The earthquake caused widespread ______across the city. (DESTROY)
destruction
The doctor noticed an ______ in the patient’s heartbeat. (REGULAR)
irregularity
His ______that the meeting was canceled turned out to be wrong. (ASSUME)
assumption
It’s______that we’ll finish the project on time without extra help. (LIKE)
unlikely
You can ______your phone case by adding your initials. (PERSON)
personalise
The teacher tried to _____ the explanation to help the students understand better. (SIMPLE)
simplify
The new shoes caused some ______, but they fit better after a few days. (COMFORT)
discomfort
There is a common ______ that all introverts are shy. (CONCEPT)
misconception
In _______, he tried to fix his phone himself after dropping it in water. (DESPAIR)
desperation, despair
The painting is an ______piece of history. (REPLACE)
irreplaceable
The room was filled with ______ during the party. (LAUGH)
laughter
You need your parents’ ______ to go on the school trip. (PERMIT)
permission
She is______of people who don’t share her views. (TOLERATE)
intolerant
There were ______complaints about the noise from the construction site. (NUMBER)
numerous, innumerable
His ______ behavior made the police question him. (SUSPECT)
suspicious
She was _______ angry over a small mistake. (REASON)
unreasonably
She was ______to receive an unexpected gift. (DELIGHT)
delighted
He spoke _______to his teacher and got into trouble. (RESPECT)
disrespectfully
The team smiled _______after winning the final match. (VICTORY)
victoriously
These mushrooms are _____, but some wild ones can be poisonous (EAT)
edible
I _______ deleted my assignment and had to start over. (ACCIDENT)
accidentally
He had to ______ surgery after breaking his leg. (GO)
undergo
The company installed a new system to ______ the water before it reaches households. (PURE)
purify
Their_____ has lasted for more than ten years. (FRIEND)
friendship
The food had gone bad and was completely _____. (EAT)
inedible
My parents have always been ______of my dreams. (SUPPORT)
supportive