Verbs
To judge something as less important than it is.
To underestimate
Not enjoyable
Unpleasant
The positives are more significant than the negatives.
The advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
To prepare someone
To set somebody up for something
To start new leisure activities
To take up hobbies
The weather can ______ greatly from day to day in this region.
The weather can vary greatly from day to day in this region.
Volunteering at the animal shelter is a __________ experience.
Volunteering at the animal shelter is a rewarding experience.
Using too many chemical products on your skin can be ________
Using too many chemical products on your skin can be potentially harmful.
He said he already finished the assignment, so I’ll ___________
He said he already finished the assignment, so I’ll take his word for it.
The doctor ___________ antibiotics to treat the infection.
The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the infection.
She was ___________ after failing the test, but her friends motivated her to try again.
She was discouraged after failing the test, but her friends motivated her to try again.
After the long hike, I slept ___________
After the long hike, I slept like a log.
Seeing the empty shelves at the store made ________
Seeing the empty shelves at the store made my heart sink.
Not wearing a seatbelt can lead to ____________ in an accident.
Not wearing a seatbelt can lead to serious consequences in an accident.
She runs every day and is _____________.
She runs every day and is in great physical shape.
The new program aims to _______ emergency room visits ___ 20%.
The new program aims to cut emergency room visits by 20%.
Her __________ to try new foods made dinner a little awkward.
Her reluctance to try new foods made dinner a little awkward.
It's easier to __________________ rather than procrastinating.
It's easier to deal with everything in one go rather than procrastinating.
My brother is as _____________ when it comes to admitting he’s wrong.
My brother is as stubborn as a mule when it comes to admitting he’s wrong.
Staying mentally active can ___________ in older adults.
Staying mentally active can delay cognitive decline in older adults.