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a small number of soldiers, commonly 10 privates, a staff sergeant, and a corporal; the smallest military unit. a group of police officers, especially one organized to deal with a particular area of law enforcement any small group or party of persons engaged in a common enterprise. a sports team or a group of players from which a team is selected. Examples drug ..........; fraud ........... They've got together a good .......... for the World Cup early-morning raid by the police flying ........ It was almost his turn to go before the firing ......... Collocation crime, drug/drugs, flying, fraud, police, riot, vice assassination, death, hit | demolition | firing football, rowing, etc. detective, member, officer good, strong Synonyms band battalion division force |
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separated from other persons or things; alone; solitary. Examples Without help, many elderly people would be left .......... She kept herself almost .......... from her colleagues. an apparently ............ incident a child who is ........... from other children Collocation appear, be, feel | become, get | remain | leave sb/sth keep sb/sth Synonyms confined deserted detached |
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to adhere closely; stick to to hold tight, as by grasping or embracing; cleave to be or remain close to remain attached, as to an idea, hope, memory, etc Examples The wet paper .........s to the glass. The children ........ to each other in the dark. The child ......... to her mother's side. Despite the predictions, the candidate .......... to the belief that he would be elected. houses ...........ing precariously to sheer cliffs She ........ onto my arm Collocation firmly, tightly | desperately, precariously together onto Synonyms adhere clasp fasten |
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the outer edge, border, margin, or brink of something, especially of a circular object. any edge, margin, or frame added to or around a central object or area. the outer circle of a wheel, attached to the hub by spokes. a circular strip of metal forming the connection between an automobile wheel and tire, either permanently attached to or removable from the wheel. Examples the ball hit the ........ and bounced off Sugar ..........ed the dessert plate ...... a hat Synonyms fringe ledge lip |
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a payment or fee exacted by the state, the local authorities, etc., for some right or privilege, as for passage along a road or over a bridge. the extent of loss, damage, suffering, etc., resulting from some action or calamity a tax, duty, or tribute, as for services or use of facilities. Examples The .......... was 300 persons dead or missing. The possibility of imposing ....... on some motorway The pressure of fame can take a terrible .......... The recession is taking its .......... Collocation charge, collect, exact, impose, levy bridge, motorway, road | booth | charge Synonyms cost expense levy |
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to bring out of a folded state; spread or open out to spread out or lay open to view. to reveal or display. to reveal or disclose in words, especially by careful or systematic exposition; set forth; explain. Examples ......... your arms. A walk through town will .......... many interesting buildings .......the newspaper Synonyms spread stretch out unfurl unravel |
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a probability or chance of something Archaic . indication of a favorable end; promise. Examples There is a strong .......... of his being elected. There's every .......... that she'll be able to help us. Taking regular exercise reduces the ........ of a heart attack. This shouldn't affect the ........... of you getting the job. Collocation decrease, minimize, reduce increase, maximize, raise | affect Synonyms possibility probability prospect tendency |
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carefully weighed or considered; studied; intentional characterized by deliberation or cautious consideration; careful or slow in deciding leisurely and steady in movement or action; slow and even; unhurried Examples a .......... lie. Moving away from the city and all its advantages required a .......... decision. moving with a ......... step. Synonyms consciously knowingly pointedly purposely |
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The state or quality of being equal; correspondence in quantity, degree, value, rank, or ability. uniform character, as of motion or surface. Mathematics . a statement that two quantities are equal; equation. Examples promoting .......... of opportunity in the workplace. Women do not yet have true .......... in the company. People from these minority groups must have ........ of opportunity. fighting for greater ........ between the sexes Collocation Complete, full, genuine, true | greater | economic, legal, political, racial, sexual, social Have between Synonyms civil rights coordination fairness |
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to refrain from harming or destroying; leave uninjured; forbear to punish, hurt, or destroy to deal gently or leniently with; show consideration for to refrain from inflicting injury or punishment; exercise lenience or mercy. Examples She hardly .........ed him a second glance. Can you ........... some money for the homeless? to ........ one's enemy. His harsh .......... spared no one. Collocation barely, hardly, scarcely can/could for Synonyms unoccupied unused backup |
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an article of trade or commerce, especially a product as distinguished from a service. something of use, advantage, or value. Stock Exchange . any unprocessed or partially processed good, as grain, fruits, and vegetables, or precious metals. Examples Coal is becoming a rare .......... . basic agricultural .............es Time is a very valuable ......... Collocation basic, important, primary | cheap | expensive | rare, scarce export, marketable, saleable | perishable | agricultural, industrial Synonyms asset goods material |
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the remains of anything broken down or destroyed; ruins; rubble Geology . an accumulation of loose fragments of rock. Examples She was hit on the head by flying .......... the ....... of buildings after an air raid. These worms feed on plant ........ The tank exploded, scattering ........ all over the field. Collocation food, plant, rock piece | heap, pile scatter, shower Synonyms detritus junk remains |
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to form or have an opinion; judge; think to hold as an opinion; think; regard Examples He did not ......... lightly of the issue. He ......ed it wise to refuse the offer. Synonyms allow assume believe expect |
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a very brief, passing look, sight, or view. a momentary or slight appearance. a vague idea; inkling. Examples to catch or take a ........ of. They caught occasional ....... of great birds circling. This was my first tantalizing ........... of the islands. He took a quick .......... at the map. Collocation brief, fleeting, the merest, momentary, quick | occasional catch, get, have, take Synonyms flash glance impression |
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legal soundness or force. the quality of having legal force or effectiveness the property of being strong and healthy in constitution Examples Don't you think that both views have equal .........? The theory has the face ......... of being consistent with recent findings. The legal ........of the claims has been challenged. His reputation lends a certain ........to the approach that it might not deserve. Collocation doubtful, dubious, questionable | face legal, scientific have | give sth, lend sth Synonyms effectiveness efficacy gravity |
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