.

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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 countryside farmers try to _________________ their land with a view to keeping out
their neighbours’ cattle. (MARK)
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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)
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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)
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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

379. _________________ is when rogue breeders or scammers attempt to sell people pets that
have been reared in poor conditions. (PET)

380. Accusations of so-called _________________ could be further harming already vulnerable

children and young people with mental health problems. (SAD)

381. The unintended result is “_________________”: rising prices for metals and minerals such as
copper, aluminium, and lithium that are essential to solar and wind power, electric cars, and
other renewable technologies. (GREEN)

382. _________________ jewellery is made from precious metals like gold and silver but is not as
expensive as fine jewellery. (FINE)

383. If you’ve ever tried Meatless Monday, vegan before 6, or any other not-vegan-all-the-time
method in an effort to reduce your meat consumption, you’re probably on your way to
becoming a _________________. (PLANET)

384. Some football players become like _________________ to their fans. (GOD)

385. The air pollution has become so severe in India’s capital city that schools have been closed
indefinitely, and work-from-home guidelines were implemented in the nation’s first pollution
_________________. (LOCK)

386. Whether you’ve been out of work for 18 months or 18 years, “_________________” can be
challenging - but it’s not always as difficult as it might seem. (RETURN)

387. The _________________ refers to your unique collection of screens that you see on an
hourly, daily, weekly, and yearly basis, ultimately culminating in the collection of screens you
see over your entire lifespan. (SCREEN)

388. Dubbed a ‘_________________’ series, Highlife combines documentary-style elements with

some reality TV and provides insight into the lives of a very hardworking and glamorous group
of friends. (DOCUMENT)

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389. While the US recycling rate worryingly hovers around an at best estimate of 35 percent,
_________________ might be a well-intentioned habit in an increasingly confusing and
incomplete recycling system. (CYCLE)

390. It is possible that Aboriginal separate development _________________ in a way totally

different from what those who feared ‘a nation within a nation’ thought. (EVENT)

391. With that, he _________________ once again and disappeared, obviously happy that he didn’t
have to hide any longer. (MATERIAL)

392. There is a _________________ between the things that you perceive and the things that I
perceive, which must always be different. (INCIDENCE)

393. Most manuscripts _________________ the stories that have circulated by word of mouth for
centuries. (DATE)

394. The project is already _________________, with work due to be completed by early next
year. (WAY)

395. The dialogue was mostly improvised yet feels natural and _________________. (FORCE)

396. Cricket is meant to be played on a perfect summer’s day in front of a pavilion full of retired,
_________________ old inbreeds. (CHIN)

397. The huts were _________________ constructed and did not keep out the rain. (FILM)

398. The elderly and vulnerable can feel _________________, which prevents people from living
their lives to the full. (DEFEND)

399. The artists evince a political frustration apparently inseparable from a sense of personal
_________________. (POTENT)

400. She writes about the limitations and _________________ of human memory. (MALL)

401. The border in this region is _________________ and many refugees have simply walked
across. (PORE)

402. This well-intentioned but _________________ law will do nothing to improve the situation.
(TOOTH)

403. Bookish and _________________, she hated games lessons. (ATHLETE)

404. Small businesses are the soft _________________ of the economy, and they need as much
government support as possible. (BELLY)

405. Engaging in _________________ sexual intercourse puts women at risk not only for STDs
including HIV but also for unintended pregnancy. (PROTECT)

406. For much of the day, the market moved _________________ rising initially but then dipping
lower before recovering in the afternoon. (STEADY)

407. Instead of defending traditional values, the church frequently seems _________________
and irresolute. (KNEE)

408. I ought not to have tolerated his _________________. (FIDELITY)

409. Rather, it only contains the usual bans on _________________ or incestuous marriage.
(GAMETE)

410. He was cited as _________________ in the divorce. (RESPOND)

411. They had _________________ broken the terms they agreed to. (FAITH)
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412. Confidence in the economy has been rising and falling with dizzying _________________.
(CONSTANT)

413. I ended the relationship when I found out he was _________________ me. (TIME)

414. I’ve never been a _________________ and I’ve always been open and upfront, and all the
managers I have worked with will say the same. (STAB)

415. But though a _________________, I have not quite forgotten the service in which I was
enlisted. (DESERT)

416. The diamond thief _________________ his partners and gave them only worthless fake
jewels. (CROSS)

417. The political establishment was looking for a _________________ to attack. (COLUMN)

418. I believe our great councillor before him would never have defected and become a
_________________. (COAT)

419. The report is viewed as a _________________ for economic trends. (BELL)

420. Buying those shares was a very _________________ move - they must be worth ten times
their original value now. (SEE)

421. There’s a sense of _________________ in the capital, as if fighting might at any minute break
out. (BODE)

422. If God’s _________________ be certain, it seems to exclude the possibility of man’s free will.
(KNOW)

423. The recent outbreak of violence was _________________ by isolated incidents in the city
earlier this year. (SHADOW)

424. He was fast gaining his strength and the increased fulness and color of his countenance
_________________ returning health. (TOKEN)

425. I went into the kitchen and found him lying _________________ still on the floor. (OMEN)

426. Miller had the advantage of having seen the play in the early 90s when it was momentous
and _________________. (TEND)

427. His paintings _________________ the development of perspective in Renaissance art.

(FIGURE)

428. Of course, it’s easy to _________________ the management of the election campaign, but I
do think serious mistakes were made. (GUESS)

429. In the meantime, the public bases its opinions upon prejudice and _________________ fears.
(REASON)

430. In a culture beset by _________________ or luxury fever, many hard-working people who are
employed full-time nonetheless don’t earn enough to pay the security deposit necessary to
rent an apartment. (FLUENT)

431. Many small businesses are struggling to stay _________________. (FLOAT)

432. _________________ has become of overriding importance in both film and sport. (BANK)

433. For an initial _________________ of $2,000 to buy the equipment, you can earn up to $500 a
month if the product sells well. (LAY)

434. The bank refused to give him a loan, saying that he wasn’t _________________. (CREDIT)
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435. He refused to get involved in a friend’s unrealistic _________________ scheme. (RICH)

436. I’ve never been very _________________ - I leave all my business affairs to my financial
adviser. (MONEY)

437. They see their bosses as _________________ robots and not as coworkers. (MONEY)

438. The film tells the _________________ story of a young street performer. (RAGS)

439. Nurses are overstretched and the hospital is seriously _________________. (SOURCE)

440. The idea is for local communities to manage the land, wildlife, and natural resources so
they are profitable, and ultimately, _________________. (SUPPORT)

441. He was charged as an _________________ to murder. (ACCESS)

442. There are plenty of _________________ out there, ready to take advantage of unsuspecting
senior citizens. (LIFE)

443. Such actions against _________________ citizens will not be tolerated. (LAW)

444. He was 15 when he first ran _________________ of the law. (FOUL)

445. “You always walk too fast for me,” she said _________________. (COMPLAIN)

446. Observations show that parents who are constantly distracted are at risk of producing
_________________ toddlers. (COMPLY)

447. Offending is part of a broader pattern that usually starts with disruptive _________________
behaviour. (DELINQUENT)

448. The younger you are when you commit a crime, the more likely you are to
_________________. (OFFEND)

449. A witness can legally refuse to give evidence to avoid _________________. (CRIME)

450. The northern district of the city was once seen as an _________________ stronghold for the
anti-government group. (BREACH)

451. The state must ensure the independence and _________________ of the justice system.
(PART)

452. Determination must be made by _________________ trustees or independent legal counsel.

(INTEREST)

453. The jury’s role is not to express moral indignation or outrage, but to look fairly and
_________________ at the evidence. (PASSION)

454. Dreadlocks symbolise rebellion - being unconventional and _________________. (ALIGN)

455. A return to the traditional conservative values of _________________ and prudence is called
for. (INTERVENE)

456. The terms of this agreement are _________________. (NEGOTIATE)

457. Working during study is a fact of life for most _________________ students. (CASH)

458. He admits that his newspaper was not an _________________ observer in the conflict. (BIAS)

459. After the Second World War, there was indeed a/an _________________ of developing
nations that were able to think up political institutions with a view to achieving independence
from their prior colonial and sustain mass engagement thereafter. (RISE)

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460. She has an _________________ temper and is destitute of any feelings of modesty.
(GOVERN)

461. People also read these papers for their reviews of new books, films, and plays and for their
_________________. (EDIT)

462. Very soon, “Third World” came to _________________ poverty. (NOTE)

463. I am scanning my gran’s photos onto my computer because they’d be _________________ if

anything happened to them. (PLACE)

464. A wide range of options means your mortgage can be _________________ for you. (CUSTOM)

465. Well, that’s the _________________ excuse I’ve ever heard! (DAMN)

466. The keyboard was fitted with a _________________ plug. (STANDARD)

467. The museum has a _________________ collection of Rembrandt etchings. (MATCH)

468. Because the data is _________________, it is going to be very hard to derive any insights
from it. (UNIQUE)

469. A tour of Australia is a _________________ experience. (LIFE)

470. Free jazz has been described as the last _________________ of modernism. (POST)

471. It is already an industry that is _________________ in terms of following research and

development and implementing it. (PEER)

472. The book reveals the story of how the couple tore up the _________________ and created
completely new methods of brewing beer. (RULE)

473. His defense of US intentions sits _________________ with other things he says. (EASY)

474. Though small, this restaurant offers a range of fish dishes _________________ anywhere else
in London. (EQUAL)

475. They enjoyed success on a scale _________________ by any previous rock band. (PARALLEL)

476. The museum boasts an _________________ collection of French porcelain. (RIVAL)

477. He sprang to the phone with _________________ eagerness. (WONT)

478. One of the aims of the organization is to provide _________________ aid to the refugees.
(HUMAN)

479. By apparently giving alms we are being _________________, but we are also doing a good bit
of business, thank you very much. (BIG)

480. Thanks to a large gift from an anonymous _________________, the charity was able to
continue its work. (DONATE)

481. I’m not interested in government _________________ - all I want is a job. (HAND)

482. The medical foundation will be the main beneficiary of the millionaire’s _________________.
(LARGE)

483. A former student has donated a _________________ sum of money to the college.
(MUNICIPAL)

484. Armed with this knowledge that the museum is such _________________ lender, I intend to
drop by sometime myself to see what’s on offer. (OPEN)

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485. You pick litter up in the park? That’s very _________________ of you! (PUBLIC)

486. The documentary went through all the graphic details of the operation in
_________________ detail. (SPARE)

487. Their three outstanding attitudes - obliviousness to the growing disaffection of

constituents, primacy of _________________, illusion of invulnerable status - are persistent
aspects of folly. (GRAND)

488. ‘Bring him to me,’ she commanded, her voice _________________ and _________________.
(AUTHORITY, WAVER)

489. The Italian designer’s presence has angered some who claim London Fashion Week should
be a showcase for British design. One said: “He has _________________ British fashion.” (FOOT)

490. The museum decided to do an exhibition on “The Art of Rock Music” and he was invited to
_________________ it. (CURE)

491. The _________________ of “Casablanca” are Ingrid Bergman and Humphrey Bogart. (STAR)

492. I thought he was arrogant and _________________. (DOMINANT)

493. The new censorship laws are serious _________________ on freedom of expression.
(CROOK)

494. We are increasingly _________________ by technology. (SLAVE)

495. The stage is his personal _________________. (FEE)

496. This smacks of authoritarianism and of a _________________ approach to state affairs, again
reinforcing the notion that there is no real or sufficient balance of power. (HAND)

497. His death left the Alliance _________________ at a crucial moment. (LEAD)

498. Once she became a prosecutor, she quickly established herself as a _________________ trial
lawyer. (MASTER)

499. He’s believed to have _________________ the attacks. (MASTER)

500. His decision to change the team’s formation for the final game was a _________________.
(MASTER)

501. Problems will only be resolved by workers acting together, not through constant
interference and _________________. (MANAGE)

502. She was beginning to find her _________________ role unrewarding and had applied for a
management post. (SUPERVISE)

503. The president used his veto to _________________ the committee’s decision. (RIDE)

504. Making use of his _________________ powers, he dispatched the necessary order. (POTENT)

505. He has already demonstrated composure and _________________ beyond his years.
(COMMAND)

506. John is the _________________ of the team this year. (SHIP)

507. Analysts say it is crucial for the government to step in and _________________ certain
aspects of the way airlines operate. (REGULATION)

508. Last year, I vowed to _________________ my grocery money away from big processed food
companies. (CHANNEL)

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509. In the US, a school _________________ is in charge of the schools in a particular area.
(INTEND)

510. The group argues that many of the proposed reforms will have _________________
consequences. (INTEND)

511. Young children should not be left alone with animals _________________. (SUPERVISE)

512. Would the outspoken and stupendously wealthy woman he married be _________________?
(TAME)

513. He has overcome the problem he says many people encounter that of ending up in
_________________, badly-paid jobs. (DEMAND)

514. Under the country’s _________________ laws, it is illegal to abandon animals. (CRUEL)

515. There’s a lot of _________________ and disarray among key officials. (BITE)

516. She _________________ paying so much for an ice cream cone. (GRUDGE)

517. Her _________________ compliments annoyed everyone. (HAND)

518. Forgetting all the principles for which they were fighting in their endless war against their
enemy, they have become savage barbarians teetering on the very edge of _________________.
(BEAST)

519. On the gallows, Bury confirmed his reputation for sneering _________________ by saying to
the hangman: ‘I suppose you think you are clever to hang me.’ (NUT)

520. The advertising world can be a very _________________ business. (THROAT)

521. There are no _________________ rules governing the size of companies in the portfolio.
(FAST)

522. This particular murder case was so horrific that it shocked even the most
_________________ of New York police officers. (BITE)

523. People who’ve worked with the new superintendent used words like “_________________”
and “driven” to describe him. (CHARGE)

524. People feel they are being cheated out of their _________________ cash. (EARN)

525. Each game was very _________________, the toughest tournament ever, perhaps. (FIGHT)

526. The committee published a _________________ report on the bank’s management. (HIT)

527. The deportations are drawing cheers from immigration _________________. (LINE)

528. She came out with some _________________ story about never having been loved by her
mother. (LUCK)

529. His _________________ business approach is combined with a very real concern for the less
fortunate in society. (NOSE)

530. Because of shortages, the emergency services were _________________ to deal with the
accident. (PRESS)

531. He took _________________ delight in making them wait. (FIEND)

532. They were accused of _________________ in their treatment of the hostages. (HUMAN)

533. He was virtually _________________ after drinking half a bottle of whisky. (SENSE)

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534. Louis was teased _________________ by his schoolmates. (MERCY)

535. He was sacked for cruelty by a regime that prided itself on its _________________. (PITY)

536. For years Ali taunted him _________________. (REMORSE)

537. She _________________ removed his name from the invitation list. (SPITE)

538. The _________________ explanation is that she’s too afraid to ask. (CHARITY)

539. He said that it would be _________________ to refuse to help the refugees. (CHRIST)

540. She accused me of being _________________ because I didn’t cry at the end of the film.
(FEEL)

541. I believe that our society treats its aged in a callous, _________________ way. (PASSION)

542. To the _________________, most computer systems seem complex and difficult to
understand. (INITIATIVE)

543. The proposal was a _________________ from the beginning because there was no possibility
of funding. (START)

544. She felt her husband constantly _________________ her achievements. (LITTLE)

545. There is concern that the judges might _________________ their power. (USE)

546. Through her lighting business, she shares her love of _________________ and sustainable
design. (CYCLE)

547. She_________________ on her knowledge and experience to get a better job. (CAPITAL)

548. The investigation found evidence of a serious _________________ of funds. (APPLY)

549. Being a good pool player is usually a sign of a _________________ youth. (SPEND)

550. He said that some speakers _________________ the word “thee” for “thou”, perhaps
believing it to be less formal. (EMPLOY)

551. Her house had been declared safe to _________________ after the floods. (OCCUPY)

552. The company’s role is to _________________ print data for use on the Web. (PURPOSE)

553. When one’s fate is in the hands of another who is thought of as maliciously or
contemptuously unjust, _________________ bitterness is the result. (CONSUME)

554. The Gulf of Guinea has some of the world’s greatest _________________ oil reserves. (TAP)

555. Copyright is the _________________, legally secured right to publish, reproduce, and sell the
matter and form of a literary, musical, dramatic, or artistic work. (ALIEN)

556. The vigorous exercises are designed to be _________________. Participants will feel
energetic and lifelike after taking them. (TENSE)

557. In _________________ talk that is, talk in which the participants do not have equal power,
status, responsibility, or control, we should apply the ‘one rule for one and one for another’
principle consistently. (SYMMETRY)

558. Women who are slimming can never enjoy a meal without being afraid of _________________
their diet. (ORGANISE)

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

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560. A cost of $5,000 was on Monday imposed by a court in New Delhi on Chief Minister Sheila
Dikshit in a _________________ case lodged by her against BJP leader Vijender Gupta. (FAMOUS)

561. His collection of plants contains many _________________. (RARE)

562. ”Help!” she cried, waving her arms _________________ in an attempt to attract someone’s
attention. (DISTRACT)

563. The conference touched on many things, but one more deeply than the fragile
environment that still exists around the very concept of _________________. (TOUR)

564. This use of dialogue underscores the _________________ of the film itself and thus its
humor. (ABSURD)

565. The man was later charged with _________________ a police officer. (PERSON)

566. There is an _________________ of menace and barely suppressed violence that gives the
picture of symbolic edge. (CURRENT)

567. He climbed out, leaving the car _________________ on its roof. (END)

568. Efforts have been made to recover disaster-stricken and _________________ areas of the
country, hope fading day by day. (WAR)

569. The Prime Minister warned the people of his country that they must be ready for any
_________________ - even the possibility of war. (EVENT)

570. After ten matches, we had the _________________ record of played ten, won none, lost ten.
(ENVY)

571. The _________________ answer to my question was ~no~. (VARY)

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

573. Gazprom, whose boss Alexei Miller is a close political ally of Russian President Vladimir
Putin, is almost as _________________ in world football. (PRESENT)

574. He gave a _________________ shrug. He is always making his own achievements seem
unimportant. (DEPRECATE)

575. I found the last scene extremely moving and particularly _________________. (DIRECT)

576. He stood at the door to make sure that no one _________________ the party. (GATE)

577. The president visited a local community on the outskirts of Da Nang in the immediate
_________________ of Typhoon Damrey. (MATH)

578. The bar has an _________________ buffet lunch for $10. (EAT)

579. There is a strong smell of _________________ in the hospital. (INFECT)

580. _________________ are medicines that lower the chance of blood clotting. (COAGULATE)

581. We must value that reputation and work together to nurture it and remove any
_________________ that will put it at risk. (CONCEIVE)

582. When we re-examined the regulations, we realised that we had _________________ them.
(INTERPRET)

583. A baby leopard has been pictured suckling a lioness in the wild, in the ever documented
example of _________________ parenting of its kind. (SPECIES)

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584. The meeting has been _________________ arranged for 3 p.m next Friday. (PROVIDE)

585. His _________________ whether poets, novelists, producers, or scholars, tailored their books
to his minutely worked-out requirements. (LIBRARY)

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

587. Don’t you think it’s a bit early to _________________ blame? (PORTION)

588. Cattelan himself, tall and _________________ in slim jeans and a salmon-colored shirt, was
on hand for last-minute activities on the day before the press opening. (SATURN)

589. Students mustn’t be _________________ and illiterate when they leave school. (NUMBER)

590. The attorney’s rambling _________________ in court proved that he was unprepared for the
trial and was flying by the seat of his pants. (TEMPORARY)

591. _________________ and overpopulation are two of the most difficult problems in Third World
countries. (FOREST)

592. Likewise, _________________ birds don’t rely on fancy plumage that might not be seen.
(FOREST)

593. While the restaurant’s kitchen is not overly attractive, its _________________ layout allows
the cooks to prepare meals quickly and competently. (UTILIZE)

594. The cat is _________________ in the sunshine. (LUXURY)

595. Can’t believe her car can be so _________________ refuelling once every two days, how
costly! (PETROL)

596. The mayor was determined that he would do everything in his power to _________________
the murder case. (MYSTERY)

597. He was in such a haste to return home that he left at _________________ by the first bus.
(DAY)

598. The board of directors pour scorn on the _________________’s dereliction of duties, causing
the company to suffer catastrophic quarterly losses. (SEE)

599. There is a craze for _________________ foods in our country these days. (CANCER)

600. He _________________ fell in love with a number of society women. (APPEAR)

601. With free-market globalization, investment funds can move _________________ from the rich
countries to the developing countries. (IMPEDIMENT)

602. The positive relationship between a business and a customer, often referred to as
“_________________”, is difficult to quantify financially. (WILL)

603. The act of _________________ should be prohibited under any circumstances. Everyone has
equal rights to vote. (FRANCHISE)

604. Many people think that the famine was a result of the civil war, but it is _________________.
(TRUTH)

605. A _________________ is a person who writes a book, etc. for another person, under whose
name it is then published. (WRITE)

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606. It is concluded from the tale The Magic Crossbow: The Story of My Chau and Trong Thuy
that the rights of individuals should be _________________ to those of society as a whole.
(SERVE)

607. The recent factory closures and job losses are just a _________________ of the recession
that is to come. (TASTE)

608. It is inhumane to sell _________________ limbs of the animals, such as rhinoceros or

elephants, in the marketplace. (MEMBER)

609. The _________________ project has just been launched in that university. (DEPARTMENT)

610. At first, we thought the plan would be a flop, but it turned out to be a(n) _________________
success. (DREAM)

611. There was far too much light and all my photos were _________________. (EXPOSURE)

612. Native speakers of all written languages use context to _________________ homophone pairs
that have a single written form. (AMBIGUOUS)

613. Avid descriptions of sophisticated technologies gave the science-fiction novel “The War of
the Worlds” a sense of _________________. (SIMILAR)

614. Britain’s nuclear power program began with a lie: it was a _________________ for the nuclear
weapons program. (SCREEN)

615. Not sick, Mai guessed, but probably _________________ now that she drank a lot at the party
last night. (HANG)

616. At the beginning of the 19th century, Britain’s _________________ was France. (ENEMY)

617. You should avoid those journalists. They are just _________________ only distressing and
prying into your private life. (CHIEF)

618. I think saying that all black people are lazy is a very _________________ remark, to be honest.
(RACE)

619. We _________________ how long it would take us, so the ceremony was over by the time we
arrived. (JUDGE)

620. You can accuse me of _________________, but I still wouldn’t volunteer to fight in a war.
(COWARD)

621. Sales of _________________ meals have risen sharply over the past few years. (COOK)

622. The waitress came round with a tray of _________________ cream cakes. (MOUTH)

623. The company was completely _________________ by the dollar’s sudden recovery. (FOOT)

624. Insurance companies are already _________________ with similar claims. (BURDEN)

625. The Board of Health issued a _________________ order giving the company seven days to
stop operating at the site. (CEASE)

626. When it became clear that Stockwell tube was his possible destination, a team of armed
police officers in _________________ were alerted. (CLOTH)

627. The children in the picture look delicate and _________________, as though they had never
run or played. (WORLD)

628. We employed her on a _________________ contract, for two years. (TERM)

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629. We’re proud to keep playing a role in _________________ all aspects of reproductive health.
(STIGMA)

630. Let the word dissociate from the literal Biblical meanings and instead focus on its mystical
intent - a name for the _________________. (NAME)

631. She loves fashion, and her dream is to be a fashion designer, so she is usually creating
_________________ outfits for herself and her friends. (FASHION)

632. He’s been nominated for _________________ thanks to his diligence and professionalism.
(PREFER)

633. It’s a _________________ article which is fair to both sides of the dispute. (ROUND)

634. Behavior, such as _________________ and cooperation is not bred in the bone.
(RECIPROCATE)

635. The machine must be _________________, executing as fast as a mower is able to cut.
(EXPEDITE)

636. That the child behaved _________________ made the couple happy. (DEAR)

637. At that time, package holidays to tropical resorts were pretty much _________________.
(HEAR)

638. Mark, a _________________ commentator, was often featured on state television explaining
government policy. (TELEVISION)

639. _________________ at this school is severely punished, so remember to mind your manners
both during the lessons and outside the classroom. (OBEY)

640. Every attempt is being made to ensure that these works of art are preserved for
_________________. (POST)

641. The splendid onomatopoeia of “hoary roaring sea” reminds us how well _________________
and alliteration work throughout the poem. (SOUND)

642. Patrician and charming, he controls his empire with quiet _________________ from his office
in St Rémy, his native town. (PATERNAL)

643. After the cup final, the _________________ team bussed back to the hotel parading the cup
as they went. (TRIUMPH)

644. The new law represents a/an _________________ intrusion into the privacy of the individual.
(JUSTIFY)

645. Inside the American Museum of Natural History were _________________ preserved
specimens of wild animals, which beckoned every tourist to enter and take photographs. (TAXI)

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

647. Sometimes the way we view life seems to be determined not by what really happens to us,
so much as by our perception of what happens, which is sometimes called _________________
thinking. (FACT)

648. They are on a(n) _________________ mission to gather all data, surveys, and specialist
reports to oppose the no smoking ban in Ireland. (FACT)

649. Beethoven, despite not winning any prize during his time, was awarded _________________.
(HUMUS)

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650. Many innocent _________________ were killed in the crossfire. (STAND)

651. The rocks appear to be stationary but in the high winds that whip across this desert
landscape, they are in reality moving _________________. (PERCEIVE)

652. Babies affected by the disease will be born small, _________________ and brain-damaged.
(FORM)

653. Jim’s _________________ of the crime only made matters worse. (DENY)

654. I’ve never heard such _________________ nonsense in my life! (ADULT)

655. The doctor prescribed _________________ drugs to reduce the old man’s arthritis. (FLAME)

656. Of course, there were some _________________ problems along the way but eventually, we
got the project finished. (LOOK)

657. _________________, there are black holes in space. (THEORY)

658. We all take pride in our _________________ friendship. (DESTROY)

659. Treat them with this kind of spray to make them _________________. (WATER)

660. The terrible scenes were indelibly _________________ on his mind. (PRINT)

661. His day-to-day _________________ with people invariably turned out rather turbulent.
(RELATE)

662. Perhaps _________________, recent computer modeling studies predict fewer tropical
cyclones if the ocean heats up further as a result of global warming. (INTUITION)

663. He left us with the _________________ impression that we had been speaking to a future
leader. (ERADICATE)

664. In my heart of hearts, I think _________________ laws such as these are abominations that
bring the entire legal system into disrepute. (FORCE)

665. He shows his own _________________ racism by being afraid to discuss historical racist
attitudes rationally. (GROUND)

666. This recipe is _________________. It works every time. (FOOL)

667. Low income and little administrative support make teachers _________________ with their
profession. (HEART)

668. She survived the crash with minor injuries, but the car was a _________________. (WRITE)

669. The comedy Bringing Up Baby presents practically non-stop dialogue delivered at
_________________ speed. (NECK)

670. Janet had to _________________ from the team because of injury. (DRAW)

671. The students ranged from people who already had some expertise in the kitchen, to totally
_________________ people like myself. (SKILL)

672. Blinking to _________________ herself to the darkness, Lexa already had her hands over her
ears when the deafening blast of thunder reached her. (CUSTOM)

673. I would say that you’d be _________________ to resign without having found a new job.
(ADVICE)

674. Paul is a good employee, and is very _________________. (CONSCIENCE)

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675. Sadly, the Vietnamese U-23 team’s tireless efforts to win the AFC Championship were
_________________. (AVAIL)

676. Those who made this dress are going to be _________________ designers. They are nothing
but awesome! (TREND)

677. He was fined $500 and _________________ from driving for three years. (QUALIFY)

678. He has abandoned all ambition to become president and is now _________________ wholly
by altruism. (ACTUAL)

679. She also points out that mandatory _________________ fuel pumping creates jobs for all the
people who pump the fuel. (SERVICE)

680. Girls are almost invariably expected to express their feelings, but it would be
_________________ to believe that they are born weaker, more sensitive, or with a greater natural
inclination to cry. (ERROR)

681. The editors are to be congratulated for an _________________, genuinely erudite text.
(ERROR)

682. He was regarded as a _________________ winner as he beat his opponents in three straight
sets. (RUN)

683. In order to raise funds for impoverished musicians, an auction of Beatles _________________
is to be held next week. (MEMORY)

684. Ever since she was a child, she has had a _________________ for spicy food. (DILIGENT)

685. He failed to _________________ himself to his team-mates when he departed early from
England’s tour of Bangladesh with a back injury. (AMOUR)

686. Young people felt locked out of politics, which led to apathy and _________________.
(CHANT)

687. George’s _________________ for fishing was well known. (FOND)

688. “I love working at weekends.” “Well, there’s no _________________ for taste!” (ACCOUNT)

689. I’m a _________________ when it comes to skiing. (HORN)

690. In the country of the blind, the _________________ man is king. (EYE)

691. You possess greater knowledge than I do; I am but a poorly educated _________________
eking out an existence. (LAY)

692. No, fancy stuff like that was for the _________________, the good-for-nothings, the
dreamers, those who didn’t have a clue as to what was what. (LAY)

693. He used to be known for working late but is now a dedicated _________________. (CLOCK)

694. He’s a real _________________ who’s never had a proper job. (BEAT)

695. The people feel trapped between the _________________ and apathy of the authorities and
fear of the criminals. (DOLEFUL)

696. Many teachers were reluctant to use computers in their classrooms simply out of
_________________. (ART)

697. Hey _________________, get up from the sofa and help me with the dishes! (LAZY)

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698. Ennui would set in, as we sophisticated consumers became modern-day
_________________, hooked on channel surfing and material comforts. (LOTUS)

699. Japan last month, New York next month - you’ve become a regular _________________,
haven’t you? (GLOBE)

700. He called the young people _________________, lazy and good-for-nothing. (SHIFT)

701. He is a _________________ who loves sleep and hates work. (SLUG)

702. The enchanting ten-year-old becomes a _________________, rude, idle teenager who fails
exams. (SLOB)

703. The melancholic is inherently suspicious, as is the _________________ when trying

constantly to hide his laziness. (SLOTH)

704. These _________________ workers are not delivering improved standards. (TIME)

705. Most of the unemployed are not _________________ and genuinely do want jobs. (WORK)

706. He was _________________, spending at least a decade in the United States and Europe,
before settling in Dublin. (TRAVEL)

707. This month _________________ on the Chicago subway went down again. (RIDE)

708. There’s been a _________________ in the value of the stock. (PICK)

709. He also realised that a growing number of _________________ were travelling independently
and would need transport. (HOLIDAY)

710. We let the two _________________ out at the border. (HIKE)

711. The theme park is hoping to attract people for longer stays, rather than catering almost
exclusively to _________________. (DAY)

712. Many in the US regarded him as too _________________ to become the IMF’s managing
director. (WEIGH)

713. The interviews and well-informed background give the reader a _________________ insight
into these campaigns. (LEVEL)

714. I was treated like a _________________, even though I’d lived on the square for years. (COME)

715. Too many lessons are being taught by poorly qualified or _________________ teachers.
(SPECIAL)

716. Any major confrontation with security forces would be likely to end in a _________________.
(BLOOD)

717. He heard _________________ screams, sounds of unspeakable horrors. (BLOOD)

718. EWS carried out further _________________ by sacking some senior employees. (BLOOD)

719. He suffered a nervous _________________ in his twenties. (BREAK)

720. Please accept my _________________ apologies. (HEART)

721. Chelsea look a _________________ flush at this point in the season. (BUST)

722. So it was delivered to the wrong place? What a _________________! (COCK)

723. In _________________ of any better alternative, we will have to proceed with the original
plan. (FAULT)

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724. After two spectacular _________________ in two decades, it looked as if the company’s
antidiabetes program was finished. (FLAME)

725. This investigation has been mismanaged right from the start - I’ve never seen such a
_________________. (FOUL)

726. The last few months have seen the progressive _________________ of the country’s political
system. (MELT)

727. He made a real _________________ of the sales figures. (MESS)

728. Counterfactual history - the history of _________________ - then becomes much more than
an exercise in subjective speculation. (MIGHT)

729. He’s a total _________________ - he’ll never achieve anything. (HOPE)

730. The implementation of the new policy was branded an "_________________" by the
Opposition spokesperson on education. (SHAMBLE)

731. I think of it more as a no-system system with the same _________________ and
_________________ as every other system, due to human involvement more than anything. (PIT,
PRAT)

732. Share prices went into a _________________ when the CEO resigned. (TAIL)

733. His teachers consistently describe him as an _________________, despite his artistic talents.
(ACHIEVE)

734. As a politician, her sympathy was always for the _________________ in society. (DOG)

735. Greed has been the _________________ of many a businessman. (DO)

736. The party was a _________________ - hardly anyone came. (WASH)

737. He regarded the comments as an _________________ to his dignity. (FRONT)

738. The members of parliament hurled _________________ at the minister. (BAT)

739. Despite the media’s _________________ of the leader, he remains popular. (PEER)

740. She had no memory of the incident and thought he was trying to _________________ her.
(GAS)

741. A taxi driver wound down his window and gave the cyclist a _________________. (MOUTH)

742. She _________________ ignored me and walked on. (INSULT)

743. His friends began to laugh _________________ when his car broke down and wouldn’t start
again. (JEER)

744. It gets to be quite fun, in an awful kind of way, to spot the childish _________________, the
insult words that don’t mean anything. (NAME)

745. Their enthusiasm for political _________________ reflects badly on their integrity. (POINT)

746. The need for fire detectors in cargo bays was _________________ by some accidents in the
1980s. (SCORE)

747. One of the big _________________ of the presidential election campaign was the comment
that he was "no Jack Kennedy". (PUT)

748. Calling out actual injustice, or being offended by something that is actually offensive
doesn’t mean you’re a _________________. (SNOW)
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749. Our tools change but our inner selves remain _________________ the same. (PLACATE)

750. Some have warned that labelling children in this way can be counterproductive, perhaps
proving to be a _________________ prophecy. (FULFIL)

751. Due to adverse weather conditions, the trains were _________________ delayed. (AVOID)

752. This may be the most _________________ sentimental piece of theatre you’ll see this year.
(BASHFUL)

753. The band has enjoyed a seemingly _________________ rise in popularity. (STOP)

754. I’m so tired, my poor _________________ brain can’t absorb any more. (FUDDLE)

755. He scratched his head in _________________ as the figures were read out. (MUSE)

756. As he walked through the door, she stared at him in utter _________________. (WILD)

757. He rubbed his eyes and looked at me _________________. (BLUR)

758. The news had thrown his plans into _________________. (ARRAY)

759. She was shaking, unable to cope with the _________________ events of the evening.
(ORIENT)

760. She finds herself _________________ twirled around by two of the male dancers. (DIZZY)

761. She was paid the _________________ sum of ten million dollars for that film. (BOGGLE)

762. Don’t have a _________________ approach - calling everyone you know to see if there is a
job going - but work out what you want from different people. (SCATTER)

763. _________________, the lawyer never called this supposed witness. (ACCOUNT)

764. He was shot dead earlier this year in _________________ circumstances. (EXPLAIN)

765. The newspaper was critical of governmental _________________, urging the prime minister
to clarify her position. (WOOL)

766. Anyone who tests positive with a rapid test must get a _________________ blood test.
(CONFIRM)

767. This seems to imply that the ‘validity’ of a belief is found in its empirical or logical
_________________. (DEMONSTRATE)

768. Given the thoroughness of the author’s research, the burden rests on critics to
_________________ the facts he presents. (PROVE)

769. It’s not the job of a paper to _________________ the utterance of every person quoted.
(FACT)

770. Their terrible behaviour has led to the _________________ of any argument they make.
(VALID)

771. The architect said they could _________________ the track to have eight sprint lanes instead
of six. (FIGURE)

772. She went door to door, slowly _________________ voters to have faith in the party once
again. (CONVINCE)

773. Rapid price escalation might lead the public to expect higher inflation, an expectation that
ultimately could become _________________. (CONFIRM)

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774. People should not stop eating fish because of some _________________ risk of cancer.
(DOCUMENT)

775. Take the highway that _________________ Richmond to avoid heavy traffic. (PASS)

776. I’m not one of those people who think that personal topics should only be approached
after long _________________. (NAVIGATE)

777. The coroner recorded a verdict of death by _________________. (ADVENT)

778. He muttered a quiet _________________, tugged off his gloves, and dug his dagger point into
the soft lead that sealed the pane beside the latch in place. (DICTION)

779. Self-assessment would also provide a _________________ opportunity to rid the nation of
estate agents while increasing our wealth. (HEAVEN)

780. If by some _________________ our attempt fails, we’ll try again next year. (CHANCE)

781. ‘The history has been unfortunate but the history of humanity is full of _________________
lovers who have found life difficult,’ he said. (STAR)

782. Ruth was looking for an envelope in a drawer when she was _________________ by some old
letters. (TRACK)

783. What in the _________________ world are you doing? (LOVE)

784. He found the text generally weak, with many errors, omissions, and _________________.
(EMPHASIZE)

785. An _________________ on correctness can be damaging to young writers. (EMPHASIZE)

786. For the last few years, nobody said much about the issue of gambling, but now there’s
been a _________________ on it. (EMPHASIZE)

787. The government has been trying to _________________ the crisis. (PLAY)

788. The shareholders seem to think that the executive board is _________________ the case for
a merger. (STATE)

789. The two leaders are likely to _________________ the fact that it is better to go down the
route of cooperation. (STRESS)

790. The government has dismissed newspaper reports of 200 dead as being
_________________. (ALARM)

791. Most women agree with this, but they don’t feel the need to _________________ about it on
the internet. (BLOW)

792. He was a much more complex character than your _________________ description
suggested. (CARTOON)

793. There is too much _________________ in some newspapers. (DRAMA)

794. She’s been in the _________________ recently, following the release of her controversial new
film. (LIGHT)

795. He is a _________________ expert on food safety. (RENOWN)

796. World Music is now _________________ and popular with mass audiences. (ESTABLISH)

797. By the middle of the 18th century, Philadelphia was _________________ the second most
populous English-speaking city in the world. (VERB)

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798. Marlene Dietrich was _________________ through her roles in films like "The Blue Angel".
(MORTAL)

799. He hit the _________________ two years ago when he was arrested for selling drugs to the
mayor’s nephew. (LINE)

800. He resigned from a _________________ job as economic adviser to the president. (PROFILE)

801. The news was given bluntly and plainly, without _________________. (BELLE)

802. I don’t think there’ll be more than six people eating, so I wouldn’t go _________________ with
the food. (BOARD)

803. We heard one fan praise him _________________. (GUSH)

804. I think we’ve _________________ the pudding with the amount of technology we’ve
crammed into our daily lives one knows how to have a quiet moment anymore. (EGG)

805. After a heart attack, you have to be careful not to _________________ it. (DO)

806. He thought he was irreplaceable, and in asking for an absurdly high raise with the threats
of quitting, he may have _________________ his hand. (PLAY)

807. Stop _________________! Nothing’s that perfect. (ROMANCE)

808. Her book _________________ parenthood and completely ignores the disadvantages of it.
(SENTIMENT)

809. This is a sensitive issue - I think we’d better _________________ it for the moment. (PEDAL)

810. Don’t _________________ yourself - you have a lot to offer a company. (SELL)

811. I don’t want to _________________ the problem, but I do think there are more important
matters to discuss. (TRIVIAL)

812. This theft of data was _________________ different than anything we’ve ever seen before.
(QUALITY)

813. She was _________________ brave too. (COMMON)

814. I’m not carrying that _________________ great thing around with me! (THUMP)

815. Despite a _________________ speech at conference, he has proved himself lazy and self-
regarding in the race so far. (THUMP)

816. My garden had become a _________________ jungle by the time I came back from holiday.
(VERY)

817. Almost all of the guests are _________________ self-obsessed. (TERMINATE)

818. Not only are they among the largest and most stately trees on earth, but they thrive in
settings of _________________ scenic beauty. (PASS)

819. At times the writing is _________________ funny. (LIMIT)

820. She is _________________ bored by many aspects of motherhood. (STUPID)

821. Ethel Merman is remembered for her _________________ performances in Annie Get Your
Gun and Call Me Madam. (SHOW)

822. He usually wore a mask in which the features were made _________________ repulsive.
(HIDE)

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823. I’m _________________ sorry about the noise last night. (FRIGHT)

824. His spine is destroyed, but still hurts _________________. (CRUX)

825. Sung by the world’s greatest tenor, this aria is _________________ beautiful. (ACHE)

826. He’s _________________ gorgeous! (DEAD)

827. That’s a _________________ difficult question. (DEVIL)

828. She discovers that the publication is bankrolled by a _________________ wealthy advertising
mogul. (COSMOS)

829. I think the way she was treated is a _________________ disgrace. (RIGHT)

830. He was clever, handsome, and _________________ rich. (EXCEED)

831. This explosion bears all the _________________ of a terrorist attack. (MARK)

832. This film appears to have the _________________ of a classic. (LINE)

833. The song was perfect for the soft vocals that are her _________________. (STOCK)

834. The president’s trip had all the _________________ of a state visit. (TRAP)

835. The man who helped him was _________________ with the church. (FILIAL)

836. It was a comedy act with an _________________ of cruelty. (TONE)

837. He told stories about _________________ and civil rights demonstrations, according to his
obituary. (WAR)

838. The government has turned a minor local problem into a full-blown regional
_________________. (FLAGRANT)

839. Neighborhood voices have become _________________ damage on the road to a worthy
end. (LATERAL)

840. They have long been involved in a _________________ for racial equality. (CRUX)

841. The country was on a war _________________ last night after the most devastating terrorist
attack in history. (FOOT)

842. This _________________ with its neighbour, which has raised anxiety levels in the country,
has been damaging for the government. (WAR)

843. He responded with a _________________ apology, tweeting ‘sorry I didn’t bow down to you’.
(APOLOGY)

844. Investors are still _________________ from the last crash. (BATTLE)

845. At school, he was what they call a _________________. He would always make sure everyone
was getting along. (PEACE)

846. It has often been said, perhaps unfairly, that they are a _________________ nation. (WAR)

847. He is a _________________ politician who was one of the signers of a model peace treaty.
(DOVE)

848. We tried to _________________ our plans with theirs. (DOVE)

849. They serve _________________ coffee and iced water throughout the day. (BOTTOM)

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850. Perhaps this _________________ will, over time, deprive the opposition of its support and
erode the appeal of democracy. (CHECK)

851. It’s easy to blame Mark Zuckerberg for making this situation worse and for every other
_________________ problem, but that won’t stop me. (WORLD)

852. The Soviet Union became anxious to withdraw its soldiers from the Afghan
_________________. (BROIL)

853. The dispute had reached an _________________, as neither side would compromise. (PASS)

854. Her life is a constant _________________ act, coping with career, family, and home life
single-handed. (JUGGLE)

855. When I told her the secret, I let the _________________ out of the bottle. (GENE)

856. The weather delivered a _________________ punch to farmers with unseasonal freezing
temperatures and strong winds. (TWO)

857. The system to apply for benefits is _________________ complex. (NIGHT)

858. The book was an _________________ success. (NIGHT)

859. The report states that vandalism is a _________________ that must be stamped out. (PEST)

860. The road to economic recovery is full of _________________. (POT)

861. Since the coup, the country has sunk deeper into a _________________ of violence and
lawlessness. (MIRE)

862. I seemed to be floundering deeper and deeper into the most lethal of social
_________________. (SAND)

863. They were selling the goods at _________________ prices. (ROCK)

864. Demand and the weak dollar are driving the peaks and valleys of oil prices, creating
uncertainty about when the _________________ ride will end. (COAST)

865. Despite long discussions, the workers and the management remain locked in
_________________. (STALL)

866. She locked herself in the house, but after a brief _________________, police convinced her to
come out. (STAND)

867. He watched us _________________ for a while, then came over to join us. (STAND)

868. The study concludes that in a _________________ scenario there might be 80,000 cases of
the disease. (CASE)

869. She has _________________ energy and enthusiasm. (BOUND)

870. The archive was an _________________ important addition to the library’s collections.
(ESTIMATE)

871. Their animals are _________________ and able to roam. (CONFINE)

872. Their four children are _________________ well-behaved. (ANGEL)

873. I didn’t find the prospect of a house with no electricity very _________________. (LURE)

874. The design of the car is _________________ distinctive. (APPEAL)

875. The house has an _________________ view of the river. (ARREST)

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876. Beauty is in the eye of the _________________ and this stock has its fans. (HOLD)

877. That’s a _________________ argument, but I’m not convinced by it. (GUILE)

878. Once kids step inside a circus tent, they’re _________________. (WITCH)

879. We stayed at a _________________ old-fashioned hotel. (CHARM)

880. I know of no one more warmhearted or more fair; his attitude on all occasions is
_________________, and almost angelic. (CHERUB)

881. The _________________ image of Mozart as a little miracle can be promptly banged on the
head. (CHOCOLATE)

882. Shall we not at long last spare this good and _________________ woman from further
degradation? (COME)

883. Her boyfriend Alex is 21 years old and _________________ handsome. (DASH)

884. He was _________________, yet there seemed a sense of fun about him, as though he wasn’t
bound by the strict rules of his society. (AIR)

885. She has created an _________________ theatre piece. (ENTRANCE)

886. The two girls were _________________ dressed in red skirts and white boots. (FETCH)

887. The sheer elegance and _________________ appeal have ensured the popularity of vinyl
boards to traders. (EYE)

888. He was an _________________ figure on stage. (IMPOSE)

889. A stack of fresh bread sat _________________ on the table. (INVITE)

890. Already out of training, the latest illness has dealt her hopes of a gold medal a
_________________ blow. (KNOCK)

891. Look, I don’t want to get into a _________________ fight with you over this, so let’s forget it.
(DRAG)

892. Isn’t her husband _________________ and generous? (NICE)

893. Television at the moment is confined very largely to those who are _________________.
(PHOTO)

894. He started to speak _________________ about how wonderful it was to build a family life
together. (POET)

895. We were disappointed at the _________________ exterior of the hotel. (POSSESS)

896. I need to have a wash and make myself _________________ for our guests. (PRESENT)

897. Critics hailed her as the ultimate animate artwork: _________________ and permanent.
(STATUE)

898. It would simply be a cat were it not for its powers of flight and _________________. (SHAPE)

899. Businesswomen are wearing _________________ suits. (SHAPE)

900. The procession moved through the streets at a _________________ pace. (STATE)

901. Maria brought along her eldest daughter - a _________________ girl with brown eyes and a
ready smile. (WIN)

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902. I usually find that my partner is not _________________ in suggesting different options.
(BACK)

903. He didn’t maneuver through Washington’s corridors of power by being a

_________________. (MILK)

904. He looked uncomfortable, like a _________________ adolescent. (CONSCIOUS)

905. He was generally content to devote himself steadily _________________ and to the
community. (FACE)

906. Sooner or later someone would take pity on the poor _________________ and ask her to
dance. (FLOWER)

907. Following her son’s death, she became quiet and _________________ and rarely went out.
(DRAW)

908. Headaches are an _________________ of this sort of accident. (EFFECT)

909. Chemotherapy can have some very unpleasant _________________. (EFFECT)

910. The economic and political _________________ of the war is still being felt. (WASH)

911. Buttermilk is a _________________ of making butter. (PRODUCT)

912. While the government does not have the power to remove him, the damaging claims may
persuade them to cast him _________________. (DRIFT)

913. In good condition, dolls from this period sell for £500 _________________. (PIECE)

914. The political _________________ of the revelations has been immense. (FALL)

915. _________________, these technological tools that were supposed to liberate us have left us
working longer hours than ever. (IRON)

916. If one or two trains run late, it has a _________________ effect on the entire rail service.
(KNOCK)

917. It’s an _________________ of a much larger company based in Sydney. (SHOOT)

918. It’s too early to predict the _________________ of the meeting. (COME)

919. This policy is just an _________________ of earlier decisions. (GROW)

920. The _________________ for years of research is a microscope that performs better than all
of its competitors. (PAY)

921. We are now witnessing a _________________ of the war into neighbouring regions. (SPILL)

922. The _________________ of the discussions is that there will be no layoffs. (SHOT)

923. When retailers are not selling goods, there is a _________________ effect, and we will see a
broader slowdown across many sectors. (TRICKLE)

924. They’re talking at _________________ without realizing it. (PURPOSE)

925. Most industrialists labour under a _________________ that unrestrained economic growth
can be achieved without damaging the environment. (APPREHEND)

926. The conspirators’ plot failed because they made two fatal _________________. (CALCULATE)

927. A spokeswoman blamed the confusion on _________________ between the company and its
customers. (COMMUNICATE)

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928. His mother gave me a look of complete _________________. (COMPREHEND)

929. The plan to build the road through the forest is wholly _________________. (CONCEPT)

930. It is a _________________ to consider this policy as counter to human rights principles.

(CONSTRUCT)

931. She said it was the _________________ custom of the villagers to have a feast after the
harvesting. (MEMORY)

932. There’s an _________________ bus service into town. (HOUR)

933. So how do you pick four notes that sound good no matter what order or _________________
they’re played in? (PERIOD)

934. The weblog explores the convergence of the _________________ with the real life practice of
architecture. (VERSE)

935. She wrote a thriller about a brutal _________________ killer. (SERIES)

936. She _________________ a stamp to the envelope an hour ago. (FIX)

937. The entire nation will sit _________________ in front of TV sets. (FIX)

938. “Housing _________________ is probably the last struggle of the civil rights movement,” he
said. (SEGREGATE)

939. The fates of both countries seem somehow _________________. (TWINE)

940. The artist is interested in the _________________ culture of contemporary society. (HYBRID)

941. The story _________________ folklore and history. (FOLD)

942. It’s clear that unemployment and crime are _________________. (LINK)

943. The fish has strong jaws and sharp _________________ teeth. (LOCK)

944. Local governments across the region have signed an _________________ agreement to
reduce nitrogen pollution. (LOCAL)

945. The town’s prosperity is inextricably _________________ with the fortunes of the factory.
(TWINE)

946. The author skillfully _________________ fiction and history in her novel. (WEAVE)

947. There are plans for a _________________ between the two companies. (LINK)

948. These are words that have become phonologically distorted, for instance, because the
syllabic segments have been _________________. (ASSEMBLY)

949. Smoke will be piped through the sewers to show any possible breaks in pipes or
_________________. (CONNECT)

950. Peter Gerard was one of the era’s _________________, having written, starred in, and
directed two hit movies. (HYPHEN)

951. Gonzalez is doing his job _________________ well. (COMMEND)

952. His tact was _________________, especially considering the circumstances. (EXAMPLE)

953. The developers dealt with the problem in the _________________ way, burying the industrial
waste in landfill sites. (TIME)

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954. The association was formed by the _________________ of several regional environmental
organizations. (AMALGAM)

955. Craig doesn’t have a car as a part of his _________________ stance. (CONSUME)

956. The incident led to a sharp increase in the number of companies adopting
_________________ defence measures. (TAKE)

957. The government introduced measures on price _________________ and privatization.

(NATION)

958. We have just bought our biggest competitor: we are an aggressive, _________________
company. (GROW)

959. He was shot as he made a _________________ attempt to stop the robbers single-handed.
(GUIDE)

960. His _________________ of the situation could have serious consequences. (READ)

961. At the new _________________ restaurant that has appeared in the neighborhood, diners pay
what they think the meal is worth. (POP)

962. The subject was mentioned only _________________. (FLEET)

963. He got angry easily, but his anger was always _________________. (LIVE)

964. We might have to employ someone temporarily as a _________________ measure until we

can hire someone permanently. (STOP)

965. The _________________ to the election has already begun. (COUNT)

966. ‘Essentially, the decision to remove business as a stand-alone section and put it inside the
book was about reducing _________________ costs,’ said Schmidtke. (PAGE)

967. Whether or not you approve of same-sex relationships, it doesn’t help anybody to
_________________ or to misrepresent. (COUNT)

968. There was a lot of cheerful _________________ amongst the people on the trip. (HOMIE)

969. When you’ve been climbing alone for hours, there’s a tremendous sense of
_________________ when you meet another climber. (COMRADE)

970. They have recently launched a chain of _________________ restaurants. (FAMILY)

971. The walkers were _________________ despite the bad weather. (HUMOUR)

972. Interaction at the ground or at ground-related events is supposed to be jovial and

_________________. (NATURE)

973. He was greeted with the usual _________________ slap on the back and handshake.
(FELLOW)

974. He’s a very _________________ sort of bloke. (LIKE)

975. It was very _________________ of you to do her shopping for her. (NEIGHBOUR)

976. A festival of _________________ faces, sparkling costumes, and the sound of steel band
drummers created a sunshine atmosphere. (SMILE)

977. She is intelligent, hard-working, and _________________. (PERSON)

978. If you feel good about yourself, you are more likely to feel _________________ towards other
people. (DISPOSE)
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979. I’m sure she’ll help you - she’s always very _________________. (ACCOMMODATE)

980. Can I give you some _________________ advice? (BROTHER)

981. I felt _________________ towards him, but I couldn’t marry him. (SISTER)

982. He laughed _________________ at nearly all my jokes. (OBLIGE)

983. The court agreed that she had behaved _________________ in contacting him. (MALICE)

984. _________________ development projects can have unintended negative effects on

population control. (INTEND)

985. I know he’s _________________, but I wish he’d leave us alone. (MEAN)

986. He’d like to see a fundamental _________________ of the way unions operate. (PRAISE)

987. The historian was able to identify the perseverance and _________________ of medieval
practices. (APPROPRIATE)

988. He’s in the law’s _________________ now. (HAIR)

989. She’d had the _________________ to sell her apartment just before the housing market
collapsed. (SEE)

990. I’m glad I had the _________________ to make a copy of the letter, as proof of what had
been promised. (THINK)

991. The Administration said it was _________________ a new policy for the Middle East. (FORM)

992. At present, he is fighting a legal battle over a life ban imposed on him by Indian cricket
authorities for his alleged involvement in _________________. (MATCH)

993. The theatre company has several new productions in the _________________ for next
season. (PIPE)

994. Even on informal occasions, his speech contains several _________________ features.
(CASUAL)

995. You don’t want to be _________________ your schedule at such a busy time of year. (PLAN)

996. At a _________________ signal, everyone started moving forward. (ARRANGE)

997. Because the jury did not think there was _________________, it convicted him of a lesser
crime. (MEDITATE)

998. A _________________ of guilt denies the rights of defendants who are entitled to their day in
court. (DETERMINE)

999. She had had a _________________ of what might lie ahead. (PRESENT)

1000. We have to approach fundraising _________________. (PROGRAMME)

1001. They work hard, live _________________, and manage their financial resources prudently.
(PROVIDE)

1002. Some of these new designs have made people want to completely _________________ their
interiors. (PLOT)

1003. People might _________________ their trips to less congested times, or change to public
transport. (TIME)

1004. The organization was accused of _________________ deleting incriminating files. (SYSTEM)

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1005. He said that a reopening of the economy has to be _________________. (THINK)

1006. The attorney accused the witness of _________________ toward his client. (AGONY)

1007. Although he was a Protestant, he did not have any _________________ prejudice.
(CATHOLIC)

1008. The factions withdrew their pickup trucks mounted with _________________ guns and
dismantled checkpoints. (AIRCRAFT)

1009. Most residents don’t have _________________ views and welcome the positive contribution
students make to our city. (STUDENT)

1010. He still felt the same horror and _________________ of his ancient enemy. (TESTAMENT)

1011. She sat down, regarding the plate in front of her with _________________. (FAVOUR)

1012. Many people found the image _________________ voyeuristic. (TASTE)

1013. Some critics praised the acting, but all condemned the _________________ plot. (SACRED)

1014. She denied any personal _________________ towards him. (ENEMY)

1015. Excessive managerial control is _________________ to creative expression. (ENEMY)

1016. As soon as she had left, Edward was overwhelmed with _________________. (CONTEMPT)

1017. He was full of anxiety and _________________. (LOATHE)

1018. Even _________________ will find this new software simple to use. (TECH)

1019. These are the top-ten gadget gifts under $50 for the _________________. (TECH)

1020. The state needs more _________________ workers for its hi-tech industries. (TECH)

1021. We are witnessing racism of a _________________ that we haven’t seen in Europe since the
1940s. (VIRUS)

1022. Initial treatment of _________________ involves preventing further toxin release by

removing any remaining tentacles or other retained animal parts. (VENOM)

1023. From the clerk of the kitchen, I required the buttery accounts without varnish or
_________________. (CONCEAL)

1024. In the book, the author gives a thinly _________________ account of his own early teaching
experiences. (GUISE)

1025. It is important to manage moisture _________________ into buildings. (FILTER)

1026. A dozen officers had been lying _________________ for hours. (DOG)

1027. She has _________________ her identity in the role of photographer’s wife and muse.
(MERGE)

1028. As well as being almost _________________, these remotely-operated cyber attacks offer a
low-risk way of conducting espionage. (ATTRIBUTE)

1029. As an _________________ officer in the Miami police department, your job is to track down
an international gang of car thieves. (COVER)

1030. He deals with subjects more _________________ filmmakers would stay away from. (FAINT)

1031. This government is too _________________ to take on the big long-term problems such as
pollution. (GUT)
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1032. As we listened to those young carers, our response was not one of pity but of admiration
for their _________________ determination. (GUT)

1033. It’s one thing, in the time-honoured way of _________________ journalists the world over, to
tear someone apart when they’re not there to defend themselves. (LILY)

1034. He’s too _________________ to stand up to his opponents. (ANIMUS)

1035. I have never known anything so cowardly and _________________ in my life. (SPINE)

1036. Her jam was _________________, syrupy with honeyed fruit, and scented with elderflower.
(AMBROSIA)

1037. Pickled cauliflower, baby carrots, beets, and celery (top left) retain their crunch and gain
subtle, _________________ spice. (LIP)

1038. These peanuts are very _________________, aren’t they? (MORE)

1039. Then indulge in a plat de côtes de boeuf braisés, tender braised short ribs flanked by
potato mousse and drizzled with cabernet syrup or the equally _________________ mushroom
and gruyere omelet. (TEETH)

1040. Let’s discuss this like _________________ people. (CIVIL)

1041. Giuliani campaigned aggressively for President Bush and proved a huge _________________.
(CROWD)

1042. Life has been _________________ since she got out of the hospital. (DUCK)

1043. The audience was _________________ by the young soloist’s performance. (RAPTURE)

1044. With consumer spending picking up, it appears that the _________________ factor has
returned. (FEEL)

1045. Although he writes _________________, some readers may struggle to keep things straight
in their mind. (ENTERTAIN)

1046. Often forecasts are _________________ accurate, but sometimes they do fail. (GRATIFY)

1047. The travel company offers _________________ trips that won’t damage the environment.
(GUILT)

1048. He’s just trying to _________________ you into paying him more. (GUILT)

1049. Put the food on the platter and arrange it _________________. (PLEASE)

1050. They serve juices, bottled waters, and other _________________ drinks. (THIRST)

1051. The play is described as “a _________________ tale about love and lust.” (ROLL)

1052. For me, it was a marvellously _________________ performance. (LIFT)

1053. The movie is a _________________, with input from Disney and the Children’s Film
Foundation. (PRODUCE)

1054. The Battle of Kangwha Island was to be just a _________________ for the sad event that
took place eight years later. (CURTAIN)

1055. The day offered a compelling _________________: they saw the Pollocks at the McMullen
Museum of Art and then headed to Alumni Stadium to watch a football game. (HEAD)

1056. Visitors enjoyed a musical _________________ on the first night of ensembles organised by
Bolton Music Service. (EXTRAVAGANCE)
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1057. After about 1906, the touring companies with their _________________ stands declined
precipitously. (NIGHT)

1058. Click here for an exclusive _________________ of our forthcoming new products. (VIEW)

1059. Although it’s a _________________ cast, the actors seem content to step back and make
the characters take over. (STAR)

1060. The media still regards women’s sport as a _________________ to the main event. (SHOW)

1061. This weekend’s game was his _________________ as the team’s captain. (SWAN)

1062. I was persuaded to act in some amateur _________________. (THEATRE)

1063. I don’t understand why a ballet company can’t perform fresh new material instead of just
bringing out the same old _________________ year after year. (HORSE)

1064. The proposed _________________ cuts for all state agencies will total $84 million. (BOARD)

1065. The famous indictment of the generalist, or _________________, has some substance.
(ROUND)

1066. Health and education are the kind of _________________ issues that people vote on.
(BREAD)

1067. The new law should allow more disabled people to enter the _________________ of
American life. (STREAM)

1068. The Official Secrets Act was described as a piece of _________________ legislation,
covering everything from weapons to army boots. (PORT)

1069. I shouted and he was gone in _________________ time. (DOUBLE)

1070. A _________________ management style is about coming in and issuing demands, without
bothering to provide details or context. (DRIVE)

1071. These are tasty, healthy _________________ foods that use only certified organic and raw
ingredients. (GRAB)

1072. Families _________________ prepared for the storm, boarding up windows and finding
shelter. (HURRY)

1073. I was about to ride by _________________ when a soldier came out from the bushes and
stopped me. (CONCERN)

1074. You’ll have to run like the _________________ if you want to catch your train. (CLAP)

1075. By this system purchasers receive their parcels with _________________, and the immense
business of the day is entirely finished. (PATCH)

1076. I heard through the _________________ that he was leaving - is it true? (GRAPE)

1077. The court cannot accept evidence based on _________________ and rumor. (HEAR)

1078. New York is _________________ a very exciting place to live. (REPORT)

1079. Don’t just believe it on my _________________ - find out for yourself. (SAY)

1080. We hear _________________ that a minimum wage will destroy jobs. (SCARE)

1081. The success of the product led many firms to try to jump on the _________________.
(WAGON)

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1082. The precious metals market is about to go _________________. (GANG)

1083. _________________ in the industry typically earn 25 percent more than their colleagues.
(FLY)

1084. Now we’re going live to our reporter in Washington for _________________ news on the
crisis. (MINUTE)

1085. Instead, tap into the cool-kid consciousness by reading Rubin and his cohorts - classic
_________________ obsessed with gadgets, T-shirts, and of course, Puma and Nike. (COOL /
TREND)

1086. She had a very _________________ look. (DIRECT)

1087. It also made the brilliant deduction that children were becoming more _________________
at an earlier age. (FASHION)

1088. Ask Caroline - she knows all the _________________ clubs in town. (HAPPEN)

1089. He was rather _________________ in his behaviour. (FOP)

1090. Fashionable _________________ and art patrons mingled in the boxy gallery tucked in New
York’s chic Chelsea district. (HIP)

1091. The restaurant’s interior as well as its food is _________________, with walls of wine bottles
displayed behind glass. (MODERN)

1092. This is a very important, _________________ project. (LEAD)

1093. Away from the radio studio, Antony Collins looks every part the young, trendy media
_________________. (TOWN)

1094. For years, Stockholm has had the reputation of being _________________ cool. (MODE)

1095. Affecting this sort of nonchalant style seems, ironically, to involve more work than putting
together a seasonally _________________ ensemble. (TREND)

1096. Nowadays we’re used to football officials _________________ around in every conceivable
colour, but back then people were utterly shocked. (COCK)

1097. DNA testing gives investigators a _________________ tool to tackle crimes. (SPACE)

1098. The control panel uses all the newest technology and is considered _________________.
(STATE)

1099. The company specialises in creating productions that are hard-hitting and
_________________. (STREET)

1100. In winter, the town is home to a _________________ hotel made entirely of ice. (CHIC)

1101. A lot of experimental theatre is too _________________ for me. (WAY)

1102. For him this is a _________________ campaign - he will become either vice president-elect
or a much stronger presidential contender for the next election. (LOSE)

1103. He is a _________________ poet and children’s book author. (PRIZE)

1104. Company profits are rising and it looks as though this is going to be a _________________
year. (RECORD)

1105. He was in trouble with the police a lot when he was younger, but now he’s a
_________________ character. (FORM)

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1106. Next week there will be an _________________ march through the area to tell dealers to
move out. (CRACK)

1107. There have always been drugs problems here - _________________ and things like that.
(GLUE)

1108. This medication is not _________________, and does not cause a high feeling. (HABIT)

1109. He is a _________________ who demands as much from his employees as he does from
himself. (ACHIEVE)

1110. The film was a _________________ because of its music and songs. (HIT)

1111. Everything went _________________ until Peter started talking about money. (SWIM)

1112. She is a physically _________________ teenager with the mental level of a four-year-old.
(DEVELOP)

1113. They’ve taken on some financial _________________. (KID)

1114. The right solutions will equip Europe with _________________ communications infrastructure
and services. (WORLD)

1115. The 37-year-old retail _________________ regularly receives job offers to head some of
Britain’s biggest companies. (WONDER)

1116. I really didn’t mean to offend her - I just said it _________________. (THINK)

1117. The charity criticized the city for its “callous, _________________ attitude” to the homeless.
(CARE)

1118. After only ten minutes they were three goals down, but they staged a spirited,
_________________ and finished 3-3. (FIGHT)

1119. A decent lawyer would have made _________________ of them in court. (MEAT)

1120. The demand for food in the war zone now far _________________ supply. (STRIP)

1121. The company _________________ their nearest business competitors by a long way.
(DISTANCE)

1122. The company has consistently _________________ its rivals this season. (PERFORM)

1123. The company’s latest mountain bikes _________________ all the competition. (CLASS)

1124. Societies that do not organize themselves effectively are _________________ by societies
that do. (COMPETE)

1125. He tried to use facts and figures to _________________ his opponents. (FOX)

1126. The Democrat is doing well in the polls in most states, but he seems to be
_________________ in Florida. (GUN)

1127. In the negotiations, he _________________ his rivals by offering a higher price. (MANOEUVRE)

1128. Johnson _________________ his nearest rival by 30 points. (SCORE)

1129. His _________________ laugh made him immediately identifiable, even in a crowded room.
(POWER)

1130. The Court of Appeal _________________ the earlier decision. (TURN)

1131. They suffered an away defeat and a _________________ at home. (PUMMEL)

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1132. The Dodgers took a _________________. (SHELL)

1133. Does the fact that Connor received a _________________ mean he will back off? (SMACK)

1134. This win has given the team an _________________ lead. (ASSAIL)

1135. Manchester United remain _________________ this season so far. (BEAT)

1136. The team managed to remain _________________ in the final weeks of the season. (DEFEAT)

1137. The semifinal should be a _________________ for France. (WALK)

1138. House prices fell and thousands were left facing _________________. (POSSESS)

1139. I go see a film to be entertained, not enlightened; I leave the _________________ to others.
(BEARD)

1140. I _________________ myself to open the window. (THINK)

1141. This complex issue needs some _________________ thinking from department heads. (JOIN)

1142. Thankfully, though, I believe that the Scottish art world has wider horizons than such
_________________, self-pitying introspection. (NAVEL)

1143. Collaborating on the project has allowed them to _________________ their friendship.
(EXPLORE)

1144. They are calling for a serious _________________ of the national drinking age. (CONSIDER)

1145. Gun laws need to be _________________. (VISIT)

1146. The court cannot _________________ the evidence and set aside the verdict simply
because it feels some other result would be more reasonable. (WEIGH)

1147. To tackle the root of the problem, some kind of _________________ or psychotherapy is
required. (TEMPLE)

1148. It is only in quiet moments of _________________ that we can really address such problems.
(REFLECT)

1149. After much _________________, he decided it was wrong to vote in the elections. (SOUL)

1150. These rumours of a new political party are obviously a _________________ exercise. (KITE)

1151. Children are encouraged to take an _________________ approach to learning.

(INVESTIGATION)

1152. The investigation put the company’s financial accounts under the _________________.
(SCOPE)

1153. The works were originally published as Bach’s; the _________________ was corrected early
in the last century. (ATTRIBUTE)

1154. There is a growing body of _________________ research. (PEER)

1155. The researchers ended up with a large amount of _________________ recorded data.
(ANALYSIS)

1156. Heart disease in women has been _________________ for years. (STUDY)

1157. He expertly _________________ the significant features of each painting. (PICK)

1158. He has a reputation as a _________________ operations executive. (CRACK)

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1159. She’s quite an _________________. (EYE)

1160. This machine is the _________________ in our new range of computers. (FLAG)

1161. The company’s _________________ fashion features items like $500 shirts. (END)

1162. My brother and sister had a _________________ of a row last night. (DINGER)

1163. That new car you bought is a real _________________. (DANDY)

1164. While all the desserts are pretty good, the clear _________________ is the lemon pie.
(STAND)

1165. The next day, his wife filed for divorce. This is the _________________ on the mayor’s string
of recent difficulties. (TOP)

1166. We had the perfect holiday - two weeks of _________________ bliss. (ALLOY)

1167. The national park remains _________________ by the extensive industrial development in
the country. (MAR)

1168. His academic reputation remains _________________ by deeds that would have seen him
fired in any other establishment. (SULLY)

1169. We have become accustomed to regarding the romantic child as an image of

_________________ perfection. (TAINT)

1170. I am pleased Opposition members seem to think I am such a threat that they need to
damage my _________________ reputation in the House. (TARNISH)

1171. She was waiting for him in a bed of an obscenely _________________ white lace and satin.
(VIRGIN)

1172. We must adjust to newly harsh climates caused by our own _________________. (PROVIDE)

1173. Many nurses said they needed to work overtime, sometimes _________________.
(VOLUNTEER)

1174. The general was happy to allow _________________ guerrilla troops to continue to disrupt
the enemy’s activities in remote regions. (STRATEGY)

1175. The policy has been a failure because of the _________________ implementation of its key
principles. (SYSTEM)

1176. The presenter went _________________ from the script, with hilarious consequences. (PISTE)

1177. I worked the last hour of my shift on _________________. (PILOT)

1178. You should not work out the entire mock interview beforehand or you will lose the element
of _________________. (SPONTANEOUS)

1179. Some will be capable of filling in the identities of the consistently _________________ first
names; others less so. (NOTE)

1180. She appeared _________________ and took control of the meeting. (ANNOUNCE)

1181. This was yet another _________________ event that upset the administration’s plans and
expectations. (ANTICIPATE)

1182. The government was obviously caught _________________ by the criticism. (AWARE)

1183. He forthrightly claimed that any implication that he disagreed was _________________.
(MEAN)
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1184. I will never be able to justify what I did, irrespective of the circumstances surrounding the
_________________ pregnancy. (PLAN)

1185. The extreme cold weather caught them _________________. (PREPARE)

1186. Jim was remarkably charming this evening - he even said, _________________, how nice
Margot looked in her dress. (PROMPT)

1187. The train made an _________________ stop. (SCHEDULE)

1188. The point of weblogs is their off-the-cuff nature, their _________________, up-to-the-
minute commentary. (SCRIPT)

1189. He is modest, quietly spoken, and the most _________________ of champions. (STAR)

1190. A few days before my baby was due, ultrasonography showed a previously
_________________ breech presentation, and attempts to turn the baby were unsuccessful.
(SUSPECT)

1191. Unless anything _________________ happens we should arrive just before midday. (TO)

1192. _________________, I may have given a misleading impression in my interviews. (WIT)

1193. It’s a _________________ dental clinic. (WALK)

1194. She enjoyed the privileges _________________ to the office of chairman. (PERTAIN)

1195. By way of _________________, the author provides a brief history of German songs.
(CONTEXT)

1196. The study found that weather conditions were not _________________ with joint pain.
(RELATE)

1197. Journalists and politicians often have a rather _________________ relationship. (CASTE)

1198. Our personalities result from the complex _________________ between our genes and our
environment. (PLAY)

1199. _________________ analysis raises critical questions about gendered exclusions and
gendered forms of power. (SECTION)

1200. We recognized each other as _________________ spirits as soon as we met. (KIN)

1201. A rise in interest rates may be the only way to _________________ the housing market with
reality. (COUPLE)

1202. This _________________ between the two sites was not the only error. (RELATE)

1203. In 1998 regulations were introduced banning _________________ between holiday offers
and travel insurance. (TIE)

1204. I missed my flight because of a _________________ on the interstate. (TIE)

1205. How many different, apparently _________________ factors might come together in one of
those blinding flashes of inspiration? (ASSOCIATE)

1206. In the last decade, _________________ travel increased 37 percent, but miles of public
roads increased only 5 percent. (STATE)

1207. At this time, literary criticism was decidedly _________________ and subjective. (THEORY)

1208. Body language is a potent form of _________________ communication. (VERB)

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1209. Before we go any further, let’s do a quick, _________________ assessment of where things
stand. (SCIENCE)

1210. I carried out a highly _________________ study of several friends who had recently become
parents. (SCIENCE)

1211. He believes it would be irrational and deeply _________________ to deny these differences.
(SCIENCE)

1212. She tried a form of massage therapy that slowly improved her _________________. (SUPPLE)

1213. The training program helped him _________________ his skill set. (TUNE)

1214. Retirement is a _________________ - no question about it. (ADJUST)

1215. After months of being weightless, they were _________________ to the pull of gravity.
(CLIMATE)

1216. Such people might be conservative in temperament and be generally _________________.

(ADAPT)

1217. In addition to disparities among ethnic groups, improper aggregation also masks significant
differences based on migrant status and _________________ level. (CULTURE)

1218. Aquinas takes a rather dim view of discursive reason or _________________ as compared to
sheer understanding. (RATIO)

1219. She’s absolutely determined to go and there’s just no _________________ with her.
(REASON)

1220. It is _________________ possible. (THEORY)

1221. Prices are falling and are obviously _________________ high in many parts of the country.
(REAL)

1222. He’s very sick and needs _________________ care. (CLOCK)

1223. These playwrights are three of the strongest, most individual, and most _________________
relevant voices in theatre. (ABIDE)

1224. Not exactly _________________ prose, but David was happy with it. (DEAD)

1225. Contamination of organic or conventional crops is an _________________ risk. (PRESENCE)

1226. Their contributions to science have earned them an _________________ place in history.
(LAST)

1227. Their name will live on _________________. (MORE)

1228. There was an _________________ news bulletin because of the plane crash. (EXTEND)

1229. Taylor was staring _________________ at her. (FIX)

1230. The old rugged cross is not venerable because it is old - that is, because of a traditional or
historical meaning - but because the truth it embodies is _________________. (PERISH)

1231. The links between the two nations are _________________. (SOLVE)

1232. Some experiences in early life have _________________ effects. (ERADICATE)

1233. Behind the cheery facade of constitutional government lurks the _________________
specter of legally unregulated power. (EXTINGUISH)

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1234. They performed an _________________ long set of love songs. (TERMINATE)

1235. Their advertising campaign includes _________________ coverage on television, radio,

newspapers, and the internet. (MEDIA)

1236. He’s had a _________________ interest in science. (LIFE)

1237. Such a warm, _________________ book! (LIFE)

1238. It felt like we travelled _________________ for the entire week. (STOP)

1239. A combination of brilliant imagination and dogged _________________ enabled them to

triumph. (SEVERE)

1240. The intention is to achieve a _________________ transition with a continuity of

management. (SEAM)

1241. The rain continued to fall heavily outside, rattling the windows _________________. (CEASE)

1242. He pledged _________________ love. (DIE)

1243. It is _________________ sad you have lost your child in such a cruel way. (END)

1244. The regime has held power _________________ for 27 years. (INTERRUPT)

1245. Trading conditions have remained _________________ tough. (RELENT)

1246. She does not disguise how _________________ grim life is for the villagers. (RELIEVE)

1247. It was a cold night in late autumn and the rain lashed down _________________. (REMIT)

1248. I went away to college thinking it would be _________________ parties and all the freedom I
wanted. (WALL)

1249. The wages of full-time, _________________ workers adjusted for inflation went up, after
three years of decline. (YEAR)

1250. She’s nearly 86 and still takes a _________________ every morning. (CONSTITUTE)

1251. They claim the television company breached _________________ when it used some of the
footage on one of their DVDs. (COPY)

1252. The committee set out its opposition to the _________________ of abortion. (CRIME)

1253. The England team had two goals _________________. (ALLOW)

1254. The goal of the legislators was _________________ of a tax bill. (ACT)

1255. The empire, torn by internecine warfare, surrendered many of its essential prerogatives to
foreigners, and by accepting the principle of _________________ prepared the road to ultimate
collapse. (TERRITORY)

1256. In those rocks may lie the best chance of finding _________________ life. (TERRESTRIAL)

1257. This writer and several of her Russian _________________ now live in New York. (PATRIOT)

1258. The government _________________ him because he had no visa. (PATRIOT)

1259. A large community of _________________ has settled there. (PATRIOT)

1260. Is it a sign of a new _________________ cooperation when it comes to policing and the
passing on of intelligence? (BORDER)

1261. The _________________ of the new president will take place this evening. (INVEST)

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1262. Protestants reacted by embracing _________________. (RITUAL)

1263. Would passengers please turn off their mobile phones before the _________________ of the
flight. (COMMENCE)

1264. The exhibit included the dress worn by the Queen during her crowning and
_________________. (THRONE)

1265. There was tight security along the _________________ route. (PROCEED)

1266. There must be a _________________ to public education on the national, state, and
community level after a long time we gave energy to the private one. (DEDICATE)

1267. She had a good seat at the president’s _________________ ceremony. (SWEAR)

1268. Can Parliament dictate how the celebration or the _________________ of marriage will be
done? (SOLEMN)

1269. He holds joint _________________ in Sweden and Peru. (CITY)

1270. She’s a _________________ talent. (HOME)

1271. _________________ adoptions are often more expensive than domestic adoptions.
(COUNTRY)

1272. As a _________________, she cannot get a job without a work permit. (CITY)

1273. Some companies are cutting costs via outsourcing and _________________. (SHORE)

1274. There is no place for a _________________ press in a democracy. (STATE)

1275. Norway put forward the proposal to control emissions of sulphur dioxide and thereby
reduce _________________ pollution. (BOUND)

1276. More large companies nowadays operate on a _________________ basis. (NATION)

1277. Since the disintegration of the USSR, there has been only one _________________ - the US.
(POWER)

1278. Bells are _________________ used to convey the joy of weddings and the sorrow of funerals.
(CUSTOM)

1279. There were schools where more than half the students were _________________ late.
(HABIT)

1280. I never trust anything he says - the man’s an _________________ liar. (VETERAN)

1281. When asked about crime, the mayor’s _________________ reaction is to call for longer prison
sentences. (KNEE)

1282. _________________ mulled wine and eating vast quantities of cheese, bread, and chocolate
are all part of the pleasure of skiing. (LINE)

1283. The survey showed that people become managers by _________________ paths. (TREAD)

1284. It was an act of _________________ that made him ask his boss to resign. (BRAVE)

1285. The helicopter crews are not _________________, indifferent to danger. (DARE)

1286. The game can be played from a number of perspectives including that of the Indians,
Mexicans, Americans, or a gang of _________________. (DESPAIR)

1287. He has a _________________ attitude to life. (DEVIL)

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1288. The media world, in which we are at home, is fleeting and _________________; today,
already, other images are making the news. (HAPPY)

1289. Some have accused the police of being _________________. (TRIGGER)

1290. The emphasis placed on achieving a high score had a very _________________ effect on
students. (MOTIVE)

1291. There is increasing _________________ with the government. (ILLUSION)

1292. After all, I’d heard about the movie, it turned out to be a bit of a _________________. (LET)

1293. The party turned out to be a _________________ - barely anybody showed up. (EVENT)

1294. The version of the play that I saw had been horribly _________________. (BOWDLER)

1295. _________________ is the new parenting trend that is ruining children’s lives. (SNOW)

1296. We bought the laptop to replace our 5-year-old desktop that we have never
_________________ after moving. (BOX)

1297. I was so stressed out, I just needed to _________________. (LOAD)

1298. He came up with a _________________ scheme to sell champagne to the French. (BIRD)

1299. They are too _________________ to pay attention to warnings about climate change.
(CLOTH)

1300. He had a gentle, slightly _________________ expression. (BULL)

1301. Simon’s washing his car again - that man’s _________________! (CERT)

1302. This sounds like another _________________ conspiracy theory to me. (CRACK)

1303. People _________________ assume that he is telling the truth. (CREED)

1304. Marilyn was portrayed as some sort of _________________ blonde. (DIM)

1305. Restless, dissatisfied, _________________, he was the despair of his father. (EMPTY)

1306. _________________, there will be four Britons claiming to be champion. (FARCE)

1307. No one expected their _________________ with each other to last. (FATUOUS)

1308. Then, with the rather bitter cynicism of the old, he wondered for a second whether it was
not _________________ love that made Irene put up with him. (CUP)

1309. The _________________ comments were posted on his official website. (FAT)

1310. That sounds like another of his _________________ schemes! (HARE)

1311. The whole project was _________________. (CONCEIVE)

1312. The government has come up with a _________________ scheme for training teachers on the
job. (BAKE)

1313. The report criticizes the banks for being _________________ in their lending. (PRUDENCE)

1314. Her _________________ father spent most of his adult life in prison. (GET)

1315. The title character is a nerdy, _________________ teenager in a small town in Idaho.
(MOUTH)

1316. She left her _________________ second husband and moved to Oregon. (ACCOUNT)

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1317. What _________________ idiot has made him think that? (PEA)

1318. A painter and decorator, Derrick Gregory was mentally _________________ as a result of
childhood illness. (NORM)

1319. We do not think the claims should be accepted _________________. (CRITICS)

1320. People think he hasn’t got much _________________ but in fact he is very intelligent when it
comes to computers. (STAIR)

1321. He’s a little slow on the _________________, so you may have to repeat the instructions a
few times. (TAKE)

1322. Some of my favorite books are old, gorgeously illustrated _________________ and atlases.
(CYCLE)

1323. Before discussing this a short historical _________________ will be necessary to explain how
it all came about. (EXCURSION)

1324. _________________ is booming on websites where amateur writers continue their favourite
stories. (FAN)

1325. She made some _________________ in the margin of the book she was reading. (JOT)

1326. There were problems with data _________________ from sources in the literature.
(TRANSCRIBE)

1327. The agreement between the warring parties to talk may be a _________________ to peace.
(AMBLE)

1328. They have to _________________ legislation that is no longer compatible with current rules.
(DRAFT)

1329. The commentaries consist chiefly of _________________ and expositions of the classic text.
(SCHOOL)

1330. How accurate is his _________________? (PORTRAIT)

1331. The paper didn’t give the show a very good _________________. (WRITE)

1332. Disaster and terrorism make us feel vulnerable and _________________. (POWER)

1333. With success in eradicating smallpox, there was a _________________ of immunizations.

(CONTINUE)

1334. So why does one company survive a recession while its competitors fall by the
_________________? (WAY)

1335. The proceeds of such foreign bribery offences became directly _________________.
(FORFEIT)

1336. Do not _________________ me! (SAKE)

1337. Its members would have to _________________ their national allegiances. (SWEAR)

1338. _________________ should not be called for political purposes. (ROGATION)

1339. She was brought up to be virtuous and _________________. (DENY)

1340. People say this is a selfish society, but frankly, I’ve seen too much kindness,
_________________, and generosity to believe that. (SACRIFICING)

1341. Extra funding would be targeted on _________________ households. (FUEL)

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1342. In the skin test, tiny amounts of _________________ substances are placed on the patient’s
arm or back. (ALLERGY)

1343. Caterpillars eat cherry leaves containing cyanide, but they rapidly _________________
them. (TOXIC)

1344. Acute _________________, resulting in vomiting or diarrhoea, can be a reaction to allergies

to foods such as nuts or shellfish. (SENSE)

1345. An estimated three-quarters of the world’s people are _________________ to some degree.
(LACTOSE)

1346. She received a nasty snake bite, but fortunately, the snake was identified as being a
_________________ variety. (VENOM)

1347. Although they are _________________, they can still give you a painful bite. (POISON)

1348. An environmental _________________ said weeds naturally develop resistance to a

pesticide. (TOXIC)

1349. Some types of bacteria release poisons called _________________ while they are
multiplying in food. (TOXIC)

1350. The more successful you become, the more publicity you get, and that publicity
generates sales. It’s a kind of _________________ effect. (SNOW)

1351. During our conversation, he sometimes giggles _________________. (EXPLODE)

1352. Home sales could be threatened by the sudden _________________ of the financial crisis
last month. (INTENSE)

1353. You can take advantage of this _________________ power of networks. (MULTIPLE)

1354. Peter walked into the room and her heart _________________. (QUICK)

1355. There have been fewer outbreaks of new conflicts or _________________ of previously
settled ones. (ESCALATE)

1356. The creation of independent states has led to a _________________ of nationalism. (SURGE)

1357. Measures should be taken to halt the _________________ in population growth. (SPEED)

1358. The National Center for Policy Research for Women & Families said the _________________
of breasts suggests that society’s standards of beauty are becoming unattainable naturally.
(SIZE)

1359. The deal propelled his business career into the _________________. (SPHERE)

1360. Join the _________________ to help the campaign take a massive step forward! (TWITTER)

1361. You may eye the wealth and success of your former workmates and yearn to
_________________ again. (SHIFT)

1362. An _________________ in once-struggling areas could make a significant difference to

voters’ perceptions of the economy. (TICK)

1363. At that point some readers may abandon books altogether - or they may start to seek out
more distinct avenues of _________________. (DISCOVER)

1364. For some _________________ reason they built the toilet next to the kitchen. (FATHOM)

1365. Too many scholarly books are written in an _________________ jargon. (PENETRATE)

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1366. There are too many _________________ to make an accurate forecast. (PONDER)

1367. You would think that his _________________ and lack of social graces would exile him from
polite society. (ART)

1368. I felt defeated by the _________________ of the study material. (DIGEST)

1369. The objects looked identical, although there were _________________ small differences
between them. (DISCERN)

1370. Common sense and creativity are some of the _________________ we’re looking for in an
employee. (TANGIBLE)

1371. It takes a fair amount of concentration to follow the movie’s _________________ plot.
(LABYRINTH)

1372. It is a _________________ simple, episodic tale - despite its intriguing, children’s capacity to
learn anything. (CIRCUS)

1373. ‘It truly is a _________________ circus in here,’ says Pollock, shouting directives to couriers
between phrases, as Youn scrambles through faxes and emails. (RING)

1374. “That was amazingly generous of you!” “Well, that was a _________________ comment - are
you saying I’m usually mean?” (EDGE)

1375. The government’s programme to grow cash crops for export is a _________________ sword
because it has created a local food shortage. (EDGE)

1376. In economic terms, the need to reduce inflation is _________________. (ANSWER)

1377. I found James Joyce’s “Ulysses” to be totally _________________. (READ)

1378. He was a notoriously _________________ after-dinner speaker. (VERB)

1379. She is the most _________________ person who ever lived, throwing tantrums at the least
provocation. (MAINTAIN)

1380. This kind of high school movie is _________________ to teenagers. (CAT)

1381. They, too, write viral headlines, post _________________, and compete for mindshare.
(CLICK)

1382. Digital downloads are now a major _________________ to cinemagoing. (ATTRACT)

1383. A stagehand announced that _________________ would not be allowed. (CROWD)

1384. Successive fashion events like the India Fashion Week held this time in Mumbai, have
come to be major _________________, attracting people even from foreign countries. (CROWD)

1385. Advertising agencies believe _________________ can be a valid way for a company to
discover marketing ideas. (CROWD)

1386. Today’s cellphones can be _________________, making them safer for driving and
accessible to the disabled. (VOICE)

1387. There are ways to eat healthy, _________________ food on a budget. (PROCESS)

1388. Never email to _________________ or reply to spam, because then they know yours is a live
email address. (SUBSCRIBE)

1389. The DX6225 offers multi-format _________________ of HD video. (CODE)

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1390. The move would break up the firm, leaving its corporate consultancy as a
_________________ entity. (STAND)

1391. They came _________________ close to winning. (TANTALISE)

1392. With her UNICEF platform and legion of engaged followers, she has cemented her position
as a _________________ of Gen Z rights to be heard and, crucially, respected. (FLAG)

1393. It also involves dismounting to clear bridges, under bridges, _________________, signs,
culverts and guard rails. (PASS)

1394. The company has withdrawn the drug as a _________________ measure. (CAUTION)

1395. The party went like _________________. (CLOCK)

1396. Over 10,000 refugees were _________________ out of the region. (AIR)

1397. What a _________________ - they were losing 3-0, they came back to win 4-3. (TURN)

1398. These days he plays to audiences of a hundred or fewer which is a bit of

_________________ after Wembley Stadium. (COME)

1399. These commercials are just _________________ imitations of earlier TV ads. (WARM)

1400. Clearly they have run out of ideas and are _________________ old ground. (TREAD)

1401. The method produces statistically reliable and _________________ results. (PRODUCE)

1402. There should be a _________________ that the umpire’s decision is final and binding.
(ASSERT)

1403. She followed in her mother’s _________________, starting her own business. (FOOT)

1404. These are only small acts of vandalism but the concern is what he might do for an
_________________. (CORE)

1405. She’s trying to make a _________________ with her first album for 20 years. (COME)

1406. We _________________ an entire season of “Breaking Bad” on Sunday. (WATCH)

1407. What makes the problem worse is that Howard and Tina are not on the same
_________________ about how to deal with it. (WAVE)

1408. At the start of the competition, the three teams looked extremely _________________.
(MATCH)

1409. We were a seemingly _________________ couple with a potentially disastrous future.

(MATCH)

1410. She’s a Marilyn Monroe _________________. (LOOK)

1411. At four o’clock every day she did a _________________ tidying up. (WIFE)

1412. A dedicated football fan herself, she started the magazine for _________________ women.
(LIKE)

1413. During the next 500 years, many printers in many lands invented better presses and
designed new _________________, many of great beauty. (FACE)

1414. She _________________ sensitive areas of the report so that it wouldn’t be so controversial.
(WORD)

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1415. The _________________ to the new taxation system has created a lot of problems.
(CHANGE)

1416. He was _________________ and selfish, but undeniably clever. (OPINION)

1417. Stop eating _________________ foods if you want to get rid of belly fat. (CALORIE)

1418. We took off our shoes and socks and walked _________________ along the beach. (FOOT)

1419. And what might be the _________________ significance of these supposedly random acts?
(LIE)

1420. She herself says that her _________________ family has actually weirdly helped her career.
(FUNCTION)

1421. Coalfields were _________________, however, and therefore developed slowly at first, with
family operations working shallow seams for purely local demand. (LAND)

1422. Losing several games in a row had completely _________________ the team. (MORAL)

1423. Many _________________ were subjected to verbal and physical attacks. (STRIKE)

1424. It was the certainty of retaliation that kept the actual war a cold one - a war of
provocation and trickery and _________________, but not of mutual extermination. (SPY)

1425. They believe in the idea that internet censorship and _________________ allow repressive
governments to adapt their tactics to respond to threats by using technology against
dissenting movements. (SOVEREIGN)

1426. She’ll get her _________________. (COME)

1427. She claims she has _________________ abilities and can foresee events. (COGNITION)

1428. That was the worst film I’ve ever had the _________________ to see. (FORTUNE)

1429. The whole project seemed _________________ to failure from the start. (DOOMED)

1430. The grant was a real _________________, especially considering the theatre was going to be
shut down next month. (GOD)

1431. It happens that _________________ perception means as much to me as history does to

you. (SENSE)

1432. It’s difficult to _________________ hard fact from myth or truth from lies. (TANGLE)

1433. She spoke in a low voice, leaning towards him _________________. (CONFIDENCE)

1434. A _________________ effort has been made by both parties to settle. (FAITH)

1435. There are laws prohibiting _________________ conduct by insurers. (FAITH)

1436. Part of her appeal was that she was _________________ and straightforward. (PLAIN)

1437. Journalists have been trying to discover if the senator really is as _________________ as he
claims to be. (SQUEAK)

1438. He said voters value the governor as a _________________ who is more believable than
traditional politicians. (TRUTH)

1439. People who have “character” are often described as having honor, integrity,
_________________, and moral fiber. (RIGHT)

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1440. More than half of his _________________ during the election campaign came from Texas.
(BANK)

1441. My advice for others is don’t be _________________ and _________________ when it comes to
technology. (PENNY, POUND)

1442. The recovery was achieved in the old-fashioned way, with _________________ and price
increases. (COST)

1443. The SEC is seeking _________________ of the misappropriated funds. (GORGE)

1444. The school is attended by _________________ students from many countries. (FEE)

1445. Readers of the books are forced to differentiate between facts and _________________.
(FICTION)

1446. He dabbled in _________________, acting, and producing. (SCREEN)

1447. With no experience, I couldn’t even get an interview, let alone a _________________. (CALL)

1448. I had to jump into the _________________ machine and call up my incredibly rusty and
outdated geek lingo. (WAY)

1449. He accused the president of surrounding himself with _________________, rewarding only
sycophancy and punishing dissent. (YES)

1450. He was clutching the award he had just won for Best Newcomer, surrounded by fans and
_________________. (WISH)

1451. She joined the police force and became an _________________ of law and order. (HOLD)

1452. He had been a known IRA _________________. (SYMPATHY)

1453. The bill faces opposition from a number of key _________________, including the California
Chamber of Commerce. (STAKE)

1454. I’ve been his _________________ for long enough - it’s time I found myself something better
to do. (KICK)

1455. She started out in the world of opera as a _________________. (PATRON)

1456. There was a certain _________________ about the way that votes were cast. (PARTY)

1457. Technique is the _________________ of art. (MAIDEN)

1458. She sees herself as a _________________ of the public’s morals. (CUSTODY)

1459. He was a _________________ for the new economic plan. (CHEER)

1460. It’s much too late for you to be visiting _________________. (CHAPERON)

1461. She was a _________________ member of the Party in the 1930s. (CARD)

1462. _________________ approached pedestrians, asking them to sign a petition. (CANVAS)

1463. There was a party after the ceremony where much drinking and _________________ went
on. (SLAP)

1464. One of the most important ways to practise _________________ is just to listen. (ALLY)

1465. If he thinks we can get this done by next week, he’s living in _________________ land.
(NEVER)

1466. The ideal of a perfectly fair society is just _________________. (BELIEVE)

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1467. Christmas is often a _________________ time for smaller retailers. (BREAK)

1468. Senior State Department officials took the decision to divert $286 million to short-term
“_________________” projects. (WORK)

1469. Thousands of refugees are living in _________________ camps. (SHIFT)

1470. The customer shall fully _________________ the company against any costs or expenses.
(DAMAGE)

1471. The bank has recently closed its _________________ pension scheme. (CONTRIBUTE)

1472. She argued that people living in _________________ apartments should be entitled to other
benefits. (SUBSIDY)

1473. The hospital has already _________________ on its budget. (SPEND)

1474. Democratic candidates tend to _________________ Republicans. (SPEND)

1475. The bureaucrats, widely regarded as under-worked and _________________, did not get
much public sympathy for their demands for a pay rise. (PAY)

1476. The Commission felt the company was _________________ and gave the franchise to their
competitors instead. (BID)

1477. Services such as gas and electricity are provided on a _________________ basis. (PAY)

1478. Admission tickets are $20 _________________, $25 at the door. (PAY)

1479. They filled in the amount on the cheque but left the _________________ ‘s name blank.
(PAY)

1480. The government is awarding small, _________________ grants to single mothers who are
starting their own businesses. (PUMP)

1481. Fees would have to triple to make the courses _________________. (FINANCE)

1482. Children who leave school unable to read and write and are being tragically
_________________. (CHANGE)

1483. I’m not a _________________, although sometimes if I see something on sale, I’ll get three
because it’s a good deal. (SPEND)

1484. We have to address the government’s persistent _________________ of state education.

(FUND)

1485. A major sign that you’re feeling overworked and/or _________________ is that you don’t
look forward to going to work each day. (PAY)

1486. The trucks have _________________ radar - sensors that detect vehicles in the driver’s
blind spot. (COLLIDE)

1487. He narrowly averted crashing into another car after the _________________. (BLOW)

1488. He was back on the set of Country Club the following day, tired and _________________,
and in a thoroughly bad temper. (JET)

1489. She is prepared to risk _________________ by tackling social issues of concern. (POPULAR)

1490. Such an approach is likely to make the architect a pariah figure, _________________ of
society. (LOVE)

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1491. After many years, the song was _________________ in the 1944 movie, "Meet Me in St. Louis",
starring Judy Garland. (POPULAR)

1492. The iPod quickly established itself as a _________________ device. (HAVE)

1493. Being awfully _________________ in his politics, he was not likely to be very popular in his
personality. (POPULAR)

1494. Sitting _________________ on a city plaza, the spruce structure encloses a windowless
cylinder of silence. (ASSUME)

1495. She describes herself as an _________________ feminist. (CONSTRUCT)

1496. The joke shocked her _________________ parents. (STRAIT)

1497. Litter and broken bottles had been left all over the park by _________________ festival
goers. (THINK)

1498. Their actions have led to accusations of _________________ or arrogance. (ISLE)

1499. This man was clearly a _________________ bigot, and there wasn’t much I could do to
encourage him to keep an open mind. (CLOSE)

1500. This is the kind of step that is quite often made in science by a junior researcher, not yet
_________________ by tradition. (HIDE)

1501. The report provided a _________________ for relieving the county’s crowded jail facilities.
(PRINT)

1502. The aim of the company’s _________________ policy is to protect consumers from
potentially dangerous fake products. (COUNTERFEIT)

1503. The company sells _________________ software to the film and television industries.
(PIRATE)

1504. In the future, moderators will be given the ability to _________________ users without their
knowledge. (BAN)

1505. Is that the real thing or a _________________? (KNOCK)

1506. The idea behind _________________ is that nature has already solved the challenges that
we are trying to solve. (MIMIC)

1507. File-sharing isn’t a crime, trading the _________________ is. (BOOT)

1508. Whether they liked it or not, local people were _________________ into the victory parade.
(OPT)

1509. At the market, you can buy affordable _________________ versions of expensive perfumes.
(CAT)

1510. _________________ bosses are still getting salaries that look like telephone numbers. (CAT)

1511. The application sometimes has to be completed in _________________, with the original
being kept by the bank and the two other copies going to the customer and the tax office.
(TRIPLE)

1512. The scribes sometimes _________________ numbers or made other mistakes. (COPY)

1513. He’s one of those sportsmen who _________________ themselves as TV presenters.

(INVENT)

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1514. He had published an article on the _________________ of everyday life. (VIRTUAL)

1515. It has been shown through research the world over that there are huge social benefits from
_________________ elementary education. (UNIVERSE)

1516. Mary went into one of the _________________ windows and peered through the crack.
(BOARD)

1517. Kids sit around _________________ watching music videos. (LIST)

1518. All that changed in 1918 when, like two _________________ boxers, the belligerents began
finally to land blows which had effect. (PUNCH)

1519. No one wants to be looked after by an exhausted and _________________ doctor. (SLEEP)

1520. After the crash, the passengers were _________________ but there were no serious injuries.
(SHELL)

1521. Mystery still surrounds the airliner’s _________________ at Camden Town. (LAND)

1522. New fears over Tube safety have emerged following the _________________ at Camden
Town. (RAIL)

1523. The car crossed the road and hit a truck _________________. (HEAD)

1524. He struck and killed a pedestrian in a _________________ accident. (HIT)

1525. The plane _________________ the runway and finished up in the water. (SHOOT)

1526. Among the crashes was a large _________________ on the M62 near Goole, in which eight
people were hurt - four seriously. (PILE)

1527. My new car was _________________ while it was parked outside the station. (REAR)

1528. There are delays due to _________________ at the scene of the accident. (NECK)

1529. During her lecture on her discoveries, she took several _________________ at the leaders of
the expedition. (SWIPE)

1530. He hasn’t driven since his _________________ two years ago. (SMASH)

1531. Do we fix it all now, or do we approach it _________________ over time? (MEAL)

1532. She gave him a _________________ stare. (COLD)

1533. College athletes share a feeling of _________________ from the other students. (STRANGE)

1534. The ocean can also be _________________ cold. (FORBID)

1535. Some leadership techniques can tend to create an _________________ atmosphere in the
office. (HARMONY)

1536. He always tried to keep the discussions _________________ so that no one would be
offended. (PERSON)

1537. “Did you see him?” she asked her mother _________________. (HAND)

1538. She’s very _________________ and isn’t at all worried about moving to a big city where she
won’t know anybody. (CONTAIN)

1539. After years of careful study and _________________, in 1925, Claude Heman Barlow
determined its life cycle in humans. (EXPERIMENT)

1540. As a boss, I found him rather _________________. (APPROACH)

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1541. Unfortunately, I found him almost as _________________ as his sister. (CONGENIAL)

1542. I have no idea why he is behaving in such an _________________ fashion - he must be in a

bad mood. (LIKE)

1543. The house was damp and _________________. (WELCOME)

1544. The press has been presenting the conflict in _________________ terms. (BLACK)

1545. She has _________________ evidence that the company cheated her. (CUT)

1546. Can you give me a _________________ guarantee that the work will be completed on time?
(IRON)

1547. Organizations must invest in people and offer flexible, _________________ career paths.
(DIRECT)

1548. After three hours of cycling, we decided to turn _________________. (HOME)

1549. He embarked on a _________________ journey that took him from Houston to New York.
(COUNTRY)

1550. The risks detailed here are not _________________. (COMPASS)

1551. Physicists are searching for one _________________ theory that covers matter, energy,
radiation, and gravity. (EMBRACE)

1552. Both of them said that they’d never have an abortion, but they don’t want to go back to
the days of _________________ abortions and women dying. (ALLEY)

1553. If she’s so _________________ smart, why does she have to study so much? (FIRE)

1554. Lack of parking space is affecting the town’s _________________ tourist industry.
(IMPORTANCE)

1555. The _________________ holiday includes fares, full board, and entrance to museums. (IN)

1556. Our trips are _________________ there are no hidden costs. (INCLUDE)

1557. Top executives _________________ denied that the bank was in trouble. (CATEGORY)

1558. It is impossible to prove _________________ that the factory is responsible for the pollution.
(CONCLUDE)

1559. We need a _________________ decision by the end of the week. (DRY)

1560. An agreement is looking _________________ difficult according to the newspapers.

(DECIDE)

1561. It would be overly _________________ to say that if the party did change its leader, the new
one would continue to make the same mistakes. (DETERMINE)

1562. He was _________________ one of the greatest bandleaders in the history of rhythm and
blues. (TEST)

1563. Your assertion is _________________. (CONTROVERT)

1564. Everyone has an _________________ right to protection by a fair legal system. (VIOLATE)

1565. The Prado Museum _________________ holds the world’s greatest collection of Spanish
paintings. (DISPUTE)

1566. The leaves _________________ are good food for pigs. (REPUTE)

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1567. The claim cannot be _________________ proven. (REFUTE)

1568. The new contract provides employees with _________________ job security. (IRON)

1569. She is _________________ one of the country’s finest athletes. (ARGUE)

1570. He is, _________________, an excellent player. (DENY)

1571. We apologize _________________ for any offence we have caused. (SERVE)

1572. The case has to be made _________________. (WATER)

1573. After the incident, the company reminded its employees of its _________________ policy.
(BIAS)

1574. Several broadcasters have been criticized for failing to give _________________ treatment
to all the parties during the election campaign. (EVEN)

1575. Sally’s _________________ exquisite beauty sets her apart from others. (NATURE)

1576. The human resources team ensures that all applications are reviewed using
_________________ data. (SUBJECT)

1577. The problems she was experiencing felt like _________________ for her past mistakes. (PAY)

1578. He has a reputation for fair play and good _________________. (SPORT)

1579. She is acting _________________ by denying people their right to vote on this issue.
(DEMOCRACY)

1580. He won the award for best actor, and _________________ so. (SERVE)

1581. It seemed that he had _________________ passed an examination in which he hadn’t even
known he was taking. (SERVE)

1582. His reputation as being a person who is difficult to work with is totally _________________,
and really he is just a bit shy. (MERIT)

1583. We need to consider the merits and _________________ of the plan. (MERIT)

1584. This house would have looked _________________ modern when it was built. (DARE)

1585. With the _________________ courage of people of his kind - whom we should encourage -
he qualified as a solicitor, in active practice, and has been ever since he qualified. (LION)

1586. The actors struggled _________________ with some of the worst lines of dialogue ever
written. (MAN)

1587. Even the most _________________ of hikers would have had to turn back in this weather.
(STOUT)

1588. The players displayed a _________________ confidence. (SWASH)

1589. _________________ by the cold and the rain, people danced until 2 a.m. (DAUNT)

1590. The film takes an _________________ honest look at an issue that faces us all. (FLINCH)

1591. He has become more _________________ this season with dress designs that incorporate a
variety of ethnic influences. (VENTURE)

1592. The new schools were accused of _________________ the best students in the area.
(CHERRY)

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1593. It’s an _________________ situation - we can buy a new car this year or we can go on
holiday, but we can’t do both. (EITHER)

1594. Why should it be necessary for a _________________ committee led by a clergyman to

supervise the medical department? (CONSTITUTION)

1595. Online surveys are notoriously biased because respondents are _________________.
(SELECT)

1596. We were _________________ by a guy dressed in a gorilla suit. (PHOTO)

1597. Washington Irving’s Knickerbocker History of New York _________________ begins with the
creation of the world. (FACE)

1598. She is known for _________________ in her dealings with the press. (JOKE)

1599. I can share personal memories and _________________ with him, and compliment him on
his fine choice of tattoo. (JOKE)

1600. There are some very witty _________________ in the play. (ONE)

1601. You really have to be from here to get the final _________________. (PUNCH)

1602. A _________________ story or joke is very funny. (RIB)

1603. I felt _________________, so I went up on deck for some fresh air. (SEA)

1604. I was so _________________ I had to ask them to stop the bus. (TRAVEL)

1605. At times the book was _________________ funny, at times I was moved to tears. (ROAR)

1606. The piece, as one _________________ writer put it, “begins like Beach and ends like
Offenbach”. (WAG)

1607. Contrasting greatly with the often-brooding _________________ of Tristeza, LaValle

manages to inject an uplifting aspect into his solo work. (MELANCHOLY)

1608. In his most famous stage work, he took a _________________ affectionate voyage around
his father. (RUE)

1609. He should be forced to wear _________________ and ashes and apologize for his lies.
(CLOTH)

1610. These bloody terror attacks forged a bond of _________________ between the inhabitants
of Paris and London. (VICTIM)

1611. Some British public figures have indulged in _________________ about colonialism. (BREAST)

1612. The _________________ of the hotel was matched by the dreary weather. (CHEER)

1613. But the kinder he was to her the more _________________ she felt. (CONSCIENCE)

1614. _________________ among junior ranks was rapidly spreading. (CONTENT)

1615. She writes about the joys and _________________ of bringing up children. (HEART)

1616. He cried out for his brother with such pitiable _________________ that even the criminals
were moved. (MOURN)

1617. People are becoming _________________ from the democratic process. (ENGAGE)

1618. He was portrayed as a _________________ drunk. (FECK)

1619. He picked up a deck of cards and _________________ counted them. (LACK)

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1620. “It happened, and now it’s over,” she said _________________. (LIFE)

1621. Her proposals got a _________________ response. (WARM)

1622. It is the organised, _________________, intolerable, mechanical noise which does not permit
one solitary syllable to be uttered. (PASSION)

1623. 15 years in the teaching profession had left him _________________ and cynical. (WORLD)

1624. The lyrics are _________________ and uninspiring. (PLATE)

1625. Electric cars are increasingly _________________. (PLACE)

1626. Your _________________ responsibilities will include sorting the mail and making
appointments. (DAY)

1627. Being seen with billionaires does not fit the _________________ image he is trying to project.
(MAN)

1628. The text was dull and _________________. (FORMULA)

1629. I pulled into a nearby car wash and told the attendant to fill it with Super Unleaded and to
give me the plain, _________________, no-frills, no Spraywax or ArmorAll wash. (GARDEN)

1630. Already famous as the inventor of the lightning conductor, his _________________
philosophizing and simple style charmed the world of the Court and the intellectual salons alike.
(HOME)

1631. This is much more effective than any _________________ realism could ever be. (KITCHEN)

1632. They adopted a sensible, _________________ policy on defence spending. (ROAD)

1633. It’s a _________________ store selling only basic goods at affordable prices. (FRILLS)

1634. _________________ who go on the show have an enormous amount to lose. (CELEB)

1635. Smoking was once thought to be _________________. (CANCER)

1636. The building is a refreshing place of concrete and _________________ buildings found in the
city. (DESCRIBE)

1637. I’ve never been a fan of the out-of-town shopping experience, with its huge,
_________________ soulless warehouses and dodgy trading ethics. (CHARACTER)

1638. Increased association with _________________ peers may help reduce disruptive behaviour
across adolescence. (DEVIANT)

1639. He gave a fairly _________________ speech. (MILL)

1640. Being hard-nosed and aggressive are characteristics _________________ associated with
men. (TYPE)

1641. Compared to the extravagance and glamour of last winter’s clothes, this season’s
collection looks simple, almost _________________. (WORK)

1642. Television has become part of our _________________ existence. (QUOTE)

1643. The RAC estimates that video audio conferencing, _________________, and other uses of
information technology could cut traffic by 45% in a decade. (SHOP)

1644. His first long-distance car trip resulted in _________________. (CAR)

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1645. The soft-spoken Congressman has carried out his duties in _________________ fashion.
(WORK)

1646. Visitors described the parish as ‘naked and _________________’, with large clusters of trees
found only on the landlord’s personal estate. (ADORN)

1647. Are we _________________ near finishing yet or is there still some way to go? (WHERE)

1648. Hamilton is celebrating _________________ victories in the German and British Grands Prix.
(BACK)

1649. There’s a lovely park right on our _________________. (DOOR)

1650. I’m up to my _________________ in reports. (EYE)

1651. The CEO refused our request for a _________________ interview. (FACE)

1652. Any trouble _________________ is swiftly dealt with by the police. (HERE)

1653. He asked me to work at the weekend, but I refused _________________. (POINT)

1654. Experts there said teens are more likely to engage in risky driving habits such as
_________________ and speeding. (GATE)

1655. The shop is within walking distance of both my house and my work, so it’s
_________________. (CONVENIENCE)

1656. Jack’s mind was made up in a flash, but even in the brief instant, he hesitated, the
stranger’s keen, _________________ glance had taken in everything. (CLOSE)

1657. There was a distinct lack of _________________ names in the show. (BOLD)

1658. Voters want solutions to economic and social ills that are _________________ apparent on
their streets. (GLARE)

1659. Eye-witness accounts of the fighting differ _________________ from police reports of what
happened. (MARK)

1660. Any growth in unemployment is _________________ a matter of extreme seriousness.

(EVIDENCE)

1661. That’s enough _________________! You do as you’re told. (CHAT)

1662. They felt they had been treated with _________________. (COURT)

1663. He was silent all through the meal and then had the _________________ to complain that I
looked bored! (FRONT)

1664. Perhaps he thought his family’s _________________ might put me off him. (BREED)

1665. His son, however, was notorious as the most _________________, evil-living man in London,
whose very contact was a pollution. (FOUL)

1666. Impassivity is often a yardstick of social status, displays of pain sensitivity being
considered both vulgar and _________________. (MANNER)

1667. I hope he didn’t think I was being _________________ when I asked him about his private life.
(PERTAIN)

1668. Her outwardly _________________ appearance camouflages her inner radiance. (GRACE)

1669. Tourists of other nationalities have been equally subjected to this extraordinary display of
bad manners and _________________. (CIVIL)
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1670. She could not bear the thought that Jane had been deprived of happiness by the folly and
_________________ of her own family. (DECOROUS)

1671. He writes _________________ about science for a general audience. (REVERE)

1672. My family loves this show because it is not violent, drug-filled, _________________, or
“reality” television! (POT)

1673. He let out a torrent of abuse, none of it _________________ in a respectable daily

newspaper. (PRINT)

1674. She’s an experienced politician with a _________________ style. (ROUGH)

1675. The receptionist asked _________________ whether he could read. (SNEER)

1676. He was _________________ removed from the list of members, for gross misconduct.
(CEREMONY)

1677. The playwright _________________ upset the cast with his harsh comments and picked a
book off the shelf! (DIPLOMA)

1678. That’s twice now he’s just walked in here without so much as a _________________ and
picked a book off the shelf. (LEAVE)

1679. There has been a quiet revolution in standards of care for those with _________________
illnesses and those near the end of life. (LIFE)

1680. In the case of food intolerance, certain foods are avoided, or _________________ therapy is
provided. (NEUTRAL)

1681. The infection is usually _________________ if the patient gets treatment right away. (FATAL)

1682. She got a reputation as being an _________________ secret agent, having escaped from
many seemingly impossible situations. (KILL)

1683. He is best known as an _________________ essayist. (BIOGRAPHIC)

1684. He was the director of photography behind the _________________ Indiana Jones movies.
(BLOCK)

1685. The term _________________ is now considered offensive to many in the romance industry.
(BODICE)

1686. The war between these two countries has been long-drawn-out and _________________.
(EPISODE)

1687. “Hannah Takes the Stairs” is directed by Joe Swanberg, one of the leading practitioners of
_________________. (CORE)

1688. This drill type of _________________ study should be particularly convenient for improving
visual identification skills. (COMPUTER)

1689. Although the line between fiction and _________________ in this book is thin, there is
nothing wrong with that. (FICTION)

1690. They may as well have called it deep six, because the film plummeted into a predictable
pastiche of previous _________________. (POT)

1691. Modern television sitcoms are often ironic and _________________. (REFER)

1692. “Revolver” is the latest Guy Ritchie _________________. (SHOOT)

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1693. The movie is a _________________, romantic comedy. (CENTRE)

1694. Her first _________________ success was in the movie “Rosemary’s Baby”. (SCREEN)

1695. Children often copy what they see _________________. (SCREEN)

1696. His first job was _________________ as a “voice artist” dubbing films. (SCREEN)

1697. Bring a pile of tissues with you when you see that film - it’s a real _________________!
(TEAR)

1698. Twelve Angry Men began life in 1954 as a 60-minute _________________, written by
Reginald Rose. (TELEVISION)

1699. It was a bit too clean and _________________ to be really considered an evil lair. (SEPSIS)

1700. They argued that germs were a peculiar sort of chemical agent that played the role of
independent biochemical agents in processes of fermentation and _________________. (PUTRID)

1701. You can help the victims of the disaster by making a donation of _________________ food.
(PERISH)

1702. The company has new machines that print _________________ dates onto packaging.
(BEFORE)

1703. The book is as dull as _________________. (WATER)

1704. She was impervious to his _________________. (BLAND)

1705. Our lives are so _________________ normal here that it’s hard to find anything to blog about.
(BORE)

1706. I wondered whether there might, after all, be some truth in the old _________________ that
one’s school days are the happiest of one’s life. (NUT)

1707. Some obligatory _________________ dialogue and effects make for fun viewing - could have
used a bit more pointless carnage, however. (CORN)

1708. How well will Landman’s laid-back attitude merge with the more _________________ style
at Hughes Electronics Corp.? (BUTTON)

1709. The mother agreed to _________________ rights for the boys’ father. (VISIT)

1710. She is a veterinary technician who recently became a _________________ mom. (HOME)

1711. Young children in _________________ felt more frightened and alone than supervised
children. (CARE)

1712. _________________ can lead to anxiety and depression in young people. (PARENT)

1713. A _________________ parent often has very limited access to his or her children. (CUSTODY)

1714. Around 12% of _________________ children were in residential homes. (LOOK)

1715. _________________ care, especially for grandparents, presents its own challenges. (KIN)

1716. Have you tried _________________? That could save you a lot of problems at night, and you
can still feed him. (SLEEP)

1717. Some people think that _________________, or babysitting, is an easy job, but if they spent
just half a day doing it they would soon be ready for bed! (CHILD)

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1718. The already demanding job of mothering has been extended to not just _________________
but also teaching, entertaining, and coaching babies. (CARE)

1719. New mothers are taught all about the benefits of _________________. (BREAST)

1720. Her babies are being _________________. (BOTTLE)

1721. Congratulations and welcome to your little Jacob! Hope you enjoy the _________________!
(BABY)

1722. Seeing the condition of _________________ children made her cry; she felt for them.
(ADOPT)

1723. Her family included two _________________, aged 3 and 2. (ADOPT)

1724. Her music crosses a lot of lines _________________. (STYLE)

1725. I don’t know anything about the _________________ of other departments or about the
organization as a whole. (WORK)

1726. They’ve set up a plan _________________ you can spread the cost over several months.
(WHERE)

1727. He had injured his left hand and was typing _________________. (HAND)

1728. She followed the company’s _________________ to the letter. (PLAY)

1729. All the party seems to have to offer is the same _________________ old ideas. (SICCATIVE)

1730. There’s something about a starry night that allows us to escape the reaches of our
_________________ reality. (EARTH)

1731. I fall asleep almost immediately, fading into a grayness where _________________ people
surround me. (FACE)

1732. The result is that, on some pages, the reader faces a _________________ sea of grey print
without the benefit of navigational aids. (FEATURE)

1733. She seems pulsingly alive in a way that the grand, _________________ singers sometimes
did not. (MARBLE)

1734. What a conventional, _________________ attitude he has to life! (MIDDLE)

1735. It’s a workload management solution to manage large, _________________ environments.

(SYSTEM)

1736. The user interface is _________________ in that it includes voice messages and e-mail
messages in a single unified interface. (MODE)

1737. Many people accept the principles of evolution within the _________________ of their
religious beliefs. (FRAME)

1738. It’s a _________________ world out there. (DOG)

1739. The kids take a _________________ through the parking lot to get to school. (CUT)

1740. There are delays on the M4 because of _________________. (ROAD)

1741. Many of these tasks manage to be both _________________ boring and difficult to do.
(NUMB)

1742. Everyone has read the disheartening stories of young urban kids who turn to coke as a
source of contrast to their _________________, dreary existence. (CHROME)
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1743. The idea of spending his workdays _________________ entering data for the company
doesn’t appeal to him. (TONE)

1744. The characters in his novels tend to be a little _________________. (DIMENSION)

1745. They might have to hire more front-line staff, cut the _________________, and be prepared
to work closer with the unions. (PEN)

1746. This parable on the dialectic of isolation is also a double monodrama, set in a no-man’s
land of_________________. (PLACE)

1747. His bag of tricks is so small, and so _________________, it’s almost as if he’s writing the same
column every week. (SHOP)

1748. His paintings all look a bit _________________. (SAME)

1749. It is just a painted face, pretty in a way, shallow and _________________. (SOUL)

1750. Repetitive work can become _________________ after a while. (SOUL)

1751. The clever, jazz-tinged arrangement of New Bond Street makes up for its _________________
lyrics. (THREAD)

1752. Characters thus afflicted may be realistic but they are also _________________ predictable
in their cravenness. (TIRE)

1753. This system may provide a powerful tool for adults who find computers a
_________________ yet need to learn to use them. (TURN)

1754. Simple repetitive tasks can be very _________________. (WEAR)

1755. The newspaper made damaging _________________ of management incompetence.

(CLOSE)

1756. He’s got a very _________________ manner. (FEMINE)

1757. Running into the street like that is a _________________ way to get hurt. (FIRE)

1758. He was _________________ in modern history. (VERSE)

1759. The young players all seemed very _________________ in the rich history of the music they
were performing. (GROUND)

1760. I wouldn’t be too concerned with what he thinks of you. For all his money and education,
he’s hardly setting the world _________________, is he? (LIGHT)

1761. But the _________________ security policy has made more enemies than friends. (IRON)

1762. Because of the army’s presence, the city is seen to be the _________________ of the area.
(FLASH)

1763. She has an _________________ chance of reaching the final. (SIDE)

1764. A lot of men would feel _________________ if they stayed at home while their wives went
out to work. (MASCULINE)

1765. There is still a huge proportion of the gay population who will not _________________.
(IDENTITY)

1766. New cars are to carry a _________________ label which alerts buyers to the fuel efficiency
of the vehicle. (COLOUR)

1767. His letter _________________ his willingness to help. (SPEAK)

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1768. He said he’d given up smoking, but the empty packs in the bin were a dead
_________________. (GIVE)

1769. He gave a _________________ in political showmanship at his first-ever press conference in

Paris. (MASTER)

1770. He’s a _________________ expert on national defence. (CLAIM)

1771. She’s a _________________ supporter of prison reform. (PROFESS)

1772. The _________________ guardians of law and order held a press conference. (DECLARE)

1773. Since its _________________ in fall of 1999, the online service has gained millions of
members. (ROLL)

1774. There are better ways of overcoming a psychological injury than _________________ the
victim to his trauma. (EXPOSE)

1775. All these foods are rich in fibre to balance your blood sugar and _________________ your
cells to insulin. (SENSE)

1776. Hispanics are _________________ in U.S. political institutions. (PRESENT)

1777. You can’t just shout down any disagreement from a man as “_________________”. (EXPLAIN)

1778. Thank you for your input Mr Walters - I’ll take what you’ve said under _________________.
(ADVICE)

1779. I _________________ him to his responsibilities for his children. (WAKE)

1780. Some flowers have pollinator _________________ that are visible to human eyes; the yellow
stripe on an iris is one example. (GUIDE)

1781. The exhibition is an annual _________________ for British design and innovation. (SHOW)

1782. The suspicion, as yet _________________ in court, is that he may have withheld important
information. (PROVE)

1783. Aren’t you going to _________________ your presents? (WRAP)

1784. An _________________ group released the recordings. (SECRET)

1785. They were accused of paying a businessman to act as a secret _________________ to top
officials. (CHANNEL)

1786. The President has ordered the _________________ of all documents that shed light on
human rights abuses. (CLASS)

1787. The two were chattering loudly and _________________ about their husbands. (DISCRETION)

1788. Wolves were _________________ into Yellowstone Park in 1995 after being moved away in
1928. (INTRODUCE)

1789. _________________, she became emotional when her work was revealed. (REVEAL)

1790. We have a long way to go before we _________________ the secrets of genetics. (RAVEL)

1791. At the end of the play, the villain is _________________. (MASK)

1792. As the country begins to open up, the _________________ has moved from social media to
in-person confrontations. (MASK)

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1793. _________________ activists considered themselves to be defenders of literature and art.
(CENSOR)

1794. Only a tiny minority of law enforcement officers ever face the ultimate disciplinary action
of _________________. (CERT)

1795. They persisted in employing the same arguments even after they had been shown to be
_________________. (VALID)

1796. A few minor factual errors should not _________________ the theory. (VALID)

1797. It is _________________ for meat and dairy products to be eaten as part of the same meal.
(KOSHER)

1798. Patients must be protected from _________________ drugs that could be unsafe.
(APPROVE)

1799. At the _________________ with a deadline looming, you sometimes feel under a lot of
pressure. (COAL)

1800. Some interfering _________________ had rung the police. (BUSY)

1801. I’m not going to have some young _________________ tell me what to do! (WHIP)

1802. Our new teacher is a hard _________________. (TASK)

1803. That last question was a real _________________. (TOUGH)

1804. There are guards on the door to keep out _________________. (DESIRE)

1805. How can she go out with him? He’s such a _________________! (SLIME)

1806. I may be _________________, but I’m lovable. (UGLY)

1807. I don’t have the technical _________________ to repair a computer. (KNOW)

1808. Buks played the _________________ tough guy, which seemed to make them only more
suspicious. (KNOW)

1809. He was labelled a _________________ and a bigot. (HATE)

1810. They are looking for ways to put an end to _________________ by public officials. (LOAD)

1811. He can chatter away _________________ for hours. (EGO)

1812. Richard inherited from his uncle the family _________________ business. (IRON)

1813. I’ll stop at the _________________’s on my way home from work. (FISH)

1814. _________________ allows a company to have significantly smaller premises. (DESK)

1815. I don’t think I could live the rest of my working life being _________________. (DESK)

1816. He paid for his studies by working the _________________ shift as a hospital cleaner.
(GRAVE)

1817. The bracelet was _________________ with his name and date of birth. (GRAVE)

1818. The city council is encouraging _________________ to make it easier for parents of young
children to work. (JOB)

1819. It does not include welfare payments such as income support, working tax credit, or
________________’s allowance. (JOB)

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1820. The agreement, by the very fact that it is _________________, has some effect on employer
competition. (EMPLOY)

1821. _________________ are only allowed admission to the factory if accompanied by a member
of staff. (WORK)

1822. In an age of blogs written by _________________ amateurs, there is much debate over what
constitutes journalism. (CREDENCE)

1823. This is not the sort of job I would ask a _________________ to do. (PROFESSION)

1824. He looks completely different when he’s _________________ and in his normal clothes.
(DUTY)

1825. Many people like the flexibility of _________________. (EMPLOY)

1826. Researchers claim that irregular schedules and _________________ can damage health.
(WORK)

1827. _________________ and virtual organizations emerged out of these developments and also
helped force the development of more flexible work organizations and the changes in
management practices. (WORK)

1828. The album was praised by critics but it heralded the start of the band’s _________________
years. (WILD)

1829. Middle and senior managers have been the main casualties of downsizing and
_________________. (LAYER)

1830. She was called into the boss’s office and given her _________________ orders. (MARCH)

1831. In _________________, central government may seek to limit the total expenditure of all local
governments for economic stabilization. (TRENCH)

1832. There has been a _________________ of inefficient corporations. (SHAKE)

1833. Oil, natural gas, and coal are _________________ fuels. (NEW)

1834. I am naturally left-handed but was not allowed to write with my left hand, with the result
that I became _________________. (DEXTERITY)

1835. It sounds as though you’re _________________ for the job. (TAILOR)

1836. The construction work is causing _________________ in the city centre. (BOTTLE)

1837. Many roadworks have been suspended to avoid further _________________ on the
motorways. (SNARL)

1838. A car breaking down at rush hour could cause _________________ across half the city.
(GRID)

1839. Yesterday there was a four-mile _________________ on the main road into the city after a
crash. (TAIL)

1840. The bill for dinner was _________________. (ORB)

1841. $20 for two drinks? That’s _________________ robbery! (WAY)

1842. $300 for that shirt? - That’s a complete _________________. (RIP)

1843. The price of oil went _________________ when war broke out. (SKY)

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1844. We want people who understand that e-commerce is _________________ - it’s got to work.
(BUSINESS)

1845. Saying that water is best among all food articles, he adds that pure water is
_________________ and always helpful to human body. (LIFE)

1846. For many old people living on their own, the phone is their _________________ to the
outside world. (LIFE)

1847. The _________________ nature of the healthcare chain’s products helped it survive the
economic downturn. (DISCRETION)

1848. The bridge had a _________________ design that meant that the entire span came down
when one section failed. (REDUNDANCY)

1849. He opened a newspaper and began to _________________ the personal ads. (USE)

1850. It takes time for a child to make connections between the pictures and the story, and
that’s why _________________ is important. (READ)

1851. After a cursory _________________, he said the essay needed a lot of revision. (READ)

1852. The book is a _________________ for anyone interested in Cold War diplomacy. (READ)

1853. The main entry also _________________ you to the appendix on page 259. (REFER)

1854. Any modern understanding of the history of the region must _________________ rely on the
oral traditions. (FORCE)

1855. It’s one thing to release facts on a _________________ basis; it’s another to withhold
information just for the sake of it. (KNOW)

1856. There was _________________ by House Republicans, who boasted that they had blocked
the Democrats at nearly every opportunity. (CHEST)

1857. When I got my first job I was just a _________________ teenager. (COCK)

1858. I wish Jon would make some constructive proposals instead of just making
_________________ remarks. (CLEVER)

1859. I hate the way he’s so _________________ to his staff! (DESCEND)

1860. Babies are entirely _________________, concerned only with when they will next be fed.
(EGO)

1861. Viewed in this light, his _________________ rhetoric about the timeless values of freedom
and democracy can seem an abstraction fit only for university debating halls. (FLY)

1862. He is a constant _________________, but that’s because those names are the only people
he knows. (DROP)

1863. He’s just a _________________ office boy. (JUMP)

1864. The man is ambitious, arrogant, _________________, and has a blinkered vision that he alone
is right, and that everyone else is wrong. (OPINION)

1865. She is driven by _________________ ambition. (WEEN)

1866. The newspaper has become the _________________ guardian of public morals. (POINT)

1867. She was very smug and _________________ about getting the promotion. (SATISFY)

1868. The guard was marching _________________ down the platform. (OFF)
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1869. I didn’t know how to mention it without sounding _________________. (SWELL)

1870. He’s a _________________ git - take no notice of him! (NOSE)

1871. In Britain, he is regarded as a _________________ fool. (GLORY)

1872. Jonathan keeps _________________ around the problem, instead of confronting it. (TIP)

1873. Many criticized the films for _________________ sentimentalism and distorted views of
nature and animals. (CANDY)

1874. He takes a long time to realize that his _________________ fears are groundless. (VOICE)

1875. It is not our job to _________________ the rise of hate crimes. The statistics are real.
(SUGAR)

1876. All my attempts to question the authorities on the subject were met by _________________.
(VARUS)

1877. He asked me, in a _________________ way, if he could have a salary increase. (ROUND)

1878. He began in a _________________ way, but eventually had to be fairly blunt. (LOCUTION)

1879. It is _________________ to realize how many people believe these lies. (MAY)

1880. It’s an _________________ that so much public money should have been wasted in this way.
(RAGE)

1881. That flu really knocked me _________________. (SIDE)

1882. We are deeply _________________ by this devastating tragedy. (SAD)

1883. The scandal has shaken the Democratic Party to its _________________. (FOUND)

1884. He scored an _________________ during the closing minutes of the game. (EQUAL)

1885. It was a _________________ secret that the old system was biased in favour of
homeowners. (KEEP)

1886. ‘We will not recognize or _________________ student organizations based upon their
viewpoints’ he told the Daily newspaper. (RECOGNITION)

1887. Not everyone is convinced by the group’s _________________ of criminality and violence.
(AVOW)

1888. It’s a story set in the last century about a girl whose parents _________________ her when
she married a foreigner. (OWN)

1889. I always had to wear my sister’s _________________ as a child. (CAST)

1890. The _________________ reminded viewers that the movie is a drama, not a documentary.
(CLAIM)

1891. The leader’s aggressive stance seems to have _________________ any chance of diplomatic
compromise. (CLOSE)

1892. Most of the audience seemed _________________ towards the speaker. (DISPOSE)

1893. He knows that I want to give him the _________________. (KISS)

1894. These children are not just being _________________ for no reason. (OPPOSE)

1895. A federal appeals court in Washington has _________________ the decision of the lower
court. (RULE)
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1896. Don’t tell granny we made the cake or she’s not going to touch it with a _________________.
(BARGE)

1897. So she gave you the _________________, did she? (BRUSH)

1898. Her grandfather is _________________ with palsy and dementia. (FEEBLE)

1899. The book is a well-researched and witty _________________ of conservatism. (VISCERA)

1900. “There’s something you ought to know”, she began _________________. (FALTER)

1901. They have returned with a _________________ version of the proposal. (WATER)

1902. In the case of food intolerance, certain foods are avoided, or _________________ therapy is
provided. (NEUTRAL)

1903. It was _________________ the way that she always knew what he was thinking. (CANNY)

1904. He was _________________ enough to realize he was not particularly talented. (CLEAR)

1905. The players like the coach because he’s _________________ and honest with them. (EARTH)

1906. I summon all honest men, all patriotic, all _________________ men to my side. (FORWARD)

1907. In _________________, it would have been better to wait. (SEE)

1908. It is only possible to achieve all this at the same time if all parties first remain calm and
_________________. (LEVEL)

1909. He _________________ worked his way through his pile of documents. (METHOD)

1910. Barnes has a quiet, _________________ manner of doing business. (NONSENSE)

1911. This eruption could be included just to trigger Channel 4 viewers, but listen to what’s
coming out of the mouths of babes and _________________ these days and shudder. (SUCKLE)

1912. The _________________ approach to these problems is no longer an option. (SOFT)

1913. McDonald was as _________________ as any of the criminals he had investigated. (STREET)

1914. Tyler is remarkably _________________ for such a young girl. (WORLD)

1915. His name was _________________ linked with the environmental movement. (EXTRICATE)

1916. The country’s constitution guarantees from the first line the unity and _________________ of
the state. (DIVIDE)

1917. The equipment should be tested _________________. (PERIOD)

1918. There is an _________________ divide between the country’s two main political camps.
(BRIDGE)

1919. His handwriting is very poor, and his letters are still all _________________. (JOIN)

1920. My dad’s such a _________________ that he cuts his hair himself. (SKATE)

1921. He would read the papers and discuss the _________________ policy of the Government
with some of his old chums, have lunch at the club, play a game of dominoes or draughts, and
return home in time for dinner. (PARING)

1922. This _________________ has enabled the airline to slash ticket prices and still turn a profit.
(PENNY)

1923. They have been called _________________ who are always trying to reduce taxation. (SKIN)

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1924. Don’t wait for Gillian to buy you a drink - she’s too _________________. (TIGHT)

1925. There’s no point in asking Joe to pay for it - he’s a real _________________. (TIGHT)

1926. If this trend continues, there is a risk that the whole sector will _________________. (ATOM)

1927. The _________________ between friendship and intimacy is often hard to define. (BORDER)

1928. They take unwanted computers and TVs for _________________. (ASSEMBLE)

1929. She formed a political group which _________________ a year later. (BAND)

1930. What I was looking for was a very ethereal, mystical, _________________ sound. (BODY)

1931. The ministry is too big and cries out for _________________. (MEMBER)

1932. It was all part of our enemies’ plans to sow _________________ in our society. (UNIFY)

1933. The government has taken these measures in an attempt to _________________ the
conflict. (ESCALATE)

1934. They were alarmed by the _________________ hot summers and drastic events such as
super-hurricanes. (FREAK)

1935. An _________________ approach to life and learning is a virtue throughout the college.
(IDIOM)

1936. The soldiers had roses _________________ stuck behind their ears. (CONGRUENT)

1937. The _________________ superstar’s habits include watching TV with his chimpanzee. (BALL)

1938. It’s _________________ she’ll be late and I’ve rushed for no reason! (ODD)

1939. She did ask her dad if she could have a big party, but the old _________________ refused.
(SPOIL)

1940. He’s just some _________________ writer trying to get a book published. (SACK)

1941. This is not a matter of austerity; there is no need for any of us to become
_________________. (JOY)

1942. I went to the station on the _________________ that she’d be there. (CHANCE)

1943. This quirky, _________________ blog has a beautiful, poetic quality that really stands out
from the crowd. (BEAT)

1944. He was wearing an _________________ colourful suit. (LAND)

1945. He has been behaving with great _________________. (SINGLE)

1946. The company discovered accounting _________________ going back three to four years.
(REGULAR)

1947. He was _________________ charming and especially warm with children. (WHIMSY)

1948. For example, in the book this phrase is “and its ancient tombs” but is corrected in the
_________________ to “and our ancient tombs”. (CORRECT)

1949. _________________ has set in to our prison system and new initiatives are stifled. (FOSSIL)

1950. This investigation has been mismanaged right from the start - I’ve never seen such a
_________________. (FOUL)

1951. This is a poorly written rule, full of contradictions and _________________. (PRECISE)

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1952. The president was better known for his verbal _________________ than his policymaking.
(CUE)

1953. A _________________ can mean a nasty and possibly fatal fall. (STEP)

1954. There was a _________________ at the office and we all received the wrong forms. (MIX)

1955. Because of a bank _________________, the money had not been credited to my account.
(SEE)

1956. The company employed lawyers to find _________________ in environmental protection

laws. (HOLE)

1957. Some of them even resisted it when the “critique” went to the extreme of absurdity and
_________________. (POSE)

1958. Sending the wrong message to the wrong group is a _________________ error you will avoid
with the help of our app. (BOY)

1959. There’s been a _________________ with our hotel reservation. (SCREW)

1960. They weren’t sure if the dress was an unusual fashion creation or an embarrassing
_________________ malfunction. (ROBE)

1961. How much does the humiliation of a _________________ really matter in the real world of
politics? (OWN)

1962. He considers himself to be a very conservative person - _________________ and resistant

to change. (PROGRESS)

1963. It’s not “left-wing or right-wing” - political opinion is a long _________________. (CONTINUE)

1964. They developed a new method for transforming the _________________ gas into ammonia.
(REACT)

1965. The easy changes have all been made. All the _________________ fruit has been picked.
(HANG)

1966. The company uses ordinary consumers to determine the _________________ of products.
(USER)

1967. The Python code is quite straightforward and _________________. (EXPLAIN)

1968. You get a very _________________ view of things living on a college campus. (RARE)

1969. The interview was an absolute _________________. (PUSH)

1970. Our lawyer thinks that we have an _________________ case. (OPEN)

1971. The decision was a complete _________________. (BRAIN)

1972. Credit card balances are growing beyond _________________. (MANAGE)

1973. The DVD player comes with _________________ instructions. (IDIOT)

1974. It would be _________________ to try and predict the outcome of the talks at this stage.
(FOOL)

1975. We need completely _________________ trade, without tariffs or border checks. (FRICTION)

1976. We need more certainty about bias, some dependable, _________________ test. (FAIL)

1977. She runs so _________________, as if it’s the easiest thing in the world. (EFFORT)

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1978. Their music seems to suit the _________________ way of life in Montana. (BREEZE)

1979. Rayon blended with polyester makes some wonderful _________________ fabrics. (CARE)

1980. The Superbowl was a _________________ for the Forty-Niners. (CAKE)

1981. Braces can help in _________________ of the joints for treating fractures. (MOBILE)

1982. He was unwavering in his _________________ and devotion to science. (FAST)

1983. The museum has remained _________________ for a very long time. (ALTER)

1984. These days I don’t feel the need to preach to the _________________; I just quietly think of
them as fools. (CONVERT)

1985. Anna has a _________________ summer ahead of her. (CARE)

1986. It is difficult to think _________________ when you are being attacked by mosquitoes.
(COMPOSE)

1987. She’s a generous and _________________ boss. (EASY)

1988. Yoga is said to restore one’s inner _________________. (EQUAL)

1989. There was _________________ champagne at the party. (FLOW)

1990. I admired his youthful _________________. (SOLICIT)

1991. In his _________________ polite way, he ignored his opponent’s taunts. (PERTURB)

1992. I’ve never seen her worried or anxious in any way - she’s so _________________. (LAY)

1993. She played _________________ and produced her second win of the season. (NERVE)

1994. My wedding was the most _________________ thing I’ve ever experienced. (NERVE)

1995. He sees an actor who looks _________________ like him. (NERVE)

1996. In the beginning, the series was mostly comedic in mood but in the latter episodes it
became increasingly dramatic, adventurous, and _________________. (SUSPEND)

1997. Germany won the championship after a _________________ final. (NAIL)

1998. He looked up and, rather _________________, found the professor’s eyes fixed on him.
(CONCERT)

1999. The cost of housing has risen _________________ in the past few years. (ALARM)

2000. I congratulate her on the elegance and _________________ with which she stood on her
head. (FRIGID)

2001. She struck me as an extremely _________________ young woman with a lot of presence.
(POSSESS)

2002. I came back from my trip to California feeling _________________ and rejuvenated. (REST)

2003. She seems _________________ by her sudden success and fame. (FAZE)

2004. She’s totally _________________ - you have to be when working in such a high-pressure
environment. (FLAP)

2005. The students we spoke to were surprisingly _________________ in talking about sex.
(INHIBIT)

2006. For a man in danger of losing his job, he appeared fairly _________________. (RUFFLE)
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2007. She said that she was feeling completely _________________ about the wedding. (STRESS)

2008. Sometimes he was _________________ childish. (CONTEMPT)

2009. He suffered a serious, permanent, and _________________ head injury. (ABLE)

2010. He said that prisoners had been _________________ abused. (GRACE)

2011. I have never seen anything so _________________ large in my entire life. (GROTTO)

2012. It’s a _________________ difficult job. (HELL)

2013. He was _________________ on revenge. (BEND)

2014. Korea is _________________ in its demands for a new treaty. (YIELD)

2015. He has earned a reputation as a stern and _________________ politician. (BEND)

2016. The strikes were confined to a few traditionally _________________ factories. (MILITANT)

2017. The political street brawler made it clear in a recent interview that he has no regrets about
his _________________ tactics. (SMASH)

2018. The country is fortunate to have a leader who is so _________________ focused on making
things better for the people. (MIND)

2019. For the grey-haired, being young is often equated with being hot-headed, turbulent,
_________________, obstinate, and too hot to handle. (WILL)

2020. Landowners’ _________________ about land reform helped precipitate the reaction against
them. (CALCANEUS)

2021. Tonight he faces the most _________________ opponent of his boxing career. (DOUBT)

2022. If you’re determined to be so _________________ stubborn and blind to the truth, so be it.
(PIG)

2023. In the film, when the medication runs out his _________________ alter ego is unleashed.
(AGGRESSION)

2024. The rock weighed over a ton and was completely _________________. (MOVE)

2025. She was a _________________ child, always getting into trouble. (STRONG)

2026. He’s _________________, he smokes and drinks, he’s too wrapped up in his work to have
satisfying relationships. (BOIL)

2027. He’s _________________ traditionalist where cooking is concerned - he doesn’t allow any
modern gadgets in the kitchen. (WOOL)

2028. He bowed to her _________________ will. (ADAMANT)

2029. This has quietly and _________________ grown into a big problem. (SIT)

2030. Its agenda is as broad as it is deep, touching personal nerves and _________________
prejudices. (SEAT)

2031. Smoking has caused _________________ damage to his lungs. (VERSE)

2032. The couple separated on the grounds of _________________ breakdown. (RETRIEVE)

2033. The human cell is _________________ complex. (REDUCE)

2034. There are _________________ flaws in the logic of the argument. (REDEEM)

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2035. The belief that you should own your house is deeply _________________ in our society.
(GRAIN)

2036. Are you too _________________ to buy tickets online? (COMPUTER)

2037. The amount due was a simple matter of mathematical _________________. (COMPUTE)

2038. A _________________ portion of the fee will be refunded. (RATE)

2039. He gained a reputation as a smart _________________ who could turn data into policy.
(NUMBER)

2040. We can imagine cases where there is little divergence in the values yet _________________
still occurs. (COMMUTE)

2041. This poses a problem for complex algebraic _________________ approaches. (GRID)

2042. Students will be expected to represent problem situations _________________. (ALGEBRA)

2043. Services will include a fast, 24/7, _________________ connection to the Internet. (ON)

2044. _________________ are adopting innovative security measures to protect valuable

information in the virtual world. (ACT)

2045. Messages encrypted using the public key can be _________________ only by someone
with the private key. (CRYPT)

2046. _________________ your computer overnight. (FRAGMENT)

2047. Choose Properties from the _________________ menu and select the Device Manager tab.
(DROP)

2048. The value of the new television technology to the company is that it is highly
_________________. (EXPORT)

2049. Unfortunately, the _________________ buyer had hit the wrong buttons on his computer
keypad, before clicking the send button. (FINGER)

2050. _________________ is one of the key threats that organizations face today. (HACK)

2051. He received praise for the ability to make _________________ adjustments to compensate
for days when he was not at his best. (GAME)

2052. If a doctor _________________ a drug chart, they could put the patient’s life at risk. (WRITE)

2053. Make sure you _________________ your essay before you hand it in. (SPELLING)

2054. There is great potential for _________________ if working in an IT-based industry.

(COTTAGE)

2055. After you have _________________ the file, click on the ‘Start’ button. (ZIP)

2056. Learning to _________________ has made my work much quicker. (TYPE)

2057. Until relatively recently, the Japanese car industry was the _________________ of
international success. (TOUCH)

2058. The system has a _________________ control panel. (TOUCH)

2059. All he ever talks about is football. He’s got a _________________ mind. (TRACK)

2060. The researchers discovered that moving among certain social groups involves
participating in constant _________________. (UP)

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2061. For the first six years of its life, the company was a _________________ pony. But what a
trick! (TRICK)

2062. Duggan, a TV personality and _________________ journalist made the announcement last
week. (TIME)

2063. It was _________________ whether they’d allow him into the country or not. (TOUCH)

2064. He delivers a funny, poignant and _________________ dignified performance. (TOUCH)

2065. Hand dryers are available with a push button or _________________ automatic operation.
(TOUCH)

2066. He needs to persuade the _________________ in the cabinet. (LINE)

2067. It’s very difficult to change attitudes that have become so deeply _________________ over
the years. (TRENCH)

2068. We have been left with an almost _________________ difficult set of problems to solve.
(SUPER)

2069. _________________ offices function well for people who need to be communicating with
each other all the time. (PLAN)

2070. The referendum was the first major vote in the era of _________________ politics. (TRUE)

2071. Not being one of the _________________, I failed to understand the ballet’s subtler points.
(COGNITION)

2072. The reduction of crime levels is the _________________ of the president’s domestic
policies. (CENTRE)

2073. Tourism is the _________________ of Hawaii’s economy. (LIFE)

2074. He’s slightly aggressive, which a lot of people find _________________ when they first meet
him. (PUT)

2075. They used a _________________ excessive amount of violence. (SICK)

2076. I hate the ads that use _________________ cute children and animals. (NAUSEA)

2077. We were treated to the _________________ spectacle of Congressmen fighting like

children. (EDIFICE)

2078. The novel, while almost _________________ sad, is still a joy to read. (BEAR)

2079. I had to get up at some _________________ hour in the morning to take her to the airport.
(GOD)

2080. Against this background was an _________________ fact: the poverty of the suburbs where
the immigrants were concentrated. (PALATE)

2081. He described fox hunting as _________________ cruel. (SPEAK)

2082. The safety precautions taken by large resort hotels are often _________________
inadequate for the number of people who stay there. (WOE)

2083. The children are _________________ unhappy because of some social or economic factor
in their background. (WRETCH)

2084. My daughter is so _________________; her eyes are always riveted on her phone. (SCREEN)

2085. She never thinks about anyone else - she’s completely _________________! (OBSESS)
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2086. Don’t mention tax or Bernard’ll get on his _________________ again. (HORSE)

2087. He became _________________ with his best friend’s wife. (FIX)

2088. These people are caught in a toxic _________________ of what they call “the Old Way”.
(FETISH)

2089. Troops crossed the border _________________. (OPPOSE)

2090. It was a _________________ thing and Millar had to endure a five-minute wait before the
judges decided that he had won. (RUN)

2091. The hopeless _________________ and fools who populate the book are no reflection upon
those who know the author. (CHANCE)

2092. “South London” is a _________________ term for anywhere south of the river. (CATCH)

2093. They raced ahead into new markets, leaving other companies to play _________________.
(CATCH)

2094. Some _________________ threatened Helen with the video they secretly made. (MAIL)

2095. Is editing your profile pic to make yourself look better really so different from
_________________? (CAT)

2096. The local business community has been destroyed by corruption, cheating and
_________________. (DEAL)

2097. He _________________ his way into a powerful job. (FAST)

2098. If you feel your insurance was _________________ and would like to know how to get a
refund, then follow the simple steps below. (SELL)

2099. The university was divided into those people who thought he was a genius and those who
thought he was a _________________. (MOUNT)

2100. You think you can _________________ me? (SMART)

2101. He talks about his passion for cricket and his days as a _________________ fond of practical
jokes. (PRANK)

2102. Two policemen gave his place a real _________________. (SHAKE)

2103. He grinned _________________ at her. (WOLF)

2104. Builders who annoy residents by smoking, swearing, or _________________ face similar
sanctions - and so they should. (WOLF)

2105. She was imprisoned on _________________ corruption charges. (TRUMP)

2106. The security guards gave me the _________________ but they didn’t ask me for any
identification. (ONE)

2107. As a child, she took friends down there to go _________________ at low tide. (MUD)

2108. The police have launched a _________________ after the body of a six-year-old boy was
found last night. (MAN)

2109. He left no stone _________________ in his search for his natural mother. (TURN)

2110. The discovery of artefacts from a 17th-century whaling site has fuelled excitement among
historians, archaeologists, and even casual _________________. (BEACH)

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2111. Their conscript army stood no chance against the allies’ _________________ veterans.
(BATTLE)

2112. He criticised the _________________ of a religious minority for America’s recent economic
failures. (GOAT)

2113. She raised an _________________ finger at me. (ADMONISH)

2114. She’s so lazy - she needs a good boot up the _________________. (BACK)

2115. She gave me a _________________ for being late. (DRESS)

2116. In the US, where _________________ Fridays have been common for years, bosses noted
that productivity rose with the relaxed atmosphere. (DRESS)

2117. I got an _________________ from Sam for being late. (EAR)

2118. A forward-looking, problem-solving investigation needs to foster a climate in which

officials can be self-critical without undue fear of being prosecuted or _________________.
(KEEL)

2119. He showed no respect for his deputy and treated him as a _________________. (PUNCH)

2120. She got a sharp _________________ for being late. (PROVE)

2121. He certainly does not shy away from _________________, taking full responsibility for his
part in the failure. (CASTIGATE)

2122. I gave her a real _________________ yesterday. (TICK)

2123. I finished my affair because my sister gave me a serious _________________ and made me
see what I was doing. (TALK)

2124. He got a real _________________ after the game. (TONGUE)

2125. “She sells seashells on the seashore” is a well-known _________________. (TWIST)

2126. The word can be considered as an _________________ variant which is made up of many
different dialects. (DIALECT)

2127. The study of _________________ deals with the non-verbal qualities of speech, which
include pitch, amplitude, rate, and voice quality. (LANGUAGE)

2128. Not only is this _________________ incredibly long and weird looking, it has many parts-of-
speech in one word! (JAW)

2129. Speak with expression, not _________________. (TONE)

2130. The idea of spending his workdays _________________ entering data for the company
doesn’t appeal to him. (TONE)

2131. It is hard for our car to move in this _________________ street. (TRAFFIC)

2132. Her light, _________________ voice was lovely to hear. (SONG)

2133. The programmes served as an eye-opener for many on the _________________ aspects of
the State’s history and heritage. (KNOW)

2134. After the Wall Street crash, the American economy moved into _________________ waters.
(CHART)

2135. The business is attempting to gauge how large a share of a new and largely
_________________ market it can seize. (DEFINE)
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2136. Many of her achievements went _________________ until after her death. (SING)

2137. Patterson discovered the previously _________________ animal in 1999. (RECORD)

2138. I hate this song - I’ll _________________ to the next one. (FAST)

2139. _________________ were born when someone posted videos that swapped the faces of
celebrities with porn performers. (FAKE)

2140. This was not a _________________ event but the dreaded homework was instrumental in
curtailing many of my activities. (SHATTER)

2141. Living in another country can be a real _________________. (OPEN)

2142. Despite taking an _________________ pay cut, he has no regrets about his career change.
(WATER)

2143. She complained of _________________ media accounts based on false information. (SENSE)

2144. The news of the layoffs was a _________________ that left us all reeling. (THUNDER)

2145. Well, that’s a _________________ for the books - I never thought he’d get the job. (TURN)

2146. Ruth was _________________ when he presented her with an engagement ring. (THUNDER)

2147. Initiating change relies on confidence in one’s ability to enact it, and failure to do so can
result in frustration and _________________. (CONDEMN)

2148. There has been a wave of _________________ statements by rival leaders. (CRIME)

2149. The organization protested that it was the victim of a politically motivated
_________________. (FRAME)

2150. There’s the usual _________________ when mistakes are made. (FINGER)

2151. Her mother was in the final stages of senile _________________. (DECREPIT)

2152. They made no answer, but when they returned for the empty dishes they left a couple of
_________________ magazines. (DOG)

2153. I’m not going to stay in that _________________ old place. (FLEA)

2154. She suffers from _________________ vision. (PAIR)

2155. I found some _________________ old sweaters in the back of the wardrobe. (MOTH)

2156. It’s time we got rid of that _________________ car. (SMASH)

2157. They lived in a _________________ old cottage near the railroad tracks. (TUMBLE)

2158. Obviously, many people have read that manifesto recently because it was
_________________. (THUMB)

2159. An _________________ to the contract stated that the buyer would be responsible for all
transportation costs. (ADD)

2160. All the _________________ in the book has been done by the author. (ART)

2161. Don’t forget to _________________ this page. (BOOK)

2162. A new invention, “_________________”, promises to remove the discomfort of reading books
on a computer monitor. (PAPER)

2163. A photograph of the author forms the _________________ to the book. (FRONT)

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2164. He is overly gentle and _________________, perhaps Roman Catholic and perhaps a man
with Portuguese blood. (PEACE)

2165. They believe it is the duty of women to live for others in complete _________________ of
themselves. (NEGATE)

2166. She refused to _________________ from her criticisms of the proposal. (TRACK)

2167. Her _________________ posts include a useful reminder that the Bestseller List is NOT
directly based on sales. (MYTH)

2168. The real line of the state government is the _________________ one of “clean coal”.
(MORON)

2169. She published a _________________ in the newspapers two days later. (REFUTE)

2170. He is described as a Texas oil millionaire and environmentalist, which might appear to be
_________________. (CONTRADICT)

2171. The script was _________________ and hard to follow. (JOIN)

2172. Without human society, we remain _________________ individuals, isolated and alone.
(ATOM)

2173. I was working in the _________________ between human geography and physical
geography. (ZONE)

2174. The goats wandered _________________ down the rough tracks. (TETHER)

2175. We have extraordinarily broad and _________________ networks of contacts, friends, and
family that span the globe. (RANGE)

2176. Suggestions from the survey have been _________________ into the final design. (CORPUS)

2177. A lot of memories are _________________ in this photograph album. (SHRINE)

2178. You shouldn’t expect immigrants to _________________ into an alien culture immediately.
(SIMILAR)

2179. Balancing the minimal effective dose and a _________________ dose can be difficult.
(THERAPY)

2180. The hotel complex was a _________________ of rooms and courtyards. (HONEY)

2181. The photograph shows three _________________ robin chicks waiting to be fed. (HAND)

2182. Many _________________ have been victims of devastating famines. (PASTOR)

2183. Another problem is erosion of stream banks caused by _________________, a situation in

which there are too many cows or other animals eating grass in an area. (GRASS)

2184. There is no evidence that _________________ eggs are affected any differently from battery
hen eggs. (RANGE)

2185. _________________ animals are often fed on high doses of growth stimulators and
antibiotics. (FACTORY)

2186. For some people _________________ is just a hobby that they enjoy. (BEE)

2187. Farming finfish, shellfish, and aquatic plants, known collectively as _________________, is
one of the world’s fastest-growing food sectors. (CULTURE)

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2188. _________________ has pushed the mentally ill out of hospital beds and into the streets.
(INSTITUTE)

2189. A mentally _________________ old lady with totally messed up hair walked around shouting
at everybody else. (RANGE)

2190. He is not very good at snooker but makes up for this with almost _________________
competitiveness. (PSYCHE)

2191. The bridge is one of several said to be structurally _________________. (SOUND)

2192. The apparent _________________ of the markets’ reactions is completely understandable.

(RATION)

2193. You shouldn’t leave your bag _________________ like that. (GUARD)

2194. The house was _________________, and the flames and smoke could be seen for miles
around. (BLAZE)

2195. _________________ with desire, he took her in his arms. (FLAME)

2196. I’m all _________________ about meeting him after so long. (FLUTTER)

2197. She’s a _________________ health freak. (BORN)

2198. She walks whenever she can, uses public transport, switches things off, and is
_________________ about recycling. (ANGEL)

2199. The hotel specializes in _________________ luxury. (ON)

2200. It’s the story of a _________________ young girl who goes to Hollywood to make her
fortune. (STAR)

2201. After four years of injury problems, Thomas remains _________________. (DETER)

2202. She’s been in the music business for three decades but still sounds fresh and
_________________ in interviews. (JADE)

2203. He plunges _________________ into editorial projects that interest him. (ZEST)

2204. Even the most amateur of _________________ psychologists will detect a whiff of over-
analysis here. (CHAIR)

2205. For an _________________ the quality of streamed music is sometimes inadequate.

(AUDIO)

2206. There are movie fans; there are film lovers; and then there are _________________.
(CINEMA)

2207. You don’t necessarily need these new releases unless you are a _________________ who
has to have everything Hendrix ever produced. (COMPLETE)

2208. He is a great _________________ of the prime minister. (DEVOTE)

2209. Whatever they like to be called, be it _________________ or gourmet, bon viveur or epicure,
tell them. (GASTRIC)

2210. That decline affects many individual beekeepers, both professional and _________________.
(HOBBY)

2211. The site is more of a browsing expedition than a tool for linguists and _________________,
but then the first word in the name is fun and not research. (LOGO)

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2212. He has earned the title of Britain’s top _________________, after spending 57 years on the
nation’s railway platforms. (TRAIN)

2213. They resisted all the _________________ who told them that they should not settle for
second best. (ZEAL)

2214. He was _________________ by gunmen on his way to work. (BUSH)

2215. When the pop star tried to leave her hotel, she was _________________ by waiting
journalists and fans. (SIEGE)

2216. The number of _________________ deaths has risen steadily during the present campaign.
(BLUE)

2217. In the heat of the election campaign, charges and _________________ are flying. (CHARGE)

2218. Activists are becoming overconfident because they have not yet seen a _________________
emerge. (FORCE)

2219. Should the enemy penetrate the defense, a _________________ can be mounted. (OFFEND)

2220. The government has _________________ the opposition by cutting taxes. (FLANK)

2221. The project is _________________ overdue. (EXCUSE)

2222. Initial assessment was often _________________, and key features in investigation and
initial management were often lacking. (OPTIMUM)

2223. If this shows an _________________ large error, say greater than 10 mm, then it should be
corrected. (ACCEPT)

2224. A word of apology might not go _________________. (MISS)

2225. There have been charges of financial _________________. (PROPER)

2226. I think this campaign is a _________________ of energy. There are lot of other issues that
are more important right now. (DIRECT)

2227. She was young and hopelessly _________________. (WORLD)

2228. Success in a _________________ business comes from hiring the right people. (PEOPLE)

2229. As agriculture became more _________________, many farm labourers moved to the towns
and cities to look for work. (CAPITAL)

2230. In their latest production, they have reworked “King Lear”, _________________ it to pre-
colonial Africa. (POSE)

2231. The space will allow _________________ works by these artists to be always on view.
(CANON)

2232. The landscape is in perfect tonal and _________________ balance, where the dark shapes
balance the light. (COMPOSE)

2233. I’m not quite _________________, but a singing career has never been something I’ve
considered. (TONE)

2234. The birds are not noisy but most of their notes are harsh and _________________. (MUSIC)

2235. Although the 3D design looks pretty, it doesn’t add much to the _________________ of the
game. (PLAY)

2236. The sheer _________________ of this young woman is breathtaking. (MUSIC)

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2237. The static from a _________________ radio has a fairly constant loudness. (TUNE)

2238. The book cover had a picture of a dove _________________ on a battle scene. (IMPOSE)

2239. The engineers say that by combining three wheels in a mutually perpendicular
arrangement, it should be possible to build a ball-shaped, _________________ robot. (STEER)

2240. The exhibition _________________ Picasso’s early drawings with some of his later works.
(POSE)

2241. Power-assisted steering improves a car’s _________________. (MANOEUVRE)

2242. Three slices of toasted bread were _________________ with pieces of chicken. (LAY)

2243. Please excuse any _________________ or grammatical errors in what follows. (TYPE)

2244. They were looking for a strong leader who would _________________ central government’s
authority on the regions. (STAMP)

2245. The recording has been _________________ to celebrate the conductor’s 80th birthday.
(ISSUE)

2246. All regulations must be _________________ so that people can see them and make
comments before they take effect. (PUBLISH)

2247. The statue still inspires numerous _________________ tourists. (SNAP)

2248. At my back, a _________________ crowd in baseball caps prepares for the big reveal.
(CAMERA)

2249. The other classmates apparently _________________ or otherwise engaged. (CAMERA)

2250. She _________________ left her umbrella on the bus. (ABSENT)

2251. Paul gazed _________________ up at the ceiling. (ABSTRACT)

2252. “We had a wonderful evening sitting on the beach and looking at the stars,” she said
_________________. (DREAM)

2253. This was a very odd and _________________ debate, the consequences of which will remain
for some years. (FOCUS)

2254. The music was deafening and _________________. (EAR)

2255. The opera is a _________________ entertaining piece of theatre. (TUNE)

2256. He began to sing loudly and _________________ against the roar of the engine. (TUNE)

2257. For me, this kind of hard rock with its screeching guitars is just _________________ noise.
(LISTEN)

2258. When driving on wet roads at high speed, a wedge of water can build up between the tire
and the road surface and cause _________________. (PLANE)

2259. Why does my car’s ventilation system _________________ the windscreen more quickly
when I turn on the air cooling? (MIST)

2260. After several years of strong growth, the laptop market is _________________ to a slower,
but hopefully steady, pattern of growth. (SHIFT)

2261. He was jailed for four months for _________________. (DRINK)

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2262. _________________ cars could possibly help ease traffic congestion, lower pollution, and
prevent accidents. (DRIVE)

2263. Vehicles are not stolen for parts but by _________________ who abandon them later. (RIDE)

2264. Companies want lower interest rates to _________________ the nation’s weak economy.
(JUMP)

2265. The ugliness of the resort is _________________ by the excellence of the skiing. (BALANCE)

2266. The stories _________________ a young recruit with an old-timer. (POISE)

2267. There is in the artist’s landscapes a delicate _________________ between the natural and
the man-made. (POISE)

2268. If they sacked a few senior managers, the company would be less _________________.
(TOP)

2269. She said that she’d had to make a _________________ between her job and her family.
(TRADE)

2270. Of these dormice, eight were the _________________ animals released into the wood.
(CHIP)

2271. _________________ commentators choose to ignore the wonderful work being done by
church members in many areas of society. (CHURCH)

2272. Teaching children _________________ bigotry also teaches them intolerance and hatred in
other areas of their lives. (RELIGION)

2273. An overly zealous clergyman set her against religious people and she developed a lifelong
_________________. (CLERICAL)

2274. Karma regulates the reincarnation and _________________ of the soul, and Sikhism links
Karma with the doctrine of Grace. (MIGRATE)

2275. A third of all state schools in England are religious - wildly out of step with this
_________________ nation. (BELIEF)

2276. General _________________ views in the legislature mean that approval of the ban is not
assured. (REGULATE)

2277. A majority of the justices said that the _________________ law violated the privacy rights of
consenting adults. (SODOMY)

2278. The trust wants to ensure that housing remains affordable by using _________________
clauses to limit the purchase and resale prices. (SPECULATE)

2279. The government is expanding its _________________ investigation against Microsoft.

(TRUST)

2280. Under the conservation _________________, he will continue to own the ranch but has sold
his rights to develop it. (EASE)

2281. The owners will begin three days of meetings on Tuesday in Orlando, Fla., and must find a
way to re-engage a union that rejected the idea of a _________________ federal mediator last
week. (BIND)

2282. The human body is an amazing _________________ organism until you start to mess with it.
(REGULATE)

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2283. What he stands for is summed up in the _________________ slogan “compassionate
conservatism”. (LITERATE)

2284. An _________________ is a central character who lacks the characteristics an audience

associates with a conventional hero. (HERO)

2285. Although many denounced him, the press _________________ him as a new “American
hero”. (CANON)

2286. His characters are cardboard _________________ who express whichever motive the writer
decides is necessary. (CUT)

2287. We should _________________ the Western myth of human rights. (CONSTRUCT)

2288. It’s fairly satisfying in both its conventional and _________________ aspects. (FICTION)

2289. The ruling party viewed _________________ literature with suspicion. (CANON)

2290. Apart from the two heroes, everyone else in the play is essentially a _________________.
(CHARACTER)

2291. I have never seen mountains so _________________ beautiful. (POET)

2292. A fictional world is like the actual world in that it has its own _________________. (WORLD)

2293. The critics called his new collection of poetry bland, cold, and _________________. (LYRICS)

2294. It’s one of the most _________________ spectacular films we’ll see all year. (PICTURE)

2295. The _________________ in some of these animal documentaries is fantastic. (CAMERA)

2296. Her last movie was a surprise _________________ hit. (OFFICE)

2297. He was wearing the kind of trainers that would suggest he jogged here, were they not
quite so _________________. (BOX)

2298. The _________________ is what makes this film as wonderful as it really is. (CINEMA)

2299. She took a stunning _________________ of him. (CLOSE)

2300. Paramount executives are banking on the _________________ strategy of serving up

sophisticated fare to adult audiences when they are tired of frivolous shows. (PROGRAMME)

2301. She was best known for her _________________ roles but was keen to return to the stage.
(THEATRE)

2302. A _________________ was done to ensure there were no problems, such as a criminal
record. (SCREEN)

2303. The TV channel had to _________________ parts of the production after receiving
hundreds of complaints from viewers. (SHOOT)

2304. The diaries document the _________________ of his sense of identity. (SPOOL)

2305. At normal retirement age, all benefits payable under this pension plan are
_________________. (FORFEIT)

2306. She is of _________________ age. (PENSION)

2307. The neighborhood is a mixture of _________________ and single professionals. (RETIRE)

2308. Many students who graduate are _________________ to join the world of work. (PREPARE)

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2309. I will take such good care of them, I promise, and if you like, I will pick the tenderest grass
for old _________________, he added grudgingly. (PATCH)

2310. A very few of the _________________ are still around to reminisce about those harsh days.
(TIME)

2311. She suffered from a long list of _________________. (FIRM)

2312. Young deaf people expect to use speech and _________________ with hearing people. (LIP)

2313. The books are second-hand but all in _________________ fresh condition. (MINT)

2314. I really don’t understand these _________________ computer games that my grandchildren
play. (FANGLE)

2315. He must either abandon or _________________ his thesis. (FORM)

2316. She is expected to announce officially her _________________ for president early next
week. (CANDIDATE)

2317. He protested at what he considered the _________________ of younger voters during the
election campaign. (FRANCHISE)

2318. In Missouri, only a few _________________ candidates have benefited so far from the end of
donation limits. (BALLOT)

2319. He was the most _________________ successful leader in the party’s history. (ELECT)

2320. There should be _________________ lectures in nutrition for all trainee doctors. (ELECT)

2321. The popular will as expressed in a society’s political culture need not coincide with
whatever would be reflected in an opinion poll or a _________________. (PLEBEIAN)

2322. There was a marked _________________ of views among the people attending the meeting.
(PLURAL)

2323. Until the _________________ is held, the Election Secretariat has suspended the release of
the district result. (POLL)

2324. Her stance on taxes could be a big _________________ in this election. (VOTE)

2325. The candidate’s _________________ tour chugged through Missouri, Kansas, and Colorado
before winding down in Arizona. (WHISTLE)

2326. The United States Constitution requires a _________________ of two-thirds of both houses
of Congress to propose a constitutional amendment. (MAJOR)

2327. It was a _________________ documentary series, seen by many as the precursor to reality
television. (FLY)

2328. _________________ programmes are available to everyone and they can be watched for
free. (AIR)

2329. We interrupt this programme to bring you a _________________. (NEWS)

2330. BBC THREE, the BBC’s new digital channel, will launch with an evening’s _________________
on BBC TWO and with some temporary support from the residents of Albert Square. (CAST)

2331. Jack began to _________________ his belt and pull his shirt over his head. (BUCKLE)

2332. He was _________________ a fine claret. (CORK)

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2333. She _________________ the sweater that was tied around her waist and put it on to hide
her arms. (KNOT)

2334. Build the house so that the top lifts off or _________________ for easy cleaning. (SCREW)

2335. She said it would be foolish to take an _________________ position. (DEVELOP)

2336. Although in their early _________________ stages, these new methods show significant
promise. (DEVELOP)

2337. You may be fortunate enough to work in a company where you are encouraged to seek
_________________. (DEVELOP)

2338. If he does not take part in the election, it would _________________ the entire electoral
process. (LEGITIMATE)

2339. One of the documentary’s many _________________ images is of a child playing with her
father’s gun. (SETTLE)

2340. Under the new editor, the magazine has undergone a _________________. (MORPHOSE)

2341. As a part of the _________________ process, they hoped to reposition the brand as the
“original” travel company. (BRAND)

2342. No other scientist has come close to his degree of fame and mythic _________________.
(FIGURE)

2343. He writes that the _________________ of the 1960s pulled down social barriers and
overthrew elitism. (YOUTH)

2344. The characterisation of _________________ medicine and the broader movement are
contested. (AGE)

2345. Botox had a brief life as America’s favourite _________________ treatment. (WRINKLE)

2346. If you prefer to “tan” at home, there are several _________________ products available.
(TAN)

2347. This is the senator’s second _________________ on the issue. (FACE)

2348. She returned to the United States to find a country that seemed almost
_________________ from the one she had left as a young woman. (RECOGNITION)

2349. Some of the bank’s lending operations come within the _________________ of the deputy
manager, and some are handled directly by the manager. (VIEW)

2350. The mortgage on his house had become a _________________ around his neck. (STONE)

2351. Soldiers who obey orders to commit atrocities should be _________________ for their
crimes. (ANSWER)

2352. We looked out of the aircraft window down onto the _________________ of fields below.
(PATCH)

2353. It will remove the grievous hardship imposed by the _________________ and unhappy
marriage, extending throughout the very lifetime of an injured or aggrieved partner. (SORT)

2354. The problem was that 3,233 part-time students were included in the list because the
query failed to recognize their _________________. (ELIGIBLE)

2355. He was charged with conduct _________________ to an officer. (BECOME)

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2356. It is a pity she is rather tomboyish and _________________ in her appearance. (LADY)

2357. Popular movies often have a kitschy _________________ that can be irresistibly
entertaining. (VULGAR)

2358. The _________________ and filth of the poor cottage was too disgusting for his family.
(SEEM)

2359. There are cities, towns, and villages with open spaces which are _________________, and
derelict buildings which give an area a depressing environment. (EYE)

2360. We may be in a _________________ backwater, and this may be a tent, but it is my

operations center, and I will have silence. (GOD)

2361. I came across a sign the other day, _________________ scrawled on cardboard and stuck to
a telephone pole. (ELEGANCE)

2362. The building is an architectural _________________. (MONSTER)

2363. Mr. Chen laughed in his quiet, _________________ way. (REPTILE)

2364. Love is the salt of life and without it, life would be tasteless and _________________.
(APPETITE)

2365. Humans are discussed as arrogant and blundering, an _________________ contrast to the
innocent and compassionate chimps or gorillas. (FLATTER)

2366. He had undone the buttons of his shirt, exposing an _________________ expanse of white
flesh. (SEE)

2367. Competitors’ snugly-fitting, _________________ silk stockings responded better to the

post-war changes in women’s dress and made deep inroads into the sale of traditional circular
knit hosiery. (FASHION)

2368. Nail-biting in children, shaving in men and _________________ shoes in adults have all been
blamed for making warts more likely. (FIT)

2369. The containers are available in a variety of sizes or _________________. (MEASURE)

2370. The journalist also does _________________ work when required. (EDIT)

2371. Loose-fitting jeans and sneakers: the perfect _________________ outfit. (NORM)

2372. There are plenty of _________________ solutions that have been tried and tested
elsewhere. (PEG)

2373. The _________________ interest rate applied across the eurozone. (SIZE)

2374. I am wearing black jeans, a black _________________ suit jacket, and a black silk tie. (PIN)

2375. The disappearance of bespoke tailoring has been offset by better _________________
clothes and the coming of certain designer labels only the more discerning will recognise.
(WEAR)

2376. This shirt is _________________ when it’s wet. (SEE)

2377. Have you read McClelland’s _________________ account of his life? (VOLUME)

2378. Either way, it seems he’s a dirty _________________, y’know? (FLEA)

2379. At one time, I actually never even thought I would work anywhere but at that
_________________ of a chicken plant. (HELL)

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2380. The police department was a _________________ of corruption. (BED)

2381. Sections of many US cities are violent urban _________________. (WASTE)

2382. Your bedroom is a _________________! (PIG)

2383. _________________ sentiment in the country has fostered online attacks against
journalists. (PRESS)

2384. His son joined the rebels, and this seems to have been the solution adopted by many
_________________ families. (BARON)

2385. They are buying out smaller firms by offering them _________________ prices. (CAR)

2386. There need to be solutions to _________________ abortion. (STREET)

2387. Planners are committed to developing the city’s _________________ sites before granting
permission to build on the rural outskirts. (BROWN)

2388. A resident had voiced concerns over the parks becoming _________________ areas for the
public at night but the police have responded quickly with the extra patrols. (GO)

2389. Suddenly _________________ themes were replaced by defences of the monarchy.

(ROYAL)

2390. The world champion was _________________ by a young Swedish challenger. (THRONE)

2391. However, we are talking big money – or _________________, as they say. (BUCKS)

2392. Invest in a waterproof, _________________ camera case. (SHOCK)

2393. The candidate launched yet another _________________ at the president. (BROAD)

2394. Given the small number of major incidents, officials cannot rely on _________________
analysis for cues on safety. (CRASH)

2395. The effort to _________________ opposing views does not produce constructive dialogue.
(THEME)

2396. She was being critical, but her _________________ were mild. (ANIMUS)

2397. Methane gas will drive cars and heat houses - but there is no need to _________________
that point at this moment. (LABOUR)

2398. The star was _________________ when she didn’t lose weight immediately after having her
baby. (BODY)

2399. The former president said he isn’t a huge fan of the online _________________ culture.
(CALL)

2400. The fall of seventeenth-century art into critical _________________ was not soon
remedied. (PROBE)

2401. People who were _________________ as kids are actually more likely to be obese as adults.
(FAT)

2402. The president _________________ the Western press for their biased views. (CORIUM)

2403. If you spent less time _________________, you’d get more work done. (NIT)

2404. The recent criticism of his leadership has included _________________ from several leading
political journalists. (POT)

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2405. I sighed, gave him the _________________, and told him he was lying. (EYE)

2406. A girl who was _________________ by her boyfriend has been praised for her response to
the slur. (SLUT)

2407. Years of confrontation had reduced the appeal of _________________. (UNION)

2408. The town is a sort of _________________, with no real central area and only superstores.
(CITY)

2409. They were granted _________________ rights to protect their investment. (DILUTE)

2410. Traders said that overseas _________________ were buying the stock in London in the hope
of selling it at a profit in Johannesburg. (ARBITER)

2411. _________________ is not generally illegal, but many regard it as immoral, as it does little to
benefit the economy. (ASSET)

2412. The bonds were not _________________, meaning the organization could not refinance when
interest rates dropped. (CALL)

2413. Thousands of _________________ have invested in the building society, hoping that it will
become a public company. (CARPET)

2414. He can keep quiet and hope Tony will repay loyalty on this occasion - but that has not
proved a _________________ guarantee on any issue in the past. (COPPER)

2415. After this _________________, the Government’s shareholding in the company would come
down to 80%. (INVEST)

2416. Banks began to widen the range of services they offered to include _________________,
merchant banking, and insurance. (STOCK)

2417. The overall oil price outlook is expected to remain _________________. (BEAR)

2418. This has had the effect of _________________ UK exports. (CHEAP)

2419. There was considerable activity ahead of the September share price index futures
_________________ on Monday. (CLOSE)

2420. The bank is likely to need further capital during the current economic _________________.
(CYCLE)

2421. Retailers have been forced to take big _________________ to lure shoppers concerned
about the economy. (MARK)

2422. The demand pushed union leaders into an even more aggressive negotiating posture,
believing they were faced with a _________________ measure that was intended to crush the
union. (ROLL)

2423. They claim to _________________ their competitors by at least five percent. (CUT)

2424. _________________ of the environment is destroying hundreds of species each year.

(PREY)

2425. The company spent much effort in avoiding takeover bids from _________________
competitors. (PREY)

2426. There are a few voices that speak of the anxiety and the uncertainty that lurk just
beneath the surface of our _________________ culture. (DEVOUR)

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2427. Nearly 100 years old, the home was an ideal _________________ candidate, preservationists
feared. (TEAR)

2428. Actors’ reputations have been made and _________________ on this London stage. (MAKE)

2429. They were _________________ off the coast of Newfoundland. (SHIP)

2430. A true _________________ curriculum would give pupils the courage to break away from
conventional gender stereotypes. (SEX)

2431. This catalogue has gone _________________ since the last time I bought something from it.
(MARKET)

2432. Empty _________________ shampoo and conditioner bottles into small, squeezable ones
that are easier for a child to hold. (ECONOMY)

2433. Ministers should end _________________ pensions and replace them with a single payment
of £105 a week. (MEANS)

2434. Most women were _________________ and compared prices of products in different shops.
(PRICE)

2435. He spent weeks _________________ the program. (BUG)

2436. He thinks that wearing uniforms at school _________________ children. (PERSON)

2437. This power is _________________ and impersonal, and its gender bias has hitherto been
invisible. (OBJECT)

2438. It took a professional trapper to _________________ a family of raccoons from my cottage.

(LODGE)

2439. This part of town is a _________________ area. (TOW)

2440. The swamp has poor _________________ throughout. (DRAIN)

2441. The _________________ of the waters that once flooded the marshes has damaged this
environment irrevocably. (EXTRACT)

2442. He has converted a large, _________________ gallery in the West Wing into a light-filled and
minimal showcase for contemporary art. (CHAMBER)

2443. Each zone is divided into two _________________. (ZONE)

2444. As a society, we _________________ ourselves when we hurt our own members. (BRUTAL)

2445. It’s a totalitarian regime that reduces and _________________ its population. (HUMAN)

2446. Do you think the _________________ and the disadvantaged got rights just by asking the
wealthy and powerful really nicely? (TREAD)

2447. _________________ human activity based in utilitarianism is not crass or all so obviously
wrong, especially in today’s context. (EXPLOIT)

2448. No one would have guessed how alienated I felt, how _________________ and adrift.
(LOCATE)

2449. He is not bound to keep out an immigrant because he has been convicted of an
_________________ offence. (TRADITION)

2450. Clever _________________ can persuade you to buy things you don’t really want. (SALE)

2451. He had superb _________________ and was a great dancer and excellent marksman. (PEN)
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2452. We are determined to encourage international bodies to raise the existing standard of
_________________ and navigational competence. (SEA)

2453. He hates flashy _________________, which he says is all about the pianist and has nothing
to do with the music. (SHOW)

2454. The _________________ that went into some of these pieces of furniture was truly
remarkable. (WORK)

2455. In the matter of _________________, few men have so sure a hand, an instinct so unerring.
(DRAW)

2456. The art of excellent _________________ is that one must always be adaptable to change.
(MANAGE)

2457. The Congress and Senate have twice now resorted to _________________ in a bid to get
the controversial tax packages passed. (BRINK)

2458. Last year, the firm spent almost 60% of its revenue on _________________ and direct mail.
(SALE)

2459. The competitors display their _________________ at targets along the ski route. (MARK)

2460. Over the years, she has grown from performing simple magic tricks to more elaborate
and _________________ ones. (DEATH)

2461. Thirteen performers showcase mind-boggling skills, taking terrifying risks on stage,
including some true _________________ performances. (GRAVITY)

2462. He said he wouldn’t pay up so I sent my brother round to put the _________________ on
him. (FRIGHT)

2463. Black clouds gathered _________________ over the hills. (MENACE)

2464. The fact is that employment law is now a legal _________________. (MINE)

2465. She showed us the new _________________, _________________ graphics software she’d
bought for her computer. (SING, DANCE)

2466. This distribution is usually run by software developers who participate in a project and
need the latest libraries available, and by those who prefer _________________ software.
(BLOOD)

2467. Their _________________ meant that they couldn’t come to an agreement in the best
interest of the child. (TRACT)

2468. These _________________ acts of violence were perpetrated with a total disrespect for the
person. (AXIS)

2469. A _________________ character, he wrote poetry and was an active sportsman. (SIDE)

2470. The research explores the _________________ of social-psychological influences within

and across hierarchical levels of children’s environments. (DIMENSION)

2471. The film’s _________________ plot was difficult to follow. (SERPENT)

2472. “Maybe he will come out tomorrow,” she added _________________. (CRYPT)

2473. We have gone through the evidence with a _________________ comb. (TEETH)

2474. The novel _________________ examines the friendship between two women. (FORUM)

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2475. The marketing analysis offers a high level of _________________. (GRANULAR)

2476. This is a well-written and _________________ text as well as a valuable resource. (DEEP)

2477. The cruise company does not want to risk alienating the other passengers who don’t get
the _________________ treatment. (GLOVE)

2478. Foreign banks had been unwilling to assist the troubled group without some kind of
_________________ underwriting. (PLATE)

2479. How do I know if my computer is performing _________________? (OPTIMUM)

2480. She brought together a team of _________________ designers and engineers. (DRAW)

2481. Most notably, it perfectly replicated the characteristic colonial disregard of the
_________________ ideas and experiences of rural people. (TIME)

2482. There are several ways to view the data, including _________________. (DRILL)

2483. Over several days, here and at other companies, I hear this _________________ repeated
like a campaign talking point. (FACT)

2484. It’s important for children to be taught the _________________ of science. (FUNDAMENT)

2485. According to the WHO, the COVID-19-related _________________ is just as dangerous as

the virus itself. (INFORM)

2486. The piece is a massive, unenlightening _________________, containing paragraph after

paragraph of brain-bending detail. (DUMP)

2487. The offer will not commence until the _________________ documents are mailed to
shareholders. (INFORM)

2488. The three countries have signed a _________________ pledging to work together.
(MEMORY)

2489. Digital cameras can tag images with useful _________________. (DATA)

2490. An important component of _________________ is the investigation of the consistency of

treatment effects across studies. (ANALYSE)

2491. Invoices sent electronically can’t get lost in the post or _________________. (FILE)

2492. Your Facebook _________________ will show you the posts and pages your friends like or
find interesting. (NEWS)

2493. The centre was awarded a grant for _________________ to the homeless. (REACH)

2494. The _________________ of the case have not been revealed. (PARTICULAR)

2495. What he said cast an interesting _________________ on what had happened. (LIGHT)

2496. Our fashion editor gives you the _________________ on winter coats for this season. (LOW)

2497. The committee studied the _________________ of the report for hours. (MINUTE)

2498. I think we shall have to wait and see whether these gloomy _________________ are borne
out by the facts. (TIDE)

2499. He arrived ten minutes before the press conference, _________________, claiming he had
overslept. (BRIEF)

2500. She put some pesos into the little girl’s _________________ hand. (STRETCH)

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2501. His tumultuous triumph five years ago now seems like little more than a _________________
in history. (FOOT)

2502. We’ll have to observe the _________________. (FORMAL)

2503. He was disqualified from the competition on a _________________. (TECH)

2504. I _________________ that no one could overhear us before I told Otto the news. (CERTAIN)

2505. Emergency workers at the site are still unable to _________________ the cause of the
explosion. (PIN)

2506. _________________ represents a significant threat to traditional “bricks and mortar”

retailers. (SHOW)

2507. _________________ refers to a shopping process that starts with online browsing and then
leads to buying in-store. (WEB)

2508. Because we’re such a large family, we find it cheaper to _________________ foods we eat a
lot of. (BUY)

2509. _________________ items such as groceries and petrol should be paid for with cash or a
debit card. (CONSUME)

2510. It’s a pity he _________________ the takeaway food. (ORDER)

2511. Passengers get _________________ deals on future cruises so they are cheaper for them to
afford. (MONEY)

2512. The company has such large cash reserves that it thinks it can always _________________
any competitors. (BUY)

2513. They are all clamouring for turkey. So out I go to _________________ one and freeze it. (BUY)

2514. The success of the Jews in driving Rome from Jerusalem sent _________________
throughout the Roman Empire. (SHOCK)

2515. The mayor foresaw no political _________________ against his proposal. (LASH)

2516. If he tried to control immigration, there would be _________________ from farmers who
could not get workers to pick produce. (BLOW)

2517. The Chancellor’s _________________ against inflation have been completely ineffective.
(MEASURE)

2518. He has a _________________ temper, and as such can cause a lot of trouble without thinking
about it. (HAIR)

2519. No selling company will survive with an inferior product, unjustifiably high prices, or a
_________________ supply chain. (RESPONSE)

2520. Saccades are _________________ triggered by a suddenly appearing visual target and are
also under volitional control. (REFLEX)

2521. This leaves me with the _________________ job of explaining to Debbie that she is not
invited. (TICKLE)

2522. When they could not find the car, they assumed they had merely _________________ the
parking space. (REMEMBER)

2523. Memories of his childhood _________________ when he saw the photographs. (FACE)

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2524. This trail is not circular, so you have to _________________ your steps back to the start.
(TRACE)

2525. The council is in dispute with the _________________ named restaurant chain. (SUGGEST)

2526. The Glasgow-based company is to launch a stock market _________________ this summer.
(FLOAT)

2527. An iceberg sank the “Titanic” - a ship they claimed was _________________. (SINK)

2528. Water the plants regularly but do not allow the soil to become _________________.
(WATER)

2529. I never buy clothes that aren’t _________________. (MACHINE)

2530. Officials are worried that allowing these refugees into the country will open the
_________________ to thousands more. (FLOOD)

2531. _________________ wetlands have a crucial role to play in guarding against flooding. (TIDE)

2532. Warnings about terror attacks sent a _________________ of anxiety through the nation.
(RIP)

2533. Many children have become _________________ disturbed as a result of the abuse they
have suffered. (EMOTE)

2534. His tone is always precise rather than _________________ passionate. (EMOTE)

2535. Bell’s curiosity was _________________, encompassing geography, ethnography,

archeology, history, politics, poetry, and more. (QUENCH)

2536. Like many pregnant women, she is distilling all of society’s _________________ anxiety
about exposure to toxic chemicals into nine months of serious worrying. (FLOAT)

2537. They serve juices, bottled waters, and other _________________ drinks. (QUENCH)

2538. Personhood isn’t actually vested in something material but resides in something
_________________ soul. (MATERIAL)

2539. “I’m so sad that I missed you,” he said _________________. (SOUL)

2540. She assured me that my fears were _________________ and unfounded. (BASE)

2541. He was a much more complex character than your _________________ description
suggested. (CARTOON)

2542. As if the real world weren’t scary enough, _________________ threats are everywhere.
(CHIMERIA)

2543. There’s a _________________ quality to the final stages of the movie. (DREAM)

2544. The show is an _________________ of America rooted in small businesses that magically
sustain themselves. (IDEA)

2545. He was popular during the early part of the 20th century, but today his work seems dated
and _________________. (SUBSTANCE)

2546. In the _________________ age, politicians sometimes get what they want by getting the
narrative right and the facts wrong. (FACT)

2547. She said the case against her used _________________ evidence. (ROBUST)

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2548. In elections, one method of good auditing is end-to-end _________________ that allows
you, as a voter, to see whether your vote has been changed. (VERIFY)

2549. This research seems to lend some _________________ to the theory that the drug might
cause cancer. (VALID)

2550. He seems to be running for election on a platform of _________________: you can have
your cake and eat it, too. (CAKE)

2551. The debate about Britain’s drinking culture should be linked to the absurdity and
_________________ of our drug laws. (THINK)

2552. She doesn’t seem to understand the difference between truth and _________________.
(FALSE)

2553. The couple was charged with _________________ of documents. (FALSE)

2554. This is _________________ and this isn’t true. (HOG)

2555. Is it not necessary to adopt criteria for trueness to _________________ potentially violent
and destructive experiences of the past? (MYTH)

2556. Don’t believe a word of what he says. It’s just a load of _________________. (TRAP)

2557. It relies on _________________, uncertainty, lies, and keeping your opponent unsure of just
how crazy you are. (TALK)

2558. Statins are _________________ drugs that can help protect against heart attack and stroke.
(CHOLESTEROL)

2559. Are these guys just spouting _________________ that they have no real basis for believing?
(EYE)

2560. It’s hard to accept that disease can afflict anyone, randomly and _________________.
(MEAN)

2561. If your trip is _________________, you are advised to stay at home. (URGENT)

2562. It won’t make a _________________ of difference to me. (PENNY)

2563. He was proposing some _________________ increase. (PENNY)

2564. The police are arresting the _________________ when they should be going for the
ringleaders. (TIME)

2565. He failed to show the battlefield bravery that is _________________ expected of men.
(VESTIGE)

2566. That country has a long, _________________ record of dealing harshly with political
prisoners. (GLORY)

2567. The glorious thing about Almodóvar’s movies is their unashamed _________________.
(MORAL)

2568. He gave a convincing stage performance as the unpleasant young _________________.

(DEBAUCH)

2569. He wrote about the moral _________________ that accompanies the accumulation of
wealth. (GENERATE)

2570. She was imprisoned by her family but was _________________ possessed by a desire to
escape. (DEMON)
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2571. The government has blamed the protests on a handful of _________________. (EVIL)

2572. In times of great _________________, one of the striking signs that things are not right is
disobedience to parents. (GOD)

2573 Those who shun the great sins and _________________, and whenever they are angry, they
forgive. (DECENT)

2574. We would not be so keen on freedom of information if the information were used in a
_________________ way. (ETHIC)

2575. Their treatment of prisoners is _________________ and morally bad. (HUMAN)

2576. They are a bunch of self-interested individuals who have _________________ abused their
power. (CONSCIENCE)

2577. It is unpalatable that a company should behave in such an _________________ way and not
tell us what more we are to suffer. (PRINCIPLE)

2578. As it plays out in the context of the film, this metaphorical scenario leads Alex into
troublesome emotional territory with friends, colleagues, and more _________________
characters. (SAVOUR)

2579. It is a problem when corporations wield market power _________________. (SCRUPLE)

2580. ‘We must crack down on _________________ operators who set up premium-rate line
services, only to disappear days later before the regulator has a chance to investigate
complaints,’ he said. (NIGHT)

2581. He deposited his _________________ gains in foreign bank accounts. (GET)

2582. The _________________ preacher is a stereotype of black pop culture. (JACK)

2583. He _________________ and wrongly suggested that his health care plan would provide
health care for “all Americans.” (LEAD)

2584. Such _________________ conduct drew international ire and led to the formation of a
strong protest movement. (SPORT)

2585. It’s an interesting proposal but it’s simply economically _________________. (VIABLE)

2586. It was no great surprise when the manager was sacked after a disastrous,
_________________ season. (WIN)

2587. It was in the third round of the championships that they came _________________. (STICK)

2588. He wrote her a letter when he was on his _________________. (BED)

2589. The _________________ shot her mother before killing herself. (CEASE)

2590. More of the baby boomer generation are now facing _________________ decisions. (LIFE)

2591. A local non-profit foundation is offering people battling _________________ cancer

alternative options and financial support. (STAGE)

2592. She remembered her dead brother without _________________. (MORBID)

2593. The hospital had to decide to _________________ non-terminal patients. (PRIOR)

2594. By the time the paramedics got to him, he was _________________. (STONE)

2595. A man was wandering barefoot along the railway tracks, perhaps _________________.
(SUICIDE)
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2596. The pillars seem to have been added to the entrance as an _________________. (THINK)

2597. He stressed that the research was _________________ and focused on single buildings.
(THEORY)

2598. The foil makes _________________ devices clamped onto clothing in stores useless. (THIEF)

2599. Many countries have little or no effective _________________ legislation and no legislation
to protect and support the victims and families or to prosecute the perpetrators. (TRAFFIC)

2600. She believed that sociology was a _________________ field which must study social action
using purely subjective means. (EMPIRE)

2601. His _________________ on everything from sex to religion are profound. (MUSE)

2602. Senior officers are confident that the _________________ team will make an impact.
(BURGLAR)

2603. The trust’s conservation work includes running _________________ teams in national parks.
(POACH).

2604. Pharmaceutical companies are accused of pillaging the natural world for new lucrative
treatments, a trend known as _________________. (PIRATE)

2605. A _________________ suddenly pushed the women aside, jumped behind the wheel, and
sped off. (CAR)

2606. Action peaks during the visit of a circus - complete with elephants, tigers, and
_________________ pickpockets. (FINGER)

2607. Lockable cabinets provide protection against _________________. (PILFER)

2608. The patient presented with a typical MRI pattern including cerebral and cerebellar white
matter abnormalities, and facial _________________. (MORPH)

2609. He suggests that children of alcoholics are prone to behavioural _________________.

(REGULATE)

2610. She was told that she was _________________ ill. (CURE)

2611. Doctors need to figure out how to help _________________, whose symptoms persist for
months. (HAUL)

2612. Hepatitis can have _________________ causes, for example, alcohol and drugs. (VIRUS)

2613. His _________________ anger and frustration burst forth. (PEN)

2614. The study looked at the ongoing symptoms of patients receiving different types of
_________________ drugs. (SCHIZOPHRENIA)

2615. He was considered _________________ and dropped from the team. (EXPEND)

2616. It was only a small country, _________________ situated, with an indifferent soil. (FAVOUR)

2617. When the secret plans came _________________, the president was revealed to have
ordered the burglary. (GLUE)

2618. Under the old regime, black _________________ would buy almost anything from Western
tourists and resell it at an enormous profit. (MARKET)

2619. The leader of the _________________ did not make any reply, but coolly drew a pistol from
his belt. (BUSH)

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2620. We have recently experienced attacks on our network from highly organized, professional
_________________. (INTRUDE)

2621. He was the kind of _________________, or arsonist, who would nonchalantly light his
cigarettes with $5 bills. (FIRE)

2622. The _________________ was barred from posting or carrying posters or paste in the city
centre for two years. (POSTER)

2623. Indonesia and the Philippines have immensely long coastlines, making their waters
especially difficult to guard against pirates, drug traffickers, _________________, and other
criminals. (GUN)

2624. Arnold agrees to use Buster’s services as a _________________ provided Buster pays him
£500 immediately. (SAFE)

2625. He has an _________________ chance of winning the race. (MONEY)

2626. This has come very _________________ when we most need it. (FORTUNE)

2627. We have been accused of being too process-oriented, but one of the problems we had in
the past was that we did things _________________. (HAZARD)

2628. The trains are often late, so getting to work on time is a fairly _________________ affair.
(HIT)

2629. Cows are known to select the more palatable grasses for grazing, which might introduce
an element of _________________ into the data. (RANDOM)

2630. He compounds overweening ambition with quite extraordinary arrogance and

_________________ incompetence. (UTTER)

2631. Sorry to call you at such an _________________ hour. (CIVIL)

2632. I was woken up at some _________________ hour of the morning by someone knocking on
my door. (EARTH)

2633. The stage set shows his home as a symbolic _________________ - a comfortable armchair
on a strangely-shaped rug on a floating floor. (DREAM)

2634. Supercombinators repeatedly copy the same _________________ of what originally were
free variables into function calls. (INSTANT)

2635. He was _________________ for one of the regular TV sportscasters, and was a great
success. (PINCH)

2636. Devious websites could pull a _________________ on your home page and install spyware.
(SWITCH)

2637. I took the old starter to Autozone and they _________________ it. (BENCH)

2638. We may even be _________________ vehicles on similar road conditions for braking power.
(ROAD)

2639. The system was still being _________________ for practical music applications. (BETA)

2640. Each model was then _________________ with specific test patterns. (ALPHA)

2641. _________________ products belong to the safest and cheapest foods and have an
impressive global economic value. (WHEAT)

2642. The designer’s limited edition collection can be bought _________________ only. (STORE)
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2643. The skeleton exhibits several _________________ features. (DINOSAUR)

2644. The planet Jupiter contains large amounts of the _________________ gas and dust out of
which the solar system was formed. (ORDER)

2645. He declared himself worried about the _________________ effect of reality television.
(COARSE)

2646. His _________________ personality sets the tone for the show. (FOLK)

2647. The station came equipped with a shower, a standing sleeping station, as well as a
_________________ bed. (FOLD)

2648. The Yankees won by the _________________ score of 17 to 2. (SIDE)

2649. A large brown envelope was sitting _________________ in her pigeonhole when she went
past it. (SLANT)

2650. There was already an _________________ clause within the existing legislation, forbidding
prejudice and discrimination against minority religious groups. (FAME)

2651. His accusations were false, but they served to _________________ her reputation. (SMIRCH)

2652. He has tried to _________________ and destroy everyone whose opinions differ from his.
(CALUMNY)

2653. We reserve the right to edit letters and remove anything potentially _________________.
(LIBEL)

2654. It was a dirty, _________________ political campaign. (MUD)

2655. The protests were accompanied by at least eight cases of _________________.

(IMMOLATE)

2656. “You’re not afraid of me, are you?” he asked _________________. (MOCK)

2657. The attorneys were expensive and their _________________ was off-putting. (AMBULANCE)

2658. Don’t be _________________ into working more hours than you want. (BEAT)

2659. On the subject of childbirth, she is _________________ frank. (AMUSE)

2660. His tie is _________________ long and tucked into his pants. (COMIC)

2661. He plays the role of a lovable _________________. (GOOF)

2662. In most network sitcoms nowadays, the _________________ characters are aware that
they’re being funny. (WISE)

2663. Maurice roared with laughter at his own _________________. (WIT)

2664. The tribe has the option to dig down several feet and search to uncover an answer key to
solve the _________________. (BRAIN)

2665. Smoking is a particular _________________ of his. (BEAR)

2666. The decision about funding is a _________________ one which could have a long-lasting
effect. (TRIVIAL)

2667. Sally had been recovering well from her operation, but yesterday she experienced a
_________________. (SET)

2668. Along with the agitation of opinion went _________________ events. (EPOCH)

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2669. These new laws will have _________________ benefits for all working mothers. (REACH)

2670. We need to educate the public about the wonder and the _________________ of nature.
(DISPENSE)

2671. The passages of historical exposition need to be spoken slowly and more
_________________. (MEAN)

2672. A small business may store all its _________________ data on one PC. (MISSION)

2673. All of these suggestions are in line with the field’s _________________ goal of explaining the
nature of interlanguage rules and determining their origins. (ARCH)

2674. Her aim is a _________________ of the traditional relationship between women and fiction.
(VALOUR)

2675. It wouldn’t be _________________ to buy an expensive new computer when all you want to
do is store your photos. (COST)

2676. She was aware of her _________________. (DESIRE)

2677. This _________________ lotion soothes your skin and enriches your tan. (ACT / PURPOSE)

2678. The shoes are slightly worn, but still _________________. (SERVICE)

2679. These people glow with health and _________________. (WHOLE)

2680. She was a _________________ beautiful bride. (RAVISH)

2681. Brokerage websites will often provide a _________________ to the broker’s internet trading
area. (LINK)

2682. It was a fairly average show - it needed more _________________. (COW)

2683. She may be the youngest member of the team, but she’s no _________________. (WEIGH)

2684. There’s a shop in the hospital where they sell flowers and magazines and
_________________. (SUCH)

2685. They’re _________________, the people on an opera stage who neither speak nor sing, yet
whose presence in the production is crucial. (NUMBER)

2686. Sucralose is just the sort of _________________ product the chief executive wants to
encourage. (VALUE)

2687. It isn’t supposed to be my life, it’s supposed to be a real view of what it is to be a

_________________. (BENCH)

2688. Wertheimer acknowledges this in the statement, ‘Some individuals may consider these
hormones to be _________________ if they interfere with implantation.’ (ABORTION)

2689. Some _________________ groups believe that life begins at conception and prevention of
implantation is murder. (ABORTION)

2690. President-elect Barack Obama promises to be the most virulently _________________

president in history. (ABORTION)

2691. Under _________________ laws, firms may not participate in foreign boycotts that are not
officially sanctioned. (BOYCOTT)

2692. In her view, elite sports are actually _________________ to healthy living. (THESIS)

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2693. There was nobody strong enough to lead an effective _________________ force against the
dictator. (VALIANT)

2694. We don’t have to go _________________ with our competitors in every market. (TOE)

2695. This applies in part also to _________________ phones because of the nature of the
distraction of a conversation. (HAND)

2696. The family is said to take a _________________ approach to the day-to-day running of the
business they own. (HAND)

2697. We _________________ a lot of hope in this project. (PAUSE)

2698. The rest of the class were sick of watching him _________________. (NOSE)

2699. Peak usage periods, such as extreme cold weather, have been known to spark
_________________. (BROWN)

2700. We had a busy weekend so I’m planning to have some _________________ tomorrow.
(TIME)

2701. The television’s gone _________________. (HAY)

2702. There were guidelines about the procedure to follow if any of the voting machines
became _________________. (OPERATE)

2703. Loading the whole ream of paper rather than just a few pages can help to avoid
_________________. (FEED)

2704. The package involves eliminating required overtime pay in return for _________________
time off. (COMPENSATE)

2705. Sofie tries to leave her fortuneteller life behind by becoming a _________________. (ROUST)

2706. The union represents about 9,000 active pilots, with nearly 2,000 more pilots currently
on _________________. (LEAVE)

2707. Many people find it difficult to face _________________ tasks such as unpacking, doing
laundry, and changing foreign currency. (HOLIDAY)

2708. Many sign up for conferences just because they feel like an _________________. (AWAY)

2709. He writes of ‘simulacrum’ as the ‘of something that is _________________ in itself or

unrepresentable: literally the phantasm in its obsessional constraint.’ (COMMUNICATE)

2710. Millions of trees in the West have died from insect _________________. (INFEST)

2711. Transmission of the disease is greater in pandemic than _________________ seasons.

(PANDEMIC)

2712. Diabetes is one of the most common _________________ diseases globally.

(COMMUNICATE)

2713. A few _________________ appear to have transmitted the virus to as many as 10 people
each. (SPREAD)

2714. The _________________ of living here, of course, is that it is expensive. (SIDE)

2715. One of the _________________ of living with someone is having to share a bathroom.
(DRAW)

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2716. She accused the main opposition party of _________________ changing its stance.
(OPPORTUNE)

2717. The early phases of the Industrial Revolution were closely linked to the _________________
of the textile industry. (MACHINE)

2718. The quality of the products produced in the small, _________________ workshops that
proliferate in this district is incredible. (MACHINE)

2719. Because their _________________ are diverse geographically, health visitors have much less
detailed knowledge of who is living in a specific local area. (CASE)

2720. The website is a place where people involved in _________________ can share experiences
and suggestions. (WORK)

2721. Cleaning the oven is sheer _________________. (DRUDGE)

2722. The committee will meet today to lay the _________________ for inter-party talks next
month. (GROUND)

2723. “Is this your _________________?” he asked, pointing at the graffiti on the wall. (HAND)

2724. Months of _________________ enabled detectives to uncover a new lead. (LEG)

2725. _________________ is a reminder to focus on one task at a time. (TASK)

2726. A qualified teacher, he _________________ as a cabbie in the evenings to pay the rent.
(MOON)

2727. Job insecurity is making _________________ increasingly common. (PRESENT)

2728. Some hospitals are so _________________ that doctors have to work 20-hour shifts.
(HAND)

2729. The facility is chronically _________________ and short of supplies. (STAFF)

2730. Now that the _________________’s all been done, we can start to write the report itself.
(SPADE)

2731. Businesses that have the most _________________ accidents and illnesses are construction,
logging, and manufacturing. (WORK)

2732. On Thursday the airline had to charter 10 aircraft to counter industrial action by its pilots,
who are on a _________________. (WORK)

2733. The right software tools can improve _________________ and productivity. (WORK)

2734. Students do find that their _________________ increases throughout the course. (WORK)

2735. The Johns Hopkins team has identified a genetic change, or _________________ that can be
measured in the blood of colon cancer patients. (MARK)

2736. His name isn’t anywhere in the film, but his _________________ are everywhere. (HAND)

2737. Any political movement can be _________________, meaning that it exceeds the individual.
(PERSON)

2738. The committee is a mere _________________ of the council and has no power of its own.
(APPEND)

2739. We used _________________ comparisons of performance to assess which hospitals were

performing well. (UNIT)

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2740. They agreed to my proposal that we hold an _________________ meeting to discuss the
draft plan. (BRANCH)

2741. They eliminated _________________ revenues from the sales figures. (SEGMENT)

2742. Products and services become increasingly _________________. (MODULE)

2743. The museums are run by the _________________ Ministry of National Heritage. (BRANCH)

2744. This information can be obscured by the blood samples’ complex, _________________
composition. (COMPONENT)

2745. Our findings indicate that a _________________ assessment system can better inform
teachers, students, and parents about student progress. (ELEMENT)

2746. It is the second in a _________________ series of articles about ongoing conservation

projects. (PART)

2747. They _________________ us in the first quarter, causing us to fumble three times. (HUSTLE)

2748. The unions were determined to fight a _________________ action against the government’s
plans to strip them of their powers. (REAR)

2749. Popular _________________ activities include pottery, chess, choir, tennis, and swimming.
(CURRICULUM)

2750. Marjory did a lot of her _________________ in the rainforests of Brazil. (FIELD)

2751. _________________ and collaboration across faculties and between departments are strong
features of research activity within the university. (DISCIPLINE)

2752. A noon-time rally was followed by debates, _________________, and panel discussions that
lasted the entire afternoon. (TEACH)

2753. Companies are increasingly using _________________ in order to train their employees.
(GAME)

2754. Having a can of corn in a _________________ bag is a great idea; you could use it for a
hammer too if needed. (BUG)

2755. Today I read that we are facing the biggest _________________ of species in the history of
the planet. (DECIMAL)

2756. Last weekend we were all in need of a little _________________. (COMPRESS)

2757. She predicted that the GDP will fall only moderately during the _________________ in the
economic cycle. (SWING)

2758. This disadvantaged immigrant with a _________________ education grew to be one of

Scotland’s top manufacturers. (SHORT)

2759. There was alarm in the markets when the dollar took a _________________. (NOSE)

2760. A company that acquires another company usually brings its own systems, processes,
and culture to the _________________. (ACQUIRE)

2761. Over half the nation’s land area is devoted to farming and approximately 16% of total
employment is in _________________. (BUSINESS)

2762. Any move to form a _________________ of all the UK’s naval shipyard facilities would put
jobs at risk. (SORT)

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2763. The chief executive has set _________________ targets to reduce costs in each of its
businesses. (GROUP)

2764. One of the report’s recommendations was that a national security _________________
should be set up at the heart of the government. (SECRET)

2765. Government ministers consider _________________ industries vital for Britain’s future
prosperity. (SUN)

2766. New, high-tech, electronics-based industries are replacing _________________ industries

or old-style heavy industries. (SUN)

2767. Everyone from solo practitioners to _________________ law firms is offering help. (SHOE)

2768. We ourselves circulate as so many signs, carrying on our bodies innumerable minor signs
and _________________. (SIGN)

2769. He said that the railway _________________ were carrying out an investigation into the
causes of the disaster. (INSPECT)

2770. He favoured _________________ games and hoped that this game would be the forerunner
of many more. (ASSOCIATE)

2771. He plays football and hockey and represents his tennis club in _________________
tournaments. (CLUB)

2772. Studies of _________________ relations have found that similar organizations are more
likely to manage potential rivalry by collaborating under reciprocal arrangements. (ORGANISE)

2773. The group is also _________________, drawing its members from several colleges in London.
(INSTITUTE)

2774. Create a relaxing bedroom environment to _________________ you and help you fall asleep.
(STRESS)

2775. It’s a good _________________ with people; we talk to them, and it’s a little more
personable. (ICE)

2776. Encouraging your baby either to suck their thumb, finger or use a dummy is a great way
for them to learn to _________________. (SOOTH)

2777. Scented oils can act as a _________________ or anti-depressant if inhaled or massaged.

(STRESS)

2778. She is known for her glamorous, _________________ life. (JET)

2779. No one is in the best of moods after an _________________ on a cramped plane. (NIGHT)

2780. In July _________________ takes over the whole nation. (WANDER)

2781. _________________ with someone who is always late may not work so well. (CAR)

2782. After all her _________________ she had come back home to stay. (WANDER)

2783. His watercolours show people in a desolate, ash-grey _________________. (CITY)

2784. Strands of early morning mist lingered as the sun tried to break through the patchy
_________________. (CLOUD)

2785. From our hotel room window, we had a _________________ view of the parade. (GRAND)

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2786. He described the traditional slaughtering ground as a fetid _________________ of flies and
foul odours. (HELL)

2787. Most of the island is a _________________ of rugged black lava flows and red wind-whipped
cinder cones. (MOON)

2788. You need to leave time to see the _________________ of the fabulous Elizabethan house.
(ROOF)

2789. The administration had made splendid improvements to Chicago’s _________________.

(STREET)

2790. If she adds a _________________ and leaves some of her assets to our children, will the
inheritance tax liability be reduced? (CODE)

2791. Soon he’s _________________, cast out of his ancestral home and off to live in seclusion in a
Paris warehouse. (INHERIT)

2792. I didn’t invest sixteen years of my life and money to raise an ungrateful _________________
brat! (HEIR)

2793. Many people die _________________ because they thought they were too young to make a
will. (TESTAMENT)

2794. Many wondered how the monumental twin towers could be toppled so easily and
_________________. (CATACLYSM)

2795. Using his daughter’s case as a _________________ point, he described a justice system that
ignores the rights of the victim. (JUMP)

2796. We need to bear in mind the complex, _________________ nature of drug use. (CAUSE)

2797. A series of several persons descended from a common _________________ is called a line.
(GENE)

2798. It is simply a _________________ mixing arising out of the velocity differences already
existing. (INDUCE)

2799. The firm’s director is confident that the new project will act as a _________________ for
further contracts. (BOARD)

2800. We’ve been _________________ before, and we’re going to break new ground again. (TRAIL)

2801. Within the plan must be cash flow forecasts that ensure you have _________________ to
deal with unforeseen shocks such as interest rate rises. (HEAD)

2802. Christmas seems to celebrate materialism and _________________. (GRATIFY)

2803. He is a _________________ who frequently writes controversial opinion pieces.

(CONTRARY)

2804. When I wailed about this to the executive in charge of shepherding the Australian through
production and distribution, he was _________________. (POSTULATE)

2805. That is why, in our respectful submission, the approach taken in point of principle is
_________________. (CENTRE)

2806. It is impossible to produce a _________________ justification of this principle. (CIRCLE)

2807. They have been secretive, partisan, _________________, and lacking in any long-term vision
whatever. (CONSENSUS)

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2808. All this may be political _________________, but it will make it more difficult to reach
agreement on important legislation. (BOX)

2809. As long as populations are menaced by banditry, civil war, guerrilla campaigns, and
_________________ by beleaguered governments, they cannot be secure. (SURGE)

2810. There would be a terrible _________________, smirked Winter. (DUST)

2811. They are _________________ that serve to harden the perception of Penn as entirely without
humour. (SET)

2812. A couple of boys were _________________ in the park. (ROUGH)

2813. _________________ blood tests revealed that he had a blood-alcohol level that was three
times the legal driving limit. (ACCIDENT)

2814. Sleep-deprived kids are more _________________. (ACCIDENT)

2815. “_________________!” she called as I dropped the hot plates. (BUTTER)

2816. I’m not a big person, mind you, but next to her daintiness, I’m a _________________ with
elephantiasis. (CLOD)

2817. The report criticizes the _________________ way in which complaints were dealt with.
(HAM)

2818. He spent a great deal of time _________________ milking complaining cows. (EXPERT)

2819. An artist with the right technology can become a _________________. (TRADE)

2820. The dancers complained about the _________________ of their clumsy partners. (ADROIT)

2821. He might not be such a _________________ after all - maybe he has talent. (STUMBLE)

2822. Even if you can make sense of the terrible plot, you will hate the _________________
dialogue. (TIN)

2823. She nodded _________________, her body still numb from the shock. (WOOD)

2824. For years there was a shortage of _________________ in engineering. (MAN)

2825. My background was very _________________, and there was no expectation from my family
for me to read very much or write anything. (BOOK)

2826. To my _________________ eye that just looks like a load of random brush strokes, and yet
it’s a very valuable painting. (TUTOR)

2827. Feminist _________________ Gloria Steinem took to the New York Times op-ed page.
(MOTHER)

2828. He was a brilliant _________________ with a dry wit and a masterly sense of timing.
(PROVIDE)

2829. The Formula 1 team has _________________ all their rivals this season with their new
suspension. (DESIGN)

2830. Technicians often _________________ a product, introducing numerous features that

customers do not need. (ENGINE)

2831. The firm and its industrial partners plan this summer to put a _________________ of an
underwater power platform off the Florida coast. (TYPE)

2832. The party manifesto is no longer the _________________ it used to be. (LODE)
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2833. The house is a _________________ of colonial architecture. (SHOW)

2834. The only valid _________________ for measuring traffic safety is deaths per miles driven.
(STICK)

2835. Any sci-fi enthusiast will tell you that most films about apocalyptic disease are
_________________ revenge-of-nature scenarios. (TYPE)

2836. The group’s support is based on the governor’s _________________ stance and efforts to
stimulate California’s economy. (BUSINESS)

2837. Always late - that’s so _________________. (BRAND)

2838. The look and feel of the advertising don’t reflect our promise of 100 percent professional
care. The ads were _________________! (BRAND)

2839. Emotion is something we think of as _________________ human. (ESSENCE)

2840. _________________ activists insist that digital billboards contribute to light pollution.
(BILLBOARD)

2841. Children are becoming more and more _________________ because of advertising. (BRAND)

2842. The _________________ generated an estimated $12 million in free publicity for both
clients. (PROMOTE)

2843. Its application to several sources of sales data can suggest which products should be
_________________ with each other. (SELL)

2844. Most software companies understand the benefits of _________________. (DOG)

2845. Many consumers are now leaning towards buying _________________ products. (BRAND)

2846. The writer recently went on a _________________ tour of his homeland. (PROMOTE)

2847. British architect Richard Rogers was a _________________ of the Pompidou Centre in Paris,
along with Renzo Piano. (DESIGN)

2848. An expert in joint projects, he offers advice on successful _________________. (DEVELOP)

2849. In 1948 Joanna’s grandmother on the _________________ side won the title. (STAFF)

2850. The family as a whole has been traced _________________ by two family members. (GENE)

2851. We offer tangible value to the individuals behind the idea and then, by _________________
the concept, we offer investors a very sound proposition indeed. (HOUSE)

2852. Our coach has worked hard to _________________ a team spirit into the players.
(CALCANEUS)

2853. The programme is an attempt to eliminate _________________ and stereotypes. (EDUCATE)

2854. The company was invoiced in advance for _________________ training packages before
employees had attended the full number of courses available. (COURSE)

2855. The school building is also used for _________________ purposes in the evenings and at
weekends. (EDUCATE)

2856. Employees at all levels who have provided exceptional leadership in _________________
activities within the schools are recognized at an awards ceremony. (INSTRUCT)

2857. The _________________ Training is the training method wherein the employees learn their
job roles away from the actual work floor. (JOB)
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2858. No formal qualifications are required for the work - you’ll get _________________ training.
(JOB)

2859. _________________ occurs when people have more educational qualifications than they
need to do their job. (EDUCATE)

2860. _________________ refers to the process of discarding former behaviour patterns and
accepting new ones as part of a transition in one’s life. (SOCIAL)

2861. At the same time, art as such, the carrier of spiritual value, was seen as _________________,
a feature of individual genius. (TEACH)

2862. This was a _________________ class with a wider range of achievement levels than exists in
most classrooms. (GRADE)

2863. The country’s _________________ approach to international trade and investment relations
has further opened up the economy. (TRACK)

2864. Teachers do not have to stay in the school buildings during _________________ time.
(CLASS)

2865. Their approach to treating people with substance use disorders is quite different from
the traditional “_________________” philosophy. (ABSTAIN)

2866. In recent decades, more _________________ teaching methods and diverse curricula built
around national standards have developed. (CHILD)

2867. It was a melting pot of New Leftists and former communists, and the group engaged in
strike support and union organizing, political strategizing, and _________________. (CONSCIOUS)

2868. She has also examined closed-head injury with respect to working memory,
_________________, and reading ability. (COGNITIVE)

2869. Students and _________________ youths have very different voting habits. (COLLEGE)

2870. Literacy lessons were more varied than usual with greater use of paired and
_________________ group work. (ABLE)

2871. _________________ courses are better for people who are not committed to a particular
career. (VOCATION)

2872. _________________ help businesses develop the talented workforce required to succeed.
(TRAIN)

2873. I’m trying to learn to drive, but I’m not making much _________________ with it. (HEAD)

2874. We ordered a large amount of cakes and _________________ them in order to save for
future use. (BAKE)

2875. There were just as many _________________ among the crowd as there were students.
(STUDENT)

2877. In her pictures, she is the embodiment of blonde _________________ beauty. (AMAZON)

2878. We’ll show you how to get _________________ abs in 9 weeks. (BEACH)

2876. While it is true that the proportion of _________________ who enter higher education now
is closer to 50% than the figure under 10% when Lord Patten was at Oxford, the issue of class
distinction clearly remains unresolved. (SCHOOL)

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2879. _________________ often experiment in medically related fields, provoked by restricted
access to medical care. (HACK)

2880. The school sports field swarmed with _________________ young people eager for the day’s
events. (LIMB)

2881. This girl has a figure that most of us would die for - tall, blonde, skinny, and
_________________. (HARD)

2882. Fast bowlers are supposed to be _________________ hunks who stride around with a
permanent scowl, not cheerful lads with blonde highlights and a good sense of humour.
(MUSCLE)

2883. I consider myself an _________________ type and couldn’t contemplate the idea of not
living an active life. (DOOR)

2884. It is hard for the _________________ to understand the difficulties that disabled people
encounter in their daily lives. (ABLE)

2885. Elyse posed on the sand in a skimpy abstract bikini that accentuated her cleavage,
_________________ stomach and lean legs. (BOARD)

2886. For all its heart-thumping glory, it can also come with a _________________ helping of
awkwardness and anxiety. (DUTY)

2887. In April, the government set out the conditions for foreign and local automobile
manufacturers interested in importing key car components _________________. (DUTY)

2888. British _________________ cigarettes will carry a tax mark to make identification of
smuggled tobacco easier. (DUTY)

2889. Someone knows who the culprits are and is _________________ to report them before
someone is seriously injured or even murdered. (DUTY)

2890. For mass-market, _________________ advertising, television used to be the obvious

choice. (IMPACT)

2891. Opposition groups fear violence, after weeks of military _________________ from the
government. (MUSCLE)

2892. Jason owns a _________________ Ford with big rear wheels. (SOUP)

2893. She’d come _________________ from the palace with the latest news. (FEET)

2894. His _________________ jokes were very popular with the audience. (FIRE)

2895. The government has financed the creation of a _________________ bus service. (EXPRESS)

2896. He worked in a variety of jobs; in a supermarket, a _________________, and a video shop

before deciding to go to university. (CASH)

2897. Many national governments formulate _________________ policies in order to protect

domestic sellers. (DUMP)

2898. They support the idea of free, _________________ access to the market for the least
developed countries. (TARIFF)

2899. Make sure that you have submitted your _________________ tax return and paid your tax
for this year by 31 January. (ASSESS)

2900. He is in a good position to _________________ on the future of commerce. (PROGNOSIS)

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2901. Most writers know that writing is a balancing act between freedom and _________________.
(CRITIC)

2902. He said they had put a major dent in drug sales in the community with the
_________________ of the gang. (TAKE)

2903. Now the circle is complete so that every reported imprint has either one of the six rarity
ratings or is _________________. (RATE)

2904. Even ministers are _________________ before a trial. (CHARGE)

2905. His television interviews _________________ helped to repair the damage to his reputation.
(ARREST)

2906. Items were found from the Norman period, enabling him to conclude that the site was
probably _________________. (CONQUEST)

2907. Everyone talks about _________________, but people have a big problem with letting things
go. (CLUTTER)

2908. Over 64 percent of all tree species have slight to severe _________________. (FOIL)

2909. Industrial processes carried out at the depot include painting, _________________,
sandblasting, and steam cleaning. (GREASE)

2910. Know the difference between _________________ and organizing: you need fewer things,
not more things to put your things in. (JUNK)

2911. Wipe up the spill with _________________ paper and dispose of it in the toilet. (FLUSH)

2912. There are significant penalties for those who _________________. (FLY)

2913. I managed to _________________ some of our old furniture onto a friend who just bought a
house. (LOAD)

2914. He _________________ the chair as though it were a horse. (STRIDE)

2915. Would all passengers please _________________ by the rear doors. (PLANE)

2916. Their leader _________________ and entered the great gate. (MOUNT)

2917. I was escorted off the train and forced to buy a ticket before I was allowed to
_________________. (BOARD)

2918. The town lies _________________ the River Havel. (STRIDE)

2919. It is the bane of many female subway riders, a practice with a name almost as off-putting
as the act itself: _________________. (SPREAD)

2920. _________________ campaigners say that countless animals have died in cruel and
unnecessary experiments. (VIVISECTION)

2921. The smartphone version of the software will deliver a _________________ video at a
resolution the smaller device can manage. (SAMPLE)

2922. We used to _________________ the information in the reports and never relied on a single
source. (CHECK)

2923. I always _________________ to make sure I locked the door. (CHECK)

2924. There was an interval of three seconds between sentences in each language and an
_________________ interval of five seconds. (TRY)

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2925. At park exits vehicles are _________________ by an armed ranger. (SPOT)

2926. If you remember these old game titles, many of them have become _________________ and
can be found and downloaded on the internet. (ABANDON)

2927. Many users have an _________________ installed to prevent advertisements from being
displayed on a screen. (BLOCK)

2928. I remember back in the day one could set up Microsoft Word to “_________________”
common misspellings. (CORRECT)

2929. This week, there were red faces at the credit card division, after someone pointed out
that customers were able to use an _________________ option for their password. (COMPLETE)

2930. You can use _________________ to quickly sync audio content from a selected playlist.
(FILL)

2931. My system is running faster than ever now that I’ve got rid of some _________________.
(BLOAT)

2932. If a computer program is _________________, it can recognize if a letter is a capital or a

small letter. (CASE)

2933. Everyone wishing to enter on the visa-waiver program must have a _________________
passport. (COMPUTER)

2934. The thesaurus may be kept in _________________ form and sections can be printed only as
required. (MACHINE)

2935. They created a _________________ of all the artists who had performed on the show.
(MASH)

2936. C++ is a common _________________ programming language. (OBJECT)

2937. We accomplished this feat by using only commodity hardware and _________________
software. (SOURCE)

2938. The map feature is available as an _________________ purchase. (APP)

2939. The jet narrowly avoided crashing after pilots _________________ their aircraft’s flight
computer. (PROGRAMME)

2940. _________________ can be used to support virus scanning, file compression, and file
encryption software. (PLUG)

2941. That way, previously existing programs can run on totally new hardware without requiring
revision and _________________. (COMPILE)

2942. _________________ protects a system by limiting what an application can do, such as
accessing files on disk or resources. (SAND)

2943. I hoped the query was _________________ correct. (SYNTAX)

2944. Vintage port is high-quality, _________________ wine that has been aged in the bottle for
at least 12 years. (BLEND)

2945. Virginia’s 2003 _________________ law was the first to make sending spam a felony.
(SPAM)

2946. Do not check email constantly. Set up an _________________ and check just two or three
times daily. (RESPONSE)

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2947. He was _________________ by an old lady. (FRIEND)

2948. In the _________________, if you make a mistake, someone will soon let you know. (BLOG)

2949. Love your blog - I’ll add you to my _________________. (BLOG)

2950. They claim _________________ rates on this type of ad are up to 3 percent, which is quite
high. (CLICK)

2951. She works on the _________________ at the local supermarket. (CHECK)

2952. If you have access to the _________________, you can ascertain the content of everything
that the target has read, viewed, or downloaded. (CLICK)

2953. Not only does _________________ inflict losses on the cardholders, but also the merchants,
merchants’ banks, and card issuers on the Internet. (FRAUD)

2954. CloudShield is a developer of network traffic analysis tools, specifically aimed at

_________________. (SECURE)

2955. The amendment also extends the definition to cover what is known in the jargon as
_________________ - the destruction of electronic systems. (TERROR)

2956. If you’re addicted to _________________, try jumping straight out of bed in the morning
rather than reaching for your phone. (SCROLL)

2957. I _________________ and saw some interesting degrees of separation in my own life. (SURF)

2958. She always does a _________________ with embarrassment when her mother starts asking
her about boys. (FACE)

2959. Amobee has a proprietary platform that supports existing and emerging mobile ad
formats on any mobile, _________________ device, including gaming platforms. (INTERNET)

2960. Unlike _________________ monitoring companies which monitor just the electronic
editions of newspapers, our members rely on subscriptions to the actual publications as
resources. (INTERNET)

2961. Its online content is behind a _________________ except for one free article every five days.
(PAY)

2962. A _________________ is a special type of comment that is created when you link to another
blog post. (PING)

2963. The rise of smart mobile devices has made _________________ content an integral part of
today’s marketing mix. (SNACK)

2964. The jokes are told with so much _________________ that the actors seem to be performing
in some kind of new sign language. (GEST)

2965. This development is counter-intuitive as well as _________________. (CREATE)

2966. The clothes they wear are cheap and _________________. (PRODUCE)

2967. The book is a superbly confident and imaginative exploration of the process of writing
and the project of _________________. (CREATE)

2968. Our _________________ centres for refugees are constantly supplying clothing and
household items all year round. (DROP)

2969. A _________________ field study was conducted in three different provinces. (LOCATE)

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2970. Our next meeting will be an _________________. It will be at Barneys downtown. (SITE)

2971. Rural areas have been traditionally thought of as a _________________ of old-fashioned

attitudes. (HOLD)

2972. It is one of the larger _________________ facilities in the United States, making
sophisticated pharmaceuticals. (MANUFACTURE)

2973. An awareness of _________________ has exploded across the world, with investment in
biofuels and renewable energy growing. (TECHNOLOGY)

2974. The photographs show Philadelphia rising up in the industrial age and deteriorating
through the post-war years of _________________. (INDUSTRY)

2975. The American Institute of Engineers is a _________________ association of engineers and

scientists. (INDUSTRY)

2976. There’s been a steady decline in _________________ industries such as shipbuilding and
steel. (SMOKE)

2977. They agree that any _________________ measure should include temporary tax cuts.
(RECESSION)

2978. What really happened was, and remains to this day, obscure and _________________.
(CONTEST)

2979. The app holds the promise of limitless growth and _________________ potential. (MONEY)

2980. It was a big surprise when a _________________ was appointed as the country’s Finance
Minister. (ECONOMY)

2981. The President promised to attack wasteful spending in Washington by vetoing

_________________ spending bills. (PORK)

2982. They said that owning gold prior to the _________________ recovery was desirable.
(DEPRESS)

2983. Unless global credit markets _________________ and start lending again, there will be a
recession. (FREEZE)

2984. The war was effectively over, although skirmishing and _________________ went on for
some time. (MOP)

2985. In some ways, the new applet technology was a _________________ to the old pre-PC days.
(THROW)

2986. Classes cost from £8 a session, _________________ in groups of eight weeks, while studio
sessions are upwards of £20 an hour. (BOOK)

2987. All the hospitals in the area have _________________ positions right now. (FILL)

2988. Some things are just plain _________________: it’s impossible, for example, to find blue
fountain pen ink in the standard cartridges around here. (OBTAIN)

2989. We rented an _________________ apartment and shipped over all of our own furniture.
(FURNISH)

2990. The First Amendment guarantees the press _________________ access to information.
(OBSTRUCT)

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2991. The chosen shape was a genuine _________________ structure impossible to analyze
logically. (FORM)

2992. He was very sympathetic to the efforts of working men to achieve _________________.
(DEPEND)

2993. The state is limited in the amount of money it can pump into the bond bill by a
_________________ cap on borrowing. (IMPOSE)

2994. Whether _________________ or caused by others, physical pain was a way of affirming the
boundaries of identity. (INFLICT)

2995. Poets are _________________ by the normal rules of sentence structure. (FETTER)

2996. Self-governing schools are _________________ by education authority rules. (TRAMMEL)

2997. Politicians and middle-class _________________ have interfered with the balance of a
vulnerable sociological ecosystem. (GOOD)

2998. Steven described his new job as a _________________ for him and his wife Fiona - who has
recently given birth to twins. (LIFE)

2999. Housing prices have _________________ in recent months. (ROCKET)

3000. Our costs have _________________ since we began this project. (STEEP)

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