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I was not _______________ as a child, but I learned to be thankful.
appreciative
The actress gave a ______________ performance on opening night.
phenomenal (similar words: breathtaking, exceptional, matchless, outstanding, remarkable, sensational, tremendous, unparalleled, unprecedented, unusual, wonderful)
Writing and speaking are different ____________ of communication.
modes
Tornadoes and hurricanes are severe weather ______________.
phenomena
Our company needs to be ______________ to changing consumer tastes.
adaptable
The state is about to ______________ the new laws on industrial pollution.
implement
Waterproof feathers is one of this bird's _________.
adaptations
The drought caused a dramatic decrease in crop _______________ this year.
revenues
The school water fountains are ___________ for children.
adapted
She made __________ contributions to various charities.
liberal
He tried to bend the pipe, but it remained ____________.
rigid
I would ________________ it very much if you would work with me on this project
appreciate
Which habit helps you become a more confident English speaker?
A. Speaking a little every day.
B. Waiting until your English is perfect.
C. Only studying grammar.
Answer: A
Jobs will have to come from the private ____________ of employment.
sector
The new recruits sat _______ upright in their chairs.
rigidly
For the exam in music, we had to _________________ the styles of various composers.
differentiate
The government spends part of its ______________ on national defense.
revenue
The popularity of the British rock group the Beatles was a ______________ in the 1960s.
phenomenon - meaning here - an unusual or rare occurrence or fact
Which of these is a sign that you're making progress in English?
A. You dream in English sometimes.
B. You never make mistakes.
C. You know every English word.
Answer: A
Young people tend to _____________ their parents' efforts much more when they become parents themselves.
appreciate
We witnessed the ________________of the aurora borealis when we were visiting Alaska.
phenomenon
Her parents were more _________ than his and were comfortable to have a son-in-law of a different faith.
liberal
The children of the immigrants _____________ quickly to their new surroundings.
adapted
A radio ad can be your best ______________ for getting your business known in the area.
implement
The _____________ of the novel for the Broadway stage took a year of hard work.
adaptation