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Question		Answer
bold type start learning		The important words are printed in bold type.
in bold start learning		Please write the title in bold.
bold move start learning		Leaving a secure job to start her own business was a bold move.
bold decision start learning		It was a bold decision to move abroad on her own.
follow somebody’s advice start learning		I decided to follow my doctor’s advice.
take somebody up on an offer start learning		to accept an offer that somebody has made
take somebody up on an offer start learning		I think I’ll take you up on that offer and come to visit you.
inflict start learning		to cause something unpleasant or painful to happen to somebody
inflict start learning		The attack inflicted serious injuries on several people.
aggravate start learning		to make a bad situation, illness, or pain worse
aggravate start learning		Too much exercise may aggravate the pain in your knee.
complain of pain start learning		The patient complained of severe pain in his back.
be racked with pain start learning		to suffer from severe pain
be racked with pain start learning		He was racked with pain after the accident.
alleviate start learning		to make pain or a problem less severe
alleviate start learning		This medication should help alleviate the pain.
lessen start learning		to make something less strong or severe
lessen start learning		The treatment should lessen the pain.
lessen stress start learning		Regular exercise can help lessen stress.
lessen the risk start learning		Wearing a seat belt can lessen the risk of serious injury.
soothe start learning		to make pain less severe or make somebody feel calmer
soothe start learning		A warm bath can help soothe aching muscles.
subside start learning		to become less strong or severe
subside start learning		The pain should subside within a few hours.
pain subsides start learning		The pain usually subsides after a few hours.
ache start learning		a continuous pain that is unpleasant but not very strong
ache start learning		I’ve had a dull ache in my shoulder all day.
have a stomach ache start learning		I had a stomach ache after dinner.
have a backache start learning		I’ve had a terrible backache since yesterday.
ache all over start learning		My body aches all over after yesterday’s workout.
My heart aches start learning		to feel very sad
My heart aches start learning		My heart aches when I think about what happened.
muscle aches start learning		Muscle aches are common after intense exercise.
bright colour start learning		She painted the walls a bright colour.
brief chat start learning		We had a brief chat before the meeting.
major problem start learning		Lack of funding is a major problem.
key issue start learning		Cost remains a key issue for the company.
the economy boomed start learning		The economy boomed during the late 1990s.
the company grew start learning		The company grew rapidly after entering new markets.
the company expanded start learning		The company expanded into several European markets.
companies merged start learning		The two companies merged last year.
launch a new product start learning		The company plans to launch a new product next month.
introduce a new product start learning		They introduced a new product aimed at younger customers.
pose a problem start learning		The lack of reliable data could pose a problem.
create opportunities start learning		The new technology could create new opportunities.
bring opportunities start learning		Economic growth can bring opportunities for local businesses.
provide opportunities start learning		The programme provides opportunities for young people.
a surge of anger start learning		a sudden strong feeling of anger
a surge of anger start learning		He felt a surge of anger when he heard what had happened.
a sense of pride start learning		She felt a sense of pride when she received the award.
a pang of nostalgia start learning		a sudden strong feeling of nostalgia
a pang of nostalgia start learning		Seeing my old school gave me a pang of nostalgia.
swell with pride start learning		to feel extremely proud
swell with pride start learning		Her parents swelled with pride when she received the award.
swell start learning		to become larger or increase in size, amount, or intensity
swell start learning		The crowd began to swell as the concert approached.
be filled with horror start learning		She was filled with horror when she saw what had happened.
be filled with joy start learning		He was filled with joy when his daughter was born.
be filled with hope start learning		The good news filled us with hope.
burst into tears start learning		to suddenly start crying
burst into tears start learning		She burst into tears when she heard the news.
burst into laughter start learning		to suddenly start laughing
burst into laughter start learning		Everyone burst into laughter at his joke.
burst into song start learning		to suddenly start singing
burst into song start learning		The whole group suddenly burst into song.
burst start learning		to break open or apart suddenly
burst start learning		The balloon burst with a loud bang.
burst into flames start learning		to suddenly start burning strongly
burst into flames start learning		The car burst into flames after the crash.
pull steadily start learning		to pull continuously and at a constant rate
pull steadily start learning		Pull steadily on the rope until the door opens.
steady start learning		firm, regular, and not changing suddenly
steady start learning		She has made steady progress with her English.
place gently start learning		She gently placed the baby in the cot.
whisper softly start learning		He whispered softly in her ear.
smile proudly start learning		She smiled proudly as her son received the award.
happily married start learning		They have been happily married for twenty years.
fully aware start learning		I’m fully aware of the risks involved.
blissfully unaware start learning		completely unaware of something
blissfully unaware start learning		He was blissfully unaware of the problems around him.
bliss start learning		complete happiness
bliss start learning		Lying on the beach with a good book was pure bliss.
pure bliss start learning		Spending the whole day on the beach was pure bliss.
marital bliss start learning		happiness in marriage
marital bliss start learning		They have enjoyed many years of marital bliss.
blissful start learning		extremely happy and peaceful
blissful start learning		We spent a blissful week by the sea.
tread carefully start learning		to act very carefully because a situation is difficult or sensitive
tread carefully start learning		We need to tread carefully when discussing this issue.
tread start learning		to step or walk on something
tread start learning		Be careful where you tread.
acutely embarrassing start learning		extremely embarrassing
acutely embarrassing start learning		It was an acutely embarrassing situation.
acute start learning		very serious, severe, or intense
acute start learning		The country is facing an acute housing shortage.
acutely start learning		extremely or very strongly
acutely start learning		She was acutely aware of the tension in the room.
roar with laughter start learning		to laugh very loudly
roar with laughter start learning		Everyone roared with laughter at his story.
roar start learning		to make a very loud, deep sound
roar start learning		We could hear the lions roar in the distance.

Unit 3 & 4: Collocations

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