(1) She's proficient in several languages.
(2) He's proficient at his job.
(3) I'm a reasonably proficient driver.

(1) Many children stammer but grow out of it.
(2) ‘W-w-what? ’ he stammered.
(3) She was barely able to stammer out a description of her attacker.

(1) The sheep are allowed to roam freely on this land.
(2) to roam the countryside/the streets, etc.
(3) His gaze roamed over her.

(1) improperly cooked meat
(2) He was improperly dressed for the occasion.
(3) to behave improperly

(1) a simple solution
(2) The answer is really quite simple.
(3) This machine is very simple to use.

(1) a big/hearty/light breakfast
(2) (especially British English)a cooked breakfast
(3) Do you want bacon and eggs for breakfast ?

(1) The pipes should be made of plastic .
(2) a sheet of clear plastic
(3) the plastic industry

(1) He called her the foulest names imaginable.
(2) a foul night
(3) a foul crime/murder

(1) She pleaded with him not to go.
(2) I was forced to plead for my child's life.
(3) pleading eyes

(1) to formulate a policy/theory/plan/proposal
(2) The compost is specially formulated for pot plants.
(3) This new kitchen cleaner is formulated to cut through grease and dirt.

(1) clamp one end of the plank to the edge of the table.
(2) clamp the two halves together until the glue dries.
(3) He had a cigar clamped between his teeth.

(1) As he sang, he strummed his guitar.
(2) Do you play the guitar ?
(3) She plays guitar in a band.

(1) a tingling/burning, etc. sensation
(2) I had a sensation of falling, as if in a dream.
(3) She seemed to have lost all sensation in her arms.

(1) Percy's enchant-ment with orchids dates back to 1951.
(2) At this repast, Mr. Chuckster exerted his utmost abilities to enchant his entertainers.
(3) The spectacle of the aurora may appear to dazzle and enchant the observer's eye.

(1) net curtains
(2) fishing nets
(3) a mosquito net (= used to protect you from mosquitoes )

(1) This was a good decision inasmuch as it worked for you.
(2) He was a very unusual musician inasmuch as he was totally deaf.
(3) inasmuch as you are their parents, you are responsible for the behaviour of these kids.

(1) rock, pop and soul
(2) Hi, pop!
(3) The cork came out of the bottle with a loud pop.

(1) a lift/elevator shaft
(2) a mineshaft
(3) a ventilation shaft

(1) the transition from school to full-time work
(2) We need to ensure a smooth transition between the old system and the new one.
(3) He will remain head of state during the period of transition to democracy.

(1) Many people have expressed their dissatisfaction with the arrangement.
(2) Low pay is the main cause of job dissatisfaction among teachers.
(3) She has already expressed her dissatisfaction with this aspect of the policy...

(1) an annual subscription
(2) to take out a subscription to ‘Newsweek ’
(3) to cancel/renew a subscription

(1) Aviation benzine is used at piston aviation engine, use quantity is less.
(2) The thick part of the piston that holds the piston pin is the pin boss.
(3) Dimensions for piston & ball type; for swing see page 14.

(1) a training scheme
(2) a local scheme for recycling newspapers
(3) to introduce/operate a scheme to improve links between schools and industry

(1) our ultimate goal/aim/objective/target
(2) We will accept ultimate responsibility for whatever happens.
(3) The ultimate decision lies with the parents.

(1) the years preceding the war
(2) His resignation was preceded by weeks of speculation.
(3) She preceded me in the job.

(1) If you have long curly hair, don't shave it off.
(2) The wrong shampoo can leave curly hair in a tangled mess.
(3) Dry curly hair naturally for maximum curl and shine.

(1) They bugged her hotel room.
(2) They were bugging his telephone conversations.
(3) a bugging device

(1) fierce/heavy/violent storms
(2) A few minutes later the storm broke (= began) .
(3) I think we're in for a storm (= going to have one) .

(1) We have to make a small charge for refreshments.
(2) admission charges
(3) Delivery is free of charge .

(1) We took the children to the circus.
(2) A media circus surrounded the royal couple wherever they went.
(3) the American electoral circus

(1) a mild form of the disease
(2) a mild punishment/criticism
(3) It's safe to take a mild sedative.

(1) We dined with my parents at a restaurant in town.
(2) He dines alone most nights...
(3) That night the two men dined at Wilson's club...

(1) This speech needs to be set in the context of Britain in the 1960s.
(2) His decision can only be understood in context .
(3) You should be able to guess the meaning of the word from the context.

(1) Through the smoky prism of time, I could just barely make out my father as a young man.
(2) Clean the prism carefully a damp soft cloth.
(3) Capstan imagesetter of laser sources stay, the exposure light deflection rotation by galvanometric or prism � � s.

(1) His induction as a teacher was a turning point in his life.
(2) This is an induction motor.
(3) This is a double induction coil.

(1) A nasty incident was prevented by the timely arrival of the police.
(2) This has been a timely reminder to us all.
(3) The recent outbreaks of cholera are a timely reminder that this disease is still a serious health hazard...

(1) a refreshing and energizing fruit drink
(2) He helped energize and mobilize millions of people around the nation...
(3) I am completely energized and feeling terrific.

(1) dressed crab
(2) Then the crab crawled safely into the wonderful pond.
(3) Special Recommendation: black mustard cucumber, fish head clay pot , crab with salmon seafood noodle.

(1) the quest for happiness/knowledge/truth
(2) He set off in quest of adventure.
(3) My quest for a better bank continues.

(1) Her lip quivered and then she started to cry.
(2) He felt a quiver of excitement run through him.
(3) Jane couldn't help the quiver in her voice.