UP V 17

Question 1

shield

noun [ C ]

Answer 1

C2
in the past, a large, flat object made of metal or leather that soldiers held in front of their bodies to protect themselves

Question 2

retire

verb

Answer 2

B1
to leave your job or stop working because of old age or ill health:
Since retiring from the company, she has done voluntary work for a charity.
He is due to retire as chief executive next year.

Question 3

coordinate (UK also co-ordinate)

verb

Answer 3

to make many different things work effectively as a whole:
We need someone to coordinate the whole campaign.
A number of charities are coordinating their efforts to distribute food to the region.

Question 4

initiative

noun

Answer 4

C1
a new plan or process to achieve something or solve a problem:
The peace initiative was welcomed by both sides.

Question 5

utilize

verb

Answer 5

to use something in an effective way:

The vitamins come in a form that is easily utilized by the body.

Question 6

utility

noun

Answer 6

a service that is used by the public, such as an electricity or gas supply or a train service:
utility bills