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  • _________ is the spice of life, says the proverb and everyone should try to do new things and meet new people to avoid becoming bored. (vary)
    Variety
  • Carl was calmly taking a photograph as this__________ large bear walked towards the car. It was a terrifying experience...at least for me! (astonish)
    astonishingly
  • Police working on solving the bank robbery have by chance__________a plan to murder a leading politician. (cover)
    uncovered
  • Sarina is only my half sister because we have_________ mothers. (differ)
    different
  • This queue hasn't moved in five minutes. I'm getting a bit___________ ! (patient)
    impatient
  • The gang robbed three banks in the same city and all at about the same time. Not__________ , they were caught by the police during the fourth attempt. (surprise)
    surprisingly
  • Although it isn't definite we will see you tomorrow, it is quite___________. (like)
    likely
  • The Sultan spent over fifty million dollars making the capital city's main hotel the most__________ in the country. (luxury)
    luxurious
  • Politicians should spend some time living on the streets like_________ people have to and then they would understand better the problems they have. (home)
    homeless
  • Working hard at school _________ Maria to have many job opportunities later in life. (able)
    enabled
  • In order to have the best chance of success with the job application, you must _________ you submit it before the closing date. (sure)
    ensure
  • If you go walking around the factory, ensure you have____________clothing on. (protect)
    protective
  • Have you seen John´s new haircut? It has totally changed his __________. (appear)
    appearance
  • Jennings is so_________enthusiastic about the game that his enthusiasm spreads to his team-mates and the result is usually a strong performance. (wonder)
    wonderfully
  • Harry had a difficult ____________ and was brought up by an aunt and uncle living in the country. (child)
    childhood
  • You paid $25 for a simple breakfast?! They have certainly________ you! You should go back and complain. (charge)
    overcharged
  • I left the house at 8am and stared at the empty garage in_________ . My car was nowhere to be seen. Someone had stolen it! (believe)
    disbelief
  • Are you sure you have cleaned the kitchen? There is still a pretty________ smell coming from it. (pleasant)
    unpleasant
  • The introduction of insecticides in the 20th Century_________ agriculture across the world. (revolution)
    revolutionised/revolutionized
  • The whole dispute began after a small________ over the money needed to finance the new company. (agree)
    disagreement
  • Buying and selling antiques can be a very__________ hobby if you know how to find a good bargain. (profit)
    profitable
  • If you have any problems finding things, just ask Roger. He is very_________ and will tell you where to find what you want. (help)
    helpful
  • Finding a cure for cancer will be a huge_________breakthrough for mankind. (medicine)
    medical