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100

What is the meaning of "doing something from scratch"

Start from zero, from the beginning. 

100

When you depart from somewhere

DEPARTURE

100

I'm learning ice dancing for two years.

I'VE BEEN ICE DANCING FOR TWO YEARS.

100

We've had some hard times, but we've ____ through.

COME

COME THROUGH: SURVIVE, ENDURE, OVERCOME.

100

Most of the critical comments on gamers are (l _ _ _ _ _ _) based on a few addicted players. 

LARGELY

200

What is the meaning of "with flying colours"

With great success. 

EX "I passed the mock with flying colours"

200

The way you sign your name 

SIGNATURE

200

I've just been staring practicing with a new partner.

I've just started practicing with a new partner.

200

We ____ __ against a lot of unexpected bureaucratic problems when applying for the visa

CAME UP


COME UP AGAINST: ENCOUNTER, FACE, RUN INTO.

200

I think it’s (h _ _ _ _ _) unlikely that an entire generation is going to grow up to become antisocial. 

HIGHLY

300

TV talent shows are hugely popular, with growing numbers of young people keen to ________ a career in music. 

1. pursue

2. complete

3. gain

4. reach

PURSUE

300

Sometimes modern forms of communication are vital for___________ (survive) for example, if you have an accident somewhere and need to call for help. 

SURVIVAL

300

A strange animal has been seen in a lake in Scotland yesterday.

A strange animal WAS SEEN in a lake in Scotland yesterday.

300

Last holiday _____ __ to all our expectations

LIVED UP


LIVE UP TO SB'S EXPEXTATIONS: SOMETHING IS AS GOOD AS YOU EXPECT. 

"estar a la altura"

300

Lots of studies that are (r _ _ _ _ _ _) available will tell you that games actually promote team work.

READILY

400

 Many contestants are drawn by the ________ of fame and celebrity status.

1. ambition

2. appeal

3. desire

4. attraction

APPEAL

400

Part of the ___________(PLEASE) of eating out is the sociable atmosphere and friendly help of the staff. 

PLEASURE

400

Many of our large profile customers know they can trust us to deliver results. 

HIGH PROFILE

400

The degree would take me three years to complete, but I was determined to ___ it ______.

SEE THROUGH

SEE SOMETHING THROUGH: TO FINISH SOMETHING DESPITE THE DIFFICULTIES.

400

It’s _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ impossible to go the whole weekend without watching a match. 

VIRTUALLY

500

This team is believed to have ______ out of the competition.


PULLED

PULL OUT: TO LEAVE

500

Health experts admit that it is not realistic to aim for the total__________ (REMOVE) of junk food.

REMOVAL

500

Learn how to publish your website and attract more visitors. 

PUBLICISE

500

Look at these photos of Mum’s graduation, I ____ ________ them by chance in the attic. 

CAME ACROSS

CAME ACROSS SOMETHING: TO FIND SOMETHING BY CHANCE.

500

 I like to hang out anywhere scary or _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ dangerous. 

POTENTIALLY

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