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Question 1

Pitch

Answer 1

1 SPORTS FIELD [countable] British English a marked out area of ground on which a sport is played SYN field
football/cricket/rugby etc pitch
the world-famous Wembley football pitch
He ran the length of the pitch and scored.
on the pitch (=playing a sport)
Jack was on the pitch for his school in the Senior Cup Final.

Question 2

Court

Answer 2

2 FOR PLAYING A SPORT [countable] an area made for playing games such as tennis → field, pitch
squash/tennis/basketball etc court
Can you book a squash court for tomorrow?
on court
The players are due on court in an hour.

Question 3

Book (v)

Answer 3

1 [intransitive, transitive] to make arrangements to stay in a place, eat in a restaurant, go to a theatre etc at a particular time in the future → reserve
Have you booked a holiday this year?
The flight was already fully booked (=no more seats were available).
To get tickets, you have to book in advance.
The show’s booked solid (=all the tickets have been sold) until February.
2 [transitive] to arrange for someone such as a singer to perform on a particular date
The band was booked for a benefit show in Los Angeles.
3 → be booked up
4 [transitive] to arrange for someone to go to a hotel, fly on a plane etc
I’ve booked you a flight on Saturday.
book somebody on/in etc
I’ll book you in at the Hilton.
5 [transitive] to put someone’s name officially in police records, along with the charge made against them
Smith was booked on suspicion of attempted murder.
6 [transitive] British English when a referee in a sports game books a player who has broken the rules, he or she officially writes down the player’s name in a book as a punishment
COLLOCATIONS
BOOK + NOUN
book a holiday
People often book their holidays in January.
book a trip
I booked the whole trip on the Internet.
book a flight
He picked up the phone and booked a flight to Barcelona.
book a ticket
It’s cheaper if you book your train ticket in advance.
book a table (=in a restaurant)
I’ll book a table for 7.30 tomorrow evening.
book a room/hotel
Ross found a good hotel and booked a room.
book a seat
She booked me a seat on the 9 am flight.
book a place on something
Students are advised to book a place on the course early.
ADVERBS
book early
We recommend you book early to avoid disappointment.
book (well) in advance
There are only 20 places, so it is essential to book well in advance.
book online (=on the Internet)
It’s much easier to book tickets online.
be fully booked (=all the seats, tickets etc are sold)
I’m afraid that show is fully booked.
be booked solid (=all the seats, tickets etc are sold for a long period)
The restaurant’s booked solid for the whole of the Christmas period.

Question 4

Course

Answer 4

11 SPORT [countable] an area of land or water where races are held, or an area of land designed for playing golf
a particularly difficult course
an 18-hole course

Question 5

Field

Answer 5

SPORT an area of ground where sports are played
a baseball/football/cricket etc field
the local soccer field
on/off the field
The team have had a bad year, both on and off the field.
Fans cheered as the players took the field (=went onto the field).

Question 6

Urban hunt

Answer 6

What is Urban Hunt? Urban Hunt offers a series of interactive, modern-day scavenger hunts that take teams on an adventure around a particular neighbourhood or venue.

Question 7

In a very one-sided contest

Answer 7

If a competition is one-sided, one team or player is much better than the other: a one-sided contest/game.

Question 8

Contest

Answer 8

1 a competition or a situation in which two or more people or groups are competing with each other
contest for
the bitter contest for the Republican presidential nomination
Stone decided to hold a contest to see who could write the best song.
I only entered the contest for fun.
It is clear that the election will be a close contest.
contest between/against
the 1960 contest between Kennedy and Nixon
the 1975 Liberal leadership contest

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COLLOCATIONS
VERBS
enter a contest (=take part in one)
Anyone over 18 years old can enter the contest.
take part in a contest
Twenty-five countries took part in the contest.
compete in a contest
The band has competed in many contests over the years.
win/lose a contest
He won a public-speaking contest at his school.
withdraw from a contest (=stop taking part in a contest)
Two candidates had withdrawn from the contest.
have/hold a contest
My college holds an athletics contest once a year.
a contest takes place
The contest took place in Berlin.
ADJECTIVES/NOUN + CONTEST
a leadership contest (=in which two politicians compete to become leader of their party)
The party did not want the turmoil of a leadership contest.
a presidential contest
the 1987 U.S presidential contest
an electoral/election contest
What will be the outcome of the electoral contest?
a beauty contest (=to find the most beautiful person)
Miss Colombia won the beauty contest.
a talent contest (=to find the best performer)
She’s singing a song in the school talent contest.
a popularity contest (=to decide which person people like the most)
The competition has turned into a popularity contest.
close (=one which someone wins by a very small amount)
The race was a close contest between two evenly matched crews.
fair (=one in which everyone has the same chance of winning)
Divide the class into groups in a way that will make it a fair contest.
even/equal British English (=one in which everyone has the same chance of winning)
One of the men was much older so it was hardly an even contest.
uneven/unequal British English (=one in which one of the people, groups etc has a better chance of winning)
Given their military strength, the war was a pretty unequal contest.

Question 9

Defeat

Answer 9

As a verb =Beat somebody , to be stronger or better than somebody in a game, fight, etc
As a noun = a defeat is an occasion when you don’t win something
Example = we won our first match, then followed it with three defeats

1 failure to win or succeed
defeat in
The socialist party suffered a crushing defeat in the elections.
She was a woman who hated to admit defeat.
2 victory over someone or something
defeat of
The defeat of the army was followed by the establishment of constitutional government.
COLLOCATIONS
VERBS
suffer a defeat (=be defeated)
The party suffered a defeat in the state elections.
inflict a defeat on somebody (=defeat someone, especially easily)
The army inflicted a heavy defeat on the English.
admit defeat
If I left my job, I would be admitting defeat.
accept defeat
It can be very hard to accept defeat.
concede defeat (=formally accept that you have lost in a game, election etc)
His opponent conceded defeat.
face defeat (=be likely to be defeated)
In May 1945 Germany faced defeat at the hands of the Allies.
ADJECTIVES/NOUN + DEFEAT
a big/bad defeat (also a heavy defeat British English) (=by a large amount)
The polls were forecasting a heavy defeat for the president.
a crushing/resounding defeat (=a complete defeat, by a very large amount)
He quit as prime minister following a crushing defeat in regional elections.
a humiliating defeat (=very embarrassing)
They are still bitter about their humiliating defeat.
a disastrous defeat (=very big, and with a very bad result)
The party suffered a disastrous defeat in the 2006 election.
a narrow defeat (=by a small amount)
The goalkeeper was blamed for the team’s narrow defeat.
an election/electoral defeat
It was their worst general election defeat since 1982.
a military defeat
The president resigned following a series of military defeats.
a shock defeat British English (=very unexpected)
Arsenal are now out of the competition, following their shock defeat by Torquay Town.

Question 10

Semi-final

Answer 10

One of two games to decide who plays in the final
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Question 11

Slame

Answer 11

1 DOOR ETC [intransitive, transitive] if a door, gate etc slams, or if someone slams it, it shuts with a loud noise SYN bang
We heard a car door slam.
He slammed the door shut.
► see thesaurus at close
2 PUT SOMETHING SOMEWHERE [transitive always + adverb/preposition] to put something on or against a surface with a fast violent movement
slam something down/against/onto
Henry slammed the phone down angrily.
3 HIT WITH FORCE [intransitive always + adverb/preposition] to hit or attack someone or something with a lot of force
slam into/against etc
All 155 passengers died instantly when the plane slammed into the mountain.
4 CRITICIZE [transitive] to criticize someone or something strongly – used especially in newspapers SYN slate
Local media slammed plans to build a prison in the area.
slam somebody for something
The council was slammed for its unfair selection procedure.

Noun ==> the noise or action of a door, window etc slamming

Question 12

Final

Answer 12

The last game or match in a competition

Question 13

Resistance

Answer 13

1 AGAINST CHANGE [singular, uncountable] a refusal to accept new ideas or changes
resistance to
people’s resistance to change
resistance from
The no-smoking policy was introduced with little resistance from staff.
2 FIGHTING [singular, uncountable] fighting against someone who is attacking you
put up/offer resistance
Rebel gunmen have put up strong resistance.
3 AGAINST INFECTION/ILLNESS [singular, uncountable] the natural ability of a person, animal, or plant to stop diseases or difficult conditions from harming them
resistance to
the body’s resistance to infection
disease resistance
4 → wind/air/water resistance
5 ELECTRICITY [uncountable] the ability of a substance to stop the flow of an electric current through it
6 → the resistance
7 → the line/path of least resistance
→ passive resistance
COLLOCATIONS – Meanings 1 & 2
ADJECTIVES
strong resistance
He prepared for strong resistance to the changes.
stiff resistance (=strong resistance)
The city government is facing some stiff resistance.
considerable resistance (=fairly strong resistance)
The proposals met with considerable resistance from our American colleagues.
fierce resistance
Endeavours to change their religion had provoked fierce resistance.
stubborn resistance
The stubborn resistance of the people remains an inspiring example.
heroic resistance
The threat of invasion drew the Greek cities together in heroic resistance to the Persians.
token resistance (=not great or sincere)
He put up only a token resistance.
passive resistance (=a way of protesting against something or opposing a government without using violence)
Suffragettes resorted to passive resistance as the only weapon at their disposal.
VERBS
put up resistance (=resist someone or something)
If the rest of us are agreed, I don’t think he’ll put up much resistance.
offer resistance
The demonstrators offered no resistance.
meet (with) resistance (also encounter resistance formal) (=be resisted)
Attempts to modify the curriculum have met with strong resistance in many colleges.
The troops advanced swiftly, encountering only minor resistance.
overcome resistance (=fight and win against it)
How can he overcome resistance to the idea in Congress?
crush resistance (=end it by force)
He added that any resistance would be crushed.
RESISTANCE + NOUN
the resistance movement (=all the people who work together to resist military forces controlling their country)
Members of the resistance movement were arrested and shot.
a resistance group
The resistance groups are well armed.
a resistance fighter
Resistance fighters had captured a German officer.

Question 14

Brilliant

Answer 14

Very good, clever, or skillful
SYN outstanding

Question 15

Critical of sth or somebody

Answer 15

Saying what is wrong with something or somebody

Question 16

Performance

Answer 16

The way in which somebody plays or does something

1 [countable]
when someone performs a play or a piece of music
performance of
Their performance of Mozart’s Concerto in E flat was finely controlled and dramatic.
This evening’s performance will begin at 8.00 pm.
2 [countable, uncountable] how well or badly a person, company etc does a particular job or activity
Sean’s performance at school has greatly improved.
I was impressed by the team’s performance.
The country’s economic performance so far this year has been good.
Shareholders blamed him for the company’s poor performance.
her disappointing performance in the Olympics
Exam results are used as performance indicators (=things that show how well something is done) for schools.
3 [uncountable] the act of doing a piece of work, duty etc
performance of
the performance of his official duties
4 [uncountable] how well a car or other machine works
The car’s performance on mountain roads was impressive.
an imaging system using high-performance (=very effective) technology
5 → a performance
COLLOCATIONS
VERBS
give a performance
Samuel Jackson gives a terrific performance as Elijah.
turn in/deliver a performance (=give a performance)
Both actors turn in great performances.
In the role of Carmen, Ms Leblanc delivered a quite exquisite performance.
go to a performance (also attend a performance formal)
We can go to the evening performance if you prefer.
The Princess attended a performance of The Magic Flute at the London Coliseum.
ADJECTIVES
a fine/great performance
There are fine performances by Kathy Bates and Daryl Hannah.
a memorable performance (=good and easy to remember)
There were memorable performances from Madonna and U2.
a brilliant/magnificent/superb performance
Rogers gave a brilliant performance of Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1.
a virtuoso performance (=one showing great skill)
He delivered a virtuoso performance as The Phantom Of The Opera.
a live performance (=one performed for people who are watching)
This is the band’s first live performance since last year.
a solo performance (=one performed by a single musician, not a group)
Young’s solo performances are often his most effective.
COMMON ERRORS
► Don’t say ‘have a performance’ or ‘make a performance’. Say give a performance.
COLLOCATIONS – Meaning 2: how well or badly a person, company etc does a particular job or activity
ADJECTIVES
good
England needs to produce another good performance against France.
strong
The performance of the retail sector continues to be strong.
poor
Why is his performance in school so poor?
disappointing
The country’s recent economic performance has been disappointing.
lacklustre (=not good or impressive)
The team must improve on Saturday’s lacklustre performance.
economic performance
Its economic performance has not matched that of other countries.
financial performance
Our overall financial performance has improved.
VERBS
improve somebody’s performance
These changes significantly improve the performance of the engine.
produce a performance
Tiger Woods produced one of the best performances of his career.
put in/up a (good/bad etc) performance
Liverpool put in a marvellous performance in the second half.
assess somebody’s performance (=judge how good or bad it is)
Banks assess the performance and prospects of firms before lending.
monitor somebody’s performance
The children’s performance at school is continually monitored.
PERFORMANCE + NOUN
performance indicators (=things that show how well someone or something is doing)
We use a set of performance indicators to assess the level of progress.
performance targets
Several train operators failed to meet the performance targets.

Question 17

Praise somebody/something

Answer 17

Say that somebody/something is very good

Question 18

Opponent

Answer 18

1 someone who you try to defeat in a competition, game, fight, or argument
Graf’s opponent in today’s final will be Sukova.
leading/main/chief opponent
During the primary elections, McCain was Bush’s leading opponent.
formidable/worthy opponent
In debate he was a formidable opponent.
He is admired even by his political opponents.
2 someone who disagrees with a plan, idea, or system and wants to try to stop or change it OPP proponent
opponent of
Rodgers was not an opponent of the new airport.
bitter/vocal/outspoken opponent
an outspoken opponent of gun control
COLLOCATIONS – Meaning 1: someone who you try to defeat in a competition, game, fight, or argument
ADJECTIVES
somebody’s main/chief opponent
Who was her main opponent for the presidential nomination?
a leading opponent (=one of the main opponents)
In July the authorities arrested two leading opponents of the government.
a strong/tough opponent (=one that is difficult to defeat)
Arizona is a strong opponent, but the Oregon team intend to beat them.
a formidable opponent (=a very strong opponent)
In debate, he was a formidable opponent.
a dangerous opponent (=one who might defeat you)
In tomorrow’s match, he will take on his most dangerous opponent.
a political opponent
the president’s political opponents
a worthy opponent (=one who deserves respect)
The Democratic Senator has shown himself to be a worthy opponent.
VERBS
face an opponent
The team were facing their final opponent of the season.
defeat an opponent
She came within three points of defeating her opponent.
outfox/outwit/outmanoeuvre an opponent (=gain an advantage over an opponent by being more intelligent or skilful than they are)
Football is all about outwitting your opponents.
COLLOCATIONS – Meaning 2: someone who disagrees with a plan, idea, or system and wants to try to stop or change it
ADJECTIVES
the main/chief opponent
one of the new law’s main opponents
a leading opponent (=one of the main opponents, often influencing other people)
She was a leading opponent of gun control in the Senate.
a strong opponent (=one who feels strongly that a particular thing is wrong and tries to stop it)
Brennan was a strong opponent of the death penalty.
a fierce/bitter opponent (=a very strong opponent, who often expresses their opinions angrily)
She became well-known as a bitter opponent of slavery.
a vigorous opponent (=one who opposes something with a lot of energy and determination)
a vigorous opponent of the use of nuclear weapons
an outspoken/vocal opponent (=one who publicly expresses disagreement with something)
He was a vocal opponent of closer relations with the United States.
a vociferous opponent (=one who publicly expresses very strong disagreement)
Many residents were vociferous opponents of the plan.

Question 19

Favorite

Answer 19

The person or team who is expected to win
Opp outsider

Question 20

Outsider

Answer 20

1 someone who is not accepted as a member of a particular social group → insider
I’m an outsider, the only foreign woman in the group.
to an outsider
To an outsider, the system seems complex and confusing.
2 someone who does not belong to a particular company or organization or who is not involved in a particular activity → insider
a political outsider who is running for governor
3 someone who does not seem to have much chance of winning a race or competition
rank outsider British English
Last year he was a rank outsider for the title.

Question 21

Overall

Answer 21

Including everything; in total

Question 22

Achievement

Answer 22

A thing that you have done successfully through hard work or skill
Achieve something