to insult or make someone feel stupid
put down
"panic buying, pure and simple" was the root cause of the crisis
orginal
Over twenty million __________ watched last night's football match.
(audience - viewers - spectators)
VIEWERS
The scientific team needed to present their results in a way that was ____ to the non-expert. (access)
accessible
Antonia is brilliant ____ cooking; I wish I could do it as well as her!
at
to make a loud noise or explode
go off
to investigate
look into
As reports of robberies continued to appear in the press, the whole community was increasingly on edge.
nervous, excited or easily made angry
I go to the cinema regularly and like to see _____ films that are very emotional.
moving / thrilling
moving
Our friendship has steadily _______ over the years. (strong)
strengthened
I'm not very keen ____ science fiction films, but the rest of my family loves them.
on
to review
go over
to postpone
put off
Supplies of vaccines could run dry if there is an epidemic.
all used so that none is left
Photography is a hobby with wide ____ .
A taste B appeal C interest D attraction
appeal
Thanks to increasingly _____ equipment, hundreds have been discovered orbiting distant stars. ( SENSE)
sensitive
I used to prefer rock and folk music, but I've really got ____ jazz recently.
into
to retaliate or take revenge
get back at
to be excited about the future
look forward to
invertebrates
animals without bones
A lot of practice is required before you ____ to take really good pictures on a regular basis.
A manage B succeed C achieve D reach
manage
Temperatures on the planet will be ______ on whether there is an atmosphere surrounding it. (DEPEND)
dependent
Maria is quite pleased ____ her daughter's progress in her ballet class.
with
to become interested in something again
get back into
to extinguish
put out
The drain’s clogged again.
to block something such as a pipe, tube, or passage, or to become blocked, so that nothing can get through
Serious photography means taking the ____ to do some research.
A trouble B care C effort D concern
trouble
Travelling to Proxima Centauri and exploring its planet is totally _____ at the moment. (REAL)
unrealistic
I'm interested ____ taking up scuba diving, but it's an expensive hobby.
in
to suffer, lack or deprivation
go without