Business
the main office of a company
head office
the area around where you live
neighbourhood
In __________ of her age, she's still very active.
In spite of her age, she's still very active.
Athletics _________ my favourite sport.
Athletics is my favourite sport.
You are going to talk in public for a large crowd. You feel _____________.
nervous / anxious
someone who receives a service from a professional eg a lawyer
client
to sleep longer than you intended (past tense)
overslept
Even ___________ the book didn't get good reviews, I liked it.
Even though the book didn't get good reviews, I liked it.
Would you like ______ ____________ _______ toast?
Would you like a piece of toast?
After the game I was absolutely shattered.
exhausted
a company that has offices or factories in many countries
multinational
not getting paid a high enough salary
underpaid
I must say that _____________ the service was poor, the food was excellent.
I must say that although the service was poor, the food was excellent.
He said he's got __________ good news for you about the promotion.
I'm really _________ _______ with my job. I think I'm going to quit soon.
fed up
The recession has caused many businesses to _________ __________.
close down
Bonus?
Switch points with another team.
I have to say that ___________ the poor service, I enjoyed the meal.
I have to say that despite the poor service, I enjoyed the meal.
You're a thief!
Steal 300 points from another team.
a long hot period when there is no rain
drought
living standards improve during a ___________ period
boom
the economic system run for private profit
capitalism
You're so generous!
Give 300 points to another team.
The police _________ investigating the burglary.
The police are investigating the burglary.
I was gobsmacked when I heard the news.
astonished / amazed / very surprised