For each pair of sentences 1–15, think of one word only which can be used appropriately in both sentences. Here is an example (0). a Antonio is so tall he must tower above all his
a The island was an idyllic ____________ for the wedding. b Press the blue button to adjust the temperature _____________ .
setting
15
a More high-rise housing is required in order to reduce urban ___________ in the suburbs. b The kids love it when I let them __________ out on the sofa and watch videos.
sprawl
15
a The committee is looking into different ways of disposing of nuclear _________ from the power plant. b The French classes I did were a complete ____________ of time and money. I hardly learnt anything.
waste
15
a My kids generally keep their bedrooms pretty ___________ and tidy. b You’ve found a very __________ way of solving the problem.
neat
15
a Stop making that __________ on your guitar, I can’t hear myself think. b In tennis the server loses the point if their ____________ touches the net while the ball is in play.
racket
15
a My great-aunt Cathy always _________ and kisses me when we visit. b The highway _________ the coast right the way round the island.
hugs
15
a We had to climb up the cliff path because we got cut off by the incoming _________ . b The rising ________ of vandalism in the suburbs is very worrying.
tide
15
a After the long trek we cooled our feet in the mountain __________ . b I’m exhausted; I’ve had a constant __________ of visitors since I moved here.
stream
15
a I can’t sleep because of the __________ of aeroplanes taking off and landing. b The kids screamed when they heard the lion’s __________ .
roar
15
a George was an absolute darling, he __________ up a quick meal for the kids and then got them off to bed. b The autumn leaves __________ underfoot as we strolled through the park.
rustled
15
a My husband and I got into a __________ argument over whether our daughter should stay out after midnight. b The hotel had a __________ pool and a fully equipped gym.
heated
15
a When I’m stressed I try to go for a long cycle ride to let off __________ . b I like to ________ vegetables as it’s healthier than frying them.
steam
15
a I was extremely __________ when the staff treated me in such a rude manner. b If you make any mistakes just _________ them out and continue writing.
cross
15
a Readers will not believe your story unless you back it up with sufficient _________ evidence. b I’m _________ my daughter financially while she studies at university.
supporting
15
a It will take about 24 hours for the effects of the antibiotics to ________ in. b The crowd went wild when Davis scored the winning penalty _________ .