Collocation Mastery
Employees must __ with company rules, even if they disagree.
conform
Good employees should relate __ all team members, not just a few.
to
A person who pretends to have strong moral beliefs but acts differently
hypocrite
“tone down” means:
a) make stronger
b) make less intense
c) ignore
b) make less intense ✅
I always help people, I’m kind, generous, and never expect anything back.
a heart of gold
His whole life seems to __ around his career.
revolve
They had to conform __ strict social expectations.
to
A system controlled by many officials and rules
bureaucratic
“engulf” means:
a) surround completely
b) improve slowly
c) reduce
a) surround completely ✅
I look calm, but I’m actually very strict, tough, and don’t show sympathy.
as hard as nails
The manager tried to __ down his criticism during the meeting.
tone
His success largely depends __ his ability to cooperate.
on
A strong internal urge that is difficult to control
compulsion
“contemplate” means:
a) decide quickly
b) think deeply
c) forget
b) think deeply ✅
I’m not a bad person, I just make poor decisions sometimes, but I mean well.
heart is in the right place
She sat in silent __ before making a decision.
contemplation
She contributed significantly __ achieving the final result.
to
The quality of being attractive and fascinating
allure
“diversion” means:
a) serious task
b) relaxing activity
c) obligation
b) relaxing activity ✅
People don’t like being around me because I constantly annoy them.
a pain in the neck
The organization is too __ to respond quickly to changes.
bureaucratic
He struggled to bond __ his new colleagues at first.
with
A small amount of available money
slender funds
“secular” means:
a) religious
b) not connected to religion
c) traditional
b) not connected to religion ✅
I’m difficult to work with — I complain, argue, and make things harder.
an awkward customer