Sample 1 (Reading and UOF)

After years of studying archeology, Robert felt no closer to understanding the history of humans

You can use it to express that something isn't getting any better.

In the interview taken yesterday, Jennie Kim flatly dispelled the rumor her falling out with Lisa

to remove fears, doubts, and false ideas, usually by proving them wrong or unnecessary

He has this image of being the hard man but he is the most adorable sentimentalist

often disapproving

a person who is strongly influenced by emotional feelings, rather than by careful thought and judgment based on facts; tender-hearted person

Phylane graduated from FTU, though, in office, she is underworked and not extended enough

to cause someone to use all their ability

Parking restrictions do not extend to disabled people.

to include or affect someone or something

The chairperson extended a warm welcome to the guest speaker.

formal

to offer or give something to someone

The movie wasn’t great, but if nothing else, the soundtrack was awesome

It’s a phrase we use to emphasize at least one certain thing is true, even if everything else might not be.

My brother now earns far less than he did when he was younger (NEARLY)

=> My brother …… much now as he did when he was younger

doesn’t earn/make nearly so/as

They are demolishing the hold bus station and replacing it with a new one (PULLED)

=> The old bus station is ….. with a new one

being pulled down and replaced

The number of students now at uni has reached an all-time high, apparently (THE)

=> The number of students now at uni is ….. been, apparently

the highest it has ever

I’m disappointed with the Fisher’s new album when I compare it to their previous one (COMPARISON)

=> I think the Fisher’s new album is …. their previous one

disappointing/ a disappointment in comparison with/to

He is so forthright about his shortcomings, it's hard to chastise him

a fault or failure to meet a certain standard, typically in a person's character, a plan, or a system

Widespread apathy is a common concern in current society

a lack of interest and energy

The drought caused serious shortfalls in the food supply.

an amount that is less than the level that was expected or needed

Deciding whether remaining at your native country or studying abroad is a tough call when you have your love at the moment

a difficult decision where there's no easy or obvious answer, often involving weighing pros and cons and considering different perspectives

She has been disconsolate since a doctor said her mother case was dispirited

not feeling much hope about a particular situation or problem

Two people only tie the knot once their souls being mismatched

to put together people or things that are unsuitable for each other

There is a mismatch between the capacity of the airport and the large number of people wanting to fly from it.

an occasion when people or things are put together that are not suitable for each other

She asked me a few probing questions

intended to get information

Other sources of information are found in the bibliography at the end of this article.

a list of the books and articles that have been used by someone when writing a particular book or article

the diffusion of Duchamp’s thought and art

the spreading of something more widely

He erred in agreeing to her appointment to the position.

to make a mistake or to do something wrong