Unit 1
important; deserving attention because of being special or very great
significant
To do something that is against the law
To break the law/To commit a crime
Suggests that a specific event or scenario is improbable or not expected to occur.
it's unlikely
a big disappointment
let-down
show the emphasis
He did know the truth
To have the responsibility of raising a child alone, without the other parent
To be a single parent
He was _____________from prison after serving two years of a five-year sentence.
released
_____ we'll find a solution if we collaborate and brainstorm ideas.(The probability of something happening is significant)
there is a good chance
It isn't true that older people don't like new ideas. My grandmother is the most _________ person I know
open-minded
Agree negatively
I have no clue about the book
Neither do I
You have to be ___ ___to be successful in politics
A tough person
If you go to court you could get a ______of up to a thousand dollars.
fine
Indicates that a particular calculation or assessment is not precise
it's only a rough estimate
large and with a lot of space
spacious
be used to
I am used to reading about cybercrimes
the willingness to give a lot of time and energy to something because it is important
dedication
Police are still looking for _______s in their search for the missing girl
clue
He remained _____ the new policy would bring positive changes to the organization.
convinced
We had a _____meal in that new restaurant. The food was over-cooked and the waiter was very rude.
dreadful
a tag question
to have a close connection with someone
to have a bond with sb
To spend a period of 5 years in prison as a result of being found guilty of a crime
To serve 5 years in prison
Flat shoes are in _____(= fashionable) this spring.
vogue
Everyone was so excited about the new film. After they watched it, they said it ___d up___________.
live up to expectations
negative question
Didn't you know that it had lived up to expectations?