Complete the definition
Complete the sentence
Complete the sentence below
Explain
Rephrase the sentence with the word (in brackets)
Complete the sentence 2
Headlines
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___ (n) a small, usually cheap restaurant commonly found in the US
diner
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The company managed to b___________ its revenues from 20 million euros in 2010 to 50 million euros in 2011.
boost
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This dish could taste better if we made some small changes to the recipe. We need to _________________ the recipe.
modify
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She made some subtle changes to the painting.
not obvious
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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.
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The company launched a ___________ scheme to see how people would use the new product.
pilot
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_____ (n) a small, easily replaceable container that fits into a piece of equipment
a cartridge
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The b_______ing streets are full of people rushing from one place to another.
bustling
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We were very far away from other people. There was no one in the _________________y.
vicinity
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Some people find that hot weather triggers their allergies.
If something triggers an event, illness or activity, it causes it to start.
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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.
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Our location is very c_________________. You won't need to travel too far.
convenient
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Spain’s PM calls _____ election after opposition triumphs in local polls.
a) nap b) snap c) strap
snap election (British English) an election that is announced suddenly and unexpectedly
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e___ (adj) more than is necessary, reasonable or acceptable
excess
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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
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It was useful in the past. It's completely o____ now.
obsolete
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He took a quick glance at his watch to check the time.
a short look
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The animals spread out over a very large area. (across)
The animals dispersed across a very large area.
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The latest smartphones use c___________-_______ technology.
cutting-edge
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When councils lose the _____ over gardens.
a) blot b) plot c) clot
lose the plot: to become crazy or confused
plot: a small piece of land for building or growing things on
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___ (n) the length of time that food, etc. can be kept before it is too old to be sold
shelf-life
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In Belgium, farmers wish their l_________________ a happy New Year.
livestock
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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
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The jokes posted about the recent tragedy were unsavoury.
unpleasant or offensive; not considered morally acceptable
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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
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French baguettes are usually soft on the inside and ___________y on the outside.
crunchy
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We've been doing our best to save the honeybees - but now there's a sting in the ___ .
a) neck b) head c) tail
tail
if a story, event, or announcement has a sting in its tail, there is an unpleasant part at the end of it
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___ (phr. v) stop someone from entering a place
shut out
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The woman is _________________ing cloth.
weaving
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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
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The idea was preposterous. They would never be able to make it work.
unreasonable or ridiculous
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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.
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This new tool s_________________ly integrates with your Google Calendar. You won't even notice it.
seamlessly
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Has the vegan bubble burst? Sales _____ in UK as brands withdraw plant-based products.
a) back gate b) stagnate c) decay
stagnate
def: to stop developing or making progress