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Question 1

outskirts

Answer 1

the parts of a town or city that are furthest from the centre

Question 2

superb

Answer 2

excellent; of very good quality

Question 3

deteriorate

Answer 3

to become worse

Question 4

preserve

Answer 4

preserve something to keep a particular quality, feature, etc.; to make sure that something is kept

Question 5

dull

Answer 5

not interesting or exciting

Question 6

scenery

Answer 6

the natural features of an area, such as mountains, valleys, rivers and forests, when you are thinking about them being attractive to look at

Question 7

cottage

Answer 7

a small house in the country

Question 8

fence

Answer 8

a structure made of wood or wire supported with posts that is put between two areas of land as a boundary, or around a garden, field, etc. to keep animals in, or to keep people and animals out

Question 9

bungalow

Answer 9

house built all on one level, without stairs

Question 10

hallway

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a space or passage inside the entrance or front door of a building

Question 11

detached

Answer 11

not joined to another house on either side

Question 12

semi-detached

Answer 12

) joined to another house by a wall on one side that is shared

Question 13

cellar

Answer 13

an underground room often used for storing things

Question 14

chimney

Answer 14

a structure through which smoke or steam is carried up away from a fire, etc. and through the roof of a building; the part of this that is above the roof

Question 15

attic

Answer 15

a room or space just below the roof of a house, often used for storing things

Question 16

terraced

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describes a house that is a row of others houses

Question 17

thrive

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to become, and continue to be, successful, strong, healthy, etc.
SYNONYM flourish
New businesses thrive in this area.
These animals rarely thrive in captivity.

Question 18

desperate

Answer 18

1) feeling or showing that you have little hope and are ready to do anything without worrying about danger to yourself or others
The prisoners grew increasingly desperate.
2)(of an action) giving little hope of success; tried when everything else has failed
He made a desperate bid for freedom.
3)needing or wanting something very much
desperate for something He was so desperate for a job he would have done anything.
(informal) I’m desperate for a coffee.
4)(of a situation) extremely serious or dangerous
The children are in desperate need of love and attention.

Question 19

incommunicado

Answer 19

without communicating with other people, because you are not allowed to or because you do not want to
The prisoner has been held incommunicado for more than a week.

Question 20

consent

Answer 20

1) [uncountable] permission to do something, especially given by somebody in authority
The written consent of a parent is required.
2)[uncountable] agreement about something
She was chosen as leader by common consent (= everyone agreed to the choice).
3) ​[countable] an official document giving permission for something
Your family, in effect, signs the consent for you.

Question 21

detention

Answer 21

1) [uncountable] the state of being kept in a place, especially a prison, and prevented from leaving
They were sentenced to 12 months’ detention in a young offender institution.
2) [uncountable, countable] the punishment of being kept at school for a time after other students have gone home
They can’t give me (a) detention for this.

Question 22

shakedown

Answer 22

1)a situation in which somebody tries to force somebody else to give them money using violence, threats, etc.
2) a complete and careful search of somebody/something
a police shakedown of the area
3)a test of a vehicle to see if there are any problems before it is used

Question 23

squeal

Answer 23

1) [intransitive] to make a long, high sound
The pigs were squealing.
2) [transitive, intransitive] (+ speech) to speak in a very high voice, especially when you are excited or nervous
‘Don’t!’ she squealed.
3) [intransitive] squeal (on somebody) (informal, disapproving) to give information, especially to the police, about something illegal that somebody has done
Someone must have squealed on him.

Question 24

conscientious

Answer 24

taking care to do things carefully and correctly
a conscientious student/teacher/worker
He was thorough and conscientious, rather than brilliant.
She was a popular and conscientious teacher.

Question 25

expedite

Answer 25

expedite something to make a process happen more quickly
SYNONYM speed up
We have developed rapid order processing to expedite deliveries to customers.

Question 26

ditch

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a long channel dug at the side of a field or road, to hold or take away water
The car left the road and ended up in a ditch.

Question 27

reprimand

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​the act of telling somebody officially that you do not approve of them or their actions
 reprimand for (doing) something He received a severe reprimand for his behaviour. (noun)

Question 28

pounce

Answer 28

​to move suddenly forwards in order to attack or catch somebody/something
The lion crouched ready to pounce.
The cat crouched down as if about to pounce.
pounce on/upon somebody/something The muggers pounced on her as she got out of the car.
Hegerberg pounced on the loose ball and scored.

Question 29

Allegedly

Answer 29

​expressed as though something is a fact but without giving any proof
crimes allegedly committed during the war

Question 30

surmount

Answer 30

1) surmount something to deal successfully with a difficulty
SYNONYM overcome
She was well aware of the difficulties that had to be surmounted.
The organizers of the concerts have first to surmount the hurdle of gaining sponsorship.
2) surmount something to be placed on top of something
a high column surmounted by a statue.