C1. Word formationVersión en línea Practise your "word formation" skills for the advanced level of English. por Teacher Ismael 1 Did you hear about poor Claire? She had a ... in her third month! (CARRIAGE) Written answer 2 My parents always ... of my boyfriend until they met Godfrey. (APPROVE) Written answer 3 The judge decided on a verdict of ... rather than suicide. (ADVENTURE) Written answer 4 I can't stand Melissa. She giggles all the time and she's so ...! (MATURE) Written answer 5 The article on his early life in Kenya was woefully ... . (ACCURATE) Written answer 6 There's no use offering to buy me another one. That vase was ... . (REPLACE) Written answer 7 I find this habit of staring at me without blinking rather ... . (NERVE) Written answer 8 That particular fragrance has been ... because it wasn't selling very well. (CONTINUE) Written answer 9 Can I call you back? Only it's rather ... at the moment. (CONVENIENT) Written answer 10 He was given a fine for committing a rather minor ... . (DEMEANOUR) Written answer 11 I question your ... when it comes to affairs of the heart. You're not exactly a romantic! (JUDGE) Written answer 12 You don't want to give the interviewer the ... you're desperate for the job. (IMPRESS) Written answer 13 The country's ... has been hindered by the fact that the government has run up huge debts. (DEVELOP) Written answer 14 Her biggest ... is that she gives up too easily. (WEAK) Written answer 15 The escalating oil prices sent Europe into a ... . (RECESS) Written answer 16 He doesn't want to get married because he's afraid of ... . (COMMIT) Written answer 17 The measures that were taken to prevent hooliganism were very ... . (EFFECT) Written answer 18 ... with the enemy during wartime was punishable by death. (COLLABORATE) Written answer 19 His ... that they wouldn't come was based on the fact that they hadn't replied to his invitation. (ASSUME) Written answer 20 The workforce showed their ... to the merger by going out on strike. (OPPOSE) Written answer 21 We need to find new ways of lovering the crime rate since ... is no longer a deterrent. (IMPRISON) Written answer 22 Many patients are rejecting drugs in favour of ... medicine. (ALTERNATE) Written answer 23 Excessive alcohol ... can seriously damage your health. (CONSUME) Written answer 24 Our application for planning permission was turned down by ... officials. (NAME) Written answer 25 When teaching children, you have to adopt and ... approach. (IMAGINE) Written answer 26 The company has shelved plans for further ... . (EXPANSE) Written answer 27 I wish I'd married someone more ...; I can't rely on Bob for anything! (DEPEND) Written answer 28 They survived a ... journey through the frozen wastes of Antarctica. (PERIL) Written answer 29 He has to be admired for his ... of the welfare system. He gets every benefit there is! (MANIPULATE) Written answer 30 Your horoscope depends on the ... of the planets when you were born. (ALIGN) Written answer 31 Dampness had ... the walls and ceiling of the old cottage. (COLOUR) Written answer 32 When he told her he couldn't marry her, she looked at him in ... . (BELIEVE) Written answer 33 The captain announced that ... would commence shortly and apologised for the delay. (EMBARK) Written answer 34 They say he was ... from the navy on medical grounds. (CHARGE) Written answer 35 The victims were paid compensation but the actual sum has not been ... . (CLOSE) Written answer 36 The workforce expressed their ... at the meagre pay rise by going on strike. (CONTENT) Written answer 37 Most people are in favour of unilateral nuclear ... . (ARM) Written answer 38 I'm becoming rather ... with living in the countryside; it's so boring! (ENCHANT) Written answer 39 Some of the guests were a little ... at having to share a bathroom. (GRUNT) Written answer 40 Perry has done a ... act. We can't find him anywhere! (APPEAR) Written answer 41 It is ... to drink alcohol whilst taking antibiotics. (ADVICE) Written answer 42 She was ... to blame for the accident. She should never have taken him there. (DIRECT) Written answer 43 It's ... that politicians give themselves huge pay rises and yet the minimum wage is so low! (GRACE) Written answer 44 He was fired because of his ... . He refused to work even the odd evening or weekend. (FLEXIBLE) Written answer 45 The house was ... when we first moved in, so we practically had to rebuild it. (INHABIT) Written answer 46 His rudeness was ...! I'll never speak to him again. (FORGIVE) Written answer 47 Not being married could be ... to his political career. (ADVANTAGE) Written answer 48 That story she told about being lost at sea for a week was totally ... . (BELIEVE) Written answer 49 There's a very ... odour coming from the cellar. (AGREE) Written answer 50 There seems to be an ... . Let's check the figures again. (REGULAR) Written answer 51 They hired him because of his ... in that particular field of archaeology. (EXPERT) Written answer 52 "So what, in your opinion, would make you a good ... ?" (EMPLOY) Written answer 53 I will no longer tolerate his bad ... . (BEHAVE) Written answer 54 They were arrested on ... of drug trafficking. (SUSPECT) Written answer 55 She's very ... in her research and records every finding in detail. (METHOD) Written answer 56 We measure ... pressure with a barometer, not a thermometer. (ATMOSPHERE) Written answer 57 If you need some time on your own, my flat is at your ... . (DISPOSE) Written answer 58 When I was a child I had several ... friends. (IMAGINE) Written answer 59 Spain is a ... of diverse traditions and people. (COMPOSE) Written answer 60 A well-read individual is usually ... about a variety of subjects. (KNOW) Written answer 61 England are bound to win, especially after Germany´s unexpected ... from the tournament. (WITHDRAW) Written answer 62 I´m afraid we can´t give you your money back if you haven´t got a ... . (RECEIVE) Written answer 63 I was out of my ... . They started talking about philosophy and I didn´t understand a thing. (DEEP) Written answer 64 The ... in interest in Latin American music is due, in part, to the success of films such as "Salsa". (GROW) Written answer 65 At this company we do not tolerate ... . (FAIL) Written answer 66 We have decided to give you the executive suite on the top floor. We hope it meets with your ... . (APPROVE) Written answer 67 In big bold letters the sign read: "All ... must be paid for". (BREAK) Written answer 68 The new law is believed to act as a ... to potential criminals. (DETER) Written answer 69 He won an Oscar for his ... of Mrtin Luther King in Spike Dee´s film, "Power". (PORTRAY) Written answer 70 Appearances can be ... . He might look aggressive but really he is as gentle as a lamb. (DECEIVE) Written answer 71 All the judges gave her ten out of ten. She had given a ... performance. (FLAW) Written answer 72 The actors received a ... ovation from the enthusiastic audience for their brilliant performance. (STAND) Written answer 73 Why do they put so many ... in processed food? (ADD) Written answer 74 If we ... the photo, you´ll see his face in much more detail. (LARGE) Written answer 75 Don´t you think it´s a bit early to ... blame? (PORTION) Written answer 76 Your comments may well have done ... damage to management-union relations. (REPAIR) Written answer 77 This flat´s a lot more ... than the others we´ve seen. (SPACE) Written answer 78 The rumours are completely ... and I would urge everyone not to believe them. (SUBSTANCE) Written answer 79 Although sw feel that the earth is stationary, in fact this is ... . We´re moving through space, and spinning, all the time. (ILLUSION) Written answer 80 Too many families in this country still suffer from financial ... . (HARD) Written answer 81 The road is far too narrow at points, but there are plans to ... it. (WIDTH) Written answer 82 My father´s attitude to women and work is totally ... . (MODE) Written answer 83 I don´t know if I would describe the day as fun, but it was certainly ... . (EVENT) Written answer 84 Exposure to the sun and chlorine in swimming pools has ... my hair. (LIGHT) Written answer 85 Is that species of snake ... ? (VENOM) Written answer 86 A fruit salad is much more ... than chocolate mousse. (NUTRIENT) Written answer 87 The politician tried to excuse his behaviour by saying it was just a moment of ... . (FOOL) Written answer 88 The new education minister pledged to improve the teaching of ... in primary schools. (NUMBER) Written answer 89 Don´t put any mayonnaise on my salad - it´s really ... and I´m on a diet. (FAT) Written answer 90 A ... to work long hours is essential in this profession. (WILL) Written answer 91 She didn´t hear the alarm clock and ... (SLEEP) Written answer 92 He lives in one small room and he hasn´t many needs. He leads an almost ... life. (MONK) Written answer 93 The Sahara Desert is a vast ... area which runs from east to west across Africa. (WATER) Written answer 94 At the moment he´s a management ... . If he´s successful, he´ll be given his first responsible position in January. (TRAIN) Written answer 95 The windows of the President´s car were made of ... glass in case of an assassination attempt. (BULLET) Written answer 96 At Christmas we had a ... of visitors. (HOUSE) Written answer 97 The doctor´s ... was that I had bronchitis. Written answer 98 This monument is in memory of the men and women who died in ... of this country. (DEFEND) Written answer 99 The teacher kept a record of every student´s ... . (ATTEND) Written answer 100 His unpunctuality and bad work soon led to his ... from the firm. (MISS) Written answer
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