Answer — Exercise 6
11.3 - Vocabulary and skills development·Navigate Elementary A2 - Coursebook
Question
Work with a partner. Guess the meaning of the highlighted words in the article. What helped you decide?
Answer
- brilliant: really good – The adjective describes a scientist famous for excellence.
- award: to give as a prize – The infinitive verb ‘to award’ acts on the noun ‘the prize’ similarly for individuals and teams.
- individual: one person – The noun refers to ‘one person’ and compares to ‘team’ in the same sentence.
- maximum: the most – The noun suggests an upper limit ‘of three’.
- crucial: very important. – The adjective hints at the (most) important members of the team.
- great: really good – The adjective suggests ‘the very best’ tennis players and F1 drivers.
- coach: trainer/person who helps the players with their game. – support staff who help/teach individuals
- dietician: person who tells players what to eat and drink – a noun derived from the word ‘diet’
- focusing: action of concentrating only on a part – verb, derived from ‘focus’, narrowing scope/vision
- huge: very big – The adjective includes the ‘many more people’ working.