She achieved/gained her objective of qualifying for the US Olympic team.

Failure to obtain/fulfil the terms of the agreements may result in legal action.

The students accomplished/achieved the task in less than ten minutes.

Consumers have certainly gained/obtained from the increased competition in the telecommunications industry.

She is striving to obtain/fulfil her ambition to be a fashion designer.

I have attained/reached the stage in my career where I need a change.

As you gain/accomplish experience, you will grow in confidence.

He has fulfilled/acquired a reputation as this country's premier solo pianist.

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I’d like to give this bottle of wine as a trace/mark of appreciation for all the work you’ve done for us.

The post-mortem revealed marks/traces of poison in his stomach.

There is no scientific evidence/trace to suggest that underwater births are dangerous.

Such thoughtful behaviour is the trace/mark of a true gentleman.

She felt the first evidence/hint of panic as the train pulled into the station.

He attempted to cover up all the traces/hints of his crime.

Researchers have found clear scientific mark/evidence of a link between exposure to sun and skin cancer.

Circle the word which best fits the sentence.

Anyone who hasn't been on the program before can attend a(n) ______ course starting at 3 p.m. on Sunday.

I'd like to make some ______ remarks before beginning the lecture.

United scores in the opening/original minutes of the game.

The aim of this initial/original meeting and the following one is to clarify the issues.

It’s not a bad movie but there's nothing very initial/original about it.

Visitors are advised to watch out for new hotels that run initial/introductory offers.

The kitchen still has many original/introductory features (= parts that were there when the house was first built).

During my sophomore year of college, I took an introductory/opening acting course as an elective.