support (adj)
supportive
The teacher called _____________ the shy student to share his thoughts with the class.
on
in
up
out
In the morning sometimes the grass is wet with .....
dew
The group of actors who perform in a play, movie, or TV show.
cast
to cook the books means ....
a) to prepare sth delicious
b) to change numbers dishonestly in the accounts to steal money
c) to become a master at cooking
b) to change numbers dishonestly in the accounts to steal money from it
A very strong wind in the west Atlantic is called a...
hurricane
A strong wind that blows in a circle is a...
tornado
Math gives me headaches. "I'm always in a fog" means...
to be confused.
Online translators are notorious for their _____ of translation. (accurate)
inaccuracy
Typically, first you go through several stages of _____ before you finally find peace. (deny)
denial
Films or stories that are grand in scale, often involving heroic characters and adventurous journeys.
epics
person (verb)
personalise
If we want to know what the weather is like we should watch a...
weather forecast
It's time to move _____________ from the past and embrace new opportunities.
over
away
on
up
The amount of money available or needed for a particular purpose, such as making a film.
budget
I can't believe you gave _____________ your dream of becoming a chef.
in
on
out
up
He hurried to buy the present before her _____(depart)
departure
I think you underestimate the _____ of this step. (important)
importance
Nowadays, there is a greater ecological _____ and people care more for the environment. (aware)
awareness
What is a cold spell?
A long period of several days or weeks with freezing cold.
permit (2 nouns)
permission/permittance
She couldn't put _____________ with his constant complaints.
up
on
down
in
What's the _____ of me winning this race? (likely)
likelihood
eat (2 negative adj)
uneatable, inedible
A blizzard is a ...
a severe snowstorm.
The biggest lesson of my _____ is that you can have fun without alcohol. (sober)
sobriety
The light rain is known as ....
drizzle
Dutch courage is ...............
a) when you are extremely brave
b) when you are cowardly
c) when you are drunk and do things you normally wouldn't
c) when you are drunk and do things you normally wouldn't
laugh (noun)
laughter
The audience were stunned by the _____ of their performance. (brilliant)
brilliance
The _____ in her voice made me run even faster. (urgent)
urgency
tolerate (negative adj)
intolerant
Your _____ has cost us losing this contract! (competent)
incompetence
The teacher called _____________ the students who had completed the homework.
up
out
down
in
pure (verb)
purify
We need to figure _____________ how to solve this problem before the deadline.
up
out
in
over
The comedian managed to come _____________ with a hilarious response to the unexpected interruption.
down
up
over
in
despair (noun)
desperation, despair
Look at him! He has a face like thunder means...
to look very angry or furious.
The CEO decided to step _____________ from his position due to health reasons.
down
up
in
off
His lawyer insisted on _____ of evidence. (disclose)
disclosure
A large amount of water spread from a river, sea etc. that covers an area that is normally dry is a....
flood
go (verb)
undergo
A short video or film that gives a preview of a longer movie or TV show.
trailer
She could (successfully deal with) the difficulties she faced on her way up and direct a successful movie. .
overcome
The new policy aims to crack _____________ on illegal activities in the city.
in
up
down
over
What does the expression "to bundle up" mean?
To put warm clothes on someone or on yourself
Unfortunately, we experience a _____ of workforce right now. (short)
shortage
She's such a ______ director, having a strong desire and firm intention to achieve a goal.
determined
accident (adv)
accidentally
What is a drought?
A long period without rain.
I have to catch _____________ on my reading before the exam next week.
in
on
up
down
A very successful and popular movie, often with high earnings at the box office.
a blockbuster
What is a heat wave?
A long period of very high temperatures.
The company will cut _____________ on expenses to improve its financial situation.
off
out
down
up
Now that they are on the threshold of _____ the whole world is waiting for them! (adult)
adulthood
His _____ on the court is undeniable. (dominate)
dominance
to jog sb's memory means ...a) to make someone recall sth b) to make someone forget sth unpleasantc) to help sb memorise sth
a) to make someone recall sth
to have kittens (UK) / to have a cow (US)
a) to be very upset/ angry/ worried
b) to be pregnant
c) to be very happy
a) to be very upset/ angry/ worried about something
How do you call a strong wind?
It's a gale.
We're going on holiday so I'm on cloud nine means...
to be extremely happy.
We hope to get an official stamp of _____ for our space project. (approve)
approval
to rub shoulders (elbows) with sb means ...
a) to be friends with sb
b) to spend time socially with sb important
c) to show sb your sympathy
b) to spend time with sb socially, especially someone important or famous
friend (2 nouns)
friendship, friendliness
replace (negative adj)
irreplaceable
She's (ready or happy to do something if it is needed or requested) to do whatever it takes to become an actress.
willing
You know... there's a saying my grandma always repeats. You should always save up for rainy days and this means...
to put money aside for when you are in need.
The students were told to come _____________ with creative ideas for the class project.
over
in
up
on
When you move somebody from a dangerous place you...
evacuate them
I'm not sure I'll be able to resist this _____ (tempt)
temptation
suspect (adj)
suspicious
Such unpleasant noise may cause _____ and frustration. (annoy)
annoyance
a stag party is a party for .....
a) someone who has just bought a house/ a flat
b) a man before he gets married
c) a woman before she gets married
b) a man before he gets married
I tried to concentrate but there were a lot of _____ (distract)
distractions
assume (noun)
assumption
A short period of rain is called a...
shower
The company plans to roll _____________ a new product line next month.
out
up
in
on
like (negative adj)
unlikely
to kick the bucket means...
a) to be really angry
b) to start cleaning
c) to die
c) to die
to be in a flap means ....
a) to be in a difficult situation
b) to behave in a nervous way
c) to be in debt
b) to behave in a nervous way
The students were told to hand _____________ their essays by the end of the week.
over
on
up
in
We need to find a way to get _____________ the language barrier during the international conference.
over
through
around
up
What is a tsunami?
It's a tidal wave which is considered a natural disaster.
a red herring is .....
a) something that catches your attention
b) something that takes away your attention from a more important subject
c) something that reminds you about something important
b) something that takes away your attention form a more important subjects
to pick sb's brain about sth means ...
a) to pretend to be someone else
b) to read sb's mind
c) to ask for sb's opinion
c) to ask for advice or opinion about sth
destroy (noun)
destruction
respect (negative adv)
disrespectfully
to take somebody for a ride means to ...
a) show somebody around
b) offer a lift
c) deceive or cheat somebody
c) deceive or cheat somebody
What's a volcanic eruption?
An occasion when a volcano explodes, and lava and rocks come out of it.
Her _____ increased as she watched the hours pass. (anxious)
anxiety
concept (negative noun)
misconception
The manager decided to hold _____________ the project until further notice.
on
in
up
off
A small deposit of small white ice crystals formed on the grass, plants or ground is called ....
frost
There is a lot of _____ on me to do it as soon as possible. (press)
pressure
A large amount of ice, snow, and rock falling quickly down the side of a mountain is an...
avalanche
During a storm you can see ......... and hear loud ..........
lightnings / thunders
Techniques used in movies to create illusions or enhance visual aspects, like explosions or CGI.
special effects
to put the wind up someone means to ....
a) encourage sb to do sth
b) push sb to the limits
c) to frighten sb
to frighten sb
delight (2 adj)
delighted, delightful
an underdog is somebody who ...
a) helps others
b) makes sure others are safe
c) is the weakest or least likely to win
c) is the weakest or least likely to win / has less power or money
Somebody who is big-headed is ...
a) conceited, self-important
b) businesslike
c) very intelligent
a) conceited, self-important
We need to fill in the _____ expeditiously. (vacant)
vacancy
a wild-goose chase is ....
a) a totally unsuccessful search
b) a search for answers to difficult questions
c) making your dreams come true
a) a totally unsuccessful search and a waste of time because the person/thing does not exist
Frozen raindrops which fall as hard as balls of ice is known as ....
hail
simple (verb)
simplify
The project fell _____________ because of a lack of funding.
through
down
up
apart
She didn't let the criticism get _____________ her and continued to pursue her goals.
down
through
to
over
The manager asked the team to put _____________ their differences and focus on the project.
up
out
down
aside
How can we make a successful movie if you're just (behaving in a silly or playful way without any serious purpose) all the time!
messing around
He broke _____________ the news to his parents that he had decided to drop out of college.
out
in
up
down
number (2 adj)
numerous, innumerable
comfort (negative noun)
discomfort
victory (adv)
victoriously
If you have a frog in your throat you .........
a) are scared
b) have difficulty speaking
c) are extremely emotional
b) have difficulty speaking because your throat feels dry
The athlete had to give _____________ the competition due to a knee injury.
up
down
out
in
I felt an enormous _____ when I heard he was safe and sound. (relieve)
relief
A sudden violent movement of the ground is described as an....
earthquake
The team managed to pull _____________ a surprising victory in the final minutes of the game.
up
through
off
out
A storm with thunder and lightning and usually heavy rain is a ...
thunderstorm
a stout-hearted person is ...
a) generous
b) over-romantic
c) brave and determined
c) brave and determined
regular (negative noun)
irregularity
The team needs to focus and carry _____________ the plan to completion.
down
out
up
through
catch 22 situation is ....
a) an impossible situation
b) a surprising situation
c) an awkward situation
a) an impossible situation when you are prevented from doing one thing until you have done another thing that you cannot do until you do the first thing
She was in a lot of pain and had to have her _____ teeth pulled out. (wise)
wisdom
eat (2 adj)
eatable, edible
reason (negative adv)
unreasonably
It's important to break _____________ complex topics into smaller, manageable parts.
up
out
down
in