Vocabulary Set 1 Flashcards
A …… is something new and difficult which requires great effort and determination.
Challenge
I like a big challenge and they don’t come much bigger than this.
If you ……. something such as a plan, you ensure that what has been planned is done.
implement
The government promised to implement a new system to control financial loan institutions.
If something is a ….., it is the most important thing you have to do or deal with, or must be done or dealt with before everything else you have to do.
priority
Being a parent is her first priority.
If someone ……s an agreement, law, or promise, they break it.
violate
They went to prison because they violated the law.
…….. is a strong belief in an idea or system.
If you make a commitment to do something, you promise that you will do it.
Commitment
We made a commitment to keep working together.
If you ……. an activity, interest, or plan, you carry it out or follow it.
pursue
He said his country would continue to pursue the policies laid down at the summit.
If a price is ……., it includes all the charges connected with the goods or services offered. If a price is inclusive of postage and packing, it includes the charge for this.
inclusive
All prices are inclusive of delivery.
A …… is a discussion about a subject on which people have different views.
debate
An intense debate is going on within the Israeli government.
You use …….. to indicate that something is definite and specific.
concrete
There were no concrete proposals on the table.
If you ……. to a particular subject or person, you talk about them or mention them.
refer
In his speech, he referred to a recent trip to Canada.
Something that is …… exists or happens over a large area, or to a great extent.
widespread
There is widespread support for the new proposals.
If you ……. someone or something, you fail to look after them properly.
neglect
The woman denied that she had neglected her child.
If someone or something …… you of something, they make you believe that it is true or that it exists.
convince
I soon convinced the jury of my innocence.
If you think that someone is fair and sensible, you can say that they are ………
reasonable
Oh, come on, be reasonable.
If something is ……, it needs to be dealt with as soon as possible.
urgent
There is an urgent need for food and water.
If there is a …… for something, that thing would improve a situation or something cannot happen without it.
need
Mr Forrest believes there is a need for other similar schools throughout Britain.
To …….. something, or to …… that something happens, means to make certain that it happens.
ensure
Negotiators ensured that the treaty was a significant change in direction.
If you …… someone, you have a good opinion of their character or ideas.
respect
I want him to respect me as a career woman.
the use or possession of something that is satisfying or beneficial
enjoyment
to have the enjoyment of a large income
If you talk about a …….. of people or things in a larger group, you are referring to a number of them that forms less than half of the larger group, usually much less than half.
minority
Local authority nursery provision covers only a tiny minority of working mothers.
If you ….. to something, you say or do things to help to make it successful.
contribute
The three sons also contribute to the family business.
to reduce the level or intensity of (a crisis, etc)
De-escalate
Attempts were made to deescalate the situation.
If you …… something such as a plan or an idea, you suggest it for people to think about and decide upon.
propose
Britain is about to propose changes to some institutions.
If you ….. a problem or a feeling, you successfully deal with it and control it.
overcome
Molly had fought and overcome her fear of flying.
