1.

Liskeard and Callington are basically _________________ from here, so it’ll take about the
same time to get to either of them. (DISTANT)
2. The bride was _________________ dressed in white. (STYLE)
3. His methodical _________________ was a point of divergence from the Impressionists and
he devoted many studies to creating the composition. (PAIN)
4. It’s _________________ when people won’t believe things that are obviously true. (FURY)
5. _________________ of East and West Germany began in 1900 when the Berlin Wall came
down. (UNITY)
6. In Scotland, there is greater emphasis on _________________ by individual schools.
(VALUE)
7. Eighty percent of people interviewed _________________ declared that the use of
endangered wild animals such as elephants and tigers as a form of entertainment should
be prohibited. (VOICE)
8. Don’t believe what they said. I think they are _________________ witnesses. (TRUST)
9. British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher called the hanging an act of _________________
which is deeply repugnant to all civilized people. (BARBARIC)
10. The _________________ vigor of man-made things, as suggested by these metaphors, is
at the same time ungainly and unnatural. (HUMAN)
11. Don’t judge the matter by my opponent’s _________________ statement, but wait till you
have heard the other side. (LATERAL)
12. In my opinion, this book is just _________________ rubbish. (INTELLECT)
13. Jim is one of the most _________________ members of the committee. (SPEAK)
14. She found the idea deeply _________________. (REPEL)
15. He was discovered to have been _________________ company funds. (PROPERTY)
16. If you can respond calmly and _________________ then I think that would be the best
way forward. (AGGRESSIVE)
17. Most of the errors were corrected at the _________________ stage before the copies
were finally printed. (READ)
18. The other team completely _________________ us and we lost 6-0. (PLAY)
19. Some species feed primarily on fruit and so aid in seed _________________ (DISPERSE)
20. Any actor who becomes known for one role is in danger of becoming _________________
(TYPE)
21. If the cabin _________________, oxygen masks will automatically drop down. (PRESS)
22. The museum’s collection includes _________________ dating back to prehistoric times.
(FACT)
23. You won’t persuade him to change his mind. His decision is _________________.
(REVOKE)
24. They were divorced because there was nothing she could do to make her husband
change. He was such a _________________ flirt. (RIGHT)
25. The slight _________________ in his left hand was corrected by surgery. (FORM)
26. You and he were so close about the project; it was an _________________ obsession of
his. (PERVADE)
27. The candidate made an _________________ speech that incensed all those who heard it.
(FLAME)
28. These shoes are very nice, but they are terribly _________________. (PRICE)
29. It was _________________ of him to leave the children on their own in the pool.
(RESPONSE)
30. He refused to say anything on the grounds that he might _________________ himself.
(CRIME)
31. _________________ has left a lot of workers with the risk of losing their jobs, as they
were recruited on a temporary basis. (CASUAL)
32. The restaurant’s dress code is _________________. (CASUAL)
33. The rumours are completely _________________ and I would urge everyone not to
believe them. (SUBSTANCE)
34. The boats surrounded the whales, drove them into nets, where they became
_________________ and were rendered helpless by harpoon thrusts. (MESH)
35. There is evidence to indicate that most animals face _________________ on a daily basis.
(TREAT)
36. I am looking for a flatmate so I am going to put an ad in the _________________. (CLASS)
37. New immigrants have been successfully _________________ into its community.
(SIMILAR)
38. This school was once _________________ as a military hospital during the war. (REQUIRE)
39. The church is the site of a number of _________________ manifestations. (NATURE)
40. Steroids often help reduce the _________________ and itching in the skin. (FLAME)
41. _________________ value of quinine in treating malaria has been proved by science.
(THERAPY)
42. _________________ fans crowd near the stage the moment the pop star appears. (AWE)
43. Niagara Falls really is an _________________ sight. (AWE)
44. The business is _________________ as it can no longer meet the repayments on its debt.
(SOLVE)
45. Mohammed Zardah, 26, a slim, _________________ man with an academic mien, studied
computer engineering in Damascus, he says. (SPECTACLE)
46. She stood there completely _________________ so I had no idea at all what she was
thinking. (EXPRESS)
47. According to the government figures, the _________________ of jobs in the next century
will be in service-related fields, such as health and business. (PONDER)
48. Scientists are convinced that, because crocodiles have such a long _________________,
they must have a natural ability to combat infection. (LIFE)
49. There are very few _________________ places on earth today. Man has been nearly
everywhere. (EXPLORE)
50. Do you think these children are _________________? They look very thin. (NOURISH)
51. Constant correction by a teacher is often _________________ as the student may become
afraid to speak at all. (PRODUCE)
52. He is currently standing trial for alleged _________________. (PRACTICE)
53. We all go out for a _________________ meal after the two-week project. (CELEBRATE)
54. Some _________________ members left to form a new party. (AFFECT)
55. The boss ordered his staff to be _________________ with each other in dealing with the
company’s end-of-year burden. (LABOR)
56. A lot of farming techniques have been abandoned because they were too
_________________. (LABOUR)
57. When technology works, it’s a wonderful _________________ device. (LABOUR)
58. Tax exemption only applies to those with _________________ status. (RESIDENT)
59. _________________ pain is the reason for around 5% of all emergency department visits.
(ABDOMEN)
60. We often forget we are inextricably linked to nature, and by doing so,
_________________ contribute to its slow destruction. (ADVERT)
61. Six-core processor is one of the most _________________ technologies yet invented to
revolutionise the way computers work. (CUT)
62. I must admit that it is time the organizers did away with the _________________
computer system and bought a new one. (ANNUAL)
63. Workers are fully exposed to chemical toxins and hazardous machines, and suffer
sickness, _________________, and death at the highest rates in world history. (FIGURE)
64. What a terrible film! It’s really _________________ in my view. (RATE)
65. They were now faced with seemingly _________________ technical problems. (MOUNT)
66. There are various myths surrounding bats, those _________________ creatures of the
night. (ENIGMA)
67. She looked absolutely _________________ when I told her what had happened. She could
hardly say a word. (DUMB)
68. When they announced her name, the winner just sat there, _________________.
(AGHAST)
69. I was completely _________________ by his reply. (PLUS)
70. What a _________________ nuisance! (FOUND)
71. He was completely _________________ when he won the award. (SMACK)
72. She is hoping to get a loan from her bank to help her out of her financial
_________________. (DICTION)
73. Campaign leaders were caught _________________ when the opinion polls suddenly
started to swing the other way. (FOOT)
74. _________________ tourists stared at the famous painting. (GOGGLE).
75. Each time they asked him a question he was like a deer caught in the
_________________. (LIGHT)
76. They stared _________________ at the extent of the damage. (OPEN)
77. They expressed _________________ horror that she was an unmarried mother. (PEARL)
78. Anthony and Doc stared _________________ at the intruders for a moment. (JAW)
79. "He’s doing something for me," Matt replied _________________. (COMMIT)
80. His state of alarm seemed such a _________________ to the interpreter. (CONCERN)
81. We are left _________________, suddenly unable to believe, yet repelled by the spectacle
in front of us. (RUDDER)
82. Was he crazy or just temporarily _________________ by jealousy? (MOOR)
83. The robber _________________ carried the stolen painting to the getaway car. (BRASS)
84. Her _________________ attitude is what made her our choice for the job. (CAN)
85. It’s important that girls feel _________________ and in control of what happens to them.
(POWER)
86. They are happy to support him _________________ because they know that he’s going to
win. (THROAT)
87. We are not sitting back in _________________; we will continue to strive.
(CONGRATULATE)
88. Everything in the film was done with absolute conviction and _________________. (FOOT)
89. "I’m not a good person," Stephen tells Molly, whom he has treated _________________.
(RAKE)
90. I was led _________________ by an out-of-date map. (STRAY)
91. The audience behaved _________________, as if the concert were an informal rehearsal.
(DÉCOR)
92. Brawling on and off the field has sparked a debate about increasing _________________
by sports figures. (LOUT)
93. He demonstrated a worrying _________________ about political issues. (NAÏVE)
94. Companies that _________________ themselves soon find themselves in debt. (REACH)
95. You’ve _________________ the mark this time, Simpson - you’re fired! (STEP)
96. The way he spoke to his brother was _________________. (FORGIVE)
97. The Transformer is quite intriguing. It is _________________ one of the best movies of
the year. (DOUBT)
98. The station quickly fell into _________________ after it was closed. It is now in very bad
condition. (REPAIR)
99. The amounts of radioactivity present were _________________ small. (FINITE)
100. The _________________ appearance of the building has not changed at all in 200 years.
(OUT)
101. I am not against _________________, but obviously, we all want to avoid animals
suffering unnecessarily. (SECTION)
102. Hundreds of sailors and Marines yesterday loaded supplies and equipment aboard
the _________________ ships. (AMPHIBIAN)
103. Prices may rise and consumption may fall as individuals refrain from purchasing new
cars, computers and other _________________. (ESSENCE)
104. In some countries, women can sue their husband for having _________________ affairs
and opt for one-sided divorce. (MARRY)
105. Home-made ice cream is one of our _________________. (SPECIAL)
106. I cast my eyes _________________ and saw the geese flying in V-line. (HEAVEN)
107. Since most important problems are _________________, there are several alternatives
to choose from, each with unique advantages and disadvantages. (FACET)
108. The organization insists that it is _________________ and does not identify with any one
particular party (POLITICS).
109. If you can afford it, and still have lots of money left, buy it _________________. (RIGHT)
110. The project was subject to the usual _________________ of exploratory research.
(VICIOUS)
111. A _________________ species is a plant or animal that plays an indispensable role in the
way an ecosystem functions. (KEY)
112. For many people, social networking offers them a feeling of _________________ from
the real world. (ESCAPE)
113. Time and again, the club has been _________________ on the brink of selling off their
antiquated ground. (SUPPOSE)
114. My mother will have _________________ when she sees my new boyfriend.
(PALPABLE)
115. All around are _________________ mountains which provide the walkers or nature
lovers with magnificent opportunities to savor the Alpine flora. (SNOW)
116. The cargo was _________________ for safe and efficient shipping. (CONTENT)
117. Some data showed vitamin D had a protective role against _________________ diseases
such as type 1 diabetes. (IMMUNE)
118. The leader’s second _________________ on the matter of the keynote presenter met
with strong disapproval from other group members. (TURN)
119.Some people wake up every morning with a sense of ease, quiet, and spaciousness in
their mind, while others tend to feel anxious, fearful, and _________________ toward the day
ahead. (PATHETIC)
120. _________________ candidates who actively contribute to the development of the
company stand a better chance of being recruited. (GET)
121. Police gave the apartment a thorough _________________ but failed to find any
evidence. (GO)
122. Hallo, here come two more of the Colonel’s _________________ boys laughed the
officers of our new battalion the first time we came into their view. (HAIR/EYE)
123. What we need at the moment is specialist knowledge and implementation rather
than _________________ thinking. (SKY)
124. After years of restructuring, Japanese _________________ were posting record profits.
(CHIP)
125. In the cou farmers try to _________________ their land with a view to keeping out their
neighbours’ cattle. (MARK)
126. The majority of infected people are _________________ and unaware of their condition.
(SYMPTOM)
127. The government stressed it was not abandoning its tough _________________ policies.
(INFLATE)
128. I was late because I _________________ how much time I would need. (ESTIMATE)
129. A _________________ is a popular place for tourists and travellers to send and receive
emails. (CAFÉ)
130. A crowd of curious _________________ soon gathered to see what was happening.
(LOOK)
131. Sadly, some economists think that full employment in Europe is an _________________
goal. (ATTAIN)
132. By pausing for a moment or two before speaking you will simply be _________________
a nervous tendency to rush headlong into everything. (ACT)
133. Many MBA courses are highly theoretical, esoteric, and impractical, instead of being
_________________ as they should be. (BUSINESS)
134. At college, I became a social _________________ because I didn’t like going out in the
evenings. (FIT)
135. These remote areas are still _________________ to the Internet. (ACCESS)
136. "Villa was something of a _________________. The place was no more than an old
farmhouse. (NOMINATE)
137. He must be drunk. He is making _________________ remarks. (SENSE)
138. We have to learn good examples, look at our behavior, and to stop being
_________________. (RIGHT)
139. We had the phone _________________ because we are moving tomorrow. (CONNECT)
140. "P" is a _________________ consonant. (LIP)
141. Passwords should also contain both _________________ characters. (ALPHABET)
142. Switzerland is a _________________ confederation of 26 self-governing cantons. (GENE)
143. University professors both teach and _________________ research. (TAKE)
144. One of the United Nations’ earliest successes was to promote a largely peaceful
process of _________________. (COLONY)
145. Are all those _________________ they put in food really necessary? (ADD)
146. The mountain roads are often _________________ in winter. (PASS)
147. He gets _________________ whenever he hears that song. (MIST)
148. They _________________ a small inheritance into a vast fortune. (PAROLE)
149. If this theory is correct, then it is _________________ that we will be able to cure
diseases in the foreseeable future. (VISION)
150. Mickey Mouse made his screen debut on November 18, 1928 and has been a
_________________ ever since. (CROWD)
151. William Shakespeare is probably the most famous _________________. (PLAY)
152.The scandal surely _________________ the end of his political career. (SIGN)
153. The only slight _________________ in the painting is a scratch in the corner. (PERFECT)
154. The new regulations will be _________________ for small businesses. (BURDEN)
155. Catholic leaders have not _________________ themselves from the ambivalent
statement emanating from last week’s funeral. (SOCIAL)
156. _________________ conditions can be diagnosed from the early stage. (CANCER)
157. The government’s _________________ approach has brought criticism. (COMPROMISE)
158. Nowadays people may no longer suffer from lifetime physical _________________.
(NORMAL)
159. The strike was engineered by a handful of _________________ who whined about the
smallest issues. (CONTENT).
160. It is not possible for everyone to put their own _________________ on the law.
(INTERPRET)
161. His workmates were very _________________ and selfish. (OPERATE)
162. Hunger and a _________________ meal did not sit happily side by side. (SLAP)
163. The distribution of nonideal fish communities can be roughly calculated by the
_________________ of suitable variables. (METER)
164. An NGO is helping to make ozone-friendly natural _________________ designed to
replace R-22 in existing air conditioning systems. (FRIDGE)
165. I could not get much work done as I was _________________ being interrupted by
people telephoning me. (CONTINUE)
166. The _________________ of those mountainous villages is the greatest achievement of
this government. (ELECTRIC)
167. The MP’s speech was dismissed by her opponents as crude _________________. (ELECT)
168. Trading Standards officers say anyone using the mower risks _________________.
(ELECTRIC)
169. Like all tyrannical leaders, he demanded _________________ obedience from his
followers. (QUESTION)
170. Environmental quality will be the _________________ for the 21st century. (WORD)
171. “ITV” is the _________________ for “Independent Television”. (BRIEF)
172. Their products are a _________________ for good value. (WORD)
173. In education, ‘quality’ is the _________________. (WORD)
174. The expression "boy band" is a 1990s _________________. (COIN)
175. The word ‘professional’ has _________________ of skill and excellence. (NOTE)
176. Social history and folklife studies are becoming increasingly interchangeable as
disciplinary _________________. (NOTE)
177. It’s an interesting _________________ on an unusual writing career. (COURSE)
178. The doctor gave him an injection to _________________ the pain. (DIE)
179. After several threatening calls, we decided to go _________________. (DIRECT)
180. It was just _________________ that I met my high school friend on my second day
visiting Paris. (HAPPEN)
181. Matt says you must be good at _________________ to take responsibilities of a
restaurant owner. (TASK)
182. Children of school age are very _________________ and tend to believe what they are
told. (IMPRESS)
183. His _________________ talent was already clearly evident. (ORDINARY)
184. The effects of alcohol misuse spill over from private life into the workplace, causing
inefficiency and accidents as well as _________________. (ABSENT)
185. The little boy dreams of being a sports _________________ for the TV station.
(COMMENT)
186. With the great achievement of Vietnam’s U-23 football team, many international
newspapers wrote _________________ praising our heroes. (COME)
187. I’d complain to the manager but it’s not worth the _________________. (GRAVE)
188. The company seems to have been involved in some rather dishonest
_________________. (CARRY)
189. To make a gross _________________, the younger teachers are the most adventurous.
(SIMPLE)
190. As Tet holiday is coming, we’ve got an _________________ weekend ahead of us.
(ACTION)
191. The new teacher explains his lessons so quickly that I sometimes find them
_________________. (COME)
192. Beckham clearly felt his _________________ performance on Wednesday night was the
right moment to quit on a high. (BARN)
193. I thought the movie had a disappointing and _________________ ending. (CLIMAX)
194. "We need to go now or we’ll be late," he said _________________. (EDGE)
195. A desolate sensation overcame the _________________ of the afternoon. (HILARITY)
196. Sara Hughes gives a _________________ performance in one of the most exciting plays
to hit London this year. (VOLTAGE)
197. They experienced the _________________ power of the mob. (TOXIC)
198. Almost every hill is crowned with a _________________ village. (PICTURE)
199. The red carpet can turn into a competition for the stars to _________________ each
other with expensive gems. (DAZZLE)
200. These yoga postures are _________________ and good for balance. (VIGOUR)
201. What gives the debate extra _________________ is that the governor of the bank has
been on opposite sides to his chief economist. (PIKE)
202. Still, he has delivered a _________________, vigorous and frequently masterful take on
a well-worn genre. (PACE)
203. The box didn’t look very _________________, but the necklace inside was beautiful.
(POSSESS)
204. The comics featured stories that dealt _________________ with the environment,
racism, and sex. (PROVOKE)
205. He gave a _________________ performance. (SPELL)
206. He is taking a break from his _________________ boy band after an argument with their
manager. (HOT)
207. It’s not the best series I’ve ever seen but it’s very _________________. (WATCH)
208. Gigi is a _________________ young girl growing up in turn-of-the-century Paris. (COLT)
209. The _________________ mood of those works has been recaptured here, with a
surprising overlay of Americana. (BOIL)
210. How can this be reconciled with the market-driven, _________________, modernising
spirit of the new millennium? (OCTANE)
211. Apparently, it was talent, determination, and an _________________ optimistic spirit
that won this vivacious young woman the role. (PRESS)
212. You can _________________ tired sections of the garden simply by installing a lovely
pot, or grouping of pots, in them. (ENERGY)
213. The increasing cost of oil is harming _________________ industries such as steel and
shipbuilding. (ENERGY)
214. The company has fitted _________________ lighting throughout the building. (ENERGY)
215. He has decided to _________________ the team by bringing in a lot of new, young
players. (YOUNG)
216. They have been _________________ honest with us. (FRESH)
217. The economy has expanded at a _________________ pace. (CHARGE)
218. Paul is a good employee and is very _________________. (CONSCIENCE)
219. He was standing in the middle, in the _________________ of the picture. (GROUND)
220. The identity of the girl who lay closest to his heart remains _________________ to this
day. (ELUDE)
221. Globalization is the ongoing process that deepens and broadens the relationship and
_________________ among countries. (DEPEND)
222. Its _________________ makes food distribution difficult. (ACCESS)
223. You’ll need to be a little more _________________ if you want to hold their attention to
your writings. (IMAGINE)
224. The organization works in many war-torn and _________________ countries. (POOR)
225. As an environmentally aware consumer, it is important for you to know in what way
you can help to make sure that less _________________ is left on the planet. (GRADE)
226. For many people, Ludwig van Beethoven is the most _________________ in the history
of Western classical music. (INFLUENCE)
227. It was going to take some deft political _________________ to save the situation.
(WORK)
228. This remote region in China suffers an annual _________________ outbreak of cholera.
(VIRUS)
229. He grew up in an _________________ place in South Dakota. (WAY)
230. I try to _________________ an occasion when I might be 600 feet below a level. (VISION)
231. The cottage has no _________________ access but can be reached by a short walk
across the moor. (VEHICLE)
232. She complained _________________ about his rudeness. (CEASE)
233. The reason for Bruce Lee’s death was sleeping pill _________________. (DOSAGE)
234. The sprawling factory compound, all grey dormitories, and _________________
warehouses blend seamlessly into the outskirts of the Shenzhen megalopolis. (WEATHER)
235. Tiles and window frames will also have to be replaced to make the structure
_________________. (WEATHER)
236. Astronomers at the _________________ have announced that they have discovered a
new comet. (OBSERVE)
237. At least in theory, this should make the region increasingly attractive to foreign
investment from further _________________. (FIELD)
238. The sun and the moon are often _________________ in poetry. (PERSON)
239. She worked _________________ to help homeless people. (STINT)
240. A sense of guilt was deeply _________________ in my conscience. (BED)
241. There’s something _________________ thrilling about seeing that much passionate
male energy on a stage. (ELEMENT)
242. The new movie is just the tip of the iceberg for what is about to become a
_________________ assault of American army flicks. (FRONT)
243. New technology can create a _________________ shift in a market. (GAME)
244. Only someone who’s lost a child can understand the _________________,
_________________ grief. (LIFE, CONSUME)
245. The plan was a _________________ success. (SOUND)
246. When we saw the footage on TV, it looked _________________. (REAL)
247. One aspect involves _________________ support for the police. (FALTER)
248. She was blessed with an _________________ belief in her own abilities. (SHAKE)
249. I have been an _________________ advocate of that approach for many years.
(SWERVE)
250. We’d like to thank George for his _________________ efforts on our behalf. (TIRE)
251. His life offered me no hope of _________________. (GOOD)
252. Parents have deep _________________ about allowing business values to be schools.
(GIVE)
253. Workers and employees shared deep _________________ about the wisdom of the
government’s plans for the industry. (SERVE)
254. New full-time students from lower-income households will be able to apply for a(n)
_________________ maintenance grant offered by the government, but have to work in
public sectors after they graduate. (PAY)
255. He was charged with causing a _________________ after the game. (DISTURB)
256. Physicians must exercise caution when prescribing _________________. (DEPRESS)
257. Two people have been arrested for illegal possession of _________________ in a police
raid. (ARM)
258. He could be _________________ frank. (ARM)
259. She gave her son quite a few _________________ for playing truant. (TELL)
260. What children need is more encouragement in their _________________ years in order
not to succumb to feelings of depression later on. (FORM)
261. It’s very difficult to tell the _________________ difference between the identical twins.
(MEASURE)
262. I don’t care if you’ve had too much to drink. Your behaviour last night was quite
_________________. (DEFEND)
263. First, its solution to the existence of disagreements, namely giving precedence to the
right to political participation, seems _________________. (DEFEAT)
264. She _________________ questions about whether she plans to run, saying she’s focused
on her voter registration and campaign finance initiatives. (STEP)
265. ‘Thank God you’re here’ has attracted excessive favorable publicity thanks to the
imaginative and unorthodox plays, tailored to whet the _________________ appetite for
originality from the audience. (SATISFY)
266. Apart from some _________________ efforts, the government has not yet made a
serious attempt to effectively address the Scottish fisheries issue. (HEART)
267. He gained _________________ for being difficult to work with as an actor (NOTORIOUS)
268. Her hip has been _________________ for quite a while, and she’ll probably need surgery
on it. (TROUBLE)
269. The instruction manual includes a section on _________________ to help you with any
simple problems you might have with the TV. (TROUBLE)
270. We were both realising how _________________ complex our interactions had become.
(TROUBLE)
271. While short on personality, the ES promises many miles of comfortable and
_________________ motoring. (TROUBLE)
272. They agreed to let us live there _________________. (RENT)
273. Many banks are now offering _________________ overdrafts to students. (INTEREST)
274. A _________________ product is one that contains almost no traces of lead, if any at all.
(LEAD)
275. Spieth thought it would be a nice, _________________ day out on the course. (STRESS)
276. Travelling by coach is the _________________ way of discovering cities from Vienna to
Vancouver, Moscow to Rome. (HASSLE)
277. Different jurisdictions have had more or less inclusive definitions within their
_________________ ordinances. (SMOKE)
278. By forgoing a tax break now, you’ll get _________________ income when you retire.
(TAX)
279. In Europe, most of the biggest internet companies are _________________ from
established firms. (SPIN)
280. All the judges gave her ten out of ten for her _________________ performance. (FLAW)
281. Politicians and academics pointed to the building’s _________________ contours as a
cautionary tale of architectural overreach. (BECOME)
282. He pointed out that e-books were not only cheaper, because of the lack of wear and
tear and thefts, but they also offered great opportunities for older _________________
readers. (HOUSE)
283. Recently divorced, Foster is now _________________ with her teenage daughter and
appears to be seeking a hotel rather than a humble abode. (HOUSE)
284. Police are making _________________ enquiries. (HOUSE / DOOR)
285. Both areas under consideration Tuesday are _________________ beaches with very
different biological profiles. (TRAFFIC)
286. People don’t report wildlife crime the way they do _________________ or car theft.
(HOUSE)
287. We’ve got a _________________ of visitors at the moment. (HOUSE)
288. He was a _________________ name in the 1950s. (HOUSE)
289. The teachers’ meeting deals mostly with _________________ issues such as lunchtime
supervision duties. (HOUSE)
290. She was _________________ and kept her home clean and bright. (HOUSE)
291. We’re having a _________________ on Friday if you’d like to come. (HOUSE)
292. There’s a shortage of cheap _________________ in the region. (HOUSE)
293. She’s a _________________ girl who likes playing with computers and watching
television. (HOME)
294. I’m a _________________, so I knew traveling would be tough. (HOME)
295. We were all eagerly awaiting my brother’s _________________ from the war. (HOME)
296. Vietnam is my _________________. (HOME)
297. Sai Gon is my _________________. (HOME)
298. Farmers’ markets are a traditional way of selling _________________ products
effectively. (HOME)
299. According to a recent survey in Britain, more women than men emphasized
_________________ and trust. (CONFIDENCE)
300. The private school feared losing its _________________ with the state’s university
system. (CREDIT)
301. Evidence of links with drug dealers has _________________ the mayor. (CREDIT)
302. Slaves were subject to a life of degradation and _________________. (BASE)
303. Most of us are familiar with the Holocaust’s unspeakable brutalities and
_________________. (GRADE)
304. It was very _________________ to be criticized in front of all my colleagues. (MEAN)
305. These small faults, however, do not _________________ from the overall quality of the
book. (TRACT)
306. He brought _________________ on the whole team by falsifying the results. (GRACE)
307. They are corrupt, _________________, and untrustworthy. (HONOUR)
308. I’m in the _________________ - I broke Sara’s favourite vase this morning. (DOG)
309. People seem to have raised concerns about what would become an _________________
defeat. (NAME)
310. There is also a strong message that vengeance is _________________, and sacrificing
oneself for any higher cause is honorable. (NOBLE)
311. They were subjected to various _________________ and discomforts, including having
to get dressed and undressed in public. (DIGNITY)
312. We felt it would be _________________ to respond to the criticism in the press.
(DIGNIFY)
313. For the first night’s performance, the _________________ had to be called in to take
the part because the leading lady was ill. (STUDENT)
314. Groucho Marx was set to have a brief _________________ role in one episode. (WALK)
315. _________________ programs are offered to those who want to do professional training
while being paid to work. (SERVICE)
316. It was a very idea _________________, completely impractical and unworkable. (FAR)
317. The drinking water had a _________________ oily taste. (AGREE)
318. Her latest novel is a _________________ thriller, set some time in the late 21st century.
(FUTURE)
319. It sees restructuring of Urenco as the means to convert a _________________ business
into one with potential for growth and profit. (LOSS)
320. I used to try to get him to do some exercise but then decided he was a
_________________ cause. (LOSS)
321. The pharmaceutical company has been charged with _________________ from the AIDS
crisis. (PROFIT)
322. The _________________ opened the bidding at £300. (AUCTION)
323. I am the fourth of the four _________________. (MUSKET)
324. Ranuji had trained as a _________________ from the age of eleven and learned his craft
from his father. (PUPPET)
325. He now faces 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy and
_________________ charges. (RACKET)
326. The miracle of the movie is that, like Toni, it transcends blunt, reductive
categorisation partly because it’s free of political _________________, finger-wagging, and
force-fed lessons. (SLOGAN)
327. After 2012, the base shifted the event to a(n) _________________ schedule, but budget
cuts forced it to cancel the 2014 show. (ANNUAL)
328. People are increasingly becoming _________________ to violence on television. (SENSE)
329. Students carried out a _________________ at the governor’s office to protest higher
tuition costs. (SIT)
330. You look rather _________________. Are you worried about something? (OCCUPY)
331. Many newspapers today gave very sensational _________________ about the private
life of that Hollywood star. (CLOSE)
332. The decision to close the local hospital caused such a public _________________ that
the authorities decided to re-examine their options and keep it open. (CRY)
333. Barack Obama is the first president of the United States with _________________
background. (RACE)
334. He grunted a _________________ reply. (SYLLABLE)
335. Its universe was limited to the solar system and revolved heavily around
_________________ travel and terraforming. (PLANET)
336. Though many parties regarded his behavior as a(n) _________________, the public still
had much faith in his ability to become a leader. (ERR)
337. Do you know that exceptionally successful entrepreneurs, such as Richard Branson,
used to be academically _________________ by their peers when they were at school?
(SHINE)
338. Copernicus justified his innovation by citing _________________ authorities. (PEACH)
339. Despite these _________________ advantages, critics have objected to the land tax on
the following grounds. (EXCEPT)
340. “You didn’t have to say that,” she said _________________. (REPROACH)
341. He did not enjoy social occasions, though he was _________________ welcoming to
visitors. (REPROACH)
342. Eddie, who graced many hurling fields with his _________________ skills in the 1960s
and 70s, is truly one of the hurling ‘greats’ and a fine gentleman too. (SUM)
343. Based on a true story it may be, but it is drama rather than documentary, an
accurate _________________ of collective experience rather than a meticulous detailing of
one personal history. (SUM)
344. Weather can be extreme, the climate producing _________________ still hot days and
abrasive howling winds. (IDYLL)
345. She argued that a _________________ solution was required with a balance between
both personal and impersonal points of view. (TOPOS)
346. Initially innocent, _________________, and holy, he was in a right relationship with God,
to woman, to himself, and the natural world around him. (SIN)
347. Another thing that I cannot stand are the other kids my age who are the
_________________ image of what perfect is supposed to be. (STORY)
348. Mr Hebblethwaite is believed to be highly regarded for his clinical skills and had
previously held an _________________ employment record. (BLEMISH)
349. The new policy only serves to _________________ the inadequacy of help for the
homeless. (ACCENT)
350. If the officer can reasonably _________________ the arrest with non-deadly force, he
must do so. (EFFECT)
351. Some phones can recognize your voice and be _________________ by it. (ACT)
352. Preparations are _________________, measurements are made, and ground is staked
out. (FOOT)
353. _________________ in wealth causes a great number of social problems. (EQUAL)
354. Dozens of _________________ are injured on the city road each year. (CYCLE)
355. To the technical philosophers, who strictly confine themselves to the logical collation
and criticism of scientific methods, he has, _________________ not seemed philosophic
enough. (CONTRARY)
356. The _________________ woman did not utter a single word when her husband abused
her. (SUBMIT)
357. They won the case because of the _________________ in court of the defendant.
(APPEAR)
358. She finally left her husband because of his _________________. (ADULT)
359. Airport officials said there had been no hint of trouble until radio contact was
suddenly lost three minutes from _________________. (TOUCH)
360. The two pairs of twins make a pleasant _________________ during the game of golf.
(FOUR)
361. She’s such a _________________ that she notices even the tiniest mistakes. (PERFECT)
362. By sheer luck, the gas released in Oklahoma City was blown into a mostly
_________________ area. (HABITAT)
363. You can raise your hand to show that you need _________________. (ASSIST)
364. Everyone marveled at his _________________ idea of organizing more field trips for
students. (OBJECT)
365. Insidious 4, albeit a horror movie, has some _________________ scenes that stem from
two auxiliaries, whose lines are particularly conducive to uproarious laughter. (SIDE)
366. Bill Gates is a _________________ millionaire he started his own business with no
financial help at all. (MAKE)
367. So far, the United States has said it cannot agree to _________________ all types of
antipersonnel mines. (LAW)
368. Look! I know you’ve lost your wallet, but there’s no use in keeping on
_________________ the fact. Someone has stolen it and that’s all there is to it! (MOAN)
369. The problem often _________________ in a situation where occupants of such a
household rise from bed at different times each morning. (RISE)
370. The popularity of email stems largely from its user-friendliness, efficiency, and
versatility in facilitating _________________ communication. (SYNCHRONOUS)
371. Despite the disgrace and humiliation which eventually _________________ him, he
never wavered from his beliefs. (FALL)
372. The report should be published _________________ with the letter. (INCIDENT)
373. This downtime is simply not acceptable to businesses wanting to stay competitive in
today’s _________________ business environment. (DATA)
374. Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine is accelerating a technological isolation in Russia
that doesn’t inflict the immediate pain of frozen bank accounts or skyrocketing prices, but
could fundamentally change the way that Russians get their information and connector
fail to connect - with the rest of the world. It’s bringing Putin’s Russia many steps closer to
so-called _________________ in which the West and Russia operate in different online
spheres. (SPLINTER)
375. Analysis from Ofcom shows that TikTok is the most popular platform among the
youngest users, who have been nicknamed _________________. (TIKTOK)
376. In order to halt the decline in swift numbers, a new call to arms is launching this
week urging homeowners across the country to encourage the birds back before it is too
late… Forget rewilding, this is hoped to be the beginning of a vital _________________ of the
nation’s back gardens. (BIRD)
377. _________________ is when a company does not mention how sustainable or
environmentally friendly its products or services are in case doing so leaves it open to
criticism. (GREEN)
378. The campaign was little more than _________________ to improve the oil company’s
image. (GREEN)