an animal that hunts, kills and eats other animals
predator
Able to be made, done, or achieved.
feasible
_____ records
break records
_____ on a journey
embark on a journey
at this particular point in time
at this juncture
to fulfil or satisfy a set of rules (e.g. financial, legal or safety)
meet regulations
confused and not knowing where to go or what to do
disorientated
Not happening or existing very often.
relatively few and far between
_____ interest
lose interest
This problem calls for swift _____ from the government.
swift action
Extremely cruel and unpleasant behaviour.
barbarism
To control something in order to use it e.g. the sun order to make solar energy.
harness
a formal record of the offences that a person has been convicted of
a criminal record
_____ __ activities
engage in activities
To be widely reported in the news.
grab the headlines
The school offers a varied _____ of social events.
programme of events
To treat a particular event or problem far too seriously.
blow something out of proportion
not likely to move or break
rock steady
A way of thinking about the world.
world view
Tennis is a relaxing spare-time _____.
spare-time activity
physically demanding activity
backbreaking work
driving a motor vehicle
behind the wheel
_____ an influence
have an influence
_____ a difference
make a difference
_____ an effect
have an effect
There was a sudden flurry of ____ when the director walked in.
flurry of activity
In a situation where someone or something has complete power over you.
be at the mercy of
After weeks of frenetic _____, the job was finally done.
frenetic activity
To become worse.
degererate
The party was the social _____ of the year.
social event
a machine or piece of equipment that saves time and effort
labour-saving device
to give something to someone in your family who is younger than you
hand down
_____ an impact
have an impact
to use as little energy as possible
conserve energy
_____ a transformation
undergo a transformation