Past C2 Word Formation Papers 1

Unlike some of his co-conspirators, his reputation remained ... by the scandal. (TARNISH)

Although in the modern day this has led to a ... to descend into stereotypes. (TEND)

The National Library of Scotland boasts a superb and ... collection of his manuscripts. (RIVAL)

'Waverly' was published anonymously in 1814 and its ... were described as being 'by the author of Waverly' (SUCCEED)

There was no question of his ... of Waverly: it was an open secret in literary circles. (AUTHOR)

The painter Nasmyth also helped to ... his country's landscapes. (POPULAR)

Critics claim that this simplified image sold to tourists is little more than the ... of Scottish culture. (COMMODITY)

As Scott made no public ... of his writings at this time, few knew it was his work. (KNOWLEDGE)

There is no doubt that his works present a ... view of Scottish military history: heroism triumphs over history (ROMANCE)

The depictions of the Highland's ... scenery captured the literary attention. (PICTURE)

The newspaper's word limits were strict, so ... was of utmost importance. (BRIEF)

The ... of his literary style has been the subject of much comment in literary journals. (PARTICULAR)

Publishing gave him an avenue to pay off all the ... to whom he owed money. (CREDIT)

After his ... in 1826, Walter Scott resumed his writing career. (BANKRUPT)

The initial plot was criticised for being ... developed, so he went back to the drawing board. (SUFFICIENT)

Sir Walter Scott was the key figure in creating a ... image of Scotland's past. (COLOUR)

Initially it was his ... poems which caught the public's attention. (NARRATE)

He wrote ... quickly, and the sequel didn't take long in arriving on the scene (ORDINARY)