Question 1

... language is fine in a letter to a friend, but should not be used in an essay.

Accepted Answer

colloquial

Answer

savvy

Question 2

His latest book is a refreshing ... to his usual kind of writing.

Accepted Answer

counterpoint

Answer

fringe benefit

Question 3

We have a ... officer who deals with the employees complaints.

Accepted Answer

human resources

Answer

culinary arts

Question 4

Words can't always ... our feelings.

Accepted Answer

convey

Answer

capture

Question 5

This essay is long ...; you won't get any marks for it.

Accepted Answer

overdue

Answer

imposing

Question 6

Despite his success, Max is very ... and rarely talks about all he has achieved.

Accepted Answer

humble

Answer

disciplined

Question 7

There are a few ... so it's not easy to find employment.

Accepted Answer

job vacancies

Answer

fringe benefits

Question 8

There's been a ... in the overall standard of living over the past ten years.

Accepted Answer

decline

Answer

debate

Question 9

The medicine will soon ... and you will feel much better.

Accepted Answer

take effect

Answer

get hooked

Question 10

She feels bad because she's overweight but then eats chocolate to comfort herself-it's a ... .

Accepted Answer

vicious circle

Answer

vocational training

Question 11

Paul decided to ... the planning of the art festival to Brandon as he didn't have enough time.

Accepted Answer

delegate

Answer

contribute

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