I.
noun
ADJECTIVE
▪ profound , serious , severe
▪ conspicuous , distinct , notable , noticeable , obvious , remarkable
▪
There was a distinct ~ of urgency in his manner.
▪ apparent , perceived , seeming
▪ complete , sheer , total , utter
▪
a complete ~ of confidence
▪ general , overall
▪
a general ~ of knowledge among the young
▪ relative
PREPOSITION
▪ by ~ of
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The situation was worsened by ~ of communication.
▪ for ~ of
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They lost the game, but not for ~ of trying.
▪ from ~ of
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She thought she would collapse from ~ of sleep.
▪ through ~ of
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I've lost those skills through ~ of practice.
▪ ~ of
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I couldn't hide my ~ of enthusiasm.
PHRASES
▪ no ~ of sth
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There is certainly no ~ of interest in the subject.
II.
verb
ADVERB
▪ really
▪ completely , entirely
▪
She completely ~s confidence.
▪ apparently
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He apparently ~ed the desire to learn.
▪ clearly , obviously
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His claim clearly ~ed conviction.
▪ simply
▪
Perhaps you simply ~ the intelligence to realize just how serious this is?
▪ otherwise
▪
Her high-heeled shoes gave her the height she otherwise ~ed.
VERB + LACK
▪ appear to , seem to
▪
His life seemed to ~ direction.
PREPOSITION
▪ in
▪
What they ~ in talent, they make up for in conviction.
Lack is used with these nouns as the object: ↑ ability , ↑ acumen , ↑ agility , ↑ ambition , ↑ amenity , ↑ authority , ↑ backing , ↑ capability , ↑ capacity , ↑ charm , ↑ clarity , ↑ coherence , ↑ commitment , ↑ compassion , ↑ competence , ↑ confidence , ↑ consistency , ↑ continuity , ↑ conviction , ↑ coordination , ↑ courage , ↑ credibility , ↑ depth , ↑ detail , ↑ determination , ↑ direction , ↑ discipline , ↑ drive , ↑ education , ↑ elegance , ↑ emotion , ↑ empathy , ↑ energy , ↑ enthusiasm , ↑ essentials , ↑ experience , ↑ expertise , ↑ faith , ↑ feature , ↑ finance , ↑ flair , ↑ flexibility , ↑ focus , ↑ foresight , ↑ glamour , ↑ imagination , ↑ immediacy , ↑ immunity , ↑ inclination , ↑ independence , ↑ insight , ↑ inspiration , ↑ instinct , ↑ insurance , ↑ integrity , ↑ jurisdiction , ↑ leadership , ↑ maturity , ↑ means , ↑ merit , ↑ motivation , ↑ necessity , ↑ nerve , ↑ organization , ↑ originality , ↑ passion , ↑ patience , ↑ personality , ↑ power , ↑ precision , ↑ prestige , ↑ purpose , ↑ qualification , ↑ quality , ↑ refinement , ↑ relevance , ↑ resolution , ↑ resource , ↑ rhythm , ↑ rigour , ↑ self-assurance , ↑ self-confidence , ↑ self-control , ↑ semblance , ↑ sense , ↑ sensitivity , ↑ skill , ↑ sophistication , ↑ soul , ↑ spark , ↑ sparkle , ↑ stability , ↑ stamina , ↑ stature , ↑ strength , ↑ structure , ↑ substance , ↑ subtlety , ↑ symmetry , ↑ tact , ↑ talent , ↑ touch , ↑ training , ↑ trait , ↑ understanding , ↑ vigour , ↑ vision , ↑ vitality , ↑ warmth , ↑ will