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Question 1

1. the possibility that something good might happen in the future
2. the idea of something that will or might happen in the future

Answer 1

prospect /ˈprɒs.pekt

1. Is there any prospect of the weather improving?
   - career prospects: She’s hoping the course will improve her career prospects.
2. The prospect OF spendING three whole days with her fills me with horror.

Question 2

1. a problem that you have to deal with before you can make progress
2. a frame or fence for jumping over in a race

Answer 2

hurdle /ˈhɜː.dəl/

1. overcome a hurdle: Getting a work permit was the first hurdle to overcome.
2. He fell at the last hurdle.

Question 3

= severe problem
an unpleasant condition, especially a serious, sad, or difficult one

Answer 3

plight /plaɪt/

• Few of us can be unmoved by The plight OF the refugees.

Question 4

A supply of something valuable that is not yet used or taken advantage of

Answer 4

untapped /ʌnˈtæpt/

• untapped assets
  untapped resources
  untapped markets
  untapped talent

Question 5

prices, demands, et care much too large

Answer 5

exorbitant /ɪɡˈzɔː.bɪ.tənt/

• The bill for dinner was exorbitant

Question 6

a quality that marks someone or something as special and worth respect and admiration

Answer 6

cachet /ˈkæʃ.eɪ/

• His research in Antarctica gave him a certain cachet among other scientists.

Question 7

n: the most important or leading position

Answer 7

forefront /ˈfɔː.frʌnt/

• His team is AT THE forefront OF scientific research into vaccines.