Vocabulary. humble adj.: At that time she was just a humble mechanic

humble adj.: At that time she was just a humble mechanic.

variety n.: This variety of rose is especially drought-resistant. / Our supermarket stocks apples in several different varieties. / The equipment could be used for a variety of purposes.

various adj.: The author gave various reasons for having written the book. / Various people whom we were not expecting turned up at the meeting.

varied adj.: With its varied climate, the country attracts both winter and summer sports enthusiasts.

vary v.: My taste in classical music varies greatly, but I usually prefer Mozart or Brahms.

Price n.

high / low price: We thought they were asking a very high price.

price cuts: The large supermarkets are offering big price cuts.

(not) at any price: He wanted success a t any price. / I wouldn’t invite her again at any price.

at / for a price: You can buy the best of gourmet cuisine here, for a price (=expensively)

price v.: There is a lack of reasonably priced housing for rent. / He went around all the travel agents pricing the different tours.

priceless adj.: A priceless collection of vases was destroyed.

Consternation n.

to fill smb. with consternation: The prospect of so much work filled him with consternation.

to one’s consternation: To his consternation, when he got to the airport he found he’d forgotten his passport.

unmatched adj.: Four years they have enjoyed a standard of living unmatched by any other country in Europe.

worship v.: As a child I worshipped my elder brother. / In the various regions of India, Hindus worship different gods and observe different religious festivals.

worship n.: We are in the era of fitness and health worship. / Local people have complained about improperly dressed tourists entering places of worship.

cuisine n.: Do you like French cuisine?

iodized adj.: Now you can buy iodized salt almost everywhere.

Iodine n.

flavour n.: This wine has a light, fruity flavour (=the taste of fruit).

flavour v.: This sauce is flavoured with garlic and herbs. / You can use fresh herbs to flavour the soup.

cookery n.: At the time she’s attending cookery classes.

award v.: He was awarded first prize in the essay competition. / The university awarded her a $500 travel grant.

award n.: They have authorized awards of ₤ 900 to each of the victims.

Word Combinations

to be at the centre of

to smash records

food snobs

new potatoes

annual ritual

to hold a ritual

to be (un)worthy of

to provoke uproar

to agree on smth.

to be in (no) doubt

to be of good quality

to verge on heresy