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8/8
Act up=if a machine or part of the body acts up, it does not perform as well as it should
Grope (around)=search for sth inside a container, bag etc by feeling with your hands
Backup plan
Seemingly=appearing to be sth, especially when this is not true
Tedious=boring
Quaint=attractive because of being unusual and especially old-fashioned
Anachronism=a person, thing, or idea that exists out of its time in history, especially one
that happened or existed later than the period being show, discussed
Brass=alama
Sounder=sonda
Bear= (of a person) carry
Distress call=a call to authorities notifying them of a person, vehicle or vessel requiring
emergency services
Distinctive=sth that is distinctive is easy to recognize because it is different from other
things
Dying art
Enduring=existing for a long time
Legacy=sth that is a part of your history or that remains from an earlier time
Relay=repeat sth you have heard, or to broadcast a signal, message, or programme on
television or radio
As a matter of prudence
Prudence=the state of being careful in the way you make decisions or spend money so
that you avoid unnecessary risks
Distorted=if a sound produced on electrical equipment is distorted, it sounds strange and
unpleasant because of changes in the shape of the sound wave
Come out on top=be the winner in a competitive situation
Clatter of sounds
Capability=the ability to do sth
Peck
Wire=in the past, to send sb a telegram
Famed=famous or known to many people
Wreak=cause sth to happen in a violent and often uncontrolled way
He/she/it hath=he/she/it has
Recede=move further away into the distance, or to become less clear or less bright
Envision=imagine or expect that sth is a likely or desirable possibility in the future
10/9
Strenuous=needing or using a lot of physical or mental effort or energy
Adrift at sea
12/10
Glare=look directly and continuously at sb or sth in an angry way
Smirk=a smile that expresses satisfaction or pleasure about having one sth or knowing sth
that is not known by sb else
Wince=show pain or embarrassment suddenly and for a short time in the face, often
moving the head back at the same time
Grimace=make an expression, strong dislike, etc. in which the face twists in an ugly way
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Retort=answer sb quickly in an agry or funny way
Retort angrily/abruptly
cheer enthusiastically
smile diplomatically/gently
instruct firmly/gently
comfort gently
shrug indifferently/angrily
instruct=order or tell sb to do sth, especially in a formal way
shrug=raise your shoulders and then lower them in order to say you do not know or are
not interested
15/10
thrust=push suddenly and strongly
The bodyguards thrust past the crowd to get at the cameraman
niche=a hollow in a wall, especially one made to put a statue (=artistic object) in so that it
can be seen
receiver=receptor
reel=mulineta
prolong=make sth last a longer time
We were having such a good time that we decided to prolong our stay by another
week.
recall=to order the return of a person who belongs to an organization or of products made
by a company
The company recalled thousands of jars of baby food after a salmonella scare.
armies retreat
retract=pull sth back or in
recoil=the sudden backward movement that a gun makes when it is fired
stern=severe, or showing disapproval
a stern look/warning/voice
severe=not kind or showing sympathy; not willing to accept other people’s mistakes or
failures
firm=forceful and making people do what you want
abrupt=using too few words when talking, in a way that seems rude and unfriendly
abrupt manner/reply
sharp=if sb is sharp or makes a sharp statement, they speak or act in a severe and angry
way that can hurt other people
materialize=if an object materializes, it appears suddenly
simper=smile in a silly or annoying way
growl=say sth in an unfriendly and angry way
contempt=a strong feeling of disliking and having no respect for sb or sth
hatred=ura
scowl at=glare at=stare at
jeer=laugh or shout insults at sb to show you have no respect for them
munch=eat sth, especially noisily
He was munching on an apple.
Mumble=a mormai
Muddle=bring into a disordered (=in a confused or badly organized state) or confusing
state
I fear he may have muddled the message.
Muster=produce or encourage sth such as an emotion or support
She managed to muster the courage to ask him to the cinema.
Menacingly=in a way that makes you thing that sb is going to do sth bad or that sth bad is
going to happen
Black clouds gathered menacingly over the hills.
Gape=look in great surprise at sb or sth, especially with an open mouth
Ogle=look at sb with obvious sexual interest
Catch a glimpse -> involuntary
Cast a glance -> voluntary
16/11
Yelp=make a sudden, short, high sound, usually when in pain
I accidentally stepped on the dog’s foot and it yelped.
Shriek=shout in a loud high voice because you are frightened, excited, or surprised
He suddenly let out a piercing shriek.
Piercing=(of a sound) high, loud, and unpleasant
Piercing screams
The shadow(s) of sth=the problems, sadness, trouble etc. caused by a particular situation
or event
Subtlety=a small but important detail
Nuance=a slight difference that may be difficult to notice but is fairly important
A translator has to be alert to every nuance.
Tone=the general mood or main qualities of sth
I didn’t like the jokey tone of the article – I thought it was inappropriate.
Absorb=understand facts or ideas completely and remember them (take in, digest)
Interest=if sb or sth interests you, you want to give that person or thing your attention and
discover more about him, her, or it
Capture=if a computer or similar machine captures information, it takes it in and stores it
Comprehend=understand sth completely
Straightforward=easy to understand or simple
Minimalist=taking or showing as little action and involvement in a situation as possible
Verbose=using or containing more words than are necessary
A verbose explanation/report/speech/style
Long-winded=a long-winded speech, letter, article, etc. is too long, or uses too many
words
Elongated=longer and thinner than usual
In the photo her face was slightly elongated.
Stretch out=make a process or task continue for a longer period of time than was
originally planned
Stutter=speak or say sth, especially the first part of a word, with difficulty, for example
pausing before it or repeating it several times
Splutter=speak in a quick and confused way, producing short, unclear noises because of
surprise, anger, etc.
Under your breath=quietly so that other people cannot hear exactly what you are saying
He muttered sth under his breath.
Tendency=if sb has a tendency to do or like sth, they will probably do or like it
Pitch=a speech or act that attempts to persuade sb to buy or do sth
She made a pitch for the job but she didn’t get it.
Expression=the act of saying what you think or showing how you feel using words or
actions
It’s better to give expression to (=show) your anger, rather than hiding it.
tone=a quality in the voice that expresses the speaker’s feelings or thoughts, often
towards the person being spoken to
striking=very unusual or easily noticed, and therefore attracting a lot of attention
17/11
argue on sth
boast about sth=speak too proudly or happily about what you have done or what you own
lecture on Politics
lecture sb on=an angry or serious talk given to sb in order to criticize their behaviour
lecture sb on his bad habits
act on sth=do sth because you have been advised or told to do it
comment on sth
for fear that/of sth=because you are worried that a particular thing might happen
for the sake of sb///for sb’s sake=in order to help or bring advantage to sb
from memory
in recession=a period when the economy of a country is not successful and conditions for
business are bad
on leave=not at work
in jest=intended as a joke and not said seriously
18/12
not mince (your) words=put it bluntly
a man of few words=a man who expresses himself without talking too much
paint a picture (of sth)=describe or show sth in a particular way
by word of mouth
speak your mind=speak up
let sb in on a secret
making small talk=conversation about things that are not important, often between people
who do not know each other well
hold my tongue
be the talk of the town=be what everyone is talking about
talk is cheap=used for saying that you do not believe that someone will in fact do what
they are saying they will do
19/20
read between the lines
catch up with her news
drop sb a line/note=write a short letter to sb
on the tip of your tongue
bad news travel fast
20/20
act up
break up=if sb who is talking on a mobile phone is breaking up, their voice can no longer
be heard clearly
break down=if a system, relationship, or discussion breaks down, it fails because there is
a problem or disagreement
break in=interject
act out=copy actions in a theatrical manner
break off=to terminate
break away=detach from
21/12
act your age
break the news
break even
act the part=behave the way that people in a particular role usually behave
break your silence
30/16
foremost=most important or best; leading;
reduce to tatters
frown on/upon sth=disapprove of sth
blistering=extremely fast, forceful, or impressive
leap in=do sth immediately, and often with enthusiasm, as soon as you have the chance to
do it
grim=grim news, situations, or events are unpleasant and make you feel upset and
worried
warp=
subsidised
stumbling
thriving
backbones
embrace
decentralised
barg in
link up
daring
supercede
stockholder
scattered
blown away
barge into
get in on the act
lord it over
misdirected
mull over
seethe
think tank
37/20
fugitive
technophobe
fad
few and far between
the odd one out
38/20
assert
give praise
bank balance
encroachment
tumble by
out of turn
prospective
a severe blow to
retain
fast asleep
negotiate the corner
senior party members
in his corner
39/20
e-generation
render
penning
missive
overhaul
Workbook
1/7
briefing=information that is given to sb just before they do sth, or a meeting where this
happens
directive=an official instruction
consensus=a generally accepted opinion or decision among a group of people
statement=sth that sb says or writes officially, or an action done to express an opinion
plea=an urgent and emotional request
2/7
reticent=unwilling to speak about your thoughts or feelings
well-spoken=having a pleasant and polite way of speaking that is considered socially
acceptable
corrosive=harmful and causing bad feelings
persistent=sb who is persistent continues doing sth or tries to do sth in a determined but
often unreasonable way
misdirected=used in a way that is not right or legal
flowery=if a speech or writing style is flowery, it uses too many complicated words or
phrases in an attempt to sound skilful
3/7
breakneck speed=carelessly fast and dangerous
4/7
probe=try to discover information that other people do not want you to know, by asking
questions carefully and not directly
prod=encourage sb to take action, especially when they are being slow or unwilling
weary=very tired, especially after working hard for a long time
stuffy=old fashioned, formal, and boring
profiteering=the act of taking advantage of a situation in order to make a profit, usually
by charging high prices for things people need
merchant=a person whose job is to buy and sell products in large amounts, especially by
trading with other countries
disquiet=worry
impart=communicate information to sb
relay=repeat sth you have heard, or to broadcast a signal, message, or programme on
television or radio
foresight=the ability to judge correctly what is going to happen in the future and plan you
actions based on this knowledge
acumen=skill in making correct decisions and judgements in a particular subject, such as
business or politics
7/5
discourteous=rude and not considering other people’s feelings
assertive=sb who is assertive behaves confidently and is not frightened to say what they
want or believe
outspoken=expressing strong opinions very directly without worrying if other people are
offended
gloomy=unhappy and without hope
forthright=(too) honest or direct in behaviour
pushy=behaving in an unpleasant way by trying too much to get sth or to make sb do sth
apprehensive=feeling worried about sth that you are going to do or that is going to happen
approachable=friendly and easy to talk to
convivial=friendly and making you feel happy and welcome
conceited=too proud of yourself and your actions and abilities
ill at ease=feeling anxious and not relaxed
edgy=nervous; not calm
animated=full of interest and energy
impulsive=rash
12/7
come of age=reach the age when you are legally recognized as an adult
be one one’s best behaviour
tighten one’s belt
fight a losing battle
drive a hard bargain=expect a lot in exchange for what you pay or do
make allowances for=to think about sb’s characteristics and not judge them too severely
clear the air=remove the bad feelings between people
13/7
injection of cash
retail=sell goods to the public in shops, on the internet
reel from=
sluggish=moving or operating more slowly than usual and with less energy or power
revenue=the income that a government or company receives regularly
rebound=to rise in price after a fall
savvy=practical knowledge and ability