Review 2

Question 1

a very large amount of something, especially a larger amount than you need, want, or can deal with

Answer 1

Plethora

Example: There’s a plethora of books about the royal family.

Question 2

to have someone’s attention completely so that they cannot think of anything else; transfix

Answer 2

Mesmerise

Ex1: They were mesmerised by his story.
Ex2: I was completely mesmerized by the performance.

Question 3

to retell or restate briefly.
to summarise and state again the main points of.

Answer 3

Recapitulate

Question 4

What’s the word which could replace all these synonyms?

nevertheless; yet; on the other hand; in spite of that

Answer 4

However

Ex: We have not yet won; however, we shall keep trying.

Question 5

Problem requiring a choice between equally undesirable alternatives.

Answer 5

Dilemma

Ex: This is my dilemma, do I stay here for the job security, or do I risk it all for the chance of a better career?

Question 6

A circumstance , Fact, or influence that lead to a result

Answer 6

Factor

Question 7

Paraphrase the next:

Studying at university or college

Answer 7

To go through a higher education

Question 8

An occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person’s life and with opportunities for progress.

Answer 8

Career