Question 1

(ph.v.) to start to be successful again after a difficult period, for example after experiencing failure, loss of confidence, illness, or unhappiness

Accepted Answer

bounce back
1) Stock prices bounced back after a steep plunge earlier this week.
2) bounce back from Children often seem to bounce back from illness more quickly than adults do.

Question 2

(idiom) to know someone well enough to talk to them

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be on speaking terms

Question 3

(phrase) friendly or familiar enough with someone to call that person by their first name

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on first-name terms
1) Staff and pupils at the school were on first-name terms.
2) She was on first-name terms with most of her customers.

Question 4

(idiom) to make (someone) feel calm and relaxed

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put (someone) at ease
1) Her reassuring words put us at ease.

Question 5

(ph.v.) to choose one person or thing from a group for special attention, especially criticism or praise

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single someone/something out
1) be singled out for It's not fair the way my sister is always singled out for special treatment.
2) Jamie was thrilled when the teacher singled out his poem and asked him to read it aloud.

Question 6

(idiom) to work as hard as other people in a group

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pull your weight
1) The others had complained that Sarah wasn't pulling her weight.

Question 7

(ph.v.)  to admit that you were wrong or that you have been defeated

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back down
1) Eventually, Roberto backed down and apologized.
2) Local residents have forced the local council to back down from its plans to build a nightclub on their street.

Question 8

(phrase) used in expressions such as "go to someone's aid" to mean to go and help someone

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to someone's aid
1) go to the aid of She went to the aid of a man trapped in his car.
2) come to someone's aid A woman in the street saw that he was in trouble and came to his aid.

Question 9

(ph.v.) If a situation or decision comes down to something, that is the thing that influences it most

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come down to something
1) it all comes down to What it all comes down to is your incredible insecurity.
2) It all comes down to money in the end.
3) [ + question word ] Eventually our choice of hotel will come down to how much we can afford.

Question 10

(v.) to waste money or supplies, or to waste opportunities by not using them to your advantage

Accepted Answer

to squander (ˈskwɒn.dər)
1) They'll quite happily squander a whole year's savings on two weeks in the sun.
2) Ireland squandered several chances, including a penalty that cost them the game.

Question 11

(adj.) very great in amount or level, or extremely good

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tremendous
1) They were making a tremendous amount of noise last night.
2) She's been a tremendous (= very great) help to me over the last few months.
3) You won? That's tremendous!

Question 12

(noun) a play that tells the story of Jesus Christ's birth, usually performed by children at Christmas

Accepted Answer

nativity play

Question 13

(noun) a succession of losses or defeats

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losing streak
1) The defeat brings the Saints' losing streak to five games on the trot.
2) a poker player on a losing streak.

Question 14

(adj.) weak or unhealthy, or easily damaged, broken, or harmed

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frail
1) a frail old lady
2) I last saw him just last week and thought how old and frail he looked.
3) the country's frail economy

Question 15

(noun) unusual, funny, and pleasant ideas or qualities

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whimsy
1) Add a touch of whimsy to your room with these cat sculptures.
2) The film combines whimsy and tragedy in equal measure.

Question 16

(idiom) used to say that a person should live as he or she chooses and let other people do the same

Accepted Answer

live and let live

Question 17

(v.) to behave according to the usual standards of behaviour that are expected by a group or society

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conform
1) conform to I tried to conform to their old-fashioned manners.
2) conform with Most adolescents have a very strong desire to conform with their peers.

Question 18

(noun) the ability to move from one level of society to another

Accepted Answer

social mobility

Question 19

(noun) a mindset of hopeful, confident, and constructive thinking, focusing on the positive aspects of a situation rather than dwelling on the negative ones

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positive outlook

Question 20

(phrase) to laugh at someone and make them seem silly, in a funny or unkind way

Accepted Answer

take the mickey/mick (out of someone)
1) A group of other boys were taking the mickey out of him.
2) She's always taking the mick - she's got no respect for the managers at all.

Question 21

(phrase) focusing only on the obvious or surface aspects of something, lacking depth, seriousness, or thorough understanding

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On a superficial level
1) At a superficial level, she seemed to be a kind and caring person, but I soon learned otherwise.

Question 22

(adj.) not religious or not controlled by a religious group

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secular
1) secular education
2) a secular state

Question 23

(idiom) to have power or a very strong influence

Accepted Answer

hold sway
1) (hold sway over) Fundamentalist beliefs hold sway over whole districts, ensuring the popularity of religious leaders.

Question 24

(noun) a family unit that includes grandmothers, grandfathers, aunts, and uncles, etc. in addition to parents and children

Accepted Answer

extended family

Question 25

(phrase)  That's a bit strong, I wouldn't say that, I would put it a bit milder than that

Accepted Answer

I wouldn't go that far 
1) I wouldn't go that far, I only have a glass or two."

Question 26

(phrase) It isn't true or correct that; it is not the case that. Usually used to point out a misinterpretation or misperception.

Accepted Answer

it isn't as though
1) I'm just holding onto the funds until the company's new account is set up—it isn't as though I'm going to keep them for myself!
2) It isn't as though I just abandoned you—I told you I was leaving!

Question 27

(phrase) A singular element of truth or wisdom within a greater story, narrative, speech, or claim, especially when most or all other elements are fictitious or of questionable veracity.

Accepted Answer

a kernel of truth
1) I think the governor's speech is a bunch of hogwash by and large, but there is a kernel of truth in what he said about the need for lower taxes.
2) Is there a kernel of truth to this rumor of layoffs? Please say no.

Question 28

(noun) unfair treatment that limits people's freedom

Accepted Answer

oppression
1) political oppression
2) the oppression of women

Question 29

(idiom) to show how sad or guilty you feel in an obvious or public way

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beat your breast/chest
1) There's no point in beating your breast about losing the money - you won't get it back.

Question 30

(noun) the act of saying or proving that a person, statement, opinion, etc. is wrong or false

Accepted Answer

refutation
1) She published a refutation in the newspapers two days later.
2) Here is a simple refutation of that argument.

Question 31

(adj.) real and not imaginary; able to be shown, touched, or experienced

Accepted Answer

tangible
1) We need tangible evidence if we're going to take legal action.
2) Other tangible benefits include an increase in salary and shorter working hours.

Question 32

(noun) a window in a roof

Accepted Answer

skylight

Question 33

(noun) 
1) a small cooker that can be moved, on which pans of food are heated
2) a round, flat metal surface on an electric cooker, on which pans of food are heated

Accepted Answer

hot plate

Question 34

(noun) a device joining two parts so that one or both can pivot freely (as on a bolt or pin)

Accepted Answer

swivel

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Question	Answer
(ph.v.) to start to be successful again after a difficult period, for example after experiencing failure, loss of confidence, illness, or unhappiness	bounce back 1) Stock prices bounced back after a steep plunge earlier this week. 2) bounce back from Children often seem to bounce back from illness more quickly than adults do.
(idiom) to know someone well enough to talk to them	be on speaking terms
(phrase) friendly or familiar enough with someone to call that person by their first name	on first-name terms 1) Staff and pupils at the school were on first-name terms. 2) She was on first-name terms with most of her customers.
(idiom) to make (someone) feel calm and relaxed	put (someone) at ease 1) Her reassuring words put us at ease.
(ph.v.) to choose one person or thing from a group for special attention, especially criticism or praise	single someone/something out 1) be singled out for It's not fair the way my sister is always singled out for special treatment. 2) Jamie was thrilled when the teacher singled out his poem and asked him to read it aloud.
(idiom) to work as hard as other people in a group	pull your weight 1) The others had complained that Sarah wasn't pulling her weight.
(ph.v.) to admit that you were wrong or that you have been defeated	back down 1) Eventually, Roberto backed down and apologized. 2) Local residents have forced the local council to back down from its plans to build a nightclub on their street.
(phrase) used in expressions such as "go to someone's aid" to mean to go and help someone	to someone's aid 1) go to the aid of She went to the aid of a man trapped in his car. 2) come to someone's aid A woman in the street saw that he was in trouble and came to his aid.
(ph.v.) If a situation or decision comes down to something, that is the thing that influences it most	come down to something 1) it all comes down to What it all comes down to is your incredible insecurity. 2) It all comes down to money in the end. 3) [ + question word ] Eventually our choice of hotel will come down to how much we can afford.
(v.) to waste money or supplies, or to waste opportunities by not using them to your advantage	to squander (ˈskwɒn.dər) 1) They'll quite happily squander a whole year's savings on two weeks in the sun. 2) Ireland squandered several chances, including a penalty that cost them the game.
(adj.) very great in amount or level, or extremely good	tremendous 1) They were making a tremendous amount of noise last night. 2) She's been a tremendous (= very great) help to me over the last few months. 3) You won? That's tremendous!
(noun) a play that tells the story of Jesus Christ's birth, usually performed by children at Christmas	nativity play
(noun) a succession of losses or defeats	losing streak 1) The defeat brings the Saints' losing streak to five games on the trot. 2) a poker player on a losing streak.
(adj.) weak or unhealthy, or easily damaged, broken, or harmed	frail 1) a frail old lady 2) I last saw him just last week and thought how old and frail he looked. 3) the country's frail economy
(noun) unusual, funny, and pleasant ideas or qualities	whimsy 1) Add a touch of whimsy to your room with these cat sculptures. 2) The film combines whimsy and tragedy in equal measure.
(idiom) used to say that a person should live as he or she chooses and let other people do the same	live and let live
(v.) to behave according to the usual standards of behaviour that are expected by a group or society	conform 1) conform to I tried to conform to their old-fashioned manners. 2) conform with Most adolescents have a very strong desire to conform with their peers.
(noun) the ability to move from one level of society to another	social mobility
(noun) a mindset of hopeful, confident, and constructive thinking, focusing on the positive aspects of a situation rather than dwelling on the negative ones	positive outlook
(phrase) to laugh at someone and make them seem silly, in a funny or unkind way	take the mickey/mick (out of someone) 1) A group of other boys were taking the mickey out of him. 2) She's always taking the mick - she's got no respect for the managers at all.
(phrase) focusing only on the obvious or surface aspects of something, lacking depth, seriousness, or thorough understanding	On a superficial level 1) At a superficial level, she seemed to be a kind and caring person, but I soon learned otherwise.
(adj.) not religious or not controlled by a religious group	secular 1) secular education 2) a secular state
(idiom) to have power or a very strong influence	hold sway 1) (hold sway over) Fundamentalist beliefs hold sway over whole districts, ensuring the popularity of religious leaders.
(noun) a family unit that includes grandmothers, grandfathers, aunts, and uncles, etc. in addition to parents and children	extended family
(phrase) That's a bit strong, I wouldn't say that, I would put it a bit milder than that	I wouldn't go that far 1) I wouldn't go that far, I only have a glass or two."
(phrase) It isn't true or correct that; it is not the case that. Usually used to point out a misinterpretation or misperception.	it isn't as though 1) I'm just holding onto the funds until the company's new account is set up—it isn't as though I'm going to keep them for myself! 2) It isn't as though I just abandoned you—I told you I was leaving!
(phrase) A singular element of truth or wisdom within a greater story, narrative, speech, or claim, especially when most or all other elements are fictitious or of questionable veracity.	a kernel of truth 1) I think the governor's speech is a bunch of hogwash by and large, but there is a kernel of truth in what he said about the need for lower taxes. 2) Is there a kernel of truth to this rumor of layoffs? Please say no.
(noun) unfair treatment that limits people's freedom	oppression 1) political oppression 2) the oppression of women
(idiom) to show how sad or guilty you feel in an obvious or public way	beat your breast/chest 1) There's no point in beating your breast about losing the money - you won't get it back.
(noun) the act of saying or proving that a person, statement, opinion, etc. is wrong or false	refutation 1) She published a refutation in the newspapers two days later. 2) Here is a simple refutation of that argument.
(adj.) real and not imaginary; able to be shown, touched, or experienced	tangible 1) We need tangible evidence if we're going to take legal action. 2) Other tangible benefits include an increase in salary and shorter working hours.
(noun) a window in a roof	skylight
(noun) 1) a small cooker that can be moved, on which pans of food are heated 2) a round, flat metal surface on an electric cooker, on which pans of food are heated	hot plate
(noun) a device joining two parts so that one or both can pivot freely (as on a bolt or pin)	swivel

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