Nouns
The police took p________ and put up the traffic barriers.
(safety measures)
The police took precautions and put up the traffic barriers.
I can’t g_____ _____ _____ waking up so early – it’s still hard for me.
(when sth is no longer surprising, strange, difficult)
I can’t get used to waking up so early – it’s still hard for me.
As a d_____ sportsman, Steven trained every day of the week.
(devoted, committed)
As a dedicated sportsman, Steven trained every day of the week.
She dropped in for a minute, but we e_____ ___ chatting for two hours.
(to find yourself in an unplanned situation)
She dropped in for a minute, but we ended up chatting for two hours.
He insisted _____ checking everything himself.
He insisted on checking everything himself.
She made great s_____ to raise three kids to be well-educated.
(to give up sth valuable in order to get sth else)
She made great sacrifices to raise three kids to be well-educated.
I'd been trying to c_____ Jean to come with me and finally she agreed.
(to persuade sb, to make sb feel certain sth is true)
I'd been trying to convince Jean to come with me and finally she agreed.
The helicopter crashed in a r_____ desert area.
(far away from places where people live, isolated)
The helicopter crashed in a remote desert area.
Bill d_____ ___ ___ college after his first year.
(leave without finishing)
Bill dropped out of college after his first year.
The volunteers contribute their own time ______ the project.
The volunteers contribute their own time to the project.
To my r_____, they spoke English, so I understood their instructions.
(a feeling of comfort when sth bad has ended or has not happened)
To my relief, they spoke English, so I understood their instructions.
She can never r_____ the temptation to buy new shoes.
(to stop yourself from having sth that you like very much)
She can never resist the temptation to buy new shoes.
They were provided with i_____ Internet access, which made their research much faster.
(immediate)
They were provided with instant Internet access, which made their research much faster.
Jack's having trouble k_____ ___ ___ the rest of the class as he was absent for a month.
(move, study at the same speed)
Jack's having trouble keeping up with the rest of the class as he was absent for a month.
The idea of working abroad really appeals _____ me.
The idea of working abroad really appeals to me.
The hotel has its own pool and leisure f_____.
(rooms, equipment, services for particular purposes)
The hotel has its own pool and leisure facilities.
They held a campaign to r_____ awareness of the dangers of smoking.
(to improve people’s knowledge and understanding of sth)
They held a campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of smoking
I was d_____ to be a professional dancer and practised for hours every day.
(having a strong desire to do sth, so that no one can stop you)
I was determined to be a professional dancer and practised for hours every day.
The trip might be c_____ ___ due to worsening weather conditions.
(to cancel)
The trip might be called off due to worsening weather conditions.
Smith accused her _____ lying.
Smith accused her of lying.
Peace n_____ involving 12 countries have been held recently.
(discussions in order to reach an agreement, esp in business or politics)
Peace negotiations involving 12 countries have been held recently.
People living next to the power station are e_____ to radiation.
(to create a situation in which sb is likely to be harmed)
People living next to the power station are exposed to radiation.
He seemed r_____ to explain, but finally did so.
(to be unwilling to do sth)
He seemed reluctant to explain, but finally did so.
I’m relying on your help, please, don’t l_____ me ___.
(to disappoint)
I’m relying on your help – please, don’t let me down.
Children learn best by studying _____ their own pace.
Children learn best by studying at their own pace