C1 Prefixes

Paul came up with some absolutely amazing ideas, but they were all completely ____________. (practical)

He was severely reprimanded at work for making ____________ comment in an email. (appropriate)

I proposed having the office Christmas party on 23rd December, but I was ___________ by my colleagues. (vote)

It's very difficult to reason with you when you are behaving in such an ______ manner. (rational)

Being __________ can be a real disadvantage in the business world. (lingual)

You weren't paying attention so you completely ___________ what I said. (understand)

Despite the fact that the rest of her family was __________, she managed to learn to read, and eventually went on to become a nurse. (literate)

I wouldn't believe a word he says. He's completely___________ (honest)

In hot weather it's easy to become ___________ if you don't drink enough liquids. (hydrate)

Sorry I am late, I didn't get to bed until midnight and then I ___________ (sleep)