Word Substitution

Alex has made up his mind to succeed in his business. He is ________ to succeed

• determined

• discovered

All the data in the computer has been wiped out by the virus. The data has been ________.

• immortal

• erased

Swallows move from one region to another. They are _____ birds.

• sobbing

• migratory

Mrs. Joes health has become worse since her operation. Her condition has _____.

• deteriorated

• generally

The hostage was set free after the ransom was paid. The kidnapper _______ him.

• released

• discovered

On the whole, boys are not as diligent as girls _______, girls are more hardworking.

• generally

• voluntary

The water has been made impure by chemical substances. The water has been ______.

• abdicated

• contaminated

The girls are talking in a low voices. They are _______ to each other.

• whispering

• released

Alice is crying noisily over her dead pet. She is ____ her out.

• aloud

• sobbing

Mrs. Robin was furious when she found out that her house had been broken into. She _____ this when she came back from her trip

• discovered

• released