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WorksheetsBoost your Vocabulary Cambridge 14 - Test 3 - Passage 02
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which word is a synonym for POTENTIAL in this sentence: Zoologist Ross Piper looks at the POTENTIAL of insects in pharmaceutical research
a)
prospect
b)
parachute
c)
move
d)
laser
2.
Which word is a synonym for PHARMACEUTICAL in this sentence: Zoologist Ross Piper looks at the potential of insects in PHARMACEUTICAL research
a)
frame
b)
tolerate
c)
recourse
d)
medicinal
3.
Which word is a synonym for DERIVED FROM in this sentence: More drugs than you might think are DERIVED FROM, or inspired by, compounds found in living things.
a)
canvas
b)
eloquent
c)
digestion
d)
originate
4.
Which word is a synonym for SOOTHING in this sentence: Looking to nature for the SOOTHING and curing of our ailments is nothing new - we have been doing it for tens of thousands of years.
a)
reducing
b)
solidarity
c)
tractor
d)
discreet
5.
Which word is a synonym for CURING in this sentence: Looking to nature for the soothing and CURING of our ailments is nothing new - we have been doing it for tens of thousands of years.
a)
sturdy
b)
healing
c)
platform
d)
interrupt
6.
Which word is a synonym for AILMENTS in this sentence: Looking to nature for the soothing and curing of our AILMENTS is nothing new - we have been doing it for tens of thousands of years.
a)
disease
b)
revenge
c)
funeral
d)
dairy
7.
Which word is a synonym for RUB in this sentence: You only have to look at other primates - such as the capuchin monkeys who RUB themselves with toxin-oozing millipedes to deter mosquitoes, or the chimpanzees who use noxious forest plants to rid themselves of intestinal parasites - to realise that our ancient ancestors too probably had a basic grasp of medicine.
a)
quota
b)
apply
c)
cruise
d)
melon
8.
Which word is a synonym for TOXIN in this sentence: You only have to look at other primates - such as the capuchin monkeys who rub themselves with TOXIN-oozing millipedes to deter mosquitoes, or the chimpanzees who use noxious forest plants to rid themselves of intestinal parasites - to realise that our ancient ancestors too probably had a basic grasp of medicine.
a)
tolerable
b)
insulation
c)
poison
d)
engulf
9.
Which word is a synonym for DETER in this sentence: You only have to look at other primates - such as the capuchin monkeys who rub themselves with toxin-oozing millipedes to DETER mosquitoes, or the chimpanzees who use noxious forest plants to rid themselves of intestinal parasites - to realise that our ancient ancestors too probably had a basic grasp of medicine.
a)
prevent
b)
chaos
c)
defective
d)
arbitrator
10.
Which word is a synonym for NOXIOUS in this sentence: You only have to look at other primates - such as the capuchin monkeys who rub themselves with toxin-oozing millipedes to deter mosquitoes, or the chimpanzees who use NOXIOUS forest plants to rid themselves of intestinal parasites - to realise that our ancient ancestors too probably had a basic grasp of medicine.
a)
deliver
b)
haunt
c)
toxic
d)
spectrum
11.
Which word is a synonym for ANCIENT in this sentence: You only have to look at other primates - such as the capuchin monkeys who rub themselves with toxin-oozing millipedes to deter mosquitoes, or the chimpanzees who use noxious forest plants to rid themselves of intestinal parasites - to realise that our ANCIENT ancestors too probably had a basic grasp of medicine.
a)
earliest
b)
successor
c)
indignant
d)
taxation
12.
Which word is a synonym for ANCESTORS in this sentence: You only have to look at other primates - such as the capuchin monkeys who rub themselves with toxin-oozing millipedes to deter mosquitoes, or the chimpanzees who use noxious forest plants to rid themselves of intestinal parasites - to realise that our ancient ANCESTORS too probably had a basic grasp of medicine.
a)
cradle
b)
forefather
c)
domain
d)
siren
13.
Which word is a synonym for GRASP in this sentence: You only have to look at other primates - such as the capuchin monkeys who rub themselves with toxin-oozing millipedes to deter mosquitoes, or the chimpanzees who use noxious forest plants to rid themselves of intestinal parasites - to realise that our ancient ancestors too probably had a basic GRASP of medicine.
a)
understanding
b)
captive
c)
bend
d)
elapse
14.
Which word is a synonym for FOUNDATIONS in this sentence: Pharmaceutical science and chemistry built on these ancient FOUNDATIONS and perfected the extraction, characterisation, modification and testing of these natural products.
a)
endow
b)
basis
c)
liable
d)
ratio
15.
Which word is a synonym for PERFECTED in this sentence: Pharmaceutical science and chemistry built on these ancient foundations and PERFECTED the extraction, characterisation, modification and testing of these natural products.
a)
achieve
b)
entail
c)
scrap
d)
faint
16.
Which word is a synonym for CHARACTERISATION in this sentence: Pharmaceutical science and chemistry built on these ancient foundations and perfected the extraction, CHARACTERISATION, modification and testing of these natural products.
a)
description
b)
heap
c)
heading
d)
flap
17.
Which word is a synonym for MODIFICATION in this sentence: Pharmaceutical science and chemistry built on these ancient foundations and perfected the extraction, characterisation, MODIFICATION and testing of these natural products.
a)
liberty
b)
alternation
c)
stock
d)
connection
18.
Which word is a synonym for SHIFT in this sentence: The main cause of this SHIFT is that although there are plenty of promising chemical compounds in nature, finding them is far from easy.
a)
oyster
b)
pluck
c)
recipient
d)
change
19.
Which word is a synonym for PROMISING in this sentence: The main cause of this shift is that although there are plenty of PROMISING chemical compounds in nature, finding them is far from easy.
a)
submarine
b)
orchestra
c)
hopeful
d)
loose
20.
Which word is a synonym for FAR FROM EASY in this sentence: The main cause of this shift is that although there are plenty of promising chemical compounds in nature, finding them is FAR FROM EASY.
a)
difficult
b)
savage
c)
extinct
d)
executive
21.
Which word is a synonym for SECURING in this sentence: SECURING sufficient numbers of the organism in question, isolating and characterising the compounds of interest, and producing large quantities of these compounds are all significant hurdles.
a)
make safe
b)
pour
c)
petroleum
d)
digestion
22.
Which word is a synonym for SUFFICIENT in this sentence: Securing SUFFICIENT numbers of the organism in question, isolating and characterising the compounds of interest, and producing large quantities of these compounds are all significant hurdles.
a)
modest
b)
enough
c)
compel
d)
superb
23.
Which word is a synonym for ORGANISM in this sentence: Securing sufficient numbers of the ORGANISM in question, isolating and characterising the compounds of interest, and producing large quantities of these compounds are all significant hurdles.
a)
confinement
b)
crossing
c)
pluck
d)
creature
24.
Which word is a synonym for ISOLATING in this sentence: Securing sufficient numbers of the organism in question, ISOLATING and characterising the compounds of interest, and producing large quantities of these compounds are all significant hurdles.
a)
vacuum
b)
postal
c)
separate
d)
illustrate
25.
Which word is a synonym for CHARACTERISING in this sentence: Securing sufficient numbers of the organism in question, isolating and CHARACTERISING the compounds of interest, and producing large quantities of these compounds are all significant hurdles.
a)
feast
b)
helicopter
c)
passion
d)
distinguish
26.
Which word is a synonym for HURDLES in this sentence: Securing sufficient numbers of the organism in question, isolating and characterising the compounds of interest, and producing large quantities of these compounds are all significant HURDLES.
a)
tutor
b)
disguise
c)
obstacle
d)
canvass
27.
Which word is a synonym for VARYING in this sentence: Laboratory-based drug discovery has achieved VARYING levels of success, something which has now prompted the development of new approaches focusing once again on natural products.
a)
path
b)
condenser
c)
changing
d)
decompose
28.
Which word is a synonym for PROMPTED in this sentence: Laboratory-based drug discovery has achieved varying levels of success, something which has now PROMPTED the development of new approaches focusing once again on natural products.
a)
geology
b)
stimulate
c)
atom
d)
erosion
29.
Which word is a synonym for APPROACHES in this sentence: Laboratory-based drug discovery has achieved varying levels of success, something which has now prompted the development of new APPROACHES focusing once again on natural products.
a)
distortion
b)
foe
c)
method
d)
institute
30.
Which word is a synonym for MINE in this sentence: With the ability to MINE genomes for useful compounds, it is now evident that we have barely scratched the surface of nature's molecular diversity.
a)
excavate
b)
dot
c)
thorn
d)
retort
31.
Which word is a synonym for COMPOUNDS in this sentence: With the ability to mine genomes for useful COMPOUNDS, it is now evident that we have barely scratched the surface of nature's molecular diversity.
a)
combination
b)
consciousness
c)
invader
d)
duration
32.
Which word is a synonym for BARELY in this sentence: With the ability to mine genomes for useful compounds, it is now evident that we have BARELY scratched the surface of nature's molecular diversity.
a)
effectiveness
b)
grave
c)
hardly
d)
antique
33.
Which word is a synonym for DIVERSITY in this sentence: With the ability to mine genomes for useful compounds, it is now evident that we have barely scratched the surface of nature's molecular DIVERSITY.
a)
liberty
b)
variety
c)
beat
d)
poultry
34.
Which word is a synonym for LOOMING in this sentence: This realisation, together with several LOOMING health crises, such as antibiotic resistance, has put bioprospecting - the search for useful compounds in nature - firmly back on the map.
a)
repeal
b)
threatening,
c)
gigantic
d)
stomach
35.
Which word is a synonym for CRISES in this sentence: This realisation, together with several looming health CRISES, such as antibiotic resistance, has put bioprospecting - the search for useful compounds in nature - firmly back on the map.
a)
illusive
b)
integral
c)
lengthen
d)
disaster
36.
Which word is a synonym for RESISTANCE in this sentence: This realisation, together with several looming health crises, such as antibiotic RESISTANCE, has put bioprospecting - the search for useful compounds in nature - firmly back on the map.
a)
extinction
b)
flourish
c)
refusing
d)
stimulate
37.
Which word is a synonym for FIRMLY in this sentence: This realisation, together with several looming health crises, such as antibiotic resistance, has put bioprospecting - the search for useful compounds in nature - FIRMLY back on the map.
a)
colonial
b)
vein
c)
strongly
d)
nullify
38.
Which word is a synonym for UNDISPUTED in this sentence: Insects are the UNDISPUTED masters of the terrestrial domain, where they occupy every possible niche.
a)
unquestionable
b)
possess
c)
lap
d)
rhythm
39.
Which word is a synonym for MASTERS in this sentence: Insects are the undisputed MASTERS of the terrestrial domain, where they occupy every possible niche.
a)
mercantile
b)
ruler
c)
pale
d)
crush
40.
Which word is a synonym for TERRESTRIAL in this sentence: Insects are the undisputed masters of the TERRESTRIAL domain, where they occupy every possible niche.
a)
pitcher
b)
torrent
c)
dumb
d)
earthly
41.
Which word is a synonym for DOMAIN in this sentence: Insects are the undisputed masters of the terrestrial DOMAIN, where they occupy every possible niche.
a)
fragrant
b)
area
c)
tentative
d)
quiver
42.
Which word is a synonym for OCCUPY in this sentence: Insects are the undisputed masters of the terrestrial domain, where they OCCUPY every possible niche.
a)
lark
b)
ascend
c)
consistent
d)
inhabit
43.
Which word is a synonym for NICHE in this sentence: Insects are the undisputed masters of the terrestrial domain, where they occupy every possible NICHE.
a)
place
b)
deny
c)
savage
d)
landing
44.
Which word is a synonym for BEWILDERING in this sentence: Consequently, they have a BEWILDERING array of interactions with other organisms, something which has driven the evolution of an enormous range of very interesting compounds for defensive and offensive purposes.
a)
jeopardize
b)
hoarse
c)
confusing
d)
commit
45.
Which word is a synonym for AN ARRAY OF in this sentence: Consequently, they have a bewildering ARRAY OF interactions with other organisms, something which has driven the evolution of an enormous range of very interesting compounds for defensive and offensive purposes.
a)
a wild range of
b)
pyramid
c)
quest
d)
debt
46.
Which word is a synonym for INTERACTIONS in this sentence: Consequently, they have a bewildering array of INTERACTIONS with other organisms, something which has driven the evolution of an enormous range of very interesting compounds for defensive and offensive purposes.
a)
relieve
b)
communication
c)
nap
d)
rhythm
47.
Which word is a synonym for EVOLUTION in this sentence: Consequently, they have a bewildering array of interactions with other organisms, something which has driven the EVOLUTION of an enormous range of very interesting compounds for defensive and offensive purposes.
a)
mention
b)
development
c)
pour
d)
persistence
48.
Which word is a synonym for ENORMOUS in this sentence: Consequently, they have a bewildering array of interactions with other organisms, something which has driven the evolution of an ENORMOUS range of very interesting compounds for defensive and offensive purposes.
a)
dynamic
b)
huge
c)
propose
d)
stock
49.
Which word is a synonym for DEFENSIVE in this sentence: Consequently, they have a bewildering array of interactions with other organisms, something which has driven the evolution of an enormous range of very interesting compounds for DEFENSIVE and offensive purposes.
a)
eradicate
b)
sultry
c)
self-protective
d)
permit
50.
Which word is a synonym for OFFENSIVE in this sentence: Consequently, they have a bewildering array of interactions with other organisms, something which has driven the evolution of an enormous range of very interesting compounds for defensive and OFFENSIVE purposes.
a)
attacking
b)
commit
c)
confidential
d)
philosophy
51.
Which word is a synonym for EXCEEDS in this sentence: Their remarkable diversity EXCEEDS that of every other group of animals on the planet combined.
a)
luminous
b)
perspective
c)
materialism
d)
surpass
52.
Which word is a synonym for IN EXISTENCE in this sentence: Yet even though insects are far and away the most diverse animals IN EXISTENCE, their potential as sources of therapeutic compounds is yet to be realised.
a)
pretense
b)
inclined
c)
existing
d)
morality
53.
Which word is a synonym for PROPORTION in this sentence: From the tiny PROPORTION of insects that have been investigated, several promising compounds have been identified.
a)
dazzling
b)
amount
c)
offence
d)
symphony
54.
Which word is a synonym for INVESTIGATED in this sentence: From the tiny proportion of insects that have been INVESTIGATED, several promising compounds have been identified.
a)
confidential
b)
explore
c)
herb
d)
exclusively
55.
Which word is a synonym for IDENTIFIED in this sentence: From the tiny proportion of insects that have been investigated, several promising compounds have been IDENTIFIED.
a)
recognized
b)
recede
c)
typhoon
d)
specialized
56.
Which word is a synonym for LARVAE in this sentence: The LARVAE of a few other insect species are being investigated for the potent antimicrobial compounds they produce.
a)
prosecutor
b)
tighten
c)
young insect
d)
revolve
57.
Which word is a synonym for POTENT in this sentence: The larvae of a few other insect species are being investigated for the POTENT antimicrobial compounds they produce.
a)
roam
b)
kangaroo
c)
furniture
d)
strong
58.
Which word is a synonym for VENOM in this sentence: Meanwhile, a compound from the VENOM of the wasp Polybia paulista has potential in cancer treatment.
a)
poison
b)
pastime
c)
tread
d)
scrub
59.
Which word is a synonym for WASP in this sentence: Meanwhile, a compound from the venom of the WASP Polybia paulista has potential in cancer treatment.
a)
embody
b)
hasty
c)
ventilate
d)
bee
60.
Which word is a synonym for RELATIVELY in this sentence: Why is it that insects have received RELATIVELY little attention in bioprospecting?
a)
ambiguity
b)
comparatively
c)
debate
d)
recipient
61.
Which word is a synonym for MANNER in this sentence: Firstly, there are so many insects that, without some MANNER of targeted approach, investigating this huge variety of species is a daunting task.
a)
discern
b)
preference
c)
metropolitan
d)
way
62.
Which word is a synonym for DAUNTING in this sentence: Firstly, there are so many insects that, without some manner of targeted approach, investigating this huge variety of species is a DAUNTING task.
a)
difficult
b)
dignity
c)
scrutiny
d)
ventilate
63.
Which word is a synonym for SECRETE in this sentence: Secondly, insects are generally very small, and the glands inside them that SECRETE potentially useful compounds are smaller still.
a)
kerosene
b)
swarm
c)
release
d)
quartz
64.
Which word is a synonym for OBTAIN in this sentence: This can make it difficult to OBTAIN sufficient quantities of the compound for subsequent testing
a)
gain
b)
humanitarian
c)
rigorous
d)
certificate
65.
Which word is a synonym for SUBSEQUENT in this sentence: This can make it difficult to obtain sufficient quantities of the compound for SUBSEQUENT testing
a)
lateral
b)
following
c)
section
d)
lobster
66.
Which word is a synonym for UBIQUITY in this sentence: Thirdly, although we consider insects to be everywhere, the reality of this UBIQUITY is vast numbers of a few extremely common species.
a)
humanitarian
b)
parasite
c)
popular
d)
razor
67.
Which word is a synonym for VAST in this sentence: Thirdly, although we consider insects to be everywhere, the reality of this ubiquity is VAST numbers of a few extremely common species.
a)
massive
b)
congestion
c)
sign
d)
dwell
68.
Which word is a synonym for ENCOUNTERED in this sentence: Many insect species are infrequently ENCOUNTERED and very difficult to rear in captivity, which, again, can leave us with insufficient material to work with.
a)
hoist
b)
meet
c)
stripe
d)
complimentary
69.
Which word is a synonym for REAR in this sentence: Many insect species are infrequently encountered and very difficult to REAR in captivity, which, again, can leave us with insufficient material to work with.
a)
raise
b)
compensate
c)
pursue
d)
layer
70.
Which word is a synonym for CAPTIVITY in this sentence: Many insect species are infrequently encountered and very difficult to rear in CAPTIVITY, which, again, can leave us with insufficient material to work with.
a)
pastime
b)
sticky
c)
dive
d)
cage
71.
Which word is a synonym for INSUFFICIENT in this sentence: Many insect species are infrequently encountered and very difficult to rear in captivity, which, again, can leave us with INSUFFICIENT material to work with.
a)
stake
b)
arbitrator
c)
intellect
d)
not enough
72.
Which word is a synonym for ECOLOGY in this sentence: My colleagues and I at Aberystwyth University in the UK have developed an approach in which we use our knowledge of ECOLOGY as a guide to target our efforts.
a)
ultraviolet
b)
greedy
c)
ecosystem
d)
ambiguity
73.
Which word is a synonym for TARGET in this sentence: My colleagues and I at Aberystwyth University in the UK have developed an approach in which we use our knowledge of ecology as a guide to TARGET our efforts.
a)
direct
b)
nominate
c)
plough
d)
locomotive
74.
Which word is a synonym for CREATURES in this sentence: The CREATURES that particularly interest us are the many insects that secrete powerful poison for subduing prey and keeping it fresh for future consumption.
a)
slightly
b)
artificial
c)
animal
d)
dwelling
75.
Which word is a synonym for POISON in this sentence: The creatures that particularly interest us are the many insects that secrete powerful POISON for subduing prey and keeping it fresh for future consumption.
a)
toxin
b)
dive
c)
incorporate
d)
hinterland
76.
Which word is a synonym for SUBDUING in this sentence: The creatures that particularly interest us are the many insects that secrete powerful poison for SUBDUING prey and keeping it fresh for future consumption.
a)
defeat
b)
deprive
c)
infinity
d)
omission
77.
Which word is a synonym for PREY in this sentence: The creatures that particularly interest us are the many insects that secrete powerful poison for subduing PREY and keeping it fresh for future consumption.
a)
consultant
b)
victim
c)
fling
d)
refined
78.
Which word is a synonym for CONSUMPTION in this sentence: The creatures that particularly interest us are the many insects that secrete powerful poison for subduing prey and keeping it fresh for future CONSUMPTION.
a)
incompatible
b)
ridge
c)
fodder
d)
use
79.
Which word is a synonym for EXPLOITING in this sentence: There are even more insects that are masters of EXPLOITING filthy habitats, such as faces and carcasses, where they are regularly challenged by thousands of microorganisms.
a)
supplement
b)
utilize
c)
serenity
d)
blunder
80.
Which word is a synonym for FILTHY in this sentence: There are even more insects that are masters of exploiting FILTHY habitats, such as faces and carcasses, where they are regularly challenged by thousands of microorganisms.
a)
rack
b)
ranch
c)
dirty
d)
scarce
81.
Which word is a synonym for HABITATS in this sentence: There are even more insects that are masters of exploiting filthy HABITATS, such as faces and carcasses, where they are regularly challenged by thousands of microorganisms.
a)
guardian
b)
misgiving
c)
living environment
d)
structural
82.
Which word is a synonym for CARCASSES in this sentence: There are even more insects that are masters of exploiting filthy habitats, such as faces and CARCASSES, where they are regularly challenged by thousands of microorganisms.
a)
corpse
b)
drought
c)
snob
d)
blush
83.
Which word is a synonym for MICROORGANISMS in this sentence: There are even more insects that are masters of exploiting filthy habitats, such as faces and carcasses, where they are regularly challenged by thousands of MICROORGANISMS.
a)
expressly
b)
germ
c)
fortress
d)
prudence
84.
Which word is a synonym for DEALING WITH in this sentence: These insects have many antimicrobial compounds for DEALING WITH pathogenic bacteria and fungi, suggesting that there is certainly potential to find many compounds that can serve as or inspire new antibiotics.
a)
solve
b)
handicap
c)
ultraviolet
d)
bunch
85.
Which word is a synonym for INSPIRE in this sentence: These insects have many antimicrobial compounds for dealing with pathogenic bacteria and fungi, suggesting that there is certainly potential to find many compounds that can serve as or INSPIRE new antibiotics.
a)
carrot
b)
clearance
c)
imitate
d)
motivate
86.
Which word is a synonym for ASSOCIATED WITH in this sentence: Although natural history knowledge points us in the right direction, it doesn't solve the problems ASSOCIATED WITH obtaining useful compounds from insects.
a)
blade
b)
ownership
c)
relate to
d)
provincial
87.
Which word is a synonym for SNIP OUT in this sentence: Fortunately, it is now possible to SNIP OUT the stretches of the insect's DNA that carry the codes for the interesting compounds and insert them into cell lines that allow larger quantities to be produced.
a)
purify
b)
exceed
c)
reluctant
d)
extract
88.
Which word is a synonym for STRETCHES in this sentence: Fortunately, it is now possible to snip out the STRETCHES of the insect's DNA that carry the codes for the interesting compounds and insert them into cell lines that allow larger quantities to be produced.
a)
part
b)
differ
c)
throat
d)
transparent
89.
Which word is a synonym for INSERT in this sentence: Fortunately, it is now possible to snip out the stretches of the insect's DNA that carry the codes for the interesting compounds and INSERT them into cell lines that allow larger quantities to be produced.
a)
add
b)
humorous
c)
emerge
d)
commonplace
90.
Which word is a synonym for DESIRABLE in this sentence: And although the road from isolating and characterising compounds with DESIRABLE qualities to developing a commercial product is very long and full of pitfalls, the variety of successful animal-derived pharmaceuticals on the market demonstrates there is a precedent here that is worth exploring
a)
wanted
b)
dumb
c)
pastime
d)
twist
91.
Which word is a synonym for COMMERCIAL in this sentence: And although the road from isolating and characterising compounds with desirable qualities to developing a COMMERCIAL product is very long and full of pitfalls, the variety of successful animal-derived pharmaceuticals on the market demonstrates there is a precedent here that is worth exploring
a)
profitable
b)
notion
c)
recipe
d)
linger
92.
Which word is a synonym for PITFALLS in this sentence: And although the road from isolating and characterising compounds with desirable qualities to developing a commercial product is very long and full of PITFALLS, the variety of successful animal-derived pharmaceuticals on the market demonstrates there is a precedent here that is worth exploring
a)
promote
b)
scarlet
c)
stereo
d)
difficulty
93.
Which word is a synonym for DEPRIVE OF in this sentence: With every bit of wilderness that disappears, we DEPRIVE ourselves OF potential medicines. As much as I'd love to help develop a groundbreaking insect-derived medicine, my main motivation for looking at insects in this way is conservation.
a)
take
b)
resolution
c)
dagger
d)
masterpiece
94.
Which word is a synonym for GROUNDBREAKING in this sentence: As much as I'd love to help develop a GROUNDBREAKING insect-derived medicine, my main motivation for looking at insects in this way is conservation.
a)
unfold
b)
illusion
c)
precedent
d)
revolutionary
95.
Which word is a synonym for CONSERVATION in this sentence: As much as I'd love to help develop a groundbreaking insect-derived medicine, my main motivation for looking at insects in this way is CONSERVATION.
a)
aristocracy
b)
creep
c)
convention
d)
protection
96.
Which word is a synonym for SINCERELY in this sentence: I SINCERELY believe that all species, however small and seemingly insignificant, have a right to exist for their own sake.
a)
exemplify
b)
patron
c)
genuinely
d)
repent
97.
Which word is a synonym for SEEMINGLY in this sentence: I sincerely believe that all species, however small and SEEMINGLY insignificant, have a right to exist for their own sake.
a)
apparently
b)
brown
c)
stiff
d)
sheriff
98.
Which word is a synonym for SHINE A LIGHT in this sentence: If we can SHINE A LIGHT on the darker recesses of nature's medicine cabinet, exploring the useful chemistry of the most diverse animals on the planet, I believe we can make people think differently about the value of nature.
a)
make it clear
b)
escalator
c)
photograph
d)
clamp
99.
Which word is a synonym for COMPOUND in this sentence: More drugs than you might think are derived from, or inspired by, COMPOUNDS found in living things.
a)
deter
b)
forest
c)
digestion
d)
mixture
100.
Which word is a synonym for THERAPEUTIC in this sentence: Yet even though insects are far and away the most diverse animals in existence, their potential as sources of THERAPEUTIC compounds is yet to be realised.
a)
dazzling
b)
curative
c)
offence
d)
symphony
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