the acid has no effect on the metal.
the new regulation does not go into effect until the first of march.
a sentence of ten years’ imprisonment on a person of eighty is in effect a life sentence.
he is not likely to give effect to his threat.
effect force power practice
she encouraged him to take this examination.
encourage support back up urge promote sponsor cheer inspire
end some plays are so successful that they run for years on end.
i must warn you that my patience is almost at an end.
i’ve warned you no end of times not to touch that machine.
i hope that everything will turn out all right in the end.
he had approached every friend and acquaintance for help in vain, and now he was at his wit’s end.
we ended the diner up with fruit and coffee.
when the reception came to an end, they were reluctant to leave the hall.
the argument between the two men ended in a fight.
the government is determined to put an end to terrorism.
he’s entitled to a pension, but he won’t dream of retiring yet.
entitle qualify authorize enable sanction empower
the soldiers were equipped with the latest weapons.
equip provide
they have the exclusive right to do the advertisements for this company. inclusive
my wife has been exerting a lot of pressure on me to change my job.
exert practice exercise impose avail
he is one of the greatest contemporary writers.
existing living contemporary lately—later---late---latter current recent
he must face up to the fact that he is no longer young. live face come
devotion is essential for work.
necessary vital fundamental required crucial critical important fatal indispensable
compulsory obligatory imperative urgent
nothing is everlasting.
forever endless perpetual eternal permanent constant infinite continual for good
the bird extended its wings in flight.
stretch lengthen increase expand broaden spread enlarge magnify
her nose is a very attractive feature.
feature looks appearance characteristic trait mark
are you in favor of women taking part in politics?
in the favor
the international situation is favorable to us. advantageous
panic swept through the swimmers as they caught sight of a huge shark approaching menacingly.
tension excitement fear nervousness fuss ado chaos confusion turmoil riot
after tom passed his driving test he filled in out an application for his driving license.
the children hid in the house and ate their fill.
the price of vegetables fluctuates according to the weather.
wavers vibrates swings fluctuates hesitates quakes trembles shudders
there are fine distinctions between the two.
fine minute delicate detailed small tiny slight insignificant
michael found it difficult to get his british jokes across to american audience.
understand comprehend catch on get
he gave a gift for my birthday.
give present offer bestow donate grant contribute award provide supply deliver deal out
hand out turn in
he had a good house, a good wife and a good job.
good desirable right appropriate suitable becoming satisfying decent
they grouped together in fours.
arrange assemble organize classify sort collect grade rank value evaluate catorgerize estimate
when he was young, he always _______ around and did not care about what was happening around him. hang loaf loiter
hit she hit on a good title for her new novel. come across
her new film is quite a hit. success
the rent increase will hit the pockets of the poor. affect
hold she held back, not knowing how to break the terrible news.
i think he is holding something back; he knows more that he admits.
she always holds to her convictions.
the forthcoming talks hold out the hope of real arms reduction.
road works on the highway are holding up traffic.
there was something wrong with the traffic signal. our bus was ______ for nearly half an hour.
a. held on b. held back c. held out d. held up
identical this copy is identical with to the ones you bought last week. the same as
if only i were rich!
only if i am rich, i can do what i want.
immoral vs amoral
he deserted his family and was called an immoral person by his neighbors.
it was he that initiated this project.
initiate launch start begin pioneer found lead head break the ice
incentive the fun of playing the game was a greater incentive than the prize.
(excitement initiative motive entertainment)
we are in for trouble.
he know the ins and outs of the problem.
privatization is thought to be beneficial in that it promotes competition.
a good teacher should be impartial to his students.
impartial impersonal unbiased neutral disinterested just fairdetatched unconcerned indifferent
this car is inferior to the one i bought last year.
inferior superior senior junior similar prior
the author of the book has shown his remarkably keen insight into human nature.
intellect insight perception understanding comprehension wisdom intuition
no doubt, a trade mark pertains to a firm’s intangible assets.
intangible invisible
interfere intervene if you interfere in with other people’s affairs, you will regret it.
he testified in court that he had seen the prisoner run out of the bank after it had been robbed.
testified witnessed justified identified notify specify
keep i can’t understand you keeping a thing like that to yourself.
please keep to the point --- we are running out of time.
i can’t keep up with all the changes in computer science.
if you want to fulfill your dream, you have to keep ______it. (to up on)
keep have hold maintain preserve conserve save tend protect guard sustain uphold bear posess
they did not only lack water, they also lacked in courage.
want be in need fall short
large the dangerous wild animal is still at large in the quiet countryside.
by and large, the company has been good to me.
this is law and you can’t change as you wish.
rule principle stamdard formula act decree regulation legislation lawmaking resolution statute
she saw a notice “ apartment to let”.
let rent lease charter contract agreement
she is the one that laid out the town.
he was laid off for his ill performance.
liable likely probable liable responsible accountable answerable
people who walk on the grass are liable to a fine of 5 dollars.
she liked the black dress and bought it although it was very expensive.
like prefer fancy take to enjoy care for be fond of
the football match was televised live from the workers’ stadium.
alive live life lively living lovely
i am not sure of the exact location of the café.
location position place area zone territory district section neighborhood spot site situation
recent research has shed cast thrown new light on the causes of the disease.
the mansion was splendid.
splendid magnificent grand majestic superb exquisite marvelous wonderful
glorious imposing impressive brilliant phenomenal exceptional remarkable miraculous
i can’t make out what she wants.
the ship made for the open sea.
what are we to make of his behavior?
nothing can make up for the loss of a life.
he has made it up with her.
a frequently cited example of the endangered species is the panda.
mentioned quoted referred to
mood i am not in the ______ for joking. sentiment emotion mood feeling sentimentality sensation sense sensitivity
nerve my children are always getting on my nerves.
can you really afford this amount?
amount sum quantity number portion
a (large) number of problems have arisen.
the number of books stolen from the library is large.
the marks were below average.
average middle medium normal ordinary moderate halfway regular usual
the method is ok; the problem is the procedure.
method way approach manner means fashion style procedure process course plan scheme design
the mutual benefit. mutual reciprocal common joint
observe you’ve got to ______ the laws of the land.
abide by follow obey comply with
occur has it ever occurred to you that those twins are quite different from each other in many ways?
we can afford to overlook these minor offenses.
overlook neglect forget miss ignore skip disregard pass over
own do you mean you have left her to do that on her own?
he’d like a car of his own.
nobody owned up to the theft.
this is a painstaking effort. careful
they walked the path every morning.
path route line road track trail way journey excursion voyage trip
peculiar that way of speaking is peculiar to people in this small part of the country.
distinctive typical characteristic representative special particular unique notable particular
the government gets a(n) ____ from taxes.
income revenue fund payment wages finance budget expenditure
persist it should be obvious to you that if you persist in bothering him, he will get angry with you.
i shall be very _____ if you could do me a favor.
pleasing pleasant grateful thankful pleased gracious generous
point she was just on the point of going away when betty came in.
as i was in a hurry i asked him to come to the point at once.
there’s no point in arguing further.
he made an excellent speech, and everything he said was to the point.
it is very rude to point at people in the street.
if when it came to the point, would you sacrifice your job for your principles?
popular populous populated
a game that is very popular among with these young swimmers is the underwater tricycle race.
the child showed great _______of mind by grabbing the falling baby.
courage calmness presence bravery boldness will
preside the chairman presided at over the meeting last friday.
virtue will prevail over evil.
prevail triumph win
in private in secret in person
matters like this are best discussed in private.
they are privileged people in the society.
privilege right liberty freedom advantage license honor
she gave him a prompt reply.
quick rapid fast prompt punctual instant immediate ready
the _______ of finding jobs this year are not so good. (expectation promises future prospects)
provided on condition save unless given suppose say
i will agree to go provided providing that my expenses are paid.
put she’s put a tidy sum for her retirement.
they decided to put aside their differences.
she help her put the toys away.
she is putting radical proposals for the economic reform.
we had to put off our wedding until september.
we can put you up for the night.
i don’t know how she can put up with him his cruelty to her.
racial problems exist in everyday life.
race breed people fold tribe nation culture
range scope extent his speech ranged over a number of topics.
range limit distance length scope extent reach field sphere
reach all these were within the reach of the ordinary men.
put that bottle of weed-killer out of the reach of the children.
he reached for his gun.
her requirements are reasonable.
reasonable sensible fair logical just sound rational practical realistic justifiable
my favorite recreation is chess.
recreation amusement entertainment play pleasure enjoyment relaxation pastime fun
they had to seed refuge from the storm.
refuge shelter asylum protection
i have registered for the english course.
register record enroll list enter sign fill out a form
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