B2 - Lesson 22 - Expressions with Take

Question 1

appoint [/əˈpɔɪnt/]

Answer 1

1 to choose someone for a position or a job
officials appointed by the government
appoint somebody to something
He’s been appointed to the State Supreme Court.
appoint somebody to do something
A committee was appointed to consider the plans.

2 formal to arrange or decide a time or place for something to happen
The committee appointed a day in June for celebrations.
Everyone assembled in the hall at the appointed time (=at the time that had been arranged).

Question 2

pivotal [/ˈpɪvətəl/]

Answer 2

more important than anything else in a situation, system etc SYN key
The Bank of England has a pivotal role in the London money market.
pivotal to
The talks are pivotal to the success of the country.

Question 3

customary [/ˈkʌstəməri/]

Answer 3

1 something that is customary is normal because it is the way something is usually done SYN usual
it is customary (for somebody) to do something
In some cultures it is customary for the bride to wear white.
2 [only before noun] someone’s customary behaviour is the way they usually do things SYN usual
Barbara answered with her customary enthusiasm.