an act of attacking someone and stealing their money
mugging
15
the activity of stealing from shops during a violent event
looting
15
If you __________ , or if something __________ you, you stop breathing because something is blocking your throat:
choke
20
to have and maintain a feeling of anger, bitterness, or resentment toward someone for something they did, especially a wrong that you think they committed against you.
bear a grudge
15
To deliberately make someone look guilty of doing something that they did not do. (phrasal verb)
stitch up
20
This contract means you will _______ _______ your right to make decisions within the company.
sign away
25
Divorce rates are __________ for the first time in decades, they are becoming stable.
levelling out
20
The new beauty salon that opened last week has been offering 50% treatments in order to ________ clients away from their competitors.
woo
15
To dance, drink, sing, etc. at a party or in public, especially in a noisy way (v)
revel
10
There was ________ debate over the use of genetically modified crops. (adj)
contentious
20
His _______ to pay the fine resulted in an even larger fine.
refusal
20
We ______ John ______ of the book club by not inviting him to meetings or sending him the book of the week.
froze John out
25
My parents both passed away when I was a baby, I'm an _______.
orphan
15
After a hard day at work, cooking something delicious in the kitchen with my favourite music helps to _____ ____ _____.
lift my spirits
20
If your goals are not realistic, you are ________ to fail.
doomed
15
The Russian monarchy was _________ in 1917, Czar Nicholas II was forced to abdicate.
