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Question 1

excuse

Answer 1

1. To forgive someone for doing something that is not seriously wrong, such as being rude or careless.
   - Excuse me
   - Please excuse my bad handwriting.
2. A reason you give to explain why you did something wrong.
   - What’s your excuse for being late this time?
   - I’m tired of listening to his excuses.

Question 2

leverage
ˈlev(ə)rij

Answer 2

1. Influence that you can use to make people do what you want
   - diplomatic leverage by the US
2. the action, power, or use of a lever

Question 3

division
dəˈviZHən

Answer 3

The act of separating something into two or more different parts, or the way these parts are separated or shared.

• the division of words into syllables
• the traditional division of labour between husband and wife.
• Can he heal the deep divisions among Republican ranks?
• The old class divisions had begun to break down.

Question 4

roll sth ↔ out

Answer 4

1. To make a new product available for people to buy or use.
   - The company expects to roll out the new software in September.
2. To put something flat on the ground or a surface, when it was previously rolled into a tube shape.
   - We rolled out our sleeping bags under the stars.

Question 5

chor(s)

Answer 5

1. A small job that you have to do regularly, especially work that you do to keep a house clean.
   - everyday chores like shopping and housework
   - We share the domestic chores.
2. Something you have to do that is very boring and unpleasant.
   - I find driving a real chore.

Question 6

concrete solution

Answer 6

A real or specific solution to a problem.
- Looking for a concrete solution.
- I can offer a concrete solution right now.
- I can not offer any concrete solution right now.

Question 7

will never fly

Answer 7

Will not work or will not be approved.
- The solution will never fly.
- I like that idea but it will never fly with the management.

Question 8

to consider

Answer 8

Thinking about.
- We were kind of considering a 2-for-1 offer.

Question 9

be here any minute

Answer 9

Will arrive very soon.
- He/She will be here any minute.

Question 10

outsell

Answer 10

Sell more than others.

Question 11

rule of thumb

Answer 11

A general principle or practical guideline based on experience rather than precise measurement.
e.g. Adding one teaspoon of salt per quart of water when boiling pasta.
- A good rule of thumb for watering plants is to check the soil moisture.

Question 12

the bottom line

Answer 12

The most important point.

Question 13

perfectly good sth

Answer 13

There is no problem with it. Just fine.
- A perfectly good reason.
- A perfectly good laptop

Question 14

dependable

Answer 14

Able to be trusted and relied upon.
- Armin is dependable.

Question 15

I’m so excited about

Answer 15

You are really happy that something is gonna happen.
- I’m so excited about our vacation next month.

Question 16

I’m really looking forward too

Answer 16

You are happy that something is gonna happen. It’s a little bit less than excited.
- I’m really looking forward to seeing that movie.

Question 17

I can’t wait

Answer 17

I’m so excited about…
- I’m so excited I can’t wait to see you.
- Hmm! smells delicious I can’t wait for dinner.

Question 18

dawn
dôn

dusk
dəsk

Answer 18

The time at the beginning of the day when light first appears.
- The boats set off at dawn.

The time before it gets dark when the sky is becoming less bright.
- The street lights go on at dusk.

Question 19

lengthen
ˈleNGTHən

Answer 19

To make something longer or to become longer.

• In the spring when the days are lengthening.
• Can you lengthen this skirt for me?
• The days lengthened as summer approached.

Question 20

throw
THrō

Answer 20

Propel (something) with force through the air by a movement of the arm and hand.

• I threw a brick through the window.
• Jeter’s throw to first base was too late.
• That was a great throw!

Question 21

throw sb/sth ↔ out

throw somebody/something ↔ out

Answer 21

1. To get rid of something that you do not want or need.

• We usually throw out all our old magazines.

2. To make someone leave a place, school, or organization, especially because they have done something that is against the rules.

• Nick got thrown out of college in the second year for taking drugs.
• I knew he would never throw us out on the street (=make us leave our home when we have nowhere else to live).

3. If people throw out a plan or suggestion, they refuse to accept it.

• The idea was thrown out by the committee.
• The bill was thrown out by the Senate.

Question 22

Do you mind …?

Answer 22

Do you mind if I open the window?
No, I don’t mind.
or
Of course not.

Question 23

neglect
nəˈɡlek(t)

Answer 23

Fail to care for properly. The state or fact of being uncared for.

• Animals dying through disease or neglect.
• You neglect our advice at your peril.

Question 24

fatigue
fəˈtēɡ

Answer 24

Extreme tiredness resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness. Cause (someone) to feel tired or exhausted.
(exhaustion, tired, be exhausted, exhaust)

• He was nearly dead with fatigue.
• They were fatigued by their journey.

Question 25

engrossing inˈɡrōsiNG

Answer 25

Absorbing all one's attention or interest. (attractive) - The most engrossing parts of the book.

Question 26

confluence ˈkänˌflo͞oəns

Answer 26

1. *technical* The place where two or more rivers flow together. - Here at the **confluence of** the Laramie and North Platte Rivers. 2. *formal* A situation in which two or more things combine or happen at the same time. - A **confluence of** unhappy events. - A major **confluence of** the world's financial markets.

Question 27

insist inˈsist

Answer 27

Demand something forcefully, not accepting refusal. - She insisted on carrying her own bag. - I'll call him and cancel it, if you insist.

Question 28

circumstances

Answer 28

A fact or condition connected with or relevant to an event or action. (situation, condition, position) - We wanted to marry but **circumstances** didn't permit.

Question 29

compelling kəmˈpeliNG

Answer 29

- a **compelling** speaker - a **compelling** argument - a **compelling** speech

Question 30

compel kəmˈpel

Answer 30

Force or oblige (someone) to do something. (enforce, force, insist on, impel) - They may **compel** a witness's attendance at court by issue of a summons. - A sense of duty **compelled** Harry to answer her questions.

Question 31

struggle ˈstrəɡ(ə)l

Answer 31

*verb* Make forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction. - Passengers **struggle** with bags and briefcases. - Many families **struggle** to make ends meet. - Before she could **struggle**, he lifted her up. - Politicians continued to **struggle** over familiar issues. *noun* A forceful or violent effort to get free of restraint or resist attack. - There were signs of a **struggle** and there was a lot of blood around. - The center is the result of the scientists' **struggle** to realize their dream. - It was a **struggle** to make herself understood. - A power **struggle** for the leadership. - With a **struggle**, she pulled the stroller up the slope.

Question 32

pretend prēˈtend

Answer 32

*verb* Speak and act so as to make it appear that something is the case when in fact it is not. - I closed my eyes and **pretended** I was asleep. - He cannot **pretend** to sophistication.

Question 33

won't

Answer 33

"won't" is a contraction of "will not" - I **won't** be able to attend the meeting tomorrow. - She **won't** go to the party this weekend. - There **won't** be any new.

Question 34

Here we go.

Answer 34

"Here we go" is a common phrase used to indicate that something is about to begin or resume. It can be used in various contexts, such as starting a task, embarking on a journey, initiating an activity, or resuming a conversation. The tone can vary depending on the situation, ranging from enthusiastic to resigned or even sarcastic. - **Here we go**, off to our vacation! - **Here we go**, time to start the project. - **Here we go** again, back to work. - **Here we go**, the game is starting!

Question 35

obsessed əbˈsest

Answer 35

"Obsessed" is an adjective. It describes a state of being preoccupied or excessively focused on a particular person, thing, or activity. When someone is obsessed, they think about it constantly or have an intense enthusiasm or fixation. Unable to stop thinking about something; too interested in or worried about something: Why are people so **obsessed** with money? As a society we're obsessed by sex. For example: - "She is **obsessed** with that new TV show." - "He's **obsessed** with getting everything perfect." In these sentences, "obsessed" describes the person's intense and continual preoccupation with something.

Question 36

conduct kənˈdʌkt

Answer 36

*verb* 1. Organize and carry out. (manage, direct, run) - ln the second trial he **conducted** his own defense. - My first attempt to **conduct** a great work. 2. Lead or guide (someone) to or around a particular place. (escort, guide, lead) - He **conducted** us through his personal gallery of the Civil War. - Toscanini is coming to **conduct**.

Question 37

impair imˈper

Answer 37

*verb* Weaken or damage something (especially a human faculty or function). (destroy, damage, weaken, take down) - Drug use impairs job performance.

Question 38

mass

Question 39

constitute

Question 40

considerably soil the road

Question 41

excessive

Question 42

vulnerable ˈvəlnər(ə)bəl

Answer 42

*adjective* Exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally. Susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm. - Small fish are **vulnerable** to predators. - We were in a **vulnerable** position.

Question 43

impairment imˈpermənt

Answer 43

*noun* 1. The state or fact of a faculty or function being weakened or damaged. - A degree of physical or mental **impairment**. - Increased **impairment** of the immune system. - People with a loss or **impairment** of the sense of smell. 2. Reduction in the estimated or nominal value of an asset. - **Impairment** occurs when the fair value of a company's financial assets falls below its book value

Question 44

veer vir

Answer 44

*verb* Change direction suddenly. - An oil tanker that had **veered off** course. *noun* A sudden change of direction.

Question 45

burst

Question 46

exceed ikˈsēd

Answer 46

*verb* Be greater in number or size than (a quantity, number, or other measurable thing). - Production costs have **exceeded** $60,000.

Question 47

freak frēk

Question 48

freak out

Question 49

set off

Question 50

overly ˈōvərlē

Answer 50

*adverb* too or very, excessively - Your views on economics are **overly** simplistic. - She was a jealous and **overly** possessive woman.

Question 51

even though

Question 52

emission

Question 53

nevertheless

Question 54

take part

Question 55

It would be nice if ... .

Answer 55

It would be nice if someone made tea.

Question 56

fluffy 'fləfë

Answer 56

*adjective* of, like, or covered with fluff. "a fluffy towel"

Question 57

should have ... could have ... would have ... if ...