General English C1 · Lesson 10A
Every word and expression from this lesson — with definitions, synonyms and examples.
verb (root)
collocation: “competitive adjective” — these words naturally go together in English.
collocation: “competitor person noun” — these words naturally go together in English.
admitted, often reluctantly
take a piece out of something larger
courage and resolve; strength of character
the belief that abilities can be developed
a device that clicks to keep musical time
persistence in doing something despite difficulty
verb (root)
abstract noun
collocation: “persistent adjective” — these words naturally go together in English.
something that indicates a future outcome
watched and directed by someone in charge