Lesson1

Question 1

exploit

Answer 1

to use something in a way that helps you, sometimes unfairly

Question 2

nocturnal

Answer 2

being active at night rather than daytime

Question 3

substantial

Answer 3

large in size, value or importance

Question 4

obstruct

Answer 4

to block somewhere so that nothing can go along it

Question 5

manoeuvre

Answer 5

to try to do something in a particular way

Question 6

pinprick

Answer 6

very small amount of something, especially light

Question 7

prohibitive

Answer 7

too expensive to pay

Question 8

uncanny

Answer 8

strange or mysterious, often little frightening

Question 9

phantom limb

Answer 9

an arm or leg that has been cut off but which you feel is still there

Question 10

presence

Answer 10

fact that someone or something is in a place

Question 11

feat

Answer 11

an act that shows skill, strength or bravery

Question 12

coin

Answer 12

to invent a new word or expression, or to use one in a particular way for the first time

Question 13

dumb

Answer 13

stupid, unable to speak

Question 14

admire

Answer 14

to find someone or something attractive and pleasant to look at