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She decided to ______ her opinion after hearing new evidence.
She decided to ______ her opinion after hearing new evidence.
come round to
They decided to ______ the outdated policy to improve efficiency.
They decided to ______ the outdated policy to improve efficiency.
do away with
It's important to ______ the facts before making a decision.
It's important to ______ the facts before making a decision.
determine
After years of service, he felt he had ______ a rapport with his clients.
After years of service, he felt he had ______ a rapport with his clients.
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The artist's work was known for its ______ combination of colors and shapes.
The artist's work was known for its ______ combination of colors and shapes.
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During the presentation, she was ______, demonstrating her expertise.
During the presentation, she was ______, demonstrating her expertise.
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He tends to ______ from difficult conversations.
He tends to ______ from difficult conversations.
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The story was filled with ______ emotions that resonated with the audience.
The story was filled with ______ emotions that resonated with the audience.
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Her research sought to ______ understanding of complex social issues.
Her research sought to ______ understanding of complex social issues.
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The teacher wanted to avoid any ______ in the classroom, maintaining clarity in instruction.
The teacher wanted to avoid any ______ in the classroom, maintaining clarity in instruction.
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Study Notes
Phrasal Verbs
- come about: to happen, occur
- come round to: to change one's mind, agree
- do away with: to get rid of, abolish
- get (somebody) out of: to help someone avoid something
- go into: to examine in detail, delve into
- mess about with: to fiddle with something (often without benefit)
- refer to: to mention, cite
- run (something) past: to discuss, show (for approval)
- set back: to delay, hinder
- shy away from: to avoid, fear
- stem from: to originate from, be a result of
Collocations (Phrasal Verbs with Nouns or Adjectives)
- accumulate knowledge: to gather knowledge
- boost energy: to increase energy
- complicate matters: to make things more difficult
- deepen understanding: to increase understanding
- determine the facts: to establish the facts
- draw on experience: to use experience
- establish a rapport: to build a connection
- exude confidence: to project confidence
- heed advice: to listen to advice
- meet the criteria: to fulfill the requirements
- strike up a friendship: to begin a friendship
- thwart expectations: to disappoint expectations
Descriptive Adjectives/Phrases
- distinctive feature: a characteristic trait
- exceptionally difficult: extremely hard
- heartfelt emotion: sincere feeling
- highly symmetrical: very balanced
- highly thought of: greatly respected
- relatively unsurprising: somewhat predictable
- remarkably beautiful: exceptionally beautiful
- stark contrast: a striking difference
- unique combination: a singular blend
- unsolved mystery: enigma
Words & Phrases (General terms)
- armed (with): equipped with
- compatible (with): suitable for or with
- diluted: weakened, thinned
- intimidating: frightening, daunting
- plausible: believable
- straightforward: simple, clear
- undervalued: underestimated
Nouns
- adversity: hardship, misfortune
- brevity: conciseness
- chunk: piece, segment
- cradle: a place of origin or protection
- mantra: a repeated statement
- protagonist: main character
- punch line: the concluding point of a joke
- repercussions: consequences
- stance: position, attitude
- swirl: a vortex, eddy
- the naked eye: without optical aid
Idioms & Phrases
- a far cry from: quite different from
- can’t string a sentence together: unable to express themselves clearly
- different walks of life: different social backgrounds
- eyes go vacant: look lost or blank
- it’s more a case of: it's likely that
- keep someone in the loop: keep someone informed
- let me get this straight: let me clarify
- on the go: busy, active
- rooted to the spot: very still
- take exception to: object to, be offended by
- to and fro: back and forth
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Test your knowledge of common phrasal verbs and their usage in collocations. This quiz includes a variety of phrases and expressions that frequently appear in everyday language. Challenge yourself to see how well you understand these important English language components!
