VOCAB

You need to ______________ the final point of the presentation. It's rather confusing. (clear)

Answer explanation

Clarify (v) = to make sth clear or easier to understand

The ________ between the city's two football teams is often quite fierce. (rival)

Answer explanation

Rivalry (n) = a serious and often continuing

competition (of people, businesses, etc.)

It has been _________proven that stroking a cat can lower your blood pressure. (scientific)

Answer explanation

Scientifically (adv) = relating to science, or using the

organized methods of science

The prime minister thinks there may be a _________ to overthrow him. (conspire)

Answer explanation

Conspiracy (n) = the activity of secretly planning with

other people to do sth bad or illegal

Advertising is particularly effective on people who are highly _________. (suggest)

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All of us envied him for the extraordinary _________. (acquire)

Answer explanation

Acquisition (n) = the process of getting sth

Tom is a very __________ person and writes lists for everything. (method)

Answer explanation

Methodical (adj) = done in a very ordered, careful way

The actress gazed _______ at her husband from the stage. (affection)

Answer explanation

affectionately (adv) = in a way that shows liking or love

The agenda for the meeting is still not ___________. (final)

Answer explanation

Finalise (v) = to make a final and certain decision

about sth (a plan, date, etc.)

The management decided the office was _________and sacked three junior typists. (man)

Answer explanation

Overmanned (adj) = having more employees than are needed