LIMBA ENGLEZĂ (VOCABULAR)

Use the word given in capitals at the end of each sentence to form a
word that fits in the space.

1. Language has been _______ to a game of chess, in which all the pieces are
independent. LIKE

2. The authorities will only _______ an advertisement if a lot of people complain about
it in writing. DRAW

3. Some parents put too much emphasis on _______ achievement.

ACADEMY

4. It is not very likely that he will be given the _______ role. LEAD

5. Fortunately, it seems that his rude remark passed _______. NOTICE

6. He _______ made his fortune by dabbling in the stock market. ALLEGE

7. His old lady stayed _______ all the time, never willing to leave her house.
DOOR

8. Applicants should have a solid background in electronic _______.

ENGINE

9. This expensive piece of equipment is virtually _______. DESTROY

10. All over the world _______ of dolphins are becoming more common.
STRAND

11. I really don’t know what’s the matter with him – I told him _______ not to leave his
car unlocked. REPEAT

12. Life in Victorian England was boring for most women and a few reacted against its
________ by seeking intellectual freedom. RESTRICT

13. A sudden attack of _______ can send your heart racing before an important exam.
ANXIOUS

14. The Egyptians are known to have attempted to chart the ________ of the heavens.
MOVE
 15. Thousands of ________ were unable to return home because of the strike.
HOLIDAY

16. He mentioned the chalet where the party was held to illustrate the _______ of the
venue. COSY

17. Important social changes have been taking place in the area of _______ lately.
MARRY

18. He was an ________ spoilt child as his mom never scolded him.
EXCEED

19. Many lives could be ________ if the safety procedures are not followed strictly.
DANGER

20. If it hadn’t been for the ________, the garden party would have been a success.
POUR

21. You’re acting completely _______, you’d better calm down and pull yourself
together. RATIONAL

22. Taj Mahal is a real _______ achievement. ARHITECT

23. The Grand Canyon is known for its _______ scenery. SPECTACLE

24. Some resorts in the Alps are _______ to delivering the highest quality amenities.
COMMIT

25. She left the room _______, unable to keep still. ANXIOUS

26. The Bible has _______ the way he looks at life. REVOLUTION

27. Therapists help their patients to _______ their problems. COME

28. Complaining can be used constructively when it draws attention to _______.

EFFICIENT

29. I don’t like him: he is self-centred and _______. MATERIAL

30. Tom is not a very _______ person, really. TALK

31. He got in a lot of trouble for _______ playing hooky. PERSISTENT

32. The narrator has managed to convey a feeling of _______. BITTER

33. He is her best friend and has always given her _______ support. VALUE
34. The _______ of asthma has increased in recent years. OCCUR

35. That five-year old pianist is a _______ artist. BUD

36. What _______ the tourists was the rising tide. FRIGHT

37. I had some _______ but now I’m happy I’ve come here. GIVE

38. She retired in 2005, but now she’s making a _______ and she’s released a new C.D.
COME

39. Are those flowers real or are they _______? ART

40. The long-running civil war has _______ the whole country. STABLE

41. _______ it all boils down to whether we can afford it. FORTUNATE

42. More and more people fight to conserve the countryside in the face of increasing
_______. INDUSTRY

43. Many employees complain that their work is _______ repetitive. BORE

44. It would be foolish to _______ from this one situation. GENERAL

45. She could have been on the train that was ________ yesterday. RAIL

46. A team of American archaeologists have recently _______ a monumental art work.
EARTH

47. Tourism is said to be a mixed _______. BLESS

48. Most _______ pay attention to weather forecasts. MOTOR

49. Young vandals can have a _______ influence on their friends.

DISRUPT

50. The local council had their doubts about the _______ of the area for a theme park.
SUIT