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Compound nouns & adjectives

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    Advanced compund nouns and adjectives
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  • Scientists are hoping for a _____through in the search for a cure for cancer.
    breakthrough
  •  15
  • The release from prison of two terrorists has provoked a public ___cry.
    outcry
  •  15
  • They say this was the biggest turn___ for any artist in Spain. The concert was packed with people!
    turnout
  •  20
  • The company will be forced to make cut_____ in all departments.
    cutbacks
  •  15
  • One of the draw_____ of living on your own is having to cook every day.
    drawbacks
  •  15
  • Did you know that the life____ of a fly is estimated to be about a month? I thought they lived longer.
    lifespan
  •  10
  • There was a lot of negative ____back from the customers. Most of them were very disappointed with the food.
    feedback
  •  20
  • It’s too early to predict the ___come of the election, but I fear that Trump might win.
    outcome
  •  15
  • The ___look for today is cloudy and dry at first with showers later.
    outlook
  •  15
  • When Christian's team was about to win, they suffered a major ___back  and eventually lost.
    setback
  •  25
  • Climate change is a world____ problem, although some people deny this.
    worldwide
  •  10
  • For my exam, Anselmo told me that learning this new vocabulary is _____while.
    worthwhile
  •  10