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5.1

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    Compound nouns
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  • Mobile phone access is possible almost everywhere but the down____ is the increasing number of ugly antennas.
    downside
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  • One positive out_____ of the availability of electronic media is a decrease in the amount of paper used.
    outcome
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  • The transistor was a major break_____ in the development of electronic devices.
    breakthrough
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  • In the early days of mobile phones, there was a trade-_____ between battery size and compactness
    a trade-off
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  • The biggest draw_____ of the development of electronic communication has been that people see less of each other in person.
    drawback
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  • After the development of atomic weapons, the out______ for human warfare became depressing and frightening.
    outlook
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  • The use of automated telephone response systems often leads to a communication break____ between customers and providers.
    breakdown
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  • What are 2 synonyms for "a disadvantage"?
    a downside, a drawback
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  • What is the synonym for "a compromise"?
    a trade-off
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  • Fill in the gap with the appropriate word or phrase: The new app will __________ how we shop online, making it easier and faster to find what we need.
    revolutionise
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  • Fill in the gap with the appropriate word or phrase: This new training program will __________ employees to learn new skills quickly and improve their work performance.
    enable
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  • Fill in the gap with the appropriate word or phrase: Pollution can __________ the air quality, which can lead to serious health problems.
    cause damage to
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  • Fill in the gap with the appropriate word or phrase: If you don’t take care of your health, it could __________ your body and mind over time.
    do harm to
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  • Fill in the gap with the appropriate word or phrase: A good diet and regular exercise can __________ your overall health and energy levels.
    have a positive effect on
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  • Fill in the gap with the appropriate word or phrase: When you move to a new country, it’s important to __________ the local culture and way of life.
    adapt to
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  • Fill in the gap with the appropriate word or phrase: At first, it may be difficult to __________ a new environment, but with time, you will get used to it.
    adjust to
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