Word Formation

Nouns

100

Three weeks after winning the lottery, Daniel Perkins had the ________ to lose a court case in which he was being sued for nearly $2million.
(fortune)

missfortune

200

 Harry had a difficult _______  and was brought up by an aunt and uncle living in the country.
(child)

childhood

300

I left the house at 8am and stared at the empty garage in_______ . My car was nowhere to be seen. Someone had stolen it! (believe)

disbelief

400

The Sultan spent over fifty million dollars making the capital city's main hotel the most________  in the country. (luxury)

Luxurious

500

Be sure not to put more than three_____  of vodka into the mix, otherwise it will be too alcoholic. (spoon)

spoonfuls

Verbs

100

Have you seen my handbag John? It seems to have_______ totally !
(appear)

dissapeared

200

1. I didn't understand what you just said. Could you ______  it? (CLEAR)

clarify

300

This photograph is too small. Can you _____ it for me? (LARGE)

enlarge

400

1. I think the government should ______  alcohol. (CRIMINAL)

criminalise

500

You paid $25 for a simple breakfast?! They have certainly ______ you! You should go back and complain.

(charge)

overcharged

Adjectives

100

If you have any problems finding things, just ask Roger. He is very_______  and will tell you where to find what you want.

(help)

helpful

200

 Sarina is only my half sister because we have_____  mothers.
(differ)

different

300

You know your father is the most _______ person in the world. He is sure to be wearing one of his old sweaters to the party.
(fashion)

fashionable

400

Buying and selling antiques can be a very____  hobby if you know how to find a good bargain.
(profit)

profitable

500

3. Carl was calmly taking a photograph as this _______ large bear walked towards the car. It was a terrifying experience...at least for me!

astonishingly

Adverbs

100

 I think I was______ sacked and have decided to bring the company to court.
(fair)

unfairly

200

Jennings is so ________ enthusiastic about the game that his enthusiasm spreads to his team-mates and the result is usually a strong performance.
(wonder)

wonderfully

300

The gang robbed three banks in the same city and all at about the same time. Not ______, they were caught by the police during the fourth attempt.

(surprise)

surprisingly

400

We should go and eat at "Franco's" which is______ a great little restaurant. (suppose)

 supposedly

500

People will need to see_______  provable information before they can believe in something like life on other planets.
(science)

scientifically