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The guardian signed the contract on b______ of the minor child. (speaking or acting for someone)
ON BEHALF OF
We couldn't study on a_______ of the loud noise. (because of)
ON ACCOUNT OF
Jim c_______ to Manhattan every day. (to regularly travel a long distance to get to work)
COMMUTES
He would be a f________ opponent. (very frightening)
FEARSOME
My grandmother was a t_______ old lady, who lived through some very hard times. (physically or emotionally strong and able to deal with difficult situations)
TOUGH
I wouldn't like to live in Canada because of its h______ winters. (severe, difficult to live in, uncomfortable)
HARSH
The chemicals in paint can be h_________ to health. (dangerous, especially to people’s health or safety)
HAZARDOUS
Greg is a nice guy, but he has a few weird personality q_______. (an unusual part of someone's personality or an unusual habit)
QUIRK
She had a big g_____ on her face. (a big smile)
GRIN
He g_______ed at the bitter taste. (to make your face show an expression of pain or unhappiness)
GRIMACED
He tries to be kind, but he always seems a little up______. (worried or nervous and not able to relax)
UPTIGHT
Jerry’s pretty s_____-c________ about his weight. ( worried and embarrassed about what you look like or what other people think of you)
SELF-COUNSCIOUS
He was too n_____-m_______ and prejudiced. (unwilling to accept or understand new or different ideas)
NARROW-MINDED
We live in a g_____y and selfish society. (always wanting more food, money, power, possessions etc than you need)
GREEDY
Three inmates fled the prison in a d_______g tunnel escape. (involving a lot of risk or danger, or brave enough to do risky things)
DARING
Dan felt strangely ex__________ by the day’s events. (very happy and excited)
EXHILARATED
A lot of countries are concerned about the growing m______ of oil pollution at sea. (trouble / danger)
MENACE
Thank godness, she's on the m_________. (getting better)
ON THE MEND
I'm t______ up until this afternoon. (very busy)
TIED UP
She bitterly r__________ his mother’s influence over him. (feel angry or upset about a situation, especially if you think it's unfair)
RESENTS / RESENTED
“We go grubbing along day after day, without a bit of change, and very little fun. We might as well be in a t_________.”
TREADMILL
D________ and caution are parents of security. (a feeling being suspicious, skeptical)
DISTRUST
It was all over in a f__________. (very fast)
in a FLASH
It's all a bit of a b________ (= I can't remember it clearly.)
BLUR


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