FCE Vocabulary Lesson 17 - First Certificate Preparation - Synonyms and Definitions

Опубликовано: 24 Апрель 2026
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Hello and welcome to the FCE preparation courses. In this 17th class you will hear words followed by their definitions and synonims. To improve your pronunciation you must repeat them aloud, it will also help you remember them better.

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Lesson 9:

Hello again, as usual I'm going to say a word or phrase, followed by its definition or a synonym. Please repeat out loud because you will learn much more quickly.

To die a death = to fail and end

A downside = a disadvantage of a situation

The demise of = the end or failure of something

Dreadful = terrible, appalling

To victimise = to exploit, to prey on

A troll = an online bully, someone who tries to intimidate or threaten people online

Bullying = act of intimidating or threatening someone weaker

To gaze = to look steadily and intently (especially in admiration)