1.

The authors believe that the application of new technologies can play a role in _________
________ future food shortages. (MINIMAL)

2. Millions of Asian and Frican children from __________________ .(NOURISH)

3. Some phones can recognize your voice and be __________________ by it. (ACT)

4. There’s been yet another __________________ of cholera in Delhi. (BREAK)

5. One of the richest is Monica’s tense relationship with her mother, whose model of
__________________ Monica openly rejects. (WOMAN)

6. Health inspectors shut down several food stands that were using tainted and
__________________ meat. (WHOLE)

7. With __________________ pain and anger, the victim’s family lashed out at the
convicted murderer. (UNDERSTAND)

8. Much of what the theoretical physicist wrote is hardly __________________ by the

average person. (COMPREHEND)

9. The sudden rumblings of an earthquake rendered people __________________ with fear.

(ARTICULATE)

10. I think she is a(n) __________________ person as she often tells lies to me. (RELY)

11. I’m sorry to let you know that that rule is not __________________ in this case. (APPLY)

12. Applicants must be under 25, hard-working and __________________. (ENERGY)

13. Tom was accused of stealing some __________________ document. (CONFIDENCE)

14. The boy was very violent and his parents found him __________________. (MANAGE)

15. People in the village no longer use water in that well because of its __________________.
(PURE)

16. That is a(n) __________________ living-room, with French windows. (SPACE)

17. My opinion is that ghosts are __________________. There are no ghosts in this world.
(EXIST)

18. __________________ is the spirit of the Olympic Games. (SPORT)

19. You survived the air crash. It’s a __________________. (MIRACULOUS)

20. There are some mysteries that remain __________________. (SOLVE)

21. __________________ may take place when you don’t speak English correctly.
(UNDERSTAND)

22. __________________ are doing their best to save the species from dying out.
(ENVIRONMENT)

23. She got an award for her __________________ intelligence. (ORDINARY)

24. You are acting completely __________________. Just calm down and put yourself together.
(RATIONAL)

25. Einstein’s __________________ went unnoticed at school. (BRILLIANT)

26. This is generally considered to be the __________________ guide to Australia. (DEFINE)

27. It’s absolutely __________________ why the Council decided to close down the Youth club.
(EXPLAIN)

28. Greg’s __________________ to say the least, so I wouldn’t ask him to choose the hostel.
(DECIDE)

29. Many children create __________________ friends to talk to. (IMAGINE)

30. Your argument is __________________. Just because you want me to be a doctor doesn’t
mean I want to be one. (LOGIC)

31. I was so angry that I was absolutely __________________. (SPEECH)

32. Good role models don’t think about being awarded __________________ for their
charity work.

(FINANCE)

33. Her remarks were so rude that they were frankly __________________. (PRINT)

34. Mary is a(n __________________ mother in a few weeks more. (EXPECT)

35. She is a kind of a __________________ person. (PROBLEM)

36. Salt is a __________________ for fish and meat. (PRESERVE)

37. The wind, bees and butterflies are the agents of __________________. (POLLEN)

38. Their __________________ has spoilt their son, to a certain extent. (PERMIT)

39. The air stewardess made it clear how __________________ she was of his behaviour.
(CONTEMPT)
40. Please ensure that your child’s sports clothes are clearly marked in __________________
ink. (DELETE)

41. The president __________________ drew his conclusion from that ill-founded evidence.
(ERR)

42. You look rather __________________. Are you worried about something? (OCCUPY)

43. His family had to suffer from his __________________. (EXPEND)

44. People used to suffer from their life-time physical __________________. (NORMAL)

45. This world is becoming increasingly __________________. (DEPEND)

46. India is a __________________ country. (LANGUAGE)

47. He was __________________ when he touched the bare wires. (ELECTRIC)

48. She is training to be a __________________. (BEAUTY)

49. A popular __________________ is that whale is a type of fish. (CONCEPT)

50. Frogs, __________________ species, can live both on land and in water. (AMPHIBIAN)

51. Dolphins, __________________ species, sometimes jump above the surface of the water.
(MAMMAL)

52. One of the __________________ University in Europe is Oxford. (COLLEGE)

53. Her clothes were so __________________ that I can’t remember what she was wearing.
(DESCRIBE)

54. The islands have been __________________ by the growth of tourism. (WEST)

55. The Sun and the Moon are often __________________ in literature. (PERSON)

56. It is __________________ clear that the report must be written in the appropriate style.
(MISTAKE)

57. The demand for the vote by American women was first __________________ in
New York in 1848. (FORM)

58. It is __________________ to expect them to be able to solve the problem immediately.

(REAL)

59. Don’t bother to visit that part of the city with just __________________ high-rise
apartment blocks. (FACE)
60. I’ve never actually spoken to her. The problem is she looks particularly
__________________. (APPROACH)

61. Try not to wind Trever up. I hate to say it but he can be quite __________________.
(AGGRESSION)

63. The car includes such __________________ as a cassette deck and bucket seats. (NICE)

64. As for them encouraging sectarianism, his letter is a __________________ in its bigotry
and insensitivity. (PAR)

65. The investigator said the killings were the result of poor procedure by
__________________ police rather than premeditated murder. (TRIGGER)

66. He was fined €40, with 28 days’ imprisonment if the money was not produced
__________________. (WITH)

67. She answered in her usual __________________ manner. (RIGHT)

68. The National Guard was sent in, to __________________ any trouble. (STALE)

69. He spent hours __________________ the catalog. (USE)

70. The film pays __________________ to Martin Scorsese’s ‘Mean Streets’. (HOME)

71. I __________________ my apartment to my sister, packed my van, and headed west. (LET)

72. The failure of the campaign is almost a __________________ conclusion as they

have no mastermind. (GO)

73. Our group was defeated because we were __________________. (NUMBER)

74. Mind your language, you guys. It is __________________ rude. (EXCUSE)

75. Harry spoke __________________ because he was so excited about the exam result.
(BREATHE)

76. Her resignation was just an unfortunate __________________. (OCCUR)

77. He likes to stay in each night and watch television. On balance, he isn’t what you’d
call a very __________________ person. (SOCIAL)

78. You should see the way my older brother dresses. I suppose on his salary he can afford to
look so smart and __________________. (GROOM)

79. The child threw herself to the ground __________________ and began to cry her eyes out.
(DRAMA)
80. We must learn how to keep our environment __________________. (POLLUTE)

81. He examined the parcel __________________ as he had no idea what it would be.
(SUSPECT)

82. The boy watched the performance of the tiger, __________________ with amazement.
(BREATHE)

83. What is the most common way of __________________ in your country? (SOCIETY)

84. It was highly __________________ of him to leave the children on their own in the
pool. (RESPONSIBILITY)

85. They all cheered __________________ as their team came out. (ENTHUSIASM)

86. Good __________________ is partly about getting on well with the customers. (SELL)

87. Most of the poor children were suffering from __________________. (NUTRITIOUS)

88. The 20th century is the age of __________________ and automation. (ELECTRIC)

89. Have you read the latest __________________ about Madonna’s private life? (REVEAL)

90. A list of __________________ events will be posted on the notice board. (COME)

91. A __________________ is someone who designs gardens or beautifies large areas of land.
(LAND)

92. He is one of the most __________________ members of the committee. (SPEAK)

93. This statue __________________ the soldiers who died in the war. (MEMORY)

94. Most people agree that Christmas has become too __________________, (COMMERCE)

95. The D war zone was a famous military base during the two __________________ wars.
(RESIST)

96. You should use it as a study room. It’s __________________ quiet. (COMPARE)

97. A __________________ friend is one who likes power. (DOMINATE)

98. Robin Hood is a __________________ hero who lived in Sherwood Forest, in Nottingham.
(LEGEND)

99. __________________ about the company’s future meant that few people wanted to
invest money on it. (CERTAIN)

100. The cost of __________________ must be paid by the buyer. (CARRY)

101. We had a marvelous holiday and our trip to Da Lat was __________________. (FORGET)

102. The crowd showed its __________________ by shouting insults at the players. (APPROVE)

103. In my opinion, this book is just __________________ rubbish. (INTELLECT)

104. It may be __________________ to force them into making a decision, and if you
upset them, they are quite likely to overact. (PRODUCE)

105. They won the case because of the __________________ court of the defendant. (APPEAR)

106. You needn’t refer to the manual; the use of the camera is __________________. (EXPLAIN)

107. The government’s __________________ approach has brought criticism. (COMPROMISE)

108. Remember to read every __________________ in the contract because it can be a

trap for the unwary. (PRINT)

109. A __________________ disease is one that will gradually deteriorate the functioning of
any one part in your body. (GENERATE)

110. It is widely known that judges have __________________ powers. (DISCRETION)

111. The students are __________________ separated into different classes. (QUALIFY)

112. This 50-year-old building has been __________________ as part of the heritage
preservation project. (EAR)

113. In the end he was obliged to push the sugar away and drink his tea __________________.
(SWEET)

114. Pentecostalism and jazz are undeniably siblings, with all the __________________
and rivalry such a blood link always brings with it. (SANGUINE)

115. She said she had assisted in __________________, accident and surgical cases. (WIFE)

116. In the woman, however, adulthood is punctuated by the __________________, which

can have a deep psychological effect. (PAUSE)

117. Even the most __________________ person ought to appreciate the beauty of this music.
(SENSE)

118. Burning coal is an __________________ way of heating a house. Gas is much cheaper.
(ECONOMY)

119. He became __________________ in his opposition in the plan. He gave up his

viewpoint after his boss criticized him. (RESOLVE)
120. She decided to have a siesta even though she was __________________ to sleeping at
noon. (CUSTOM)

121. An __________________ phenomenon always makes us embarrassed. (EXPLAIN)

122. You can’t enter the country without the __________________ document. (REQUIRE)

123. The old man collapsed after doing some __________________ exercises. (STRAIN)

124. Please __________________ our letter of the 10th. We have not had a reply. (KNOW)

125. Barter, however, was a very __________________ system. (SATISFY)

126. The man was found guilty of fraud and sentenced to 3-year __________________.
(PRISON)

127. He’s very generous and everyone admires his __________________. (SELF)

128. Librarians spend a lot of their time __________________ books. (CLASS)

129. She lost the case because of her __________________ evidence. (ADMIT)

130. There was a heavy __________________ yesterday afternoon which completely ruined
the garden party. (POUR)

131. The new film is __________________ good. (EXCEPT)

132. These remote areas are still __________________ to the Internet. (ACCESS)

133. The residences __________________ by the deluge were built in a neighborhood known
as El Cambray II near the bottom of a ravine. (GULF)

134. Many architects pay lip service to the idea that good design can and should
__________________ the lives of average people not blessed with bountiful wealth. (NOBLE)

135. The government tried to create __________________ jobs, but unemployment remained
stubbornly high, and inflation rose. (WORK)

136. Not everyone is so willing to __________________ the colonial powers. (CULPRIT)

137. Every trace and __________________ of the Massachusetts bird is marvellously

exceptional. (LINE)

138. He is selling second-hand or __________________ goods. (SHOP)

139. All around are __________________ mountains which provide the walkers or
nature-lovers with magnificent opportunities to savour the Alpine flora. (SNOW)
140. Vietnamese people are happy to talk about their past and show an amazing
resilience and __________________. (FORGIVE)

141. Sales forecasts indicate a poor __________________ for the clothing industry. (LOOK)

142. He can get whatever he likes because he is the __________________ boy of his family.
(HAIR)

143. Amongst __________________ and commentators, Frankenstein has long been

acknowledged as a powerful piece of gothic fiction. (ACADEMY)

144. Anthony is a quiet, __________________ type. You will always find him reading or studying
something. (BOOK)

145. Behaviour, such as __________________ and cooperation is not bred in the bone.
(RECIPROCATE)

146. Are you sure the __________________ is working properly on this truck? (MILE)

147. The draft law was passed by 134 votes to 19, with 5 __________________. (ABSTAIN)

148. For some people, online games have become __________________ addictive to the
extent that is threatening their mental and physical health. (RESIST)

149. The policy is __________________ and so will cost the government a lot of money.
(ECONOMY)

150. His plan is __________________ good, but it won’t work in practice. (THEORY)

151. He is __________________ for his charitable activities than for his business in the
steel industry. (KNOW)

152. The discovery of new drugs has __________________ the treatment of many diseases.
(REVOLUTION)

153. It was another __________________ attempt, they had to try again. (SUCCEED)

154. __________________ might have proved that the suspect was at the scene of the crime.
(FINGER)

155. Maldini is __________________ in AC Milan. He’s the key to their success. (REPLACE)

156. After 2012, the base shifted the event to a __________________ schedule, but budget
cuts forced it to cancel the 2014 show. (ANNUAL)

157. Lack of resources has been a __________________ problem since the beginning.
(ANNUAL)
158. Gazprom, whose boss Alexei Miller is a close political ally of Russian President Vladimir
Putin, is almost as __________________ in world football. (PRESENT)

159. Blue veins showed through her __________________ skin. (LUCID)

160. The machine must be __________________ executing as fast as a mower is able to cut.
(EXPEDITE)

161. They enjoyed a popularity scarcely __________________ with their actual merits.
(MEASURE)

162. I’m not against __________________ but obviously we all want to avoid animals suffering
unnecessarily. (SECTION)

163. The administration announced that the U.S. would no longer produce
__________________ landmines or acquire new ones, including replacing expiring munitions in
its stockpile. (PERSON)

164. And lastly, it provided the authorities with an opportunity to dispose of troublesome
true believers or neighborhood __________________. (CONTENT)

165. China is another vast country which shares a single time zone – but it spans far
more __________________ which has resulted in some quirky schedules. (LONG)

166. Some __________________ commentators poured scorn on this decision, claiming that an
actor would not have the right credentials to present an arts programme on TV. (NOSE)

167. The cold winter has led to a larger-than-expected __________________ on oil stocks.
(DOWN)

168. He is selling second-hand or __________________ goods. (SHOP)

169. All around are __________________ mountains which provide the walkers or
nature-lovers with magnificent opportunities to savour the Alpine flora. (SNOW)

170. __________________ people are strong and healthy ones who can make a living on their
own. (BODY)

171. I spent the whole evening __________________ my messy house. (CLUTTER)

172. From that moment, it was doomed to become a huge, sprawling, one-story
_____________, hopelessly dependent on the automobile. (URBAN)

173. Around 250.000 __________________ have not paid the tax. (REFUSE)

174. The priest is a representative of his people, making __________________ for their sin.
(TONE)
175. We had a double-page spread with a statue of one of the leaders across the
_____________ which is absolutely forbidden. (FOLD)

176. Commercials __________________ consumers into buying things they don’t need.
(WASH)

177. The official report into the cause of the fire was labeled a __________________. (WASH)

178. The saddle and __________________ can also sometimes be found, and they provide very
succulent meat. (TENDER)

179. Due to __________________ industrialization the export capacity of both countries

increased. (NATION)

180. Byron was the __________________ Romantic hero. (TYPE)

181. His __________________ whether poets, novelists, producers or scholars, tailored

their books to his minutely worked-out requirements. (LIBRARY)

182. The American landscape is being __________________ by malls and fast-food restaurants.
(GENE)

183. The system in Britain is not as dominated by __________________ but it is

certainly present. (BARGAIN)

184. __________________ tools, machines and even structures could redefine how
humans live and work. (MORPH)

185. John is the __________________ of good manners. (ESSENCE)

186. The sports program was __________________ softball in a little courtyard. (MURAL)

187. On such a hot day, the sea was __________________ . (RESIST)

188. If you do not require surgery you can be treated as an __________________ . (PATIENT)

189. It usually takes you a lot of time to __________________ when you arrive in a
tropical country. (CLIMATE)

190. What most important is that their love is __________________ and rings won’t change
that. (BREAK)

191. I __________________ met an old friend last week. (EXPECT)

192. She lost the case because of her __________________ evidence. (ADMIT)

193. Joining this project is a __________________. Just do it. (BRAIN)

194. There are a lot of __________________ articles in this newspaper. Why not read it?
(NEWS)

195. My cousin is a __________________ person. He is aware of all the latest fashions and
wantings to follow

them. (FASHION)

196. Whatever happens, don’t let this failure __________________ you. (HEART)

197. Your carelessness may do __________________ harm to people. (CALCULATE)

198. The __________________ listed for the pills meant that she couldn’t take them
because she may be

allergic to some of the chemicals in them. (INDICATE)

199. Agatha took the copy for a modest advertisement to the press with an air of
__________________. (DEFY)

200. This type of __________________ screen enables drivers to have a clear view even
when it is smashed. (SHATTER)

201. Matilda found it hard to overcome the powerful sense of __________________ she felt on
waking for the first time in the new house. (ORIENTATE)

202. I was a bit __________________ by my performance in the first exam, but I decided
to make an extra effort in the ones left. (MORAL)

203. It’s going to be a difficult challenge but the problems aren’t __________________.
(MOUNT)

204. The pieces of evidence fell into place with the __________________ precision of a
well-made jigsaw puzzle. (VOICE)

205. “P” is a __________________ consonant. (LIP)

206. We have to learn good examples, to look at our behavior and to stop being
__________________. (RIGHT)

207. Mohammed Zardah, 26, a slim, __________________ man with an academic mien,
studied computer engineering in Damascus, he says. (SPECTACLE)

208. The building’s name, El Centro, __________________ this identity, as do its exuberant
shape and bright colors. (SPEAK)
209. Some __________________ commentators poured scorn on this decision, claiming that an
actor would not have the right credentials to present an arts programme on TV. (NOSE)

210. Hunger and a __________________ meal did not sit happily side by side. (SLAP)

211. When we catch up on the phone it’s to discuss her latest short-lived conquest, the
details of which are usually colourful, sometimes __________________ and always
entertaining. (TOE)

212. Not only are employees disenfranchised from most policy decisions, they lack even
the power to rebel against __________________ and tyrannical supervisors. (EGO)

213. The cold winter has led to a larger-than-expected __________________ on oil stocks.
(DOWN)

214. They are on the __________________ black waters of the lake. (most of Voyager’s
observations were on the sunlit side), and are in the same region as spokes that have previously
observed. (LIGHT)

215. Most __________________ can be corrected by extractions and removable appliance

therapy. (OCCLUDE)

216. His self-assurance in his own rightness appears to be __________________ complete.

(PREGNANT)

217. Any case of __________________ should be monitored during the delivery episode
in case it causes obstruction. (PRESENT)

218. There would be a fixed list of relationships covered by the statutory duty of care,
creating a(n) __________________ presumption that there was a close tie of love and
attraction. (REBUT)

219. We’ve built our reputation on searching out obscure ethnic restaurants,
________________ cutting-edge bars, and superlative food venues. (PUB)

220. Ozone in the __________________ forms a natural shield to filter harmful ultraviolet light.
(SPHERE)

221. The adjective that forms part of the __________________ is one that has come to
form a sort of collocation with the noun. (LOGIC)

222. Finally, hidden under a guide to hotel services in the desk drawer, we found a
__________________ binder with instructions. (LEAF)

223. Over the millennia, cultures have changed very substantially as they have learned to
cope with environmental __________________. (VICIOUS)
224. The problem with any such __________________ is that, of course, we are basing our
calculations on a statistical sample of one. (GUESS)

225. We cannot ride __________________ over the concerns of the local community. (ROUGH)

226. Cindy looked a little __________________ after her driving test. (SHELL)

227. What is said in a letter or __________________ is partly how it is said. (MEMORY)

228. The tobacco companies got a severe __________________. (DOWN)

229. Ronald Reagan was deported as a __________________ who might bring on a nuclear war.
(BRAND)

230. Small companies are the __________________ of the British economy. (SPRING)

231. And any attempt to live a righteous life with an evil conscience is
__________________ to failure. (DOOM)

232. The __________________ method of dealing with a software problem was to make
another copy of the disk that came with the application. (SAFE)

233. A housewife soul must __________________ into a full-blown housewife. (MORPH)

234. I’ve never heard such __________________ nonsense in my life! (ADULT)

235. The common __________________ was that we had all worked for the same company.
(NOMINATE)

236. Dependent children are not usually covered by __________________, although you
should notify your employer if you are the sole breadwinner. (ANNUAL)

237. I looked down on __________________ politics. (PUMP)

238. Britain’s nuclear power programme began with a lie: it was a __________________
for the nuclear weapons. (MILITARY)

239. Fortunately, the newly constructed __________________ held up under the stress of
several hundred fans. (STAND)

240. You are so __________________! Surely you checked when you book the holiday? (BRAIN)

241. The Good Friday agreement was equivocal on Decommissioning of

__________________ weapons. (MILITARY)

242. The 1932 election represented a __________________ in American politics. (SHED)

243. If nuclear __________________ is good enough for the rest of the world, why it is not
good enough for us? (PROLIFERATE)

244. Bob Hope would keep his audience laughing with an endless stream of jokes and
__________________. (CRACK)

245. CO-OP shops take many forms – from the small corner shop to the department
store or __________________. (MARKET)

246. Don’t think you can __________________ me! (SOAP)

247. Don’t you think that’s a rather __________________ argument? What about the
other point of view? (LATE)

248. My friends started going out late to nightclubs so I decided to __________________

from the group. (SOCIAL)

249. The number of __________________ from junior high school is increasing in a worrying
way. (DROP)

250. While she was a high school student, she __________________ her best friend. (FRIEND)

252. I don’t think Tom’s getting too much sleep lately. His eyes are terribly_______( BLEED )

253. Chinese have a number of _______________ and territories, most of which were
acquired through military conquest, much as they generally do not consider themselves
as imperial or colonial power. ( WEALTH)

254. Country _______________ of townships and municipalities would become appointed

positions under the amendment. ( MAJOR)

255. Domestic markets in Vietnam suffer from a _______________ of resources lowering

consumption and standards of living, wasting human talents, and leaving many potential
productivity gains unrealised. (LOCATE)

256. It is envisaged the draft being submitted today will make for an _______________
administration free of such potential problems. (CORRUPT)

257. Managing and promoting this _______________ program will faculty from four
departments need an academic paradigm shift. (DEPART)

258. The _______________ sports stadium is the pride of the city. (FUTURE)

259. She is one of those ________________people who never get angry or upset. (PERTURB)

260. Nadal has defeated his ________________Ferrer in the quarter final. (PATRIOTISM)
261. Salt water has more _______________ than fresh water. (BUOY)

262. His _______________ injury put him out of contention for the championship. (CAPACITY)

263. She _______________ the things we need to buy – sugar, tea and sandwiches. (NUMBER)

264. The detergent is _______________ so you should use less than normal. (CONCENTRATE)

265. The president remained _______________ , saying only that all options woul be
considered. (COMMIT)

266. These _______________ errors that does nothing to lessen the value of the report.
(CONSEQUENCE)

267. I was under the _______________ that the course was for complete beginners.
(APPREHEND)

268. The slight _______________ in his left hand was corrected by surgery. (FORM)

269. He demanded _______________ sentences for those behind the violence. (EXAMPLE)

270. The goal is not to examine the actions of specific people, but to analyze trends by
combining a significant amount of _______________ information from a large body of
individuals. (IDENTIFY)

271. _______________ is the examination of a witness who has already testified in order to
check or discredit the witness’s testimony, knowledge or credibility. (EXAMINE)

272. Coming out of a timeout with the game on the line, that type of _______________
breakdown falls on the coach. (EXCUSE)

273. The size of the crop depends on the _______________ of the soil. (PRODUCE)

274. Girls tend to do better academically in single-sex schools than in _______________

ones. (EDUCATION)

275. You cannot enter the country without the _______________ documents. (REQUIRE)

276. When someone starts a new job, he may feel rather _______________ at the
beginning. (ORIENTATION)

277. The slight _______________ in his left hand was corrected by surgery. (FORM)

278. It is strongly advised that we drink something _______________ when driving. (ALCOHOL)

279. The situation is so _______________ in some countries now that it is difficult to

see any solution. (CHAOS)
280. The number of _______________ which remain unsolved is still high. (BURGLE)

281. Unless something is done about unemployment, the _______________ for the future is
not good. (LOOK)

282. Have you seen the latest _______________ about Madonna’s private life? ( REVEAL)

283. During her _______________ the garden was transformed. (OCCUPY)

284. The characters in this novel are _______________ (DRAW)

285. The control centre is deep underground and completely _______________ except by a
direct hit from a nuclear missile. (DESTROY)

286. The slight _______________ in his left hand was corrected by surgery. (FORM)

287. Between 1860 and 1900 the country had a number of revolutions and uprisings. It
was a time of great _______________ .(STABLE)

288. The school has won 5 _______________ games. (SUCCESSION)

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264. The detergent is _______________ so you should use less than normal. (CONCENTRATE)

265. The president remained _______________ , saying only that all options woul be
considered. (COMMIT)

266. These _______________ errors that does nothing to lessen the value of the report.
(CONSEQUENCE)

267. I was under the _______________ that the course was for complete beginners.
(APPREHEND)

268. The slight _______________ in his left hand was corrected by surgery. (FORM)

269. He demanded _______________ sentences for those behind the violence. (EXAMPLE)

270. The goal is not to examine the actions of specific people, but to analyze trends by
combining a significant

amount of _______________ information from a large body of individuals. (IDENTIFY)

271. _______________ is the examination of a witness who has already testified in order to
check or discredit

the witness’s testimony, knowledge or credibility. (EXAMINE)

272. Coming out of a timeout with the game on the line, that type of _______________
breakdown falls on the

coach. (EXCUSE)

273. The size of the crop depends on the _______________ of the soil. (PRODUCE)

274. Girls tend to do better academically in single-sex schools than in _______________

ones.

(EDUCATION)

275. You cannot enter the country without the _______________ documents. (REQUIRE)

276. When someone starts a new job, he may feel rather _______________ at the
beginning.

(ORIENTATION)

277. The slight _______________ in his left hand was corrected by surgery. (FORM)

278. It is strongly advised that we drink something _______________ when driving. (ALCOHOL)
279. The situation is so _______________ in some countries now that it is difficult to
see any solution.

(CHAOS)

280. The number of _______________ which remain unsolved is still high. (BURGLE)

281. Unless something is done about unemployment, the _______________ for the future is
not good. (LOOK)

282. Have you seen the latest _______________ about Madonna’s private life? ( REVEAL)

283. During her _______________ the garden was transformed. (OCCUPY)

284. The characters in this novel are _______________ (DRAW)

285. The control centre is deep underground and completely _______________ except by a
direct hit from a

nuclear missile. (DESTROY)

286. The slight _______________ in his left hand was corrected by surgery. (FORM)

287. Between 1860 and 1900 the country had a number of revolutions and uprisings. It
was a time of

great _______________ .(STABLE)

288. The school has won 5 _______________ games. (SUCCESSION)