go (verb)
undergo
I have to catch _____________ on my reading before the exam next week.
down
in
up
on
A small deposit of small white ice crystals formed on the grass, plants or ground is called ....
frost
pure (verb)
purify
What's the _____ of me winning this race? (likely)
likelihood
He broke _____________ the news to his parents that he had decided to drop out of college.
down
out
in
up
She's such a ______ director, having a strong desire and firm intention to achieve a goal.
determined
The team managed to pull _____________ a surprising victory in the final minutes of the game.
through
up
out
off
Nowadays, there is a greater ecological _____ and people care more for the environment. (aware)
awareness
A very strong wind in the west Atlantic is called a...
hurricane
The project fell _____________ because of a lack of funding.
down
through
apart
up
Such unpleasant noise may cause _____ and frustration. (annoy)
annoyance
accident (adv)
accidentally
Frozen raindrops which fall as hard as balls of ice is known as ....
hail
A large amount of ice, snow, and rock falling quickly down the side of a mountain is an...
avalanche
I tried to concentrate but there were a lot of _____ (distract)
distractions
The light rain is known as ....
drizzle
a red herring is .....
a) something that catches your attention
b) something that takes away your attention from a more important subject
c) something that reminds you about something important
b) something that takes away your attention form a more important subjects
A strong wind that blows in a circle is a...
tornado
respect (negative adv)
disrespectfully
When you move somebody from a dangerous place you...
evacuate them
Online translators are notorious for their _____ of translation. (accurate)
inaccuracy
Look at him! He has a face like thunder means...
to look very angry or furious.
You know... there's a saying my grandma always repeats. You should always save up for rainy days and this means...
to put money aside for when you are in need.
suspect (adj)
suspicious
a stag party is a party for .....
a) someone who has just bought a house/ a flat
b) a man before he gets married
c) a woman before she gets married
b) a man before he gets married
The manager decided to hold _____________ the project until further notice.
off
on
in
up
to kick the bucket means...
a) to be really angry
b) to start cleaning
c) to die
c) to die
Your _____ has cost us losing this contract! (competent)
incompetence
We hope to get an official stamp of _____ for our space project. (approve)
approval
The group of actors who perform in a play, movie, or TV show.
cast
What is a drought?
A long period without rain.
delight (2 adj)
delighted, delightful
What's a volcanic eruption?
An occasion when a volcano explodes, and lava and rocks come out of it.
A very successful and popular movie, often with high earnings at the box office.
a blockbuster
support (adj)
supportive
If you have a frog in your throat you .........
a) are scared
b) have difficulty speaking
c) are extremely emotional
b) have difficulty speaking because your throat feels dry
We're going on holiday so I'm on cloud nine means...
to be extremely happy.
The teacher called _____________ the students who had completed the homework.
down
in
out
up
Math gives me headaches. "I'm always in a fog" means...
to be confused.
We need to find a way to get _____________ the language barrier during the international conference.
over
through
up
around
reason (negative adv)
unreasonably
She's (ready or happy to do something if it is needed or requested) to do whatever it takes to become an actress.
willing
to jog sb's memory means ...a) to make someone recall sth b) to make someone forget sth unpleasantc) to help sb memorise sth
a) to make someone recall sth
a stout-hearted person is ...
a) generous
b) over-romantic
c) brave and determined
c) brave and determined
A short video or film that gives a preview of a longer movie or TV show.
trailer
What does the expression "to bundle up" mean?
To put warm clothes on someone or on yourself
A short period of rain is called a...
shower
The manager asked the team to put _____________ their differences and focus on the project.
down
up
aside
out
The company plans to roll _____________ a new product line next month.
up
in
out
on
A blizzard is a ...
a severe snowstorm.
to take somebody for a ride means to ...
a) show somebody around
b) offer a lift
c) deceive or cheat somebody
c) deceive or cheat somebody
I think you underestimate the _____ of this step. (important)
importance
She didn't let the criticism get _____________ her and continued to pursue her goals.
over
down
to
through
How can we make a successful movie if you're just (behaving in a silly or playful way without any serious purpose) all the time!
messing around
eat (2 negative adj)
uneatable, inedible
catch 22 situation is ....
a) an impossible situation
b) a surprising situation
c) an awkward situation
a) an impossible situation when you are prevented from doing one thing until you have done another thing that you cannot do until you do the first thing
to be in a flap means ....
a) to be in a difficult situation
b) to behave in a nervous way
c) to be in debt
b) to behave in a nervous way
The amount of money available or needed for a particular purpose, such as making a film.
budget
We need to fill in the _____ expeditiously. (vacant)
vacancy
The students were told to hand _____________ their essays by the end of the week.
over
up
on
in
She couldn't put _____________ with his constant complaints.
up
on
down
in
A storm with thunder and lightning and usually heavy rain is a ...
thunderstorm
person (verb)
personalise
victory (adv)
victoriously
like (negative adj)
unlikely
comfort (negative noun)
discomfort
to cook the books means ....
a) to prepare sth delicious
b) to change numbers dishonestly in the accounts to steal money
c) to become a master at cooking
b) to change numbers dishonestly in the accounts to steal money from it
Films or stories that are grand in scale, often involving heroic characters and adventurous journeys.
epics
despair (noun)
desperation, despair
A sudden violent movement of the ground is described as an....
earthquake
a wild-goose chase is ....
a) a totally unsuccessful search
b) a search for answers to difficult questions
c) making your dreams come true
a) a totally unsuccessful search and a waste of time because the person/thing does not exist
assume (noun)
assumption
I can't believe you gave _____________ your dream of becoming a chef.
up
out
on
in
simple (verb)
simplify
regular (negative noun)
irregularity
His _____ on the court is undeniable. (dominate)
dominance
The CEO decided to step _____________ from his position due to health reasons.
in
down
off
up
eat (2 adj)
eatable, edible
The teacher called _____________ the shy student to share his thoughts with the class.
on
in
out
up
His lawyer insisted on _____ of evidence. (disclose)
disclosure
The _____ in her voice made me run even faster. (urgent)
urgency
The athlete had to give _____________ the competition due to a knee injury.
down
up
out
in
The students were told to come _____________ with creative ideas for the class project.
up
over
in
on
What is a heat wave?
A long period of very high temperatures.
She was in a lot of pain and had to have her _____ teeth pulled out. (wise)
wisdom
number (2 adj)
numerous, innumerable
What is a tsunami?
It's a tidal wave which is considered a natural disaster.
In the morning sometimes the grass is wet with .....
dew
to rub shoulders (elbows) with sb means ...
a) to be friends with sb
b) to spend time socially with sb important
c) to show sb your sympathy
b) to spend time with sb socially, especially someone important or famous
laugh (noun)
laughter
replace (negative adj)
irreplaceable
Her _____ increased as she watched the hours pass. (anxious)
anxiety
The comedian managed to come _____________ with a hilarious response to the unexpected interruption.
up
in
down
over
The biggest lesson of my _____ is that you can have fun without alcohol. (sober)
sobriety
We need to figure _____________ how to solve this problem before the deadline.
up
out
over
in
to have kittens (UK) / to have a cow (US)
a) to be very upset/ angry/ worried
b) to be pregnant
c) to be very happy
a) to be very upset/ angry/ worried about something
an underdog is somebody who ...
a) helps others
b) makes sure others are safe
c) is the weakest or least likely to win
c) is the weakest or least likely to win / has less power or money
The team needs to focus and carry _____________ the plan to completion.
out
through
down
up
Dutch courage is ...............
a) when you are extremely brave
b) when you are cowardly
c) when you are drunk and do things you normally wouldn't
c) when you are drunk and do things you normally wouldn't
friend (2 nouns)
friendship, friendliness
to put the wind up someone means to ....
a) encourage sb to do sth
b) push sb to the limits
c) to frighten sb
to frighten sb
The new policy aims to crack _____________ on illegal activities in the city.
over
up
down
in
Techniques used in movies to create illusions or enhance visual aspects, like explosions or CGI.
special effects
If we want to know what the weather is like we should watch a...
weather forecast
permit (2 nouns)
permission/permittance
destroy (noun)
destruction
Unfortunately, we experience a _____ of workforce right now. (short)
shortage
I'm not sure I'll be able to resist this _____ (tempt)
temptation
to pick sb's brain about sth means ...
a) to pretend to be someone else
b) to read sb's mind
c) to ask for sb's opinion
c) to ask for advice or opinion about sth
I felt an enormous _____ when I heard he was safe and sound. (relieve)
relief
Now that they are on the threshold of _____ the whole world is waiting for them! (adult)
adulthood
It's time to move _____________ from the past and embrace new opportunities.
up
over
away
on
The audience were stunned by the _____ of their performance. (brilliant)
brilliance
tolerate (negative adj)
intolerant
There is a lot of _____ on me to do it as soon as possible. (press)
pressure
The company will cut _____________ on expenses to improve its financial situation.
up
down
out
off
What is a cold spell?
A long period of several days or weeks with freezing cold.
A large amount of water spread from a river, sea etc. that covers an area that is normally dry is a....
flood
During a storm you can see ......... and hear loud ..........
lightnings / thunders
Typically, first you go through several stages of _____ before you finally find peace. (deny)
denial
He hurried to buy the present before her _____(depart)
departure
How do you call a strong wind?
It's a gale.
Somebody who is big-headed is ...
a) conceited, self-important
b) businesslike
c) very intelligent
a) conceited, self-important
She could (successfully deal with) the difficulties she faced on her way up and direct a successful movie. .
overcome
concept (negative noun)
misconception
It's important to break _____________ complex topics into smaller, manageable parts.
in
down
out
up