Share C2 Proficiency Use of English Word Formation
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The word 'bogus’ is often used in British newspaper ... (LINE)
headlines
Its first ... in print was in 1827 in the Ohio Telegraph. (APPEAR)
appearance
Originally it referred to a machine used to make ... of coins. (FORGE)
forgeries
It wasn't long before the word ... a change of meaning. (GO)
underwent
The word was later applied to anything false, spurious or intentionally ... (LEAD)
misleading
In the 1960s, scientists redefined the word to mean ‘non-functional’, ‘useless’, or ... (BELIEVE)
unbelievable
Not taking the pills can have a ... effect on a person's health (DETRIMENT)
detrimental
It is important to show ... to others' moods. (SENSE)
sensitivity
These social developments that meant people needed to make continual ... to deal with life changes. (ADJUST)
adjustments
Dizzying technological changes meant that for those born in the early 20th century, little of their life remained ... (ALTER)
unaltered
Stairlifts provide access to ... floors for those unable to walk. (UP)
upper
The technology has become ... safer. (PROGRESS)
progressively
The rails move from the bottom of the stairs to the ... at the top. (LAND)
landing
The shop was known as a mecca for ... collectors and enthusiasts. (COUNT)
countless
The ugly so-called 'scalextric' raised roadways ... Madrid's Atocha roundabout for decades. (FIGURE)
disfigured
The critical ... stance taken by the newspaper has drawn criticism from some quarters. (EDITOR)
editorial
