Word Building
On his ..... (RETIRE), Mr Smith was given a gold watch as a token of the firm's appreciation.
RETIREMENT
Researchers have come .... .... a new way of treating fibroids without surgery.
UP WITH
Travelers, unlike tourists, like to go off the ..... .....
BEATEN TRACK
I would strongly advise you to be ..... time to the lecture.
ON
Which famous artist cut off part of his own ear?
Vincent Van Gogh
Oliver is far too biased to look at the issue ...... (OBJECT)
OBJECTIVELY
The new President promised that he would bring ..... the change everybody was expecting.
ABOUT
I need to speak to the kids about this; on ..... ....., perhaps I'll wait until my husband gets home.
SECOND THOUGHTS
When it comes ..... exams, Amy is always a nervous wreck.
TO
Which country has the most football clubs?
South Africa: 51,944 registered clubs
The report went into ..... (EXHAUST) detail about the company's failings.
EXHAUSTIVE
Your teacher has had an emergency, so I will stand ..... ...... her today.
IN FOR
His only option was to go home and face .... ....
THE MUSIC
Sugar causes all manner of health problems, ..... to mention tooth decay.
NOT
During which year did the Apple iPhone first go on sale?
2007
Buying a folding bike can be pretty expensive, but there are now many more ..... (AFFORD) versions on the market.
AFFORDABLE
This repair work is likely to set me ..... more than $1000.
BACK
Why are you sitting there doing nothing? If you find yourself at a ..... ......, you could always clean the bathroom.
LOOSE END
The company was finally profitable ..... having to go through five long years of losing money.
AFTER / DESPITE
Which sign of the zodiac is represented by the scale?
Libra
There was a severe look of ..... (APPROVE) on the man's face as a car drove by blasting out music.
DISAPPROVAL
She has good intentions but she never carries ..... with them.
THROUGH
Kate has been ..... in the ...... since she failed her exam. We need to cheer her up.
DOWN IN THE DUMPS
I am not ..... to being spoken to like that.
USED
What are the three primary colours?
Red, yellow, blue