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Question 1

come along phrasal verb

Answer 1

1 to be developing or making progress
He opened the oven door to see how the food was coming along.
Your English is coming along really well.
2 to appear or arrive :
A bus should come along any minute now.
Take any job opportunity that comes along.

Question 2

help / help / verb

Answer 2

help yourself (to something)
a) to take some of what you want, without asking permission – used especially when offering food to someone :
Please help yourself to some cake.
b) informal to steal something :
Obviously he had been helping himself to the money.

Question 3

ring a bell informal

Answer 3

if something rings a bell, it reminds you of something, but you cannot remember exactly what it is :
Her name rings a bell but I can’t remember her face.

Question 4

twig 1 / twɪɡ / noun

Answer 4

a small very thin stem of wood that grows from a branch on a tree

Question 5

im‧i‧tate / ‘ɪməteɪt/ veb

Answer 5

1 to copy the way someone behaves, speaks, moves etc, especially in order to make people laugh :
She was a splendid mimic and loved to imitate Winston Churchill.

Question 6

de‧lib‧e‧rate 1 /dɪ’lɪb ə rɪt / adjective

Answer 6

intended or planned OPP unintentional SYN intentional :
a deliberate attempt to humiliate her
The attack on him was quite deliberate.

Question 7

de‧cep‧tion / dɪ’sepʃ ə n / noun

Answer 7

the act of deliberately making someone believe something that is not true → deceive :
She didn’t have the courage to admit to her deception.
He was convicted of obtaining money by deception .

Question 8

in‧stinc‧tive / ɪn’stɪŋktɪv / adjective

Answer 8

based on instinct and not involving thought :

a mother’s instinctive love

Question 9

look into

Answer 9

something phrasal verb
to try to find out the truth about a problem, crime etc in order to solve it SYN investigate :
Police are looking into the disappearance of two children.

Question 10

creep 1 / krip / verb ( past tense and past participle crept / krept / ) [ intransitive always + adverb/preposition ]

Answer 10

to move in a quiet, careful way, especially to avoid attracting attention
creep up/over/around etc
ivy creeping up the walls of the building

Question 11

take something into account

Answer 11

take account of something ( also take something into account ) to consider or include particular facts or details when making a decision or judgment about something :
These figures do not take account of changes in the rate of inflation.

Question 12

jog sb’s memory

Answer 12

to make someone remember something :

Perhaps this photo will help to jog your memory.

Question 13

sack / sæk / verb

Answer 13

British English informal to dismiss someone from their job SYN fire :
They couldn’t sack me – I’d done nothing wrong.
sack somebody from something
He was sacked from every other job he had.
sack somebody for (doing) something
He was sacked for being drunk.

Question 14

per‧’cep‧tion / pəsepʃ ə n $ pər- / noun

Answer 14

1the way you think about something and your idea of what it is like
perception of
children’s perceptions of the world
the public perception of the government’s performance
2 the way that you notice things with your senses of sight, hearing etc :
drugs that alter perception
visual perception

Question 15

culture vulture

Answer 15

a person who is very interested in the arts: there’s more than enough to satisfy the thousands of culture vultures who will descend on the Scottish capital

Question 16

vulture

Answer 16

a large bird of prey with the head and neck more or less bare of feathers, feeding chiefly on carrion and reputed to gather with others in anticipation of the death of a sick or injured animal or person.

Question 17

walk away

Answer 17

casually or irresponsibly withdraw from a situation in which one is involved or for which one is responsible: they can walk away from the deal and leave the other person stranded

Question 18

get away from it all

Answer 18

go somewhere to escape from your usual daily routine.

Question 19

Don’t let it go any further

Answer 19

Don’t tell this secret to anyone else

Question 20

you could cut the atmosphere with a knife

Answer 20

something that you say to describe a situation in which everyone is feeling very angry or nervous and you feel that something unpleasant could soon happen There was a lot of tension between Diane and Carol; you could cut the atmosphere in that room with a knife.

Question 21

lounge

Answer 21

a public room in a hotel, theatre, or club in which to sit and relax: the hotel has a pleasant lounge and bar

Question 22

nevertheless

Answer 22

in spite of that; notwithstanding,however

Question 23

jolt

Answer 23

a surprise or shock, especially of an unpleasant kind and often manifested physically: that information gave her a severe jolt

Question 24

the stars and the stripes

Answer 24

Flag of the United States

Question 25

strangle

Answer 25

queeze or constrict the neck of (a person or animal), especially so as to cause death: the victim was strangled with a scarf

Question 26

strangled

Answer 26

suppress (an impulse, action, or sound): she strangled a sob

Question 27

wobbly

Answer 27

tending to move unsteadily from side to side: the car had a wobbly wheel

Question 28

wobbly answer

Answer 28

unvalued answer

Question 29

usher

Answer 29

show or guide (someone) somewhere: a waiter ushered me to a table

Question 30

haste

Answer 30

xcessive speed or urgency of movement or action; hurry: working with feverish haste I write in haste

Question 31

smug

Answer 31

having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one’s achievements: he was feeling smug after his win

Question 32

smugness(at)

Answer 32

Self-satisfaction

Question 33

hoist

Answer 33

raise (something) by means of ropes and pulleys: high overhead great cranes hoisted girders

Question 34

let someone or something down

Answer 34

to disappoint someone or a group. Please don't let me down. I am depending on you. I let down the entire cast of the play.

Question 35

ease

Answer 35

to reduce the difficulty or trouble of

Question 36

Nagging Self-Awareness

Answer 36

he little voice in the back of your head that warns when something could end poorly for you. Commonly confused with the conscience. A Nagging Self-Awareness is different from a conscience in the sense that, while a conscience generally stops one from doing something that could harm, or hinder everyone involved, a Nagging Self-Awareness tends only to speak up when it's owner in particular stands to lose something from the deal.

Question 37

scraper

Answer 37

a tool or device used for scraping, especially for removing dirt, paint, ice, or other unwanted matter from a surface.

Question 38

your heart/stomach lurches

Answer 38

used to say that your heart or stomach seems to move suddenly because you feel shocked, frightened Virginia's heart lurched painfully in her chest.

Question 39

lurch

Answer 39

make an abrupt, unsteady, uncontrolled movement or series of movements; stagger the car lurched forward Stuart lurched to his feet

Question 40

dawn on somebody

Answer 40

if a fact dawns on you, you realize it for the first time: [British English] The ghastly truth dawned on me. [British English] It dawned on me that Jo had been right all along.

Question 41

chic

Answer 41

stylishness and elegance, typically of a specified kind

Question 42

hinder

Answer 42

to make it difficult for something to develop or succeed: His career has been hindered by injury. policies that will hinder rather than help families

Question 43

set out

Answer 43

begin a journey. | aim or intend to do something: she drew up a plan of what her organization should set out to achieve

Question 44

ferocity

Answer 44

the state of being extremely violent and severe

Question 45

self-indulgence

Answer 45

allowing yourself to have or do things that you enjoy but do not need, especially if you do this too often - used to show disapproval: [British English] It feels self-indulgent spending so much on a pair of shoes.

Question 46

apprehensive

Answer 46

anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen: he felt apprehensive about going home [with clause]: they were apprehensive that something might go wrong

Question 47

oyster / ɔɪstə $ -ər / noun

Answer 47

1 a type of shellfish that can be eaten cooked or uncooked, and that produces a jewel called a pearl 2 the world is your oyster used to tell someone that they can achieve whatever they want

Question 48

crisscross

Answer 48

a pattern made up of a lot of straight lines that cross each other

Question 49

criss‧cross

Answer 49

to travel many times from one side of an area to another: spent the next two years crisscrossing the country by bus

Question 50

mine‧field / maɪnfild / noun

Answer 50

a situation in which there are a lot of dangers and difficulties, and it is difficult to make the right decision : Choosing the right school can be a bit of a minefield. minefield of The new Administration has to pick its way through the minefield of legislation. legal/financial/political etc minefield The legalisation of cannabis is a political minefield.

Question 51

ad‧here / əd'hɪə $ -hɪr / verb

Answer 51

o stick firmly to something adhere to The eggs of these fish adhere to plant leaves. adhere to something phrasal verb formal to continue to behave according to a particular rule, agreement, or belief : We adhere to the principles of equal rights and freedom of expression for all. I have adhered strictly to the rules .

Question 52

come/spring to mind

Answer 52

if something comes or springs to mind, you suddenly or immediately think of it : I just used the first excuse which sprang to mind. A memory of last night came to mind, and he smiled. Fatherhood doesn’t immediately spring to mind when you think of James. ► Do not say that something ‘comes to your mind’ or ‘springs to your mind’. Say that it comes to mind or springs to mind.

Question 53

'del‧i‧ca‧cy / delɪkəsi / noun

Answer 53

something good to eat that is expensive or rare : Snails are considered a delicacy in France. 2 a careful and sensitive way of speaking or behaving so that you do not upset anyone SYN tact : He carried out his duties with great delicacy and understanding.

Question 54

gra‧vy / 'ɡreɪvi / noun

Answer 54

1 a sauce made from the juice that comes from meat as it cooks, mixed with flour and water 2 American English informal something good that is more than you expected to get

Question 55

leath‧er‧y / 'leðəri / adjective

Answer 55

hard and stiff like leather, rather than soft or smooth : | her leathery brown skin

Question 56

cock‧tail / 'kɒkteɪl $ kɑk- / noun

Answer 56

an alcoholic drink made from a mixture of different drinks

Question 57

dis‧guise 1 / dɪs'ɡaɪz / verb

Answer 57

to change the appearance, sound, taste etc of something so that people do not recognize it : There’s no way you can disguise that southern accent. disguise something as something a letter bomb disguised as a musical greetings card

Question 58

re‧pul‧sive / rɪ'pʌlsɪv / adjective

Answer 58

extremely unpleasant, in a way that almost makes you feel sick SYN revolting , disgusting : Many people find slugs repulsive.

Question 59

fish‧y / fɪʃi / adjective

Answer 59

1 informal seeming bad or dishonest SYN suspicious : There’s something very fishy about him. 2 tasting or smelling of fish : a fishy smell

Question 60

pipe‧line / paɪp-laɪn / noun

Answer 60

1 a line of connecting pipes, often under the ground, used for sending gas, oil etc over long distances 2 be in the pipeline if a plan, idea, or event is in the pipeline, it is being prepared and it will happen or be completed soon : More job losses are in the pipeline.

Question 61

ra‧tio‧nale / ræʃənɑl $ -næl / noun

Answer 61

formal the reasons for a decision, belief etc rationale behind/for/of The rationale behind the changes is not at all evident. The rationale for using this teaching method is to encourage student confidence.

Question 62

move out phrasal verb

Answer 62

1 to leave the house where you are living now in order to go and live somewhere else OPP move in : He moved out, and a year later they were divorced. move out of They moved out of London when he was little. 2 if a group of soldiers moves out, they leave a place 3 American English spoken to leave : Are you ready to move out?

Question 63

fan‧cy / 'fænsi / verb ( past tense and past participle fancied , present participle fancying , third person singular fancies )

Answer 63

1 like/want British English informal to like or want something, or want to do something SYN feel like : Fancy a quick drink, Emma? fancy doing something Sorry, but I don’t fancy going out tonight.

Question 64

au pair / əʊ 'peə $ oʊ 'per / noun

Answer 64

a young person, usually a woman, who stays with a family in a foreign country to learn the language, and looks after their children for a small wage

Question 65

sort something/somebody ↔ out phrasal verb

Answer 65

to arrange or organize something that is mixed up or untidy, so that it is ready to be used : We need to sort out our camping gear before we go away.

Question 66

come over phrasal verb

Answer 66

a) if someone comes over, they visit you at your house : Do you want to come over on Friday evening? b) if someone comes over, they come to the country where you are come over to/from When did your family first come over to America?

Question 67

come/get to grips with something

Answer 67

to understand or deal with something difficult : | I’ve never really got to grips with this new technology.

Question 68

mind your manners/language/p’s and q’s

Answer 68

to be careful about what you say or how you behave so that you do not offend anyone : She gave him a frown and told him to mind his manners. 24 obey [ transitive not in progressive ] American English to obey someone’s instructions or advice : Some dogs will mind instructions better than others

Question 69

speak your mind

Answer 69

to tell people exactly what you think, even if it offends them : He was a tough politician who wasn’t afraid to speak his mind.

Question 70

to/in my mind

Answer 70

used to show you are giving your opinion about something SYN in my opinion : The Internet, to my mind, represents information exchange at its best.

Question 71

cast your mind back literary

Answer 71

to try to remember something that happened in the past cast your mind back to Cast your mind back to your first day at school. cast your mind back over He frowned, casting his mind back over the conversation.

Question 72

mind your own business informal

Answer 72

to not ask questions about a situation that does not involve you : Why don’t you just mind your own business and leave me in peace? I wish he’d mind his own business.

Question 73

be minding your own business

Answer 73

to be doing something ordinary on your own when something unexpected happens to you : My father was just driving along, minding his own business, when suddenly a brick came through the window. SPOKEN PHRASES

Question 74

quo‧tient / 'kwəʊʃ ə nt $ 'kwoʊ- / noun [ countable ]

Answer 74

1 the amount or degree of a quality, feeling etc in a person, thing, or situation : Is all this healthy food supposed to increase my happiness quotient? 2 technical the number which is obtained when one number is divided by another

Question 75

sen‧ti‧ment‧al / sentə'mentl◂, sentɪ'mentl◂ / adjective

Answer 75

someone who is sentimental is easily affected by emotions such as love, sympathy, sadness etc, often in a way that seems silly to other people : She said a sentimental goodbye. sentimental about People can be very sentimental about animals. schmaltzy comedy

Question 76

one-track mind noun

Answer 76

have a one-track mind to be continuously thinking about one particular thing, especially sex

Question 77

blow sb’s mind spoken

Answer 77

to make you feel very surprised and excited by something : | Seeing her again really blew my mind.

Question 78

mind-blowing adjective informal

Answer 78

very exciting, shocking, or strange : | a mind-blowing experience

Question 79

up‧bring‧ing / 'ʌpbrɪŋɪŋ / noun [ singular, uncountable ]

Answer 79

the way that your parents care for you and teach you to behave when you are growing up → bring up : Mike had had a strict upbringing.

Question 80

in‧de‧ci‧sive / ɪndɪ'saɪsɪv◂ / adjective

Answer 80

unable to make clear decisions or choices OPP decisive : | a weak and indecisive leader

Question 81

make up your mind/make your mind up

Answer 81

to decide which of two or more choices you want, especially after thinking for a long time : I wish he’d hurry up and make his mind up. make up your mind/make your mind up about He couldn’t make up his mind about what to do with the money. make up your mind whether

Question 82

daunt / dɔnt $ dɒnt / verb

Answer 82

to make someone feel afraid or less confident about something : He felt utterly daunted by the prospect of moving to another country. Don’t be daunted by all the technology.

Question 83

nothing daunted old-fashioned

Answer 83

used to say that someone continues or starts to do something in spite of difficulties : It was steep but, nothing daunted, he started climbing.

Question 84

camouflage / 'kæməflɑʒ / verb [ transitive ]

Answer 84

to hide something, especially by making it look the same as the things around it, or by making it seem like something else camouflage something with something I saw a truck, heavily camouflaged with netting and branches. The strain she was under was well camouflaged by skilful make-up.

Question 85

tip‧toe 1 / 'tɪptəʊ $ -toʊ / noun

Answer 85

on tiptoe/on (your) tiptoes if you stand or walk on tiptoe, you stand or walk on your toes, in order to make yourself taller or in order to walk very quietly : She stood on tiptoe to kiss him.

Question 86

si‧es‧ta / si'estə / noun [ countable ]

Answer 86

a short sleep in the afternoon, especially in warm countries take/have a siesta The stores all close after lunch when everyone takes a siesta.

Question 87

tru‧an‧cy / 'truənsi / noun [ uncountable ]

Answer 87

when students deliberately stay away from school without permission : the school’s truancy rate

Question 88

an‧ec‧dot‧al / ænɪk'dəʊtl◂ $ -'doʊ- / adjective

Answer 88

consisting of short stories based on someone’s personal experience : His findings are based on anecdotal evidence rather than serious research.

Question 89

con‧sis‧tent / kən'sɪst ə nt / adjective

Answer 89

1 always behaving in the same way or having the same attitudes, standards etc – usually used to show approval OPP inconsistent : She’s the team’s most consistent player. consistent in We need to be consistent in our approach. 2 be consistent with something if a fact, idea etc is consistent with another one, it seems to match it : Her injuries are consistent with having fallen from the building. The results are consistent with earlier research.

Question 90

p‧pli‧cant / 'æplɪkənt / noun [ countable ]

Answer 90

someone who has formally asked, usually in writing, for a job, university place etc → apply applicant for He was one of 30 applicants for the manager’s job. successful/unsuccessful applicant (= someone who is accepted or not accepted for a job etc ) Successful applicants will be expected to travel extensively.

Question 91

have a narrow escape-have a lucky escape

Answer 91

have a narrow escape (= to only just avoid danger or difficulties ) The team had a narrow escape from relegation last season. have a lucky escape We had a lucky escape when a tree crashed through the ceiling.

Question 92

stop over phrasal verb

Answer 92

to stop somewhere and stay a short time before continuing a long journey, especially when travelling by plane : The plane stops over in Dubai on the way to India. → stopover

Question 93

look around/round (something)

Answer 93

to look at what is in a place such as a building, shop, town etc, especially when you are walking : Do we have to pay to look around the castle? Let’s look round the shops.

Question 94

drop somebody/something ↔ off

Answer 94

to take someone or something to a place by car and leave them there on your way to another place : I’ll drop you off on my way home. 3 to fall to a lower level or amount : The number of graduates going into teaching has dropped off sharply.

Question 95

set off phrasal verb

Answer 95

1 to start to go somewhere : I’ll set off early to avoid the traffic. set off for Jerry and I set off on foot for the beach. 2 set something ↔ off to make something start happening, especially when you do not intend to do so : News that the claims might be true set off widespread panic. Hong Kong’s stock market fell, setting off a global financial crisis.

Question 96

see somebody/something ↔ off phrasal verb

Answer 96

1 to defeat someone or stop them from competing against you : To see off the threat, the company will have to cut its prices still further. The team saw off their old rivals in last night’s championship game. 2 to go to an airport, train station etc to say goodbye to someone : They’ve gone to the airport to see their son off.