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Part of Speech and Meaning
Collocation
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(v.)
to notice or discover sth., esp.
detect
sth. that is not easy to see,
hear etc.
detectable (adj.)
(adj.)
successively
(adv.)
resort to
(phrasal verb)
instability
(n.)
implement
(v)
hostility
-Dan detected a change in her
mood.
-The noise is barely detectable by
the human ear.
detection of sth
escape/avoid detection
coming or following one after
the other
immediately one after the
other
successive waves of
countries
-resort to sth.
-resort to doing sth.
to implement a
policy/plan/decision etc
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-We have decided to implement
the committee’s recommendations
in full.
implementation
(n)
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--
--
-the implementation of the peace
plan
(n.) (U)
When someone is unfriendly
and full of anger towards
another person
hostility towards/between
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-hostility towards foreigners
(v) (T)
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-Early detection of cancers is
vitally important.
-The food shortage is a result of
three years of successive floods.
-This concept has been applied
successively to painting,
architecture and sculpture.
-Officials fear that extremists may
resort to violence.
-Vets have had to resort to killing
the animals.
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to do sth. bad, extreme, or
difficult because you cannot
think of any other way to deal
with a problem
when a situation is not certain
because there is the possibility
of sudden change
to make something that has
been officially decided start to
happen or be used
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hostile to/towards smo/sth
hostile (adj.)
impose
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(esp. of sth. that is not easy to
see, hear, etc.) that can be
discovered or noticed
detection (n.)
successive
-to detect a change /
difference
-difficult/impossible/easy/
possible etc to detect
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impose sth on/ upon s.o.
to impose something on
sb
Miscellaneous
(antonym, synonym, suffix,
prefix, register, connotation
etc.)
-Some politicians were very
hostile to the idea.
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Antonym: undetectable
Synonym: consecutive
Synonym: consecutively
Antonym: stability
synonym: carry out
Synonym: unfriendly
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Part of Speech
and Different
Forms
Meaning
Collocation
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Miscellaneous
(antonym, synonym, suffix,
prefix, register, connotation
etc.)
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(un)sustainable economic growth
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Prefix: un-
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exceed
(v) (T)
1) to extend outside of
2) to go beyond a limit set by
-
sustain
(v)
to supply with the necessary
nutrients or provisions
-
sustainable
(adj)
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-
(n.)
the state of being successful
and having a lot of money
Affluence means prosperity and
richness.
A country’s future prosperity
depends, to an extent, upon
the quality of education of its
people.
Synonym: affluence
prosperous
(adj)
rich and successful
-
The town is inreasingly
prosperous.
Synonym: affluent
(n)
when an amount of sth is
greatly reduced or nearly all
used up
- ozone depletion
- the depletion of fish stocks
deplete (v)
to reduce the amount of sth
or the number of things
The major negative effect on the
environment is that overconsumption
is responsible for the depletion of the
world's natural resources.
-
induce
(v)
to cause sth to happen
to induce sth
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Pills for seasickness often
induce drowsiness.
pursuit
(n)
the act of looking for or
trying to find sth
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She travelled the world in
pursuit of her dreams.
pursue (v)
to do sth or try to achieve sth
over a period of time
- the pursuit of
happiness/knowledge
/ profit
- in pursuit of sth
- to pursue a goal / an
aim / an objective
-
-She wishes to pursue a
medical career.
(v) (T)
to get rid of sth
-
to discard clothes/old managers
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prosperity
depletion
discard
to exceed the living space/the speed limit
Food supplies were severely
depleted.
Synonym: to throw away
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Part of Speech and Meaning
Different Forms
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base on
phrasal verb
sustainable
(adj)
sustainability (n)
sustain (v)
drawback
profit
(n)
noun (n)
profit (v) (t / IT)
to use an idea, a fact, a situation, etc. as
the point from which sth can be
developed
Collocation
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base sth on/upon sth
based (on sth)
views based on
human rights
1) able to continue without causing
damage to the environment
2) able to continue for a long time
-
-
1) the use of natural products and
energy in a way that does not harm
the environment
2) the ability to continue or be
continued for a long time
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ecological/financial
sustainability
-
to sustain a balance
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What are you basing this
theory on?
The movie is based on a reallife incident.
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Antonym:
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drawback of/to (doing) sth
money that you gain by selling things
or doing things, after your costs have
been paid
gross/net profit
at a profit
make/earn/turn a profit
to get money from doing sth
_
to analyze the
drawbacks of a
system
to gain profit from
international trade
Synonym:
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-
-
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Synonym:
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a disadvantage of a situation, plan,
product, etc.
Miscellaneous
(antonym, synonym, suffix,
prefix, register, connotation
etc.)
It’s a great city – the only
drawback is the weather.
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Synonym:
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Antonym: loss
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to profit from
international trade
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foreseeable
(n)
that you can predict will happen; that
can be foreseen
- foreseeable
risks
consequences
/
in the foreseeable
future (=fairly soon)
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foresee
(v)
to think sth is going to happen in the
future; to know about sth before it
happens
- to foresee sth
- to foresee (that)
- to foresee how / what etc.
to foresee the future
We do not foresee any
problems.
Synonym: predict
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imply
Part of Speech and Meaning
Different Forms
(v)
implication (n)
bound
(adj)
Collocation
to suggest that sth is true without
saying it directly. To prove that
sth else exists
-
a possible future effect or result of
sth
by implication
certain or likely to happen, or to do
or be sth
Use in MORE TO READ 2
his answer implies a negative
view
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Miscellaneous
(antonym, synonym, suffix,
prefix, register, connotation
etc.)
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be bound to do sth
the implications of
globalization/political
decisions
globalization is bound to take
a turn/lead to problems
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-
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You’ve done so much workyou’re bound to pass the exam.
Synonym:
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embrace
(v)
promote
(v)
1) to put your arms around sb as a
sign of love or friendship; hug
2) to accept an idea, a proposal, a
set of beliefs, etc.
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-
to embrace a brand name/an
idea/a person
-
to promote unity/a person/an
idea/a product
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They embraced and promised
to keep in touch.
It is unlikely that such countries
will embrace capitalist ideas.
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Synonym:___________
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Synonym:
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diversity
(n)
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diverse (adj)
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a great/ wide/rich
diversity
cultural/ ethnic/
linguistic etc. diversity
-
loss of cultural/animal/plant
diversity
(v)
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a diverse range of
cultures/animals/plants
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-
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indicator(n)
-
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indicate
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high income indicates high
life satisfaction
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-
quality-of-life indicators help
measure how well people are
Synonym:
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objective
Part of Speech and Meaning
Different Forms
(n)
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avoidable
(adj)
outcome
(n)
Collocation
to meet/achieve an
objective
main/primary/ principal
objective
ultimate/major/main objective
_
(v)
opposition (n)
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influence
(n)
influence (v) (T)
the power to have an effect on
people or things, or a person or
thing that is able to do this
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Miscellaneous
(antonym, synonym, suffix,
prefix, register, connotation
etc.)
Synonym:
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the outcome of a race
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oppose
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(un)avoidable conflict
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_
Synonym:
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-
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to oppose a view/decision
opposition to globalization
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-
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under the influence of
sth/ s.o.
to have an influence on the
quality of our lives
Helen has a good influence on
him.
influence s.o./ sth
influence s.o. to do sth
--
She is very good at making
friends and influencing people.
influential in sth.
influential in doing sth.
--
She is one of the most
influential figures in local
politics.
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influential (adj)
having a lot of influence on
something or somebody
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reside
Part of Speech
and Different
Forms
(v) (I)
Meaning
Collocation
to live in a particular place
reside + adverb
/preposition
Use in MORE TO READ 2
to reside in an urban
environment/ city
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Miscellaneous
(antonym, synonym, suffix,
prefix, register, connotation
etc.)
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a person who lives in a
particular place or who has their
home there
suitable for living in; consisting
of houses rather than factories or
offices
-
the residents of a city
-
-
(adj)
forming the base, from which
everything else develops; more
important than anything else
--
fundamental human need for
shelter
fundamentally
(adv)
in a basic and important way
--
--
resident (n)
residential
(adj)
fundamental
There were confrontations
between the local residents
and the police.
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prefix: non
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We need to make
fundamental changes to the
way in which we treat our
environment.
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synonym: basic
synonym: basically
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respond
(v)
approval
(n)
to react to something by taking
a particular course of action
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respond (to s.o./sth) (with
sth)
respond with
to respond to market forces
The government should
listen to industry and
respond to its needs.
--
--
approval for a development
Do the plans meet with your
approval?
Several people nodded in
approval.
prefix: dis
approve of s.o./ sth
approve of s.o. doing sth
approve of s.o.’s doing sth
--
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approve (v) (I)
to think that
somebody/something is good,
acceptable or suitable
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prefix: dis
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commitment
foster
Part of Speech
and Different
Forms
Meaning
Collocation
(n)
a promise to do or to behave
in a particular way
a commitment to ethics
commit (v)
to promise sincerely that you
will definitely do something,
keep to an agreement or
arrangement etc...
commitment (to sth/ s.o.)
commitment to do sth/doings
sth
commit s.o./yourself (to sth. /to
doing sth. )
commit s.o. /yourself to do sth.
--
to foster warm feelings
The club’s aim is to foster better
relations within the community.
a profound effect on society
His grandmother’s death when he
was six had a very profound effect
on him.
(v)
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Are you ready to make a long-term
commitment?
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profound
(adj)
profoundly
(adv)
felt or experienced very
strongly or in an extreme
way
deeply or extremely
---
Miscellaneous
(antonym, synonym,
suffix, prefix, register,
connotation etc.)
--
synonym:
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(v.)
convert
spectacular
(adj.)
auction
(n.) (U) (C)
raise
(v.)
convert sth to/into sth
very impressive
to collect money that you
can use to do a particular job
or help people
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-They converted the spare bedroom
into an office.
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-Messi scored a spectacular goal.
-The Colosseum may never
go on auction.
-The painting will be sold at auction
next week.
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-The Trust hopes to raise $1 million
to buy land.
Synonym:
breathtaking
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maintenance
Part of Speech
and Different
Forms
(n.) (U)
Meaning
Collocation
the repairs, painting etc that
are necessary to keep
something in good condition
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(v.)
to make something seem
better, larger, worse etc than
it really is
The group has cleverly
exaggerated the bills of sale.
- The caretaker is responsible for
the maintenance of the school
buildings.
-I couldn't sleep for three days - I'm
not exaggerating.
-It is no exaggeration to say that
everyone will be affected by the
new policy.
exaggeration
(n.)
(v.)
to pay too little attention to
something
neglect (n.)
failure to pay proper
attention to something
stingy
(adj.)
not generous, especially with
money
preservation
(n.)
when something is kept in
its original state or in good
condition
preserve (v.)
to save something or
someone from being harmed
or destroyed
neglect
Miscellaneous
(antonym, synonym,
suffix, prefix, register,
connotation etc.)
-The company is responsible for
maintaining public telephone boxes.
maintain (v.)
exaggerate
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But a study released in
November accused Italians
of blatant neglect.
-The police officer was accused of
neglecting his duty (=not doing
everything he should).
-Both parents were found guilty of
neglect and their child was taken
away from them.
neglect of
Italian governments have
long been stingy with
funding for cultural
preservation
Italian governments have
long been stingy with
funding for cultural
preservation.
-She's too stingy to give money to
charity.
Synonym: mean
-We are working for the preservation
of the environment.
-We must encourage the planting of
new trees and preserve our existing
woodlands.
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Part of Speech
and Different
Forms
deficit
(n.)
debt
(n.) (C)
prohibit
(v.)
intend
(v.)
Meaning
the difference between the
amount of something that
you have and the higher
amount that you need
a sum of money that a
person or organization owes
Collocation
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Miscellaneous
(antonym, synonym,
suffix, prefix, register,
connotation etc.)
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-the country's widening budget
deficit
-the US's foreign trade deficit
pay (off)/repay/clear etc a debt
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-I need to pay off all my debts before
I leave the country.
to say that an action is illegal
or not allowed
prohibit somebody from doing
something
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-Smoking is strictly
inside the factory.
to have something in your
mind as a plan or purpose
to have something in your mind
as a plan or purpose
The government does not
intend to sell sites that are
the cultural heritage of this
nation
-I intend to spend the night there.
prohibited
Synonym: ban,
forbid
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intention (n.)
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the powerful effect that sth
impact
(n)
has on smb/sth
belonging to the present time
contemporary
(adj)
negotiation
(n) (C) (usu. pl.) formal discussion between
people who are trying to
reach an agreement
negotiate (v) (I) to try to reach an agreement
by formal discussion
(T)
negotiable (adj) _______________________
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impact (of sth) (on smb /sth)
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contemporary fiction / music /
dance
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Higher mortgage rates have already
had a major impact on spending.
Her speech made a profound impact
on everyone.
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peace / trade / wage, etc.
negotiations
The price is generally open to
negotiation.
negotiate (with smb) (for/about
sth)
negotiate a deal / contract /
treaty
We have been negotiating for more
pay.
Synonym: modern
The terms of employment are
negotiable.
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Part of Speech
and Different
Forms
Meaning
Collocation
attempt
(n)
an act of trying to do sth,
esp. sth difficult
attempt to do sth
to try to do sth, especially
sth difficult
attempt to do sth
attempt (v)
consensus
(n) (singular, U) an opinion that all members
of a group agree with
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devise
(v)
consensus (among smb) (about/
on sth)
to plan or invent a new way
of doing sth
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Miscellaneous
(antonym, synonym,
suffix, prefix, register,
connotation etc.)
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He made no attempt to be sociable.
This is my second attempt at the
exam.
He attempted to escape through a
window.
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A new system has been devised to
control traffic in the city.
Since then, the outrage has
mounted.
The judge’s remarks caused public
outrage.
(n) (U)
a feeling of anger and shock
(adj)
very shocking and
unacceptable
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It’s outrageous that the poor should
pay such high taxes.
mount
(v) (I)
to increase gradually
Since then, the outrage has
mounted.
Pressure is mounting on
government to change the law.
seek
(v) (T)
to try to obtain or achieve
sth
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You should seek compensation.
compensation
(n) (U)
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seek refuge / shelter etc
seek compensation / revenge
etc
compensation for sth
claim / award / receive
compensation
claim / seek compensation
compensate smb (for sth)
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She
received
£40,000
compensation for a lost eye.
resent sth /smb
resent (smb) doing sth
bitterly / deeply / strongly resent
resentful of / at / about sth
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outrage
resent
compensate (v)
(T)
(v) (T)
resentful
(adj)
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to feel bitter or angry about
sth, esp because you feel it is
unfair
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public outrage
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the
in
Victims of the crash will be
compensated for their injuries.
I resented having to work such long
hours.
I deeply resented her criticism.
She felt resentful at not being
promoted.
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and Different
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49 Ethnic Boundary Markers
distinguish
(I) (T)
sufficient
correspond
Meaning
Collocation
Use in MORE TO READ 2
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Miscellaneous
(antonym, synonym, suffix,
prefix, register, connotation
etc.)
to recognize the difference distinguish between A and B
between two people or things
distinguish A from B
distinguish A and B
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At what age are children able to
distinguish between right and
wrong?
Synonym: differentiate
(adj)
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to be sufficient for s.o./sth.
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Antonym: __________
Prefix: _____
sufficiently (adv)
_
_
_
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_
to match or be similar or equal
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to correspond with sth
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His story of what happened that _
night didn't correspond with
the witness's version.
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Suffix: -_____
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(v) (I)
correspondence (n) _______________________
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constitute
(v)
to be the parts that together
form sth
significance
(n)
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significant (adj)
important or noticeable findings
significantly (adv)
_
correspondence between X _
and Y
_
_
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Female workers constitute the
majority of the labour force.
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_
Synonym: make up
Synonym: _______
The discovery of King Synonym:
Tutankhamen's
tomb
is major / considerable
considered to be the one of the Antonym:
most significant in history.
insignificant Prefix: -in
My piano
playing
has _
improved significantly since
I've had a new teacher.
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Part of Speech
and Different
Forms
108 Enter A New World
virtual reality (n)
inconvenience
(n)
Meaning
Collocation
a set of images and sounds
produced by a computer, which
seem to represent a place or a
situation that a person can take
part in
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Use in MORE TO READ 2
virtual reality
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Miscellaneous
(antonym, synonym, suffix,
prefix, register, connotation
etc.)
virtual reality
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-
without the inconvenience of
actually going there.
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convenient
(adj)
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convenient (for s.o.d/sth.)
-
I find it convenient to be able
to do my banking by phone.
prefix: in
-
-
The house is conveniently
situated near the station and
the shops.
prefix: in
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conveniently
(adv)
overcome
(v)
irrational
(adj)
to defeat or succeed in
controlling or dealing with
something.
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irrationally
(adv)
Eventually she managed to
overcome her shyness in class.
-
irrational fears
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enable
(v) (T)
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enable sth.
enable sth. to do sth.
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remotely
(adv)
from a distance; to a very slight
degree
-
remotely controlled
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remote (adj)
slight ; far away from places
where other people live
-
-
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synonym:
_____________
antonym: rational (adj)
-
synonym:
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Part of Speech and Meaning
Different Forms
151 Keeping Our Distance
intimacy
(n)
Collocation
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intimate (adj)
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(n)
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intrusion into sth
intrude (v)
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intrude into sth
convey
(v) (T)
to make ideas, feelings, etc.
known to smb
assume
(v) (T)
intrusion
confidential
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The old intimacy between
them had gone forever.
Only intimate friends were
invited to their wedding.
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They
complained
about
excessive
government
intrusion into their legitimate
activities.
I was very concerned about
her, but I didn’t want to
intrude.
convey sth to smb
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Colors like red convey a sense
of energy and strength.
to accept sth to be true without
question or proof
assume (that)
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assumption (n)
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assumption that
make an assumption
(adj)
secret, often in a formal,
business, or military situation
confidential information /
documents
It’s reasonable to assume that
the economy will continue to
improve.
People
tend
to
make
assumptions about you based
on your appearance.
A person’s medical records are
confidential.
confidentiality (n) a situation in which you expect
smb to keep information secret
Miscellaneous
(antonym, synonym, suffix,
prefix, register, connotation
etc.)
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Synonym: communicate
They signed a confidentiality
agreement.
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Word
Part of Speech and Meaning
Different Forms
152 The Miracle: Helen Keller
exhausted
(adj)
struggle
persevering
extremely tired
exhausting (adj)
making you feel tired
exhaustion (n)
extreme tiredness
(v)
to try very hard to do sth
struggle (n)
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(adj)
showing
determination
to
achieve a particular aim despite
difficulties
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persevere (v) (I)
perseverance (n)
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Collocation
to feel completely / utterly
exhausted
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Extra Examples from
Dictionaries
Miscellaneous
(antonym, synonym,
suffix, prefix, register,
connotation etc.)
You look absolutely exhausted.
Synonym: worn out
I had an exhausting day at work.
suffering from physical /
mental / nervous
exhaustion
struggle (for sth)
struggle to do sth
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a power / leadership
struggle
struggle (with smb) (for /
against sth)
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persevere (in sth/in doing
sth)
She was taken into hospital
suffering
from
exhaustion
brought on by stress.
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A few persevering climbers
finally reached the top.
Despite a number of setbacks,
they persevered in their attempts
to fly around the world in a
balloon.
They showed great perseverance
in the face of difficulty.
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