Test vocabs P8

splash sb’s way

When used metaphorically, it describes someone making progress through a difficult or chaotic situation, often doing so with confidence, noise, or a powerful impact

"The company splashed its way to the top of the tech industry despite the fierce competition."

pelt somebody (with something)

to attack somebody by throwing things at them

• The children pelted him with snowballs.

by/in virtue of something

by means of or because of something

• She got the job by virtue of her greater experience.

with respect to something

in connection with

• The two groups were similar with respect to income and status.

trafficking

the activity of buying and selling something illegally

• drug trafficking

lucrative

producing a large amount of money; making a large profit

• a lucrative business/contract/market

fabricate something

to invent false information in order to trick people

• The evidence was totally fabricated.

testimonial

a formal written statement, often by a former employer, about somebody’s abilities, qualities and character; a formal written statement about the quality of something

• a glowing testimonial

• The catalogue is full of testimonials from satisfied customers.

methodology

a set of methods and principles used to perform a particular activity

• recent changes in the methodology of language teaching

allegedly

expressed as though something is a fact but without giving any proof

• crimes allegedly committed during the war

predicament

a difficult or an unpleasant situation, especially one where it is difficult to know what to do

• I'm in a terrible predicament.

unabated

without becoming any less strong

• The rain continued unabated.

merchandise

goods that are bought or sold; goods that are for sale in a shop

• a wide selection of merchandise