CAE word formation

After a difficult ________, Michael went on to be a successful lawyer.

bring

Your father is ________ worried about the scores you've been getting at school. ( increase)

Don't use paper to clear up the water. A sponge will give you much better ________.

absorb

Do you understand the ________ of the bear on this coat of arms?

significant

Jacklyn came up with ________ excuses as to why she was always so late.

vary

Everyone thinks Ben is a weatherman, but he's actually a ________ which is far more advanced.

climate

________ crime is making living in this city intolerable.

rise

Because of the nature of the scandal, the politician had little choice but to offer his ________.

resign

This tree has grown ________ since I last saw it.

significant

You're the boss. You have the responsibility for these errors. You're not ________.

account