reading & writing: fill in the blanks 250 - 500

with which the bishop is officially associated

Stock prices plummeted after the announcement.

They took a stroll along the beach.

The plan was impractical and too expensive.

amount

or strength

She gave him a coquettish smile.

The land was protected by a nature conservancy.

The study examined a cohort of students.

They expended a lot of effort on the project.

He wrote a treatise on economics.

He was filled with rage.

She gave a stellar performance.

The river served as a conduit for trade.

taking on greater than normal financial risks in order to do so

especially paper

The accident was horrific.

They enjoyed the tranquility of the countryside.

Nuclear weapons serve as a deterrence.

spiders

and scorpions and typically injected into prey or aggressors by biting or stinging

They sat under a willow tree.

The company is recouping its losses.

such as stone

tile

especially information)

typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation

using punishment to correct disobedience

He gave a concise summary.

She learned to cope with stress.

Smoking is detrimental to your health.

attract

or involve (someone's interest or attention)

He was critical of the government.

Animals adapt to their environment.

They expressed concerns about the plan.

especially so as to be fair or accurate

The conference featured a discourse on climate change.

activity

or progress

The local community supported the project.

Water is vital for survival.

in particular

statement

or idea

The task seemed daunting.

She is devoted to her family.

There was little interaction between them.

The report was comprehensive.

It was a collaborative effort.

The earthquake was catastrophic.

The last decade has seen many changes.

The accuracy of the data was questioned.

He leads an active lifestyle.

The city saw an influx of tourists.

Evaporation cools the skin.

measure

or note the similarity or dissimilarity between

The photograph showed a distortion of reality.

amount

degree

nervousness

or unease about something with an uncertain outcome

a German-born theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity

important

or prominent

The box contains books.

The team's triumph was celebrated.

The allure of the city drew her in.

The core of the problem is funding.

They sought an equitable solution.

He had a strong conviction about justice.

They tried to unravel the mystery.

Coastal towns are vulnerable to storms.

knowledge

and good judgment; the quality of being wise

clear images in the mind

Consumers are demanding better products.

The advent of technology changed society.

attention

or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way

especially one based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained

The analysis of the data revealed trends.

The stadium has a capacity of 50

She decided to pursue her dreams.

Children are naturally curious.

The punishment was disproportionate to the crime.

The award was highly coveted.

They conducted a rigorous investigation.

The advertisement tried to induce people to buy the product.

Animals have a survival instinct.

The fire caused widespread destruction.

The birds hatch in the spring.

He strained his back lifting the box.

Dinosaurs existed millions of years ago.

typically one held regularly

She acquired new skills.

The situation was explosive.

He is a prominent figure in the community.

There is an abundant supply of water.

quantity

or extent

forks

and spoons used for eating or serving food

Pollution is contaminating the water.

senses

or activities

including the blood and the nerves. High concentrations of cholesterol in the blood are thought to promote coronary heart disease

They exploited the natural resources.

awarded on the basis of academic or other achievement

typically yellow

consisting of microscopic grains discharged from the male part of a flower or from a male cone. Each grain contains a male gamete that can fertilize the female ovule

Essentially

especially one that is essential or characteristic

Water is scarce in the desert.

Tectonic plates cause earthquakes.

His story was full of exaggeration.

The ship dropped anchor.

especially a main one

and go in a different direction

The company downsized its workforce.

His explanation was plausible.

The elite athletes competed.

Danger is imminent.

He started his own enterprise.

He is the champion of the tournament.

typically through elected representatives

battlements

towers

thing

or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance

He was truant from school.

She tried to console her friend.

Can I borrow your pen?

The team dominated the game.

They walked down the alley.

Epidemics can spread quickly.

She wore dowdy clothes.

Crude oil is processed into gasoline.

They splurged on a vacation.

or in the same field

The bird had colorful feathers.

newspapers

and other texts

Extraneous details were removed.

especially through charm

His facetious remarks were inappropriate.

answer

or fact) from someone in reaction to one's own actions or questions

There were gaps in the fence.

rights

etc.

group

or privilege

especially one with a dome

She had a deep affection for her family.

The room was unadorned.

in particular an elected representative sent to a conference

difficult

or otherwise unfortunate situation

The dispersal of seeds is essential for plant growth.

The museum curator organized the exhibition.

primarily nocturnal

semiaquatic rodent that builds dams

The flag was torn by the wind.

The park is adjacent to the school.

shipwreck

etc.

He conceived the idea for the project.

The accused stood trial.

The jury deliberated the case.

They offered constructive criticism.

The mountains lie beyond the valley.

Consider the consequences of your actions.

He gave an account of the accident.

He felt guilt for his mistake.

kind

or tender temperament or character

She has a strong academic background.

as in music or literature

characterized by similarities in form

The team used specialized equipment.

The witness's credibility was questioned.

According to the report

fewer

or less; decrease

news

or ideas

especially information or approval)

She took a course in history.

Despite the rain

catch

or achieve

The signs indicate a storm is coming.

book

or author) as evidence for or justification of an argument or statement

Critics reviewed the film.

She spoke with confidence.

The company has ethical guidelines.

person

or group compared with another

especially by carving stone or wood or by casting metal or plaster

especially after a long delay or series of problems

The program encompasses various activities.

She has culinary skills.

especially one concerning employment

sales

There was a spike in sales.

order

or importance

The complexity of the system made it hard to understand.

He is a notable author.

especially by a crowd or a natural force such as the waves or tide

useful

or necessary

domesticated for meat or milk; cows and bulls

value

or prominence given to a particular thing

His bravery was admired.

The team is an integral part of the company.

He succumbed to the pressure.

sometimes without pay

in order to gain work experience or satisfy requirements for a qualification

The new road was a boon to the town.

especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit

He received criticism for his work.

Define the term 'photosynthesis'.

The plan came under close scrutiny.

The pizza had a crispy crust.

She dealt the cards.

There was a cacophony of noises.

The air is invisible.

The film director gave instructions.

written by a candidate for a university degree

movements

or things follow each other

The canal was used for transportation.

solid piece of something

They tested the hypothesis.

in particular an elected representative sent to a conference

Education is compulsory for children.

such as a door

gate

He made a decisive move.

The equipment was cumbersome.

especially one of historical or sentimental interest

The goods were in transit.

typically by a library or museum

action

or person)

The teachers dealt with the truants.

The supreme court made the ruling.

She sat upright.

The chair was comfortable.

typically having a rhyme

addiction

or illness

There were clusters of stars in the sky.

The birds had sharp beaks.

He ran on the treadmill.

They tried to persuade him to join.

Children imitate their parents.

He was tired

They speculated about the future.

continuous humming or murmuring sound

made by or similar to that made by an insect

especially a large or dangerous four-footed one

They drove a stake into the ground.

He has a tendency to procrastinate.

They addressed the criticisms.

They conducted preliminary tests.

He was an eccentric character.

The jury delivered the verdict.

used for making holes

The fog dissipated.

She was adamant about her decision.

The delegation arrived for the conference.

an aircraft

or train

Cosmology studies the universe.

film

demography

He has absolute power.

The fire destroyed the building.

sport

or profit

expression

or sound

Her eyes were expressive.

The death of her father was a sad event.

concerned with

or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic

reasoning

or remembering)

Adverse weather conditions delayed the flight.

The national park is in the public domain.

The museum is accessible to everyone.

Creativity is essential for innovation.