25/26 T1 Advanced English | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

He said one too many stupid things and I just lost my ________

RAG

Something that a particular person finds especially annoying.

Pet Peeve

an organization whose aim is to make money for a social or political purpose or to provide a service that people need,

NON-PROFIT

Ph Verb: She is not afraid TO DEFEND HERSELF AGAINST older kids

STAND UP TO

His __________ attitude became clear when he prioritized his own interests over the well-being of the entire group.

SELF-SERVING

Their parents only stayed together for ________ of the children.

THE SAKE

This region is This region is ________ populated; hardly anyone lives there due to its isolation and harsh climate

SPARSELY

an unpleasant condition, especially a serious, sad, or difficult one

PLIGHT

PH.VERB- The work is behind schedule because we ENCOUNTERED some difficulties

CAME UP AGAINST

Ph verb: To improve or practice something already learned.

BRUSH UP ON

to send something, especially goods or a message, somewhere for a particular purpose

DISPATCH

The circumstances were so terrible that we had to postpone the meeting. SUCH. _________________________________ we had to postpone the meeting.

SUCH WERE THE CIRCUMSTANCES THAT

He played the tune so badly that nobody recognised it. SO ................................... that nobody recognised it.

SO BADLY DID HE PLAY THE TUNE

I was able to make my decision in a _________ of a second.

FRACTION

public support for an idea, plan, or way of doing something:

ADVOCACY

The demand for tickets is so high that the play has been extended by a month. HAS So _______________________ that the play has been extended by a month.

HIGH IS THE DEMAND FOR TICKETS

Alan was completely right in his predictions. (Way).......................wrong about his predictions.

IN NO WAY WAS ALAN WRONG

George wrote his last novel five years ago. WAS It ...................... George wrote his last novel.

WAS FIVE YEARS AGO WHEN |THAT

He is_________ in love with her.(HELP)

HELPLESSLY

Everyone who participated did so ___________ (without reluctance)

WILLINGLY

Advertisers want to gain access to people's shopping habits. TAP Advertisers want _____________ people's shopping habits.

TO TAP INTO

A person who gives to charity

A DONOR

STARTS WITH P: urgent or needing to be dealt with immediately (adjective)

PRESSING

ONE WORD: I'm asking for 200$, give or _________

TAKE

food shortage

FAMINE

A teacher is often the ___________ hero of a great writer’s success. SING

UNSUNG

name 2 synonyms for economically underdeveloped areas

DEPRESSED/POVERTY-STRICKEN

synonym: view as, consider as (verb)

DEEM

She is a recognised expert in ancient Greek history. KNOW

ACKNOWLEDGED

Former Nobel Peace Prize __________include Jimmy Carter and Barack Obama. RECEIVE

RECIPIENTS

Benefits should be targeted at the most ______________ families. POOR

IMPOVERISHED

Can you lend me 10$? I have little money on my account. CASH - I ___________at the moment.

AM STRAPPED FOR CASH AT THE MOMENT:

the general state of health or degree of success of a person, business, country, etc.

WELFARE

to speak to or behave towards someone as if they are stupid or not important

TO PRATONIZE/PATRONISE (UK)