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  • We were supposed to __ paid before the end of the month.
    be, get
  • In order to fix the TV, John had to take it __ and then reassemble it.
    apart
  • Everybody is convinced that Tim is going to win the competition. _DOUBT_ Nobody _____________________ that Tim is going to win the competition.
    has any doubt
  • __ from Jenny, nobody passed the driving test on that day
    Apart
  • In __ of his numerous failures, Mick went on to become the most successful amateur boxer in his region.
    spite
  • The brain is responsible for controlling virtually everything - from judgement and abstract thinking to _BODY_ functions.
    bodily
  • What she enjoyed the most about working at the university is student's _SATIATE_ desire for knowledge
    insatiable
  • Yesterday, somebody broke into their apartment. WAS Their _____________________ yesterday
    apartment was broken into
  • There are going to be two _CONCUR_ football matches tomorrow, so you won't be able to attend both of them
    concurrent
  • After the piano music died down, there was _STILL_ for a second, and then the hall drowned in enthusiastic applause.
    stillness
  • I tend to ____ difficult tasks until much later
    put aside
    put out
    put off
    put away
  • I found Kate's commitment to her job impressive. HOW I was ____________ Kate was to her job.
    impressed with how committed
  • While some may argue that these small PERFECT might make the vase less valuable, I think they actually give it certain character
    imperfections
  • Sarah managed to blow through the money her family has ____ over generations.
    acquired
    gathered
    accumulated
    received
  • Frank doesn’t dream of being a professional footballer any more.GIVEN Frank ________________being a professional footballer.
    has given up his dream of
  • To have unreasonably high expectations can often lead to _APPOINT_. The opposite is true as well - not expecting much can lead to a pleasant surprise!
    disappointment
  • The real estate agent recommended taking our time to ____ the mortgage documents.
    observe
    look
    glance
    peruse
  • Moussa doesn’t think that ironing his T-shirts every time he washes them is important.BOTHERED Moussa __________________ iron his T-shirts every time he washes them.
    cannot be bothered to
  • All the music on this website can be listened to __ free
    for
  • My sister wasn't the most diligent of students. ____, it didn't stand in the way of her becoming a successful business owner.
    Albeit
    Although
    Whereas
    However
  • Gabi soon learned how to communicate in Romanian. LONG It ______________________ Gabi to learn how to communicate in Romanian.
    did not take long for
  • When in the woods, campers are encouraged to look __, as they are likely to see many wild animals
    around
  • Most working adults nowadays fail to ____ a balance between career and family life.
    achieve
    strike
    get
    reach
  • Chris ____ us against buying this car
    voted
    advised
    proposed
    suggested