He was ........ off by his parents for staying out too late. (to speak to someone angrily because they have done something wrong)
told
I've been collecting ........ stamps since I was a child. (POST)
postage
I think they are having problems with their ........ . She seems to be arguing with him all the time. (RELATE)
relationship
If we don't organise the election properly we could be accused of being ........ . (DEMOCRATIC)
undemocratic
Don't get yourself all upset, ........ down. It was only a joke. (PHRASAL VERB)
calm
I've had a little ........ in the back of my leg since the car accident. (COMFORT)
discomfort
I'm sorry but these figures are ........ without any evidence. (MEAN)
meaningless
We haven't made up our ...... yet where we're going for our holiday this year. We can't decide between Spain or Greece. (COLLOCATION)
minds
They didn't tell us about their change of plans until the ........ minute, which was a bit thoughtless. (COLLOCATION)
last
Most countries in the world have a ........ elected government. (DEMOCRATIC)
democratically
FCE ........ for First Certificate in English. (PHRASAL VERB: to be an abbreviation for a word)
stands
There has been a big improvement in your grades this term. I'd just like to say ........ up the good work. (PHRASAL VERB: to continue working hard or doing well at something)
keep
Before we finish I'd just like to ........ out that you are all required to attend a meeting this afternoon. (PHRASAL VERB: to give important information)
point
He cut the cake ........ into quarters and gave a piece to each of the children. (EQUAL)
equally
One of the basic principles of a ........ is that everyone of a certain age is allowed to vote. (DEMOCRATIC)
democracy
Unfortunately, it seems that the two leaders have not agreed on any ........ solutions to the political problem. (MEAN)
meaningful
Could you explain what the ........ of this word is? (MEAN)
meaning
Look! Stop playing around and .......... down to some work. (PHRASAL VERB: to start doing a job or task)
get
Steve always arrives late every day and ........ he didn't get in until lunch time today. (PREDICT)
predictably
I really don't know how you ... up with his lazy attitude. He makes me so angry. (to tolerate something)
put
I speak fluent German but my ........ language is English. ( COLLOCATION)
native
So, have you got any ........ for how the game is going to end this afternoon? (PREDICT)
predictions
Our daughter is only 6 and she can already ........ the time. (COLLOCATION)
tell
I don't like our new bed at all. It's really ........ . (COMFORT)
uncomfortable
The ........ system in this country is definitely getting worse. (POST)
postal
Stand still and try to ... your balance. (PHRASAL VERB)
keep
They do look very similar but apparently they are ........ . (RELATE)
unrelated
The weather is very ........ in England. You never know what it's going to be like when you wake up in the morning. (PREDICT)
unpredictable
This is your ........ warning. If you don't pay your bill soon we'll have to disconnect you. (COLLOCATION)
final
I was sitting ........ watching the TV when I remembered I had to go out to a meeting. (COMFORT)
comfortably
That's probably the ........ at the door. He usually comes at this time. (POST)
postman
It is customary in some countries to ........ hands with someone each time you meet them. (COLLOCATIONS)
shake
Several of my ........ are coming to visit this weekend. (RELATE)
relatives
The sides were totally ........ and the home team won easily. (EQUAL)
unequal
There is little evidence that women are gaining ........ with men in higher ranking managerial positions. (EQUAL)
equality
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