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Repent verb
Example
The husband was sure he knew where he was
going, but after they got lost he finally repented &
used the GPSjust like his wife asked him too!!
Opportunity noun
An opportunity is a chance to do something.
An opportunity occurs when the time is right, or
when the situation is perfect to make something
possible.
Other words with a similar meaning include:
a) opening:
The newspaper advertisement said:
We have an opening for a motivated worker to
join our stable, growing company. Please send your
applications to
b) chance:
As the retired couple left for their around the
world holiday, the wife said:
This is our chance to do something we have
never done before.
Example
If you are looking for an opportunity to start a
new business then the best city in the world to
do this isLondon.
A recent report found that London has good transportation &
infrastructure, fair taxation laws, is technology friendly & has a
strong local market.
Other cities around the world which also provided good
opportunities for starting a new business included: Singapore,
Toronto, Paris & Amsterdam.
Discussion
Place the following list in order of best opportunity (at the top)
to worst opportunity (at the bottom):
a) Free tickets to see the rugby league grand
final