Vocabulary Set 1

Question 1

A …… is something new and difficult which requires great effort and determination.

Answer 1

Challenge

I like a big challenge and they don’t come much bigger than this.

Question 2

If you ……. something such as a plan, you ensure that what has been planned is done.

Answer 2

implement

The government promised to implement a new system to control financial loan institutions.

Question 3

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.

Answer 3

priority

Being a parent is her first priority.

Question 4

If someone ……s an agreement, law, or promise, they break it.

Answer 4

violate

They went to prison because they violated the law.

Question 5

…….. is a strong belief in an idea or system.

If you make a commitment to do something, you promise that you will do it.

Answer 5

Commitment

We made a commitment to keep working together.

Question 6

If you ……. an activity, interest, or plan, you carry it out or follow it.

Answer 6

pursue

He said his country would continue to pursue the policies laid down at the summit.

Question 7

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.

Answer 7

inclusive

All prices are inclusive of delivery.

Question 8

A …… is a discussion about a subject on which people have different views.

Answer 8

debate

An intense debate is going on within the Israeli government.

Question 9

You use …….. to indicate that something is definite and specific.

Answer 9

concrete

There were no concrete proposals on the table.

Question 10

If you ……. to a particular subject or person, you talk about them or mention them.

Answer 10

refer

In his speech, he referred to a recent trip to Canada.

Question 11

Something that is …… exists or happens over a large area, or to a great extent.

Answer 11

widespread

There is widespread support for the new proposals.

Question 12

If you ……. someone or something, you fail to look after them properly.

Answer 12

neglect

The woman denied that she had neglected her child.

Question 13

If someone or something …… you of something, they make you believe that it is true or that it exists.

Answer 13

convince

I soon convinced the jury of my innocence.

Question 14

If you think that someone is fair and sensible, you can say that they are ………

Answer 14

reasonable

Oh, come on, be reasonable.

Question 15

If something is ……, it needs to be dealt with as soon as possible.

Answer 15

urgent

There is an urgent need for food and water.

Question 16

If there is a …… for something, that thing would improve a situation or something cannot happen without it.

Answer 16

need

Mr Forrest believes there is a need for other similar schools throughout Britain.

Question 17

To …….. something, or to …… that something happens, means to make certain that it happens.

Answer 17

ensure

Negotiators ensured that the treaty was a significant change in direction.

Question 18

If you …… someone, you have a good opinion of their character or ideas.

Answer 18

respect

I want him to respect me as a career woman.

Question 19

the use or possession of something that is satisfying or beneficial

Answer 19

enjoyment

to have the enjoyment of a large income

Question 20

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.

Answer 20

minority

Local authority nursery provision covers only a tiny minority of working mothers.

Question 21

If you ….. to something, you say or do things to help to make it successful.

Answer 21

contribute

The three sons also contribute to the family business.

Question 22

to reduce the level or intensity of (a crisis, etc)

Answer 22

De-escalate

Attempts were made to deescalate the situation.

Question 23

If you …… something such as a plan or an idea, you suggest it for people to think about and decide upon.

Answer 23

propose

Britain is about to propose changes to some institutions.

Question 24

If you ….. a problem or a feeling, you successfully deal with it and control it.

Answer 24

overcome

Molly had fought and overcome her fear of flying.