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Unit 4 and 5: Vocabulary Review

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  • Find a synonym: Olivia was incredibly pleased when she got promoted.
    Olivia was delighted when she got promoted.
  • I was _________ when I didn't get a place at university. I cried for weeks. (extremely disappointed and unhappy)
    gutted
  • Find a synonym: She was so surprised that she couldn't react when she saw the fire damage.
    She was stunned when she saw the fire damage.
  • Could you __________ my cat while I'm on holiday? (look after)
    take care of
  • Find a synonym: When you buy a new phone, it's easy to get very confused by all the different options and contracts.
    When you buy a new phone, it's easy to get bewildered by all the different options and contracts.
  • Find a synonym: The climbers were losing hope. it was getting dark, snowing heavily, and they couldn't see a way down the mountain.
    The climbers were desperate. it was getting dark, snowing heavily, and they couldn't see a way down the mountain.
  • Find a synonym: People were extremely shocked and disgusted when they heard about the terrorist attack.
    People were horrified when they heard about the terrorist attack.
  • This report doen't need to be finished today - you can __________. (no need to hurry)
    take your time
  • The pilot decided to ___________ and try to land the plane on the river. (do something that might be dangerous)
    take the/a risk
  • Why don't we __________ the lovely weather and go to the beach? (use the good things in a situation)
    Why don't we take advantage of the lovely weather and go to the beach?
  • Javier was __________ when he saw a big dog running towards him. (so frightened he couldn't move)
    scared stiff
  • Find a synonym: They're very excited to be travelling around South America after saving for so long.
    thrilled
  • My sister was a bit ______ after her dance exam went badly. (unhappy, unable to feel excited or energetic about anything)
    down
  • I was totally _________ when I heard that Terry and Sarah were getting divorced. (so surprised I couldn't talk)
    gobsmacked
  • Find a synonym: The soldier's wife was so happy that she didn't know how to react when her husband suddenly arrived home after six months away.
    The soldier's wife was overwhelmed when her husband suddenly arrived home after six months away.
  • My children love drama, so they always _________ the school play. (participate)
    take part
  • ___________ of Charlie - he doesn't mean to be rude. (ignore)
    Take no notice
  • Find a synonym: Andy was amazed when his parents gave him a car for his birthday.
    Andy was astonished when his parents gave him a car for his birthday.
  • I always ____________ my elderly neighbour when he's ill. I visit him every day to check if he needs anything.
    I always take pity on my elderly neighbour when he's ill. I visit him every day to check if he needs anything.
  • Most music festivals _________ in the summer months when it's more likely to be sunny. (happen)
    take place
  • Find a synonym: My brother was extremely upset when his wife left him.
    My brother was devastated when his wife left him.
  • I couldn't sleep on the flight from New York. I'm absolutely ________ today.
    I couldn't sleep on the flight from New York. I'm absolutely shattered today.
  • We didn't ______ the rush hour traffic _______ ________, so we nearly missed our flight. (consider or remember something when judging a situation)
    take ... into account
  • I'm _______ always having to tell my husband to tidy up.
    I'm sick of always having to tell my husband to tidy up.