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I usually ______ with my old toys instead of throwing them away.
I usually ______ with my old toys instead of throwing them away.
mess about
His ______ for detail made him an exceptional researcher.
His ______ for detail made him an exceptional researcher.
stance
The story is a ______ that highlights the struggles of the protagonist.
The story is a ______ that highlights the struggles of the protagonist.
mantra
She was ______ for the big presentation, feeling nervous yet excited.
She was ______ for the big presentation, feeling nervous yet excited.
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The effects of the decision had serious ______ for everyone involved.
The effects of the decision had serious ______ for everyone involved.
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It's important to ______ the advice of experienced colleagues.
It's important to ______ the advice of experienced colleagues.
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The painting had a ______ that made it stand out in the gallery.
The painting had a ______ that made it stand out in the gallery.
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Despite the challenges, she managed to ______ her goals.
Despite the challenges, she managed to ______ her goals.
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They chose to ______ of outdated practices in their new project.
They chose to ______ of outdated practices in their new project.
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His results were ______, indicating the project was successful.
His results were ______, indicating the project was successful.
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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 cite, mention
- Run (something) past: To discuss, present (for approval)
- Set back: To delay, hinder
- Shy away from: To avoid, fear
- Stem from: To originate from, be a result of
Idioms/Expressions
- Accumulate knowledge: To gather knowledge
- Boost energy: To increase energy
- Complicate matters: To make things more difficult
- Deepen understanding: To increase comprehension
- Determine the facts: To establish the facts
- Draw on experience: To use experience
- Establish a rapport: To build a connection
- Exude confidence: To radiate confidence
- Heed advice: To follow advice
- Meet the criteria: To fulfill the criteria
- Strike up a friendship: To begin a friendship
- Thwart expectations: To disappoint expectations
Adjectives/Descriptive Phrases
- Distinctive feature: A characteristic trait
- Exceptionally difficult: Extremely hard
- Heartfelt emotion: Genuine feeling
- Highly symmetrical: Very balanced
- Highly thought of: Highly regarded
- Relatively unsurprising: Comparatively predictable
- Remarkably beautiful: Extremely beautiful
- Stark contrast: Striking difference
- Unique combination: Uncommon blend
- Unsolved mystery: Enigma
Words with Associated Meanings (Contextual)
- Armed (with): Equipped with
- Compatible (with): Suitable for
- Diluted: Weakened, watered down
- Intimidating: Frightening, fearsome
- Plausible: Believable
- Straightforward: Simple, clear
- Undervalued: Underestimated
Nouns
- Adversity: Hardship, misfortune
- Brevity: Conciseness
- Chunk: Piece, section
- Cradle: A place of origin or protection
- Mantras: A repeated word or phrase, often having spiritual meaning
- Protagonist: Main character
- Punch line: Climax or essence of a joke
- Repercussions: Consequences
- Stance: Position, attitude
- Swirl: Vortex, eddy
- The naked eye: Unaided vision
Common Phrases
- A far cry from: Very different from
- Can’t string a sentence together: Unable to speak coherently
- Different walks of life: Diverse backgrounds
- Eyes go vacant: Looking blankly
- It’s more a case of: It is rather the situation of
- Keep someone in the loop: Inform someone, keep up
- Let me get this straight: Allow me to verify
- On the go: Busy, moving
- Rooted to the spot: Stare in one spot
- Take exception to: To object to, take offense at
- To and fro: Back and forth
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Test your understanding of common phrasal verbs and idiomatic expressions in English. This quiz covers various phrases, their meanings, and usage in everyday language. Enhance your vocabulary and comprehension skills with this engaging quiz!
