C:
What’s the Appropriate Word?
From the description given in brackets,
substitute the appropriate word in each sentence. For example, in the sentence “The intention
of the [group of plotters] was to
bring down the government” the word that fits the description closest is ‘cabal’.
Perhaps the word gang
seems to be just as good a fit, but the smarter among you will realise that gang doesn’t start with a ‘C’ and
therefore won’t score! Good luck!
They both admired the 18th-century
chair with the [gracefully curved and
tapering] legs.
Mark was delighted when he came across the
[hidden store] of ancient coins.
She did everything to [wheedle or persuade by flattery] him into buying her the oriental
carpet she coveted.
Apart from the strict diet, he also
embarked on a course of [light exercises
designed to promote fitness, strength and beauty].
The poor professor was victim of [malicious and defamatory utterances of false
statements] put about by his departmental enemies.
It was delightful to observe the [spirit of familiarity and loyalty between
friends] among the new officers.
In Venice they managed to climb the 275
steps to the top of the [bell tower].
The village church was known for its
excellent training in [the art of bell ringing].
Dr Phillips energetically refuted the [rumor or false report] that he had faked
his medical credentials.
Although the board was deeply disappointed
by his financial report, they all thanked him for his [honestly, openness and frankness].
Now in his late 70s, Mr Needham was a
kindly, incredibly knowledgeable but [irascible,
disagreeable and crotchety] old man.
Priscilla hated walking in the city on the
grounds that the traffic fumes were [liable
to produce cancer].
The selectors believed that the inclusion
of a spin bowler in the team was of [fundamental,
prime] importance.
The company decided to give their chief
executive [complete discretion and
authority] in the forthcoming merger negotiations.
The Consumer Council accused the oil
companies of operating a [collusive
association intended to monopolise distribution and pricing].
The house was rather pretentious, with a [having battlements, like a castle] façade
and a fake turret.
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