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Definition
Collocations
Unit 1
Emergent
100

However, they still have to face ____along their path.

obstacles

100

To worry excessively about someone or something, perhaps to the point of literally being unable to sleep

lose sleep over

100

Collocations: to _____the crisis / issue / problem

tackle

100

means that someone or something is becoming increasingly irritating and frustrating to you

You'll ____ __ ____ one day!

drives me nuts

100

making you feel slightly frightened or worried about your ability to achieve something

daunting

200

Can the sales team achieve/meet its financial ________?

objectives

200

to say or write the main or most important thing you wanted to communicate

get to the point

200

Collocations: to ___a diet./a plan/a habit

stick to

200

something that especially annoys you

The sound of chalk scraping on the blackboard is a ___  ____for many students.

a pet peeve

200

unable to make a decision

in two minds/be at a crossroads

300

Graham's always very ______- why don't you talk the problem over with him?

approachable

300

to survive

make it through

300

Collocations: to ____to understand / with the problem

struggle  

300

Because stress triggers migraines for many people, try to avoid overly stressful situations, or use _____-________ techniques like meditation.

stress-reduction

300

After graduation, many students feel they can start with a _____ ______in their careers.

A clean slate

400

Or do we simply need some extra help to ____ creative thinking?

kick-start

400

mean, try to say

about to  

400

Collocations:_______the fact that

despite

400

Collocations: _________ ___ ____________ ___disappointment, jealousy, guilt, remorse, envy, regret.

To feel a twinge of

400

That morning she felt full of ___and decided to go for a long walk.
Her ____during the meeting inspired others to contribute their ideas and thoughts.
(3 letters only)

pep

500

Plenty of companies are_________ themselves for not investing in the technology at an earlier stag

kick yourself

500

to be obliged, be sure to happen

be bound to

500

Collocations:along/down a _________________. a ____led...., a different career __________________. 

path

500

To happen or arise, often unexpectedly or as part of regular occurrence.


Collocations: Things _____ ___

to come up

500

 to take on multiple roles or responsibilities, often to an excessive or overwhelming extent, resulting in a lack of focus or effectiveness.

juggle many hats