IELTS - Collocation (Theory) Flashcards

1
Q

Highly

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Probability words

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2
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Absolutely/utterly

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Adjectives with extreme meaning (can not use very)

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3
Q

bitterly

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Words of feeling of deep sadness (writing)

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4
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deeply

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Words of feeling in general (writing)

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5
Q

ridiculously

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Express extreme - unbelievable/unreasonable

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6
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strongly

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Express opinion

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7
Q

Go

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changes in people’s personality/appearance/physical abilities - changes suddenly (negative) - changes slowly in color

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8
Q

Turn

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Collocated with colors

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9
Q

Get/become

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Same but become (more formal)

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10
Q

Light

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associated with happiness

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11
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darkness

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associatted with unhappiness and negative feelings

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12
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fire and heat

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anger

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