Words from Test 1

(old fashioned, formal) in an angry or offended mood and showing other people that you are angry

in high dudgeon

(informal) travelling many countries all over the world

globetrotting

1. a state in which you are not aware of what is happening around you, usually because you are unconsious or sleep. 2. the state in which sb/sth has been forgotten and it is no longer famous or important.

Oblivion

(informal) travelling many countries all over the world

globetrotting

a plan of a journey, including the route and places that you visit.

itinerary

Not lucky and ending sadly, especially in death or failure.

ill-fated

very difficult and tiring, needing effort for long time.

Gruelling

goods that transported by ships, planes, trains, lorries/trucks; the system of transporting goods in this way

freight

a black material used for making road surfaces, that consist of small stones mixed with tar.

Tarmac

a liquid that is painted onto wood, metal, etc. and that forms a hard shiny transparent surface when it is dry

varnish

1. a tall plant like grass with a hollow steam that grows in or near water 2. a small thin piece of cane, metal or plastic in some musical instruments such as the oboe or the clarinet that moves very quickly when air is blown over it, producing a sound.

Reed

another word for 'always'

invariably

1. to become lost; to be stolen 2. to go in the wrong direction or to have the wrong result

to go astray

very willing to help

obliging

very suitable for a particular purpose from clever new ideas --> .... ways of saving energy

ingenious

to make use of sth, especially sth bad, as a means of achieving sth, often because there is no other possible solution

resort to sth

making you feel need to sleep or rest

tiring

sth you recive as well as your wages for doing a particular job

perk

a ship used for finding and clearing away mines (=bombs that explode when they are touched)

minesweeper

(formal) happening or coming after sth else

subsequent