Bland
They often play bland music in restaurants.
The food tasted quite bland, so I added some salt.
The article he wrote had a bland title, but it changed the world.
Q: What are some bland foods that you like?
Q: Do you prefer wearing bland colours or bold colours?
Q: What is the opposite of ...
bland food
bland people
bland music
Modest
I have quite modest hopes in life - a family and my own house would great.
He is is not widely known for his modesty.
I make a modest income as a bartender.
Q: Are you a modest person by nature?
Q: Do you know anyone who is very talented but very modest?
Q: How important is it to be modest in your culture?
What is the opposite of...
modest progress at school
a modest person
a modest income
Keep track of
It's important to keep track of the vocabulary you learn, so write it down.
I often lend books to friends, then lose track of who borrowed what.
I can't keep track of all my obligations.
Q: How do you keep track of what you learn every day at school?
Q: Have you lost track of any friends?
Q: When you lose track of the conversation, what should you say?
Recruit
We need to recruit new staff for the busy season.
I was recruited into the army just before the war.
Gangs often recruit members from poor areas of the city.
Q: If you own a cafe, what kind of staff should you recruit?
Q: Have you ever thought about working in staff recruitment?
Glance
He glanced up from his book and smiled, then went on reading.
She gave me a glance that told me she liked me.
I'm sorry, I only had time to glance at your writing, but it looks okay.
At first glance, it seemed like a small house, but it was actually quite comfortable and spacious.
Q: Which things about you would a stranger notice at first glance?
Q: Do you read news articles or just glance at them?
What are some other ways of looking
gaz
pee
wat
obser
scruti
stud
pee
star
Phenomenon
The Northern Lights are a beautiful natural phenomenon.
Every culture has stories about strange phenomena such as ghosts and spirits.
The impact of the internet is phenomenal.
Q: Which of these phenomena can be explained by science?
Ghosts, the weather, electricity, culture, personality, cancer, love, language, black holes. the universe.
Used to
Journalists are now used to have / having their articles commented on by dozens of readers.
Reason and lack + preposition
He thinks the reason of / for the lack of / - comments is that potential reviewers lack of / - incentive.
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