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Model test 3: 44 replacement: [U] the act of replacing one thing with another, especially sth that is newer or better: the replacement of worn car parts ◆ replacement windows[C] a thing that replaces sth, especially because the first thing is old, broken, etc: a hip replacement ◆ If your passport is stolen you should apply for a replacement immediately.[C] ~ (for sb) a person who replaces another person in an organization, especially in their job: We need to find a replacement for Sue. Substitute: ~ (for sb/sth) a person or thing that you use or have instead of the one you normally use or have 72. interval: a period of time between two events: The interval between major earthquakes might be 200 years Idioms: at ( ...) intervalswith time between: Buses to the city leave at regular intervals. 75 Transmit: ~ (sth) (from ...) (to ...) to send an electronic signal, radio or television broadcast, etc: [VN, usually +adv./prep.] signals transmitted from a satellite ◆ The ceremony was transmitted live by satellite to over fifty countries. ◆ [V] a short-wave radio that can transmit as well as receive[VN] to pass sth from one person to another: sexually transmitted diseases ◆ Parents can unwittingly transmit their own fears to their children.[VN] (technical) to allow heat, light, sound, etc. to pass through Transform: change for better 79 drop Phrasal Verbs: drop back / behind drop behind sb to move or fall into position behind sb else: We cannot afford to drop behind our competitors.drop by / in / rounddrop in on sbdrop into sth to pay an informal visit to a person or a place: Drop by sometime. ◆ I thought Id drop in on you while I was passing. ◆ Sorry were late-we dropped into the pub on the way.drop off (BrE, informal)to fall into a light sleep: I dropped off and missed the end of the film.to become fewer or less: Traffic in the town has dropped off since the bypass opened.drop out (of sth)to no longer take part in or be part of sth: He has dropped out of acti