Synonyms
first name
given name / Christian name / forename
far from
close to / convenient to/for /handy for
The flat is ___ the outskirts of the city.
on
девичья фамилия
maiden name
renovate
do up / fix up
sociable
outgoing / extroverted / a good mixer / gregarious / communicative
attic
basement / cellar
Kate always takes care ___ her appearance.
over
пятиэтажный дом
five-storey building / five-storied buiding
give an impression of
come across as
sizeable
good-sized / roomy / airy / spacious / impressive
obedient
disobedient / naughty / badly-behaved
She is married ___ her groupmate.
to
цвет кожи
complexion
not to be punished
get away with
tiny
poky / pokey / cramped
honest
dishonest / cunning / sly /hypocritical / two-faced
I take ___ my mother in character.
after
оклеивать стены обоями
to hang wallpaper / to pull wallpaper onto the walls / to wallpaper the room
avoid
get out of
sensible
reasonable / down-to-earth
thrifty
extravagant
If there are any problems, you can always confide ___ me.
in
жилец
lodger /tenant / roomer / boarder
quarrel
make up