Classes

Question 1

Formidable

Answer 1

impozantný, vzbudzujúci rešpekt „Josh was no stranger to a fistfight, and he was considered by many to be a …………….. opponent.”

Question 2

Patronising

Answer 2

speaking or behaving towards someone as if they are stupid or not important: “It’s that ………………….. tone of hers that I can’t bear.”

Question 3

Rabbit on (phrasal verb)

Answer 3

to continue talking about something that is not interesting to the person you are talking to: “He’s always ………………(+ing) on about his stamp collection.”

Question 4

Deference /ˈdef(ə)rəns/

Answer 4

behaviour that shows you respect someone and are willing to accept their opinion or decision: “He listened with all due ……………….”

Question 5

Due

Answer 5

according to the usual standards or rules (náležitý): “He listened with all …………… deference.”

Question 6

Pretentious /prɪˈtenʃəs/

Answer 6

behaving in a way that is intended to impress other people but seems false or too deliberate: “It’s so ……………… of her to greet everyone in French.”

Question 7

obnoxious /əbˈnɒk.ʃəs/

Answer 7

very unpleasant or rude: “When she’s in a bad mood she’s …………. to everyone.”