U1 - U6

Question 1

disambiguate

Answer 1

show clearly the difference between two or more words, phrases, etc. which are similar in meaning.

Question 2

irony

ironic (adj)

Answer 2

the use of words to say the opposite of what you mean

Question 3

sarcasm

sarcastic (adj)

Answer 3

the use of words to say the opposite of what you mean in order to be unpleasant to sb or make fun of sb

Question 4

pejorative

= derogatory

Make sure students realize that “fat” is a pejorative word.

Answer 4

expressing disapproval or criticism

Question 5

poke fun at sb

Answer 5

make fun of sb

Question 6

ulterior motive

Answer 6

a reason for doing sth that you keep hidden

Question 7

send sb/sth flying

Answer 7

make sb/sth move quickly and without control

Question 8

spare part

Answer 8

a part for a car or machine to replace an old or broken part

Question 9

nursery rhyme

Answer 9

a short and usually very old song or poem for young children

Question 10

fruit/ slot machine

Answer 10

a machine into which you put money in the hope of winning more back

Question 11

next of kin

Answer 11

your closet living relative

Question 12

last-minute

Answer 12

happening at the last possible moment

Question 13

built-up

Answer 13

a … area has a lot of houses and not many open spaces

Question 14

panic-stricken

Answer 14

extremely anxious about sth

Question 15

hard-wearing

I want shoes that are practical and hard-wearing.

Answer 15

(of a product) remaining in good condition for a long time

Question 16

never-ending

Answer 16

(especially of sth unpleasant) seeming to last for ever

Question 17

single-minded

Answer 17

thinking in a concentrated way about sth and determined to achieve it

Question 18

shake-up

The paper calls for an urgent shake-up in the health-care system.

Answer 18

large changes made in an organisation to improve it

Question 19

tailback

Answer 19

a long line of traffic, moving very slowly

Question 20

outlay

-> lay sth out

The business quickly repaid the initial outlay on advertising.

Answer 20

the money you have to spend in order to start a new project

Question 21

special/ concerted effort

Answer 21

a big effort

Question 22

narrow escape

Answer 22

the act of successfully getting out of a place or a dangerous or …

Question 23

a real eyesore

Answer 23

a building or object that is very unpleasant to look at

Question 24

face the prospect (of/that…)

Answer 24

recognise the possibility that sth may happen

Question 25

settle a dispute/argument

Answer 25

end an argument between people

Question 26

hold sb responsible (for sth)

Answer 26

think that sb should be blamed for sth

Question 27

back down

Answer 27

stop asking for sth, or stop saying you will do sth

Question 28

as a favour (to sb)

I’m going as a favour to Ann, not because I want to.

Answer 28

because of what sb’s want

Question 29

without fear or favour

Answer 29

in a fair way

Question 30

in sb’s favour

Answer 30

if sth is …, it gives them an advantage or helps them

Question 31

curry favour (with sb)

He’s always trying to curry favour with the boss.

Answer 31

try to get sb to like or support you by praising or helping them a lot

Question 32

the cards/odds are stacked in your favour

Answer 32

you are likely to succeed because the conditions are good and you have an advantage

Question 33

reflect well, badly, etc. on sb/sth

Answer 33

make sb/sth appear to be good, bad, etc. to other people

Question 34

finalise

finalisation (n)

Answer 34

complete the last part of a plan, trip, project, etc.

Question 35

finality

Answer 35

the fact of being final and impossible to change; sth that is final and impossible to change

Question 36

unfurnished

Answer 36

without furniture

Question 37

reputable / well-reputed

Answer 37

having a good reputation