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Gold Advanced Unit 2 Vocabulary

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  • to feel anxious or worried about something that is going to happen or may happen
    dread
  • to describe very high noises that are not loud
    squeaky
  • a report, argument, etc., that is  unfair because it emphasises one opinion too much
    unbalanced
  • to describe conditions that are difficult to live in and very uncomfortable or something unfair
    harsh
  • I'm completely useless at making small t_______ at parties.
    talk
  • At lunchtime we meet in the cafeteria to exchange the company g_________.
    gossip
  • tired and almost asleep
    drowsy
  • to completely close off something such as a road or an opening
    block off
  • a colour or sound that looks or sounds soft and warm
    mellow
  • happening or chosen without any definite plan, aim, or pattern
    random
  • the early morning hours, between about one and four o’clock
    small hours
  • His controversial views s_____________ a lot of debate.
    stimulated
  • to gradually become less and less or smaller and smaller
    dwindle
  • It's sometimes difficult to k______ a conversation going when someone is very shy and introvert.
    keep
  • using words in a clever and amusing way
    witty
  • We had to m_____ a polite conversation with the CEO.
    make
  • the quality of being very excited about something you want to do
    eagerness
  • tired and almost asleep
    drowsy
  • worried or upset
    disturbed
  • a feeling that you like or love someone or something and that you would be unhappy without them
    attachment
  • moving unsteadily from side to side
    wobbly
  • friendly conversation in which people make a lot of jokes with, and amusing remarks about, each other
    banter
  • to describe something makes you feel calmer and less anxious
    soothing
  • a feeling of worry or slight fear about something
    unease
  • He d____________ an interesting speech at the conference.
    delivered
  • to describe a voice that is weak and shaky
    wobbly
  • to walk slowly across or around an area, usually without a clear direction or purpose
    wander
  • not having a clear purpose or reason
    aimlessly
  • to move in a quiet, careful way, especially to avoid attracting attention
    creep