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anticipate Answer: to expect something before it happens
assertion Answer: a statement that you strongly believe is true
believe wholeheartedly Answer: to be completely sure about something
choose wisely Answer: to make a good decision about something
clueless Answer: without any knowledge about a situation or subject
come back to haunt you Answer: If something you do comes back to haunt you, it has bad
consequences at a later time.
courage in the face of an affliction Answer: the ability to stay brave even though you are
suffering
critical thinking skills Answer: the ability to analyse or evaluate information without letting
feelings or opinions influence you
enquiring mind Answer: Someone who has an enquiring mind always wants to find out about
things.
eye-opener Answer: something that suprises you and teaches you new facts about life, people,
etc
go to incredible lengths Answer: to try extremely hard to achieve something
hoodwink Answer: to deceive or trick someone
lap up Answer: to accept or believe something with enthusiasm
make a flying visit Answer: to visit somebody for a short period of time
make an informed choice Answer: to make a choice that is based on good information
mismatch Answer: an occasion when people or things are put together that are not suitable for
each other
out in all weathers Answer: outside whatever the weather is like
perform a trick Answer: to do a magic trick in order to entertain people
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, positive outlook Answer: If you have a positive outlook, you think the future is likely to be
good.
serendipity Answer: when you are lucky and find something interesting or valuable by chance
set foot in Answer: to go to or into a certain place
share a viewpoint Answer: to have the same opinions about something
splitting headache Answer: a very bad pain in your head
suffer from stage fright Answer: to be scared of performing in public
well-intentioned Answer: wanting to have good effects, but sometimes having bad effects that
were not expected
account for Answer: to be the reason or explanation for something
biological diversity Answer: the range of different life forms living together in one place
budget constraints Answer: limits to the amount of money that is available to spend
completely thrown Answer: very surprised and confused, so that you do not know what to do
or how to react
create wealth Answer: to make people richer
die out Answer: to become more and more rare and then disappear completely
facet Answer: one part of a subject, situation, etc.
fail to take into account Answer: to not consider or remember something when judging a
situation
fulfil your potential Answer: to achieve everything you are capable of
get stuck in Answer: to start doing something with energy and purpose
have a detrimental effect Answer: to affect something or someone in a bad way
have limited prospects Answer: to not have many opportunities
have the requisite skills Answer: to have the skills that are needed in order to do something
hold your own Answer: to be a successful or capable as others in a certain situation
impending Answer: An impending event will happen soon and is usually bad or unpleasant
lack resources Answer: to not have enough of something you need
language competence Answer: the ability to communicate in a language
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WITH 100% ACCURATE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | ACE
EVERY TEST | GUARANTEED EXCELLENCE.
anticipate Answer: to expect something before it happens
assertion Answer: a statement that you strongly believe is true
believe wholeheartedly Answer: to be completely sure about something
choose wisely Answer: to make a good decision about something
clueless Answer: without any knowledge about a situation or subject
come back to haunt you Answer: If something you do comes back to haunt you, it has bad
consequences at a later time.
courage in the face of an affliction Answer: the ability to stay brave even though you are
suffering
critical thinking skills Answer: the ability to analyse or evaluate information without letting
feelings or opinions influence you
enquiring mind Answer: Someone who has an enquiring mind always wants to find out about
things.
eye-opener Answer: something that suprises you and teaches you new facts about life, people,
etc
go to incredible lengths Answer: to try extremely hard to achieve something
hoodwink Answer: to deceive or trick someone
lap up Answer: to accept or believe something with enthusiasm
make a flying visit Answer: to visit somebody for a short period of time
make an informed choice Answer: to make a choice that is based on good information
mismatch Answer: an occasion when people or things are put together that are not suitable for
each other
out in all weathers Answer: outside whatever the weather is like
perform a trick Answer: to do a magic trick in order to entertain people
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, positive outlook Answer: If you have a positive outlook, you think the future is likely to be
good.
serendipity Answer: when you are lucky and find something interesting or valuable by chance
set foot in Answer: to go to or into a certain place
share a viewpoint Answer: to have the same opinions about something
splitting headache Answer: a very bad pain in your head
suffer from stage fright Answer: to be scared of performing in public
well-intentioned Answer: wanting to have good effects, but sometimes having bad effects that
were not expected
account for Answer: to be the reason or explanation for something
biological diversity Answer: the range of different life forms living together in one place
budget constraints Answer: limits to the amount of money that is available to spend
completely thrown Answer: very surprised and confused, so that you do not know what to do
or how to react
create wealth Answer: to make people richer
die out Answer: to become more and more rare and then disappear completely
facet Answer: one part of a subject, situation, etc.
fail to take into account Answer: to not consider or remember something when judging a
situation
fulfil your potential Answer: to achieve everything you are capable of
get stuck in Answer: to start doing something with energy and purpose
have a detrimental effect Answer: to affect something or someone in a bad way
have limited prospects Answer: to not have many opportunities
have the requisite skills Answer: to have the skills that are needed in order to do something
hold your own Answer: to be a successful or capable as others in a certain situation
impending Answer: An impending event will happen soon and is usually bad or unpleasant
lack resources Answer: to not have enough of something you need
language competence Answer: the ability to communicate in a language
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