S6 2nd Term Exam Vocabulary Revision 12-15

She decided to _____ from her usual routine and try something new.

• deviate
• nurture
• cram
• devise

The members of the exclusive club enjoyed the _____ atmosphere of wealth and privilege.

• retired
• collaborated
• predictable
• rarefied

The parents worked hard to ______ their child's artistic talents.

• beckon
• generate
• allay
• nurture

The film is______ the best of the year, according to many critics.

• on the grapevine
• through the grapvine
• arguably
• simultaneously

They took out a _______ to buy their dream home in the central area of the city.

• shift
• mortgage
• reserve
• prowess

The child's eyes sparkled with ______ as she waited for her birthday surprise.

• anticipation
• astonishing
• wit
• individuality

She had ______ nightmares about falling from a great height.

• tactical
• recurring
• astonished

• counterproductive

She couldn't help but feel a pang of ______ when she saw her friend's new car.

• sassy
• snobbery
• individuality
• envy

The coach devised a______ plan to outwit the opposing team.

• tactical
• freelance
• snobbish
• out-of-control

The fashion designer celebrated _____ by creating unique and personalized garments.

• suuplement
• illumination
• productivity
• individuality