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This set of flashcards helps university-level English learners master advanced vocabulary and grammar. It covers a wide range of topics, including complex sentence structures, idiomatic expressions, and sophisticated word choices like "caught a glimpse," "matter how," and "under threat." The platform supports backward learning, allowing users to practice from the target language to the source language. Ideal for students and advanced learners, these cards enhance fluency and precision in academic and professional contexts.
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Do you mind if I watch you while you paint?

objection

Do you ……………………………………………………… you while you paint?

Do you have any objection to my watching you while you paint?

It’s impossible to predict how long it will take to do this job.

telling

There is ……………………………………………… will take.

There is no telling how long this job will take.

Not many people buy that particular product these days.

demand

There ……………………………………………… that particular product these days.

There is little demand for that particular product these days.

For me, his skill as a negotiator was most impressive.

how

I was most ……………………………………………… negotiator he was.

I was most impressed to see how skilled a negotiator he was.

Nobody expected Natalia to resign.

came

Natalia’s ……………………………………………… everyone.

Natalia’s resignation came as a surprise to everyone.

The area was completely devoid of vegetation.

whatsoever

There ……………………………………………… the area.

There was no vegetation whatsoever in the area.

When he was at his most successful, the President had enormous influence.

height

At ……………………………………………… , the President had enormous influence.

At the height of his success, the President had enormous influence.

as robots begin to make … a bigger part of society

up

SCARCE - In the northern hemisphere it is prompted by the … of food.

scarcity / scarceness

GENE - Migrants are also … programmed to respond to the changing length of the day as autumn approaches.

genetically
OCCUR - migration is still a surprisingly common … .

occurrence

SENSE - Their … to the earth's magnetic field helps them navigate

sensitivity

SPECTACLE - but inexperienced birds may get things … wrong

spectacularly

ADVANTAGE - Although it is … for birds to return earlier than their rivals so they can establish territories

advantageous
PROGRESS - some birds are … reducing the distances

progressively

EVOLVE - Their adaptability in such a short period in … terms has greatly

evolutionary

The driver instructed passengers to move down the bus.

Way

Passengers ... down the bus by the driver.

were instructed / told to |make their way

Mira tried to stay out of the argument between her two colleagues.

sides

Mira tried ... between her two colleagues.

not to take sides / toavoid taking sides | in theargument

A lack of support is threatening the success of the carnival.

under

The carnival's … support.

success is under threat |due to / because of /owing to (a/the) lack of

The manager refused to discuss his decision further.

open

The manager stated that his decision … discussion.

was not | open to further

Please text me when you get home, even if it's very late.

how

No … when you get home, please text me.

matter how | late it is /may be / might be

I just saw Emma for a moment as she walked past the restaurant.

caught

I just … as she walked past the restaurant.

caught a glimpse / caughtsight | of Emma

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