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access In many schools, students don't have sufficient access to the library. R E}?5XHb
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I'm in agreement with Mr. Moore. in agreement with/ be compatible with /comply with /conform to/be in proportion to FvN<<&B
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account He asked no one's advice; he did it on his own (account).independently 'D6T8B4
You have to take everything into account/consideration. Attention/regard/respect/mind XGJj3-eW{
Give us an account of what happened. Story/reason/information/description/tale/statement Vm5c+;
He has been asked to account for his absence. ( describe tell relate answer for say explain explicate) ?s\
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acquire to acquire a good knowledge of English. Attain/obtain/gain/earn/secure /c"efnb!
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adapt To our delight, she quickly adapted (herself) to the situation. #?*WPq
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advantage The great advantage we have over them is that they are short of money. >H(i^z/c
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Aim His aim is to win the game. j.*VJazb;
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Amass He amassed a great fortune in twenty years. ~XyW&@
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ambitious These young men were ambitious for success and money. -6tgsfEr
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amount His debt now amounts to 1,000 pounds. B|C/
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angle Try looking at this affair from a different angle. aspect }R)=S_j
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announce He had to announce the death of Johnson before the board. anj#@U;!
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anything The hotel is anything but satisfactory. Not at all o7TN,([W
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Apart from the injuries to his face and hands, he broke both legs. >#}2J[2HQ
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appeal I appeal to him for help. implore/plead/beg K9[e>
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apply Please apply to the secretary for further information. <w>/^|]#
The rules of safe driving apply to everyone. 451'>qS
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approve Many people don't approve of the plan. disapprove ~AG$5!
like/prefer/endorse/accept/think well of TFR(
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arise The company's losses this year arise almost entirely from the new taxes. /%n`V
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ashamed /shameful embarrassed/embarrassing frustrated/frustrating humiliated/humiliating HFo-4"
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acquaint I'm sure Betsy is the girl whom you will be glad to get acquainted with. *~z#.63oZ
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confirm assure ensure insure convince guarantee pledge promise UQd6/mD`e
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The government has banned the used of chemical weapons. 2HOe__Ns
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basis On the basis of our sales forecasts we may begin to make a profit next year. 6w#nkF
China has been following the foreign policy to develop relations with other countries on the basis of the five principles of peaceful co-existence. ER|!KtCSM
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Scientists say it may be five or ten years before it is possible to test this medicine on human patients. {HZS:AV0
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You can’t blame all this on me. mC(u2
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board He paid 40 pounds for board and lodging. food /meals MTB@CP!u
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boast You should not boast of your success. Brag show off :
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boom Production boomed. j6X LyeG7
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brief It is a long letter, but in brief, he says "No". short 5`UJouHi
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We are bound for London. Head make JFJIls
The weather is bound to get better tomorrow. Likely going to {_ 6t4h}
There are no bounds to his ambition. Limit confine restriction AFtCqq
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call This situation¬¬¬¬_____________ for prompt action. (calls in calls at calls on calls for) H:E5xz3VQ
They have called off their engagement. @fDQ^ 4
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She was calm when I told her of the terrible news. ._K$0U!
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Before you decide on a vocation, it might be a good idea to consult a few good friends. q1<Fg.-r
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Carry on go on keep on continue work on be under way be in process SDJ;*s-
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If I had the choice, I would retire at thirty. b-,]A2.
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Listen closely and look closely, you’ll find it out. 782[yLyv
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combine Hydrogen combines with Oxygen to form water. }<6oFUZ
blend mix mingle fuse unite couple join \[@Q}k[
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comment I'm afraid I can't comment on your work just yet. Remark e{^:/WcYB
criticism judgment decision evaluation criterion standard remark ?/o2#iJx
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commit I cannot commit myself to any further expense; my means are stretched to the utmost as it is. Devote dedicate T#MA#H2
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He has formed a good habit. 1
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Next year, Susan has to take three compulsory courses. Required m>Yo9/XpZ
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compose The committee was composed mainly of teachers and parents. .BYKdxa
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convey Words cannot convey how delighted I am. express j
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cope Poor Mary! She has so much to cope with. JXSqtk=
deal with live with be put up with tolerate endure bear stand be fed up with zV_-rf
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count Her opinion counts because of her experience. 4xAlaOw5M
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critical If you really understood the difficulties facing the government, you wouldn't be so critical of its spending reductions. kX ,FQG>
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It is not my custom to give in. syNb0LR
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The damage to the house caused by the storm took several days to repair. r4NT`&`g?
destruction damage harm ruin injury bruise impact spoil wrong pain agony distress Obc3^pV&
grieve hurt impair abuse plague epidemic debris/trash/junk/rubbish ep}/dBg
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decline Steel production has been on the decline in these countries. vYt:}$AE
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deep They dived deep into the ocean. qp_ `Fj:
She was deeply interested in classical music. 9]F&Fz/G
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degree She has also affected but to a lesser degree. Extent L{0OMyUA
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deem They deemed him innocent but failed to understand why he was lying. s=~7m.m
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A good mastery of English demands patience and enthusiasm. UlN|Oy,
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refuse decline rejects turn down dDn4nwH
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The noise of the car died away in the distance. R:R@sU
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They were determined that he make a big fortune in his forties.
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She was in his eyes a devoted mother. : 8<^rP
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The sewers discharge (their contents) into the sea. y]Tn#4 ,/
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Long sentences are distinctive of Henry James’s later style.
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He is one of the most distinguished scholars in this field. p&l:
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In the dark I could only discern the outline of the building. I>Yp=R
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He refused to disclose his name and address. p<19 Jw<
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The shoes are expensive but durable. Hefqzu
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Since 1975 the forty hour work week has been in effect. ps{(UYM=b
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The new regulation does not go into effect until the first of March. {r)M@@[
A sentence of ten years' imprisonment on a person of eighty is in effect a life sentence. ',pPs=
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I must warn you that my patience is almost at an end. I_rVeMw=
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He had approached every friend and acquaintance for help in vain, and now he was at his wit's end. '4rgIs3=x"
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The bird extended its wings in flight.
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She always holds to her convictions. J8(v65
The forthcoming talks hold out the hope of real arms reduction. #Ey!?Z
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