ready for
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prepared
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She’s ready for her exam. / I wasn’t ready for that question.
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related to
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connected by topic or family
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The problem is related to the engine. / He’s related to the manager.
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relevant to
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important for the situation
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This information is relevant to our project.
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responsible for
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in charge of
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He is responsible for hiring staff.
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rude to
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impolite toward someone
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He was rude to the waiter.
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sad about
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unhappy about something
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She’s still sad about the breakup.
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safe from
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protected against
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The vaccine keeps you safe from disease.
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satisfied with
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pleased with
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I’m satisfied with the results.
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sensitive to
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easily affected
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He’s sensitive to criticism. / She’s sensitive to loud sounds.
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shocked at/by
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surprised in a negative way
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I was shocked by the news. / She was shocked at his behavior.
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short of
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lacking
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We’re short of money this month.
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sick of
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fed up
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I’m sick of this weather!
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similar to
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alike
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This recipe is similar to mine.
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sorry for/about
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apologetic
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I’m sorry for being late. / She felt sorry about the accident.
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successful in/at
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achieving a goal
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He’s successful at public speaking.
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suitable for/to
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appropriate for
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This movie is not suitable for kids.
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sure of/about
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confident
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I’m sure of my answer. / Are you sure about this decision?
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surprised at/by
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unexpected event or info
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I was surprised at his reaction. / We were surprised by the gift.
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suspicious of
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not trusting
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She’s suspicious of strangers.
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sympathetic to
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showing understanding
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He was sympathetic to her situation.
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terrified of
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very afraid
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I’m terrified of spiders.
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thankful for
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grateful
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I’m thankful for your help.
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tired of/from
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bored or exhausted
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I’m tired of arguing. / I’m tired from working all day.
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typical of
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expected behavior
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That’s typical of him!
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unaware of
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not knowing
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She was unaware of the time.
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upset about/with
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emotionally disturbed
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I’m upset about the results. / He’s upset with his friend.
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used to
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familiar or accustomed
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I’m used to waking up early.
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useful for/to
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beneficial
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This tool is useful for gardening. / It’s useful to know the basics.
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weak in/at
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not strong or skilled
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She’s weak at math. / He’s weak in communication.
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worried about
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anxious
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I’m worried about the deadline.
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wrong with/about
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incorrect or faulty
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What’s wrong with this printer? / I think you’re wrong about her.
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absent-minded about
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forgetful
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He’s absent-minded about birthdays.
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addicted to
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unable to stop using
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She’s addicted to sugar.
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agreeable to
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willing to do something
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He was agreeable to the suggestion.
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allergic to
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having a reaction to
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I’m allergic to nuts.
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amazed by
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filled with wonder
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I was amazed by the view.
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attached to
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emotionally connected
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He’s attached to his old car.
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careless with/about
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not cautious
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She’s careless with money. / He’s careless about safety.
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