Possibility, probability, certainty
With enough practice and determination, there's every _______ Emma becoming a top public speaker.
every possibility of / every chance of
The school allowed students to wear their own clothes on Fridays _____ that nobody showed up in pyjamas. Surprisingly, this rule was often tested.
under the terms of
Being conscious ___ your weaknesses in English can help you focus your study efforts more effectively.
conscious of
There has been a /an _____ increase in people choosing careers that let them travel the world and call ‘working from a hammock’ their new normal.
huge/considerable increase
thoughtful of others’ feelings, kind and helpful
Help: It wasn't very ______ of you to drink all the milk.
considerate
Max has been preparing for the talent show for months, so I’m sure he will give an unforgettable performance! BOUND
Max is _____________ an unforgettable performance at the talent show.
bound to give
the process of solving problems, especially in a technical or operational context
discovering why something does not work effectively and making suggestions about how to improve it
Hint: The instruction manual includes a section on ________ to help you with any simple problems you might have with the TV.
troubleshooting
It is wise to invest __ high-quality beauty products, rather than buying many cheap dupes.
invest in
With Jordan’s __knowledge of data harvesting, he is bound to get a job anywhere.
extensive/vast knowledge
Vanity means ....
the fact that you are too interested in your own appearance or achievements
She can’t / mustn’t have read your message, she hasn’t been active on Messenger for five hours.
Is it possible to use ‘mustn’t’ to express certainty? No. Answer: can’t
As a schoolboy he was _______ to wear shorts even in winter.
compelled
compel - to force or oblige someone to do something
During my C1 Advanced exam I was partnered __ a friend from my previous school. We went for a coffee afterwards.
partner with
Breaking into the music industry isn’t easy with the _____ competition out there.
fierce/intense competition
Omit means ....
to not include/mention/do something, either by mistake or intentionally; to skip
I may / might well treat myself to a day off tomorrow and just binge-watch my favourite series. Everyone needs a break, right?
may
might = weaker possibility, rarely used with "well"
Leo almost gave up looking for a summer job until he saw that there's a _____ for ‘Puppy Petting Intern.’
(job) vacancy
vacancy - a job that no one is doing and is therefore available for someone new to do
Nowadays teachers complain about students' reliance __ AI - it's a sign of the times.
reliance on
Almost no big company can take pride in their _____ reputation as it's impossible for them to remain ethical during late-stage capitalism.
excellent/unrivalled reputation
to keep thinking or talking about something
It's no use to ________ past mistakes - you can't do anything about them anyway.
dwell on
The teacher may unexpectedly decide to organise a surprise trip for the class. Hey, who doesn’t love a spontaneous adventure? CONCEIVABLY
The teacher _____________ organise a surprise trip for the class. Hey, who doesn’t love a spontaneous adventure?
could/may/might conceivably decide to
The country's progress was ________ by a leader who refused to look forward.
constrained
constrain - to limit or restrict
I try my best not to seem desperate __ a job during interviews, so as not to scare the company off.
desperate for
The design of the computer has one _____ drawback: a noisy built-in fan.
big/main/major drawback
to assess or judge the value or quality of something
Sometimes it's hard to _______ student's skills objectively since you can only see their short answers on paper.
evaluate