I cannot _____ a time when the country faced such serious problems.(call)
recall
It's highly ____________________ that your dog ate your homework. (probably)
improbable
I would first like to say a few words on the _________ to this issue. (ground)
background
We _____ the time it would take to get there and it took much longer than we expected. (estimate)
underestimated
Despite having done so _____, the wrong information was still provided. (intend)
unintentionally
I _______ my taxes and I'm currently waiting on a refund. (pay)
overpaid
Ripped jeans are _______________ for the workplace. (appropriate)
inappropriate
There have been three days of ________ so far. When will it stop? (interrupt)
uninterrupted
The city is currently undergoing substantial _________ which is hoped will make it more appealing. (develop)
redevelopment
Typewriters have become almost _____ in offices. (exist)
non-existent
I always feel fantastic after an _____________ nights sleep. (break)
unbroken
Our prices are ______ to those in other shops. (compare)
comparable
Too many poor people are living in _______ conditions, with large families living in small flats. (crowd) .
overcrowded
It is ______ to expect them to be able to solve the problem immediately. (real)
unrealistic
I _______ my taxes and I'm currently waiting on a refund. (pay)
overpaid
I have no ______ of meeting her before. (recall)
recollection
It can be difficult to get a job if you are an ___________ applicant. (experience)
inexperienced
The company is likely to continue its _______ of its rivals, as its profits have been significantly higher for the last five years. (perform)
outperformance
Don't get the children ______ just before bedtime, they won't sleep.(excite)
overexcited
They have very _______ neighbours who play music all night and leave rubbish everywhere. (social)
antisocial
an island with clean, _______ beaches (spoil)
unspoilt
There are plans to ________ the education system, providing more flexibility in what is taught. (regulation)
deregulate
The police were heavily _____ by the demonstrators. There was little the police could do to stop them. (number)
outnumbered
Nurses are often said to be _______ (work) and _________ (pay) and they deserve better working conditions.
overworked; underpaid
Be careful making jokes in text messages, they are easily ____. (interpret)
misinterpreted
___________ of such rules has proven difficult. (enforce)
enforcement
It's totally ________ , but I'm frightened of mice.(rational)
irrational
If people keep telling you you're ______ , you begin to lose confidence in yourself. (capable)
incapable
___________, 200,000 spectators turned up to the event. It was thought there would be about 80,000. (expect)
unexpectedly