Bruce said that the situation at work was like a family argument. (likened)

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My father is not feeling well these days. (weather)

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I don’t think this record will ever be popular. (catch)

(a)  

His arrival was completely unexpected. (took)

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The success of our local theater has made our city famous. (map)

(a)  

He is certainly not a reliable witness. (means)

(a)  

Our company is the only company allowed to import these chemicals. (monopoly)

(a)  

It’s uncertain whether the band’s tour will take place. (BALANCE)

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I thought about what had happened all those years before. CAST

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He said that he had won as a result of good luck. ATTRIBUTED

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We cannot see animals in a vast area after the forest fire.    

-> There is an (a)  

Under no circumstances should you phone the police. LAST

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Such a ridiculous proposal isn’t worth serious consideration. POINT

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Mai caught a bad cold yesterday. (down)

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Nobody could possibly believe the story he told us. (beyond)

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I was about to leave when you arrived. (point)

(a)  

This car only cost me five hundred pounds. Picked

(a)  

I’m afraid our problems are just beginning. iceberg

(a)  

In the area, Thailand is much better than all other countries in football. shoulders

(a)  

Amanda will probably pass the high school entrance examination.  (stands)

(a)  

 George felt proud of  what the family business had achieved. (PRIDE)

(a)  

Endangered species will become extinct if we don't do more to protect them OUT

(a)  

It was wrong of me to have insulted her

(a)  

I do not intend to stay in my present job very much.

-> There is no (a)  

His honesty was well-known REPUTATION

(a)  

Suddenly, the lights went off PLUNGED

(a)  

A new flu vaccine has been on trial since the beginning of the year

-> They (a)  

There was nothing we could do to stop him POWERLESS

(a)  

All his students like him POPULAR

(a)  

Nowadays goods are often acquired but not paid for immediately CREDIT

(a)  

He often gets bored during the holidays TENDENCY

(a)  

She didn't shed a tear when the story ended in tragedy SINGLE

(a)  

Some people tend to do better in a pressurized working environment CONSTANT

(a)  

Alison bought a house because she wanted to open a hotel VIEW

(a)  

If you don't know what you're doing, you should dismantle the clock

-> Don't

(a)  

She was going to hand in her notice when the boss decided to promote her VERGE

(a)  

They disapprove of smoking in this restaurant FROWNED

(a)  

You'll just have to take a chance! POT

(a)  

Patrick maintains that he kept his word that he would not tell anyone Jane's secret PROMISE

(a)  

Milly burst out laughing when she saw herself in the mirror SIGHT

(a)  

The young actress was very nervous before the audition BUTTERFLIES

(a)  

We have been thinking about helping them for some time BACKING

(a)  

You must concentrate on your work more APPLY

(a)  

I'm trying to concentrate, but all that noise you're making is distracting me PUTTING

(a)  

Every day, it's the same old routine in my job DAY

(a)  

I don't think the police are going to drop your case so quickly HOOK

(a)  

Don't ignore those less fortunate than yourself SPARE

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