Some colleagues made jokes about the way he dressed for work. (poked), Some collleagues poked fun at the way he dressed for work., The workshop was cancelled because of the lecturer's illness. (account), The workshop was cancelled on account of the lecturer's illness., She looked disapprovingly when I suggested reducing the number of meetings. (pulled), She pulled a face when I suggested reducing the number of meetings., The evidence suggests that she is very likely to be offered the position. (probability), In all probability, she will be offered the position., I emailed the head of department without being asked, because I wanted to clarify the situation. (liberty), I took the liberty of emailing the head of department, because I wanted to clarify the situation., He dislikes working under constant supervision. (averse), He is averse to working under constant supervision., We cannot completely dismiss the possibility of holding the meeting online. (rule), We cannot completely rule out the possibility of holding the meeting online., She became famous for her innovative approach to teaching. (renown), She gained renown for her innovative approach to teaching., It was clear from the beginning that the project could not succeed. (doomed), The project was doomed to fail from the beginning., Her new teaching project is the thing she is most proud of. (pride), Her new teaching project is her pride and joy.

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