8.10

Question 1

cry
on hearing the bad news, she broke down and …

Answer 1

weep

Question 2

loud praise
the musician got a good round of … at the end of his excellent performance

Answer 2

applause

Question 3

take someone prisoner
the robber was … and put into prison

Answer 3

capture

Question 4

movement of hand expresses a certain meaning
English people do not use as many … as Italians

Answer 4

gesture

Question 5

thoroughly
examine the paper … before signing it

Answer 5

closely

Question 6

made very angry, furious
the old man was … by the naughty kids

Answer 6

exasperated

Question 7

totally hopeless
the moment you feel … you won’t progress any more

Answer 7

desperate

Question 8

strong and active

Answer 8

able-bodied

Question 9

the remains of a ship (sinked)

Answer 9

shipwreck

Question 10

firm, unyeilding
I’ve told her she should stay at home and rest but she’s … that she’s coming.

Answer 10

adamant

Question 11

indicate
a fever … that there is sth wrong with the body

Answer 11

signify

Question 12

to argue that a statement or claim is not true
She has … charges that she has been involved in any financial malpractice.

Answer 12

rebut, refute

Question 13

lazy

Answer 13

sluggish

Question 14

saying sth with an opposite meaning (adj)

Answer 14

sarcastic

Question 15

feeling so satisfied with your own abilities or situation that you feel you do not need to try any harder

Answer 15

complacent