FCE1 Vocabulary: inventors and inventing

FCE1 Vocabulary: inventors and inventing

​pioneer

​(noun) A pioneer is an early developer or explorer of something.

​prototype

(noun) A prototype is an early version of something. When inventors develop something, they usually move through a large number of pro​totypes before arriving at the final product.

​setbacks

​(noun) Setbacks are obstacles that block your progress or even send you backwards.

​drawback

​(noun) A drawback is a disadvantage or negative consideration.

brainchild

​(noun) A brainchild is the fruit of your imagination.

brainwave

​(noun) To have a brainwave is to come up with a new idea.

​breakthrough

​(noun) A breakthrough is an important development or achievement.

​breakdown

​(noun) A breakdown is the failure or ending of a system, plan or discussion.

​innovation

​(noun) An innovation is a new thing or method of doing something.

Multiple Choice

Both the USA and Russia were ____ of space exploration.

• pioneers

• prototypes

• innovation

• brainchild

Multiple Choice

Scientists have suffered a number of ____ in their search for a cure.

• prototypes

• innovations

• setbacks

• drawbacks

Multiple Choice

This new method is a great ____ in language learning.

• prototype

• brainchild

• invention

• innovation

Multiple Choice

I've had an amazing ____- It's an idea for a new car.

• brainchild

• innovation

• brainwave

• prototype

Multiple Choice

This is an amazing ____ that has provided hope to millions of bald people.

• breakdown

• breakthrough

• brainchild

• imagination