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Match the words in the list below with their definitions: List of words: unwarranted, to stand/sticks out a mile, to do ones utmost to, stand in, stricken, quaint, shrubs, debarred, consign to, trivial, style yourself/something (as)
something,

wholesome, soi-disant, stand out, stand to

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If you say that someone someone else, you are emphasizing that their behaviour

causes the other person to feel ashamed 2. = Self-styled; so-called. 3. If you from doing something, you are prevented from doing it by a law or regulation. (FORMAL) 4. If you describe something as., you approve of it because you think it is likely to If you describe food as.., you approve of it have a positive influence on people's behaviour or mental state, especially because it does not involve anything sexually immoral/ 5. because you think it is good for your health.( = nutritious) If you describe something as .., you think that it is unimportant and not serious. 6. ..are plants that have several woody stems. 7. To .something or someone to a place where they will be forgotten about, or to an unpleasant situation or place, means to put them there. (FORMAL) 8. Something that is is attractive because it is unusual and rather old-fashioned. 9. If a person or place is .by something such as an unpleasant feeling, an illness, or a natural disaster, they are severely affected by it. 10. = If something.., it is very noticeable.

/= (+ from)If something., it is much better or much more important than other things of the same kind. 11. If you ..something, you are likely to gain it. If you .something, you are likely to lose it. 12. If you ..an election, you are a candidate in it. (BRIT; in AM, use run)
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13. If you say that something or someone or, you are emphasizing that they are very obvious and easy to recognize. (INFORMAL) 14. 15. If you say that you are doing your to do something, you are emphasizing that (disapproval) If you describe something as ., you are critical of it because

you are trying as hard as you can to do it. (FORMAL) there is no need or reason for it. (FORMAL) 16. .(as). is used for saying that someone describes themselves or something as having qualities they do not have/to designate by an identifying name/term

4. Fill in the blanks with the right word from the list below: List of words: disgrace soi-disant debarred quaint wholesome sticks out a mile stricken stand out consigned it stands to reason that to style oneself unwarranted utmost

1. They also think of male homosexuality as a scary perversion but think of female homosexuality as, I don't know, kind of . 2. I am also advised that beef is a safe and product. 3. He was panic- at the thought he might never play again.
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4. These are drought-.. areas. 5. ...a family ..by genetically inherited cancer... 6. Foreign aid workers will not be allowed into the .areas. 7. ...a small, ..town with narrow streets and traditional half-timbered houses... there were .twisted candlesticks in the shape of snakes, and a teapot fashioned like a china duck, out of whose open beak the tea was supposed to come. 8. If found guilty, she could be from politics for seven years... 9. The director tried to wave aside these issues as details that could be settled later... 10. For decades, many of Malevich's works were ..the basements of Soviet museums... 11. "She'll soon get over that," said the aunt 12. I have ..my family's name... 13. I've ..myself by the actions I've taken. 14. He played the violin, and he ..all the other musicians.. 15. Every tree, wall and fence against dazzling white fields... 16. His tendons stood out like rope beneath his skin... 17. The management group would gain millions of dollars if the company were sold... 18. He has not yet announced whether he will ..the election... 19. .if you are considerate and friendly to people you will get a lot more back... 20. `How do you know he's Irish?'`..'... 21. He would have done his ..to help her, of that she was certain... 22. Any attempt to discuss the issue of human rights was rejected as an interference in the country's internal affairs... 23. 24. He accused the police of using .brutality. Marco ..himself as a businessman.

25. The event was .. an art opening but I saw no art.