Frightening phrasal verbs
I need to _______ _________ my notes once again before the exam.
run through
Technology moves so fast - today's _____________ devices will be outdated by next year.
cutting-edge
Sally's dad didn't like her new boyfriend, but she wasn't actually bothered by his _________________ .
APPROVE
disapproval
Name 5 synonyms to interesting
attractive, engaging, intriguing, fascinating, gripping, curious, thrilling, captivating, enchanting, absorbing, thought-provoking
Mr.Johnes is married ________ a theatre actress.
to
It was difficult to ______ ________ ________ the noise, but I tried my best to concentrate.
put up with
A friendly sibling ________that drives them to work a little bit harder and compete a little longer can only serve as a benefit to both sisters.
rivalry
The team failed to reach the summit because they had ______________________ equipment.
ADEQUATE
inadequate
Name 5 synonyms to VERY (MUCH)
greatly, considerably, significantly, dramatically, incredibly, noticeably, extremely...
The young athlete broke the record ________ the third attempt.
at
Our clothing immediately ________ us _________as tourists.
gave....away
Ankle boots are all the __________ at the moment, everyone's wearing them.
rage
Many famous movies contain historical ______________ .
ACCURATE
inaccuracies
Which is NOT a synonym to WANT
crave/yearn/long/lack/will/desire
I would like to hear more details. Could you elaborate ________ this?
on
Even though he knew the language well, sometimes it was hard for him to __________the meaning ___________to the locals.
get ..... across
The company had to stop their new advertising campaign because of the public __________ . Many foun the slogan offensive.
backlash
Be careful when picking mushrooms. Some of them might be _________________ and cause food poisoning.
EAT
inedible
Name the opposite to PROFOUND ( e.g. profound knowledge of something)
superficial
Following the investigation, the suspect was charged _____________ theft.
with
I was prepared for the heat and the humidity, but I hadn't ____________ ________ carrying such a heavy load.
bargained for
She loves to _________ the trend and do the opposite of what everyone else is doing.
buck
Despite his ________________ methods, professor Bell has inspired students more than anyone else.
CONVENTION
unconventional
Name at least one ANTONYM to this group of words: opulent, lavish, prolific, abundant, lush, exuberant, ostentatious
poor/ascetic/broke/destitute/scarse/insufficient
Tom's interests will be represented by his parents, as he hasn't come _________ age yet.
of