we are bound for london. head make
the weather is bound to get better tomorrow. likely going to
there are no bounds to his ambition. limit confine restriction
call this situation_____________ for prompt action. (calls in calls at calls on calls for)
they have called off their engagement.
she was calm when i told her of the terrible news.
quiet still tranquil serene peaceful
we should not doubt his capability.
capability ability skill power talent capacity competency efficiency
before you decide on a vocation, it might be a good idea to consult a few good friends.
career job vocation trade calling work profession occupation
there is no reason why we should not carry on with it.
carry on go on keep on continue work on be under way be in process
case in any case i shall return in a day or two. if even if for fear on condition
center she centered her attention on the problem.
focus concentrate fix
charge the charge against him was severe.
sentence accusation persecution guilt trial condemnation indict judgment
since the situation is changing, let’s take some _____ measures to deal with it.
flexible changeable changing
if i had the choice, i would retire at thirty.
selection preference option alternative
no one came to claim for the horse, so the farmer decided to sell it.
cling she clung to the hope that he was still alive.
stick adhere hold grasp
close the ceremony was brought to a close by the singing of the national anthem.
listen closely and look closely, you’ll find it out.
a good employer gives hints to his or her employees without interfering with their creativity.
tip information news wind message clue evidence sign proof key
combine hydrogen combines with oxygen to form water.
blend mix mingle fuse unite couple join
comment i’m afraid i can’t comment on your work just yet. remark
criticism judgment decision evaluation criterion standard remark
commit i cannot commit myself to any further expense; my means are stretched to the utmost as it is. devote dedicate
compare this with that, and you will see which is the better. contrast
poets have compared sleep to death.
she is lovely beyond compare.
comparison this one costs more but is really cheaper by comparison.
i have done little this year in comparison with what i did last year.
comparable comparative
compel we cannot compel you to do it, but we think you should.
force oblige urge require drive press work hard on push prompt
he has formed a good habit.
form create shape develop mold compose construct design devise frame arrange build
assemble manufacture produce
next year, susan has to take three compulsory courses. required
compose the committee was composed mainly of teachers and parents.
consist of be made up of contain include hold cover comprise
comprehensive comprehensible
she has a comprehensive grasp of the subject.
conscious she was not conscious of his presence in the room. aware
considerate considerable it was very considerate of you to send me a christmas card.
considerate thoughtful kind sympathetic
considerable much important great significant powerful
contend i would contend that unemployment is our most serious social evil.
argue struggle fight quarrel
our journey was slow because the train stopped continually at different villages.
continuously vs continually
convey words cannot convey how delighted i am. express
cope poor mary! she has so much to cope with.
deal with live with be put up with tolerate endure bear stand be fed up with
correspond
this word in the english version corresponds to that phrase in the french one.
count her opinion counts because of her experience.
matter be of importance significant
don’t count on a salary increase this year.
believe depended count confide rely depend bank
critical if you really understood the difficulties facing the government, you wouldn’t be so critical of its spending reductions. |
