new words/phrases from book

Question 1

to disagree with smth that someone says

Answer 1

to dispute

Question 2

Scientists continue to …. the accuracy of the research. (disagree with)

Answer 2

dispute

Question 3

a disadvantage or the negative part of a situation

Answer 3

a drawback

Question 4

One … of remote work is the lack of face-to-face interaction with colleagues. (disadvantage)

Answer 4

drawback

Question 5

to make smn able to do smth or to make smth possible

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to enable

Question 6

Smartphones … users to access information instantly from anywhere (Provide the means/ability to do something.)

Answer 6

enable

Question 7

“Do you mind if I bring a couple of friends to your party?” “Not at all - the more the …!”

Answer 7

merrier

Question 8

used to say an occasion will be more enjoyable if a lot of people are there

Answer 8

the more the merrier

Question 9

a feeling of anger because you have been forced to accept something that you do not like

Answer 9

resentment

Question 10

We still get together for lunch … (sometimes but not regularly)

Answer 10

every now and then

Question 11

At the airport Mary was warned to keep her carry-on bag in sight at all times (continuously, without interruption)

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at all times

Question 12

to do whatever you choose to do

Answer 12

please yourself

Question 13

a belief or opinion, often held by many people and based on how things seem

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perception

Question 14

to develop gradually, or to cause something or someone to develop gradually

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to evolve (+from/to)

Question 15

I was … by her decision. (confused)

Answer 15

mystified

Question 16

a formal conjunction meaning “by which” or “through which.” It introduces a method, rule, or process

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whereby

Question 17

the university uses a grading system … students’ final marks depend on both exams and coursework.

Answer 17

whereby

Question 18

to remove fears, doubts, and false ideas, usually by proving them wrong or unnecessary

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to dispel

Question 19

I’d like to start the speech by … a few rumours that have been spreading recently.

Answer 19

dispelling

Question 20

to treat someone or something in a way that is fair and shows their or its true qualities

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do justice to someone/something

Question 21

a feeling of great respect sometimes mixed with fear or surprise

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awe

Question 22

to make something appear by magic, or as if by magic

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conjure

Question 23

In an instant, the magician had … (up) a dove from his hat.

Answer 23

conjured

Question 24

o imagine or expect something in the future, especially something good (expect)

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to envisage

Question 25

With the benefit of ..., I realize that quitting my job without another lined up was risky, though it ultimately pushed me to pursue a more fulfilling career.

Answer 25

hindsight

Question 26

famous for smth bad

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notorious

Question 27

Those explosions must have been ... to our departure, because we didn't hear anything.

Answer 27

subsequent

Question 28

The doctor's stance ... the issue of abortion is well known.

Answer 28

on

Question 29

Her ability to speak six languages fluently is truly ..., especially considering she’s entirely self-taught.

Answer 29

astounding

Question 30

You are ... to your opinion, even if I disagree with you.

Answer 30

entitle

Question 31

Students and pensioners are entitled ... a discount.

Answer 31

to

Question 32

too extreme and not suitable, or demanding too much attention or effort, especially in an uncontrolled way

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over the top

Question 33

to give something, especially money, in order to provide or achieve something together with other people

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to contribute

Question 34

necessary for the success or continued existence of something; extremely important

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vital

Question 35

The country is in the ... of an economic crisis.

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midst

Question 36

to provide something that is wanted or needed, often in large quantities and over a long period of time

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to supply

Question 37

Gas lamps became ... when electric lighting was invented.

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obsolete

Question 38

Now, in our new climate of national ..., wealth and all its trappings seem available to anybody determined enough to have them.

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affluence

Question 39

He bought me dinner to make up ... being so late the day before.

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for

Question 40

Money is a common ... of contention in many marriages.

Answer 40

bone

Question 41

Her latest book has ... a lot of controversy. (caused)

Answer 41

engendered

Question 42

The new job will provide you with invaluable experience (extremely useful)

Answer 42

invaluable

Question 43

without the ability, qualities, or equipment to do something

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ill-equipped

Question 44

The amount of attention this idea has received is out of proportion with its ...

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plausibility

Question 45

Such a large investment inevitably ... some risk. (involves)

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entails

Question 46

Repairing the roof will ... spending a lot of money. (make necessary)

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entail

Question 47

to be the opposite of something; to not match or agree with something:

Answer 47

run counter to smth

Question 48

Bob's decision not to take the job ran ... to his family's expectations.

Answer 48

counter

Question 49

behaviour that is noisy and possibly violent:

Answer 49

rowdiness (хулиганство)