depend
He depends on you to help him.
enhance
The introduction of flexible work time
has greatly enhanced the work efficiency in that press.
ensure
I fitted a new lock to ensure
that the bicycle would not be stolen.
function
Another critical function that the school perform
is the sorting of people into different occupational roles.
performance
He was faithful in the performance of his duties.
regard
People regard job stability as part of their standard of living.
response
In response,
the alarmists accuse critics and news reporters of being deceived
by the entertainment industry.
survey
Has the house been properly surveyed?
wealthy
Those wealthy persons are not necessarily happy.
alter
We must alter those rules and practices
which have outlived their usefulness.
alternative
Have you got an alternative suggestion?
attitude
What is your attitude to abortion?
breakthrough
It is a breakthrough in negotiations.
challenge
Never challenge a fool to do wrong.
display
Her writing displays natural talent.
economist
The famous economist gave us a speech.
exaggerate
He always exaggerates to make his stories more amusing.
guarantee
A few local authorities adopted local protectionism
to guarantee the sale of their unmarketable products.
identify
Do you identify beauty with wisdom?
impose
She'd never think of imposing herself.
inferior
Some stores would put the inferior products on sale.
notion
He has a notion that I'm cheating him.
profession
Many of those doctors
who job-hopped for other jobs several years ago
are now gradually returning to their medical profession.
promise
I can't promise, but I'll try my best.
responsible
Faulty construction was responsible for the crash.
revenue
The revenues of the City Council are now uncovered.
sensitive
A sensitive nerve in a tooth can cause great pain.
shift
The shift of surplus farm labour to rural enterprises
stimulated industrial development.
solution
Resorting to violence is not the best solution to an argument.
worth
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
abandon
I have long since abandoned the notion
that higher education is essential to either success or happiness.
acute
His disappointment was acute.
attach
A young man attached himself to me at the party
and I couldn't get rid of him. |