English Vocabulary in Use: Advanced Book with Answers and Enhanced eBook Vocabulary Reference and Practice 3rd Edition

mistakes
Remember the apostrophe in 
won’t
: 
The window 
won’t
 open
(NOT wont).
Ways of expressing probability
The odds are he’ll get the job. 
[it is likely that]
The odds are against her passing the exam. 
[it is unlikely that]
They 
are bound to get married in the end. 
[almost certain to]
She’s 
unquestionably the best student in the class. 
[there is no doubt at all]
It was 
apparent that the negotiations were going badly. 
[obvious]
She’ll be here by five o’clock, 
for sure. 
[I am sure]
(usually comes at the end)
In all probability we’ll get the job finished on time. 
[it is very likely]
If you are not highly disciplined when you go on a diet,
 the chances are you won’t succeed.
[it is probable that]
There’s every likelihood that the price of petrol will rise soon. 
[it is very probable]
Ways of expressing obligation and lack of obligation
It is 
essential that you (should) take strong footwear with you.
Wearing a safety helmet is 
obligatory in this area.
The road was blocked. We 
had no option but to turn back.
We 
have an obligation to preserve the school’s good name.
Some courses are 
optional but Maths and English are compulsory.
Ways of expressing a desire to do something
I am 
determined/anxious/eager/keen/resolved to do whatever I can to help.
He 
wishes/desires/yearns/longs to return home. (all rather formal except 
long
)
She has 
ambitions/aspirations to become Prime Minister.
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