Collocation

Question 1

…. of application/use etc (written)

Answer 1

ease

how easy something is to use etc, or the quality of being easy to use etc :

> > > It emphasizes the software’s convenience and ease of use.
+ for ease of something
The bowl is removable for ease of cleaning.

Question 2

… ease

if you do something … ease, it is very easy for you to do it

Answer 2

ease

SYN easily :
»> They won with ease.
»> The security codes could be broken “with relative ease “.

Question 3

+ not strictly controlled or organized
»> … federation/alliance/group etc

+ not pressed tightly together in a solid mass
»> ….. soil/earth

Answer 3

loose /lu:s/

> > > a loose federation of political groups
loose arrangement (= an arrangement that can easily be changed )

Question 4

….. earnings/exports/trade etc

= money that is made from services and TOURISM rather than from products

Answer 4

invisible

Question 5

…… translation

= a translation that translates each word exactly instead of giving the general meaning in a more natural way

Answer 5

literal

OPP free

Question 6

……. your distance

to avoid going near someone or something, or to avoid getting too friendly with people

Answer 6

keep

> > > I’ve tried being friendly but she keeps her distance.

Question 7

…….. into

a sudden clear understanding of something or part of something, especially a complicated situation or idea

(give /provide …. into sth)

Answer 7

insight + into

> > > The article gives us a real insight into the causes of the present economic crisis.
The research provides new insights into the way we process language.