By / For
He has an incredible ___________ for absorbing new information. I don’t know how he does it!
CAPACITY
There’s been a ___________ in sales of e-bikes in the past few years.
SURGE (=dramatic increase)
I don’t know about you, but I really __________ with what to do about my kid and her cellphone. She uses it all the time, and I don’t think it’s good.
STRUGGLE
DAILY DOUBLE!!
A: “Do I taste a _________ of garlic in this?”
B: “Yes, it’s very good for you. You should eat more for the ___________ of your health.”
HINT OF (= a little bit of)
SAKE OF (= the benefit of )
Whatever you say, I don’t think there is any justification ________ that policy. It’s obviously discriminatory.
FOR
Your CityPass ___________ for visits to 5 local attractions withing 9 days.
ALLOWS
He’s a lawyer who _____________ in helping students to immigrate successfully.
SPECIALISES
I think there is a greater appreciation now that we can all ______________ from self-care and mindfulness.
BENEFIT
Did you hear him __________ of/about his backpacking adventures in Mongolia? It was a bit obnoxious!
BOAST OF/ABOUT
The city is considering a ban _____ vaping in public, and for people under the age of 19 – just like with cigarettes.
ON
If you _________ for the 3-day package, you get a nicer hotel and free entrance to the theme park.
OPT
DAILY DOUBLE!! It’s a shocking story, but I don’t think the Prince was __________ in the crime. He just happened to be there when it occurred.
IMPLICATED
It’s a really interesting restaurant. It’s called ‘Café Noir’ and it _________ to blind customers! There are no lights, and everything happens in the dark.
CATERS (=serves a specific type of customer or clientele)
Can you take a __________ at this report and let me know if it is okay?
GLANCE (= quick look)
Are you sure it’s okay for me to stay with you for three weeks? I don’t want to impose ______ you.
ON
A: “Did you understand the presentation?”
B: “No, not really.”
A: “I was really ___________ by how the new system is supposed to be different from the old system!”
CONFUSED
Surprisingly, it’s an incredible and well-reviewed new TV series ___________ on – that’s right – an apocalyptic video game!
BASED
They say getting enough sleep is just as ___________ to good health as eating well and exercising.
ESSENTIAL / CRUCIAL
A: “What an awful movie!”
B: “Really? I thought it was quite good…”
A: “Are you crazy? To me it was absolutely _________ of any merit!”
DEVOID (= lacking, empty of )
I think the guests were really impressed ____ the sincerity of your father’s speech at the wedding. They’re not used to seeing him get so emotional!
BY / WITH
If I work another 10 years at this company, I will be ___________ for a much larger pension, so I think I will stay.
ELIGIBLE
He was so ___________ in his book that his missed not only his own stop but the next three after that! It took him an extra half hour to get home.
ABSORBED
A: “I don’t know why she is so ____________ to going to Hawaii on vacation.”
B: “Maybe she just doesn’t like spending time at the beach?”
OPPOSED
A judge is supposed to make fair, impartial decisions ___________ of his or her personal political views.
IRRESPECTIVE (= regardless )
DAILY DOUBLE!! I know some people say they like to study in cafés, but to me that atmosphere is just not conducive _____ focus and concentration. I need quiet.
TO