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The great B2+ Trimester 2 vocabulary game

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  • burden
    something difficult or worrying that you are responsible for
  • deserted
    empty and quiet because no people are there
  • unspoiled
    an unspoiled place is beautiful because it has not changed for a long time and does not have a lot of new buildings
  • squint
    to look at something with your eyes partly closed in order to see better
  • disbelief
    a feeling that something is not true or does not exist
  • overview
    a short description of a subject or situation that gives the main ideas without explaining all the details
  • prehistoric
    relating to the time in history before anything was written down
  • consider
    to think of someone or something in a particular way or to have a particular opinion
  • discomfort
    a feeling of slight pain or of being physically uncomfortable
  • dig
    to search for something
  • underdeveloped
    a country, area, etc. that is poor and where there is not much modern industry
  • publicise a website
    to give information about something to the public, so that they know about it
  • restate
    to say something again in a different way, so that it is clearer or more strongly expressed
  • gain insight
    to learn or find out about something
  • dune
    a hill made of sand near the sea or in the desert
  • turn a blind eye
    to deliberately ignore something that you know should not be happening
  • reassure
    to make someone feel calmer and less worried or frightened about a problem or situation
  • make sth out
    to be just able to see or hear something
  • reintroduce
    to start using something again or bring something back to an area after it has not been used or has not existed there for some time
  • issue a threat
    to officially make a statement in which you tell someone that you will cause them harm or trouble if they do not do what you want
  • convincing
    making you believe that something is true or right
  • outweigh
    to be more important or valuable than something else
  • underestimate
    to think or guess that something is smaller, cheaper, easier, etc. than it really is
  • meaning
    the quality that makes life, work, etc. seem to have a purpose or value
  • critically analyse
    thinking about something and giving a careful judgment about how good or bad it is
  • appeal
    if someone or something appeals to you, they seem attractive and interesting
  • go viral
    if a picture, video, joke, etc. goes viral, it spreads widely, especially on the internet or mobile phones
  • overstate
    to talk about something in a way that makes it seem more important, serious, etc. than it really is
  • backroad
    a little-used secondary road, usually found in rural or sparsely populated areas
  • distant
    far away in space or time
  • pose a threat
    to exist in a way that may cause a problem, danger, difficulty, etc.
  • transformation
    a complete change in someone or something
  • fall for a trick
    to be tricked into believing something that is not true
  • human interest
    a quality that makes a story interesting because it is about people’s feelings, lives, relationships, etc.
  • discourage
    to make someone less confident or less willing to do something
  • soak up the atmosphere
    to enjoy a place by watching it or becoming involved in it
  • audience
    a group of people who come to watch and listen to someone speaking or performing in public
  • contribute money
    to give money to something that a lot of other people are also involved in
  • bustling
    a bustling place is very busy
  • remote
    far from towns or other places where people live
  • in the public eye
    someone who is in the public eye is seen a lot on television, written about in newspapers, etc.
  • a public figure
    a famous person
  • ironic
    an ironic situation is one that is unusual or amusing because something strange happens, or the opposite of what is expected happens or is true
  • with one voice
    if a group of people speak with one voice, they all express the same opinion
  • take sth on board
    to listen to and accept a suggestion, idea, etc.
  • integrity
    the quality of being honest and strong about what you believe to be right
  • underage
    too young to legally buy alcohol, drive a car, vote, etc.
  • sensational (headline)
    intended to interest, excite, or shock people – used to show disapproval
  • misunderstanding
    an argument or disagreement that is not very serious – often used humorously
  • legitimate
    fair or reasonable
  • form
    the way something is or appears to be
  • examine the implications
    to look at possible future results of an action or decision carefully and thoroughly because you want to find out more about them
  • rearrange
    o change the position or order of things
  • element
    one part or feature of a whole system, plan, piece of work, etc., especially one that is basic or important
  • exclusive
    available or belonging only to particular people, and not shared
  • backpacker
    someone who is travelling for pleasure, usually with not very much money, and who walks or uses public transport and carries a backpack
  • regard
    to think about someone or something in a particular way
  • method
    a planned way of doing something, especially one that a lot of people know about and use
  • extend a trip
    to make a journey last longer
  • herd
    a group of animals of one kind that live and feed together
  • understate
    to describe something in a way that makes it seem less important or serious than it really is
  • landmark
    something that is easy to recognise, such as a tall tree or building, and that helps you know where you are
  • review
    to look again at something you have studied, such as notes, reports, etc.
  • expose a lie
    to show the truth about someone or something, especially when it is bad
  • revelation
    the act of suddenly making known a surprising fact that had previously been secret
  • establish contact with sb
    to begin a relationship with someone
  • event
    something that happens, especially something important, interesting or unusual
  • hilarious
    extremely funny
  • package holiday
    a holiday organized by a company at a fixed price that includes the cost of travel, hotel, etc.
  • consider the implications
    think about possible future effects or results of an action, event, decision, etc.
  • a hidden agenda
    the secret purpose behind a plan or activity that you do not tell other people about – used to show disapproval
  • wander around/along
    to walk slowly across or around an area, usually without a clear direction or purpose
  • disclose
    to make something publicly known, especially after it has been kept secret
  • overlook
    to not notice something, or not see how important it is
  • feature
    a part of something that you notice because it seems important, interesting, or typical
  • significance
    the meaning of a word, sign, action, etc., especially when this is not immediately clear
  • high profile
    attracting a lot of public attention, usually deliberately
  • have admiration for
    to have a feeling of great respect and liking for something or someone
  • role model
    someone whose behaviour, attitudes, etc. people try to copy because they admire them
  • chance
    the possibility that something will happen, especially something you want
  • rate
    a charge or payment that is set according to a standard scale
  • provide insight
    to develop a sudden clear understanding of something, especially a complicated situation or idea
  • allow
    to let someone do or have something, or let something happen
  • self-centred
    paying so much attention to yourself that you do not notice what is happening to other people
  • create an impression
    to make an idea or feeling that did not exist before come into being
  • mistaken
    if you are mistaken, you are wrong about something that you thought you knew or saw
  • inspire
    to encourage someone by making them feel confident and eager to do something
  • biased
    unfairly preferring one person or group over another
  • aspect
    one part of a situation, idea, plan, etc. that has many parts
  • influential
    having a lot of influence and therefore changing the way people think and behave
  • activity
    something that you do because you enjoy it
  • way
    a method that you use to do or achieve something
  • show sth in a better light
    to present something in such a way that it appears more favourably that if presented differently
  • blur
    to become difficult to see, or to make something difficult to see, because the edges are not clear
  • prearrange
    plan or decide about something beforehand
  • sparkling
    shining brightly with points of flashing light
  • broaden your mind
    to increase your knowledge, experience, or range of activities
  • effort
    an attempt to do something, especially when this involves a lot of hard work or determination
  • coastline
    the land on the edge of the coast, especially the shape of this land as seen from the air
  • picturesque
    a picturesque place is pretty and interesting in an old-fashioned way
  • touristy
    a place that is touristy is full of tourists and the things that attract tourists – used to show disapproval
  • subjective
    a statement, report, attitude, etc. that is subjective is influenced by personal opinion and can therefore be unfair
  • approve
    to think that someone or something is good, right, or suitable
  • attraction
    a feature or quality that makes something seem interesting or enjoyable
  • editorial
    a piece of writing in a newspaper that gives the editor’s opinion about something, rather than reporting facts
  • bush
    a plant with many thin branches growing up from the ground
  • propaganda
    information which is false or which emphasises just one part of a situation, used by a government or political group to make people agree with them
  • crowd
    a large group of people who have gathered together to do something, for example to watch something or protest about something
  • objective
    based on facts, or making a decision that is based on facts rather than on your feelings or beliefs
  • get in on the act
    to take part in an activity that someone else has started, especially in order to get a share of the advantages for yourself
  • stick in your mind
    if something sticks in your mind, you remember it well because it is unusual or interesting
  • preview
    an occasion when you can see a film, play, painting, etc. before it is shown to the public
  • trek
    to walk a long way, especially in the mountains, as an adventure
  • overestimate
    to think something is better, more important, etc. than it really is
  • come into contact with sb
    to begin communicating with someone
  • regard (for)
    respect and admiration for someone or something
  • convey an impression
    to communicate or express an opinion or feeling, with or without using words
  • dismiss
    to refuse to consider someone’s idea, opinion, etc., because you think it is not serious, true, or important
  • set the record straight
    to tell people the truth about something, because you want to be sure that they understand what the truth really is
  • mislead
    to make someone believe something that is not true by giving them information that is false or not complete
  • aspiration
    a strong desire to have or achieve something
  • client
    someone who gets services or advice from a professional person, company, or organization
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