Odd one out
Which of the following is NOT a synonym for the word problem?
difficulty, dilemma, benefit, challenge, obstacle
benefit
NOUN: Competition
VERB?
ADJECTIVE?
VERB: Compete
ADJ: Competitive
Big cities can be overcrowded, so there are a lot of people c__________ for jobs and accomodation.
competing
unrealistic
The oil spil has caused ________ (repairable) damage to several marine species.
irrepairable
Which of the following is NOT a synonym for the word solution?
answer, key, remedy, resolution, setback
setback
ADJ: Excluded
NOUN?
VERB?
NOUN: Exclusion
VERB: Exclude
The lack of jobs usually means that there is a lot of p________ in big cities.
poverty
When it comes to protecting the environment, cost should be _________ (relevant)
irrelevant
People who dump chemical waste in to waterways are very ________ (responsible).
irresponsible
Which of the following is NOT a synonym for the word worsen?
compound, deteriorate, enhance, exacerbate
enhance
VERB: Isolate
NOUN?
ADJ?
NOUN: Isolation
ADJ: Isolated
Although there are a lot of people around you, many people feel very i________ in big cities, especially the elderly.
It is ________ (reasonable) for rich countries to expect developing countries to reduce carbon emissions immediately.
unreasonable
These species are ________ (replaceable). Once they are lost, our ecosystem will change.
irreplaceable
Which of the following is NOT a synonym for the word improve?
advance, aggravate, flourish, progress, reform
aggravate
ADJ: poor
NOUN?
NOUN: Poverty
The government is also r________ for the some of the problems faced by people living in big cities.
responsible
It's a mistake to think that increased consumerism and environmental damage are ________ (related)
unrelated
Our environment is _________ ___ _______ (threat) many different things.
under threat from
Which of the following is NOT a synonym for the word change?
acclimatise, adapt, adjust, amend, linger, modify, transform
linger
VERB: Tolerate
ADJ?
NOUN?
ADJ: Tolerant
NOUN: Tolerance
Neighbours need to be t_________ of each other to create a safe and friendly environment.
tolerant
Scientists believe that the damage to this area is _________ (reversible)
irreversible
We are __ ________ __ (danger) poisoning ourselves because we have allowed too much pollution.
in danger of