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Dipsik Posted 17 years ago
Vocabulary
COLLOCATIONS
Hello,
could anyone check whether I got the adjectives right (and possibly offer a better word if necessary)? On the left, there is always a 'definition' or some simple adjective and I am to find a better way of expressing these ( = right column).
THANKS A LOT for any help
L.
1. effect
an effect which helps = a positive/beneficial effect
an effect nobody expected = a surprising/startling effect
a very funny effect = a humorous effect
an effect that put things right = a stabilizing effect
2. change
a very big change = a sea change
a very small change = a minor/slight change
a very very small change = a subtle change
a change that upset people = ?
a change that made you happy = a pleasant/nice/refreshing change
a change that pleased everybody = a welcome change
3. problem
a very very small problem = a petty problem
the basic problem = a fundamental/key/central problem
the real problem = a serious/significant problem
the most urgent problem = a pressing/ an immediate/an acute problem
a problem that happens often = a common/chronic/recurring problem
a problem that can’t be solved = an insoluble/insuperable problem
a problem that makes you feel bad = a daunting/an annoying problem
could anyone check whether I got the adjectives right (and possibly offer a better word if necessary)? On the left, there is always a 'definition' or some simple adjective and I am to find a better way of expressing these ( = right column).
THANKS A LOT for any help
L.
1. effect
an effect which helps = a positive/beneficial effect
an effect nobody expected = a surprising/startling effect
a very funny effect = a humorous effect
an effect that put things right = a stabilizing effect
2. change
a very big change = a sea change
a very small change = a minor/slight change
a very very small change = a subtle change
a change that upset people = ?
a change that made you happy = a pleasant/nice/refreshing change
a change that pleased everybody = a welcome change
3. problem
a very very small problem = a petty problem
the basic problem = a fundamental/key/central problem
the real problem = a serious/significant problem
the most urgent problem = a pressing/ an immediate/an acute problem
a problem that happens often = a common/chronic/recurring problem
a problem that can’t be solved = an insoluble/insuperable problem
a problem that makes you feel bad = a daunting/an annoying problem
Top answer
All seem acceptable to me except: an effect nobody expected = a surprising/startling/unusual/unanticipated/unprecedented effect a very funny effect = a humorous/ hilarious effect an effect that put things right = a stabilizing rectifying effect a change that upset people = a disquieting change the real problem = a serious/ significant problem
- All seem acceptable to me except: an effect nobody expected = a surprising/startling/unusual/unanticipated/unprecedented effect a very funny effect = a humorous/ hilarious effect an effect that put things right = a stabilizing rectifying effect a change that upset people = a disquieting change the real problem = a serious/ significant problem
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All seem acceptable to me except:
an effect nobody expected = a surprising/startling/unusual/unanticipated/unprecedented effect
a very funny effect = a humorous/ hilarious effect
an effect nobody expected = a surprising/startling/unusual/unanticipated/unprecedented effect
a very funny effect = a humorous/ hilarious effect
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