Unit 1 (idioms+vocabulary on descr.pictures)

Question 1

synonym to a word ‘hide’

Answer 1

to conceal

Question 2

to do things in order to make somebody like you, especially somebody who will be useful to you

Answer 2

ingratiate yourself (with somebody)

Question 3

inadequacy

Answer 3

/ɪnˈædɪkwəsi/

Question 4

very serious or severe

Answer 4

acute

Question 5

an amount that is extra or more than you need

Answer 5

/ˈsɜːpləs/

surplus

Question 6

a large round frame hanging from the ceiling, with branches that hold lights or candles.

Answer 6

chandelier

Question 7

a person who is too interested in what other people are doing

Answer 7

a busybody

Question 8

a person who talks a lot, especially a child

Answer 8

a chatterbox

Question 9

a person with a lot of experience and skill in a particular activity

Answer 9

an old hand

Question 10

someone who is reluctant to change in behaviour/opinion/habits

Answer 10

set in his/her ways

Question 11

an important, influential person

Answer 11

a big cheese

Question 12

an unpredictable person who can cause damage if not controlled

Answer 12

a loose cannon

Question 13

someone strong enough to deal with difficult situations

Answer 13

a tough cookie

Question 14

a negative person who ruins other people’s good time

Answer 14

a wet blanket

Question 15

a person who has a bad effect on the group

Answer 15

a rotten apple

Question 16

vague

Answer 16

/veɪɡ/

Question 17

making you think of or remember a strong image or feeling, in a pleasant way

Answer 17

evocative

Question 18

giving you interesting information that you did not know before

Answer 18

revealing

Question 19

interesting and unusual enough to attract attention

Answer 19

striking

Question 20

being a famous person or thing that people admire and see as a symbol of a particular idea, way of life, etc.

Answer 20

iconic