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Vocabulary Module 4
Vocabulary Module 4
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Cartes-fiches
I liked the ___ of playing chess with such a skilful player.
sth needing great mental or physical effort in order to be done
challenge
'And', 'but', 'or' are ___.
a word e.g. 'and', 'but' that connects phrases or clauses
conjunctions
Building the barn was a ___ project.
involving two or more people working together for a special purpose
collaborative
Mrs Lawson’s huge phone bill was the result of a computer ___.
a mistake
error
They couldn't ___ their target of less than 3% inflation.
to succeed in reaching a particular goal
achieve
He wanted to ask her, but he didn't ___.
to be brave enough to do sth difficult or dangerous
dare
Yuri shows great ___ to learn English.
the ability to continue trying to do sth, although it is very difficult
determination
Gambling became an ___, and he eventually lost everything.
sth or sb that you think about all the time
obsession
The Normans ___ England in 1066.
to take control of a country and its people, by force
conquered
The Arctic has a very ___ climate, where you can freeze to death in minutes.
difficult to stay or live in; not welcoming or generous to people
inhospitable
I'd recognize your handwriting anywhere - it's ___.
being the only existing one of its type
unique
Fiennes is leading another ___ to the North Pole next year.
an organized journey for a particular purpose
expedition
I live ___ just round the corner from her.
having the real or original meaning of a word or phrase
literally
As a writer he ___ wit with passion.
to join two or more things together to form a single one
combined
We need to split this complex information into small ___.
a part of sth, esp. a large part
chunks
Stop messing about and ___ (phrasal) your work!
to continue doing sth, especially work
get on with
His lip started to ___ and then he started to cry.
to shake slightly, usually because you are cold or frightened
tremble
Her car swerved and ___ off the cliff.
to move or fall suddenly and often a long way down or into sth
plunged
The truck ___ (phrasal) going down the hill.
to move or happen faster
speeded up
Pipes may need ___ against the cold.
to cover and surround sth with a material or substance in order to stop heat, sound or electricity from escaping or entering
insulating
It was a remarkable ___ for such a young player.
a thing that sb has done successfully
achievement
She waited in eager ___ for Robert to arrive.
a feeling of excitement about sth that is going to happen
anticipation
Bring your ___, and we'll go for a dip in the sea.
a piece of men's clothing that is worn when swimming
swimming trunks
I always wear ___ in the pool to prevent water getting into my eyes.
special glasses which fit close to the face to protect the eyes from chemicals, wind, water, etc.
goggles
The Ural mountains mark the ___ between Europe and Asia.
a real or imaginary line that marks the limits of sth
boundary
It was a ___ film in comparison to some that she's made.
not wild or dangerous; not interesting or exciting
tame
The accident could not be ___.
to stop sth from happening
prevented
___ ___ is one of the major world concerns of our time.
a gradual increase in world temperatures
Global warming
Diplomats are remaining ___ about the negotiations.
not willing to speak about sth
tight-lipped
Did you hear the couple next door ___ last night?
to speak angrily to sb, telling them that you disagree with them
arguing
My uncle was the ___ in charge of the murder inquiry.
a person who has a position of authority in an organization
officer
How did William ___ when you told him you wanted a divorce?
to behave in a particular way as a direct result of sth else
react
The bank ___ got away with over £5 million.
sb who steals
robbers
As the plane was ___ (phrasal), I realised I had forgotten my mobile.
when an aircraft leaves the ground and begins to fly
taking off
His mother was ___ to see him eating properly again.
happy that sth unpleasant has not happened or has ended
relieved
She’s just ___ from the committee.
to give up a job by telling your employer that you are leaving
resigned
The business finally ___ because of rising debts.
the sudden failure of a system, organization, business, etc.
collapsed
These pets ___ a lot of care and attention.
to need sth
require
The concert will raise money for local ___.
the aim of giving food /organisations that give food and help etc. to people who are in need
charities
She told us an ___ story.
impossible or difficult to believe
incredible
