Advanced B unit 7

Discontinued

No longer produced;Synonym:Ceased;(I can’t get spare parts for my car because they’ve discontinued that model.

At fault

Responsible for an undesirable situation;Synonym:To blame;(Surely, it’s the criminal who’s at fault.

Rescheduled

To change the time or date of a planned event;Synonym:Postponed;(Since many people are unable to attend today's meeting, it has been rescheduled for next Tuesday.

Valid

Legally or officially acceptable;Synonym:Legitimate;(You must produce a valid driving license if you want to hire a car.

Fallen over backwards

To be extremely surprised or shocked;Synonym:Astonished;(When I heard the news, I could have fallen over backwards.

Swept along

To be carried away by an emotion or a crowd;Synonym:Caught up;(I was swept along by the excitement of the festival.

It clicked

To suddenly understand something;Synonym:Became clear;(I struggled with the math problem for an hour, but then it clicked.

Obese

Extremely overweight in an unhealthy way;Synonym:Corpulent;(The doctor explained the health risks of being obese.

Smoke detector

A device that sounds an alarm when smoke is present;Synonym:Fire alarm;(Every home should have a working smoke detector.

Disturbing

Causing anxiety or worry;Synonym:Upsetting;(The news about the war was very disturbing.

Magnetic

Exerting a strong attractive force;Synonym:Alluring;(He has a magnetic personality that draws people to him.

A polar shift

Becoming a father caused a polar shift in his priorities

Meteor/Meteorite

A piece of rock from space that hits Earth;Synonym:Bolide;(The crater was caused by a massive meteorite.

A masterpiece

A work of outstanding artistry;Synonym:Magnum opus;(The artist spent years creating his masterpiece.

Scar

A mark left on the skin after a wound has healed;Synonym:Blemish;(The accident left a small scar on his forehead, but it faded over time.)

What a nice surprise

An expression used when something good happens unexpectedly;Synonym:Unexpected joy;(You're visiting us? What a nice surprise!

What an incredible journey

An expression for a remarkable trip or experience;Synonym:Amazing trip;(Climbing the Himalayas was what an incredible journey.

What an absolute disaster

An expression for a total failure;Synonym:Catastrophe;(The party was a total mess; what an absolute disaster.

What a sad ending

An expression for a tragic conclusion;Synonym:Tragic finish;(The movie was great, but what a sad ending.

What an awful thing to happen

An expression of sympathy for a bad event;Synonym:Terrible occurrence;(I heard about your accident; what an awful thing to happen.

What a horrible story

An expression of shock at a narrative;Synonym:Dreadful tale;(I read about the crime in the news; what a horrible story.

What a lovely day

An expression for beautiful weather;Synonym:Wonderful day;(The sun is shining; what a lovely day!

Inhospitable

Unfriendly or difficult to live in;Synonym:Unwelcoming;(The frozen tundra is an inhospitable environment.

Impractical

Not sensible or realistic;Synonym:Unfeasible;(A glass hammer would be completely impractical.

Incompetent

Not having the necessary skills;Synonym:Inept;(The project failed due to an incompetent leader.

Impersonal

Lacking human warmth or emotion;Synonym:Cold;(The modern office building felt very impersonal.

Unofficial

Not formally authorized or confirmed;Synonym:Unconfirmed;(We received some unofficial word that the holiday was cancelled.

Authentication

The process of proving something is genuine;Synonym:Verification;(Two-factor authentication protects your account.

Outplayed

To have played better than an opponent;Synonym:Outshone;(The underdog team completely outplayed the champions.

Microclimate

The climate of a very small area;Synonym:Local climate;(The city garden has its own microclimate.

Cinnamon

An aromatic spice;Synonym:Sweet spice;(I love the smell of fresh cinnamon in the morning.

Outbuildings

Buildings separate from the main house;Synonym:Sheds;(The property includes several stone outbuildings.

Comprised/Composed/Consist/Made up of

To be made of certain parts;Synonym:Includes;(The team is comprised of members from five different countries.

Made of

Material that has not changed state;Synonym:Constructed of;(The statue is made of solid marble.

Made with

Used for ingredients in food;Synonym:Containing;(This traditional bread is made with yeast and honey.

Made out of

Focuses on the transformation process;Synonym:Fashioned from;(He made a guitar out of an old cigar box.

Made from

Material that has changed its nature;Synonym:Produced from;(Paper is made from wood pulp.

Coexist

To live together in peace;Synonym:Harmonize;(Many different species coexist in this ecosystem.

Bicentenary

A 200th anniversary;Synonym:Double centenary;(The university celebrated its bicentenary last year.

Overspend/Squandering/Splurging/Extravagance

Spending more than necessary;Synonym:Wastefulness;(It is easy to overspend when you go on holiday.

Cut our coat according to our cloth

To live within your financial means;Synonym:Budgeting;(We must cut our coat according to our cloth during the recession.

Tighten our belt

To spend less money;Synonym:Economize;(The family had to tighten their belt after the father lost his job.

Live within my means

To spend only what you earn;Synonym:Self-sufficiency;(Even as a student, I try to live within my means.

Mold

A fungal growth or a hollow container;Synonym:Mildew;(The damp walls were covered in green mold.

Needn’t

Used to say something is not necessary;Synonym:Don't have to;(You needn’t worry about the results yet.

Needn’t have

Did something that was not necessary in the past;Synonym:Unnecessarily;(You needn’t have bought me a gift, but thank you.

In person

Physically present;Synonym:Face-to-face;(I need to meet the director in person to sign the contract.

Silence carriage

A quiet zone on a train;Synonym:Quiet coach;(I prefer to sit in the silence carriage so I can read.

At a time

During one period;Synonym:Simultaneously;(The elevator can only hold six people at a time.

Purse

A small pouch for money;Synonym:Handbag;(She realized her purse was missing from her bag.

Sunset

The time when the sun disappears below the horizon;Synonym:Dusk;(We watched the beautiful sunset over the North Sea.

Impure

Mixed with foreign substances;Synonym:Contaminated;(The water was too impure to drink safely.

Obscure

Hard to see or not well known;Synonym:Vague;(The author's early life remains obscure.

Figurative art

Art that represents the real world;Synonym:Representational art;(She prefers figurative art over abstract paintings.

Still lifes

Paintings of inanimate objects;Synonym:Nature morte;(The gallery features several 17th-century still lifes.

Immersive installation

Art that surrounds the viewer;Synonym:Interactive exhibit;(The museum features an immersive installation of light and sound.

White elephant

A useless or expensive possession;Synonym:Burden;(The new stadium is a white elephant that the city cannot afford.

Dealing with red tape

Managing excessive bureaucracy;Synonym:Officialdom;(Starting a business involves dealing with a lot of red tape.