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Vocabulary 5 Learn the following words and then answer the questions 1 Aquarium (n.): A tank or pool containing water for keeping live fish and
underwater creatures.
The aquarium contains some interesting species of tropical fish.
2 Exchange (v.): Swap, trade, give and take
The shop is usually able to exchange clothes or give a refund within a certain
time-frame
3 Beverage (n.): Drink, brew, liquid.
All Sara wanted was a refreshing beverage to cool her down after the long
walk.
4 Antique (adj.): Old, collectable, aged, vintage.
The shop displayed valuable antique books from the Victorian age in glass
cabinets.
5 Conform (v.): Follow, obey, comply with, adapt to, observe.
The pupils must conform to the school rules at all times, or face consequences.
6 Injection (n.): A dose of medicine given by syringe and needle, vaccination,
immunisation; introduction, dose
George had injections before his departure to Thailand to protect him from
some tropical diseases
7 Turret (n.): A small tower
Rapunzel climbed the winding staircase leading up to the turret and wondered
what lay in store for her.
8 Instantaneous (adj.): Instant, fast, rapid.
Today, people often expect an instantaneous response to emails because most
of us have smartphones
9 Statement (n.): Announcement, communication, declaration.
The victim made a statement to the police after the robbery, explaining what
had happened.
10 Dispel (v.): To make something disappear, disperse.
My doctor was able to dispel any doubts about whether I should play in the big
match after my injury.
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Exercise B
Write the most suitable word from the vocab list in the spaces below You might need to change the form of the word; for instance, walk might become walked
1 The grand mansion contained a collection of valuable ………
furniture 2 Akshay was passionate about his tropical fish collection and had a large
………
3 The estate agent said the ……… on the house was a unique feature and a major selling point 4 When Alicia arrived at hotel, she was kindly offered a cold ………
by the manager 5 The ambulance made an almost ……… arrival at the scene of the accident as it was driving past at the time 6 The politician tried to ……… the belief that climate change was not real 7 My friend Florence often faints when she has an ……… at the doctor’s 8 My best friend and I decided to ……… some items of clothing because we are the same size and like the same colours 9 The man was denied entry into the restaurant because he did not
……… to their formal dress code 10 The Prime Minister made a ……… to the press following the result of the vote Synonym Exercise A Write the word from the vocab list which is most similarsimilar in meaning next to each word listed below 1 Drink
2 Rapid
3 Disperse
4 Obey
5 Declaration
6 Vintage
7 Trade
8 Tower
9 Vaccination
10 Tank
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Learn the following words and then answer the questions.
1 Immortal (adj.): living for ever; undying, eternal, everlasting
According to the Dracula legend, vampires are immortal : incapable of ageing or dying.
2 Admissible (adj.): permitted, justifiable, allowable (especially in a court of law) The judge ruled that the last-minute evidence was admissible so the jury could hear it.
3 Impeccable (adj.): faultless, perfect, without mistakes, flawless
The ballet dancer’s performance was impeccable and she received a standing ovation
4 Hospitable (adj.): friendly, welcoming; sociable, warm, helpful.
My mum is very hospitable ; our house is always full of guests.
5 Infirm (adj.): weak from age or illness; feeble, frail, poorly, ill.
The holiday cottages were designed for infirm elderly people, with disabled access and a doctor on site
6 Conspire (v.): to plot, scheme, collude, collaborate
Guy Fawkes and his followers conspired to blow up the Houses of Parliament
7 Verify (v.): to check, confirm, prove, validate.
As a witness, I was asked to verify the identity of the robber from a line of suspects.
8 Significance (n.): importance, meaning, consequence, seriousness
The captain’s injury was of great significance to our hockey team, because after she was taken off, we lost the match
9 Manifesto (n.): a written statement of beliefs, aims or policies; a public declaration
When the mayor read out his manifesto , his supporters cheered.
10 Expectancy (n.): anticipation, hopefulness, expectation
I felt a sense of excitement and expectancy as our plane landed in sunny Portugal.
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Exercise C Select the most suitable word from the choice provided 1 We did not understand the ……….… of the mysterious symbol carved on the old castle door a significance b expectancy c conspire a significance b expectancy c conspire 2 At the motel, they made no effort to be ……… ……… , giving us a cold
and uncomfortable room a hospitable b conspire c manifesto a hospitable b conspire c manifesto 3 As usual, Mary’s lemon drizzle cake was ……… in both taste and
presentation a significance b hospitable c impeccable a significance b hospitable c impeccable 4 When I ran for School Council, I had to write a ……… explaining the improvements I hoped to make a expectancy b admissible c manifesto a expectancy b admissible c manifesto 5 The students met to ……….………….………… about how to cheat in the maths test a impeccable b conspire c manifesto a impeccable b conspire c manifesto 6 After winning enough matches, Fulham FC was ……….……… to the
Premier League a admissible b expectancy c immortal a admissible b expectancy c immortal 7 We offered to help the ……… …… lady carry her shopping bags a verify b infirm c admissible a verify b infirm c admissible 8 I had to ……… Jude’s explanation of why he was late for class a hospitable b immortal c verify a hospitable b immortal c verify 9 There was a sense of ……… … in the crowd as they waited for the May Day parade to start a expectancy b infirm c impeccable a expectancy b infirm c impeccable 10 In the Harry Potter books, Lord Voldemort believed himself to be ………
a impeccable b immortal c admissible
a impeccable b immortal c admissible
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