Roadmap Unit 1

After a stressful week at work, Tomek decided to ____________ by going for a long run and clearing his mind.

• bottle up

• let off steam

• lash out

• make a scene

The party decorations were so ____________, with bright colors and flashy lights that many guests found them tasteless.

• flimsy

• gushing

• adoring

• tacky

The company was facing an __________ supply of resources, and it was clear that something had to change.

• larger-than-life

• across-the-board

• ever-dwindling

• unheard-of

The center is 20 years old and will need capital improvements to remain _________________.

• state-of-the-art

• off-the-cuff

• middle-of-the-road

• well-to-do

She was __________ to interrupt the meeting, even though she knew the information she would provide was important.

• willing

• open

• loath

• eager

They were __________ with the new policy, and made their feelings known at the company meeting by derogatory comments.

• on board

• at odds

• along

• settle

The movie received _______ reviews from critics, praising its unique storyline and exceptional performances.( adj. starting with "g" expressing a positive feeling, especially praise)

The party was quite _____ and it was hard to have a conversation. (adj. starting with "r" meaning full of noisy people)

Wages and other official payments to loyal employees were ___________ due to the state's financial difficulties during the war.

• profitable

• meagre

• flimsy

• pushy

His support for the voting measures was ________. He found them insufficient and shallow. (adj. starting with "l" meaning not enthusiastic or interested.)