B1 mid - Cycle 1 Flashcards
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(adjective)
Very unhappy.
I can’t socialize at the moment, I’m feeling ______ .
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MISERABLE
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What is the noun of brave?
The king was famous for his ______ in battle.
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BRAVERY
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(noun)
A set of questions with a choice of answers designed to get information about something.
It’s important that everyone fills in the s______ so we can take your opinion into consideration.
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SURVEY
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A two-part adjective to describe an aparment you rent that already has all necessary furniture in it.
I’m looking to rent a ____-____ apartment because I don’t have my own furniture.
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FULLY-FURNISHED
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(phrasal verb)
To stop suffering after a bad situation ; To feel better again.
It took me a long time to g____ o____ my ex-girlfriend.
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GET OVER
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(verb)
To make something easier to understand.
Sorry I don’t understand. Could you c______ that point?
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CLARIFY
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(adjective)
Firm and not changing in your support or friendship for a person or an organization.
I’m Apple’s _____ customer; I love their products and always buy them.
He’s my most _____ friend. He’s always there for me.
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LOYAL
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(adjective)
Makes people laugh.
She’s so ______ . She always tells great jokes.
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FUNNY
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What is the negative adjective of sensitive?
It was very _______ of you to mention that he had put on weight.
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INSENSITIVE
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What is the noun of embarrassed?
The scandal was a great _______ for the company.
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EMBARRASSMENT
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(adjective)
Someone whose mood changes suddenly and they can become angry or unhappy easily.
Teenagers are often _____.
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MOODY
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(noun)
Someone who receives something.
Check that the r______’s email address is written correctly.
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RECIPIENT
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(verb-noun collocation)
When someone wants everything to stay the same.
Generally, people who are politically conversative r_____ c______ .
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RESIST CHANGE
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What is the noun of lazy?
My biggest flaw is my ______ .
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LAZINESS
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(adjective)
Thinking that bad things are likely to happen or emphasizing the bad part of a situation.
Stop being so _____! Everything will be fine, you’ll see.
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PESSIMISTIC
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What is another way to say ‘a balcony with a view of the city’?
The best thing about that apartment is the balcony o______ the city.
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OVERLOOKING
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(adjective)
(of an area) Doesn’t have much or enough room.
Four people can fit in the car but it will be c______ .
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CRAMPED
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Complete the word family:
Verb: develop
Adjective: developed / developing
Noun: ________
Have there been any _______ in the court case?
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DEVELOPMENT
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Large electrical items in your house, such as the fridge, washing machine etc.
I always buy new _____ rather than second-hand ones.
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APPLIANCES
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(phrasal verb)
Be willing to accept something that is not wanted or desirable; Tolerate
My wife snores a lot but I love her so I ___ ___ ___ it.
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PUT UP WITH
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(adjective)
On time. Not late.
Recently you’ve been arriving late to meetings and this is a problem. Please be more ______ .
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PUNCTUAL
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(adjective-noun collocation)
When you invite your friends over to celebrate you moving into a new house.
Tom is having a h______ p_______ on Saturday, shall we buy him a plant?
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HOUSEWARMING PARTY
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(adjective)
Easy to use; Makes life easier.
The bus I take to work is very c_____ . It stops right outside the door.
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CONVENIENT
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(verb phrase)
Accept the praise / recognision for something, often when it wasn’t you who did it.
I can’t believe it! John t____ c____ for the presentation when he hardly worked on it and I spent hours on it!
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TAKE CREDIT
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(adjective)
Not polite. Offensive.
I haven't spoken to her since she made that _____ comment about me.
RUDE
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(adjective)
Famous for a bad reason.
Hitler is one of the i\_\_\_\_\_\_ dictators from history.
INFAMOUS
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(phrasal verb - noun collocation)
When you get a loan from the bank with the specific purpose of spending it on buying a house.
Once we have saved up a little more, my husband and I are going to t\_\_\_ o\_\_\_ a m\_\_\_\_ .
TAKE OUT A MORTGAGE
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What is the noun of **sympathetic**?
I felt a lot of ______ for her so I tried to help.
SYMPATHY
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(idiomatic expression)
To contribute (something) to a group effort.
If we hired you, what would you b\_\_\_ t\_\_\_\_ t\_\_\_\_ t\_\_\_\_ ?
BRING TO THE TABLE
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(noun)
The food or style of cooking from a particular place.
A lot of spices are used in Indian _____ .
CUISINE
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(verb)
To show appreciation for (something)
We are going to organize a company trip to r\_\_\_\_\_\_ all the hard work you've done this year.
RECOGNIZE
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What is the negative adjective of **sociable**?
He won't come to the party, he's ______ .
UNSOCIABLE
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(phrasal verb)
To accept additional responsibility
I wanted to make a good impression at work so I ____ \_\_\_\_ some extra duties.
TAKE ON
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(idiomatic expression)
To have brief contact with someone, often in order to update on progress.
Ok let's both work on this seperately for now and in a week we'll t\_\_\_\_\_ b\_\_\_\_\_ .
TOUCH BASE
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Complete the word family:
Noun: motivation
Adjective: motivated / motivating
Verb: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_
A good leader should be able to _____ their team.
MOTIVATE
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(adjective)
Happy and positive.
He's a very _____ person. He's always smiling.
CHEERFUL
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A very small apartment with just one bedroom.
I live alone so a s\_\_\_\_\_ a\_\_\_\_\_ is perfect.
STUDIO APARTMENT
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(adverb-adjective collocation)
To have a disease which has no cure.
She's t\_\_\_\_\_ i\_\_\_\_\_ . She has a type of cancer that can't be cured.
TERMINALLY ILL
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What is the noun of **generous**?
Thank you so much for your _______ .
GENEROSITY
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(adjective)
a) Of a person - Strong (often in a psychological way) and not easily defeated.
b) Of something - difficult
A) She's had a difficult life and as a result she's very ____ .
B) That exam was ___ ! I doubt I passed.
TOUGH
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(verb)
To give official permission for (something)
Unfortunately I can't a\_\_\_\_\_\_ that payment because you don't have a receipt.
AUTHORIZE
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(phrasal verb)
Surrender ; Stop fighting.
My dad used to try to be strict with me but he always g\_\_\_ i\_\_\_\_ in the end.
GIVE IN
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(phrasal verb)
To remove or throw away.
I'm ____ \_\_\_\_ _____ some old clothes. Do you want to see them in case you like any of them?
GET RID OF
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(idiomatic expression)
Being planned, worked on, or produced.
I heard that there is a new Batman film i\_\_\_ t\_\_\_\_ w\_\_\_\_ .
IN THE WORKS
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(verb)
Make the effort to do something. Often used in the negative.
I'm angry with you because you didn't b\_\_\_\_\_ to call me to let me know you were ok.
BOTHER
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(adjective)
Gives time, money or effort to help people without expecting anything in return.
She donates a lot of money to good causes and volunteers at the weekend; she's very _____ .
GENEROUS
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What is the negative adjective of **polite**?
It's _____ to interrupt someone when they are speaking.
What's a **synonym** of this word?
IMPOLITE
synonym: rude
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(two-part noun)
The first part of a payment that you make immediately (and often you pay the rest in installments).
We had to make a d\_\_\_\_ p\_\_\_\_ of 20% of the total value of the house.
DOWN PAYMENT
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(phrasal verb)
To behave in a way that is intended to attract admiration or attention.
I know that he's talented but he shouldn't ____ \_\_\_\_\_ so much.
SHOW OFF
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(adjective)
The feeling of being unhappy because you are missing home.
When I was studying abroad I felt really h\_\_\_\_\_ .
HOMESICK
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(phrasal verb)
Investigate. Obtain information about something.
"Do you know what the requirements are for an Australian Visa?"
"No I don't. I'll ____ \_\_\_\_ it and get back to you with the info".
LOOK INTO (something)
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(noun)
Someone who lives in a foreign country.
Many British people go and live in Spain when they retire. They are e\_\_\_\_\_ .
EXPAT
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(adjective)
Not deterred by danger or pain.
Synonym: brave
It was very c\_\_\_\_\_ of you to challenge the CEO's decision.
COURAGEOUS
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What is the noun of **bored**?
\_\_\_\_\_\_ has been a problem for many people during the quarantine.
BOREDOM
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(adjective-noun collocation)
An area of a city which is luxurious, where mainly rich people live.
In Medellin Poblado is the most u\_\_\_\_\_ n\_\_\_\_\_ .
UPSCALE NEIGHBOURHOOD
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(adjective)
Determined to do what you want and refusing to listen to anyone else.
I tried to make him see sense but he's so s\_\_\_\_\_\_ .
STUBBORN
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(verb)
To say or think that someone is responsible for something bad happening.
Don't b\_\_\_\_\_ your employees for problems in your company. Take some responsibility!
TO BLAME (someone)
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(adjective)
Not good at making decisions.
Political leaders shouldn't be i\_\_\_\_\_ .
INDECISIVE
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(adjective)
Having confidence in your own abilities.
Synonym: assertive
A good leader is s\_\_\_-a\_\_\_\_\_ and doesn't hesitate in a crisis.
SELF-ASSURED
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(phrasal verb)
To live or deal with a situation with difficulty, usually with just enough of something you need ; Survive.
We don't have a luxurious lifestyle but we g\_\_\_\_ b\_\_\_\_ .
I don't think it's possible to g\_\_\_ b\_\_\_ just on a minimum salary in Colombia.
GET BY
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(adjective)
Only interested in yourself and your own activities.
I tried to talk to her about my problem but she's so s\_\_\_-c\_\_\_\_ that she changed the subject to her own life.
SELF-CENTRED
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What is the negative adjective of **patient**?
I'm very _____ . I hate waiting for anything.
IMPATIENT
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(adjective)
a) carefully thinking about and considering things
b) kind and always thinking about how you can help others
A. Are you ok? You were quiet and looked very _____ in that meeting.
B. Thank you for coming to visit me when I was sick, it was very ______ .
THOUGHTFUL
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(phrasal verb)
To postpone. To delay something.
I want to ask my boss for a raise but I've been _____ it _____ because I'm worried about what she'll say.
PUT OFF
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(adjective)
Able to do your job very well.
All the members on our team are very c\_\_\_\_\_ and we are making a lot of progress.
COMPETENT
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What is the negative adjective of **honest**?
I can't be friends with a _____ person.
DISHONEST
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(verb phrase)
To recognise someone's hard work.
I'm so frustrated. Our manager never g\_\_\_\_\_ us any c\_\_\_\_\_\_ when we do a good job.
GIVE CREDIT
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(idiomatic expression)
To be more advanced than others in a particular area; To start doing something before others.
Scandinavian countries are a\_\_\_\_ o\_\_\_\_\_ t\_\_\_\_\_ c\_\_\_\_\_ in terms of education.
AHEAD OF THE CURVE
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What is another way to say 'a building with 5 floors'?
I live on the second floor of a f\_\_\_\_\_- s\_\_\_\_\_\_ building.
A FIVE-STORY BUILDING
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(verb)
To show how to do (something)
First she d\_\_\_\_\_\_ the dance steps, then we tried ourselves.
DEMONSTRATE
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Complete the word family:
Verb: support
Noun: support
Adjective: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
My parents have always been very ______ of my decisions.
SUPPORTIVE
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(verb)
To watch someone or something to make sure things are done correctly.
As you are new in the company, we'll s\_\_\_\_\_\_ you closely in the first week.
SUPERVISE
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(adjective)
Describes someone who doesn't like sharing and is not generous.
Don't ask him for any help or donations, he's m _ \_ _ .
MEAN
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Complete the word family:
Verb: encourage
Noun: encouragement
Adjective: _______ / \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
There was a lot of positive feedback, which was _______ .
I felt ______ by all the positive feedback.
ENCOURAGING / ENCOURAGED
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(adjective - noun collocation)
Polite behaviour.
Sabrina has very g\_\_\_\_ m\_\_\_\_. She always says please and thank you.
GOOD MANNERS
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(adjective)
A pleasant person who is easy to like.
He's very l\_\_\_\_ . People warm to him immediately.
LIKEABLE
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(adjective-noun collocation)
When someone thinks that something is going to have better results that what is likely.
You have some very u\_\_\_\_\_\_ e\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ if you think that we are going to make a profit in the first 6 months.
(to have) UNREALISTIC EXPECTATIONS
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(verb-noun collocation)
To get very excited/angry/worried/annoyed, often more than what is necessary for the situation.
Every time she sees a spider she m\_\_\_\_ a f\_\_\_\_\_. It's only a harmless insect!
MAKE A FUSS
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Complete the word family:
Verb: inspire
Adjective: inspired / inspiring
Noun: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Where did you get the ______ for that poem you wrote?
INSPIRATION
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What is the negative adjective of **kind**?
She said some really ____ things. She should apologise.
UNKIND
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(verb)
To improve a photo with special equipment or computer software.
That picture is not natural! It is obviously a\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ .
AIRBRUSH
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(verb-noun collocation)
Focus on something; make people notice something.
I would like to d\_\_\_\_\_ a\_\_\_\_\_\_ to last month's sales figures on the left side of the slide.
DRAW ATTENTION
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(idiomatic expression)
Have the authority to be in charge and make the decisions in a particular situation.
You don't have the authority to make that decision, it's Pam who c\_\_\_\_ t\_\_\_\_ s\_\_\_\_ on this project.
CALL THE SHOTS
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(phrasal verb)
Do less of something which is bad for you.
I've c\_\_\_ b\_\_\_\_ on smoking but I haven't managed to stop completely.
CUT BACK (on)
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What is the negative adjective of **friendly?**
She has a cold, _____ personality.
UNFRIENDLY
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(adjective)
Only caring about yourself, not what anybody else needs or wants.
I don't like your _____ attitude.
SELFISH
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(phrasal verb)
To talk to someone again after a period of time, often to give updates on a situation.
Let's ___ \_\_\_ in two weeks and see what progress has been made.
I promised my mum I would ___ \_\_\_ with her at least once a week.
CHECK IN (with)
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(adjective)
Someone who is friendly and energetic and finds it easy and enjoyable to be with others.
Everyone likes Paula because she has such an _____ personality.
OUTGOING
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(adjective)
When someone is too proud or obsessed with their own appearance.
He's so v\_\_\_\_\_ . He looks at himself in every shop window he passes.
VAIN
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What is the noun of **angry**?
I went to see a psychologist to talk about my _____ issues.
ANGER
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What is the noun of **happy**?
They say money doesn't bring ______ .
HAPPINESS
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(adjective)
Nervous and uncomfortable with other people.
I don't enjoy going to parties because I'm _ \_ _ .
What is the **opposite** of this word?
SHY
CONFIDENT
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When something used to be fashionable but isn't any more.
A pretty, simple black dress will never be o\_\_\_\_ of f\_\_\_\_\_ .
OUT OF FASHION
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(adjective)
Can accept behaviour and beliefs different from your own, even if you don't agree with them.
I think it's important for political leaders to be ______ because they need to guarantee everyone's rights.
And what is the **negative** adjective?
TOLERANT
INTOLERANT
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(phrasal verb)
To talk with someone, often to find out what has happened since last time you met.
Let's meet for a coffee and to c\_\_\_\_ u\_\_\_\_ .
CATCH UP
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(adjective to describe a person)
Someone who is too proud and behaves as if they are more important than, or know more than, other people.
When I first met him I thought he was _____ but actually he's just very confident and experienced.
ARROGANT
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(adjective)
What is the negative of **relaxed**?
There is a very t _ \_ _ \_ atmosphere in the office.
TENSE
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What is the noun of **jealous**?
\_\_\_\_\_\_ is a big problem for many couples.
JEALOUSY
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**What is the captain doing on the boat?**
**What are the passengers doing on the boat?**
Use an expression to describe the image and describe what it means.
* The captain is showing the passengers the ropes on the boat.*
* The passengers are learning the ropes.*
**Definition:** learning how a particular task or job is done.
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(adjective)
Able to change easily according to the situation.
I'm so glad my boss is f\_\_\_\_\_\_ . As long as I do all my work, she doesn't mind when I do it.
FLEXIBLE
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(adjective-noun collocation)
Houses or apartments in an area which are an accessible price for the people who live there.
Unfortunately many people had to move out of Manhattan because there was no more a\_\_\_\_\_ h\_\_\_\_\_ .
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
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(verb)
To assign a part of your work to someone else in order to share the workload.
It's good that a manager trusts their team and they can show that by d\_\_\_\_\_\_ important tasks to them.
DELEGATE
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(adjective)
What is the opposite of **strong**?
She's very sick and too _____ to look after herself.
WEAK
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(adjective)
Wants to be the one in charge in every situation. Doesn't let people make their own decisions.
My boss is so ______ . She refuses to delegate.
CONTROLLING
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(adjective)
Being able to understand and take into account how people feel.
Our team leader always listens to us and tries to help us when we have problems. She's very e\_\_\_\_\_ .
EMPATHETIC
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What is the noun of **proud**?
When I looked at my finished work I had a feeling of enourmous ____ .
PRIDE
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(adjective to describe a person)
Someone who tends to keep their feelings and thoughts private rather than showing them.
I've worked with him for 3 years but I don't know much about his personal life; he's a very _____ person.
RESERVED
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(adjective)
Not interesting or exciting.
That movie was so \_\_\_\_\_\_\_, I lost interest almost straight away.
BORING
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(phrasal verb)
To support. To give additional help / evidence.
Can you give me a specific example to ___ \_\_\_ your accusation?
BACK UP
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A house or apartment you rent for a limited time, often just days or weeks.
I found a great s\_\_- t\_\_\_\_ r\_\_\_\_ on Airbnb.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
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Complete the word family:
Verb: empower
Noun: empowerment
Adjective: _______ / \_\_\_\_\_\_\_
The speech he gave was very ______ .
After that speech I feel ______ to fight for change!
EMPOWERING / EMPOWERED
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(phrasal verb)
Try to notice. Be aware in case you see something.
I was ____ \_\_\_\_\_ ___ you at the party but I didn't see you.
LOOK OUT FOR SOMETHING/SOMEONE
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(adjective)
Having intelligence.
Synonyms: smart, intelligent.
That's a very ____ idea!
He's not very ____ but he tries hard.
CLEVER
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(Noun)
A line of people waiting.
Synonym: line.
I couldn't be bothered to go in that shop because there was a really long q\_\_\_\_\_ .
QUEUE
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(idiomatic expression)
Learn how to do a job or activity
She's new on the team so she's still l\_\_\_\_\_ t\_\_\_\_\_ r\_\_\_\_\_\_ .
LEARN THE ROPES
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(adjective)
Showing that you don't think something is worth considering.
We came out of that meeting feeling demoralised. The team-leader was very ____ of all our suggestions.
DISMISSIVE
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(collocation, adjective-noun)
Sysnonym of 'great achievements'
Her CV is great, she has many i\_\_\_\_\_ a\_\_\_\_\_ .
IMPRESSIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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(expression)
When something can be done better.
Our sales have increased a lot recently but there is still r\_\_\_ f\_\_\_\_ i\_\_\_\_ .
ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT
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(collocation, verb-noun)
To make a discovery or a lot of progress in something which helps you to solve a problem.
A lot of medical b\_\_\_\_\_\_ were m\_\_\_\_\_ in the 20th century.
MAKE A BREAKTHROUGH
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(collocation, verb-adverb)
Be completely unsuccessful at something.
I wanted to paint a really realistic portrait but I f\_\_\_\_ m\_\_\_\_\_ .
FAIL MISERABLY
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(expression)
When you were going to do something that requires bravery but then you panic and are not able to do it (well).
I was so prepared for that interview but then I l\_\_\_ m\_\_\_ n\_\_\_ and did really badly.
LOSE ONE'S NERVE
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(collocation, adjective-noun)
To perform badly ; To get bad results.
I thought it was a m\_\_\_\_ p\_\_\_\_ by Tom Cruise in his latest movie.
MEDIOCRE PERFORMANCE
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(expression)
Something that you predict will go badly wrong.
When I was assigned to that project I knew it would be a r\_\_\_\_ f\_\_\_\_ d\_\_\_\_ ; me and the manager don't get along.
RECIPE FOR DISASTER
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(expression)
A prediction that is completely wrong.
The presentation I gave was w\_\_\_ o\_\_\_ t\_\_\_\_ m\_\_\_\_ ; that wasn't what the client was looking for at all.
WAY OFF THE MARK
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(phrasal verb)
Go bankrupt ; Go out of business.
Unfortunately many businesses w\_\_\_ u\_\_\_\_ during the pandemic.
GO UNDER
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(expression)
Destined to be unsuccessful.
That restaurant was d\_\_\_\_ t\_\_\_\_ f\_\_\_\_ ; costs were too high and people aren't big fans of Asian food around there.
DOOMED TO FAILURE
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(expression)
An expression used to introduce the last option available in a situation.
It would be good to hire a new developer for this team, but i\_\_\_ a\_\_\_\_ e\_\_\_\_ f\_\_\_\_ we can take someone out of another project.
IF ALL ELSE FAILS
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(collocation, adjective-noun)
The last option available which you will only take if absolutely necessary.
Surgery is always a l\_\_\_\_ r\_\_\_\_ , we always try to treat medical problems in other ways first.
LAST RESORT
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(verb/noun)
When workers protest by refusing to work.
Many different groups of workers are meeting in Bogota on Wednesday to s\_\_\_\_\_ .
STRIKE
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(adjective)
Being your own boss or owning your own business.
I used to work for a company but then I developed my own app and now I'm \_\_\_-\_\_\_ .
SELF-EMPLOYED
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(phrasal verb)
Providing the necessary or wanted things for (someone)
This is a luxury gym which c\_\_\_ f\_\_\_ celebrities and very rich people.
CATER FOR
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(noun)
Someone who doesn't want to pay for things and always tries to get things for free.
Pat is a f\_\_\_\_ , she only comes to events when she knows there is going to be free food and drink.
FREELOADER
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(verb)
To make someone not want to do something by making it seem unattractive/difficult etc.
We need to make vegetarian and vegan food more accessible. The high price d\_\_\_\_\_ people from buying it.
DISCOURAGE
135
(expression)
A different place (because you were bored/tired of the old one)
I moved to a different country because I needed a ___ \_\_\_ ____ .
CHANGE OF SCENERY
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What's a more formal synonym of 'because of' ?
They cancelled the match ___ \_\_ the rain.
DUE TO
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(adjective)
When there aren't enough workers in a company at a particular moment.
Everyone's orders were delayed because the restaurant was \_\_\_-\_\_\_ .
SHORT-STAFFED
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(phrasal verb)
to investigate something ; to obtain information about something ; to find out the reason for something.
The company is ___ \_\_\_ changing their hiring process.
LOOK INTO
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(Phrase)
Introductory phrase used in formal situations to introduce bad news or to say 'no' to something'.
I\_\_\_\_ a\_\_\_\_\_ I can't give you that infromation, it's confidential.
I"M AFRAID
140
What are four extreme adjectives of **good**?
S4N is an absolutely _____ company.
AWESOME
BRILLIANT
TERRIFIC
WONDERFUL
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What are four exreeme adjectives of **bad**?
The government made _____ decision.
APPALLING
HORRENDOUS
TERRIBLE
DREADFUL
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Extreme adjective of **painful**?
When I broke my knee it was absolutely a\_\_\_\_\_\_ .
AGONIZING
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Extreme adjective of **easy**?
Thanks to that programme organizing my work is e\_\_\_\_\_ .
EFFORTLESS
144
Extreme adjective of **dirty**?
Clean your room! It's absolutely f\_\_\_\_\_ .
FILTHY
145
Extreme adjective of **large**? (if talking about an area)
It takes weeks to travel across Russia because it's so v\_\_\_\_\_\_ .
VAST
146
Extreme adjective of **clean**?
A cleaner comes to my house twice a week so it's always s\_\_\_\_\_ .
SPOTLESS
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Extreme adjective of **tasty**?
That cake looks absolutely m\_\_\_\_\_ .
MOUTHWATERING
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Extreme adjective of **funny**?
I find Jim Carrey films absolutely h\_\_\_\_\_ .
HILARIOUS
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Extreme adjective of **poor**?
That family is p\_\_\_\_\_ so I try to help them when I can.
PENNILESS
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Extreme adjective of **serious**? (if talking about a situation)
The situation is c\_\_\_\_\_ , we need to act fast.
CRITICAL
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(phrasal verb)
take care of ; be in charge of
When my friend went away on vacation she asked me to l\_\_\_\_ a\_\_\_\_\_ her cat.
LOOK AFTER
152
(phrasal verb)
to like/enjoy something
I am really _____ modernt art; I often go to exhibitions.
BE INTO
153
(phrasal verb)
finish something so that there isn't any left
Can you go to the store? We've r\_\_\_ o\_\_\_ of bread.
RUN OUT
154
(adjective)
careful not to say anything that could upset or offend someone
We need to tell her what she's been doing wrong but in a t\_\_\_\_ way so she doesn't get offended.
TACTFUL
155
(adjective)
making someone feel more confident about something
My friends were so e\_\_\_\_\_ when I decided to divorce my husband.
ENCOURAGING
156
(adjective)
describes someone who gives help and advice to a person when they need it
Every time I have a problem my boss is really s\_\_\_\_\_ and tries to help me.
SUPPORTIVE
157
(adjective)
talking in a way to make someone want to do something or believe in something you want them to believe in.
I wasn't going to buy that car but the salesman was so p\_\_\_\_\_\_ .
PERSUASIVE
158
(phrasal verb)
to be excited or happy about a future event or situation.
I'm really l\_\_\_ f\_\_\_\_ t\_\_\_ my vacation. This year has been so tough.
LOOK FORWARD TO
159
(expression)
to get a process/project/situation started
There's a lot to do so let's g\_\_\_ t\_\_\_ b\_\_\_ r\_\_\_\_ .
GET THE BALL ROLLING
160
(expression)
following a course that is likey to result in success
The company aims to expand by 50 percent and we are o\_\_\_ t\_\_\_ r\_\_\_\_ t\_\_\_ .
ON THE RIGHT TRACK
161
(expression)
alert to new ideas, methods, trends ; knows exactly what is going on in regards to a situaiton.
If you have any questions about the status of the project ask Diane, she's always o\_\_\_ t\_\_\_ b\_\_\_\_ .
ON THE BALL
162
(expression)
on time ; as planned or expected.
Currently the project is running o\_\_\_\_ s\_\_\_\_ . I expect to finish by the proposed deadline.
ON SCHEDULE
163
(collocation, adjective-noun)
When the amount of money that can be spent on something is limited.
Please save costs where you can, we are on a t\_\_\_\_ b\_\_\_\_ .
TIGHT BUDGET
164
(noun)
A tangible, measurable output of a task, for example a document or a product.
The d\_\_\_\_\_ from this meeting is going to be a detailed report explaining the guidelines.
DELIVERABLE
165
(noun)
A significant date in the development of a project
Reaching 100 clients was an important m\_\_\_\_\_ for our company.
MILESTONE
166
(expression)
Official permission to go ahead with a project.
The client gave us a the g\_\_\_ l\_\_\_\_\_ to start creating the app.
GREEN LIGHT
167
