Mrs Smith, I'm afraid your son has ________________________ tendencies and has broken 3 of the chairs in Room 8. DESTROY
destructive
The origins of life remain _________________________, but scientist have put forward some interesting theories. KNOW
unknown
The IRA terrorists left their ________________________ in the boot of a car outside a shopping centre. EXPLODE
explosives
The case ended _________________________ with the arrest and incarceration of three of the country's most powerful mob bosses. SATISFY
satisfactorily
The new novel by Helena Marchmont is a _________________________ and rewarding read. It is a thoroughly welcome addition to her Bunbury Mysteries series and will be warmly embraced by her adoring fans. SATISFY
satisfying
Your assertion that all Italians are fat, hairy and love their mum's spaghetti is _________________________, ill-founded and based on lazy stereotype. LOGIC
ILLOGICAL
I'm not sure that what you just said is ________________________ here. It seems to me to be somewhat irrelevant. APPLY
applicable
The key to learning new words and phrases is usually _________________________. You need to say them over and over again. REPEAT
repetition
If you think I will do that then you will be _________________________ disappointed, my friend. SORE
sorely
The witness gave a very accurate _________________________ of the event and the police soon identified their chief suspect. DESCRIBE
description
My girlfriend is _________________________ beautiful. I could stare at her for hours. DESCRIBE
indescribably
Although Berlusconi's _________________________ with the mafia has never been proven; suspicions remain for many Italians. INVOLVE
involvement
For about 90 minutes, Nigel spoke _________________________ about Motown Soul artists from the 60s and 70s. KNOW
knowledgeably
Tesla claims to have made an ____________ car were shattered at its launch when Elon Musk broke one of the windows by accident. DESTROY
indestructible
Unfortunately, Mr and Mrs Perkins, your son's _________________________ to grasp even the most basic of concepts means that I will have to ask him to repeat the year. ABLE
inability
Huddersfield Town started the game _________________________ and were soon 3-0 up against hapless Leeds Utd. EXPLODE
explosively
Keith gave Mick a ________________________ look which meant, "check out that single mum over there, she's hot and on her own." KNOW
knowing
The country has _________________________ into military dictatorship and it seems that there is little the UN can do about it. EVOLVE
devolved
This multi-ethnic school promotes a code of tolerance, cooperation and _________________________. INCLUDE
inclusiveness
The many _________________________ of Dressler's theory soon became apparent. LIMIT
limitations
Punching a policeman is ________________________, no matter what the provocation. ADVISE
inadvisable
The commission acts in a purely ________________________ capacity and has no real authority. ADVISE
advisory
Italy does not have nuclear _________________________ at present. CAPABLE
capability
Humanity's ignorance is shocking. Every day, we are _________________________ exposed to a wide variety of pesticides. KNOW
unknowingly
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