Unit 1
What preposition follows the verb "opt"? (For example, "He opted ____ a two-bedroom house.")
for
The person with ________ I have lots of things in common is Daniel. (who/whom)
whom
By this time next year, I expect I ____ (will graduate / will have graduated).
will have graduated
American Airlines regrets _________ that flight AA1308 has been cancelled. (to inform / informing)
to inform
It was a great project, so much ____ that it won first prize.
so
Could you make ____ so that I can get past? (room / space)
room
People often make small _________ when in an elevator with strangers. (conversation / talk)
talk
I'm 88 years old, kid. I'm no spring _________.
chicken
Her phone _________ yesterday because it sent me straight to voicemail. (must be turned off / must have been turned off)
must have been turned off
I didn't attend my best friend's wedding. She's extremely upset. If only I _________!
had attended
Synonym of "visit". Starts with "f".
Frequent.
He was so nervous, his voice came out as w______.
wobbly
Phrasal verb. Cause sb to lose interest, or to dislike sth. P____ o____.
Put off
Imagine or visualise.
Envisage.
She had serious m__________ about the outcome of the planned event. (feeling of doubt)
misgivings
F___-f________ ideas are unlikely or unconvincing.
Far-fetched
The playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks.
Banter
Make an attack in response to a similar attack. R______.
Retaliate.
Causing sharp feelings of sadness. P_________.
Poignant.
Not willing to believe other people have honest or sincere reasons for doing sth. C_________.
Cynicism.
Synonym of "playfully". Starts with "A".
Archly.
Feeling of discomfort. "I smiled to hide my u _ _ _ _ _."
Unease.
________ feelings are not allowed to be expressed or released. (A feeling is held back.)
Pent-up
Synonym of "although". "A L _ _ _ _"
ALBEIT
Behaving calmly, so as not be seen as interested or worried about something. N__________.
Nonchalant