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C1 LEXIS-PART 3-T2
Work out the meaning of key words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| nominee | (n) a person who has been formally suggested for a job, a prize, etc., e.g. an Oscar ________. |
| diners | (n) a person eating a meal, especially in a restaurant, e.g. a restaurant capable of seating 100 ______. |
| receipt | (n) the act of receiving something, e.g. You will get an automatic reply to your email confirming _______ |
| compelling | (adj) that makes you pay attention to it because it is so interesting and exciting,e.g. Her latest book makes __________ reading. |
| boost | (v) to make something increase, or become better or more successful, e.g. Getting that job did a lot to ______his confidence. |
| swamp | (v) to make somebody have more of something than they can deal with, e.g. In summer visitors _____ the island. |
| winning | (adj) that wins or has won something, for example a race or competition, e.g. He scored the _______ goal in the final. |
| reception | (n) the type of welcome that is given to somebody/something, e.g. The band got a rapturous ___________ from the crowd. |
| gripping | (adj) exciting or interesting in a way that keeps your attention, e.g. The film was absolutely _____________. |
| flock | (n) a large group of people, especially of the same type, e.g. a ____ of children/reporters |
| throng | (n) a crow of people, e.g. We pushed our way through the ______. |
| advancing | (v) to help something to succeed, e.g. Studying for new qualifications is one way of ________ your career. |
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