Inside Out Upper Intermediate, Unit 2, page 16: vocabulary for reading

Match the words from the reading text on the right with the definitions on the left.

Alex
clown n
humiliate vb (humiliation n)
dread vb / receiving a lot of media or public
attention
slim and fit
very beautiful/attractive
Kayleigh
mascot n
cuddle n and vb / a lot of money
operation to change your appearance
appearance or behaviour likely to shock
Gina
in the limelight
outrageous adj
gorgeous adj
stay in shape
spend a fortune n
cosmetic surgery n
nightmare n
body stocking n / to put your arms around someone and hold them in a loving way
a person, animal or object which represents an organization and is supposed to be lucky
to feel extremely worried or frightened about something that is going to happen or that might happen
tight-fitting, one-piece garment
a bad dream or experience
circus funny man – often with a red
nose
to make someone feel ashamed or lose their respect for themselves
Answers
Alex
clown n
humiliate vb (humiliation n)
dread vb / circus funny man – often with a red
nose
to make someone feel ashamed or lose their respect for themselves
to feel extremely worried or frightened about something that is going to happen or that might happen
Kayleigh
mascot n
cuddle n and vb / a person, animal or object which represents an organization and is supposed to be lucky
to put your arms around someone and hold them in a loving way
Gina
in the limelight
outrageous adj
gorgeous adj
stay in shape
spend a fortune n
cosmetic surgery n
nightmare n
body stocking n / receiving a lot of media or public
attention
appearance or behaviour likely to shock
very beautiful/attractive
slim and fit
a lot of money
operation to change your appearance
a bad dream or experience
tight-fitting, one-piece garment