Vocabulary Define
To officially not allow someone to do something or go somewhere.
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A synonym for "to praise publicly" or "to acclaim."
to hail
This saying means you shouldn't criticize others for faults you also have
People in glass houses shouldn't throw stones
a thug
A violent, often criminal man
Define the right pattern
"The company spokesman confirmed the merger"
verb + noun phrase
An attempt to buy something, especially a company, by offering money
bid
A synonym for "to increase" (often used informally for stakes, effort, volume)
to up
This phrase describes a lot of fuss over something unimportant
A storm in a teacup
a pang
A sudden feeling of sadness, regret, or jealousy
Define the right pattern
"The minister finally apologised for making the offensive remarks"
verb + preposition + -ing
If a photographer gets "an exclusive shot," what have they done?
to shoot
A synonym for "a tip" or "secret advance information"
to tip off
If you do nothing to help, you don't lift a ____.
finger
To counter
To do something that will stop an action or have the opposite effect
Define the right pattern
"In the interview, she admitted that she had made a serious error"
verb + (that) clause
A very small legal detail that can have a major effect on the outcome of a trial
technicality
A synonym for "a fake" or "a pretense"
a sham
his saying warns against making plans based on uncertain future success
Don't count your chickens (before they hatch
to destabilize
To damage a government or system so it cannot work properly
Define the right pattern
"The celebrity's lawyer advised her not to comment on the story"
verb + someone + (not) + infinitive
To deliberately cause trouble, hatred, or controversy
to stir up
A synonym for "written defamation"
libel
To secretly make money for yourself in a dishonest way
to line your (own) pockets
an outburst
A sudden, loud expression of anger or emotion.
Define the right pattern
"Despite the pressure, the official refused to reveal his sources"
verb + infinitive (with to)