- •Vocabulary Practice
- •1. Insert the following idioms and phrasal verbs in the appropriate context.
- •2. Give definitions to the following words.
- •3. Find synonyms to the following words.
- •4. Make up new words from the following words and insert them in the appropriate context.
- •5. Correct mistakes in the following sentences.
Vocabulary Practice
1. Insert the following idioms and phrasal verbs in the appropriate context.
be in for sth
catch sb's eye
have an eye for
in return for
in sb’s eyes
time will tell
with an eye to something/doing sth
Can I buy you lunch … your help? |
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Can you … the waiter's …? |
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He bought the warehouse … converting it into a hotel. |
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He …a shock! |
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Only … if the treatment has been successful. |
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She can do no wrong … her father's …. |
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She … a bargain. |
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bring about
come across
dash off
dispose of somebody/something
emanate from
feed off
go for
look back (on something)
miss out (on something)
pop up
put forward
sell something on
set off
take off
try out
He … the work and reputation of others. |
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Her name keeps … in the newspapers. |
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Her singing career … after her TV appearance. |
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I … a note to my brother. |
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I think I'll … the fruit salad. |
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It’s good for you to sometimes … your childhood. |
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Of course I'm coming—I don't want to … all the fun! |
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She …some old photographs in a drawer. |
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She managed the business for a year and then … it …. |
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The proposal originally … the UN. |
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The suggestion she … was worth considering. |
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They're … a new presenter for the show. |
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We … for London just after ten. |
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What … the change in his attitude? |
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You should understand the difficulties of … nuclear waste. |
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2. Give definitions to the following words.
barely |
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benefit sb |
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brianiac |
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canvas |
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clearout |
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colony |
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disincentive |
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domain |
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engaged |
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feature |
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good judgment |
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highlight |
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hoard |
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insight |
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interactive |
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intrinsically |
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landscape |
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may (just) as well do sth |
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may well |
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memorabilia |
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obsession |
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outrageous |
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pilfer sth |
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pioneer sth |
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proceeds |
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revenue |
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scrutinise |
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session |
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sought after |
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splash sth |
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spot on |
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stencil sth |
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surpass |
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treasure |
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valid |
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viable |
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watercolour |
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