51. COLLOCATIONS C2

Dora wanted exactly the right ...................... of

blue for the walls of her bedroom.

In summer, people with a pale complexion always

need some kind of ....................... .

The artist's particular use of colour and

....................... helped to create an atmosphere of foreboding in the painting. (SOMBRA/DAR SOMBRA/TONO)

Be sure to ...................... the details in case they

are needed at a future date.

Both male and female members of the tribe

.......... ...... ...... their teeth to points, maintaining

a centuries-old tradition.

I watched the soldiers .......... ......... past me

on their way to the barracks.

She was hoping a reply to her job application

would arrive in the morning ................. .

• The dog had been tied to a ................. outside

the building waiting for its owner.

I Jo was glad to be offered the new .................

I used to think she was ............................. and

trustworthy - but I was wrong.

• The offer will remain ............................. until

the date specified.

• I've completely run out of ideas, so I'm

............................. to suggestions.

A mean spirit is ...................... as a severe

character failing by some people, as it shows a

lack of openness and generosity.

• If she wins the next tournament, she will be

...................... as number one in the world.

• Satheby's ...................... my grandmother's chest

of drawers highly.

The ................ between Manchester United and

the home team was disrupted by unruly fans.

Joan and Bob are so well suited that everyone

says they are an ideal ................ .

Even the world grand master was no ............... .

for the computer at chess.