CAE 2 - Last classes - Vocab review | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

English 24 Public

Vocabulary

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It's all a bit of a b________ (= I can't remember it clearly.)

BLUR

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It was all over in a f__________. (very fast)

in a FLASH

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D________ and caution are parents of security. (a feeling being suspicious, skeptical)

DISTRUST

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“We go grubbing along day after day, without a bit of change, and very little fun. We might as well be in a t_________.”

TREADMILL

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She bitterly r__________ his mother’s influence over him. (feel angry or upset about a situation, especially if you think it's unfair)

RESENTS / RESENTED

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I'm t______ up until this afternoon. (very busy)

TIED UP

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Thank godness, she's on the m_________. (getting better)

ON THE MEND

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A lot of countries are concerned about the growing m______ of oil pollution at sea. (trouble / danger)

MENACE

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Dan felt strangely ex__________ by the day’s events. (very happy and excited)

EXHILARATED

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Three inmates fled the prison in a d_______g tunnel escape. (involving a lot of risk or danger, or brave enough to do risky things)

DARING

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We live in a g_____y and selfish society. (always wanting more food, money, power, possessions etc than you need)

GREEDY

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He was too n_____-m_______ and prejudiced. (unwilling to accept or understand new or different ideas)

NARROW-MINDED

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Jerry’s pretty s_____-c________ about his weight. ( worried and embarrassed about what you look like or what other people think of you)

SELF-COUNSCIOUS

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He tries to be kind, but he always seems a little up______. (worried or nervous and not able to relax)

UPTIGHT

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He g_______ed at the bitter taste. (to make your face show an expression of pain or unhappiness)

GRIMACED

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She had a big g_____ on her face. (a big smile)

GRIN

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