(1) to resist change
(2) They are determined to resist pressure to change the law.
(3) The bank strongly resisted cutting interest rates.

(1) The meat is served with salad or assorted vegetables.
(2) The jumper comes in assorted colours.
(3) ...swimsuits, sizes 12-18, in assorted colours.

(1) attempts to prevent a recurrence of the problem
(2) Police are out in force to prevent a recurrence of the violence.
(3) The presence of N 2 disease had no impact on the site of recurrence.

(1) I'm sorry I left you off the list─it wasn't intentional.
(2) She would never intentionally hurt anyone.
(3) I kept my statement intentionally vague.

(1) to arouse/cause controversy
(2) a bitter controversy over/about the site of the new airport
(3) the controversy surrounding his latest movie

(1) Don't throw that away─it might come in handy.
(2) The extra money came in very handy.
(3) to be handy around the house

(1) the benefits of modern medicine
(2) It was good to see her finally reaping the benefits (= enjoying the results) of all her hard work.
(3) The insurance plan will provide substantial cash benefits to your family in case of your death.

(1) This theme recurs several times throughout the book.
(2) a recurring illness/problem/nightmare, etc.
(3) ...a theme that was to recur frequently in his work.

(1) a serious/severe/considerable disadvantage
(2) One major disadvantage of the area is the lack of public transport.
(3) There are disadvantages to the plan.

(1) The books in the library are classified according to subject.
(2) Patients are classified into three categories.
(3) Only eleven of these accidents were classified as major.

(1) After six years on the stage, she moved to the US with her Japanese restaurateur husband.
(2) The restaurateur keeps a journal every night.
(3) In his new career as a restaurateur he has blossomed and harvested many awards.

(1) The museum is closed while essential repairs are being carried out.
(2) It is essential to keep the two groups separate.
(3) It is essential that you have some experience.

(1) Fine bubbles originate in the lower respiratory tract.
(2) Clearly, species can originate in a variety of ways.
(3) You mean Beijing opera did not originate in Beijing, did it?

(1) Ted might benefit from hearing his own voice recorded and played back.
(2) There is little doubt that skin does benefit from exfoliation.
(3) I might benefit from getting my teeth fixed.

(1) Many factors are important, for example class, gender, age and ethnicity.
(2) He said his ethnicity had not been important to him.
(3) Fuchs, Lawrence . The American Kaleidescope: Race, ethnicity, and the Civic Culture . 1990.

(1) Emerging benefit issues included questions about maternity and paternity leave, and child care.
(2) I'd have a paternity test done and take him for millions.
(3) With each day that passes, I come more to terms with the question of my paternity.

(1) I could elicit no response from him.
(2) Her tears elicited great sympathy from her audience.
(3) Mr Norris said he was hopeful that his request would elicit a positive response...

(1) an extinct species
(2) to become extinct
(3) Servants are now almost extinct in modern society.

(1) The photograph showed him to advantage.
(2) He took advantage of my generosity (= for example, by taking more than I had intended to give) .
(3) A small car has the added advantage of being cheaper to run.

(1) They haven't formally announced their engagement yet.
(2) The government yesterday announced to the media plans to create a million new jobs.
(3) (figurative)A ring at the doorbell announced Jack's arrival.

(1) Steps have been taken to ameliorate the situation.
(2) Nothing can be done to ameliorate the situation...
(3) He expected me to do something to ameliorate his depression.

(1) a striking feature
(2) She bears a striking resemblance to her older sister.
(3) In striking contrast to their brothers, the girls were both intelligent and charming.

(1) In the poem he laments the destruction of the countryside.
(2) Ken began to lament the death of his only son...
(3) He laments that people in Villa El Salvador are suspicious of the police...

(1) You may depend on their support.
(2) You may depend on his / him coming.
(3) You can depend on him to make a sound choice.

(1) to rectify a fault
(2) We must take steps to rectify the situation.
(3) The damage will be easily rectifiable.

(1) Again and again passages in his essays exasperate or bewilder.
(2) He had begun to exasperate her at last.
(3) He shouted in an exasperate voice.

(1) Do not disturb (= a sign placed on the outside of the door of a hotel room, office, etc.)
(2) She awoke early after a disturbed night.
(3) Don't disturb the papers on my desk.

(1) far-reaching changes/reforms
(2) far-reaching consequences/implications
(3) The economy is in danger of collapse unless far-reaching reforms are implemented.

(1) The book ensured his success.
(2) Please ensure (that) all lights are switched off.
(3) Britain's negotiators had ensured that the treaty which resulted was a significant change in direction...

(1) His legendary tardiness left audiences waiting for hours.
(2) Her teacher gave her extra homework because of her tardiness.
(3) Someone said that tardiness is the subtlest form of selflove and conceit.

(1) the perennial problem of water shortage
(2) that perennial favourite, hamburgers
(3) a perennially popular subject

(1) She's really in her element at parties.
(2) Are we going to brave the elements and go for a walk?
(3) to be exposed to the elements

(1) (North Amercian English)to be tardy for school
(2) The law is often tardy in reacting to changing attitudes.
(3) people who are tardy in paying their bills

(1) heartfelt sympathy/thanks
(2) a heartfelt apology/plea/sigh
(3) My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all the relatives.

(1) a bizarre situation/incident/story
(2) bizarre behaviour
(3) bizarrely dressed

(1) Wickedness does not go altogether unrequited.
(2) She fell in an unrequited love with the artist.
(3) At any rate, my love for Rachel remained unrequited.

(1) Mary to be fond of learning English.
(2) To be fond of dancing was a certain step towards falling in love.
(3) Others may be fond of titles and honours, but I am not.

(1) This type of tongue , also present in frogs and toads, is called an extensile tongue.

(1) the elimination of toxins from the body
(2) There were three eliminations in the first round of the competition.
(3) Credit cards eliminate the need to carry a lot of cash.

(1) The report highlights the similarity between the two groups.
(2) She bears a striking similarity to her mother.
(3) There is some similarity in the way they sing.