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Gold Exp C1: Unit 7 Vocabulary

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  • I can't put ... words just how grateful I am for your help.
    into
  • My sister is never prepared to compromise; she insists on having everything her own ... .
    way
  • When my neighbour insulted my mother, my father didn't hold ... - there was almost a fist fight!
    over
    back
    up
    on
  • Which expression is NOT correct?
    I sat up and took notice when he yelled at me.
    Never go back on your word. People won't trust you again.
    Go on, have your say. Don't be shy.
    You so rude! Word fails me.
  • Don't let people ... all over you - have your ... !
    walk / word
    jump / say
    jump / word
    walk / say
  • I hate speaking in public. I always get ... and can't speak clearly enough.
    tongue-knotted
    tongue-tied
    tongue-twisted
    tongue-locked
  • Sorry if my honesty offends you, but I tend to ... it as it is! I like to be clear in my opinions.
    say
  • 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
  • I'll never understand why you keep making the same stupid mistake! Words ... me.
    fail
    lose
    escape
    leave
  • Which expression means 'briefly'?
    Words fail me...
    In a word...
    Have the last word...
    Word of mouth...
  • Which expression IS correct?
    For want of a better word, that was really bad!
    With a word, Excellent!
    He's got a real way with a word. He can charm anyone.
    Say it like it is - just be honest!
  • Ok, have it your way - you always have to have the ... word, anyway!
    ultimate
    final
    last
    ending
  • For ... of a better word, I'd say his efforts were awful!
    needing
    want
    need
    wanting
  • The article ... a spotlight on the need for government investment in public utilities and infrastructure.
    shines
  • You've ... a real way with words - you should write poetry.
    got
  • Whenever he talks, people really sit up and take ... . He's got such charisma!
    notice