Unit 1
an ending to an episode of a serial drama that leaves the audience in suspense:
cliffhanger
Aren't you ready yet? Everyone's ________ to depart. (phrasal verb)
set
The specialized or technical language lawyers use, especially when considered to be complex or abstruse.
legalese,
Let’s hope we get the ______________ on this project’s funding within the next two weeks so we can get started.
nod
1. I wanted him to start thinking about a new job, but he _____________ not hear of it.
2. Typical! You ____________ tell him all about the party!
Give the word that fits both gaps
would
There’s only so ___________ that anybody’s brain can handle at any one time.
much
Astronomers warned that a massive asteroid was heading ______________________ for Earth.
(adverb with a negative prefix; the collision was imminent)
unavoidably
I shared a bedroom with my brothers when I was young and I quite liked it.
I ____________________________ a bedroom with my brothers when I was young. (use 'like')
used to like sharing
This novel gives just a passing ___________ to history.
nod
open to criticism or rebuke; blameworthy
starts with "r"
reprehensible
Standing in the shadow of the huge telescope, _______________ wonders what all this taxpayers' money buys. (general statement)
one
They will decide very soon whether to close the Paris office.
They _______________________________ whether to close the PAris office (use 'point')
on the point of deciding
Even though National City offers a safe online banking environment, it's still important to take ____________of general online security precautions.
heed
extremely impressive - a compound adjective (e.g. "eye-opening")
jaw-dropping
"I suggest he __________ a little walk to the park", he said to me.
take
To give or leave someone by will; to hand down
(starts with "b")
bequeath
I told them that I like this stupid school, and they fell for it hook, line, and ___________ —I guess I'm a pretty good actress.
sinker
"These are slow, nit-picky debats, ____________ with acrimony".
fraught
The sounds of muzak are _________________ to produce specific musical affects. (have or present the false appearance of being or intending)
purported
Don't worry, she'll get her ___________ (punishment) if she keeps speaking of turn in class.
lumps