Outcomes Upper Intermediate Vocabulary Builder Unit 1

EXERCISES COLLOCATIONs
E Match the adjectives to the nouns. Look up the
PREPOSITIONs adjectives if you need help.
A Complete the sentences with the correct 1 a big-budget a) personality
preposition. 2 his fatal b) impression
1 There was a confrontation two motorists. 3 an intimate c) film
2 Does it strike you odd? 4 a dominant d) joke
3 There’s a lot of tension the two communities. 5 her initial e) flaw
4 Many drivers soon tire the same routine 6 a hilarious f) relationship
5 What’s your interpretation the painting? F Complete the missing adjectives from the unit.
6 She was jealous her brother’s success. 1 a really g _ _ p _ _ _ g novel
7 He was the dominant partner their relationship. 2 I found the film deeply d _ _ t _ _ b _ _ g
8 They were threatened a group of youths. 3 a h _ _ _ r _ _ _ s joke
B Choose the correct preposition. 4 she was perfectly w___________g
1 He’s been banned from / of driving. 5 The ending was utterly p_________________e
2 The flowers are symbolic for / of death. 6 a highly c _ _ v _ _ t_________l approach to art
3 He’s been glued to / on his computer all day. G Complete the sentences with the correct nouns.
4 I could sense the friction with / between them. Look up the nouns if you need help.
5 The cat was seated on / by my lap
bankruptcy impression (x2) obstacles
6 He disguised himself as / in a medical student. tears deed
7 Let me be frank to / with you. interpretation temptation

8 There is one major obstacle to / with progress. 1 After the accident, she burst into
2 He was rewarded for his good
WORd FAMILIEs 3 His family now faces
4 She’s had to overcome a lot of
C Complete the expressions with the correct form
of the word in bold. 5 I don’t want you to get the wrong
1 an uplifting experience feel 6 I tried to resist the to read the
message.
by a speech
7 I got the distinct we weren’t
2 the tension builds throughout the novel welcome.
the atmosphere in the room was very 8 Her intentions are open to
3 Her early work is quite ambiguous
he answered rather
4 We will have to confront the problem immediately a
violent with the police
5 The statue had to undergo important restoration
It took fifty years to fully the building
D Tick the words which are both a noun and
a verb.
1 urge
2 disturb
3 pretend
4 affair
5 disguise
6 slice

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EXERCISES D Complete the sentences with the correct form

of the verbs from the box. Look up the nouns in
PREPOSITIONS bold if you need help.

make catch constitute exercise

A Complete the sentences with the correct
preposition. 1 I a donation to the charity
1 There was strong opposition the proposal. 2 Moisture a hazard for buildings.
2 There was growing tension the two countries. 3 You should caution when
3 We caught a glimpse the emperor’s tomb. approaching these animals.
4 She had a strong desire success. 4 I a glimpse of the Pope in Rome.
5 Any expansion the stadium will make things E Complete the sentences with the correct nouns.
worse. Look up the words in bold if you need help.
6 She wasn’t persuaded his argument.
7 I accidentally set the car alarm. lifestyle facilities view months
sites
8 This exhibition is dedicated the artist’s mother.
1 More tourists will visit in the forthcoming
.
WORd FAMILIEs 2 We had a stunning from the hotel.
B Complete the expressions with the correct form 3 Sarah had an affluent .
of the word in bold. 4 The city is full of historic .
1 a deprived childhood economic 5 The hotel had excellent leisure .

2 my CV is attached open the

PHRASAl VERBs
3 a grand building the 17 century
th
F Choose the correct word to complete the
of
the house phrasal verb.
4 the internet has a complete 1 Let’s stick to / on the plan.
transformed our lives 2 They were setting down / off fireworks in their
garden.
5 my job was to oversee provide an
financial operations 3 The price of air tickets has shot up / away recently.
6 a hideous outfit 4 They knocked down / over my old school.
expensive
5 We had to sweep out / up all the broken glass.
7 an affluent neighbourhood an area of fast-growing
6 Forget about your work and join up / in the fun!

PATTERNs
COLLOCATIONS
G Complete the sentences with the correct form
C Match the adjectives to the nouns. Look up the of the verbs in the box. Use to + infinitive or –ing.
adjectives if you need help.
1 spectacular a) base attach promote erect
spin join in
2 a dedicated b) professional
3 a run-down c) scenery 1 He went on TV his new film.
4 residential d) area 2 something means to build it.
5 military e) neighbourhood 3 I forgot the file.
6 a forthcoming f) product 4 Would you like ?
7 an innovative g) event 5 My head was .

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EXERCISES E Match the nouns to the verbs. Look up the nouns (a–e)
if you need help.
PREPOSITIONs 1 to approach with a) compensation
2 to have an b) purchase
A Complete the sentences with the correct 3 to walk c) caution
preposition.
4 to claim d) obsession
1 I need to fix that crack the wall.
5 to make a e) a fine line
2 I rubbed salt the meat.
3 They recovered their possessions the debris. F Complete the sentences with the correct word from
the box. Look up the words in bold if you need
4 Handle that drill great caution.
help.
5 He had a bandage his hand.
6 He tried to mend the rip his shirt. emotional hairline violent
practical occupational

WORd FAMILIEs 1 She suffered trauma in her

childhood.
B Complete the expressions with the correct form of 2 This research has important
the word in bold. implications.
1 protect your privacy a very person. 3 A incident occurred in the town last
online week.
2 acquire a property a new 4 This vase is beautiful but it has a
crack in it.
3 an admission of guilt being wrong
5 Mixing chemicals is an hazard for
4 a fire hazard a line of work pharmacists.
5 a military commander the two generals
the army
6 the trauma of his death by the
PHRASAl VERBs
experience
G Choose the correct word to complete the
C Which TWO words in the box below are NOT phrasal verb.
both a noun and a verb? 1 The wardrobe was very badly put together / off.
clip settle stack guarantee refund 2 We’re going to get rid by / of our old furniture.
leak crack purchase pile army 3 That’s the second time you’ve let me down / up!
4 Their marriage is falling down / apart.
5 We have to put up / in with loud neighbours.
COLLOCATIONs
D Complete the collocations with the verbs in the box. PATTERNs
Look up the nouns if you need help.
H Complete the sentences with the correct form
pin spring pose of the verbs in the box. Use to + infinitive or –ing.
demand make
acquire resolve retain
1 a hazard resist replace
2 the blame
3 a purchase 1 It will be easy the problem.
4 a leak 2 He insisted on control.
5 a refund 3 He wanted a valuable painting.
4 She tried arrest.
5 We need the fridge.

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EXERCISES COLLOCATIONs
D Complete the collocations with nouns from
PREPOSITIONs the unit.
A Complete the sentences with the correct 1 a decisive v__________y
preposition. 2 walk at a leisurely p _ _ e
1 A lot companies have gone bankrupt. 3 provoke an armed c____________t
2 The work will be carried out a private company. 4 plant a cash c _ _ p
3 We need to get to the root the problem. 5 find the r _ _ t cause
4 Everything was captured film. 6 follow the plan s _ _ p by step
5 Pollution puts strain the environment. E Choose the correct verbs to complete the
6 The court ruled his favour. collocations. Look up the nouns to help you
7 There will be an investigation the issue. if necessary.
1 provoke / raise a conflict
WORd FAMILIEs 2 be announced / declared bankrupt
3 cut back / conduct an investigation
B Complete the sentences with the correct nouns 4 award / capture someone damages
from the verbs in the box.
5 harvest / launch a new initiative
donate tolerate cut back F Which of the following words do not collocate
reverse reflect rule with the nouns?
1 The judge made a against her. 1 drug / food / alcohol / substance abuse
2 I am a blood I help save people’s 2 humanitarian / fashion / financial / foreign aid
lives. 3 conduct / launch / decide / carry out an investigation
3 There will be spending because of 4 award / win / succeed / claim damages
bad sales.
4 The of slavery was not considered G Complete the missing adjectives.
acceptable. 1 She’s too s_ _ t on her son.
5 That simple fact is worth some . 2 He was convicted of p___________I assault.
6 There was a dramatic in 3 People lose their jobs during an e_____________c
government policy. recession.
C Tick the words which are both a noun and 4 It was a highly c _ _ t_______________l decision.
a verb. 5 He thinks all politicians are m_____________y corrupt.
1 abuse
2 claim PHRASAl VERBs
3 undermine
4 assault H Choose the correct phrasal verb.
5 conduct 1 We are going to carry out / cut off some
laboratory tests.
6 boost
2 He comes across / comes out as very rude.
3 The doctor told me to wipe out / cut back on
fast food.
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EXERCISES COLLOCATIONs
E Match the two halves of the collocations. Look
PREPOSITIONs up the nouns a–h if you need help.
A Complete the sentences with the correct 1 short of a) consciousness
preposition. 2 lose b) strength
1 He’s self-conscious his appearance. 3 sheer c) boredom
2 Don’t make a fool yourself. 4 brute d) breath
3 The school competes the local championship. F Complete the collocations with nouns from the
4 She was excluded his school. unit.
5 It will help you keep shape. 1 out of s _ _ _ e
6 He was reluctant to talk it. 2 f___________s and fittings
7 My dog is always bumping the furniture. 3 make a f _ _ l of yourself
8 We went a wander in the park. 4 hand-eye c__________________n
9 How did you get that bruise your face? 5 be short of b_________h

G Choose the correct verbs to complete the

WORd FAMILIEs collocations.
Look up the
B Complete the nouns to help
expressions with you if necessary.
the correct form of 1 get / find the sack
the word in bold.
2 make / do a fool of me
1 a reluctant decision
agree 3 find / regain
consciousness
2 a half-time
substitution 4 work up / pick up a sweat
a lazy 5 sprain / relieve the
player boredom
3 feel self-conscious
dance
4 a powerful blow improve your leg
PHRASAL VERBs
5 work on your
flexibility H Choose the correct
body word to complete
6 express your the phrasal verb.
result 1 We wandered off /
disappointment round the town
a knitting needle 2 You’ve always looked
a sweater down on / off me
C Tick the words 3 He was knocked out /
which are both a by in a football
noun and a verb. collision.
1 cheat 4 He couldn’t keep up on
/ with us.
2 sprain
5 This class is too
3 stamina
difficult. I can’t keep in
4 sack / up.
5 tactics
6 tackle

WORD-BUILDINg
D
C
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able coordinated conscious complete m
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EXERCISES COLLOCATIONs
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EXERCISES COLLOCATIONs
2 The building work was still .
3 He suffered a blow to the head which left him
.
4 I don’t play sports. I’m very .

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EXERCISES COLLOCATIONs
E Complete the collocations with the verbs in the
PREPOSITIONs box. Look up the nouns if you need help.
A Complete the sentences with the correct pitch return make
preposition. have highlight
1 Everyone had a moan the food.
1 the issue
2 She found it easy to mix new people.
2 camp
3 They’re always taking the mickey of him.
3 a moan
4 He gazed thoughtfully the painting.
4 a dash
5 I have a confirmation the booking.
5 to your roots
6 She takes great pride her work.
F Complete the missing adjectives/adverbs.
B Choose the correct preposition. Look up the
1 I have a strict d _ _ _ y routine.
words in bold if you need help.
2 By the time I got home, I was s_________d to the skin.
1 The house was at / in an isolated area.
3 I saw a s___________g sunset last night.
2 We watched the sunset at / from our balcony.
4 The restaurant has undergone a c________________e
3 Put your dirty laundry in / on the basket. transformation.
4 Look in / at the state of the kitchen!
G Match the two halves of the collocations. Look
5 It’s a restaurant of / with a welcoming atmosphere. up the words a–e if you need help.
6 His flat was a bit in / of a dump. 1 drop dead a) party
2 national b) procedure
WORd FAMILIEs 3 a house-warming c) heritage
C Complete the expressions with the correct form 4 the standard d) gorgeous
of the word in bold. 5 run e) smoothly
1 a remarkable the living H Complete the expressions with the words in the
transformation room box.
2 resist the proposal meet with
3 muddy boots covered in resistant reservation
welcome pride
4 he’s always very sarcastic a touch of
1 to change
5 a filthy floor living in
2 make someone
3 confirm a
WORD-BUILDINg
4 take in something
D Complete the sentences with the correct noun
from the verbs. PHRASAl VERBs
1 The of the two companies was
successful. (integrate) I Choose the correct word to complete the phrasal
2 We need of your signature before we verb.
can proceed. (confirm) 1 You can’t put off / up this decision any longer.
3 A of ancient and modern
2 I’ve been slaving up / away in the kitchen for hours.
architecture (combine)
3 It took her a long time to get over / by her divorce.
4 We’d like to make a , please.
(reserve) 4 Our bills added up / on to over a thousand pounds.
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EXERCISES COLLOCATIONs
D Complete the sentences with the correct form
PREPOSITIONs of the verbs in the box. Look up the verbs if you
need help.
A Complete the sentences with the correct
preposition. settle dare blossom
1 I tried eating mud a dare. turn leave
2 She’s got a lot of insight this problem. 1 Her career has really
3 An old woman placed a curse Serena. 2 The weather nasty later that day.
4 Her health problems stem poor diet. 3 The snow is on the fields.
5 She was floods of tears. 4 He his house to his children.
6 I have the seed an idea. 5 I you to ask him to go out on a date.
7 Make sure the car doesn’t get stuck the mud.
E Complete the missing adjectives. Look up the
nouns if you need help.
WORd FAMILIEs 1 g___________s sunshine
2 a s_____________d windscreen
B Complete the expression with the correct form
of the word in bold. 3 a g_________e misunderstanding
1 a civilised society modern 4 a d______e fog
2 he showed great bravery a thing to do F Match the two halves of the collocations.
3 a tree with strong roots in tradition 1 a non-stop a) seeds
4 claim your inheritance She a lot of 2 scatter b) poll
money. 3 a state c) flight
5 a complete don’t me 4 opinion d) opened
misunderstanding
5 the heavens e) funeral
6 intimidation tactics They tried to
me.

PATTERNs
WORD-BUILDINg
G Complete the
C Tick the words sentences with the
correct form of
which are both a the verbs in the list.
noun and a verb. Use to + infinitive or
1 subsidy –ing.
2 flash
contest freeze
3 turn
4 skid 1 We are planning
decision.
5 inherit
2 We
6 dare spent
7 found the
8 curse afternoo
n
3 We had to the
the road.
4 I thought I was going
to death

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EXERCISES COLLOCATIONs
D Complete the sentences with the correct adjective
PREPOSITIONs from the box. Look up the words in bold if you
need help.
A Complete the sentences with the correct
preposition. unsuccessful starring serious
1 Bad weather was cited the reason. thin violent public
2 There is a direct correlation price and quality. 1 Armed robbery is a offence.
3 It’s useless to speculate the cause of the 2 He’s had the role in over twenty
accident. films.
4 They’ll lock you up life. 3 The thieves just vanished into air.
5 He was released prison after two years. 4 A inquiry was held and the scheme was
6 My house was broken last night. approved.
7 There has been a plunge house prices. 5 There was a incident in the town
centre last night.
8 Emphasis was placed the important of recycling.
6 She launched an appeal against her
sentence.
WORd FAMILIEs
E Complete the collocations with nouns from the unit.
B Complete the expression with the correct form of 1 commit f _ _ _ d
the word in bold. 2 launch an e__________y
1 a rise in burglaries a teenage 3 gain a_______________e
2 a mysterious the suspect 4 place e____________s on something
disappearance
5 hit a p _ _ k
3 convicted of fraud a act
6 put on a great p_________________e
4 such a relief the pressure
5 gain acceptance behaviour
F Match the two halves of the collocations. Look up
the nouns (a–f) if you need help.
6 harshly punished treatment
1 air a) device
2 rail b) sentence
WORD-BUILDINg 3 an electronic c) raid
C Complete the sentences with nouns formed from the 4 a life d) transport
verbs. 5 law e) and order
6 medical f) records
rank riot speculate
convict stage raid
1 Masked escaped with jewellery and PHRASAl VERBs
cash.
G Complete the sentences with the correct form of the
2 He’s top in the world phrasal verbs in the box.
3 A of Hamlet will take place next
Tuesday. break into go off get hold of
4 There’s been a lot of media on the put forward come up turn off account for
subject.
5 She’s had no previous . 1 Someone my house last night.
6 The were arrested. 2 Teenagers are being crime.
3 A stranger and started talking to me.
4 She has been for promotion
5 A bomb in a bus shelter.
6 You are a very difficult person to .
7 Improvements in education the rise
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EXERCISES 1 The on my course is brilliant.

2 I’ve just started a new job as a market
.
PREPOSITIONs
3 My has recommend me for a
promotion.
A Complete the sentences with the correct
preposition. 4 I gave some money to a on the
street.
1 Are you finding it hard to cope the workload?
5 They were accused of being of
2 He rose to the rank captain in the navy. cheap labour.
3 They greeted each other the conventional way.
4 She brought the coffee to us a tray.
COLLOCATIONs
5 I’ll never get the hang this!
F Complete the collocations with the verbs in the
B Choose the correct preposition.
box. Look up the nouns if you need help.
1 The consultant gave a brief overview at/of the
problem. get sum up carry out
2 I take my lunch break at/on twelve. outline hand make up
3 I’m deeply sceptical about/for the whole plan. 1 the hang of (something)
4 The garden was well stocked in/with plants. 2 in your notice
5 We’ve kept in touch since/before we left school 3 a lecture
4 market research
WORd FAMILIEs 5 a proposal
6 an excuse
C Complete the expressions with the correct form
of the word in bold. G Complete the sentences with the correct noun
1 an emotionally draining feel completely from the box. Look up the nouns if you need
experience help.
2 made redundant haunted by fears of
rise overview training
touch row spirit
3 a stimulating experience mental
4 stop interfering! too much 1 My boss has arranged in-house for
everyone.
5 promoted at work a well-earned
2 Unions are calling for a 50% pay .

6 the novelty wore off a 3 He gave a broad of the plan.

approach
4 We’ve kept in for the past twenty
D Complete the sentences with the correct words years.
from the words in brackets. 5 They had a blazing about money
1 It was a really experience. (reward) last night.
2 You should talk to your about it. 6 She has a restless and never stays in
(management) a job for long.
3 We’ve had applications for this role.
(count) PHRASAl VERBs
4 He the responsibility to me.
(delegation) H Choose the correct word to complete the phrasal
5 Try to ignore his ! (interfere) verb.
6 He was pacing up and down. 1 The excuse he made up/out was completely
(restless) unconvincing.
2 Let’s move up/on to the next topic.
WORD-BUILDINg 3 It’s important to sum over/up your argument at the
end.
E Complete the sentences with the correct noun 4 You shouldn’t have to settle for/up this.
from the words in the box. 5 We spend the whole day digging up/in vegetables in the
garden.
research exploit manage 6 A petition was handed in/out to the council.
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E Complete the sentences with the correct form of the
PREPOSITIONs verbs in the box. Look up the verbs if you need help.
A Complete the sentences with the correct preposition. burst leave out moan
1 I felt completely at ease them. publicise polish
2 She forgot to turn up her appointment. 1 I asked her what was wrong and she
3 It was taken over a larger company. into tears.
4 We’d better leave now to be the safe side. 2 His new film has been heavily
5 The audience burst applause. 3 Don’t forget to your shoes before we
6 A bunch us went to the cinema on Friday. go out.
7 Please copy me in any emails. 4 She’s always about something.

B Choose the correct preposition. 5 I felt a bit .

1 Many people were outraged by/for the idea. F Match the two halves of the collocations. Look up
the nouns (a–e) if you need help.
2 I don’t appreciate public displays of/with affection.
1 a small a) attendant
3 Smoking is frowned off/on here.
2 flight b) on air
4 He has been sacked at/from his job.
3 live c) get-together
5 We had to drag him out to/of bed!
4 a terrible d) sack
6 He came over and asked me for/by a light.
5 get the e) bore

WORd FAMILIEs G Complete the collocations with nouns from the

unit.
C Complete the expressions with the correct form of 1 a city b _ _ _ k
the word in bold. 2 be on the safe s _ _ e
1 don’t interrupt me constant 3 buy and sell s________s
2 a slap on the wrist someone 4 have an i________t
3 the engine failed mechanical 5 look on the bright s _ _ e
4 casually dressed clothing 6 a d_________y of power
5 a bitter rival fierce 7 stage a r_______y
6 treat yourself to something a birthday
7 a versatile machine amazing PHRASAl VERBs
H Choose the correct word to complete the phrasal verb.
WORD-BUILDINg
1 Don’t get caught out/in by the tide.
D Complete the sentences with adjectives formed from 2 Long coffee breaks are frowned on/of in my office.
the nouns.
3 They attempted to take up/over the rival company.
outrage harm affection 4 I’m sorry but I have to break away/up the party.
sympathy bore 5 We’re married but we still chat each other about/up.
1 That’s an idea! 6 I feel a bit left in/out when I’m with you and your
friends.
2 She was very about it.
7 She eventually turned up/in halfway through the
3 I watched such a film last night. evening.
4 It was just a bit of fun.
5 They’re very towards each other.
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EXERCISES 3 They reached an expanse of

desert.
4 She enjoyed the pace of life in
PREPOSITIONs the city.
A Complete the sentences with the correct 5 Travelling gives you a perspective on
preposition. life.
1 There was a dent the passenger door. 6 The quantity of floodwater was
horrifying!
2 He kept a herd sheep.
3 We set off home at six.
E Complete the collocations with nouns from the
unit.
4 She’s going to appeal the court.
1 spring a l_ _ k
5 It was inconsiderate him to leave so soon.
2 a refundable d__________t
6 I got a blister my heel from my new shoes.
3 contrary to popular m _ _ h
4 pay the taxi f _ _ e
WORd FAMILIEs 5 a sense of p________________e
B Complete the expressions with the correct form 6 have a nasty b__________r
of the word in bold. F Complete the sentences with the correct form of
1 a bumpy journey lots of in the road the verbs in the box.
2 a dent in the door it was in an accident
develop lodge hire
3 a stiff lock The door opened
fall uncover read
4 a cause for concern it’s a very issue
1 Make sure you the small print.
5 a remarkable do well
achievement 2 Archaeologists the remains of
three 12th century monks.
6 I dread to think the news 3 They plan to an appeal against the
judgement.
WORD-BUILDINg 4 We a strong bond.
5 The house has into disrepair.
C Complete the sentences with nouns formed from
6 It was raining so we a cab.
the verbs in the box.

indicate maintain impose PHRASAl VERBs

leak
1 They opposed the of import G Choose the correct word to complete the
controls. phrasal verb.
2 I think your car’s might be broken. 1 They set up/off on a two week trip.
3 We all had to go home because of a dangerous 2 It turned out/on to be a mistake.
chemical . 3 Someone cut me out/up on the motorway.
4 Regular of your car will save you a 4 You need to come down/off the motorway at
lot of money long term. junction 7.
5 A car pulled on/out without warning.
COLLOCATIONs 6 I leapt up/by in excitement.

D Complete the sentences with the adjectives from

the box.

endless flat different

fast ever-increasing cracked

1 We stopped by the side of the road to change a

tyre.
2 It’s dangerous to drive with a
windscreen.
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EXERCISES 3 If you’re not computer , you won’t get

on the course.
4 Make sure you use a teacher.
PREPOSITIONs
5 Last month was our most for over
A Complete the sentences with the correct four years.
preposition. Look up the words in bold if you
need help. COLLOCATIONs
1 Many people suffer asthma.
2 There’s a dispute this piece of land. F Which of the verbs do NOT form a collocation with
the word in bold?
3 He ran out of the room a panic.
1 I think you might have broken/collapsed/sprained
4 I woke up a stiff neck. your wrist.
5 I’ll be walking crutches for a while. 2 It was his responsibility to keep/maintain/manage a
6 He was healed the latest medical treatment. record of everything.
3 We’ll test the theory by conducting/carrying out/
making an experiment.
WORd FAMILIEs
4 The rules must be rigorously applied/enforced/
B Complete the expressions with the correct form of practised.
the word in bold. 5 You stand to lose/keep/make a lot of money.
1 a chronic condition She’s ill. G Match the adjectives to the nouns. Look up the
2 My lips started to a ankle nouns (a–f) if you need help.
swell up. 1 blind a) beneficiary
3 effective pain relief try to stress 2 toxic b) panic
4 emergency surgery a procedure 3 emergency c) fumes
5 a chest infection a cough 4 the main d) surgery
6 a major dispute a territory 5 a dazzling e) phenomenon
C Complete the sentences with the correct words from 6 a recent f) array
the words in brackets.
1 These plants have properties. (heal)
H Complete the collocations with nouns from the
2 The of the tumour was a difficult unit.
procedure. (remove)
1 a heat r _ _ h
3 We discussed the benefits of .
(outsource) 2 exhaust f _ _ _ s
4 His grandfather was a well-known . 3 a heart t_______________t
(gamble) 4 a hand g__________e
5 The move was welcomed by the president’s many 5 a natural p______________n
. (detract)
6 infant m_____________y
6 He’s got all the necessary . (qualify)
D Which TWO words in the box are NOT both a
noun and a verb?
scam detract sneeze
transplant arise panic
rush pin

WORD-BUILDINg
E Complete the sentences with adjectives formed from
the nouns in the box.

globalise negligence productivity

qualify literacy
1 The hospital was found to be .
2 The industry failed to adapt to the
market.

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EXERCISES COLLOCATIONs
D Match the two halves of the collocations. Look up
PREPOSITIONs the nouns (a–h) if you need help.
1 a sheltered a) priest
A Complete the sentences with the correct preposition.
2 a parish b) run
1 This situation needs to be handled care.
3 familiar c) reception
2 Public shows affection always make her
uncomfortable. 4 a winning d) upbringing
3 My wife was labour for twelve hours. 5 a wedding e) integrity
4 They went a marriage counsellor for advice. 6 initiation f) rites
5 He received the bad news good grace. 7 moral g) grave
6 Commuters waited over an hour the train 8 a mass h) ground
to arrive.
E Complete the sentences with the correct form of the
7 Is the meeting taking place the boardroom? verbs in the box. Look up the words in bold if you
8 We drank a toast the bride and groom. need help.
9 I tried to steer the conversation away the
subject. throw propose satisfy
reach sit

WORd FAMILIEs 1 We a leaving party for a colleague

yesterday.
2 After lots of disagreement, both sides
B Complete the expressions with the correct form a compromise.
of the word in bold. 3 I a toast to the winning team.
1 feel tense relieve the 4 John on the board of directors for ten
2 a valid opinion assess the years.
3 approach the issue change your 5 The article did little to his curiosity.
4 buried in the cemetery the is tomorrow F Choose the correct verb to go with each noun.
5 receive a blessing the priest the child Look up the nouns if you need help.
6 die of exhaustion an day 1 take/do a different approach
7 vain about his looks appeal to his 2 break/steer your vow
8 the bride and groom a gown 3 raise/give a blessing
C Complete the sentences with the correct word from 4 hurt/suffer from exhaustion
the word in brackets. 5 cover/place a lot of ground
1 My grandparents were always very 6 drink/eat a toast
towards us. (affection)
2 He was always very . (dignity)
PHRASAl VERBs
3 They supported him for years.
(loyalty) G Choose the correct word to complete the
4 I don’t enjoy being a . (commute) phrasal verb.
5 He has two previous for drug 1 Don’t put off/over till tomorrow what you can do
dealing. (convict) today.
6 They announced the of the match. 2 She comes across/over as a really friendly person.
(postpone)
3 The government had to resort from/to raising taxes.
4 She’s achieved everything she set on/out to do.
5 You need to stand out/up for yourself more.
6 Let’s step back/over for a moment and decide what to
do.
EXERCISES E Complete the collocations with nouns and
adjectives from the unit.
PREPOSITIONs 1 a tight b_________t
2 r________________y accept something
A Complete the sentences with the correct
3 deliberately m_________________g
preposition.
4 a t______l period
1 Somebody hacked the system last night.
5 p___________s stones
2 She couldn’t dissuade him leaving.
3 The ATM charges commission all transactions. F Match the two halves of the collocations.
4 The train came a sudden halt. 1 run up a) full
5 What are you chuckling ? 2 on a trial b) machine
6 You need some form identification to open a 3 crammed c) a bill
bank account. 4 a cash point d) metals
5 precious e) basis
WORd FAMILIEs 6 a bailout f ) package

B Complete the expressions with the correct form

of the word in bold.
1 he is authorised to
make decisions
2 disobey an order
3 claim something back
4 be in despair
5 I agreed reluctantly
6 make a withdrawal
C Complete the sentences with the correct words
from the words in brackets.
1 I’m £200
2 Her attempts at
3 He was seen acting very
the bank. (suspicious)
4 You need written
school trip. (authorised)
5 The plane has already started its
(descend)
6 He can be a bit
PHRASAl VERBs
no proper
G Choose the correct word to complete the
phrasal verb.
a child
1 Any profits were wiped up/out by huge costs.
make a
2 She ran up/in huge debts at university.
a situation
3 The traffic began to inch over/forward.
a decision
4 It turned out/on to be a complete nightmare!
some money
5 The EU have agreed to bail off/out Greece.
this month. (overdraft)
failed. (dissuade)
outside
to go on the
.
. (greed)

COLLOCATIONs
D Complete the collocations with the verbs in the
box. Look up the nouns in bold if you need help.

come raise build win

take refuse
1 someone credit
2 the stakes in a business deal
3 the jackpot in the lottery
4 to a halt
5 up a reserve
6 a gamble

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EXERCISES WORd BUILDINg
E Complete the sentences with adjectives formed
PREPOSITIONs from the verbs in the box.
A Complete the sentences with the correct melt disobey prohibit
preposition. contaminate discard appal
1 Keep the lid while the rice is cooking.
1 He’d always been a child.
2 I think you’d better chuck that the bin.
2 Drinking water is very dangerous.
3 Soak the beans water for a few hours.
3 Cover the top with chocolate.
4 She sprinkled the cake sugar.
4 Smoking is in public buildings.
5 You can substitute lemon lime in this recipe.
5 They were found living in
6 There have been accusations misconduct. conditions.
7 He came to the restaurant to pass judgement 6 There was a bicycle lying on the
the food. pavement.
B Choose the correct preposition.
1 He was disqualified from/for the competition. COLLOCATIONs
2 It’s too soon to make a judgement for/about the new
government. F Complete the sentences with the correct form of
3 Sprinkle the top by/with herbs. the verbs in the box. Look up the words in bold if
you need help.
4 The dog made a bid for/at freedom.
5 He was dismayed by/for what he heard. put pass issue deny
6 Through/In my judgement, two days won’t be long
enough. 1 the lid on the pan.
2 You shouldn’t be so quick to
judgement.
WORd FAMILIEs 3 She categorically being involved.
C Complete the expressions with the correct form 4 The weather office has an alert as
of the word in bold. more snow is expected.
1 publicise an event attract a lot of G Match the two halves of the collocations. Look
2 good personal hygiene an kitchen up the words 1–6 if you need help.
3 sprinkle with salt a of sugar 1 plead a) not guilty
4 be disqualified from face 2 a fraudulent b) stunt
the race 3 a sponsorship c ) claim
5 a subtle difference it lacks 4 a publicity d) a problem
6 he confessed to make a 5 tackle e) deal
the crime
7 a persistent threat the weather was
H Complete the collocations with nouns and
bad
adjectives from the unit.
1 a subtle c________e
D Tick the words which are both a noun and
2 a random s________e
a verb.
3 a w _ _ d accusation
1 waive
4 an overnight s _ _ y
2 squeeze
3 plead
4 soak
5 urge
6 stir

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EXERCISES E Complete the missing adjectives.
1 The brothers embarked on a j _ _ _ t venture.
PREPOSITIONs 2 I’ve had a really h________c week at work.
3 The company’s a_________l turnover doubled in just
A Complete the sentences with the correct five years.
preposition.
4 P____________l instability is bad for business.
1 She has a wide circle friends.
5 Guests will be provided with l_______t refreshments.
2 The film offers an insight their lives.
3 He pitched his ideas the panel. F Match the two halves of the collocations.
4 The area had been devastated an earthquake. 1 a business a) pitch
5 The two companies embarked a joint venture. 2 sibling b) crop
6 I’m afraid there’s been a mix-up the dates. 3 a cash c) device
4 a sales d) venture
WORd FAMILIEs 5 a mobile e) rivalry

B Complete the expressions with the correct form PHRASAl VERBs

of the word in bold.
1 an understanding person I don’t
2 projected sales figures
3 religious tolerance
4 academic excellence
5 a nomadic lifestyle
6 declare your intentions
WORd BUILDINg
C Complete the sentences with nouns formed from
the verbs in the box.
G Choose the correct word to complete the
the latest phrasal verb.
a society 1 We need to chase over/up some orders to meet our
target.
at something
2 The team came on/up with some great ideas.
a tribe of
3 Please pass this message up/on to the sales
a of love manager.
4 The two files had got mixed in/up in the system.
5 The business should break up/even this year.
6 His career seems to be really taking up/off.

reflect fulfil observe merge devastate

1 A between the two companies has been

announced.
2 The floods caused widespread .
3 Her paintings are a of her
personality.
4 We guarantee of orders within
three days.
5 The progress of the project will require careful
.

COLLOCATIONs
D Complete the sentences with the correct form
of the verbs in the box. Look up the verbs if you
need help.

moan merge embark plough seize

1 He’s always about his job.

2 The CEO announced that we were going to
with another company.
3 He the opportunity to leave.
4 We all our money into the new
venture.
5 Think carefully before on such a
venture.
 Outcomes Upper Intermediate Vocabulary Builder Answers

1 ENTERTAINMENT 2 SIGHTSEEING
PREPOSITIONs PREPOSITIONs
A A
1 between 1 to
2 as 2 between
3 between 3 of
4 of 4 for
5 of 5 of
6 of 6 by
7 in 7 off
8 by 8 to
B
1 from WORd FAMILIEs
2 of
3 to B
4 between
1 deprivation
5 on
2 attachment
6 as
3 grandeur
7 with
4 transformation
8 to 5 oversight
6 hideously
WORd FAMILIEs 7 affluence

C COLLOCATIONs
1 uplifted
2 tense C
3 ambiguously 1 c
4 confrontation 2 b
5 restore 3 d
D urge, disguise, slice 4 e
5 a
6g
COLLOCATIONs 7f
D
E
1 made
1 c 2 constitutes
2 e 3 exercise
3 f 4 caught
4 a
5 b E
6 d 1 months
F 2 view
3 lifestyle
1 gripping 4 sites
2 disturbing 5 facilites
3 hilarious
4 willing
5 predictable PHRASAl VERBs
6 conventional
F
G
1 to
1 ordeal
2 off
2 despair
3 up
3 bankruptcy
4 down
4 obstacles
5 up
5 impression
6 in
6 temptation
7 impression
8 interpretation

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 Outcomes Upper Intermediate Vocabulary Builder Answers

PATTERNs PATTERNs
G H
1 to promote 1 to resolve
2 to erect 2 retaining
3 to attach 3 to acquire
4 to join in 4 to resist
5 spinning 5 to replace

3 THINGS YOU NEED 4 SOCIETY

PREPOSITIONs PREPOSITIONs
A A
1 in 1 of
2 into 2 by
3 from 3 of
4 with 4 on
5 round 5 on
6 in 6 in
7
into
WORd FAMILIEs
WORD FAMILIES
B
1 private B
2 acquisition 1 ruling
3 admit 2 donor
4 hazardous 3 cutbacks
5 command/commanded 4 toleration
6 traumatised 5 reflection
C settle, army 6 reversal
C abuse, claim, assault,
COLLOCATIONs conduct, boost

COLLOCATIONS
D
1 pose D
2 pin 1 victory
3 make 2 pace
4 spring 3 conflict
5 demand 4 crop
E 5 root
1 c 6 step
2 d E
3 e 1 provoke
4 a 2 declared
5 b 3 conduct
F 4 award
1 emotional 5 launch
2 practical
3 violent F
4 hairline 1 food
5 occupational 2 fashion
3
decide
PHRASAl VERBs 4 succeed
G
G
1 soft
1 together 2 physical
2 of 3 economic
3 down 4 controversial
4 apart 5 morally
5 up
 Outcomes Upper Intermediate Vocabulary Builder Answers

PHRASAl VERBs PHRASAl VERBs 3 frame

4 reservation
H H
1 carry out 1 round COLLOCATIONs
2 come across 2 on
3 cut back on 3 out E
4 with 1 highlight
5 SPORTS AND 5 up 2 pitch
3 have
INTERESTS 6 ACCOMMODA 4 make
5 return
PREPOSITIONs F
TION 1 daily
A
1 about PREPOSITIONs 2 soaked
2 of 3 stunning
3 in A 4 complete
4 from
1 about
5 in
2 with
6 about
3 out
7 into
4 on
8 for
5 in
9 on
6 in

WORd FAMILIEs B
1 in
B 2 from
1 reluctantly 3 in
2 substitute 4 at
3 self-consciously 5 with
4 power 6 of
5 flexible
6 disappointing WORd FAMILIEs
7 knit
C cheat, sprain, sack, C
tackle 1 transform
2 resistance

3 mud
WORD-BUILDINg 4 sarcasm
5 filth
D
1 unable WORD-BUILDINg
2 incomplete
3 unconscious D
4 uncoordinated 1 integration

2 combination
COLLOCATIONs 1 get
2 make
E 3 regain
4 work up
1 d 5 relieve
2 a
3 c
4 b
F
1 shape
2 fixtures
3 fool
4 coordination
5 breath
G
 Outcomes Upper Intermediate Vocabulary Builder Answers

G F
1 d
1 c
2 c
2 a
3 a
3 e
4 b
4 b
5 e
5 d
H
1 resistant PATTERNs
2 welcome
3 reservation G
4 pride
1 to contest
2 picking
PHRASAl VERBs 3 to pull over
4 to freeze
I
1 off 8 CRIME AND PUNISHMENT
2 away
3 over
PREPOSITIONs
4 up
A
7 NATURE 1 as
2 between
PREPOSITIONs 3 about
4 for
A 5 from
6 into / to
1 as 7 in
2 into 8 on
3 on
4 from
5 in WORd FAMILIEs
6 of
7 in B
1 burglar
WORd FAMILIEs 2 disappeared
3 fraudulent
B 4 relieve
5 acceptable
1 civilisation
6 harsh
2 brave
3 rooted
4 inherited WORD-BUILDINg
5 misunderstand
6 intimidate C
1 raiders
WORD-BUILDINg 2 ranking
3 staging
C 4 coverage
5 convictions
2, 3, 4, 6, 8 6 rioters

COLLOCATIONs COLLOCATIONs
D D
1 blossomed 1 serious
2 turned 2 starring
3 settled 3 thin
4 left 4 social
5 dare 5 violent
E 6 unsuccessful
1 glorious
2 shattered
3 genuine
4 dense
E WORD-BUILDINg
1 fraud
2 enquiry E
3 acceptance 1 trainer
4 emphasis 2 researcher
5 peak 3 manager
6 performance 4 beggar
F 5 exploiters
1 c
2 d COLLOCATIONs
3 a
4 b F
5 e
6 f 1 get
2 hand
3 sum up
PHRASAl VERBs 4 carry out
5 outline
G 6 make up
1 broke into G
2 turned off 1 training
3 came up 2 rise
4 put forward 3 overview
5 went off 4 touch
6 get hold of 5 row
7 account for 6 spirit

9 CAREERS AND STUDYING PHRASAl VERBs

PREPOSITIONs H
1 up
A 2 on
1 with 3 up
2 of 4 for
3 in 5 up
4 on 6 in
5 of
B 10 SOCIALISING
1 of
2 at PREPOSITIONs
3 about
4 with A
5 since
1 with
2 for
WORd FAMILIEs 3 by
4 on
C 5 into
1 drained 6 of
2 redundancy 7 on/to
3 stimulation B
4 interference 1 by
5 promotion 2 of
6 novel 3 on
D 4 from
1 rewarding 5 of
2 manager 6 for
3 countless
4 delegated
5 interference
6 restlessly
WORd FAMILIEs 11 TRANSPORT AND TRAVEL
C
PREPOSITIONs
1 interruptions
2 slap
A
3 failure
4 slap 1 in
5 casual 2 of
6 rivalry 3 for
7 treat 4 to
8 versatility 5 of
6 on
WORD-BUILDINg
WORD FAMILIES
D
B
1 outrageous
2 sympathetic 1 bumps
3 boring 2 dented
4 harmless 3 stiffly
5 affectionate 4 concerning
5 remarkably
COLLOCATIONs 6 dreaded

E WORD-BUILDINg
1 burst
2 publicised C
3 polish 1 imposition
4 moan 2 indicator
5 left out 3 leakage
F 4 maintenance
1 c
2 a COLLOCATIONs
3 b
4 e D
5 d
1 flat
G 2 cracked
1 break 3 endless
2 side 4 fast
3 renewal 5 different
4 impact 6 sheer
5 side E
6 display
7 rally 1 leak
2 deposit
3 myth
PHRASAl VERBs 4 fare
5 perspective
H 6 blister
1 out F
2 on 1 read
3 over 2 uncovered
4 up 3 lodge
5 up 4 developed
6 out 5 fallen
7 up 6 hired

PHRASAl VERBs
G
1 off
2 out
3 up
4 off
5 out
6 up
12 HEALTH AND MEDICINE 13 LIFE-CHANGING EVENTS
PREPOSITIONs PREPOSITIONs
A A
1 from 1 with
2 over 2 of
3 in 3 in
4 with 4 to
5 on 5 with
6 by 6 for
7 in
WORd FAMILIEs 8 to
9 away
B
1 chronically WORd FAMILIEs
2 swollen
3 relieve B
4 surgical 1 tension
5 chesty 2 validity
6 disputed 3 approach
C 4 burial
1 healing 5 blessed
2 removal 6 exhausting
3 outsourcing 7 vanity
4 gambler 8 bridal
5 detractors C
6 qualifications 1 affectionate
D arise, detract 2 dignity
3 loyally
4 commuter
WORD-BUILDINg 5 convictions
6 postponement
E
1 negligent COLLOCATIONs
2 globalised
3 literate D
4 qualified 1 d
5 productive 2 a
3h
COLLOCATIONs 4 b
5 c
F 6 f
7 e
1 collapse 8 g
2 manage
3 making E
4 practised 1 threw
5 keep 2 reached
G 3 proposed
4 sat
1 b
5 satisfy
2 c
3 d F
4 a 1 take
5 f 2 break
6 e 3 give
H 4 suffer
5 cover
1 rash
6 drink
2 fumes
3 transplant
4 gesture
5 phenomenon
6 mortality
PHRASAl VERBs PHRASAl VERBs
G G
1 off 1 out
2 across 2 up
3 to 3 forward
4 out 4 out
5 up 5 out
6 back
15 FOOD
14 BANKS AND MONEY
PREPOSITIONs
PREPOSITIONS
A
A 1 on
1 into 2 in
2 from 3 in
3 on 4 with
4 to 5 for
5 about 6 of
6 of 7 on
B
WORd FAMILIEs 1 from
2 about
B 3 with
1 authorisation 4 for
2 disobedient 5 by
3 claim 6 in
4 desperate
5 reluctant WORd FAMILIEs
6 withdraw
C C
1 overdrawn 1 publicity
2 dissuasion 2 unhygienic
3 suspiciously 3 sprinkling
4 authorisation 4 disqualification
5 descent 5 subtlety
6 greedy 6 confession
7 persistently
COLLOCATIONs D squeeze, soak, urge, stir

D
WORD-BUILDINg
1 refuse
2 raise
E
3 win
4 come 1 disobedient
5 build 2 contaminated
6 take 3 melted
4 prohibited
E 5 appalling
1 budget 6 discarded
2 reluctantly
3 misleading
4 trial COLLOCATIONs
5 precious
F
F
1 put
1 c 2 pass
2 e 3 denied
3 a 4 issued
4 b
5 d
6 f
G COLLOCATIONs
1 a
2 c D
3 e 1 moaning
4 b 2 merge/be merged
5 d 3 seized
H 4 ploughed
1 change 5 embarking
2 sample E
3 wild 1 joint
4 stay 2 hectic
3 annual
16 BUSINESS 4 political
5 light
PREPOSITIONs F
1 d
A 2 e
3 b
1 of
4 a
2 into
3 to 5 c
4 by
5 on PHRASAl VERBs
6 over
G
WORd FAMILIEs 1 up
2 up
B 3 on
4 up
1 understand
5 even
2 projections
3 tolerant 6 off
4 excel
5 nomads
6 declaration

WORD-BUILDINg
C
1 merger
2 devastation
3 reflection
4 fulfilment
5 observation