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moderately

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a moderately successful film
He did moderately well in the exams.
She speaks six languages moderately well.
The plan was only moderately successful.
He drinks moderately.

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fried

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fried chicken
We had fried chicken for dinner.

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factor

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in
The weather could be a crucial factor in tomorrow’s game.
The result will depend on a number of different factors.
We have identified a few key factors in the project’s success.

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ingredient

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Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl.
The food is home-cooked using fresh ingredients.
Avocado is the main ingredient of the Mexican dish.
I only use natural ingredients.

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maintain

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How can we maintain control of spending?
ANU has maintained its position as Australia’s top university.
Britain wants to maintain its position as a world power.
It is important to maintain a constant temperature inside the greenhouse.

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nutrient

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Plants draw minerals and other nutrients from the soil.
Meat is rich in nutrients.

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overeat

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You need to watch your weight - have you been overeating?
Some people can overeat without putting on much weight.

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overweight

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Sally was 50 pounds overweight.
You don’t look overweight.
The doctor said I was slightly overweight and that I needed more exercise.

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serving

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This should make enough for four servings.
Two to three servings low-fat or non-fat dairy foods.
The dish has about 250 calories per serving.

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variety

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This tool can be used in a variety of ways.
Menus offer a good variety of seafood.
a Toronto company that offers a variety of Web-based services
The college offers a wide variety of language courses.

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plenty

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No need to hurry – you’ve got **plenty of **time.
There’s plenty to do in New York.
Do we need more milk?’ ‘No, there’s plenty in the fridge.
We had plenty to talk about.

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contain

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The museum contains a number of original artworks.
This drink doesn’t contain any alcohol.
The documents contain sensitive information.

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vital

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The work she does is absolutely vital.
Regular exercise is vital for your health.
It is vital to be honest with your children.
The website provides vital information for tourists

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leading

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a leading heart specialist
leading members of the government
the team’s leading scorer for the past two seasons
She was offered the leading role in the new TV series.

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dietician

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I want the dietician to see her.
The dietician at the hospital will be able to help you.

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moderate

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Even moderate amounts of alcohol can be dangerous.
a moderate degree of success
Cook over a moderate heat.

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tempt

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The new program is designed to tempt young people into studying engineering.
I was tempted to take the day off.
I’m tempted to buy that dress.

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curb

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He needs to learn to curb his temper.

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appetite

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this pill curbs your appetite.
Her husband always had a huge appetite.
special double-decker sandwiches for big appetites

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eliminate

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The credit card eliminates the need for cash
Fatty foods should be eliminated from the diet.
Research will never eliminate risk, but it minimizes it.

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reduce

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The price is reduced from 99 cents to 85 cents.
Costs have been reduced by 20% over the past year.
The workforce has been reduced by half.
The new bridge should reduce travelling time from 50 minutes to 15 minutes.
All the shirts were reduced to £10.

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intake

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Try to reduce your intake of fat.
You need to watch your alcohol intake.
your recommended daily intake of vitamin C

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neither … nor …

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Neither Oleg’s mother nor his father spoke English.
Their house is neither big nor small.

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condition

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The condition of the roads is poor.
Many of the paintings are in poor condition.
The house was in a terrible condition.
The car is still in excellent condition.
People with your condition should not smoke.

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consider
She is **considering** her **options**. Have you **considered starting** your own business? He was considering what to do next. We are **considering her for the job** of designer.
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muscle
Relax your **stomach muscles**, then stretch again. Regular exercise will help to **strengthen your muscles.** He **didn't move a muscle** The soldier stood **without moving a muscle**. She tried to relax her **tense muscles**.
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direct
I’m not in **direct contact** with them. There's a **direct train** to Leeds There was an overnight stopover in Singapore, then a **direct flight** to Sydney. The decision to close the hospital is a **direct result** of Government health policy.
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impact
The project's **impact on the environment** should be minimal. Television has such an** impact on** our kids. The Internet's **impact on** the way we do business has been remarkable. an international meeting to consider the **environmental impacts of** global warming
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artery
blocked arteries Too much fatty food will make your arteries clog up.
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gradually
Gradually, my ankle got better. The weather gradually improved. Gradually, the children began to understand.
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build-up
Scientists are warning of a dangerous build-up of chemicals in the water. a steady build-up of traffic in the evenings carbon dioxide build-up in the atmosphere
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sufferer
sufferers from headaches According to the World Bank, there are up to 700,000 sufferers. The health centre runs a support group for Parkinson's disease sufferers.
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treatment
The drug is used in the **treatment of** depression. The best **treatment for** a cold is to rest and drink lots of fluids. He is **receiving treatment** for shock. Two motorists **needed** hospital **treatment** following the accident.
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blockage
a blockage in the pipe
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stroke
I looked after my father after he had a stroke. She died following a massive stroke.
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debilitate
He was debilitated by his illness. an economy debilitated by years of civil war
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cure
There is still no cure for AIDS. Will you be able to cure him, Doctor? The doctor managed to cure her of her illness.
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thereby
He redesigned the process,** thereby** sav**ing** the company thousands of dollars.
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reduce
All the shirts were reduced to £10. Costs have been reduced by 20% over the past year The workforce has been reduced by half. Small businesses will need to reduce costs in order to survive.
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major
There is a major problem with parking in London. Some major international companies refused to do business with them. he played a major role in setting up the system.
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lower
Her voice lowered as she spoke. She lowered her newspaper and looked around.
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by far
Watching sport was by far the most popular activity on Saturday afternoons.
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breathe
The air was so cold we could hardly breathe. He **breathed deeply** before speaking again. The air was so smoky it was difficult to breathe. I want you to **breathe deeply** and relax.
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breath
Leo could smell the wine on her breath. She was very short of breath. It was so cold they could see their breath. I can smell alcohol on your breath.
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thus
The houses were used for soldiers. Thus, the structures survived the Civil War.
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brisk
We went for a **brisk walk** before lunch. They set off at a **brisk pace**.
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recent
There have been many changes in **recent years**. recent research into the causes of cancer He hadn't completely recovered from his recent illness.
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gradually
Gradually, my ankle got better. The weather gradually improved. Gradually, the children began to understand.
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make a recommendation
7 Ways to Make a Recommendation in English. Sometimes you want to make a recommendation to someone in English.
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fairly
The house had a fairly large garden. She speaks English fairly well. This is a **fairly common** problem. It's **fairly obvious** what's going on here.
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attention
the report’s **attention to detail**. My **attention wasn’t** really **on** the game. She tried to **pay attention to** what he was saying. He **turned his attention** back to the road again.
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overdo
Use a few drawings and photographs, but **don’t overdo it**. Don't overdo the salt in the food. I think I overdid the salt.
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carry on
He was shouting and carrying on. I want to carry on with my course. It was so noisy it was hard to **carry on** a **conversation**.
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recommendation
We will review the case and **make** a **recommendation** to the client. Her report lists numerous recommendations for the improvement of safety. a recommendation to replace the existing system
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pace
The **pace of** change in our lives is becoming faster and faster. Aisha slowed her pace to a walk. He's a skilful player with a good turn of pace
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recover
After a few days of fever, she began to recover. He’s in hospital, **recovering from a heart attack.** Your baby is recovering well. She had hardly recovered from the birth of her last baby.
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alternate
The service runs on alternate days. alternate layers of fruit and cream. John has to work on alternate Sundays.
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allergic
I’m **allergic to** penicillin I like cats but unfortunately I'm allergic to them.
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harm
She tried to shield her child from harm. I don't want any harm to come to these pictures. I'm sorry if I upset you—I didn't mean any harm.
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harmful
the harmful effects of smoking chemicals that are harmful to the environment Fruit juices can be harmful to children's teeth.
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harmless
Her brother’s a bit simple, but he’s quite harmless. The bacteria is harmless to humans. It was just a bit of **harmless fun**.
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infection
The baby had an ear infection. **Bacterial infection** of the wound may occur. to increase the risk of infection
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infect
People with the virus may feel perfectly well, but they can still infect others. the number of people **infected with** HIV
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infectious
Flu is highly infectious.
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nutrition
Nutrition and exercise are essential to fitness and health. Poor nutrition can cause heart disease in later life. to study food science and nutrition
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nourish
The cream contains vitamin A to nourish the skin. All the children were **well nourished** and in good physical condition.
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nutritious
Wholemeal bread is more nutritious than white bread. Nuts and fruit make nutritious snacks. Lentil soup is highly nutritious and easy to prepare.
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obesity
Obesity can increase the risk of heart disease.
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obese
She is grossly obese. At least 25% of Americans are considered obese.
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prevention
Educating new drivers is important for the **prevention of accidents**. You know what they say, **prevention is better than cure **
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prevent
The accident could have been prevented. Can anything be done to prevent this?
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preventable
Every one of these deaths is preventable.
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recommend
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recommend
I recommend the book to all my students. The hotel's new restaurant comes highly recommended. Can you recommend a good hotel? This game is recommended for children aged 12 and above.
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very
Test scores **vary from school to school**. The heights of the plants **vary from 8 cm to 20 cm**. Class size varies greatly.
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varied
The responsibilities of government are many, and they are varied. Young people run away from home for many and varied reasons. he country has a rich and varied culture.
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diving
The crowd enjoyed a diving display before the swimming races.
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agony
I was in agony. He groaned in agony. It was agony not knowing where the children were.
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achieve
He had finally **achieved success**. Frances achieved very good exam results. She has worked hard to **achieve her goal**.
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achievement
We try to celebrate the **achievements of** our students. His great achievement is to make all the players into a united team. the greatest scientific achievement of the decade
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deal
They made a deal to sell the land to a property developer. rumors that the company had done a deal with Microsoft to market its products Start by dealing out ten cards to each player.
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effort
Lou lifted the box easily, without using much effort. Frank put a lot of effort into the party. Learning to speak another language takes effort.
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notion
a political system based on the notions of equality and liberty She had only a **vague notion of** what might happen. He has no notion of the difficulty of the problem.
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prepare
Prepare the sauce while the pasta is cooking. When we got home, Stephano was busy preparing dinner. The college prepares students for a career in business.
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additive
Our products are free from artificial additives. The classification of additives by ‘E’ number is made under an EU directive. This product contains no artificial additives.
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pill
He has to **take pills** to control his blood pressure. he doctor prescribed her some pills to help her sleep.
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staple
staples like flour and rice Bananas and sugar are the staples of Jamaica. Jeans are a staple part of everyone's wardrobe.
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address
That letter was addressed to me. Your essay does not **address the** real** issues**. We must address ourselves to the problem of traffic pollution.
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authority
She now has authority over the people who used to be her bosses. I need to speak to someone in authority
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awareness
an artist’s awareness of light and color Most people have little awareness of the problem. Politicians now have much greater awareness of these problems.
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realistic
We have to be realistic about our chances of winning. You need to be realistic about the amount you can do in a day. It is not realistic to expect people to spend so much money.
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convenient
Mail-order catalogs are a convenient way to shop. Fruit is a convenient source of vitamins and energy. A bicycle is often more convenient than a car in towns.
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swap
Do you want to swap umbrellas? He **swapped** his watch **for** a box of cigars. I **swapped** my red scarf **for** her blue one. I've finished this magazine. Can I swap with you? Can we swap places? I can't see the screen.

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