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
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
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
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
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
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
