VOCAB
Definition: a collection or mass, especially of something that cannot be counted
Answer: AMOUNT or TOTAL
AMOUNT
Exclude
EXCLUSION
Many people think Steve stole the money.
believed
Steve ___________ the money.
Steve is believed to have stolen the money.
My company has spent a lot of money building a new, __________ factory which will nearly double production.
computer
My company has spent a lot of money building a new, computerized factory which will nearly double production.
What is bigger, a lake or an ocean?
OCEAN
Definition: not easy to find
Answer: PROTECTED or HIDDEN
HIDDEN
Improve
IMPROVEMENT
The strong winds blew down the two ancient trees during the storm.
blown
The two ancient trees __________ the storm.
The two ancient trees were blown down during the storm.
All the coastal towns in this area are _________ by strong tradition of dance and there is a festival of dance that takes place every August.
character
All the coastal towns in this area are characterized by strong tradition of dance and there is a festival of dance that takes place every August.
What does your heart pump?
BLOOD
Defintion: to stay in the same place or in the same condition
Answer: STAYS or REMAINS
REMAINS
DISTURB
DISTURBANCE
He doesn't have enough money to buy the computer.
too
The computer _________ to buy.
The computer is too expensive for him to buy.
The introduction of insecticides in the 20th Century ________ agriculture across the world.
revolution
The introduction of insecticides in the 20th Century revolutionised agriculture across the world.
In what country do people speak German?
Germany
Definition: the fact of not being where you are usually expected to be
Answer: ABSENCE or LOSS
ABSENCE
PERMIT
PERMISSION
"You should start a new hobby, Mr. Jenkins", the doctor said.
take
The Doctor advised __________ a new hobby.
The Doctor advised Mr. Jenkins to take up a new hobby.
The whole dispute began after a small _________ over the money needed to finance the new company.
agree
agree
The whole dispute began after a small disagreement over the money needed to finance the new company.
agree
Which vitamin is abundant in citrus fruits?
Vitamin C
Definition: the outer, often curved or circular, edge of something
Answer: BANKS or RIMS
RIMS
Specify
SPECIFICATION
We have been waiting here since half past ten.
for
We have been waiting ________ one hour.
We have been waiting here for one hour.
Harry had a difficult _______ and was brought up by an aunt and uncle living in the country.
child
Harry had a difficult childhood and was brought up by an aunt and uncle living in the country.
What is the study of plants called?
BOTONY