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ÜDS-KPDS Vocabulary Study

VERBS

Match the verbs on the left column with their synonyms or definitions on the right column.

1. abandon2. ensnare

3. faint4. suspect5. oversee

a) _______ doubt, distrust, imagine to be sob) _______ leave, stop

c) _______ watch, organized) _______ catch, trap, nete) _______ lose consciousness unexpectedly

Spiders………………………….. flies and other insects in their webs.

The climbers had to ………………………….. their attempt to ascend the mountain.

No one………………………….. anything was wrong.

My sister doesn’t want to be a doctor because she ………………………….. the sight of blood.

The role of the UN force is to ………………………….. the transport of aid to the parts of the country that need it most.

6. commence7. substitute

8. prevail9. indicate10. argue

a) _______ replaceb) _______ debate

c) _______ dominate, reignd) _______ show, point or make cleare) _______ start, begin

Initial results …………………………..that the election result is going to be very close.

Owen was …………………………..for Ronaldo in the second half of the match.

When you've finished your talking, I shall ………………………….. the lesson.

Tom and Jane spent a long time ………………………….. about which film to go and see.

This is a strange custom that still ………………………….. in certain communities.

11. conceal12. fascinate

13. display14. reproach15. consign

a) _______ exhibitb) _______ hide

c) _______ sendd) _______ scold, criticize, rebukee) _______ captivate, interest

His mother ………………………….. him for not eating all his dinner.

The goods have been …………………………..to the company by air.

They …………………………..the advertisement on the notice board so that everyone can see it.

He tried to ………………………….. his surprise when she said she was only 17.

Anything to do with airplanes and flying ………………………….. him.

16. appear17. reduce18. compel19. endanger20. assess

a) _______ evaluateb) _______ decreasec) _______ oblige, forced) _______ seeme) _______ jeopardize, risk

The new circumstances ………………………….. a change in policy.

The plane…………………………..speed as it approached the airport.

It's too early to………………………….. the long-term consequences of the Pope’s death.

The police must deal with criminals without ………………………….. the lives of passers-by.

It …………………………..to me that we need to take some measures.

21. ignore22. disperse23. admire24. fulfil

25. adjust

a) _______ neglect, overlook b) _______ adaptc) _______ scatterd) _______ do, perform, carry out

e) _______ appreciate

The police ……………. the crowd that had gathered around the building.




Zoos …………. an important function in the protection of rare species.

I was just ……….. your new hair style, Jane - it's wonderful!

As a teacher, you should ………….. your methods to suit the needs of slower children.

They call me rude names, but I just……………. it and walk on.

26. confess

27. demand28. overcome29. fail30. allow

a) _______ succeed, defeat

b) _______ want, desirec) _______ be unsuccessfuld) _______ permit, lete) _______ admit

She …………. that he return the books he borrowed from her.

I must …………. that when I first met your boyfriend, I didn't think he was very handsome.

We certainly hope that the program will …………. its difficulties and fulfil its aims.

The police officer didn't …………. us to leave until we'd paid the fine.

He …………… miserably in his attempt to break the world record.

31. implement32. deserve33. establish34. deny35. join

a) _______ set up, foundb) _______ refusec) _______ become a member, participated) _______ apply, practicee) _______ merit

It is a great club. Why don't you ………..?

Our company …………. a new branch in Paris.

The charity ………….. better support than it is currently receiving.

The changes to the new tax system will be …………..next year.

The three defendants ………….all charges.

36. fit37. encounter38. regret39. compose40. perceive

a) _______ see, understandb) _______ feel or express sadnessc) _______ meet unexpectedlyd) _______ form, make upe) _______ be suitable for

Is there anything in your past life that you ………..?

When did you first ……………these problems?

This jacket……… you perfectly.

……………..that he wasn't happy with the arrangements, I tried to book a different hotel.

At the end of the Vietnam war, women …………..only 1.6 % of the US forces, but the percentageis much higher now.

41. pursue42. abduct43. betray44. confirm45. vary

a) _______ deceive, cheatb) _______ kidnap, snatchc) _______ changed) _______ followe) _______ affirm, verify

Salary scales ……………from state to state.

The businessman was …………….from his car by terrorists.

Ten people have…………… that they will be attending and six haven't replied yet.

The hunters spent hours …………… their prey.

He was accused of ………………..his country during the war.




46. assure47. avoid48. involve49. decline50. postpone

a) _______ includeb) _______ delay, put off c) _______ guarantee, insured) _______ refrain, prevente) _______ decrease

Since the scare about mad cow disease, she has ………….beef like the plague.

The car mechanic …………me that the car would be ready the next day.

They decided to ………….their holiday until the autumn.

His interest in the project ………….after his wife died.

Research ……....... the use of biological warfare agents is supposed to be only for defensive purposes.

51. promise52. entail53. commit54. tackle55. confine

a) _______ requireb) _______ do something illegal or considered wrongc) _______ deal withd) _______ pledgee) _______ limit, restrict

There are many ways of ……... this trouble.

I don't like a job in which I'm ………..to doing only one thing.

Anyone caught …………an offence will be punished.

Her husband …………..her a new bedroom suite if she’d lose weight.

For many parents, having children…………. certain sacrifices and responsibilities.

56. utilize57. cease58. proceed59. insist60. allege

a) _______ stopb) _______ start or continuec) _______ urge, persistd) _______ claim, suggeste) _______ use, exploit

She……….. on seeing her lawyer.

After a year of arguments, preparations for the festival are now …………….smoothly.

The party leader spoke for two hours without…………..

The two men ………..that the police forced them to make false confessions.

At the development phase it is possible to…………… earlier researches.

61. demonstrate62. trust63. conquer64. persuade65. reinforce

a) _______ convinceb) _______ invade, occupyc) _______ strengthend) _______ showe) _______ rely on, depend on

It's no use trying to …………him that you're innocent.

His behaviour merely……………. my dislike of him.

Fatih Sultan Mehmet ………….. Istanbul in 1453.

You can certainly ……………him to look after the money - he's completely honest.

Recent researches have ……………that babies can recognize their mother's voice very soon after birth.

66. respond67. cure68. arise69. expect70. rebuke

a) _______ reactb) _______ originate, happen, emergec) _______ treatd) _______ scolde) _______ hope, anticipate

His mother ………….David for frightening his sister.

I asked her what the time was, but she……………...




Are there any matters …………from the last meeting?

We …………..that everything will be alright in the end.

After three years, she was …………. of the cancer.

71. alter72. resume73. deduce

74. intervene75. devote

a) _______ infer, conclude, reach a decisionb) _______ dedicate, givec) _______ interfere, become involved

d) _______ shift, changee) _______ restart

She has …………..all her life to the care of homeless people.

I didn't feel I could ………………..in a family dispute.

The police have ……………that he must have left his apartment yesterday evening.

The waiter apologized and ………..the figure on the bill.

The Mayor stopped to take a sip of water and then ………….speaking.

76. improve77. devastate78. forgive

79. yell80. execute

a) _______ shoutb) _______ excusec) _______ destroy, ruin

d) _______ do, perform, fulfile) _______ get better, develop

She never …………him for his lies.

Now that we have approval, we may …………..the scheme as previously agreed.

Our neighbours were …………..at each other last night.

The earthquake …………..the whole region.

Her health has …………….dramatically since she started on this new diet.

81. convert82. murder83. omit84. save85. alienate

a) _______ rescue, keep safeb) _______ leave out, excludec) _______ kill, commit a crimed) _______ isolate, feel distante) _______ turn into, change

Tom became very cross as he was ………….from the list of contributors to the report.

Suddenly he fell in the river but his friend ……………him from drowning.

Twenty years in prison …………him from his family.

What's the formula for …………… pounds into kilos?

Her husband was ……………by gunmen as she watched.

86. scorn87. distinguish88. found89. prohibit90. attempt

a) _______ ban, forbidb) _______ tryc) _______ disdain, look down ond) _______ differentiatee) _______ build, establish

Buildings ………..on clay are the most likely to be damaged when the soil dries out.

Jessica …………..all my offers of help, so that's the last chance she'll get!

The government ………….. a law prohibiting tobacco advertisements on TV.

He …………..a joke, but it was received in silence.

Being colour-blind, Jack can't ………… the difference between red and green easily.




91. withdraw92. amuse93. recover94. complete95. inflict

a) _______ entertain, make someone laughb) _______ cause to sufferc) _______ retreat, back out, removed) _______ finishe) _______ get over, become completely well again

At school he always devises games ………….. his classmates.

Has the new bridge been …………. yet?

There's been a lot of debate about whether the US should ……………… its troops from Iraq.

It took a long time for Turkish economy to…………….. after the slump.

His forearms were covered in slash marks which he had ………………. on himself in prison.

96. spread97. tempt98. yield99. constitute100. undermine

a) _______ distribute, disperseb) _______ weakenc) _______ comprise, formd) _______ entice, provokee) _______ produce, supply, harvest

Every mistake that she makes further ………………. her authority.

The fire ……………… very rapidly because of the strong wind.

Women …………… about 5% of Parliament.

The talks with management failed to ………….. any results.

The sunny day ..……….. him into wearing shorts and a T-shirt.

101. transmit102. associate103. seek 104. reject

105. discourage

a) _______ search, look forb) _______ refuse, turn downc) _______ link, join or connect togetherd) _______ send, convey, carry

e) _______ feel less confident and willing to do

I'd rather not ……………myself with extremist political statements.

The thought of how much work she had to do ……………her.

Fibre-optic cables will ………….. the electronic signals.

The Prime Minister …………..the suggestion that it was time for him to resign.

Many posts would be taken by the short-term unemployed, the group that is actively ………. jobs.

106. proclaim107. diverge108. accumulate109. obtain110. condemn

a) _______ get, acquireb) _______ disapprove, criticize stronglyc) _______ declare, announce publiclyd) _______ pile up, collecte) _______ move apart, become different

Sugar is …………… by crushing and processing sugar cane.

A thick layer of dust had …………… in the room.

They walked along the road together until they reached the village, but then their paths …………..

The terrorist action has been ……………as an act of barbarism and cowardice.

Republican Party members confidently………………. victory even as the first few votes came in.

111. clap112. grant113. abolish

114. expand115. approach

a) _______ giveb) _______ broaden, enlarge, increase in sizec) _______ applaud

d) _______ come neare) _______ end officially, cancel




They …………… an entry visa to her.

They ……………. their retail operations significantly during the 1980s.

Some people think bullfighting should be …………….

The audience ……………… in time to the music.

If you look out of the window on the left of the bus, you'll see that we're now ……………. the Tower of London.

116. bewilder117. award118. emit119. eradicate120. irritate

a) _______ give, grant, presentb) _______ send out, give off c) _______ annoy, make angryd) _______ confuse, confounde) _______ eliminate, destroy, get rid of, wipe out

After a while the noise began to …………. her.

A new environment can ……………. and frighten a child.

The university has ……………… Mary a $1000 travel grant.

The alarm …………..infra-red rays which are used to detect any intruder.

The disease which once claimed millions of lives in the country has now been ……………...

ADJECTIVES

Match the adjectives on the left column with their synonyms or definitions on the right column.

1. abrupt2. wise3. unsanitary4. trifling5. bare

a) _______ clever, prudent, astuteb) _______ petty, trivial, insignificantc) _______ naked, without any clothesd) _______ suddene) _______ unclean, unhygienic, unhealthy, polluted

As usual the committee were discussing some………….. matter at great length.

After the destructive earthquake, the main concern among people is …………… living conditions.

Don't walk around outside in your ………….. feet. The ground is thorny.

Looking at the rainy weather, I think we made a ……decision not to go to the coast this weekend.

Our conversation came to an ……………end when Julia burst into the room.

6. tactful7. staggering8. redundant9. barren10. abominable

a) _______ arid, unproductiveb) _______ sensitive, considerate, thoughtfulc) _______ awful, extremely badd) _______ astounding, surprising, stunning, amazinge) _______ unnecessary, superfluous, excessive, jobless

We drove through a ………….., rocky landscape.

It costs a ………….. $50 000 per week to keep the museum open to the public.

The prisoners in Iraq were forced to live in …………. conditions.

Mentioning his husband’s baldness wasn't very ……………..

The newly ………………workers were furious to see robots doing their old work.

11. vulnerable12. absorbent13. weary14. talented15. beneficial

a) _______ gifted, ableb) _______ tired, exhaustedc) _______ susceptible, defenceless, unprotectedd) _______ spongye) _______ useful, helpful

Tourists are more ………….. to attack, because they do not know which areas of the city to avoid. They were rather ………….. after a 22-hour bus journey.

The improvement in sales figures had a ……………. effect on the company as a whole.

I think you need some……………. cloth to clean up that spilt milk.

Idil Biret is a ………………. pianist all over the world.




16. abstract17. tough18. swift19. vintage20. benevolent

a) _______ harsh, rigid, strict, severe, stringentb) _______ kind and helpfulc) _______ old-fashioned, antiqued) _______ quick, faste) _______ conceptual, theoretical

The government is continuing to take a ……………. stance on terrorism.

Her head's full of …………………ideas about justice and revolution.

I have a ………………car which was produced in 1970s.

He was a ……………… old man, he wouldn't hurt a fly.

The country seems to have made a ……………and successful transition to a capitalist economy.

21. bilateral22. sustainable23. rigorous24. tiny25. absurd

a) _______ ridiculous, preposterousb) _______ difficult, harsh, severe, hardc) _______ able to be continued in its present formd) _______ two-sided, mutuale) _______ very small

It is a .survival course in the mountains.

France and Germany have signed a ……………. agreement to help prevent drug smuggling.

I would like to eat only a …………… piece of cake because I’m on a diet.

The myth about a woman's place being in the home is no longer………………...

The manager looked ………………. in those old-fashioned trousers.

26. severe27. biased28. tangible29. relevant30. abundant

a) _______ connected, related, pertinentb) _______ real, able to be shown, touchablec) _______ prejudiced, having preconceptionsd) _______ plentiful, ample, more than enoughe) _______ serious, acute

We took an …………….. supply of food with us when we went hiking in the mountains.

You need ……………. evidence if you're going to take legal action.

The newspapers gave a very…………………….. report of the meeting.

People who have ……………. disabilities often get special allowances.

All evidence ………………….. to this trial must be given to police.

31. stunning32. trustworthy33. sane34. accessible35. bleak

a) _______ reachable, approachableb) _______ dependable, reliablec) _______ gloomy, dreary, grim, cheerless, hopelessd) _______ astonishing, remarkable, amazing, strikinge) _______ sensible, rational, normal, sound

The resort is easily…………… by road, rail and air.

Were I in your shoes, I wouldn't tell any secrets to Nancy - she's not very …………………….

Unfortunately in the long term, the economic outlook seems to be……………

The news about the score of the match was quite ……………...

That was a sane decision; therefore, we all respected.

36. reminiscent37. stubborn38. versatile39. accidental40. thrilling

a) _______ unplanned, unintendedb) _______ exciting, breathtakingc) _______ obstinate, inflexibled) _______ ingenious, many-skillede) _______ remindful

It says on the back of the book that it's a…………….. adventure story

The latest report suggests that 11 soldiers were killed by ………….. fire from their own side.




He's a very …………………. young actor who's as happy in horror films as he is in TV comedies.

This song is so ……………………..of our wedding ceremony.

……………………. stains can be removed using a small amount of detergent.

41. accurate

42. negligible43. prominent44. submissive45. bold

a) _______ brave, daring, courageous

b) _______ unimportant, trifling, insignificantc) _______ obedient, compliantd) _______ correct, exact, precisee) _______ outstanding, well-known, famous, eminent

He was looking for a quiet …………….. wife who would obey his every wish.

The newspaper made a ……………move by publishing the names of the men involved.

The difference in experience between the two players is ……………..

His novel is an …………… reflection of life in post-war Bosnia.

The recent fraud scandal involved and discredited a number of the country's most ……………… politicians.

46. unprecedented

47. overwhelming48. promising49. obscure50. adamant

a) _______ difficult to fight against, overpowering

b) _______ unmatched, uniquec) _______ incomprehensible, vague, ambiguousd) _______ firm, resolute, unyielding, obstinatee) _______ hopeful, successful, encouraging, talented

It's a strange restaurant because it doesn't look at all ……………. from the outside.

Rivalry in recruiting students, and hence for funds, has reached………………. proportions.

The team won an …………………. victory in yesterday's game.

She's absolutely …………………. about not allowing smoking in his house.

The local people talk in an…………………. jargon that's almost impossible to understand.

51. subsequent

52. obsolete53. adequate54. renowned55. flourishing

a) _______ out-dated, old-fashioned

b) _______ growing or developing successfully, thrivingc) _______ famous, prominent, reputabled) _______ following, latere) _______ sufficient, enough

It's not by any means a brilliant salary but it's……………….. for our needs.

Thanks to its outstanding natural beauty, Nevşehir is a ……………………city.

There were pictures on the news of the crashed vehicles and ………………… traffic problems.

Gas lamps became ………………….. in most villages when electric lighting became possible.

The Royal Academy aims to demonstrate with its latest show that Britain has a …………………

tradition of modern art.

56. vigorous57. uniform58. sophisticated59. bound60. adverse

a) _______ the same, similar, regular, unvariedb) _______ unfavourable, harmfulc) _______ complex, complicated, made with great skilld) _______ very strong, active, energetic, powerfule) _______ sure, certain or extremely likely to happen

Small businesses are demanding that they receive ……………. treatment from the banks.

These two young musicians are ……………….for international success.

Despite his …………….. election campaign, he is a shy man.

The advanced technology which is incorporated into this missile makes it one of the most …………………weapons inthe world.

A lot of local people are worried about the ……………. impact that the road building scheme may have on theenvironment.




61. ultimate62. stagnant63. affectionate64. brilliant65. resentful

a) _______ inactive, not moving or developingb) _______ offended, angry, indignantc) _______ final, eventuald) _______ bright, clever, intelligente) _______ loving

It was in many ways a……………. plan.

She gave her daughter an …………………. kiss and put her to bed.

She was ………………of anybody's attempts to interfere in her work.

Her……………. goal as an athlete is to represent her country.

People who live in crowded cities often experience breathing problems during the summer when high temperaturescombine with ……………. polluted air.

66. casual67. reluctant68. competitive69. sparse70. affluent

a) _______ rich, prosperousb) _______ small in number, thin, bare, meagrec) _______ unwilling, disinclinedd) _______ random, haphazard, unarrangede) _______ rival, competing

She persuaded her ……………… husband to take a trip to Marmaris with her.

Information coming out of the disaster area is………………..

Having inherited a fortune, he has a relatively ………………. way of life.

It seems difficult for such a small firm to survive in the ……………. world of business.

It was just a ……………….comment; I didn't mean it to be taken so seriously.

71. alert72. viable73. clandestine74. tyrannical75. solitary

a) _______ feasible, possible, practicalb) _______ being the only one, lonely, companionlessc) _______ despotic, oppressive, dictatoriald) _______ secret, hiddene) _______ watchful, vary

Just after dawn he went for a …………. stroll through the gardens.

If you don’t keep …………., you can miss the plane.

In order to make the company ………., it will unfortunately be necessary to reduce staffing levels.

In the end, she left home just to escape the ……………. rule of her husband.

UN diplomats are suspicious that the country's ……………..weapons programme may be broader than reported.

76. alluring77. temporary78. repressive79. cautious80. prospective

a) _______ provisional, interim, transient, passingb) _______ suppressive, oppressive, cruelc) _______ possible, future, expectedd) _______ charming, attractivee) _______ careful, attentive

My father's a …………… driver; he never drives fast.

We have received letters of application from several …………….. candidates.

In the country, there was a ………………military regime.

Caroline was wearing a most ……………. dress at Susan's birthday party.

The factory has a large workforce of permanent and ……………..staff.

81. alarming82. prosperous83. sceptical84. vain85. coherent

a) _______ worthless, useless, emptyb) _______ logical, consistent, connectedc) _______ wealthy, rich, affluent, flourishingd) _______ doubtful, dubious, cynicale) _______ dreadful, horrifying

Some people think the economy will improve soon, but many experts remain ………… about this.

When she calmed down, she was more …………...

The community leaders called the attacks '………….. and futile'.

Recently, there has been an .………… rise in the rate of inflation.




It's hard to believe that in this ……………. country, hunger could be a serious problem.

86. clumsy87. utmost88. sovereign89. reciprocal90. alien

a) _______ greatest, maximum, highestb) _______ mutualc) _______ completely independent, ruling, reigningd) _______ strange, unfamiliar, foreigne) _______ awkward, unskilful

Their campaign of violence and subversion was put down with the …………… ferocity.

We must respect the rights of …………….. states to conduct their own affairs.

When I first went to Johannesburg, it all felt very ………….. to me.

That's the third glass she has smashed this week; she is very…………….

The two superpowers agreed to a …………… reduction of nuclear weapons.

91. appreciable92. coincidental93. nutritious94. coarse95. ambiguous

a) _______ rough, unrefinedb) _______ healthful, beneficial, nutritivec) _______ vague, uncleard) _______ accidentale) _______ noticeable, significant, substantial

Raw spinach is especially …………...

The sand was so ……………that it was quite painful to walk on.

Is it ……………. that the wife of the man who designed the competition won first prize?

Her speech was deliberately………………. to avoid offending either side.

There has been an ……………. drop in the number of unemployed since the new government came to power.

96. appealing97. vulgar98. overall99. sacred100. apparent

a) _______ not suitable, rudeb) _______ obvious, clear, perceptiblec) _______ general, altogetherd) _______ attractivee) _______ holy

They have occupied our land, stolen our freedom and violated everything we held …………...

The …………… situation is good, despite a few minor problems.

It's rather …………… to talk about how much money you earn.

She's so ………………., but I'd never dare ask her out.

I was on the metro this morning when for no …………… reason the man opposite suddenly screamed.

101. significant102. oblivious103. compassionate104. ridiculous105. ambitious

a) _______ humane, tenderb) _______ important, considerablec) _______ unaware, unconscious, ignorantd) _______ challenging, eager, desirouse) _______ absurd, funny, nonsensical

She's extremely ……………. and intends to be running her own company by the time she's 30.

He looks ……………. in that ragged pink suit.

Absorbed in her work, she was totally…………. of her surroundings.

The public's response to the crisis appeal was generous and ………………...

The sales department has made a …………... contribution to the company's performance this year.

106. compatible107. notorious108. odd

109. slim110. ample

a) _______ disreputable, having a bad reputationb) _______ abundant, extensivec) _______ thin, faint

d) _______ strange, peculiar, eccentric, unusuale) _______ agreeable, harmonious




Some singers keep………….. as they do regular exercise.

The computer program isn't ……………..with this operating system.

It must be …………..to live on the 42nd floor.

The audience will have ……………. opportunity to ask questions after the talk.

That company is ……………. for paying its bills late.

111. competent112. rampant113. offensive114. spontaneous115. apathetic

a) _______ prevalent, widespread, predominantb) _______ aggressive, attackingc) _______ indifferent or unwilling to take actiond) _______ natural, casual, suddene) _______ able, effective

Being an experienced accountant, Mr. Gadget is really ………………. at his job.

AIDS is ……………… in overcrowded cities in Africa.

Her witticisms seemed …………….., but were in fact carefully prepared beforehand.

Don't be so ………………….. - how are you going to get a job if you don't even write a letter?

Since the other side had taken …………… action, we had no choice but to defend ourselves.

116. obligatory117. temperate118. robust119. sole120. appalling

a) _______ onlyb) _______ moderate, mild, calm and controlledc) _______ alarming, dismaying, horrifyingd) _______ strong, powerfule) _______ mandatory, compelling

He looks healthier than he did six months ago - a little heavier and more…………...

He had …………….responsibility for locking the shop each night.

…………….. criticism can encourage people to make improvements.

Even in the US, prisoners are usually kept in the most ……………….. conditions.

It is …………… to go through a password routine before you can get into the computer database.

NOUNS

Match the nouns on the left column with their synonyms or definitions on the right column.

1. access2. sacrifice3. manifestation4. bribery5. lottery

a) _______ choosing something more valuable or crucialb) _______ indication, demonstrationc) _______ raffle, game of chanced) _______ entrance, approach, right to usee) _______ corruption

Several firms are alleged to have used …………….. to win contracts.

Do you really think winning the ………….. would make you happy?

The entrance has been widened to give improved ………….. for disabled people.

The latest riots are a clear ………………. of growing discontent.

She brought five children up single-handedly, often at great personal……………..

6. accomplishment7. justice8. pace9. link 10. calamity

a) _______ catastrophe, disasterb) _______ speed, tempoc) _______ fairness, equalityd) _______ success, achievement, feate) _______ connection, relationship, association

Children learn best by studying at their own …………... Police are investigating the scene to determine if there are any ………... with last week's bombing.

Many people no longer have confidence in the criminal …………. system.

The flood was a ………….. from which Bangladesh has never fully recovered.

It's a remarkable ….............. for Liverpool to win Champions League Cup after a breathtaking final against Milan.




11. combat12. onset13. pretext14. notion15. accuracy

a) _______ correctness, precisionb) _______ idea, conceptc) _______ excuse, reasond) _______ start, beginninge) _______ battle, conflict

Doctors can slow the ………….of the disease with drugs.

Vietnam lost about one million people in …………..

She couldn't find a …………….to visit Dennis at home.

There have been questions about the …………….. of the news.

To most of us the ……... that people change personal behaviour through decisions alone sounds absurd.

16. knack 17. rule18. consent19. modification20. accumulation

a) _______ alteration, change, variationb) _______ regulation, law, instructionc) _______ talent, abilityd) _______ gathering, amassinge) _______ permission or agreement

She has a …………. for making everyone feel comfortable and relaxed.

We need to make some ………….. to our teaching program.

…………….. of sand can be formed by the action of waves on coastal beaches.

Students who break the ……………… and drink in school will be suspended.

Your organs will only be used after your death if you give your ……………. beforehand.

21. intersection22. mettle23. caution24. negotiation25. acknowledgement

a) _______ carefulness, vigilance, prudenceb) _______ discussion, formal talk c) _______ admission, acceptance, recognitiond) _______ courage, bravery, boldnesse) _______ junction

The reduction in their bonus is an ………….. that they have been paid too much.

Evidence given by convicted criminals should always be treated with the utmost …………..

We waited at the ………………of Fulton Street and Gough Avenue for the lights to change.

The government opened ……………. with the IMF for another loan.

He was an outstanding fighter pilot who proved his ……………. in a variety of tough assignments, including two wars.

26. collision27. delinquency28. suspicion29. redundancy30. addiction

a) _______ doubtb) _______ dependencec) _______ misdeed, misconductd) _______ crash, bumpe) _______ losing job because of being no longer needed

She was close enough to the dead man to arrange to meet him at an isolated spot without arousing……………..

……………….. and drug addiction are more common in areas of high unemployment.

With the closure of the export department, two hundred workers now face ……………….

For years she was dependent on drugs and drink and it was only in her fifties that she finally managed to overcome these……………….

31. interpretation32. mutiny33. scope34. deficiency35. perpetuity

a) _______ continuity, eternity, infinity, endlessnessb) _______ range of a subjectc) _______ understanding, explanationd) _______ rebellion, revolt, riote) _______ insufficiency, lack

Pregnant women often suffer from iron ……………..

Conditions on the ship were often very bad, and crews were on the point of ………...




The dispute is based on two widely differing ……………. of the law.

A clear statement of the goal and ……………… of a research project is a useful reference point.

The council wants the footpaths on the estate to become legal rights of way, which would give the public the right to usethem in ……………..

36. moisture

37. delusion38. recurrence39. census40. perseverance

a) _______ repetition, return, reappearance

b) _______ persistence, determination, resolutenessc) _______ demography, countd) _______ dampness, humidity, wetnesse) _______ fallacy, deception

She is suffering from the ………….that he will marry her.

All the cooking has caused so much ………… that it's misting up the windows.

Full details of the 2001 ………….. have been published.

Being a teacher requires…………… and, above all, patience.

The doctor told the patient to go to the hospital if there was a……………. of his symptoms.

41. adoption

42. debate43. obstacle44. urgency45. realm

a) _______ domain, area, region, field, sphere

b) _______ argument, discussionc) _______ necessity, importance, emergencyd) _______ acceptance, approvale) _______ hindrance, impediment, barrier, blockage

Eventually they overcame all the ………….. and the team was very successful.

Feminism exists outside the ………….. of political instrumentality, as an idea.

There has been widespread public ………… over the introduction of genetically modified food.

At this moment, it is a matter of ………… that aid reaches the famine area.

Within the Ministry, there had been some pressure for the explicit ……… of replacement cost depreciation conventions.

46. coincidence

47. sweat48. property49. victory50. amendment

a) _______ triumph, winning

b) _______ perspirationc) _______ random eventd) _______ change, modification, alteratione) _______ quality, trait, peculiarity, feature

The author has made a few last-minute ………….. to the book.

One of the ……………of copper is that it conducts heat and electricity very well.

The porter wiped the beads of …………. from his forehead.

There is no doubt that the court's decision is a …………. for common sense.

By a strange …………. the king was assassinated on the very spot where his grandfather had been killed.

51. treaty52. voyage53. obligation54. rank 55. apathy

a) _______ cruise, journey, travelb) _______ agreement, pactc) _______ indifference, unconcern, lack of feelingd) _______ compulsion, requiremente) _______ status, level, title, position

The …………… must be ratified by all member governments before it can take effect.

The campaign failed because of public ……………….

In those days, the ………….. to Australia was long and dangerous.

If you have not signed a contract, you are under no …………… to pay them any money.

My nephew joined the army and was eventually promoted to the……….. of lieutenant.

56. jeopardy57. reliability

58. compassion59. outlay60. altitude

a) _______ height, elevationb) _______ dependability, trustworthiness

c) _______ expenditure, expensed) _______ hazard, dangere) _______ sympathy, tenderness, mercy, pity, kindness




Mountain climbers use oxygen when they reach higher ………….

The lives of thousands of dolphins are in ………….. as a result of the oil spillage.

The ……………………. and validity of the data must be checked again.

I was shocked by the doctor's lack of ………………..

The best business is one with a small ………….. and with no risk involved.

61. insult62. oddity63. allegation64. retention65. gift

a) _______ strangeness, peculiarity, eccentricityb) _______ ability, talentc) _______ capacity to remember, maintenanced) _______ rudeness, affronte) _______ claim, assertion

There's a shop in the hospital which sells flowers and fruit and all the usual ……………

Most students have a real problem with …………… of information.

……………..that Prime Minister is receiving money from known criminals have caused a scandal.

The steelworkers' leader rejected the 2% pay-rise saying it was an …………. to the profession.

Even today a man who stays at home to look after the children is regarded as something of an ……………..

66. reward

67. shrinkage68. tyrant69. upheaval70. affiliation

a) _______ reduction, decrease

b) _______ dictator, despot, oppressorc) _______ prize, incentived) _______ association, connection, relationshipe) _______ turmoil, confusion, disturbance

The company has ……………. with several organizations abroad.

Synthetic fabrics are less susceptible to ……………. than natural ones.

The police offered a ……………for any information about the robbery.

Yesterday's coup brought further ………….. to a country already struggling with famine.

Tamir, one of the sons of the exiled ruler, vowed he would liberate his country from the …………

71. verdict72. device73. exaggeration74. relief 75. guilt

a) _______ decisionb) _______ comfort, happinessc) _______ tool, appliance, instrument, gadgetd) _______ crime, offencee) _______ overestimation

There are some people so addicted to ……………. that they can't tell the truth without lying.

The rescue teams used a special ……………….. for finding people trapped in collapsed buildings.

The prosecution's task in a case is to establish a person's …………..beyond any reasonable doubt.

The ceasefire was greeted with …………….. by people living in the capital which has been under siege for two years.

After deliberating for six hours, the jury reached a majority ………. of 7 to 2 in favour of the defendant.

76. sovereignty77. discrepancy78. rehearsal79. charity80. instinct

a) _______ practice, trial, preparationb) _______ impulse, natural feelingc) _______ difference, divergence, inconsistencyd) _______ reign, dominance, monarchy, supreme powere) _______ assistance, help

The singer didn't have time for a …………… before the performance.

My father seems to have an …………… for knowing which teams will win.

Talks are being held about who should have ……………….. over the island.

There are several …………….. between the original estimates of the cost and the actual bills.

The old man was entitled to receive financial aid from the government, but was too proud to accept what he regarded as…………….




81. allocation82. esteem83. drawback 84. unanimity85. trend

a) _______ tendency, fashion, vogueb) _______ agreement, unity, accordc) _______ disadvantage, obstacle, hindranced) _______ respect, regarde) _______ allowance, allotment

One of the major …………….. to living in any capital city is the traffic.

Recently, there has been a drop in public …………… for politicians.

Special ticket ………………. were made for members of the company and their guests.

Among the middle-classes, there's a……….... towards having children in the early or mid-thirties.

The new legislation allows the members to make most decisions by majority vote, rather than by …………….

86. clemency87. subsistence88. revenue89. probe90. agony

a) _______ extreme pain, sufferingb) _______ exploration, investigation, inquiryc) _______ survival, continuationd) _______ forgiveness, leniencye) _______ income, earnings

Government………….. have fallen dramatically with two million people out of work.

Most people lived on communal land, producing food only for their own……………….

The people who had been injured in the bomb explosion lay screaming in …………….

The jury passed a verdict of guilty, with an appeal to the judge for ……………..

In their official…… into malpractice, federal officials have found evidence of corruption withinthe company.

91. commitment92. yield93. timber94. reversal95. asylum

a) _______ shelter, protection, refuge, place of safetyb) _______ woodc) _______ revocation, repeal, turnaround, annulmentd) _______ harvest, crope) _______ promise, pledge, responsibility, dedication

I couldn't go to the meeting because I had another ……………..

The new manager demanded a ……………… of a previous policy.

These trees are being grown for ……………. so that they can be used for building.

The refugees have been seeking …………….. in Western countries for nearly a decade.

Over the past 50 years crop ……………. have risen steadily in the US by 1-2% a year.

96. priority97. disruption98. vibration99. wealth100. affinity

a) _______ riches, prosperity, affluenceb) _______ tremor, resonance, oscillationc) _______ disturbance, trouble, interruption, disorderd) _______ closeness, correspondence, kinshipe) _______ precedence, preference

The accident on the main road through town is causing widespread …………… for motorists.

Banks normally give …………. to large businesses when deciding on loans.

Following a successful business career, she accumulated a great amount of …………….

Most people really feel an …………….for dolphins and want to help them.

Aircraft manufacturers want to reduce noise and ………… for the sake of both comfort and safety.

101. summit102. privilege103. ease104. volatility105. assassination

a) _______ murder, killingb) _______ special right, benefit, concessionc) _______ top, peak, zenithd) _______ comfort, easinesse) _______ instability, unpredictability

The …………. of Franz Ferdinand of Austria in Sarajevo led to the First World War.

It took the climbers seven hours to reach the ………….. of Mount Erciyes.

The security codes could be broken with relative …………..




The tycoon had no special ………….and was treated just like every other prisoner.

The …………… of recent opinion polls means that no-one can really predict the results of next month's election.

106. temper107. efficiency108. shift109. predicament

110. ancestor

a) _______ forefatherb) _______ change, swing, modification, alterationc) _______ dilemma, a difficult situationd) _______ anger, annoyance, irritation

e) _______ effectiveness, competence

His wife left him because of his violent …………...

With the end of the medieval period, a gradual …………. in viewpoint took place.

During the festival of Obon, Japanese show respect to their dead …………...

The management expects staff to be constantly achieving higher levels of ………….. and productivity.

A delegation of head teachers went to see Education Department ministers today to explain their …………...

111. appliance112. violation113. expenditure114. solace

115. zeal

a) _______ infringement, breach, contraventionb) _______ comfort, consolationc) _______ eagerness, keenness, enthusiasmd) _______ expense, outlay, spending

e) _______ tool, machine, device

The factory manufactures a large range of surgical …………….

I'm sorry to say that when his wife left him, he found ……………. in the bottle.

The takeover of the embassy constitutes a flagrant ……………. of international law.

In his ………… to get his work finished on time, he made a lot of mistakes.

It will not be possible to repair the school buildings without considerable…………… on them.

116. rigor117. trace118. gratitude

119. surge120. annulment

a) _______ rise, increase, upsurgeb) _______ accuracy, exactitude, precision, thoroughnessc) _______ appreciation, gratefulness

d) _______ sign, mark e) _______ cancellation, repeal, nullification, revocation

This passage is remarkable for the ………….. of its argument and its language.

She sent them a present to show her ………………..

The company has found it difficult to cope with the ………….. in demand for their products.

Judges only grant marriage ……………… in exceptional circumstances.

The Bermuda Triangle is an area of the Pacific Ocean where ships are said to have disappeared without …………….

ADVERBS

Match the adverbs on the left column with their synonyms or definitions on the right column.

1. confidentially2. initially3. peaceably4. discernibly5. adequately

a) _______ peacefully, tranquilly, quietlyb) _______ at first, at the beginningc) _______ in secret, in confidenced) _______ sufficientlye) _______ visibly, understandably

The crowd sang hymns, cheered the speakers, and then dispersed……………..

He whispered something …………….. to his companion.

The damage in the earthquake was far more serious than…………… predicted.

Having learned the truth, his parents were …………… angry.

Someone has to be there to make sure that the children are …………….. fed and clothed.




6. correctly7. bluntly8. differentially9. readily10. approximately

a) _______ roughly, nearly, aboutb) _______ differentlyc) _______ quickly and willingly, easilyd) _______ frankly, directly, straightforwardlye) _______ properly, accurately

The job will take approximately six weeks, and cost …………….$5000.

The doctor ……………………. agreed to help the poor old man.

Have I pronounced your name …………….?

To put it ………….., I can't afford to buy this car.

The study shows that students are ……………… skilled in taking exams, which influenced their results.

11. abruptly12. considerably13. exclusively14. ambiguously15. mutually

a) _______ onlyb) _______ vaguely, indefinitelyc) _______ significantly, greatlyd) _______ suddenlye) _______ reciprocally

Mr. Dickson looks……………. fatter than he was when I used to know him.

Some questions in the exam were badly or …………… worded.

It will be a ……………………beneficial project.

This offer is available …………….. to our established customers.

The talks ended ……………. when one of the delegations walked out in protest.

16. gradually17. deeply18. awkwardly19. fortunately20. exclusively

a) _______ veryb) _______ luckilyc) _______ slowly but steadilyd) _______ clumsily, gracelessly, inelegantlye) _______ solely, only, merely

………….. we got home before it started to snow heavily.

The car was parked ……………. across the pavement.

I'm ……………… grateful to you for your help.

Jill …………………… realized that her boyfriend wasn't telling her the truth.

This offer is available ………………… to our established customers.

21. consistently22. safely23. originally24. meaningfully25. miserably

a) _______ regularly, constantlyb) _______ securely, not causing dangerc) _______ importantly, significantlyd) _______ very unhappily, unpleasantlye) _______ initially, first of all

The occasional mistake doesn't matter, but if you get it ………….. wrong, you will be in trouble. The house was …………….. locked up.

He didn't participate very ……………… in the discussion.

………………… it was a bedroom, but we turned it into a study.

Upon seeing her son’s lifeless body, she began to sob……………...

26. casually27. daintily28. eventually29. deliberately30. orally

a) _______ neatly, gracefullyb) _______ finally, ultimately, in the endc) _______ intentionally, on purposed) _______ taken by mouthe) _______ randomly, by chance

Don't worry, she'll do it ……………….., but she might take a long time to get round to it.

He had information that he could not have acquired ………………..

She was ………………. serious when she said what had happened.

This medicine is to be taken ……………...




The boy handed round a plate of tiny sandwiches, ……………. arranged in rings.

31. absolutely32. resolutely33. inevitably34. correspondingly

35. plainly

a) _______ clearly or obviouslyb) _______ equally, in the same way, in a parallel mannerc) _______ firmly, determinedly, steadfastlyd) _______ very, completely

e) _______ unavoidably, inescapably, certainly to happen

This decision will ………….. result in more crimes and more victims.

Every footstep could be ………………. heard.

You must be ……………… silent or the birds won't appear.

She …………….. refused to learn about computers.

The cost of living in London is more expensive but salaries are ………………………… higher.

36. absolutely37. explicitly38. habitually

39. early40. shapely

a) _______ usually, customarilyb) _______ completely, extremelyc) _______ having an attractive form, comely

d) _______ clearly, openly, unequivocallye) _______ at or near the beginning of a period of time

You must be …………………….silent; otherwise the birds won't appear.

Jane’s father told her quite ……………… to be home by midnight.

There is something wrong with anyone who is so …………………… rude.

Britney hates having to get up too……………………. in the morning.

Car manufacturers have been criticized for using ……………. models to advertise their cars.

41. cruelly42. memorably43. presumably

44. properly45. hastily

a) _______ worthy of being rememberedb) _______ pitilessly, brutallyc) _______ quickly, hurriedly

d) _______ satisfactorily, correctlye) _______ most probably, likely, seemingly

They can ………………..afford to buy a bigger apartment.

The washing machine is still not working ………………….

The book includes a range of ………………….. amusing and eccentric characters.

David ate a …………………… prepared sandwich and shot out the door.

His girlfriend told him …………….that she never wanted to see him again.

46. particularly47. recklessly48. drastically49. sagely50. currently

a) _______ at present, nowb) _______ carelessly, rashly, doing without fearc) _______ wiselyd) _______ considerably, intensely, radicallye) _______ especially, individually

The new tax law will affect everyone, but …………….. those on a low income.

She tried to avoid travelling in a car with Mark because he drove so ……………….

I'm …………………….pleased to meet you because I've heard so much about you.

Our budget has been ………………….reduced.

The old man with long beard nodded his head ………………...

51. hardly52. respectively53. conceivably54. extremely

55. seasonally

a) _______ possibly, likelyb) _______ barely, scarcely, almost not, only justc) _______ during a particular period in the yeard) _______ in the order given

e) _______ very, highly, enormously, exceptionally

In the 1500 metre-final race, Elvan and Sarah came first and second ………………...




She could …………………… stand up because the wind was so strong.

If we hurry, we might just…………………. catch the train.

Although total unemployment has decreased, the……………… adjusted figure has risen slightly.

I'm ……………… sorry for not being here to meet you.

56. invariably57. validly

58. wantonly59. jealously60. randomly

a) _______ without plan, by chanceb) _______ enviously

c) _______ exactly, accuratelyd) _______ constantly, alwayse) _______ violently, aggressively, badly

The books were ……………. arranged on the shelves.

…………………, strong periods in an economy give way to recession.

Sarah gazed………………. at her friend's new car.

It seemed to her that he had …………………. destroyed their relationship.

These tests must be extensively checked before they can be …………….applied.

61. extensively

62. lucidly63. occasionally64. ardently65. notably

a) _______ particularly, most importantly

b) _______ widely, covering a large spacec) _______ clearly, coherentlyd) _______ sometimes, not oftene) _______ eagerly, keenly

He ……………… goes to Istanbul.

She listened ……………….. to his every word.

The side effects of the new drug are being ………………….. researched.

Our English teacher explains the grammar rules very…………………..

The new law affects the confidentiality enjoyed by many professions - ………… lawyers, doctors and journalists.

66. customarily67. amazingly68. necessarily69. slightly70. practically

a) _______ surprisingly, extremely, veryb) _______ delicately, thinly, finec) _______ virtually, almost, nearlyd) _______ usually, habituallye) _______ inevitably, unavoidably, always

The fact that something is cheap doesn't ……………… mean it's of low quality.

It's ………………… impossible to get home in less than an hour when the traffic is heavy.

Her sister is small and …………………. built.

Mr. Parker had a casual and relaxed manner that is …………… found in the typical Californian.

Nicole Kidman’s latest film is ……………. popular in Japan.

71. voluntarily72. merely73. immensely74. wisely75. perpetually

a) _______ cleverlyb) _______ enormously, extremelyc) _______ willingly, without being forcedd) _______ unendingly, continually, alwayse) _______ only, just, simply

Some deputies had very …………….. left the party before all the trouble started.

I wasn't complaining, I ………………. said that I was tired.

His business has …………….. been plagued by financial problems.

Some pop-singers are ………………… arrogant.

If they will not leave the city ……………, the government will use force to get them to return to

their villages.




76. fallaciously77. seriously78. harshly79. nakedly80. potentially

a) _______ cruelly, unpleasantly, behaving with tortureb) _______ obviously, apparentlyc) _______ in a false manner, incorrectlyd) _______ possibly, perhapse) _______ severely

The man wasn't …………….. injured - he just got a few cuts and bruises.

Chain saws are ……………….the most dangerous item of garden equipment.

The American soldiers treated Iraqi slaves too ………………...

His vulnerability was ……………….. on display.

She claims that the Government has ……………… presented the privatization of public services as increasing theirefficiency.

81. generously82. scathingly83. predominantly84. bitterly85. accurately

a) _______ correctly, exactly, without mistakeb) _______ kindly, giving plentifullyc) _______ severely and unkindly critical, ruthlesslyd) _______ mostly, chiefly, mainly, primarilye) _______ very, extremely

It can be ……………… cold in Moscow in the winter.

Public opinion seems to be………………… in favour of holding a referendum.

She spoke …………..... of the poor standard of work done by her predecessor.

The farmer ……………… allowed us to camp on his land.

The plans should be drawn as ………………. as possible, showing all the measurements.

86. destructively87. thoroughly88. urgently89. relatively90. densely

a) _______ intensely, thick, closelyb) _______ comparativelyc) _______ carefully, meticulously, in a detailed wayd) _______ immediately, at once, right away, pressinglye) _______ unpleasantly, not of good quality

Tokyo is one of the most ………………… populated cities in the world

In the company of other children he behaves very ………………..

Help is ……………..needed to complete the building before winter starts.

We went through the report ……………… but the information we wanted wasn't given anywhere.

They had expected bloodshed, but there was ………………. little violence.

91. courteously92. roughly93. notoriously94. vehemently95. surely

a) _______ respectfully, politelyb) _______ disreputably, infamouslyc) _______ emphatically, with great energy or forced) _______ certainlye) _______ approximately, around, nearly

Bayrampaşa Prison holds most …………….. known criminals in Turkey.

All the pupils stood up ………………… when the teacher went into the classroom.

My wife……………….. chopped the tomatoes and onions and mixed them with the lettuce.

She ……………………. defended her right to a fair trial.

Things are slowly but……………… improving.

96. inaccurately97. elaborately98. facetiously99. unanimously100. virtually

a) _______ wrongly, incorrectlyb) _______ collectively, in a manner agreed by allc) _______ nearly, almost, practicallyd) _______ carefully detailed, having much ornamente) _______ funnily, humorously

Their twins are …………….identical.

It was the most …………….. decorated cake - all sugar flowers and bows.

The clown was speaking very ……………..




We ………………. reported that she had been convicted of fraud and we apologise for any distress this may havecaused.

The UN General Assembly ……… adopted a treaty making hostage-taking an international crime.

101. viciously102. candidly103. ingeniously

104. fast105. solely

a) _______ quickly, with high speedb) _______ only, exclusivelyc) _______ honestly, openly

d) _______ cleverly designed, skilfully inventede) _______ badly, violently

George was …………… responsible for causing the accident.

The man was ………………… beaten.

It's almost impossible to get politicians to talk …………. about their ambitions.

The umbrella was ……………….devised to fold up into your pocket.

The accident was caused by people driving too………… in bad conditions.

106. desolately107. low

108. ultimately109. ably110. sparsely

a) _______ sadly, miserably, grievously, sorrowfullyb) _______ thinly, inadequately

c) _______ skilfully, competentlyd) _______ close to the ground or bottome) _______ eventually, finally, in the end

He ……………….. re-read her letter, unable to believe that she was leaving him.

The planes fly……………. across enemy territory.

The area is …………… inhabited because the land is poor.

Everything will …………….. depend on what is said at the meeting with the directors next week.

The magician performs his duties very …………….

111. truly

112. despairingly113. laboriously114. mainly115. subsequently

a) _______ hopelessly

b) _______ really or verilyc) _______ chiefly, mostlyd) _______ afterwards, later, thene) _______ needing much effort, in a wearisome way

I like him, but I can't …………say I love him.

The old school was bought and……………. turned into a private dormitory.

He spoke …………….of the increase in the number of people who are unemployed.

The group is made up of…………… young people.

The teacher wrote out the whole list …………… by hand.

116. shamelessly117. inadvertently118. punctually119. ingenuously120. substantially

a) _______ in a dishonour manner, unacceptablyb) _______ unintentionally, not deliberatelyc) _______ considerably, largely, to a large extentd) _______ exactingly, strictly, fastidiouslye) _______ frankly, sincerely (sometimes foolishly)

The meeting started…………… at 11 o’clock.

She's …………………. having an affair with her friend's husband.

The industry has …………… changed as a result of the increased use of electronic systems.

Despite the evidence, she still…………….. believes that her husband was never unfaithful to her.

I know he was only trying to help, but he was…………….. adding to our problems by phoningus up all the time.

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