multiple choice book 1 part 1

persecution complex

the feeling of being persecuted especially without basis in reality

​a strong false belief or fear that other people hate you or are trying to harm you

the wherewithal

the money, things or skill that you need in order to be able to do something: phương tiện cần thiết(to do something)

• They lacked the … to pay for the repairs.

sporadic

​happening only occasionally or at intervals that are not regular = intermittent: không thường xuyên, giữa các quãng nghỉ

• fighting/gunfire/violence/outbreak of diseases

spasmodic

​happening suddenly for short periods of time; not regular or continuous: ngẫu hứng, không thường xuyên và liên tục

• There was … fighting in the area yesterday.

• a … interest in politics

• The training given was … and followed no organized pattern.

goodwill

​friendly or helpful feelings towards other people or countries: cảm xúc thân thiện, thích giúp đỡ

• enjoy/ have/ create

• to/ towards

• The President is on a … visit to Japan.

gourmand

​a person who enjoys eating and eats large amounts of food: người thích ăn, ăn nhiều

gourmet

(of food, drink, etc.) of high quality and often expensive; connected with food or drink of this type

• … food/coffee/pizza/burger

a person who knows a lot about good food and drink and who enjoys choosing, eating and drinking them

gourd

a type of large fruit with hard skin and a soft inner part. … are often dried and used as containers.

hackneyed

​used too often and therefore boring: thường xuyên, nhàm chán

• a … phrase/subject/phrase