Speaking

Question 1

ambitious

Answer 1

determined to be successful, rich, powerful

Question 2

nosy

Answer 2

always wanting to find out things that do not concern you, especially other people’s private affairs

Question 3

blunt

Answer 3

1. not sharp or pointed

2. speaking in an honest way even if this upsets people

Question 4

stingy

Answer 4

not generous, especially with money

Question 5

coherent

Answer 5

if a piece of writing, a set of ideas etc is coherent, it is easy to understand because it is clear and reasonable

Question 6

immense

Answer 6

extremely large

Question 7

tedious

Answer 7

something that is tedious continues for a long time and is not interesting

Question 8

exhilarating

Answer 8

making you feel happy, excited, and full of energy

Question 9

pitch

Answer 9

a marked out area of ground on which a sport is played

Question 10

chant

Answer 10

to repeat a word or phrase again and again

Question 11

fanatic

Answer 11

someone who likes a particular thing or activity very much

Question 12

enthusiastic

Answer 12

feeling or showing a lot of interest and excitement about something

Question 13

applause

Answer 13

the sound of many people hitting their hands together and shouting, to show that they have enjoyed something

Question 14

erupt

Answer 14

if a place or situation erupts, there is a sudden increase in activity or emotion

Question 15

sceptical

Answer 15

tending to disagree with what other people tell you