Brainscape Bot Deck 4 Flashcards

Question 1

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adjective

of excellent quality; very great:

He is a ______ dancer.
Taylor scored a ______ goal at the end of the first half.
______ seafood
The cast is ______, especially Philip Bosco.
a ______ly illustrated book

Question 2

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adjective

(of places) extremely dirty and unpleasant, often because of lack of money:

Many prisons, even today, are overcrowded and _______ places.
It’s the usual _______ rock star tale of drugs, sex, and overdoses.
The _______ apartment was her first home in the city.
He lived in dreadful _____or despite having a small fortune in the bank.

grimy: Don’t wipe your grimy hands on that clean towel!
messy: Ben’s bedroom is always really messy.
scruffy: He’s the typical scruffy student.
filthy: Wash your hands before dinner - they’re filthy!
dirty: This shirt is dirty.

Question 3

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adjective

very dry and without enough rain for plants:

The desert is so ____ that nothing can grow there.
After several ____ years, the company has started to become successful.
I found his writing extremely ____.
an ____ region

Question 4

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adjective

(especially of earth or crops) dried out because of too much heat and not enough rain:

_______ earth/fields/corn
It was the height of summer and the land was _______ and brown.
I must get a drink - I’m absolutely _______!
My lips were _______.

Question 5

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adjective

giving you more information and understanding of something:

That was a very ____________ programme.
The instruction manual that came with my new computer wasn’t very ____________ about how to operate it.

Answer

A

enlightening

Question 6

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adjective

very embarrassed:

[ + to infinitive ] She was absolutely _________ to hear her son swearing at the teacher.

embarrassed: I was too embarrassed to admit I was wrong.
abashed: She looked at the floor, abashed.
shamefaced: He stood shamefaced at the door, looking at the vase he had just knocked to the ground.
sheepish: She startled, then gave him a sheepish smile as she picked up her dropped papers.
ashamed: He was ashamed that he had been caught stealing.

Answer

A

mortified

Question 7

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adjective

enthusiastic and eager:

a _______ supporter of the government’s policies
He thought the reporters were too _______ in their attempts to get into the event.

Question 8

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adjective

very interested, eager, or wanting (to do) something very much:

They were very ____ to start work as soon as possible.
Joan wanted to go to a movie but I wasn’t ____ (= I didn’t want to go).
She’s a ____ tennis player.
She’s ____ on (playing) tennis.
UK My son’s mad ____ on cycling.
He’s rather ____ on a girl in his school (= he is very attracted to her).
Many people are taking a ____ interest (= a very great interest) in the result of the vote.
a ____ north wind
a ____ knife/blade
a ____ interest in painting
a ____ eye for detail
a ____ sense of smell
Theresa isn’t too ____ on pets.
Some firms are diversifying their businesses in response to ____ competition.
Superstores may offer ____ prices that small-town shops cannot match.
A ____ member of two local investment clubs, he runs portfolios of shares for both himself and his wife.
a ____ interest in sth Among the foundation’s donors are corporations with a ____ interest in issues before the legislature.
____ on sth Like every banker these days, he is ____ on managing other people’s wealth.
____ to do sth The company is ____ to expand beyond the UK.
a ____ sense of smell

Question 9

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adjective

extremely happy and excited, often because something has happened or been achieved:

The prince was reported to be ______ at/by the birth of his daughter.
He was ______ by the news that he had won a full scholarship.

glad: I was so glad to see her.
pleased: He was pleased that she had come back.
happy: I’m much happier in my new job.
cheerful: She’s always very cheerful.
in a good mood: You’re in a good mood this morning!

Question 10

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adjective

wanting very much to do or have something, especially something interesting or enjoyable:

the children’s _____ faces
[ + to infinitive ] She sounded very _____ to meet you.
They crowded around the spokesperson, _____ for any news.
Lots of _____ volunteers responded to the appeal for help.

_____: She was _____ to help.
excited: The children were very excited to go to the zoo.
avid: He took an avid interest in the project.
enthusiastic: He was very enthusiastic about the idea of moving to Spain.
be dying for/to do: I’m dying for a glass of water
raring to: I’ve bought all the paint and I’m raring to get started on the decorating.

Question 11

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adjective

Exorbitant prices, demands, etc. are much too large:

an __________ price/fee/rate
The bill for dinner was __________.
The hotel charges were __________.
The interest charged on most credit cards is __________.

pricey: The restaurants in town are a bit pricey.
exclusive: They have an apartment in an exclusive part of town.
costly: They made several costly mistakes, including spending $60 million on shoddy machinery.
dear: UK I find the veg too dear in that supermarket.
expensive: He thinks he’s special with his expensive suits and fancy shoes.

Answer

A

exorbitant

Question 12

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adverb

now, very soon, or very recently:

It’s ____ amazing how powerful the new computers are.
I ____ wanted to ask you if you’re free this afternoon.
We arrived at the airport ____ in time to catch the plane.
This dress (only) ____ fits.
“Can you see the stage?” “Yes, only ____/____ about.”
I’ve ____ about finished painting the living room.
It’s ____ possible that we might be going away that weekend.
It’s ____ dreadful what happened to her.
The judge’s sentence was perfectly ____ in the circumstances.
I don’t really think he had ____ cause to complain.
He ____ left – if you run, you can catch him.
It was ____ past (= very soon after) midnight.
a ____ verdict
We got the children off to school ____ as the bus was about to leave.
The doctor will see you in ____ a minute/moment/second (= very soon).
Beth looks ____ like her mother.
[ + question word ] It was ____ what I expected.
I’ll ____ check my e-mail, then we can go for coffee.
I ____ called to wish you a happy birthday.
We’ll ____ have to wait and see what happens.
He ____ won’t listen to me.
We arrived at the airport ____ in time to catch the plane.
Matthew weighed ____ (= slightly) over seven pounds at birth.
“Are you finished yet?” “Just about.”
You look ____ wonderful!
We’re ____ about to begin (= We will begin very soon).
Can I ____ borrow the scissors for a second?
It’s ____ too expensive.
He ____ won’t do as he’s told.
Just because you’re older than me doesn’t mean you can tell me what to do.
“Where are you, Jim?” “I’m ____ coming.”
I’ll ____ finish this, then we can go.
He’d ____ got into the bath when the phone rang.
The children arrived at school ____ as (= at the same moment as) the bell was ringing.
The doctor will be with you in ____ a minute/moment/second (= very soon).
It’s ____ after/past (UK also gone) ten o’clock.
Who was that at the door ____ now?
John’s in the bath ____ now - can he call you back?
This carpet would be ____ right for the dining room.
The twins look ____ like each other.
You’ve got ____ as many toys as your brother.
Thank you, it’s ____ what I’ve always wanted.
I can’t help you ____ now/yet.
Just then, the lights went out.
I can ____ imagine Sophie as a police officer.
informal approving That dress is ____ you (= suits you very well).
“Would you like another drink?” “OK, ____ one more.”
It was ____ a joke.
His daughter’s ____ a baby/____ a few weeks old.
We’ll ____ have to (= the only thing we can do is) wait and see what happens.
She lives ____ down the road (= very near).
Things turned out ____ as I expected.

Question 13

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adjective

far away:

a _______ relative/cousin
At some point in the _______ future I would like to have my own house.
They plan to have children in the not-too-_______ future.
She seemed cold and _______.
She dreamed of traveling to _______ lands.
We could hear the sound of _______ thunder.
She could hear the _______ sound of fireworks exploding.
a _______ country

unfriendly: The crowd was unfriendly and dangerous.
cool: She was very cool towards his new wife.
cold: She’s a cold, heartless woman.
icy: He gave me an icy stare.
glacial: Her reception of him was glacial.

Question 14

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adjective

happening or moving quickly or within a short time, especially in a smooth and easy way:

The police took _____ action against the rioters.
The gazelle is one of the _____est and most graceful of animals.
A _____ current carried him downstream.
Public reaction has been _____ and negative.
The sky was _____ly becoming dark.
Thank you for your _____ reply.

fast: I tried to catch him, but he was too fast for me.
quick: I tried to catch him, but he was too quick for me.
prompt: A prompt reply would be very much appreciated.
speedy: Everyone is hoping for a speedy resolution to the conflict.
_____: The teacher’s _____ action saved his life.

Question 15

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adjective

annoying, worrying, or causing problems :

The shortage of qualified teachers remains a ______ problem.

Question 16

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adjective

unable to control your feelings or behaviour because you are extremely frightened, angry, excited, etc.:

Calm down, you’re getting __________.
The police were accused of __________ over-reaction.
__________ laughter (= uncontrolled laughter)
His last film was __________.
Calm down, you’re getting __________.
She broke into __________ laughter (= laughter that is uncontrollable).
infml That joke was __________ (= extremely amusing).
Gillian was laughing/crying __________ly.

funny: She told me a funny story about Max.
amusing: I gave her an article that I thought she would find amusing.
humorous: She wrote a humorous account of her teenage years.
hilarious: It’s the most hilarious comedy on television.
__________: I’ve just read his autobiography - it’s absolutely __________.

Answer

A

hysterical

Question 17

Q

adjective

extremely funny and causing a lot of laughter:

He didn’t like the film at all - I thought it was _________.
Her jokes are absolutely _________.

funny: She told me a funny story about Max.
amusing: I gave her an article that I thought she would find amusing.
humorous: She wrote a humorous account of her teenage years.
_________: It’s the most _________ comedy on television.
hysterical: I’ve just read his autobiography - it’s absolutely hysterical.

Answer

A

hilarious

Question 18

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adjective

very exciting:

an ____________ performance

Answer

A

electrifying

Question 19

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verb

to remove a difficulty, especially so that action to deal with it becomes unnecessary:

A peaceful solution would _______ the need to send a UN military force.

Question 20

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verb

to sell something, especially a business or a part of a business:

The company is ______ing its less profitable business operations.
She has ______ed herself of (= sold) some of her share-holdings.
He had encouraged the state to ______ such holdings.
The company has ______ed itself of some of its money-losing operations.
The company will be ______ing some assets that no longer fit its profile.
We have made a decision to ______ from the hotel and casinos business to focus more on drinks sales.

sell: Are you selling your car?
retail: The company makes and retails moderately priced sportswear.
deal in: They mainly deal in rare books.
______: US The investors ______ed themselves of the company’s stock.
sell off: The company is selling off the less profitable parts of its business.

Question 21

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verb

to say that something is certainly true:

[ + that ] She ____red that he was guilty.
[ + speech ] “He’s guilty, I tell you,” she ____red.
The lawyer ____red her client’s innocence.

Question 22

Q

adjective

A ________ sound is loud, unpleasant, and rough:

People are put off by his ________ voice.
a ________ newspaper article
They are becoming increasingly ________ in their criticism of government economic policy.
________ criticism
a ________ voice

Question 23

Q

verb

If things such as paper or leaves ______, or if you ______ them, they move about and make a soft, dry sound:

We heard the ______ of her dress.
[ U ] the _____ing of papers on the desk
[ T ] A sudden breeze ______d the leaves.
He ______d his papers (= noisily moved them about) to hide his embarrassment.
The leaves ______d in the breeze.

Question 24

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noun

a statement that you strongly believe is true:

I certainly don’t agree with his _________ that men are better drivers than women.

Answer

A

assertion

Question 25

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noun

a formal and unfriendly way of behaving that suggests that the person thinks they are better than other people

Question 26

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verb

to experience something that is unpleasant or something that involves a change:

She _____went an operation on a tumour in her left lung last year.
Playing board games is _______ing a revival in popularity.
He recently _____went heart bypass surgery.

Question 27

Q

adjective

very careful to behave correctly or to give attention to details:

He was always ___________ in his manners.

Answer

A

punctilious

Question 28

Q

verb

to put things that are not similar next to each other:

The exhibition _________s Picasso’s early drawings with some of his later works.
The exhibition _________s architectural drawings with photographs of the buildings as constructed.
[ C ] The ________ition of the original painting with the fake clearly showed up the differences.

Answer

A

juxtapose

Question 29

Q

noun

arguments and disagreement, especially in an organization, group, political party, etc.:

There are signs of __________ within the ruling political party.
There was a good deal of __________ within women’s rights organizations about setting political goals.

Answer

A

dissension

Question 30

Q

adjective

naturally existing in a place or country rather than arriving from another place:

Are there any species of frog __________ to the area?
So who are the __________ people of this land?
The Navajos are among the __________ people of North America.
__________ firms
The most profitable __________ business is cocoa growing.
__________ tourism
Are there any species of frog __________ to the area?

Answer

A

indigenous

Question 31

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verb

to make an unpleasantly loud noise:

The loudspeakers _____d across the square.
The radio was ____ing (out) martial music.
the _____ of trumpets
Music _____d from a radio.
The siren’s _____ was deafening.

Question 32

Q

verb

to express great pleasure or happiness, especially at someone else’s defeat or failure:

They _____ed at/over their victory.
She seems to _____ in her power.
He _____ed in the publicity he received.
He was _____ant at the news of his team’s victory.

Question 33

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noun

a small part or amount of something larger, stronger, or more important that still exists from something that existed in the past:

These old buildings are the last _______s of a colonial past.
There is now no _______ of hope that the missing children will be found alive.
Vestiges of ancient settlements can be seen in the caves.

Question 34

Q

adjective

(of actions and behaviour) deserving praise, even if there is little or no success:

a ________ goal/ambition
The recycling programme is ________, but does it save much money?

Question 35

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verb

If it _________s that something has happened, this previously secret or unknown fact becomes known:

[ + that ] It may yet _________ that ministers knew more than they are admitting at the moment.
As it later _________d, she had known him at school.
No one is willing to predict what may _________ at the peace conference.
A lot has _________d since we last spoke.

Answer

A

transpire

Question 36

Q

adjective

seeming attractive but really false or of little value:

He claims that a lot of journalism is ____________ and superficial.

Answer

A

meretricious

Question 37

Q

adjective

real and not imaginary; able to be shown, touched, or experienced:

We need ________ evidence if we’re going to take legal action.
Other ________ benefits include an increase in salary and shorter working hours.
Drivers will see ________ improvements on major roadways.
________ evidence/proof/signs We can now see ________ evidence of economic renewal and growth.
a ________ achievement/benefit/effect Rewards can include financial payments, promotions, and other ________ benefits.
________ improvement/progress/results They hope the meeting will achieve ________ results.
A key difference between ________ cash and almost any other form of money lies in traceability.
________ goods/products The company buys and sells services as well as ________ goods.
The summit will bring the area some useful publicity and, more _______y, a huge building boom.
Quality standards for ________s like food are easier to assess than for in________s such as service or waiting times.
The price of precious metals and other ________s should appreciate over the following years.

Question 38

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noun

a container used for storing or putting objects in:

Residents are given four separate __________s for their rubbish.
a trash __________

Answer

A

receptacle

Question 39

Q

noun

a sudden, short period of noise, confusion, or excited movement:

His arrival caused quite a _________.
He looked up to see what all the _________ was about.
[ C ] There was a _________ outside the embassy.

Answer

A

commotion

Question 40

Q

adjective

(of a person) friendly and in a good mood, or (of a situation) enjoyable because of being friendly and pleasant:

He seemed a very ______ guy.
a ______ time/evening/chat
a ______ smile

friendly: I like his sister - she’s so friendly.
nice: Her boyfriend is really nice.
amiable: She was perfectly amiable.
genial: Our genial host led us to our room.
congenial: He’s very congenial and so quite likeable.

Question 41

Q

adjective

fat:

a _________ gentleman
a _________ man

fat: He’s got fatter as he’s got older.
overweight: She used to be overweight.
obese: More and more children are becoming obese.
plump: He’s got rather plump since I last saw him.
chubby: Look at the baby’s chubby little legs.

Answer

A

corpulent

Question 42

Q

noun

a feeling of wanting better treatment or an improved situation:

Discontent among junior ranks was rapidly spreading.
There was widespread __________ at/about/over/with the plan.
Mexican-American leaders expressed __________ with the administration.
Discontented with her job, Cassandra often talked of leaving.

Answer

A

discontent

Question 43

Q

noun

the quality of being able to float:

We tested the boat for ________.
He swam with an inflatable ________ device.
The ________ of the oil market is likely to encourage price growth.
He was a man of remarkable ________.
We tested different materials for ________.
Costs have been pushed up by the ________ of the public sector.
The news failed to give ________ to the company’s shares.
There is continued ________ in the property market.

Question 44

Q

adjective

easily upset or annoyed, and often complaining:

a _________ child
_________ relationships
the _________ nature of politics

Answer

A

fractious

Question 45

Q

adjective

sad and thinking about something that is impossible or in the past:

She spoke _______ly of their early years together.
a _______ smile
I thought about those days in Spain and grew _______.
She cast a _______ glance at the bridal gowns in the window.

Question 46

Q

verb

to enjoy food or an experience slowly, in order to enjoy it as much as possible:

He wanted to _____ his time with Henrietta and their grown children.
It was the first chocolate he’d tasted for over a year, so he _____ed every mouthful.

enjoy yourself: He’s enjoying himself at his job.
like: I like hiking a lot.
love: After working in the garden, I love a good soak in the tub.
relish: Jonathan always relishes a challenge.
lap up: He lapped up all the attention they gave him.
enjoy: Enjoy your meal!

Question 47

Q

verb

to exchange ideas on a particular subject, often in order to reach a decision on what action to take:

I need some time to ______ with my lawyer.
An honorary doctorate was ______red on him by Columbia University.
I need to ______ with my lawyer.
The US Constitution ______s certain powers on the president.
______ about sth They were in constant contact, ______ring about every aspect of the construction project.
______ with sb We asked for some time to ______ with our advisers.

talk: A group of men were talking in the street.
say: I couldn’t hear what they were saying.
chat: We were just chatting about the party.
have a chat: We had a little chat over the garden wall.
chatter: They spent the morning chattering away.
give: Give me that dirty plate.
offer: Your doctor should be able to offer advice.
provide: This booklet provides useful information about local services.
supply: The lake supplies the whole town with water.
donate: Four hundred dollars has been donated to the school book fund.
speak: Could I speak to you privately?

Question 48

Q

noun

a state of extreme happiness or excitement:

There’s a sense of _______ at having completed a race of such length.

Question 49

Q

adjective

with too much decoration or detail:

a \_\_\_\_\_\_ architectural style
\_\_\_\_\_\_ prose/rhetoric
a \_\_\_\_\_\_ complexion
a \_\_\_\_\_\_ complexion
a \_\_\_\_\_\_ architectural style
\_\_\_\_\_\_ prose/speech

Question 50

Q

verb

to hurt or deceive a group of people, especially people who are weak or can easily be hurt or deceived:

It’s particularly contemptible that these sort of people ____ on the elderly.
He would attack at night, ____ing on lone women in their twenties or thirties.

Question 51

Q

adjective

to be told information that is not told to many people:

Only top management was _____ to (= knew about) the proposed merger.
I was never _____ to conversations between top management.

Question 52

Q

verb

When small children and animals _______, they run with small quick steps:

The children _______ed off into the garden.
The kitten _______ed around the kitchen, chasing a ball.

run: She saw him running down the street.
sprint: I had to sprint to catch the bus.
jog: “What do you do to keep fit?” “I jog and go swimming.”
race: He raced up the stairs to answer the phone.
rush: Everyone rushed to the door when the alarm went off.
dash: He dashed out the door after the dog.

Question 53

Q

adjective

unpleasantly bright in colour or decoration:

_____ plastic flowers
He was wearing a _____ Hawaiian shirt.

Question 54

Q

adjective

wrong or false:

an _________ belief/impression
an _________ assumption

wrong: That’s the wrong answer. Read the question again.
incorrect: The information on the website is incorrect.
_________: No one could explain how the _________ information had got into the report.
inaccurate: Their estimation of the cost was wildly (=extremely) inaccurate.

Answer

A

erroneous

Question 55

Q

adjective

noisy and possibly violent:

a _____ party
_____ behaviour
The theater was full of _____ teenagers throwing popcorn and yelling.

Question 56

Q

adjective

not expressing or showing intelligent thought or purpose:

a _______ remark/question/expression/smile
To seem real to your readers, your characters must not be _______, but complex human beings with ordinary difficulties and goals.

Question 57

Q

adjective

with many turns and changes of direction; not direct or simple:

He took a ________ route through back streets.
The path to peace seems at last to be clear, although it may be a long and ________ one.
His so-called shortcut turned out to be ________ and slow.

Question 58

Q

noun

humour or lack of seriousness, especially during a serious occasion:

a moment of ______
a brief moment of ______ amid the solemn proceedings

Question 59

Q

adjective

not noticeable; seeming to fit in well with the things around:

Make-up this season is ___________ and natural-looking.
A good waiter is efficient and ___________.

Answer

A

unobtrusive

Question 60

Q

adjective

showing that you are happy and confident:

He scampered _____ily down the stairs.
a ______ grin/step
When he came back his hat was at a ______ angle and he was smiling.

Question 61

Q

adjective

extremely worried, nervous, or upset:

We were all __________ over the loss of our homes in the flood.
The missing child’s __________ parents made an emotional appeal for information on TV.

sad: She’s been sad ever since her cat died.
unhappy: She’d had a very unhappy childhood.
miserable: I just woke up feeling miserable.
upset: They’d had an argument and he was still upset about it.
broken-hearted: She was broken-hearted when her partner left.

Answer

A

distraught

Question 62

Q

verb

to dance, drink, sing, etc. at a party or in public, especially in a noisy way

Question 63

Q

noun

a feeling of hate:

She denied any personal ______ towards him.
Bitter historical _____ies underlie the present violence.

Question 64

Q

noun

very great admiration or respect for someone, often too great:

Newton was revered to the point of ________.
Father Brown considers the notes and flowers left near the statue to be close to ________.
The youngster makes no attempt to conceal his ________ of his team-mate.

Answer 22

A

portentous

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