CAE Multiple Choice - Vol. 1 | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

English 20 Public

vocabulary and Part 1 practice for Advanced

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It was imperative for the authorities to _________ the epidemic. ( succeed, localise, spread, define )

localise

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His efforts, though futile, are still ________. ( refined; intimidated, pious, commendable )

commendable

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To me friendship is a(n)________ thing. ( precious, insignificant, costly, obscure )

precious

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He was reserved by nature, even ______. ( cordial, morose, amiable, approachable )

morose

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Misuse of the world's resources is one of the __________ issues of our times. ( burning, heating, firing, boiling )

burning

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That was an act of epic ___________. ( validity, price, valour, location )

valour

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What he did to support our cause was a small but _________ gesture. ( significant, stout, obvious, indecent )

significant

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The vegetation on the island was _________. ( exuberant, chivalrous, overcast, ingenious )

exuberant

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He was regarded as the most _________ of contemporary writers of fiction. ( dense, daring, extensive, imaginary )

daring

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Ronald had the _________ to blame his teachers for his failure. ( concern, chivalry, regard, audacity )

audacity

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_________ is a real health hazard. (Stupidity, Sturdiness, Animosity, Obesity )

Obesity

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The old lady was becoming increasingly affected by ________. ( senility, masculinity, virility, chivalry )

senility

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His ________ excuses invariably exasperated the manager. ( feeble, frail, robust, wealthy )

feeble

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I don't _______ to be a genius but I am not stupid either. ( permit, agree, compare, claim )

claim

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Smoking can be ___________ to your health. ( delightful, harmless, detrimental, indifferent )

detrimental

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People __________ their spending power when prices rise. ( increase, curtail, prolong, think )

curtail

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