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  • a written document commonly submitted with a job application outlining the applicant's credentials and interest in the open position.
    COVER LETTER
  • three synonyms of EXPENSIVE
    COSTLY, DEAR, EXORBITANT, PRICEY, HIGH PRICED
  • three synonyms of CHEAP
    AFFORDABLE, INEXPENSIVE, REASONABLE, LOW-PRICED
  • something praised more than it deserves
    MUCH-VAUNTED
  • I can't wait to go to the beach! FORWARD - I'm so ............................... to the beach!
    LOOKING FORWARD TO GOING
  • She had no idea that she was being spied on. KNOW -Little...................................................was spying on her.
    DID SHE KNOW THAT SOMEONE
  • Two PHV: to have so much work
    SNOW UNDER; SWAMP WITH
  • To Relax, Chill out after a period of work or tension
    UNWIND
  • The benefits of exercise _______________(weight) the risks of injury.
    OUTWEIGH
  • the highest-ranking person in a company.
    CEO (CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER)
  • For their own.................   the visitors of zoos are kept at a distance. (SAFE)
    SAFETY
  • PHV: extremely tired/old, almost destroyed garments
    TO BE WORN OUT
  • laugh lightly and repeatedly in a silly way, from amusement, nervousness, or embarrassment.
    GIGGLE
  • PHV: to express your opinion
    TO SPEAK UP
  • 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
  • She has been improving her English skills by _________ and bounds since she started taking classes.
    LEAPS
  • the amount of money taken by a business in a particular period.
    TURNOVER
  • PHV: to compare the price and quality of the same or a similar object in different shops before you decide which one to buy
    TO SHOP AROUND
  • tending to be involved in a greater than average number of accidents.
    ACCIDENT-PRONE
  • The comedian was less funny than the audience expected. NEARLY The comedian .......... the audience expected.
    wasn't nearly as funny as
  • REPHRASING: As I walked past the window, I briefly saw the beautiful sunset. (CATCH) . As I walked past the window, I managed to__________________of the beautiful sunset._
    CATCH A GLIMPSE
  • 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
  • IDIOM: attractive additional features or trimmings.
    BELLS AND WHISTLES
  • a diet that becomes popular for a short time
    FAD DIET
  • an undergraduate degree awarded by universities
    BACHELOR'S DEGREE
  • What was much better than I expected was the costume design. EXCEEDED -What .......... the costume design.
    exceeded my expectations was
  • begin again or continue after a pause or interruption.
    TO RESUME
  • Parents often don’t know their children are playing _________ .! (TRUANCY)
    TRUANT
  • 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
  • a work schedule that is performed in rotations.
    SHIFT WORK/DO SHIFTS
  • Candidates possess suitable qualities and have the _______of character to become a doctor. (STRONG)
    STRENGTH
  • a person willing to testify in writing about the character or ability of someone, especially an applicant for a job.
    A REFEREE
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