10 extremely useful C1/C2 verbs

Learn 10 extremely useful verbs that will impress examiners in any

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1. Pronunciation:- circle or underline the stressed syllable in each word.

The first one is done for you.

shirk hinder dread cherish thrive

crave jeopardize tackle hasten embrace

2. Meaning:- circle the word that is defined.

1) limit the ability to do a) jeopardise b) tackle c) hinder
something
2) put at risk a) jeopardise b) hasten c) dread
3) have a strong desire for a) embrace b) crave c) thrive
something
4) worry about something a) shirk b) dread c) hinder

5) grow/develop very well a) hasten b) thrive c) embrace

6) enthusiastically accept a) embrace b) tackle c) shirk

something
7) feel strong affection for a) crave b) cherish c) thrive
something
8) make an effort to deal with a a) jeopardise b) thrive c) tackle
problem
9) avoid/neglect responsibility a) hinder b) shirk c) crave

10) make something happen a) cherish b) tackle c) hasten

more quickly

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embrace Meaning 1)c 2)a 3)b 4)b 5)b 6)a 7)b 8)c 9)b 10)c
Answers Pronunciation shirk hinder dread cherish thrive crave jeopardise tackle hasten
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 10 extremely useful C1/C2 verbs
3. Correct usage:- choose the correct option

1) I hasten to say / comment / add

2) Don't shirk your job / responsibilities / work

3) I dread go / to go / going to the dentist.

4. Writing:- Now write your own sentences using your new vocabulary.

Answers Correct usage 1) add 2) responsibilities 3) going.

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