top 3000 (41-60)

10 flashcards · English · by Oleh Malko

1. The two groups decided to oppose each other in the election. Most of the citizens ... the new law. The group actively ...ed the company's expansion plan.

   (verb) to disagree with something or someone and try to prevent them from succeeding Synonyms: resist, object to, be against, challenge.

2. The study showed that exercise can prevent heart disease. The new security system will ... theft. You can ... an accident by driving carefully.

   (verb) to stop something from happening or stop someone from doing something Synonyms: stop, avoid, deter, inhibit, hinder.

3. We must protect the environment for future generations. A helmet ...s your head in a crash. This law ...s consumers from unfair practices.

   (verb) to keep someone or something safe from injury, harm, or destruction Synonyms: defend, safeguard, shield, preserve.

4. The research aims to prove that the new drug is safe. The evidence ...s that he is innocent. I'll ... my point with some data.

   (verb) to show that something is true by providing facts, information, etc. Synonyms: demonstrate, show, establish, confirm, verify.

5. This program will provide a good education to all children. The hotel ...s a shuttle service to the airport. The law ...s for equal rights for all citizens.

   (verb) to give something to someone or make it available for them to use Synonyms: supply, give, offer, furnish.

6. They will reduce the number of employees next year. The company had to ... its staff by 10%. The new technology ...s the time needed for the task.

   (verb) to make something smaller in size, amount, degree, importance, etc. Synonyms: decrease, lessen, diminish, cut. Antonym: increase.

7. We need to require a signature on all official documents. The job ...s a lot of experience. You are ...ed to wear a helmet.

   (verb) to need something or make something necessary: Synonyms: need, necessitate, demand, call for.

8. The survey will reveal public opinion on the issue. The study ...ed some surprising results. He refused to ... his source of information.

   (verb) to make something known that was previously secret or unknown Synonyms: disclose, show, uncover, expose, unveil.

9. After the trip, we had to repair the broken car window. They paid to ... the damage to my car. It's a very old building that needs a lot of ...s.

   (verb) to fix something that is broken, damaged, or not working correctly Synonyms: fix, mend, restore, service.

10. The new director will replace the old one next month. The old photocopier was ...ed with a new one. He was injured and was ...ed by another player.

    (verb) to take the place of someone or something, or to put something new in the place of something old or broken Synonyms: substitute, take the place of, supplant, exchange.