Vocabulary Test c2

VOCABULARY TEST C2 Most critics praise that actor's work but I think he's rather _______. over-rated over-blown over-played over-price 2 Although the twins look identical, they have widely _______ opinions on almost every topic under the sun. dissimilar divergent distinguished distinct 3 All sides have to accept that the arbitrator's decision will be _______ fixing binding tying compelling 5 It's as if that silly argument we had has driven a _______ between us and we've lost all our old closeness. ledge plank wedge beam 6 In her speech the Prime Minister _______ tribute to the valuable contributions to society made by voluntary organisations. gave paid sent brought 7 The children's interest in playing the game soon _______

stumbled flagged tottered thawed 8 A great deal can be _______ about the composer's state of mind from his works at this period. inferred implied deduced comprised 9 The UN has called for an immediate _______ of hostilities. cessation cancellation ceasefire deletion 10 The book _______ to a number of interesting research studies which I would really like to find out more about. hints cites alludes declares 11 Ever year many small companies get _______ up by large multinationals. swallowed digested burnt drowned 12 Maria and Jean had a _______ romance — they met and married within two months. hurricane whirlwind cyclone typhoon 14

Do you have any figures showing the _______ of left-handedness is in the general population? accidence occurrence incidence persistence 15 If you say you'd like _______ of cream on you're your strawberries then you don't want very much cream. a dollop a dash oodles lashings 16 Unfortunately, his report doesn't _______ with what we've learnt from other sources. ally pally rally tally 17 The recently discovered documents _______ credence to Professor Vaughan's interpretation of events. lend provide supply afford 18 Sometimes a pension can provide you with a _______ sum on retirement as well as or instead of a monthly income. lump mass block chunk 19 I'd like to _______ my argument with an anecdote whose significance will soon become apparent. predict announce herald preface

20 The country has few natural resources and its economy has been _______ for some time now. ailing diseased unwell sickening 21 There is a very strong movement now against _______ sports like hunting or shooting. death killing blood terminal 22 Anyone who lies under oath will be charged with _______ the course of justice. perverting diverting inverting converting 23 I'm sure I was invited to join the committee as the _______ woman. token representative sample coupon 24 Take care that your love for him doesn't _______ your judgement. cloud darken shadow topple 25 Why not buy the dress on ______ then you can take it back if it doesn't fit your mother. agreement affection

affirmation approval 26 I'm afraid that argument really doesn't hold _______ water sense meaning firm 27 I don't think Paul will ever get married — he's the stereotypical _______ bachelor. settled confirmed fixed determined 29 James never really broke the rules but he did _______ them a little bit when it suited him. curve move bend twist 30 The princess's nanny's autobiography really gives the _______ on life among the royals. show-down know-how low-down look-out 31 One of the most powerful pressure groups in the country is the road and car _______, which opposes any legislation that will increase taxes specifically for them. folder segment lobby branch 32 The boys ran out of the old man's garden when he _______ his fist and shook his stick at them.

clasped gritted clenched scrunched 33 My sister likes wearing tight tops and close-fitting dresses but I prefer _______; sweaters and jeans. shabby floppy baggy flabby 34 _______ to popular belief, Pluto is not a planet. Opposite Compared Contrary Conversely 35 I felt an _______ with the writer from his descriptions of a world that seemed to have a great deal in common with my own. affection adherence affinity acknowledgement 36 I'm afraid we got our _______ crossed — I thought my husband would be picking up the children and he thought I was doing it. minds purposes wires fingers 37 It was a close _______ but we just made it to the airport on time for our flight. run drive

call go 38 In the course of his long life in business George G. Matthews _______ a substantial fortune. compiled amassed totalled assembled 39 It was so hot in the restaurant that, after half an hour, we were all starting to _______ . shrivel wilt fade weed 40 Marlene is quite _______ - I don't know she manages to fit everything in. tiresome inexorable indefatigable inexhaustible 41 We'd all been at school together for 12 years and at our leaving celebrations we _______ eternal friendship. assured pledged undertook confided 42 The weather is going to change soon — I can feel it in my _______ . teeth skin legs bones 43 The nuclear industry _______ most of the country's electrical power.

generates engenders originates initiates 44 What do you _______ as the main issues affecting the situation? perceive conceive receive deceive 45 I'm looking forward to meeting your new boss — you've been _______ his praises ever since he arrived. calling singing shouting crying 46 Tamara has set her _______ on becoming a ballet-dancer. feet brain head heart 47 The government is doing all it can to _______ war on dangerous driving. launch wage battle stage 49 The _______ of things was that he was sacked from a job that he had held for over twenty years. upturn upshot uptake upbeat 50

After the football match the crowds _______ out of the stadium into the nearest bars and cafes. leaked poured trickled dripped