Vocabulary
Expecting the best to happen.
Optimism
I had been a fan of Foxy Music ………………… years when I realised how utterly boring the band was.
for
When the mini skirt was invented, nobody believed it would _________ so quickly.
catch on
Celebrities need personal ……………………….. because they have overwhelming schedules. (assist
assistants
Though Sweden is a member of the European Union, they don't use the euro. Their currency is the ……………………………. krona.
Swedish
Have a great interest in something.
Enthusiasm
I hadn't read such a silly book ………………… the author's last one, 'The Michelangelo Script.'
Since
Some rich and famous people ____________ those who are less fortunate.
look down on
The ……………………….. objected to the construction of the new motorway near their homes. (reside)
residents
Most people think Rio de Janeiro is the ……………………………. capital, but in actual fact, the capital city of Brazil is Brasilia.
Brazillian
A person who occupies land or property and pays rent to a landlord
Tenant
No, I've …………………….. listened to Japanese music; is it nice?
never
He didn't ______________ his parents expectations
live up to
The teacher is an ……………………….. to all of her students. (inspire)
inspritation
The Forbidden City in the capital of China, Beijing, was built between 1406 and 1420 and was the home of the ……………………………. emperors for almost 500 years.
chinese
A feeling something dangerous or unpleasant will happen.
Fear
I don't know where Mary is now, but she was here five minutes _________
ago
Jane often __________ up her feelings.
bottles up
The artist chose the most ……………………….. company to represent him. (repute)
reputable
The famous gold death mask of Tutankhamun, the ancient ___________ king is on display in the museum of antiquities in Cario.
Egyptian
State of being alone, so no one can hear or see what you are doing.
Privacy
By the time he was 25, Joffrey had ………………… purchased five office buildings. That is very impressive for someone so young.
already
There are specialist companies who __________ the needs of the rich and famous.
cater to
Really, Kim, you shouldn't wear so much face make-up - it's very ……………… (attract)
Unattractive
The ……………………………. are the tallest people in the world, with those in the north of the Netherlands about 2 cm taller than those in the south.
Dutch