WORD FORMATION PRACTICE SHEET

1. The situation is serious, but new measures have been introduced aimed at preventing a financial
__________ (MELT).
2. He plays a power-hungry, __________ (CONNIVE) politician in the new Wednesday-night drama.
3. He attempted to focus tightly on the technical points of the case and to deflate the plaintiffs’ __________
(BLOW) rhetoric.
4. If you have to travel by air, __________ (SET) your carbon emissions by supporting renewable energy projects.
5. The political __________ (FALL) of the affair cost him his job.
6. After the earthquake, the __________ (PLACE) were temporarily housed in armories.
7. The case needs to be examined __________ (PASSION) at a public inquiry.
8. She was a talented teacher who __________ (DEAR) herself to all who worked with her.
9. A frequent staple of the short story in general is a __________ (CATHARSIS) moment.
10. __________ (BOLD) by her friendly smile, he went over to talk to her.
11. “There’s the road,” he said, __________ (AIR) waving a hand.
12. She caught the ball in __________ (AIR).
13. Karen has always felt __________ (SHADOW) by her famous elder sister.
14. It would need more than a few exercises to turn a seven-stone __________ (WEAK) into a heavyweight boxer.
15. It was printed in what seemed to be manually-written impeccably neat cursive “__________ (PEN)” - very
impressive.
16. It’s an __________ (SHOOT) of a much larger company based in Sydney.
17. A teacher is often the __________ (SING) hero of a great writer’s success.
18. The __________ (INCONGRUOUS) of her situation struck Gina with unpleasant force.
19. Agriculture forms the __________ (BONE) of the country’s economy.
20. There was widespread __________ (CONTENT) with the plan.
21. The couple are __________ (SIZE) to a more compact home.
22. The child’s __________ (RULE) behavior shamed his parents.
23. He tapped in the code and the lock __________ (ENGAGE).
24. A mother’s ears are __________ (TUNE) to even the slightest variation in her baby’s breathing.
25. There is a danger of __________ (KILL) if you plan everything too carefully.
26. Exercise gently and avoid putting yourself under __________ (DUE) strain.
27. The public have been treated as though they were __________ (SIMPLE) at every stage of the project.
28. The passengers were asked to leave the plane in an __________ (ORDER) fashion.
29. She ended the concert with a powerful __________ (RENDER) of “I Will Always Love You”.
30. He had set himself the __________ (LOFT) goal of reaching the world’s top five.
31. I don’t want to __________ (VALUE) his achievement, but he managed to get a promotion without working
very hard.
32. Mitchell __________ (CRY) the high rate of unemployment in the state.
33. I avoided his stares and finished the meal in silence, surprising Gretchen with my unaccustomed __________
(TACITURN).
34. 2% interest will be charged on __________ (DUE) payments.
35. I had strange, __________ (BOTHER) dreams last night that are still playing in my head.
36. Many members of this order were of ancient __________ (LINE) - their family history could be traced back
hundreds of years.
37. The water contains __________ (PURE) which make it unsuitable for drinking.
38. They finally came together after years of __________ (STRANGE).
39. So often football supporters are accused of being unforgiving and __________ (APPRECIATE).
40. The disorder has no __________ (FAMILY) tendency.
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41. Two __________ (MATE) managed to escape during the riot.
42. The mayor is __________ (TRACK) on his promise to increase healthcare spending.
43. The fee was __________ (PITY) - only £5.
44. The announcement brought the meeting to an __________ (TIME) end.
45. Many of these problems may simply fade into __________ (RELEVANT) when the new rules come into force.
46. The __________ (CYLINDER) glass jars are used for keeping spaghetti in.
47. The fans were __________ (EXULT) at their team’s victory.
48. Humour can help __________ (LIVE) a dull subject.
49. I find it very __________ (TIRE) doing the same job day after day.
50. The Queen was in full __________ (CEREMONY) dress for the state opening of Parliament.
51. It was apparent that the __________ (CLAIM) had decided not to pursue any proceedings for unlawful eviction.
52. I was woken up at some __________ (EARTH) hour of the morning by someone knocking on my door.
53. It’s quite a __________ (TICKLE) problem deciding who should be at the wedding.
54. The professor’s elaborate lecture was __________ (COMPREHEND) to most of us.
55. The __________ (PART) of India occurred in 1947.
56. Detectives were shocked by the __________ (FEROCIOUS) of the attack.
57. Fall is the time of year when grasses and other plants prepare for winter __________ (DORMANT).
58. The __________ (DECIMATE) of the rabbit had profound implications on the balance of nature.
59. The main policies of __________ (FOREST) concentrated on nature and forest conservation, wildlife protection
and management, soil.
60. The hostages were released from __________ (CAPTURE).
61. The kid is too young to grasp the __________ (SUBTLE) of the film.
62. For some __________ (FATHOM) reason, her eyes filled with tears and she quickly blinked them away.
63. The __________ (ARCH) theme of the election campaign was tax cuts.
64. Initial newspaper reports __________ (PLAY) the size of the disaster.
65. Four thousand years ago, our __________ (FATHER) established this nation.
66. He has lived his life savoring the __________ (OPULENT) of the family.
67. Such a __________ (FAME) might cause injury to the business goodwill of the corporation.
68. Total __________ (ABSTAIN) from strong drink is very important.
69. All the pavements were __________ (WASH) with rubbish.
70. When it comes to speed of response, a small firm can __________ (DO) a big company.
71. The programme helps students to overcome their __________ (TIMID) in speaking French.
72. I always thought Chris and Monique were __________ (MATCH), so I wasn’t surprised when they got divorced.
73. __________ (THERAPY), this resistance can often be overcome by insulin injections.
74. The world champion was __________ (THRONE) by a young Swedish challenger.
75. __________ (CLUTTER) your kitchen worktops to give yourself more space to cook.
76. She always managed to __________ (SMART) her political rivals.
77. Among the bodies are two __________ (IDENTIFY) French males.
78. Unfortunately the plan __________ (FIRE).
79. They spend years fighting against poverty and __________ (JUST).
80. The other becomes a witch, an evil __________ (ENCHANT), with amazing powers to seduce the innocent.

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