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

Look at C opposite. Match the beginning of each sentence with its ending.
1 I felt some pangs 
a my lost youth.
2 I rue the day 
b because I’d done nothing wrong.
3 I feel a certain remorse 
c not contacting her earlier.
4 I regret 
d I agreed to go into business with him.
5 I mourn 
e of guilt about what happened.
6 I felt no shame 
f about what happened. It was my fault.
Write these sentences in more formal language. Use the word in brackets.
1 I’m sorry that I didn’t buy her a birthday present. (regret)
2 They didn’t seem the least bit concerned about what they had done. (remorse)
3 I now greatly regret the fact that I discontinued my studies. (rue)
4 I wish our relationship hadn’t broken down. (lament)
5 The whole village felt sad about the loss of the beautiful trees. (mourn)
Over to 
you
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What stands out in your mind when you think about your own childhood?
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Do you ever think ‘I wonder what became of …?’ When this happens, who or what do you 
think about?
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Is there any aspect or time of your life that you only have vague memories of?
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English Vocabulary in Use Advanced
Agreement, disagreement and compromise
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Agreement: sharing views
verb + preposition 
meaning
Her complaints 
tally with the comments we have received from 
other people.
match or agree with
His opinion 
concurs with the general opinion of the experts on this 
matter.
share/agree with an idea/opinion
The President 
found herself in full accord with the opposition.
be in complete agreement with
Your views