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A story that moves from past to present at breakneck speed (adj)
Fast-moving, fast-paced
How do you pronounce "al dente"?
/ˌæl ˈden.teɪ/
To shout loudly, e.g. because you're angry
To yell
He's incredibly kind. He has a heart of __________.
gold
People working for government departments
Civil servants
A story that raises interesting questions, makes you think (adj)
Thought-provoking
How do you pronounce "déjà vu" in English?
/ˌdeɪ.ʒɑː ˈvuː/
Say something in a quiet, unclear voice, not opening your mouth enough
Mumble
touch
Synonym of boring
Tedious
Boring story, too long (adj). You have to make an effort to finish it.
Heavy-going
How do you pronounce "aficionado" in English?
/əˌfɪʃ.i.əˈnɑː.dəʊ/
I could hear the _________ of a fly
buzz
On the surface he seems self-confident, but ________ _______ he's quite insecure.
deep down
Which is more informal, perks or benefits?
Perks
Unbelievable, badly-crafted characters (adj)
Implausible
How do you pronounce "debacle" in English?
UK /deɪˈbɑː.kəl/ US /dɪˈbɑː.kəl/
Don't ___________ your soup! It's bad manners.
slurp
He ___________ _____________ as sarcastic, but in fact he's really friendly.
comes across
Which is more formal, quit or resign?
Resign
Synonym of moving, touching
poignant
How do you pronounce "cliché" in English?
/ˈkliː.ʃeɪ/
The snake gave an angry ____________.
hiss
Somebody who does a job with great attention to detail.
Conscientious
In some careers, people with very good qualifications are put onto a ___________ ___________ so they get promoted quickly.
fast track