Gold Exp C1: Unit 7 Vocabulary | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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Vocabulary

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You've ... a real way with words - you should write poetry.

got

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I can't put ... words just how grateful I am for your help.

into

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I'll never understand why you keep making the same stupid mistake! Words ... me.

escape

fail

leave

lose

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For ... of a better word, I'd say his efforts were awful!

wanting

need

needing

want

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The company doesn't need advertising. Most of our customers are gained through ... .

putting words into their mouths

word of mouth

having the last word

in a word

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Ok, have it your way - you always have to have the ... word, anyway!

ultimate

ending

last

final

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Which expression means 'briefly'?

Word of mouth...

Have the last word...

Words fail me...

In a word...

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Whenever he talks, people really sit up and take ... . He's got such charisma!

notice

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Don't let people ... all over you - have your ... !

jump / say

jump / word

walk / say

walk / word

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I hate speaking in public. I always get ... and can't speak clearly enough.

tongue-tied

tongue-locked

tongue-knotted

tongue-twisted

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My sister is never prepared to compromise; she insists on having everything her own ... .

way

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When my neighbour insulted my mother, my father didn't hold ... - there was almost a fist fight!

on

up

back

over

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Sorry if my honesty offends you, but I tend to ... it as it is! I like to be clear in my opinions.

say

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The article ... a spotlight on the need for government investment in public utilities and infrastructure.

shines

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Which expression is NOT correct?

I sat up and took notice when he yelled at me.

You so rude! Word fails me.

Never go back on your word. People won't trust you again.

Go on, have your say. Don't be shy.

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Which expression IS correct?

Say it like it is - just be honest!

With a word, Excellent!

He's got a real way with a word. He can charm anyone.

For want of a better word, that was really bad!

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