C2 Proficiency Use of English Word Formation

In the 1960s, scientists redefined the word to mean ‘non-functional’, ‘useless’, or ... (BELIEVE)

The rails move from the bottom of the stairs to the ... at the top. (LAND)

The word 'bogus’ is often used in British newspaper ... (LINE)

The critical ... stance taken by the newspaper has drawn criticism from some quarters. (EDITOR)

The ugly so-called 'scalextric' raised roadways ... Madrid's Atocha roundabout for decades. (FIGURE)

The ease in which outright ... spread on social media has caused considerable concern. (FALSE)

The newspapers report about a so-called '...' was little more than a neighbour's argument (DISTURBING)

It is important to show ... to others' moods. (SENSE)

The shop was known as a mecca for ... collectors and enthusiasts. (COUNT)

Not taking the pills can have a ... effect on a person's health (DETRIMENT)

Stairlifts provide access to ... floors for those unable to walk. (UP)

The word was later applied to anything false, spurious or intentionally ... (LEAD)

He is an ... critic of what he has dubbed 'unspeakable behaviour' (SPEAK)

Dizzying technological changes meant that for those born in the early 20th century, little of their life remained ... (ALTER)

Its first ... in print was in 1827 in the Ohio Telegraph. (APPEAR)

The technology has become ... safer. (PROGRESS)

These social developments that meant people needed to make continual ... to deal with life changes. (ADJUST)

It wasn't long before the word ... a change of meaning. (GO)

Originally it referred to a machine used to make ... of coins. (FORGE)