correct the mistake: The apartment looked cold and completely devoid of any personal touches.
devoid OF
rephrase: This small backup generator was our only source of power when the entire city lost power. (GRACE)
This small backup generator was our saving grace when the entire city lost power...
rephrase: He didn't think about it at all; he just bought those expensive designer shoes completely without planning. (ON)
...he just bought those expensive designer shoes on a whim.
complete the sentece: After a decade navigating the h____ and b____ of Manhattan, I found myself y____ing for a simpler life, desperate for a r____ from the non-stop noise.
hustle and bustle; yearning; respite
rephrase: She is incredibly connected to and aware of her students' emotional needs during the lessons. (IN)
She is incredibly in tune with her students' emotional needs...
complete the sentence: The success of the team project will ultimately b____ d____ to how well people work together; while the benefits seem c____-c___, the final plan does come with a few c____.
boil down to; clear-cut; caveats
correct the mistake: If I take a long break now, I’m afraid I’ll fail behind with my lesson planning.
FALL behind
complete the sentence: If the government decides to i______ taxes on small businesses at that absurd rate, expanding our operations simply won't be w____ the h_____.
impose; worth the hassle
correct the mistake: Don't worry, the new software seems confusing at first, but you'll quickly get the hang on it.
get the hang OF
explain the difference between "I wish I did it more often" vs "I wish I had done it more often"
rephrase: If you aren't sure how the client is feeling, you need to observe the subtle dynamic in the meeting and react accordingly. (ROOM)
...you need to read the room and react accordingly.
rephrase: Dealing with that level of bureaucracy is just too annoying and simply not worth it. (WORTH)
...is just too annoying and simply not worth the hassle.
complete the sentence: Algorithmic feeds tend to p____ society by trapping users in an e____ ch____ where extreme viewpoints can easily i___ hatred and even violence.
polarize; echo chambers; incite
complete the sentence: While sp_____ skills are valuable, it is your c___ skills—like communication and problem-solving—that serve as tr____ skills when you pivot careers.
While specialized skills are valuable, it is your core skills—like communication and problem-solving—that serve as transferable skills when you pivot careers.
complete the sentence: Being w___ v___ in the hu______ gives graduates a distinct advantage in understanding complex cultural dynamics in global business.
well versed; humanities
complete the sentece: Modern social media platforms c_____ what users see so aggressively that feeds are now s_____ with ads, which ultimately threatens to s______ authentic human expression.
curate; saturated; supress
correct the mistake: Just because he made one mistake doesn't mean we should write him out completely.
write someone OFF
complete the sentence: When platforms prioritize clicks, the quality of information is d____ by aggressive bot comments, which can c______ safety and d_____ blatant misinformation.
diluted; compromise; disseminate
correct the mistake: The new manager has a breeze of confidence that instantly puts the team at ease.
an AIR of confidence
complete the sentence: I haven’t worked with this system in years, so I’m incredibly r____; I definitely need to b____ up ___ the basics before I can g___ the h____ of this new framework.
I haven’t worked with this system in years, so I’m incredibly rusty; I definitely need to brush up on the basics before I can get the hang of this new framework
rephrase: The new apartment was great, but there were a few specific warnings regarding the noisy neighbors upstairs. (COME WITH)
...but it did come with a few caveats regarding the noisy neighbors upstairs.
correct the mistake: Her fluent French is what finally tipped the balance on her favour for the international role.
tipped the balance in her favour
correct the mistake: We didn't plan the weekend trip at all; we just booked the train tickets in a whim.
ON a whim
rephrase: Instead of overthinking the decision, you should just trust your intuition and see what happens. (GO WITH)
...you should just go with your gut and see what happens.
rephrase: I am completely out of practice when it comes to speaking French, so I really need to refresh my knowledge before the trip. (ON)
...so I really need to brush up on it before the trip.
complete the sentence: Their customer service has been rather h___-and-m___ lately; if the new software doesn't speed up response times, user frustration will quickly o____ any g____.
hit-and-miss; overshadow any gains
complete the sentence: Even a highly experienced professional can l___ their e___ if they don’t regularly engage in challenging tasks that require them to t____ on their f____.
lose their edge; think on their feet
rephrase: Instead of dealing with the problem openly, he preferred to avoid attention and stay out of the public eye. (KEEP)
...he preferred to keep a low profile and stay out of the public eye.
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