BUILD YOUR VOCABULARY 3 – KEY

I. (3)a)1. compulsive gambler2. constructive criticism3. evasive answers4. exhaustive tests5. expensive tastes6. impressive results7. impulsive behaviour8. inventive plot9. oppressive heat10. permissive society

b)1. confidential information2. magical moment3. psychological tests4. critical review5. economical buy6. terminal illness7. mystical experience8. fanatical supporters9. personal relationship10. hysterical reaction

II. (5)

1. calculate – work out2. collect – call for3. decorate – do up4. go to bed – turn in5. protect – look after6. reach – get at7. reduce – cut down8. remove – take off9. suggest – put forward10. wait – hold on

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at a glance, disaffected, dissident, face-to face, fall out, gaze, glare, glimpse, grips, heart-to-heart, infatuated, incongruous, in the event of, on the rocks, out of sorts, out of focus, overwhelm, set out, turn out, tackle, wrestle

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1. There had been signs that their marriage was on the rocks for years.2. Mandy explained that she'd been feeling out of sorts and had overreacted.3. Napoleon's army was strong enough to overwhelm nearly any potential enemy.4. John had become infatuated with the French teacher.5. Candidates are trying to attract disaffected voters.6. His writings weren’t included in schoolbooks because he was considered a dissident

writer.7. It seemed incongruous having a dance-band at the funeral.8. An expert can tell at a glance whether it's a real diamond or a fake.9. Several photos were out of focus.10. The new laws are aimed at tackling unemployment.11. No country has really got to grips with the problem of nuclear waste.12. His jaw was broken while he tried to wrestle with a drunken bus driver.13. Jung and Freud fell out when Jung disagreed with some of Freud's central theories.14. The band are setting out on a European tour in March.15. To my surprise, it turned out that I was wrong.16. Why don't you have a heart-to-heart withhim and sort out your problems?17. This was the first face-to-face meeting the two leaders have had.18. He sat there in silence, glaring angrily.19. She sat gazing out the windows at the people walking by.20. From the corner of my eye, I glimpsed a man running out of the store.21. Britain agreed to support US in the event of a war.

on the rocks = a relationship or business that is on the rocks is having a lot of problems and is likely to fail soonout of sorts = feeling a little ill or upsetdisaffected = not satisfied with your government, leader etc, and therefore no longer loyal to them or no longer believing they can help you

IV. (11) avert, abstain, abscond, do away with, evade, helping, in hand, make do with,

outweigh, outrank, overthrow, out of hand, potent, put forward, reciprocate, ripe, soggy, seasoned, to hand, take out

1. Although Miss Warton did not reciprocate John's feelings, she did nothing to discourage them.

2. Successful sales staff will outrank less successful workers, regardless of qualifications.

3. A small group of military officers overthrew the President in September.4. The benefits of the scheme outweigh the disadvantages.5. Officer Rogers said he has the situation in hand.6. Hundreds of police were poised to intervene if things got out of hand, but they did

not.7. The kitchen has been designed so that all the things you need are conveniently to

hand.8. Arguments were put forward for changing some of the rules of the game.

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9. He reached into his pocket and took out a handkerchief.10. Talks will be held today in a final attempt to avert strike action.11. Six countries voted for the change, five voted against, and two abstained.12. Steve evaded the question when I asked him why he had left work so early.13. The boy absconded from a children's home.14. His speech had a potent emotional impact.15. I usually make do with a cup of coffee for breakfast.16. People thought that the use of robots would do away with boring low-paid factory

jobs.17. Is this melon ripe enough to eat?18. Being a seasoned traveller, he was fully prepared for the long delay at the airport.19. The ground was soggy from the rain.20. She took another helping of pie when she thought no one was looking.

V. (12)a)1. accurate prediction2. artificial respiration3. comprehensive education4. drug addiction5. final destination6. irresistible temptation7. perfect condition8. substantial reduction9. underground organisation10. verbal communication

b)1. difficult decision2. foregone conclusion3. free admission4. gentle persuasion5. official permission6. optical illusion7. religious conversion8. tax evasion9. total confusion10. traffic diversion

VI. (13)

1. Collins is on trial for corruption after admitting he accepted bribes.2. On behalf of everyone here, may I wish you a very happy retirement.3. Most new cars are bought on credit.4. They’ve let us have this word processor on approval so that we can try one out before

we decide.

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VII. (14)

1. They were sitting beside/besides the pool, eating breakfast.2. Sonia explained shortly/briefly how the machine works.3. The deadline was getting closer and we were under continuous/continual pressure to

reach our targets.4. You can't park here unless you have a permit/permission.5. Sales rose/raised by 20% over the Christmas period.6. Purchases may be returned if you show your recipe/receipt.7. Can you sow/sew a patch on my jeans?8. I bought some pencils from the stationery/stationary store.9. For an hour and a half we wondered/wandered around the old city, totally lost.

VIII. (15)a)1. advise2. cease3. commence4. comprehend5. exceed6. purchase7. require8. respond9. seek

a. tellb. endc. startd. understande. be more thanf. buyg. needh. replyi. look for

b)1. decline2. adhere3. encounter4. remit5. terminate6. ascertain7. remunerate8. obtain9. augment

a. turn downb. stickc. meetd. sende. endf. find outg. payh. geti. increase

IX. (16) Give the English equivalent:

1. dalta = chisel2. lanterna = flash3. sapa = hoe4. furtun = hose5. rindea = plane6. degetar = thimble7. ata/filet = thread

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8. mistrie = trowel9. menghina = vice10. grebla = rake11. harlet, lopata = spade

X. (17) curtail, come across, dreary, dowdy, drowsy, entail, giggle, gurgle, guzzle, helping, in

the event of, in view of, lighten, make over, outbreak, put across, relieve, run-down, retail, take in, wary

1. I was feeling too run-down to go for my morning jog.2. Cold medicines can make you feel drowsy.3. She had become extremely wary of relationships as a result of her childhood

experiences.4. This room is so dreary. How can we brighten it up?5. The girls dancing next to her always felt dowdy by comparison.6. Budget cuts forced schools to curtail after-school programs.7. Repairs would entail the closure of the bridge for six months.8. The wine retails at £6.95 a bottle.9. He comes across as a very intelligent, sensitive man.10. She listened attentively, taking in every word he said and asking questions.11. He was trying to put across a serious point.12. He made over the whole estate to his son.13. As the sky lightened, we could see the distant mountains.14. Regular exercise can relieve depression and anxiety.15. Linda and Christina were giggling at some private joke.16. We could hear the stream gurgling down in the valley.17. Chris has been guzzling beer all evening.18. The plan outlines emergency procedures in the event of a major accident.19. In view of all that has happened, Conklin is expected to resign.20. Doctors are very concerned about an outbreak of tuberculosis in an East London

School.21. He held out his bowl for another helping.

XI. (18)

1. Kids should be taught to make amends for their own mistakes.2. The climbers will make another attempt to reach the summit today.3. The pilot finally managed to make contact with the control tower.4. Sherry's phone call really made my day.5. Morning or afternoon. It makes no difference to me.6. My mother had to work 12 hours a day in a factory just to make ends meet.7. He makes examples of a few to scare the rest.8. He's made a fortune selling computers on the Internet.9. Has anyone made an offer yet for the house?10. The examiner was arrested only after he made a pass at a military policeman's wife.

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11. Bridget made a point of thanking each of us for the gift.12. Read this and tell me if it makes sense.13. The party’s environment spokesman intents to make a statement either today or

tomorrow.14. The team slowly made their way back to base.XII. (20) back, blood, bone, breast, ear, eye, face, foot, hair, hand, heart, head, leg, mouth,

teeth, tooth

1. I think you all deserve a pat on the back for your hard work.2. They've given me a free hand with the budget, as long as I stay under $10,000.3. He needs to go before the public and make a clean breast of it.4. His high-pitched squeaky voice set my teeth on edge.5. The thought of ever returning to prison made his blood run cold.6. The way they treat people makes my blood boil.7. I knew they wanted me to leave even though they wouldn't say it to my face.8. The factory owners turned a deaf ear to the demands of the workers.9. I’ve got a bone to pick with you – what are all these lies you’ve been spreading about

me?10. Chat rooms on the Internet are a place where we can let our hair down and say what

we think.11. Many of the gangs are armed to the teeth.12. That’s just what I was going to say! You took the words right out of my mouth.13. I know they always criticise me behind my back.14. She's a little weird isn't she? Oh no, have I put my foot in my mouth? Is she a friend

of yours?15. Actors have to learn their lines by heart.16. Can you give me a hand with this bag?17. Tom went to the library while I kept an eye on the bikes.18. Did Ronnie really call or are you just pulling my leg?19. Danny's always had a sweet tooth, so he won’t say no to another cake.20. She pulled a long face when she heard about his plans to move.

XIII. (21) bore, blockage, crank, crunch, damp, drift, junction, resume, trench, weld

1. The constant cold and damp made Tony feel even worse.2. The rubber raft drifted out to sea.3. The new handle will have to be welded on.4. She hopes to resume work after the baby is born.5. I live in a block of flats at the junction of Cambridge Road and Kilburn High Street.6. To build the tunnel they had to bore through solid rock.7. Workers dug a trench for gas lines.8. You crank the engine while I try to connect these wires.9. Broken window glass crunched under foot.10. The problem could also be caused by a blockage in the circulating pipes.

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XIV. (22)a)1. agonise over decisions2. aplogise for your mistakes3. hospitalise a patient4. memorise facts and figures5. modernise a building6. organise your life7. realise your limitations8. specialise in tropical medicine9. terrorise innocent victims10. vandalise a phone box

b)1. alleviate the pain2. captivate the audience3. cultivate your garden4. eradicate a problem5. generate electricity6. impersonate a celebrity7. interrogate a criminal8. investigate a crime9. speculate in oil shares10. terminate an agreement

XV. (25)

1. It was a year before he finally got round to unpacking his books.2. It's taken me ages to get over the flu.3. Designers from both countries got together and held a joint exhibition.4. See if you can get out of that meeting tomorrow.5. Get on with it! We don't have all day.6. Watch Frank - he'll cheat if he thinks he can get away with it.7. What did you get up to at the weekend?8. Aid agencies have been unable to get through to the thousands of refugees stranded

on the border.

XVI. (28) avert, convert, crumple, detain, dodge, deadly, fatal, headlong, headstrong, headway,

hold back, lay-by, lethal, mortal, outlet, pinpoint, pervert, skid, stoppage, swerve, write-off

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1. Anger flooded through her. She couldn't hold it back.2. Dan tore the page out, crumpled it, and threw it in the wastepaper basket.3. It may already be too late to avert another disaster.4. We've converted the basement to give the children more room to play.5. Genetic scientists are often accused of perverting nature.6. Police detained two suspects for questioning.7. The car was a complete write-off - I was lucky I wasn't killed.8. Investigators are trying the pinpoint the cause of the fire.9. The car in front of me skidded and I slammed the brakes on to avoid it.10. The car swerved sharply to avoid the dog.11. We had to run across some open ground, dodging the bullets.12. Customs officers will return to work today after a twenty-four hour stoppage.13. Almost any sharp or pointed object can potentially be a lethal weapon.14. A sudden shock could be fatal to anyone with a weak heart.15. Her father's death reminded her that she was mortal.16. She hit the target with deadly accuracy.17. Stockbrokers should prevent their clients from plunging headlong into trouble.18. Leo's parents soon found that they were completely unable to control their headstrong

son.19. The ship had trouble making headway because of the storms.20. We had nowhere to stop - the lay-by was three miles away.21. The company has been forced to close hundreds of its retail outlets.

XVII. (30) feature, tabloid, caption, obituary, comic strip, preview

1. Do you really need a caption for these two photos?2. It's known as Fat Albert after a comic strip character.3. Ferriss won an award for her feature on the children of migrant farmworkers.4. In his obituary it said he died of a heart attack.5. The press have been to a special preview of the show.6. She claimed that she had had an affair with the President, and sold her story to the

tabloids.

XVIII. (31) bat, bee, bird, bull, cat, chicken, crow, dog, horse, pig, rat, worm

1. Steve wormed his way out of going to the meeting.2. Didn't you see me coming? You must be as blind as a bat!3. Dad's got a bee in his bonnet about saving electricity.4. Helena decided to take the bull by the horns and organize the show herself.5. I'm sorry. Jim knows about last week's party. I'm afraid I let the cat out of the bag.6. I made a bit of a pig of myself at dinner; I ate four cakes.7. That speech of hers certainly set the cat among the pigeons.8. I was supposed to make the introductory speech but I chickened out at the last minute.

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9. We started to smell a rat when they asked for an extra £500 deposit.10. My house is ten miles from here as the crow flies.11. The bank offered to lend us £1,000 but that's chicken feed compared to what we need.12. She's a dark horse. I didn't know she'd written a novel.13. He won’t change; you can’t teach an old dog new tricks.14. Politically, he often behaved like a bull in a china shop.15. He’s such an early bird that he usually arrives before anybody else.

XIX. (33)

1. A lot of people moaned/mourned about the parking problems.2. New ways of reducing the injury/damage to the environment are urgently needed.3. If you leave your shoes laying/lying around like that, you'll trip over them.4. There's no appreciative/appreciable change in the patient's condition.5. I was very conscious/conscientious of the fact that I had to make a good impression.6. It is annoying when she tries to affect/effect a British accent.7. At that time we had to make the presumption/assumption that the disease was

spreading and take action to stop it.8. The process/procession of applying to a college is often very time-consuming.9. The house was full of priceless/worthless junk.10. Strong action/activity is needed to restore law and order.11. Sara had overcome/overtaken the disadvantages of her background to become a

successful lawyer.12. I have an inconsiderable/inconsiderate neighbour who plays loud music late at night.13. In the currant/current economic situation, switching careers may not be such a good

idea.14. His principal/principle reason for making the journey was to visit his family.15. I wander/wonder how James is getting on.16. Have you ever stopped considering/to consider the amount of time you spend

watching television?17. I'm sure we'll see each other again soon, whether/weather here or in New York.18. Inspectors say health and safety procedures at the factory leave/let a lot to be desired.19. Another objection/criticism levelled at/to him was that his teaching methods were

old-fashioned.20. One of the boys kept laughing, that/which annoyed Jane intensely.21. His lack of social life was beginning to get/let him down.22. Harry had worked for eight hours without a break/brake.

XX. (35) allowance, asylum, burden, benefit, flatly, grant, infrequent, longingly, reminiscent,

sorely, strain, timely, unreservedly

1. Running the business on my own can be a burden at times.2. The strain of managing such a huge company became too much for Anita.3. His father gives him a monthly allowance of £200.

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4. If you were fired from your previous job, you may not be able to claim unemployment benefit.

5. Without a student grant, I'd never even have gone into higher education.6. Rain is infrequent in this normally hot, dry region of the world.7. The database will provide timely and accurate information on the current status of the

business.8. Cubans who reach the U.S. are usually granted asylum.9. We ate in a cozy dining room slightly reminiscent of a ski lodge.10. He flatly denied ever having met the woman.11. Jack gazed longingly at the tray of cakes.12. Sabine was sorely tempted to throw her drink in his face.13. He apologized unreservedly for his mistake.

XXI. (40)

laylookgetdropsortdostickgoturntake

offlikeoninoutuptofordownover

make redundantresemblemake progressvisitsolvefastenkeep tobe attracted tolower the volume oftake control of

XXII. (41)

1. At the eleventh hour the government decided that something had to be done.2. He was never more than a B-movie actor, playing second fiddle to actors like Errol

Flynn.3. Everybody except Jurnet clapped, still talking nineteen to the dozen.4. I am in two minds whether to change the engine or repair it.5. I'll call her tomorrow - no, on second thoughts, I'll try now.6. I felt a lot better after I had forty winks.7. His musical technique is second to none.8. Rob has a sixth sense for making the right investment.9. Typing becomes second nature after a while.10. When you met your husband, was it love at first sight?11. The police are now back at square one in their investigation.12. We shouldn't have to settle for second best.13. I don't know the first thing about looking after children.14. As he had a car, he was one up on me when it came to inviting girls out.

XXIII. (44) deploy, desist, obsolete, output, plough, sidestep, subsidy, sow, tell off

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1. Will computers render books obsolete?2. We hope that the military regime will desist from its acts of violence.3. My dad told me off for swearing.4. Senior Marine Corps officers were preparing to deploy to the Gulf.5. The fields are ploughed as soon as the winter crop is removed.6. If you want an early crop, you should sow in September.7. He sidestepped the question and talked instead about plans for the future.8. Ford plans to increase its car output next year.9. Without state subsidies, the railways couldn't survive.

XXIV. (46)a)1. capital punishment2. clerical appointment3. exact measurements4. fierce argument5. financial settlement6. impartial judgement7. monthly repayments8. popular entertainment9. special requirements10. total commitment

b)1. advertising campaign2. conscientious objector3. domestic appliance4. filing cabinet5. financial advisor6. greenhouse effect7. minority interest8. passive resistance9. political party10. public transport

XXV. (48) count, infrequently, intake, keep on at, lessen, plod, strut, to heart, uptake

1. Pregnant women should reduce their intake of caffeine.2. You’re very quick on the uptake! How did you guess?3. I have lost count of the number of jobs I've applied for.4. If I didn't keep on at the children, they'd never do their homework.5. Brian is a very sensitive kind of person and he takes criticism very much to heart.6. Jeremy does play cricket, but very infrequently.7. Exercise lessens the risk of heart disease.

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8. I strutted around Chicago as if I were really somebody.9. The horse plodded up the hill.

strut = to walk proudly with your head high and your chest pushed forwards, showing that you think you are importantplod = to walk along slowly, especially when this is difficult

XXVI. (51)

1. Barbara tried to keep a straight face, but in the end she just couldn't help laughing.2. We got off on the wrong foot the other day and it was my fault.3. He looks down his nose at anyone foreign.4. The house has changed hands three times in the last two years.5. How can you turn your back on your own mother?6. Rather than giving in and losing face, she carried on her needless quarrel with her

father.7. She swore she would never set foot in his house again.8. You must have your hands full with all this work to do and the children to look after.9. A few of the passengers got off the bus to stretch their legs.10. Look, I'll stick my neck out and say it'll be finished by tomorrow evening.11. He can be rude and bad-tempered sometimes, but his heart's in the right place.12. The wine went straight to my head.13. Police were called in when the situation began to get out of hand.14. They later got cold feet and canceled the order.15. We're keeping our fingers crossed that she's going to be OK.16. Many people end up paying through the nose for their car insurance policies.17. My new in-laws accepted me with open arms.18. I'm sick of your mother poking her nose into our marriage.19. You can be sure your children are in good hands.20. I just can’t make head nor tail of this train timetable.

XXVII. (53)

1. In comparison with other recent video games, this one isn't very exciting.2. The end doors are not to be used when the train is in motion.3. He was a successful lecturer, much in demand.4. When I know all the facts, I'll be in a position to advise you.5. 'Where are we going?' he asked in a whisper.

XXVIII. (55)a)1. courageous deeds2. dangerous drugs

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3. horrendous disaster4. infectious disease5. industrious ceremony6. luxurious surroundings7. nutritious food8. outrageous drugs9. religious ceremony10. tremendous achievement

b)1. enviable position2. fashionable clothes3. foreseeable future4. incurable disease5. interminable wait6. portable television7. sociable neighbours8. unbeatable value9. uncontrollable urge10. unreasonable request

XXIX. (56) compel, defy, delude, disallow, induce, let loose, retort, retaliate, resort, wary, weary

1. Don’t delude yourself. They have no reason to offer you a job.2. I was so weary, I fell asleep as soon as I lay down.3. We must teach children to be wary of strangers.4. Whatever you do, don't let Derek loose on the garden.5. Manchester United had a goal disallowed.6. Many homeless teenagers resort to stealing when their money runs out.7. When police tried to push back the crowd, a few youths retaliated by throwing stones

at them.8. You're not afraid?" Brenda asked. "Of course not," he retorted angrily.9. All the young men in the area were compelled to work in the quarries and coal mines.10. Nothing would induce me to vote for him again.11. Billy defied his mother, and smoked openly in the house.

XXX. (57)

1. I was not averse/adverse to fighting with any boy who challenged me.2. I was tired of the hustle and rustle/bustle of New York.3. They discussed everything under the sky/sun.4. The source of the information is irrelevant. Moreover/However, the information need

not be confidential.5. The problems with selling the house had made her much more weary/wary about

financial matters.

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6. Writing is my bread and jam/bread and butter.7. He was sensible/sensitive enough to see that Jake was the best candidate for the job.8. The best course/coarse of action would be to speak to her and tell her the whole story.9. It was a terrible accident. Moreover/Nevertheless, air travel is still the safest form of

transport.10. All the necessary steps had been taken to ensure/assure their safety.11. I decided to ask Laura what she thought I should do. She always gives me good

advise/advice.12. The Internet is an invaluable/valueless source of information.13. The way the research was carried out rises/raises doubts about the results.14. Pauline phoned to remind/remember you about the party.15. Our new boss is a real joy to work for. She's so appreciative/appreciable of anything

you do for her.16. I get the distinctive/distinct impression that you don't like her very much.17. You should listen to what they have to tell/say.18. The humiliation was more than he could bare/bear.

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sitkeepputbreakrungo trystandfixget

byoveronbackoutawayupafteroffdown

arrangechasecontinueescapepostponerelaxexplain againstop workingsupporttest

fix up – arrange keep on – continue put off – postpone go over – explain againtry out – test stand by – support break down – stop workingsit back – relax run after – chase get away – escape

XXXII. (63)

1. The thought of Pierre with Nicole had made her see red.2. The government has given the green light to Sunday trading.

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3. Jack looked like someone had given him a black eye.4. The rules are there in black and white for everyone to see.5. The state is already $3 billion in the red this year.6. What's the harm of a white lie if it will make her feel better?7. One evening, Angela phoned me out of the blue and said she was in some kind of

trouble.8. I gave him such a black look that the smile froze on his face.9. I was always considered the black sheep of the family, the weirdo in the group, right?10. When you travel in these countries, never exchange money on the black market.11. There’s so much red tape involved in getting a work permit.12. She could see that all the other girls were green with envy.13. Critics say it's encroaching on the green belt and would devastate local villages.14. The censors had blacked out several words.

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