| upset Listen to the word |
Example
Sentences: Her dad got really [upset] when he found out that she and her boyfriend were planning on moving in together. My daughter didn't go to school today because she had an [upset] stomach. It really [upset] my wife when my son lost his job. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| narrow Listen to the word |
Example
Sentences: The truck had a lot of trouble getting down the [narrow] street. The old man [narrowly] missed being killed when a car almost hit him as he was crossing the street. We paddled the canoe through a [narrow] channel, and into the open bay. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| faction Listen to the word |
Example
Sentences: After the death of the President, there was a serious battle between different [factions] for control of the country. The different political [factions] within the country are calling upon the military government to restore democratic rule. The leaders of the two warring [factions] are meeting in an effort to bring an end to hostilities. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| schedule Listen to the word |
Example
Sentences: The plane is about an hour behind [schedule] due to poor weather. Final exams have now been [scheduled] for the last week of June. The plane had to make an [unscheduled] stop in Santa Fe when a passenger had a heart attack. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| impact Listen to the word |
Example
Sentences: Changes in the American economy generally have a serious [impact] on the economy in Mexico. The downturn in the European economy is sure to have an [impact] on the American economy as well. Georgina made an [impact] within her first month on the job. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| intellectual Listen to the word |
Example
Sentences: Many [intellectuals] in the country were imprisoned or persecuted for expressing viewpoints critical of the government. He is more interested in a woman's body than in her [intellect]. Studies have shown that the [intellectual] development of children can be damaged by poor nutrition. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| punish Listen to the word |
Example
Sentences: When her parents [punish] her, they usually send her to her room for a time-out. I can't [punish] my child for telling the truth about breaking the CD player. The hockey player's 4-game suspension is sufficient [punishment] for the high-sticking incident. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| yield Listen to the word |
Example
Sentences: The oil fields of Alberta [yield] millions of gallons of oil each year. Our strawberry patch [yielded] at least 10 pounds of berries last summer. The Cuban government has refused to [yield] to pressure from the U.S.to end communist rule in the island nation. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| relax Listen to the word |
Example
Sentences: Why don't you take off your shoes, sit down and [relax]? It is very [relaxing] to lie on the beach, and listen to the sound of the waves. Danielle likes to sit in the hot-tub for [relaxation] after work on Fridays. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| ray Listen to the word |
Example
Sentences: The first [rays] of sunshine were just hitting the house as Martin slowly rose from his bed. There is a [ray] of hope that some passengers may have survived the plane crash. A [ray] of light broke through the clouds. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |