ideas off you?

Question 273

Keep your/an eye on sth/sb

Answer 273

To watch or take care of something or someone: | Will you keep your eye on my suitcase while I go to get the tickets?

Question 274

Pull in the same direction

Answer 274

Collocation

Question 275

Life-long dream

Answer 275

Collocation

Question 276

Animatedly (adv)

Answer 276

Full of interest and energy

Question 277

Ill-timed (adj)

Answer 277

Done or made at a wrong or unsuitable time: | an ill-timed comment

Question 278

Big time (adv)

Answer 278

If you do something big time, you do it to a great degree: "How was the interview?" "Terrible, I messed up big time." Chrissy's into skiing big time (= likes skiing a lot).

Question 279

Big time (n) [Informal]

Answer 279

The big time The state of being famous or successful: She finally hit the big time (= became famous or successful) with her latest novel. You've really made the big time now (= become famous or successful).

Question 280

Big time (adj)

Answer 280

Highest or most successful: | Steve Largent was regarded as Seattle's first big-time football star.

Question 281

Experience different cultures

Answer 281

Collocation

Question 282

Turn to (informal)

Answer 282

Rely on (formal)

Question 283

Get so much out of

Answer 283

Benefit greatly from

Question 284

With the best of intentions

Answer 284

Set phrase

Question 285

Take into consideration

Answer 285

Collocation

Question 286

Give/lend me a hand

Answer 286

[=help] Collocation

Question 287

It does not make any/much difference to me...

Answer 287

Set phrase

Question 288

It does not make any/much difference to me...

Answer 288

Set phrase

Question 289

Outer (adj)

Answer 289

At a greater distance from the centre: Outer London The outer lane of the motorway Outer branches

Question 290

For the time being

Answer 290

For a limited period: | Leave the ironing for the time being - I'll do it later.

Question 291

Conjurer (n) [also conjuror]

Answer 291

A person who performs magic to entertain people

Question 292

Conjurer (n) [also conjuror]

Answer 292

A person who performs magic to entertain people

Question 293

Wedding rings

Answer 293

Collocation

Question 294

Fist (n)

Answer 294

A hand with the fingers and thumb held tightly in: She clenched her fists. Protestors were shaking their fists at the soldiers.

Question 295

Deceive yourself

Answer 295

To refuse to accept the truth: | She thinks he'll come back, but she's deceiving herself.

Question 296

Deceit (n)

Answer 296

(an act of) keeping the truth hidden, especially to get an advantage: The story is about theft, fraud, and deceit on an incredible scale. When the newspapers published the full story, all his earlier deceits were revealed. Deceitful (adj) Deceitfully (adv) Deceitfulness (n)

Question 297

Long since

Answer 297

Collocation

Question 298

Bump into sb

Answer 298

To meet someone you know when you have not planned to meet them: We bumped into Amy when we were in town last week.

Question 299

Jackpot (n)

Answer 299

The largest prize in a competition or game: The jackpot was over $1 million. Hit the jackpot › to win the largest prize in a competition or game › to have a big success or make a big profit, usually through luck: He seems to have hit the jackpot with his new invention.

Question 300

Jackpot (n)

Answer 300

The largest prize in a competition or game: The jackpot was over $1 million. Hit the jackpot › to win the largest prize in a competition or game › to have a big success or make a big profit, usually through luck: He seems to have hit the jackpot with his new invention.

Question 301

Strike a chord

Answer 301

If something strikes a chord, it causes people to approve of it or agree with it: The party's policy on childcare facilities has struck a responsive chord with women voters. Her speech struck a sympathetic chord among business leaders. › If something strikes a chord, it causes people to remember something else because it is similar to it.

Question 302

Strike a chord

Answer 302

If something strikes a chord, it causes people to approve of it or agree with it: The party's policy on childcare facilities has struck a responsive chord with women voters. Her speech struck a sympathetic chord among business leaders. › If something strikes a chord, it causes people to remember something else because it is similar to it.

Question 303

On hand

Answer 303

( UK also to hand) Near to someone or something, and ready to help or be used if necessary: A 1,200-strong military force will be on hand to monitor the ceasefire. For those of you who don't have an atlas to hand, Newcastle is a city in the northeast of England.

Question 304

Mislead (misled)

Answer 304

To cause someone to believe something that is not true: He has admitted misleading the police about his movements on the night of the murder. People should not be misled by behaviour such as ....

Question 305

Win sb's trust

Answer 305

Collocation

Question 306

Have one foot in the grave [Humorous]

Answer 306

To be very old and near death

Question 307

Have/keep your feet on the ground | also have both feet on the ground

Answer 307

To be very practical and see things as they really are

Question 308

Preposition used with the verb "replace"

Answer 308

With. e.g.: The factory replaced most of its workers with robots.

Question 309

Get a/your foot in the door

Answer 309

To enter a business or organization at a low level, but with a chance of being more successful in the future: Making contacts can help you get a foot in the door when it comes to getting a job.

Question 310

Stampede (n) [stæmˈpiːd]

Answer 310

An occasion when many large animals or many people suddenly all move quickly and in an uncontrolled way, usually in the same direction at the same time, especially because of fear: Two shoppers were injured in the stampede as shop doors opened on the first day of the sale.

Question 311

Wave of optimism

Answer 311

Collocation

Question 312

Vocabulary - Review

Answer 312

Epic: a film that tells a long story about brave actions and exciting events. Scene: a single piece of action that happens in one place Location: a place away from a film studio where scenes are filmed Plot: the events that form the main story of a film Score: music written specially for the film Soundtrack: the recorded music from a film Screenplay: the words that are written down for actors to say in a film, and the instructions that tell them what they should do Adaptation: a film that is based on a book or play Background: the situation or events that explain why something happens in the way that is does Close-up: a shot in which the camera seems to be very near

Question 313

Womb /wuːm/ [synonym: uterus]

Answer 313

The organ in the body of a woman or other female mammal in which a baby develops before birth: Researchers are looking at how a mother's health can affect the baby in the womb.

Question 314

Making uncountable nouns countable

Answer 314

``` A shred of evidence A pinch of salt A drop of rain A piece of information A slice of toast A bit of support A hint of anger A heap of clothes ```

Question 315

Be ill at ease

Answer 315

To be worried and not relaxed: | He seemed ill at ease and not his usual self.

Question 316

Make sth/sb of sth/sb

Answer 316

To have an impression or an understanding about something: Can you make anything of this information? What do you make of the new boss? (= What is your impression of her?) I don't know what to make of it. What did you make of the film? I was bored to tears

Question 317

To receive a standing ovation

Answer 317

Set phrase

Question 318

Scrutiny (n)

Answer 318

The careful and detailed examination of something in order to get information about it: The government's record will be subjected to/come under (close) scrutiny in the weeks before the election. Scrutinise (v)

Question 319

Eye shadow

Answer 319

A coloured cream or powder that is put around the eyes to make them look larger or more attractive

Question 320

Religious convictions | Political beliefs

Answer 320

Collocation

Question 321

Untrue (adj)

Answer 321

Not true; false

Question 322

Stand up for sth/sb (also stick up for sth/sb)

Answer 322

To defend or support a particular idea or a person who is being criticized or attacked: It's high time we all stood up for our rights around here. Don't be bullied, learn to stand up for yourself and what you believe in. Sometimes you have to stand up for your principles.

Question 323

Draw (v)

Answer 323

> To attract attention or interest: He's an excellent speaker who always draws a crowd. Could I draw your attention to item number three on the agenda? UK Does he wear those ridiculous clothes to draw attention to himself? > Draw sb's eye(s) To attract someone's attention: Her eyes were immediately drawn to the tall blond man standing at the bar.

Question 324

Expressions:

Answer 324

- To play a joke on someone - To get the wrong side of someone - To take someone/thing at face value (is to accept it as it is, without looking for hidden meaning) - To feel sorry for someone - To have power over someone - To take someone far (is to help them to be successful)

Question 325

Different forms of protest:

Answer 325

- Signing a petition - Handing out leaflets - Holding a meeting - Taking part in a march - Writing in to a newspaper

Question 326

To have an influence ____ somebody/sth

Answer 326

On

Question 327

To have a say ____ somebody/sth

Answer 327

In | Staff should have a say in a company is run.

Question 328

To change people's mind ___ somebody/sth

Answer 328

About

Question 329

To put forward/suggest your views ___ somebody/sth

Answer 329

On

Question 330

To express your opinion ___ somebody/sth

Answer 330

On

Question 331

To generate publicity ___ somebody/sth

Answer 331

For

Question 332

To put pressure ___ somebody/sth

Answer 332

On | Rail workers are trying to put pressure on the government by going on strike

Question 333

To (make someone) back ___ on sth

Answer 333

Down

Question 334

To force people to come ___ a compromise ___ sth

Answer 334

To; about

Question 335

To contribute ___ sth

Answer 335

To

Question 336

Burden (n)

Answer 336

A heavy load that you carry: The little donkey struggled under its heavy burden. Something difficult or unpleasant that you have to deal with or worry about: the burden of responsibility My elderly mother worries that she's a burden to me. Buying a house often places a large financial burden on young couples.

Question 337

``` Rub shoulders (with) (US also rub elbows (with)) informal ```

Answer 337

To meet and spend time with someone: | She claims that she rubs shoulders with royalty all the time.

Question 338

Bear sb/sth out

Answer 338

To support the truth of something: His version of events just isn't borne out by the facts. If you tell them what happened I will bear you out (on it).

Question 339

Fob sb off

Answer 339

To persuade someone to accept something that is of a low quality or different from what they really wanted: Well, he wants the report ready by tomorrow but I can always fob him off with some excuse.

Question 340

Thin-skinned (adj)

Answer 340

Easily hurt by criticism or easily made unhappy | Opposite: thick-skinned

Question 341

Wear sb down

Answer 341

To make someone feel tired and less able to deal successfully with a situation: Both sides are trying to wear the other down by being obstinate in the negotiations. All the stress and extra travel is beginning to wear him down.

Question 342

Let/blow off steam

Answer 342

To do or say something that helps you to get rid of strong feelings or energy: He lifts weights after work to let off steam.

Question 343

Boil down to sth

Answer 343

If a situation or problem boils down to something, that is the main reason for it: The problem boils down to one thing - lack of money. Literal meaning: Spinach tends to boil down a lot

Question 344

Knuckle down

Answer 344

To start working or studying hard: | You're going to have to really knuckle down (to your work) if you want to pass your final exams.

Question 345

Drift off

Answer 345

To gradually start to sleep: | I couldn't help drifting off in the middle of that lecture - it was so boring!

Question 346

Get sth across

Answer 346

To manage to make someone understand or believe something: We tried to get our point across, but he just wouldn't listen. This is the message that we want to get across to the public.

Question 347

Hear sb out

Answer 347

To listen to someone until said everything they want to say: | At least hear me out before making up your mind.

Question 348

Splash out (sth)

Answer 348

To spend a lot of money on buying things, especially things that are pleasant to have but that you do not need: They splashed out £3,000 on a holiday.

Question 349

Put your thinking cap on

Answer 349

To think seriously about sth

Question 350

Teacher's pet

Answer 350

A student who is favoured by the tutor

Question 351

Bookworm

Answer 351

A person who reads a lot

Question 352

Mindless (adj)

Answer 352

› Stupid and meaning nothing: The film is full of mindless violence. pop songs with mindless lyrics › Not needing much mental effort: It's fairly mindless work - opening mail and keying data into a computer. Mindlessly (adv) Mindlessness (n)

Question 353

Straightforward (adj)

Answer 353

> Easy to understand or simple: Just follow the signs to Bradford - it's very straightforward. > (of a person) Honest and not likely to hide their opinions: Roz is straightforward and lets you know what she's thinking. Straightforwardly (adv)

Question 354

Put sb through

Answer 354

To connect a person using a phone to the person they want to speak to: Could you put me through to customer services, please?

Question 355

Get around to sth

Answer 355

To do something that you have intended to do for a long time: I still haven't got around to fixing that tap. We need to get around to closing those windows.

Question 356

Get along with

Answer 356

Means that you have a good relationship with someone. For example: I get along with my sister very well. I didn’t use to get along with Jack but now he’s my best friend.

Question 357

Spelling changes

Answer 357

``` Thief -> theft Deep -> depth Broad -> breadth Choose -> choice Die -> death Fly -> flight Long -> length Prove -> proof Strong -> strength Succeed -> success ```

Question 358

Responsible ____

Answer 358

For

Question 359

Inseparable ____

Answer 359

From

Question 360

Protective ____

Answer 360

Towards

Question 361

Enthralled/to be engrossed ___

Answer 361

By

Question 362

Furious ___

Answer 362

With

Question 363

Devoted ___

Answer 363

To

Question 364

Resentful ___

Answer 364

Towards

Question 365

To harbour resentment ___ sb

Answer 365

Towards

Question 366

To bear resentment ___ sb

Answer 366

Against

Question 367

Tenderness (n)

Answer 367

"Ternura"

Question 368

Closeness (n)

Answer 368

The quality of knowing someone very well, liking them a lot, and wanting to spend a lot of time together: A special closeness is supposed to exist between twins.

Question 369

Scruffy (adj)

Answer 369

Untidy and dirty: They live in a rather scruffy part of town. a small, scruffy-looking man Scruffily (adv)

Question 370

Join up

Answer 370

If you join up, you become a member of one of the armed forces: "Have you been in the army for a long time?" "I joined up as soon as I'd left school."

Question 371

Appraise (v)

Answer 371

To examine someone or something in order to judge their qualities, success, or needs: At the end of each teaching practice, trainee teachers are asked to appraise their own performance. In cooperation with other professionals, social workers will appraise the individual's needs. He coolly appraised the situation, deciding which person would be most likely to succeed. › US ( Uk value) to give a judgment about how much money something might be sold for: The ring was appraised at $40,000. Appraisee (n, p) Appraisal (n, u)

Question 372

Single sb/sth out

Answer 372

To choose one person or thing from a group for special attention, especially criticism or praise: It's not fair the way my sister is always singled out for special treatment. Jamie was thrilled when the teacher singled out his poem and asked him to read it out.

Question 373

Foolhardy (adj)

Answer 373

Brave in a silly way, taking unnecessary risks: a foolhardy decision Sailing the Atlantic in such a tiny boat wasn't so much brave as foolhardy. It would be foolhardy to try and predict the outcome of the talks at this stage.

Question 374

Disruptive (adj)

Answer 374

Causing trouble and therefore stopping something from continuing as usual: His teacher described him as a noisy, disruptive influence in class. Disruptively (adv)

Question 375

Assert (v)

Answer 375

To behave in a way that expresses your confidence, importance, or power and earns you respect from others: I really must assert myself more in meetings.

Question 376

Do away with sth

Answer 376

To get rid of something or stop using something: These ridiculous rules and regulations should have been done away with years ago. Computerization has enabled us to do away with a lot of paperwork. How could they do away with a beautiful old building like that and put a car park there instead?

Question 377

Come away

Answer 377

If something comes away from something else, it becomes separated from it: I just opened the drawer as usual and the handle came away in my hand. The paper has started to come away from the walls.

Question 378

Laid-back (adj)

Answer 378

Relaxed in manner and character; not usually worried about other people's behaviour or things that need to be done: I've never seen her worried or anxious in any way - she's so laid-back. A laid-back attitude

Question 379

Have two left feet (humorous)

Answer 379

To move in a very awkward way when dancing: | When we danced together, I discovered he had two left feet.

Question 380

Stand on your own (two) feet - Informal

Answer 380

To be able to provide all of the things you need for living without help from anyone else: She'll have to get a job and learn to stand on her own two feet sooner or later.

Question 381

To ____ conclusions (collocation)

Answer 381

Draw To consider the facts of a situation and make a decision about what is true, correct, likely to happen, etc.: I'd seen them together so often, I drew the logical conclusion that they were husband and wife. What conclusions do you draw from the fact that sales have fallen over the past 4 months?

Question 382

Out of pocket

Answer 382

If you are 'out of pocket' you have experienced a financial loss. I sold the bike for almost as much as I paid for it so I'm not out of pocket.

Question 383

Money's worth

Answer 383

If you 'get your money's worth' you get good value for your money. I think I got my money's worth by buying the camera online. You'd pay much more in the high street.

Question 384

Come clean

Answer 384

To tell the truth about something that you have been keeping secret: I thought it was time to come clean (with everybody) about what I'd been doing. Whoever stole my body wash better come clean! Come clean about/on/over: It is time for the Republicans to come clean on their plans for new taxes. Come clean with: It was time to come clean with my mother.

Question 385

Cast verb (THROW)

Answer 385

Literary to throw something: The knight cast the sword far out into the lake. To cast a spell. In the story 'Sleeping Beauty' the witch casts a spell on the princess and sends her to sleep for a hundred years.

Question 386

Spell noun [C] (MAGIC)

Answer 386

Spoken words that are thought to have magical power, or (the condition of being under) the influence or control of such words: The witch cast/put a spell on the prince and he turned into a frog. A beautiful girl would have to kiss him to break (= stop) the spell. Sleeping Beauty lay under the wicked fairy's spell until the prince woke her with a kiss.

Question 387

Whereby (adv, conj)

Answer 387

>By which way or method: They've set up a plan whereby you can spread the cost over a period. We need to devise some sort of system whereby people can liaise with each other. ›Not standard in which, or with which: It's put me in a position whereby I can't afford to take a job.

Question 388

Glance (n)

Answer 388

> A quick short look: She took/cast a glance at her watch. > At a glance Immediately: He could tell at a glance that something was wrong. > At first glance When first looking: At first glance I thought it was a dog (but I was mistaken).

Question 389

People faced ___ change respond...

Answer 389

By/With This is one of the many problems faced by working mothers. Passengers could face long delays. You're faced with a very difficult choice there.

Question 390

Dissimilar (=different) ___ sth/sb

Answer 390

To

Question 391

Turn (sth) over

Answer 391

To change to a different television station: | This programme's boring - can I turn over to BBC2?

Question 392

In the light of sth | UK (US in light of sth)

Answer 392

Because of: | In the light of recent incidents, we are asking our customers to take particular care of their personal belongings.

Question 393

Amok (adv)

Answer 393

Run amok To be out of control and act in a wild or dangerous manner: The soldiers ran amok after one of their senior officers was killed. The two dogs ran amok in a school playground.

Question 394

Gusto (n)

Answer 394

Great energy, enthusiasm, and enjoyment that is experienced by someone taking part in an activity, especially a performance: Everyone joined in the singing with great gusto.

Question 395

Wretched (adj)

Answer 395

Wretched adjective (BAD QUALITY) Unpleasant or of low quality: a wretched childhood The house was in a wretched state. ``` Wretched adjective (FEELING BAD) Very ill or very unhappy: I think I must be coming down with flu - I've been feeling wretched all day. ``` Wretched adjective (ANNOYING) Used to express anger when something annoying happens: My wretched car's broken down again. wretchedness (n)

Question 396

Pull through (sth)

Answer 396

To become well again after a serious illness, especially when you might have died: They said the operation had been successful and they expected his wife to pull through.

Question 397

Unrepeatable (adj)

Answer 397

Rude or | Cannot happen again

Question 398

The author ____ the book to her parents. The message is printed on the inside cover.

Answer 398

Dedicate

Question 399

In bulk

Answer 399

In large amounts. | The office buys paper in bulk to keep down costs.

Question 400

Down-to-earth (adj)

Answer 400

Practical, reasonable, and friendly: | She's a down-to-earth woman with no pretensions.

Question 401

Neighbourly (adj)

Answer 401

Friendly or helpful to your neighbours: It was very neighbourly of you to do her shopping for her. Neighbourliness (n)

Question 402

Aesthetic (adj)

Answer 402

› Relating to the enjoyment or study of beauty: The new building has little aesthetic value/appeal. › An aesthetic object or a work of art is one that shows great beauty: furniture that is both aesthetic and functional Aesthetically (adv)

Question 403

Bit by bit

Answer 403

Gradually: | I saved up the money bit by bit.

Question 404

Frenzy (n)

Answer 404

(an example of) uncontrolled and excited behaviour or emotion that is sometimes violent: In a frenzy of rage she hit him. the media frenzy over the royal wedding The audience worked/whipped themselves up into a frenzy as they waited for her to come on stage. There was a frenzy of activity on the financial markets yesterday. In a moment of jealous frenzy, she cut the sleeves off all his shirts.

Question 405

It's hard to ____ the balance between work and life.

Answer 405

Strike

Question 406

To ____ healthy lifestyle

Answer 406

Promote

Question 407

They have ____ to reduce the number of smoking-related illness within ten years.

Answer 407

Pledged

Question 408

To _____ a policy

Answer 408

Implement

Question 409

To _____ people's right

Answer 409

Preserve

Question 410

Everything government does to ___smoking reduce the income they receive from tax on cigarettes.

Answer 410

Curb (to control or limit something that is not wanted) | The government should act to curb tax evasion.

Question 411

Expressions related to love

Answer 411

Got it really bad: to be very much in love [estar super apaixonado] Smitten: having suddenly started to like or love something or someone very much [apaixonado] Loved up: feeling full of romantic love for someone [perdidamente apaixonado] Two-time: If you two-time your partner, you secretly have a romantic relationship with someone else.[enganar, trair]

Question 412

Munch (v)

Answer 412

To eat something, especially noisily: He was munching on an apple. We watched her munch her way through two packets of peanuts.

Question 413

Nibble (away) at sth

Answer 413

To slowly reduce something: | Even when inflation is low, it nibbles away at people's savings, reducing their value considerably over several years.

Question 414

Ordeal (n)

Answer 414

A very unpleasant and painful or difficult experience: | The hostages' ordeal came to an end when soldiers stormed the building.

Question 415

Goddess (n)

Answer 415

A female god.

Question 416

Turn your nose up

Answer 416

To not accept something because you do not think it is good enough for you: They turned their noses up at the only hotel that was available.

Question 417

Word family (Hesitate)

Answer 417

``` Hesitantly (adv) Nonhesitant (adj) Non hesitantly (adv) Unhesitant (adj) Unhesitantly (adv) Hesitation (n, pause) Hesitancy (n) Hesitant (adj) ```

Question 418

Indigenous people have been displaced to ____ way for hotels and golf courses.

Answer 418

Make

Question 419

Come in

Answer 419

To receive criticism or blame for something | She came in for a lot of criticism for not turning up for the meeting last week.

Question 420

You'll be _____ the law if you try to take that much money out of the country

Answer 420

Breaking

Question 421

Mouthpiece (n)

Answer 421

The part of the phone that you speak into

Question 422

Somebody from the audience shouted out, and the speaker was forced to stop in ____ (in the middle of).

Answer 422

Mid-sentence

Question 423

Lengthy

Answer 423

Continuing for a long time: A lengthy discussion/process Many airline passengers face lengthy delays because of the strike.

Question 424

Wide High Strength

Answer 424

Width Height Strengthen/Strengthening

Question 425

Be plain sailing | UK ( US also be smooth sailing)

Answer 425

To be easy and without problems: | The roads were busy as we drove out of town, but after that it was plain sailing.

Question 426

Dead air

Answer 426

A period of silence during a radio or television broadcast that is not intended

Question 427

Nod (v)

Answer 427

To move your head down and then up, sometimes several times, especially to show agreement, approval, or greeting, or to show something by doing this: Many people in the audience nodded in agreement. When I suggested a walk, Elena nodded enthusiastically. She looked up and nodded for me to come in.

Question 428

In excess of

Answer 428

More than: Last year he earned in excess of $3 million. The Fund will not borrow money in excess of one-third of the value of its net assets.

Question 429

Ingenious (adj)

Answer 429

(of a person) very intelligent and skilful, or (of a thing) skilfully made or planned and involving new ideas and methods: an ingenious idea/method/solution Johnny is so ingenious - he can make the most remarkable sculptures from the most ordinary materials. Ingeniously (adv)

Question 430

Fall through

Answer 430

To fail to happen: | We found a buyer for our house, but then the sale fell through.

Question 431

Hint (n)

Answer 431

Something that you say or do that shows, but not directly, what you think or want: [+ that] He's dropped (= given) several hints to the boss that he'll quit if he doesn't get a promotion. Did she give you any hints about where she was going? You can't take (= understand) a hint, can you? Just go away and leave me alone!

Question 432

Hobbyist (n)

Answer 432

Someone who does something as a hobby: | A computer hobbyist

Question 433

Give sth off

Answer 433

To produce heat, light, a smell, or a gas: | That tiny radiator doesn't give off much heat.

Question 434

Stretch out (v)

Answer 434

To make a process or task continue for a longer period of time than was originally planned: I'd like to stretch my mortgage payments out over a longer period if possible.

Question 435

Withstand (v)

Answer 435

To bear or not be changed by something, or to oppose a person or thing successfully: a bridge designed to withstand earthquakes Our toys are designed to withstand the rough treatment of the average five-year-old. The aircraft base is protected with specially designed shelters which are built to withstand ground and air attacks. She is an artist whose work will undoubtedly withstand the test of time (= it will still be popular in the future).

Question 436

Take sb/sth to task (over sth)

Answer 436

To criticize a person, group of people, or an organization for doing something that you think is very wrong: Farmers took the large supermarket chains to task over their ruthless pricing.

Question 437

Scare sb away/off

Answer 437

To make someone so worried about doing something that they decide not to do it: If you charge as much as that, you'll scare customers off.

Question 438

Put sb away

Answer 438

› Informal - To move someone into a place where people live and are cared for together, such as a mental hospital or old people's home: In the past, people who suffered from schizophrenia were often put away. › Slang - To send someone to prison: After what he did, he deserves to be put away for life.

Question 439

Withhold (v)

Answer 439

To refuse to give something or to keep back something: to withhold information/support During the trial, the prosecution was accused of withholding crucial evidence from the defence. Police are withholding the dead woman's name until her relatives have been informed. She withheld her rent until the landlord agreed to have the repairs done. The government is planning to withhold benefit payments from single mothers who refuse to name the father of their child.

Question 440

Cotton on

Answer 440

To begin to understand a situation or fact: | I'd only just cottoned on to the fact that they were having a relationship.

Question 441

Stand out

Answer 441

> To be very noticeable: The black lettering really stands out on that orange background. > To be much better than other similar things or people: We had lots of good applicants for the job, but one stood out from the rest.

Question 442

Newsworthy (adj)

Answer 442

Interesting enough to be described in a news report: | Nothing newsworthy ever happens around here. It's so boring.

Question 443

Stride (v)

Answer 443

To walk somewhere quickly with long steps: She strode purposefully up to the desk and demanded to speak to the manager. He strode across/into/out of the room.

Question 444

Trudge

Answer 444

To walk slowly with a lot of effort, especially over a difficult surface or while carrying something heavy: We trudged back up the hill. I'd had to trudge through the snow.

Question 445

Trudge through sth [humorous]

Answer 445

To do work or a particular task slowly and with effort or difficulty: I spent the whole weekend trudging through this report, and I still haven't finished reading it.

Question 446

Apply yourself

Answer 446

If you apply yourself to something, you work hard at it, directing your abilities and efforts in a determined way so that you succeed: You can solve any problem if you apply yourself. ...he realised he'd have to apply himself to learning long lists of characters.

Question 447

Archaeological (adj)

Answer 447

Involving or relating to archaeology: an archaeological dig/excavation an area/site of archaeological interest Archaeologically (adv)

Question 448

Go against the grain

Answer 448

If something goes against the grain, you would not usually do it because it would be unusual or morally wrong: These days it goes against the grain to show respect for authority.

Question 449

Deceive (v) Followed by "into"

Answer 449

To persuade someone that something false is the truth, or to keep the truth hidden from someone for your own advantage: The company deceived customers by selling old computers as new ones. The sound of the door closing deceived me into thinking they had gone out.

Question 450

Shop around

Answer 450

To compare the price and quality of the same or a similar object in different shops before you decide which one to buy: When you're buying a flight, you should always shop around for the best deal.

Question 451

Crash course (n)

Answer 451

A course that teaches you a lot of basic facts in a very short time: I did/took a crash course in French before my trip to Paris.

Question 452

Follow-up (n)

Answer 452

A further action connected with something that happened before: This meeting is a follow-up to the one we had last month.

Question 453

Be on the lookout for sth/sb

Answer 453

To search for something or someone: | I'm always on the lookout for interesting new recipes.

Question 454

Don't forget to wrap ____ warm when you go out. It's freezing this morning. (put warm clothes on)

Answer 454

Up

Question 455

Troublesome (adj)

Answer 455

Causing a lot of problems for someone: Her hip has been troublesome for quite a while, and she'll probably need surgery on it. The negotiations have proven more troublesome than any of us expected. Trouble-free Troublemaker

Question 456

Troublemaker (n)

Answer 456

Someone who intentionally causes problems for other people, especially people who are in a position of power or authority: I was worried that I would be regarded as a troublemaker if I complained about the safety standards.

Question 457

You always look so shy and uncomfortable at parties. Why don't you just relax and ____ yourself go?

Answer 457

Let

Question 458

At that time or at the time?

Answer 458

‘At that time’ refers back to a time that has been previously described: ‘He was born in 1825. At that time there were no cars.’ ‘At the time’ refers directly to a specific time: ‘At the time he was born there were no cars.’ ‘At the time’ is often used to describe a specific time with the past continuous. ‘She was watching TV at the time.’

Question 459

...incorporated sth ___ the national diet

Answer 459

Into

Question 460

Prior to sth

Answer 460

Before a particular time or event: | the weeks prior to her death

Question 461

Taken all ___, these influences from abroad have made Thai cooking a strongly regional set of cuisines.

Answer 461

Over

Question 462

Playful (adj)

Answer 462

Funny and not serious: A playful exchange of insults He was in a playful mood. Playfully (adv)

Question 463

Hold-up noun (CRIME)

Answer 463

An occasion when someone steals from someone else using violence or the threat of violence: In the hold-up, a masked youth threatened the bank staff with a gun.

Question 464

Phrasal verbs: 1. Put off 2. Call off 3. Pulled apart 4. Put in (We've had a second bathroom ____ for our guests to use) 5. Be told off (tell sb off) 6. Own up 7. Be beaten up 8. Tired out

Answer 464

1. postpone 2. Cancel 3. Severely criticised 4. Installed 5. Reprimand 6. Confess 7. Assaulted 8. Exhausted

Question 465

Up for grabs

Answer 465

Available and ready to be won or taken: | There are hundreds of prizes up for grabs.

Question 466

Straight face

Answer 466

A serious expression on your face that you use when you do not want someone to know that you think something is funny: Blake looked ridiculous in leather trousers, and I was desperately trying to keep a straight face.

Question 467

Lay sb off

Answer 467

To stop employing someone, usually because there is no work for them to do: Because of falling orders, the company has been forced to lay off several hundred workers.

Question 468

Make up your mind (also make your mind up)

Answer 468

To decide: | I haven't made up my mind where to go yet.

Question 469

Irrespective (adj)

Answer 469

Without considering; not needing to allow for: | The legislation must be applied irrespective of someone's ethnic origins.

Question 470

Comply (v)

Answer 470

To act according to an order, set of rules, or request: He's been ordered to have the dog destroyed because it's dangerous, but he refuses to comply. There are serious penalties for failure to comply with the regulations.

Question 471

They want us to book ___, which is fair enough

Answer 471

In advance Beforehand Before going

Question 472

Keep your/an eye on sth/sb

Answer 472

To watch or take care of something or someone: | Will you keep your eye on my suitcase while I go to get the tickets?

Question 473

Go according to plan

Answer 473

To happen in the way you intend: | Events of this type rarely go according to plan.

Question 474

Iron sth out

Answer 474

To remove problems or find solutions: We're still trying to iron out some problems with the computer system. We hope they can iron out their differences and get on with working together.

Question 475

If anything goes wrong with the watch while it's ____ guarantee I can get my money back.

Answer 475

Under

Question 476

Interest/affect strongly

Answer 476

Grip (sb) To keep someone's attention completely: This trial has gripped the whole nation. I was gripped throughout the entire two hours of the film

Question 477

Highly motivated

Answer 477

Driven (by/to -ing)

Question 478

Strong desire/urge (to + inf.)

Answer 478

Compulsion (for/to + inf.)

Question 479

Search (for)

Answer 479

Quest (for) [formal]

Question 480

Collocations:

Answer 480

``` ...because of the security risk To risk life and limb doing sth There is an element of risk in sth Risky business At your own risk Without a vaccination, you run the risk of catching measles. ```

Question 481

Lose your head [informal]

Answer 481

To lose control and not act in a calm way: | He usually stays quite calm in meetings but this time he just lost his head.

Question 482

Down-to-earth (adj)

Answer 482

Practical, reasonable, and friendly: | She's a down-to-earth woman with no pretensions.

Question 483

Break-in (n)

Answer 483

An occasion when a building is entered illegally by a criminal or criminals, usually by damaging a window or door, especially in order to steal something

Question 484

Up-to-the-minute

Answer 484

Most recent; containing the most recent information: | Now we're going live to our reporter in Washington for up-to-the-minute news on the crisis.

Question 485

Homage (n)

Answer 485

Deep respect and often praise shown for a person or god: | On this occasion we pay homage to him for his achievements.

Question 486

Come together

Answer 486

To start working successfully with each other: | I remember how the community came together and were so supportive of each other.

Question 487

To ___ an ambition/a dream

Answer 487

Fulfil

Question 488

To ___ an expectation

Answer 488

Meet

Question 489

To ___ a goal

Answer 489

Achieve

Question 490

Deceit (n)

Answer 490

(an act of) keeping the truth hidden, especially to get an advantage: The story is about theft, fraud, and deceit on an incredible scale. When the newspapers published the full story, all his earlier deceits were revealed. Deceitful (adj) - e.g.: deceitful behaviour Deceitfully (adv) Deceitfulness (n)

Question 491

Desert (v)

Answer 491

desert verb (LEAVE BEHIND) › To leave someone without help or in a difficult situation and not come back: He deserted his wife and family for another woman. › If a quality deserts you, you suddenly and temporarily lose it: All my confidence/courage deserted me when I walked into the exam.

Question 492

Prey on sb's mind

Answer 492

If a problem preys on your mind, you think about it and worry about it a lot: I lost my temper with her the other day and it's been preying on my mind ever since.

Question 493

A load/weight off your mind

Answer 493

An occasion when a problem that has been worrying you stops or is dealt with: I'm so relieved that I don't have to make a speech - it's such a weight off my mind!

Question 494

Elated (adj)

Answer 494

Extremely happy and excited, often because something has happened or been achieved: The prince was reported to be elated at/by the birth of his daughter.

Question 495

Speaks for itself

Answer 495

If something speaks for itself, it is clear and needs no further explanation: The school's excellent record speaks for itself.

Question 496

Spare a thought for sb

Answer 496

To think about someone who is in a difficult or unpleasant situation: Spare a thought for me tomorrow, when you're lying on a beach, because I'll still be here in the office!

Question 497

Make up for sth

Answer 497

To take the place of something lost or damaged or to compensate for something bad with something good: No amount of money can make up for the death of a child. This year's good harvest will make up for last year's bad one. [+ -ing verb] He bought me dinner to make up for being so late the day before.

Question 498

Come down to sth

Answer 498

If a situation or decision comes down to something, that is the thing that influences it most: What it all comes down to is your incredible insecurity. It all comes down to money in the end. [+ question word] Eventually our choice of hotel will come down to how much we can afford. › If a situation or problem comes down to something, it can be described or explained most simply in that way: What the problem comes down to is whether the consumer will be willing to pay more for a higher quality product.

Question 499

Go in for sth

Answer 499

› To do something regularly, or to enjoy something: I've never really gone in for classical music, but I love jazz. › To take part in a competition: Are you planning to go in for the 100 metres race?

Question 500

Club together

Answer 500

If a group of people club together, they share the cost of something between them: If we club together, we'll be able to get her the complete dinner set.

Question 501

Beside the point

Answer 501

Not important or not related to the subject being discussed: | The fact that he doesn't want to come is beside the point - he should have been invited.

Question 502

Complementary (adj)

Answer 502

Useful or attractive together: Complementary colours/flavours/skills My family and my job both play an important part in my life, fulfilling separate but complementary needs.

Question 503

Complimentary (adj)

Answer 503

Praising or expressing admiration for someone: The reviews of his latest film have been highly complimentary. She wasn't very complimentary about your performance, was she? Our guests said some very complimentary things about the meal I'd cooked.

Question 504

Stationary (adj)

Answer 504

Not moving, or not changing: A stationary car/train The traffic got slower and slower until it was stationary. The rate of inflation has been stationary for several months.

Question 505

Stationery (adj)

Answer 505

› The things needed for writing, such as paper, pens, pencils, and envelopes › Good quality paper for writing letters on and matching envelopes

Question 506

Idle (adj)

Answer 506

› Not working or being used: Half these factories now stand idle. It's crazy to have £7,000 sitting idle in the bank. › An idle moment or period of time is one in which there is no work or activity: If you have an idle moment, call me. › Without work: Almost half of the workforce are now idle.

Question 507

Miner (n)

Answer 507

A person who works in a mine: | A coal miner

Question 508

Thorough (adj)

Answer 508

› Detailed and careful: a thorough revision of the manuscript They did a thorough search of the area but found nothing. › Complete, very great, or very much: It was a thorough waste of time. thoroughness

Question 509

Grant (v)

Answer 509

› To give or allow someone something, usually in an official way: They granted her an entry visa. He was granted asylum. formal She granted their request/wish. › Take sth for granted To believe something to be the truth without even thinking about it: I didn't realize that Melanie hadn't been to college - I suppose I just took it for granted. › Take sth or sb for granted If you take situations or people for granted, you do not realize or show that you are grateful for how much you get from them: One of the problems with relationships is that after a while you just take each other for granted.

Question 510

To ___ your duties

Answer 510

Fulfil

Question 511

Up to speed

Answer 511

If you are up to speed with a subject or activity, you have all the latest information about it and are able to do it well: We arranged for some home tutoring to get him up to speed with the other children in his class. Before we start the meeting I'm going to bring you up to speed with the latest developments.

Question 512

Set foot in somewhere

Answer 512

To go to a place: | He refuses to set foot in an art gallery.

Question 513

Fit sth out

Answer 513

To supply someone or something with all of the things that will be needed: The ship will be in dock for eight months to be fitted out for its new duties.

Question 514

Likeable (adj)

Answer 514

A likeable person is pleasant and easy to like: | He's a very likeable sort of bloke.

Question 515

Be dying for/to do sth

Answer 515

To be extremely eager to have or do something: I'm dying to hear your news. I'm dying for something to eat.

Question 516

Grudging (adj)

Answer 516

A grudging action or feeling is one that you do or have unwillingly: She won the grudging respect of her boss. Grudgingly (adv)

Question 517

Synonym of "expensive"

Answer 517

Pricey/pricy Costly Dear

Question 518

Synonym of "important"

Answer 518

Necessary Required Essential

Question 519

Synonym of "unusual"

Answer 519

Bizarre Weird Strange

Question 520

Synonym of "boring"

Answer 520

- Dull - Tedious - Dreary (boring and making you feel unhappy: a dreary little town. She had spent another dreary day in the office.)

Question 521

Synonym of "ordinary"

Answer 521

Standard Run-of-the-mill Typical

Question 522

Synonym of "solution"

Answer 522

Answer Remedy Way out

Question 523

Synonym of "problem"

Answer 523

Hiccup Difficulty Hassle

Question 524

Synonym of "effect"

Answer 524

Consequence Implication End result

Question 525

Synonym of "plan"

Answer 525

Timetable Schedule Programme

Question 526

Synonym of "reason"

Answer 526

Explanation Motive Justification

Question 527

Synonym of "employ"

Answer 527

Hire Take on Contract

Question 528

Synonym of "find out"

Answer 528

Check out Investigate Ascertain

Question 529

Synonym of "repay"

Answer 529

Reimburse Refund Pay back

Question 530

Synonym of "prevent"

Answer 530

Impede Thwart Obstruct

Question 531

Synonym of "solve"

Answer 531

Put right Remedy Sort out

Question 532

Well-off (adj)

Answer 532

Rich

Question 533

Be made of money

Answer 533

To be rich | No, you can't have another bike - I'm not made of money!

Question 534

Be no laughing matter

Answer 534

To be very serious and not a situation that people should joke about: Being arrested by the police is no laughing matter.

Question 535

Be a matter of confidence, luck, waiting, etc.

Answer 535

If something is a matter of confidence, luck, waiting, etc. that is all you need for it to happen: Baking a cake isn't difficult - it's just a matter of following the recipe.

Question 536

To make matters worse

Answer 536

Used to say that something has made a bad or difficult situation worse: Three of our players were ill, and to make matters worse, our main scorer had broken his ankle.

Question 537

Turn sth around | UK also turn sth round

Answer 537

To change an unsuccessful business, plan, or system so that it becomes successful: The new management team turned the ailing company around in under six months.

Question 538

Sorry, but you'll have to speak up. I'm rather ___ of hearing.

Answer 538

Hard

Question 539

Tie sb down [informal]

Answer 539

(LIMIT) › To limit someone's freedom: He's tied down by having to work every Saturday. We'd like to travel more, but having children at school really ties us down. (GET DECISION) › To make someone give you a clear decision: I'll try to tie her down on her plans.

Question 540

Bite off more than you can chew [informal]

Answer 540

To try to do something that is too difficult for you: | We bit off more than we could chew in our original reform proposals.

Question 541

Absorbing (adj)

Answer 541

Something that is absorbing is very interesting and keeps your attention: I read her last novel and found it very absorbing.

Question 542

Bog down someone/something

Answer 542

To prevent someone or something from moving on or progressing: He's a big-picture leader and doesn't get bogged down in the details.

Question 543

Put sth down to sth

Answer 543

To think that a problem or situation is caused by a particular thing: I put the children's bad behaviour down to the fact that they were tired.

Question 544

Belittle (v)

Answer 544

To make a person or an action seem as if he, she or it is not important: Though she had spent hours fixing the computer, he belittled her efforts. Stop belittling yourself - your work is highly valued.

Question 545

Inadvisable (adj)

Answer 545

Unwise and likely to have unwanted results and therefore worth avoiding: Skiing is inadvisable if you have a weak heart. It is inadvisable to generalize from the results of a single experiment.

Question 546

The likes of sb/sth

Answer 546

A person, thing, or group similar in character or quality to the one mentioned: Boxing hasn't seen the likes of Muhammad Ali since he retired. He was a very great actor - we won't see his like again. He described a superlative meal, the like of which he'd never eaten before. They're competing with the likes of Microsoft.

Question 547

In preference to sth

Answer 547

› If you choose one thing in preference to another thing, you choose it because you like or want it more than the other thing: He studied chemistry in preference to physics at university.

Question 548

Flood noun (LARGE AMOUNT)

Answer 548

A large amount or number of something: | A flood of cheap imports has come into the country.

Question 549

Put sth on (PRODUCE)

Answer 549

[Mainly UK] To produce or provide something, especially for the good of other people or for a special purpose: She put on a wonderful meal for us. They've put on a late-night bus service for students.

Question 550

Backing noun (SUPPORT)

Answer 550

Support, especially money, that someone gives to a person or plan: If I go ahead with the plan, can I count on your backing?

Question 551

Outwit (v)

Answer 551

To get an advantage over someone by acting more cleverly and often by using a trick: In the story, the cunning fox outwits the hunters.

Question 552

Storm in a teacup | UK ( US tempest in a teapot)

Answer 552

A lot of unnecessary anger and worry about a matter that is not important

Question 553

Basis noun [C] (METHOD)

Answer 553

A way or method of doing something: | Most of our staff work for us on a voluntary basis (= they work without being paid).

Question 554

Better off

Answer 554

› To have more money than you had in the past or more money than most other people: Obviously we're better off now that we're both working. When his parents died, he found himself $100,000 better off (= he had $100,000 more than before). › To be in a better situation, if or after something happens: He'd be better off working for a bigger company.

Question 555

Reversal (n)

Answer 555

› The act of changing or making something change to its opposite: He demanded a reversal of the previous decision/policy. › A problem or failure: We have suffered a couple of minor/temporary reversals.

Question 556

Unstoppable (adj)

Answer 556

Unable to be stopped or prevented from developing: | The band has enjoyed a seemingly unstoppable rise in popularity.

Question 557

The back of beyond [UK informal]

Answer 557

A place far away from any big town: | They live in some village in the back of beyond.

Question 558

Befriend (v)

Answer 558

› To be friendly towards someone: He was befriended by an old lady. › Internet & telecoms to make someone your friend on a social networking website: It is not advisable to befriend your boss, or your teacher.

Question 559

Acquaint sb/yourself with sth [formal]

Answer 559

To make someone or yourself familiar with something: Take time to acquaint yourself with the rules. The Broadcasting Museum offers workshops to acquaint children with the world of radio.

Question 560

Scholar (n)

Answer 560

A person who studies a subject in great detail, especially at a university: a classics/history scholar Dr Miles was a distinguished scholar of Russian history. › informal someone who is clever or good at learning by studying: David's never been much of a scholar.

Question 561

Scholarly (adj)

Answer 561

› Containing a serious, detailed study of a subject: a scholarly article/book/work/journal › A scholarly person studies a lot and knows a lot about what they study: a scholarly young woman

Question 562

Historian (n)

Answer 562

Someone who writes about or studies history

Question 563

Hasty (adj)

Answer 563

› Hasty actions are done in a hurry, sometimes without the necessary care or thought: He warned against making hasty decisions. Now let's not leap to any hasty conclusions. We saw the rain and made a hasty retreat into the bar. I think perhaps we were a little hasty in judging him. Hastily (adv) › "He looks good for his age. Not that 55 is old," she hastily added. Hastiness (n)

Question 564

In a row

Answer 564

One after another without a break: | She's been voted Best Actress three years in a row.

Question 565

Remains (n) [plural]

Answer 565

› Pieces or parts of something that continue to exist when most of it has been used, destroyed, or taken away: The remains of lunch were still on the table. We visited the remains of a twelfth-century monastery. human/sb's remains formal › Someone's dead body or the remaining parts of it: 50 years after he died, his remains were returned to his homeland. Human remains were found in the woods.

Question 566

Stick to sth

Answer 566

› To limit yourself to doing or using one particular thing and not change to anything else: Could you stick to the point, please? We'd better stick to the main road, because the other roads are blocked with snow. › If you stick to a law, rule, or promise, you obey it or do what it states: If you make a promise, you should stick to it. › US ( UK stick at sth) to continue trying hard to do something difficult: You'll never learn to play the piano if you're not prepared to stick to it.

Question 567

Fete (v)

Answer 567

To praise or welcome someone publicly because of their achievements: She was feted by audiences both in her own country and abroad.

Question 568

Of little/no consequence (also not of any/much consequence)

Answer 568

Not important: | The money was of little consequence to Tony.

Question 569

Of little/no consequence (also not of any/much consequence)

Answer 569

Not important: | The money was of little consequence to Tony.

Question 570

Develop (v)

Answer 570

To (cause something to) grow or change into a more advanced, larger, or stronger form: It became clear that he wasn't developing like all the other little boys. The fear is that these minor clashes may develop into all-out confrontation. Over time, their acquaintance developed into a lasting friendship. This exercise is designed to develop the shoulder and back muscles. I'm looking for a job which will enable me to develop my skills/talents.

Question 571

Clutter (n)

Answer 571

(a lot of objects in) a state of being untidy: Sorry about the clutter in the kitchen. My desk is covered in/full of clutter. Cluttered (adj) - a cluttered desk/room

Question 572

Haul (v)

Answer 572

› To pull something heavy slowly and with difficulty: They hauled the boat out of the water. She hauled herself up into the tree. › To take something or someone somewhere, especially by force: FBI agents hauled away boxes of records. The police hauled him off to jail in front of his whole family.

Question 573

Plunge (v)

Answer 573

To (cause someone or something to) move or fall suddenly and often a long way forward, down, or into something: We ran down to the beach and plunged into the sea. The car went out of control and plunged over the cliff. Cook the peas by plunging them into boiling water. Niagara Falls plunges 55.5 metres.

Question 574

Be/get in with sb

Answer 574

To be or become popular or friendly with someone: | He's trying to get in with the teachers.

Question 575

Be/get in with sb

Answer 575

To be or become popular or friendly with someone: | He's trying to get in with the teachers.

Question 576

Fulfil (word family)

Answer 576

I get a real sense of fulfilment about a job that is well done. It was a very fulfilling experience and one that I would certainly recommend. He felt very unfulfilled in his job and wanted to leave.

Question 577

Fulfil (word family)

Answer 577

I get a real sense of fulfilment about a job that is well done. It was a very fulfilling experience and one that I would certainly recommend. He felt very unfulfilled in his job and wanted to leave.

Question 578

Give in

Answer 578

(AGREE) To finally agree to what someone wants, after refusing for a period of time: He nagged me so much for a new bike that eventually I gave in. The government cannot be seen to give in to terrorists' demands. (ADMIT DEFEAT) To accept that you have been defeated and agree to stop competing or fighting: You'll never guess the answer - do you give in? She wouldn't give in until she received a full apology.

Question 579

Give in

Answer 579

(AGREE) To finally agree to what someone wants, after refusing for a period of time: He nagged me so much for a new bike that eventually I gave in. The government cannot be seen to give in to terrorists' demands. (ADMIT DEFEAT) To accept that you have been defeated and agree to stop competing or fighting: You'll never guess the answer - do you give in? She wouldn't give in until she received a full apology.

Question 580

Common sense

Answer 580

The basic level of practical knowledge and judgment that we all need to help us live in a reasonable and safe way: Windsurfing is perfectly safe as long as you have/use some common sense. a matter of common sense Commonsensical (adj)

Question 581

Marianne seemed to take ___ at my comments on her work.

Answer 581

Ofence

Question 582

Marianne seemed to take ___ at my comments on her work.

Answer 582

Offence

Question 583

The judge said that those prepared to ___ in crime must be ready to suffer the consequences.

Answer 583

Engage

Question 584

The judge said that those prepared to ___ in crime must be ready to suffer the consequences.

Answer 584

Engage

Question 585

That old saucepan will come in ___ when we go camping.

Answer 585

Handy

Question 586

That old saucepan will come in ___ when we go camping.

Answer 586

Handy

Question 587

I really enjoy stories that are ___ in the distant future.

Answer 587

Set

Question 588

___ you get your father's permission, I'll take you skiing next weekend.

Answer 588

Provided

Question 589

She is now taking a more positive ___ to her studies and should do well.

Answer 589

Attitude

Question 590

She is now taking a more positive ___ to her studies and should do well.

Answer 590

Attitude

Question 591

Spin sth off | verb UK — phrasal verb with spin /spɪn/ ( present participle spinning, past tense spun, past participle UK also span)

Answer 591

To produce a useful and unexpected result in addition to the intended result: The American space program has spun off new commercial technologies. Every new job that is created spins off three or four more in related fields.

Question 592

Spin sth off | verb UK — phrasal verb with spin /spɪn/ ( present participle spinning, past tense spun, past participle UK also span)

Answer 592

› To produce a useful and unexpected result in addition to the intended result: The American space program has spun off new commercial technologies. Every new job that is created spins off three or four more in related fields. › (Mainly US) To form a separate company from part of an existing company: The company is trying to spin off part of its business.

Question 593

Spin sth off | verb UK — phrasal verb with spin /spɪn/ ( present participle spinning, past tense spun, past participle UK also span)

Answer 593

› To produce a useful and unexpected result in addition to the intended result: The American space program has spun off new commercial technologies. Every new job that is created spins off three or four more in related fields. › (Mainly US) To form a separate company from part of an existing company: The company is trying to spin off part of its business.

Question 594

Unrivalled (adj)

Answer 594

Having no equal; better than any other of the same type: | The museum boasts an unrivalled collection of French porcelain.

Question 595

Unrivalled (adj)

Answer 595

Having no equal; better than any other of the same type: | The museum boasts an unrivalled collection of French porcelain.

Question 596

Verbs related to walking

Answer 596

STROLL: in a relaxed way for pleasure [passear, andar (por prazer) sem rumo certo WANDER: with no aim or direction [vaguear, perambular, andar sem rumo] STRIDE: in a confident or angry way [andar com passos largos e vigorosos] MARCH: soldiers [marchar] HIKE: for long distances in the countryside or the mountains [longa caminhada pelo campo] TIPTOE: very quietly [andar na ponta dos pés] WADE: through water [caminhar com dificuldade pela água, lama, neve] STAGGER: in an unsteady way because you are drunk or injured [cambalear] LIMP: with difficulty because one leg is painful or injured walk [mancar]

Question 597

Verbs related to walking

Answer 597

STROLL: in a relaxed way for pleasure [passear, andar (por prazer) sem rumo certo WANDER: with no aim or direction [vaguear, perambular, andar sem rumo] STRIDE: in a confident or angry way [andar com passos largos e vigorosos] MARCH: soldiers [marchar] HIKE: for long distances in the countryside or the mountains [longa caminhada pelo campo] TIPTOE: very quietly [andar na ponta dos pés] WADE: through water [caminhar com dificuldade pela água, lama, neve] STAGGER: in an unsteady way because you are drunk or injured [cambalear] LIMP: with difficulty because one leg is painful or injured walk [mancar]

Question 598

Quarterly (adj, adv)

Answer 598

› Done or produced four times a year: a quarterly magazine The magazine will be published quarterly. Quarterly (n) › a magazine that is published four times a year

Question 599

Make allowance for

Answer 599

To prepare for the possibility of: | We should make allowance for bad weather and have plenty of umbrellas available.

Question 600

Make allowance for

Answer 600

To prepare for the possibility of: | We should make allowance for bad weather and have plenty of umbrellas available.

Question 601

Landmark (n)

Answer 601

Landmark noun [C] (OBJECT) A building or place that is easily recognized, especially one that you can use to judge where you are: The Rock of Gibraltar is one of Europe's most famous landmarks. Landmark noun [C] (STAGE) An important stage in something's development: The invention of the silicon chip was a landmark in the history of the computer. In a landmark case/decision, the governor pardoned a woman convicted of killing her husband, who had physically abused her.

Question 602

Hamper (v)

Answer 602

To prevent someone doing something easily: | Fierce storms have been hampering rescue efforts and there is now little chance of finding more survivors.

Question 603

Hamper (v)

Answer 603

To prevent someone doing something easily: Fierce storms have been hampering rescue efforts and there is now little chance of finding more survivors. Hampered/Unhampered

Question 604

Amendment (n)

Answer 604

A change or changes made to the words of a text: He insisted that the book did not need amendment. I've made a few last-minute amendments to the article. Presidential power was reduced by a constitutional amendment in 1991. › A change to a law that is not yet in operation and is still being discussed: An amendment to the bill was agreed without a vote.

Question 605

Amendment (n)

Answer 605

A change or changes made to the words of a text: He insisted that the book did not need amendment. I've made a few last-minute amendments to the article. Presidential power was reduced by a constitutional amendment in 1991. › A change to a law that is not yet in operation and is still being discussed: An amendment to the bill was agreed without a vote.

Question 606

Amplifier (n)

Answer 606

An electrical device that makes sounds louder

Question 607

Amplifier (n)

Answer 607

An electrical device that makes sounds louder

Question 608

Bathe verb (SWIM)

Answer 608

To swim, especially in the sea, a river, or a lake: | Children suffering from the illness had bathed in sea water contaminated by sewage.

Question 609

Bathe verb (SWIM)

Answer 609

To swim, especially in the sea, a river, or a lake: | Children suffering from the illness had bathed in sea water contaminated by sewage.

Question 610

Discomfort (n)

Answer 610

A feeling of being uncomfortable physically or mentally, or something that causes this: You may feel a little discomfort for a few days after the operation.

Question 611

Discomfort (n)

Answer 611

A feeling of being uncomfortable physically or mentally, or something that causes this: You may feel a little discomfort for a few days after the operation.

Question 612

Start (sth) off

Answer 612

To begin by doing something, or to make something begin by doing something: She started off the meeting with the monthly sales report. I'd like to start off by thanking you all for coming today.

Question 613

Start (sth) off

Answer 613

To begin by doing something, or to make something begin by doing something: She started off the meeting with the monthly sales report. I'd like to start off by thanking you all for coming today.

Question 614

Start/set/get the ball rolling

Answer 614

To do something that starts an activity, or to start doing something in order to encourage other people to do the same: I decided to set the ball rolling and got up to dance. I need to sit down and get the ball rolling with my school project.

Question 615

Overdue (adj)

Answer 615

Not done or happening when expected or when needed; late: My library books are a week overdue. The baby is two weeks overdue (= the baby was expected to be born two weeks ago). Changes to the tax system are long overdue. She feels she's overdue for promotion.

Question 616

Overdue (adj)

Answer 616

Not done or happening when expected or when needed; late: My library books are a week overdue. The baby is two weeks overdue (= the baby was expected to be born two weeks ago). Changes to the tax system are long overdue. She feels she's overdue for promotion.

Question 617

Ascribe sth to sth [formal]

Answer 617

To believe or say that something is caused by something else: To what do you ascribe your phenomenal success?

Question 618

Ascribe sth to sth [formal]

Answer 618

To believe or say that something is caused by something else: To what do you ascribe your phenomenal success?

Question 619

Unknowing (adj)

Answer 619

Not conscious of a particular situation or problem: He took secret pictures of his unknowing victims. Unknowingly (adv)

Question 620

Unknowing (adj)

Answer 620

Not conscious of a particular situation or problem: He took secret pictures of his unknowing victims. Unknowingly (adv)

Question 621

Toss sth out

Answer 621

To get rid of or remove something: She tossed out my old chair. When should you toss out food?

Question 622

Toss sth out

Answer 622

To get rid of or remove something: She tossed out my old chair. When should you toss out food?

Question 623

Standstill (n)

Answer 623

A condition in which all movement or activity has stopped: The runaway bus eventually came to a standstill when it rolled into a muddy field. Fighting and shortages have brought normal life to a virtual standstill in the city.

Question 624

Standstill (n)

Answer 624

A condition in which all movement or activity has stopped: The runaway bus eventually came to a standstill when it rolled into a muddy field. Fighting and shortages have brought normal life to a virtual standstill in the city.

Question 625

Likeness (n)

Answer 625

› The fact of being similar in appearance: There's a definite family likeness around the eyes. A good, remarkable, etc. likeness › A painting or other image of a person that looks very like them

Question 626

Likeness (n)

Answer 626

› The fact of being similar in appearance: There's a definite family likeness around the eyes. A good, remarkable, etc. likeness › A painting or other image of a person that looks very like them

Question 627

Stumble across/on/upon sth/sb

Answer 627

To discover something by chance, or to meet someone by chance: Workmen stumbled upon the mosaic while digging foundations for a new building.

Question 628

Stumble across/on/upon sth/sb

Answer 628

To discover something by chance, or to meet someone by chance: Workmen stumbled upon the mosaic while digging foundations for a new building.

Question 629

On the spot

Answer 629

› At the place where an event is happening or has recently happened: The police were called and they were on the spot within three minutes. I'd want/prefer to pay an on-the-spot fine rather than go to court.

Question 630

On the spot

Answer 630

› At the place where an event is happening or has recently happened: The police were called and they were on the spot within three minutes. I'd want/prefer to pay an on-the-spot fine rather than go to court.

Question 631

Collocations

Answer 631

TV commercial Radio advertising Print advertising

Question 632

Go to town

Answer 632

To do something in a detailed and enthusiastic way, especially by spending a lot of money: They've really gone to town on their wedding.

Question 633

Go to town

Answer 633

To do something in a detailed and enthusiastic way, especially by spending a lot of money: They've really gone to town on their wedding.

Question 634

Go through the motions [informal/disapproving]

Answer 634

To do something without thinking it is very important or having much interest in it: He says he's been investigating my complaint, but I feel he's just going through the motions.

Question 635

Go through the motions [informal/disapproving]

Answer 635

To do something without thinking it is very important or having much interest in it: He says he's been investigating my complaint, but I feel he's just going through the motions.

Question 636

Send sb down

Answer 636

UK (US send sb up) informal to send someone to prison: He was sent down for armed robbery. She was sent down for three years.

Question 637

Send sb down

Answer 637

UK (US send sb up) informal to send someone to prison: He was sent down for armed robbery. She was sent down for three years.

Question 638

For some people certain foods are an ___ taste. They quite often dislike something at first but slowly get to like it.

Answer 638

Acquired

Question 639

The multi-national used the press conference to publicise their recent ___ of the smaller company.

Answer 639

Acquisition

Question 640

He's very ___ . He's forever spending his money on something new.

Answer 640

Acquisitive

Question 641

He's very ___ . He's forever spending his money on something new.

Answer 641

Acquisitive. Disapproving eager to own and collect things: We live in an acquisitive society that views success primarily in terms of material possessions.

Question 642

He's very ___ . He's forever spending his money on something new.

Answer 642

Acquisitive. [Disapproving] Eager to own and collect things: We live in an acquisitive society that views success primarily in terms of material possessions.

Question 643

Why don't you try ___ an advert for your car in the local newspaper?

Answer 643

Placing

Question 644

Why don't you try ___ an advert for your car in the local newspaper?

Answer 644

Placing

Question 645

Take sth on

Answer 645

To accept a particular job or responsibility: | She took too much on and made herself ill.

Question 646

Take sth on

Answer 646

To accept a particular job or responsibility: | She took too much on and made herself ill.

Question 647

Stand accused of sth

Answer 647

If you stand accused of doing something wrong, people say that you have done it: The government stands accused of eroding freedom of speech.

Question 648

Reel sth off [informal]

Answer 648

To say a long list of things quickly and without stopping: | The old man reeled off the names of his 22 grandchildren.

Question 649

Reel sth off [informal]

Answer 649

To say a long list of things quickly and without stopping: | The old man reeled off the names of his 22 grandchildren.

Question 650

Think nothing of sth

Answer 650

To consider that an activity is easy and not unusual: | When I was younger, I thought nothing of cycling 50 miles in a day.

Question 651

Think nothing of sth

Answer 651

To consider that an activity is easy and not unusual: | When I was younger, I thought nothing of cycling 50 miles in a day.

Question 652

Bow to sb/sth

Answer 652

To do what someone else wants you to do, usually unwillingly: Eventually they were forced to bow to public pressure and reform the tax.

Question 653

Collocations

Answer 653

TV commercial Radio advertising Print advertising Capture the market of sth

Question 654

Bow to sb/sth

Answer 654

To do what someone else wants you to do, usually unwillingly: Eventually they were forced to bow to public pressure and reform the tax.

Question 655

Lift the ban on sth

Answer 655

Give in to sth

Question 656

Lift the ban on sth

Answer 656

Give in to sth

Question 657

Relent (v)

Answer 657

To act in a less severe way towards someone and allow something that you had refused to allow before: Her parents eventually relented and let her go to the party. The security guard relented and let them through.

Question 658

Confide in sb

Answer 658

To share your feelings and secrets with someone because you trust them not to tell other people: She's nice, but I don't feel I can confide in her.

Question 659

Confide in sb /kənˈfaɪd/

Answer 659

To share your feelings and secrets with someone because you trust them not to tell other people: She's nice, but I don't feel I can confide in her.

Question 660

Confide in sb /kənˈfaɪd/

Answer 660

To share your feelings and secrets with someone because you trust them not to tell other people: She's nice, but I don't feel I can confide in her.

Question 661

Inhibit (v)

Answer 661

› To prevent someone from doing something by making them feel nervous or embarrassed : Some workers were inhibited (from speaking) by the presence of their managers. › To slow down a process or the growth of something: This drug inhibits the growth of tumours.

Question 662

Collocations

Answer 662

``` TV commercial Radio advertising Print advertising Capture the market of sth Initiate a debate ```

Question 663

Relent (v)

Answer 663

To act in a less severe way towards someone and allow something that you had refused to allow before: Her parents eventually relented and let her go to the party. The security guard relented and let them through. ...get the government to relent on its safety laws.

Question 664

Relent (v)

Answer 664

To act in a less severe way towards someone and allow something that you had refused to allow before: Her parents eventually relented and let her go to the party. The security guard relented and let them through. ...get the government to relent on its safety laws, such as the compulsory wearing of seatbelts and crash helmets.

Question 665

Inhibit (v)

Answer 665

› To prevent someone from doing something by making them feel nervous or embarrassed : Some workers were inhibited (from speaking) by the presence of their managers. › To slow down a process or the growth of something: This drug inhibits the growth of tumours.

Question 666

Content (adj) - noun?

Answer 666

Contentment

Question 667

Materialism (n) - adjective?

Answer 667

Materialistic

Question 668

Preoccupation (n) - adjective?

Answer 668

Preoccupied /ˌpriːˈɒk.jʊ.paɪd/

Question 669

Influence (n) - adjective?

Answer 669

Influential

Question 670

Control (n) - adjective?

Answer 670

Controllable

Question 671

Spiritual (adj) - noun?

Answer 671

Spirituality

Question 672

Idyll (n) - adjective? A very happy, peaceful, and simple situation or period of time, especially in the countryside, or a piece of music, literature, etc. that describes this: Every year thousands of people flee the big cities in search of the pastoral/rural idyll.

Answer 672

Idyllic

Question 673

Idyll (n) - adjective? A very happy, peaceful, and simple situation or period of time, especially in the countryside, or a piece of music, literature, etc. that describes this: Every year thousands of people flee the big cities in search of the pastoral/rural idyll.

Answer 673

Idyllic

Question 674

Flee (v)

Answer 674

› To escape by running away, especially because of danger or fear: She fled (from) the room in tears. In order to escape capture, he fled to the mountains. flee the country › To quickly go to another country in order to escape from something or someone: It is likely that the suspects have fled the country by now.

Question 675

Flee (v)

Answer 675

› To escape by running away, especially because of danger or fear: She fled (from) the room in tears. In order to escape capture, he fled to the mountains. flee the country › To quickly go to another country in order to escape from something or someone: It is likely that the suspects have fled the country by now.

Question 676

Lowly (adj)

Answer 676

Low in position and importance, or not respected: He took a lowly job in an insurance firm. His first job in the hotel was as a lowly bellboy.

Question 677

Lowly (adj)

Answer 677

Low in position and importance, or not respected: He took a lowly job in an insurance firm. His first job in the hotel was as a lowly bellboy.

Question 678

Exhibitionism (n)

Answer 678

› Disapproving behaviour which tries to attract attention: It's exhibitionism to flaunt wealth so blatantly. › [Formal] Someone's enjoyment of showing their sexual organs in public

Question 679

Exhibitionism (n)

Answer 679

› Disapproving behaviour which tries to attract attention: It's exhibitionism to flaunt wealth so blatantly. › [Formal] Someone's enjoyment of showing their sexual organs in public

Question 680

Nail sb down [informal]

Answer 680

To make someone give you exact details or a firm decision about something: They nailed him down to a specific time and place.

Question 681

Nail sb down [informal]

Answer 681

To make someone give you exact details or a firm decision about something: They nailed him down to a specific time and place.

Question 682

Hideous (adj)

Answer 682

Extremely ugly or bad: They've just built some hideous new apartment blocks on the seafront. She wears the most hideous colour combinations you could ever imagine. Hideousness (n)

Question 683

Psych sb out [informal] /saɪk/

Answer 683

To behave in a very confident or forceful way in order to make a competitor, especially in a sports event, feel less confident: Both athletes were trying to psych each other out before the race.

Question 684

Psych sb out [informal] /saɪk/

Answer 684

To behave in a very confident or forceful way in order to make a competitor, especially in a sports event, feel less confident: Both athletes were trying to psych each other out before the race.

Question 685

Unbecoming (adj)

Answer 685

› [Formal] Unbecoming clothes do not look attractive on a particular person. › Unbecoming behaviour is not correct or not acceptable: Any officer who is convicted of conduct unbecoming (to) an officer shall be court-martialled.

Question 686

Clerk (n)

Answer 686

› A person who works in an office, dealing with records or performing general office duties: A filing clerk A junior office clerk › US ( also salesclerk) a person who serves customers in a shop: Take your purchases to the clerk, and he will wrap them for you. › US ( also desk clerk) a hotel employee who deals with guests when they arrive: The clerk checked us in and gave us our key. › US ( also law clerk) a person who works with a judge and helps the judge make decisions

Question 687

Innately (adv)

Answer 687

I don't believe that human beings are innately evil.

Question 688

Play along

Answer 688

To do what someone asks you to do, for a limited period of time: I know you don't like Jack's idea, but just play along with him for a while. It was a crazy idea but I decided to play along with her plan just to keep her happy.

Question 689

Surpass (v)

Answer 689

To do or be better than: His time for the 100 metres surpassed the previous world record by one hundredth of a second. The book's success has surpassed everyone's expectations. The director has really surpassed himself (= done better than he has done before) with this new film.

Question 690

Play along

Answer 690

To do what someone asks you to do, for a limited period of time. To give the impression you agree with someone or something even though you may not: I know you don't like Jack's idea, but just play along with him for a while. It was a crazy idea but I decided to play along with her plan just to keep her happy.

Question 691

Surpass (v)

Answer 691

To do or be better than: His time for the 100 metres surpassed the previous world record by one hundredth of a second. The book's success has surpassed everyone's expectations. The director has really surpassed himself (= done better than he has done before) with this new film.

Question 692

To lie (down), lay, lain

Answer 692

To be in a horizontal position

Question 693

To lay, laid, laid

Answer 693

To put sth down

Question 694

Different meanings of FLAT

Answer 694

- A flat speech (lacks interest) - Music/note (sharp flat) - To be level with the ground

Question 695

Different meanings of LAY

Answer 695

- Lay in bed (past of lie) - To lay (put sth down) - To lay/set the table - To lay with sb: have sex

Question 696

Different meanings of TERM

Answer 696

- Word/expression - Period of time (president's period of office) - Academic period of time

Question 697

Different meanings of SERVE

Answer 697

- To give sb food - To serve in the army - To provide people with sth useful

Question 698

Different meanings of GENTLE

Answer 698

- Kind - Not extreme - Not steep or sudden *Gentleness (n)

Question 699

Different meanings of GENTLE

Answer 699

- Kind - Not extreme - Not steep or sudden *Gentleness (n)

Question 700

Seal sth off

Answer 700

To prevent people from entering an area or building, often because it is dangerous: Two more bombs have been discovered since the police sealed off the area.

Question 701

Seal sth off

Answer 701

To prevent people from entering an area or building, often because it is dangerous: Two more bombs have been discovered since the police sealed off the area.

Question 702

To be accused ___ murder

Answer 702

Of

Question 703

To be charged ___ murder

Answer 703

With

Question 704

To be arraigned ___ murder

Answer 704

For

Question 705

To be exempt ___ military services

Answer 705

From

Question 706

To be exempt ___ military services

Answer 706

From

Question 707

Come forward

Answer 707

To offer to give help or information: No witnesses to the accident have come forward yet, despite the police appeal. Nobody has yet come forward with any information relating to the girl's death.

Question 708

Reprisal (n)

Answer 708

(An example of) Activity against another person, especially as a punishment by military forces or a political group: economic/military reprisals They promised that individuals could live freely without fear of reprisal from the military. The attack was in reprisal for the kidnapping of their leaders.

Question 709

Reprisal (n)

Answer 709

(An example of) Activity against another person, especially as a punishment by military forces or a political group: economic/military reprisals They promised that individuals could live freely without fear of reprisal from the military. The attack was in reprisal for the kidnapping of their leaders.

Question 710

Entitle (v)

Answer 710

To give someone the right to do or have something: Being unemployed entitles you to free medical treatment. [+ to infinitive] The employer is entitled to ask for references.

Question 711

Entitle (v)

Answer 711

To give someone the right to do or have something: Being unemployed entitles you to free medical treatment. [+ to infinitive] The employer is entitled to ask for references.

Question 712

Redeem a coupon, voucher, etc.

Answer 712

To exchange a piece of paper representing a particular amount of money for that amount of money or for goods to this value

Question 713

Redeem a coupon, voucher, etc.

Answer 713

To exchange a piece of paper representing a particular amount of money for that amount of money or for goods to this value

Question 714

Arraign (v)

Answer 714

To formally accuse someone in a law court of a particular crime and ask that person to say if they are guilty or not: He was arraigned on charges of aiding and abetting terrorists. *Arraignment (n)

Question 715

Arraign (v)

Answer 715

To formally accuse someone in a law court of a particular crime and ask that person to say if they are guilty or not: He was arraigned on charges of aiding and abetting terrorists. *Arraignment (n)

Question 716

On one occasion ...

Answer 716

Introduction to an example

Question 717

Well over ...

Answer 717

A lot more than ...

Question 718

Prolific (adj)

Answer 718

Producing a great number or amount of something: He was probably the most prolific songwriter of his generation. Rabbits and other rodents are prolific (= have a lot of babies).

Question 719

Resume (v)

Answer 719

If an activity resumes, or if you resume it, it starts again after a pause: Normal services will be resumed in the spring. He stopped to take a sip of water and then resumed speaking. The talks are due to resume today.

Question 720

Resume (v)

Answer 720

If an activity resumes, or if you resume it, it starts again after a pause: Normal services will be resumed in the spring. He stopped to take a sip of water and then resumed speaking. The talks are due to resume today.

Question 721

Suit sb (right) down to the ground

Answer 721

If something suits you down to the ground, it suits you perfectly, usually because it is convenient for you: Part-time work would suit me right down to the ground.

Question 722

Suit sb (right) down to the ground

Answer 722

If something suits you down to the ground, it suits you perfectly, usually because it is convenient for you: Part-time work would suit me right down to the ground.

Question 723

Regardless (adv)

Answer 723

Despite; not being affected by something: The plan for a new office tower went ahead regardless of local opposition. She knew it was dangerous to visit him except at night, but she set out regardless (of the risk). This job is open to all, regardless of previous experience.

Question 724

Regardless (adv)

Answer 724

Despite; not being affected by something: The plan for a new office tower went ahead regardless of local opposition. She knew it was dangerous to visit him except at night, but she set out regardless (of the risk). This job is open to all, regardless of previous experience.

Question 725

In the long run

Answer 725

At a time that is far away in the future: | It seems a lot of effort but I'm sure it's the best solution in the long run.

Question 726

In the long run

Answer 726

At a time that is far away in the future: | It seems a lot of effort but I'm sure it's the best solution in the long run.

Question 727

Cut back/down

Answer 727

To do less of something or use something in smaller amounts: The government has announced plans to cut back on defence spending by 10 percent next year. I'm trying to cut down on caffeine.

Question 728

Cut back/down

Answer 728

To do less of something or use something in smaller amounts: The government has announced plans to cut back on defence spending by 10 percent next year. I'm trying to cut down on caffeine.

Question 729

Close-knit (adj) /kləʊsˈnɪt/

Answer 729

If a group of people are close-knit, they all help and support each other: a close-knit family/community

Question 730

Close-knit (adj) /kləʊsˈnɪt/

Answer 730

If a group of people are close-knit, they all help and support each other: A close-knit family/community

Question 731

Close-knit (adj) /kləʊsˈnɪt/

Answer 731

If a group of people are close-knit, they all help and support each other: A close-knit family/community

Question 732

Run sth up

Answer 732

If you run up a debt, you do things that cause you to owe a large amount of money: She stayed two weeks at the hotel and ran up a bill that she couldn't pay. I ran up a lot of debts during my time as a student.

Question 733

Run sth up

Answer 733

If you run up a debt, you do things that cause you to owe a large amount of money: She stayed two weeks at the hotel and ran up a bill that she couldn't pay. I ran up a lot of debts during my time as a student.

Question 734

Course (n)

Answer 734

Course noun (DEVELOPMENT) The often gradual development of something, or the way something happens, or a way of doing something: Did the scandal have any effect on the course of the election? In the course of (= during) the interview it became clear that he was not suitable for the job. What would be an appropriate course (of action) in such a situation? If our rivals are spending more on advertising, we'll have to follow the same course. The defendants are also accused of attempting to pervert the course of justice. › In the course of time UK: after a period of time I assume they plan to have children in the course of time. › In/with the course of time: gradually With the course of time, I've learned to live with my disability.

Question 735

Course (n)

Answer 735

Course noun (DEVELOPMENT) The often gradual development of something, or the way something happens, or a way of doing something: Did the scandal have any effect on the course of the election? In the course of (= during) the interview it became clear that he was not suitable for the job. What would be an appropriate course (of action) in such a situation? If our rivals are spending more on advertising, we'll have to follow the same course. The defendants are also accused of attempting to pervert the course of justice. › In the course of time UK: after a period of time I assume they plan to have children in the course of time. › In/with the course of time: gradually With the course of time, I've learned to live with my disability.

Question 736

Offer (n)

Answer 736

On offer › Available to be bought or used: We were amazed at the range of products on offer. On (special) offer UK › If goods in a shop are on (special) offer, they are being sold at a lower price than usual. Under offer UK › If a house is under offer, someone has already suggested a particular price at which they would be willing to buy it.

Question 737

Offer (n)

Answer 737

On offer › Available to be bought or used: We were amazed at the range of products on offer. On (special) offer UK › If goods in a shop are on (special) offer, they are being sold at a lower price than usual. Under offer UK › If a house is under offer, someone has already suggested a particular price at which they would be willing to buy it.

Question 738

Appeal verb (ATTRACT)

Answer 738

[I not continuous] to interest or attract someone: It's a programme designed to appeal mainly to 16 to 25-year-olds. I think what appeals to me about his painting is his use of colour. UK I haven't been skiing - it's never really appealed.

Question 739

Appeal verb (ATTRACT)

Answer 739

[I not continuous] to interest or attract someone: It's a programme designed to appeal mainly to 16 to 25-year-olds. I think what appeals to me about his painting is his use of colour. UK I haven't been skiing - it's never really appealed.

Question 740

Obviously, sth must be done about the litter problem immediately before it gets out of ___ .

Answer 740

Hand

Question 741

Obviously, sth must be done about the litter problem immediately before it gets out of ___ .

Answer 741

Hand

Question 742

Not surprisingly, the ___ of TV has had a major impact on modern society.

Answer 742

Advent

Question 743

Useful expressions:

Answer 743

- Funnily enough - Frankly - From time to time - Worryingly - Daylight hours - Understandably

Question 744

Useful expressions:

Answer 744

- Funnily enough - Frankly - From time to time - Worryingly - Daylight hours - Understandably - Generally speaking - All thing considered - On the whole - By and large - As a rule - In the main - Strictly speaking - Believe it or not - To be honest - As far as I know - To tell the truth - Judging by one's sth - As it turned out

Question 745

Useful expressions:

Answer 745

- Funnily enough - Frankly - From time to time - Worryingly - Daylight hours - Understandably - Generally speaking - All thing considered - On the whole - By and large - As a rule - In the main - Strictly speaking - Believe it or not - To be honest - As far as I know - To tell the truth - Judging by one's sth - As it turned out

Question 746

Different meanings of DULL

Answer 746

- Dull day (= cloudy) - Dull ache (= not sharp) - Dull moment (= not interesting)

Question 747

Neighbouring (adj) [before noun] UK (US neighboring)

Answer 747

Neighbouring places are next to or near each other: Neighbouring countries/states She married a man from the neighbouring village.

Question 748

Neighbouring (adj) [before noun] UK (US neighboring)

Answer 748

Neighbouring places are next to or near each other: Neighbouring countries/states She married a man from the neighbouring village.

Question 749

Neighbourly (adj) UK (US neighborly)

Answer 749

Friendly or helpful to your neighbours: It was very neighbourly of you to do her shopping for her. neighbourliness noun [U] UK (US neighborliness)

Question 750

Neighbourly (adj) UK (US neighborly)

Answer 750

Friendly or helpful to your neighbours: It was very neighbourly of you to do her shopping for her. Neighbourliness (n) UK (US neighborliness)

Question 751

Neighbourly (adj) UK (US neighborly)

Answer 751

Friendly or helpful to your neighbours: It was very neighbourly of you to do her shopping for her. Neighbourliness (n) UK (US neighborliness)

Question 752

Slip through sb's fingers

Answer 752

If you allow an opportunity or a person to slip through your fingers, you lose it, him, or her through not taking care or making an effort: You're surely not going to let a job/man like that slip through your fingers!

Question 753

Slip through sb's fingers

Answer 753

If you allow an opportunity or a person to slip through your fingers, you lose it, him, or her through not taking care or making an effort: You're surely not going to let a job/man like that slip through your fingers!

Question 754

Deep-seated (also deep-rooted, deeply rooted)

Answer 754

Strongly felt or believed and very difficult to change or get rid of: A deep-seated faith in God

Question 755

Deep-seated (also deep-rooted, deeply rooted)

Answer 755

Strongly felt or believed and very difficult to change or get rid of: A deep-seated faith in God

Question 756

Fort (n)

Answer 756

A military building designed to be defended from attack, consisting of an area surrounded by a strong wall, in which soldiers are based: The remains of the Roman fort are well preserved.

Question 757

Fort (n)

Answer 757

A military building designed to be defended from attack, consisting of an area surrounded by a strong wall, in which soldiers are based: The remains of the Roman fort are well preserved.

Question 758

Drift apart

Answer 758

If two people drift apart, they gradually become less friendly and their relationship ends.

Question 759

Drift apart

Answer 759

If two people drift apart, they gradually become less friendly and their relationship ends.

Question 760

Barracks (n, pl)

Answer 760

A building or group of buildings where soldiers live: | The barracks was/were surrounded by a high wall.

Question 761

Barracks (n, pl)

Answer 761

A building or group of buildings where soldiers live: | The barracks was/were surrounded by a high wall.

Question 762

Ditch (n)

Answer 762

A long, narrow open hole that is dug into the ground, usually at the side of a road or field, used especially for supplying or removing water or for dividing land

Question 763

Ditch (n)

Answer 763

A long, narrow open hole that is dug into the ground, usually at the side of a road or field, used especially for supplying or removing water or for dividing land

Question 764

Ditch (v)

Answer 764

(GET RID OF) › [T] informal to get rid of something or someone that is no longer wanted: The getaway car had been ditched a couple of miles away from the scene of the robbery. Did you know that Sarah ditched (= ended her relationship with) her boyfriend last week? (AIRCRAFT) › [I or T] to land an aircraft in water in an emergency

Question 765

Ditch (v)

Answer 765

(GET RID OF) › [T] informal to get rid of something or someone that is no longer wanted: The getaway car had been ditched a couple of miles away from the scene of the robbery. Did you know that Sarah ditched (= ended her relationship with) her boyfriend last week? (AIRCRAFT) › [I or T] to land an aircraft in water in an emergency

Question 766

Marvellous (adj)

Answer 766

Extremely good: He's done a marvellous job of the decorating. It took me ages to get it right, but it was a marvellous feeling when I did. It's marvellous how everyone's tried to help. He was a truly marvellous storyteller. We've achieved some marvellous results with this new drug. Marvellously (adv) [US marvelously] We've had a few arguments over the years, but in general we get on marvellously.

Question 767

Marvellous (adj)

Answer 767

Extremely good: He's done a marvellous job of the decorating. It took me ages to get it right, but it was a marvellous feeling when I did. It's marvellous how everyone's tried to help. He was a truly marvellous storyteller. We've achieved some marvellous results with this new drug. Marvellously (adv) [US marvelously] We've had a few arguments over the years, but in general we get on marvellously.

Question 768

Delude (v)

Answer 768

To make someone believe something that is not true: | He's deluding himself if he thinks he's going to be promoted this year.

Question 769

Delude (v)

Answer 769

To make someone believe something that is not true: | He's deluding himself if he thinks he's going to be promoted this year.

Question 770

Fulsome (adj)

Answer 770

› Expressing a lot of admiration or praise for someone, often too much, in a way that does not sound sincere: Her new book has received fulsome praise from the critics. Our guests were fulsome in their compliments about the food. Fulsomely (adv) › He thanked her fulsomely for her help. Fulsomeness (n)

Question 771

Fulsome (adj)

Answer 771

› Expressing a lot of admiration or praise for someone, often too much, in a way that does not sound sincere: Her new book has received fulsome praise from the critics. Our guests were fulsome in their compliments about the food. Fulsomely (adv) › He thanked her fulsomely for her help. Fulsomeness (n)

Question 772

Mundane (adj)

Answer 772

Very ordinary and therefore not interesting: | Mundane matters such as paying bills and shopping for food do not interest her.

Question 773

Mundane (adj)

Answer 773

Very ordinary and therefore not interesting: | Mundane matters such as paying bills and shopping for food do not interest her.

Question 774

Refreshment (n)

Answer 774

(Small amounts of) Food and drink: He stopped at a bar for a little refreshment. Light refreshments will be available at the back of the hall.

Question 775

Refreshment (n)

Answer 775

(Small amounts of) Food and drink: He stopped at a bar for a little refreshment. Light refreshments will be available at the back of the hall.

Question 776

``` Circus noun (ENTERTAINMENT) Plural: circuses ```

Answer 776

A group of travelling performers including acrobats (= people skilled in difficult physical movements) or those who work with trained animals, or a performance by such people usually in a large tent: She ran away to join the circus. The horses trotted into the circus ring (= the large circle, with seats all around, in which a circus performs). The children loved being taken to the circus.

Question 777

``` Circus noun (ENTERTAINMENT) Plural: circuses ```

Answer 777

A group of travelling performers including acrobats (= people skilled in difficult physical movements) or those who work with trained animals, or a performance by such people usually in a large tent: She ran away to join the circus. The horses trotted into the circus ring (= the large circle, with seats all around, in which a circus performs). The children loved being taken to the circus.

Question 778

Stewardess [female] | Plural: stewardesses

Answer 778

A person who serves passengers on a ship or aircraft

Question 779

Stewardess [female] | Plural: stewardesses

Answer 779

A person who serves passengers on a ship or aircraft

Question 780

Periscope (n)

Answer 780

A long, vertical tube containing a set of mirrors that gives you a view of what is above you when you look through the bottom of the tube: Periscopes are used in submarines to allow you to look above the surface of the water.

Question 781

Periscope (n)

Answer 781

A long, vertical tube containing a set of mirrors that gives you a view of what is above you when you look through the bottom of the tube: Periscopes are used in submarines to allow you to look above the surface of the water.

Question 782

Break off

Answer 782

To ‘break something off’ can mean to end it. ‘He broke off the relationship after he found out she was going abroad to study.’ To ‘break off’ can also mean to separate something from the main part. ‘I love toffee, can you break off a piece for me?’

Question 783

Break into

Answer 783

To ‘break into’ something means to enter into it forcibly. ‘She lost her car keys and had to break into her car.’ To ‘break into’ something can mean to enter into a field, usually after considerable effort. ‘It took him three years to break into the fashion scene.’ And finally, to ‘break something into pieces’ means to divide it into parts. ‘Can you break the chocolate into pieces to share?’

Question 784

Fall for sth [informal]

Answer 784

› To be tricked into believing something that is not true: He told me that he owned a mansion in Spain and I fell for it. I'm not falling for that one! [informal] › Said when you recognize a trick and refuse to be deceived by it: "Lend me a fiver and I'll buy you a drink." "Oh no, I'm not falling for that one."

Question 785

Fall for sth [informal]

Answer 785

› To be tricked into believing something that is not true: He told me that he owned a mansion in Spain and I fell for it. I'm not falling for that one! [informal] › Said when you recognize a trick and refuse to be deceived by it: "Lend me a fiver and I'll buy you a drink." "Oh no, I'm not falling for that one."

Question 786

We played a trick on her but she didn't ____ for it. She realised straight away that we were teasing her.

Answer 786

Fall

Question 787

We played a trick on her but she didn't ___ for it. She realised straight away that we were teasing her.

Answer 787

Fall

Question 788

If you look at the drawing on the ___ page you will see an example. (FACE)

Answer 788

Facing

Question 789

I've booked my girlfriend a ___ at the beauticians for her birthday. (FACE)

Answer 789

Facial (a beauty treatment that cleans and improves the skin of the face with creams and gentle rubbing) Beauty treatments range from an eyelash tint at £8 to a deep cleansing facial costing £80.

Question 790

It was a really boring conference, full of ___ men in grey suits.

Answer 790

Faceless (having no clear characteristics and therefore not interesting) Faceless bureaucrats

Question 791

It was a really boring conference, full of ___ men in grey suits.

Answer 791

Faceless (having no clear characteristics and therefore not interesting) Faceless bureaucrats

Question 792

Forget that job for the moment. The boss says the monthly report ___ priority.

Answer 792

Takes PRIORITY: something that is very important and must be dealt with before other things: The management did not seem to consider office safety to be a priority. My first/top priority is to find somewhere to live. You have to learn to get your priorities right/straight (= decide which are the most important jobs or problems and deal with them first). Mending the lights is a priority task (= more important than other jobs). Banks normally give priority to large businesses when deciding on loans (= they deal with them first because they consider them most important). Official business requirements obviously take/have priority over personal requests (= official business matters will be dealt with first).

Question 793

Forget that job for the moment. The boss says the monthly report ___ priority.

Answer 793

Takes PRIORITY: something that is very important and must be dealt with before other things: The management did not seem to consider office safety to be a priority. My first/top priority is to find somewhere to live. You have to learn to get your priorities right/straight (= decide which are the most important jobs or problems and deal with them first). Mending the lights is a priority task (= more important than other jobs). Banks normally give priority to large businesses when deciding on loans (= they deal with them first because they consider them most important). Official business requirements obviously take/have priority over personal requests (= official business matters will be dealt with first).

Question 794

Verb + to-infinitive

Answer 794

Agree, ask, claim, decide, demand, expect, hope, intend, offer, promise, refuse, swear, threaten. E.g.: She asked to see the manager.

Question 795

Verb + object + to-infinitive

Answer 795

Advise, ask, beg, command, encourage, expect, forbid, intend, invite, order, persuade, recommend, remind, tell, urge, warn. E.g.: They told/warned himont to be late.

Question 796

Verb + object + to-infinitive

Answer 796

Advise, ask, beg, command, encourage, expect, forbid, intend, invite, order, persuade, recommend, remind, tell, urge, warn. E.g.: They told/warned himont to be late.

Question 797

Verb + ing-form

Answer 797

Admit, deny, mention, propose, recommend, regret, report, suggest. E.g.: They regretted leaving/having left so soon.

Question 798

Verb + ing-form

Answer 798

Admit, deny, mention, propose, recommend, regret, report, suggest. E.g.: They regretted leaving/having left so soon.

Question 799

Verb (+object) + preposition (+object/genitive) + -ing

Answer 799

Accuse sb of, apologise (to sb) about, apologise for, blame sb for, complain (to sb) about, comment on, confess to, insist on, object to. E.g.: They accused me of telling a lie. He confessed to stealing the money. They insisted on me/my going with them.

Question 800

Bury/have your head in the sand

Answer 800

To refuse to think about unpleasant facts, although they will have an influence on your situation: You've got to face facts here - you can't just bury your head in the sand.

Question 801

Bury/have your head in the sand

Answer 801

To refuse to think about unpleasant facts, although they will have an influence on your situation: You've got to face facts here - you can't just bury your head in the sand.

Question 802

Preside (v)

Answer 802

To be in charge of a formal meeting or ceremony: Who would be the best person to preside at/over the public enquiry? Presiding (adj)

Question 803

Preside (v)

Answer 803

To be in charge of a formal meeting or ceremony: Who would be the best person to preside at/over the public enquiry? Presiding (adj)

Question 804

Keep a tight rein on sb/sth | also keep sb/sth on a tight rein

Answer 804

To have a lot of control over someone or something: | My father always kept us on a tight rein.

Question 805

Keep a tight rein on sb/sth | also keep sb/sth on a tight rein

Answer 805

To have a lot of control over someone or something: | My father always kept us on a tight rein.

Question 806

Relinquish (v)

Answer 806

› To give up something such as a responsibility or claim: He has relinquished his claim to the throne. She relinquished control of the family investments to her son. › To unwillingly stop holding or keeping something: She relinquished her hold/grip on the steering wheel.

Question 807

Relinquish (v)

Answer 807

› To give up something such as a responsibility or claim: He has relinquished his claim to the throne. She relinquished control of the family investments to her son. › To unwillingly stop holding or keeping something: She relinquished her hold/grip on the steering wheel.

Question 808

Infinitesimal (adj) /ˌɪn.fɪ.nɪˈtes.ɪ.məl/ [formal]

Answer 808

Extremely small: The amounts of radioactivity present were infinitesimal. infinitesimally

Question 809

Infinitesimal (adj) /ˌɪn.fɪ.nɪˈtes.ɪ.məl/ [formal]

Answer 809

Extremely small: The amounts of radioactivity present were infinitesimal. infinitesimally

Question 810

Claw (n)

Answer 810

One of the sharp curved nails at the end of each of the toes of some animals and birds: Our cat likes to sharpen her claws on the legs of the dining table.

Question 811

Claw (n)

Answer 811

One of the sharp curved nails at the end of each of the toes of some animals and birds: Our cat likes to sharpen her claws on the legs of the dining table.

Question 812

Get your claws into sb [informal disapproving]

Answer 812

› To find a way of influencing or controlling someone: If the loan company gets its claws into you, you'll still be paying off this debt when you're 50. › If a woman gets her claws into a man, she manages to start a relationship with him, often because she wants to control him or get something from him: If she gets her claws into that young man, she'll ruin his political career.

Question 813

Get your claws into sb [informal disapproving]

Answer 813

› To find a way of influencing or controlling someone: If the loan company gets its claws into you, you'll still be paying off this debt when you're 50. › If a woman gets her claws into a man, she manages to start a relationship with him, often because she wants to control him or get something from him: If she gets her claws into that young man, she'll ruin his political career.

Question 814

Reek (v, n)

Answer 814

To have a strong unpleasant smell: | Her breath reeked of garlic.

Question 815

Reek (v, n)

Answer 815

To have a strong unpleasant smell: | Her breath reeked of garlic.

Question 816

To come around/round

Answer 816

To change your opinion of something, often influenced by another person's opinion E.g.:He'll come round to my point of view, given a bit of time. Ex.: Do you still dislike your office, or have you come round to thinking it's all right?

Question 817

To leave somebody to it

Answer 817

Similar to "leave alone" E.g.: I was about to start cooking – I'll leave you to it, then I didn't want to interfere, so I left them to it.

Question 818

To leave somebody to it

Answer 818

Similar to "leave alone" E.g.: I was about to start cooking – I'll leave you to it, then I didn't want to interfere, so I left them to it.

Question 819

Eye candy (n)

Answer 819

Someone or something that is attractive but not very interesting or useful: Most of the images on the website are not more than eye candy.

Question 820

Eye candy (n)

Answer 820

Someone or something that is attractive but not very interesting or useful: Most of the images on the website are not more than eye candy.

Question 821

Crack verb (FIND ANSWER)

Answer 821

To find a solution to a problem: They cracked the code and read the secret message. UK I've been trying to solve this problem all week, but I still haven't cracked it.

Question 822

Crack verb (FIND ANSWER)

Answer 822

To find a solution to a problem: They cracked the code and read the secret message. UK I've been trying to solve this problem all week, but I still haven't cracked it.

Question 823

I'd like to help her, ONLY I don't see how.

Answer 823

Eu gostaria de ajudá-la, SÓ QUE/MAS não vejo como

Question 824

Collocations

Answer 824

``` Ridiculously easy Deeply concerned Highly successful Utterly ridiculous Strongly opposed ```

Question 825

Tap sth out

Answer 825

› To produce the rhythm of a piece of music by hitting a surface gently : He sat at the drums and tapped out the beat. › To write something using a keyboard, mobile phone, etc.: She quickly tapped out a message on her phone.

Question 826

Tap sth out

Answer 826

› To produce the rhythm of a piece of music by hitting a surface gently : He sat at the drums and tapped out the beat. › To write something using a keyboard, mobile phone, etc.: She quickly tapped out a message on her phone.

Question 827

Pervasive (adj) [formal]

Answer 827

› Present or noticeable in every part of a thing or place: The influence of Freud is pervasive in her books. a pervasive smell of diesel Reforms are being undermined by the all-pervasive corruption in the country. Pervasively (adv) Synonym: common

Question 828

Pervasive (adj) [formal]

Answer 828

› Present or noticeable in every part of a thing or place: The influence of Freud is pervasive in her books. a pervasive smell of diesel Reforms are being undermined by the all-pervasive corruption in the country. Pervasively (adv) Synonym: common

Question 829

If someone comes on in a conversation, this person...

Answer 829

Interrupts the conversation

Question 830

If someone comes on in a conversation, this person...

Answer 830

Interrupts the conversation

Question 831

Scary sb away/off

Answer 831

To make someone so worried about doing something that they decide not to do it: If you charge as much as that, you'll scare customers off.

Question 832

Scary sb away/off

Answer 832

To make someone so worried about doing something that they decide not to do it: If you charge as much as that, you'll scare customers off.

Question 833

Trace (n)

Answer 833

A sign that something has happened or existed: He attempted to cover up all the traces of his crime. When she moved out, she left no trace of having been there. My wallet has been missing for several days and I can't find any trace of it. He seems to have vanished without (a) trace (= no one knows where he is).

Question 834

Trace (n)

Answer 834

A sign that something has happened or existed: He attempted to cover up all the traces of his crime. When she moved out, she left no trace of having been there. My wallet has been missing for several days and I can't find any trace of it. He seems to have vanished without (a) trace (= no one knows where he is).

Question 835

Plaintive (adj)

Answer 835

Used to describe something that sounds slightly sad: the plaintive sound of the bagpipes "What about me?" came a plaintive voice. Plaintively (adv)

Question 836

Take to somewhere

Answer 836

To go somewhere, usually because you are in a difficult or dangerous situation: The refugees took to the hills for safety.

Question 837

Take to somewhere

Answer 837

To go somewhere, usually because you are in a difficult or dangerous situation: The refugees took to the hills for safety.

Question 838

To smell a rat

Answer 838

To be suspicious about what you hear or see

Question 839

To let the cat out of the bag

Answer 839

To give away a secret

Question 840

To hear sth (straight) from the horse's mouse

Answer 840

To be told sth directly from the source

Question 841

To talk the hind leg off a donkey

Answer 841

To speak length about unimportant things

Question 842

To rabbit on about sth

Answer 842

To talk for a long time in an annoying way

Question 843

Wouldn't say boo to a goose

Answer 843

To be quiet, nervous or shy US to say nothing: You didn't say boo to me about going to your mother's this weekend.

Question 844

To say sth parrot fashion

Answer 844

To repeat sth without understanding it

Question 845

Stir sth up

Answer 845

(EMOTION) › To cause an unpleasant emotion or problem to begin or grow: The teacher told him to stop stirring up trouble. The photographs stirred up some painful memories. (SUBSTANCE) › To cause a substance such as soil or dust to move and rise up: The helicopter stirred up clouds of dust.

Question 846

Stir sth up

Answer 846

(EMOTION) › To cause an unpleasant emotion or problem to begin or grow: The teacher told him to stop stirring up trouble. The photographs stirred up some painful memories. (SUBSTANCE) › To cause a substance such as soil or dust to move and rise up: The helicopter stirred up clouds of dust.

Question 847

1. That film is ___ . It's been around for years and is still as enjoyable as it ever was.

Answer 847

Timeless

Question 848

Your ___ is absolutely awful. You always manage to arrive at the wrong moment.

Answer 848

Timing

Question 849

I think the ___ on the washing machine is faulty.

Answer 849

Timer

Question 850

I think the ___ on the washing machine is faulty.

Answer 850

Timer

Question 851

I don't think I'm in the right frame of ___ to sit an exam. I don't seem to be able to concentrate.

Answer 851

Mind Frame of mind: the way someone thinks or feels about something at a particular time: The most important thing is to go into the exam in a positive frame of mind.

Question 852

Frame of reference

Answer 852

A set of ideas or facts accepted by a person that explains their behaviour, opinions, or decisions: How can Christians and atheists ever come to understand each other when their frames of reference are so different?

Question 853

Frame of reference

Answer 853

A set of ideas or facts accepted by a person that explains their behaviour, opinions, or decisions: How can Christians and atheists ever come to understand each other when their frames of reference are so different?

Question 854

Reek (v, n)

Answer 854

› To have a strong unpleasant smell: Her breath reeked of garlic. Reek (n) The room was filled with the reek of stale beer. Reek of sth If an event or situation reeks of an unpleasant quality, it seems to be caused by or connected to that quality: His promotion reeks of favouritism.

Question 855

Reek (v, n)

Answer 855

› To have a strong unpleasant smell: Her breath reeked of garlic. Reek (n) The room was filled with the reek of stale beer. Reek of sth If an event or situation reeks of an unpleasant quality, it seems to be caused by or connected to that quality: His promotion reeks of favouritism.

Question 856

To ___ a kite

Answer 856

Fly

Question 857

To ___ a garden

Answer 857

Plant

Question 858

To ___ ___ a picnic

Answer 858

Go on

Question 859

To ___ ___ a picnic

Answer 859

Go on

Question 860

Eerie (adj)

Answer 860

Strange in a frightening and mysterious way: She heard the eerie noise of the wind howling through the trees. He had the eerie feeling that he had met this stranger before. Eerily (adv) Her voice was eerily similar to her dead grandmother's. eeriness

Question 861

Stranger (n)

Answer 861

› Someone you do not know: My mother always warned me not to talk to strangers. I'd never met anyone at the party before - they were complete strangers. Note: do not confuse with foreigner (= a person from another country). › A stranger in a particular place is someone who has never been there before: Do you know the way to St Peter's church or are you a stranger here too?

Question 862

Stranger (n)

Answer 862

› Someone you do not know: My mother always warned me not to talk to strangers. I'd never met anyone at the party before - they were complete strangers. Note: do not confuse with foreigner (= a person from another country). › A stranger in a particular place is someone who has never been there before: Do you know the way to St Peter's church or are you a stranger here too?

Question 863

Stranded (adj)

Answer 863

Unable to leave somewhere because of a problem such as not having any transport or money: He left me stranded in town with no car and no money for a bus. If the tide comes in, we'll be stranded on these rocks.

Question 864

Stranded (adj)

Answer 864

Unable to leave somewhere because of a problem such as not having any transport or money: He left me stranded in town with no car and no money for a bus. If the tide comes in, we'll be stranded on these rocks.

Question 865

In-depth (adj)

Answer 865

Done carefully and in great detail: | an in-depth report/interview/analysis

Question 866

In-depth (adj)

Answer 866

Done carefully and in great detail: | an in-depth report/interview/analysis

Question 867

Faithful adjective (LOYAL)

Answer 867

Firm and not changing in your friendship with or support for a person or an organization, or in your belief in your principles: a faithful friend They are faithful supporters of the Labour Party. His faithful old dog accompanied him everywhere he went.

Question 868

Faithful adjective (LOYAL)

Answer 868

Firm and not changing in your friendship with or support for a person or an organization, or in your belief in your principles: a faithful friend They are faithful supporters of the Labour Party. His faithful old dog accompanied him everywhere he went.

Question 869

Unfaithful

Answer 869

Having a sexual relationship or experience with a person who is not your husband, wife, or usual sexual partner: If a man was unfaithful to me I'd leave him no matter what the circumstances. unfaithfulness

Question 870

Break a leg

Answer 870

Informal used for wishing someone good luck, especially before a performance

Question 871

Break a leg

Answer 871

Informal used for wishing someone good luck, especially before a performance

Question 872

Doable (adj)

Answer 872

If something is doable, it can be achieved or performed: | This project may be difficult, but I still think it's doable.

Question 873

Doable (adj)

Answer 873

If something is doable, it can be achieved or performed: | This project may be difficult, but I still think it's doable.

Question 874

Manageable (adj)

Answer 874

Easy or possible to deal with: The work has been divided into smaller, more manageable sections. The targets for increased productivity are described as "tough but manageable".

Question 875

Reap the benefit, reward, etc.

Answer 875

To get something good as a result of your own actions: She studied every evening and reaped the benefit at exam time. We sold them most of their modern weapons and now we are reaping the bitter harvest.

Question 876

Business as usual

Answer 876

Means that things are operating as normal, despite some change or difficulty. Despite the bad weather, it will be business as usual next week.

Question 877

Funny business

Answer 877

When you suspect that there is sth dishonest happening. | There was some funny business with the sales numbers in the final quarter.

Question 878

Mean business

Answer 878

When you are very serious about a topic someone might say. | As soon as he arrived he got straight into his sales pitch. He really means business.

Question 879

Whence

Answer 879

(from) where: | It has been returned to the shop from whence it came.

Question 880

I don't seem to be able to___ off this cold. I've had it for weeks!

Answer 880

Shake | "to recover from a cold"

Question 881

She's a very strict teacher. If any of her students step out of ___ she gets really angry.

Answer 881

Line

Question 882

I thought you'd ___ at the opportunity of going abroad on business. Why don't you want to go?

Answer 882

Leap

Question 883

I don't think we can ........ the importance of carrying out safety checks as it can save lives. (STATE)

Answer 883

Overstate

Question 884

The government are due to be making a ........ later today. (STATE)

Answer 884

Statement

Question 885

To say I'm surprised is an ___ I'm absolutely astonished! (STATE)

Answer 885

Understatement

Question 886

There are some wonderful examples of 19th Century jewellery ___ display in the museum.

Answer 886

On

Question 887

Put away

Answer 887

To put somebody into prison (informal). John was put away for 15 years for robbing a bank. To store, to tidy The children need to put away their toys before bedtime.

Question 888

Put aside

Answer 888

To ignore or forget something The colleagues put aside their differences and worked together. ``` To save (especially money or time) We want to go on vacation next year, so we are putting aside money each month. ```

Question 889

Break the ice [informal]

Answer 889

To make people who have not met before feel more relaxed with each other: Someone suggested that we play a party game to break the ice.

Question 890

Rain on sb's parade

Answer 890

To do something that spoils someone's plans: I'm sorry to rain on your parade but you're not allowed to have alcohol on the premises. I am in a great mood, so don't rain on my parade.

Question 891

Take sb/sth by storm

Answer 891

To be suddenly extremely successful in a place or with a group of people: Her performance has taken the London critics by storm. The Beatles took the world by storm in the 1960s.

Question 892

Bring up

Answer 892

To ‘bring up’ a subject means to start talking about it. ‘When you see her, please bring up the problem with those noisy chickens.’ To ‘bring up’ can also mean to vomit, or to expel food from your stomach. ‘He ate so much that he brought up his lunch.’ We can also use the phrasal verb ‘bring up’ to talk about carrying something from a lower level to a higher one. ‘If you’re going downstairs can you please bring up a glass of water?’

Question 893

We've done (or will do) sth to ___ our conscience

Answer 893

Soothe

Question 894

``` Sharp pain Sharp rise Sharp drop Sharp return Sharp contrast ```

Answer 894

Collocations | E.g.: The road to my house has several sharp returns

Question 895

I've been suffering a lot from ___ lately.

Answer 895

Indigestion

Question 896

I can't eat any more of this. It's completely ___ .

Answer 896

Indigestible

Question 897

The doctor claims the problems all lie with the patient's ___ system.

Answer 897

Digestive

Question 898

Mental block

Answer 898

If you have a mental block about something, you cannot understand it or do it because something in your mind prevents you: He has a mental block about names - he just can't remember them. I always seem to suffer a mental block whenever I'm asked a question in class, even though, most of the time I know the answer.

Question 899

Forebear (also forbear)

Answer 899

A relative who lived in the past | Synonym: ancestor

Question 900

A clean sheet/sl​ate [informal]

Answer 900

The situation in which people decide to forget your past behaviour, usually because it was not good: You were very lazy last term, but we'll start again with a clean sheet this term.

Question 901

Lead the way

Answer 901

› To show the way by going in front: You've been there before - why don't you lead the way? › To make more progress than other people in the development of something: The company has been leading the way in network applications for several years.

Question 902

Waive (v)

Answer 902

To not demand something you have a right to, or not cause a rule to be obeyed: The bank manager waived the charge (= said we didn't have to pay), as we were old and valued customers. If the government waives (= removes) the time limit, many more applications will come in. He persuaded the delegates to waive (= give up) their objections. The victim has waived her right to anonymity.

Question 903

Livestock (n)

Answer 903

Animals and birds that are kept on a farm, such as cows, sheep, or chickens. The farmer think the animal would pose a threat to livestock.

Question 904

Lick (v)

Answer 904

``` TO LICK:(defeat,outperform):derrotar to get licked ser derrotado to lick a problem vencer um problema This puzzle has got me licked. Esse quebra-cabeças me derrotou. ```

Question 905

Small spaces - Expressions

Answer 905

‘Elbow room’ means enough space to move around in. ‘Don’t bring anything with you, there’s no elbow room in here.’ If a room is very small then you can also say there’s ‘not enough room to swing a cat’. ‘How will we fit everyone in here? There’s not enough room to swing a cat’. If a lot of people are in a small room, you can say people are ‘packed in like sardines’. ‘This is so uncomfortable, we are packed in like sardines.’

Question 906

They ___ down their original plans as it was obviously going to cost too much. (make smaller)

Answer 906

Scaled.

Question 907

I can't find my electric ___ anywhere. (SHAVE)

Answer 907

Shaver

Question 908

He's always clean-___ and well-dressed. (SHAVE)

Answer 908

Shaven

Question 909

I need to go to the supermarket to get some more ___ cream. (SHAVE)

Answer 909

Shaving

Question 910

There has been ___ media coverage of the wedding, with programmes on TV and radio and articles in the press.

Answer 910

Mass

Question 911

Hunt sb/sth down

Answer 911

To search everywhere for someone or something until you find him, her, or it: The terrorists must be hunted down and brought to justice.

Question 912

The team discussed ___ for the second half during the break. (TACTIC)

Answer 912

Tactics

Question 913

The manager made some clever ___ changes which had a tremendous impact on the game. (TACTIC)

Answer 913

Tactical

Question 914

She is a very skilful ___ and has often got the company out of tricky situations. (TACTIC)

Answer 914

Tactician (someone who is skilled in using tactics)

Question 915

I'm going to ___ judgement on the film until I've actually seen it. The critics aren't always correct.

Answer 915

Reserve

Question 916

The company believe they can __ on the costs of the campaign to the customer and avoid having to go into debt.

Answer 916

Pass (to make someone else pay for the cost of something rather than yourself)

Question 917

He was acting entirely ___ and the police had no justification for arresting him. (LAW)

Answer 917

Lawfully

Question 918

In many parts of the country ___ is a major problem.

Answer 918

Lawlessness

Question 919

She's at university studying to be a ___ .

Answer 919

Lawyer

Question 920

The amount the Government is spending to ease unemployment is a ___ in the ocean compared to what is needed.

Answer 920

Drop

Question 921

We're having to ___ by on one wage packet while Michael tries to get his business off the ground.

Answer 921

Scrape (by/along) - to manage to live when you do not have enough money and other necessary things - to manage with difficulty to get a successful result or to reach an acceptable standard

Question 922

I do smoke but only in ___ .

Answer 922

Moderation

Question 923

There were three people involved in the interview: myself, the interviewer and a ___ .

Answer 923

Moderator

Question 924

I feel ___ optimistic about passing the exam.

Answer 924

Moderately

Question 925

Make a name for yourself

Answer 925

to become famous or respected by a lot of people: | He's made a name for himself as a talented journalist.

Question 926

I'm just popping into the ___ room to try these trousers on. (CHANGE)

Answer 926

Changing

Question 927

The weather will be ___ over the next few days with lots of showers and sunny spells. (CHANGE)

Answer 927

Changeable

Question 928

Prices have remained ___ for some time but experts are predicting a sharp rise this year. (CHANGE)

Answer 928

Unchanged

Question 929

Bunk off (sth) [informal]

Answer 929

To stay away from school or work or to leave early, especially without permission: A lot of people bunk off early on Friday. It was a sunny day so they decided to bunk off school.

Question 930

As long as there is ___ in the agreement we should be OK. (CLEAR)

Answer 930

Clarity

Question 931

Security will need to give you ___ before you can enter the building. (CLEAR)

Answer 931

Clearance

Question 932

It was ___ who was in charge as they all seemed to be ordering each other around. (CLEAR)

Answer 932

Unclear

Question 933

It's a difficult task but I'm sure she will ___ to the challenge.

Answer 933

Rise

Question 934

Pack sth in [informal]

Answer 934

› To stop doing something: This course is really tough, - sometimes I feeling like packing it all in. pack it in! UK informal › Said to rudely tell someone to stop doing something that is annoying you: Pack it in, Julie - I'm trying to read.

Question 935

Call it a day [informal]

Answer 935

To stop the work you are doing: | I'm getting a bit tired now - let's call it a day.

Question 936

There was one ___ in the book that really stood out. (PASS)

Answer 936

Passage

Question 937

If you go down those stairs and take the ___ you can avoid the busy road. (PASS)

Answer 937

Underpass

Question 938

It was only a ___ interest and she soon forgot about it and moved on to something else. (PASS)

Answer 938

Passing

Question 939

We obviously have totally different views so shall we drop the ___?

Answer 939

Subject

Question 940

Chip (sth) in [informal]

Answer 940

To give some money when several people are giving money to pay for something together: They all chipped in £100 and bought their mother a trip to Greece.

Question 941

Chip in [informal - mainly UK]

Answer 941

To interrupt a conversation in order to say something: | I'll start and you can all chip in with your comments.

Question 942

When you're packing to go away, always make sure you've got the ___ like your passport and money.

Answer 942

Essentials

Question 943

I don't want to ___ doubts on his ability but are we sure he's the best person for the job?

Answer 943

Cast

Question 944

Head sth off

Answer 944

To prevent a difficult or unpleasant situation from happening: The company is putting up wages to head off a strike.

Question 945

Boss someone around

Answer 945

To tell them what to do. | ‘My older brother always bosses me around and I am tired of it.’

Question 946

To ‘show someone who’s boss’

Answer 946

To prove that you have more power. | ‘If you want your dog to obey, you must show her who’s boss.’

Question 947

The ‘head honcho’

Answer 947

Is the person in charge, or someone with great influence. | ‘Can you tell me who the head honcho is?’

Question 948

Expressions with "track"

Answer 948

Track If someone has ‘a one track mind’ then they seem to think only about one thing. ‘All she talks about is her vintage cars. She has a one track mind.’ To ‘cover your tracks’ is to hide or conceal evidence of something. ‘The police will never catch him, he has covered his tracks well.’ To ‘get something back on track’ means to get it back on schedule. ‘Despite the rain, the new building is back on track and will be finished on time.’

Question 949

I'm taking Steve out for a meal tonight to ____ up for forgetting his birthday last week.

Answer 949

Make

Question 950

She's certainly not afraid of giving her opinion. She always ____ her mind.

Answer 950

Speaks

Question 951

Suck up to sb [informal disapproving]

Answer 951

To try to make someone in authority approve of you by doing and saying things that will please them: "Why do you think he offered to take all that work home?" "Ah, he's just sucking up to the boss."

Question 952

Do/Make

Answer 952

``` do the cleaning and the cooking make a lasting impression (on someone) do the shopping and the washing-up do some serious work do a lot of damage (to something) make an announcement make an application (e.g. for a driving test) make a sound or a noise do one's hair or one's teeth do a lot of harm rather than good do business (with somebody) do (somebody) a favour make love, not war make a mess, a profit or a fortune make fun of someone or a fool of someone make amends for one's behaviour ```

Question 953

Meaning: "to compensate somebody for something" I'm taking Steve out for a meal tonight to ___ up for forgetting his birthday last week.

Answer 953

Make

Question 954

In black and white

Answer 954

Formal/clear

Question 955

A sticky situation

Answer 955

A difficult situation

Question 956

A close shave

Answer 956

A situation where you have a narrow scape of sth bad. | It was a close shave, but I don't think my mom say I smoking.

Question 957

My mind's gone blank

Answer 957

Suddenly you've completely forgot what you were about to do or say.

Question 958

To sleep on it

Answer 958

Take a decision the day after.

Question 959

All over the place

Answer 959

Disorganised and confuse.

Question 960

Go around the houses

Answer 960

Waste time saying or doing unimportant things before actually say or do what you want.

Question 961

Done and dusted

Answer 961

Everything is ok/finished successfully

Question 962

Take a chill pill

Answer 962

Calm down and relax

Question 963

Put a shock in it

Answer 963

To be quiet (impolite)

Question 964

A wild card

Answer 964

Unpredictable

Question 965

To take a shot/stab in the dark

Answer 965

Do not really know the truth, but just guess

Question 966

To keep a lid on it

Answer 966

Keep it secret or under control. Opp.: To lift the lid on sth

Question 967

To be on the ball

Answer 967

To be alert and quick to react to sth. | Similar expression: to keep your eye on the ball.

Question 968

Mind-blowing/to blow your mind

Answer 968

Incredible/amazing

Question 969

To be out for the count

Answer 969

To be tired or sleeping

Question 970

Game changer

Answer 970

Sth important that has changed sth else

Question 971

Wow factor

Answer 971

A quality or feature of sth that makes people feel great excitement or admiration.

Question 972

Come-round (UK) / Come around (US)

Answer 972

To visit someone in their home

Question 973

Full on

Answer 973

Very intense (people, work, city)

Question 974

Stab in the back

Answer 974

To betray someone

Question 975

Sticks ana stones may break your my bones, (but words can never hurt me)

Answer 975

Used to say that words won't offend someone

Question 976

To downsize/downsizing

Answer 976

To cut a number of jobs

Question 977

At the movies

Answer 977

Sci-fi: informal for science fiction Rom com: abbreviation for romantic comedy Whodunnit: a story about a crime and the attempt to discover who committed it.

Question 978

There is a dire need to do sth

Answer 978

It's urgent that we do sth

Question 979

Verb + prepositions

Answer 979

``` Accuse sb of Apologise (to sb) about Apologise for Blame sb for Complain (to sb) about Comment on Confess to Insist on Object to ```

Question 980

She felt she had been discriminated ___ because of her age. In order to increase the number of female representatives, the selection committee decided to discriminate ___ women for three years.

Answer 980

Against | In favour of

Question 981

Unrivalled (adj)

Answer 981

Having no equal; better than any other of the same type: | The museum boasts an unrivalled collection of French porcelain.

Question 982

At the earliest opportunity

Answer 982

As soon as possible

Question 983

Out of character

Answer 983

If a person's behaviour is out of character, it's very different from the usual way that person behaves.

Question 984

Get away from it all

Answer 984

To go somewhere to have a holiday, often because you need to rest

Question 985

Get together

Answer 985

If two or more people get together, they meet each other, having arranged it before.

Question 986

People-watch (v)

Answer 986

To observe the people around you as a way to pass the time

Question 987

Read between the lines

Answer 987

To try to understand someone’s real feelings or intentions from what they say or write

Question 988

Give sb a lift

Answer 988

To make someone happier: | She'd been feeling low but hearing that she'd got the job gave her a lift.

Question 989

Lift (journey)

Answer 989

A free journey in another person's vehicle, especially a car: I'll give you a lift to the train station if you like. He hitched a lift (= stood by the road and made a signal asking a car to stop and take him) to Birmingham.

Question 990

Ball-point pens

Answer 990

Pens like Bic

Question 991

In the interests of security

Answer 991

For reasons of security

Question 992

Make clothes larger/smaller

Answer 992

Let out/Take in

Question 993

Make clothes longer/shorter

Answer 993

Let down/Take up

Question 994

Wear very smart/casual clothes on a particular occasion

Answer 994

Dress up/Dress down

Question 995

Replace one set of clothes with another

Answer 995

Change into/Out of

Question 996

Put on warm clothes

Answer 996

Wrap up

Question 997

Put on/take off clothes quickly and easily

Answer 997

Slip on/Off

Question 998

Fasten clothes

Answer 998

Do/Zip up

Question 999

Become too big/big enough for some clothes

Answer 999

Grown into/Out of

Question 1000

Whenever a new fashion comes ___

Answer 1000

In

Question 1001

When I bought these shoes, they were ___ of fashion

Answer 1001

Height

Question 1002

Long skirts seem to come in and out of ___ every few years.

Answer 1002

Style

Question 1003

I never imagined the fashion for tattoos would ___ on the way it did.

Answer 1003

Catch

Question 1004

His i-pod is as much a fashion ___ as a music player.

Answer 1004

Statement

Question 1005

I tend to avoid designer clothes as I don't want to end up looking like a fashion ___ .

Answer 1005

Victim

Question 1006

Soaked (adj)

Answer 1006

Extremely wet: I'm going to have to take these clothes off - I'm soaked to the skin! My shoes are soaked (through). His T-shirt was soaked in sweat.

Question 1007

The government have made a ___ commitment not to raise taxes this year.

Answer 1007

Firm

Question 1008

Give sb food for thought

Answer 1008

To make someone think seriously about something

Question 1009

I ___ told you not to open that letter until I got home. Why don't you listen? (EXPRESS)

Answer 1009

Expressly

Question 1010

He stood there completely ___ . He didn't show his feelings at all. (EXPRESS)

Answer 1010

Expressionless

Question 1011

I never really know what it is you want. You need to be more ___ . (EXPRESS)

Answer 1011

Expressive

Question 1012

It's so busy in my office. I don't get the chance to ___ my breath after my long journey into the office. I have to get down to work as soon as I get in.

Answer 1012

Catch

Question 1013

Grow on sb

Answer 1013

If someone or something grows on you, you like him, her, or it more and more than you did at first: I wasn't sure about this album when I bought it but it's really grown on me.

Question 1014

As soon as I arrive at the hotel I'm going to ___ the suitcase and go straight down to the beach. (PACK)

Answer 1014

Unpack

Question 1015

A ___ arrived for you in the post this morning. (PACK)

Answer 1015

Package

Question 1016

Why do they use so much ___ on goods? It's such a waste of paper. (PACK)

Answer 1016

Packaging

Question 1017

I get so tired at work that I ___ a point when I can't concentrate anymore.

Answer 1017

Reach

Question 1018

Attention span

Answer 1018

The length of time that someone can keep their thoughts and interest fixed on something: Young children have quite short attention spans.

Question 1019

The boss really ___ into me about not getting that report finished in time. Meaning: "to criticize someone"

Answer 1019

Tore

Question 1020

Don't be so ___ . Do as you're told and put your toys away. (OBEY)

Answer 1020

Disobedient

Question 1021

One of the things you must insist on in the army is ___ . (OBEY)

Answer 1021

Obedience

Question 1022

He called the dog and it came running up to him ___ . (OBEY)

Answer 1022

Obediently

Question 1023

I worked all night long in order to ___ the deadline. I finally managed to hand my essay in on time.

Answer 1023

Meet

Question 1024

Set sth aside

Answer 1024

To save something, usually money or time, for a special purpose: He had some money in an account that he'd set aside for his kids. I set aside half an hour every evening to hear Erik read. We've set aside a little money for a holiday this year.

Question 1025

I'm looking for a car. Something simple and ___ . I haven't got much money. (EXPENSE)

Answer 1025

Inexpensive

Question 1026

She dresses very ___ . She always wears designer clothes. (EXPENSE)

Answer 1026

Expensively

Question 1027

Inner (adj)

Answer 1027

Inner feelings or thoughts are ones that you do not show or tell other people: Sarah seemed to have a profound sense of inner peace.

Question 1028

A knack for sth

Answer 1028

Natural ability for sth

Question 1029

The conversation goes off-track

Answer 1029

Collocation

Question 1030

Catch sb off guard

Answer 1030

To surprise someone by doing something that they are not expecting or ready for

Question 1031

Low-key (adj)

Answer 1031

A low-key event is quiet and without a great show of excitement: The wedding was a low-key affair, with fewer than 30 people attending.

Question 1032

Seldom (adv)

Answer 1032

Almost never: Now that we have a baby, we seldom get the chance to go to the cinema. formal Seldom do we receive any apology when mistakes are made.

Question 1033

What shall we do to___ their 40th wedding anniversary? It needs to be something special.

Answer 1033

Mark

Question 1034

The sun shining on the trees ___ a shadow across the field.

Answer 1034

Cast

Question 1035

Don't be so ___ ! Act your age and stop throwing things around. (CHILD)

Answer 1035

Childish

Question 1036

He spent most of his ___ living with his aunt and uncle. (CHILD)

Answer 1036

Childhood

Question 1037

The medicine bottle has a ___ top, so it should be safe. (CHILD)

Answer 1037

Childproof

Question 1038

Cast sb/sth aside/off [formal]

Answer 1038

To get rid of someone or something: | You must cast aside all thoughts of revenge.

Question 1039

If something is calling you, you have a strong feeling that you must do it, have it, go there, etc.: That last piece of chocolate cake is calling me.

Answer 1039

Sth is calling you

Question 1040

I didn't mean to lose my temper with you. I just got ___ away for a minute.

Answer 1040

Carried

Question 1041

Although he held some strong opinions he eventually had to ___ down and admit he was wrong.

Answer 1041

Back

Question 1042

After our lunch we ___ up with the rest of the people on our trip.

Answer 1042

Joined

Question 1043

You need to ___ in at the hotel reception before being given your key.

Answer 1043

Book

Question 1044

After a long investigation the police were able to ____ together the truth about what had happened on the day of the murder.

Answer 1044

Piece

Question 1045

I was near Jackie's house this morning so I dropped ___ for a chat.

Answer 1045

In

Question 1046

Flat adjective (DRINK)

Answer 1046

If a drink is flat, it has stopped being fizzy (= with bubbles): If you don't put the top back on that bottle of beer, it will go flat.

Question 1047

The caller waited impatiently while the receptionist tried to put her ___ to the office.

Answer 1047

Through

Question 1048

During the discussion the speaker showed an excellent ___ of all the issues.

Answer 1048

Grasp

Question 1049

It is wide ___ that computers can make our lives easier.

Answer 1049

Accepted

Question 1050

Those cupboards are looking a bit scruffy. They could do with a fresh ___ of paint.

Answer 1050

Coat

Question 1051

My teacher's great. I have a very high ___ of him.

Answer 1051

Opinion

Question 1052

She's a gifted linguist and is able to ___ easily from English to French.

Answer 1052

Switch

Question 1053

The company are to introduce a policy ___ parents can bring their children in on open days.

Answer 1053

Whereby

Question 1054

Chill out

Answer 1054

To relax completely, or not allow things to upset you: I'm just chilling out in front of the TV. Chill out, Dad. The train doesn't leave for another hour!

Question 1055

We like to go back to Greece on holiday ___ now and then.

Answer 1055

Every

Question 1056

I don't really know what to say ___ than try speaking to your friend about the problem.

Answer 1056

Other

Question 1057

So what? [informal]

Answer 1057

Used to mean "it's not important" and "I don't care": So what if I'm 35 and I'm not married - I lead a perfectly fulfilling life! "Andrew won't like it, you know." "So what? - I don't care what Andrew thinks!"

Question 1058

Different meanings of "worth"

Answer 1058

‘She is of great worth to the company, so we don’t want to lose her’. ‘Can I please have $5 worth of hot chips.’ ‘If you are going to Australia, Brisbane is worth visiting.’

Question 1059

Do sb out of sth [informal]

Answer 1059

To stop someone from getting or keeping something, especially in a dishonest or unfair way: Pensioners have been done out of millions of pounds as a result of the changes. The workers are worried that their employer is going to do them out of the money they are owed.

Question 1060

Crash course

Answer 1060

A course that teaches you a lot of basic facts in a very short time: I did/took a crash course in French before my trip to Paris.

Question 1061

After their divorce she has now decided to ___ . (MARRY)

Answer 1061

Remarry

Question 1062

I'm doing the cleaning today. Can you get me a bottle of ___ from the supermarket. (INFECT)

Answer 1062

Disinfectant

Question 1063

Rapturous (adj)

Answer 1063

Showing extreme pleasure and happiness or excitement: The play was greeted with rapturous applause. The team received a rapturous welcome. Rapturously (adv)

Question 1064

Folk music

Answer 1064

The traditional music of a particular region or group of people

Question 1065

Highbrow (adj)

Answer 1065

(of books, plays, etc.) involving serious and complicated or artistic ideas, or (of people) interested in serious and complicated subjects Opp.: lowbrow

Question 1066

Pull sth off [informal]

Answer 1066

To succeed in doing something difficult or unexpected: | The central bank has pulled off one of the biggest financial rescues of recent years.

Question 1067

The length and breadth of somewhere

Answer 1067

If you travel the length and breadth of a place, you go to every part of it: She travelled the length and breadth of Ireland looking for her missing brother.

Question 1068

To cap it all UK (US to cap it all off)

Answer 1068

Used when you mention something in addition to all the other (bad) things that have happened: It's been a terrible week and now, to cap it all, I've got a cold.

Question 1069

Over the top (abbreviation OTT) UK [informal]

Answer 1069

Too extreme and not suitable, or demanding too much attention or effort, especially in an uncontrolled way: I thought the decorations were way (= very) over the top. The speech was a bit OTT. He realized he'd gone over the top with the seating arrangements.

Question 1070

Burst into song/tears/laughter

Answer 1070

To suddenly begin to sing/cry/laugh: | Much to my surprise, Caleb suddenly burst into song.

Question 1071

Stumble across/on/upon sth/sb

Answer 1071

To discover something by chance, or to meet someone by chance: Workmen stumbled upon the mosaic while digging foundations for a new building.

Question 1072

Off-duty (adj)

Answer 1072

When police officers, doctors, guards, etc. are off-duty, they are not working: He looks completely different when he's off-duty and in his normal clothes.

Question 1073

Depend on (trust)

Answer 1073

To trust someone or something and know that that person or thing will help you or do what you want or expect him, her, or it to do: You can always depend on Michael in a crisis. I'm depending on you to keep your promise. Humorous - You can't always depend on flights arriving on time. humorous You can depend on Jana to be late (= she is always late).

Question 1074

Bluntly (adv)

Answer 1074

If you speak bluntly, you speak without trying to be polite or considering other people's feelings: She told me bluntly that I should lose weight. To put it bluntly, I can't afford it.

Question 1075

Proceeds (noun - pl)

Answer 1075

The amount of money received from a particular event or activity or when something is sold: The proceeds of today's festival will go to several local charities. It says on the back of the card "all proceeds to charity".

Question 1076

Yearn (v)

Answer 1076

To wish very strongly, especially for something that you cannot have or something that is very difficult to have: Despite his great commercial success he still yearns for critical approval. Sometimes I just yearn to be alone.

Question 1077

Sleeve note (US liner note)

Answer 1077

Information about a performer or a performance that is supplied with a sound recording: According to the sleeve note, she recorded all the songs at home in her attic.

Question 1078

The boxer was knocked out in the 3rd round and only came ___ when his trainer splashed his face with water.

Answer 1078

Round To become conscious again after an accident or operation: She hasn't come round from the anaesthetic yet.

Question 1079

The council are building a new ___ estate on the other side of town. (HOUSE)

Answer 1079

Housing

Question 1080

We've recently moved into a new place and are thinking of having a ___ party. (HOUSE)

Answer 1080

Housewarming

Question 1081

I really hate doing ___ , especially ironing and dusting.

Answer 1081

Housework

Question 1082

The ___ of living in London is so much more expensive than where I used to live.

Answer 1082

Cost

Question 1083

Search me! [informal]

Answer 1083

Something that you say when you do not know the answer to a question: "Where's Jack?" "Search me!"

Question 1084

It beats me (also what beats me) slang

Answer 1084

Said when you do not understand a situation or someone's behaviour: It beats me how she got the job. What beats me is why she stays with him.

Question 1085

Blush (v)

Answer 1085

To become pink in the face, usually from embarrassment: I always blush when I speak in public. I blush to think of what a fool I made of myself.

Question 1086

Swan (n)

Answer 1086

A large, usually white bird with a long neck that lives on rivers and lakes: We watched the swans glide by.

Question 1087

Bounce around

Answer 1087

FINANCE, ECONOMICS to increase and decrease in level many times, so that it may be hard to say what is going to happen: Prices may bounce around for a while, but they will settle. He warned that monthly employment figures bounce around and people should focus on longer-term improvements.

Question 1088

Patronize (v) [ACT SUPERIOR] Patronizing adj)

Answer 1088

Disapproving (UK usually patronise) to speak to or behave towards someone as if they are stupid or not important: Stop patronizing me - I understand the play as well as you do.

Question 1089

Patronize (v) [BE CUSTOMER]

Answer 1089

Formal (UK usually patronise) to be a regular customer of a shop or restaurant, etc.: The restaurant was patronized by many artists and writers during the 1920s.

Question 1090

Different ways to say "Thank you"

Answer 1090

FRASES FORMAIS » Thank you so much. (Muito obrigado.) » Thank you for your help. (Obrigado por sua ajuda.) » Thank you for all you’ve done. (Obrigado por tudo o que você tem feito.) » Thank you for everything. (Obrigado por tudo.) » You have my thanks. (Você tem os meus agradecimentos.) » You have my gratitude. (Você tem a minha gratidão.) » I’m deeply grateful. (Estou extremamente grato.) » I’m in your debt. (Eu tenho um débito com você.) » I’m indebted to you. (Eu tenho um débito com você.) » Thanks ever so much. (Muito obrigado mesmo.) » Thanks very much. (Muitíssimo obrigado.) » I can’t thank you enough. (Não tenho como te agradecer.) » Thank you kindly. (Te agradeço imensamente.) » I don’t know how to thank you. (Eu não sei como te agradecer.) » I (really) don’t know what say. (Eu realmente não sei o que dizer.) » I really appreciate this. » I really appreciate what you’ve done. ``` FRASES INFORMAIS » Thanks much. » Thanks for everything. » Thanks so much. » Thanks a lot. » Thanks a million. » Thanks a bunch. » Thanks a bundle. » Thanks heaps. » I owe you one. (Te devo uma.) » I owe you big. (Te devo essa.) » I owe you big-time. (Fico te devendo essa.) ```

Question 1091

Different uses of "get"

Answer 1091

get a letter receber uma carta get an email um e-mail get over recuperar-se de uma doença get there/home/to work chegar lá/em casa/ao trabalho get by se virar, se arranjar get down to business colocar as mãos à obra get on (well) with sb dar-se bem com alguém get in touch with entrar em contato com get a car/a new house/etc compras um carro/uma casa nova/etc get my hair cut cortar meu cabelo get my car washed levar o carro para lavar get together juntar-se, reunir-se get fed up with sth/sb ficar de saco cheio com algo/alguém get tired ficar cansado get hungry ficar com fome get angry ficar com raiva get married (to) casar-se (com) get up levantar-se (sair da cama ao acordar) get off to a bad start começar mau get to know sb conhecer alguém (bater um papinho para se conhecerem melhor) get my own back descontar, ir à desforra, vingar-se get my breath back recuperar o fôlego get in the way estorvar, atrapalhar, ficar no caminho get on my nerves me dá nos nervos, me faz fica p da vida, zangado

Question 1092

I'm just going to ___ into something more comfortable for dinner.

Answer 1092

Slip To quickly put on a piece of clothing: If you could wait two minutes, I'm just going to slip into a smarter dress. You don't need to go into the changing rooms - just slip the jacket on over your sweater.

Question 1093

The ___ were treated to a wonderful game of football. (SPECTACLE)

Answer 1093

Spectators

Question 1094

It was a ___ performance and the audience gave the players a standing ovation. (SPECTACLE)

Answer 1094

Spectacular

Question 1095

The gymnast failed ___ to regain his title by falling off the high bars. (SPECTACLE)

Answer 1095

Spectacularly

Question 1096

Publicly (adv)

Answer 1096

If something is done publicly, it is done so that everyone can know about it: The company publicly apologized and agreed to contribute some money to charity. publicly humiliated

Question 1097

It was this painting that ___ the gap between his early abstract work and his later move towards realism.

Answer 1097

Bridge

Question 1098

Ghettoize (v) [UK usually ghettoise]

Answer 1098

To treat a particular group in society as if they are different from the other parts of society and as if their activities and interests are not important to other people: Feminist writers, she claimed, had been ghettoized, their books placed on separate shelves in the shops. The TV company is aware of the danger of ghettoizing disability issues by offering "specialist" programmes. Taylor Swift is also forging a path for artists who no longer wish to be ghettoised into arbitrarily separated musical genres.

Question 1099

Fish for compliments

Answer 1099

To try to get people to say good things about you: | I’m not trying to fish for compliments, but do you like my new haircut?

Question 1100

Genre (n) /ˈʒɑ̃ː.rə/ /ˈʒɒn-/ formal

Answer 1100

A style, especially in the arts, that involves a particular set of characteristics: What genre does the book fall into - comedy or tragedy? a literary/musical/film genre

Question 1101

Handstand (n)

Answer 1101

An action in which you balance vertically on your hands with your legs pointing straight up in the air

Question 1102

Layoff (n) [also lay-off]

Answer 1102

An occasion when a company stops employing someone, sometimes temporarily, because the company does not have enough money or enough work: The recent economic crisis has led to massive layoffs.

Question 1103

Harrowing (adj) /ˈhær.əʊ.ɪŋ/

Answer 1103

Extremely upsetting because connected with suffering: a harrowing story For many women, the harrowing prospect of giving evidence in a rape case can be too much to bear.

Question 1104

Wary (adj)

Answer 1104

Not completely trusting or certain about something or someone: I'm a bit wary of/about giving people my address when I don't know them very well. More examples Warily (adv) Wariness (n)

Question 1105

Luggage language

Answer 1105

To be ‘living out of a suitcase’ means to travel so much you don’t have time to unpack your bag. ‘I can’t wait to get home, I don’t like living out of a suitcase.’ ‘Baggage’ refers to suitcases and bags containing personal belongings packed for travelling. ‘Please make sure that your baggage has your name and address clearly marked.’ ‘Baggage’ can also refer to your past experiences and long held views. These views are generally seen as a burden or problematic. ‘I hope the relationship works, but he’s got a lot of baggage from the last person he dated.’

Question 1106

Burden (n)

Answer 1106

› A heavy load that you carry: The little donkey struggled under its heavy burden. › Something difficult or unpleasant that you have to deal with or worry about: The burden of responsibility My elderly mother worries that she's a burden to me. Buying a house often places a large financial burden on young couples.

Question 1107

Eatery (n)

Answer 1107

A restaurant: | We met in a little eatery just off the main road.

Question 1108

Hurried (adj) / Hurriedly (adv)

Answer 1108

Done very or too quickly: We left early, after a hurried breakfast. I'm sorry this is such a hurried note.

Question 1109

Palpable (adj)

Answer 1109

So obvious that it can easily be seen or known, or (of a feeling) so strong that it seems as if it can be touched or physically felt: a palpable effect Her joy was palpable. Palpably (adv)

Question 1110

Raging (adj)

Answer 1110

``` › Very severe or extreme: a raging toothache a raging thirst He's got a raging (= high) temperature. a raging bore ``` › Very strong or violent: a raging temper The rains had turned the stream into a raging torrent.

Question 1111

With one's tail between one's legs | [informal]

Answer 1111

In a state of dejection or humiliation: | we took Lily in when she came back from London with her tail between her legs

Question 1112

Crap (adj) [crapper, crappest] offensive

Answer 1112

› Of very bad quality: A bad film? It was crap! UK He watches a lot of crap TV. › Not skilled or not organized: He's totally crap at football. I meant to invite him, but I've been a bit crap about asking people.

Question 1113

Crap (v)

Answer 1113

To produce solid waste: | The dog crapped right in the middle of the street.

Question 1114

Crap on [offensive]

Answer 1114

To talk for a long time in a boring way: | I had to listen to Mikey crapping on about his music collection.

Question 1115

Scaremonger (n)

Answer 1115

A person who spreads stories that cause public fear scaremongering Scaremongering (n) Tech giant Xiaomi has accused Qihoo of scaremongering.

Question 1116

After 15 minutes, a ___ waiter stopped by to take my order. (INTEREST)

Answer 1116

Disinterested/uninterested Having no personal involvement or receiving no personal advantage, and therefore free to act fairly: a disinterested observer/judgment a piece of disinterested advice Note: Disinterested is sometimes used to mean not interested, but many people consider this use to be incorrect. Compare uninterested.

Question 1117

Diner (n) /ˈdaɪ.nər/

Answer 1117

› someone who is eating a meal, especially in a restaurant | › in the US, a small informal and inexpensive restaurant, often at the side of the road

Question 1118

Tear sth down

Answer 1118

To intentionally destroy a building or other structure because it is not being used or it is not wanted any more: They're going to tear down the old hospital and build a new one. Have you heard? They're going to tear down those old buildings in the city centre to make way for a car park.

Question 1119

The footballer received a two week ___ for his behaviour in the last game. (SUSPEND)

Answer 1119

Suspension

Question 1120

Come on! Don't keep me in ___ . Did he ask you to marry him? (SUSPEND)

Answer 1120

Suspense

Question 1121

The creature has been kept in ___ animation by scientists. (SUSPEND)

Answer 1121

Suspended

Question 1122

Suspended animation (n)

Answer 1122

A state in which life in a body is temporarily slowed down or stopped: Some animals, such as hedgehogs, exist in a state of suspended animation during the winter. figurative A cut in interest rates would lift the economy out of its current state of suspended animation.

Question 1123

Breathe/say a word

Answer 1123

To tell other people about something: Don't say a word about the accident to my mother. If you breathe a word of this to anyone, I'll be really upset. Don't breathe a word of this to anyone, it's confidential, but I think John is going to resign from his job.

Question 1124

Al dente (adj, adv)

Answer 1124

Pasta or other food that is al dente has been cooked so that it is still firm when bitten.

Question 1125

Heir (n)

Answer 1125

A person who will legally receive money, property, or a title from another person, especially an older member of the same family, when that other person dies: The guest of honour was the Romanov heir to the throne of all Russia. Despite having a large family, they still had no son and heir.

Question 1126

Useful expressions:

Answer 1126

Em cima da hora! - On short notice A fila andou - The ship sailed Não tem como errar - You can’t miss it Situacao ja tornou-se insuportável - I have had it Dois terços da tarefa feitos - Three down and two to go O principe encantado - The knight in shining armour Desinibir-se, se soltar - Let your hair down Nao que eu saiba - Not that I know of Um peso fora da minha consciência - A load off my mind Era para acontecer - It was bound to happen Nada pode me deter - Nothing can hold me back Nem no inferno eu faco isso - Like Hell I do! Obra do John - John’s doing ( foi ele quem fez isto…) Eu confesso - I own up No fundo, você…. - At heart, you… Não arrisco dar palpite - I can’t quite put my finger on it Fica pronto em um segundo - will be ready in a tick. Desembucha, quero saber! - Come on, out with it! Brincadeira do destino - Quirk of fate

Question 1127

Shoulder to shoulder

Answer 1127

If people are shoulder to shoulder, they are close together and next to each other: The refugees were packed shoulder to shoulder on the boat.

Question 1128

A shoulder to cry on

Answer 1128

Someone who is willing to listen to your problems and give you sympathy, emotional support, and encouragement: I wish you'd been here when my mother died and I needed a shoulder to cry on.

Question 1129

Baker's dozen

Answer 1129

13

Question 1130

At sixes and sevens [informal]

Answer 1130

In a confused, badly organized, or difficult situation: | We've been at sixes and sevens in the office this week.

Question 1131

Be on cloud nine [informal]

Answer 1131

To be extremely happy and excited: | "Was Helen pleased about getting that job?" "Pleased? She was on cloud nine!"

Question 1132

If someone says they are ___ _______ _______ ______they are not paying attention but are daydreaming.

Answer 1132

A milion miles away

Question 1133

She was excited ___ the news.

Answer 1133

By/about

Question 1134

Hot flush (UK) (US hot flash)

Answer 1134

A sudden hot, uncomfortable feeling experienced by some women during the menopause

Question 1135

Choke verb (STOP BREATHING) /tʃəʊk/

Answer 1135

If you choke, or if something chokes you, you stop breathing because something is blocking your throat: She choked to death on a fish bone. Children can choke on peanuts. Peanuts can choke a small child.

Question 1136

Hiatus noun [C usually singular] /haɪˈeɪ.təs/

Answer 1136

A short pause in which nothing happens or is said, or a space where something is missing: The company expects to resume production of the vehicle again after a two-month hiatus. Ms. Doubt Fire Movie: My marriage isn't ending, is just on hiatus.

Question 1137

Vortex (n)

Answer 1137

› [C] specialized environment a mass of air or water that spins around very fast and pulls objects into its empty centre › [C usually singular] literary a dangerous or bad situation in which you become more and more involved and from which you cannot escape: I was sucked into a vortex of despair.

Question 1138

Dentist vocabulary

Answer 1138

- go to the dentist’s - cavity [cárie] = tooth decay - root canal therapy [tratamento de canal] - pull out the tooth [extrair o dente] - retainer ou um pre-finisher [aparelho removível] - crooked teeth [dentes tortos] - dental chair - high-speed drill [broca de alta rotação] - low-speed drill [broca de baixa rotação] - remove tooth decay - tooth filling [obturação] = restoration [restauração] - informalmente ‘obturação‘ é ‘filling - obturar o dente‘, ‘fill the tooth‘

Question 1139

Crooked (adj)

Answer 1139

Crooked adjective (BENT) › not forming a straight line, or having many bends: You have to drive slowly on these crooked country roads. His front teeth are crooked. Crooked adjective (CRIMINAL) › informal dishonest: crooked police officers crookedly

Question 1140

After a busy day in the office I like to ____ down with a good book in front of the fire.

Answer 1140

Wind | To relax after doing something strenuous or difficult.

Question 1141

You need to be quite ___ if you want to work in sales. (PERSUADE)

Answer 1141

Persuasive

Question 1142

Despite all his powers of ___, I refused to take him up on his offer. (PERSUADE)

Answer 1142

Persuasion

Question 1143

They bought the product mainly due to the ___ of the advert. (PERSUADE)

Answer 1143

Persuasiveness

Question 1144

To ___ it simply, the company is facing serious economic problems.

Answer 1144

Put

Question 1145

unwind verb (RELAX)

Answer 1145

(also wind down) to relax and allow your mind to be free from worry after a period of work or some other activity that has made you worried: A glass of wine in the evening helps me to unwind after work.

Question 1146

To reflect ___ what happened

Answer 1146

On

Question 1147

Useful expressions

Answer 1147

- To relieve the pressure/stress - To scape from reality/scape the pressure of everyday life - To get away from at all/the rat race/reality - Peaceful (location) / To be at peace (feeling of a person)

Question 1148

Lifespan (n)

Answer 1148

The length of time for which a person, animal, or thing exists: The average human lifespan in the developed countries has increased over the last hundred years. The project's lifespan is estimated at about five years.

Question 1149

Be in bed with [informal]

Answer 1149

To work with a person or organization, or to be involved with them, in a way that causes other people not to trust you: The newspaper editor is obviously in bed with the president.

Question 1150

Preparedness (n)

Answer 1150

The state of being prepared for a particular situation: | The army is in a state of preparedness for war.

Question 1151

Come down with sth

Answer 1151

To start to suffer from an illness, especially one that is not serious: I think I'm coming down with flu. I'm sure I'm coming down with a bug. I feel really awful.

Question 1152

I'm not very good at doing ___ in my head. Maths never was my strong point. (CALCULATE)

Answer 1152

Calculations

Question 1153

The figures don't add up. You must have ___ . (CALCULATE)

Answer 1153

Miscalculated

Question 1154

Can I borrow your ___ for a minute? I need to work out my taxes. (CALCULATE)

Answer 1154

Calculator

Question 1155

Stretch the truth

Answer 1155

To say something that is not completely honest in order to make someone or something seem better than it really is: He was accused of stretching the truth about how much he had helped in the project. I'm not saying he's a liar, but he does tend to stretch the truth a little when he's talking about his achievements.

Question 1156

Exhilarating (adj)

Answer 1156

Making you feel very excited and happy: | an exhilarating walk in the mountains

Question 1157

Noteworthy (adj)

Answer 1157

Deserving attention because of being important or interesting: a noteworthy example/event It is noteworthy that one third of students do not pay any tuition fees. King Darius I was noteworthy for his administrative reforms, military conquests, and religious toleration.

Question 1158

Dismissive (adj)

Answer 1158

Showing that you do not think something is worth considering: He's so dismissive of anybody else's suggestions. a dismissive attitude Dismissively (adv)

Question 1159

High wind

Answer 1159

Collocation

Question 1160

I've ___ up a list for things we need for the holiday. Could you check to see I haven't forgotten anything?

Answer 1160

Drawn | To prepare a list or plan

Question 1161

It was his comment that most unemployed people don't want to work that I ___ issue with. It's just not true.

Answer 1161

Took

Question 1162

There are a number of different ways that we can use the word ‘would’:

Answer 1162

We can use ‘would’ for unreal or imagined situations. ‘I would love to be rich.’ ‘I would like to be a teacher one day.’ ‘Would’ and ‘would not’ (wouldn’t) are used when we use ‘will’ and ‘won’t’ in the past tense. Will: ‘I will be there in 15 minutes.’ [Direct speech] ‘He said he would be 15 minutes late.’ [Indirect speech]. Won’t: ‘I won’t be there until after 10pm.’ [Direct speech] ‘She said she wouldn’t arrive until after 10pm.’ [Indirect speech]. We use ‘would’ in conditional sentences: ‘If I had a million dollars I would help all the poor people in my area.’ ‘Would’ is also used to refuse something. ‘I asked if I could borrow some money, but she wouldn’t lend it to me.’ We also use ‘would’ for past actions. ‘When I was at school I would play sport every day.’

Question 1163

I knock ___ work at 5.30. Shall I meet you in town at 6.00?

Answer 1163

Off: to finish work at the end of the day

Question 1164

knock-off (n)

Answer 1164

A cheap copy of a popular product: | Is that the real thing or a knock-off?

Question 1165

Knock off (sth) [informal]

Answer 1165

To stop working, usually at the end of the day: I don't knock off until six. What time do you knock off work?

Question 1166

The thing I value most in a person is ___ . (SINCERE)

Answer 1166

Sincerity

Question 1167

I don't know why she believes everything he tells her. He's so ___ . (SINCERE)

Answer 1167

Insincere

Question 1168

You're the best team of people I've ever worked with, and I mean that most ___ . (SINCERE)

Answer 1168

Sincerely

Question 1169

How

Answer 1169

In what way

Question 1170

As opposed to running, I prefer swimming.

Answer 1170

= Rather than running, I like swimming.

Question 1171

To make a distinction between...

Answer 1171

I'm not making a distinction between good and bad.

Question 1172

In terms of

Answer 1172

About/concerning

Question 1173

When it comes to things like this...

Answer 1173

About/concerning

Question 1174

Then again

Answer 1174

Thinking again/reconsidering

Question 1175

Be synonymous with

Answer 1175

Minivans are synonymous with children and families going to soccer games.

Question 1176

What (ever) happened to sb/sth

Answer 1176

Whatever happened to that actor?

Question 1177

The police ___ a trap for the burglars and caught them just as they were entering the house.

Answer 1177

Set

Question 1178

Mouth

Answer 1178

‘Word of mouth’ refers to spoken communication, or talking about something with others. ‘Word of mouth is one of the best ways to increase sales quickly.’ To ‘mouth off’ is to express a loud opinion, often at an inappropriate time. ‘If you mouth off during class you will be in a lot of trouble.’ A ‘mouthful’ can refer to a tirade or something that is said as criticism at a time of frustration or annoyance. ‘He gave me a mouthful after I accidentally woke him up.’

Question 1179

This is my favourite photo of our daughter. I'm going to have it ___ up and framed.

Answer 1179

Blown | "To enlarge a photograph"

Question 1180

The teacher told the children off for being ___ and not listening to what he was saying. (ATTEND)

Answer 1180

Inattentive

Question 1181

Can I have your ___ please? The performance is about to begin. (ATTEND)

Answer 1181

Attention

Question 1182

Mark's got a job as a petrol ___ in the local petrol station. (ATTEND)

Answer 1182

Attendant

Question 1183

It rained most of the day but there was a short ___ in the weather around lunch time.

Answer 1183

Break

Question 1184

Blow sth up

Answer 1184

› To fill something with air: Would you help me blow up these balloons? › To print a photograph or picture in a larger size

Question 1185

Can't/couldn't help

Answer 1185

If you can't/couldn't help something, such as acting in a particular way or making a particular remark, you are/were not able to control or stop it: It was awful, but I couldn't help laughing. "Stop giggling!" "I can't help it!" I can't help thinking (= my true feeling is that) she'd be better off without him. "não resisto/não consigo"

Question 1186

Impair (v)

Answer 1186

To spoil something or make it weaker so that it is less effective: A recurring knee injury may have impaired his chances of winning the tournament. Impaired (adj) - He suffers from impaired vision/hearing.

Question 1187

Come out

Answer 1187

(APPEAR) › When the sun, moon, or stars come out, they appear in the sky: The clouds finally parted and the sun came out. (GIVE OPINION) › [+ adv/prep] to express an opinion: In the survey politicians came out overwhelmingly in favour of capital punishment. Some of the members supported the changes, but the majority came out against. In a vote that took place in the early hours of the morning, the Party came out against raising taxes so close to a general election.

Question 1188

The ___ at the company celebrated record exports for the first half of this year. (MANAGE)

Answer 1188

Management

Question 1189

I'm not babysitting for them. Their children are badly behaved and totally ___ . (MANAGE)

Answer 1189

Unmanageable

Question 1190

She was promoted to the position of ___ director. (MANAGE)

Answer 1190

Managing

Question 1191

Make a/your mark (on sth)

Answer 1191

To have an important effect on something: Daniel didn't work here for very long, but he definitely made his mark on the place. Having made his mark on the organisation and become highly respected, he decided to leave and start his own business.

Question 1192

He can never make up his mind about anything. He's so ___ . (DECIDE)

Answer 1192

Indecisive

Question 1193

It's the President's ___ that I admire most. He's a great leader. (DECIDE)

Answer 1193

Decisiveness

Question 1194

They won ___ , 5-0. (DECIDE)

Answer 1194

Decisively

Question 1195

It is quite a revolutionary system of doing business that ___ on its head all orthodox principles.

Answer 1195

Stands

Question 1196

Legless (adj)

Answer 1196

Extremely drunk

Question 1197

Make up your mind (also make your mind up)

Answer 1197

To decide: | I haven't made up my mind where to go yet.

Question 1198

Fly off the handle

Answer 1198

To react in a very angry way to something that someone says or does: He's extremely irritable - he flies off the handle at the slightest thing.

Question 1199

Grow into sb/sth

Answer 1199

To develop into a particular type of person or thing: | He's grown into a fine, responsible young man.

Question 1200

To ___ a duty

Answer 1200

Fulfil

Question 1201

___ all costs

Answer 1201

At

Question 1202

Get sth out of your system [informal]

Answer 1202

If you get something out of your system, you get rid of a wish or emotion, especially a negative one, by allowing yourself to express it: I had a really good shout at him this morning and got it out of my system.

Question 1203

Steal the show/scene

Answer 1203

To be the most popular or the best part of an event or situation: The child with the dog stole the show.

Question 1204

It didn't really ___ in that I'd passed the exam until I saw my name printed on the list of successful students.

Answer 1204

Sink | "to fully comprehend something"

Question 1205

It's highly ___ whether he'll attend the meeting. Relations between the two countries are not good. (QUESTION)

Answer 1205

Questionable (opp.: unquestionable)

Question 1206

Would you mind filling in this ___? It should only take a few minutes. (QUESTION)

Answer 1206

Questionnaire

Question 1207

She's ___ the best manager I've ever worked for. She has a wonderful ability to motivate people. (QUESTION)

Answer 1207

Unquestionably

Question 1208

I'd like to ___ an order for a delivery of stationery please.

Answer 1208

Place

Question 1209

Birds of a feather flock together [saying] ***People sometimes say only “birds of a feather…”

Answer 1209

Said about people who have similar characters or interests, especially ones of which you disapprove, and who often spend time with each other

Question 1210

Authoritarian (adj) [disapproving]

Answer 1210

Demanding that people obey completely and refusing to allow them freedom to act as they wish: an authoritarian regime/government/ruler His manner is extremely authoritarian.

Question 1211

Step forward

Answer 1211

To offer to provide or do something, or to help with something: No one has yet stepped forward to claim responsibility for the attack. At the last minute another company stepped forward with a bid.

Question 1212

Perish (v)

Answer 1212

Perish verb [I] (DIE) › To die, especially in an accident or by being killed, or to be destroyed: Three hundred people perished in the earthquake. He believes that Europe must create closer ties or it will perish. Perish verb [I] (DECAY) › UK If material such as rubber or leather perishes, it decays and starts to break into pieces: Sunlight has caused the rubber to perish.

Question 1213

Moviegoer (UK usually filmgoer, cinemagoer)

Answer 1213

A person who regularly goes to watch films at the cinema Moviegoing noun [U], adjective [before noun] UK US /-ɪŋ/ mainly US (UK usually filmgoing, cinemagoing) › the moviegoing public

Question 1214

A drop in the ocean UK (US a drop in the bucket)

Answer 1214

A very small amount compared to the amount needed: My letter of protest was just a drop in the ocean. "an addition so small that it does not have an effect"

Question 1215

Weather verb (DEAL WITH)

Answer 1215

› [T] To deal successfully with a difficult situation or a problem: As a small new company they did well to weather the recession.

Question 1216

Wordplay (n)

Answer 1216

The activity of joking about the meanings of words, especially in a clever way

Question 1217

Bend sb's ear [informal]

Answer 1217

To talk to someone for a long time, especially about a problem, or to ask for something

Question 1218

Staying up late

Answer 1218

To ‘pull an all nighter’ is to stay up late, with little or no sleep in order to do something. ‘I hope I don’t fall asleep in the exam, I pulled an all nighter.’ If you ‘burn the midnight oil, then you read or do something late into the night. ‘I will need to burn the midnight oil tonight in order to beat the deadline tomorrow.’ To be ‘up with the owls’ is to stay up late at night. ‘I was up with the owls last night and feel totally exhausted today.’ Can you think of any other phrases related to staying up late at night.

Question 1219

"to be very impressed by something" | I was ___ over by their kindness and generosity. They were so hospitable.

Answer 1219

Bowled

Question 1220

Softie (n)

Answer 1220

A kind, gentle person who is not forceful, looks for the pleasant things in life, and can be easily persuaded to do what you want them to

Question 1221

He likes to pretend he's very macho but actually he's a real ___ . (SOFT)

Answer 1221

Softie

Question 1222

he only thing that ___ the impact of the Governement's strict new policies is that there might be less unemployment. (SOFT)

Answer 1222

Softens

Question 1223

The computer came with lots of ___ bundled with the system. SOFT)

Answer 1223

Software

Question 1224

Bundle (n)

Answer 1224

A number of things that have been fastened or are held together: A bundle of clothes/newspapers/books A bundle of sticks The computer came with lots of software bundled with the system.

Question 1225

Tuck sth away

Answer 1225

To put something in a private, safe place: | Grandma always kept a bit of money tucked away in case there was an emergency.

Question 1226

Vamp sth up

Answer 1226

To make something more exciting: | The dress is simple and elegant, but you could vamp it up for evening wear with some stunning jewellery.

Question 1227

The party was in ___ swing when there was a power cut and all the lights went out.

Answer 1227

Full

Question 1228

Follow sth up (US also follow up on sth)

Answer 1228

To find out more about something, or take more action connected with it: The idea sounded interesting and I decided to follow it up. He decided to follow up on his initial research and write a book.

Question 1229

I was completely ___ by her strange attitude. (MYSTERY)

Answer 1229

Mystified / Mystify (v) / Mystifying (adj) / Mystifyingly (adv)

Question 1230

He was admitted to hospital with a ___ illness. He must have caught a bug on holiday. (MYSTERY)

Answer 1230

Mysterious

Question 1231

Will we ever understand the many ___ of the universe?(MYSTERY)

Answer 1231

Mysteries

Question 1232

Have we got a ___ of action in case things go wrong on the day?

Answer 1232

Plan

Question 1233

Big sb/sth up [informal]

Answer 1233

To talk a lot about how excellent someone or something is, sometimes praising him, her, or it more than is deserved

Question 1234

Include and contain

Answer 1234

To contain means to have or to hold someone or something within. It is often used to indicate that something is a part or a component of something bigger. ‘The biscuits contain peanuts.’ Here the bigger part is the biscuit which among other things, contains peanuts. The biscuit may also contain, among other things, flour, cinnamon and sugar. To include means to add something to what you already have, or is already there. ‘Does the price include drinks as well?’ The price includes a number of things and you want to know if drinks are also included in that price.

Question 1235

Stand

Answer 1235

Stand for: to represent or support ideas, values or beliefs. Martin Luther King was a great man, who stood for equal rights Not stand for: to not tolerate sth that is unjust, illegal or improper. She will note stand for human trafficking. Stand up for: to defend an idea or person that is being criticised or attacked The company is exploiting its workers. The workers will stand up for their rights. Stand up to: to refuse to accept bad or unfair treatment from a person or an organisation Tim was often attacked by a bully at school until Julia stood up to the bully.

Question 1236

Pump sth into sth

Answer 1236

To spend a lot of money trying to make something operate successfully: They had been pumping money into the business for some years without seeing any results. The Government claim that they can no longer afford to keep pumping money into the company and warn that it might have to close.

Question 1237

The ___ to our success has been that we've had a very committed workforce.

Answer 1237

Key

Question 1238

To know something inside out

Answer 1238

To have a thorough understanding of it. | I've been revising all day long and I'm pretty confident I know the subject inside out.

Question 1239

Rack your brains UK (US rack your brain)

Answer 1239

To think very hard: I've been racking my brains all day but I can't remember her name. I've been racking my brains all day but I just can't remember the name of the author!

Question 1240

Own up

Answer 1240

To admit that you have done something wrong: | No one has owned up to stealing the money.

Question 1241

Reprimand (v) /ˈrep.rɪ.mɑːnd/

Answer 1241

To express to someone your strong official disapproval of them: She was reprimanded by her teacher for biting another girl. Reprimand (n) His boss gave him a severe reprimand for being late.

Question 1242

Tired out (adj)

Answer 1242

Very much in need of rest or sleep: | We were all really tired out after our long journey.

Question 1243

Give sb a leg up [informal]

Answer 1243

› to help someone to climb over something › to help someone to improve their situation, especially at work With fewer than one million residents, Amsterdam is still relatively small compared to other cities on the EIU’s list, giving it a leg up when it comes to providing a safe residential environment.

Question 1244

Laid-back (adj)

Answer 1244

Relaxed in manner and character; not usually worried about other people's behaviour or things that need to be done: I've never seen her worried or anxious in any way - she's so laid-back.

Question 1245

Turning point (n)

Answer 1245

The time at which a situation starts to change in an important way: ASH, the anti-smoking group, called the new regulations a turning point in the campaign against smoking. The turning point in her political career came when she was chosen to fight a crucial by-election.

Question 1246

Populous (adj)

Answer 1246

A populous country, area, or place has a lot of people living in it: China is the world's most populous country.

Question 1247

Up-and-coming (adj)

Answer 1247

Likely to achieve success soon or in the near future: | up-and-coming young actresses

Question 1248

As soon as I get in there's nothing I like better than to ___ into the chair with a nice cup of coffee.

Answer 1248

Sink

Question 1249

The result of the experiment turned out to be ___ . There was no real evidence one way or the other.

Answer 1249

Inconclusive

Question 1250

The study showed ___ that smoking is bad for your health.

Answer 1250

Conclusively

Question 1251

You shouldn't try to work so hard. Come on, ___ the truth. You aren't as young as you used to be.

Answer 1251

Face

Question 1252

Unnoticed (adj, adv)

Answer 1252

Without being seen or noticed: We managed to slip away unnoticed. His rude comments are not likely to go unnoticed.

Question 1253

Doable (adj)

Answer 1253

If something is doable, it can be achieved or performed: | This project may be difficult, but I still think it's doable.

Question 1254

Cynical (adj) [disapproving]

Answer 1254

› Believing that people are only interested in themselves and are not sincere: I think she takes a rather cynical view of men. I've always been deeply cynical about politicians. › Used to say that someone's feelings or emotions are used to your own advantage: She works in that most cynical of industries - advertising. He praises my cooking but it's just a cynical ploy to get me to make his meals.

Question 1255

Ploy (n)

Answer 1255

Something that is done or said in order to get an advantage, often dishonestly: There are various ploys we can use if necessary. [+ to infinitive] He only said he had a meeting as a ploy to get her to leave.

Question 1256

Unfeasible | adjective UK US /ʌnˈfiː.zɪ.bl̩/ (also infeasible)

Answer 1256

Not feasible (= able to be done or achieved) Unfeasibly (adv) UK US /-bli/ (also infeasibly)

Question 1257

We thought you weren't coming to any more sessions so we struck you ___ the list.

Answer 1257

Off

Question 1258

I felt totally ___ not being able to help in any way. (POWER)

Answer 1258

Powerless

Question 1259

I found him rather ___ and intimidating. (POWER)

Answer 1259

Overpowering

Question 1260

The aim of the group was to ___ those less fortunate in society. (POWER)

Answer 1260

Empower

Question 1261

Overpowering (adj)

Answer 1261

Too strong: Firefighters were driven back by the overpowering heat of the flames. There's an overpowering smell of garlic in the kitchen. He's suffering from overpowering feelings of guilt.

Question 1262

1. It took a while to understand but I finally got the ___ of it. 2. Don't give up. Just ___ in there till the end. 3. The thought of my visit to the dentist is going to ___ over me until it's over.

Answer 1262

Hang

Question 1263

Not getting the promotion felt like a real kick in the ___ as I'd put in so much hard work for the company.

Answer 1263

Teeth

Question 1264

Kick in the teeth [informal]

Answer 1264

If you describe the way someone treats you as a kick in the teeth, you mean that that person treats you badly and unfairly, especially at a time when you need their support: She was dismissed from her job, which was a real kick in the teeth after all the work she'd done.

Question 1265

At the end of your tether

Answer 1265

``` Mainly UK (US usually at the end of your rope) having no strength or patience left: By six o'clock after a busy day I'm at the end of my tether. Could somebody please help me as I am at the end of my tether over next door's barking dog. ```

Question 1266

I hope readers have enjoyed this article and that it has offered some ___ for thought.

Answer 1266

Food

Question 1267

I went ___ on a limb for you, and this is how you thank me!

Answer 1267

Out

Question 1268

Be no spring chicken [humorous]

Answer 1268

To be no longer young | e ran up three flights of stairs and wasn't the slightest bit out of breath even though he's no spring chicken.

Question 1269

Until you are blue in the face

Answer 1269

If you say or shout something until you are blue in the face, you are wasting your efforts because you will get no results: You can tell her to clean her room until you are blue in the face, but she won't do it. y husband just won't be told. He'll argue about something till he's blue in the face.

Question 1270

A new lease of life UK (US a new lease on life)

Answer 1270

› An occasion when you become more energetic and active than before: His grandchildren have given him a new lease of life. An old warehouse in Brighton has been given a new lease of life as a youth centre following government funding. › An increase in the period for which something can be used or continued: The project suddenly got a new lease of life when the developers agreed to provide some more funding.

Question 1271

Have an axe to grind

Answer 1271

To have a strong personal opinion about something that you want people to accept and that is the reason why you do something: Environmentalists have no political axe to grind - they just want to save the planet. The athlete had been dropped from the team the previous year and clearly had an axe to grind as she felt this had been totally unjustified.

Question 1272

Grim determination

Answer 1272

Collocation

Question 1273

I would like to welcome you all on this auspicious ___, the 25th anniversary of the founding of our company.

Answer 1273

Occasion

Question 1274

As a conservative ___ I think we need to put aside £4,000 for the wedding.

Answer 1274

Estimate

Question 1275

Both parents were unemployed and the family had a ___ lifestyle.

Answer 1275

Frugal | If you live 'a frugal lifestyle' you are very careful with food or money.

Question 1276

The car screeched to a ___ at the junction and two men jumped out and ran down the street.

Answer 1276

Halt | If a vehicle 'screeches to a halt' it stops very suddenly with the sound of screeching brakes or tyres.

Question 1277

The two former business partners have been sworn ___ since one of them left the company in debt and fled abroad.

Answer 1277

Enemies | If people are 'sworn enemies' they have always hated each other.

Question 1278

I'd been in ___ pain with toothache all weekend and was desperate to find a dentist.

Answer 1278

Excruciating | To be in excruciating pain means to suffer severe pain.

Question 1279

I was ___ tempted to report his incompetence to my line manager otherwise the whole team would suffer.

Answer 1279

Sorely | To be sorely tempted means to be very tempted indeed.

Question 1280

The project has progressed in ___ and starts due to a constant change in funding.

Answer 1280

Bits | If something happens 'in fits and starts' it stops and then starts again.

Question 1281

The strike at the bank left customers high and ___ over the weekend, with many unable to make withdrawals.

Answer 1281

Dry | If you are 'high and dry' you are in a helpless or abandoned situation.

Question 1282

The rank and ___ are totally against the new working practices and trade union leaders are to meet management to discuss the matter.

Answer 1282

File | The 'rank and file' are the ordinary members of a workforce as opposed to the management.

Question 1283

Every ___ and cranny of their place is full of ornaments, photo frames and paintings.

Answer 1283

Nook | Every nook and cranny is every part of a place.

Question 1284

The contract will be ___ and void until signed and dated by both parties.

Answer 1284

Null | If something is 'null and void' it has no legal force.

Question 1285

The appliance has suffered a normal amount of ___ and tear over the years but is still in perfect working order.

Answer 1285

Wear | Wear and tear refers to the damage caused to an object through ordinary everyday use.

Question 1286

They ___ and saved all year and finally had enough to pay for a family holiday.

Answer 1286

Scrimped | If you 'scrimp and save' you save money by spending less on things that you would normally buy or pay for.

Question 1287

Steve won the bet fair and ___ so I think you should give him the money.

Answer 1287

Square | If you win something 'fair and square' you do it honestly.

Question 1288

I was the only one who turned up at the party in fancy dress and I stood out like a ___ thumb.

Answer 1288

Sore | If something 'stands out like a sore thumb' it is very noticeable because of being different.

Question 1289

My joke about the alcoholic went down like a lead ___. There was just an embarrassed silence.

Answer 1289

Balloon | If something 'goes down like a lead balloon' it is not liked at all.

Question 1290

His father always smoked like a ___ and yet always seemed to be in good health.

Answer 1290

Chimney | If you 'smoke like a chimney' you are a heavy smoker.

Question 1291

Our teacher at school used to have eyes like a(n) ___ and would always spot if someone was misbehaving in class.

Answer 1291

Hawk | If you have 'eyes like a hawk' you have excellent eyesight and notice everything.

Question 1292

It might not be the most popular tourist destination but the country is thought to be as safe as ___ for visitors.

Answer 1292

Houses | To be 'as safe as houses' means to be very safe indeed.

Question 1293

Physically John is as ___ as nails but suffers from a lack of confidence.

Answer 1293

Hard | If someone is 'as hard as nails' they are very tough.

Question 1294

The film was as ___ as dishwater and we decided to leave before the end.

Answer 1294

Dull | To be as dull as dishwater means to be very boring.

Question 1295

We'll need to make sure the car is as ___ as a whistle on the day of the wedding.

Answer 1295

Clean | To be as clean as a whistle means to be very clean.

Question 1296

Meanings of "wild"

Answer 1296

- Wild guess (not thought about) - To be wild about sth/sb (to be very enthusiastic about something or someone: I'm not wild about Thai food) - Wild flower (natural)

Question 1297

Car about x care for

Answer 1297

Care for I didn't care for that movie. "I don't care for ___" means that you don't like something. You usually use this when you're talking about food, movies, or something bad that a person did. I really care for you. To "care for" someone means that you love them. This may be a romantic feeling or more of a family/friend feeling. Care about He doesn't care about money. He just cares about coming across as successful. To "care about" a topic means that you're very interested in it. It's important to you. I really care about you. If you "care about" a person, it means that you like them. This might mean that you feel romantic feelings, and it might not. "I care about you" is often followed by

Question 1298

Be in two minds UK (US be of two minds)

Answer 1298

To be unable to decide about something: | I was in two minds whether or not to come this morning.

Question 1299

Bankruptcy (n)

Answer 1299

› [C or U] a situation in which a business or a person becomes bankrupt: The company was forced into bankruptcy. The toll of bankruptcies was rising daily. › [U] the fact of good qualities being completely absent: moral bankruptcy

Question 1300

I've got to go to the bank to ___ some money out.

Answer 1300

Draw | To take money out of a bank account

Question 1301

He is a top ___ at Oxford University. (MATHS)

Answer 1301

Mathematician

Question 1302

I'm sorry, but that's ___ impossible. It can't add up to that. (MATHS)

Answer 1302

Mathematically

Question 1303

She has a very ___ method of working things out. (MATHS)

Answer 1303

Mathematical

Question 1304

Villain (n)

Answer 1304

› [C] a bad person who harms other people or breaks the law: Some people believe that Richard III was not the villain he is generally thought to have been. He's either a hero or a villain, depending on your point of view. › [C] UK informal a criminal: Bert's just a small-time villain. › [C] a character in a book, play, film, etc. who harms other people: He made his reputation as an actor playing villains. › [C usually singular] informal something or someone considered harmful or dangerous: We've always been told that cholesterol was a major cause of heart disease but, actually, saturated fat is the worst villain.

Question 1305

I'm sick and tired of the way Cathy keeps ignoring me since our disagreement. I'm going to ___ it out with her the next time I see her.

Answer 1305

Have | To get a disagreement out in the open

Question 1306

'Darling' is a term of ___. (ENDEAR)

Answer 1306

Endearment

Question 1307

One of her ___ qualities was the way she joked about everything. (ENDEAR)

Answer 1307

Endearing

Question 1308

He remembered her ___ as the love of his life. (ENDEAR)

Answer 1308

Endearingly

Question 1309

Typo (n)

Answer 1309

A small mistake in a text made when it was typed or printed

Question 1310

Clerical (adj)

Answer 1310

clerical adjective (OFFICE WORK) › relating to work done in an office: a clerical job (= a job performing general office duties). a clerical error (= a mistake made in the office) clerical adjective (PRIEST) › relating to a priest or priests: clerical ministry

Question 1311

Rafter believes the rift between Tomic and Tennis Australia may never heal as he told an Australian newspaper the national tennis body's focus was developing players "we can be proud of".

Answer 1311

Rift (a large crack) | Heal (to make or become well again, especially after a cut or other injury)

Question 1312

Somebody has been ___ about a story that he's been cheating in exams. I'm sure it's not true.

Answer 1312

Putting | To spread a rumour

Question 1313

Put sth about/around UK [informal]

Answer 1313

To tell a lot of people something that is not true: [+ that] I'd like to know who put the rumour around that I'm pregnant. Someone's been putting it about that Dan is leaving.

Question 1314

Impersonate (v)

Answer 1314

› To intentionally copy another person's characteristics, such as their behaviour, speech, appearance, or expressions, especially to make people laugh: She's the woman who impersonates all the celebrities on TV. › To attempt to deceive someone by pretending that you are another person: He was fined for impersonating a police officer. Impersonation He does a brilliant impersonation of Charles.

Question 1315

I prefer dealing with small companies. They aren't so ___ as the larger ones who tend to treat everyone the same. (PERSON)

Answer 1315

Impersonal

Question 1316

He does a really good ___ of Elvis Presley. Have you ever seen him do it? (PERSON)

Answer 1316

Impersonation

Question 1317

She's so lovely and has a great ___ . (PERSON)

Answer 1317

Personality

Question 1318

We don't have any ___ evidence of government corruption but we strongly suspect someone is acting dishonestly.

Answer 1318

Firm

Question 1319

The antique dealer tried to pass ___ the painting as a work of art.

Answer 1319

Off | To convince someone that an item is something it is not

Question 1320

She finds the scar on her leg ___ and wants to have plastic surgery. (SIGHT)

Answer 1320

Unsightly (adj) Not attractive; ugly: He had undone the buttons of his shirt, exposing an unsightly expanse of white flesh.

Question 1321

The bank claims that the error was due to an ___ and will be rectified immediately. (SIGHT)

Answer 1321

Oversight

Question 1322

The novel gives us a wonderful ___ into life for the poor in 19th Century England.

Answer 1322

Insight

Question 1323

Insight (n)

Answer 1323

(the ability to have) a clear, deep, and sometimes sudden understanding of a complicated problem or situation: It was an interesting book, full of fascinating insights into human relationships. Insightful (adj)

Question 1324

They must be ___ in it. Have you seen that beautiful house they live in?

Answer 1324

Rolling

Question 1325

Be in the dark

Answer 1325

To not know about something that other people know about | They kept him in dark about the party and it came as a complete surprise!

Question 1326

I've got so many things piling ___ at work. I might have to work late to get things finished.

Answer 1326

Up | To accumulate

Question 1327

One of the ___ at the Trade Show is on the phone. (EXHIBIT)

Answer 1327

Exhibitors

Question 1328

I've been getting ___ of breath lately. I really should start thinking about taking up exercise.

Answer 1328

Short Short of breath: unable to breathe very well, for example because you have been running or doing some type of energetic exercise: She's always short of breath when she climbs the stairs.

Question 1329

It was a very ___ decision to quit her job and start up her own business. (COURAGE)

Answer 1329

Courageous /kəˈreɪ.dʒəs/

Question 1330

One day I hope to find work on a regular ___ instead of the odd day here and there.

Answer 1330

Basis

Question 1331

Not bear thinking about

Answer 1331

To be too unpleasant or frightening to think about: | "What if she'd been driving faster?" "It doesn't bear thinking about."

Question 1332

He's really cut ___ about being turned down for the job.

Answer 1332

Up To be upset: Philip was very cut up about his grandmother's death.

Question 1333

1. The police suspect ___ play following the discovery of the body. 2. He's a very strict teacher and comes down extremely heavily on anyone using ___ language. 3. The player was sent off after committing a nasty ___ on the number 7.

Answer 1333

``` Foul C1 extremely unpleasant (adj): Those toilets smell foul! I've had a foul day at work. Why are you in such a foul mood this morning? What foul weather! ``` C1 Foul speech or other language is offensive, rude, or shocking (adj): There's too much foul language on TV these days. C2 an act that is against the rules of a sport, often causing injury to another player (n): He was sent off for a foul on the French captain.

Question 1334

I've got so many things piling ___ at work. I might have to work late to get things finished.

Answer 1334

Up | To accumulate

Question 1335

Archeologists claim to have discovered the earliest ___ ever found in this country. (SETTLE)

Answer 1335

Settlement

Question 1336

1. He likes to get up early and even at weekends he's up at the ___ of dawn. 2. The police issued a warning that they intend to ___ down on anti-social behaviour. 3. There was a tiny ___ in the antique vase yet it was still said to be valuable.

Answer 1336

Crack

Question 1337

At the crack of dawn

Answer 1337

Very early in the morning, especially at the time when the sun first appears: We'll have to leave at the crack of dawn.

Question 1338

Crack down

Answer 1338

To start dealing with bad or illegal behaviour in a more severe way: The library is cracking down on people who lose their books.

Question 1339

Not bear thinking about

Answer 1339

To be too unpleasant or frightening to think about: | "What if she'd been driving faster?" "It doesn't bear thinking about."

Question 1340

He's really cut ___ about being turned down for the job.

Answer 1340

Up To be upset: Philip was very cut up about his grandmother's death.

Question 1341

The weather continues to be ___ with sunshine and showers predicted for the rest of the week. (SETTLE)

Answer 1341

Unsettled (adj) Likely to change suddenly; not calm or having a regular pattern: A period of unsettled weather An unsettled political climate

Question 1342

It was a really ___ experience and not something that I'd like to go through again. (SETTLE)

Answer 1342

Unsettling

Question 1343

Archeologists claim to have discovered the earliest ___ ever found in this country. (SETTLE)

Answer 1343

Settlement

Question 1344

1. He likes to get up early and even at weekends he's up at the ___ of dawn. 2. The police issued a warning that they intend to ___ down on anti-social behaviour. 3. There was a tiny ___ in the antique vase yet it was still said to be valuable.

Answer 1344

Crack

Question 1345

At the crack of dawn

Answer 1345

Very early in the morning, especially at the time when the sun first appears: We'll have to leave at the crack of dawn.

Question 1346

Crack down

Answer 1346

To start dealing with bad or illegal behaviour in a more severe way: The library is cracking down on people who lose their books.

Question 1347

Set phrases with "tell"

Answer 1347

``` to tell the time to tell (someone) the truth to tell (someone) a lie to tell (someone) a story to tell (someone) a joke ```

Question 1348

We phoned for a plumber and one arrived ___ the double and fixed the leak in no time.

Answer 1348

At | At/on the double old-fashioned [informal]: very quickly and without any delay

Question 1349

If you have some time on your ___ over the holiday would you mind helping me with the garden?

Answer 1349

Hands Have time on your hands: to have nothing to do: Mary has found that she has time on her hands, so she is taking a college course.

Question 1350

The train leaves at 10.00 on the ___ so we need to leave soon or we'll miss it.

Answer 1350

Dot On the dot: exactly at the stated or expected time: The plane landed at two o'clock on the dot. UK She came promptly on the dot of eleven.

Question 1351

Defenseless (US spelling of defenceless)

Answer 1351

Defenceless people, animals, places, or things are weak and unable to protect themselves from attack: a small defenceless child a defenceless city They were defenceless against the enemy bombs. Defencelessness (n)

Question 1352

Jerk noun [C] (PERSON)

Answer 1352

(US also jerk-off) slang a stupid person, usually a man: | You stupid jerk! You've just spilled beer all down my new shirt!

Question 1353

It was really strong cheese and ___ off this terrible smell that filled the whole house.

Answer 1353

Give To produce heat, light, a smell, or a gas: That tiny radiator doesn't give off much heat.

Question 1354

You're so ___ ! You never think about anyone else, do you? (CONSIDER)

Answer 1354

Inconsiderate

Question 1355

Taking everything into ___ , it has been a pretty bad year for the manufacturing industry. (CONSIDER)

Answer 1355

Consideration

Question 1356

The holiday was ___ more expensive than we'd expected. (CONSIDER)

Answer 1356

Considerably

Question 1357

Yes, ___ all means give me a ring if you need any help. It won't be any trouble at all.

Answer 1357

By By all means: used to give permission: "May I borrow this book?" "By all means."

Question 1358

Scared

Answer 1358

If someone says that you are ‘chicken’ then they are calling you scared, usually with the intent of encouraging you to do something. ‘Come on, jump, don’t be a chicken, it’s not that high.’ If your ‘heart is in your mouth’ then you are scared, anxious or nervous to face a dangerous or unpleasant situation. ‘When she saw how steep the rollercoaster ride was her heart was in her mouth.’ If you ‘break out in a cold sweat’ then you are experiencing a feeling of anxiety and nervousness and you may be very scared. ‘Every time I sit in the chair at the dentist, I break out in a cold sweat.’ Can you think of any other phrases that describe fear?

Question 1359

Pave the way

Answer 1359

If something paves the way for/to something else, it makes the other thing possible: Scientists hope that data from the probe will pave the way for a more detailed exploration of Mars.

Question 1360

Resonant (adj)

Answer 1360

Clear and loud, or causing sounds to be clear and loud: A deep, resonant voice A resonant concert hall

Question 1361

Butler (n)

Answer 1361

The most important male servant in a house, usually responsible for organizing the other servants

Question 1362

Maid (n)

Answer 1362

Maid noun [C] (SERVANT) › a woman who works as a servant in a hotel or in someone's home: In the beach resort, the apartments and villas have daily maid service. In California many illegal immigrants work as maids and gardeners. Maid noun [C] (GIRL) › old use a girl or young woman who is not married, or has not had sex

Question 1363

Pump sth up

Answer 1363

› To fill something with air using a pump: Have you pumped up the balloons yet? I must pump the tyres up on my bike. › Informal to increase something by a large amount: The US was able to pump up exports. Let's pump up the volume a bit!

Question 1364

Glossy (adj)

Answer 1364

Smooth and shiny: She has wonderfully glossy hair. A dog with a glossy coat

Question 1365

Kick in [informal]

Answer 1365

To start to have an effect or to happen: | It takes half an hour for the medication to kick in.

Question 1366

Poultry (n)

Answer 1366

Birds, such as chickens, that are bred for their eggs and meat: Some poultry farmers keep turkeys and ducks as well as chickens.

Question 1367

receipt | noun UK US /rɪˈsiːt/

Answer 1367

recipe | noun [C] UK US /ˈres.ɪ.pi/

Question 1368

Soothing (adj)

Answer 1368

Soothing adjective (LESS ANGRY) Making you feel calm: I put on some nice soothing music. Her words had a soothing effect. Soothing adjective (LESS PAINFUL) Making something less painful: a soothing ointment soothingly

Question 1369

Lean (sth) against/on sth

Answer 1369

To sit or stand with part of your body touching something as a support: He leaned against the wall. She leaned her head on his shoulder.

Question 1370

I had so many reports to ___ through at work that I didn't get home until late at night.

Answer 1370

Plough | To do something that takes a lot of time

Question 1371

He's studying to be a ___ at a local college. (NUTRITION)

Answer 1371

Nutritionist

Question 1372

We all need certain ___ in order to stay healthy. (NUTRITION)

Answer 1372

Nutrients

Question 1373

Most fast food is eaten for its convenience, not for its ___ qualities. (NUTRITION)

Answer 1373

Nutritional

Question 1374

I'm sorry but I can't ___ the rules for you just because we are related. If I allowed you time off I'd have to do it for everyone.

Answer 1374

Bend Bend the law/rules: to change the rules in a way that is considered to be not important or not harmful: Can't you bend the rules a little? I was only a few minutes late.

Question 1375

She ___ through her exams without the slightest problem.

Answer 1375

Sailed Sail through (sth): to succeed very easily in something, especially a test or exam: Rachel sailed through with a distinction in all exam papers.

Question 1376

The product has been ___ and is now no longer available. (CONTINUE)

Answer 1376

Discontinued

Question 1377

If there is a ___ of your attitude we will have to consider your position with the company. (CONTINUE)

Answer 1377

Continuation

Question 1378

The satellite orbits the Earth ___ sending messages back to the control centre. (CONTINUE)

Answer 1378

Continuously

Question 1379

Slaughter (n)

Answer 1379

The killing of many people cruelly and unfairly, especially in a war: Hardly anyone in the town escaped the slaughter when the rebels were defeated. We must find ways of reducing the slaughter which takes place on our roads (= death of many people in motor accidents) every year. › The killing of animals for meat: The geese are being fattened for slaughter.

Question 1380

Fend sb off

Answer 1380

To push or send away an attacker or other unwanted person: He managed to fend off his attackers with a stick. She spent the entire evening fending off unwanted admirers.

Question 1381

Wrongdoing (n)

Answer 1381

A bad or an illegal action: | She has strenuously denied any criminal wrongdoing.

Question 1382

1. One of the MPs ___ a question to the Prime Minister. 2. After the wedding we all ___ for photographs outside the church. 3. Protesters claimed the new nuclear power station ___ a threat to the local environment.

Answer 1382

Posed

Question 1383

Feet

Answer 1383

A foot in both camps To ‘have a foot in both camps’ is to be involved in two separate activities. ‘He has a business and a job at the university, so he has a foot in both camps.’ Foot the bill To ‘foot the bill’ is to pay the bill. Often a large amount of money is involved. ‘I think vandals should foot the bill for the damage they cause.’ Jump into something feet first To ‘jump into something feet first’ means to become involved in something with no hesitation. When you jump in feet first with a new activity or task, you give it your best, knowing there is no going back.' 'He clearly loves his new job, he jumped in feet first and seems to be doing very well.’

Question 1384

We're keeping the business ___ over during the summer holidays. We don't expect any major developments until next month.

Answer 1384

Ticking | To work or produce something steadily but without trying to do more

Question 1385

The patient is doing well but we are keeping her under close ___ . (OBSERVE)

Answer 1385

Observation

Question 1386

What do you mean, you didn't see anything? You're not very ___, are you? (OBSERVE)

Answer 1386

Observant

Question 1387

An ___ is a place where very large telescopes are housed and from where people study the stars. (OBSERVE)

Answer 1387

Observatory

Question 1388

Please ___ your distance when the firework display begins.

Answer 1388

Keep

Question 1389

Roll up your sleeves informal

Answer 1389

To prepare for hard work: There's a lot of work to do, so roll up your sleeves and get busy. If you are willing to roll your sleeves up and ...

Question 1390

We have run ___ quite a lot of debt since Kevin lost his job.

Answer 1390

Up | To accumulate debts

Question 1391

Run up against sth

Answer 1391

To experience an unexpected difficulty: | The plans for the new bridge ran up against strong local opposition.

Question 1392

Actually, they're related and if you look carefully you can see the __ . (LIKE)

Answer 1392

Likeness The fact of being similar in appearance: There's a definite family likeness around the eyes.

Question 1393

Can you tidy your bedroom and ___ the living room. (LIKE)

Answer 1393

Likewise In the same way: Just water these plants twice a week, and likewise the ones in the bedroom. informal "I don't have time to spend hours preparing one dish!" "Likewise (= it's the same for me)."

Question 1394

While I was living in Greece I developed a __ for the local wine. (LIKE)

Answer 1394

Liking A feeling that you like someone or something; the fact of liking someone or something: She has a liking for fine wines. I'm developing quite a liking for jazz. The dessert was too sweet for my liking (= I like it less sweet). formal Is the room to your liking, Sir (= are you satisfied with it)?

Question 1395

1. It took a while but I was finally able to ___ out the answer. 2. He was a major ___ in the 19th century and influenced many artists of his generation. 3. 'As sick as a parrot' is a ___ of speech and means 'very disappointed'.

Answer 1395

Figure

Question 1396

Susan and I have decided to ___ up. We haven't been getting on very well lately.

Answer 1396

Split | To end a relationship

Question 1397

The birds and the bees [humorous]

Answer 1397

The basic facts about sex and how babies are produced: | She's only six, but she already knows about the birds and the bees.

Question 1398

You can't really draw any conclusions with such an ___ sample of people. They are not the right age or occupation for our purposes. (REPRESENT)

Answer 1398

Unrepresentative

Question 1399

The painting is said to be a ___ of jealousy. (REPRESENT)

Answer 1399

Representation

Question 1400

A ___ of our company will call round today to show you some of our products. (REPRESENT)

Answer 1400

Representative

Question 1401

Jealousy (n)

Answer 1401

A feeling of unhappiness and anger because someone has something or someone that you want: He broke his brother's new bike in a fit of jealousy. She was consumed by/eaten up with jealousy (= she was very jealous) when she heard that he had been given a promotion. The team has performed very badly this season due to petty jealousies (= feelings of jealousy about unimportant things) among the players.

Question 1402

If anything goes wrong with the watch while it's ___ guarantee I can get my money back.

Answer 1402

Under

Question 1403

Karen has let it be known that she intends to ___ for President.

Answer 1403

Stand | To offer yourself up for election to a post

Question 1404

He works as a medical ___ at the local hospital. (PRACTICE)

Answer 1404

Practitioner

Question 1405

You need to think of all the ___ before making the decision to emigrate. (PRACTICE)

Answer 1405

Practicalities

Question 1406

I'm sorry but you'll have to stay at home. It's just not ___ for you to come with me. (PRACTICE)

Answer 1406

Practical

Question 1407

1. Could you ........ the curtains please? It's beginning to get dark outside. 2. It's easy to ........ the conclusion that nobody in Government cares about the elderly. 3. I've got to go to the bank to ........ some money out.

Answer 1407

Draw

Question 1408

Collocations

Answer 1408

I'm glad to see that you've recovered from your illness My uncle suffers from heart disease She picked up a rather nasty stomach bug She has to take drugs every day for her heart condition Unfortunately the company will have to find a way to cut costs They sold their house for a fair price For some museums and galleries there is an admission charge To hire a car on holiday you will pay a daily rate I've only met her once but she seems a really nice person She brings the human touch to a very impersonal business. It's a difficult decision and it should be left up to the individual concerned. The main character in the story is a leading politician.

Question 1409

Skeleton in the/your cupboard/closet

Answer 1409

An embarrassing secret: | Most families have one or two skeletons in the cupboard.

Question 1410

Draw the curtains

Answer 1410

To pull curtains so that they are either together or apart

Question 1411

Draw a conclusion

Answer 1411

To consider the facts of a situation and make a decision about what is true, correct, likely to happen, etc.: I'd seen them together so often, I drew the logical conclusion that they were husband and wife.

Question 1412

Draw sb's eye(s)

Answer 1412

To attract someone's attention: | Her eyes were immediately drawn to the tall blond man standing at the bar.

Question 1413

A spring in your step

Answer 1413

If you walk with or have a spring in your step, you walk energetically in a way that shows you are feeling happy and confident: There's been a definite spring in his step ever since he met Joanna.

Question 1414

An awful lot

Answer 1414

A very large amount: That red is an awful lot brighter than the color of your house. I don’t know an awful lot about art (= I know very little), but I’m learning.

Question 1415

Even (adj)

Answer 1415

Flat and smooth, or on the same level: We resurfaced the floor because it wasn't even. An even temperament

Question 1416

I've been working my fingers to the ___ all day long. Someone else can make dinner tonight!

Answer 1416

Bone | If you 'work your fingers to the bone' you work very hard for a long period.

Question 1417

Your dad's got his ___ full at the moment trying to fix the car. Ask him later.

Answer 1417

Hands | If you 'have your hands full' you are very busy and not able to do anything else.

Question 1418

If you're at a ___ end why don't you help me with the gardening?

Answer 1418

Loose | To be 'at a loose end' means to have nothing to do.

Question 1419

Their father's such a ___ touch. He always lets the children get their own way.

Answer 1419

Soft | If someone is described as 'a soft touch' it means it's easy to persuade them to do something.

Question 1420

Writers need to be thick ___ to cope with some of the criticism they get from reviews.

Answer 1420

Skinned | If you are 'thick skinned' it means you are able to deal with criticism.

Question 1421

Sue's a very modest person and you never hear her blowing her own ___ despite her business success.

Answer 1421

Trumpet | If you 'blow your own trumpet' you boast about your achievements.

Question 1422

I've been a little bit concerned about him recently. He's been ___ around with some well known local criminals.

Answer 1422

Knocking | To spend time with people as a friend

Question 1423

Qualities such as ___ are often found in the writer's leading characters. (HERO)

Answer 1423

Heroism

Question 1424

The fireman acted ___ in trying to save the people from the burning building. (HERO)

Answer 1424

Heroically

Question 1425

The main female character in a book or film is often called the ___ . (HERO)

Answer 1425

Heroine

Question 1426

Many people feel something should be done to protect the ozone layer before things ___ a crisis.

Answer 1426

Reach

Question 1427

I struck ___ a friendship with a lovely Brazilian woman on holiday.

Answer 1427

Up | To start a friendship with someone

Question 1428

You are under no ___ to buy the product if you don't want it. (COMPEL)

Answer 1428

Compulsion

Question 1429

You are under no ___ to buy the product if you don't want it. (COMPEL)

Answer 1429

Compulsory

Question 1430

Frank is a ___ gambler and has got himself into serious financial difficulties. (COMPEL)

Answer 1430

Compulsive

Question 1431

1. The homework was a ___ of cake. I finished it in no time at all. 2. The police say they will ___ together all the evidence they have before deciding on their next course of action. 3. Does the machine take a 20 pence ___ ?

Answer 1431

Piece

Question 1432

Compel (v)

Answer 1432

› To force someone to do something: [+ to infinitive] As a schoolboy he was compelled to wear shorts even in winter. formal The new circumstances compelled a change in policy. › Formal to produce a strong feeling or reaction: Over the years her work has compelled universal admiration and trust.

Question 1433

Pen name (n)

Answer 1433

A name chosen by a writer to use instead of using their real name when publishing books

Question 1434

Girlish (adj)

Answer 1434

``` Girlish behaviour or characteristics are typical of a girl: a girlish laugh His eyelashes were long and girlish. Girlishly (adv) Girlishness (n) ```

Question 1435

Septuagenarian

Answer 1435

A person who is between 70 and 79 years old

Question 1436

Be pushing up (the) daisies [humorous]

Answer 1436

To be dead: | I'll be pushing up the daisies long before it happens.

Question 1437

Hear wedding bells [informal]

Answer 1437

To think that someone is going to get married: | She knew that if she brought her boyfriend home her mother would start hearing wedding bells.

Question 1438

Go steady (with sb)

Answer 1438

To have a romantic relationship with one person for a long period: She's been going steady with Mike for six months.

Question 1439

You should always try to ___ up before doing any exercise to avoid injuring yourself.

Answer 1439

Limber | To prepare for exercise by doing a warm up routine

Question 1440

So, how does the accused ___ ? Guilty or not guilty?

Answer 1440

Plead | To plead innocent/guilty

Question 1441

Of course I know it's Steve's birthday. Credit me ___ some sense!

Answer 1441

With | To believe that someone has a quality

Question 1442

She was a wonderful tennis player and won the women's ___ 3 years in a row. (SINGLE)

Answer 1442

Singles

Question 1443

Don't bother buying a whole pack. They sell them ___ | SINGLE

Answer 1443

Singly

Question 1444

Once she decides to do something she works towards it in a very ___ fashion. (SINGLE)

Answer 1444

Single-minded

Question 1445

1. The children stood in a neat ___ waiting to go into school. 2. Terry hasn't been selling many products lately and apparently his job is on the ___ . 3. His parents are quite laid back but they draw the ___ at bad language.

Answer 1445

Line

Question 1446

I've decided I'm going to ___ out on a new car. My old one is always going wrong.

Answer 1446

Splash | To spend a lot of money on something (often a luxury)

Question 1447

Can't you think of anything more ___ to say than that? You're not helping at all. (CONSTRUCT)

Answer 1447

Constructive

Question 1448

There are plans to ___ the damaged building and return it to its former glory. (CONSTRUCT)

Answer 1448

Reconstruct

Question 1449

After spending several years working in the ___industry, he decided to have a change of career. (CONSTRUCT)

Answer 1449

Construction

Question 1450

His family ___ a major role in his decision to leave work and open up his own business.

Answer 1450

Played

Question 1451

I really do feel that the TV networks are ___ down the news. Most of the features are so trivial.

Answer 1451

Dumbing Dumb sth down [informal disapproving] To make something simpler and easier for people to understand, especially in order to make it more popular: The media was accused of dumbing down the issue.

Question 1452

The student received ___ about a possible career from the college's student services department. (GUIDE)

Answer 1452

Guidance

Question 1453

There are strict ___ on what to do in case of an emergency. (GUIDE)

Answer 1453

Guidelines

Question 1454

Her parents' negative attitude towards her friends was completely ___ as they were all very nice people. (GUIDE)

Answer 1454

Misguided

Question 1455

1. I'll just make a ___ of your name and phone number and I'll get back to you shortly. 2. A few minor TV celebrities were the only people o ___ at the party. 3. I took ___ of everything that was said in the meeting.

Answer 1455

Note

Question 1456

Haste makes waste

Answer 1456

Acting too quickly may actually slow things down

Question 1457

Better safe than sorry

Answer 1457

Said when you think it is best not to take risks even when it seems boring or difficult to be careful

Question 1458

If it ain't broke, don't fix it [informal saying]

Answer 1458

Said when you recognize that something is in a satisfactory state, and there is no reason to try to change it

Question 1459

The early bird catches the worm

Answer 1459

Said to advise someone that they will have an advantage if they do something immediately or before anyone else does it

Question 1460

With friends like you, who needs enemies? humorous saying

Answer 1460

Said to or about someone who says he or she is your friend but who is treating you very badly

Question 1461

A leopard can't/doesn't change its spots saying

Answer 1461

Something you say that means a person's character, especially if it is bad, will not change, even if they pretend that it will

Question 1462

Mutton dressed as lamb

Answer 1462

A way of describing an older woman who is dressed in a style that is more suitable for a younger woman: Do you think this dress is too young-looking for me? - I don't want to look like mutton dressed as lamb.

Question 1463

She must be rather insecure as every time I talk to her about work she always ___ her colleagues down.

Answer 1463

Runs | [Informal] To make someone feel silly or not important by criticizing them.

Question 1464

Druggie (n) [Informal]

Answer 1464

A person who often uses illegal drugs

Question 1465

The Government are facing ___ from the trade unions over their plans to privatise the industry. (RESIST)

Answer 1465

Resistance

Question 1466

Scientists are working on a drug that will make people more ___ to the common cold. (RESIST)

Answer 1466

Resistant

Question 1467

The more he tried to forget her the more ___ she became. He just couldn't get her out of his mind. (RESIST)

Answer 1467

Irresistible

Question 1468

The opening page ___ the scene and then the action starts almost immediately.

Answer 1468

Sets

Question 1469

Have you heard? Danny's ___ his car off in an accident. Fortunately he wasn't hurt but the car is a wreck.

Answer 1469

Written | To be damaged beyond repair

Question 1470

It was a bit ___ of you to expect them to invite you to the wedding ceremony. (PRESUME)

Answer 1470

Presumptuous A person who is presumptuous shows little respect for others by doing things they have no right to do: It would be presumptuous of me to comment on the matter. Presumptuously (adv) Presumptuousness (n) (formal presumption)

Question 1471

disagree with the ___ that nothing can be done about the rising levels of crime. (PRESUME)

Answer 1471

Presumption

Question 1472

Sharon hasn't called to cancel so ___ she's still coming. (PRESUME)

Answer 1472

Presumably

Question 1473

1. There is a weather ___ approaching from the west. 2. She's been in ___ for the whole race and looks like staying there. 3. How are things on the business ___ ?

Answer 1473

Front

Question 1474

The management have apparently been ___ on the workers to agree to work weekends by spreading rumours about possible redundancies.

Answer 1474

Leaning | Lean on sb: to try to make someone do what you want by threatening or persuading them.

Question 1475

I think you have an ___ . That man keeps looking at you. (ADMIRE)

Answer 1475

Admirer

Question 1476

I have so much ___ for people working in nursing. They work so hard and for very little money. (ADMIRE)

Answer 1476

Admiration

Question 1477

The way he has managed to continue with his studies despite all his personal problems is really ___ . (ADMIRE)

Answer 1477

Admirable

Question 1478

It wasn't until I asked the bank to check my account that the error ___ to light. Nobody had been aware of it until then.

Answer 1478

Came

Question 1479

The spokesman for the Government tried to ___ over the poor opinion poll figures by claiming they were not representative.

Answer 1479

Gloss Gloss over sth: to avoid considering something, such as an embarrassing mistake, to make it seem not important, and to quickly continue talking about something else

Question 1480

They are planning to erect a ___ statue in the town centre in his honour. (MEMORY)

Answer 1480

Memorial

Question 1481

It certainly wasn't the most ___ film I have ever seen. (MEMORY)

Answer 1481

Memorable

Question 1482

I'm reading the ___ of a famous politician at the moment. (MEMORY)

Answer 1482

Memoirs | Memoirs [plural] (US also memoir): a written record of a usually famous person's own life and experiences:

Question 1483

1. The car was in superb ___ for its age and was worth a great deal of money. 2. You can have the money on ___ that I get paid back within the next few days. 3. It was a ___ in the contract that he worked one Saturday morning every month.

Answer 1483

Condition

Question 1484

This is the third sales call today! I don't want you phoning again. Do you get the ___?

Answer 1484

Picture | To 'get the picture' means to understand the situation.

Question 1485

The new job is a bit stressful at the moment but I'm sure I'll enjoy it once I learn the ___.

Answer 1485

Ropes | If you 'learn the ropes' you learn how to do a new job or activity.

Question 1486

Business from China initially looked promising but orders have ___ up lately.

Answer 1486

Dried | To be in very short supply

Question 1487

Several people who found the film ___ walked out before the end. (OFFEND)

Answer 1487

Offensive

Question 1488

As he was a first time ___ the police let him off with a caution. (OFFEND)

Answer 1488

Offender

Question 1489

He claimed his remarks were completely ___ and was surprised people had got so upset. (OFFEND)

Answer 1489

Inoffensive

Question 1490

Trains into town are ___ late this evening due to a damaged track.

Answer 1490

Running

Question 1491

It was my teacher's talent for art that ___ me on to take up a similar career.

Answer 1491

Spurred To encourage an activity or development or make it happen faster: Rising consumer sales have the effect of spurring the economy to faster growth. Spurred (on) by her early success, she went on to write four more novels in rapid succession.

Question 1492

It was a ___ foul and the player fully deserved to be sent off. (SICK)

Answer 1492

sickening Foul: an act that is against the rules of a sport, often causing injury to another player: He was sent off for a foul on the French captain.

Question 1493

He was quite a ___ child and spent a lot of time off school. (SICK)

Answer 1493

sickly

Question 1494

I've always suffered from sea ___ but lately it seems to have disappeared. (SICK)

Answer 1494

sickness

Question 1495

1. I didn't have the ___ to tell the children the party had been postponed. 2. He's learnt all the key dates by ___ and is quite confident about the test. 3. In the ___ of the city there's a brilliant Japanese restaurant.

Answer 1495

Heart | By heart: to learn something in such a way that you can say it from memory

Question 1496

He went ___ on his promise to lend me the money for the business.

Answer 1496

Back | To break a promise

Question 1497

He's a very ........ character and quite an extrovert. (COLOUR)

Answer 1497

Colourful

Question 1498

The medicine was ........ and looked just like water. (COLOUR)

Answer 1498

Colourless

Question 1499

Some food and drink contain additives like preservatives and ......... (COLOUR)

Answer 1499

Colouring

Question 1500

Evenly (adv)

Answer 1500

› If you say something evenly, you speak without showing emotion in your voice although you are angry or not satisfied in some way: "We are not terrorists," he said evenly. "We are freedom fighters." › In or into equal amounts: Divide the mixture evenly between the baking pans. Congress is still evenly divided on the issue.

Question 1501

Put yourself in someone’s place (also put yourself in someone’s position/shoes)

Answer 1501

To imagine that you are someone in a difficult situation, and imagine how that person feels: Put yourself in my place – I was scared, and I had nobody to talk to.

Question 1502

Roundabout (n)

Answer 1502

(US traffic circle) a place where three or more roads join and traffic must go around a circular area in the middle, rather than straight across

Question 1503

Step into sb's shoes (also fill sb's shoes)

Answer 1503

To take someone's place, often by doing the job they have just left: Who do you think will step into Sarah's shoes when she goes?

Question 1504

Stroller (n)

Answer 1504

US (UK pushchair) a small folding chair on wheels that a baby or small child sits in and is pushed around in.

Question 1505

Kerb (n) UK [US curb]

Answer 1505

The edge of a raised path nearest the road

Question 1506

I'm afraid I've got to leave work early. A problem's ___ up at home that I need to sort

Answer 1506

Cropped Crop up [informal]: to happen or appear unexpectedly: Her name keeps cropping up in conversation.

Question 1507

OK. Try and ___ more slowly and calm down. (BREATH)

Answer 1507

Breathe

Question 1508

I must be out of condition. I get ___ just walking up the stairs. (BREATH)

Answer 1508

Breathless

Question 1509

The scenery on holiday was absolutely ___ (BREATH)

Answer 1509

Breathtaking

Question 1510

The police won't ___ or deny that somebody has been charged with the murder. They will only say that a man is being questioned.

Answer 1510

Confirm

Question 1511

Are you in a bad mood? You've been ___ for an argument all day.

Answer 1511

Spoiling | To look for an argument

Question 1512

I'm always on the ___ for bargains when I go shopping for clothes.

Answer 1512

Lookout

Question 1513

My cousin is an Elvis Presley ___ but unfortunately he can't sing a note.

Answer 1513

Lookalike

Question 1514

I was hoping for promotion but it would appear that I've been ___ once again.

Answer 1514

Overlooked To fail to notice or consider something or someone: I think there is one key fact that you have overlooked. No one will be overlooked in the selection of the team.

Question 1515

1. The film was so gripping that it ___ my interest from start to finish. 2. She once ___ some shares in the company but now they are worthless. 3. Police ___ the man suspected of murder for further questioning.

Answer 1515

Held

Question 1516

Algae (n)

Answer 1516

Very simple, usually small plants that grow in or near water and do not have ordinary leaves or roots

Question 1517

Think sth up

Answer 1517

To produce a new idea or plan: | I don't want to go tonight but I can't think up a good excuse.

Question 1518

Fulsome (adj)

Answer 1518

Expressing a lot of admiration or praise for someone, often too much, in a way that does not sound sincere: Her new book has received fulsome praise from the critics. Our guests were fulsome in their compliments about the food. Fulsomely (adv) He thanked her fulsomely for her help. Fulsomeness (n)

Question 1519

He realised his speech was going to finish too soon so he had to ___ it out a bit.

Answer 1519

Pad Pad sth out: if you pad out a speech or piece of writing, you add unnecessary words or information to make it longer or to hide the fact that you are not saying anything very important.

Question 1520

Did he offer to do the job ........ or did you have to force him? (voluntary)

Answer 1520

Voluntarily

Question 1521

Some people dislike the idea of military service as it is totally ......... You have no choice whether you do it or not.

Answer 1521

Involuntary

Question 1522

She works as a ........ for a local charitable organisation.

Answer 1522

Volunteer

Question 1523

I'm going to try ........ a lift to the concert. There's a good spot at the start of the motorway where drivers usually stop.

Answer 1523

Hitching Hitch a lift/ride [informal]: to get a free ride in someone else's vehicle as a way of travelling: They hitched a lift to Edinburgh from a passing car.

Question 1524

My parents gave me some money to ........ me over until my grant for university arrived.

Answer 1524

Tide Tide sb over (sth): to help someone to work or operate normally through a difficult period, usually by lending them money: Can you lend me some money to tide me over till the weekend? Have another piece of cake. It'll tide you over till supper.

Question 1525

She's such a ........ person who can talk to you about virtually any subject you care to mention.

Answer 1525

Knowledgeable

Question 1526

I'm sorry if I caused you any offence but I didn't ........ deceive you.

Answer 1526

Knowingly

Question 1527

The teacher gave his colleague a ........ smile when the troublemaker's name was mentioned.

Answer 1527

Knowing

Question 1528

1. It will be such a ........ when our exams are all finished. 2. The doctor prescribed some tablets for ........ from the pain. 3. International ........ agencies are asking for donations to help people living in poverty.

Answer 1528

Relief

Question 1529

If she doesn't slow down a bit at work she's going to ........ herself out.

Answer 1529

Burn | To exhaust oneself through too much work

Question 1530

We will have to take ........ measures to avoid any problems occurring. (PREVENT)

Answer 1530

Preventative

Question 1531

The police are launching a new crime ........ programme in our area. (PREVENT)

Answer 1531

Prevention

Question 1532

The accident was easily ........ and should not have happened. (PREVENT)

Answer 1532

Preventable

Question 1533

A decision was made to wind ........ the business as it was very close to being bankrupt.

Answer 1533

Up | Wind sth up: to close down a business or organisation.

Question 1534

Have there been any ........ developments in the discussions today?

Answer 1534

Significant

Question 1535

Politically, it was a minor event and regarded as being of relative .........

Answer 1535

Insignificance

Question 1536

Share prices have risen ........ on today's markets and further dramatic increases are expected tomorrow.

Answer 1536

Significantly

Question 1537

1. The experiment was a complete failure and they had to go back to the drawing ........ 2. Changes to the workforce are far-reaching and will be felt across the ......... 3. All the passengers were told to get on ........ the ship and prepare for departure.

Answer 1537

Board | Go back to the drawing board: to start planning something again because the first plan failed

Question 1538

Take a leaf out of sb's book

Answer 1538

To ​copy something that someone ​else does because it will ​bring you ​advantages: Maybe I should take a leaf out of Rick's ​book and ​start coming in early every ​morning.

Question 1539

Flesh and blood

Answer 1539

Someone from ​your ​family: | I was ​surprised at how much I ​cared for this ​girl who wasn't ​even my flesh and blood.

Question 1540

There has been a ........ of protests following the election results and many leading figures are demanding a recount.

Answer 1540

Wave | A 'wave of protests' are wide-ranging protests.

Question 1541

One thing that has always helped the party is the fact that the Prime Minister has the ........ touch with ordinary people.

Answer 1541

Common | If someone in power 'has the common touch' they are able to communicate with ordinary people well.

Question 1542

OK, now here's your chance to ........ your vote. All those in favour raise your hand.

Answer 1542

Cast | To 'cast your vote' means to vote.

Question 1543

I was able to ........ on some of my savings to pay for the holiday.

Answer 1543

Draw | To make use of something that is in reserve or saved

Question 1544

The ........ on TV said the game was very exciting but I didn't enjoy it all. (COMMENT)

Answer 1544

Commentator

Question 1545

You don't have to give me a ........ of everything she said. I get the picture. (COMMENT)

Answer 1545

Commentary

Question 1546

I'm being sent to the competition to ........ on the opening game. (COMMENT)

Answer 1546

Commentate

Question 1547

The way they play their music so loud is really ........ my patience.

Answer 1547

Testing

Question 1548

His research is expected to ........ the foundations for future work in this area.

Answer 1548

Lay (PUT DOWN) C1 [T usually + adv/prep] to put something in ​especially a ​flat or ​horizontal ​position, usually ​carefully or for a ​particular ​purpose: She laid the ​baby on the ​bed. He laid the ​tray down on the ​table. She laid ​aside her ​book and went to ​answer the ​phone. We're having a new ​carpet laid in the ​hall next ​week. The ​plan is to lay (= ​build) the ​foundations for the new ​apartments in ​October.

Question 1549

The army uniform is designed so that the soldiers ........ in with their surroundings.

Answer 1549

Blend

Question 1550

The latest statistics show that a woman is expected to ........ her husband by 5.2 years. (LIVE)

Answer 1550

Outlive

Question 1551

The children next door are known throughout the area for their ........ and rowdy behaviour. (LIVE)

Answer 1551

Liveliness

Question 1552

When the victim gave evidence in court he had to ......... the awful events of the night he was attacked. (LIVE)

Answer 1552

Relive

Question 1553

1. The law came into ........ after the new government was elected. 2. My boss is very successful; everyone says she's a ........ to be reckoned with. 3. The ........ of the bomb blast destroyed many of the buildings.

Answer 1553

Force C2 (of ​laws, ​rules, or ​systems) ​existing and being used: New ​driving ​regulations are going to come into force this ​year. A force to be reckoned with C2 If an ​organization or a ​person is ​described as a force to be ​reckoned with, it ​means that they are ​powerful and have a lot of ​influence: The United Nations is now a force to be ​reckoned with.

Question 1554

Madhouse (n)

Answer 1554

[Informal disapproving] A ​place where there is no ​order and ​control: With four ​small ​children ​running around, the ​place is a madhouse. He called the government's ​policy "the ​economics of the madhouse".

Question 1555

The boss comes across as a bit distant and is difficult to talk to but his heart is in the right .........

Answer 1555

Place If someone is described as having their 'heart in the right place' they are basically kind and their intentions are good.

Question 1556

Don't worry about Ken. I know he shouts and orders people around but his ........ is worse than his bite.

Answer 1556

Bark | If someone's 'bark is worse than their bite' they seem more aggressive than is actually the case.

Question 1557

I love working with Miriam. She's always cheerful and a real ........ of sunshine.

Answer 1557

Ray | If someone is 'a ray of sunshine' they make you feel happy and optimistic.

Question 1558

Order sb around | disapproving (UK also order sb about)

Answer 1558

To ​tell someone what they should do in an ​unpleasant or ​forceful way, ​especially ​repeatedly: You can't just come in here and ​start ​ordering ​people around.

Question 1559

Coat noun [C] (COVER)

Answer 1559

A ​layer of a ​substance, ​especially ​paint, that ​covers something: I'll give the ​walls a ​quick coat of ​paint. Two coats of ​varnish

Question 1560

Varnish (n)

Answer 1560

A ​liquid that is ​painted onto ​wood or ​paintings to ​protect the ​surface, or the hard ​shiny ​surface it ​produces when it ​dries: Polyurethane varnish ​provides a ​tough, scratch-resistant ​finish. A ​final ​coat of (​clear) varnish

Question 1561

Varnish (v)

Answer 1561

› To put varnish on a ​surface: They ​decided to ​spend the ​weekend varnishing ​their ​boat. › UK to use ​nail varnish

Question 1562

Gifted (adj)

Answer 1562

› ​Having ​special ​ability in a ​particular ​subject or ​activity: a gifted ​dancer/​musician › ​Clever, or having a ​special ​ability: Schools often ​fail to ​meet the ​needs of gifted ​children.

Question 1563

Die out

Answer 1563

To ​become less ​common and ​finally ​stop ​existing: Dinosaurs ​died out millions of ​years ago. It's a ​custom that is ​beginning to ​die out.

Question 1564

Be lost for words

Answer 1564

To be so ​shocked, ​surprised, ​full of ​admiration, etc. that you cannot ​speak: Mary was lost for words when she was ​awarded the ​prize.

Question 1565

Be/get carried away

Answer 1565

B2 to ​become so ​excited about something that you do not ​control what you say or do: There's ​far too much ​food - I'm ​afraid I got a ​bit ​carried away. The ​manager ​warned his ​young ​players not to get ​carried away by the ​emotion of the ​occasion. › to ​cause someone to ​become very ​excited and to ​lose ​control: The ​crowd were ​carried away by his ​passionate ​speech.

Question 1566

In any case

Answer 1566

Also: | I don't ​want to go and in any case, I haven't been ​invited.

Question 1567

What's more

Answer 1567

Used to ​add something ​surprising or ​interesting to what you have just said: The ​decorations were ​absolutely ​beautiful and what's more, the ​children had made them themselves.

Question 1568

Words with "some"

Answer 1568

* somehow - in some way/by some means * somewhere - an unspecified place * someone/somebody - a person but we don't know who * sometime - a time but we are not sure when * somewhat - a little bit/a moderate amount * something - a thing but we are not sure what * someday - a day but we are not sure which

Question 1569

Be fond of sb/sth

Answer 1569

To like someone or something very much; to like doing something: She was very fond of ​horses. "I'm very fond of you, you ​know," he said. My ​brother is fond of ​pointing out my ​mistakes.

Question 1570

Belittle (v)

Answer 1570

To make a ​person or an ​action ​seem as if he, she or it is not ​important: Though she had ​spent ​hours ​fixing the ​computer, he belittled her ​efforts. Stop belittling ​your​self - ​your ​work is ​highly ​valued.

Question 1571

Camaraderie (n)

Answer 1571

A ​feeling of ​friendliness towards ​people that you ​work or ​share an ​experience with: When you've been ​climbing ​alone for ​hours, there's a ​tremendous ​sense of camaraderie when you ​meet another ​climber.

Question 1572

Outbid (v)

Answer 1572

To ​offer to ​pay a ​higher ​price for something than someone ​else, ​especially at an ​auction (= ​public ​sale): The ​retail ​group outbid all three ​competitors for ​space in the ​shopping ​centre.

Question 1573

It is very ........ to see the patient making such good progress.

Answer 1573

Encouraging

Question 1574

I don't think Helen wants to hear about your operation so could we drop the ........?

Answer 1574

Subject Drop it/the subject: to ​stop ​talking about something, ​especially because it is ​upsetting or ​annoying: I don't ​want to ​talk about it any more - let's drop the ​subject.

Question 1575

The company were very keen to dissociate themselves ........ the shamed director to avoid any bad publicity.

Answer 1575

From

Question 1576

The cult had quite a large ........ and had been in the public eye on several occasions before. (FOLLOW)

Answer 1576

Following Following noun [S] (PEOPLE) › a ​group of ​people who ​admire something or someone: She has ​attracted a ​large following among the ​rich and ​famous. The ​shop has a ​small but ​loyal/​devoted following. › a ​group of ​people who ​support, ​admire, or ​believe in a ​particular ​person, ​group, or ​idea

Question 1577

Rote learning

Answer 1577

Learning something in ​order to be ​able to ​repeat it from ​memory, ​rather than in ​order to ​understand it

Question 1578

I think we are going to need a ........ meeting to discuss these matters further. (FOLLOW)

Answer 1578

Follow-up Follow-up: a ​further ​action ​connected with something that ​happened before: This ​meeting is a follow-up to the one we had last ​month.

Question 1579

My parents were always ........ me from going into the theatre as a profession. They wanted me to be a doctor. (ENCOURAGE)

Answer 1579

Discouraging

Question 1580

Our teacher gives us loads of ........ when we feel a little fed up with our lessons. She really knows how to motivate us. (ENCOURAGE)

Answer 1580

Encouragement

Question 1581

Learn sth by rote [usually disapproving]

Answer 1581

To ​learn something in ​order to be ​able to ​repeat it from ​memory, ​rather than in ​order to ​understand it: She ​learned the ​equations by rote.

Question 1582

Jog your memory

Answer 1582

To ​cause you to ​remember something: | Seeing her again ​jogged my ​memory, and I ​recalled my ​life as a ​child on a ​farm in Minnesota.

Question 1583

The company were very keen to dissociate themselves ........ the shamed director to avoid any bad publicity.

Answer 1583

From

Question 1584

The cult had quite a large ........ and had been in the public eye on several occasions before. (FOLLOW)

Answer 1584

Following Following noun [S] (PEOPLE) › a ​group of ​people who ​admire something or someone: She has ​attracted a ​large following among the ​rich and ​famous. The ​shop has a ​small but ​loyal/​devoted following. › a ​group of ​people who ​support, ​admire, or ​believe in a ​particular ​person, ​group, or ​idea

Question 1585

Many of her ........ claimed she had mystical powers. (FOLLOW)

Answer 1585

Followers

Question 1586

I think we are going to need a ........ meeting to discuss these matters further. (FOLLOW)

Answer 1586

Follow-up Follow-up: a ​further ​action ​connected with something that ​happened before: This ​meeting is a follow-up to the one we had last ​month.

Question 1587

1. As the clock ........ twelve I felt quite nervous alone in the house. 2. He ........ a match to try to see where he was going. 3. I ........ your name off the list as you'd told me you didn't want to go on the tour after all.

Answer 1587

Struck › [I or T] When a ​clock strikes, ​its ​bells ​ring to show what the ​time is: The ​clock was striking ten as we went into the ​church. C2 [T] If you strike a ​match, you ​cause it to ​burn by ​rubbing it against a hard ​rough ​surface: She struck a ​match and ​lit another ​cigarette. He ​bent and struck a ​match on the ​sole of his ​boot. strike verb (REMOVE) › [T usually + adv/prep] formal to ​remove something ​officially from a ​document: Please strike my ​name from ​your ​mailing ​list ​immediately. Several ​unreliable ​dealers have been struck off ​our ​list of ​authorized ​suppliers.

Question 1588

Rote learning

Answer 1588

Learning something in ​order to be ​able to ​repeat it from ​memory, ​rather than in ​order to ​understand it

Question 1589

Learn sth by rote [usually disapproving]

Answer 1589

To ​learn something in ​order to be ​able to ​repeat it from ​memory, ​rather than in ​order to ​understand it: She ​learned the ​equations by rote.

Question 1590

Jog your memory

Answer 1590

to ​cause you to ​remember something: | Seeing her again ​jogged my ​memory, and I ​recalled my ​life as a ​child on a ​farm in Minnesota.

Question 1591

Patchy (adj)

Answer 1591

› Only ​existing or ​happening in some ​parts: The ​varnish is a little patchy on this ​table. The ​morning will ​start with some patchy ​rain/​cloud/​fog at first. › Sometimes good and sometimes ​bad: Matthew ​found the ​service ​extremely patchy. Patchily (adv) Patchiness (n)

Question 1592

Acquainted (adj)

Answer 1592

› [after verb] ​knowing or being ​familiar with a ​person: "Do you ​know Daphne?" "No, I'm ​afraid we're not acquainted." I am not ​personally acquainted with the ​gentleman in ​question. be acquainted with sth › to ​know or be ​familiar with something, because you have ​studied it or have ​experienced it before: Police said the ​thieves were ​obviously well acquainted with the ​alarm ​system at the ​department ​store.

Question 1593

I'm not acquainted ........ the new product. Could you describe it to me?

Answer 1593

With

Question 1594

I booked a ........ with my local counsellor. (CONSULT)

Answer 1594

Consultation

Question 1595

He works as a computer ........ for educational bodies. (CONSULT)

Answer 1595

Consultant

Question 1596

My dream is to go self-employed and to open a ........ (CONSULT)

Answer 1596

Consultancy

Question 1597

He spent some time looking at how the market was performing before taking a ........ risk and buying shares in the company.

Answer 1597

Calculated

Question 1598

I'm staying in tonight to swot ........ on phrasal verbs before tomorrow's test.

Answer 1598

Up swot up (sth): to ​learn as much as you can about a ​subject, ​especially before an ​exam: She's at ​home, ​swotting up on her ​maths.

Question 1599

Sarah was ........ quiet at the meeting, wasn't she? She's usually quite outspoken. (CHARACTER)

Answer 1599

Uncharacteristically

Question 1600

I've been asked to list the ........ of the species. (CHARACTER)

Answer 1600

Characteristics

Question 1601

The book was superb and the author's ........ of the hero was brilliant. (CHARACTER)

Answer 1601

Characterization (UK characterisation)

Question 1602

Nothing to do ...

Answer 1602

be/have nothing to do with sb B2 to be a ​matter or ​subject that someone has no good ​reason to ​know about or be ​involved with: I ​wish he wouldn't ​offer ​advice on my ​marriage - it's nothing to do with him. be/have nothing to do with sb/sth B2 to have no ​connection or ​influence with someone or something: We are nothing to do with the ​firm that has the ​offices next ​door. In the ​evening he ​likes to ​read ​books and ​articles that have nothing to do with his ​work.

Question 1603

1. They set up camp at the ........ of the mountain and prepared to begin their ascent. 2. Her father put his ........ down and insisted that she come home before it got dark. 3. He didn't put a ........ wrong during the interview and he's hopeful that he'll get the job

Answer 1603

Foot Foot noun (BOTTOM) C1 [S] the ​bottom or ​lower end of a ​space or ​object: They ​built a ​house at the foot of a ​cliff. She ​dreamed she ​saw someone ​standing at the foot of her ​bed. There's a ​note ​explaining the ​quotation at the foot of the ​page. Put your foot down C2 to use ​your ​authority to ​stop something ​happening: When she ​started ​borrowing my ​clothes without ​asking, I had to put my foot down. Not put a foot wrong › to not make any ​mistakes

Question 1604

Mindful (adj)

Answer 1604

​Careful not to ​forget about something: Mindful of the ​poor ​road ​conditions, she ​reduced her ​speed to 30 ​mph. Politicians are ​increasingly mindful that ​young ​voters are ​turning away from ​traditional ​parties.

Question 1605

Breakage (n)

Answer 1605

Something that has been ​broken: | Any breakages must be ​paid for.

Question 1606

Cliché (n)

Answer 1606

A saying or ​remark that is very often made and is ​therefore not ​original and not ​interesting: My ​wedding ​day - and I ​know it's a cliché - was just the ​happiest ​day of my ​life. clichéd (adj) UK /ˈkliː.ʃeɪd/ US /kliːˈʃeɪd/

Question 1607

It was really strong cheese and ........ off this terrible smell that filled the whole house.

Answer 1607

Gave Give sth off: to ​produce ​heat, ​light, a ​smell, or a ​gas: That ​tiny ​radiator doesn't give off much ​heat.

Question 1608

What was your ........ of the Prime Minister's speech this afternoon? (INTERPRET)

Answer 1608

Interpretation

Question 1609

She works as an ........ for the EU. (INTERPRET)

Answer 1609

Interpreter

Question 1610

You always manage to ........ what I say and end up with the wrong impression. (INTERPRET)

Answer 1610

Misinterpret

Question 1611

When the teacher asked if anyone had done their homework, nobody ........ a word.

Answer 1611

Uttered Utter (v): to say something or to make a ​sound with ​your ​voice: She ​sat through the ​whole ​meeting without uttering a word.

Question 1612

I wouldn't brood ........ the bad news if I were you. Just forget it and get on with your life.

Answer 1612

On | To think about something for a period of time

Question 1613

She works as a ........... for a cleaning company. (SUPERVISE)

Answer 1613

Supervisor

Question 1614

The children shouldn't be left alone without......... (SUPERVISE)

Answer 1614

Supervision

Question 1615

The trainee was left ........ and had no means of support. (SUPERVISE)

Answer 1615

Unsupervised

Question 1616

1. The camera doesn't have a .......... so I can't take photographs indoors. 2. The teacher asked a question and the answer came to me in a ......... 3. Their victory turned out to be a ........ in the pan as they went on to lose their next 4 matches.

Answer 1616

Flash A flash in the pan › something that ​happened only ​once or for a ​short ​time and was not ​repeated: Sadly, ​their ​success was just a flash in the ​pan.

Question 1617

Drenched/soaked/wet to the skin

Answer 1617

Extremely ​wet: | We had no ​umbrellas so we got ​soaked to the skin in the ​pouring ​rain.

Question 1618

Off the top of your head

Answer 1618

From the ​knowledge you have in ​your ​memory: | "What's the ​capital of Mauritania?" "I don't ​know off the top of my ​head, but I could go and ​look it up."

Question 1619

Misdeed (n)

Answer 1619

An ​act that is ​criminal or ​bad: | She's been making up for her past misdeeds by doing a lot of ​voluntary ​work.

Question 1620

Bend the rules

Answer 1620

To ​break the ​rules in a way that you ​consider ​unimportant or not ​harmful: You’ve got to ​know when to bend the ​rules a little.

Question 1621

Be nuts about sth/sb

Answer 1621

Informal to be very ​enthusiastic about an ​object, ​activity, or ​person: Sophie's nuts about ​dinosaurs. I'm nuts about this ​band.

Question 1622

Not a bit

Answer 1622

Not in any way: She wasn't a bit ​worried about the ​test. "Are you getting ​tired?" "Not a bit."

Question 1623

Hitchhike (v) /ˈhɪtʃ.haɪk/

Answer 1623

To ​travel by getting ​free ​rides in someone else's ​vehicle: I would never hitchhike on my own. They hitchhiked to Paris.

Question 1624

Have your back to/against the wall

Answer 1624

To have very ​serious ​problems that ​limit the ​ways in which you can ​act: He ​owes ​money to everyone - he really has his back to the ​wall now.

Question 1625

I wouldn't be ........ in by his story about being poor. He comes from a very wealthy background.

Answer 1625

In

Question 1626

You can tell she's an architect, can't you? Her house is so ........ decorated. (TASTE)

Answer 1626

Tastefully

Question 1627

I found his last film quite ........ and very offensive. (TASTE)

Answer 1627

Distasteful

Question 1628

The last time I ate in that restaurant the food was completely ........ . I think they must have forgotten to season it. (TASTE)

Answer 1628

Tasteless

Question 1629

Tasteful (adj)

Answer 1629

Attractive and ​chosen for ​style and ​quality: Their ​house is very tasteful, but it doesn't have any ​soul. Tastefully (adv)

Question 1630

Distaste (n)

Answer 1630

A ​dislike of something that you ​find ​unpleasant or ​unacceptable: His distaste for ​publicity of any ​sort is well ​known. She ​looked at the ​advertisement with distaste before ​walking ​quickly on. Distasteful (adj) Distastefully (adv) Distastefulness (n)

Question 1631

'Darling' is a ........ of endearment that people use when talking to their loved-one.

Answer 1631

Term

Question 1632

Since I moved to a new city, Alan and myself have drifted ........ and rarely keep in contact.

Answer 1632

Apart | Drift apart: if two ​people ​drift ​apart, they ​gradually ​become less ​friendly and ​their ​relationship ​ends.

Question 1633

The delegates were very ........ of the speaker's contribution and gave her a round of applause. (APPRECIATE)

Answer 1633

Appreciative

Question 1634

The increased investment in the health service does not seem to have had an ........ effect on the service it delivers. (APPRECIATE)

Answer 1634

Appreciable

Question 1635

I bought Karen a present to show my ........ of all the kindness she has shown me. (APPRECIATE)

Answer 1635

Appreciation

Question 1636

Appreciably (adv)

Answer 1636

Her ​health has ​improved appreciably since she ​changed her ​treatment.

Question 1637

1. When this Government came to ......... they promised the voters so much. 2. I'll do everything in my ........ to help you, but I don't know if it will do any good. 3. In recent years the balance of ........ has drifted even more towards the USA.

Answer 1637

Power

Question 1638

Be in the loop/be out of the loop [informal]

Answer 1638

To have or not have the ​special ​knowledge or ​power that ​belongs to a ​particular ​group of ​people: You can ​tell she's in the loop. She always ​knows about ​policy ​decisions before the ​rest of us. I've been out of the loop since I ​changed ​jobs. I didn't ​realize Wendy and ​Bob had got ​engaged. "...with mobile GPS apps to keep doctors in the loop."

Question 1639

Every month we receive a ........ through the post giving us information about the local community. (CIRCLE)

Answer 1639

Circular

Question 1640

The ........ of the newspaper has risen since the new editor took over the job. (CIRCLE)

Answer 1640

Circulation

Question 1641

Somebody has been ........ a company document outlining plans to make people redundant. (CIRCLE)

Answer 1641

Circulating

Question 1642

I really do feel we should give ........ to projects that practise energy efficiency.

Answer 1642

Priority

Question 1643

I was freezing cold and as soon as I got in I sat in front of the fire to thaw ........

Answer 1643

Out | If you ​thaw out, you ​gradually get ​warm again after being very ​cold.

Question 1644

The fog was very thick and ........ was extremely poor. (VISION)

Answer 1644

Visibility

Question 1645

The fire was ........ from many miles away. (VISION)

Answer 1645

Visible

Question 1646

She is a ........leader and will be missed when she retires from politics next year. (VISION)

Answer 1646

Visionary

Question 1647

1. I like nothing better after a hard day's work than to ........ into a comfortable armchair. 2. It came as a bit of a shock and took quite a while to ........ in that I'd been offered such a wonderful job. 3. We watched the sun ........ below the hills before returning to the hotel.

Answer 1647

Sink

Question 1648

Ring/sound alarm bells

Answer 1648

If something ​rings/​sounds alarm ​bells, it makes you ​start to ​worry because it is a ​sign that there may be a ​problem: The ​name ​rang alarm ​bells in her ​mind.

Question 1649

(down) in the dumps

Answer 1649

​Unhappy: | She's a ​bit down in the ​dumps because she ​failed one of her ​exams.

Question 1650

Be (as) busy as a bee

Answer 1650

To be ​moving about ​quickly doing many things

Question 1651

Rubber bullet

Answer 1651

Spanish media say police fired rubber bullets at migrants in a detention centre in Valencia after about 50 tried to escape

Question 1652

The boxer was knocked ........ in the tenth round

Answer 1652

Out

Question 1653

The champions were ........ in their attitude towards their opponents, and were hungry for goals, coming away as 10.0 winners. (MERCY)

Answer 1653

Merciless

Question 1654

It was a terrible film but ........ it was also quite short. (MERCY)

Answer 1654

Mercifully

Question 1655

The teacher was ........ with us and decided not to give us too much homework. (MERCY)

Answer 1655

Merciful

Question 1656

The murder victim was shot twice at ........ range.

Answer 1656

Close At close quarters/range › (from) a ​short ​distance away: When you ​see ​famous ​people at close ​quarters, they always ​appear much ​smaller than you ​imagined them. He was ​shot at close ​range.

Question 1657

At close quarters/range

Answer 1657

(from) a ​short ​distance away: When you ​see ​famous ​people at close ​quarters, they always ​appear much ​smaller than you ​imagined them. He was ​shot at close ​range.

Question 1658

It took him quite a while to ........ down after their argument.

Answer 1658

Simmer | Simmer down: to ​become less ​angry or ​excited about something.

Question 1659

He was a well-known ........ and had spent a number of years in prison for deception. (FRAUD)

Answer 1659

Fraudster

Question 1660

She was arrested for making a ........ claim for unemployment benefit. (FRAUD)

Answer 1660

Fraudulent

Question 1661

He claimed he had not acted ........ and that he would defend himself against any such accusations. (FRAUD)

Answer 1661

Fraudulently

Question 1662

Step up

Answer 1662

To take ​action when there is a need or ​opportunity for it: | Investors have to ​step up and ​assume more ​responsibility for ​their ​assets.

Question 1663

Step forward

Answer 1663

To ​offer to ​provide or do something, or to ​help with something: No one has ​yet ​stepped ​forward to ​claim ​responsibility for the ​attack. At the last ​minute another ​company ​stepped ​forward with a ​bid.

Question 1664

1. I didn't want to disturb you as you seemed to be ........ in thought. 2. He took a ........ breath and then dived in. 3. I was in a very ........ sleep when all of a sudden I was woken up by this loud noise from outside.

Answer 1664

Deep

Question 1665

Deep in thought

Answer 1665

Thinking very hard: | She ​sat, not ​listening, but deep in ​thought.

Question 1666

Just what the doctor ordered

Answer 1666

Exactly what is ​wanted or ​needed: | Thanks, a ​strong ​cup of ​coffee in the ​morning is just what the doctor ​ordered.

Question 1667

Clean bill of health

Answer 1667

An ​official ​statement that something has been ​found to be ​safe, ​legal, or in good ​financial ​condition: Two of the bridges got ​tentative ​clean ​bills of ​health from ​inspectors on the scene Friday. give sth a clean bill of health A ​meeting of EU ​finance ​ministers gave the ​European ​economy a ​clean ​bill of ​health.

Question 1668

I think I need to go home. I'm feeling a bit ........ colour.

Answer 1668

Off | If you feel 'a bit off colour' you don't feel very well.

Question 1669

Get ahead

Answer 1669

To be ​successful in the ​work that you do: | It's ​tough for a woman to get ​ahead in ​politics.

Question 1670

Tick sb off (SPEAK SEVERELY)

Answer 1670

UK informal to ​speak ​severely to and ​criticize someone who has done something ​wrong: I had to ​tick him off for being late again.

Question 1671

We stripped ........ the entire ground floor to make redecorating easier.

Answer 1671

Out | To empty a place in order to redecorate it

Question 1672

Get ahead

Answer 1672

To be ​successful in the ​work that you do: | It's ​tough for a woman to get ​ahead in ​politics.

Question 1673

Are there any ........ as to what this new system can achieve? (LIMIT)

Answer 1673

Limitations

Question 1674

Wind power could offer us a ........ supply of energy if only we invested more in research and development. (LIMIT)

Answer 1674

Limitless

Question 1675

1. I will not lend you any money and that's the end of the ......... 2. I don't know why you think it's so funny. It's no laughing ......... 3. It's only a ........ of time before a serious accident takes place on that busy road.

Answer 1675

Matter

Question 1676

Are there any ........ as to what this new system can achieve? (LIMIT)

Answer 1676

Limitations

Question 1677

Wind power could offer us a ........ supply of energy if only we invested more in research and development. (LIMIT)

Answer 1677

Limitless

Question 1678

1. I will not lend you any money and that's the end of the ......... 2. I don't know why you think it's so funny. It's no laughing ......... 3. It's only a ........ of time before a serious accident takes place on that busy road.

Answer 1678

Matter

Question 1679

Put your thinking ........ on. What can we get Adrian for his birthday?

Answer 1679

Cap | To 'put your thinking cap on' means to think seriously about how to do something.

Question 1680

I was sitting in the exam hall and all of a sudden my mind just went completely .........

Answer 1680

Blank | If your 'mind goes blank' you can't remember something.

Question 1681

Do you mind if I ........ your brains for a minute? How do you find phone numbers in this database?

Answer 1681

Pick | If you 'pick someone's brains' you ask them for help or information about something.

Question 1682

Take heart

Answer 1682

To ​feel ​encouraged: | Take ​heart. You'll be done ​soon, and you won't have to ​think about this ​paper ​ever again.

Question 1683

Bigwig [informal]

Answer 1683

An important person, especially in a particular sphere: | government bigwigs

Question 1684

Dream sth up

Answer 1684

To ​invent something very ​unusual and usually ​silly: | This is the ​latest ​ploy ​dreamed up by ​advertising ​companies to ​sell ​their new ​products.

Question 1685

Firsthand (adv) | Firsthand (adj - before noun)

Answer 1685

If you ​experience something firsthand, you ​experience it yourself: Most of the ​older ​reporters have ​experienced ​war firsthand.

Question 1686

Shake verb (GET RID OF)

Answer 1686

C2 [T] to get ​rid of or ​escape from something: It's very ​difficult to shake the ​habit of a ​lifetime. The ​company has so ​far been ​unable to shake (off) ​its ​reputation for being ​old-fashioned.

Question 1687

Have a field day

Answer 1687

To take ​advantage of an ​opportunity to do something you ​enjoy: The ​newspapers had a ​field ​day when the ​wedding was ​announced (= they ​wrote a lot about it and ​printed many ​photographs of it).

Question 1688

Get cold feet

Answer 1688

To ​suddenly ​become too ​frightened to do something you had ​planned to do, ​especially something ​important

Question 1689

Step up

Answer 1689

To take ​action when there is a need or ​opportunity for it: | Investors have to ​step up and ​assume more ​responsibility for ​their ​assets.

Question 1690

Somebody in the marketing department has ........ upon this idea of giving away free pens to anyone who visits the office.

Answer 1690

Hit Hit on/upon sth: to ​think of an ​idea when you didn't ​expect or ​intend to, ​especially one that ​solves a ​problem: When we first ​hit on the ​idea, everyone told us it would never ​work.

Question 1691

I have to use a ........ shampoo because I have a skin complaint. (MEDICINE)

Answer 1691

Medicated Containing a ​medical ​substance: medicated ​lotion/​shampoo/​tissues

Question 1692

A: How are you going to ........ amends for forgetting your boyfriend's birthday? B: I'm going to take him out for a meal.

Answer 1692

Make

Question 1693

Make amends

Answer 1693

To do something good to show that you are ​sorry about something you have done: She ​tried to make amends by inviting him out to ​dinner. I ​wanted to make amends for the ​worry I've ​caused you.

Question 1694

The union official has been talking to all the workers and trying to drum ........ support for the idea of strike action

Answer 1694

Up

Question 1695

We've decided to take in a ........ to help us pay for the rent. (LODGE)

Answer 1695

Lodger (n) someone who ​pays for a ​place to ​sleep, and usually for ​meals, in someone else's ​house: She ​takes in lodgers to make some ​extra ​money.

Question 1696

I'm looking for temporary ........ while I'm working in the area. (LODGE)

Answer 1696

Lodgings › [U] a ​temporary ​place to ​stay: The ​price ​includes ​board and lodging (= ​meals and a ​room to ​sleep in). lodgings [plural] (UK informal also digs) › a ​room in someone's ​house that you ​pay ​money to ​live in

Question 1697

I managed to cut down the tree but I just couldn't ........ the roots. (LODGE)

Answer 1697

Dislodge

Question 1698

Your ........ is as good as mine where they are. Perhaps they got caught in traffic.

Answer 1698

Guess | If you say, 'your guess is as good as mine', you're making it clear you don't know the answer to a question.

Question 1699

I think it's on the ........ that they'll win the cup this year. They've spent so much money on new players they can't fail to win.

Answer 1699

Cards | If you say something is 'on the cards' you think it is very likely to happen.

Question 1700

I'm sorry, but there's not a hope ........ hell of me getting the job done today. I've got too much on.

Answer 1700

In | If there's 'not a hope in hell' of something happening, it is almost certainly not going to occur.

Question 1701

Mindset (n)

Answer 1701

A person's way of ​thinking and ​their ​opinions: to have a different/the same mindset It's ​extraordinary how hard it is to ​change the mindset of the ​public and the ​press.

Question 1702

Way to go! [informal]

Answer 1702

Used to ​tell someone they have done well, or used ​humorously when someone has done something ​stupid: I ​heard you ​girls ​won the ​contest. Way to go! Way to go, John - you ​broke the ​chair!

Question 1703

Ceasefire (n)

Answer 1703

An ​agreement, usually between two ​armies, to ​stop ​fighting in ​order to ​allow ​discussions about ​peace: ​declare a ceasefire

Question 1704

Bored stiff

Answer 1704

(also bored to death/tears) informal | Extremely ​unhappy because something is not ​interesting or because you have nothing to do

Question 1705

To the bone

Answer 1705

All the way through, or very ​badly: | I was ​frozen/​chilled to the bone after ​waiting so ​long for the ​bus.

Question 1706

Have a lot to say for yourself [informal disapproving]

Answer 1706

To ​talk too much and ​seem to have a high ​opinion of yourself

Question 1707

Deep-seated (also deep-rooted, deeply rooted)

Answer 1707

Strongly ​felt or ​believed and very ​difficult to ​change or get ​rid of: A deep-seated ​faith in ​God

Question 1708

Bridge

Answer 1708

To ‘burn your bridges’ is to do something that makes it impossible for you to change your plans and go back to the situation you were in before. ‘Make sure when you leave the company you don’t burn your bridges.’ A bridge too far ‘A bridge too far refers to an action, or an activity that reaches too far, beyond the capabilities of the present situation. The action is so far reaching that it is in danger of failing. ‘A new office on the other side of town is fine, but, planning a new office in a different city, I think that is a bridge too far.’

Question 1709

The electoral process was seen as being corrupt and ........ . Opposition parties are calling for a second vote. (LEGITIMATE)

Answer 1709

Illegitimate

Question 1710

The police decided that the motorist had argued quite ........ that he hadn't seen the other car coming and decided not to charge him. (LEGITIMATE)

Answer 1710

Legitimately

Question 1711

The Government has no ........ as it came to power undemocratically. (LEGITIMATE)

Answer 1711

Legitimacy

Question 1712

You're always finding ........ with my work. Why don't you try giving me some praise once in a while?

Answer 1712

Fault

Question 1713

Emma started out as a clerical officer with the company and gradually ........ her way to the top and is now a senior manager.

Answer 1713

Worked | If you 'work your way to the top' you move up through the ranks to a senior level of the organisation.

Question 1714

We're on holiday now so can you stop ........ shop?

Answer 1714

Talking | If you 'talk shop' you talk about the job when away from work.

Question 1715

There's a rumour going around that the proposed reorganisation is meant to ........ out the lazy workers.

Answer 1715

Weed If you 'weed something out' you remove it/to get ​rid of ​unwanted things or ​people from a ​group. The first round of ​interviews only really ​serves to ​weed out the very ​weakest of ​applicants.

Question 1716

This TV is totally clapped ........ I can't even get a picture.

Answer 1716

Out Clapped out (adj): › Clapped out ​machines are ​old and no ​longer ​work well: [before noun] She ​drives a clapped-out ​old ​Mini. › used to ​describe ​people who are very ​tired or ​unhealthy: I ​felt too ​clapped out to go to ​aerobics last ​night.

Question 1717

Is everything OK? You're looking a little ......... (OCCUPY)

Answer 1717

Preoccupied

Question 1718

She works as an ........ therapist. (OCCUPY)

Answer 1718

Occupational

Question 1719

The housing association sent a letter to all the ........ of the street informing them of building work that needed to be carried out. (OCCUPY)

Answer 1719

Occupants

Question 1720

1. We need something to bridge the ........ between the two walls over there. 2. There was a ........ in the market and the company felt they could take advantage of it. 3. I sometimes feel the generation ........ is getting wider and wider.

Answer 1720

Bridge

Question 1721

The soldiers managed to ........ up any evidence of resistance from the rebel troops

Answer 1721

Mop | To eliminate

Question 1722

It was such a ........ that I should be doing the exam on the same day as you. (COINCIDE)

Answer 1722

Coincidence

Question 1723

Characters in this film are fictional. Any resemblance to an actual person is purely ........ . (COINCIDE)

Answer 1723

Coincidental

Question 1724

We were discussing the subject when ......., a report of the same story appeared on TV. (COINCIDE)

Answer 1724

Coincidentally

Question 1725

We've decided to go away in the spring this year to avoid all the crowds during the summer ........ period.

Answer 1725

Peak

Question 1726

He was a very strict teacher who ........ down hard on bad behaviour.

Answer 1726

Came Come down on sb/sth: to ​punish or ​criticize a ​person or ​activity very ​strongly: They're coming down ​heavily on ​people for not ​paying ​their ​licence ​fees. The ​authorities ​plan to come down hard on ​truancy in ​future.

Question 1727

There is a very ........ moment in the film when the killer comes face to face with our hero. (DRAMA)

Answer 1727

Dramatic

Question 1728

She entered the room very ........ and threw herself into the chair. (DRAMA)

Answer 1728

Dramatically

Question 1729

She is the nation's most celebrated ........ . (DRAMA)

Answer 1729

Dramatist

Question 1730

It was a great photo that really ........ the moment perfectly.

Answer 1730

Captured

Question 1731

The charity are very pleased to have received several ........ from local businesses. (CONTRIBUTE)

Answer 1731

Contributions

Question 1732

She has been a regular ........ to the journal since it was first published. (CONTRIBUTE)

Answer 1732

Contributor

Question 1733

Increasing workload was seen as a ........ factor in his decision to resign. (CONTRIBUTE)

Answer 1733

Contributory

Question 1734

1. When I first met Gerry we didn't ........ it off very well and had one or two disagreements. 2. What would you do if you ........ the jackpot and won millions on the lottery? 3. You really ........ the nail on the head when you pointed out the lack of motivation amongst the players lately.

Answer 1734

Hit

Question 1735

I went ........ with an awful cold yesterday and still feel terrible.

Answer 1735

Down | If you 'go down with' a cold or illness you catch it.

Question 1736

Kelly should give up smoking. Have you seen how ........ of breath she gets when she takes the stairs rather than the lift?

Answer 1736

Short | To be 'short of breath' means to be unable to breath easily.

Question 1737

His father's nearly 90 years old but he's still very active and as fit as a .........

Answer 1737

If someone is 'as fit as a fiddle' they are very healthy. | (UK also be (as) fit as a flea

Question 1738

Outage (n)

Answer 1738

A period when a ​service, such as ​electricity, is not ​available: The ​radio ​news ​reported ​power outages ​affecting 50 ​homes.

Question 1739

Daft (adj)

Answer 1739

Silly or ​stupid: You daft ​idiot! It was a ​pretty daft ​idea ​anyway. Don't be daft - ​let me ​pay - you ​paid last ​time.

Question 1740

Spring from sth

Answer 1740

To come from or be a ​result of something: | His need to be ​liked ​obviously ​springs from a ​deep-rooted ​insecurity.

Question 1741

Her fear of water ........ from the time she was pushed in the swimming pool as a child.

Answer 1741

Springs

Question 1742

He's always trying to ........ responsibility for mistakes he makes on to other people.

Answer 1742

Shift

Question 1743

The police had several suspects on their files, all of whom answered........ the description given by the witnesses.

Answer 1743

To

Question 1744

He is a very quiet and ........... man who keeps his views to himself. (ASSUME)

Answer 1744

Unassuming

Question 1745

The criminal went into hiding and reappeared 6 months later using an ......... name. (ASSUME)

Answer 1745

Assumed

Question 1746

I was under the ........ that I would be getting a pay rise. (ASSUME)

Answer 1746

Assumption

Question 1747

1. That cash point did not ........ my card so I couldn't get any money out. 2. It was a few months before Maria could ........ her baby brother, she was so jealous. 3. The politician said she did not ........ that unemployment figures had gone up.

Answer 1747

Accept

Question 1748

My mum always used to insist we had a ........ meal every day and I think we all felt healthier for it.

Answer 1748

Square | A 'square meal' is a big meal that consists of all the items of food you need to stay healthy.

Question 1749

My husband has a job on a building site doing heavy manual work and always has a ........ appetite.

Answer 1749

Healthy | If you have a 'healthy appetite' you eat well.

Question 1750

I think you worry too much. Most children have a sweet ......... and the occasional bar of chocolate won't hurt them.

Answer 1750

Tooth | If someone has 'a sweet tooth' they enjoy eating things like sweets and cake.

Question 1751

The gist

Answer 1751

The most ​important ​pieces of ​information about something, or ​general ​information without ​details: That was the gist of what he said. I ​think I got (= ​understood) the gist of what she was saying.

Question 1752

Uneven (adj)

Answer 1752

Not ​level, ​equal, ​flat, or ​continuous: Be ​careful on that ​path - the ​paving ​stones are uneven. There is an uneven ​distribution of ​wealth ​across the ​country from the ​north to the ​south. The ​contest was very uneven - the other ​team was much ​stronger than us.

Question 1753

I won't be a minute. I'm just going to ........ off a letter to my bank.

Answer 1753

Dash Dash sth off: to write something ​quickly, putting little ​effort into it: She ​dashed the ​letter off in five ​minutes.

Question 1754

You haven't got any ........ whatsoever of doing your homework, have you? (INTENT)

Answer 1754

Intention

Question 1755

I'm sorry I forgot to pick you up at the station. Don't take it personally, it was completely ........ . (INTENT)

Answer 1755

Unintentional

Question 1756

I'd never do anything to upset you ........ . (INTENT)

Answer 1756

Intentionally

Question 1757

Two leading city bankers have ........ forces to take over the struggling company.

Answer 1757

Joined

Question 1758

Her fear of the dentist stems ........ an upsetting experience she had as a child.

Answer 1758

From | Originate

Question 1759

I found that aerobics session absolutely ......... I can't move a muscle. (EXHAUST)

Answer 1759

Exhausting

Question 1760

She is suffering from ........ after spending 4 hours playing in the final of the tennis tournament. (EXHAUST)

Answer 1760

Exhaustion

Question 1761

The witness gave the police a complete and ........ account of the accident. (EXHAUST)

Answer 1761

Exhaustive

Question 1762

1. He has a strange ........ of humour and nobody finds his jokes in the least bit funny. 2. I just can't make ........ of her handwriting. It's totally illegible. 3. Come on! Use your common ........ You know it's dangerous to cross the road without looking

Answer 1762

Sense

Question 1763

Jobs - questions

Answer 1763

A person’s ‘occupation’ is the thing they do to make money. We also call it a job. ‘You need to find yourself an occupation that you love and have passion for, then you will truly be happy.’ A ‘profession’ is an occupation that requires special education or training. ‘He has a profession, I think he is a carpenter.’ Making a living refers to how you support yourself and your family, the way in which you make money. ‘He has made a living on the banks of the Brisbane river since the 60s.’ Ways we can ask people about their jobs: What is your occupation? Do you have a profession? How do you make a living?

Question 1764

Screen (v)

Answer 1764

Screen verb [T] (EXAMINE) › to ​test or ​examine someone or something to ​discover if there is anything ​wrong with him, her, or it: Women over 50 should be screened for ​breast ​cancer. Completely ​unsuitable ​candidates were screened out (= ​tested and ​refused) at the first ​interview. Screen your calls › to ​delay ​your ​decision to ​answer the ​phone until you ​know who is ​calling you: I always screen my ​calls while I'm ​eating ​dinner.