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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