UNITS 25&26 • PAT Flashcards

Question

Answer 1

**1. to copy the way a particular person speaks or behaves, or the way something is done, usually in order to entertain other people** * *"She's really good at taking people off."*

Answer 2

**1. the moment when an aircraft leaves the ground and begins to fly [C/U]** * *"Night take-offs and landings are banned at this airport."* **2. a piece of acting or writing, etc. that copies the way a particular person speaks or behaves, or the way something is done, usually to entertain other people [C]** * *"It was the best take-off of the prime minister that I have ever seen."*

Answer 3

**1. to remove something from somewhere** * *"They had to take out two of his teeth."* **2. to get money from a bank account** * *"I took out some money for the weekend."* **3. to arrange to get something from a company, bank, etc.** * *"I’m going to take out a life insurance policy."* * *"He had to take out a loan to pay his taxes."* **4. to buy food in a restaurant and eat it somewhere else [US (UK take away)]** * *"Is that to eat in or take out?"*

Answer 4

**1. to go somewhere and do something with someone, usually something you plan and pay for** * *"[take someone out to something] Dad's taking the whole family out to the cinema."* * *"[take someone out for something] Our boss took us out for drinks."*

Answer 5

**1. to kill someone or destroy something** * *"The soldiers said that they were trying to take out the snipers."*

Answer 6

**1. to make someone realize a possible danger or problem, especially one in the future** * *"[+ obj + to infinitive] We were warned not to eat the fish which might upset our stomachs."* * *"[+ obj + (that)] Have you warned them (that) there will be an extra person for dinner?"* * *"I was warned against/off going to the east coast because it was so full of tourists."* * *"The boating area is marked with buoys to warn off swimmers."* * *"There were signs warning of fog as soon as we got onto the motorway."* * *"This particular curry is extremely hot - be warned!"* * *"Put that ball down now, Laura - I'm warning you (= I will punish you if you do not)!"*

Answer 7

**1. a large range of different things from which you can choose** * *"The evening menu offers a wide choice of dishes."* * *"The new legislation will introduce a wider choice of retirement options."*

Answer 8

**1. an act or the possibility of choosing [C/U]** * *"If the product doesn't work, you are given the choice of a refund or a replacement."* * *"It's a difficult choice to make."* * *"It's your choice/The choice is yours (= only you can decide)."* * *"[choice between] It was a choice between pain now or pain later, so I chose pain later."* * *"Now you know all the facts, you can make an informed choice."* * *"[not have much choice] I'd prefer not to work, but I don't have much choice (= this is not possible)."* * *"[have no choice but to] He had no choice but to accept (= he had to accept)."* * *"I live alone by choice."* **2. the range of different things from which you can choose [S/U]** * *"There wasn't much choice on the menu."* * *"The evening menu offers a wide choice of dishes."* * *"The dress is available in a choice of colours."*

Answer 9

**1. of high quality** * *"I had the the most expensive dish on the menu - a choice fillet of fish."*

Answer 10

**1. to decide what you want from two or more things or possibilities** * *"[choose between] She had to choose between the two men in her life."* * *"Danny, come here and choose your ice cream."* * *"[choose something from something] He chose a shirt from the many in his wardrobe."* * *"[+ question word] It's difficult choosing where to live."* * *"[choose something for someone] I've chosen a present for Luis."* * *"[UK] [+ two objects] I've chosen Luis a present."* * *"[choose someone as something] Yesterday the selectors chose Dales as the team's new captain."* * *"[+ obj + to infinitive] The firm's directors chose Emma to be the new production manager."* * *"[choose someone to do something] They chose him to be their candidate in the election."*

Answer 11

**1. to take some things but not others** * *"The richest universities can pick and choose which students they take."* * *"He's such a good player, he's able to pick and choose the tournaments he plays in."* * *"With this package, viewers are able to pick and choose what they watch."* * *"They just pick and choose parts of the research that support their own argument."* * *"You can't pick and choose which laws you obey and which you break."*

Answer 12

**1. When there is little to choose between two or more things, they are (all) very similar** * *"Board members agreed that there was little to choose between the two manufacturers."* * *"When it comes to the question of Scottish independence, there is little to choose between the two parties."* * *"There are two pubs in the village, and there's little to choose between them."* * *"It was a poor match, with not much to choose between the two teams."* * *"Financially, there's not much to choose between living here or in Canada."*

Answer 13

**1. to choose something, especially after thinking carefully about several possibilities [I/T]** * *"They have to decide by next Friday."* * *"It doesn't matter to me which one we have - you decide."* * *"[+ to infinitive] In the end, we decided to go to the theatre."* * *"[+ (that)] She decided (that) she would travel to India."* * *"[+ question word] I can't decide what to do."* * *"He can't decide whether to buy it."* * *"[decide in favour of] The committee decided in favour of (= made a formal judgment to choose) the cheapest option."* **2. to be the reason or situation that makes a particular result happen [T]** * *"The weather decided the outcome of the tennis match."* * *"Tim's mistake decided the game (= caused him to lose)."*

Answer 14

**1. to choose something or someone after careful thought** * *"I've decided on blue for the bathroom."*

Answer 15

**1. to enjoy something very much, sometimes in a way that seems surprising or unkind** * *"He seems to take great delight in teasing his sister."* * *"The media has taken delight in reporting every detail of the crisis."* * *"She takes delight in things that many of us take for granted."*

Answer 16

**1. to enjoy something very much, sometimes in a way that seems surprising or unkind** * *"He seems to take great delight in teasing his sister."* * *"The media has taken delight in reporting every detail of the crisis."* * *"She takes delight in things that many of us take for granted."*

Answer 17

**1. a feeling of great pleasure, satisfaction, or happiness [U]** * *"Her face had a look of pure delight."* * *"[with delight] I read your letter with great delight."* * *"[in delight] The children squealed in delight when they saw all the presents under the Christmas tree."* * *"[delight at] His delight at seeing her again was obvious."* * *"[to someone's delight] To my delight, I was proved right."* * *"[to the delight of] She played all her biggest hits, to the delight of the crowd."* * *"[take delight in] He seems to take great delight in (= enjoys) teasing his sister."* **2. something or someone that gives great pleasure, satisfaction, or happiness [C usually singular]** * *"My sister's little boy is a real delight."* * *"The film is a delight from start to finish."* * *"[it is a delight to] It was a delight to see her so happy and relaxed."*

Answer 18

**1. to give someone great pleasure or satisfaction** * *"Peter's academic success delighted his family."*

Answer 19

**1. wanting very much to do or have something, especially something interesting or enjoyable** * *"the children's eager faces"* * *"[+ to infinitive] She sounded very eager to meet you."* * *"[eager for] They crowded around the spokesperson, eager for any news."*

Answer 20

**1. to help or make life better for someone by taking something unpleasant away from them** * *"He dedicated his life to freeing the world from famine and disease."* * *"I'd like to free myself of some of the responsibilities of this job."*

Answer 21

**1. to not be charged with a crime, or to be allowed to leave a court after being found not guilty of a crime** * *"They were not arrested or charged and walked free after a seven-hour interrogation."* * *"One of the women charged with this 2017 murder is set to walk free."* * *"[walk free from] He walked free from court in October after judges ruled he was suffering from temporary mental illness."*

Answer 22

**1. relaxed and informal** * *"The atmosphere in the office is fairly free and easy."* * *"Until then, things were free and easy at home."* * *"After Maria's arrival, life wasn't quite so free and easy."* * *"Life with my hippie parents was free and easy."* * *"I think he enjoyed the free and easy lifestyle."* * *"People looking for a restful holiday are attracted to this island by its free and easy spirit."*

Answer 23

**1. relaxed and without many rules** * *"After the free and easy theatre life, marriage to this man could present problems."* * *"Young people from all over Europe come here in the summer months to enjoy the free and easy lifestyle and atmosphere."*

Answer 24

**1. because you suddenly want to, although you haven't planned to** * *""I didn't know you were looking for some new shoes." "Oh, I wasn't - I just bought them on impulse.""* * *"She decided, on an impulse, to get in touch with some of her old classmates."* * *"On an impulse, he went into the florist's and bought a huge bunch of roses."* * *"He called Judy on impulse and invited her to lunch."* * *"Acting on impulse, she grabbed her camera and ran after the man."*

Answer 25

**1. very eager to do something** * *"They were very keen to start work as soon as possible."* * *"I was keen to see how exactly he'd managed to pull off the heist."* * *"After a disappointing start, the team are keen to get back on track for the second half."*

Answer 26

**1. when you have enough time and are not in a hurry, or whenever you want (also at your leisure)** * *"These are precious memories to be recalled and enjoyed at leisure."* * *"You can get on and off the bus at leisure to visit attractions en route."* * *"You can take the documents home and study them at your leisure."* * *"I make quick voice notes on my phone, then type them up later at my leisure."* * *"Using online services allows doctors and patients to communicate at their leisure, without scheduling problems or time conflicts."* **2. free to do whatever you want because you are not working or doing other duties** * *"After a morning tour of the city sights, the rest of the day is spent at leisure."* * *"At the weekend she is at leisure to explore the beautiful countryside where she lives."* * *"We had a day at leisure to relax by the pool."* * *"They retired to spend more time with family and at leisure."* * *"Think about the clothes you wear at work and at leisure."*

Answer 27

**1. a building containing a swimming pool and other places where you can play sports**

Answer 28

**1. the time when you are not working or doing other duties** * *"The balance between work and leisure is changing."* * *"[leisure activity] Popular leisure activities included reading, going to movies, and talking with friends."* * *"[leisure time] Most people only have a limited amount of leisure time."* * *"[leisure industry] There has been a growth of jobs in the tourism and leisure industries."* * *"[leisure facility] The town lacks leisure facilities such as a swimming pool or squash courts."* * *"[life of leisure] Hugely wealthy, he enjoyed a life of leisure (= did not need to work)."*

Answer 29

**1. [infml] to want to have or do something** * *"I feel like going to get ice cream – want to come?"*

Answer 30

**1. suddenly and unexpectedly** * *"Their son went off and got married last week, just like that."*

Answer 31

**1. to have to have something, or to want something very much [T]** * *"Babies need constant care."* * *"The doctor said I needed an operation."* * *"[+ to infinitive] I need to go to the toilet."* * *"Most people need to feel loved."* * *"[+ obj + to infinitive] I need you to help me choose an outfit."* * *"I badly need (= strongly want) a rest from all this."* * *"[informal] I don't need all this hassle."* **2. If you say that someone or something needs something else, you mean that they should have it, or would get an advantage from having it [T]** * *"What you need is a nice hot bowl of soup."* * *"[+ -ing verb] This room needs cleaning."* * *"[+ past participle] She needs her hair washed."* **3. to have (to) [+ to infinitive/+ infinitive without to]** * *"[+ to infinitive] He needs to lose some weight."* * *"I need to do some shopping on my way home from work."* * *"There needs to be more effort from everyone."* * *"[+ infinitive without to] I don't think we need ask him."* * *"Nothing need be done about this till next week."* * *"[formal] "Need we take your mother?" "No, we needn't.""*

Answer 32

**1. the state of having to have something that you do not have, especially something that you must have so that you can have a satisfactory life [S/U]** * *"Are you in need of help?"* * *"There's a growing need for cheap housing in the larger cities."*

Answer 33

**1. a period of time when you do not work because of illness or holidays, or because your employer has given you permission to do something else** * *"[take/have time off] One in five employees admits to taking time off because of stress."* * *"[get/be given/receive time off] Staff can get time off for a close relative's funeral but not for the funeral of a friend."* * *"[time off to do sth] Increasing numbers of fathers want time off to care for their children."* * *"[time off for sth] Research revealed that more than 241,000 people had been unable to take any time off for a holiday in the last year."* * *"There are rules covering time off work for maternity leave, sickness, or other temporary absence."* * *"[time off from sth] She decided to take some time off from work in order to focus on her family."* * *"[additional/extra/more time off] The company has introduced a volunteer initiative that lets their workers use flexible schedules to take additional time off for projects in the community."* * *"paid/unpaid time off"*

Answer 34

**1. If you work off an unpleasant feeling, you get rid of it by doing something energetic** * *"She works off stress by running for at least half an hour every day."*

Answer 35

**1. to make a choice, especially of one thing or possibility instead of others** * *"Mike opted for early retirement."* * *"[+ to infinitive] Most people opt to have the operation."*

Answer 36

**1. to have to do a particular thing because there is no possibility of doing anything else** * *"After her appalling behaviour, we had no option but to dismiss her."* * *"We had no option but to close the entire factory."* * *"She felt she had no option but to resign from her job."* * *"I'm afraid we have no option but to suspend him until the investigation is concluded."* * *"We had no option but to terminate his contract since these unfortunate stories appeared in the press."* * *"I had to leave - I had no option."*

Answer 37

**1. to wait before making a choice** * *"I'm going to keep my options open while I find out about studying abroad."*

Answer 38

**1. to pretend to be a particular person or to do a particular thing, usually as a game** * *"The children were playing at Batman and Robin."* **2. to do something for enjoyment or interest, or without much care and effort, rather than in a serious way or as a job** * *"She's only playing at being an actress - she's going off to law school next year."*

Answer 39

**1. to delay until you are ready** * *"We can't sign the agreement yet - we'll have to play for time."*

Answer 40

**1. to behave in a silly way, often intentionally to make people laugh** * *"Stop acting the fool, I'm trying to talk to you."* * *"He loves playing the fool."* * *"I'm happy to play the fool if it makes my kids laugh."* * *"He's made his name acting the fool."* * *"I get the impression that he plays the fool a lot in class to make the other kids like him."* * *"He's a bit old to be acting the fool, isn't he?"*

Answer 41

**1. to play a piece of music by remembering the notes** * *"He did not need sheet music. He could play the piece by ear."*

Answer 42

**1. to express admiration or approval of the achievements or characteristics of a person or thing** * *"He should be praised for his honesty."* * *"My parents always praised me when I did well at school."* * *"He was highly praised for his research on heart disease."* **2. to honour, worship, and express admiration for a god** * *"They sang hymns praising God."*

Answer 43

**1. things that you say that express your admiration and approval of someone or something** * *"They deserve praise for all their hard work."* * *"His economic policies have won widespread praise for reducing government debt."* * *"Praise from Adrian is (high) praise indeed. (= praise from him is particularly special because he rarely praises anyone.)"* **2. an expression of respect and worship to a god [formal]** * *"As we give praise to God, let us remember those who are less fortunate than ourselves."*

Answer 44

**1. to like, choose, or want one thing rather than another** * *"Do you prefer hot or cold weather?"* * *"I prefer red wine to white."* * *"[+ -ing verb] He prefers watching football to playing it."* * *"[+ to infinitive] I'd prefer not to discuss this issue."* * *"[formal] I'd prefer you not to smoke (= I would like it better if you did not smoke), please."* **2. to accuse someone officially [law UK specialized]** * *"The police have decided not to prefer charges against them because of insufficient evidence."*

Answer 45

**1. If something rests on a particular idea, belief, or fact, it is based on it or needs it in order for it to be true** * *"Christianity rests on the belief that Jesus was the son of God."*

Answer 46

**1. to depend on someone or something** * *"Our success rests on an increase in sales."*

Answer 47

**1. If you tell someone that they can rest assured about something, you mean that they can feel confident that it is true or that it will happen** * *"You can rest assured that I shall be there as promised."* * *"Rest assured, things are not as bad as they seem."*

Answer 48

**1. to stop moving** * *"The car hit the curb and came to rest in a ditch."*

Answer 49

**1. to gradually develop a liking for something** * *"I soon acquired a taste for the local cuisine."* * *"How long did it take you to acquire a taste for Mexican food?"* * *"If you want to travel with that set, you'll need to acquire a taste for golf and fancy dinners."* * *"He acquired a taste for Shakespeare at school and auditioned for his first leading role in his early 20s."* * *"We've tried to keep the dog from splashing about puddles outside, but I'm afraid she's acquired quite a taste for it."*

Answer 50

**1. something that you dislike at first, but that you start to like after you have tried it a few times** * *"Olives are an acquired taste."*

Answer 51

**1. to wish for a particular thing or plan of action. "Want" is not used in polite requests** * *"I want some chocolate."* * *"She wants a meeting with you."* * *"He's everything you'd ever want in a man - bright, funny and attractive."* * *"[+ to infinitive] What do you want to eat?"* * *"[+ obj + to infinitive] Do you want me to take you to the airport?"* * *"[+ obj + past participle] This package - do you want it sent today?"* * *"[+ obj + adj] Do you want this pie hot?"* * *"[+ obj + -ing verb] I don't want you coming in at two a.m., waking me up."* * *"You wait - by next year she'll be wanting a bigger house!"*

Answer 52

**1. a lack of something [U]** * *"[for want of] For want of anything better to do I watched television for a while."* * *"If we fail it won't be for want of trying (= we have tried even if we fail)."*

Answer 53

**1. to have all the basic things you need to lead a satisfactory life** * *"As children we never wanted for anything."*

Answer 54

**1. to have nothing to do** * *"If you find yourself at a loose end, you could always clean the bathroom."*

Answer 55

**1. a person who watches a lot of television and does not have an active life**

Answer 56

**1. a sudden wish or idea, especially one that cannot be reasonably explained** * *"We booked the trip on a whim."* * *"You can add what you want to this mixture - brandy, whisky, or nothing at all - as the whim takes you."* * *"Oh for a husband who would indulge my every whim!"*

Answer 57

**1. to have nothing to do** * *"Gina has some time on her hands, so she is taking a college course."*

Answer 58

**1. to allow yourself to behave much more freely than usual and enjoy yourself** * *"Oh let your hair down for once!"*

Answer 59

**1. someone who is energetic and funny and at the centre of activity during social occasions**

Answer 60

**1. to relax, especially by sitting with your feet supported above the ground** * *"You go home and put your feet up."*

Answer 61

**1. If a battery recharges, it becomes filled with electricity so that it can work again and if you recharge a battery, you fill it with electricity [I/T]** * *"He cursed himself for forgetting to recharge the batteries."* * *"The device can recharge throughout the day."* **2. to rest and relax for a period of time so that you feel energetic again [I (also recharge your batteries)]** * *"People use the spa to relax and recharge."* * *"Employees should be allowed to take breaks and do what is necessary to recharge."* * *"She took a trip to the South of France to recharge her batteries."*

Answer 62

**1. to want something very much, so that you would be very disappointed if you do not get it** * *"She’s got her heart set on ballet lessons."*

Answer 63

**1. said to emphasize that doing many different things, or often changing what you do, makes life interesting**

Answer 64

**1. to have something as the main subject of discussion or interest** * *"The discussion centered around reducing waste."*