Collins Speaking units 1 - 2

Question 1

Blunt (adj)

Answer 1

• If you are blunt, you say exactly what you think without trying to be polite.
  Synonyms: frank, forthright, straightforward, explicit

Question 2

Explicit (adj)

Answer 2

• Something that is explicit is expressed or shown clearly and openly, without any attempt to hide anything.

Question 3

Self-absorbed (adj)

Answer 3

• Someone who is self-absorbed thinks so much about things concerning themselves that they do not notice other people or the things around them.

Question 4

absorb (v)

Answer 4

If something absorbs a liquid, gas, or other substance, it soaks it up or takes it in.

Question 5

Absurd (adj)

Answer 5

• If you say that something is absurd, you are criticizing it because you think that it is ridiculous or that it does not make sense.
  Synonyms: ridiculous, crazy [informal], silly

Question 6

Draw back

Answer 6

to withdraw, retreat

Question 7

Vocalic (adj)

Answer 7

• of, relating to, or containing a vowel or vowels

Question 8

Connotation (n)

Answer 8

• The connotations of a particular word or name are the ideas or qualities which it makes you think of.

Synonyms: implication, colouring, association, suggestion

Question 9

Implicate (v)

Answer 9

• to show to be involved, esp in a crime

Question 10

Imply(v)

Answer 10

• to express or indicate by a hint; suggest

Question 11

Obsolete (adj)

Answer 11

Something that is obsolete is no longer needed because something better has been invented.
Synonyms: outdated, old, passé, ancient

Question 12

Intertwine (v)

Answer 12

If two or more things are intertwined or intertwine, they are closely connected with each other in many ways.

Question 13

Entangle (v)

Answer 13

• If one thing entangles itself with another, the two things become caught together very tightly.

Question 14

Invoke (v)

Answer 14

استناد کردن

Question 15

cite (v)

Answer 15

• If you cite something, you quote it or mention it, especially as an example or proof of what you are saying.

Question 16

Utter (v)(adj)

Answer 16

(v) - If someone utters sounds or words, they say them.
(adj) - You use utter to emphasize that something is great in extent, degree, or amount.

Question 17

counterfeit (adj)

Answer 17

• Counterfeit money, goods, or documents are not genuine, but have been made to look exactly like genuine ones in order to deceive people

Synonyms: fake, copied, false, forged

Question 18

Tedious (adj)

Answer 18

• If you describe something such as a job, task, or situation as tedious, you mean it is boring and rather frustrating.

Question 19

Exhilarating (adj)

Answer 19

• If you describe an experience or feeling as exhilarating, you mean that it makes you feel very happy and excited.

Question 20

Intonation (n)

Answer 20

• Your intonation is the way that your voice rises and falls as you speak.
  melody of language

Question 21

Comprise (v)

Answer 21

• If you say that something comprises or is comprised of a number of things or people, you mean it has them as its parts or members.

Question 22

Compromise (n)

Answer 22

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