ADVANCED WORDFORMATION Use the words given in capitals at the end of each sentence to form a word that fits the space Safety tests on old cars have been throughout Europe (STANDARD) standardised There were complaints that the advertisements were to women (OFFEND) offensive We eventually began the task of sorting through his papers (LABOR) laborious Children normally feel a lot of about their first day at school (ANXIOUS) anxiety She has that reserve and slight coldness of manner which is English (TYPE) typically That’s a very flower arrangement you have there (ART) artistic He was about his looks, spending hours in the gym (VANITY) vain The engineering sector achieved significant last year (GROW) growth They’ve got a model village that you can visit, with all the buildings and roads in (MINI) miniature 10 He was from a wound in his shoulder (BLOOD) bleeding 11 Her first novel, “More Innocent Times”, was published in 1977 (TITLE) entitled 12 There is a(n) simple explanation of what happened (SUPPOSE) supposedly 13 Over 30,000 will run in the New York marathon (COMPETE) competitors 14 A UN force has been sent in to try and the area worst affected by the Civil War (PEACE) pacify 15 Her face showed a(n) of fear and excitement (MIX) mixture 16 In his later paintings, he used a more blend of colors (HARMONY) harmonious 17 The new director of the TV station is likely to make major changes in (PERSON) personnel 18 The reports are treated as strictly (CONFIDENCE) confidential 19 If you come to the at 10.30, the doctor will see you then (SURGICAL) surgery 20 Watch how she does it and then (LIKE) likewise 21 The painting consists of four blocks of color (RECTANGLE) rectangular 22 He had grown up in a(n) because his mother could not take care of him (ORPHAN) orphanage 23 He is the author of three books and articles (NUMBER) numerous 24 That was one of the most exhibitions I’ve seen (SPECTACLE) spectacular 25 They’ve got very kids, as I remember (QUARREL) quarrelsome 26 Kate was driven to the church for her wedding in a horse-drawn (CARRY) carriage 27 There is something wrong with anyone who is so rude (HABIT) habitually 28 The police have taken the of every man in the neighbourhood who matched the rapist’s description (FINGER) fingerprints 29 Plants keep cool during the summer by water from their leaves (VAPOUR) evaporating 30 She bought a(n) about the castle from the tourist office (BOOK) booklet 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 It’s impossible to prove that the factory is responsible for the pollution (CONCLUDE) conclusively The sounds made by young babies were very similar to those used in early speech (VOICE) vocal Children from a(n) background are statistically more likely to become involved in crime (PRIVILEGE) underprivileged The line between the real and the is very blurred in the film world (FABLE) fabulous The streets were with strings of coloured lights (LUMINOUS) illuminated , the side effects of the drugs were not discovered until many people had been seriously damaged by it (TRAGEDY) Tragically The magazine offers tips on cutting your house costs (MAINTAIN) maintenance The window-dresser has arranged the clothes very in the windows of the department store (ART) artistically She scooped up a(n) of sand and let it truckle through her fingers (HAND) handful It is for companies to provide details of their industrial processes (OBLIGE) obligatory The government has a policy of letting the -ill be cared for in the community (MIND) mentally They knew that a vaccine for the virus was possible (THEORY) theoretically That staircase of theirs is the most beautiful piece of (CARPENTER) carpentry The band performed very in the concert last night (IMPRESS) impressively In a recent opinion poll, a majority of were against nuclear weapons (RESPONSE) respondents In the exam, we had to write one essay (DESCRIBE) descriptive I’m not to being treated like this (CUSTOM) accustomed How we know humans from apes? (EVOLUTION) evolved Teenagers always try to be of their parents (DEPEND) independent The advantage of living in the countryside is that the air is (POLLUTE) unpolluted Her boring essay is the one that I have ever read (LENGTH) longest My opinion is that ghosts are There are no ghosts in this world (EXIST) non-existent At the end of the concert, the audience gave the young pianist a(n) ovation (STAND) standing The university has the use of dictionaries during language examinations (AUTHOR) authorised A dilemma is a situation where a difficult choice has to be made between two, sometimes unpleasant, (ALTERNATE) alternatives It is very difficult to find Mrs Burton’s shop, for it was from all others in the street (DISTINGUISH) indistinguishable When we arrived at the hotel, we were amazed at the hospitality of the fans (COMPARE) incomparable The teacher’s criticism has Tom’s interest in learning (DIE) deadened Panda is to China only (NATION) native Traditional are a good source of fun and entertainment (CELEBRATE) celebrations The public were angry with the Minister’s to tell the truth about the bribery (REFUSE) refusal 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 Young children should be well aware of their manner (BEHAVE) behavioral Please put the books back to where you took them Don’t any of them (PLACE) misplace The are scheduled to take off at 15:00 and 15:30 (FLY) flights I’ve never met such a strong man His energy seems (EXHAUST) inexhaustible The boy watched the performance of the tigers, with amazement (BREATHE) breathless The cancellation of the case resulted from the in court of the defendant resulted in (APPEAR) non-appearance The of the Ministry of Education announced the date of the graduation exam (SPEAK) spokesman Mercedes is a very car (DEPEND) dependable There should be staff in case someone is absent and needs to be replaced (STAND) standby You’ll be punished for all your (DO) wrongdoings With all the modern facilities, doing housework is still very (CONSUME) time-consuming As as he is, it’s not surprising that he believed their lies (IMPRESS) impressionably Our factories, cars and power stations may poison the environment with gases and chemical waste (POLLUTE) polluting The monument was erected in of the fallen soldiers for posterity (REMEMBER) remembrance Being a career woman, Angelina devoted herself exclusively to her career (FAR) furthering Hopefully, patients infected with influenza A/H1N1 can be treated with drugs like Tamiflu and Relenza (VIRUS) antiviral skill is the one skill that can grant you the opportunity to get a good job (LEAD) Leadership Bill Gates is a(n) story of an entrepreneur (SUCCEED) success Such a kind man would never hurt his friend’s feelings (INTEND) intentionally The scenery along the coast was (BREATHE) breath-taking Because of a car , she didn’t get to the airport in time for her flights (BREAK) breakdown The need assistance from the whole society (POVERTY) poor Her bedroom is decorated with her favourite souvenirs from her trips (PLEASE) pleasantly We are offering many special price on printers this month (REDUCE) reductions Students hate their classmates who get treatment from their teachers (PREFER) preferential Explosives are weapons (DIE) deadly We were all surprised at her to help (REFUSE) refusal Health care was in ancient time There was no hospital or doctor then (EXIST) non-existent What the teacher does first is to check of the students (ATTEND) attendance The company went bankrupt on account of inefficient (MANAGE) management The educational program we are launching is to teenage girls in rural areas (POWER) empower 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 The clothes we wear, like a(n) language, can give out message (SPEAK) spoken He became editor of the Irish journal “The Bell” (LEGEND) legendary Vitamin C increases the of iron from food (ABSORB) absorption Some country lanes are to cars in rainy seasons (PASS) impassable The mechanic fixed our car, which really upset us (PROFESSION) unprofessionally His of his opponent led to his biggest failure (ESTIMATE) underestimation Most tourists are amazed at the splendours of the Rocky Mountains (SCENERY) scenic Circumstances have a change of plan; otherwise, things would become worse (COMPULSORY) compelled On its , your passport may be renewed for a further five years (EXPIRE) expiry / expiration The interior decoration of the hotel presents , which is just one of the drawbacks (TASTE) tastelessness We all take pride in our friendship (DESTROY) indestructible He arrived, as if in answer to her (PRAY) prayers She travels to different parts of the world as part of her job in that company (NATION) multinational / international The little boy dreams of being a sports for the TV station (COMMENT) commentator He proposes closing down all the factories in the area (ECONOMY) uneconomic Managers should be more to the needs of their staff (RESPOND) responsive Let’s join us for a(n) drink at the pub! (CELEBRATE) celebratory The winners of the two are to compete for the trophy at the end of the month (FINAL) semi-finals The song always brings back her lovely memories (CHILDREN) childhood To my surprise, they treated me enough (PLEASE) pleasantly Since the , we have had all the locks changed (BREAK) break-in The article failed to the unemployment issue (PUBLIC) publicise The volcanic lava as it cools (SOLID) solidifies Their first public was not very successful (PERFORM) performance She found her job (BORE) boring I can’t understand the of fishing (ATTRACT) attractiveness She showed self-control (ADMIRE) admirable , I won’t be able to attend the meeting (FORTUNATE) unfortunately Japan was very rapidly in the late nineteenth century (INDUSTRY) industrialised This is a project to help the people (HOME) homeless The meal was cheap (AMAZE) amazingly Most of the students are making good progress, but Michael is a(n) case (HOPE) hopeless You may have some during the first few days but you’ll soon get used to it (COMFORT) discomfort He drives so that he often has accidents (CARE) carelessly , the accident was not serious (HAPPY) happily The British government the railways in 1948 (NATION) nationalized I often get when I travel by boat (SEA) seasick It is more to travel by train than by car (ECONOMY) economical I find it to go camping I like it very much (INTEREST) interesting 132 He is very and powerful (WEALTH) wealthy 133 Thanks to the of the soil, there’s plenty of food on the Island (FERTILE) fertility 134 , they were unable to make his dream come true (FORTUNE) unfortunately 135 I find your magazine very (INFORM) informative 136 The kids found the show (FASCINATE) fascinating 137 The school is now very That’s why the quality of teaching and learning is much better (EQUIP) well-equipped 138 Teenagers always try to show that they are of their parents (DEPEND) independent 139 But more , learning gives us the pleasure of discovery (IMPORTANCE) importantly 140 Their attempt to reach the top of the mountain was because of the severe weather (SUCCEED) unsuccessfully 141 They had a chance to take part in a lot of activities (CULTURE) cultural 142 Honesty is a(n) quality (ADMIRE) admirable 143 The computer can help us to get a lot of useful from the Net (INFORM) information 144 What a nuisance! The Internet is sometimes at peak hours (REACH) unreachable 145 Parents sometimes complain about teachers giving a great number of to their children (ASSIGN) assignments 146 There’s an international between Vietnam and Laos this evening (FRIEND) friendship 147 The of the bird flu is worrying (BREAK) outbreak 148 Those remote areas are still to the Internet (ACCESS) inaccessible 149 He made quite a number of in his career as a footballer (SUCCEED) successes 150 The of knowledge for the young is a policy to follow (RICH) enrichment 151 No details about the celebration have been given (FAR) further 152 He feels because of the teacher’s voice (SLEEP) sleepy 153 Things in this shop are cheaper than those in other shops (COMPARE) comparatively 154 Would you like to go with us this Sunday? (PICNIC) picnicking 155 The principal said some words to the pupils before the exam (COURAGE) encouraging 156 The teacher’s knowledge and care win her pupil’s (ADORE) adoration 157 It is to live in the country than in the city (HEALTH) healthier 158 Junior high school is in most countries (COMPEL) compulsory 159 Farmers have to use to protect their crops (HERB) herbicide(s) 160 He gave some very explanations, and was not punished (PERSUADE) persuasive 161 He is a(n) scientist although he is still young (KNOW) well-known 162 Winning a game is sometimes not so important as in it (PARTICIPATE) participating 163 The his father created in him helps him to be a good doctor (INSPIRE) inspiration 164 Using electricity to cook is , I’m afraid (ECONOMY) uneconomical 165 He is a(n) person who directly says what he thinks (SPEAK) outspoken 166 Another problem is the of rivers and lakes in the area (DIRT) dirtying 167 Smoking does harm to human lungs (REPAIR) irreparable 168 His attitude toward the teachers deserves punishment (RESPECT) disrespectful 169 That plan can, I hope be realised (PRACTICE) practically 170 She is one of our greatest to appear in the play (PERFORM) performers 171 The new car goes at a(n) speed (AMAZE) amazing 172 Ours is not one of the most countries in the world (INDUSTRY) industrialized 173 We should something to help people (HOME) homeless 174 All the dancers performed (ATTRACT) attractively 175 I won’t let him use my motorbike because he rides very (CARE) carelessly 176 Hundreds of mature trees were in the storm (ROOT) uprooted 177 I am simply trying to the facts of the case (CERTAIN) ascertain 178 It was a(n) of the President’s involvement in secret arms deals that shocked the nation (REVEAL) revelation 179 She is accused of playing a(n) part in the plot (NOBLE) ignoble 180 The company is to new ideas at all times (RECEIVE) receptive 181 We are all to you for your help (DEBT) indebted 182 The company is keen to develop its own in the area of computer programming (EXPERT) expertise 183 The names of all the dead were on the monument (SCRIPT) inscribed 184 They claim that the fall in unemployment is based on a(n) manipulation of statistics (FRAUD) fraudulent 185 The company was inefficient because it was highly _ (BUREAU) bureaucratic 186 Gathered all together in the church, they are going to those who lost their lives in the Great War (MEMORY) commemorate 187 The of old technology has slowed the company’s growth (RETAIN) retention 188 They regarded him as the of their country (SAVE) savious 189 This attack on a defenceless elderly person is an act of purely (COWARD) cowardice 190 The program will take a detailed and look at the problem of homelessness (PROVOKE) provocative 191 The players were by the referee’s decision (FURY) infuriated 192 If you are sweating a lot you should wear a(n) (ODOUR) deodorant 193 They executed Russia’s family in 1918 (EMPIRE) imperial 194 The seller usually pays a commission to the or auction company based on a percentage of the final sale price (AUCTION) auctioneer 195 The main of pension equality so far have been men (BENEFIT) beneficiaries 196 Falling coffee prices have many Third World economies (POOR) impoverished 197 The first inhabitants of Iceland were a group of families who settled on the island in AD 874 (NORWAY) Norwegian 198 There was disagreement about whether the country needs to maintain a (DETER) deterrent 199 Hundreds of from the war zone have arrived in the city and we are trying to find homes for them (EVACUATE) evacuees 200 patients are often given exercises to help prevent their muscles from becoming stiff (BED) bedridden 201 It was this passion for fast cars that led to his death at the age of 33 (TIME) untimely 202 Every effort is made to any errors before the book is printed (RIGHT) rectify 203 Her mouth is lipsticked and her eyes are wide open with anticipation (SEDUCE) seductively 204 The script has a refreshing and sparkle (SPONTANEOUS) spontaneity 205 It’s better to be a(n) and eat a variety of plant and animals in case there is a shortage of one particular kind of food (VORE) omnivore 206 The staff’s bad behaviour has brought to the whole company (GRACEFUL) disgrace 207 Those rose bushes need protection Spray them with (INSECT) insecticide(s) 208 Don’t you know that your good result will make your parents proud of you? (MEASURE) immeasurably 209 Be careful You may be to put all your eggs in one basket (ADVICE) illadvised 210 I would like to express my admiration for his of knowledge (PROFOUND) profundity 211 Urban sewage and industrial waste that man discharges into the sea have a(n) effect on marine life (DELETE) deleterious 212 We should make young people realize that drug-taking is (DESTROY) self-destructive 213 Good jobs are in short supply these days and you need to be on the for them as a result (LOOKING) lookout 214 The invention of software by Bill Gates brought wealth to him when he was 25 (TELL) untold 215 Mind your language, you guys It is rude (EXCUSE) inexcusably 216 One of the most studied of all ‘kitchen cures’, ginger has been used for millennia (MEDICINE) medicinally 217 Whenever examination is in progress, I often see parents, family members and waiting anxiously outside the exam sites (WISH) well-wishers 218 There was a(n) in the arrangements so I missed my flight (SLIP) slip-up 219 Three of the tried to escape through the window (CAPTURE) captives 220 are built to entertain and educate people about marine life (AQUATIC) Aquariums 221 After months of surveillance, the police could take the criminals (AWARE) unawares 222 They won the case because of the of the defendant (APPEAR) nonappearance 223 She felt by her classmate’s arrogant behaviours (LITTLE) belittled 224 The Red Cross is sending emergency aid to the country (FAMINE) famine-stricken 225 is what he takes up as a hobby (COOK) 226 Take them to the centre, please (CYCLE) 227 He seems about life and everything Just like a happy child, really! (CARE) 228 She is always and polite in front of the elders (DRESS) 229 He is a music ; he has a good collection of songs (ENTHUSIASM) 230 Our teacher is a(n) person It seems as if he is always ready to shout (HOT) 231 Drinking will your ability to perform well on the stage (BAD) 232 He had his phone because he is going away for some time (CONNECT) 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 255 256 257 258 259 260 261 262 263 264 265 266 267 268 269 270 271 272 273 274 275 276 277 That should be stopped at any rate (PRACTICE) Michael Jordan is one of the greatest of all times (BASKET) is what he takes up as a hobby (CARPENTER) I wish I had her hair (MANAGE) The fire was , and the loss was high (CONTROL) She is always and polite in front of the elders (BEHAVE) I don’t think the students are ; they did their best (BLAME) I didn’t know about John’s (DEPART) I didn’t, in the , enjoy my holiday (LITTLE) There will be no extra-curricular activities in the future (SEE) The idea that the sun ‘rises’ is a popular (CONCEIVE) After a six-month course, his English is really something (ACQUIRE) He accepted the offer He didn’t want the job very much (VOLUNTEER) Most people agree that celebrations have become too (COMMERCE) Going swimming every day would have very effects (BENEFIT) The fuel of this car is rather high (CONSUME) Local people assembled to welcome back their army (TRIUMPH) A(n) figure suddenly appeared in front of us (GHOST) They exchanged the usual before getting down to discussing business (PLEASURE) Professor Jackson has joined the company, working in the section (ADVICE) The company was hit by a(n) of crisis (SUCCESS) He incurred her by refusing her invitation (PLEASED) Thousands of African children are ; they suffer from malnutrition (NOURISH) I could see several in your performance today, Roddick! (DRAW) We are grateful to him for his in teaching career (HEART) You have to find a(n) person to ask for an objective judgement (INTEREST) As a result of her good , she’s made a lot of achievements in her life (BRING) His success in the field of mathematics is (PHENOMENON) , this TV program should be carefully censored (EDUCATE) Several have been eliminated so far (CONTEST) is the study of animals and their behaviours (ZOO) The city council is thinking of building a(n) system (GROUND) His contribution to the development of sports makes him a(n) figure (REPLACE) He bought that tie in a(n) shop at the airport (DUTY) In all , they will be successful in their project (PROBABLE) The composition should be ; there may be spelling mistakes in it (READ) It is education that helps with the of knowledge for the young (BROAD) We need greater in how we deal with the problem of traffic congestion (FLEX) The principal has placed a great number of on picnicking activities (CONSTRAIN) Delays at the International Airport are far from (NEGLECT) Several have been used, which is environmentally damaging (REFRIGERATION) I feel that he is helping us this time; he doesn’t seem wholehearted (RELUCTANCE) The of bird flu can bring about disastrous effects (BREAK) The woman stated that she had not those street children (TREAT) There is every that school will be innovated (LIKE) 278 This is a famous school for pupils with hearing (PAIR) 279 She is cooking the meal under the eye of her mother (WATCH) 280 of sand can be formed by the action of waves on coastal beaches (ACCUMULATE) 281 Many species of bee are almost in this area now (EXIST) 282 Hundreds of unemployed could be pushed back towards crime by the closure of job training programs (PRISON) 283 Special attention will be paid to people from areas (ADVANTAGE) 284 She is a funny, determined and woman who laughs at herself more than anyone else does (DEAR) 285 I’m looking for my pen which vanished from my desk overnight (ACCOUNT) 286 The chemical properties of the substance are still understood (COMPLETE) 287 _ or reduction in the value of the pound may help exports, but it will also increase inflation (VALUE) 288 Many women feel travelling home at night alone (PANIC) 289 She turned away from his hands (STRETCH) 290 A major in peace negotiations has been achieved (BREAK) 291 It is not harmful to take that drug because it is (ADDICT) 292 Girls tend to better academically in single-sex schools than in ones (EDUCATE) 293 Having made that morally terrible mistake, they are now (CONSCIENCE) 294 is the study of crime and criminals (CRIME) 295 He is a little He should have less fat intake (WEIGH) 296 The number of from junior high school is increasing in a worrying way (DROP) 297 He is said to be a(n) person who never stops work until very late (WORK) 298 She was very sad because she was of talking him into accepting the offer (CAPABILITY) 299 You can wear this watch when you swim; it is (RESIST) 300 Among the world famous tennis players is Pete Sampras, who had a(n) career (ILLUSTRATE) 301 Katherine Hepburn won four Oscar in the category of Best Actress in a Leading Role (STATUE) 302 The reform project requires an initial of $30 million (LAY) 303 There are great in health care across the country People in rural areas still suffer more (EQUAL) 304 The curriculum is developed; therefore, students benefit a great deal (SYSTEM) 305 That eligible student always demonstrates high (COMPETE) 306 Do you really think you have enough to be in the school’s soccer team? (ATHLETE) 307 should be severely punished (HUNT) 308 The bottled water is carefully checked to remove any (PURE) 309 A performance of synchronized swimming is often very (EYE)