Text excerpt: "Many young Bulgarians dream of studying abroad. However, ______ they have excellent grades, they still struggle with the language barrier." unless Top answer with explanation: unless (Meaning: except if . Condition: If they do NOT have excellent grades, they struggle. “Unless” = if not.)

refusal Top answer with explanation: refusal (The noun form of “refuse” – note the spelling: ‘refuse’ + ‘al’. Common mistake: “refusement” – incorrect.)

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