Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl

Question 1

extort v. /ɪkˈstɔːrt/

Answer 1

to make sb. give you st. by threatening them v.

Ex.: The gang extorted money from over 30 local businesses.

Question 2

to make sb. give you st. by threatening them v.

Answer 2

extort v. /ɪkˈstɔːrt/

Ex.: The gang extorted money from over 30 local businesses.

Question 3

pilfer v. /ˈpɪlfər/

Answer 3

​to steal things of little value or in small quantities, especially from the place where you work v.

Ex.: He was caught pilfering from his chief.
Ex.2: She regularly pilfered stamps from work.

Question 4

​to steal things of little value or in small quantities, especially from the place where you work v.

Answer 4

pilfer v. /ˈpɪlfər/

Ex.: He was caught pilfering from his chief.
Ex.2: She regularly pilfered stamps from work.

Question 5

filch v. /fɪltʃ/

Answer 5

(informal) to steal st., especially st. small or not very valuable v.

Ex.: Who's filched my pencils?

Question 6

(informal) to steal st., especially st. small or not very valuable v.

Answer 6

filch v. /fɪltʃ/

Ex.: Who's filched my pencils?

Question 7

sack v.

Answer 7

(of an army, etc., especially in the past) to destroy things and steal property in a town or building v.

Ex.: Rome was sacked by the Goths in 410.
Ex.2: The army rebelled and sacked the palace.

Question 8

(of an army, etc., especially in the past) to destroy things and steal property in a town or building v.

Answer 8

sack v.

Ex.: Rome was sacked by the Goths in 410.
Ex.2: The army rebelled and sacked the palace.

Question 9

missy n. /ˈmɪsi/

Answer 9

(informal) used when talking to a young girl, especially to express anger n.

Ex.: Don't you speak to me like that, missy!

Question 10

(informal) used when talking to a young girl, especially to express anger n.

Answer 10

missy n. /ˈmɪsi/

Ex.: Don't you speak to me like that, missy!

Question 11

bear down on v.

Answer 11

(Br.) to move quickly towards sb/st in a determined or frightening way v.

Ex.: You don't want to bring them down on us, do you?

Question 12

(Br.) to move quickly towards sb/st in a determined or frightening way v.

Answer 12

bear down on v.

Ex.: You don't want to bring them down on us, do you?

Question 13

mired a. /ˈmaɪərd/

Answer 13

[not before noun] (literary) in a difficult or unpleasant situation that you cannot escape from / atolado, preso a.

Ex.: The country was mired in recession.
Ex.2: His reasons for leaving are mired in confusion.

Question 14

[not before noun] (literary) in a difficult or unpleasant situation that you cannot escape from / atolado, preso a.

Answer 14

mired a. /ˈmaɪərd/

Ex.: The country was mired in recession.
Ex.2: His reasons for leaving are mired in confusion.

Question 15

on your way i.

Answer 15

(informal) go away i.

Ex.: On your way, and stop wasting my time!
Ex.2: Give me a kiss and I'll be on my way.

Question 16

(informal) go away i.

Answer 16

on your way i.

Ex.: On your way, and stop wasting my time!
Ex.2: Give me a kiss and I'll be on my way.

Question 17

lieutenant n. /luːˈtenənt/

Answer 17

1. (in compounds) an officer just below the rank mentioned n.
Ex.1: a lieutenant colonel

2. ​a person who helps sb who is above them in rank or who performs their duties when that person is unable to n.

Question 18

1. (in compounds) an officer just below the rank mentioned n.

2. ​a person who helps sb who is above them in rank or who performs their duties when that person is unable to n.

Answer 18

lieutenant n. /luːˈtenənt/

Ex.1: a lieutenant colonel.

Question 19

vile a. /vaɪl/

Answer 19

(formal) morally bad; completely unacceptable; wicked a.

Ex.: the vile practice of taking hostages
Ex.2: It was a vile business from beginning to end.

Question 21

(formal) morally bad; completely unacceptable; wicked a.

Answer 21

vile a. /vaɪl/

Ex.: the vile practice of taking hostages
Ex.2: It was a vile business from beginning to end.

Question 21

dissolute a. /ˈdɪsəluːt/

Answer 21

(formal, disapproving) enjoying immoral activities and not caring about behaving in a morally acceptable way a.

Ex.: a dissolute life

Question 22

(formal, disapproving) enjoying immoral activities and not caring about behaving in a morally acceptable way a.

Answer 22

dissolute a. /ˈdɪsəluːt/

Ex.: a dissolute life

Question 23

see to it that v.

Answer 23

​to make sure that v.

Ex.: Can you see to it that the email goes out this afternoon?

Question 24

​to make sure that v.

Answer 24

see to it that v.

Ex.: Can you see to it that the email goes out this afternoon?

Question 25

brand n.

Answer 25

a mark made with a piece of hot metal, especially on farm animals to show who owns them n.

Question 26

a mark made with a piece of hot metal, especially on farm animals to show who owns them n.

Answer 26

brand n.

Question 27

drop n.

Answer 27

[count., usually sing.] a distance straight down from a high point to a lower point n. Ex.: There was a sheer drop of fifty metres to the rocks below. Ex.2: There was a twenty-foot drop onto the stones beneath.

Question 28

[count., usually sing.] a distance straight down from a high point to a lower point n.

Answer 28

drop n. Ex.: There was a sheer drop of fifty metres to the rocks below. Ex.2: There was a twenty-foot drop onto the stones beneath.

Question 29

(Br.) fervour n. (Am.) fervor /ˈfɜːrvər/

Answer 29

[unc.] ​very strong feelings about st.; enthusiasm n. Ex.: She kissed him with unusual fervour. Ex.2: religious/patriotic fervour

Question 30

[unc.] ​very strong feelings about st.; enthusiasm n.

Answer 30

(Br.) fervour n. (Am.) fervor /ˈfɜːrvər/ Ex.: She kissed him with unusual fervour. Ex.2: religious/patriotic fervour

Question 31

overboard ad. /ˈəʊvərbɔːrd/

Answer 31

​over the side of a boat or a ship into the water ad. Ex.: to fall/jump overboard Ex.2: Huge waves washed him overboard.

Question 32

​over the side of a boat or a ship into the water ad.

Answer 32

overboard ad. /ˈəʊvərbɔːrd/ Ex.: to fall/jump overboard Ex.2: Huge waves washed him overboard.

Question 33

fetch v. /fetʃ/

Answer 33

​(especially Br.) to go to where sb/st is and bring them/it back v. Ex.: to fetch a doctor Ex.2: The inhabitants have to walk a mile to fetch water. Ex.3: She's gone to fetch the kids from school. Ex.4: Could you fetch me my bag?

Question 34

​(especially Br.) to go to where sb/st is and bring them/it back v.

Answer 34

fetch v. /fetʃ/ Ex.: to fetch a doctor Ex.2: The inhabitants have to walk a mile to fetch water. Ex.3: She's gone to fetch the kids from school. Ex.4: Could you fetch me my bag?

Question 35

haul v. /hɔːl/

Answer 35

​to pull st/sb with a lot of effort v. Ex.: The wagons were hauled by horses. Ex.2: He reached down and hauled Liz up onto the wall. Ex.3: The car was hauled out of the river. Ex.4: fishermen hauling in their nets

Question 36

​to pull st/sb with a lot of effort v.

Answer 36

haul v. /hɔːl/ Ex.: The wagons were hauled by horses. Ex.2: He reached down and hauled Liz up onto the wall. Ex.3: The car was hauled out of the river. Ex.4: fishermen hauling in their nets

Question 37

powder magazine n.

Answer 37

a building designed to store the explosive gunpowder in wooden barrels for safety n. a compartment for the storage of ammunition and explosives n.

Question 38

a building designed to store the explosive gunpowder in wooden barrels for safety n. a compartment for the storage of ammunition and explosives n.

Answer 38

powder magazine n.

Question 39

merchant n. /ˈmɜːrtʃənt/ ​

Answer 39

a person who buys and sells goods in large quantities, especially one who imports and exports goods n. Ex.: a coal/wine merchant Ex.2: Venice was once a city of rich merchants.

Question 40

a person who buys and sells goods in large quantities, especially one who imports and exports goods n.

Answer 40

merchant n. /ˈmɜːrtʃənt/ Ex.: a coal/wine merchant Ex.2: Venice was once a city of rich merchants.

Question 41

rouse v. /raʊz/ ​

Answer 41

(formal) to wake sb. up, especially when they are sleeping deeply v. Ex.: The telephone roused me from my sleep/bed at 6  a.m. Ex.2: He came to the door, evidently just roused from his bed. Ex.3: Nicky roused her with a gentle nudge.

Question 42

(formal) to wake sb. up, especially when they are sleeping deeply v.

Answer 42

rouse v. /raʊz/ Ex.: The telephone roused me from my sleep/bed at 6  a.m. Ex.2: He came to the door, evidently just roused from his bed. Ex.3: Nicky roused her with a gentle nudge.

Question 43

heave v. /hiːv/

Answer 43

to lift, pull or throw sb/st very heavy with one great effort v. Ex.: I managed to heave the trunk down the stairs. Ex.2: They heaved the body overboard. Ex.3: He heaved himself out of his armchair. Ex.4: We all heaved on the rope.

Question 44

to lift, pull or throw sb/st very heavy with one great effort v.

Answer 44

heave v. /hiːv/ Ex.: I managed to heave the trunk down the stairs. Ex.2: They heaved the body overboard. Ex.3: He heaved himself out of his armchair. Ex.4: We all heaved on the rope.

Question 45

heave to v. /hiːv/

Answer 45

​(specialist) if a ship or its crew (= the people sailing it) heave to, the ship stops moving v.

Question 46

​(specialist) if a ship or its crew (= the people sailing it) heave to, the ship stops moving v.

Answer 46

heave to v. /hiːv/

Question 47

take in sail v.

Answer 47

to lower sails, as in order to reduce the area of sail set v.

Question 48

to lower sails, as in order to reduce the area of sail set v.

Answer 48

take in sail v.

Question 49

[unc.] a position of having control over sb/st; responsibility for sb/st n.

Answer 49

charge n. Ex.: She has charge of the day-to-day running of the business. Ex.2: He took charge of the farm after his father's death. Ex.3: They left the au pair in charge of the children for a week. Ex.4: I'm leaving the school in your charge.

Question 50

charge n.

Answer 50

[unc.] a position of having control over sb/st; responsibility for sb/st n. Ex.: She has charge of the day-to-day running of the business. Ex.2: He took charge of the farm after his father's death. Ex.3: They left the au pair in charge of the children for a week. Ex.4: I'm leaving the school in your charge.

Question 51

watch over v.

Answer 51

(formal) to take care of sb/st; to guard and protect sb/st v. Ex.: Maria asked Amelia to watch over her daughter.

Question 52

(formal) to take care of sb/st; to guard and protect sb/st v.

Answer 52

watch over v. Ex.: Maria asked Amelia to watch over her daughter.

Question 53

(Am.) inquire (Br.) enquire v. /ɪnˈkwaɪər/

Answer 53

​to ask sb for some information v. Ex.: I called the school to inquire about the application process. Ex.2: She inquired as to your whereabouts. Ex.3: He inquired why you were so late. Ex.4: He inquired her name. Ex.5: ‘What is your name?’ he inquired.

Question 54

​to ask sb for some information v.

Answer 54

(Am.) inquire (Br.) enquire v. /ɪnˈkwaɪər/ Ex.: I called the school to inquire about the application process. Ex.2: She inquired as to your whereabouts. Ex.3: He inquired why you were so late. Ex.4: He inquired her name. Ex.5: ‘What is your name?’ he inquired.

Question 55

dote on/upon v.

Answer 55

​to feel and show great love for sb, ignoring their faults v. Ex.: He dotes on his children.

Question 56

​to feel and show great love for sb, ignoring their faults v.

Answer 56

dote on/upon v. Ex.: He dotes on his children.

Question 57

fancy v.

Answer 57

[transitive] (Br, informal) to be sexually attracted to sb v. Ex.: I think she fancies me.

Question 58

[transitive] (Br, informal) to be sexually attracted to sb v.

Answer 58

fancy v. Ex.: I think she fancies me.

Question 59

come v.

Answer 59

to become v. Ex.: The handle came loose. Ex.2: The buttons had come undone. Ex.3: Everything will come right in the end. Ex.4: This design came to be known as the Oriental style.

Question 60

to become v.

Answer 60

come v. Ex.: The handle came loose. Ex.2: The buttons had come undone. Ex.3: Everything will come right in the end. Ex.4: This design came to be known as the Oriental style.

Question 61

order n.

Answer 61

[count, unc] a request to make or supply goods n. Ex.: I would like to place an order for ten copies of this book. Ex.2: Complete the online order form. Ex.3: order fulfilment/processing Ex.4: The machine parts are still on order (= they have been ordered but have not yet been received). Ex.5: These items can be made to order (= produced especially for a particular customer).

Question 62

[count, unc] a request to make or supply goods n.

Answer 62

order n. Ex.: I would like to place an order for ten copies of this book. Ex.2: Complete the online order form. Ex.3: order fulfilment/processing Ex.4: The machine parts are still on order (= they have been ordered but have not yet been received). Ex.5: These items can be made to order (= produced especially for a particular customer).

Question 63

steel n.

Answer 63

aço n.

Question 64

aço n.

Answer 64

steel n.

Question 65

filigree n. /ˈfɪlɪɡriː/

Answer 65

[unc] ​beautiful decoration made from thin gold or silver wire n. Ex.: a gold filigree earring Ex.2: filigree work

Question 66

[unc] ​beautiful decoration made from thin gold or silver wire n.

Answer 66

filigree n. /ˈfɪlɪɡriː/ Ex.: a gold filigree earring Ex.2: filigree work

Question 67

tang n. /tæŋ/

Answer 67

​a strong sharp taste or smell n. Ex.: the tang of lemons Ex.2: We could smell the salty tang of sea air from our bedroom window.

Question 68

​a strong sharp taste or smell / gosto, sabor, odor forte n.

Answer 68

tang n. /tæŋ/ Ex.: the tang of lemons Ex.2: We could smell the salty tang of sea air from our bedroom window.

Question 69

tang n. /tæŋ/

Answer 69

​a strong sharp taste or smell / gosto, sabor, odor forte n. Ex.: the tang of lemons Ex.2: We could smell the salty tang of sea air from our bedroom window.

Question 70

width n. /wɪdθ/, /wɪtθ/

Answer 70

[unc, count] the measurement from one side of st to the other; how wide st is / largura n. Ex.: The terrace runs the full width of the house. Ex.2: It's about ten metres in width. Ex.3: The carpet is available in different widths.

Question 71

[unc, count] the measurement from one side of st to the other; how wide st is / largura n.

Answer 71

width n. /wɪdθ/, /wɪtθ/ Ex.: The terrace runs the full width of the house. Ex.2: It's about ten metres in width. Ex.3: The carpet is available in different widths.

Question 72

compliments n.

Answer 72

[pl.] (formal) polite words or good wishes, especially when used to express praise and approval n. Ex.: My compliments to the chef! Ex.2: (Br.) Compliments of the season! (= for Christmas or the New Year) Ex.3: Please accept these flowers with the compliments of (= as a gift from) the manager. Ex.4: Please give my compliments to your parents.

Question 73

[pl.] (formal) polite words or good wishes, especially when used to express praise and approval n.

Answer 73

compliments n. Ex.: My compliments to the chef! Ex.2: (Br.) Compliments of the season! (= for Christmas or the New Year) Ex.3: Please accept these flowers with the compliments of (= as a gift from) the manager. Ex.4: Please give my compliments to your parents.

Question 74

craftsman n. /ˈkræftsmən/ (pl. craftsmen /ˈkrɑːftsmən/ /ˈkræftsmən/) ​

Answer 74

a person with a special skill, especially one who makes beautiful things by hand / artesão n. Ex.: rugs handmade by local craftsmen Ex.2: It is clearly the work of a master craftsman.

Question 75

a person with a special skill, especially one who makes beautiful things by hand / artesão n.

Answer 75

craftsman n. /ˈkræftsmən/ (pl. craftsmen /ˈkrɑːftsmən/ /ˈkræftsmən/) Ex.: rugs handmade by local craftsmen Ex.2: It is clearly the work of a master craftsman.

Question 76

stunning a. /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

Answer 76

(rather informal) extremely attractive or impressive; beautiful a. Ex.: You look absolutely stunning! Ex.2: a stunning view of the lake Ex.3: His performance was simply stunning.

Question 77

(rather informal) extremely attractive or impressive; beautiful a.

Answer 77

stunning a. /ˈstʌnɪŋ/ Ex.: You look absolutely stunning! Ex.2: a stunning view of the lake Ex.3: His performance was simply stunning.

Question 78

propriety n. /prəˈpraɪəti/

Answer 78

(formal) ​[unc] moral and social behaviour that is considered to be correct and acceptable n. Ex.: Nobody questioned the propriety of her being there alone.

Question 79

(formal) ​[unc] moral and social behaviour that is considered to be correct and acceptable n.

Answer 79

propriety n. /prəˈpraɪəti/ Ex.: Nobody questioned the propriety of her being there alone.

Question 80

Come along v.

Answer 80

used in orders to tell sb to hurry, or to try harder v. Ex.: Come along! We're late. Ex.2: Come along! It's easy!

Question 81

used in orders to tell sb to hurry, or to try harder v.

Answer 81

Come along v. Ex.: Come along! We're late. Ex.2: Come along! It's easy!

Question 82

hold up v.

Answer 82

to delay or block the movement or progress of sb/st v. Ex.: An accident is holding up traffic. Ex.2: The project was held up by various legal problems.

Question 83

to delay or block the movement or progress of sb/st v.

Answer 83

hold up v. Ex.: An accident is holding up traffic. Ex.2: The project was held up by various legal problems.

Question 84

tie up v.

Answer 84

​to attach a boat to a fixed object with a rope v. Ex.: We tied up alongside the quay. Ex.2: We tied the boat up.

Question 85

​to attach a boat to a fixed object with a rope v.

Answer 85

tie up v. Ex.: We tied up alongside the quay. Ex.2: We tied the boat up.

Question 86

pace n.

Answer 86

​[count] an act of stepping once when walking or running; the distance travelled when doing this; step n. Ex.: She took two paces forward. Ex.2: To be a really good runner he needs to lengthen his pace a little. Ex.3: Competitors must stand at a distance of 20 paces from each other.

Question 87

​[count] an act of stepping once when walking or running; the distance travelled when doing this; step n.

Answer 87

pace n. Ex.: She took two paces forward. Ex.2: To be a really good runner he needs to lengthen his pace a little. Ex.3: Competitors must stand at a distance of 20 paces from each other.

Question 88

about ad.

Answer 88

​(specialist or formal) facing the opposite direction ad. Ex.: He brought the ship about.

Question 89

​(specialist or formal) facing the opposite direction ad.

Answer 89

about ad. Ex.: He brought the ship about.

Question 90

present arms i.

Answer 90

​(of soldiers) to hold a rifle straight upwards in front of the body as a mark of respect i.

Question 91

​(of soldiers) to hold a rifle straight upwards in front of the body as a mark of respect i.

Answer 91

present arms i.

Question 92

dock n.

Answer 92

cais, porto n.

Question 93

cais, porto n.

Answer 93

dock n.

Question 94

off-limits a.

Answer 94

(of a place) where people are not allowed to go a. Ex.: The site is off-limits to the general public.

Question 95

(of a place) where people are not allowed to go a.

Answer 95

off-limits a. Ex.: The site is off-limits to the general public.

Question 96

high-toned a.

Answer 96

stylish or superior; high in social, moral, or intellectual quality a. Ex.: She's getting high-toned and putting on airs.

Question 97

stylish or superior; high in social, moral, or intellectual quality a.

Answer 97

high-toned a. Ex.: She's getting high-toned and putting on airs.

Question 98

fancy a.

Answer 98

​(sometimes disapproving) expensive or connected with an expensive way of life a. Ex.: fancy restaurants with fancy prices Ex.2: Don't come back with any fancy ideas.

Question 99

​(sometimes disapproving) expensive or connected with an expensive way of life a.

Answer 99

fancy a. Ex.: fancy restaurants with fancy prices Ex.2: Don't come back with any fancy ideas.

Question 100

to-do n. /tə ˈduː/

Answer 100

[sing] (inf, becoming old-fashioned) ​unnecessary excitement or anger about something; fuss n. Ex.: What a to-do! Ex.2: He made a great to-do about being left off the guest list.

Question 101

[sing] (inf, becoming old-fashioned) ​unnecessary excitement or anger about something; fuss n.

Answer 101

to-do n. /tə ˈduː/ Ex.: What a to-do! Ex.2: He made a great to-do about being left off the guest list.