Ketrin 11th June (45 min)

an increase in how fast something happens

acceleration (in sth)

the rate at which a vehicle increases speed

acceleration

the pedal in a car or other vehicle that you press with your foot to control the speed of the engine

an accelerator / a gas pedal

to accelerate

to speed up

In a vehicle, the ... is the pedal that you press before you change gear.

the clutch (pedal)

Put it into first ... and let the clutch out slowly.

Put it into first GEAR and let the clutch out slowly.

a device for slowing or stopping a vehicle

the brake pedal

being careful about what you say or do, especially to avoid danger or mistakes; not taking any risks

cautious

to go... a trip

to go ON a trip

a sports competition involving a number of teams or players who take part in different games and must leave the competition if they lose. The competition continues until there is only the winner left.

a tournament

one of the many soft light parts covering a bird’s body

a feather

if a thought, etc. is ... the back of your mind, you are aware of it but it is not what you are mainly thinking about

AT / IN the back of your mind

fine powder, usually yellow, that is formed in flowers and carried to other flowers of the same kind by the wind or by insects, to make those flowers produce seeds

pollen