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To truly __________ to the letter means to follow instructions exactly.
To truly __________ to the letter means to follow instructions exactly.
follow
A __________ is a term for a movie or book that has become immensely popular.
A __________ is a term for a movie or book that has become immensely popular.
blockbuster
When someone has a __________ feeling, they rely on their intuition.
When someone has a __________ feeling, they rely on their intuition.
gut
To __________ on an opportunity means to take advantage of it quickly.
To __________ on an opportunity means to take advantage of it quickly.
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A city well-known for its ______.
A city well-known for its ______.
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When someone is eager, they are described as __________ singles.
When someone is eager, they are described as __________ singles.
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The word __________ has shifted from meaning impressive to signifying something bad.
The word __________ has shifted from meaning impressive to signifying something bad.
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He sought ______ from the storm.
He sought ______ from the storm.
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Mutual __________ refers to dislikes that two individuals share.
Mutual __________ refers to dislikes that two individuals share.
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She was in complete ______ when she saw the surprise party.
She was in complete ______ when she saw the surprise party.
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He has a quick ______, often losing his temper easily.
He has a quick ______, often losing his temper easily.
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In colloquial terms, __________ can refer to both a boy and a greeting like 'hey.'
In colloquial terms, __________ can refer to both a boy and a greeting like 'hey.'
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They are distant ______ who no longer keep in touch.
They are distant ______ who no longer keep in touch.
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During the meeting, they were all ______ under pressure.
During the meeting, they were all ______ under pressure.
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Starting to ______ a new language takes time and practice.
Starting to ______ a new language takes time and practice.
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She decided to ______ after the difficult year at work.
She decided to ______ after the difficult year at work.
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When he told a ______ lie, people were not offended.
When he told a ______ lie, people were not offended.
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The meeting ended in ______ after they discussed the plans.
The meeting ended in ______ after they discussed the plans.
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Someone who is very lively or amusing is often considered the life and soul of the ______.
Someone who is very lively or amusing is often considered the life and soul of the ______.
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A person who is ______ is someone who has made a decision and will not let others change their mind.
A person who is ______ is someone who has made a decision and will not let others change their mind.
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The term ______ describes a job that offers little to no advancement opportunities.
The term ______ describes a job that offers little to no advancement opportunities.
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To ______ means to postpone or delay tasks until later.
To ______ means to postpone or delay tasks until later.
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Having a ______ personality means that one is open to new ideas and experiences.
Having a ______ personality means that one is open to new ideas and experiences.
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When you ______ someone, you tell a small lie to avoid hurting their feelings.
When you ______ someone, you tell a small lie to avoid hurting their feelings.
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Being ______ means you are able to adapt to new situations and challenges easily.
Being ______ means you are able to adapt to new situations and challenges easily.
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If a job is highly demanding, it may also be referred to as ______.
If a job is highly demanding, it may also be referred to as ______.
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Study Notes
Collocations
- Conclusively disproved: completely refuted
- Ill-fated family: unfortunate family
- A damning description: a condemnatory description
- Shared beliefs: common beliefs
- Strongly opposed: strongly opposed
- In the dead of night: the darkest part of the night
- Sought refuge: sought refuge
Vocabulary Speaking
- Photos framed or displayed: framed or shown
- Living relative: living relative
- Family traits (appearance or personality): family characteristics
- Half-agreeing and Polite disagreeing (a polite way to say you disagree with someone): a polite way of disagreeing with someone you don't know very well
Half-agreeing
- I see what you mean, but...
- I agree up to a point, but...
- I agree in theory, but...
Politely disagreeing
- I'm not sure I agree with you.
- I don't really think that's right.
Grammar: HAVE Lexical and Grammatical uses
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Have it out with her: talking openly about it
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You're having me on: playing a joke on someone
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I am going to have a go on... : try
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We had such a laugh at the party: enjoyed yourself at the party
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I've had it with Mark: had enough of someone/something
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She really has it in for me: dislikes someone and is unpleasant to them
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I don't think I've got it in me: feel incapable of something
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Have it out with
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Have it with
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Have it in for
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Have got it in for
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General vocabulary • Have it out with them: argue • • Portrait • Face-to-face • Get out more: go out more
VOCABULARY: personality
- Adjectives • Bright: shining • Conscientious: painstaking • Determined: resolute • Gentle: kind • Sarcastic: sarcastic
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Test your knowledge on collocations, vocabulary speaking, and the nuances of agreeing and disagreeing in English. This quiz covers various expressions and grammatical uses of 'have', enhancing your command of the language in everyday conversations. Improve your fluency and comprehension in English with this engaging quiz.
