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Sorry, I must have ______ the number. I thought it was a ‘3’ and not an ‘8’. (read)

misread

10

My mum’s one of the most ________ people I know. She’s always happy! (cheer)

cheerful

10

One of the main problems facing governments today is ___________ . (terror)

terrorism

10

Since Jane’s been going to the gym, she’s noticed a definite _________ in the way she looks and feels. (improve)

improvement

10

Martin’s biggest __________ is that he can’t concentrate for very long. (weak)

weakness

10

Although there’s a sauna at my gym, I never use it because I can’t stand extreme ________. (hot)

heat

10

Contrary to popular ________ , drinking coffee can be good for your health. (believe)

belief

10

A word which means when, e.g. a newspaper shows favour towards a certain group or opinion.

biased

25

An adjective used to describe an article that tries to get your interest by presenting facts or events as worse or more shocking than they really are.

sensational

25

This kind of journalist can help you with your problems if you write to her.

Agony aunt

25

The chemist can warn / advise you which is the best medicine to take.

advise

15

Don’t you think we need to argue / discuss this before we make a decision?

discuss

15

I remembered / reminded him that the meeting was at 2 p.m.

reminded

15

The vet picked up the dog carefully and lay / laid it on the bed.

laid (past of lay)

15

Daniel, your trousers look / looks dirty.

look

15

I’ve talked to you before about your behaviour / behaviours with customers.

behaviour

15