IGCSE ESL UNIT 16 VOCABULARY

He has carved/made a n___________ for himself as a financial advisor. (a job or position that is very suitable for someone, especially one that they like)

Hollywood is full of a___________ young actors, waiting for their big break into movies. (someone who is trying to become a successful actor, politician, writer, etc.)

His mother's death when he was aged six had a very p____________ effect on him. (felt or experienced very strongly or in an extreme way)

She was paid the m_____________ sum of ten million dollars for that film. ((adj.)extremely surprising and difficult to understand)

These chemicals have a d___________ effect/impact on the environment. (causing harm or damage)

He took a vow to a______________ from alcohol and smoking. ((v.)to not do something, especially something enjoyable that you think might be bad)

Each person's genetic code is u____________ except in the case of identical twins. (being the only existing one of its type)

The first telephone was the p_____________ of modern communications networks. (something that happened or existed before another thing, especially if it either developed into it or had an influence on it)

He was jailed for r____________ secrets to the Russians. (to make known or show something)

Civilization does not remain static, but changes c____________. (all the time or often)

She doesn't understand the emotional problems of a_______________. (a young person who is developing into an adult)

His sense of humour is one of his better t______________. ((n.)a particular characteristic that can produce a particular type of behaviour)

My doctor says I should start playing sport because my lifestyle is too s______________. (involving little exercise or physical activity)

The Hungarian uprising in 1956 was s_________________ by the Soviet Union. ((v.)to end something by force)

The station became popular amongst children, teens and t__________. ((n.)a child between the ages of approximately eight and twelve)

He always tries to o_________ everybody else in the class. (to be, or do something, better than someone else)

Thanks to my job I became an a.................. reader. ((adj.)extremely eager or interested)

Violent crime appears to be on the w________ in the capital. (to become weaker in strength or influence)

They have to g___________ at least 3 percent of the parliamentary vote to receive state funding. (to collect something, usually after much work or with difficulty)

For years they had d___________ wanted a child. (extremely or very much)

Hardening of the coronary a______________ can lead to a heart attack. (one of the thick tubes that carry blood from the heart to other parts of the body)

She suffers from low s________________ and it prevents her from pursuing her goals. ((n.)belief and confidence in your own ability)

Even a low level of noise i____________ with my concentration. (to prevent something from working effectively or from developing successfully)

She was ranting and r_________ about some imagined insult. (to speak in an uncontrolled way, usually because you are upset or angry, or because you are ill)

We are living in an age where celebrities c_____________ publicize their private lives. (too much and in a way that shows you are unable to stop:)