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English 19 Public

Vocab cae

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Many people at the club are questioning the ________ of signing the 16-year-old goalkeeper. (wise)

wisdom

15

Excessive _________ to direct sunlight should of course be avoided. (Expose)

exposure

20

Councillors have once again rejected the ________ for a new multi-storey car park. (Propose)

proposal

15

Management criticized the unions for their stubborn attitude and _______ in the wage negotiations. (Flexible)

inflexibility

25

The government is concerned at the number of unfilled ________ in the nursing profession. (Vacant)

Vacancies

20

There is a strong feeling within the company that greater _______ should be placed on staff development. (Emphasize)

emphasis

25

Failure to meet legal safety ________ has let to the temporary closure of the fairground. (Require)

requirements

20

She chose to live in Brighton because of its mild climate and __________ to London. (Close)

Closeness

25

There is a chronic ________ of housing in our cities. (Short)

Shortage

20

The complete _______ of this answer shows that the candidate didn’t read the question carefully. (Relevant)

Irrelevance

25

He achieved _______ for failing a drugs test after winning an Olympic final. (Notorious)

Notoriety

25

You (might not/ may not/ cannot) leave until I give you permission.

Might not

15

It’s not my scarf - I think it (might be/could/can) be Graham’s.

Can

15

It (might/may/could) not be warm enough to eat outside tonight.

Could

15

I know you didn’t want to come, but you (might/could/may) as well try and enjoy yourself now you are here)

Could

15

He’s so lazy - he (might/may/could) at least offer to do the washing up.

May

15