Word Formation 11

WORD FORMATION 11
1. I would say that you’d be ___________to resign without having found a new job. (advice)
2. He’s certainly a(n)_____________but I don’t trust what he says. (smooth)
3. Working couples often buy _______________meals for the evening. (make)
4. The students hardly cooked at all, but lived on _____________. (take)
5. Finally, we’ll give you some _feedbacks_____on the course and a few suggestions for how it could be
improved. (feed)
6. We are anxiously waiting for the __________________of the negotiations. (come)
7. We’ve got for too much rubbish in this house – it’s time he had a(n)__________________. (clear)
8. In 1999 there were two major _breakthrough_______in research into spinal injury. (break)
9. None of the ________________took any notice, in spite of his shouts. (pass)
10. The _________________among the peasants was cruelly put down by the king’s army. (rise)
11. The cat had numerous _________________, all of whom inherited her timid nature. (spring)
12. There were a few _____________but in general the project went well. (set)
13. The ___ onset __________of the disease was gradual, and at first they hardly noticed its effects. (set)
14. He wrote a very ____________report on the need for people to cut back on spending. (hit)
15. It was a rather ______________account of how they had got into debt. (side)
16. We have a(n)________________agreement to supply them, which will be renewed after three
months. (term)
17. I don’t like working in ________________offices – they’re too cold. (condition)
18. He’s a good man in a crisis – he’s very _______________. (head)
19. He doesn’t think you need qualifications because he’s a(n)________________man. (make)
20. If we focus on selling __________________items we can really cut out prices. (produce)
21. Traditional banks can be very ______________and conservative about who they will lend to.
(fashion)
22. Our ______________financial advisor lost us loads of money by recommending bad investments.
(call)
23. They have a(n)_____________problem of trying to keep costs down. (stand)
24. The relationship between the two groups had suffered a complete _______________. (break)
25. She suffered a bad stomach ________________after eating some contaminated food. (set)
26. I like getting ______________on my homework – it’s useful even if not always good! (feed)
27. I’ve got far too much stuff in my flat – I need to have a complete _______________(clear).
28. I can’t be bothered to cook tonight – let’s get a(n)_______________(take).
29. The project suffered a severe _________________when the main sponsor pulled out. (set)
30. There was a great _____________for the rock concert, including the country’s number of singers.
(line)
31. The company’s finances suffered a real ________________after the chairman resigned. (turn)
32. The school leaver waited anxiously to hear the _________________of his first job interview. (come)
33. Some people can change their attitude and develop a whole new _outlook____on life. (look)
34. Of course Jim is a(n)_______________millionaire. He didn’t inherit a penny. (make)
35. The President of the United States never goes out in public without wearing a(n)__________vest.
(bullet)
36. Jim is very disorganized. He’s a bit like a(n)_______________professor. (mind)
37. I’m afraid we’ve had to call off his ____________meeting due to the unexpected resignation of Tony,
the Sales Manager. (minute)
38. Who exactly is this _________________expert who is going to tell us all what to do? (call)
39. I hate these modern, _________________TVs. I want an old-fashioned one with style! (produce)
40. Doesn’t he look great in that _______________T-shirt. (fit)
41. I can’t come out tonight. I’ve got a(n)___________arrangement to have dinner with my brother.
(stand)
42. Sarah is a very ________________young woman. She never acts impulsively. (head)
43. I wouldn’t describe my family as ____________but as children we never had to go without. (good)
44. Don’t work too hard and let yourself get _______________. You’ll end up getting ill. (run)
45. He was fined for driving too fast in a(n)________________area. (build)
46. There was only a(n)______________old wall to protect the secret garden from curious
____________(break/pass)
47. _________________shoppers can get some wonderful bargains on electrical goods in the new
discount store. (hard)
48. You should get rid of that old tracksuit. It’s almost completely ________________(wear)
49. He gave a(n)______________performance at a small jazz club when he was in London. (one)
50. Advertising executives often get _________________after a couple of years on the job. (burn)
51. Her explanation sounded rather __________________and I don’t think I believe it. (fetch)
52. The minister made a(n)__________________to visit the north of the country. (profile)
53. Watching those fantasy films is pure ______________ (escape).
54. She could not _______________her fear of water and was never able to learn to swim. (come)
55. One physical symptom of the disease is quick, _______________movements of the body. (volunteer)
56. He swayed backwards and forwards, moving in time to the _____________beat of the music.
(rhythm)
57. Many people are enthusiastic about herbal remedies, regarding them as a(n)_effective__way of
treating illness. (effect)
58. The car rolled quickly down the hill, propelled by its own _______________. (moment)
59. Unfortunately, some bacteria are becoming ________________to antibiotics. (resist)
60. The boy was so upset that he couldn’t eat and left his meal completely ____________. (touch)
61. She was very ____________of all his efforts to help her, refusing even to speak to him. (appreciate)
62. The appearance of the so-called ghost was very _____________- many people were fooled into
believing that it was real. (deceive)
63. Proving the existence of beings from outer space is a(n)______________at the moment. (possible)
64. The whole thing was totally ______________and a complete waste of time as well. (farce)
65. She never thought of her bad leg as a(n)______________and led a completely normal life. (able)
66. Performing in public at a young age is a great _________________. (accomplish)
67. Her response to my success was totally _______________and took us all by surprise. (expect)
68. The rich natural resources of the area have remained ______________up to the present. (exploit)
69. He shouted at the ______________but they just ignored him and walked on. (pass)
70. If your idea of success is not _____________on a gold medal, then it may be easier to achieve.
(depend)
71. He won a very _prestigous______award for his contribution to local sport. (prestige)
72. Those who expect instant __________________of their desires are bound to be disappointed.
(gratify)
73. The honorary title he was given was only _____________and carried no power. (symbol)
74. The athlete strode ___________towards the starting line, knowing that he could win the race.
(purpose)
75. The educational system is very _________________as the number of university places is limited.
(compete).
76. Training four times a day, seven days a week is _____________as it can damage your health.
(advice)
77. She has received _______________awards for her services to industry. (number)
78. With a new hairstyle and skillful make-up, she was sure she would be absolutely _____________to
anyone. (recognize)
79. It is very important to take steps to reduce energy _______________. (consume)
80. The minister was strongly criticized for showing _______________to his party. (loyal)
81. They have a system which allows you to take back _______________goods to be recycled. (want)

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