10. Precious (adj) – of great value because of being rare, expensive, or important
Example: a precious gift, a precious moment/memory 11. Ironically (adv) – interesting, strange, or funny because of being very different from what you would usually expect (C2)
Example: it is ironic that although many items are now cheaper to make, fewer people can afford to buy them 12. Stem from (v) – to start or develop as the result of something
Example: Her problems stem from her difficult childhood 13. Suspend (v) – to stop something from being active, either temporarily or permanently (C1)
Example: The ferry service has been suspended for the day because of the bad weather 14. Unwittingly (adv)– without knowing or planning
Example: The two women claimed they were the unwitting victims of a drugs dealer who planted a large quantity of heroin in their luggage 15. Proclaim (v) – to announce something publicly or officially, especially something positive
Example: All the countries have proclaimed their loyalty to the alliance 16. In the face of – in a situation where you have to deal with something unpleasant or difficult
Example: They won in the face of stiff competition from all over the country 17. Benevolent (adj) – kind and smart
Example: He was a benevolent old man and wouldn’t hurt a fly 18. Distorted (adj) – changed from the usual, original, natural, or intended form
Example: This report gives a somewhat distorted impression of what actually happened 19. Aspiration (n) – something that you hope to achieve (C2)
Example: I have never had any political aspirations 20. Feeble (adj) – not effective and good (C2)
Example: a feeble joke or excuse 21. Preoccupation (n) – an idea or subject that someone thinks about most of the time
Example: My main preoccupation now is trying to keep life normal for the sake of my two boys
