Vocab revision (Expert Advanced Unit 3)

(to try to make someone accept an idea or opinion by repeating it many times, especially when they are not interested) I'll never agree with you so don't .............. your .......... ..... my ...................

(to make you dislike something or not want to do something) My friend had a bad skiing accident, which .............. me .............. doing the sport.

(a fashion, game, type of music etc that becomes very popular for a short time) She started a .............. for this type of jewellery.

(official instructions that explain what someone’s job is, what their duties are). The architect’s ............... is to design an extension that is modern.

(to only just succeed in passing an examination or dealing with a difficult situation) Even though she had missed lots of classes, Helena managed to ............. ............ her exam and got an 'C'.

(without a limit or end) With .............. possibilities in color combinations, glass is one of the most popular recycled materials for countertops.

(to communicate or express something, with or without using words) All this information can be ..............ed in a simple diagram.

(to walk quietly and carefully on your toes, so that nobody hears you) His mother ..............d into the room.

(moving or doing things in a careless way, especially so that you drop things, knock into things) A ..............y waiter spilled wine all over her new skirt.

(to hit someone with the flat part of your hand) Sarah ..............ped Aaron across the face.

(a large thick piece of something that does not have an even shape) I break my revision down into small ..............s; it helps me remember things.

(an attempt to prevent the public from discovering the truth about something) The doctor tried to ........... ..... his mistake, but he was found out eventually.

(making you feel worried and not confident) Some people find interview situations very ...............

(making you feel embarrassed so that you are not sure what to do or say) I hoped he would stop asking .............. questions.

(making you feel happy and satisfied because you are doing interesting, useful, or important things) Nursing is still one of the most .............. careers.

(to collect and save large amounts of food, money etc, especially when it is not necessary to do so) We met families who ..............ed food during the strike

(to look like or be similar to someone or something) It’s amazing how closely Brian and Steve .............. each other.

(to enjoy a place by watching it or becoming involved in it) If you ever go to Pompeii, take some time to just .......... .... the atmosphere.

(so shocked, surprised, or frightened that you cannot move) The first time I saw Janet I was ..............; I knew I was going to marry her.

(to correct something that is wrong) I did my best to .............. the situation, but the damage was already done.

(behaving in a way that is unusual and different from most people) His .............. behaviour lost him his job.

(to make an effort to develop a friendly relationship with someone, especially someone who can help you) If you .............. good relationships at work, it can help you in the future.

(the most important character in a play, film, or story) The .............. of the story is an escaped prisoner.

(to be in the same unpleasant situation as someone else) All first-years at university are .............. -- no one knows anyone.