The Gentlemen S01E08 vocabularyOnline version
A game to revise vocabulary from the TV series The Gentlemen
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*Held in June, this is Britain’s most prestigious horse flat race meeting, renowned for its association with the Royal Family, high fashion, and top-tier racing, so probably the kind of event Edward would attend: ROYAL A____.
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An offer to pay a specific price for something. It is commonly used in auctions, procurement, and financial markets to set the price for buying or selling. e.g. "I'll accept offers in excess of 150M. All b__s have gotta be in
by the end of the week.
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To be "c__ o__ f__ something" is an idiomatic phrase meaning to have the necessary, natural qualities, aptitude, or character suited for a particular role, job, or activity. e.g. "Maybe I'm not... c__ o__ f__ this".
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A hoofed, cud-chewing mammal of the family Cervidae, known for having long legs, eating grass and leaves, and possessing agility
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To be serious, sincere, indicating that you are genuinely devoted to a purpose rather than being playful or superficial. e.g. "I needed to convince you and your father
that I was in e______."
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The soft substance of a human or animal body, consisting of muscle and fat, located between the skin and the bones.
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A low, deep, and often harsh sound made in the throat, typically expressing pain, grief or frustration.
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The act of transferring responsibility, control, or possession of something from one person, group, or system to another. e.g. "Now, I'm prepared
to enter into negotiations over the peaceful h_______ of your business"
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*An English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, alchemist, theologian, author and inventor who was a key figure in the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment that followed: Sir I____ N_____
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*The name of the northernmost point of the United Kingdom: J___ O'Groates
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A suicidal, high-risk, or reckless attack, specifically Japanese air suicide attacks in WWII.
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A voluntary, deliberate, and legally enforceable commitment between two parties. e.g. "I need you to draw up some Articles of Association. They don't need to be l______ b______, but I need to lay out terms of a consortium for interested parties."
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"Be m____ f__" indicates that a person, object, or situation is intended, designed, or suitable for a specific purpose, destination, or recipient. e.g. "You weren't m____ f__ this, Freddy."
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A major figure in Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam), known for building the ark to survive the Great Flood.
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To be out of danger, difficulty, or a critical situation. e.g. "I gave Susie the 15 clean, plus another 15 for Jack's pocket to say sorry, but I still don't know if I'm o__ o_ t__ w____.
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Something that is extremely important, acting as the key point other things depend on. It often refers to a crucial decision or moment that causes significant changes or determines the outcome of future events. e.g. "It felt like a p______ moment."
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*A q____________ is a specialized military or naval officer/enlisted person responsible for supply, logistics, and accommodation. In armies, they manage food, clothing, and equipment. "Q" in Bond movies is named after this position.
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To r___ someone i_ means to limit, control, or hold back something that is behaving badly or growing too fast. e.g. "I saw Freddy scuttling off with it earlier." / "Perfect. I should go and r___ him i_. Thanks for the tip."
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"S__________" refer to secret, dishonest, or tricky activities, often complicated in nature, or silly and mischievous behavior. e.g. "I need you two to be my Chers Amis, 'cause I can't be dealing with any more s__________ this morning."
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The unlawful, intentional entry onto another person's private land, building, or property without permission. e.g. "Mr. Dixon, you're t__________ on private property."
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Something or someone that is unpleasant, disagreeable, or morally offensive. e.g. "It's rather complicated, Mother. It means I have to consider a much more u_______ option."
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Small, common animals and insects—such as rats, mice, lice, and cockroaches—that are harmful, destructive, or pests, and are difficult to control. e.g. "I am employed to kill v_____, Your Grace."
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*The Norman king who invaded England and defeated the Anglo-Saxon forces of Harold Godwinson at the Battle of Hastings in 1066: W______ the C________
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To be "m____ u_ in something" means to be involved or entangled, usually in a negative, illegal, dishonest, or dangerous situation. e.g. "Are you m____ u_ in this business too?"
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*A unit of length measuring 3 feet or 0.9144 metres.
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An Oscar winning composer who has written scores for movies such as The Lion King, Dune, Gladiator, Black Hawk Down, Dunkirk, Interstellar, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Dark Knight, Man of Steel, No Time To Die, The Last Samurai and F1: HANS Z_____
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