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Word formation 1

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    Complete the word in the correct form
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  • Tom could see that the argument was _______________________________. (POINT)
    POINTLESS
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  • The street is wet and _______________________________. (SLIP)
    SLIPPERY
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  • Tom was a _______________________________ child and he cried easily. (SENSE)
    SENSITIVE
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  • Tom knew that Mary could be very _______________________________. (PERSUADE)
    PERSUASIVE
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  • Only members of the club are _______________________________ to use this room. (TITLE)
    ENTITLED
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  • He is the _______________________________ owner of the company. (LAW)
    LAWFUL
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  • Nothing is more _______________________________ than respect based on fear. (CONTEMPT)
    CONTEMPTIBLE
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  • John is very __________________________ when it comes to talking about his childhood. (SECRET)
    SECRETIVE
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  • Country people are traditionally _______________________________ of strangers. (SUSPECT)
    SUSPICIOUS
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  • There's a big difference between forced and _______________________________ labour. (VOLUNTEER)
    VOLUNTARY
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  • I suggest you stop asking _______________________________ questions. (RELEVANT)
    IRRELEVANT
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  • The presidential scandal inspired Tom to go into __________________________ journalism. (INVESTIGATE)
    INVESTIGATIVE
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  • He is known for his __________________________. He has never been involved in a corrupt act. (DECENT)
    DECENCY
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  • Richard is very ____________________________ and needs constant reassurance and approval. (SECURE)
    INSECURE
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  • Tom doesn't understand Mary's __________________________ to go out with his brother. (RELUCTANT)
    RELUCTANCE
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  • Through hard work and ____________________________, he worked his way up to the top. (PERSEVERE)
    PERSEVERANCE
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