Heroes and celebrities

vocabulary revision

WARNING many lists are of dubious usefulness. Vocabulary should be learnt in context. What follows is just a quick revision list and is no substitute for careful dictionary work and your own notetaking.

Match the key words with their definitions:

1. prominent
2. deed
3. divine
4. revulsion
5. a drive
6. spurn
7. noble
8. a shred
9. collude
10. lucrative
11. ratings
12. strive
13. resign yourself

a. a psychological force
b. an action
c. to reject, e.g. a lover
d. holy, to do with God
e. standing out from the rest
f. a small piece
g. strong dislike
h. profitable
i. honourable, aristocratic
j. measure of popularity
k. accept unwillingly
l. collaborate for a bad purpose
m. try hard, struggle




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