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Vocabulary
100
a person who lives a sedentary lifestyle, never doing any exercise
couch potato
100
She made / did / took a good impression during the interview.
made
100
The traffic _______________ was awful. (congest)
congestion
100
We stayed indoors ______ the weather was bad.
because
100
We were surprised to find the museum completely _______________ on a weekday afternoon.
a) crowded
b) deserted
c) packed
d) noisy
b) deserted
200
someone who is strong enough to deal with difficult or violent situations
tough cookie
200
He’s really set / hard / firm in his ways.
set
200
That story is completely _______________. (believe)
unbelievable
200
He left early ______ catch the train.
in order to/to
200
The room was decorated in such g_______________ colours that it felt overwhelming.
gaudy
300
one bad person who has a bad effect on all others in the group
rotten apple
300
I followed my heart / gut / brain feeling.
gut
300
He was admired for his _______________ to the cause. (dedicate)
dedication
300
She was late, ______ she called to explain.
however
300
The documentary aimed to highlight how animals in captivity display _______________ behaviour not seen in the wild.
a) artificial
b) abnormal
c) automatic
d) accidental
b) abnormal
400
An important, influential person
a big cheese
400
He tried to clear / cleanse / clean his name after the accusation.
clear
400
The building was declared _______________. (habit)
uninhabitable
400
He speaks three languages, ______ which Spanish is his favorite.
of
400
Despite the city's modern skyline, its rich cultural _______________ is still visible in its festivals and traditions.
a) heritage
b) foundation
c) architecture
d) infrastructure
a) heritage
500
a negative person who ruins other people's good times
wet blanket
500
She's a dark ______.Nothing much is known about her but she thrives all the time.
horse
500
The _______________ of the video proved he was innocent. (reveal)
revelation
500
She studied hard. ______, she still failed.
however
500
The spokesperson’s apology was seen as a _______________ gesture, lacking genuine remorse or responsibility.
a) sincere
b) superficial
c) strategic
d) reluctant
b) superficial