Advanced Word Formation Practice

Beware of ... prices on these websites: if it seems too good a deal to be true, it probably is. (REAL)

The prize is given to writers who have made a(n) ... contribution to their country's literary scene. (STAND)

The chimpanzees' ... seems to be triggered by a biological defence mechanism. (ACTION)

Once switched on, the battery can provide a whole week of ... electricity. (INTERRUPT)

I'm always amazed at how ... James is. He's always helping other people. (SELF)

It isn't uncommon for men to ... women in the top jobs at multinational companies, but this is slowly changing. (NUMBER)

Another problem for many people nowadays is ... sleep, which can impede out ability to think clearly (SUFFICE)

This ... study into the effects of multilingualism was published in 1990. (BREAK)

In recent years company owners have struggled to deal with ... of qualified candidates. (SHORT)

Despite the hype around AI, critics have pointed out some serious ... . (DRAW)

Only 10% of prisoners who signed up for this training programme have ... . (OFFEND)

Prolonged ... to the sun can cause a range of skin diseases. (EXPOSE)

Alice is very ... and sensitive. She never says the wrong thing. (TACT)

Each hand-made sculpture comes with a certificate of ... . (AUTHENTIC)

Unfortunately for people tricked by the scammers, the website disappeared ... . (NIGHT)

We often get an uncomfortable physical ... when in situations of stress. (SENSE)

Although the weather can be ..., the hiking guides are prepared for anything. (PREDICT)

The musical has been ... popular, attracting fans from all over the country. (SPECTACLE)