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Question 1

trench

Answer 1

a deep and narrow ditch or excavation used for defense

// Soldiers dug a trench to protect themselves during the battle.

Question 2

pottery

[ˈpɑː.t̬əri]

Answer 2

pots, dishes and other articles made of fired clay

// She enjoys making bowls and vases in her pottery class.

Question 3

painstakingly

[ˈpeɪnzˌteɪ.kɪŋ.li]

Answer 3

with great care and attention to detail

// She painstakingly painted every detail of the portrait.

Question 4

dubious

[ˈduː.bi.əs]

Answer 4

doubtful or unsure about something

// He was dubious about the accuracy of her story.

Question 5

down the drain

Answer 5

wasted or lost, especially referring to effort, time or money

// Two days‘ labour down the drain.

Question 6

waste dump

Answer 6

a place where waste or garbage is disposed of, often in large quantities

// The city plans to close the old waste dump and build a recycling center.

Question 7

n: unease
[ʌnˈiːz]

adj: uneasy
[ʌnˈiː.zi]

Answer 7

a feeling of discomfort, worry or anxiety

// There was a sense of unease in the room before the meeting started.

Question 8

n: envy
[ˈɛn.vi]

adj: envious
[ˈɛn.vi.əs]

Answer 8

a feeling of wanting something that someone else has, often accompanied by resentment

// She felt envy when she saw her friend’s new car.

Question 9

n: resignation
[ˌrɛzɪgˈneɪʃən]

adj: resigned
[rɪˈzaɪnd]

Answer 9

the acceptance of something undesirable or inevitable

// She accepted her job transfer with resignation.

Question 10

cope with

Answer 10

to deal with or manage a difficult situation or problem

// She had to cope with the stress of her new job.

Question 11

to stuck to one‘s guns

Answer 11

to remain firm or resolute in one‘s beliefs or decisions, especially in the face of opposition

// Despite the criticism, she stuck to her guns and completed the project her way.

Question 12

to urge

Answer 12

to strongly encourage or persuade someone to take action

// The local residents are urged to convey their views at a consultation meeting.

Question 13

to convey

Answer 13

to communicate and make an idea or message known

// The letter failed to convey the true emotions she was feeling.

Question 14

foregone

Answer 14

decided or determined in advance

// The outcome of the match seemed foregone, as the team had a strong lead from the start.

Question 15

box-ticking

Answer 15

the act of completing tasks in a mechanical or superficial way, often without genuine effort or consideration

// His approach to the project was just box-ticking, doing the minimum required without any innovation.

Question 16

powers-that-be

Answer 16

the people or authorities who are in control or have influence over a situation or organization

// The powers-that-be decided to increase the budget for the project.

Question 17

implication

Answer 17

1. outcome or result
   // The new law has significant implications for small businesses.
2. something that is hinted at but not directly said
   // The implication of the politician in the scandal damaged his reputation.
3. being involved in something, often bad
   // By not answering, she gave the implication that she was upset.

Question 18

amenity
[əˈmen.ə.ti]

Answer 18

a facility that provides comfort, convenience or enjoyment

// The hotel offers modern amenities such as a gym and a swimming pool.

Question 19

nonetheless

Answer 19

in spite of that

// It was raining, but she went for a walk nonetheless.

Question 20

subsequent
[ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt]

Answer 20

following

// The earthquake and the subsequent aftershocks caused widespread damage.

Question 21

objection

Answer 21

an expression of disapproval or disagreement

// The lawyer raised an objection to the witness‘s testimony.