Unit 1
I'm full. I don't have any _________ for dessert. (room or space?)
The president delivered a great debate / speech.
speech
He's a thirty-something year old, but he's got a b__________ look.
boyish
I regret not _______ (buy) that dress I liked. Now I can't find it anywhere.
buying
Use all your time and effort to do sth. D_____.
Devote.
What does "as from" mean? "Since" or "starting"?
starting
She's got a h_________ voice when she sings. It's very attractive.
husky
What you upload to the internet is forever. Everyone leaves a digital f_________________.
footprint
Take hold of sth. G____.
grab
Useful. C____ i____ h____.
Come in handy.
A synonym of "visit". It starts with "f".
frequent
My friends joke about my taste in clothes, but I know it's just b________.
banter
Accurate and deep understanding of sth. I______.
Insight(s)
Certain to fail. D______.
Doomed
Journey to work.
Commute.
Synonym of "accomplishment". It starts with "f".
Feat
Robert's attempt at a w________ comeback fell flat, without evoking any kind of laughter.
witty
Lasting for a short time. E_________.
Ephimeral
Imagine or visualise. E_________.
Envisage.
Try to get political support, usually by going house to house.
Canvassing.
Synonym of "exploration".
Reconnaissance
Our energy ________ as the meeting dragged on.
dwindled
An unwillingness to do sth or talk about sth.
Reticence.
Not in an obvious order or plan.
Haphazardly.
Showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
Altruistic.