Radioactive wild boars

Question 1

wild boar

Answer 1

a large, dangerous pig that is covered in hair and lives wild in forests

Question 2

truffle

Answer 2

a type of fungus that grows underground and can be eaten. Truffles are expensive because they are very rare

The Dordogne region’s gastronomic specialities include truffles and foie gras.
Use truffle oil to add flavour to the dish.

Question 3

mushroom

Answer 3

a fungus with a round top and short stem. Some types of mushroom can be eaten

Question 4

underground

Answer 4

below the surface of the earth; below ground:

an underground cave/passage/cable
Moles live underground.

Question 5

soil

Answer 5

the material on the surface of the ground in which plants grow:

light/heavy/fertile soil
sandy or chalky soils

Question 6

fungus

Answer 6

any of various types of organisms that get their food from decaying material or other living things:

Mushrooms and mould are fungi.
Fungus can be poisonous.

Question 7

reduction

Answer 7

the act of making something, or of something becoming, smaller in size, amount, degree, importance, etc.:

a reduction in traffic
huge price reductions

Question 8

proliferation

Answer 8

the fact of something increasing a lot and suddenly in number or amount:

The past two years have seen the proliferation of TV channels.
nuclear weapons proliferation

Question 9

ultimate

Answer 9

most extreme or important because either the original or final, or the best or worst:

Of course the ultimate responsibility for the present conflict without doubt lies with the aggressor.
My manager will make the ultimate decision about who to employ.
Infidelity is the ultimate betrayal.
the ultimate luxury cruiser

Question 10

mystery

Answer 10

something strange or not known that has not yet been explained or understood:

How the massive stones were brought here from hundreds of miles away is/remains a mystery.
The mystery was solved when the police discovered the murder weapon.
The book tries to explain some of the mysteries of life.
The details of the scandal remain cloaked/shrouded/wrapped in mystery.
It’s a complete mystery (to me) that/why = (I do not understand why) she married him at all!

Question 11

contamination

Answer 11

the process of making something dirty or poisonous, or the state of containing unwanted or dangerous substances:

The water supply is being tested for contamination .
The police immediately sealed off the crime scene to prevent contamination of evidence.

Question 12

caesium

Answer 12

a chemical element that is a soft, silver-white alkaline metal. Caesium reacts strongly with other chemicals and is used in photocells.

Question 13

particle

Answer 13

a particle is also any of the smallest pieces of matter that make up atoms or the parts of atoms.

Question 14

persist

Answer 14

if an unpleasant feeling or situation persists, it continues to exist:

If the pain persists, consult a doctor.
The cold weather is set to persist throughout the week.

Question 15

radioactive

Answer 15

having or producing powerful and dangerous energy that comes from the breaking up of atoms

Question 16

radioactivity

Answer 16

the quality that some atoms have of producing a type of energy that can be very harmful to health

Question 17

nuclear

Answer 17

being or using the power produced when the nucleus of an atom is divided or joined to another nucleus:

nuclear energy/power
a nuclear power plant
the nuclear industry

Question 18

disaster

Answer 18

(an event that results in) great harm, damage, or death, or serious difficulty:

An inquiry was ordered into the recent rail disaster (= a serious train accident).
It would be a disaster for me if I lost my job.
This is one of the worst natural disasters ever to befall the area.
Heavy and prolonged rain can spell disaster for many plants.
Everything was going smoothly until suddenly disaster struck.
Inviting James and Ivan to dinner on the same evening was a recipe for disaster (= caused a very difficult situation) - they always argue with each other.

Question 19

environment

Answer 19

the air, water, and land in or on which people, animals, and plants live:

Certain chemicals have been banned because of their damaging effect on the environment.
We’re not doing enough to protect the environment from pollution.

Question 20

pollution

Answer 20

damage caused to water, air, etc. by harmful substances or waste:

air/water pollution
The manifesto includes tough measures to tackle road congestion and environmental pollution.

Question 21

mystify

Answer 21

to confuse someone by being or doing something very strange or impossible to explain:

I was mystified by her decision.
Most Americans are totally mystified by the English game of cricket.

Question 22

roam

Answer 22

to move about or travel, especially without a clear idea of what you are going to do:

After the bars close, gangs of youths roam the city streets.
She roamed around America for a year, working in bars and restaurants.
To decrease, to become less, or to make something become less:
Our share of the market has decreased sharply this year.
We have decreased our involvement in children’s books.

Question 23

dub

Answer 23

to give something or someone a particular name, especially describing what you think of it, him, or her:

She was dubbed by the newspapers “the Angel of Death”.

Question 24

attribute

Answer 24

a quality or characteristic that someone or something has:

Organizational ability is an essential attribute for a good manager.

Question 25

produce

Answer 25

to make something or bring something into existence:

France produces a great deal of wine for export.
Red blood cells are produced in the bone marrow.
She works for a company that produces (= makes for sale) electrical goods.
I was wondering whether I could produce a meal out of what’s left in the fridge.
She’s asked me to produce a report on the state of the project.

Question 26

remain

Answer 26

to stay in the same place or in the same condition:

The doctor ordered him to remain in bed for a few days.
Most commentators expect the basic rate of tax to remain at 25 percent.
[ + to infinitive ] A great many things remain to be done (= have not yet been done).

Question 27

compare

Answer 27

When you compare things, you consider them and discover the differences or similarities between them.

Compare the two illustrations in Fig 60. [VERB noun]
Was it fair to compare independent schools with state schools? [VERB noun + with]
Note how smooth the skin of the upper arm is, then compare it to the skin on the elbow. [VERB noun + to]

Question 28

accumulate

Answer 28

When you accumulate things or when they accumulate, they collect or are gathered over a period of time.

Households accumulate wealth across a broad spectrum of assets. [VERB noun]
Lead can accumulate in the body until toxic levels are reached. [VERB]

Question 29

result in smth.

Answer 29

A result is something that happens or exists because of something else that has happened.

Compensation is available for people who developed asthma as a direct result of their work.
A real pizza oven gives better results than an ordinary home oven.

Question 30

lead to smth.

Answer 30

If something leads to a situation or event, usually an unpleasant one, it begins a process which causes that situation or event to happen.

Ethnic tensions among the republics could lead to civil war. [VERB + to]
He warned yesterday that a pay rise for teachers would lead to job cuts. [VERB + to]

Question 31

haunt

Answer 31

If something unpleasant haunts you, you keep thinking or worrying about it over a long period of time.

he decision to leave her children now haunts her. [VERB noun]
He would always be haunted by that scene in Well Park. [VERB noun]

Question 32

due to

Answer 32

used to introduce the reason for something happening

Due to the large volume of letters he receives Dave regrets he is unable to answer queries personally.
Jobs could be lost in the defence industry due to political changes sweeping Europe.

Question 33

love of

Answer 33

strong liking for:

I don’t share my boyfriend’s love of cooking.

Question 34

delicacy

Answer 34

something especially rare or expensive that is good to eat:

In some parts of the world, sheep’s eyes are considered a great delicacy.