noun Flashcards
So far we have had one refusal and three acceptances.
acceptance:
the a(…) of (…) a gift, an invitation, an offer, etc.
(a)ct
accepting
theories of child language acquisition
acquisition:
the (…) of (…) something, especially knowledge, a skill, etc.
act
getting
an advocate for hospital workers
advocate:
a (…) who (…) or speaks in favour of somebody or of a public plan or action
person
supports
——.
an (…) for hospital workers
How does a country cope with the aftermath of war?
aftermath:
the (…) that exists as a (…) of an (…)rtant (and usually unpleasant) (…), especially a war, an accident, etc.
==:
situation
result
impo(rtant)
event
==effect
White House aides
aide:
a (…) who (…) another person, especially a politician, in their job
person
helps
(White House (..))
Do you get an allowance for clothing?
allowance:
an amount of (…) that is (…) to somebody (…)ularly or for a particular (…)pose
money
given
reg(ularly)
pur(pose)
a close ally and friend of the prime minister
ally:
a (…) who (…) and supports somebody who is in a difficult situation, especially a politician
person
helps
(a close (..) and friend of the prime minister)
the British Ambassador to Italy/in Rome
ambassador:
an (…)cial who lives in a foreign country as the senior (…) there of their own country
offi(cial)
representative
——-.
the British (…) to Italy/in Rome
There were over 500 applicants for the job.
applicant (for something):
a (…) who (…)kes a formal (…) for something (= applies for it), especially for a (…)b, a place at a college or university, etc.
person
ma(kes)
request
jo(b)
His actions were based on a false assumption.
assumption:
a (…) or feeling that something is (…) or that something will happen, although there is (…) (…)
belief
true
no
proof
They called for assurances that the government is committed to its education policy.
assurance:
a (…) that something will (…)inly be (…) or will certainly happen, particularly when there has been (…) about it
==(2):
statement
certa(inly)
true
doubt
(They called for (..) that the government is committed to its education policy.)
__________.
guarantee, promise
There was a nationwide debate on whether the asylum laws should be changed.
asylum:
(…) that a (…)ment gives to people who have (…)ft their own (…)ntry, usually because they were in danger for political reasons
protection
govern(ment)
le(ft)
cou(ntry)
They discussed the attachment of new conditions to the peace plans.
attachment:
the (…) of (…) one thing to another; a thing that joins two things together
act
joining
A classic Rolls-Royce fetched (= was sold for) £25 000 at auction.
auction:
a (..) (..) in which things are sold to the person who offers the (..) money for them
public
sale
most
(A classic Rolls-Royce fetched (= was sold for) £25 000 at (..).)
a tax audit
audit:
an (..)cial (..) of (..)ness and financial (..)ords to see that they are true and correct
offi(cial)
examination
busi(ness)
rec(ords)
Her comments came against the backdrop of growing demand for vaccines.
The mountains provided a dramatic backdrop for our picnic.
backdrop:
(..) that can be seen (..) an (..)nt or scene
everything
around
eve(nt)
The police gave the proposals their full backing.
They have won financial backing from the EU.
backing:
==: (..)
support
They have won financial (..) from the EU.
The hospital has a backup power supply.
backup:
extra help or (…) that you can get if necessary
support
——.
The hospital has a (…) power supply.
A huge banner over the street said ‘Welcome home’.
banner:
a (..) piece of (..) with a (..) on it that is carried between two poles or hung in a public place to show support for something
long
cloth
message
I picked up a few good bargains in the sale.
bargain:
a (…) (…)ght for (…) than the (…)ual (…)ice
thing
bou(ght)
less
us(ual)
pr(ice)
a beer/wine barrel
barrel:
a large (…) (…), usually made of (…)od or metal, with flat ends and, usually, curved sides
round
container
wo(od)
a laser/electron beam
beam:
a (..) of light, electromagnetic waves or particles
line
——.
a laser/electron (…)
The beast in her wanted to destroy his house.
beast:
a (..) who is (..) and whose behaviour shows a lack of control
person
cruel
Tests at the age of seven provide a benchmark against which the child’s progress at school can be measured.
benchmark:
something that can be measured and used as a (..) that other things can be (..) with
standard
compared
The squirrel disappeared into a hollow at the base of the tree.
hollow:
a hole or an (..) (..) inside something
empty
space
a comprehensive listing of all airlines
listing:
a (…), especially an official or published list of people or things, often arranged in alphabetical order
—–.
comprehensive: completa
list
The documents should be available for public scrutiny.
scrutiny:
an (…)
inspection
