choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. although the four alternatives may be...
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Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. Although the four alternatives may be similar in meaning, only
one will collocate successfully in each context.
Multiple choice galore!
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1. He's so ___ that he always expects other people to do the work.
a) reserved b) lazy c) apathetic d) passive
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1. He's so ___ that he always expects other people to do the work.
a) reserved b) lazy c) apathetic d) passive
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2. She's not very ___. She's never quite sure what she wants to do.
a) energetic b) lively c) active d) decisive
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2. She's not very ___. She's never quite sure what she wants to do.
a) energetic b) lively c) active d) decisive
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3. Even though they don't agree with what's happening, they're too ___ to protest.
a) outgoing b) subdued c) quiet d) apathetic
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3. Even though they don't agree with what's happening, they're too ___ to protest.
a) outgoing b) subdued c) quiet d) apathetic
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4. He wasn't very ___ tonight. In fact he hardly said anything.
a) active b) decisive c) talkative d) energetic
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4. He wasn't very ___ tonight. In fact he hardly said anything.
a) active b) decisive c) talkative d) energetic
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5. I'm sure he enjoyed the evening. He didn't say much because he's ___ by nature.
a) passive b) subdued c) inactive d) quiet
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5. I'm sure he enjoyed the evening. He didn't say much because he's ___ by nature.
a) passive b) subdued c) inactive d) quiet
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6. He's always been very ___ so he hates not being able to do anything now that he's ill.
a) decisive b) active c) outgoing d) loud
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6. He's always been very ___ so he hates not being able to do anything now that he's ill.
a) decisive b) active c) outgoing d) loud
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7. I don't feel ___ enough to go for a walk now.
a) energetic b) extrovert c) outgoing d) sociable
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7. I don't feel ___ enough to go for a walk now.
a) energetic b) extrovert c) outgoing d) sociable
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8. He's a ___ sort of person. He doesn't really care what happens to him.
a) quiet b) passive c) reserved d) subdued
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8. He's a ___ sort of person. He doesn't really care what happens to him.
a) quiet b) passive c) reserved d) subdued
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9. We have just appointed a(n) ___ new headmaster, whose job it is to improve falling standards of education.
a) sociable b) active c) dynamic d) lively
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9. We have just appointed a(n) ___ new headmaster, whose job it is to improve falling standards of education.
a) sociable b) active c) dynamic d) lively
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10. It's always difficult to know what she's thinking because she's so ___.
a) apathetic b) inactive c) subdued d) reserved
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10. It's always difficult to know what she's thinking because she's so ___.
a) apathetic b) inactive c) subdued d) reserved
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11. The job involves working closely with the public, so we're looking for someone with a(n)___ personality.
a) talkative b) outgoing c) dynamic d) active
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11. The job involves working closely with the public, so we're looking for someone with a(n)___ personality.
a) talkative b) outgoing c) dynamic d) active
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12. I had to ___ before the situation got worse.
a) act b) do something about c) have a go d) be on the go
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12. I had to ___ before the situation got worse.
a) act b) do something about c) have a go d) be on the go
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13. She hasn't got enough ___ to really try to get what she wants.
a) action b) activity c) go d) decision
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13. She hasn't got enough ___ to really try to get what she wants.
a) action b) activity c) go d) decision
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14. They're very ___ and regularly invite people to their home.
a) socialist b) lively c) active d) sociable
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14. They're very ___ and regularly invite people to their home.
a) socialist b) lively c) active d) sociable
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15. He seemed rather ___. Was he upset about something?
a) anti-social b) apathetic c) passive d) subdued
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15. He seemed rather ___. Was he upset about something?
a) anti-social b) apathetic c) passive d) subdued
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16. She's very ___. She can't sit down for long.
a) lively b) decisive c) impassive d) good company
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16. She's very ___. She can't sit down for long.
a) lively b) decisive c) impassive d) good company
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17. There’s never a dull moment when he’s around. I guess you could call him ___.
a) alive b) active c) sociable d) an extrovert
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17. There’s never a dull moment when he’s around. I guess you could call him ___.
a) alive b) active c) sociable d) an extrovert
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18. She's ___. She tends to think a lot and say very little.
a) an introvert b) inverted c) incoming d) subdued
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18. She's ___. She tends to think a lot and say very little.
a) an introvert b) inverted c) incoming d) subdued
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19. The successful candidate must have ___, as he or she will have to work without supervision.
a) action b) a go c) initiative d) decision
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19. The successful candidate must have ___, as he or she will have to work without supervision.
a) action b) a go c) initiative d) decision
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20. I wouldn't say he was brilliant at his job, but he's quite ___.
a) conscious b) talent c) effective d) competent
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20. I wouldn't say he was brilliant at his job, but he's quite ___.
a) conscious b) talent c) effective d) competent
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21. I'm ___ trusting him again. He let me down last time.
a) wary of b) careful about c) conservative about d) conscientious of
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21. I'm ___ trusting him again. He let me down last time.
a) wary of b) careful about c) conservative about d) conscientious of
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22. You're too ___. You should think before you act.
a) unconscious b) sloppy c) spontaneous d) impulsive
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22. You're too ___. You should think before you act.
a) unconscious b) sloppy c) spontaneous d) impulsive
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23. I'm very ___ things. I'm always losing them.
a) unaware of b) impulsive with c) carefree about of d) careless with
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23. I'm very ___ things. I'm always losing them.
a) unaware of b) impulsive with c) carefree about of d) careless with
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24. Don't make a ___decision. Think about it first.
a) snap b) jump c) careless d) spontaneous
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24. Don't make a ___decision. Think about it first.
a) snap b) jump c) careless d) spontaneous
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25. I think you should be ___. Find out exactly what they want you to do before you agree.
a) defensive b) cautious c) fussy d) conscientious
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25. I think you should be ___. Find out exactly what they want you to do before you agree.
a) defensive b) cautious c) fussy d) conscientious
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26. She lost her job because she was ___. She made far too many mistakes.
a) faulty b) inefficient c) carefree d) impulsive
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26. She lost her job because she was ___. She made far too many mistakes.
a) faulty b) inefficient c) carefree d) impulsive
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27. The police made a ___ search of the area but found nothing.
a) caring b) cautious c) fussy d) thorough
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27. The police made a ___ search of the area but found nothing.
a) caring b) cautious c) fussy d) thorough
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28. Be ___ those glasses! Don't break them! a) careful about b) careful of c) careful with
d) caring towards
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28. Be ___ those glasses! Don't break them! a) careful about b) careful of c) careful
with d) caring towards
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29. I realise now that I was too ___. I should have thought about it for longer.
a) hasty b) careless c) snap d) sloppy
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29. I realise now that I was too ___. I should have thought about it for longer.
a) hasty b) careless c) snap d) sloppy
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30. He's really ___. He never checks his work and it's always full of mistakes.
a) snap b) impulsive c) slippy d) sloppy
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30. He's really ___. He never checks his work and it's always full of mistakes.
a) snap b) impulsive c) slippy d) sloppy
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31. I reminded him twice, so as to ___ that he wouldn't forget.
a) take care b) watch out c) make sure d) check
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31. I reminded him twice, so as to ___ that he wouldn't forget.
a) take care b) watch out c) make sure d) check
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32. ___ your work in case you've made any mistakes.
a) Take care of b) Ensure c) Look out for d) Check
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32. ___ your work in case you've made any mistakes.
a) Take care of b) Ensure c) Look out for d) Check
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33. He's ___. He does his job very badly. a) incompetent b) rushed c) unconscious d)
hasty
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33. He's ___. He does his job very badly. a) incompetent b) rushed c) unconscious
d) hasty
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34. We didn't plan the celebration. It was ___. a) impulsive b) surprise c) hasty d)
spontaneous
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34. We didn't plan the celebration. It was ___. a) impulsive b) surprise c) hasty d)
spontaneous
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35. Be ___ that step. It's broken and you might fall.
a) careful of b) careful about c) cautious about d) careful with
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35. Be ___ that step. It's broken and you might fall.
a) careful of b) careful about c) cautious about d) careful with
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36. I'll send the letter today to ___ that they receive it in time.
a) take care b) ensure c) insure d) protect
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36. I'll send the letter today to ___ that they receive it in time.
a) take care b) ensure c) insure d) protect
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37. I never know what to cook for him, as he’s such a ___ eater. He doesn't even like potatoes.
a) thorough b) conservative c) fussy d) careful
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37. I never know what to cook for him, as he’s such a ___ eater. He doesn't even like potatoes.
a) thorough b) conservative c) fussy d) careful
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38. She's very ___. She takes her job seriously.
a) particular b) conservative c) conscientious d) fussy
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38. She's very ___. She takes her job seriously.
a) particular b) conservative c) conscientious d) fussy
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39. It was very ___ of you to lose that letter; you should have kept it in a safe place.
a) uncaring b) impulsive c) fussy d) careless
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39. It was very ___ of you to lose that letter; you should have kept it in a safe place.
a) uncaring b) impulsive c) fussy d) careless
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40. I'm phoning them again because I want to ___ the arrangements for tomorrow.
a) ensure b) make sure c) make sure of d) take care
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40. I'm phoning them again because I want to ___ the arrangements for tomorrow.
a) ensure b) make sure c) make sure of d) take care
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41. You're so ___! Can't you see the benefits of building the new road?
a) hasty b) thorough c) conservative d) fussy
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41. You're so ___! Can't you see the benefits of building the new road?
a) hasty b) thorough c) conservative d) fussy
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42. Don't be ___! It's a bad idea to phone them while you're angry. Wait until you've calmed down.
a) sloppy b) spontaneous c) hasty d) careless
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42. Don't be ___! It's a bad idea to phone them while you're angry. Wait until you've calmed down.
a) sloppy b) spontaneous c) hasty d) careless
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43. She's very___. She can be relied on to do her job properly.
a) efficient b) cautious c) serious d) conservative
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43. She's very___. She can be relied on to do her job properly.
a) efficient b) cautious c) serious d) conservative
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44. I'm not ___. I don't mind at all where we go.
a) careful b) cautious c) hasty d) fussy
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44. I'm not ___. I don't mind at all where we go.
a) careful b) cautious c) hasty d) fussy
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45. He's very ___ about his private life. He's got no secrets.
a) trustworthy b) direct c) open d) sincere
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45. He's very ___ about his private life. He's got no secrets.
a) trustworthy b) direct c) open d) sincere
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46. She was very ___ and told me quite simply that she didn't like me.
a) genuine b) open c) blunt d) sincere
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46. She was very ___ and told me quite simply that she didn't like me.
a) genuine b) open c) blunt d) sincere
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47. I don't think she was being completely ___ when she said she liked my paintings.
a) frank b) sincere c) reliable d) true
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47. I don't think she was being completely ___ when she said she liked my paintings.
a) frank b) sincere c) reliable d) true
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48. If you were ___, you'd admit that it was your fault.
a) genuine b) true c) frank d) honest
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48. If you were ___, you'd admit that it was your fault.
a) genuine b) true c) frank d) honest
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49. He's got a very ___ manner, so don't be surprised if, the first time you meet him, he asks you how much you earn.
a) sincere b) frank c) direct d) reliable
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49. He's got a very ___ manner, so don't be surprised if, the first time you meet him, he asks you how much you earn.
a) sincere b) frank c) direct d) reliable
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50. I'm writing to express my ___ gratitude for all your help.
a) truthful b) blunt c) sincere d) honest
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50. I'm writing to express my ___ gratitude for all your help.
a) truthful b) blunt c) sincere d) honest
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51. It was a ___ mistake. I wasn't trying to cheat you.
a) genuine b) sincere c) truthful d) frank
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51. It was a ___ mistake. I wasn't trying to cheat you.
a) genuine b) sincere c) truthful d) frank
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52. I know you think it was me who told him your secret but ___, it wasn't.
a) honestly b) frankly c) to be honest d) to be frank
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52. I know you think it was me who told him your secret but ___, it wasn't.
a) honestly b) frankly c) to be honest d) to be frank
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53. I'm going to be ___ with you, Mr Henderson. Your daughter is a thief.
a) sincere b) open c) frank d) genuine
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53. I'm going to be ___ with you, Mr Henderson. Your daughter is a thief.
a) sincere b) open c) frank d) genuine
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54. I think he's ___. I’ve heard that he sells stolen goods.
a) insincere b) false c) crooked d) deceitful
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54. I think he's ___. I’ve heard that he sells stolen goods.
a) insincere b) false c) crooked d) deceitful
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55. It was ___ of you to lie to me about where you were last night.
a) misleading b) false c) deceptive d) deceitful
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55. It was ___ of you to lie to me about where you were last night.
a) misleading b) false c) deceptive d) deceitful
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56. She's so ___. One minute she's your best friend, and the next minute she doesn't want to know you.
a) deceptive b) two-faced c) deceitful d) misleading
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56. She's so ___. One minute she's your best friend, and the next minute she doesn't want to know you.
a) deceptive b) two-faced c) deceitful d) misleading
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57. He was very ___. He flattered me so that I wouldn't be able to refuse him the favour he wanted.
a) crooked b) two-faced c) cunning d) deceptive
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57. He was very ___. He flattered me so that I wouldn't be able to refuse him the favour he wanted.
a) crooked b) two-faced c) cunning d) deceptive
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58. She's ___. If you tell her a secret, she tells other people.
a) deceitful b) insincere c) untrustworthy d) two-faced
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58. She's ___. If you tell her a secret, she tells other people.
a) deceitful b) insincere c) untrustworthy d) two-faced
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59. The way he got me to do his work for him, without me realising what was really happening, was very ___.
a) devious b) misleading c) crooked d) false
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59. The way he got me to do his work for him, without me realising what was really happening, was very ___.
a) devious b) misleading c) crooked d) false
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60. I'm not taken in by his ___ praise. a) dishonest b) two-faced c) deceitful d)
insincere
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60. I'm not taken in by his ___ praise. a) dishonest b) two-faced c) deceitful d)
insincere
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61. Don't expect him to turn up on time. He's very ___.
a) untrustworthy b) unreliable c) deceitful d) cunning
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61. Don't expect him to turn up on time. He's very ___.
a) untrustworthy b) unreliable c) deceitful d) cunning
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62. It's ___ of you to say that. You know it isn't true.
a) dishonest b) devious c) untrustworthy d) false
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62. It's ___ of you to say that. You know it isn't true.
a) dishonest b) devious c) untrustworthy d) false
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63. I was ___ by his honest face. Only later did I discover that he was a liar.
a) misled b) deviated c) undone d) cheated
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63. I was ___ by his honest face. Only later did I discover that he was a liar.
a) misled b) deviated c) undone d) cheated
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64. This photo of the house is rather ___. It makes it look much bigger than it really is.
a) deceitful b) deceptive c) devious d) dishonest
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64. This photo of the house is rather ___. It makes it look much bigger than it really is.
a) deceitful b) deceptive c) devious d) dishonest
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65. Before you send them any money, make sure the company really exists. The whole thing could be a ___.
a) deceit b) fool c) cheat d) con
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65. Before you send them any money, make sure the company really exists. The whole thing could be a ___.
a) deceit b) fool c) cheat d) con
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66. I didn't think he'd ___ such a pathetic lie, but he believed every word of it.
a) take up b) fall out c) take in d) fall for
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66. I didn't think he'd ___ such a pathetic lie, but he believed every word of it.
a) take up b) fall out c) take in d) fall for
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67. You can't ___ me! I know that story isn't true.
a) lie b) fool c) rip off d) cheat
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67. You can't ___ me! I know that story isn't true.
a) lie b) fool c) rip off d) cheat
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68. I realise now that you've been ___ me. You haven't been going out with your friends, you've been seeing another man.
a) lying b) doing c) deceiving d) conning
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68. I realise now that you've been ___ me. You haven't been going out with your friends, you've been seeing another man.
a) lying b) doing c) deceiving d) conning
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69. Their brochure is full of ___ information. For example it says that all rooms are 'with shower', but it doesn't say that in some cases the shower is halfway down the corridor.
a) misleading b) deceptive c) deceitful d) insincere
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69. Their brochure is full of ___ information. For example it says that all rooms are 'with shower', but it doesn't say that in some cases the shower is halfway down the corridor.
a) misleading b) deceptive c) deceitful d) insincere
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70. This isn't a ___, is it? If I lend you my car, you will bring it back, won't you?
a) cheat b) trick c) rip-off d) deceit
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70. This isn't a ___, is it? If I lend you my car, you will bring it back, won't you?
a) cheat b) trick c) rip-off d) deceit
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71. It was very ___ of you to pay for all the drinks last night.
a) appreciative b) generous c) grateful d) sympathetic
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71. It was very ___ of you to pay for all the drinks last night.
a) appreciative b) generous c) grateful d) sympathetic
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72. Don't you think it was rather ___ of you not to let us know that you weren't coming?
a) mean b) unkind c) thoughtless d) unsympathetic
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72. Don't you think it was rather ___ of you not to let us know that you weren't coming?
a) mean b) unkind c) thoughtless d) unsympathetic
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73. You're completely ___! You never think about anybody but yourself.
a) mean b) selfish c) tight-fisted d) greedy
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73. You're completely ___! You never think about anybody but yourself.
a) mean b) selfish c) tight-fisted d) greedy
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74. It's very ___ of you to offer me your seat, but really I'm quite happy to stand.
a) sympathetic b) grateful c) considerate d) appreciative
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74. It's very ___ of you to offer me your seat, but really I'm quite happy to stand.
a) sympathetic b) grateful c) considerate d) appreciative
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75. She's so ___ that she refuses to put the fire on, even in the middle of winter.
a) greedy b) selfish c) self-centred d) mean
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75. She's so ___ that she refuses to put the fire on, even in the middle of winter.
a) greedy b) selfish c) self-centred d) mean
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76. When her father died I wrote her a letter to express my ___.
a) generosity b) appreciation c) sympathy d) gratitude
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76. When her father died I wrote her a letter to express my ___.
a) generosity b) appreciation c) sympathy d) gratitude
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77. You've been very ___ and I would like to thank you.
a) kind b) thoughtless c) grateful d) appreciative
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77. You've been very ___ and I would like to thank you.
a) kind b) thoughtless c) grateful d) appreciative
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78. It was really ___ of her to keep talking when she knew that I was trying to concentrate.
a) inconsiderate b) unsympathetic c) helpless d) ungrateful
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78. It was really ___ of her to keep talking when she knew that I was trying to concentrate.
a) inconsiderate b) unsympathetic c) helpless d) ungrateful
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79. We are very grateful to Professor Humble for his ___ in donating this wonderful painting to the museum.
a) sympathy b) concern c) generosity d) gratitude
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79. We are very grateful to Professor Humble for his ___ in donating this wonderful painting to the museum.
a) sympathy b) concern c) generosity d) gratitude
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80. My mother was very ___ when I failed my exams, in fact she said that it was my own fault for not working hard enough.
a) thoughtless b) unsympathetic c) inconsiderate d) unkind
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80. My mother was very ___ when I failed my exams, in fact she said that it was my own fault for not working hard enough.
a) thoughtless b) unsympathetic c) inconsiderate d) unkind
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81. Thank you very much for the card you sent me while I was in hospital. It was very ___ of you.
a) grateful b) generous c) thoughtful d) appreciative
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81. Thank you very much for the card you sent me while I was in hospital. It was very ___ of you.
a) grateful b) generous c) thoughtful d) appreciative
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82. You could at least show your mother some ___ for all the things she's done for you.
a) kindness b) consideration c) sympathy d) gratitude
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82. You could at least show your mother some ___ for all the things she's done for you.
a) kindness b) consideration c) sympathy d) gratitude
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83. He was rather ___ me. He just said 'No'. a) short with b) crude to c) brief about d)
tactless to
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83. He was rather ___ me. He just said 'No'. a) short with b) crude to c) brief about d)
tactless to
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84. The local people were not very friendly towards us, in fact there was a distinctly ___ atmosphere.
a) rude b) offensive c) hostile d) abrupt
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84. The local people were not very friendly towards us, in fact there was a distinctly ___ atmosphere.
a) rude b) offensive c) hostile d) abrupt
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85. I knew she wasn't going to like what I was going to say, so I tried to find a ___ way of saying it.
a) civil b) diplomatic c) flattered d) well-mannered
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85. I knew she wasn't going to like what I was going to say, so I tried to find a ___ way of saying it.
a) civil b) diplomatic c) flattered d) well-mannered
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86. Don't you think it's rather ___ asking him to lend you more money, when you still haven't paid back what you already owe him?
a) cheeky b) hostile c) unpleasant d) crude
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86. Don't you think it's rather ___ asking him to lend you more money, when you still haven't paid back what you already owe him?
a) cheeky b) hostile c) unpleasant d) crude
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87. I'm sorry I was so ___ when we met, but I was in a hurry and couldn't stop and talk.
a) short b) hostile c) abrupt d) unpleasant
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87. I'm sorry I was so ___ when we met, but I was in a hurry and couldn't stop and talk.
a) short b) hostile c) abrupt d) unpleasant
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88. Don't be so ___! Where did you learn such bad language?
a) ill-mannered b) crude c) tactless d) nasty
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88. Don't be so ___! Where did you learn such bad language?
a) ill-mannered b) crude c) tactless d) nasty
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89. It's not very ___ to talk with your mouth full.
a) tactful b) gentle c) polite d) educated
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89. It's not very ___ to talk with your mouth full.
a) tactful b) gentle c) polite d) educated
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90. I find his behaviour towards me quite ___. He treats me like an idiot.
a) offending b) insulting c) crude d) ill-mannered
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90. I find his behaviour towards me quite ___. He treats me like an idiot.
a) offending b) insulting c) crude d) ill-mannered
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91. I'm ___ that you should accuse me of lying.
a) offensive b) insulting c) offending d) insulted
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91. I'm ___ that you should accuse me of lying.
a) offensive b) insulting c) offending d) insulted
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92. Don't be ___ ! Say thank you. a) nasty b) rude c) tactless d) crude
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92. Don't be ___ ! Say thank you. a) nasty b) rude c) tactless d) crude
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93. I'm sorry about all the ___ things I said to you.
a) hostile b) abrupt c) nasty d) short
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93. I'm sorry about all the ___ things I said to you.
a) hostile b) abrupt c) nasty d) short
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94. Telling him he was boring wasn't a very ___ thing to say.
a) well-mannered b) nice c) flattered d) mannered
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94. Telling him he was boring wasn't a very ___ thing to say.
a) well-mannered b) nice c) flattered d) mannered
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95. Why are you always so ___ to me? Have I done something to offend you?
a) cheeky b) unpleasant c) tactless d) crude
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95. Why are you always so ___ to me? Have I done something to offend you?
a) cheeky b) unpleasant c) tactless d) crude
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96. It isn't exactly ___ to be told that you're starting to look old.
a) flattering b) well-mannered c) civil d) complimented
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96. It isn't exactly ___ to be told that you're starting to look old.
a) flattering b) well-mannered c) civil d) complimented
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97. The interview went very well. Everyone was very ___ to me.
a) pleasant b) flattering c) tactful d) diplomatic
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97. The interview went very well. Everyone was very ___ to me.
a) pleasant b) flattering c) tactful d) diplomatic
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98. I dislike him so much that I find it difficult even to be ___ to him.
a) tactful b) diplomatic c) civil d) well-mannered
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98. I dislike him so much that I find it difficult even to be ___ to him.
a) tactful b) diplomatic c) civil d) well-mannered
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99. She's so ___ that she doesn't like anyone unless they tell her she's beautiful.
a) proud b) pushy c) self-conscious d) vain
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99. She's so ___ that she doesn't like anyone unless they tell her she's beautiful.
a) proud b) pushy c) self-conscious d) vain
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100. He's not unfriendly, he's ___. Talking to people he's never met before is very difficult for him.
a) modest b) shy c) humble d) inferior
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100. He's not unfriendly, he's ___. Talking to people he's never met before is very difficult for him.
a) modest b) shy c) humble d) inferior
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101. He was so ___ that a lot of the other men in the bar felt like hitting him.
a) big-headed b) self-conscious c) proud d) boasting
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101. He was so ___ that a lot of the other men in the bar felt like hitting him.
a) big-headed b) self-conscious c) proud d) boasting
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102. He seems to think he's ___ to me, just because he's been to university.
a) supervisor b) superior c) patronising d) superlative
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102. He seems to think he's ___ to me, just because he's been to university.
a) supervisor b) superior c) patronising d) superlative
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103. I can't stand ___ people like him. He's always trying to get people to do things for him.
a) vain b) superior c) pushy d) patronising
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103. I can't stand ___ people like him. He's always trying to get people to do things for him.
a) vain b) superior c) pushy d) patronising
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104. Look at the ___ way he behaves! Doesn't he think he's great!
a) proud b) arrogant c) self-conscious d) pushy
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104. Look at the ___ way he behaves! Doesn't he think he's great!
a) proud b) arrogant c) self-conscious d) pushy
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105. 'Well, I'll never have to worry about money, unlike some people here,' she said in that ___ voice of hers.
a) vain b) pushy c) bossy d) self-satisfied
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105. 'Well, I'll never have to worry about money, unlike some people here,' she said in that ___ voice of hers.
a) vain b) pushy c) bossy d) self-satisfied
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106. Everyone was having fun, but I was too ___ to join in, even though I wanted to.
a) modest b) inhibited c) vain d) superior
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106. Everyone was having fun, but I was too ___ to join in, even though I wanted to.
a) modest b) inhibited c) vain d) superior
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107. He was very ___ towards her, saying that she'd done quite well, considering she was a woman.
a) pushy b) vain c) patronising d) big-headed
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107. He was very ___ towards her, saying that she'd done quite well, considering she was a woman.
a) pushy b) vain c) patronising d) big-headed
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108. He's so ___ that he never listens to anyone else's point of view.
a) self-opinionated b) big-headed c) condescending d) bossy
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108. He's so ___ that he never listens to anyone else's point of view.
a) self-opinionated b) big-headed c) condescending d) bossy
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109. He's ___ not to make the same mistakes as before.
a) obstinate b) stubborn c) determined d) convinced
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109. He's ___ not to make the same mistakes as before.
a) obstinate b) stubborn c) determined d) convinced
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110. It's no use trying to persuade him that he's wrong. He's too ___ to change his mind.
a) stubborn b) constant c) decided d) single-minded
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110. It's no use trying to persuade him that he's wrong. He's too ___ to change his mind.
a) stubborn b) constant c) decided d) single-minded
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111. Learning to drive can be difficult, but I'm sure that if you ___, you'll be able to do it eventually.
a) keep going b) keep at c) determine d) stick to
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111. Learning to drive can be difficult, but I'm sure that if you ___, you'll be able to do it eventually.
a) keep going b) keep at c) determine d) stick to
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112. Everybody wanted to go to the cinema except Anne, who had to be ___ by saying she wanted to go to the theatre.
a) single-minded b) determined c) decisive d) awkward
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112. Everybody wanted to go to the cinema except Anne, who had to be ___ by saying she wanted to go to the theatre.
a) single-minded b) determined c) decisive d) awkward
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113. The sales assistant was very ___, and if I didn't like one dress, she would insist on me trying another.
a) pig-headed b) pushy c) intent d) single-minded
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113. The sales assistant was very ___, and if I didn't like one dress, she would insist on me trying another.
a) pig-headed b) pushy c) intent d) single-minded
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114. He's been ___ her to go out with him for months.
a) offering b) persuading c) pestering d) sticking to
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114. He's been ___ her to go out with him for months.
a) offering b) persuading c) pestering d) sticking to
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115. She deserves her success because she's been very ___.
a) dedicated b) awkward c) pig-headed d) set
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115. She deserves her success because she's been very ___.
a) dedicated b) awkward c) pig-headed d) set
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116. Do as your father tells you, and don't be so ___!
a) set in your ways b) obstinate c) determined d) sticky
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116. Do as your father tells you, and don't be so ___!
a) set in your ways b) obstinate c) determined d) sticky
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117. We've got a very ___ teacher, who doesn't mind if we're a bit late.
a) broad-minded b) open-minded c) easygoing d) tolerated
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117. We've got a very ___ teacher, who doesn't mind if we're a bit late.
a) broad-minded b) open-minded c) easygoing d) tolerated
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118. He's always been very ___ of other people’s political views.
a) intolerant b) small-minded c) petty d) prejudiced
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118. He's always been very ___ of other people’s political views.
a) intolerant b) small-minded c) petty d) prejudiced
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119. Don't you think you're being rather ___, arguing about such a small sum of money?
a) petty b) narrow-minded c) intolerant d) impatient
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119. Don't you think you're being rather ___, arguing about such a small sum of money?
a) petty b) narrow-minded c) intolerant d) impatient
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120. The management is very ___ and can't see the long-term benefits of installing a computer.
a) petty b) narrow-minded c) intolerant d) small-minded
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120. The management is very ___ and can't see the long-term benefits of installing a computer.
a) petty b) narrow-minded c) intolerant d) small-minded
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121. Generally speaking I don't read film reviews because I like to be ___ when I go to the cinema.
a) easygoing b) broad-minded c) open-minded d) tolerant
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121. Generally speaking I don't read film reviews because I like to be ___ when I go to the cinema.
a) easygoing b) broad-minded c) open-minded d) tolerant
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122. The waiter didn't charge you for the extra sugar, did he? How ___ can you get?
a) intolerant b) small-minded c) prejudiced d) broad-minded
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122. The waiter didn't charge you for the extra sugar, did he? How ___ can you get?
a) intolerant b) small-minded c) prejudiced d) broad-minded
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123. Everyone was surprised by his ___ because nobody had ever seen him lose his temper before.
a) explosion b) outburst c) outpouring d) outcry
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123. Everyone was surprised by his ___ because nobody had ever seen him lose his temper before.
a) explosion b) outburst c) outpouring d) outcry
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124. He's very childish. Every time something happens that he doesn't like he has a ___.
a) bad temper b) frustration c) tantrum d) bad mood
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124. He's very childish. Every time something happens that he doesn't like he has a ___.
a) bad temper b) frustration c) tantrum d) bad mood
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125. He was absolutely ___ when he saw the graffiti on his garage door.
a) fierce b) moody c) irritable d) furious
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125. He was absolutely ___ when he saw the graffiti on his garage door.
a) fierce b) moody c) irritable d) furious
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126. The transport strike is a real ___ because it will make it very difficult for me to get to work.
a) pain in the back b) nuisance c) last straw d) frustration
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126. The transport strike is a real ___ because it will make it very difficult for me to get to work.
a) pain in the back b) nuisance c) last straw d) frustration
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127. It's not my fault the car has broken down, so don't take it ___ me.
a) from b) off c) out of d) out on
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127. It's not my fault the car has broken down, so don't take it ___ me.
a) from b) off c) out of d) out on
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128. I'm ___ in my present job; I need something more challenging.
a) irritated b) annoyed c) frustrated d) crazy
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128. I'm ___ in my present job; I need something more challenging.
a) irritated b) annoyed c) frustrated d) crazy
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129. That's the last ___! I'm leaving. a) pain b) straw c) limit d) drop
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129. That's the last ___! I'm leaving. a) pain b) straw c) limit d) drop
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130. She's a(n) ___ old woman, who's always complaining about something.
a) annoyed b) furious c) bad-tempered d) infuriated
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130. She's a(n) ___ old woman, who's always complaining about something.
a) annoyed b) furious c) bad-tempered d) infuriated
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131. He's very ___ about his upbringing so please don’t mention it.
a) annoyed b) touchy c) irritated d) annoying
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131. He's very ___ about his upbringing so please don’t mention it.
a) annoyed b) touchy c) irritated d) annoying
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132. Some ring tones are very ___ . a) frustrating b) annoyed c) irritable d)
irritating
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132. Some ring tones are very ___ . a) frustrating b) annoyed c) irritable d)
irritating
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133. My father has a very bad ___. a) temper b) mood c) humour d) tantrum
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133. My father has a very bad ___. a) temper b) mood c) humour d) tantrum
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134. Are you ___ that those were his exact words?
a) positive b) hopeful c) secure d) safe
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134. Are you ___ that those were his exact words?
a) positive b) hopeful c) secure d) safe
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135. He seems ___ about whether she'll agree or not.
a) doubtful b) undoubtedly c) doubtless d) without doubt
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135. He seems ___ about whether she'll agree or not.
a) doubtful b) undoubtedly c) doubtless d) without doubt
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136. She's ___ that she'll get the job. She thinks she did well in the interview.
a) confident b) suspicious c) trustworthy d) safe
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136. She's ___ that she'll get the job. She thinks she did well in the interview.
a) confident b) suspicious c) trustworthy d) safe
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137. I'm ___ it. I saw it happen with my own
eyes. a) confident for b) sure from c) certain of d)
positive from
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137. I'm ___ it. I saw it happen with my own
eyes. a) confident for b) sure from c) certain of
d) positive from
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138. He says he might come, but he ___. a) doubts b) doubts it c) doubts so d)
doubts about it
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138. He says he might come, but he ___. a) doubts b) doubts it c) doubts so d)
doubts about it
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139. My first day at work was ___ because there were so many new things to take in.
a) confused b) puzzling c) bewildering d) mysterious
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139. My first day at work was ___ because there were so many new things to take in.
a) confused b) puzzling c) bewildering d) mysterious
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140. Statistics ___ - all those numbers! a) confuses me b) mixes me up c) mixes me
d) loses me
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140. Statistics ___ - all those numbers! a) confuses me b) mixes me up c) mixes
me d) loses me
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141. You're talking too fast – I'm getting ___! a) lost b) puzzled c) misplaced d)
complicated
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141. You're talking too fast – I'm getting ___! a) lost b) puzzled c) misplaced d)
complicated
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142. Considering his unhappy childhood, it's not surprising he's so ___.
a) bewildering b) lost c) puzzled d) mixed up
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142. Considering his unhappy childhood, it's not surprising he's so ___.
a) bewildering b) lost c) puzzled d) mixed up
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143. Due to an administrative ___, the room had been double-booked.
a) confusion b) mix-up c) puzzle d) mystery
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143. Due to an administrative ___, the room had been double-booked.
a) confusion b) mix-up c) puzzle d) mystery
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144. She's usually very calm, so I must admit I'm rather ___ as to why she lost her temper like that.
a) confusing b) puzzled c) mixed up d) bewildering
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144. She's usually very calm, so I must admit I'm rather ___ as to why she lost her temper like that.
a) confusing b) puzzled c) mixed up d) bewildering
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145. We left New York when I was six, so my recollections of it are rather ___.
a) faint b) muddled c) untidy d) unintelligible
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145. We left New York when I was six, so my recollections of it are rather ___.
a) faint b) muddled c) untidy d) unintelligible
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146. His papers were so ___ that he couldn't find what he was looking for.
a) twisted b) ambiguous c) muddled d) inarticulate
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146. His papers were so ___ that he couldn't find what he was looking for.
a) twisted b) ambiguous c) muddled d) inarticulate
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147. He speaks so quickly that most of the things he says are ___.
a) inexplicable b) unintelligible c) illegible d) inarticulate
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147. He speaks so quickly that most of the things he says are ___.
a) inexplicable b) unintelligible c) illegible d) inarticulate
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148. I've got a(n) ___ idea what you mean. a) ambiguous b) faint c) muddled d) vague
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148. I've got a(n) ___ idea what you mean. a) ambiguous b) faint c) muddled d) vague
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149. She was so angry that she became quite ___.
a) vague b) illiterate c) inarticulate d) inexplicable
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149. She was so angry that she became quite ___.
a) vague b) illiterate c) inarticulate d) inexplicable
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150. His directions were ___ because of the noise from the traffic.
a) inexplicable b) inaudible c) muddled d) illegible
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150. His directions were ___ because of the noise from the traffic.
a) inexplicable b) inaudible c) muddled d) illegible
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151. Her sudden disappearance was ___. a) unintelligible b) illegible c) inarticulate d)
inexplicable
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151. Her sudden disappearance was ___. a) unintelligible b) illegible c) inarticulate d)
inexplicable
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152. Her comment was so ___ that some people thought she was pleased while others thought she was annoyed.
a) incomprehensible b) ambiguous c) unintelligible d) faint
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152. Her comment was so ___ that some people thought she was pleased while others thought she was annoyed.
a) incomprehensible b) ambiguous c) unintelligible d) faint
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153. The report was written in technical language, which would have been ___ to most people.
a) incomprehensible b) illegible c) inarticulate d) vague
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153. The report was written in technical language, which would have been ___ to most people.
a) incomprehensible b) illegible c) inarticulate d) vague
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154. The signature at the bottom of the page was totally ___.
a) inarticulate b) ambiguous c) incomprehensible d) illegible
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154. The signature at the bottom of the page was totally ___.
a) inarticulate b) ambiguous c) incomprehensible d) illegible
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155. Could you ___ that last remark? a) sort out b) clarify c) clear out d) make
clear
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155. Could you ___ that last remark? a) sort out b) clarify c) clear out d) make
clear
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156. He ___ that nothing would change his mind.
a) cleared b) cleared up c) made clear d) made it clear
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156. He ___ that nothing would change his mind.
a) cleared b) cleared up c) made clear d) made it clear
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157. The thought of another world war is a ___ prospect.
a) scaring b) dreading c) frightened d) terrifying
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157. The thought of another world war is a ___ prospect.
a) scaring b) dreading c) frightened d) terrifying
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158. The documentary gave him such a ___ that he gave up smoking immediately.
a) terror b) fear c) fright d) dread
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158. The documentary gave him such a ___ that he gave up smoking immediately.
a) terror b) fear c) fright d) dread
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159. He didn't really mean it. He only said it to ___ you.
a) dread b) frighten c) fear d) afraid
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159. He didn't really mean it. He only said it to ___ you.
a) dread b) frighten c) fear d) afraid
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160. I'm not going to visit him because I have a ___ of hospitals.
a) fright b) scare c) fear d) phobia
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160. I'm not going to visit him because I have a ___ of hospitals.
a) fright b) scare c) fear d) phobia
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161. I wouldn't ___ talk to people in such a rude way in case they take offence.
a) nerve b) dare c) dread D) fear
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161. I wouldn't ___ talk to people in such a rude way in case they take offence.
a) nerve b) dare c) dread D) fear
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162. He didn't react to the film at all but it ___ me.
a) terrorised b) dreaded c) terrified d) feared
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162. He didn't react to the film at all but it ___ me.
a) terrorised b) dreaded c) terrified d) feared
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163. He didn't tell anyone because he was ___ that nobody would believe him.
a) feared b) dared c) afraid d) frightening
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163. He didn't tell anyone because he was ___ that nobody would believe him.
a) feared b) dared c) afraid d) frightening
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164. The thought of being trapped in a fire ___ me.
a) terrors b) fears c) petrifies d) dreads
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164. The thought of being trapped in a fire ___ me.
a) terrors b) fears c) petrifies d) dreads
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165. The mere thought of getting on a plane fills her with ___.
a) terror b) fearful c) scare d) petrify
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165. The mere thought of getting on a plane fills her with ___.
a) terror b) fearful c) scare d) petrify
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166. I ___ going to the dentist. That’s why I keep putting it off.
a) scare b) daren't c) dread d) petrified
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166. I ___ going to the dentist. That’s why I keep putting it off.
a) scare b) daren't c) dread d) petrified
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167. I was absolutely ___. It took me ages to stop shaking.
a) dreaded b) petrified c) feared d) scary
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167. I was absolutely ___. It took me ages to stop shaking.
a) dreaded b) petrified c) feared d) scary
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168. It was a(n) ___ moment. I thought something terrible was going to happen.
a) afraid b) scaring c) scary d) dreading
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168. It was a(n) ___ moment. I thought something terrible was going to happen.
a) afraid b) scaring c) scary d) dreading
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169. The car gave me ___. I thought it was going to hit me.
a) a scare b) a terror c) a fear d) afraid
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169. The car gave me ___. I thought it was going to hit me.
a) a scare b) a terror c) a fear d) afraid
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170. The look on his face when he fell was absolutely___! I'll never forget it.
a) scaring b) petrifying c) fearing d) afraid
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170. The look on his face when he fell was absolutely___! I'll never forget it.
a) scaring b) petrifying c) fearing d) afraid
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171. I'm ___. Don't leave me alone in this awful place.
a) scared b) dreading c) fearing d) dreadful
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171. I'm ___. Don't leave me alone in this awful place.
a) scared b) dreading c) fearing d) dreadful
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172. I'm ___ that something terrible's going to happen if I'm not very careful.
a) scary b) frightened c) dreaded d) feared
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172. I'm ___ that something terrible's going to happen if I'm not very careful.
a) scary b) frightened c) dreaded d) feared
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173. He was ___ that someone would find out he'd been stealing.
a) terrific b) dreaded c) dreadful d) terrified
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173. He was ___ that someone would find out he'd been stealing.
a) terrific b) dreaded c) dreadful d) terrified
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174. The children were ___ with the toys you sent. In fact they haven't stopped playing with them!
a) satisfied b) excited c) terrified d) glad
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174. The children were ___ with the toys you sent. In fact they haven't stopped playing with them!
a) satisfied b) excited c) terrified d) glad
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175. She won't be ___ until she gets what she wants.
a) satisfied b) excited c) thrilled d) glad
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175. She won't be ___ until she gets what she wants.
a) satisfied b) excited c) thrilled d) glad
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176. He was clearly ___ to see her again. a) delightful b) delighted c) cheerful d)
cheered
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176. He was clearly ___ to see her again. a) delightful b) delighted c) cheerful d)
cheered
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177. Are you ___ you came? Have you had a good time?
a) cheerful b) glad c) excited d) cheered
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177. Are you ___ you came? Have you had a good time?
a) cheerful b) glad c) excited d) cheered
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178. I don't know what was wrong with her tonight. She's usually quite ___.
a) pleased b) glad c) cheerful d) satisfied
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178. I don't know what was wrong with her tonight. She's usually quite ___.
a) pleased b) glad c) cheerful d) satisfied
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179. My first time on a rollercoaster was a real ___ .
a) happiness b) satisfaction c) excitement d) thrill
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179. My first time on a rollercoaster was a real ___ .
a) happiness b) satisfaction c) excitement d) thrill
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180. It’s very ___ that they've got so many problems, but I don't know what I can do about it.
a) miserable b) disappointing c) sad d) unhappy
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180. It’s very ___ that they've got so many problems, but I don't know what I can do about it.
a) miserable b) disappointing c) sad d) unhappy
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181. He's been rather ___ since his wife died. a) alone b) lone c) lonely d) solo
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181. He's been rather ___ since his wife died. a) alone b) lone c) lonely d) solo
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182. I was very ___ to receive your lovely letter.
a) reluctant b) upset c) emotional d) touched
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182. I was very ___ to receive your lovely letter.
a) reluctant b) upset c) emotional d) touched
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183. We had to listen to him ___ about how he didn't have any money.
a) crying b) mumbling c) groaning d) moaning
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183. We had to listen to him ___ about how he didn't have any money.
a) crying b) mumbling c) groaning d) moaning
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184. I'm not angry so much as ___. I don't expect friends to deceive me the way you have done.
a) moved b) touched c) hurt d) depressed
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184. I'm not angry so much as ___. I don't expect friends to deceive me the way you have done.
a) moved b) touched c) hurt d) depressed
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185. A lot of people seem ___ the present government.
a) disappointed about b) disillusioned with c) depressed by d) deceived by
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185. A lot of people seem ___ the present government.
a) disappointed about b) disillusioned with c) depressed by d) deceived by
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186. The film was very powerful and we were all ___ by it; in fact it made most of us cry.
a) touched b) moved c) upset d) fed up
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186. The film was very powerful and we were all ___ by it; in fact it made most of us cry.
a) touched b) moved c) upset d) fed up
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187. He's ___ his health, and takes dozens of vitamins every day.
a) obsessed in b) fascinated by c) fanatical about d) enthusiastic about
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187. He's ___ his health, and takes dozens of vitamins every day.
a) obsessed in b) fascinated by c) fanatical about d) enthusiastic about
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188. I'm not really ___ this kind of music. I prefer music you can dance to.
a) in b) for c) into d) with
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188. I'm not really ___ this kind of music. I prefer music you can dance to.
a) in b) for c) into d) with
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189. She's ___ with the idea that somebody is following her. I think she ought to see a psychiatrist.
a) enthusiastic b) fascinated c) obsessed d) fanatical
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189. She's ___ with the idea that somebody is following her. I think she ought to see a psychiatrist.
a) enthusiastic b) fascinated c) obsessed d) fanatical
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190. It was a very ___ evening. Nothing really happened.
a) dull b) fed up c) disinterested d) bored
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190. It was a very ___ evening. Nothing really happened.
a) dull b) fed up c) disinterested d) bored
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191. Many young children have a(n) ___ with fire.
a) interest b) obsession c) fascination d) enthusiasm
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191. Many young children have a(n) ___ with fire.
a) interest b) obsession c) fascination d) enthusiasm
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192. He's a really ___ person. He talks all the time but he never says anything interesting.
a) bored b) boring c) fed up d) annoyed
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192. He's a really ___ person. He talks all the time but he never says anything interesting.
a) bored b) boring c) fed up d) annoyed
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193. She's still very bitter ___ what happened.
a) about b) with c) of d) for
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193. She's still very bitter ___ what happened.
a) about b) with c) of d) for
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194. He put salt in her coffee just to ___ her. a) revenge b) betray c) retaliate d) spite
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194. He put salt in her coffee just to ___ her. a) revenge b) betray c) retaliate d) spite
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195. Any employee who has a complaint or ___ should take the matter to his or her manager.
a) resentment b) bitterness c) grievance d) revenge
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195. Any employee who has a complaint or ___ should take the matter to his or her manager.
a) resentment b) bitterness c) grievance d) revenge
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196. He slapped me and I ___ by kicking him. a) repaid b) avenged c) retaliated d)
resented
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196. He slapped me and I ___ by kicking him. a) repaid b) avenged c) retaliated d)
resented
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197. She gets ___ if her husband dances with other women.
a) envious b) resentful c) jealous d) revenge
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197. She gets ___ if her husband dances with other women.
a) envious b) resentful c) jealous d) revenge
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198. I bear no ___ against him, despite what he did to me.
a) resentment b) bitterness c) grievance d) grudge
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198. I bear no ___ against him, despite what he did to me.
a) resentment b) bitterness c) grievance d) grudge
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199. He swore that he would take his ___ on the men who had hurt him.
a) spite b) revenge c) retaliation d resentment
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199. He swore that he would take his ___ on the men who had hurt him.
a) spite b) revenge c) retaliation d resentment
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200. I'm surprised ___ you. You're not normally as rude as you were last night.
a) by b) for c) with d) at
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200. I'm surprised ___ you. You're not normally as rude as you were last night.
a) by b) for c) with d) at
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201. Her divorce was a(n) ___ experience for her and she still hasn't fully recovered.
a) stunning b) staggering c) shattering d) amazing
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201. Her divorce was a(n) ___ experience for her and she still hasn't fully recovered.
a) stunning b) staggering c) shattering d) amazing
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202. By a(n) ___ stroke of luck, she survived the crash.
a) amazing b) shocking c) shattering d) surprised
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202. By a(n) ___ stroke of luck, she survived the crash.
a) amazing b) shocking c) shattering d) surprised
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203. People were ___ the terrible pictures of the crash victims in the newspaper.
a) shocked with b) startled for c) shocked by d) amazed of
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203. People were ___ the terrible pictures of the crash victims in the newspaper.
a) shocked with b) startled for c) shocked by d) amazed of
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204. She was ___ the traffic in the city. She had never seen so many cars before.
a) amazed at b) surprised for c) astonished with d) surprised of
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204. She was ___ the traffic in the city. She had never seen so many cars before.
a) amazed at b) surprised for c) astonished with d) surprised of
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205. It was a very quiet night so the sudden noise of breaking glass ___ me.
a) shattered b) staggered c) startled d) jumped
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205. It was a very quiet night so the sudden noise of breaking glass ___ me.
a) shattered b) staggered c) startled d) jumped
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206. The Sears Tower in Chicago is a ___ 443 meters high.
a) speechless b) surprising c) staggering d) shattering
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206. The Sears Tower in Chicago is a ___ 443 meters high.
a) speechless b) surprising c) staggering d) shattering
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207. We were all ___ at how well she spoke English.
a) astonished b) shattered c) shocked d) incredible
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207. We were all ___ at how well she spoke English.
a) astonished b) shattered c) shocked d) incredible
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208. I'm still too ___ his sudden outburst to know what to say.
a) stunned with b) shattered at c) stunned by d) speechless by
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208. I'm still too ___ his sudden outburst to know what to say.
a) stunned with b) shattered at c) stunned by d) speechless by
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209. A friend I hadn't seen for ages rang me up, which was a very nice ___.
a) shock b) surprise c) wonder d) astonishment
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209. A friend I hadn't seen for ages rang me up, which was a very nice ___.
a) shock b) surprise c) wonder d) astonishment
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210. I was ___ by his lack of intelligence. I couldn't believe anyone could be so stupid.
a) shattered b) staggered c) speechless d) startled
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210. I was ___ by his lack of intelligence. I couldn't believe anyone could be so stupid.
a) shattered b) staggered c) speechless d) startled
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211. She was in ___ for several days after the accident.
a) surprise b) awe c) shock d) wonder
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211. She was in ___ for several days after the accident.
a) surprise b) awe c) shock d) wonder
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212. I was ___ when her face suddenly appeared at the window.
a) shattered b) staggered c) startled d) jumped
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212. I was ___ when her face suddenly appeared at the window.
a) shattered b) staggered c) startled d) jumped
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213. He was ___ the news that he was going to be made redundant.
a) shattered by b) speechless by c) shattered from d) incredible at
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213. He was ___ the news that he was going to be made redundant.
a) shattered by b) speechless by c) shattered from d) incredible at
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214. It doesn't ___ me that you got annoyed. I would have felt the same.
a) shatter b) stagger c) surprise d) startle
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214. It doesn't ___ me that you got annoyed. I would have felt the same.
a) shatter b) stagger c) surprise d) startle
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215. He finished the job with ___ speed. a) shattering b) astonishing c) stunning d)
shocking
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215. He finished the job with ___ speed. a) shattering b) astonishing c) stunning d)
shocking
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216. She hoped that her question might catch him off ___.
a) unawares b) guard c) warning d) defence
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216. She hoped that her question might catch him off ___.
a) unawares b) guard c) warning d) defence
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217. It's ___ - not only do Steven and I have the same surname, but we also share the same birthday and both drive Toyota Corollas!
a) stunning b) surprised c) incredible d) surprising
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217. It's ___ - not only do Steven and I have the same surname, but we also share the same birthday and both drive Toyota Corollas!
a) stunning b) surprised c) incredible d) surprising
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218. It ___ me how she manages to put up with him.
a) amazes b) startles c) stuns d) shatters
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218. It ___ me how she manages to put up with him.
a) amazes b) startles c) stuns d) shatters
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219. His reaction took me ___ surprise. a) off b) for c) by d) in
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219. His reaction took me ___ surprise. a) off b) for c) by d) in
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220. It's ___ how difficult it is, considering how easy it looks.
a) surprising b) shocking c) startling d) stunning
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220. It's ___ how difficult it is, considering how easy it looks.
a) surprising b) shocking c) startling d) stunning
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221. He won't do anything without his parents' ___.
a) respect b) admiration c) affection d) approval
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221. He won't do anything without his parents' ___.
a) respect b) admiration c) affection d) approval
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222. Now that she's the boss, she thinks people should treat her with more ___.
a) respect b) admiration c) praise d) approval
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222. Now that she's the boss, she thinks people should treat her with more ___.
a) respect b) admiration c) praise d) approval
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223. I ___ your patience. I would have lost my temper a long time ago.
a) approve b) admire c) take to d) respect
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223. I ___ your patience. I would have lost my temper a long time ago.
a) approve b) admire c) take to d) respect
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224. She ___ her boss, because he makes her life so difficult.
a) detests b) disapproves c) goes off d) disappoints
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224. She ___ her boss, because he makes her life so difficult.
a) detests b) disapproves c) goes off d) disappoints
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225. I ___ this place! I hope I never have to come here again.
a) loathe b) condemn c) give up d) put off
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225. I ___ this place! I hope I never have to come here again.
a) loathe b) condemn c) give up d) put off
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226. While most people support the workers' claim for higher wages, a lot of people ___ strike action.
a) loathe b) condemn c) criticise d) find fault with
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226. While most people support the workers' claim for higher wages, a lot of people ___ strike action.
a) loathe b) condemn c) criticise d) find fault with
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227. He can't stand any ___ of this work. a) disapproval b) condemnation c) criticism
d) contempt
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227. He can't stand any ___ of this work. a) disapproval b) condemnation c) criticism
d) contempt
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228. I've got nothing but ___ for idiots like you!
a) disapproval b) condemnation c) criticism d) contempt
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228. I've got nothing but ___ for idiots like you!
a) disapproval b) condemnation c) criticism d) contempt
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229. She shook her head in ___ as I lit yet another cigarette.
a) disapproval b) condemnation c) criticism d) contempt
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229. She shook her head in ___ as I lit yet another cigarette.
a) disapproval b) condemnation c) criticism d) contempt
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230. Why must you always ___ fault with me?
a) put b) make c) find d) run
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230. Why must you always ___ fault with me?
a) put b) make c) find d) run
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231. She got rather ___ because the recipe involved doing three things at once.
a) restless b) concerned c) flustered d) bothered
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231. She got rather ___ because the recipe involved doing three things at once.
a) restless b) concerned c) flustered d) bothered
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232. I know it's not a big problem but it ___ me and I want to sort it out.
a) strains b) stresses c) presses d) bothers
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232. I know it's not a big problem but it ___ me and I want to sort it out.
a) strains b) stresses c) presses d) bothers
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233. He was such a powerful dictator that his speeches could generate ___ in the crowds he spoke to.
a) panic b) hysteria c) tension d) concern
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233. He was such a powerful dictator that his speeches could generate ___ in the crowds he spoke to.
a) panic b) hysteria c) tension d) concern
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234. I don't know why you're so ___ about what happened. It's not that important.
a) flustered b) bothered c) harassed d) worrying
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234. I don't know why you're so ___ about what happened. It's not that important.
a) flustered b) bothered c) harassed d) worrying
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235. This is a very ___ period for them, because they are waiting for the doctor's report on their daughter's illness.
a) nervous b) worried c) anxious d) bothered
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235. This is a very ___ period for them, because they are waiting for the doctor's report on their daughter's illness.
a) nervous b) worried c) anxious d) bothered
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236. I was so ___ before the exam that I couldn't sleep.
a) nervous b) uncomfortable c) worrying d) flustered
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236. I was so ___ before the exam that I couldn't sleep.
a) nervous b) uncomfortable c) worrying d) flustered
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237. I felt ___ because everyone was staring at me. I obviously wasn't welcome.
a) uncomfortable b) anxious c) concerned d) bothered
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237. I felt ___ because everyone was staring at me. I obviously wasn't welcome.
a) uncomfortable b) anxious c) concerned d) bothered
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238. There is considerable ___ about his whereabouts, because he's been missing for several days.
a) pressure b) strain c) concern d) stress
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238. There is considerable ___ about his whereabouts, because he's been missing for several days.
a) pressure b) strain c) concern d) stress
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239. My father's illness is a ___. I hope it doesn't get any worse.
a) bother b) tension c) worry d) stress
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239. My father's illness is a ___. I hope it doesn't get any worse.
a) bother b) tension c) worry d) stress
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240. The situation at work is extremely ___; it seems I might lose my job.
a) bothering b) concerning c) worrying d) wound up
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240. The situation at work is extremely ___; it seems I might lose my job.
a) bothering b) concerning c) worrying d) wound up
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241. Sport is one way of relieving the ___ of a busy life.
a) tension b) concern c) bother d) nerves
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241. Sport is one way of relieving the ___ of a busy life.
a) tension b) concern c) bother d) nerves
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242. I'm not ___ what we do tonight. It's entirely up to you.
a) concerned b) nervous c) bothered d) anxious
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242. I'm not ___ what we do tonight. It's entirely up to you.
a) concerned b) nervous c) bothered d) anxious
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243. News of possible war caused ___ to spread throughout the country.
a) stress b) strain c) panic d) pressure
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243. News of possible war caused ___ to spread throughout the country.
a) stress b) strain c) panic d) pressure
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244. She finds looking after the children a ___.
a) stress b) strain c) pressure d) tension
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244. She finds looking after the children a ___.
a) stress b) strain c) pressure d) tension
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245. In the event of a fire, do not ___. a) fluster b) harass c) panic d) fidget
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245. In the event of a fire, do not ___. a) fluster b) harass c) panic d) fidget
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246. After two hours the audience was beginning to get ___.
a) restless b) ill at ease c) flustered d) hectic
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246. After two hours the audience was beginning to get ___.
a) restless b) ill at ease c) flustered d) hectic
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247. She became completely ___ after the crash.
a) wound up b) panicked c) hysterical d) harassed
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247. She became completely ___ after the crash.
a) wound up b) panicked c) hysterical d) harassed
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248. The new trade agreement should help to reduce ___ between the two governments.
a) stress b) strain c) pressure d) tension
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248. The new trade agreement should help to reduce ___ between the two governments.
a) stress b) strain c) pressure d) tension
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249. This has been an incredibly ___ month. a) hectic b) flustered c) wound up d)
harassed
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249. This has been an incredibly ___ month. a) hectic b) flustered c) wound up d)
harassed
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250. You shouldn't ___ so much. It's not good for you.
a) concern b) worry c) bother d) fluster
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250. You shouldn't ___ so much. It's not good for you.
a) concern b) worry c) bother d) fluster
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251. I could tell he was nervous because he was ___ in his chair.
a) flustering b) fidgeting c) harassing d) fumbling
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251. I could tell he was nervous because he was ___ in his chair.
a) flustering b) fidgeting c) harassing d) fumbling
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252. It was a very ___ game – either chess player could have won.
a) nervous b) concerned c) tense d) worried
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252. It was a very ___ game – either chess player could have won.
a) nervous b) concerned c) tense d) worried
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253. She looks so much older than she really is. It must be due to ___.
a) bother b) worry c) discomfort d) fidgeting
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253. She looks so much older than she really is. It must be due to ___.
a) bother b) worry c) discomfort d) fidgeting
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254. You'll have plenty of chances to retake your driving test, so don't get so ___ about failing.
a) concerned b) bothered c) worked up d) harassed
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254. You'll have plenty of chances to retake your driving test, so don't get so ___ about failing.
a) concerned b) bothered c) worked up d) harassed
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255. With half of the office either on holiday or ill, we're all feeling rather ___ at the moment.
a) harassed b) bothered c) ill at ease d) uncomfortable
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255. With half of the office either on holiday or ill, we're all feeling rather ___ at the moment.
a) harassed b) bothered c) ill at ease d) uncomfortable
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256. The doctor says that she's suffering from ___ and needs to take some time off work.
a) pressure b) tension c) strain d) stress
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256. The doctor says that she's suffering from ___ and needs to take some time off work.
a) pressure b) tension c) strain d) stress
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257. You're safe. What a(n) ___! a) comfort b) relief c) release d) assurance
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257. You're safe. What a(n) ___! a) comfort b) relief c) release d) assurance
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258. Keep ___. It's not the end of the world if we're a few minutes late.
a) calm b) relaxed c) tranquil d) at ease
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258. Keep ___. It's not the end of the world if we're a few minutes late.
a) calm b) relaxed c) tranquil d) at ease
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259. I can ___ you that your illness is nothing to worry about.
a) ensure b) insure c) assure d) make sure
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259. I can ___ you that your illness is nothing to worry about.
a) ensure b) insure c) assure d) make sure
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260. ___! There's no need to do all that work today.
a) Calm b) Calm yourself c) Relax d) Relax yourself
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260. ___! There's no need to do all that work today.
a) Calm b) Calm yourself c) Relax d) Relax yourself
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261. He's always very ___, no matter how big the problem.
a) comfortable b) calmed down c) cool d) at ease
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261. He's always very ___, no matter how big the problem.
a) comfortable b) calmed down c) cool d) at ease
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262. I've had a terrible day today. I just want to sit down, do nothing and ___.
a) relieve myself b) unwind c) relax myself d) calm
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262. I've had a terrible day today. I just want to sit down, do nothing and ___.
a) relieve myself b) unwind c) relax myself d) calm
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263. He seems very ___ these days. He must be happy about the way things are going.
a) relieved b) eased c) relaxed d) easy
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263. He seems very ___ these days. He must be happy about the way things are going.
a) relieved b) eased c) relaxed d) easy
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264. Although they were strangers, their friendly manner made me feel ___ immediately.
a) comforted b) relieved c) easy d) at ease
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264. Although they were strangers, their friendly manner made me feel ___ immediately.
a) comforted b) relieved c) easy d) at ease
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265. She was so upset by the terrible news that nothing could ___ her.
a) assure b) relax c) relieve d) comfort
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265. She was so upset by the terrible news that nothing could ___ her.
a) assure b) relax c) relieve d) comfort
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266. A weekend in the countryside is very ___ after a hard week in the city.
a) assuring b) relaxing c) relieving d) comforting
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266. A weekend in the countryside is very ___ after a hard week in the city.
a) assuring b) relaxing c) relieving d) comforting
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267. ___! There's nothing to get upset about. a) Chilled b) Unwind c) Cool off d) Calm
down
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267. ___! There's nothing to get upset about. a) Chilled b) Unwind c) Cool off d) Calm
down
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268. What a(n) ___ smell! What are you cooking?
a) pretty b) lovely c) tempted d) attracting
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268. What a(n) ___ smell! What are you cooking?
a) pretty b) lovely c) tempted d) attracting
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269. It's an absolutely ___ place to go for a holiday! You'll think you're in paradise.
a) pretty b) beautiful c) good-looking d) appealing
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269. It's an absolutely ___ place to go for a holiday! You'll think you're in paradise.
a) pretty b) beautiful c) good-looking d) appealing
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270. Those ice-creams look ___. Shall we have one?
a) attracting b) tempting c) stunning d) good-looking
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270. Those ice-creams look ___. Shall we have one?
a) attracting b) tempting c) stunning d) good-looking
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271. The cottages in the village were very ___, so I took a lot of photographs of them.
a) attracted b) stunning c) good-looking d) pretty
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271. The cottages in the village were very ___, so I took a lot of photographs of them.
a) attracted b) stunning c) good-looking d) pretty
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272. She has a(n) ___ personality, so most people like her.
a) tempting b) attracting c) pretty d) attractive
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272. She has a(n) ___ personality, so most people like her.
a) tempting b) attracting c) pretty d) attractive
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273. The thought of taking the day off work is very ___.
a) good-looking b) lovely c) appealing d) stunning
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273. The thought of taking the day off work is very ___.
a) good-looking b) lovely c) appealing d) stunning
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274. He's very ___ and a lot of the other girls in the school would like to go out with him.
a) lovely b) stunning c) good-looking d) beautiful
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274. He's very ___ and a lot of the other girls in the school would like to go out with him.
a) lovely b) stunning c) good-looking d) beautiful
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275. The orchestra gave a(n) ___ performance and received a standing ovation.
a) stunning b) good-looking c) appealing d) pretty
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275. The orchestra gave a(n) ___ performance and received a standing ovation.
a) stunning b) good-looking c) appealing d) pretty
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276. That kind of work doesn't ___ me. I think it would be very boring.
a) appeal b) attract c) charm d) appeal for
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276. That kind of work doesn't ___ me. I think it would be very boring.
a) appeal b) attract c) charm d) appeal for
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277. She's become a lot more ___ and no longer needs everything to be done for her.
a) individual b) her own c) independent d) by herself
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277. She's become a lot more ___ and no longer needs everything to be done for her.
a) individual b) her own c) independent d) by herself
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278. There's too much work for me to do ___. a) by my own b) on myself c) by myself d)
for my own
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278. There's too much work for me to do ___. a) by my own b) on myself c) by myself d)
for my own
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279. We're depending ___ you to come. a) of b) from c) on d) by
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279. We're depending ___ you to come. a) of b) from c) on d) by
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280. She wanted to be free ___ the influence of her parents.
a) on b) from c) for d) without
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280. She wanted to be free ___ the influence of her parents.
a) on b) from c) for d) without
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281. As a single person, my ___ is very important to me.
a) liberation b) independence c) liberty d) individual
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281. As a single person, my ___ is very important to me.
a) liberation b) independence c) liberty d) individual
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282. Both she and her partner have ___ views on the subject of marriage.
a) single b) free c) independent d) liberated
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282. Both she and her partner have ___ views on the subject of marriage.
a) single b) free c) independent d) liberated
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283. The price of the coach tickets ___ on how many people are travelling.
a) relies b) depends c) counts d) banks
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283. The price of the coach tickets ___ on how many people are travelling.
a) relies b) depends c) counts d) banks
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284. The press were given complete ___ to photograph any part of the military base.
a) freedom b) independence c) liberation d) liberty
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284. The press were given complete ___ to photograph any part of the military base.
a) freedom b) independence c) liberation d) liberty
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285. Whether or not you need a visa ___ on which country you come from.
a) counts b) relies c) is dependent d) is depending
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285. Whether or not you need a visa ___ on which country you come from.
a) counts b) relies c) is dependent d) is depending
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286. She left home to be independent ___ her parents.
a) from b) on c) of d) for
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286. She left home to be independent ___ her parents.
a) from b) on c) of d) for
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287. Sometimes I pay and sometimes my girlfriend pays, but it all ___ in the end.
a) amounts b) evens out c) stands out d) balances
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287. Sometimes I pay and sometimes my girlfriend pays, but it all ___ in the end.
a) amounts b) evens out c) stands out d) balances
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288. What's ___ this word? a) opposite from b) contrary to c) the
contrary of d) the opposite of
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288. What's ___ this word? a) opposite from b) contrary to c) the
contrary of d) the opposite of
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289. He ___ because he was the only old person there.
a) contrasted b) stood up c) varied d) stood out
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289. He ___ because he was the only old person there.
a) contrasted b) stood up c) varied d) stood out
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290. It's funny you should say that. I've just had the ___ idea.
a) like b) identical c) alike d) similar
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290. It's funny you should say that. I've just had the ___ idea.
a) like b) identical c) alike d) similar
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291. House prices ___ greatly from one area to the next.
a) contrast b) vary c) distinguish d) stand out
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291. House prices ___ greatly from one area to the next.
a) contrast b) vary c) distinguish d) stand out
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292. This particular flower is famous for its ___ smell.
a) distinguished b) differing c) distinctive d) different
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292. This particular flower is famous for its ___ smell.
a) distinguished b) differing c) distinctive d) different
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293. I had ___ temporary jobs when I was a student.
a) distinguished b) distinctive c) various d) varying
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293. I had ___ temporary jobs when I was a student.
a) distinguished b) distinctive c) various d) varying
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294. We sell a ___ of different wines from around the world.
a) variation b) variety c) variance d) variant
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294. We sell a ___ of different wines from around the world.
a) variation b) variety c) variance d) variant
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295. The two pictures are very ___, but if you look carefully, you'll notice one or two differences.
a) identical b) equal c) same d) alike
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295. The two pictures are very ___, but if you look carefully, you'll notice one or two differences.
a) identical b) equal c) same d) alike
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296. Eighty kilometres is the ___ fifty miles. a) equivalent of b) equivalent from c) equal
of d) equal from
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296. Eighty kilometres is the ___ fifty miles. a) equivalent of b) equivalent from c)
equal of d) equal from
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297. Although technically speaking he wasn't sacked, it ___ the same thing.
a) evens out to b) amounts to c) points to d) counts
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297. Although technically speaking he wasn't sacked, it ___ the same thing.
a) evens out to b) amounts to c) points to d) counts
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298. Her awful singing is a ___ joke at school. a) dirty b) sick c) standing d) practical
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298. Her awful singing is a ___ joke at school. a) dirty b) sick c) standing d) practical
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299. He made a ___ joke about the Ethiopian famine victims.
a) dirty b) sick c) standing d) practical
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299. He made a ___ joke about the Ethiopian famine victims.
a) dirty b) sick c) standing d) practical
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300. Have you heard the joke about the bishop and the actress? It's a bit ___.
a) dirty b) sick c) standing d) practical
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300. Have you heard the joke about the bishop and the actress? It's a bit ___.
a) dirty b) sick c) standing d) practical
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301. I haven't laughed so much in years. It was absolutely ___!
a) amusing b) hilarious c) funny d) diverting
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301. I haven't laughed so much in years. It was absolutely ___!
a) amusing b) hilarious c) funny d) diverting
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302. He loves ___ her about all her boyfriends.
a) teasing b) joking c) kidding d) tempting
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302. He loves ___ her about all her boyfriends.
a) teasing b) joking c) kidding d) tempting
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303. I can't say I find his jokes particularly ___.
a) enjoying b) amusing c) laughable d) fun
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303. I can't say I find his jokes particularly ___.
a) enjoying b) amusing c) laughable d) fun
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304. His help was ___ to the success of the business.
a) main b) crucial c) basic d) major
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304. His help was ___ to the success of the business.
a) main b) crucial c) basic d) major
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305. It was only a(n) ___ sum of money. Just forget about it.
a) minor b) invaluable c) fundamental d) trivial
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305. It was only a(n) ___ sum of money. Just forget about it.
a) minor b) invaluable c) fundamental d) trivial
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306. There's a ___ difference between our two cultures.
a) crucial b) special c) fundamental d) main
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306. There's a ___ difference between our two cultures.
a) crucial b) special c) fundamental d) main
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307. He suffered relatively ___ injuries. a) trivial b) basic c) minor d) weak
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307. He suffered relatively ___ injuries. a) trivial b) basic c) minor d) weak
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308. The ___ problem with the flat is that it’s too small.
a) important b) significant c) vital d) main
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308. The ___ problem with the flat is that it’s too small.
a) important b) significant c) vital d) main
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310. It's ___ that he didn't go to his son's wedding.
a) important b) significant c) crucial d) essential
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310. It's ___ that he didn't go to his son's wedding.
a) important b) significant c) crucial d) essential
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311. She is a ___ British writer. a) main b) major c) crucial d) vital
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311. She is a ___ British writer. a) main b) major c) crucial d) vital
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312. He's a(n) ___ friend to me. a) significant b) vital c) invaluable d) main
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312. He's a(n) ___ friend to me. a) significant b) vital c) invaluable d) main
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313. The ___ ingredient of bread is flour. a) valuable b) significant c) crucial d) basic
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313. The ___ ingredient of bread is flour. a) valuable b) significant c) crucial d) basic
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314. We are grateful to Mrs Price for her many years of ___ service.
a) essential b) crucial c) fundamental d) valuable
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314. We are grateful to Mrs Price for her many years of ___ service.
a) essential b) crucial c) fundamental d) valuable
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315. ___ luck! I hope everything goes well for you in the future.
a) Best b) Better c) Best of d) Fine
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315. ___ luck! I hope everything goes well for you in the future.
a) Best b) Better c) Best of d) Fine
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316. The goal was a ___ - I was trying to pass the ball, not to score!
a) coincidence b) break c) fluke d) chance
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316. The goal was a ___ - I was trying to pass the ball, not to score!
a) coincidence b) break c) fluke d) chance
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317. By ___ my brother is travelling on the same flight as me.
a) fate b) fortune c) accident d) coincidence
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317. By ___ my brother is travelling on the same flight as me.
a) fate b) fortune c) accident d) coincidence
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318. ___! I hope you win. a) Congratulations b) Good luck c) Good
chance d) Good fortune
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318. ___! I hope you win. a) Congratulations b) Good luck c) Good
chance d) Good fortune
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319. It was a ___ finding somewhere so nice to live.
a) good luck b) good chance c) chance d) stroke of luck
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319. It was a ___ finding somewhere so nice to live.
a) good luck b) good chance c) chance d) stroke of luck
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320. Getting the part of Hamlet at the National Theatre was the ___ he'd been waiting for.
a) fluke b) break c) coincidence d) fate
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320. Getting the part of Hamlet at the National Theatre was the ___ he'd been waiting for.
a) fluke b) break c) coincidence d) fate
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321. I met them ___. I didn't know they were going to be there.
a) luckily b) with luck c) by chance d) as luck would have it
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321. I met them ___. I didn't know they were going to be there.
a) luckily b) with luck c) by chance d) as luck would have it
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322. He went to Hollywood in search of fame and ___ .
a) fluke b) luck c) fortune d) opportunity
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322. He went to Hollywood in search of fame and ___ .
a) fluke b) luck c) fortune d) opportunity
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323. Someone told me he was dishonest. ___, I hadn't given him any money.
a) With luck b) By chance c) Fortunately d) In luck
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323. Someone told me he was dishonest. ___, I hadn't given him any money.
a) With luck b) By chance c) Fortunately d) In luck
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324. ___! You deserved to win. a) Unfair luck b) Nasty luck c) Hard luck d)
Bad fortune
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324. ___! You deserved to win. a) Unfair luck b) Nasty luck c) Hard luck d)
Bad fortune
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325. We had planned to spend the summer in Greece, but ___ had obviously decided otherwise.
a) destination b) fortune c) chance d) fate
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325. We had planned to spend the summer in Greece, but ___ had obviously decided otherwise.
a) destination b) fortune c) chance d) fate
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326. A lot of houses in this area are ___ because nobody has bothered to look after them.
a) second-hand b) antique c) dilapidated d) out of date
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326. A lot of houses in this area are ___ because nobody has bothered to look after them.
a) second-hand b) antique c) dilapidated d) out of date
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327. My contract ___ at the end of the year, so I don't know what I'll do after that.
a) expires b) runs down c) invalidates d) completes
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327. My contract ___ at the end of the year, so I don't know what I'll do after that.
a) expires b) runs down c) invalidates d) completes
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328. I'm not going to take the car to a garage because I think I can ___ it myself.
a) renew b) do up c) repair d) renovate
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328. I'm not going to take the car to a garage because I think I can ___ it myself.
a) renew b) do up c) repair d) renovate
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329. It was a very fashionable hairstyle years ago, but it looks ___ now.
a) outdated b) dilapidated c) dated d) antique
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329. It was a very fashionable hairstyle years ago, but it looks ___ now.
a) outdated b) dilapidated c) dated d) antique
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330. The shop is being ___. The whole interior is being changed.
a) refurbished b) repaired c) fixed d) mended
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330. The shop is being ___. The whole interior is being changed.
a) refurbished b) repaired c) fixed d) mended
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331. On the computer system at work, information is ___ every hour.
a) renewed b) renovated c) updated d) done up
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331. On the computer system at work, information is ___ every hour.
a) renewed b) renovated c) updated d) done up
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332. This train ticket is ___ until the end of the month.
a) updated b) worthy c) valid d) in power
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332. This train ticket is ___ until the end of the month.
a) updated b) worthy c) valid d) in power
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333. The insurance on the car runs out next week. I'd better ___.
a) update it b) renovate it c) renew it d) run it out
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333. The insurance on the car runs out next week. I'd better ___.
a) update it b) renovate it c) renew it d) run it out
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334. This is a ___ neighbourhood. Most of the buildings are in bad condition.
a) damaged b) dated c) run-down d) run-out
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334. This is a ___ neighbourhood. Most of the buildings are in bad condition.
a) damaged b) dated c) run-down d) run-out
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335. My hi-fi seems rather ___ now. Well, I suppose it is over ten years old.
a) antiquated b) antique c) expired d) run-down
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335. My hi-fi seems rather ___ now. Well, I suppose it is over ten years old.
a) antiquated b) antique c) expired d) run-down
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336. I couldn't afford a new guitar so I bought a(n) ___ one.
a) old-fashioned b) outdated c) second-hand d) antique
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336. I couldn't afford a new guitar so I bought a(n) ___ one.
a) old-fashioned b) outdated c) second-hand d) antique
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337. We had to ___ the room because the wallpaper was in terrible condition.
a) renovate b) renew c) decorate d) mend
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337. We had to ___ the room because the wallpaper was in terrible condition.
a) renovate b) renew c) decorate d) mend
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338. Is this information ___? Does it include the most recent changes?
a) modern b) up to date c) brand new d) renewed
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338. Is this information ___? Does it include the most recent changes?
a) modern b) up to date c) brand new d) renewed
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339. There's no need to throw that shirt away. It can easily be ___.
a) done up b) renewed c) mended d) restored
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339. There's no need to throw that shirt away. It can easily be ___.
a) done up b) renewed c) mended d) restored
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340. They took us to see an ___ monument which was built almost a thousand years ago.
a) outdated b) antique c) antiquated d) ancient
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340. They took us to see an ___ monument which was built almost a thousand years ago.
a) outdated b) antique c) antiquated d) ancient
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341. My passport is ___ so I can't use it any longer.
a) ancient b) outdated c) out of date d) dated
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341. My passport is ___ so I can't use it any longer.
a) ancient b) outdated c) out of date d) dated
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342. I read a newspaper every day because I like to know the ___ news.
a) last b) ultimate c) latest d) newest
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342. I read a newspaper every day because I like to know the ___ news.
a) last b) ultimate c) latest d) newest
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343. They bought an old house, ___, and then sold it.
a) redid it b) did it in c) did it up d) overdid it
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343. They bought an old house, ___, and then sold it.
a) redid it b) did it in c) did it up d) overdid it
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344. My grandmother's house is full of valuable ___.
a) ancients b) ancestors c) antiques d) antiquarians
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344. My grandmother's house is full of valuable ___.
a) ancients b) ancestors c) antiques d) antiquarians
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345. 'Gramophone' is an ___ word for 'record player'.
a) antique b) old-fashioned c) outdated d) ancient
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345. 'Gramophone' is an ___ word for 'record player'.
a) antique b) old-fashioned c) outdated d) ancient
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346. You'll never ___ that typewriter. Can't you see it's beyond repair.
a) renew b) update c) renovate d) fix
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346. You'll never ___ that typewriter. Can't you see it's beyond repair.
a) renew b) update c) renovate d) fix
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347. Dad's just bought a(n) ___ car. a) updated b) brand-new c) newest d) latest
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347. Dad's just bought a(n) ___ car. a) updated b) brand-new c) newest d)
latest
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348. The house has just been ___, so I'm sure you'll agree it's a very fair price.
a) renovated b) renewed c) done over d) updated
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348. The house has just been ___, so I'm sure you'll agree it's a very fair price.
a) renovated b) renewed c) done over d) updated
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349. Her contract ___ in two months, so she's looking for another job.
a) runs down b) runs out c) goes out d) goes away
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349. Her contract ___ in two months, so she's looking for another job.
a) runs down b) runs out c) goes out d) goes away
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350. His views on education are somewhat ___.
a) expired b) run-down c) outdated d) ancient
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350. His views on education are somewhat ___.
a) expired b) run-down c) outdated d) ancient
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351. I wouldn't say that I was rich, but I'm ___.
a) affluent b) wealthy c) flash d) comfortable
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351. I wouldn't say that I was rich, but I'm ___.
a) affluent b) wealthy c) flash d) comfortable
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352. I haven't got any money at all. I'm completely ___.
a) broken b) hard up c) short d) broke
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352. I haven't got any money at all. I'm completely ___.
a) broken b) hard up c) short d) broke
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353. Could you lend me some money? I'm a bit ___ at the moment.
a) hard up b) tight c) indebted d) down-and-out
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353. Could you lend me some money? I'm a bit ___ at the moment.
a) hard up b) tight c) indebted d) down-and-out
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354. They live ___ in a huge villa in France. a) in luxury b) with luxury c) in wealth d)
with fortune
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354. They live ___ in a huge villa in France. a) in luxury b) with luxury c) in wealth d)
with fortune
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355. It's a really ___ area. Everyone's got expensive houses and cars there.
a) affluent b) comfortable c) luxurious d) fortunate
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355. It's a really ___ area. Everyone's got expensive houses and cars there.
a) affluent b) comfortable c) luxurious d) fortunate
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356. I wouldn't say they were rich, but they were certainly ___.
a) wealthy b) well-earned c) well-off d) well-kept
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356. I wouldn't say they were rich, but they were certainly ___.
a) wealthy b) well-earned c) well-off d) well-kept
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357. Money's very ___ this month, so we can't afford to go out.
a) broke b) tight c) hard d) hard up
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357. Money's very ___ this month, so we can't afford to go out.
a) broke b) tight c) hard d) hard up
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358. I mustn't borrow any more money – I'm already badly ___.
a) in deed b) on loan c) in debt d) in doubt
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358. I mustn't borrow any more money – I'm already badly ___.
a) in deed b) on loan c) in debt d) in doubt
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359. I like your new suit – very ___! a) rich b) well-off c) flash d) affluent
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359. I like your new suit – very ___! a) rich b) well-off c) flash d) affluent
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360. She was so ___ that she was forced to steal.
a) tight b) poorly c) poor d) broken
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360. She was so ___ that she was forced to steal.
a) tight b) poorly c) poor d) broken
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361. He may have a nice house, a nice car and be able to afford to go on nice holidays, but you couldn't say he was ___.
a) plentiful b) rich c) rolling d) comfortable
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361. He may have a nice house, a nice car and be able to afford to go on nice holidays, but you couldn't say he was ___.
a) plentiful b) rich c) rolling d) comfortable
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362. I'm ___ already, and it's another two weeks until pay day.
a) poor b) tight c) hard d) skint
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362. I'm ___ already, and it's another two weeks until pay day.
a) poor b) tight c) hard d) skint
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363. I don't have to get up until ten o'clock tomorrow – what a ___!
a) luxury b) wealth c) fortune d) comfort
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363. I don't have to get up until ten o'clock tomorrow – what a ___!
a) luxury b) wealth c) fortune d) comfort
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364. ___ does not always bring happiness. a) Riches b) Health c) Abundance d) Wealth
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364. ___ does not always bring happiness. a) Riches b) Health c) Abundance d)
Wealth
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365. He changed jobs because he decided that being a computer programmer wasn't ___ for him.
a) fit b) right c) convenient d) suited
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365. He changed jobs because he decided that being a computer programmer wasn't ___ for him.
a) fit b) right c) convenient d) suited
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366. He isn't ___ such a responsible job. He's hopeless at making decisions.
a) fit for b) convenient for c) fitted in d) suited
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366. He isn't ___ such a responsible job. He's hopeless at making decisions.
a) fit for b) convenient for c) fitted in d) suited
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367. I turned down the job because it was ___. It wasn't what I was looking for.
a) unsuitable b) unfit c) inappropriate d) unsuited
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367. I turned down the job because it was ___. It wasn't what I was looking for.
a) unsuitable b) unfit c) inappropriate d) unsuited
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368. I left London because I wasn't ___ the hectic lifestyle.
a) suited for b) convenient for c) suitable for d) suited to
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368. I left London because I wasn't ___ the hectic lifestyle.
a) suited for b) convenient for c) suitable for d) suited to
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369. I once knew a man called Mr Good – a rather ___ name considering he was sent to prison for shoplifting!
a) unfit b) inappropriate c) inconvenient d) unsuited
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369. I once knew a man called Mr Good – a rather ___ name considering he was sent to prison for shoplifting!
a) unfit b) inappropriate c) inconvenient d) unsuited
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370. These flats are clearly ___ for people to live in – they should be pulled down immediately.
a) unfit b) inappropriate c) inconvenient d) unsuited
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370. These flats are clearly ___ for people to live in – they should be pulled down immediately.
a) unfit b) inappropriate c) inconvenient d) unsuited
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371. She hasn't made many friends at university – she doesn't really seem to ___.
a) suit b) match c) fit in d) take to
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371. She hasn't made many friends at university – she doesn't really seem to ___.
a) suit b) match c) fit in d) take to
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372. I don't think his speech was really ___ for a wedding – it was too depressing.
a) fit b) convenient c) appropriate d) suited
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372. I don't think his speech was really ___ for a wedding – it was too depressing.
a) fit b) convenient c) appropriate d) suited
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373. There's a(n) ___ smell in here. What on earth is it?
a) odd b) rare c) curious d) scarce
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373. There's a(n) ___ smell in here. What on earth is it?
a) odd b) rare c) curious d) scarce
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374. It's ___ that he never mentioned our argument; I wonder why he didn't.
a) special b) rare c) curious s) eccentric
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374. It's ___ that he never mentioned our argument; I wonder why he didn't.
a) special b) rare c) curious s) eccentric
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375. The programme examines what ___ people think about fashion.
a) average b) typical c) standard d) ordinary
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375. The programme examines what ___ people think about fashion.
a) average b) typical c) standard d) ordinary
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376. It's ___ for people to get depressed if they're out of work.
a) normal b) everyday c) regular d) typical
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376. It's ___ for people to get depressed if they're out of work.
a) normal b) everyday c) regular d) typical
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377. He deals with the ___ matters in the office; his boss deals with the important ones.
a) everyday b) average c) usual d) standard
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377. He deals with the ___ matters in the office; his boss deals with the important ones.
a) everyday b) average c) usual d) standard
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378. Opportunities as good as that are ___. a) scarce b) peculiar c) insufficient d)
abnormal
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378. Opportunities as good as that are ___. a) scarce b) peculiar c) insufficient d)
abnormal
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379. It's ___ of her to refuse to admit that she's wrong; she's very stubborn.
a) typical b) ordinary c) average d) representative
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379. It's ___ of her to refuse to admit that she's wrong; she's very stubborn.
a) typical b) ordinary c) average d) representative
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380. It's ___ for me to get so upset about such a small problem; I normally don't let such things worry me.
a) eccentric b) unusual c) remarkable d) scarce
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380. It's ___ for me to get so upset about such a small problem; I normally don't let such things worry me.
a) eccentric b) unusual c) remarkable d) scarce
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381. I thought it was going to be a brilliant show because of the reviews, but it was only ___.
a) normal b) common c) average d) usual
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381. I thought it was going to be a brilliant show because of the reviews, but it was only ___.
a) normal b) common c) average d) usual
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382. What a(n) ___ thing to say! What gave you that idea?
a) unique b) peculiar c) unreal d) scarce
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382. What a(n) ___ thing to say! What gave you that idea?
a) unique b) peculiar c) unreal d) scarce
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383. He's not crazy, he's just a bit ___, that's all.
a) uncharacteristic b) unreal c) eccentric d) unique
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383. He's not crazy, he's just a bit ___, that's all.
a) uncharacteristic b) unreal c) eccentric d) unique
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384. Because she doesn't behave in a very ___ way, people think that she's rather strange.
a) usual b) conventional c) standard d) average
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384. Because she doesn't behave in a very ___ way, people think that she's rather strange.
a) usual b) conventional c) standard d) average
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385. The ___ temperature for August was 25°C.
a) common b) average c) typical d) representative
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385. The ___ temperature for August was 25°C.
a) common b) average c) typical d) representative
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386. Is it ___ for people to behave like that in this country?
a) representative b) usual c) average d) everyday
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386. Is it ___ for people to behave like that in this country?
a) representative b) usual c) average d) everyday
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387. There were some very ___ people at that party last night. They scared me a bit, actually.
a) unreal b) remarkable c) weird d) uncharacteristic
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387. There were some very ___ people at that party last night. They scared me a bit, actually.
a) unreal b) remarkable c) weird d) uncharacteristic
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388. That's ___. The bus is usually on time. a) strange b) rare c) scarce d) special
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388. That's ___. The bus is usually on time. a) strange b) rare c) scarce d) special
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389. John took us all out for a meal as a(n) ___ treat.
a) unique b) special c) uncharacteristic d) scarce
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389. John took us all out for a meal as a(n) ___ treat.
a) unique b) special c) uncharacteristic d) scarce
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390. He's got into trouble at work on several occasions because of his ___ way of dealing with clients.
a) unconventional b) rare c) uncharacteristic d) remarkable
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390. He's got into trouble at work on several occasions because of his ___ way of dealing with clients.
a) unconventional b) rare c) uncharacteristic d) remarkable
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391. That's ___ - I'm sure I left my watch on the table but it doesn't seem to be there any more.
a) funny b) unique c) rare d) scarce
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391. That's ___ - I'm sure I left my watch on the table but it doesn't seem to be there any more.
a) funny b) unique c) rare d) scarce
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392. Smoking is the most ___ cause of lung cancer.
a) ordinary b) average c) normal d) common
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392. Smoking is the most ___ cause of lung cancer.
a) ordinary b) average c) normal d) common
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393. We were given the ___ opportunity of seeing inside Buckingham Palace.
a) peculiar b) unique c) scarce d) odd
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393. We were given the ___ opportunity of seeing inside Buckingham Palace.
a) peculiar b) unique c) scarce d) odd
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394. The car costs £12,095 for the ___ model, and £14,250 for the de luxe version.
a) average b) standard c) common d) typical
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394. The car costs £12,095 for the ___ model, and £14,250 for the de luxe version.
a) average b) standard c) common d) typical
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395. The stamp is so ___ that there are only thought to be three of them in the whole world.
a) weird b) rare c) strange d) odd
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395. The stamp is so ___ that there are only thought to be three of them in the whole world.
a) weird b) rare c) strange d) odd
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396. The plane was late taking off, due to ___ mechanical problems.
a) inevitable b) unforeseen c) unimagined d) unpredictable
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396. The plane was late taking off, due to ___ mechanical problems.
a) inevitable b) unforeseen c) unimagined d) unpredictable
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397. The ending of the joke was so ___ that no one laughed.
a) predictable b) potential c) foreseen d) anticipated
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397. The ending of the joke was so ___ that no one laughed.
a) predictable b) potential c) foreseen d) anticipated
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398. The job has no ___. a) perspective b) outlook c) prospects d)
expectations
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398. The job has no ___. a) perspective b) outlook c) prospects d)
expectations
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399. He's ___ on getting another job straightaway.
a) anticipating b) risking c) expecting d) counting
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399. He's ___ on getting another job straightaway.
a) anticipating b) risking c) expecting d) counting
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400. If he carries on like that, he is running the ___ of a heart attack.
a) odds b) risk c) gamble d) liability
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400. If he carries on like that, he is running the ___ of a heart attack.
a) odds b) risk c) gamble d) liability
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401. There's not much ___ for growth in that industry.
a) prospect b) outlook c) expectation d) scope
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401. There's not much ___ for growth in that industry.
a) prospect b) outlook c) expectation d) scope
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402. I've got to work late tonight – something has ___.
a) come out b) turned out c) come up d) turned off
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402. I've got to work late tonight – something has ___.
a) come out b) turned out c) come up d) turned off
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403. There's not much ___ of him finding a cheap hotel in such an expensive city.
a) potential b) prospect c) outlook d) scope
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403. There's not much ___ of him finding a cheap hotel in such an expensive city.
a) potential b) prospect c) outlook d) scope
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404. She's got the ___ to do well. a) potential b) prospect c) outlook d) scope
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404. She's got the ___ to do well. a) potential b) prospect c) outlook d)
scope
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405. I don't think that the situation will change in the ___ future.
a) known b) predictable c) foreseen d) foreseeable
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405. I don't think that the situation will change in the ___ future.
a) known b) predictable c) foreseen d) foreseeable
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406. The weather ___ said it was going to rain today.
a) prediction b) prospect c) forecast d) prognosis
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406. The weather ___ said it was going to rain today.
a) prediction b) prospect c) forecast d) prognosis
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407. I can't imagine ___ anywhere except London.
a) living b) to live c) live d) that I live
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407. I can't imagine ___ anywhere except London.
a) living b) to live c) live d) that I live
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408. The newspapers are ___ that there will be a general election in two months.
a) turning up b) forecasting c) imagining d) telling
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408. The newspapers are ___ that there will be a general election in two months.
a) turning up b) forecasting c) imagining d) telling
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409. My ___ was right. The score was exactly what I said it would be.
a) anticipation b) prospect c) prediction d) outlook
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409. My ___ was right. The score was exactly what I said it would be.
a) anticipation b) prospect c) prediction d) outlook
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410. For me, the film didn't ___ all the enthusiastic publicity it received.
a) come up b) live up c) turn up to d) live up to
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410. For me, the film didn't ___ all the enthusiastic publicity it received.
a) come up b) live up c) turn up to d) live up to
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411. Don' worry about not finding a job yet. I'm sure something will turn ___ soon.
a) up b) out c) about d) in
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411. Don' worry about not finding a job yet. I'm sure something will turn ___ soon.
a) up b) out c) about d) in
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412. I ___ that the score would be 2-0 but I was wrong.
a) told b) predicted c) looked out d) cropped up
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412. I ___ that the score would be 2-0 but I was wrong.
a) told b) predicted c) looked out d) cropped up
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413. He was late so often that it was ___ that he would lose his job eventually.
a) forecast b) inevitable c) potential d) foretold
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413. He was late so often that it was ___ that he would lose his job eventually.
a) forecast b) inevitable c) potential d) foretold
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414. I didn't ___ that such a simple matter could become as complicated as this.
a) foresee b) gamble c) forecast d) foretell
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414. I didn't ___ that such a simple matter could become as complicated as this.
a) foresee b) gamble c) forecast d) foretell
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415. I wish you wouldn't keep ___ me. Let me finish what I'm saying.
a) intruding b) disturbing c) interrupting d) butting in
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415. I wish you wouldn't keep ___ me. Let me finish what I'm saying.
a) intruding b) disturbing c) interrupting d) butting in
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416. After a while I was so tired that I couldn't ___.
a) be engrossed b) be focused c) concentrate d) be concentrated
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416. After a while I was so tired that I couldn't ___.
a) be engrossed b) be focused c) concentrate d) be concentrated
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417. I think we should ___ the most important points.
a) be concentrated on b) be concentrated c) focus on d) concentrate
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417. I think we should ___ the most important points.
a) be concentrated on b) be concentrated c) focus on d) concentrate
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418. I didn't notice the time because I was so ___ in my work.
a) concentrated b) engrossed c) focused d) preoccupied
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418. I didn't notice the time because I was so ___ in my work.
a) concentrated b) engrossed c) focused d) preoccupied
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419. Every time I started to say something, he ___.
a) distracted b) disturbed c) butted d) butted in
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419. Every time I started to say something, he ___.
a) distracted b) disturbed c) butted d) butted in
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420. Most of the population ___ the cities. a) is concentrated in b) is concentrated on
c) concentrates on d) is engrossed in
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420. Most of the population ___ the cities. a) is concentrated in b) is concentrated
on c) concentrates on d) is engrossed in
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421. I’ll lose my ___ if you turn the television on while I'm working.
a) concentration b) distraction c) preoccupation d) dedication
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421. I’ll lose my ___ if you turn the television on while I'm working.
a) concentration b) distraction c) preoccupation d) dedication
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422. I hope the baby didn't ___ you during the night.
a) distract b) disturb c) intrude d) butt in
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422. I hope the baby didn't ___ you during the night.
a) distract b) disturb c) intrude d) butt in
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423. Driving through Rome, I was ___ for a second and ended up going into the back of the car in front.
a) disturbed b) distracted c) interrupted d) engrossed
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423. Driving through Rome, I was ___ for a second and ended up going into the back of the car in front.
a) disturbed b) distracted c) interrupted d) engrossed
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424. I think you'd be ___ to leave now. It looks like there's going to be trouble.
a) realistic b) wise c) shrewd d) intelligent
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424. I think you'd be ___ to leave now. It looks like there's going to be trouble.
a) realistic b) wise c) shrewd d) intelligent
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425. She has made some very ___ investments, which have earned her a lot of money.
a) bright b) practical c) shrewd d) knowing
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425. She has made some very ___ investments, which have earned her a lot of money.
a) bright b) practical c) shrewd d) knowing
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426. He's very ___ and has never had any trouble passing exams.
a) sensible b) perceptive c) clever d) sharp
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426. He's very ___ and has never had any trouble passing exams.
a) sensible b) perceptive c) clever d) sharp
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427. She's quite ___ and is certainly capable of doing a more demanding job than the one she's doing now.
a) wise b) bright c) practical d) sensible
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427. She's quite ___ and is certainly capable of doing a more demanding job than the one she's doing now.
a) wise b) bright c) practical d) sensible
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428. It was very ___ of you to notice the mistake - I don't think anyone else did.
a) sharp b) sensible c) intelligent d) wise
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428. It was very ___ of you to notice the mistake - I don't think anyone else did.
a) sharp b) sensible c) intelligent d) wise
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429. He's a ___ scientist, one of the best in his field.
a) genius b) practical c) smart d) brilliant
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429. He's a ___ scientist, one of the best in his field.
a) genius b) practical c) smart d) brilliant
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430. She won't be influenced by his ridiculous ideas. She's got her feet ___.
a) on earth b) down to earth c) on the ground d) in the ground
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430. She won't be influenced by his ridiculous ideas. She's got her feet ___.
a) on earth b) down to earth c) on the ground d) in the ground
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431. If you're so ___, then why did you fail your English exam?
a) practical b) shrewd c) perceptive d) smart
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431. If you're so ___, then why did you fail your English exam?
a) practical b) shrewd c) perceptive d) smart
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432. I think she's ___ - her books are absolutely brilliant.
a) genuine b) a genie c) a genus d) a genius
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432. I think she's ___ - her books are absolutely brilliant.
a) genuine b) a genie c) a genus d) a genius
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433. For someone who is in such a responsible position, he is surprisingly lacking in ___.
a) sensibility b) common sense c) sensation d) sentiment
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433. For someone who is in such a responsible position, he is surprisingly lacking in ___.
a) sensibility b) common sense c) sensation d) sentiment
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434. She's a very ___ person, so her friends often go to her for advice.
a) down-to-earth b) basic c) earthy d) practised
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434. She's a very ___ person, so her friends often go to her for advice.
a) down-to-earth b) basic c) earthy d) practised
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435. I don't know why I made such a(n) ___ mistake.
a) unwise b) thick c) stupid d) gullible
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435. I don't know why I made such a(n) ___ mistake.
a) unwise b) thick c) stupid d) gullible
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436. 'Do storks really bring the babies?' she asked in her typically ___ fashion.
a) impractical b) absurd c) naive d) impressionable
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436. 'Do storks really bring the babies?' she asked in her typically ___ fashion.
a) impractical b) absurd c) naive d) impressionable
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437. He's not very intelligent, in fact you could call him ___.
a) silly b) unwise c) daft d) thick
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437. He's not very intelligent, in fact you could call him ___.
a) silly b) unwise c) daft d) thick
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438. You'd have to be very ___ to believe everything you read in the papers.
a) ridiculous b) gullible c) absurd d) slow
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438. You'd have to be very ___ to believe everything you read in the papers.
a) ridiculous b) gullible c) absurd d) slow
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439. I was a bit ___ - it took me ages to get the joke.
a) silly b) daft c) slow d) unrealistic
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439. I was a bit ___ - it took me ages to get the joke.
a) silly b) daft c) slow d) unrealistic
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440. The decision to invest her money in such a disreputable company was extremely ___.
a) unwise b) thick c) gullible d) impractical
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440. The decision to invest her money in such a disreputable company was extremely ___.
a) unwise b) thick c) gullible d) impractical
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441. 'A(n) ___ and his money are soon parted’, as the saying goes.
a) fool b) idiot c) dunce d) clown
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441. 'A(n) ___ and his money are soon parted’, as the saying goes.
a) fool b) idiot c) dunce d) clown
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442. It was a(n) ___ conversation. We were both talking about different things without realising it.
a) thick b) absurd c) unwise d) foolish
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442. It was a(n) ___ conversation. We were both talking about different things without realising it.
a) thick b) absurd c) unwise d) foolish
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443. You must have your head in the ___ if you think you're going to succeed without hard work.
a) clouds b) ground c) sky d) air
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443. You must have your head in the ___ if you think you're going to succeed without hard work.
a) clouds b) ground c) sky d) air
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444. How ___ of me! I've painted myself into a corner!
a) thick b) unwise c) silly d) naive
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444. How ___ of me! I've painted myself into a corner!
a) thick b) unwise c) silly d) naive
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445. Don't be ___! Of course we can't afford such an expensive hotel.
a) daft b) slow c) naive d) gullible
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445. Don't be ___! Of course we can't afford such an expensive hotel.
a) daft b) slow c) naive d) gullible
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446. You look ___ in those shorts. They're much too big for you.
a) impractical b) unwise c) unrealistic d) ludicrous
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446. You look ___ in those shorts. They're much too big for you.
a) impractical b) unwise c) unrealistic d) ludicrous
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447. He's at a very ___ age and just tends to follow all the other boys.
a) impressive b) impressionist c) impressionable d) impressing
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447. He's at a very ___ age and just tends to follow all the other boys.
a) impressive b) impressionist c) impressionable d) impressing
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448. If he thinks he's capable of building a house on his own, he's living ___.
a) in the clouds b) in a fantasy world c) on the moon d) in the sky
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448. If he thinks he's capable of building a house on his own, he's living ___.
a) in the clouds b) in a fantasy world c) on the moon d) in the sky
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449. I was too slow on the ___ to realise that he was trying to trick me.
a) intake b) uptake c) take over d) takeaway
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449. I was too slow on the ___ to realise that he was trying to trick me.
a) intake b) uptake c) take over d) takeaway
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450. She has no ___ of saying such a thing. a) recollection b) reminder c) souvenir d)
memory
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450. She has no ___ of saying such a thing. a) recollection b) reminder c) souvenir d)
memory
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451. I've got a good ___ for faces. a) recollection b) remembrance c) souvenir
d) memory
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451. I've got a good ___ for faces. a) recollection b) remembrance c) souvenir
d) memory
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452. My ___ of childhood are happy ones. a) memoirs b) reminders c) souvenirs d)
memories
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452. My ___ of childhood are happy ones. a) memoirs b) reminders c) souvenirs d)
memories
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453. I hope you didn't forget ___ the plants while I was away.
a) to water b) watering c) water d) having watered
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453. I hope you didn't forget ___ the plants while I was away.
a) to water b) watering c) water d) having watered
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454. The actress wore dark glasses to avoid being ___.
a) recalled b) remembered c) reminded d) recognised
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454. The actress wore dark glasses to avoid being ___.
a) recalled b) remembered c) reminded d) recognised
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455. Could you ___ him to bring his camera? a) recall b) remember c) remind d)
recognise
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455. Could you ___ him to bring his camera? a) recall b) remember c) remind d)
recognise
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456. Did you ___ to lock the door? a) recall b) remember c) remind d)
recognise
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456. Did you ___ to lock the door? a) recall b) remember c) remind d)
recognise
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457. Who does Barbara ___ you of? a) recall b) remember c) remind d)
recognise
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457. Who does Barbara ___ you of? a) recall b) remember c) remind d)
recognise
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458. What was that name again? It's ___ completely.
a) slipped b) gone c) flown d) left
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458. What was that name again? It's ___ completely.
a) slipped b) gone c) flown d) left
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459. I'm afraid ___ you. Could you repeat what you just said?
a) I don't get b) I'm not with c) I don't see d) I miss
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459. I'm afraid ___ you. Could you repeat what you just said?
a) I don't get b) I'm not with c) I don't see d) I miss
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460. I ___ it. I thought he was happy here, so why has he left?
a) don't get b) can't follow c) misunderstand d) miss
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460. I ___ it. I thought he was happy here, so why has he left?
a) don't get b) can't follow c) misunderstand d) miss
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461. 'Do you understand what I'm trying to say?' – 'Yes, I ___ what you mean.'
a) see b) catch c) take d) follow
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461. 'Do you understand what I'm trying to say?' – 'Yes, I ___ what you mean.'
a) see b) catch c) take d) follow
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462. You've all ___ the point. The film itself is not racist – it simply tries to make us question our own often racist attitudes.
a) mistaken b) missed c) misunderstood d) lost
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462. You've all ___ the point. The film itself is not racist – it simply tries to make us question our own often racist attitudes.
a) mistaken b) missed c) misunderstood d) lost
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463. I often wonder what people abroad make ___ Finland.
a) from b) by c) for d) of
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463. I often wonder what people abroad make ___ Finland.
a) from b) by c) for d) of
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464. I couldn't ___ him because he spoke far too quickly.
a) gather b) follow c) pursue d) catch
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464. I couldn't ___ him because he spoke far too quickly.
a) gather b) follow c) pursue d) catch
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465. The coach advised his players not to ___ with the referee.
a) dispute b) contradict c) oppose d) argue
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465. The coach advised his players not to ___ with the referee.
a) dispute b) contradict c) oppose d) argue
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466. They were ___ about who should make the coffee.
a) quarrelling b) disputing c) objecting d) opposing
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466. They were ___ about who should make the coffee.
a) quarrelling b) disputing c) objecting d) opposing
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467. I'm not ___ them staying with us, as long as it's only for a few days.
a) disagreed with b) opposite c) opposed to d) objected to
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467. I'm not ___ them staying with us, as long as it's only for a few days.
a) disagreed with b) opposite c) opposed to d) objected to
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468. They had a(n) ___ and never spoke to each other again.
a) dispute b) objection c) quarrel d) opposition
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468. They had a(n) ___ and never spoke to each other again.
a) dispute b) objection c) quarrel d) opposition
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469. 'So, we're going to Italy for our holidays, right?' – '___. Now whereabouts in Italy shall we go?'
a) Agree b) Agreeable c) Agreed d) In agreement
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469. 'So, we're going to Italy for our holidays, right?' – '___. Now whereabouts in Italy shall we go?'
a) Agree b) Agreeable c) Agreed d) In agreement
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470. The players ___ the referee's decision. a) disagreed b) disputed c) objected d)
contradicted
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470. The players ___ the referee's decision. a) disagreed b) disputed c) objected d)
contradicted
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471. She always ___ her thin legs beneath a long skirt.
a) displayed b) disclosed c) conveyed d) concealed
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471. She always ___ her thin legs beneath a long skirt.
a) displayed b) disclosed c) conveyed d) concealed
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472. He ___ that he hadn't left the job; he'd been sacked.
a) revealed b) conveyed c) showed d) exposed
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472. He ___ that he hadn't left the job; he'd been sacked.
a) revealed b) conveyed c) showed d) exposed
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473. It's difficult to ___ the atmosphere of Paris to someone who hasn't been there.
a) point out b) disclose c) convey d) indicate
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473. It's difficult to ___ the atmosphere of Paris to someone who hasn't been there.
a) point out b) disclose c) convey d) indicate
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474. The report ___ the corruption in the Government.
a) conveyed b) exposed c) let on d) indicated
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474. The report ___ the corruption in the Government.
a) conveyed b) exposed c) let on d) indicated
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475. I asked him, but he wouldn't ___ how much he'd paid for it.
a) convey b) disclose c) come out d) show
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475. I asked him, but he wouldn't ___ how much he'd paid for it.
a) convey b) disclose c) come out d) show
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476. I know you weren't enjoying yourself, but you shouldn't have ___ it; that was rude.
a) given away b) shown c) exposed d) disclosed
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476. I know you weren't enjoying yourself, but you shouldn't have ___ it; that was rude.
a) given away b) shown c) exposed d) disclosed
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477. He paid me some money in advance as ___ that he was honest.
a) gesture b) indication c) test d) proof
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477. He paid me some money in advance as ___ that he was honest.
a) gesture b) indication c) test d) proof
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478. The expression on his face ___ that he was rather worried.
a) gestured b) indicated c) came out d) pointed out
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478. The expression on his face ___ that he was rather worried.
a) gestured b) indicated c) came out d) pointed out
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479. I know he stole the money, but I can't ___ it because I didn't actually see him.
a) indicate b) expose c) prove d) reveal
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479. I know he stole the money, but I can't ___ it because I didn't actually see him.
a) indicate b) expose c) prove d) reveal
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480. When questioned about the Government's defence plans, the Minister gave very little ___.
a) out b) up c) away d) off
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480. When questioned about the Government's defence plans, the Minister gave very little ___.
a) out b) up c) away d) off
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481. He showed no ___ of nervousness. a) sign b) signal c) gesture d) proof
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481. He showed no ___ of nervousness. a) sign b) signal c) gesture d) proof
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482. I invited them to dinner as a ___ of friendship
a) gesture b) signal c) sample d) proof
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482. I invited them to dinner as a ___ of friendship
a) gesture b) signal c) sample d) proof
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483. She kept smiling because she didn't want to ___ that she found him boring.
a) give away b) point out c) let on d) come out
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483. She kept smiling because she didn't want to ___ that she found him boring.
a) give away b) point out c) let on d) come out
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484. If peeling onions makes you cry, a useful ___ is to peel them under water.
a) tool b) advice c) tip d) clue
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484. If peeling onions makes you cry, a useful ___ is to peel them under water.
a) tool b) advice c) tip d) clue
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485. The management has ___ a new deal which they hope will end the strike.
a) hinted b) proposed c) implied d) warned
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485. The management has ___ a new deal which they hope will end the strike.
a) hinted b) proposed c) implied d) warned
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486. What exactly are you ___ at? a) hinting b) implying c) suggesting d)
proposing
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486. What exactly are you ___ at? a) hinting b) implying c) suggesting d)
proposing
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487. The look he gave us seemed to ___ disapproval.
a) hint b) imply c) propose d) warn
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487. The look he gave us seemed to ___ disapproval.
a) hint b) imply c) propose d) warn
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488. She kept looking at her watch and ___ hints that she wanted us to leave.
a) making b) taking c) doing d) dropping
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488. She kept looking at her watch and ___ hints that she wanted us to leave.
a) making b) taking c) doing d) dropping
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489. I've no idea how old she is. Give me a ___ - is she older or younger than you are?
a) clue b) guess c) tip d) sign
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489. I've no idea how old she is. Give me a ___ - is she older or younger than you are?
a) clue b) guess c) tip d) sign
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490. I've ___ a sports club so that I can play regularly.
a) joined b) enlisted c) taken part in d) involved
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490. I've ___ a sports club so that I can play regularly.
a) joined b) enlisted c) taken part in d) involved
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491. Stop ___! This has nothing to do with you.
a) inserting b) interfering c) involving d) introducing
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491. Stop ___! This has nothing to do with you.
a) inserting b) interfering c) involving d) introducing
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492. My previous job involved ___ the office. a) run b) to run c) running d) that I ran
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492. My previous job involved ___ the office. a) run b) to run c) running d) that I ran
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493. You go on ahead to the restaurant. I'll ___ you later.
a) join b) unite with c) come along with d) accompany
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493. You go on ahead to the restaurant. I'll ___ you later.
a) join b) unite with c) come along with d) accompany
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494. We're going for a drink now – why don't you ___.
a) join b) come with c) come along d) accompany
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494. We're going for a drink now – why don't you ___.
a) join b) come with c) come along d) accompany
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495. She never really ___ it as an actress. a) made b) fulfilled c) got d) managed
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495. She never really ___ it as an actress. a) made b) fulfilled c) got d) managed
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496. If our plan ___, we'll have the money by Friday.
a) goes b) functions c) achieves
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496. If our plan ___, we'll have the money by Friday.
a) goes b) functions c) achieves
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497. She's ___ well at work and should get promoted soon.
a) going b) doing c) making d) getting
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497. She's ___ well at work and should get promoted soon.
a) going b) doing c) making d) getting
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498. After several months of hard work, the police are finally ___ somewhere with their investigation.
a) going b) doing c) making d) getting
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498. After several months of hard work, the police are finally ___ somewhere with their investigation.
a) going b) doing c) making d) getting
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499. Our plans to throw a party fell ___ when Mum and Dad came back a week early from holiday.
a) down b) off c) out d) through
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499. Our plans to throw a party fell ___ when Mum and Dad came back a week early from holiday.
a) down b) off c) out d) through
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500. She gave up arguing with him because she wasn't ___ anything.
a) fulfilling b) making c) achieving d) managing
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500. She gave up arguing with him because she wasn't ___ anything.
a) fulfilling b) making c) achieving d) managing
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501. He ___ his ambition to be famous. a) managed b) realised c) won d)
succeeded
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501. He ___ his ambition to be famous. a) managed b) realised c) won d)
succeeded
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502. The group had a ___ once, but none of their other songs was successful.
a) win b) hit c) success d) achievement
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502. The group had a ___ once, but none of their other songs was successful.
a) win b) hit c) success d) achievement
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