Paraphrasing

Question 1

Get rid of (better not use the phrasal verb in formal academic writing)

Answer 1

Eliminate

Question 2

stumbled on

Answer 2

stagger

to move on unsteadily

Question 3

find out

Answer 3

discover

Question 4

come from

came from

Answer 4

originated

Question 5

look into

Answer 5

investigate

Question 6

cut down

Answer 6

reduce

Question 7

point out

Answer 7

indicate

Question 8

beyond any doubt

Answer 8

unequivocally
in a way that is clear and unambiguous:
The theme is unequivocally religious.
undeniably

Question 9

Provide

Answer 9

cater
In British English, to cater for something means to take it into account. In American English, you say you cater to something.
…shops that cater for the needs of men…

to supply what is required or desired
Joan has catered functions for up to 200 people
: to provide a supply of food

Question 10

knowledge

Answer 10

understanding
perception
comprehension

Question 11

the turn of the century / year

Answer 11

the time when a new century/year starts:
It was built at the turn of the century.
by the turn of the century.

Question 12

roaring /ˈrɔː.rɪŋ/ US /ˈrɔːr.ɪŋ/

adjective

Answer 12

loud and powerful:
the roaring wind
a roaring fire
roaring trade in China

Question 13

gadgetry

Answer 13

a collection of modern tools and devices:
His desk is covered with electronic gadgetry. * Suburban schools gleam with modern gadgetry, while inner city schools lack basic textbooks.

Question 14

stress

Answer 14

If you stress a point in a discussion, you put extra emphasis on it because you think it is important.
The spokesman stressed that the measures did not amount to an overall ban…
They also stress the need for improved employment opportunities, better transport and health care…
`We’re not saying we’re outside and above all this,’ he stresses.

Question 15

account

Answer 15

a written or spoken description of an event

Question 16

interpret

Answer 16

If you interpret something in a particular way, you decide that this is its meaning or significance.
The whole speech might well be interpreted as a coded message to the Americans…

Question 17

suggest

Answer 17

hint
indicate
point
refer

Question 18

Reckon

Answer 18

Believe
Imagine
Suppose

“I reckon I won’t if I don’t want to,” said Horace, working the flag out of his cap.

“reckon you’re the meanest cuss in these woods,” drawled Jim.

Well, I reckon I am—and lay another hundred on top of it, too.’

Question 19

Plentiful

Answer 19

Hefty
Fruitful
Overflowing

Question 20

Pleased

I am pleased to start the job

Answer 20

Appreciatory
Delighted
Enthused
Eager
Ecited

Question 21

The government

Answer 21

The state

Question 22

the belief

Answer 22

the notion
It is based on the notion of equal opportunities for all, equitable distribution of wealth, and public responsibility for those unable to meet their own needs.

Question 23

mainly

Answer 23

principally

Question 24

It was the demise of the dinosaurs that let mammals flourish, and humans emerge.

Answer 24

demise = death

flourish = thrive

emerge = appear

Question 25

The world is on the brink of another mass extinction.

Answer 25

brink = verge
Facing a new event, dangerous or exciting situation that’s about to happen. “I am on the brink of a new discovery,” our physics professor proudly announced.