CC1 PRACTICE TEST 4 Thumping – big, extremely. Stallholder – a person a person who runs a table in a shop Earful – a large amount of esp angry talking by sb Lawnmower – a machine for cutting the grass Weedkiller – substance that destroys wild plant Flooded – filled, covered Keep control – to run Uphold – support a believe or decision Nuisance – smth, sb that causes trouble Grievance – annoyance Intervene – to solve, help Abatement – less intense Remedy – to correct, to put right Insulation – protection Fuss – complaints, worries, excitement Esquire – to be told about Requirement- a thing that is needed or dependent Fasteners – a device for fastening Warehouse – a building where a large quantity of goods is stored before being sent Wearily – very tired Sore- - hurting, painful Skinned – taken the skin off Flatly – showing little interest Showroom – a space where goods are for sale or display Forecourt – enclosed space of a building Premises – the house or building and its grounds Vicinity – an area round a place Verge- -close to the edge of the pavement Refund – to pay back money received or spent