a form of advertising that uses famous personalities or celebrities who command a high degree of recognition, trust, respect or awareness amongst the people
CELEBRITY ENDORSEMENT
20
What was much better than I expected was the costume design. EXCEEDED -What .......... the costume design.
exceeded my expectations was
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The comedian was less funny than the audience expected. NEARLY The comedian .......... the audience expected.
wasn't nearly as funny as
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The rate of unemployment hasn't increased quite as much this year compared to previous years. SLIGHTLY -This year the rate of unemployment has increased .......... did in previous years.
slightly less than it
20
It was the first time that I had tried mental activities to help me concentrate. BEFORE -Never ...........mental activities to help me concentrate.
before had I tried
20
the amount of money taken by a business in a particular period.
TURNOVER
20
IDIOM: attractive additional features or trimmings.
BELLS AND WHISTLES
25
a diet that becomes popular for a short time
FAD DIET
20
She had no idea that she was being spied on. KNOW -Little...................................................was spying on her.
DID SHE KNOW THAT SOMEONE
20
I can't wait to go to the beach! FORWARD - I'm so ............................... to the beach!
LOOKING FORWARD TO GOING
15
the highest-ranking person in a company.
CEO (CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER)
20
a work schedule that is performed in rotations.
SHIFT WORK/DO SHIFTS
20
begin again or continue after a pause or interruption.
TO RESUME
20
a person willing to testify in writing about the character or ability of someone, especially an applicant for a job.
A REFEREE
20
an undergraduate degree awarded by universities
BACHELOR'S DEGREE
15
a written document commonly submitted with a job application outlining the applicant's credentials and interest in the open position.