Synonym
launch
initiate
All the soldiers had to take their masks with them ---- there was a gas attack.
A) because of
B) so
C) nevertheless
D) so that
E) in case
All the soldiers had to take their masks with them IN CASE there was a gas attack.
Although I worked hard, I couldn’t pass my exam.
A) By the way
B) As a result
C) Therefore
D) But
E) In spite of the fact that
IN SPITE OF THE FACT THAT I worked hard, I couldn’t pass my exam.
being uninterested
indifferent
It appears __________________(be) raining.
It appears to be raining.
apathetic
indifferent
She feels like giving up her job ---- the consequences she will face.
A) although
B) much as
C) as a result
D) regardless of
E) since
She feels like giving up her job REGARDLESS OF the consequences she will face.
Because I am tired, I want to have some rest.
A) In view of
B) In order to
C) As if
D) Considering that
E) In case
CONSIDERING THAT I am tired, I want to have some rest.
to highlight; to give more importance; to emphasize
accentuate
We intend ______________(go) to the countryside this weekend.
We intend to go to the countryside this weekend.
depict
portray
A violation of the law, ---- how slight, is a crime and therefore punishable.
A) even though
B) no matter
C) however
D) thereby
E) further
A violation of the law, NO MATTER how slight, is a crime and therefore punishable.
Due to your help, I was able to finish my work on time.
A) nevertheless
B) thanks to
C) now that
D) in spite of
E) except for
THANKS TO I was able to finish my work on time.
to hide the usual appearance of something
disguise
Can you imagine __________(live) without TV?
Can you imagine living without TV?
simplify
streamline
Food producers claim that adding fiber to foods is difficult ---- it changes the qualities of the food.
A) in order that
B) whereas
C) since
D) nevertheless
E) although
Food producers claim that adding fiber to foods is difficult SINCE it changes the qualities of the food.
Tony and Andy were able to make it on time safe in spite of the harsh weather conditions.
A) in contrast to
B) because
C) on the other hand
D) on grounds of
D) despite
Tony and Andy were able to make it on time safe DESPITE the harsh weather conditions.
to make more efficient or concise
streamline
I anticipate ___________(arrive) on Tuesday.
I anticipate arriving on Tuesday.
bizarre
outlandish
--- little space you have in your garden, it's always possible to grow something to eat.
A) hence
B) no matter how
C) so
D) although
E) furthermore
NO MATTER HOW little space you have in your garden, it's always possible to grow something to eat.
In addition to English, I can also speak French.
A) However
B) Considering that
C) Apart from
D) No matter
E) Thus
APART FROM, I can also speak French.
unpleasant; beyond accepted norms
outlandish
Julia reported ________(see) the boys to the police.
Julia reported seeing the boys to the police.