ONE WORD: I'm asking for 200$, give or _________
TAKE
His __________ attitude became clear when he prioritized his own interests over the well-being of the entire group.
SELF-SERVING
PH.VERB- The work is behind schedule because we ENCOUNTERED some difficulties
CAME UP AGAINST
To find out, discover
TO ASCERTAIN
ONE WORD: These kids are in dire _________ and the schools are doing nothing to help them!
STRAITS
Their parents only stayed together for ________ of the children.
THE SAKE
Everyone who participated did so ___________ (without reluctance)
WILLINGLY
Alan was completely right in his predictions. (Way).......................wrong about his predictions.
IN NO WAY WAS ALAN WRONG
synonym: view as, consider as (verb)
DEEM
She is a recognised expert in ancient Greek history. KNOW
ACKNOWLEDGED
Benefits should be targeted at the most ______________ families. POOR
IMPOVERISHED
A person who gives to charity
A DONOR
food shortage
FAMINE
Ph verb: To improve or practice something already learned.
BRUSH UP ON
He said one too many stupid things and I just lost my ________
RAG
Can you lend me 10$? I have little money on my account. CASH - I ___________at the moment.
AM STRAPPED FOR CASH AT THE MOMENT:
Former Nobel Peace Prize __________include Jimmy Carter and Barack Obama. RECEIVE
RECIPIENTS
I was able to make my decision in a _________ of a second.
FRACTION
ONE WORD: Sleepless nights and dirty nappies are part and _______ of being a parent.
PARCEL
Something that a particular person finds especially annoying.
Pet Peeve
The circumstances were so terrible that we had to postpone the meeting. SUCH. _________________________________ we had to postpone the meeting.
SUCH WERE THE CIRCUMSTANCES THAT
This region is This region is ________ populated; hardly anyone lives there due to its isolation and harsh climate
SPARSELY
public support for an idea, plan, or way of doing something:
ADVOCACY
A teacher is often the ___________ hero of a great writer’s success. SING
UNSUNG
Advertisers want to gain access to people's shopping habits. TAP Advertisers want _____________ people's shopping habits.
TO TAP INTO
to speak to or behave towards someone as if they are stupid or not important
TO PRATONIZE/PATRONISE (UK)
George wrote his last novel five years ago. WAS It ...................... George wrote his last novel.
WAS FIVE YEARS AGO WHEN |THAT
name 2 synonyms for economically underdeveloped areas
DEPRESSED/POVERTY-STRICKEN
an organization whose aim is to make money for a social or political purpose or to provide a service that people need,
NON-PROFIT
Ph Verb: She is not afraid TO DEFEND HERSELF AGAINST older kids
STAND UP TO
He played the tune so badly that nobody recognised it. SO ................................... that nobody recognised it.
SO BADLY DID HE PLAY THE TUNE
ONE WORD: The situation finally came to a _________ when she failed to show up at school.
HEAD
The demand for tickets is so high that the play has been extended by a month. HAS So _______________________ that the play has been extended by a month.
HIGH IS THE DEMAND FOR TICKETS
He is_________ in love with her.(HELP)
HELPLESSLY