Chapter4

Question 1

Climbdown

Answer 1

An act of admitting that you were wrong (climb down V)

The government has been forced into a climbdown after revelations of a cover-up.

Question 2

Outbreak

Answer 2

A sudden start of violence, was, disease, etc. (break out V)

Following the outbreak of violence, the police have requested backup from the army.

Question 3

Onlooker

Answer 3

= bystander

Someone who watches what is happening

Question 4

Throwaway

Answer 4

(Of goods) produced cheaply and intended to be thrown away after use (throw away V) also throwaway society

Throwaway society contributes to global warming.

Question 5

Breakaway

Answer 5

(Of a group, organization, or part of a country) having separated from a larger group or part. (Break away from sth/sb V)

Breakaway republic holds first elections.

Question 6

Off-putting

Answer 6

INF if sb or sth is off-putting, they are strange or unpleasant, in a way that prevents you from linking them. Put sb off V.

Doctor’s manner is described as ‘off-putting’.

Question 7

Watered-down

Answer 7

A watered-down plan, statement, etc. is weaker and less powerful than it was originally.
(Water sth down V)