account
My account is now empty.
acknowledge
I would be grateful if you could acknowledge my letter.
acquire
Some people go back for their education
to acquire another degree or diploma to impress the society.
anticipate
We anticipate the pleasure of hearing from you again.
collision
In Britain,
a collision with the Parliament could ruin the government's plans.
compensation
Compensation of injured workers has cost the company a lot.
complain
Don't always complain;
remember this:
no pains, no gains.
consult
I consulted a doctor about my pains.
consumption
The nation's consumption of oil is increasing every year.
contrary
The research runs contrary to widespread expectations
that falls in technology stocks will disproportionately affect
the north American and UK economies.
contrast
Careful contrast of the two plans shows up some key differences.
controversy
After several nuclear disasters,
a controversy has raged over the safety of nuclear energy.
critical
and in revitalizing economic activity.
It is often a critical factor in sustaining a peace process,
deliver
She was delivered of a healthy boy.
depress
The thought of going back to work tomorrow depressed me!
descend
The elevator descended rapidly to the bottom floor.
destroy
All hopes of a peaceful settlement were destroyed by his violent speech.
destruction
Fame and the exhilarating celebrity that accompanies it,
force the famous person to anticipate in his own destruction.
disorder
The capital is calm,
but continuing disorder has been reported elsewhere.
distinction
She had the distinction of being the first woman to swim the Channel.
economics
This article is about the economics of publishing.
efficiency
One of the aims of economic reform is to improve efficiency.
emergency
In an emergency,
please call 110.
exclusive
This dining room is for the distinguished guests' exclusive use.
extraordinary
How extraordinary
that you should have never heard of the matter!
flexible
We can visit your company on Monday or Tuesday;
our plans are fairly flexible.
generate
The machine generates electricity.
ideal
It is never easy to realize a lofty ideal.
insight
He hoped his work at the university
would give him insight into how questions of morality
could be applied to places where self-interest flourished.
inspire
The Lake District scenery inspired Wordsworth to write his greatest poetry. |