C1 vocabulary revision (word formation) | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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The film was praised by the critics for its ........ in showing the horrors of war. (REAL)

REALISM

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During his ....... he was a rather naughty child. (BOY)

BOYHOOD

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The two sisters had an argument about the ........ of the family home. (OWNER)

OWNERSHIP

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The teenage son wanted more....... than his parents were willing to give. (FREE)

FREEDOM

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She found that she enjoyed ........ more than she had expected. (MOTHER)

MOTHERHOOD

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The two friends formed a strong business ........ to sell books. (PARTNER)

PARTNERSHIP

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The government said it was unwilling to give in to the demands of ........ . (TERROR)

TERRORISM / TERRORISTS

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She is a talented singer and actress who stands a good chance of gaining ........ and recognition. (STAR)

STARDOM

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It is .......... that you wish to change jobs, but the company will be very disappointed to lose you. (UNDERSTAND)

UNDERSTANDABLE

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He is a rude man and speaks .......... to everyone. (PLEASANT)

UNPLEASANTLY

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My friends all .......... with me when I lost my handbag on the train. (SYMPATHY)

SYMPATHIZED

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Apparently a .......... of all marriages in the UK end in divorce. (THREE)

THIRD

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Our cat is...... When she dies we won't get another one. (REPLACE)

IRREPLACEABLE

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They car engine ..... and then blew up. (HEAT)

OVERHEATED

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I'll have to ..... this skirt. It's far too short now. (LONG)

LENGTHEN

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This painting perfectly ..... the naturalistic style which was so popular at the time. (EXAMPLE)

EXEMPLIFIES

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