Vocab 12

Question 1

Adjective : existing or happening now

Although the play was written hundreds of years ago, it still has a …….(= modern) feel to it.

Answer 1

Contemporary

Question 2

Adjective : of or in a city or town:

E.g. ….. development

Answer 2

Urban

Question 3

Noun: clothes of a particular type when they are being sold in a shop

Sport …..

Answer 3

Apparel

Question 4

Adjective An …… character in a play, book, etc. has the same name as the title.

An ……. adjective, place name, etc. is one that comes from the name of a person

Victorian, Wagnerian, and dickensian are all examples of ……. adjectives.

E.g.

Answer 4

Eponymous

Question 5

Adjective : If something is ……….., it is real, true, or what people say it is

Examples:

an ……. 1920s dress
…….. Italian food
He was there and saw what happened, so his is the only ……… account.

Answer 5

Authentic

Question 6

Adjective: Methods, beliefs, ideas, etc. that are ……. combine whatever seem the best or most useful things from many different areas or systems, rather than following a single system

Examples
an ……style/approach
an ……. taste in literature

Answer 6

Eclectic

Question 7

Noun: a substance, such as salt, that you add to food to improve its taste

Answer 7

Condiments

Question 8

Noun: sweets or chocolate:

The children are not allowed to bring …… or crisps into school, only fruit.
a well-known ………. brand

Answer 8

Confectionery