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Dealing with unfamiliar words 4 Match the words in the box with their definitions. 1 able to be seen (visible) 2 to think or guess that something is smaller, less important etc than it really is (underestimate) 3 very brave and determined (courageous) 4 an urgent, difficult or dangerous situation (crisis) 5 the most common or greatest in number or amount (predominant) 6 new and different in a way that might offend or upset some people (daring) 5 Complete the paragraph with the correct form of the words in Activity 4. At a time of global (1) crisis, when stock markets are falling across the world, we should never(2) underestimate the ability of fashion designers to surprise us by bringing sunshine into people’s lives, and avoiding the (3) predominant trend of gloom and pessimism. This is certainly true of the fashion industry in Brazil. In 2009, when the effects of the financial situation were (4) visible almost everywhere, top designers launched a (5) daring new collection combining high hemlines, low necklines, and lots of color. As one commentator wrote, “You can call it a (6) courageous decision if you like, but it’s also a question of Brazilians doing what comes naturally to them.” 6 Replace the underlined words with the correct form of the words in the box. 1 If we don’t act soon, the situation will get worse. (deteriorate) 2 I’m afraid my trousers got torn when I tried to climb over that fence. (ripped) 3 You need thick pieces of material on your knees and elbows if you go rollerblading. (pads) 4 Access to the show is limited to journalists with press passes. (restricted) 5 The Dow Jones list of stocks and shares fell another 40 points yesterday. (index) 6 That was the most worrying piece of news I’d heard in a long time. (unsettling) 7 Answer the questions about the words and expressions. 1 Is a ubiquitous item of clothing something you can find (a) everywhere, or (b) only in restricted circles? 2 Does bust refers to (a) economic growth, or (b) financial fai