[Подобным образом] , we can factor out parental background.

Similarly In a similar way In a similar fashion

Albert’s [концепция] of the new organization’s purpose was breathtaking in its vision.

conception

Although it is in a sense shapeless, the amoeba is not utterly [невыразительная, лишенная характерных черт] .

Hint: Use the word-formation pattern you see in “shapeless”!

featureless

Considering the social and historical background of Renaissance plays was central to their entire scholarly [метод] .

approach method procedure

He found himself [выбранным мишенью] by the local pet owners.

Hint: Look for a verb here!

targeted

Her [поведение] simply cannot be condoned!

Hint: Note that “to condone” is ‘to approve of (someone’s behavior)’.

conduct behavior behaviour

I hadn’t realized how [соответствующий] his nickname actually is!

appropriate fit suitable fitting

I was leafing through some back [тираж] of the Guardian, when I saw her article.

issues numbers

I will be [доступен, свободен] all weekend, if you need help with writing up the proposal.

available

In the Bible, the [создание, сотворение] took only six days.

Creation creation

Marcy objected on purely [теоретической] grounds.

theoretical

Merely as a rather [гипотетический, допускаемый] question, what would you do with a cool million?

hypothetical

Info: The form “hypothetic” is rarely used.

Philosophers continually try to probe and reassess their fundamental [предположения, мнения] .

assumptions presuppositions premises

The [исследовательский] and development budget should be more than 10% of the authority’s total budget.

research

The [общинная, общественная] land was generally used by farmers’ sheep.

communal

Info: In England, this was historically called the “village common”.

The beef cattle were allowed to [пастись] freely during the summer.

range

Info: ”Wander” suggests that they’re getting lost.

The Danish plans for a new bridge to Germany naturally include an environmental [воздействия] study.

impact

Info: This is a standard phrase.

The dessert had the [консистенцию] of a rather tough jelly.

consistency

The measure was approved by a slim [большинством] of those present.

majority

The paper mill’s release of mercury compounds had a devastating effect on the [окружающую среду] .

environment

The police worked their way [методично, систематично] through the neighborhood.

Hint: Remember that this is an adverb!

methodically

The review team had several [специфических] suggestions for improving the proposal.

specific

There are several entrance [требования] for those wishing to take our MA program.

requirements

We hoped we were [защищены] against major financial loss.

ensured insured protected

You can [приобрести, купить] these fine toiletries at any reliable chemist’s.

Hint: Find a synonym for “buy”!

purchase buy