absent from
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not present
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He was absent from class yesterday.
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accustomed to
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used to
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I’m accustomed to cold winters now.
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afraid of
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fearful
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She’s afraid of flying.
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amazed at/by
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very surprised
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I’m amazed by his language skills.
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angry at/with
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annoyed or upset
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She was angry with her friend. He was angry at the decision.
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annoyed at/with
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irritated
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I’m annoyed at the delay. She’s annoyed with her noisy neighbors.
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anxious about
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worried
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I’m anxious about the visa interview.
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appropriate for
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suitable
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This program is appropriate for beginners.
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ashamed of
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feeling guilt
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He’s ashamed of his accent.
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astonished at/by
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greatly surprised
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We were astonished by the news.
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aware of
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knowing about
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Are you aware of the requirements?
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bad at/for
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lacking skill / harmful
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She’s bad at cooking. Smoking is bad for you.
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based on
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founded on
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The movie is based on real events.
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beneficial to/for
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good/helpful
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This policy is beneficial for students. Exercise is beneficial to health.
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blind to
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not noticing
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He is blind to his own mistakes.
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bored with/by
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uninterested
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I’m bored with this town. The children were bored by the long talk.
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brilliant at
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very skilled
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She’s brilliant at math.
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capable of
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having ability
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He’s capable of learning quickly.
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certain of/about
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sure
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I’m certain about my answer. She’s certain of her decision.
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close to
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emotionally near
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I’m very close to my sister.
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concerned about/with
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worried / involved
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I’m concerned about climate change. The article is concerned with data privacy.
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confident of/in
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sure / trusting
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She’s confident in her abilities. He’s confident of success.
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connected to/with
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linked
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This issue is connected to housing. I’m connected with an NGO.
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conscious of
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aware
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He’s conscious of his accent.
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content with
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satisfied
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I’m content with my current job.
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crazy about
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love a lot
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She’s crazy about K-pop.
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critical of
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finding fault
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He’s critical of the system.
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crowded with
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full of
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The market was crowded with tourists.
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curious about
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interested
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I’m curious about new cultures.
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dependent on/upon
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relying on
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He’s dependent on his parents.
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different from/to
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not the same
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This food is different from what I’m used to. It’s different to our culture.
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disappointed with/in/by
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unhappy with
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I’m disappointed with the service. He’s disappointed in his son. She was disappointed by the delay.
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doubtful about
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unsure
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I’m doubtful about the results.
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eager for
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excited to have
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She’s eager for adventure.
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engaged in/to/with
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involved / betrothed / occupied
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He’s engaged in research. She’s engaged to a pilot. I was engaged with work all day.
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envious of
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jealous
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He’s envious of her freedom.
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essential to/for
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necessary
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Language is essential to communication. It’s essential for success.
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excited about/by
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looking forward to
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I’m excited about the trip. He’s excited by new ideas.
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famous for
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well known
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Paris is famous for its fashion.
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familiar with/to
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recognize / known
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I’m familiar with that book. His name is familiar to me.
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