Vocabulary
What is the word meaning: having an abundance of wealth, property, or other material goods; prosperous; rich
AFFLUENT
What is the noun for ADMIT? 2 options
ADMITTANCE/ADMISSION
"You can ... problems/challenges/constraints"
RUN UP AGAINST
Which word does not collocate?
This is LARGELY/PROFOUNDLY/PRIMARILY/EFFECTIVELY due to environmental issues.
EFFECTIVELY
Idiom meaning: "to discuss work"
to TALK SHOP
What is the word for: in a very poor condition as a result of disuse and neglect
DERELICT
What is the noun for INSIST?
INSISTENCE
"You can ... the possibilities/your options/the list!
NARROW DOWN
Which word does not collocate?
"...the many KNOCK-ON/REFINED/SECONDARY/ADVERSE effects"
REFINED
Idiom meaning: "I'm not going to take any notice of you"
TALK TO THE HAND
What is the word used to define a road or street that has trees planted along both sides of it, creating a row of trees that forms a natural canopy or border?
TREE_LINED
What is the noun for REFUSE?
REFUSAL
You can be .... the blame/the burden/ debts
SADDLED WITH
Which word does not collocate?
"It's PRIMARILY/CLOSELY/SIMPLY/PROBABLY down to misuse of resources"
CLOSELY
Idiom meaning: "to make it very clear I disagree"
TELL SBY WHERE TO GET OFF
What is the word for: (of a group of people) bound together by strong relationships and common interests?
TIGHT-KNIT
What is the noun for DWELL?
DWELLING
"You can ... drastic measures/violence/legal action"
RESORT TO
Which word does not collocate?
"This could TRIGGER/BRING ABOUT/GIVE RISE TO/ACCOUNT FOR greater availability of affordable communication"
TRIGGER
Idiom meaning: to completely ignore sby
IT'S LIKE TALKING TO A BRICK WALL
What is the word used to define the area surrounding a city from which a large number of people travel to work each day?
COMMUTER BELT
What is the verb for HYPOTHESIS?
HYPOTHESISE
"You can ... the prospect/the use/the chance of..."
RULE OUT
Which word does not collocate?
"The CIRCUMSTANCES/IMPLICATIONS/RAMIFICATIONS/CONSEQUENCES of this include fewer consumers shopping via conventional methods"
CIRCUMSTANCES
Idiom meaning: "I completely agree (in a sarcastic/humorous context)"
TELL ME ABOUT IT