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Apart from your career, do you have any other _____ ambitions? a) burning b) overwhelming c) pointless
burning
I made a _____ ATTEMPT to change her mind, but she has set her heart on moving to Hollywood to pursue the career of an actor.
vain
Which adjective means: serious, important, the greatest and can collocate with 'respect'?
utmost
Which adjective means: difficult to fight against or resist and can collocate with 'respect'
overwhelming
Which adjective means: failing to achieve a purpose; well-intentioned but destined to be unsuccessful. This word can collocate with 'hope', 'effort', 'bid'
vain
Say one word that can collocate with 'pointless'.
exercise/argument/violence
Say one word that can collocate with 'burning'.
desire/issue
What has been the C_____ achievement of your life so far?
crowning
He could have been the best in the world, but he lacked the dedication and drive necessary to make it to the top. To my mind, his career represents a _____WASTE of talent.
pointless
I love hearing about people who have overcome _____ ODDS to succeed in life.
overwhelming
Her ______ MOMENT was when she led the team onto the pitch as captain in the final of the World Cup. a) utmost b) burning c) crowning
crowning
I´m in fairly good shape, but doing a triathlon will be the _____ TEST of my endurance.
ultimate
I have nothing but the _____ respect for anyone prepared to risk their life for someone else. a) false b) vain c) utmost d) pointless
utmost
Which word cannot collocate with 'false'? a) start b) hope c) achievement
achievement
