Unit 1 - Outstanding People

Word

Example

determined

I'm very determined to achieve my goals

inspiring

She is the most inspiring woman I've ever met

make a difference

One more person wouldn't make any difference to the arrangements

household name

The company has to stand out to become a household name

stubborn

If I had known you were so stubborn, I would never have agreed to collaborate with you

drop out

He dropped out of school when he was 16

numerous

Numerous attempts have been made to hide the truth

have a go at

You can take time out and have a go at something you've always wanted to do

keep up

Maybe you wouldn't want to keep the exercise regime up for your whole life, but it might be fun to do it just for 30 days

keep to

If you manage to do something new for a month, you'll probably keep to it

make an effort

Obviously to do something like learning the violin you need to make an effort

manage

I don't know how I'll manage it, but I'll be there

in person

You have to sign for it in person

work out

If you're successful, it's great but if it doesn't work out, it doesn't matter too much

emphasise

The report emphasises the importance of improving safety standards

arrogant

He was unbearably arrogant about his achievements so nobody felt like talking to him

get round to

I keep meaning to put a lock on it but I never get round to it

worthwhile

I thought it was worthwhile to clarify the matter

inevitably

The decision will inevitably lead to political tensions

passionate about

I've always been passionate about football

undoubtedly

Undoubtedly, public interest in folk music has declined

addicted to

Nowadays, both kids and adults are addicted to their gadgets

have a huge impact on

Higher mortgage rates have already had a huge impact on spending

recognition

He has achieved recognition and respect as a scientist

make a discovery

By making new discoveries we expand our understanding of the world

shout at

I wish you would stop shouting at the children

break off a conversation

I broke off the conversation and answered the phone

dawn

The cars sets off at dawn

anxiety

There is considerable anxiety among staff about job losses

so far

They're delighted with the replies they've received from the public so far

get in the way of

Your social life must not get in the way of your studies

make up my mind

I wish he'd hurry up and make his mind up

make out

I couldn't make out what he was saying

make the best of

It was in her nature to make the best of whatever came along

make up for

The team will be anxious to make up for a disappointing start of the season

make sense

Would it make sense for the city authorities to further restrict parking?

make friends

He has always found it easy to make friends at school