Definition
Insert a word
Emergent Vocabulary(5)
Unit 5
Passive Voice
100

an attempt to damage or disrupt computer systems or electronic networks operated by computers

cyberattack

100

Rival journalists _____ his stories and accuse him of inaccuracies.

fact-check

100

It _________my anxiety

to rise to a higher amount, price, or level, usually before going down again  

spikes

100

Of course your decision has an _____on me—I'm your wife!

impact

100

‘________ your car ________ (service) this year?’ ‘No, not yet.’

Has (your car) been serviced

200

real or true

genuine

200

an _____ report/interview/analysis


These issues are explored _______ in her latest book.  

 in-depth

200

a fault, mistake, or weakness, especially one that happens while something is being planned or made, or that causes something not to be perfect

 I returned the material because it had a ______in it.

Flaw

200

very tiring

exhausting

200

Right now the church ________ (renovate), so you can’t go inside.

is being renovated  

300

giving the wrong idea

misleading

300

Some of the more ______(= shocking ) newspapers have given a lot of coverage to the scandal.

sensational

300

enough for a particular purpose

This recipe should be _______for five people.

Sufficient

300

I didn't do much this weekend because I______a cold.

 came down with

300

The vandals who ________ (arrest) by the police this morning ________ (see) last night near a shop window that ________ (break).

were arrested, were seen, had been broken

400

persuade

convince

400

The ____often attract readers with sensational headlines.

tabloids

400

having a good understanding of the way people behave/ very advanced (system)


I don't think I have any books that would suit your ________tastes.
a ________computer system

Sophisticated

400

paid time away from work due to illness


a sick leave

400

By next weekend, the house ________ (redecorate).

 will be redecorated / will have been redecorated

500

Being Inquisitive can lead you into an unpleasant situation.


Curiosity killed the cat

500

Children often copy what they see________

You can use the device to scan the image and reproduce it _______in an electronic format.

on-screen.

500

to have a physical fight or a serious argument with someone

Shopping on Black Friday can be so frenetic and crazy that many customers nearly ___________with one another!

Come to blows

500

relaxed and not easily worried about anything

easy-going

500

I had a feeling that I ________ (laugh at).

was being laughed at