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200 ESSENTIAL COLLOCATIONS Flashcards

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Word that means: correct and true

Digital maps of this quality are vitally important to obtain an ac___ picture of any geographical area.

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Word that means: correct and true

Digital maps of this quality are vitally important to obtain an ACCURATE picture of any geographical area.

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Word that means: a different option

The aim was to examine the feasibility of this alt___ approach during the transitional three-year period.

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Word that means: a different option

The aim was to examine the feasibility of this ALTERNATIVE approach during the transitional three-year period.

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Word that means: to express a feeling correctly

I think the slogan cap___ perfectly the spirit of this event.

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Word that means: to express a feeling correctly

I think the slogan CAPTURES perfectly the spirit of this event.

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Word that means: successfully reach

It’s looking as though we’ll ach___ all of our goals this year.

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Word that means: successfully reach

It’s looking as though we’ll ACHIEVE all of our goals this year.

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Word that means: extra

If you need any ___ support, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.

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Word that means: extra

If you need any ADDITIONAL support, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.

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Word that means: begin to be

Ten years later, it bec___ clear that these reforms had not generated the expected results.

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Word that means: begin to be

Ten years later, it BECAME clear that these reforms had not generated the expected results.

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Word that means: with care

___ consideration will be given to all of the proposals made.

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Word that means: with care

CAREFUL consideration will be given to all of the proposals made.

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Word that means: opportunity

When I heard there was a vacancy at an office closer to home, I jumped at the ch___.

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Word that means: opportunity

When I heard there was a vacancy at an office closer to home, I jumped at the CHANCE.

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Word that means: a concise summary

Could you just give us a br___ description of how it works, please?

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Word that means: a concise summary

Could you just give us a BRIEF description of how it works, please?

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ASUMIR

Oh gosh, I’m so sorry. I wrongly ___ that you were referring to Wednesday in your email.

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ASUMIR

Oh gosh, I’m so sorry. I wrongly ASSUMED that you were referring to Wednesday in your email.

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CENTRAL

The ___ issue is securing funding.

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CENTRAL

The CENTRAL issue is securing funding.

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Word that means: not staying the same

The cha___ attitudes surrounding diet is something that we really ought to keep an eye on.

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Word that means: not staying the same

The CHANGING attitudes surrounding diet is something that we really ought to keep an eye on.

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CLARO

There’s a ___ relationship between price and quality.

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CLARO

There’s a CLEAR relationship between price and quality.

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Word that means: in an energetic way

Hundreds of countries are already acti___ involved in the programme.

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Word that means: in an energetic way

Hundreds of countries are already ACTIVELY involved in the programme.

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COMUNMENTE

This procedure, more ___ known as AP-BAND, is growing in popularity.

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COMUNMENTE

This procedure, more COMMONLY known as AP-BAND, is growing in popularity.

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DATA

Such information will help to set priorities for more detailed ___ gathering.

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DATA

Such information will help to set priorities for more detailed DATA gathering.

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Word that means: to be dissimilar

The quality of the materials does diff___ considerably depening on what you’re willing to pay.

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Word that means: to be dissimilar

The quality of the materials does DIFFER considerably depening on what you’re willing to pay.

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Word that means: to improve

These tips and tricks will help you to ___ the performance of your website.

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Word that means: to improve

These tips and tricks will help you to ENHANCE the performance of your website.

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DIRECTO

There is a ___ link between the well-being of mothers and that of their children.

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DIRECTO

There is a DIRECT link between the well-being of mothers and that of their children.

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A word that means: direct

We’d like to take this opportunity to dr___ attention to the accomplishments of handicapped athletes.

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A word that means: direct

We’d like to take this opportunity to DRAW attention to the accomplishments of handicapped athletes.

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[no clue]

Could you ___ me a favour once you’re finished with that, John?

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[no clue]

Could you DO me a favour once you’re finished with that, John?

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Word that means: organise and carry out

Let’s ___ a survey first and sent it out to all the clients.

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Word that means: organise and carry out

Let’s CONDUCT a survey first and sent it out to all the clients.

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Word that means: complete

Let’s carry conduct a compr___ review of our system for dealing with complaints.

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Word that means: complete

Let’s carry conduct a COMPREHENSIVE review of our system for dealing with complaints.

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ACTUAL

The ___ status of poverty in Haiti is extremely worrying.

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ACTUAL

The CURRENT status of poverty in Haiti is extremely worrying.

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DRAMÁTICO

A couple of clever tweaks to the programme can have a ___ effect on performance.

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DRAMÁTICO

A couple of clever tweaks to the programme can have a DRAMATIC effect on performance.

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COLECCIONAR

A lot can be learned through ___ people’s opinions about the service.

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COLECCIONAR

A lot can be learned through COLLECTING people’s opinions about the service.

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Word that means: in an easy way

The new site needs to be ___ accessible by public transport.

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Word that means: in an easy way

The new site needs to be EASILY accessible by public transport.

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VOLVERSE LOCO

My phone has been playing up all day, it’s dr___ me up the wall!

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VOLVERSE LOCO

My phone has been playing up all day, it’s DRIVING me up the wall!

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Word that means: highly important

The coordinating team was a cri___ factor in the success of this project.

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Word that means: highly important

The coordinating team was a CRITICAL factor in the success of this project.

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Word that means: arrive / reach

VENIR

We ___ very close to reaching an agreement but it just didn’t work out in the end.

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Word that means: arrive / reach

VENIR

We CAME very close to reaching an agreement but it just didn’t work out in the end.

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COMÚN

Many of the bacteria and viruses that are responsible for meningitis are fairly ___.

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COMÚN

Many of the bacteria and viruses that are responsible for meningitis are fairly COMMON.

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EXPERIENCIA

We have a great variety of doctors with vast ___ in hair replacement techniques.

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EXPERIENCIA

We have a great variety of doctors with vast EXPERIENCE in hair replacement techniques.

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A word that means: totally

The center will be fu___ integrated with the police and military.

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A word that means: totally

The center will be FULLY integrated with the police and military.

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[no clue]

She’s ___ married next August.

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[no clue]

She’s GETTING married next August.

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Word that means: extremely

It’s a ___ competitive sector.

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Word that means: extremely

It’s a HIGHLY competitive sector.

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TOMAR ALGO

Do you fancy ___ a drink after work?

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TOMAR ALGO

Do you fancy HAVING a drink after work?

Here are some other ways you can use ‘have’ to talk about food and drinks:

have breakfast, have lunch, have dinner, have a snack, have a meal, have a coffee

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[no clue]

___ me a call if you need anything.

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[no clue]

GIVE me a call if you need anything.

You could also say ‘give me a ring’.

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A word that means: the same

It’s a charity that’s working to create eq___ opportunities for boys and girls in rural areas.

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A word that means: the same

It’s a charity that’s working to create EQUAL opportunities for boys and girls in rural areas.

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Word that means: before

We already did it at an ear___ stage, so you don’t need to worry about that.

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Word that means: before

We already did it at an EARLIER stage, so you don’t need to worry about that.

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Word that means: in most cases

It’s gen___ agreed to be the most effective way available as of present.

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Word that means: in most cases

It’s GENERALLY agreed to be the most effective way available as of present.

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Word that means: more

There needs to be gre___ awareness of the negative effects of armed violence.

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Word that means: more

There needs to be GREATER awareness of the negative effects of armed violence.

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Word that means: get quickly

Are you hungry? Shall we gr___ something to eat?

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Word that means: get quickly

Are you hungry? Shall we GRAB something to eat?

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MEDIOAMBIENTAL

The ___ consequences are disasterous.

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MEDIOAMBIENTAL

The ENVIRONMENTAL consequences are disasterous.

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Word that means: straight away

It needs to be thrown away imm___ after use.

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Word that means: straight away

It needs to be thrown away IMMEDIATELY after use.

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Word that means: higher

We’ve seen incr___ interest in our products as a result of the pandemic.

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Word that means: higher

We’ve seen INCREASED interest in our products as a result of the pandemic.

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Word that means: mostly

The choice of materials was lar___ based on durability.

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Word that means: mostly

The choice of materials was LARGELY based on durability.

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Word that means: to not spend more than

It’s not always possible to ke___ to budget.

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Word that means: to not spend more than

It’s not always possible to KEEP to budget.

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Word that means: based on the law

It’s a le___ obligation, there’s nothing we can do about it.

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Word that means: based on the law

It’s a LEGAL obligation, there’s nothing we can do about it.

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INDIVIDUOS

It’s much easier to make a change when you’re surrounded by like-minded ___.

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INDIVIDUOS

It’s much easier to make a change when you’re surrounded by like-minded INDIVIDUALS.

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CONOCIMIENTO

I’ve come to you Esther for your expert ___ on tax…

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CONOCIMIENTO

I’ve come to you Esther for your expert KNOWLEDGE on tax…

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Word that means: belonging to an area or neighbourhood

Lo___ authorities are looking into it, I believe.

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Word that means: belonging to an area or neighbourhood

LOCAL authorities are looking into it, I believe.

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Word that means: more and more

It’s becoming incr___ popular to holiday in your home country.

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Word that means: more and more

It’s becoming INCREASINGLY popular to holiday in your home country.

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Word that means: the most significant

The ma___ findings have been summarised at the beginning of the report.

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Word that means: the most significant

The MAIN findings have been summarised at the beginning of the report.

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[no clue]

If you think we should ___ any adjustments, I’m all ears.

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[no clue]

If you think we should MAKE any adjustments, I’m all ears.

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Word that means: reach something expected

CUMPLIR CON

The contractors didn’t really me___ our expectations which was a bit disappointing.

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Word that means: reach something expected

CUMPLIR CON

The contractors didn’t really MEET our expectations which was a bit disappointing.

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Word that means: big and very significant

We came across some ___ challenges along the way.

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Word that means: big and very significant

We came across some MAJOR challenges along the way.

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Word that means: the following

The n___ phase will be to cost everything up.

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Word that means: the following

The NEXT phase will be to cost everything up.

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CLAVES

These are the ___ characteristics of some different data collecting methods.

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CLAVES

These are the KEY characteristics of some different data collecting methods.

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MUTO

There’s ___ benefit for both parties.

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MUTUO

There’s MUTUAL benefit for both parties.

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POTENCIALES

There are a number of ___ risks.

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POTENCIALES

There are a number of POTENTIAL risks.

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REGIONALES

We must take into account ___ differences.

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REGIONALES

We must take into account REGIONAL differences.

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PROVEER

Could you ___ Alex access to the database, please?

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PROVEER

Could you PROVIDE Alex access to the database, please?

You could also say, ‘give access’.

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Word that means: to take everything into account

Its ove___ effect appears to be moderate, but its low toxicity profile should be considered when treating patients with RA.

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Word that means: to take everything into account

Its OVERALL effect appears to be moderate, but its low toxicity profile should be considered when treating patients with RA.

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RELATIVAMENTE

It’s a ___ unknown shortcut, but it’s extremely useful and saves time and money.

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RELATIVAMENTE

It’s a RELATIVELY unknown shortcut, but it’s extremely useful and saves time and money.

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ALTA CANTIDAD

There has been a high nu___ of complaints recently.

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ALTA CANTIDAD

There has been a high NUMBER of complaints recently.

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PARECE

That explanation ___ plausible I suppose.

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PARECE

That explanation SEEMS plausible I suppose.

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[no clue]

I’ve s___ an alarm for 10am.

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[no clue]

I’ve SET an alarm for 10am.

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Word that means: notable and important

We’ve seen a sig___ increase in orders over the past few months.

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Word that means: notable and important

We’ve seen a SIGNIFICANT increase in orders over the past few months.

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Word that means: before

As pre___ discussed, the event will only last for 7 days.

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Word that means: before

As PREVIOUSLY discussed, the event will only last for 7 days.

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Word that means: very clear

There’s a st___ link between disease and poverty.

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Word that means: very clear

There’s a STRONG link between disease and poverty.

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SOCIAL

We take ___ responsibility very seriously which is why we’re working with local charities to…

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SOCIAL

We take SOCIAL responsibility very seriously which is why we’re working with local charities to…

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PEQUEÑO

Only a ___ minority of countries have implemented the necessary legislation.

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PEQUEÑO

Only a SMALL minority of countries have implemented the necessary legislation.

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PARTICULARMENTE

Unemployment, ___ among the young, is extremely high.

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PARTICULARMENTE

Unemployment, PARTICULARLY among the young, is extremely high.

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[no clue]

I’m trying to p___ very close attention because I’m not very tech-savvy.

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[no clue]

I’m trying to PAY very close attention because I’m not very tech-savvy.

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Word that means: highly

I str___ recommend that you read some of his books.

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Word that means: highly

I STRONGLY recommend that you read some of his books.

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TOMAR

Go ahead Tony, t___ the lead. You’re the expert here.

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TOMAR

Go ahead Tony, TAKE the lead. You’re the expert here.

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A word that means: related to technology

Sorry for my delay in replying. We’ve been experiencing some te___ problems today.

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A word that means: related to technology

Sorry for my delay in replying. We’ve been experiencing some TECHNICAL problems today.

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Word that means: a significant cause at the basis of everything, not necessarily obvious

SUBYACENTE

The un___ cause is likely to be a faulty battery.

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Word that means: a significant cause at the basis of everything, not necessarily obvious

SUBYACENTE

The UNDERLYING cause is likely to be a faulty battery.

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BIEN

He’s ___ educated, don’t you think? His master’s degree was particularly interesting.

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BIEN

He’s WELL educated, don’t you think? His master’s degree was particularly interesting.

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USAR

___ the glue sparingly, it’s very strong.

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USAR

USE the glue sparingly, it’s very strong.

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TECNOLÓGICO

It’s an exciting ___ advance.

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TECNOLÓGICO

It’s an exciting TECHNOLOGICAL advance.

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Word that means: by many people or in many places

It’s a wi___ accepted alternative to traditional medicine.

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Word that means: by many people or in many places

It’s a WIDELY accepted alternative to traditional medicine.

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LOGRAR

This is the outcome we hoped to a___.

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LOGRAR

This is the outcome we hoped to ACHIEVE.

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Word that means: a different option

Is there an al___ means of making it waterproof?

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Word that means: a different option

Is there an ALTERNATIVE means of making it waterproof?

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Word that means: correct and true

We could do with a more ac___ assessment of the problem before we start any planning.

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Word that means: correct and true

We could do with a more ACCURATE assessment of the problem before we start any planning.

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ASUMIR

I didn’t want to automatically ___ anything, I thought it’d be better to ask first.

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ASUMIR

I didn’t want to automatically ASSUME anything, I thought it’d be better to ask first.

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Word that means: probability

There’s a good ch___ she’ll still be at the office. I’ll give her a call.

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Word that means: probability

There’s a good CHANCE she’ll still be at the office. I’ll give her a call.

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Word that means: not staying the same

The constantly cha___ nature of insurance law makes this area of law particularly challenging.

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Word that means: not staying the same

The constantly CHANGING nature of insurance law makes this area of law particularly challenging.

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Word that means: extra

I’ve sent you a link to some ad___ information.

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Word that means: extra

I’ve sent you a link to some ADDITIONAL information.

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Word that means: a concise summary

I know you haven’t got long so I’ll just give you a br___ overview.

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Word that means: a concise summary

I know you haven’t got long so I’ll just give you a BRIEF overview.

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CLARO

We need to make ___ distinctions between each task so that everyone knows exactly what they’re responsible for.

A

CLARO

We need to make CLEAR distinctions between each task so that everyone knows exactly what they’re responsible for.

92
Q

COLECCIONAR

We’ll ___ feedback from the team in a couple of week’s time.

A

COLECCIONAR

We’ll COLLECT feedback from the team in a couple of week’s time.

93
Q

COMUNMENTE

It is ___ referred to as the “Quotas Act”.

A

COMUNMENTE

It is COMMONLY referred to as the “Quotas Act”.

94
Q

Word that means: reach or arrive

Everything co___ to a standstill with the first lockdown.

A

Word that means: reach or arrive

Everything CAME to a standstill with the first lockdown.

95
Q

Word that means: organise and carry out

We’ve con___ several studies on its effectiveness.

A

Word that means: organise and carry out

We’ve CONDUCTED several studies on its effectiveness.

96
Q

A word that means: direct (dirigir)

We ought not dr___ any conclusions too soon.

A

A word that means: direct (dirigir)

We ought not DRAW any conclusions too soon.

97
Q

[no clue]

It was a pleasure ___ business with you.

A

[no clue]

It was a pleasure DOING business with you.

98
Q

ACTUALES

You have to keep an eye on ___ trends in order to stay relevant.

A

ACTUALES

You have to keep an eye on CURRENT trends in order to stay relevant.

99
Q

FACILMENTE

The law is complicated and not ___ understood.

A

FACILMENTE

The law is complicated and not ___ understood.

100
Q

MEDIOAMBIENTAL

We’re seeing a lot of ___ degradation in this part of the country.

A

MEDIOAMBIENTAL

We’re seeing a lot of ENVIRONMENTAL degradation in this part of the country.

101
Q

EXPERIENCIA

Alice has extensive ___ in this field.

A

EXPERIENCIA

Alice has extensive EXPERIENCE in this field.

102
Q

Word that means: before

The ea___ version was much faster.

A

Word that means: before

The EARLIER version was much faster.

103
Q

INTÉNTA ESO

G___ that a go and let me know if it works.

A

INTÉNTA ESO

GIVE that a go and let me know if it works.

104
Q

Word that means: achieve

I’m struggling to g___ to grips with the new system.

A

Word that means: achieve

I’m struggling to GET to grips with the new system.

‘Get to grips’ means to understand and begin to be able to deal with a problem. It’s often used when you’re having difficulty familiarising yourself with something new.

105
Q

DÉJAME PENSARLO

Let me ___ a think about it and I’ll get back to you.

A

DÉJAME PENSARLO

Let me HAVE a think about it and I’ll get back to you.

106
Q

Word that means: extremely

It’s a hi___ controversial topic.

A

Word that means: extremely

It’s a HIGHLY controversial topic.

107
Q

Word that means: more

Giving our designers gr___ autonomy lead to a massive increase in creativity.

A

Word that means: more

Giving our designers GREATER autonomy lead to a massive increase in creativity.

108
Q

[no clue]

Can I ___ you a hand with anything Paula?

A

[no clue]

Can I GIVE you a hand with anything Paula?

109
Q

Word that means: get quickly

Why don’t we gr___ a coffee before the next meeting starts?

A

Word that means: get quickly

Why don’t we GRAB a coffee before the next meeting starts?

110
Q

[no clue]

I honestly don’t ___ a clue, sorry!

A

[no clue]

I honestly don’t HAVE a clue, sorry!

You could also say ‘have an idea’.

111
Q

Word that means: extremely

It’s not impossible but I’d say it’s hi___ unlikely.

A

Word that means: extremely

It’s not impossible but I’d say it’s HIGHLY unlikely.

112
Q

Word that means: higher

There is inc___ demand for more affordable housing.

A

Word that means: higher

There is INCREASED demand for more affordable housing.

113
Q

Word that means: achieve

I think I ___ the gist of what he was saying but I missed some bits. I’m probably going to send him an email to clarify some things.

A

Word that means: achieve

I think I GOT the gist of what he was saying but I missed some bits. I’m probably going to send him an email to clarify some things.

‘Get the gist’ means that you didn’t understand the entire message but you understood the main ideas.

114
Q

PASARLO BIEN

I hope you ___ a good time this weekend!

A

PASARLO BIEN

I hope you HAVE a good time this weekend!

115
Q

Word that means: more and more

It’s getting inc___ difficult to capture people’s attention online.

A

Word that means: more and more

It’s getting INCREASINGLY difficult to capture people’s attention online.

116
Q

Word that means: belonging to an area or neighbourhood

The lo___ community has been very supportive of the plans.

A

Word that means: belonging to an area or neighbourhood

The LOCAL community has been very supportive of the plans.

117
Q

Word that means: maintain

Please k___ a log of any errors that you come across.

A

Word that means: maintain

Please KEEP a log of any errors that you come across.

You could also say ‘keep a record’.

118
Q

Word that means: the most significant

Today’s ma___ tasks include…

A

Word that means: the most significant

Today’s MAIN task include…

119
Q

INFORMARLES

Hi guys. I’m just sending out this message to m___ you all aware that…

A

INFORMARLES

Hi guys. I’m just sending out this message to MAKE you all aware that…

120
Q

Word that means: big and very significant

Inflation has become a ma___ concern.

A

Word that means: big and very significant

Inflation has become a MAJOR concern.

121
Q

Word that means: mostly

The amount of revenue we make is lar___ determined by how many up-sells we make.

A

Word that means: mostly

The amount of revenue we make is LARGELY determined by how many up-sells we make.

122
Q

Word that means: maintain

Use this form to k___ track of your symptoms.

A

Word that means: maintain

Use this form to KEEP track of your symptoms.

123
Q

CONOCIMIENTO

We provide in-depth kn___ about investment options.

A

CONOCIMIENTO

We provide in-depth KNOWLEDGE about investment options.

124
Q

HACER

We had to ___ some cutbacks during the recession.

A

HACER

We had to MAKE some cutbacks during the recession.

125
Q

Word that means: reach something expected

CUMPLIR CON

Sometimes corners are cut in an attempt to m___ targets.

A

Word that means: reach something expected

CUMPLIR CON

Sometimes corners are cut in an attempt to MEET targets.

126
Q

Word that means: big and very significant

His talks had a ma___ influence on me.

A

Word that means: big and very significant

His talks had a MAJOR influence on me.

127
Q

NÚMERO

A substantial ___ of our clients are from Europe.

A

NÚMERO

A substantial NUMBER of our clients are from Europe.

128
Q

PARTICULARMENTE

I found this website ___ useful. You should check it out.

A

PARTICULARMENTE

I found this website PARTICULARLY useful. You should check it out.

129
Q

PROVEER

I’d be happy to ___ any further guidance that you may need. Just give me a call.

A

PROVEER

I’d be happy to PROVIDE any further guidance that you may need. Just give me a call.

130
Q

Word that means: before

I may have mentioned this pre___, but…

A

Word that means: before

I may have mentioned this PREVIOUSLY, but…

131
Q

PEQUEÑO

Only a ___ proportion of the emails actually get opened.

A

PEQUEÑO

Only a SMALL proportion of the emails actually get opened.

132
Q

[no clue]

I’m going to ___ a short break. I’ll see you in a bit, okay?

A

[no clue]

I’m going to TAKE a short break. I’ll see you in a bit, okay?

133
Q

Word that means: important and worthy of attention

Our first 1000-order day was a very si___ milestone for us.

A

Word that means: important and worthy of attention

Our first 1000-order day was a very SIGNIFICANT milestone for us.

134
Q

BIEN

The building is very ___ designed.

A

BIEN

The building is very WELL designed.

135
Q

[no clue]

We ___ a risk and fortunately it payed off.

A

[no clue]

We TOOK a risk and fortunately it payed off.

136
Q

A word that means: related to technology

The te___ support team will be with you within an hour.

A

A word that means: related to technology

The TECHNICAL support team will be with you within an hour.

137
Q

PENSAR

Large fines for malpractice make people ___ twice before doing anything dodgy.

A

PENSAR

Large fines for malpractice make people THINK twice before doing anything dodgy.

138
Q

ECHAR UN VISTAZO

I’ve finished the PDF. Would you mind ___ a look at it when you get a chance?

A

ECHAR UN VISTAZO

I’ve finished the PDF. Would you mind TAKING a look at it when you get a chance?

You could also say ‘have a look’.

139
Q

Word that means: a different option

There are several alt___ methods.

A

Word that means: a different option

There are several ALTERNATIVE methods.

140
Q

Word that means: a concise summary

We had a br___ discussion about it over lunch.

A

Word that means: a concise summary

We had a BRIEF discussion about it over lunch.

141
Q

Word that means: correct and true

The measurements need to be extremely acc_______.

A

Word that means: correct and true

The measurements need to be extremely ACCURATE.

142
Q

COMUNMENTE

The table below lists the microorganisms most ___ associated** **with foodborne illness.

A

COMUNMENTE

The table below lists the microorganisms most COMMONLY associated** **with foodborne illness.

143
Q

Word that means: complete

Please find below a com___ list of experts in various countries who may be able to help.

A

Word that means: complete

Please find below a COMPREHENSIVE list of experts in various countries who may be able to help.

144
Q

[no clue]

Just ___ your best. It doesn’t have to be perfect.

A

[no clue]

Just DO your best. It doesn’t have to be perfect.

145
Q

VOLVERSE LOCO

This new update is dr___ me absolutely crazy.

A

VOLVERSE LOCO

This new update is DRIVING me absolutely crazy.

146
Q

QUE TE MEJORES

___ better soon!

A

QUE TE MEJORES

GET better soon!

‘Get better’ means ‘mejorarse’ and ‘get worse’ means ‘empeorarse’.

147
Q

[no clue]

Do you want me to g___ you a lift home? It’s not very far out of my way.

A

[no clue]

Do you want me to GIVE you a lift home? It’s not very far out of my way.

148
Q

Word that means: more

Ultimately, the change can reduce expenses and provide gr___ flexibility.

A

Word that means: more

Ultimately, the change can reduce expenses and provide GREATER flexibility.

149
Q

TENER

We ___ a very interesting chat.

A

TENER

We HAD a very interesting chat.

150
Q

Word that means: extremely

Here, we present a convenient method with a hi___ successful rate for the growth.

A

Word that means: extremely

Here, we present a convenient method with a HIGHLY successful rate for the growth.

151
Q

Word that means: maintaining a position

I’m just about k___ on top of things, but there’s so much to do!

A

Word that means: maintaining a position

I’m just about KEEPING on top of things, but there’s so much to do!

152
Q

COMÚN

Skin defects are extremely ___ in orthopaedic and trauma surgery.

A

COMÚN

Skin defects are extremely ___ in orthopaedic and trauma surgery.

153
Q

[no clue]

I’ll ___ some copies.

A

[no clue]

I’ll MAKE some copies.

154
Q

CUMPLIR CON

We only work with exporters who m___ our strict criteria.

A

CUMPLIR CON

We only work with exporters who MEET our strict criteria.

155
Q

CENTRAL

The ___ theme of the strategy is based on the idea of community.

A

CENTRAL

The CENTRAL theme of the strategy is based on the idea of community.

156
Q

CANSARSE

I’m ___ a little bit tired now. Shall we call it a day?

A

CANSARSE

I’m GETTING a little bit tired now. Shall we call it a day?

Here are some other emotions you can use with ‘get’:

get distracted, get older, get annoyed, get emotional

157
Q

Word that means: maintain

Just k___ in mind that bank transfers can take up to 2 days to go through.

A

Word that means: maintain

Just KEEP in mind that bank transfers can take up to 2 days to go through.

158
Q

Word that means: notable and important

There has been a si___ drop in sales since Brexit.

A

Word that means: notable and important

There has been a SIGNIFICANT drop in sales since Brexit.

159
Q

Word that means: provide

Please g___ at least 3 week’s notice for orders exceeding 1000 units.

A

Word that means: provide

Please GIVE at least 3 week’s notice for orders exceeding 1000 units.

‘To give notice’ means to inform someone in advance (dar previo aviso).

160
Q

PONERSE EN CONTACTO

Don’t hesitate to ___ in touch again if you need anything.

A

PONERSE EN CONTACTO

Don’t hesitate to GET in touch again if you need anything.

161
Q

APROVECHAR DE

Subscribe now to ___ advantage of this amazing offer.

A

APROVECHAR DE

Subscribe now to TAKE advantage of this amazing offer.

162
Q

ACOSTUMBRARSE

I think I’m ___ used to giving presentations now. It’s getting easier and easier.

A

ACOSTUMBRARSE

I think I’m GETTING used to giving presentations now. It’s getting easier and easier.

163
Q

Word that means: understand or receive

I g___ the impression that he was too busy today.

A

Word that means: understand or receive

I GOT the impression that he was too busy today.

164
Q

REALIZARSE

The competition t___ place every four years.

A

REALIZARSE

The competition TAKES place every four years.

165
Q

EL PROMEDIO

The quality is far above ___.

A

EL PROMEDIO

The quality is far above AVERAGE.

Or, alternatively, ‘below average’.

166
Q

Word that means: create

Let’s m___ a bit more room. Can everything push their chairs back a little?

A

Word that means: create

Let’s MAKE a bit more room. Can everything push their chairs back a little?

167
Q

Word that means: appear or arrive

To buy a hammer? Umm, nowhere c___ to mind. Let me ask around.

A

Word that means: appear or arrive

To buy a hammer? Umm, nowhere COMES to mind. Let me ask around.

168
Q

Word that means: to do, to complete or to take care of

I’ve got a few errunds to r___, I’ll be back in an hour or so.

A

Word that means: to do, to complete or to take care of

I’ve got a few errunds to RUN, I’ll be back in an hour or so.

169
Q

[no clue]

Oh, gosh. What’s it called? I can’t remember. My mind has ___ completely blank.

A

[no clue]

Oh, gosh. What’s it called? I can’t remember. My mind has GONE completely blank.

170
Q

[no clue]

Hi Dan, could you give me a call when you g___ a chance, please?

A

[no clue]

Hi Dan, could you give me a call when you g___ a chance, please?

171
Q

COMÚN

Yes, but that’s ___ sense, isn’t it?

A

COMÚN

Yes, but that’s COMMON sense, isn’t it?

172
Q

Word that means: to fall

The temperature has really d___ in the last few days, hasn’t it? It’s so cold!

A

Word that means: to fall

The temperature has really DROPPED in the last few days, hasn’t it? It’s so cold!

173
Q

PARECER

It ___ like it was only yesterday that we started this company.

A

PARECER

It SEEMS like it was only yesterday that we started this company.

174
Q

Word that means: to select or establish

Use the bar below to s___ your monthly limit.

A

Word that means: to select or establish

Use the bar below to SET your monthly limit.

175
Q

COMÚN

Don’t worry. It’s a ___ error. Everyone does that.

A

COMÚN

Don’t worry. It’s a COMMON error. Everyone does that.

176
Q

RELATIVAMENTE

€150? That’s not bad. It’s ___ cheap actually.

A

RELATIVAMENTE

€150? That’s not bad. It’s ___ cheap actually.

177
Q

Word that means: more

Scroll fu___ down to see the statistics.

A

Word that means: more

Scroll FURTHER down to see the statistics.

178
Q

Word that means: to establish

The traditional Japanese decor and the attention staff really s___ the tone for a relaxing and luxurious experience.

A

Word that means: to establish

The traditional Japanese decor and the attention staff really SET the tone for a relaxing and luxurious experience.

179
Q

Word that means: it would be useful to have

Rachel, I could really u___ your help if you’ve got a second.

A

Word that means: it would be useful to have

Rachel, I could really USE your help if you’ve got a second.

180
Q

Word that means: in many places

DNA evidence is becoming more wi___ available.

A

Word that means: in many places

DNA evidence is becoming more WIDELY available.

181
Q

Word that means: extra

I’ve attached some ad___ resources at the end of this email.

A

Word that means: extra

I’ve attached some ADDITIONAL resources at the end of this email.

182
Q

[no clue]

Hopefully, we can continue to ___ improvements.

A

[no clue]

Hopefully, we can continue to MAKE improvements.

183
Q

Word that means: a significant cause at the basis of everything, not necessarily obvious

SUBYACENTE

Do you have any und___ health conditions?

A

Word that means: a significant cause at the basis of everything, not necessarily obvious

SUBYACENTE

Do you have any UNDERLYING health conditions?

184
Q

Word that means: to select or establish

We s___ objectives at the beginning of each year.

A

Word that means: to select or establish

We SET objectives at the beginning of each year.

186
Q

SOCIAL

There’s a lot of ___ pressure to get on the property ladder.

A

SOCIAL

There’s a lot of SOCIAL pressure to get on the property ladder.

187
Q

Word that means: move or travel

Let me g___ and get my glasses. I can’t see anything without them.

A

Word that means: move or travel

Let me GO and get my glasses. I can’t see anything without them.

188
Q

Word that means: fall or large decrease

There will be a huge dr___ in earnings for all the large oil companies.

A

Word that means: fall or large decrease

There will be a huge DROP in earnings for all the large oil companies.

188
Q

Word that means: more extensive

Do you need fu___ assistance? Call us on 900-232-121.

A

Word that means: more extensive

Do you need FURTHER assistance? Call us on 900-232-121.

189
Q

[no clue]

Everything is ___ wrong today!

A

[no clue]

Everything is GOING wrong today!

190
Q

DE ACUERDO CON

Fu___ to your request to cancel your subscription, please could you provide us with the email address you used to create the account.

A

DE ACUERDO CON

FURTHER to your request to cancel your subscription, please could you provide us with the email address you used to create the account.

You can use this ‘further’ for other similar situations like:

further to your email, further to our telephone conversation

191
Q

[no clue]

I won’t be able to ___ into** much **detail today as we don’t have a lot of time, however…

A

[no clue]

I won’t be able to GO into** much **detail today as we don’t have a lot of time, however…

191
Q

Word that means: to manage and be responsible for

I r___ the sales department.

A

Word that means: to manage and be responsible for

I RUN the sales department.

193
Q

Word that means: to allow to fall or to stop immediately

We all had to dr___ everything and everyone had to put their focus on that one project so that we could get it finished on time.

A

Word that means: to allow to fall or to stop immediately

We all had to DROP everything and everyone had to put their focus on that one project so that we could get it finished on time.

194
Q

Word that means: comparatively or kind of

RELATIVAMENTE

There were ___ few people there so it didn’t take very long.

A

Word that means: comparatively or kind of

RELATIVAMENTE

There were RELATIVELY few people there so it didn’t take very long.

194
Q

Word that means: move or travel

Now g___ all the way up to the top of the page and click ‘start now’.

A

Word that means: move

Now GO all the way up to the top of the page and click ‘start now’.

195
Q

IR

You’re allowed to come and ___ as you please. There’s no fixed schedule.

A

IR

You’re allowed to come and GO as you please. There’s no fixed schedule.

196
Q

Word that means: extremely beautiful

The views were absolutely stu___.

A

Word that means: extremely beautiful

The views were absolutely STUNNING.

198
Q

Word that means: to operate a business

Alex r___ the carpentry business down the road.

A

Word that means: to operate a business

Alex RUNS the carpentry business down the road.

199
Q

Word that means: extremely beautiful

The landscape was stu___.

A

Word that means: extremely beautiful

The landscape was STUNNING.

200
Q

PAGAR

We request that customers ___ up front as it’s quite a significant financial committment for us to buy all of the necessary materials for each order.

A

PAGAR

We request that customers PAY up front as it’s quite a significant financial committment for us to buy all of the necessary materials for each order.

Intermediate biz language (9 decks)

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