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WORD FORMATION PRACTICE 1.He lay quiet, _after the day’s exertions.(INSOMNIA) 2.After 2012, the base shifted the event to a(n) schedule, but budget cuts forced it to cancel the 2014 show.(ANNUAL) 3.He was discovered to have been company funds.(PROPERTY) The British drama “Lilting” pivots on the prickly relationship between two people who are mourning a third.(CRY) 5.They enjoyed a popularity scarcely _ with their actual merits.(MEASURE) 6.At the audition, the actors were asked to give a _ performance (TEMPORARY) 7.Gazprom, whose boss Alexei Miller is a close political ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, is almost as _ in world football.(PRESENT) 8.Blue veins showed through her _ skin.(LUCID) 9.The machine must be , executing as fast as a mower is able to cut.(EXPEDITE) 10.Lack of resources has been a(n) _ problem since the beginning.(ANNUAL) 11.I'm not against _, but obviously we all want to avoid animals suffering unnecessarily.(SECTION) 12.Among the were chiefly the remaining canonries in cathedrals and colleges.(CURE) 13.The administration announced that the U.S would no longer produce landmines or acquire new ones, including replacing expiring munitions in its stockpile (PERSON) 14.And lastly, it provided the authorities with an opportunity to dispose of troublesome true believers or neighborhood (CONTENT) 15.She hopes to _ her success as a model into an acting career (LAY) 16.China is another vast country which shares a single time zone - but it spans far more _, which has resulted in some quirky schedules (LONG) 17.Mohammed Zardah, 26, a slim, _ man with an academic mien, studied computer engineering in Damascus, he says (SPECTACLE) 18.The building's name, El Centro, this identity, as its exuberant shape and bright colors (SPEAK) 19.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) 20.Hunger and a _ meal did not sit happily side by side.(SLAP) 21 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) 22 Not only are employees disenfranchised from most policy decisions, they lack even the power to rebel against _ and tyrannical supervisors.(EGO) 23 The cold winter has led to a larger-than-expected on oil stocks.(DOWN) 24 The residences by the deluge were built in a neighborhood known as El Cambray II near the bottom of a ravine.(GULF) 25 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) 26 The government tried to create jobs, but unemployment remained stubbornly high, and inflation rose.(WORK) 27 Not everyone is so willing to _ the colonial powers.(CULPRIT) 28 Every trace and of the Massachusetts bird is marvellously exceptional (LINE) 29 He is selling second-hand or _ goods.(SHOP) (2 possibilities) 30 All around are mountains which provide the walkers or naturelovers with magnificent opportunities to savour the Alpine flora (SNOW) 31 people are strong and healthy ones who can make a living on their own (BODY) 32 I spent the whole evening _ my messy house (CLUTTER) 33 Remember to read every _ in the contract because it can be a trap for the unwary (PRINT) 34 I did my project in my own way, not in a one (TREAD) 35 From six o’clock _, I’m home! (ON) 36 Some of the and regions in Somalia have adopted distinctive symbols , including flags, while others continue to use the Somali flag (DEPEND/AUTONOMY) 37 A(n) _ disease is one that will gradually deteriorate the functioning of any one part in your body (GENERATE) 38 It is widely known that judges have _ powers (DISCRETION) 39 The little boy left his hand-made boat _ on the river (DRIFT) 40 The students are seperated into differnt classes (QUALIFY) 41.This feminine and _ style has reappeared in women’s fashion, from Grecian necklines to flowing floral dresses.(REAL) 42.The car includes such _ as a cassette deck and bucket seats.(NICE) 43.As for them encouraging sectarianism, his letter is a _in its bigotry and insensitivity.(PAR) 44 The investigator said the killings were the result of poor procedure by _ police rather than premeditated murder.(TRIGGER) 45.He was fined £40, with 28 days’ imprisonment if the money was not produced _.(WITH) 46.She answered in her usual manner.(RIGHT) 47.The National Guard was sent in, to any trouble.(STALL) 48.He spent hours the catalog.(USE) 49.The film pays to Martin Scorsese’s ‘Mean Streets’.(HOME) 50.I my apartment to my sister, packed my van, and headed west.(LET) 51.But during this season, which has failed to turn up one _ breakaway hit, it seems harder than ever.(FIDELITY) 52 Commercials consumers into buying things they don’t need.(WASH) 53 The official report into the cause of the fire was labeled a .(WASH) 54 It was funny surely, because it dissolved that secret source of female power into a double .(TEND) 55 The saddle and _ can also sometimes be found, and they provide very succulent meat.(TENDER) 56 Due to industrialization the export capacity of both countries increased.(NATION) 57 The charity is backed by staff from the to directorate level.(ROOT) 58 Byron was the _ Romantic hero.(TYPE) 59 His _ whether poets, novelists, producers or scholars, tailored their books to his minutely worked-out requirements (LIBRARY) 60 The American landscape is being by malls and fast-food restaurants.(GENE) 61.Despite its _ reputation, the street is not a particularly dangerous spot these days, according to Merrill.(HEW) 62 Louise had many alliances, a of friends.(THEIST) 63 The system in Britain is not as dominated by _, but it is certainly present.(BARGAIN) 64 _ tools, machines and even structures could redefine how humans live and work.(MORPH) 65 John is the of good manners.(ESSENCE) 66 A few minor inconsistencies and divergences would give the appearance of .(SIMILAR) 67 The monarchy is something of an these days.(CHRONOLOGY) 68 The second actor, the accused, immediately begins a _ of defence.(SOLO) 69 The sports program was softball in a little courtyard.(MURAL) 70 The of science does not refer to definitive concepts: It is ceaselessly adjusted, completed, varied.(NAME) 71 The _, should it not be fixed by agreement, shall be settled by arbitration.(DAMAGE) 72 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) 73 Inspired by Theodorus's works on _, he came up with a theory.(MEASURE) 74 The number of buffaloes born this year was reported to be low following two feeding seasons which were shortened by _cold winters with extensive ice coverage.(NORM) 75 Most can be corrected by extractions and removable appliance therapy.(OCCLUDE) 76 A(n) wind hailing, the breathless void of the sea was wantonly rousted out 77 His self-assurance in his own rightness appears to be complete.(PREGNANT) 78 Any case of _ should be monitored during the delivery episode in case it causes obstruction.(PRESENT) 79 The plaintiff doesn't submit that the conduct is _ otherwise than under the law.(PUGNACIOUS) 80 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) 81 The thieves, however, were soon punished for the _.(SACRED) 82 A gesture from the founders of the Open Software Foundation is needed now to heal any lingering breeches in the industry.(ANIMUS) 83 We’ve built our reputation on searching out obscure ethnic restaurants, , cutting-edge bars, and superlative food venues (PUB) 84 For certainly, once the chapel is built and _, there will be pilgrims coming from all over Normandy.(SACRED) 85 Ozone in the _ forms a natural shield to filter harmful ultraviolet light.(SPHERE) 86 The adjective that forms part of the _ is one that has come to form a sort of collocation with the noun.(LOGIC) 87 The monarch and _look alike.(ROYAL) 88 Efficient layouts, _ dining, and luxe shopping are just a few of the features turning the airport experience on its nose.(CURE) 89 Finally, hidden under a guide to hotel services in the desk drawer, we found a _ binder with instructions.(LEAF) 90.The regional companies rely on customer service rather than on marketing _products.(NEW) 91 Their home was decorated with Elvis Presley _.(PERIPHERY) 92 We've lots of theatre _ saved from old music halls and theatres.(MEMORY) 93 The Austrian _ were thunderstruck by this decision, and immediately agreed to the terms which Napoleon demanded (POTENT) 94 The third member of the , and, as it developed, the most important, was William Mackenzie.(VIRILE) 95 Over the millennia, cultures have changed very substantially as they have learned to cope with environmental .(VICIOUS) 96 The problem with any such is that, of course, we are basing our calculations on a statistical sample of one.(GUESS) 97 Just think of it as a _and keep your fingers crossed (LEAD) 98 Actually, scientists say that cloned animals will not be exact replicas of their .(GENE) 99 We cannot ride _over the concerns of the local community.(ROUGH) 100 Some companies in the industry are in trouble, but there are forces that will help others survive.(AVAIL) 101 Cindy looked a little after her driving test.(SHELL) 102 What is said in a letter or is partly how it is said.(MEMORY) 103 The tobacco companies got a severe _.(DOWN) 104 Ronald Reagan was deplored as a _who might bring on a nuclear war.(BRAND) 105 They were open to a _ that they could convert into a California contemporary-style place.(UP) 106 Small companies are the _of the British economy.(SPRING) 107 When the kids leave home, you’ll be and _.(FOOT/FANCY) 108 And any attempt to live a righteous life with an evil conscience is _ to failure.(DOOM) 109 The method of dealing with a software problem was to make another copy of the disk that came with the application.(SAFE) 110 A housewife soul must into a _housewife.(MORPH/BLEW) 111 I've never heard such _nonsense in my life! (ADULT) 112 The common _ was that we had all worked for the same company (NOMINATE) 113 Dependent children are not usually covered by , although you should notify your employer if you are the sole .(ANNUAL/WIN) 114 Her heart did a complete when she saw him.(ASSAULT) 115 I looked down on _ politics.(PUMP) 116 Britain's nuclear power programme began with a lie: it was a _ for the nuclear weapons programme (SCREEN) 117 Fortunately, the newly constructed held up under the stress of several hundred fans (STAND) 118 Food that is traditionally grown and free from the intrusion of technology will become increasingly desirable among the (COGNITIVE) 119 This masculinity was emphasised by her uncompromising , her grey hair drawn tightly back and screwed into a straggling bun.(FUR) 120 Sometimes charming, he could also be egocentric to the point of _.(MANIA) 121 The specialists were organized in the same manner, as were the aircraft mechanics, and so on.(HYDRO) 122 All civil servants, however, have the very valuable privilege of an _pension.(INDEX) 123 Studio executives were busy _each other after the awards ceremony.(HAND) 124 It counts on the _feel of its bicycles' ride to appeal to the youthful dreams of potential buyers.(JET) 125 I suddenly saw her as the shuttlecock in the game her husband is playing with his .(AMOROUS) 126.You are so ! Surely you checked when you book the holiday?(BRAIN) 127 She gave the room a quick _ before the guests arrived.(OVER) 128 There was a clean but rug on the floor beside the bed.(BARE) 129 In private he bitterly Brown for seeking to stymie his program.(UP) 130 The Good Friday agreement was equivocal on of weapons.(COMMIT/MILITARY) 131.Individual _ of these requirements are infinitely varied, of course.(STAR) 132.The vigour of man-made things, as suggested by these metaphors, is at the same time ungainly and unnatural.(HUMAN) 133.He belonged to a family of _.(LITERATE) 134.Heroes represent individuals of exceptional and courage.(PRIDE) 135.The chances of getting the disease are .(MINOR) 136.The 1932 election represented a _ in American politics.(SHED) 137.It has been a forgotten .(WATER) 138.If nuclear is good enough for the rest of the world, why is not it good enough for us? (PROLIFERATE) 139.After seven years of training she’s now a _doctor.(FLY) 140.Even the botanical garden's _ botanist couldn't explain the meaning of the flower's name.(SCIENCE) 141.Kids these days are much more _ than we ever were at their age.(WISDOM) 142.The release, looking like your application form, detailed the new appointee's biographical details.(STANDARD) 143.My vacation plans _ nicely with Joyce’s.(TAIL) 144.Then we went in to face this perfectly and crepuscular little registrar (OIL) 145.Despite a _ of changes, the new models are just £295 more than the cars they replace.(PLENTY)(2 possibilities) 146 Families were therefore nuclear and patriarchal and only one son inherited the _.(MONEY) 147 No other event in sport, except possibly a _, is as punishing, as demanding of the mind and body.(FIGHT) 148.The occasion will be a affair, a day when red joins with blue to take on the pride of Manchester.(STAR) 149.The predicted backlash from supporters has never materialised (BLUE) 150.If you can not tell long jokes without getting lost, stick to _.(LINE) 151 Bob Hope would keep his audience laughing with an endless stream of jokes and _.(CRACK) 152 She had been on _ all night, expecting Joe to return at any moment.(HOOK) 153 We are still waiting for the result of the _ election in New Jersey.(NATION) 154 The big firms pump out a _ product.(PERFECT) 155 Unless you are a _, triumphing over temptation, I fail to see why you should order wine which you have no intention of drinking.(MANIA) 156 Between 1805 and 1860, traders built posts at every major along the river.(FLOW) 157 It may be very difficult to the claim.(SAY) 158 The President feels he is _by Congress.(STRING) 159 CO-OP shops take many forms - from the small corner shop to the department store or .(MARKET) 160 The thought of crossed his mind several times but like a true soldier he continued with the War, against the enemy and against himself.(VERSA) 161 But despite its drawbacks, _ did offer a rule of thumb that commanded widespread respect.(GENE) 162. of blacks and whites was extremely common before emancipation (GENE) 163.One must be realistic about the goal of _ therapy (PROPHESY) 164.For much of the past week I have had this dreadful, _ feeling of imminent disaster.(CHURN) 165.The salt solution helps the soy milk into clumps.(COGENT) 166.We recited poems _ (FASHION) 167 A number of Republican congressmen were elected on Bush’s _.(TAIL) 168."That caused conjecture and huge public debate, and frankly produced an unsatisfactory situation," admitted the FA's chief _.(PUSH) 169.The of the paintings is unknown.(PROVINCE) 170.In major life changes such as adolescence, for successful growth opportunities both active and periods are needed.(QUIET) 171.We supply basic, _ tractors at low prices.(FRILL) 172.Inflation is still a _ round the neck of British businesses.(STONE) 173.Soames was getting impatient with his daughter’s constant _.(PICK) 174.They wasted their nominations on a _.(HOPE) 175.Union leaders allegedly received huge from the company’s bosses.(OFF) 176.He is still addressing rallies in his usual , arrogant way.(THUMP) 177.Her shoes were of _ with an inner sole of lambskin.(HIDE) 178 Watching the children together gave reassurance that childhood is not all and go-for-the-jugular.(MAN) 179.The studios the rivalry between their animation departments.(PEDAL) 180.Don’t think you can _ me!(SOAP) 181 Don’t you think that’s a rather _argument? What about the other point of view? (LATE) 182 He talks _about how he passed the exam, which makes me annoyed (CEASE) ( possibilities) 183 High school students should not be with too much facts and figures (FEED) 184 My friends started going out late to nightclubs so I decided to from the group (SOCIAL) 185 She looked absolutely _when I told her what had happened She could hardly say a word (STRIKE) (2 possibilities) 186 Some critics say that 21st modern Vietnamese literature portraits a generation of _youth (ANGST) 187 The number of from junior high school is increasing in a worrying way (DROP) 188 While she was a high school student, she _her best friend (FRIEND) 189 Years of caring for her ageing parents had her (BITTER) 190 I don’t think Tom’s getting too much sleep lately His eyes are terribly _ (BLEED) 191 As regards the production of enlightenment, the gains from experience with the process should cancel out any potential negative of _.(PERCUSSION/BUREAU) 192 Chinese have a number of and territories, most of which were acquired through military conquest, much as they generally not consider themselves an imperial or colonial power.(WEALTH) 193 County of townships and municipalities would become appointed positions under the _.(MAYOR/MEND) 194 Domestic markets in Vietnam suffer from a(n) _ of resources lowering consumption and standards of living, wasting human talents, and leaving many potential productivity gains unrealised.(LOCATE) 195 He was notorious for his dirty tricks when dealing with people who failed to toe his line.(STATE) 196 It is envisaged the draft being submitted today will make for a(n) _ administration free of such potential problems.(CORRUPT) 197 Managing and promoting this _ program with faculty from four departments needed an academic _shift.(DEPART/DICTION) 198 Much of the time local rulers were more or less free from the rule of kings: they were but they were not fully independent either.(AUTO) 199 On account of the higher numbers, the policy will promote better use of the youth centres by attracting more people and will be _(POLICE) 200 Recent studies show that women in the tribe maintain close bonds with their family of origin _ it is predominantly .(WITH/PATER) 201 The sports stadium is the pride of the city.(FUTURE) 202 She is one of those people who never get angry or upset.(PERTURB) 203 Nadal has defeated his Ferrer in the quarter final.(PATRIOTISM) 204 Salt water has more than fresh water.(BUOY) 205 His injury put him out of contention for the championship.(CAPACITY) 206 She the things we need to buy - sugar,tea, and sandwiches.(NUMBER) 207 _,we should stay in a hostel instead of a hotel.(BUDGET) 208 The new BMW has a more powerful engine than its _.(PRECEDE) 209 She herself, left the farm and moved to London.(ROOT) 210 Many fish protect their eggs from predators.(GENIUS) 211 Paying children too much attention when they misbehave can be .(DEFEAT) 212 Recent financial scandals have _ changes in parliamentary .(NEED/PROCEED) 213 If you are worried about wrinkles, use a _ cream every day.(MOIST) 214 They lost the battle, despite the enemy by two to one.(NUMBER) 215 Few active steps were taken to measure, understand or manage the occurrence of _.(ABSENCE) 216 The police sergeant grabbed the startled robber and _ marched him back inside.(CEREMONY) 217 She stood there completely _ so I had no idea at all what she was thinking.(EXPRESS) 218.That news conference was boring.(SPEAK) 219 Advertising is particularly effective on people who are highly 129 In private he bitterly UPBRAIDED Brown for seeking to stymie his program.(UP) 130 The Good Friday agreement was equivocal on DECOMMISSIONING of PARAMILITARY weapons.(COMMIT/MILITARY) 131.Individual CONSTELLATIONS of these requirements are infinitely varied, of course.(STAR) 132.The HUMANOID vigour of man-made things, as suggested by these metaphors, is at the same time ungainly and unnatural.(HUMAN) 133.He belonged to a family of LITERATI.(LITERATE) 134.Heroes represent individuals of exceptional PROWESS and courage.(PRIDE) 135.The chances of getting the disease are MINUSCULE.(MINOR) 136.The 1932 election represented a WATERSHED in American politics.(SHED) 137.It has been a forgotten BACKWATER.(WATER) 138.If nuclear NON-PROLIFERATION is good enough for the rest of the world, why is not it good enough for us? (PROLIFERATE) 139.After seven years of training she’s now a FULL-FLEDGED doctor.(FLY) 140.Even the botanical garden's OMNISCIENT botanist couldn't explain the meaning of the flower's name.(SCIENCE) 141.Kids these days are much more STREETWISE than we ever were at their age.(WISDOM) 142.The release, looking like your BOG-STANDARD application form, detailed the new appointee's biographical details.(STANDARD) 143.My vacation plans DOVETAIL nicely with Joyce’s.(TAIL) 144.Then we went in to face this perfectly OLEAGINOUS and crepuscular little registrar (OIL) 145.Despite a PLETHORA/CORNUCOPIA of changes, the new models are just £295 more than the cars they replace.(PLENTY)(2 possibilities) 146 Families were therefore nuclear and patriarchal and only one son inherited the PATRIMONY.(MONEY) 147 No other event in sport, except possibly a PRIZEFIGHT, is as punishing, as demanding of the mind and body.(FIGHT) 148.The occasion will be a STAR-STUDDED affair, a day when red joins with blue to take on the pride of Manchester.(STAR) 149.The predicted backlash from TRUE-BLUE supporters has never materialised (BLUE) 150.If you can not tell long jokes without getting lost, stick to ONELINERS.(LINE) 151 Bob Hope would keep his audience laughing with an endless stream of jokes and WISECRACKS (CRACK) 152 She had been on TENDERHOOKS all night, expecting Joe to return at any moment.(HOOK) 153 We are still waiting for the result of the GUBERNATORIAL election in New Jersey.(NATION) 154 The big firms pump out a LETTER-PERFECT product.(PERFECT) 155 Unless you are a DIPSOMANIAC, triumphing over temptation, I fail to see why you should order wine which you have no intention of drinking.(MANIA) 156 Between 1805 and 1860, traders built posts at every major CONFLUENCE along the river.(FLOW) 157 It may be very difficult to GAINSAY the claim.(SAY) 158 The President feels he is HAMSTRUNG by Congress.(STRING) 159 CO-OP shops take many forms - from the small corner shop to the department store or HYPERMARKET (MARKET) 160 The thought of TERGIVERSATING crossed his mind several times but like a true soldier he continued with the War, against the enemy and against himself.(VERSA) 161 But despite its drawbacks, PRIMOGENITURE did offer a rule of thumb that commanded widespread respect.(GENE) 162.MISCEGENATION of blacks and whites was extremely common before emancipation (GENE) 163.One must be realistic about the goal of PROPHYLACTIC therapy (PROPHESY) 164.For much of the past week I have had this dreadful, STOMACHCHURNING feeling of imminent disaster.(CHURN) 165.The salt solution helps COAGULATE the soy milk into clumps.(COGENT) 166.We recited poems PARROT FASHION (FASHION) 167 A number of Republican congressmen were elected on Bush’s COATTAILS.(TAIL) 168."That caused conjecture and huge public debate, and frankly produced an unsatisfactory situation," admitted the FA's chief PENPUSHER.(PUSH) 169.The PROVENANCE of the paintings is unknown.(PROVINCE) 170.In major life changes such as adolescence, for successful growth opportunities both active and QUIESCENT periods are needed.(QUIET) 171.We supply basic, NO-FRILLS tractors at low prices.(FRILL) 172.Inflation is still a MILLSTONE round the neck of British businesses.(STONE) 173.Soames was getting impatient with his daughter’s constant NITPICKING.(PICK) 174.They wasted their nominations on a NO-HOPER.(HOPE) 175.Union leaders allegedly received huge PAYOFFS from the company’s bosses.(OFF) 176.He is still addressing rallies in his usual TUB-THUMPING, arrogant way.(THUMP) 177.Her shoes were of RAWHIDE with an inner sole of lambskin.(HIDE) 178 Watching the children together gave reassurance that childhood is not all ONE-UPMANSHIP and go-for-the-jugular.(MAN) 179.The studios SOFT-PEDAL the rivalry between their animation departments.(PEDAL) 180.Don’t think you can SOFT-SOAP me!(SOAP) 181 Don’t you think that’s a rather UNILATERAL argument? What about the other point of view? (LATE) 182 He talks INCESSANTLY (CEASELESSLY) about how he passed the exam, which makes me annoyed (CEASE) ( possibilities) 183 High school students should not be SPOON-FED with too much facts and figures (FEED) 184 My friends started going out late to nightclubs so I decided to DISSOCIATE MYSELF from the group (SOCIAL) 185 She looked absolutely DUMBSTRUCK/THUNDERSTRUCK (when I told her what had happened She could hardly say a word (STRIKE) (2 possibilities) 186 Some critics say that 21st modern Vietnamese literature portraits a generation of ANGST-RIDDEN youth (ANGST) 187 The number of DROPOUTS from junior high school is increasing in a worrying way (DROP) 188 While she was a high school student, she BEFRIENDED her best friend (FRIEND) 189 Years of caring for her aging parents had EMBITTERED her (BITTER) 190 I don’t think Tom’s getting too much sleep lately His eyes are terribly BLOOD-SHOT (BLEED) 191 As regards the production of enlightenment, the gains from experience with the process should cancel out any potential negative REPERCUSSIONS of BUREAUCRACY.(PERCUSSION/BUREAU) 192 Chinese have a number of COMMONWEALTHS and territories, most of which were acquired through military conquest, much as they generally not consider themselves an imperial or colonial power.(WEALTH) 193 County MAYORALTY of townships and municipalities would become appointed positions under the AMENDMENT.(MAYOR/MEND) 194 Domestic markets in Vietnam suffer from a(n) MISALLOCATION of resources lowering consumption and standards of living, wasting human talents, and leaving many potential productivity gains unrealised.(LOCATE) 195 He was notorious for his UNSTATESMANLIKE dirty tricks when dealing with people who failed to toe his line.(STATE) 196 It is envisaged the draft being submitted today will make for a(n) ANTICORRUPTION administration free of such potential problems.(CORRUPT) 197 Managing and promoting this INTERDEPARTMENTAL program with faculty from four departments needed an academic PARADIGM shift.(DEPART/DICTION) 198 Much of the time local rulers were more or less free from the rule of kings: they were SEMI-AUTONOMOUS but they were not fully independent either.(AUTO) 199 On account of the higher numbers, the policy will promote better use of the youth centres by attracting more people and will be SELF-POLICING (POLICE) 200 Recent studies show that women in the tribe maintain close bonds with their family of origin NOTWITHSTANDING it is predominantly PATRILINEAL.(WITH/PATER)211 Paying children too much attention when they misbehave can be SELF-DEFEATING (DEFEAT) 212 Recent financial scandals have NECESSITATED changes in parliamentary PROCEDURES.(NEED/PROCEED) 213 If you are worried about wrinkles, use a MOISTURIZING cream every day.(MOIST) 214 They lost the battle, despite OUTNUMBERING the enemy by two to one.(NUMBER) 215 Few active steps were taken to measure, understand or manage the occurrence of ABSENTEEISM.(ABSENCE) 216 The police sergeant grabbed the startled robber and UNCEREMONIOUSLY marched him back inside.(CEREMONY) 217 She stood there completely EXPRESSIONLESS so I had no idea at all what she was thinking.(EXPRESS) 218.That news conference was UNSPEAKABLY boring.(SPEAK) 219 Advertising is particularly effective on people who are highly SUGGESTIBLE (SUGGEST) 220 Jack strode MASTERFULLY into the room.(MASTER) 221.At the age of 17 she is already one of Hollywood's most SOUGHT-AFTER actresses.(SEEK) 222.He always gets TYPECAST as the villain.(TYPE) 223.On average, not surprisingly, marriages last longer and are more stable than unmarried COHABITATION.(HABITAT) 224.Kazumi is a(n) ECO-WARRIOR on a mission to protect the environment.(WAR) 225.The majority of infected persons are ASYMPTOMATIC and unaware of their condition.(SYMPTOM) 226.Despite opposition from Kiev and the West, Crimea moved forward with a REFERENDUM in which voters overwhelmingly backed seceding from Ukraine and joining Russia.(REFER) 227.Australian voters are naturally very RISK-AVERSE and will not rush HEADLONG into a change of government.(RISK) 228.He's just trying to GUILT-TRIP you into paying him more.(GUILT) 229.Britain set the pattern with three classes of travel and the CONCOMITANT gradation of station facilities.(COME) 230.For about the hundredth time, I cursed whatever kleptomaniac CURMUDGEON had walked off the train with my bag.(MUD) 231 The pilot did manage to get the plane AIRBORNE.(BEAR) 232 He was still rumbling DISCONTENTEDLY when Pike returned bearing a folder of FOOLSCAP sheets.(CONTENT/CAP) 233 PRECANCEROUS conditions can be diagnosed from the ONSET.(CANCER/SET) 234 I've finally figured out why soap operas are, and logically should be, so popular with with generations of HOUSEBOUND people who are too old to go out.(BIND) 235.Dozens of police motorcycles have been taken off the road in London after routine inspections found them not to be ROADWORTHY.(WORTH) 236.The boat had been freshly repainted in bright colours for the occasion, and beside it stood NERVOUS WEATHERBEATEN sailors.(NERVE/BEAT) 237 The two-year course in art and design has turned him into a WELLGROOMED young man, interested in fashion and photography.(GROOM) 238 I had no choice but to cut back to a HANDS-OFF style - getting involved in exceptions only.(HAND) 239 The boats surrounded the whales, drove them into nets, where they became ENMESHED and were rendered helpless by harpoon thrusts.(MESH) 240 The economy appears to have begun recovering, but businesses don't expect consumers to return to SPENDTHRIFT ways anytime soon.(EXPENDITURE) 241 Few of us are naturally AMBIDEXTROUS but in terms of karate technique this can be achieved through training.(DEXTERITY) 242 Jay was given to GRANDILOQUENT rambling, and had to check herself.(LOQUACITY) 243 Regrettably, this illogical and ANTEDILUVIAN attitude still persists even when we are dealing with nations substantially richer than ourselves.(ANCESTRY) 244 Maybe wrestling with the love / hate, personal / political DICHOTOMY is why he killed himself.(TERMINATE) 245 Agassi's victory speech had more than a touch of VALEDICTION.(DICTUM) 246 No aromatic oils, vapour rubs, smelly nasal DECONGESTANTS like menthol or eucalyptus etc.(CONGEST) 247 There isn’t a SCINTILLA of evidence.(SCANT) 248 Then we get a PEREMPTORY phone call telling us we've got twenty-four hours to arrange a local arrest squad.(PERIMETER) 249 His PEREGRINATIONS of the islands at election time were always diverting public entertainments.(AGRICULTURE) 250 As Ethel grew older, she became more CANTANKEROUS.(TANK) 251 Sometimes she EXASPERATED herself with the stupid ideas she had.(ASPERITY) 252 Talk is EVANESCENT but writing leaves FOOTPRINTS.(VANISH/PRINT) 253 The story's fascinating CONVOLUTION were inspired by real events.(REVOLVE) 254 Their stories were taped and transcribed VERBATIM.(VERBAL) 255 The governor was usually CIRCUMSPECT when dealing with the media.(SPECTACULAR) 256 Education was once the PREROGATIVE of the elite.(INTERROGATE) 257 As if that quest were not macabre enough in itself, I went as if under some sort of MALEDICTION.(DICTATE) 258 Prosecutors, grand jurors, marshals and court STENOGRAPHERS are legally compelled not to reveal what happens in the grand jury room.(GRAPH) 259 He also published papers on social topics and had a great interest in historical METALLURGY.(METALLIC) 260 The Senator was a gifted DEMAGOGUE, with particular skill in manipulating press and television(PEDAGOGY) 271 Australian prime minister Malcolm Turnbull is speaking now He says the attack (Paris attack) “appears to have all the HALLMARKS of a Daesh exercise”.(MARK) 272 The union flag has been lowered to HALF-MAST over Downing Street with the French TRICOLOUR alongside as a “clear demonstration of our solidarity with the French.(HALVE/COLOUR) 273 Obama offered CONDOLENCES to Hollande for the lives lost in the attacks and promised U.S assistance in France's response.(DOLOR) 274.On behalf of Belgium people, King Filip said he was FLABBERGASTED by the Paris attacks and added that Belgium is standing together with France.(AGHAST) 275 IS struck at the heart of Parisians’ Paris, diverse Paris, working class and modest BOURGEOIS Paris.(BOROUGH) Note: Bourgeois is a French term referring to the Middle Class and not a place 276 When, ASHEN-FACED and his voice shaking, Franỗois Hollande appeared on television, he told the nation that the simultaneous gun attacks and suicide bombings that had killed at least 127 people were “an act of war” by Islamic State.(FACE) 277 The hopes embodied by the 1998 national football team were relegated to a distant, BITTERSWEET memory on Friday night.(SWEET) 278.The Charlie Hebdo is considered by Islamic State as a BLASPHEMOUS magazine.(BLAME) 279 Jihadi fighters in Iraq and Syria reveal the APOCALYPTIC motivations of the militant movement that has hijacked the Syrian uprising – and transformed the Middle East.(LAPSE) 280 The jihadis saw themselves at the VANGUARD of a war that many among them believed had been PREORDAINED in the formative days of Islam.(GUARD/ORDER) 281 World leaders at the G20 summit in Turkey have made fresh OVERTURES to the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, to reach a deal to unite against Islamic State.(OVERT) 282 He is at LOGGERHEADS with many of his own party over the issue of taxation.(HEAD) 283 In a conflict these would be vital for military communications, RECONNAISANCE and even guiding missiles to their targets.(COGNITIVE) 284 He'd expected a CLANDESTINE rendezvous - curtained windows, locked doors - not a gypsy ENCAMPMENT.(CLAM/CAMP) 285 He is barely alive; his breathing is very slow and shallow, and he is COMATOSE.(COMA) 286 His judgments were also swayed by preconceptions based on past experiences or even personal IDIOSYNCRASIES (IDIOMATIC) 287 He was mounted on a chestnut THOROUGHBRED who was already becoming over-excited at the thought of the day ahead.(BREED) 288 Tamburlaine's EFFERVESCENT personality and self-confidence are also echoed throughout the play.(FERVENT) 289 Services is simply too HETEROGENEOUS to be an interesting category.(GENE 290 He thought he might like landscaping and enrolled in a two-year program at a nearby college in HORTICULTURE.(CULTURE)291 A few days later I found some use-them-once plastic HYPODERMICS in the medicine cabinet.(DERMATOLOGY) 292 I hate it when people use HIGHFALUTIN words when regular ones will do.(FLUTE) 293 But the main and most pleasant surprise was the sense of CAMARADERIE among climbers in the Alps.(COMRADE) 294 Shakespeare's narration has an excess of ARTIFICE and CIRCUMLOCUTION (ART/ELOQUENT) 295 Apart from CONFLAGRATIONS in buildings, environmental fires can occur.(FLAG) 296 Rather than being DENIGRATED and despised, he was admired for his courage, his STEADFASTNESS, his devotion to family.(NEGRO/FAST) 297 In time, she attained, if not virtue, a MODICUM of EQUANIMITY (MODERATE/ANIMUS) 298 This kind of legal LEGERDEMAIN is one of the most damaging legacies of the takeover binge of the 1980s.(MANUAL) 299 Holder finds himself marooned in the MAELSTROM, under attack for giving advice he never fully considered.(STREAM) 300 Some children placed on the drug became more SUBDUED, less OBSTREPEROUS.(DUE/STEREO) 301 Today his message is more austere, more profound and more ICONOCLASTIC than ever.(CLASH) 302 The regime has shown its LARGESSE/LARGESS by promising to double monthly state salaries.(LARGE) 303 This EGREGIOUS NON SEQUITUR requires further clarification, if only for your myriad younger readers.(GREGARIOUS/SEQUENCE) 304 Consumer goods industries were the LINCHPIN, and these were overwhelmingly located in the West Midlands and in and around Greater London.(PIN) 305 These considerations ADUMBRATE the argument for the secondary role of consent in the justification of authority.(UMBRELLA) 306 In one APOCRYPHAL story that circulated on trading floors years ago, Black once tried to execute several trades using his model.(SCRIPTWRITER) 307 Careless in some situations, in others he proved PUNCTILIOUS.(POINT) 308 However, the White House has been encouraged by the political SEMAPHORE coming from Capitol Hill.(SEMANTIC) 309 The monarchy established since 1830 was still far from being popular, but opposition to it was INCHOATE and lacking focus.(INTRODUCE) 310 Such SOLIPSISM came to him naturally, but he had applied himself to enhancing it as to an art of self defence.(SOLE) 311 Cellular 312 Implicitly 313 Negligence 314 Indestructible 315 Picnickers 316 Consolidated 317 Bestial 318 Diminutive 319 Criminologists 320 Leprosy321 The events have raised more than $ 900,000 for worthy PHILANTHROPIC organizations throughout greater Los Angeles.(ANTHROPOLOGY) 322 The train has its own telephone exchange and electricity generating car, plus office accommodations and restaurant cars for the royal ENTOURAGE (TOUR) 323 Silver paint coating their exterior reflects heat in warm weather and contributes to the DIAPHANOUS kinetic appearance of the structure.(PHANTASM) 324 IDEOLOGY, the ideas which rationalize a person's class interests, OBFUSCATES scientific analysis.(IDEA/OBSCURE) 325 There was considerable pressure for actions against them from a SANCTIMONIOUS middle class, some of whose members held extraordinary delusions.(SAINT) 326 She was very good at SEMAPHORE and had won the Signaller Badge.(INFER) 327 HENCEFORTH the NEOPHYTE cadet will not address any Imperial Fist unless said Marine first addresses the cadet.(FORTH/NEW) 328 Rory tried to sneak a SURREPTITIOUS glance at Adam’s wristwatch.(RAPID) 329 The OSTENSIBLE reason for his resignation was ill health.(TENET) 330 Coral growth and the ACCRETION of sediments in coastal MANGROVES will compensate.(CRESCENDO/GROVE)331 Monarchies have always understood the importance of avoiding INTERREGNUMS : the king is dead, long live the king!(REIGN) 332 Critics of GERRYMANDERING often cite Maryland as having some of the most irrational voting boundaries in the nation.(AMEND) 333 Applying the label often serves as a(n) IMPRIMATUR of management respectability.(PRINT) 334 Others would see the acceptance of this bounded walking environment as timid and PUSILLANIMOUS.(ANIMUS) 335 A new power station is being built much to the CONSTERNATION of environmental groups.(STRATUM) 336 This sense is often identified with nationalism and patriotism which can be dangerously close to racism, chauvinism and XENOPHOBIA (PHOBIA) 337 The deer had become very numerous by this time in the New Forest, and there were numerous complaints about their DEPREDATIONS.(PREY) 338 Cutting back on any government service is still ANATHEMA to liberals.(THEME) 339 At its worst, the life of faith is portrayed in a way that it is TANTAMOUNT to spiritual repression.(AMOUNT) 340 She had the EFFRONTERY to ask me for more money.(FRONT) 341.understudy 342.icebreakers 343.indemnify 344 classifieds 345.freeloaded 346.voice-overs 347.well-worded,elucidating 348.aforementioned 349.unputdowntable 350.expatriates Those people who fear that three decades of significant technological (351) breakthroughs have produced a generation of (352) workshy and unhelpful Internet addicts will be (353) uplifted by a survey showing that some teenagers are better trained than they ever were, domestically speaking Nearly 60% of parents said that their teenagers were(354) thorough at looking after themselves, agreeing with the statement that ‘My son/daughter can organise a meal and cook it.’ Those parents with children aged 14–18, were most likely to be in agreement with this The aim of the survey was to (355) evaluate the attitude of parents towards their teenagers About 1,000 parents were asked if they agreed with (356) mixed-up views on typical teenage behaviour and lifestyles in the early years of the 21st century In the analysis of responses it was found that, while teenagers regarded weekends as a time of (357) unwinding, most parents considered them a time for study or family (358) reunion However, the contention that it’s useful to have a teenager because of their seemingly (359) unbearable ability to know how the TV and computers work was a point that almost everyone (360) subscribes to The medieval crusades, when Western European knights and adventurers attempted to seize Jerusalem from the hands of the Seljuk Turks, are widely (361) misunderstood by most people in the West, who think of them as (362) glamorous and heroic (363) True, displays of (364) bravery were occasionally (365) impressive but in fact the crusaders were for the most part (366) ignorant and (367) misguided For example, they viewed the Byzantine Emperor, through whose lands they had to travel, as an annoying (368) irrelevance, denying him even so much as a (369)consultative role in the (370) proceedings In reality, his long experience of the Saracens had given him a not (371)inconsiderable knowledge of their fighting methods and politics His advice, had the crusaders chosen to follow it, would have been absolutely (372) invaluable Instead, they (373)repeatedly dismissed it as (374) worthless with the result that, despite initial success, the crusaders eventually dwindled to (375) ignominious failure 376 Harvard has produced a CORNUCOPIA of leaders for the United States in many fields.(COPY) 377 He felt poets there had to demean themselves, flattering their noble patrons by writing PANEGYRICS (AGORA) 378 Using cutting-edge technologies, we can now scan ancient documents to read the PALIMPSEST writings (PALAEOGRAPHY) 379.Generally speaking, there are two types of thermodynamic processes, ENDOTHERMIC and EXOTHERMIC ones.(THERM) (One word for both blanks) 380 The U.S dollar edged up against several other currencies on Tuesday, supported by a euro that’s under increasing pressure due to the Greek IMBROGLIO.(EMBROIL) 381 I hate doing the DAILY GRIND routine everyday.(GROUND) 382 After questioning by the critics, now hers is a(n) WATERED-DOWN argument inasmuch as it was not strongly worded initially (WATER) 383 He is in a(n) ANOMALOUS position since Maximark has never assigned a male as receptionist before, though that does no harm to their management (NORM) 384 If you will treat your colleagues like dogsbodies, you are going to get your COMEUPPANCE Our boss won’t take to that behaviour and you will be given the sack soon.(COME) 385 It is common knowledge that oil and water are IMMISCIBLE For example, pouring olive oil into water results in two distinct layers (MIX) 386 The executives promised the shareholders a(n) BREAKTHROUGH performance in the second quarter regardless of current dire financial situations (BREAK) 387 There is no comparison between these two bands of cars They are clearly of IMMEASURABLE distinctions.(MEASURE) 388 To contrast and relate the two styles of Picasso, you should have his early drawings JUXTAPOSED with his later works in the exhibition (POSE) 389 When I was younger, I thought my parents’ philosophy of children-raising was so outmoded that it was ANTEDILUVIAN; however, I’ve changed my mind since I’ve become a parent (DELUGE) 390 I can't see any OUTCOME in continuing negotiation with her over the issue.(BECOME) 391 lily-livered 392 excoriated 393 proscenium 394 necromancy 395 taciturn 396 supranational 397 legerdemain 398 supervened 399 proffer 400 proclivities 401)They are blessed with the distinguished provenance of the Pellerin Collection, formed by Auguste Pellerin between 1895 and 1925.(PROVINCE) 402) The room, with its unusual decor and accoutrements, was always kept locked (COUTURE) 403) The Romantic plays increase the interrogations, apostrophes, abrupt interruptions, exclamations and leaders that were so evident in sentimental comedy.(APOCALYPSE) 404) I can teach, my creative avant-garde work which I love, as well as dealing with clients and performing on stage (VANGUARD) 405) The hotel has an attractive bar area, an àlacarte restaurant currently holding a Michelin Star and a brasserie with patio area (BREW) 406) She turns her back to him to look in the mirror beside the cherrywood armoire.(ARM) 407) The photographs are linked across the book by fleeting resemblances, oppositions, repetitions, the pictorial equivalents of assonance and half-rhyme (CONSONANT) 408) In spite of his inane malapropisms, he can talk circles around everyone else in the book.(APPROPRIATE) 409) The isotherm for CO2 at 321 K shows that the gas does not liquefy whatever the pressure or volume at this temperature.(THERMOMETER) 410) A good market patisseries and restaurants can all be found in this pretty town.(PASTRY) 411) The spendthrift government has no policies to make cutbacks in water consumption irrespective of shortage of rainfall this year (SPEND) 412) The superabundance of grass and plants in the garden has brought about the proliferation of insects and worms (ABUNDANT) 413) The book was anachronistic You should chuck it out (CHRONIC) 414) The committee has stipulated that all antiquated legal procedures should be simplified (ANTIQUE) 415) The government is looking to promote non-proliferation (PROLIFIC) agreement and DISARMANENT (ARM) 416) The most serious charges entail the regime’s efforts to subdue (DUE) insurgents (SURGE) in the Northern provinces 417) The situation was further inflamed by the impending arrival of the security forces (FLAME) 418) The two parties have been leaning over backwards to promote free and unimpeded trade (PEDAL) 419) Their boycott of the talks constitutes a serious impediment to peace negotiations (PEDAL) 420) They designed the book in such a way as to make it bewildering (WILD) 421) St Nicholas' was the first example in Prague of the late Italianate style of Baroque (ITALY) 422) The researchers irradiated all of the tumor cells to render them incapable of spreading once returned to the patients' bodies (RADIATION) 423) The exam is strictly invigilated, and its scoring process is blind (VIGIL) 424) The Babylonian story begins with an internecine battle between the gods of the sweet and salt-water oceans and their offspring (NECROPOLIS) 425) The axe of Paleolithic time had had nearly the shape of an almond (LITHOLOGY) 426) When the verdict was read pandemonium broke out in the courtroom (DEMON) 427) He had an infectious sense of humour, and recently scripted an amusing and satirical pantomime (MIME) 428) He was trying to get a pecuniary advantage for himself (PENNY) 429) Trump’s penchant for praising Russia’s president,Vladimir Putin, has been linked to his business dealings in Moscow (CHANT) 430) There was a window at each of the compass points, and, binoculars in hand, he made his slow perambulation (AMBULATE) 431) The business has been beset with financial problems (SET) 432) Smokers often feel as though they are being treated as social outcasts (CAST) 433) Her woebegone eyes spoke of unbearable suffering (WOEFUL) 434) The duke, with great inquietude, paced up and down his sleeping chamber, situated in the eastern wing of the castle, facing the Viborg lake (QUIETUDE) 435) He hated being the object of public attention and ridicule like some fairground mountebank (BANK) 436) Any modern understanding of the history of the region must perforce rely on the oral traditions (FORCE) 437) They are currently awaiting the decision on a planning submission which, if approved, will send them off to structural engineers post-haste (HASTE) 438) The paintings recapture the memory of a grand era amidst the debris of contemporary history (MIDDLE) 439) The Mac creators are emblematic of a new kind of artist spawned by the protean nature of the computer (PROTEUS) 440) The streets erupt in a saturnalia of lawlessness, to which the director adds an inspired touch: an escaped elephant from Barnum's circus trumpeting down the rubble-strewn streets (SATURN) 441) All told, the cradle of civilization has been tearing asunder for some 30 million years (SUNDER) 442) Regulated, socialised economies trample on human dignity, despoil the natural environment and depress economic performance (SPOIL) 443) They needed to find the soft underbelly of their opponents (BELLY) 444) Unfortunately, any attempts to reach him by telephone were UNAVAILING (AVAILABLE) 445) She was staring outside, at the sun-kissed benches because her mind could not seem to bear her Biology teacher's irritating voice (KISS) 446) His stentorian approach and his commanding presence have been influential on the good order of the Assembly (STENTOR) 447) Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet play two star-crossed lovers whose future looks bleak after they miss the chance to evacuate (CROSS) 448) Almost everyone is there - the whole village dressed in its festival finery (FINE) 449) As in the New York skyscraper photographs that followed, Church Street El features the blank faces of several buildings seen from a steep vertiginous view (VERTICAL) 450) Her estimation of the revolutionary importance of her ideas was perhaps excessive, but Joyce admired her ambition and her savoir faire (FAIRNESS)