___ (n) a small, usually cheap restaurant commonly found in the US
diner
The company managed to b___________ its revenues from 20 million euros in 2010 to 50 million euros in 2011.
boost
This dish could taste better if we made some small changes to the recipe. We need to _________________ the recipe.
modify
She made some subtle changes to the painting.
not obvious
When I think carefully about the year, I think it was a pretty successful year. (on)
When I reflect on the year, I think it was a pretty successful year.
The company launched a ___________ scheme to see how people would use the new product.
pilot
_____ (n) a small, easily replaceable container that fits into a piece of equipment
a cartridge
The b_______ing streets are full of people rushing from one place to another.
bustling
We were very far away from other people. There was no one in the _________________y.
vicinity
Some people find that hot weather triggers their allergies.
If something triggers an event, illness or activity, it causes it to start.
We are not sure how these animals died. (deaths)
We are not sure how these animals met their deaths.
If a group of people or animals meet their deaths, they die.
Our location is very c_________________. You won't need to travel too far.
convenient
e___ (adj) more than is necessary, reasonable or acceptable
excess
A few years ago, I felt like I was s_______ in a r_______. So I decided to try something new for 30 days.
stuck in a rut
It was useful in the past. It's completely o____ now.
obsolete
He took a quick glance at his watch to check the time.
a short look
The animals spread out over a very large area. (across)
The animals dispersed across a very large area.
The latest smartphones use c___________-_______ technology.
cutting-edge
___ (n) the length of time that food, etc. can be kept before it is too old to be sold
shelf-life
In Belgium, farmers wish their l_________________ a happy New Year.
livestock
The inventor said: "I have a great idea! Let's use a musical instrument to make letters!" The inventor _________________ on the idea of using a musical instrument to produce letters.
hit on the idea
The jokes posted about the recent tragedy were unsavoury.
unpleasant or offensive; not considered morally acceptable
During the best part of his career he was earning a lot of money. (height)
at the height of (something): at the point where you are most successful
French baguettes are usually soft on the inside and ___________y on the outside.
crunchy
___ (phr. v) stop someone from entering a place
shut out
The woman is _________________ing cloth.
weaving
Our research has really progressed. We are close to a big discovery. We've ___________ a massive _________________ forward with our research.
made a massive leap forward
The idea was preposterous. They would never be able to make it work.
unreasonable or ridiculous
Ross loves socialising with other lawyers in his area. (rubbing)
Ross loves rubbing shoulders with other lawyers in his area.
If you rub shoulders with someone, you meet and socialise with them.
This new tool s_________________ly integrates with your Google Calendar. You won't even notice it.
seamlessly