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We have to __________ (ECONOMY) this month. We don't have many savings left.
economize/ economise
She still hasn't really recovered from losing her job.
BEING
She still really hasn't got _________________.
over being made redundant
Modern conditions such as diabetes and alcohol abuse has caused life ________ to fall in some countries.
a) expectancy
b) expectation
c) prediction
d) forecast
a) expectancy
If you bite the _______, you have to do something difficult or unpleasant.
a) dust
b) bullet
c) gun
d) brick
b) bullet
They spoke to their mother who __________ it clear she wasn't happy with their recent behaviour.
made
It was a ______________ minor accident but tragically, one of the two drivers died.
(SEEM)
seemingly
The news that the President had quit came as a great surprise to everyone.
ABACK
Everyone ____________ President quitting.
was taken aback by the
Air bags _______ the impact of a collision on drivers and passengers
a) sink
b) cut
c) lessen
d) shrink
c) lessen
If you pay through the ______ for something, you pay a lot of money for it.
a) teeth
b) throat
c) mouth
d) nose
d) nose
In________ to your normal duties, you will also be expected to train new arrivals.
addition
Nobody can be convicted of a crime on _________ (CIRCUMSTANCES) evidence alone.
circumstantial
You shouldn't be surprised at Kevin winning that tournament.
COME
It ________________that Kevin won that tournament.
should come as no surprise
The company is ruthless in its ______of profit.
a) quest
b) hunger
c) chase
d)pursuit
d) pursuit
If you're barking up the wrong ______, you pursue the wrong course of action or person.
a) tree
b) dog
c) house
d) guy
a) tree
I didn't say he was tight-fisted. On the _______, he regularly donates money to various organisations.
contrary
Stop eating junk food and try something more ______________( WHOLE).
wholesome
Police arrested Johnson because they think he was involved in the robbery.
SUSPICION
Johnson was detained __________ in the robbery.
on suspicion of being involved/ on suspicion of involvement
The inquiry into the accident will be ________ by Malcolm Jones, a former army general.
a) overseen
b) overlooked
c) overtaken
d) overpowered
d) overseen
If you burn the midnight_______, you work until late at night.
a) candle
b) torch
c) oil
d) bonfire
c) oil
Fresh evidence has recently come to _______that suggests that he didn't in fact commit the murder
light
Some people __________ (ENTHUSIASTIC) about conversational AI but I feel rather sceptical about it.
enthuse
You don't need to concern yourself with the new tax laws till October.
EFFECT
The new tax laws ________.
don't take effect till October
The words of his resignation letter ________ he was unhappy with several of his former colleagues.
a) signified
b) implied
c) involved
d) inferred
d) implied
If you are having a ball, you are having _______.
a) an emotional moment
b) trouble with something
c) a good time
d) a break
c) a good time
What this soldier did was ________ and beyond his expected duties. He'll be awarded a medal.
above