top 3000 (21-40)

10 flashcards · Other · by Oleh Malko

1. The company plans to explain its new policy to employees. Can you ... this rule to me? He ...ed how the machine worked.

   (verb) to make something clear or easy to understand by describing or giving information about it Synonyms: clarify, describe, illustrate, interpret, elaborate.

2. Scientists explore new ways to generate energy. 1. The children love to ... the woods behind their house. We spent the afternoon ...ing the old town. 2. We need to ... all possible solutions.

   (verb) to travel around a place or area in order to find out about it to think about or discuss a subject in detail Synonyms: investigate, examine, research, survey, venture.

3. Please express your opinion clearly. 1. He ...ed his concern about the situation. Words cannot ... how grateful I am. 2. She ...ed her ideas in a letter.

   (verb) to show a feeling, opinion, or fact to say or write something Synonyms: state, articulate, convey, communicate, voice.

4. The new bridge will improve traffic flow in the city. His English has ...ed a lot. We are working to ... the quality of our services.

   (verb) to make something better, or to become better Synonyms: enhance, ameliorate, upgrade, refine. Antonym: worsen, deteriorate.

5. It is important to include everyone in the discussion. The price ...s tax and service. The list ...s names of all the participants.

   (verb) to make someone or something part of something else Synonyms: comprise, contain, incorporate, involve. Antonym: exclude, omit.

6. The new evidence will indicate whether he is guilty or not. 1. The needle on the gauge ...s the fuel level. Studies ... that regular exercise is beneficial. 2. Her silence ...ed her disapproval.

   (verb) to show or point out something to suggest something without saying it directly Synonyms: show, suggest, point to, signify, reveal.

7. The company plans to introduce a new product next month. 1. Allow me to ... my colleague, Sarah. She ...ed herself to the group. 2. The government ...ed new laws. They ...ed a new system for recycling.

   (verb) to make someone known to someone else for the first time to bring something into use, existence, or a place for the first time Synonyms: present, launch, bring in, establish, inaugurate.

8. We need to maintain a high level of quality. 1. The two countries have ...ed close relations. It's difficult to ... a healthy weight. 2. The house is expensive to ....

   (verb) to continue to have; to keep in existence, or not allow to become less to keep a machine, building, etc. in good condition by checking or repairing it regularly Synonyms: preserve, keep, sustain, uphold, service.

9. Please mention my name when you call. Did he ... where he was going? He ...ed that he was thinking of moving.

   (verb) to speak about something quickly, without giving many details or using many words Synonyms: refer to, state, remark, bring up, allude to.

10. We need to obtain permission before we proceed. He ...ed a loan from the bank. Further information can be ...ed from the head office.

    (verb) to get something, especially by asking for it, buying it, working for it, or by using a law Synonyms: get, acquire, gain, procure, secure.