WORD FORMATION 1

Put the words in brackets in the correct form.

1. The film was so (PREDICT). You knew exactly how it was going to end.
2 It has been (SCIENCE)
proven that stroking a cat can lower your
blood pressure.
3 Thanks to the large (INHERIT) from her grandmother Paula was able to
buy a villa in the south or Franoe
4. You can (SWEET) your tea with honey instead of sugar.
5. The (RIVAL) between the city's two football teams is often quite fierce.
6. Lizzy has just won a (SCHOLAR) to a world-renowned university.
7. Ive (PLACE) my wallet. Have you seen it anywhere?
8. Don't forget to (CONNECT) the modem when you have finished using it.
9. This is not a _ (GRAMMAR) sentence
10. The teacher keeps a record of every student's
(ATTEND).
11. Measures were taken around the world to (TIGHT) airport security after
the 11 September attacks.
12. The index at the back of the book is in (ALPHABET) order.
13. Chickenpox is a highly (INFECT) disease.
14. Harry loves cars and he's so (KNOWLEDGE) about them.
15. There is little. (LIKELY) of the president being re-elected.
16. The prime minister thinks there may be a_ (CONSPIRE) to overthrow him.
17. Come rain, wind or shine these snapdragons give a superd aisplay over an
(EXCEPTION) long period.
18. The poS-war aecline in beer (CONSUME) was practically halted last
year
19. Jamie's. RECOLLECT) of the night's events is hazy but the tabloids will
refresh his memory.
20. I think your stylist has taken her. (INSPIRE) from the rubbish dump.
21. It is an (DENY) fact that the search will go on for another couple of
months.
22. The doctor (DIAGNOSIS) my illness as a rare ape-like syndrome,
takinginto (CONSIDER) my strange facial mimics.
23. There was no. (RESIST) on her side so he proceeded with his work.
24. If you need anything, Ilam at your (SERVE) madam.
25. "Will you (CLEAR) yourtheory?" a curious student asked his professor., clarity
26. The drawback for the greatsportsmen is that the satisfaction of
(ACCOMPLISH) rarely lasts very long.
27. (LONELY) is a complex and usualy unpleasant emotional
(RESPOND) to isolation.
28. Don't (DRAMA)! Nothing bad really happened.
29. They give hei inorphine to . (DEAD) the pain.
30. Soak the dried mushrooms overnight to (SOFT) them before cooking.
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31. They have always wanted to have a baby, _(CARRY) each *scorriagu
time she got pregnant.
32. Don't be too hasty to pass (JUDGE) on other people.
33. The (ORIGINAL) of his work lies in the materials he uses.
34. The pregnant woman talked yith her husband about the responsibilties of their future
(PARENT). parena
35. Herdesigns might look well on paper but they are quite
(PRACTICE).
36. Can Ifind a pencil (SHARP) somewhere in this library?
37. Scandinavian legend says that when the son of the goddess Frigga was killed her tears of
(SORRY) became the white berries.
38. She led the child into the (WARM) and
(SAFE) of the house.
39. The book wil be an (VALUABLE) resource for students in higher

40. This is a matter of some

(EDUCATE)
(URGENT).
41. Thefirst year provides students witha sound _(THEORY) basis for later
study.
42. His - (SUFFER) behaviour makes everyone stay away from him for as
long as possible.
43. It is (QUESTION) whether this is a good way of solving the problem.
44. He used his position to. (RICH) himself.
45. After five years in the job, he was beginning to feel (REST)
46. The book gives a fascinating (SIGHT) into Mrs Blair's character.
47. He chose his words with (PRECISE). > s e

48. Young people are becoming politically. (ACTIVE), which is a real

shame.
/
49. They've done an (ADMIRE) job in making sure that the whole festival ran
smoothly.
50. Changes in the patient's condition madesurgery ADVISABLE). If he
had been operated, he would have died.
51. Divorce is no longer so. (SHAME) and is popularly seen as a
permissible solution to (MARRIAGE) difficulties.
52. The result is impossible to preaict with any degree of _(CERTAIN).
53. The company's four major (COMPETE) have nothing to rival the new
product.
54. Doctors are required to keep patients' records completely CONFIDE)
55. 10 people died and 30 were (CRITIC) injured in a rail crash yesterday.
56. In some cultures it is (CUSTOM) for the bride to wear white.
57.I (DEFINE) need aholiday
58. Diamonds are practically DESTROY) - no force can destroy them.
59. Whathe's bringing to the company is financial (EXPERT).
60. The garden will be (GROW) with weeds by the time we get back.
61. Most of the students I knew at college were serious and
(INDUSTRY).
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the correct form. objetise,jceif,

Put the words in brackets in
1. There were no (OBJECT) to the plan so I went ahead and made all
the necessary arrangements.
2. Trying to work with so many. (DISTRACT) at home can be very
frustrating.
3 Why are you so, (SUSPICION) of Susan? Why don't you trust her?
They won't let you into the clubif you're APPROPRIATE) dressed-
that is, if you're not wearing a tie.
5. The young boy was (RESENT) about not being allowed to play
(zamara)
outside.
6. Ihave a (CONFESS) to make: it was me who broke your vase.
7. Jamie disagreed with our plan and was (WILL) to help us.
8. Our new table folds up for easier (STORE).
9 I obviously have very strange morals, or lack of them, because it really doesn't bother me in the
(SLIGHT).
10. Putting yourface on TV doesn't (NECESSITY) make you famous, it
makes you (RECOGNISÉ). rtLognision
11. Always cut stems obliquely to (ABLE) flowers to absorb more water.
12. If you want to attract more customers, you should (ADVERT) more. adverkisor

13. His views are grounded on the (ASSUME) that all people are equal Cin)
tonclusivt (eui
14. I've come to the_ (CONCLUDE) that he's not the right person for the job.
15. He has chosen a very. (CONVENIENT) place for the meeting. There
were just too many people to have any (PRIVATE).
16. He drifted (AIM) from one job to another
17. Accidents are most often caused by (ATTENTION) or reckless drivers.
18. There are nowfears that war is (AVoID).
19. There is no (CONCLUDE) evidence to support the theory.
20. She didn't want to confront the (ESCAPE) fact that she would have to
sell the house.
21. The hospital is recognized as a centre of . (EXCEL) in research and
teaching.
22. Use a rlling pin to - (FLAT) the dough.
23. He _(REGULAR) accuses his children of
(GRATITUDE) and selfíishness.
24. He was (ECONOMY) in all areas of his life and that is how he could
afford to buy a new flat so quickly.
25. What is the reasonfor the game's. ENDURE) appeal?
26. She was even less _ ENTHUSE) aboutgoing to Spain than him.esia
27. The newdrug is being used. (EXPERIMENT) on some patients.
28. His rudeness was (FORGIVE) in the circumstances. Afterall, the man he
was talking to had once unreatened his family.
29. He had a (MISCHIEF) gleam in his eyes.
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30. She agreed without the slightest (HESITATE). / She is

(HESITATE) about signing the contract- she does not trust the other
party.
31. He was always. (OBEY) to his father's wishes because he respected his
father so much.
32. Traffic is bad, PARTICULAR) in the city centre.
33. The (PHÍLOSOPHY) writings of Kant are very fascinating.
34. Whether I believe you or not is (RELEVANT) nov
35. The audience burst into (SPONTANEITY) applause.
36. News of their safety came as a great
(RELIEVE)
37. There were plans to (DEEP) a stretch of the river.
38. I managed to work for two hours without INTERRUPT).
39. I was impressed by the (EFFICIENT) with which she handled the crisis.
40. Everyone was involved in this web of
(DECEIVE)
41. Some (MALIÇE) rumours are circulating about his past.
42. This drug is used to . (LOW) blood pressure.
43. Fortunately, he did not. (LOCATE) his shoulder in the accident.
Otherwise he would not have been able to play.
44. l'm here if you need a (SYMPATHY) ear.
45. Her newslefteveryone SPEAK). They just stared at her without
saying a word.
46. Everyone involved was sworn to (SECRET).
47. There has been a great deal of . (PUBLIC) surrounding his
disappearance.
48. He can be very . (PERSUADE).
49. The students may be required to analyse a _(PASS) from a book in detail.
50. His colleagues all recognized thatthis was a (MOMENT) occasion.
51. As she listened, she played an (IMAGINE) piano on her knees.
52. This issue contains recipes that make (IMAGINE) use of
v(SEASON) vegetables.
53. They stock every. (IMAGINE) type of pasta.
54. As time went on, her visits became more and more
(FREQUENT)
until they finally stopped altogether.
55. His (INSIST) on strict standards of behaviour made him very
unpopular with the employees.
56. Don't (ESTIMATE) how good the other team is or you will lose more
quickly than you can imagine.
57. It can be much easier for someone outside the family to come in and give an
(PARTIAL) iew of the problem.
58. Sometimes, one visit will be (SUFFICE) to diagnose the problem.
59. It can be painful to let go of material possessions, however
(WORTH) they may be.
60. He showed signs ofmental (STABLE), Which worried hisfamily
61. The prisoners grew increasingly (DESPAIR).