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Many people often make a ________ between London and New York.

Many people often make a comparison between London and New York.

This book ________ as a series of lectures about shipwrecks, which were given two decades ago.

This book originated as a series of lectures about shipwrecks, which were given two decades ago.

There are power stations across Europe that use the ________ rise and fall of the ocean tides.

There are power stations across Europe that use the daily rise and fall of the ocean tides.

If you weren't so ________ of Ben, he'd be happier to spend time with you.

If you weren't so critical of Ben, he'd be happier to spend time with you.

Don't you find it ________ how Jeremy always comes to work looking so untidy?

Don't you find it intriguing how Jeremy always comes to work looking so untidy?

Doctors say a glass of warm milk before bedtime can result in a more ________ night's sleep.

Doctors say a glass of warm milk before bedtime can result in a more restful night's sleep.

Tim-Berners Lee has received many awards as the ________ of the world wide web.

Tim-Berners Lee has received many awards as the inventor of the world wide web.

On the final day, we visited the ________ Victoria Falls and then flew home.

On the final day, we visited the majestic Victoria Falls and then flew home.

The book, like the movie, tracks the anxiety and ________ pains of a teenager in 1970s Germany.

The book, like the movie, tracks the anxiety and growing pains of a teenager in 1970s Germany.

This wine has a very fruity flavour to it and a ________ after -taste. I really like it.

This wi ne has a very fruity flavour to it and a pleasant after -taste. I really like it.

I've lost all ________ for this concert, I'm finding it boring. Can we go?

I've lost all enthusiasm for this concert, I'm finding it boring. Can we go?

The opening of this new restaurant should satisfy the ________ of local Indonesian food fans.

The opening of this new restaurant should satisfy the sophistication of local Indonesian food fans.

You do n't respond well to positive ________, which is only made to help you.

You do n't respond well to positive criticism, which is only made to help you.

________ as it may seem, mammoths were alive only five thousand years ago.

Incredible as it may seem, mammoths were alive only five thousand years ago.

Large spiders, ________ from South East Asia, are now being seen in the local countryside.

Large spiders, originally from South East Asia, are now being seen in the local countryside.

Collecting garden g nomes might seem an unusual ________, but many people do it.

Collecting garden g nomes might seem an unusual activity, but many people do it.

Professor Watkins wasn't only an ________ to me, but to thousands of others lucky enough to have met him.

Professor Watkins wasn't only an inspiration to me, but to thousands of others lucky enough to have met him.

For someone so young, Carl is a very literate and ________ young man.

For someone so young, Carl is a very literate and eloquent young man.

The new year ______ __ in this area of the country involve dancing and a drink made from melons.

The new year celebrations celebrations in this area of the country involve dancing and a drink made from melons.

The ________ of the Rubik's Cube peaked in the early 1980s.

The popularity of the Rubik's Cube peaked in the early 1980s.

This musician's work is very ________ and difficult to understand. Many people say it is just noise.

This musician's work is very conceptual and difficult to understand. Many people say it is just noise.

Tom ________ told us he wasn't coming, then he turns up with two guests! I'm furious with him.

Tom initially told us he wasn't coming, then he turns up with two guests! I'm furious with him.

Though expensive, the ________ tour we took in Jerusalem was worth every penny.

Though expensive, the guided tour we took in Jerusalem was worth every penny.

________, local police are saying the people they see sleeping on the streets have mental issues.

Increasingly, local police are saying the people they see sleeping on the streets have mental issues.

The Lavet Institute fights against ________ in movies and literature.

The Lavet Institute fights against censorship in movies and literature.

The true ________ of spoken language remain an area of fierce debate.

The true origins of spoken language remain an area of fierce debate.

The two families fell out after Mr. Dawson said Caroline wouldn't be a ________ wife for his son.

The two families fell out after Mr. Dawson said Caroline wouldn't be a suitable wife for his son.

It is the bride's f ather who has ________ paid for a wedding.

It is the bride's f ather who has traditionally paid for a wedding.

I had a ________ night's sleep. My back was hurting and the storm outside made such a noise.

I had a restless night's sleep. My back was hurting and the storm outside made such a noise.

The Age of Enlightenment was one of great inventions and revolutionary ________.

The Age of Enlightenment was one of great inventions and revolutionary discoveries.

The judge was forced to acquit, saying the evidence was wholly ________.

The judge was forced to acquit, saying the evidence was wholly inconclusive.

The ________ of the opening of the new bridge continued until nearly midnight.

The celebration of the opening of the new bridge continued until nearly midnight.

Harry Stevens is the man most often credited as being the ________ of the hot dog.

Harry Stevens is the man most often credited as being the creator of the hot dog.

Can you think of one ________ reason why I should give you y our job back?

Can you think of one solitary reason why I should give you y our job back?

That the Vikings had horns in their helmets is a common ________.

That the Vikings had horns in their helmets is a common misconception.

Local officials were surprised at the scale of the ________ against plans for a local casino.

Local officials were surprised at the scale of the outcry against plans for a local casino.

I agree with the sentiments so ________ expressed in David's wonderful speech.

I agree with the sentiments so eloquently expressed in David's wonderful speech.

It was quite recently that human ________ was first captured on camera.

It was quite recently that human conception was first captured on camera.

It was my uncle Clive that provided me with advice and sound ________ when I was young.

It was my uncle Clive that provided me with advice and sound guidance when I was young.

The author has a stilted and ________ style, which I found tough to enjoy.

The author has a stilted and dated style, which I found tough to enjoy.

Local planners admit the y ________ the number of tourists that would come for the festival.

Local planners admit the y underestimated the number of tourists that would come for the festival.

As is ________ the case when I go to a restaurant, I ate too much and spent a fortune!

As is invariably the case when I go to a restaurant, I ate too much and spent a fortune!

It's a hot day today, so take the ________ of using sun cream and drinking plenty of water.

It's a hot day today, so take the precaution of using sun cream and drinking plenty of water.

Whatever ________ are drawn from these results, you can't deny it was a ground -breaking experiment.

Whatever conclusions are drawn from these results, you can't deny it was a ground -breaking experiment.

Mr. Hansard was elected President after a ________ election result.

Mr. Hansard was elected President after a disputed election result.

In ________ with an ancient tradition, dinner will be served on blue china.

In keeping with an ancient tradition, dinner will be served on blue china.

It's ________ rare to see large sharks in the Mediterranean Sea.

It's incredibly rare to see large sharks in the Mediterranean Sea.

Scientists used a simple beetle as the ________ for their invention of a water -collecting bottle for hot climates.

Scientists used a simple beetle as the inspiration for their invention of a water -collecting bottle for hot climates.

A group of powerful ________ invested in the new company and made a fortune.

A group of powerful financiers invested in the new company and made a fortune.

Helen Weldon has bee n totally ________ as a historian after it was shown she invented quotations.

Helen Weldon has bee n totally discredited as a historian after it was shown she invented quotations.

In your ________, how much money do we need to save in order to buy the house?

In your estimation, how much money do we need to save in order to buy the house?

Parking in the city centre can be a major ________ due to the narrow streets.

Parking in the city centre can be a major inconvenience due to the narrow streets.

This morning's explos ion at a chemical plant resulted in one ________ and four injuries.

This morning's explos ion at a chemical plant resulted in one fatality and four injuries.

We stopped at the church for thirty minutes to pay our ________ to a local writer who had died.

We stopped at the church for thirty minutes to pay our respects to a local writer who had died.

I think a toy gun is a totally ________ toy for a four -year old.

I think a toy gun is a totally unsuitable toy for a four -year old.

Colin acted with ________ r estraint, despite how angry he must have been feeling.

Colin acted with admirable r estraint, despite how angry he must have been feeling.

The ________ of this new department will help the company face the next ten years more effectively.

The creation of this new department will help the company face the next ten years more effectively.

The summer school organised many ________ for us to do. We were never bored.

The summer school organised many activities for us to do. We were never bored.

Educational TV programme s like this are very ________ for young children.

Educational TV programme s like this are very stimulating for young children.

Ben insisted on his articles being ________ by editors and left when his boss said that was impossible.

Ben insisted on his articles being unmodified by editors and left when his boss said that was impossible.

I am looking for a ________ jeweller who will be able to appraise this watch and tell me how much it's worth.

I am looking for a reputable jeweller who will be able to appraise this watch and tell me how much it's worth.

Jan Welbech was a reputable physicist until his main two theories were completely ________.

Jan Welbech was a reputable physicist until his main two theories were completely disproven.

The shark's ________ is somewhat unfair as fatal attacks are extremely rare.

The shark's notoriety is somewhat unfair as fatal attacks are extremely rare.

I read a story with the title 'A Strange ________ At Talbot Bridge', which was about a train - riding ghost.

I read a story with the title 'A Strange occurrence At Talbot Bridge', which was about a train - riding ghost.

I went on a diet that ________ only fresh and organic food and I could only drink water.

I went on a diet that incorporated only fresh and organic food and I could only drink water.

The comedian joked about a plane crash and some in the audience thought he was being ________.

The comedian joked about a plane crash and some in the audience thought he was being disrespectful.

Despite injuring his leg near the start of t he race, Larry managed to finish a very ________ fourth.

Despite injuring his leg near the start of t he race, Larry managed to finish a very creditable fourth.

Rory always has plenty of money, but I've never been sure what he actually does for a ________.

Rory always has plenty of money, but I've never been sure what he actually does for a living.

What ________ do you take in the workplace to prevent accidents?

What precautions do you take in the workplace to prevent accidents?

The bomb caused ________ damage to the older buildings in the town and had to be demolished.

The bomb caused extensive damage to the older buildings in the town and had to be demolished.

The road was ________ closed due to a spilled load of children's toys that created havoc.

The road was temporarily closed due to a spilled load of children's toys that created havoc.

Though a talented doctor, she found that most skills were not ________ when she began working as a vet.

Though a talented doctor, she found that most skills were not transferable when she began working as a vet.

This ne w design of the radio ________ all the best features of our previous model.

This ne w design of the radio incorporates all the best features of our previous model.

Maggie is always displaying great ________ to those less fortunate than her.

Maggie is always displaying great generosity to those less fortunate than her.

Harrison Ford wasn't the ________ choice to play Han Solo in the Star Wars movies.

Harrison Ford wasn't the original choice to play Han Solo in the Star Wars movies.

There will be a tota l solar eclipse at 2.14 pm today. Such ________ are very rare.

There will be a tota l solar eclipse at 2.14 pm today. Such occurrences are very rare.

Even short bursts of physical activity are believed to be very ________ to health.

Even short bursts of physical activity are believed to be very beneficial to health.

The ________ of the town react negatively to crowds of tourists filling the roads and beaches each year.

The inhabitants of the town react negatively to crowds of tourists filling the roads and beaches each year.

Polic e are investigating the strange ________ in street robberies in the west of town.

Polic e are investigating the strange growth in street robberies in the west of town.

Leyton city council have started towing all badly parked cars in what is a very ________ move.

Leyton city council have started towing all badly parked cars in what is a very unpopular move.

Conclusive proof that the Earth orbited the Sun was a great ________.

Conclusive proof that the Earth orbited the Sun was a great discovery.

Being so close to the Atlantic, the weather in Ireland is often both changeable and very ________.

Being so close to the Atlantic, the weather in Ireland is often both changeable and very unpredictable.

When Jack Lobato was an ________ gangster, local politicians would come to meet with him weekly.

When Jack Lobato was an influential gangster, local politicians would come to meet with him weekly.

Local legend says the land is protected by a giant tiger, but few bel ieve in these old ________ any longer.

Local legend says the land is protected by a giant tiger, but few bel ieve in these old traditions any longer.

This boxer is the ________ champion of the world after this sixth victory.

This boxer is the undisputed champion of the world after this sixth victory.

I stretched and stretched, but simply didn't have the ________ to reach the shelf.

I stretched and stretched, but simply didn't have the height to reach the shelf.

Deborah was ________ furious when she heard the comments th at had been made about her.

Deborah was predictably furious when she heard the comments th at had been made about her.

Barry is only four years old and will be ________ by both his parents for the audition.

Barry is only four years old and will be accompanied by both his parents for the audition.

After hearing his heart -breaking story, we were filled with ________ for him.

After hearing his heart -breaking story, we were filled with admiration for him.

The hotel was harshly ________ for refusing to give refunds an d the bad publicity harmed it.

The hotel was harshly criticised for refusing to give refunds an d the bad publicity harmed it.

This letter is just to let you know how much we appreciated the ________ of the donation that you made.

This letter is just to let you know how much we appreciated the generosity of the donation that you made.

Though he'd read ________ on the subject of ancient Egypt, he couldn’t answer a single question.

Though he'd read extensively on the subject of ancient Egypt, he couldn’t answer a single question.

Would it be ________ for you if I asked you to pay by credit card?

Would it be inconvenient for you if I asked you to pay by credit card?

Young people often have a creative and ________ side to them that they lose as they grow.

Young people often have a creative and inventive side to them that they lose as they grow.

The hit TV series 'Friends' was ________ called 'Six Of One'.

The hit TV series 'Friends' was originally called 'Six Of One'.

You've made a lot of wild accusations against Betsy, but is a ny of it ________?

You've made a lot of wild accusations against Betsy, but is a ny of it provable?

________ children are not permitted to enter the shop without an adult.

Unaccompanied children are not permitted to enter the shop without an adult.

Caffeine and other similar ________ shouldn't be taken shortly before going to bed.

Caffeine and other similar stimulants shouldn't be taken shortly before going to bed.

As the disease became more ________ in the region, a medical emergency was announ ced.

As the disease became more widespread in the region, a medical emergency was announ ced.

The wren's Latin name, which means 'cave dweller', comes from its ________ to seek out dark places.

The wren's Latin name, which means 'cave dweller', comes from its tendency to seek out dark places.

The earthquake was so destructive that local maps needed to be ________.

The earthquake was so destructive that local maps needed to be updated.

Once the scientists were sure the islands were ________, they disembarked and began their studies.

Once the scientists were sure the islands were uninhabited, they disembarked and began their studies.

You can pay funds into this account but that money will not be ________ for at least a year.

You can pay funds into this account but that money will not be withdrawable for at least a year.

The diplomat, as he ________ is, was humble and polite in the face of unfair criticism.

The diplomat, as he invariably is, was humble and polite in the face of unfair criticism.

After the accident, the police officer asked if anyone required ________ attention.

After the accident, the police officer asked if anyone required medical attention.

At the ________ of his powers, Alfred Hitchcock was producing a hit movie every year in Hollywood.

At the height of his powers, Alfred Hitchcock was producing a hit movie every year in Hollywood.

Don't waste your money on ________ things.

Don't waste your money on useless things.

There are more ________ than differences between us.

There are more similarities than differences between us.

You should eat a ________ of fr esh fruits and vegetables.

You should eat a variety of fr esh fruits and vegetables.

Mistletoe is ________ used as a Christmas decoration.

Mistletoe is commonly used as a Christmas decoration.

She's feeling much better thanks to that medical ________.

She's feeling much better thanks to that medical treatment.

Tom's explanation was very ________.

Tom's explanation was very confusing.

We ________ arrived in England.

We finally arrived in England.

There must be some ________ to the problem.

There must be some solution to the problem.

Violence against anyone is ________.

Violence against anyone is unacceptable.

Our ________ depends on finding drinking water soon.

Our survival depends on finding drinking water soon.

John walked ________ through the forest.

John walked silently through the forest.

Tom filled out the job ________ form.

Tom filled out the job application form.

It was ________ of him to break a promise.

It was irresponsible of him to break a promise.

Tom speaks five languages, ________ Spanish.

Tom speaks five languages, including Spanish.

Robert told the judge he wanted a different ________.

Robert told the judge he wanted a different lawyer.

The colony declared ________ and became a republic.

The colony declared independence and became a republic.

Roger has many ________ friends in Washington.

Roger has many powerful friends in Washington.

They know the ________ of protecting the earth.

They know the importance of protecting the earth.

Dragons are imaginary ________.

Dragons are imaginary creatures.

The situation called fo r quick, ________ action.

The situation called fo r quick, decisive action.

The dictionary is ________ It only goes to the letter J.

The dictionary is incomplete It only goes to the letter J.

I applied for ________ in the association.

I applied for membership in the association.

Tom's parents were very ________ of him.

Tom's parents were very supportive of him.

Be careful not to ________ the problem.

Be careful not to underestimate/ the problem.

Country life is very ________ in comparison with city life.

Country life is very peaceful in comparison with city life.

English has become an ________ language.

English has become an international language.

We were late for school because it rained ________.

We were late for school because it rained heavily.

He soon got used to the new ________.

He soon got used to the new surroundings.

What ________ options are available?

What payment options are available?

The Internet is an ________ source of information.

The Internet is an invaluable source of information.

It sounds like you learned a ________ lesson.

It sounds like you learned a valuable lesson.

Tom looked at the tall man ________.

Tom looked at the tall man suspiciously.

It was such a ________ day that we went for a walk.

It was such a pleasant/ day that we went for a walk.

I have read the article and now I am writing a ________.

I have read the article and now I am writing a summary.

Why do some people have an ________ desire for power?

Why do some people have an obsessive desire for power?

She is ________ in a trading company.

She is employed in a trading company.

He couldn't stand the ________ of the coffee.

He couldn't stand the bitterness of the coffee.

Catching bugs can be a fun ________ for children.

Catching bugs can be a fun activity for children.

The ________ bans the use of chemical weapons.

The treaty bans the use of chemical weapons.

The old man standing under the tree seemed ________.

The old man standing under the tree seemed confused.

We are ________ by his bad manners.

We are disgusted by his bad manners.

People's life ________ grows every year.

People's life expectancy grows every year.

Timothy watched the plane ________ into the distance.

Timothy watched the plane disappear into the distance.

He seems to be ________ to politics.

He seems to be indifferent to politics.

The internet is a wonderful source of mindless ________.

The internet is a wonderful source of mindless entertainment.

He decided to ________ in physics at college.

He decided to specialize in physics at college.

He is a very ________ writer.

He is a very imaginative writer.

The company h as consistently shown a callous ________ for the law.

The company h as consistently shown a callous disregard for the law.

It's your ________ to finish the job.

It's your responsibility to finish the job.

Robert is ________ very wealthy.

Robert is supposedly very wealthy.

He is an absolute ________ to us Americans.

He is an absolute embarrassment to us Americans.

People with low ________ tend to interpret everything in a negative way.

People with low self-esteem tend to interpret everything in a negative way.

I suggest repl acing the full stop with an ________ mark.

I suggest repl acing the full stop with an exclamation mark.

Jack reached into his pocket and pulled out a ________ of coins.

Jack reached into his pocket and pulled out a handful of coins.

These claims lack a scientific ________.

These claims lack a scientific foundation.

Steve tried to hide his ________.

Steve tried to hide his annoyance.

He works for a newspaper with a large ________.

He works for a newspaper with a large circulation.

The medical examination b efore you start work is ________.

The medical examination b efore you start work is obligatory.

The ________ of flowers in this area is astounding.

The diversity of flowers in this area is astounding.

I'm a little ________ about going there by myself.

I'm a little hesitant about going there by myself.

This game is played ________ in Australia.

This game is played differently in Australia.

The bad smell ________ me.

The bad smell sickens/sickened me.

Many ________ were rescued from the collapsed bui lding.

Many survivors were rescued from the collapsed bui lding.

Electrical ________ have made housework easier.

Electrical appliances have made housework easier.

Tom is by far the best French ________ in our class.

Tom is by far the best French speaker in our class.

I can understand Japanese to a certain ________.

I can understand Japanese to a certain extent.

The ________ of being attacked by a shark is very low.

The likelihood of being attacked by a shark is very low.

How ________ that your mother speaks six lan guages!

How amazing that your mother speaks six lan guages!

You should be ________ to your parents.

You should be respectful to your parents.

The equator is an ________ line which divides the globe into two equal parts.

The equator is an imaginary line which divides the globe into two equal parts.

Ricky is an unemployed ________ guard.

Ricky is an unemployed security guard.

Allan is going to get himself killed if he's not ________.

Allan is going to get himself killed if he's not careful.

His ________ dismissed him yeste rday.

His employer dismissed him yeste rday.

She does not want to be ________ on her parents.

She does not want to be dependent on her parents.

His performance was ________ of praise.

His performance was worthy of praise.

I'm pretty sure Nick doesn't ________ watching baseball on TV.

I'm pretty sure Nick doesn't enjoy watching baseball on TV.

She swam until she was ________ and then went back to the house.

She swam until she was exhausted and then went back to the house.

You don't need to make a ________ right now.

You don't need to make a decision right now.

They celebrated the ________ of his high school years.

They celebrated the completion of his high school years.

Frank is ________ to find Mary.

Frank is desperate to find Mary.

David is very ________ of his daughter.

David is very protective of his daughter.

Your proposal will meet with significant _________.

Your proposal will meet with significant resistance.

If you want to ________, you have to try harder.

If you want to succeed, you have to try harder.

I just want a li ttle more ________ in my life.

I just want a li ttle more excitement in my life.

The doctor continued to observe the patient's ________.

The doctor continued to observe the patient's behaviour.

I think Tom doesn't have the ________ to solve the problem.

I think Tom doesn't have the ability to solve the problem.

I was feeling ________ until I drank a cup of coffee.

I was feeling sleepy until I drank a cup of coffee.

The bank ________ were wearing masks.

The bank robbers were wearing masks.

We ________ on ma ny things, but we're still good friends.

We disagree on ma ny things, but we're still good friends.

My mother ________ of too much exercise right after lunch.

My mother disapproves of too much exercise right after lunch.

Tom asked Mary to teach him some ________ phrases in French.

Tom asked Mary to teach him some useful phrases in French.

The teams were ________ equipped.

The teams were similarly equipped.

Manners and customs ________ greatly from country to country.

Manners and customs vary greatly from country to country.

I was ________ to do it, but Roger said I didn't need to.

I was willing to do it, but Roger said I didn't need to.

This increase in the number of ________ people is a result of the bad economy.

This increase in the number of unemployed people is a result of the bad economy.

This document will form the ________ for our discussion.

This document will form the basis for our discussion.

He was the leader of the ________.

He was the leader of the movement.

We regret that your ______ __ has not been accepted.

We regret that your application application has not been accepted.

Our delicious coffee is made from ________ roasted coffee beans.

Our delicious coffee is made from freshly roasted coffee beans.

We were ________ moved by her story.

We were deeply moved by her story.

The air was ________ by the smoke.

The air was darkened by the smoke.

We saw a ________ enter the house.

We saw a stranger enter the house.

Learning a foreign language requires ________.

Learning a foreign language requires patience.

Some animal s are very ________ at night.

Some animal s are very active at night.

There seems to be some ________ over who is actually giving the talk.

There seems to be some confusion over who is actually giving the talk.

I'm sure there's a ________ explanation.

I'm sure there's a reasonable explanation.

Ron and Jenny looked at each other ________.

Ron and Jenny looked at each other silently.

I gave careful ________ to the problem.

I gave careful consideration to the problem.

I get the ________ that you ar en't telling the truth.

I get the impression that you ar en't telling the truth.

A few important facts emerged after the ________.

A few important facts emerged after the investigation.

The mystery still remains ________.

The mystery still remains unsolved.

Jack works as a TV ________.

Jack works as a TV announcer.

Only good team work will ________ us to get the job done on time.

Only good team work will enable us to get the job done on time.

The ________ cut the tape and opened the new bridge.

The governor cut the tape and opened the new bridge.

Her ________ are too high.

Her expectations are too high.

She cares a lot about her ________.

She cares a lot about her appearance.

The teacher explained the ________ of the word to us.

The teacher explained the meaning of the word to us.

Do you really think money will bring you ________?

Do you really think money will bring you happiness?

This medicine has no ________ side effects.

This medicine has no harmful side effects.

In ________ to English, she speaks French fluently.

In addition to English, she speaks French fluently.

Tom could see that the argument was ________.

Tom could see that the argument was pointless.

The street is wet and ________.

The street is wet and slippery.

To our surprise, her ________ came true.

To our surprise, her prediction came true.

Are the ________ for tomorrow complete?

Are the preparations for tomorrow complete?

Tom was a ________ child and he cried easily.

Tom was a sensitive child and he cried easily.

She asked me for an ________ sum of money.

She asked me for an unreasonable sum of money.

I have a very sad ________ to make.

I have a very sad announcement to make.

________ people can't stand it when people pity them.

Disabled people can't stand it when people pity them.

Tom knew that Mary could be very ________.

Tom knew that Mary could be very persuasive.

Tom has ________ three books.

Tom has published three books.

His long ________ bored us all.

His long speech bored us all.

Only members of the club are ________ to use this room.

Only members of the club are entitled to use this room.

Dem ocracy ________ in Ancient Greece.

Dem ocracy originated in Ancient Greece.

We understand the ________ of studying.

We understand the necessity of studying.

He is the ________ owner of the company.

He is the lawful owner of the company.

Have you read anything interesting ________?

Have you read anything interesting lately?

I'd like to thank you for your very generous ________.

I'd like to thank you for your very generous contribution.

The atmosphere is relaxed and ________.

The atmosphere is relaxed and informal.

Many people in the world still live in ________.

Many people in the world still live in poverty.

Nothing is more ________ than respect based on fear.

Nothing is more contemptible than respect based on fear.

I was ________ in love with him.

I was desperately in love with him.

Tom tried, but was ________.

Tom tried, but was unsuccessful.

You need to start saving for ________ now.

You need to start saving for retirement now.

I always got up early in my ________.

I always got up early in my childhood.

How do you punish your children when they ________?

How do you punish your children when they misbehave?

Tom ________ to kill Mary if she told anyone about what happened.

Tom threatened to kill Mary if she told anyone about what happened.

John is very ________ when it comes to talking about his childhood.

John is very secretive when it comes to talking about his childhood.

Are you for or against the ________?

Are you for or against the proposal?

Country people are traditionally ________ of strangers.

Country people are traditionally suspicious of strangers.

It's been a ________ working with you.

It's been a pleasure working with you.

John didn't regret his ________.

John didn't regret his refusal.

Tom's divorce from Mary ________ cost him more than a million dollars.

Tom's divorce from Mary reportedly cost him more than a million dollars.

It's difficult to teach people what they are ________ to learn.

It's difficult to teach people what they are unwilling to learn.

That's a very serious ________.

That's a very serious accusation.

A gen ius is a person with ________ creative abilities.

A gen ius is a person with extraordinary creative abilities.

I copied a ________ from the book into my notebook.

I copied a passage from the book into my notebook.

The British ________ is against the plan.

The British government is against the plan.

Tom got an ________ visit from Mary.

Tom got an unexpected visit from Mary.

It was ________ that someone had taken the money by mistake.

It was apparent that someone had taken the money by mistake.

How can you be

How can you be

The earthquake in Hokkaido caused ________ damage.

The earthquake in Hokkaido caused extensive damage.

If you don't bother the bees, they're ________ to sting you.

If you don't bother the bees, they're unlikely to sting you.

She was the most beautiful woman in the whole ________.

She was the most beautiful woman in the whole kingdom.

Elizabeth was the youngest ________ of the king.

Elizabeth was the youngest descendant of the king.

Tom is the most ________ man in Boston.

Tom is the most influential man in Boston.

Though the doctor did his best, the patient's ________ was slow.

Though the doctor did his best, the patient's recovery was slow.

It's unusual for ________ players to score many goals.

It's unusual for defensive players to score many goals.

What's the ________ of this road?

What's the width of this road?

The region has the largest population ________ in the country.

The region has the largest population density in the country.

Could you plea se ________ introduce yourself?

Could you plea se briefly introduce yourself?

Her ________ in God is very firm.

Her belief in God is very firm.

I would rather die than live in ________.

I would rather die than live in dishonour.

I can't ________ the last time we met.

I can't recall the last time we met.

________ often goes hand in hand with pollution.

Industrialization often goes hand in hand with pollution.

Our city is rather small in ________ with Tokyo.

Our city is rather small in comparison with Tokyo.

If you hurr y, you will ________ him.

If you hurr y, you will overtake him.

His intelligence and experience ________ him to deal with the trouble.

His intelligence and experience enabled him to deal with the trouble.

He ________ the bottle with water.

He filled the bottle with water.

Kenya became ________ in 1963.

Kenya became independent in 1963.

Nobody is more ________ than Tom.

Nobody is more competitive than Tom.

We need someone to lead us out of the ________.

We need someone to lead us out of the darkness.

His _______ _ was greeted with cheers.

His arrival arrival was greeted with cheers.

She was ________ calm while everyone else was panicking.

She was strangely calm while everyone else was panicking.

Tom doesn't think it's ________ to eat certain insects.

Tom doesn't think it's disgusting to eat certain insects.

According to John's doctors, his condition is ________.

According to John's doctors, his condition is incurable.

I don't know if I can speak French well enough to explain th is ________.

I don't know if I can speak French well enough to explain th is properly.

Tom and Mary have achieved ________ results using their new technique.

Tom and Mary have achieved remarkable results using their new technique.

The age ________ between Jack and Kelly is about three years.

The age difference between Jack and Kelly is about three years.

Eventually, Tom's ________ overcame his fear.

Eventually, Tom's curiosity overcame his fear.

The dog looked at his master with ________.

The dog looked at his master with anxiety.

I can never make up stories - I have absolutely no _______ _.

I can never make up stories - I have absolutely no imagination imagination.

We've all done things we're ________ of.

We've all done things we're ashamed of.

Tom certainly didn't deserve the ________ he received.

Tom certainly didn't deserve the punishment he received.

Smoking can cause a slow and ________ death.

Smoking can cause a slow and painful death.

Expressing your feelings is not a sign of ________.

Expressing your feelings is not a sign of weakness.

We had an ________ tha t he would clean the house and I would cook.

We had an arrangement tha t he would clean the house and I would cook.

The hike was ________, but we had a lot of fun.

The hike was exhausting, but we had a lot of fun.

The scientists have not found any explanation for the ________ phenomenon.

The scientists have not found any explanation for the mysterious phenomenon.

Even though Joe has a very ________ job, he always makes time for Jill and the kids.

Even though Joe has a very demanding job, he always makes time for Jill and the kids.

She gave me one of those ________ smiles and I just had to agree.

She gave me one of those irresistible smiles and I just had to agree.

He remained calm even in the ________ of danger.

He remained calm even in the presence of danger.

Richard ________ wanted someone to help him.

Richard obviously wanted someone to help him.

He's ________ about tomorrow's dance.

He's excited about tomorrow's dance.

Seen from a ________, the stone looks like a human face.

Seen from a distance, the stone looks like a human face.

The report looks at economic ________ in Europe and elsewhere.

The report looks at economic growth in Europe and elsewhere.

I don't earn enough money to buy clothes ________.

I don't earn enough money to buy clothes regularly.

Country roads aren't as ________ as city roads.

Country roads aren't as crowded as city roads.

I want to make a ________ to the management.

I want to make a complaint to the management.

Their eyes were full of ________.

Their eyes were full of sadness.

The entry ________ for the essay competition are very strict.

The entry requirements for the essay competition are very strict.

According to reports, many ________ immigrants may face deportation if they are not granted amnesty.

According to reports, many undocumented immigrants may face deportation if they are not granted amnesty.

He gave a detailed ________ of the accident.

He gave a detailed description of the accident.

We were ________ for the concert to begin.

We were impatient for the concert to begin.

I have a friend whose fa ther is a famous ________.

I have a friend whose fa ther is a famous actor.

The ________ of getting all the answers correct is about one in ten.

The probability of getting all the answers correct is about one in ten.

Tom was ________ when he saw Mary kiss someone else.

Tom was furious when he saw Mary kiss someone else.

The boy was sold into ________.

The boy was sold into slavery.

The popularity of a web site depends on its ________.

The popularity of a web site depends on its content.

He was a famous _____ ___ and a competent diplomat.

He was a famous poet poet and a competent diplomat.

You need to be careful not to hurt Paul's ________.

You need to be careful not to hurt Paul's feelings.

Every person will be admitted ________ of his or her age.

Every person will be admitted regardless of his or her age.

Peter's French is ________ good.

Peter's French is surprisingly good.

I'm sorry I had to cancel my ________.

I'm sorry I had to cancel my appointment.

He won the election by a large ________.

He won the election by a large majority.

My initial ________ was correct.

My initial assumption was correct.

He came to school after a long ________.

He came to school after a long absence.

To prevent an ________, the commander used to patrol the border twice a day.

To prevent an invasion, the commander used to patrol the border twice a day.

There was a lot of sibling ________ between Tom and his brother.

There was a lot of sibling rivalry between Tom and his brother.

The ________ had entered the house through a back window.

The intruder(s) had entered the house through a back window.

All the ________ suggests that Peter was murdered.

All the evidence suggests that Peter was murdered.

They were among the early ________ on the east coast of America.

They were among the early settlers on the east coast of America.

Germany is Europe's largest and most ________ economy.

Germany is Europe's largest and most prosperous economy.

Cinema in Britain is undergoing a ________ of popularity.

Cinema in Britain is undergoing a revival of popularity.

I'll email m y report to you as an ________.

I'll email m y report to you as an attachment.

There must be a scientific ________ for this.

There must be a scientific explanation for this.

I just want a little more ________ to make my own decisions.

I just want a little more freedom to make my own decisions.

I felt a sense of ________ when my friends refused to support me.

I felt a sense of betrayal when my friends refused to support me.

The ________ was sentenced to life in prison.

The murderer was sentenced to life in prison.

His c ampaign for fathers' rights has become an ________.

His c ampaign for fathers' rights has become an obsession.

The man lit a cigarette with a ________.

The man lit a cigarette with a lighter.

I wonder if it really was a ________.

I wonder if it really was a coincidence.

Life without love is just totally ________.

Life without love is just totally pointless.

The floor is ________, so be careful.

The floor is slippery, so be careful.

I hope my ________ is wrong.

I hope my prediction is wrong.

My older broth er made all the ________ for us.

My older broth er made all the preparations for us.

My eyes are very ________ to light.

My eyes are very sensitive to light.

I don't think this is an ________ request.

I don't think this is an unreasonable request.

I couldn't understand the ________ that was just made.

I couldn't understand the announcement that was just made.

How would ________ people escape in an emergency?

How would disabled people escape in an emergency?

Your arguments are very ________.

Your arguments are very persuasive.

This is by far the best novel that has been ________ this year.

This is by far the best novel that has been published this year.

Tom asked Mary to give a ________ at his school.

Tom asked Mary to give a speech at his school.

He is ________ to better treatment.

He is entitled to better treatment.

The custom ________ in China.

The custom originated in China.

A computer is an absolute ________ now.

A computer is an absolute necessity now.

She was not his ________ wife.

She was not his lawful wife.

I've not be en feeling very well ________.

I've not be en feeling very well lately.

How big was your ________?

How big was your contribution?

You don't need to get all dressed up. It's an ________ event.

You don't need to get all dressed up. It's an informal event.

Many countries have problems with ________.

Many countries have problems with poverty.

Her behaviour was ________.

Her behaviour was contemptible.

Tom ________ needs money.

Tom desperately needs money.

We are sorry to inform you that your a pplication has been ________.

We are sorry to inform you that your a pplication has been unsuccessful.

She put some money away every month for her ________.

She put some money away every month for her retirement.

Tom wondered where Mary had spent her ________.

Tom wondered where Mary had spent her childhood.

If you ________, I'll send you to bed.

If you misbehave, I'll send you to bed.

Tom's girlfriend ________ to leave him.

Tom's girlfriend threatened to leave him.

He was very ________ about his plans.

He was very secretive about his plans.

The maj ority didn't accept the ________.

The maj ority didn't accept the proposal.

I'm always ________ of men like him.

I'm always suspicious of men like him.

Some people write books for money, others for ________.

Some people write books for money, others for pleasure.

We measured the _______ of the river.

We measured the depth of the river.

Yesterday I saw a man crying _______.

Yesterday I saw a man crying bitterly.

Natural resources are not _______ in Japan.

Natural resources are not abundant in Japan.

She gave up eating meat after reading a book about ________ to animals.

She gave up eating meat after reading a book about cruelty to animals.

I couldn't sleep because of the _______.

I couldn't sleep because of the heat.

Tom made an _______ presentation.