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jeanlouis Dim 7 Sep - 0:03Sounding like science fiction Unit 10 The invisible man
CHOOSE THE BEST WORD OR EXPRESSION TO MATCH THE DICTIONARY DEFINITIONS GIVEN BELOW
To Fade Plot To Scoff At Clunky Cumbersome Within To Flinch To Shun
Fits And Starts
If you ___________ at something, you speak about it in a way that shows you think it is ridiculous or inadequate. Example : At first I __________ ed at the notion. = mock
If you describe something as ____________, you mean that it is solid, heavy, and rather awkward. Example : ...a __________piece of architecture.
When a coloured object ____________s or when the light __________s it, it gradually becomes paler. Example : ...fad_________ portraits of the Queen and Prince Philip.
...a girl in a _________ed dress.
A _______________ is a secret plan by a group of people to do something that is illegal or wrong, usually against a person or a government. Example : Security forces have uncovered a _____________ to overthrow the government. = conspiracy. If people ________ to do something or __________ something that is illegal or wrong, they plan secretly to do it. Examples :Prosecutors in the trial allege the defendants __________ted to overthrow the government. = conspire The ___________ of a film, novel, or play is the connected series of events which make up the story.
Something that is ______________ is large and heavy and therefore difficult to carry, wear, or handle. Examples : Although the machine looks ___________, it is actually easy to use.
...muffled up in thick and ____________ clothing. = unwieldy * delicate A ________
system or process is very complicated and inefficient. Example : ...an old and ____
computer system...
If something is ____________ a place, area, or object, it is inside it or surrounded by it.
Example : Clients are entertained _____________ private dining rooms. = in, inside * outside Also an adverb. Example : A small voice called from _________. `Yes, just coming.'
_______ ________ _____ ____________ means to work intermittently; with many interruptions in repeated bursts of activity. Examples : " He worked on his book ______ __________ ________ _____________Replies to the advertisement are arriving ____ ____
____ ____
If you ____________, you make a small sudden movement, especially when something surprises you or hurts you. Example : Murat had looked into the eyes of the firing squad without _____________ing. If you __________ from something unpleasant, you are unwilling to do it or think about it, or you avoid doing it Example :He has never ___________ed from harsh financial decisions. = shy away
If you ___________someone or something, you deliberately avoid them or keep away from them. Examples :From that time forward everybody _________ned him. He has always ______________ned publicity. = avoid
CHOOSE THE BEST WORD OR EXPRESSION TO MATCH THE DICTIONARY DEFINITIONS GIVEN BELOW
To Fade Plot To Scoff At Clunky Cumbersome Within To Flinch To Shun
Fits And Starts
If you ___________ at something, you speak about it in a way that shows you think it is ridiculous or inadequate. Example : At first I __________ ed at the notion. = mock
If you describe something as ____________, you mean that it is solid, heavy, and rather awkward. Example : ...a __________piece of architecture.
When a coloured object ____________s or when the light __________s it, it gradually becomes paler. Example : ...fad_________ portraits of the Queen and Prince Philip.
...a girl in a _________ed dress.
A _______________ is a secret plan by a group of people to do something that is illegal or wrong, usually against a person or a government. Example : Security forces have uncovered a _____________ to overthrow the government. = conspiracy. If people ________ to do something or __________ something that is illegal or wrong, they plan secretly to do it. Examples :Prosecutors in the trial allege the defendants __________ted to overthrow the government. = conspire The ___________ of a film, novel, or play is the connected series of events which make up the story.
Something that is ______________ is large and heavy and therefore difficult to carry, wear, or handle. Examples : Although the machine looks ___________, it is actually easy to use.
...muffled up in thick and ____________ clothing. = unwieldy * delicate A ________
system or process is very complicated and inefficient. Example : ...an old and ____
computer system...
If something is ____________ a place, area, or object, it is inside it or surrounded by it.
Example : Clients are entertained _____________ private dining rooms. = in, inside * outside Also an adverb. Example : A small voice called from _________. `Yes, just coming.'
_______ ________ _____ ____________ means to work intermittently; with many interruptions in repeated bursts of activity. Examples : " He worked on his book ______ __________ ________ _____________Replies to the advertisement are arriving ____ ____
____ ____
If you ____________, you make a small sudden movement, especially when something surprises you or hurts you. Example : Murat had looked into the eyes of the firing squad without _____________ing. If you __________ from something unpleasant, you are unwilling to do it or think about it, or you avoid doing it Example :He has never ___________ed from harsh financial decisions. = shy away
If you ___________someone or something, you deliberately avoid them or keep away from them. Examples :From that time forward everybody _________ned him. He has always ______________ned publicity. = avoid