English in Use 4

Which verb means 'to delay, postpone, prolong'?

• kick oneself

• count for

• procrastinate

• compromise

Which verb means 'to reach an agreement with sb in which both sides give up what originally wanted'?

• compromise

• deter

• procrastinate

• shift

Which verb means 'to prevent, avert'?

• defeat

• derive

• deter

Which verb means 'to overcome, defeat'?

• count for

• shatter

• sabotage

• subdue

Which verb means 'to improve, better'?

• enhance

• indulge in

• perish

• urge

Which phrase means to 'accept an unpleasant situation or fact it without complaining because it cannot change'?

• be resigned to

• count for

• have a reputation for

• shift the burden

Which adjective means 'bitter, hurt, angry'?

• trivial

• resentful

• maladaptive

• captivated

Which noun means 'dishonesty, fraud'?

• affiliation

• corruption

Which two phrases mean 'without taking account of'?

• counted for

• irrespective of

• regardless of

• indulged in