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  • It is unlikely that the two sides will be able to bridge their differences. What does BRIDGE mean here?
    make the gap between two things/ideas smaller
  • According to David’s friends, his success can be ____ hard work and an ability to communicate ideas effectively.
    attributed to or put down to
  • What did this symbol _____ in ancient Egypt?
    denote
    assert
    attribute
    put down
  • I thought he was being serious for a second, but then he ______ at me!
    winked
  • Geoff has L_____ himself into his new job with great enthusiasm.
    launched
  • Daniel Day-Lewis's best films - RANKED. What does rank mean?
    Place in order of importance
  • I had to strain to her what she was saying because there was so much noise. What does STRAIN mean?
    make a great effort
  • said to be true, although it isn’t certain
    reputedly
    denotedly
    claimed
    reportedly
  • Which is a (near) synonym of the phrasal verb? She PUT her headache DOWN TO a lack of sleep.
    attribute to
    result in
    denote
    assert
  • If you launch into something, what does that mean?
    stand up suddenly to start talking
    quickly start saying or doing something
    quickly start an argument
    stand up and leave quickly
  • That tree is R______ the oldest in the country. (according to what people think but not certain)
    reputedly
  • to think that a problem or situation is caused by a particular thing
    take something out of (something else)
    take something off to (something else)
    put something up to (something else)
    put something down to (something else)
  • What is winking? (Bonus points if you're an "ambidextrous" winker)
    Closing an eye for a short time as a way of showing friendliness.
  • surprise or shock people
    wink eyebrows
    lift eyebrows
    raise eyebrows
    rise eyebrows
  • Jane decided to F______ T______ some old photos while she was waiting for her daughter to arrive
    flick through
  • say that something is definitely true
    assert
    attribute to
    wink
    reputedly
  • I hope the expression on my face didn't GIVE AWAY what I was thinking. What does it mean?
    reveal something