Chapter 1

Question 1

Consequences - noun (countable)
Definition
Word family
Collocations
Example

Answer 1

Consequences - noun (countable)
Definition - something that happens as a result of a particular action or set of conditions
Word family - consequent - adjective
- consequential - adjective
- consequently - adverb
Collocations - in consequence, take (or bear) the consequences
Example - Amy had studied a lot for a grammar test, and as a consquence***, she got a great grade on the test.

Question 2

Flourish - verb (intransitive) *** Not one of our target words.
Definition
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Answer 2

Flourish - verb (intransitive)
Definition - to develop well and be successful
Word family - flourished - adjective
- flourishing - adjective
- flourish - noun
- flourisher - noun
Collocations - end with a flourish (noun), sign with a flourish (noun)
Example - Since Tom has been working hard, his company is flourishing recently.

Question 3

Harness - verb (transitive) *** Not one of our target words.
Definition
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Answer 3

Harness - verb (transitive)
Definition - to control and use the natural force or power of something
-to fasten two animals together, or to fasten an animal to something using a harness
Word family - harnessed - adjective
- harnesser - noun
- unharness - verb (transitive)
Collocations - in harness
Example - Julie harnessed her horses so that they couldn’t buck.