Random 4 Flashcards
to do or be better than
Eg: The book’s success has s_______ed everyone’s expectations.
His time for the 100 metres s_______ed the previous world record by one-hundredth of a second.
surpass (v)
/səˈpɑːs/
the fact of being exact or correct
Eg: Predictions can be made with a high degree of a_______.
He always hits the ball with great a_______.
accuracy (n)
/ˈæk.jə.rə.si/
taking part in an activity for pleasure, not as a job
Eg: He was an a_______ singer until the age of 40 when he turned professional.
amateur (n)
/ˈæm.ə.tər/
not being named or known
Eg: The money was donated by an a__________ benefactor.
He received an a__________ letter threatening to disclose details of his affair if he didn’t pay the money.
anonymous (adj)
/əˈnɒn.ɪ.məs/
two or more people working together to create or achieve the same thing
Eg: The two playwrights worked in close c__________ on the script.
The new airport is a c__________ between two of the best architects in the country.
collaboration (n)
/kəˌlæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
something that encourages a person to do something
Eg: Bonus payments provide an i__________ to work harder.
lack i__________.
incentive (adJ)
/ɪnˈsen.tɪv/
to limit something
The government has r_______ed freedom of movement into and out of the country.
Having small children really r_______s your social life.
restrict (v)
/rɪˈstrɪkt/
too much
E__________ exercise can sometimes cause health problems.
Any more pudding would simply be e__________.
excessive (adj)
/ekˈses.ɪv/
existing as a natural or basic part of something
There are dangers/risks i_______ in almost every sport.
inherent (adj)
/ɪnˈher.ənt/
(of a person) never thinking about things that are serious or important
not complete and involving only the most obvious things
only on the surface of something
Eg: He’s fun to be with, but he’s very s__________.
I only have a s__________ (= slight) knowledge of French.
The driver only received s__________ injuries/cuts/wounds.
superficial (adj)
/ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl/
the most important fact in a situation
The b______ l___ is that if you don’t work, you’ll fail the test.
the bottom line
