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Vocabulary Module 4
Vocabulary Module 4
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Lernkarten
Mum had a ___ on one of the horses and won £20.
to risk money on the result of a competition
bet
He ___ back up the stairs.
to move slowly, quietly and carefully, so as not to be seen
crept
I've paid the bill twice ___ ___.
by accident
by mistake
The entire ___ has done an outstanding job this year.
the group of people who work for an organization
staff
The polls are not a reliable ___ of how people will vote.
sth that helps you form an opinion or make a decision about sth else
guide
Fear of change is an ___ to progress.
sth that blocks you so that movement is prevented or made difficult
obstacle
They planted a ___ around their garden.
a line of bushes or small trees planted very close
hedge
The musicians are ___ the symphony for the concert.
to practise a play or piece of music for a public performance
rehearsing
The concert ___ ___ next Sunday at 8 p.m.
to happen
takes place
I’m not joking. Those were his ___ words.
real; existing in fact
actual
I know you don’t like her, but at least try to be ___.
enjoyable, attractive, friendly, or easy to like
pleasant
I tried to explain my problems but they weren’t being very ___.
describes sb who shows that they understand and care about someone's suffering
sympathetic
George appeared to be a ___ and intelligent young man.
easily upset by the things people say or do
sensitive
I think that’s a very ___ suggestion.
able to make good judgment and having practical ideas
sensible
Maria’s starting to get quite ___ about the wedding.
feeling very happy and enthusiastic
excited
It seemed colder than ___ in the house.
normal; happening, done or used most often
usual
On the outside, Marilyn Monroe was a ___ film star.
attractive in an exciting and special way
glamorous
The way Tina orders us around really ___ me.
to make sb angry
annoys
Her husband’s violence ___ her.
to frighten sb very much
terrified
What ___ me most was the thought of Martin in a dress.
to make sb laugh or smile
amused
I ___ (phrasal) Paul as soon as I met him.
feel a liking
took to
Who will ___ (phrasal) the department now that you will get retired?
to start doing a job or be responsible for sth that sb else did before
take over
That dog is ___ fat!
extremely or very much
enormously
