Unit 1 Vocabulary
__ ________, I should have taken a break before starting that second project - I was completely burnt out.
In hindsight
Reading is a great way to build on what you already know.
Reading is a great way to _______ your _________ of a subject.
deepen knowledge
unrealistic / unbelievable
His excuse seems rather ______ to me.
far-fetched
There were some ups and downs but all things __________, it was a good holiday.
considered
He is totally incapable ___ sitting still.
of
We ended the meeting with a ______ __ applause for the team’s hard work
round of
The film ______________________________. It was better than I thought it would be.
exceeded expectations
The TV comedy series is a ______ of the original movie.
spin-off
The tourists ____________ a scam at the airport.
got stung by / taken in by
We'll go on the walk regardless ___ the weather.
of
She was _______ of my suggestion, acting like it wasn’t worth discussing at all.
dismissive
She _______ strong ______ about environmental issues and never hesitates to speak up during debates.
holds opinions
It's a _________ film. I was nearly crying it was so moving!
tear-jerking
I baked the cake ____________, following my grandmother's recipe.
from scratch
She doesn't like the cold weather, she's much more suited ___ a warmer climate.
to
My birthday _______ with the summer holidays, so I always get to celebrate while I’m off school.
coincides
After many years of hard work she finally _______________________ of becoming a world famous singer.
achieved her ambition
Her perfomance was even better than I could have imagined. I was totally ______ ______ ____ it.
blown away by
I can't decide if I want to go away for the weekend or stay at home. I'm __________________ about it.
He gets ill often. He is very ___ ___ illness.
prone to
Lack of sleep started to _____ ___ ____ ___ her health — she felt tired and unfocused all the time.
take a toll on
Global warming ______________________ to many people's homes and lives.
poses a threat
It was a _________ performance that left everybody stunned.
jaw-dropping
On the morning of the wedding she _____________________ and didn't turn up.
got cold feet
The constant pressure at work eventually drove him ___ quit his job and start his own business.
to