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  • To expand one's range of interests, activities, and knowledge
    Broaden your horizons
  • People who are unemployed can apply for ________ __________ to support them financially.
    state benefits
  • The whale is a large _______.
    mammal
  • The tragedy of the war highlighted the fragility of _________ and the importance of peace.
    humanity
  • The Indochinese tiger is an ___________ _______.
    endangered species.
  • enraged, livid, incensed, irate
    Furious
  • The __________ helped to cure the infection.
    antibiotic
  • emotional, nostalgic, romanticized, mawkish (slightly negative)
    Sentimental
  • ______ _______ is causing sea levels to rise.
    Global warming
  • Many companies offer __________ ________ to support new parents.
    parental leave
  • The explorers ______ a new route to the unexplored territory.
    seek
  • outstanding, exceptional, superb, excellent
    Brilliant
  • The _________ of a new planet was a major breakthrough in astronomy.
    discovery
  • _________ is essential for a healthy and vibrant society.
    Diversity
  • touching, emotional, powerful, heartbreaking
    Moving
  • The product is ____________ and made from recycled materials.
    eco-friendly
  • captivating, enthralling, absorbing, compelling
    Fascinating
  • frightened, petrified, horrified, scared stiff
    Terrified
  • If you want to achieve something in life, what do you have?
    Aspirations
  • The city's architecture reflects its __________ and progress.
    modernity
  • The ____ __________ medication improved her mood.
    anti-depressant
  • If a person has a lot of money and lives a great lifestyle, what are they?
    Affluent
  • Food and water are ___________ for survival.
    necessities
  • _________ is the study of the Earth's surface.
    Geography
  • The beauty of the landscape lies in its __________.
    simplicity
  • The polar bear's _______ is shrinking due to melting ice.
    habitat
  • The ancient __________ of Pompeii was buried under volcanic ash during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
    settlement
  • Children are particularly __________ to infectious diseases.
    vulnerable
  • The student's strong ___________ led her to excel in her studies.
    motivation
  • The astronauts were on a _______ to explore the moon.
    mission
  • devastated, shattered, grief-stricken, inconsolable
    Heartbroken
  • If you want to consider something carefully, what should you do?
    Reflect on
  • ___ ________ are being built to protect coastal communities from flooding.
    Sea defences
  • boring, tedious, monotonous, uninspiring
    Dull
  • absorbing, compelling, thrilling, captivating
    Gripping
  • A situation in which someone agrees to leave their job because their employer wants to reduce the number of employees
    Voluntary redundancy
  • to do something that is expected, hoped for, or promised, or to cause it to happen
    Fulfil
  • If you hope for something that is probably not going to happen, what are you doing?
    Thinking wishfully (Wishful thinking)
  • The government has raised the ___________ _______ to help low-income workers.
    minimum wage
  • stimulating, challenging, insightful, profound
    Thought-provoking
  • An _________________ __________ can provide valuable on-the-job training.
    apprenticeship scheme
  • The hikers embarked on a challenging _____ through the mountains.
    trek
  • _________ ______ sources, such as solar and wind power, are becoming more popular.
    Renewable energy
  • If someone dreams of being a doctor, what can we call them?
    A would-be doctor
  • enjoyable, amusing, delightful, engaging
    Entertaining
  • _______ ______ is a major global issue.
    Climate change
  • Some professions allow for ______ _____________ with full pension benefits.
    early retirement
  • understandable, clear, straightforward, approachable
    Accessible
  • The __________ is a tiny electronic component.
    microchip
  • The ____________ ________ has increased significantly in the last quarter.
    employment rate
  • _______ is the study of the relationship between organisms and their environment.
    Ecology
  • overhyped, exaggerated, inflated, undeservedly praised
    Overrated
  • Magellan's expedition was the first to _________________ the globe.
    circumnavigate
  • ______ _____ , like petroleum and coal are major sources of energy.
    Fossil fuels
  • The _________ of the ecosystem made it vulnerable to pollution.
    fragility
  • If you can picture something happening, what are you doing?
    Envisage
  • fascinating, mysterious, puzzling, thought-provoking
    Intriguing
  • incredible, astonishing, extraordinary, remarkable
    Amazing
  • She is ______________ to dust.
    hypersensitive
  • The space mission was a thrilling ____________ of the solar system.
    exploration
  • The _____ ______ rose dangerously after the heavy rain.
    flood levels
  • The rainforest is a delicate _________.
    ecosystem
  • The scientist formulated a ___________ to explain the observed phenomenon.
    hypothesis
  • The hikers used a __________ to navigate the unfamiliar terrain.
    map
  • The explorers embarked on a perilous ________ to reach the South Pole.
    endeavor
  • obvious, foreseeable, expected, formulaic
    Predictable
  • The rocket was successfully ________ into space.
    launched
  • I read a fascinating _________ of Albert Einstein.
    biography
  • The clock's __________ ensured accurate timekeeping.
    regularity
  • very funny, comical, side-splitting, amusing
    Hilarious
  • The high _________ contributed to the muggy conditions.
    humidity
  • The _______ ____________ prevents many women from reaching top leadership positions.
    glass ceiling
  • clever, sharp, humorous
    Witty
  • The athlete's __________ was tested during the marathon.
    endurance
  • The _____ ___ ____ are melting at an alarming rate.
    polar ice caps
  • The _____ ____ is a beautiful underwater ecosystem.
    coral reef
  • If there is a big difference between how men and women are treated, what do we call it?
    Gender gap
  • The _________________ of the painting was questioned due to inconsistencies in the style.
    authenticity
  • sluggish, drawn-out, lengthy, unhurried
    Slow-moving
  • pleased, overjoyed, thrilled, ecstatic
    Delighted
  • The social ________ connected people from all over the world.
    network
  • If a quality is always there, what is it called?
    Inherent
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