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Unit 2 Escape Artists

Vocabulary:
backpacking (n) = a type of holiday in which one travels with a backpack
hiking (n) = going for a long walk in the country for pleasure /
package holiday (n) = a holiday arranged by a travel company which books one’s travel and
accommodation
pony-trekking (n) = riding across country on ponies for pleasure
overrated (adj) = valued more than one deserves
yarn (n) = a story with invented details which make it more interesting
unparalleled (adj) = (of sth) that can’t be compared to anything else of its kind
intellectual (n) = sb who spends a lot of time studying and thinking about complex ideas
dismiss (v) = to decide that sth is not important enough to consider
boyish (adj) = of a boy, childish
arguably (adv) = in a way that can be supported by evidence
dismay (n) = a strong feeling of fear, worry or sadness
merely (adv) = just, simply
ingrained (adj) = rooted, difficult to change or remove
dog-eared (adj) = (of a book) used so much that the corners of the pages are turned down or
torn
avidly (adv) = enthusiastically
hallucinatory (adj) = resembling hallucinations, unreal
stash (v) = to store sth valuable in a safe or a secret place
intelligentsia (n) = the most educated people in a country or community
deride sb/sth (v) = to say that sb or sth is stupid or has no value, to ridicule
at large = as a whole, in general
gratifying (adj) = giving pleasure or satisfaction
devour (v) = to read a book or magazine quickly and with great enthusiasm
scope (n) = a range of themes, characters, events
stern (adj) = serious, strong, severe
contemptible (adj) = undeserving respect, despicable
enduring (adj) = long-lasting / ravenous for sth (adj) = starving, hungry (for sth)
crux (n) = the most important or difficult part of a problem
repel (v) = to repulse
notion (n) = an idea, concept
realm (n) = an area of activity, interest or thought
nursery rhyme (n) = a poem or song for young children
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concept (n) = an idea, notion

be grounded in/on sth = to be based on sth
expertise (n) = a special skill or knowledge acquired by training, study or practice
quandary (n) = inability to make a decision in a difficult situation, a dilemma
inconsistency (n) = contradiction
immense (adj) = enormous
stem from sth (v) = to be caused by sth
tread lightly = to be careful and cautious about sth one does or says
sweep (n) = the range of an idea, piece of writing etc that covers a large number of different
events, qualities or opinions
genuine (adj) = real
inherit (v) = to receive money, property or qualities from sb
tutor (n) = a teacher at a British university or college
lodge (n) = a house or hut in the country or in the mountains where people stay on holiday,
especially when they go hunting or fishing
well-stocked (adj) = full of sth
isolation (n) = being far from others or feeling alone and without friends or help
barrenness (n) = lack of fertility or productivity
solitude (n) = being alone, esp. when it’s peaceful and pleasant
fragrant (adj) = having a pleasant sweet smell
rousing (adj) = causing strong emotions and excitement
rendition (n) = the performance of a play, poem or piece of music
cliff-hanger (n) = a film that is very exciting or frightening because the audience is kept for a
long time in suspense
blockbuster (n) = a film that is very successful, usually because it is very exciting
box office hit (n) = a film that has made great profits
pilgrimage (n) = a journey to a holy place for a religious reason
trek (n) = a journey across difficult country, usually on foot
terrain (n) = an area or type of land with regard to its physical features
dean (n) = an important official at a university or college
curator (n) = sb who is in charge of the objects or works of art in a museum or art gallery
prefect (n) = the head of the local government administration
pier (n) = a platform sticking out into the sea, for people to get onto or off boats
over the moon (idm) = extremely happy, overjoyed
on top of the world (idm) = extremely happy or proud
umpire = a person whose job is to make sure that a sports match (e.g. of baseball, tennis or
cricket) is played fairly and that rules are not broken
darkroom (n) = a room used for developing photos
lens (n) pl lenses = a curved piece of glass or plastic that makes things look larger or smaller
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tripod (n) = a three-legged support for a camera

saddle (n) = a leather seat on the back of an animal
stirrup (n) = a metal loop attached to either side of a horse’s saddle for placing one’s feet when
riding
bit (n) = a piece of metal that is held in a horse’s mouth and is used to control the horse when
one is riding
bridle (n) = a set of straps that is put around a horse’s head and mouth so that the animal can
be controlled
carousel (n) = a large circular machine with seats, often in the shape of animals or cars, where
people sit and go round and round for fun
roller coaster (n) = a small railway at a funfair that goes up and down steep slopes fast, which
people ride for pleasure or excitement
big wheel (n) = a very large upright wheel at a funfair with carriages around the edge of it
which people can ride in
water slide (n) = a structure that has a steep slope with running water in it which leads to a pool
whisk (n) = a kitchen tool used for beating eggs or cream
grater (n) = a kitchen tool which has a rough surface for cutting food into very small pieces
colander (n) = a container in the shape of a bowl with holes in it for washing or draining food in
on balance = having taken everything into consideration
sb’s cup of tea (idm) = what sb likes or is interested in
embroidery (n) = decorating fabric with threads of various colours
audible (adj) = loud enough to be heard
raucous (adj) = (of a sound) loud, harsh and rather unpleasant
mild (adj) = (of weather) pleasant because it is neither very cold nor very hot
agreeable (adj) = nice, pleasant
disconcerting (adj) = making sb feel anxious, confused or embarrassed, disturbing
distressing (adj) = causing sorrow or suffering
harrowing (adj) = extremely upsetting or disturbing
undemanding (adj) = not requiring hard work or much thinking
daunting (adj) = making one feel slightly afraid or worried about dealing with sth, discouraging
gruelling (adj) = exhausting
roar (n) = a loud continuous noise
drained (adj) = very tired
shanty town (n) = slums, a collection of rough huts which poor people live in, usually near a
large city
be up to sth/doing sth = to be physically or mentally capable of sth
strenuous (adj) = involving a lot of energy and effort
uncharted (adj) = unexplored
snorkelling (n) = swimming underwater with a tube one can breathe air through
wetsuit (n) = a tightly-fitting rubber clothing worn by people swimming underwater or sailing

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exhilarating (adj) = making one feel very happy and excited

commercialised (adj) = used or changed in such a way as to make money or profits
soothing (adj) = making the pain or discomfort less severe
pristine (adj) = extremely clean and peaceful
temperate (adj) = (of a climate or place) neither too hot nor too cold, mild
gnarled (adj) = (of a tree) twisted and strangely shaped because it is old
sparkling (adj) = clear and bright, glittering
winding adj) = having a lot of bends or twists
literal (adj) = referring to the basic meaning
hamper (v) = to make it difficult for sb/sth to move freely or do sth of sth
off-limits (adj) = out of bounds
moss (n) = a very small soft green plant that grows on damp soil, on wood or stone
suntan (n) = the brown colour of skin which has been exposed to the sun
bring the house down = to make the audience laugh, clap or cheer loudly for a long time
because they liked the performance
read sb like a book = to understand easily what sb is planning or thinking
face the music = to put oneself in a position where one will be criticised or punished for sth they
have done
let one’s hair down = to relax completely and enjoy oneself
off the beaten track = (of a place) not visited or inhabited by many people
on a shoestring budget = having very little money to spend
on the house = offered by the bar or restaurant free of charge
on the edge of one’s seat = very interested in what is happening or what is going to happen
paint the town red = to go out and enjoy oneself
read between the lines = to understand what sb really means or what is really happening, even
though nothing is said openly
be at a loss = not to know what to do in a particular situation
at odds with sb = disagreeing and quarrelling with sb
at a standstill = completely stopped
at a glance = immediately, without having to think or look carefully
at a loose end = not having anything in particular
tuck away (phr v) = to store sth in a safe place
zipped compartment = part of a suitcase which fastens with a zip, usually for keeping papers
on the loose (idm) = free because one has escaped from prison or a place, at large
put up = to construct, assemble
put off = to postpone
put sb through sth = to cause sb to experience sth unpleasant
put sb down = to criticise sb in front of other people or make them appear foolish, to humiliate
put up with = to accept sth or sb that one finds unpleasant, to tolerate
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put sth back = to return sth to its place

set sb back = to cost
set in = (of sth unpleasant) to begin and seem likely to continue or develop
set off = to start a journey
be inclined to do sth (v) = to tend to
once in a blue moon (idm) = very rarely

Choose the correct answer:

1- Many Roman Catholics make their (trek / journey / pilgrimage / voyage) to the town of
Lourdes in SW France for spiritual enlightenment.
2- He was left bed-ridden by a (disconcerting / distressing / chilling / debilitating) illness.
3- This has to be one of the most (compelling / menacing / amateurish / unfailing) novels
I’ve ever read.
4- She is still a (staggering / stunning / stirring / astounding) woman at the age of sixty.
5- Today we enjoyed a particularly (windswept / blistering / benign / pristine) climate.
6- I found his acting to be completely (contrived / fanciful / absurd / action-packed).
7- I’m absolutely exhausted, that was such a(n) (daunting / strenuous / absorbing /
harrowing) workout.
8- He decided to (put up / put aside / put down / put off) the meeting until a later date.
9- The (fragmented / hilarious / overrated / intellectual) reputation of the professional
footballer is currently undergoing a transformation.
10- David was deemed by his peers to be (enduring / shallow / appalling / amateurish) and
untrustworthy.
11- The possible reintroduction of wolves into northern parts of Europe has worried farmers
who believe that (ravenous / ravishing / raving / rawhide) packs of wolves will pose a
threat to livestock.
12- It is (absurdly / absurd / absorbent / absorbing) to make soldiers redundant when the
army is short of personnel.
13- A rare first edition in (pristine / presage / previous / priestly) condition was sold at
auction for thousands of pounds.
14- She had a very pretty face and a tall, (boyish / boggish / Bodish / bookish) figure.
15- Not only is he devoid of any personality, he is also completely (colourless / favourless /
scourless / humourless).
16- The flight from London to Tokyo was a (gruesome / grueling /grudging / grumpy) and
arduous journey.
17- In winter, ice can leave the roads dangerously (slippery / slick / slimy / greasy) so grit is
scattered on main thoroughfares.
18- The (incessant / incidental / incipient / incisive) din from the flat above was preventing
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19- People were horrified by the (savoury / savvy / savage / saturated) attack on an
innocent bystander.
20- He decided to (prepone / propone / postpone / dispone) the meeting until a more
suitable time.
21- The travel agent made all the arrangements for our all-inclusive (backpacking / hiking /
package / packaging) holiday to the Seychelles.
22- The (instructor / tutor / prefect / dean) of the faculty is responsible for hiring new
members of staff.
23- It was a(n) (isolated/solitary/desolate / obsolete) place with none of the comforts, such
as toilets, that we take for granted.
24- The chef cracked the eggs into a bowl and beat them with a (grater / whisk / colander /
pan).
25- There was something about him she found disturbing, and being in his presence was
rather (disconcerting / distressing / disconsolate / harrowing).
26- The film was supposed to be based on a true story, but the plot seemed completely
(wooden / appalling / contrived / genuine).
27- An invaluable skill for political correspondents is reading between the (pages / lines /
books / words) when interpreting politicians’ statements.
28- The detective prided himself on his ability to read someone like a (reader / story / text /
book).
29- Part of the fun of independent travel is exploring those places (off / of / from / far) the
beaten track
30- It was one of the most gripping movies I’ve ever seen; it had me on the (edge / centre /
bottom / top) of my seat from start to finish.
31- He was consumed by guilt and so decided to come clean and face the (movie / music /
scenario / series)
32- Part and parcel of student life is living on a (shoe / test plan / shoestring budget /
exhibition)
33- We’d been working hard for a month and so decided to go out and paint the town (blue
/ red / green / black).
34- He was on top of the (world / universe / continent / country) at the birth of his son.
35- Although I shouldn’t smoke, I may have a cigarette once in a blue (year / moon / week /
fortnight).
36- She was feeling over the (planet / earth / sun /moon) after finding out that she was
pregnant.
37- Although The Lord of the Rings trilogy is currently proving to be one of the most
successful products of the film industry with the first two instalments proven box office
hits, (argue / arguably / arguable / arguing) the real star of films is the location.

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38- The filmmakers obviously believed that New Zealand, where the (diverse / diversity /
diversion / derivation) of the landscape is quite simply astounding, was the perfect
place to bring Tolkien’s epic masterpiece to life.
39- This sentiment is (livid / lividly / avid / avidly) shared by Hollywood, the evidence being
in the number of productions emanating from there.
40- New Zealand’s (parallel / paralleled / unparalleled / paralysed) landscape is ideal for
anyone with a love of the great outdoors.
41- Everyone loves the (profound / profoundly / profane / profanely) exhilarating
adventure holidays.
42- You could spend seven hours trekking between volcanoes at the Tongariro Crossing,
marvelling at the (barren / barrenness / forren / forrenness) of the mountain ranges
with their snow-capped mountain peaks in winter.
43- Also, you may be (tempt / tempting / tempted / temporal) by a 31- mile hiking trip
through the Abel Tasman National Park.
44- In addition, New Zealand offers fjords, lakes, rivers, rain forests and glaciers; quite
simply (stagger / staggering / staggeringly / staggered) when you consider that it is all
located in an area the size of California.
45- Many students take a gap year before university and go (backbiting / backbreaking /
backpacking / backdating) around Europe.
46- I like (hiking / baking / backing / hacking) with friends in the mountains, and we
normally cover very long distances.
47- Many travel agents have extremely good deals on (package / packaging / packed /
pack) holidays to the Caribbean, with everything included in the price.
48- Janet is attracted by the idea of (pony-hiking / pony-trekking / pony-bricking / pony-
flicking) in the Lake District, where ponies carry tourists along many dangerous paths.
49- His political influence is (overrated / overreached / underrated / underestimated); he is
not as important as people think.
50- He has a talent for spinning a good (yard / yarn / karn / tarn); in fact, nobody can tell a
story as he can.
51- It was an (parallel / paralleled / unparalleled / paralysed) opportunity to get to know
New Zealand so well.
52- Einstein will always be remembered as one of the greatest (intellections / intelligencers
/ intellectualisms / intellectuals) of the twentieth century.
53- The Prime Minister (dismantled / dismissed / dismayed / dismounted) the allegations
as unfounded and not even important enough to discuss.
54- People always remarked on his (boyish / boisterous / boycott / buoyant) appearance
because he looked very young for his age.
55- (Arguable / Arguably / Argumentative / Argumentatively), the discovery of penicillin
was one of the greatest medical breakthroughs of the twentieth century.

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56- When Joan discovered that her grandson had been skipping classes, her (dissention /
disturbance / discourse / dismay was immense; she was extremely disappointed with
him.
57- It was (barely / merely / hardly / rarely) a request, not a demand.
58- His beliefs were deeply (ingredient / ingrained / ingrate / close-grained) and it was
unlikely they could be changed.
59- The page of the book had become (dog-end / dog-tired / dog-eared / dogged) through
continuous use.
60- He was an enthusiastic pupil who (livid / lividly / avid / avidly) participated in class
discussions.
61- (Clacinatory / Hallucinatory / ratiocinatory / vaticinatory) drugs make you see things
that aren’t there.
62- He didn’t want anyone else to see it and (stashed / stacked / stabbed / staffed) it in his
secret hiding place.
63- George Bernard Shaw was a member of the literary (intellections / intelligencers /
intellectualisms / intelligentsia) in the 1920s.
64- His fellow politicians (dried / derided / devoted / drove) the minister’s proposed tax
reforms, letting him know just how inadequate his ideas were.
65- Support for the government amongst the population at (big / huge / large / long) is low.
66- After months of hard work, it was (gratifying / grateful / grating / gratitude) to see the
finished product.
67- He was an avid reader and could (devolve /devour / devote / devalue) a book in one
sitting.
68- We did not cover several issues in our article: they are outside its (scoop / scab /scalp /
scope).
69- The children received a (astern / stern / tester / yestern) warning not to go near the
edge of the cliff.
70- Hiding the doll was a (compatible / contemptible / redemptible / corruptible) trick to
play on your sister.
71- The pyramids are the (enduring / endurable / ending / endocrine) legacy of the
Egyptian pharaohs.
72- People are (ravenously / ravish / ravenous / raven) for a more comprehensible tax
system.
73- Let’s go first to the (crux / crust / crucifix / crucifixion) of the matter and the details can
be discussed later on.
74- The violent behaviour of the football hooligans (repeated / pushed / repealed /
repelled) all the spectators.
75- Perhaps the (nation / note / notion / notary) that one man can change the world is not
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76- You should stick to the (realm / ream / rearm / realty) of politics; that is your area of
expertise after all.
77- For her fifth birthday, Annie got a book of (nursing / nurse / nursery / nurture) rhymes.
78- What I like about this book is the (fancible / fanciful / fancy-free / fancywork) story it
tells.
79- The first person to give the (concept / incept / conation / concavity) of a “just war” a
thorough examination was St Thomas Aquinas.
80- My trust in people is (grounded / ground / graded / graduated) on the assumption that
they are basically good.
81- Your (expert / experts / experiment / expertise) is required because you’ve been
specially trained to do the job.
82- Many governments in Europe are in a (quantity / quandary / quantum / quarantine)
about what to do with the influx of refugees.
83- There were many (inconsistencies / inconvenience / increments / incompetences) in his
report, with numerous parts contradicting others.
84- This project is of (minute / tiny / extravagant / immense) importance and must be
finished on time.
85- The current debate over fishing rights within EU waters (steps / stems / steams /
stimulates) from decisions made by European governments over thirty years ago.
86- Whatever you do, (tread / trade /trad / treat) lightly and exercise discretion because
he’s very touchy about that topic.
87- The purpose of the convention is to examine the whole (sweet / sweat / sweep / swear)
of effective teaching techniques.
88- Is this a (genus / genuine / gentry / gentle) painting by Picasso?
89- She has (inherited / inhibited / inhaled / inhabited) her mother’s excellent figure.
90- The (coach / tutor / trainer / umpire) instructed his students to hand in their university
term papers to him by the end of the month.
91- The hunting (lodge / lodger / lodging / lode) is actually a very comfortable place to
spend the weekend, with all the amenities you would expect to find in any house.
92- Hospitals are (well-thumbed / well-timed / well-stocked / well-versed) with provisions
in case of an emergency.
93- For some people,( isolation / isotherm / barrenness / infertility) means just peace and
quiet.
94- The (isolation / isotherm / barrenness / solitude) of the area and the absence of trees
made for a desolate landscape.
95- The (infertility / isotherm / barrenness / solitude) and tranquillity of the area was the
reason that he settled there; places devoid of other people had always appealed to him.
96- The air was (fragment / fragrant / fragrance / fragile) with blooming flowers.
97- The candidate gave a (rousing / rousting / rising / rusting) speech to his supporters
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98- The musician gave a good (renegade / renewal / renaissance /rendition) of a well-
known classical piece.
99- The film was a real (cliff-hanger / blockbuster / box office hit / bestseller) and the
audience were left waiting to the very end for the outcome.
100- Arnold Schwarzenegger’s latest film is another (blockhead / blockbuster /
blockhouse / block party), so riveting and exciting that it will keep you fixated
throughout.
101- In the US and Canada, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone proved a massive
box office (hit / bit / fit / hid), raking in $93.5m in its opening weekend alone.
102- Croagh Patrick is a holy mountain and place of (trek / pilgrimage / voyage /
cruise) in Ireland.
103- The journey called for a 5-hour (trek / pilgrimage / voyage / cruise) over hostile
terrain, which would be difficult and arduous.
104- The (train / training / terrain / terrapin) over which they were traversing was
barren and rocky.
105- The (curator / prefect / dean / ruler) of a university faculty is responsible for the
entire goings on within that faculty.
106- The (curator / prefect / dean / ruler) of the museum was overseeing the
organisation of the next public exhibition.
107- The (curator / prefect / dean / principal) for the region issued a statement to say
that he was retiring and a new official would soon be appointed.
108- He and his wife took a stroll along the (pier / peer / pair / bear) to admire the
yachts anchored in the harbor.
109- She was over the (planet / earth / sun /moon) at having passed her driving test.
110- She felt on top of the (world / universe / continent / country) when she was
admitted to the university of her choice.
111- The (emperor / vampire / umpire / umber) ruled that the ball had gone out of
court and her decision was final.
112- Light cannot be present in the developing process, so a (darkroom / darkbox /
darkcabin / darkoffice) is used for developing photographs.
113- Don’t forget to cover the (button / lens / tripod / pod) when you are not using
the camera.
114- It is recommended to use a (button / lens / tripod / pod) when you take
landscape pictures.
115- The jockey bought a new (saddle / stirrup / bit / bridle) for riding his horse.
116- The jockey had to adjust the (saddle / stirrup / bit / bridle) for his foot so that he
could balance himself in the saddle.
117- The (saddle / stirrup / bit / bridle), placed in the mouth, allowed the jockey to
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118- The (saddle / stirrup / bit / bridle) allowed the jockey to direct the horse in the
desired direction.
119- The (carousel / roller coaster / big wheel / roller blind) at the funfair was
especially popular with young children.
120- The (carousel / roller coaster / big wheel / roller blind) had two loop-the-loops
and an unexpected vertical drop.
121- When you get to the top of the (carousel / roller coaster / big wheel / roller
blind), you have a spectacular view of the surrounding area.
122- Although the (water slide / roller coaster / big wheel / roller blind) was meant
for children, even the parents had a lot of fun on it.
123- Jerry Springer remains a very popular (chateau / chat show / chat room / chat
line), perhaps because the guests do as much fighting as they do talking.
124- The chef beat the cream with a (pan / grater / colander / whisk) in order to
thicken it.
125- She used a (pan / grater / colander / whisk) to finely chop the cheese so she
could sprinkle it over the pasta.
126- She placed the vegetables in the (pan / grater / colander / whisk) and rinsed
them thoroughly under the tap.
127- I’ve considered both sides of the argument and on (balance / balancing /
balancing act / balance beam) I prefer the latter.
128- I have to say that football is not my cup of (coffee / tea / beverage / juice); I
prefer rugby.
129- Sewing and (embryo / embryology / embroidery / embolism) were girls’ usual
pastimes in the old days.
130- She was talking so quietly that her voice was barely (silent / raucous / deafening
/ audible).
131- The (silent / raucous / vociferous / audible) sound of a thousand screaming
football fans made the police feel apprehensive.
132- It was a rather (extreme / mild / freezing /hot) winter; it didn’t even snow once.
133- I found it a pleasant and (agreeable / disconcerting / distressing / harrowing)
meal; the food was perfect for my delicate stomach.
134- I tend to feel anxious when I’m alone in the dark; I don’t understand why but I
find it (agreeable / disconcerting / disconsolate / discontinuous).
135- It’s (distressing / disconcerting / disconsolate / discontinuous) to see so many
people in the world suffering.
136- War zones are (harrowing / disconcerting / disconsolate / discontinuous) places
and many journalists are haunted by the disturbing images they witness.
137- His job was so (demanding / undemanding / undemanded /demanded) that he
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138- The prospect of teaching a class of twenty children is a/an (dauntless / daunting
/ undaunted /undemanding) one for a novice teacher.
139- It was a ( undemanding / agreeable / disconcerting / grueling) climb to the top
of the mountain and their muscles ached after expending so much energy.
140- I could not hear anything above the (rear / rare / roar / roaring) of the traffic.
141- When the party was over and all the guests left, she suddenly felt (draining /
drained / droning / droned).
142- The (banty / manty / panty / shanty) towns in parts of South Africa are
shocking, much worse than the slums in Europe.
143- I think I‘m not up (for / on / to / at) going out tonight; I’d rather have an early
night.
144- The fitness training at the local gym is very (strenuous / strained / straining /
stranded) and will leave you utterly exhausted.
145- Parts of the ocean floor remain (unchecked / uncivilized / undeveloped /
uncharted) and many new discoveries can be expected there.
146- My favourite summer pastime is (snoozing / snorkelling / smirking / snorting) in
the Mediterranean.
147- To snorkel, you need a (wetsuit / wet bar / wet blanket / wet fish) and a mask.
148- The speedboat trip was (exhausting / exhilarating / exhuming / exhaling); in
fact, it was the most exciting thing I did on holiday.
149- If you’re looking to experience unspoilt nature, you could undertake a holiday to
Greenland before it too becomes (socialised / commercialised / initialised /
capitalised).
150- I find a long hot bath after a hard day to be extremely (soothing/ restful / gentle
/ mild) for the body and mind.
151- Greece has 13,676 km of (littered / messy / pristine / untidy) coastline with
some of the cleanest beaches in Europe.
152- It’s a (temporal / temperate / temporary / tempestuous) region, neither too hot
nor cold.
153- It was an extremely old tree with thick (sparkling / winding / gnarled / literal)
branches.
154- The (sparkling / winding / gnarled / literal) lake at sunrise is a marvellous sight.
155- Halfway down the (blackened / winding / gnarled / literal) stream is a beautiful
cascading waterfall.
156- The (sparkling / winding / fanciful / literal) meaning of “hippopotamus” in
Greek is “river horse”.
157- The weather (hammered / hampered / humped / hammed) their progress; they
may have moved slowly but eventually they got there.
158- Military bases are (off-limits / off-air / off-balance / off-chance) to civilians, who
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159- The forest was a mass of tall trees with trunks that appeared green because of
the (mass / moss / muss / moose) that covered the brown bark.
160- It’s only the end of August and my (sunburn / sundeck / sunflower /suntan)’s
already fading.
161- The comedian (grabbed / fetched / brought / knocked) the house down;
everybody loved his show and cheered wildly.
162- The detectives could read him like a (reader / story / text / book) because his
nervous body and eye movements indicated he was lying.
163- It was his fault and he felt it necessary to own up and face the (movie / music /
scenario / series).
164- After a hard day’s work, she delighted in letting her (nose / eyelashes / hair /
moustache) down.
165- He found himself a lovely little discreet holiday home (of / off / away / far) the
beaten track.
166- He found it hard living on a (shoe / test plan / shoestring budget / exhibition),
but he expected a pay rise next month.
167- As he was a regular customer, the owner often gave him a drink on the (flat /
house / shop / place).
168- He was such a gifted and fascinating orator that| he kept the audience on the
(edge / centre / bottom / top) of their seats.
169- It was John’s birthday and as he and his friends were in a celebratory mood, they
decided to go out and paint the (town / city / house / country) red.
170- I want you to read between the lines and try to discover what he was implying.
171- He was so rude that she didn’t know what to say; she was completely at a (loss /
loose end / loosing end / lost) for words.
172- The two brothers were at (evens / odds / loss / large) with each other over what
to buy their parents for their anniversary.
173- Traffic was at a (loss / stop / stoppage / standstill) due to the wreckage of a van
blocking the road up ahead.
174- I could tell at a (loss / glance / loose end / standstill) that she was a loving and
caring person.
175- He had finished all his work early and was at a (loss / loosing / losing / loose)
end; he had nothing to do.
176- The insurance documents are tucked (aside / away / out / beside) in the filing
cabinet.
177- He put his passport in the zipped (compartment / apartment / department /
abortment) of his suitcase.
178- The police issued a public warning that a robber was on the (loosing / lost /
loose / loss) after escaping from prison.

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179- It was easy to put (off / through / down / up) the shelves because they came
with instructions on how to assemble them.
180- He had to put (off / through / down / up) his dental appointment until the next
day because of a business meeting.
181- Her marriage was a disaster and her husband put her (off / through / down /
up) hell.
182- He was upset at having been put (off / through / down / up) in front of the class.
183- James was often obnoxious but John put (off / through / down / up) with him;
after all, close friends normally tolerate each other’s faults.
184- Denise was putting (off / aside / down / up) money every month because she
was saving up for a new car.
185- The books were arranged in chronological order, so he put the one he had read
(off / back / down / up) in its correct place.
186- The new dress set her (off / back / in / up) a fortune; she couldn’t believe how
much it cost her.
187- Days were getting shorter and nights longer, a sure sign that winter was setting
(off / back / in / up).
188- In Jules Verne’s novel Around the World in Eighty Days, Phileas Fogg sets (off /
back / in / up) on his journey on 2 October 1872.
189- They were (declined / inclined / outlined / deadlined) to disagree with one
another over trifles.
190- Due to the nature of my work, I get a holiday once in a (blue / red / yellow /
black) moon, roughly once a year if I’m lucky.

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Answers:
1- Pilgrimage 2- debilitating 3- compelling 4- stunning 5- benign 6- contrived

7- strenuous 8- put off 9- overrated 10- shallow 11- ravenous 12- absurd

13- pristine 14- boyish 15- humourless 16- grueling 17- slippery

18- incessant 19- savage 20- postpone 21- package 22- dean

23- desolate 24- whisk 25- disconcerting 26- contrived 27- lines

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28- book 29- off 30- edge 31- music 32- shoestring budget

33- red 34- world 35- moon 36- moon 37- arguably

38- diversity 39- avidly 40- unparalleled 41- profoundly 42- barrenness

43- tempted 44- staggering 45- backpacking 46- hiking 47- package

48- pony-trekking 49- overrated 50- yarn 51- unparalleled

52- intellectuals 53- dismissed 54- boyish 55- Arguably

56- dismay 57- merely 58- ingrained 59- dog-eared

60- avidly 61- Hallucinatory 62- stashed 63- intelligentsia

64- derided 65- large 66- gratifying 67- devour

68- scope 69- stern 70- contemptible 71- enduring

72- ravenous 73- crux 74- repelled 75- notion

76- realm 77- nursery 78- fanciful 79- concept

80- grounded 81- expertise 82- quandary 83- inconsistencies

84- immense 85- stems 86- tread 87- sweep

88- genuine 89- inherited 90- tutor 91- lodge

92- well-stocked 93- isolation 94- barrenness 95- solitude

96- fragrant 97- rousing 98- rendition 99- cliff-hanger

100- blockbuster 101- hit 102- pilgrimage 103- trek

104- terrain 105- dean 106- curator 107- prefect

108- pier 109- moon 110- world 111- umpire

112- darkroom 113- lens 114- tripod 115- saddle

116- stirrup 117- bit 118- bridle 119- carousel

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120- roller coaster 121- big wheel 122- water slide 123- chat show

124- whisk 125- grater 126- colander 127- balance

128- tea 129- embroidery 130- audible 131- raucous

132- mild 133- agreeable 134- disconcerting 135- distressing

136- harrowing 137- undemanding 138- daunting 139- grueling

140- roar 141- drained 142- shanty 143- to

144- strenuous 145- uncharted 146- snorkelling 147- wetsuit

148- exhilarating 149- commercialised 150- soothing 151- pristine

152- temperate 153- gnarled 154- sparkling 155- winding

156- literal 157- hampered 158- off-limits 159- moss

160- suntan 161- brought 162- book 163- music

164- hair 165- off 166- shoestring budget 167- house

168- edge 169- town 170- read between the lines 171- loss

172- odds 173- standstill 174- glance 175- loose

176- away 177- compartment 178- loose 179- up

180- off 181- through 182- down 183- up

184- aside 185- back 186- back 187- in

188-off 189- inclined 190- blue

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