OLYMPIC 30/4-1/5 ( Grade 11)

Highlighted vocabularies/grammar/phrases/collocations

exclusionary

Relating to the exclusion of others; "out of bounds."

. benighted

Overtaken by darkness (literal) or in a state of ignorance (figurative).

unendowed

Not provided with a particular quality or asset (intelligence).

. malicious

Intending or intended to do harm; spiteful

maternal

Relating to a mother; motherly.

incorrigible

(Of a person or their behavior) not able to be corrected, improved, or reformed.

pseudo-intellectual

A person who tries to act intelligent or learned but lacks real depth or sincerity.

counter-productive

Having the opposite of the desired effect; hindering rather than helping.

dissociate

To disconnect or separate from an association, person, or idea.

counter-factuals

Thoughts or statements about what might have happened differently in the past (e.g., "If only I had...").

intercollegiate

Conducted between or involving different colleges or universities

selective breeding

The process of choosing specific animals or plants to breed to produce desired traits.

break loose

To escape from confinement or to free oneself from a physical or metaphorical grip.

under siege

Being criticized or under pressure (figurative); or surrounded by enemy forces (literal).

. forced entry

The act of breaking into a building or room using physical power or tools.

packed like sardines

An idiom describing a place or situation where people are crowded very tightly together.

at the mercy of

To be in a position where you have no power and depend entirely on someone or something else.

slack off

To work less hard or be less productive than is usual or expected.

ladle out

To distribute something (usually money, advice, or food) in large, generous amounts.

dispense with

To get rid of or stop using something because it is no longer necessary.

fire up

To start a machine or to excite/energize someone to take action

weed out

To remove people or things that are unwanted, inferior, or troublesome from a group.

grow on

To gradually become more liked or accepted by someone over a period of time

chew over

To think about or discuss something slowly and carefully; to ponder.

on the lookout

To be watchful or alert for someone or something

on (the) guard

Being vigilant and cautious to avoid danger or a mistake.

vapour

A substance diffused or suspended in the air which is normally liquid or solid (e.g., steam).

condensation

The process where water vapor becomes liquid; it is the reverse of evaporation.

. manifesto

A public declaration of policy and aims, especially one issued before an election by a political party.

failing that

An expression used to introduce an alternative if the first option is not possible.

lash out at

To suddenly attack someone physically or, more commonly, with sharp words/criticism.

lash out on

To spend a large amount of money on luxury items or a "spree."

ride out the storm

To manage to survive a difficult period or situation without suffering too much harm

play along with

To pretend to agree with someone or follow a plan to avoid conflict or see what happens.

play havoc with

To cause great confusion, damage, or disruption to something.

play cat and dog with

) To argue or fight constantly with someone (usually a spouse or partner).

by virtue of

Because of or on the basis of a particular quality or fact.

off the record

Information given privately that is not intended to be published or officially reported.

pull together

To organize one's feelings or behave calmly; or for a group to work as a team.

in leaps and bounds

Happening very quickly or making very rapid progress.

a feather in one's cap

An achievement or honor that someone can be proud of.

take pot luck

To take whatever is available without knowing what it will be (often used with food).

run a stroke of luck

To experience a sudden, unexpected piece of good fortune.

down on one's luck

Experiencing a period of financial hardship or persistent misfortune.

in a stew

To be in a state of great anxiety, agitation, or confusion

as good as gold

Usually of a child) To be very well-behaved and helpful.

shed tears over

To cry about something; often used to imply someone is grieving or regretting a situation.

bring sb round

To persuade someone to change their mind; or to make someone conscious again after fainting.

serve sb right

Used to say that someone deserves the bad thing that happened to them.