- arrogant: adjective - unpleasantly proud and behaving as if you are more important than, or know more than, other people: I found him arrogant and rude. arrogance noun [U]
- carry sth out: phrasal verb [M] to do or complete something, especially that you have said you would do or that you have been told to do: Nigel is carrying out research on early Christian art. The hospital is carrying out tests to find out what's wrong with her. Our soldiers carried out a successful attack last night. It is hoped that the kidnappers will not carry out their threat to kill the hostages. Don't blame me, I'm only carrying out my orders/instructions.
- deal: (AMOUNT) - noun a good/great deal a large amount; much: She spends a good deal of her time in Glasgow. A great deal of effort has gone into making the software reliable. They still need a great deal more money to finish the project.
- examination board: [banca examinadora]
- notorious: adjective - famous for something bad: one of Britain's most notorious criminals The company is notorious for paying its bills late. notoriety (n)
- smug: adjective smugger, smuggest DISAPPROVING - too pleased or satisfied about something you have achieved or something you know: a smug grin She deserved her promotion, but I wish she wasn't so damned smug about it. There was a hint of smug self-satisfaction in her voice. He's been unbearably smug since he gave up smoking. [presumido, convencido, orgulhoso] smugness noun [U]
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