Verb meaning to know about something before it happens. "I don't f______ any difficulties so long as we keep within budget."
foresee
15
Adjective - Having or showing little enthusiasm: "He made a h___-h______ attempt to clear up the rubbish.
half-hearted
15
Phrasal verb - to succeed in something with difficulty or by a narrow margin.
"He just about managed to s_____ t______ his final exams
scrape through
15
To intentionally start a fight: "Some kids were teasing him, trying to p___ a fight."
pick
10
If a group of people are c____-k___, they all help and support each other:
a c____-k___ family/community
close-knit
15
the time by which something must be finished or submitted; the latest time for finishing something: d______
deadline
15
What verb collocates with deadline?
meet
15
What adjective collocates with deadline?
tight
15
Collocation meaning to generally have a lot of work to do in your job - a h____ w_______
heavy workload
15
Which adjective collocates with 'variety' to indicate that are many different examples and aspects?
wide
15
Phrasal verb with 'take' meaning to be unperturbed or undaunted by something inconvenient or unpleasant: "The customers were angry and impatient, but somehow he TOOK IT IN HIS S_____"
stride
15
Phrasal verb with 'take' meaning to be surprised or shocked with something (this one always takes the passive) - "She was t____ a____ by the size of the building".
taken aback
15
Which preposition goes with this phrasal verb, which means to enjoy an activity? "She took great pleasure __ spending time with her family".
in
10
Phrasal verb with take meaning to use or exploit a situation or person in a way that is beneficial for you? Hint - it's NOT 'take profit of' (that expression does not exist in English!)
take advantage of
15
An expression with 'make' which expresses a similar meaning to 'take advantage of' - Make ___ ____ __ something.