The child must be supervised by a parent or (a)   at all times in the play area. (GUARD)

The security firm left the building (a)   as it wasn't seen as being at risk. (GUARD)

The article was very (a)   and not based on any firm evidence. (SPECULATE)

The Government are keen to dismiss any (a)   that there will be an early general election. (SPECULATE)

He's a very rich property (a)   who has made a fortune buying and selling apartments in London. (SPECULATE)

The island has a very jagged (a)   with few natural beaches. (COAST)

She works as a volunteer (a)   (COAST)

Brighton is a (a)   town in the south of England. (COAST)

She's a real (a)   and even refuses to take a holiday. (WORK)

As far as I'm concerned, the new agreement is (a)   and stands no chance of succeeding. (WORK)

The company are considering cutting the (a)   by 50 percent to save money. (WORK)

He is a very quiet and (a)   man who keeps his views to himself. (ASSUME)

The criminal went into hiding and reappeared 6 months later using an (a)   name. (ASSUME)

I was under the (a)   that I would be getting a pay rise. (ASSUME)

The manual is a (a)   guide to building your own computer and will answer all your questions. (COMPREHEND)

We've got to do a reading (a)   tomorrow in preparation for next week's exam. (COMPREHEND)

They were totally outclassed and were beaten (a)   5-0. (COMPREHEND)

She works as a (a)   for a cleaning company. (SUPERVISE)

The children shouldn't be left alone without (a)   . (SUPERVISE)

The trainee was left (a)   and had no means of support. (SUPERVISE)

There is a great deal of (a)   involved in the event. (SYMBOL)

It was a very (a)   meeting that will prove to be of immense importance. (SYMBOL)

The painting (a)   represents jealousy. (SYMBOL)

There were a number of grammatical (a)   in his essay, which lost him valuable marks in the test. (ACCURATE)

We hope that the new payroll system will improve the (a)   of our employees' wage slips. (ACCURATE)

The film star claimed that the comments he made to a journalist had been reported (a)   in the press. (ACCURATE)

She was accused of being (a)   in terms of her religious beliefs by frowning on the idea of having fun. (PURE)

The first stage of the process is to (a)   the water to remove any toxins. (PURE)

He is a real (a)   when it comes to cooking and believes in sticking to traditional methods. (PURE)

It is (a)   whether he really is sufficiently qualified to do the job as he seems to be very inexperienced. (QUESTION)

The police have taken the suspect in for (a)   . (QUESTION)

She writes psychological (a)   for glossy magazines. (QUESTION)

I've got a school (a)   to go to next month. (UNION)

The (a)   of East and West Germany was one of the most momentous events of the 20th Century. (UNION)

The family showed a great deal of (a)   during the troubles they faced. (UNION)

His attempt to meet with the chairman was (a)   and he finally gave up. (FRUIT)

A spokesperson said the leaders had had a very positive and (a)   discussion. (FRUIT)

When we saw our business plans come to (a)   we were overjoyed. (FRUIT)

She finds the scar on her leg (a)   and wants to have plastic surgery. (SIGHT)

The bank claims that the error was due to an (a)   and will be rectified immediately. (SIGHT)

The novel gives us a wonderful (a)   into life for the poor in 19th Century England. (SIGHT)

When asked when the election would be the minister gave a very (a)   answer that left nobody any the wiser. (COMMIT)

She was a valued member of staff who had always shown a great deal of (a)   to the company. (COMMIT)

He was never really (a)   to his studies and it was no surprise when he finally decided to leave university. (COMMIT)

The President is going for (a)   and if successful will hold the post for a record sixth time. (ELECTION)

The (a)   are clearly fed up with politicians not answering questions frankly and instead simply repeating the Party line. (ELECTION)

Many experts argue that the (a)   system needs to be changed to bring it into the 21st Century. (ELECTION)

Instructions for (a)   appear inside the packaging. (USE)

The good thing about plastic bags is that they are (a)   time and time again. (USE)

It's time my layabout cousin was (a)   employed. (USE)

He was told to go (a)   until the police had stopped looking for him. (GROUND)

The criticisms levelled at the minister are totally (a)   and without justification. (GROUND)

During his training, he was given a good (a)   in the skills he needed as a chef. (GROUND)

The service I've received has been totally (a)   and I insist on having my money returned. (SATISFY)

Everyone knew she'd got the job as she spent the whole day sitting at her desk looking extremely (a)   almost to the point of being smug. (SATISFY)

There is a great deal of (a)   due to the poor performance of the company over the previous financial year. (SATISFY)

She showed a (a)   lapse in concentration which cost her the game. (MOMENT)

It was a (a)   decision that had wide-ranging consequences for all concerned. (MOMENT)

He took me by surprise and (a)   I wasn't sure what to say. (MOMENT)

She was very (a)   of my views and clearly had no intention of taking my ideas on board. (DISMISS)

He can sometimes treat his students rather (a)   making them feel that their opinions aren't valid. (DISMISS)

The employee faces (a)   after being caught stealing money from the company. (DISMISS)

I've been sent this (a)   video by the training company I was telling you about. (PROMOTE)

He's a highly successful concert (a)   based in London. (PROMOTE)

She was offered (a)   after achieving record sales. (PROMOTE)

She's very (a)   in her views. She hates any ideas that might require change. (CONSERVE)

The environment suffers more and more each year due to the unwillingness of some governments to address (a)   issues seriously. (CONSERVE)

We're having a (a)   built at the end of the house. (CONSERVE)

The company decided to (a)   into computer software. (DIVERSE)

There is a tremendous ethnic (a)   in London. (DIVERSE)

It took longer to get into work today due to a (a)   in the town centre. (DIVERSE)

The government are acting very (a)   in terms of telling the electorate their plans. (HESITATE)

She showed no (a)   whatsoever and answered the question immediately. (HESITATE)

The class were a bit (a)   when the teacher asked them if they'd be happy to perform in the parade. (HESITATE)

She always showed a great deal of (a)   to her job and worked incredibly hard. (DEVOTE)

I've always been a (a)   of his films and have seen almost every one. (DEVOTE)

He's absolutely (a)   to his family and has given up any idea of developing a career. (DEVOTE)

It's a (a)   property situated in its own grounds. (SUBSTANCE).

She has never been able to (a)   her claims and without proof will never be taken seriously. (SUBSTANCE)

The number of houses being built needs to rise (a)   if the housing situation is to improve. (SUBSTANCE)

Unfortunately, we were totally (a)   and were beaten quite decisively. (PLAY)

The (a)   between the two leading characters was probably one of the best things about the performance. (PLAY)

If you watch the slow motion, (a)   carefully you'll see the incident more clearly. (PLAY)

It's an (a)   work that shows a high degree of ambition on the part of the painter. (ASPIRE)

She's an (a)   author who has been trying to get a book published for years. (ASPIRE)

Do you have any (a)   to be rich and famous? (ASPIRE)

The business is (a)   healthy and has a promising future. (FUNDAMENTAL)

Once you've picked up the (a)   you'll race through the course. (FUNDAMENTAL)

A religious (a)   is someone who believes in following the rules of their religion strictly. (FUNDAMENTAL)

I think fox hunting should be banned. There's no justification for treating (a)   animals like that. (DEFEND)

In court, the (a)   was asked how he pleaded. (DEFEND)

She's a great (a)   of free speech. She argues that everyone should have the chance to speak their mind. (DEFEND)

He didn't want to be accused of (a)   by giving his daughter the best job. (FAVOUR)

Many people stayed away from the resort because of the (a)   weather. (FAVOUR)

Hopefully the company will look (a)   at my application. (FAVOUR)

Actually, they're related and if you look carefully you can see the (a)   . (LIKE)

Can you tidy your bedroom and (a)   the living room. (LIKE)

While I was living in Greece, I developed a (a)   for the local wine. (LIKE)

The disgraced sportperson spent a lot of time in the (a)   . (WILD)

Winning the competition seemed beyond my (a)   dreams. (WILD)

News of the terrorist attack spread like (a)   . (WILD)

Her book still remains (a)   despite the editor promising to have it in print by now. (PUBLISH)

You may have read one of our other (a)   . It is aimed at people who collect stamps. (PUBLISH)

He's thinking of writing for a different (a)   next time. His present one isn't treating him very well. (PUBLISH)

There was a (a)   of martial arts at the sports centre today. (DEMONSTRATE)

She's not a very (a)   person. She finds it very difficult to show any affection towards people. (DEMONSTRATE)

Several (a)   were arrested today after violence broke out during a march in the city. (DEMONSTRATE)

One (a)   exception to the poor exam results was Tony's outstanding achievement. (NOTE)

He gained (a)   following his arrest for fraud last year. (NOTE)

The motorway junction is (a)   for being an accident hot-spot. (NOTE)

You can't really draw any conclusions with such an (a)   sample of people. They are not the right age or occupation for our purposes. (REPRESENT)

The painting is said to be a (a)   of jealousy. (REPRESENT)

He works as a (a)   for a major cosmetics company. (REPRESENT)

It gives me great (a)   to welcome the chairman of the project, Mrs Jane Turnball. (PLEASE)

It's very (a)   to see her doing well in her studies after all the problems she had earlier in the year. (PLEASE)

I find learning English as an adult far more (a)   and interesting than I used to when we studied it at school. (PLEASE)

The company knew it was going to go through some difficult times and that redundancies were (a)   . (AVOID)

I'm afraid I won't be able to attend the meeting. I've been (a)   detained. (AVOID)

You can invent as many (a)   strategies as you like but you'll have to go to the dentist eventually. (AVOID)

She's quite a well-known (a)   and works for a national newspaper. (JOURNAL)

He's decided to move from teaching into (a)   as it's something he's always wanted to do. (JOURNAL)

Editors sometimes have to make extremely sensitive (a)   desicions. (JOURNAL)

The newsreader was well known to everyone and had a very (a)   voice that was immediately recognisable. (DISTINCT)

The handwriting was unclear and very (a)   . (DISTINCT)

She did very well in the exam and earned a (a)   . (DISTINCT)

What was your (a)   of the Prime Minister's speech this afternoon? (INTERPRET)

She works as an (a)   for the EU. (INTERPRET)

You always manage to (a)   what I say and end up with the wrong impression. (INTERPRET)

The witness gave very good (a)   of the man to the police. (DESCRIBE)

The beauty of the landscape was (a)   . You can't put it into words. (DESCRIBE)

He uses very (a)   language to get his message across in the book. (DESCRIBE)

He was well-known as a political (a)   during his time as a factory worker and was a leading member of the Trade Unions. (ACTIVE)

The school are organising lots of (a)   for the summer holidays. (ACTIVE)

The burglar alarm will be (a)   by the slightest movement. (ACTIVE)

He's (a)   about football. He talks about nothing else. (FAN)

The religious cult were accused of (a)   . (FAN)

She buys all his records and she has his photos all over her bedroom wall. She follows all the stories about him (a)   . (FAN)

She has always been an (a)   when it comes to wearing clothes. She refuses to copy other people. (INDIVIDUAL)

The school I went to encouraged children to express their (a)   . (INDIVIDUAL)

As a team they never really impressed me although looking at the player (a)   , they were clearly talented. (INDIVIDUAL)

I've got quite a lot of dental (a)   to have done over the next few months. (TREAT)

The animal had clearly been (a)   by its previous owner and was in need of attention. (TREAT)

The water is (a)   and should not be used under any circumstances. (TREAT)

Industry is located on the east side of the town and the (a)   area is in the north. (RESIDE)

Buckingham Palace is the official (a)   of the Queen of England. (RESIDE)

The (a)   of the village have been collecting money for a local charity. (RESIDE)

I prefer dealing with small companies. They aren't so (a)   as the larger ones who tend to treat everyone the same. (PERSON)

He does a really good (a)   of Elvis Presley. Have you ever seen him do it? (PERSON)

She's so lovely and has a great (a)   . (PERSON)

He likes to pretend he's very much macho but actually he's a real (a)   . (SOFT)

The only thing that (a)   the impact of the Government's strict new policies is that there might be less unemployment. (SOFT)

The computer came with lots of (a)   bundled with the system. (SOFT)

This set of dishes is supposed to be (a)   and should last for years. (BREAK)

We've been told by the hotel manager that any (a)   will have to be paid for when we settle up. (BREAK)

A small minority of activists formed a (a)   group and opposed the party leadership. (BREAK)

I get a real sense of (a)   about a job that is well done. (FULFIL)

It was a very (a)   experience and one that I would certainly recommend. (FULFIL)

He felt very (a)   in his job and wanted to leave. (FULFIL)

It was really (a)   trying to get hold of customer service on the phone as they were always engaged. (FRUSTRATE)

There's a great deal of (a)   in the industry due to a lack of progress in the pay negotiations. (FRUSTRATE)

He felt very (a)   that nobody would take his criticisms seriously. (FRUSTRATE)

The thing I value most in a person is (a)   (SINCERE)

I don't know why she believes everything he tells her. He's so (a)   . (SINCERE)

You're the best team of people I've ever worked with, and I mean that most (a)   . (SINCERE)

The (a)   were treated to a wonderful game of football. (SPECTACLE)

It was a (a)   performance and the audience gave the players a standing ovation. (SPECTACLE)

The gymnast failed (a)   to regain his title by falling off the high bars. (SPECTACLE)

Everything has to be just right when she does a job. She's such a (a)   . (PERFECT)

The jewel would have been worth more had it not had an (a)   in it. (PERFECT)

Look, go out and enjoy yourself. I'm (a)   happy to stay in and babysit for you. (PERFECT)

She made a very good (a)   during her visit and hopes to create closer links with the company. (IMPRESS)

He's a very (a)   young man who is easily influenced by others. (IMPRESS)

The team played really well and the captain was particularly (a)   . (IMPRESS)

We're keeping her in hospital under close (a)   to see how she reacts to the medication. (OBSERVE)

Several United Nations (a)   were sent to the region to check on the legitimacy of the election process. (OBSERVE)

You're not very (a)   are you? Didn't you see that car coming around the corner? (OBSERVE)

He's a real (a)   and believes in being strict with his children. (DISCIPLINE)

The company have been criticised for not having a good (a)   procedure. (DISCIPLINE)

The soldiers were very (a)   and were praised for their attitude. (DISCIPLINE)

It's (a)   whether or not the investment will be worthwhile, but we might be lucky. (ARGUE)

He's very (a)   and doesn't seem to be able to get on with anyone. (ARGUE)

The film is (a)   the best ever by this director. (ARGUE)

I don't think we can (a)   the importance of carrying out safety checks as it can save lives. (STATE)

The government are due to be making a (a)   later today. (STATE)

To say I'm surprised is an (a)   . I'm absolutely astonished. (STATE)

Police say there seems to have been no (a)   for the attack. (MOTIVATE)

He's already a millionaire. It sometimes makes you wonder what his (a)   is for continuing to work so hard. (MOTIVATE)

I've not been feeling very (a)   lately. I just can't seem to get down to any work. (MOTIVATE)

If the company is going to improve its productivity, it will need a better system of (a)   . (MANAGE)

I can't do anything with my hair today. It's totally (a)   . (MANAGE)

I think she'll get the job. She has many (a)   qualities. (MANAGE)

She'll look after your things while you're away. She's very (a)   . (TRUST)

Sometimes I think he's a little too (a)   towards people. He tends to believe anything people tell him and often get cheated. (TRUST)

She will get her inheritance when she's 18. In the meantime, it is being held by a (a)   . (TRUST)

The patient is doing well but we are keeping her under close (a)   . (OBSERVE)

What do you mean, you didn't see anything? You're not very (a)   , are you? (OBSERVE)

An (a)   is a place where very large telescopes are housed and from where people study the stars. (OBSERVE)

He's very (a)   . He always has to win anything he plays. (COMPETE)

The team played extremely (a)   and at times were a little too enthusiastic. (COMPETE)

She's always entering (a)   . In fact she often wins. (COMPETE)

Is that shirt (a)   or does it need to be taken to the dry clearners? (WASH)

If you're going to the shop, could you buy some (a)   up liquid? (WASH)

I think that car must have gone (a)   for weeks. It looks filthy. (WASH)

The two companies are involved in (a)   to see if there is the possibility of working together on the scheme. (NEGOTIATE)

The chief (a)   at the peace talks explained that she was very positive about the two sides reaching an agreement. (NEGOTIATE)

The chief (a)   at the peace talks explained that she was very positive about the two sides reaching an agreement. (NEGOTIATE)

For some people certain foods are an (a)   taste. They quite often dislike something at first but slowly get to like it. (ACQUIRE)

The multi-national used the press conference to publicise their recent (a)   of the smaller company. (ACQUIRE)

He's very (a)   . He's forever spending his money on something new. (ACQUIRE)

The government are being accused of making a (a)   of policy. (REVERSE)

The operation is (a)   so I would seriously think about whether you want to go ahead. (REVERSE)

This jacket is (a)   with two different styles on each side. (REVERSE)

I'm afraid this painting is a copy and is (a)   . (WORTH)

Do you think it's (a)   calling the theatre to see if they have any spare tickets? (WORTH)

It was a very interesting idea and certainly (a)   of attention. (WORTH)

I listened very (a)   to his speech without interrupting, even though I strongly disagreed. (TOLERANCE)

I had to complain to the neighbours in the end as the noise was (a)   . (TOLERANCE)

You need to be a great deal more (a)   if you want to get on better with people. (TOLERANCE)

An (a)   device was found in a car in the town centre. (EXPLODE)

The army have gone into the area to try to detonate an (a)   bomb. (EXPLODE)

There was an (a)   followed by a flash of light. (EXPLODE)

I've been quite (a)   of driving the car since my accident and don't know if I ever want to get behind the wheel again. (FEAR)

Our daughter is absolutely (a)   when it comes to going on rides at the fair and will happily try any of them. (FEAR)

He has a (a)   opponent in the next round who has never lost a fight in his life. (FEAR)

There have been a lot of burglaries in the (a)   recently. (NEIGHBOUR)

They're thinking of buying an apartment in the (a)   village. (NEIGHBOUR)

The people who live near us are so (a)   . If you ever need any help they are always available. (NEIGHBOUR)

He really (a)   to the situation. It really wasn't as bad as he claimed. (REACT)

An interesting chemical (a)   takes place if you mix those two substances. (REACT)

The government are planning to build a nuclear (a)   on the coast. (REACT)

With a small selection of fresh vegetables you can make a very (a)   soup. (NOURISH)

The marathon runners were able to take (a)   at several places on the course. (NOURISH)

The man had been stranded in the jungle for several days and was clearly (a)   and very weak. (NOURISH)

If you look at the drawing on the (a)   page you will see an example. (FACE)

I've booked my girlfriend a (a)   at the beauticians for her birthday. (FACE)

It was a really boring conference, full of (a)   men in grey suits. (FACE)

I think you should try to show a little (a)   rather than making him feel guilty all the time. (FORGIVE)

His behaviour was totally (a)   . I've never been so offended in all my life. (FORGIVE)

He was very difficult to work with and was often accused of being very (a)   . (FORGIVE)

He's a real (a)   and goes training at least three times a week. (ENTHUSE)

The main quality he brings to the job is his (a)   . (ENTHUSE)

She always approaches everything she does for charity (a)   and energetically. (ENTHUSE)

That film is (a)   . It's been around for years and is still as enjoyable as it ever was. (TIME)

Your (a)   is absolutely awful. You always manage to arrive at the wrong moment. (TIME)

I think the (a)   on the washing machine is faulty. (TIME)

I've been asked to make a (a)   at next week's award ceremony. (SPEAK)

One of the (a)   on the music centre isn't working. (SPEAK)

She's always very well-dressed and extremely well- (a)   . (SPEAK)

There are a myriad of lifestyle issues affecting the youth of today. Such is the pressure heaped on many school-goers to achieve academic excellence by their parents that these (1)____________ expectations are causing children to become hopelessly depressed. Indeed, some, in their (2)_______________ to escape and their sense of guilt at being unable reach the levels of success demanded of them by their (3)______________ parents, either rebel in what is (4)_____________ to a cry for help, or, worse still, engage in self-harm. It is no coincidence that suicide rates, especially amongst young males, have been rising steadily for some time now. These are tough times to be a teen. Then there are those who get hooked on the internet; the (5)_____________ world becomes their reality. For these teens, their social circle shrinks dramatically until, at last, their friendship sphere is limited solely to their online buddies. Not alone do they commonly suffer from sleep (6)______________ on account of their destructive addiction to game play and net-surfing, their behaviour may become so (7)____________ and peculiar over time as to be considered (8)_______________. And while they sit at their computer screens hidden away in splendid isolation from the real world, such is the lack of exercise they get that their calorie intake far exceeds what is necessary for them to maintain a stable weight. In essence, due to their sedentary lifestyle, their weight skyrockets until such time as they become morbidly obese.

1. REAL 2. DESPAIR 3. PUSH 4. AMOUNT 5. VIRTUE 6. PRIVATE 7. ERR SOCIAL

The feeling that the average speaker has of their language is that it is made up, acoustically speaking, of a relatively small number of distinct sounds, each of which is quite (1)___________ predicted in the current alphabet by a letter or, in a few cases, by two or more alternate letters. As for other foreign languages, we generally have an (2)__________ that, apart from some striking differences which cannot escape even the (3)__________ ear, the sounds used by speakers of other languages are somewhat the same as those we know. However, there seems to be an (4)_________ "accent" in these foreign languages beyond the sounds themselves, which gives them an air of strangeness. Phonetic analysis, amongst other things, has revealed that the number of clearly (5)___________ sounds and nuances of sounds usually employed by speakers of a language is far greater than what they themselves recognise. We do not diagnose "accent" as the (6)__________ acoustic effect produced by a series of slight but specific phonetic errors for the very good reason that we have never realised our own phonetic stock in trade. If two random languages, say English and Russian, are compared as to their phonetic systems, we are more likely than not to find that very little of the phonetic (7)__________ of either find an exact (8)__________ sound in the other. Thus, the ‘t’ of a Russian word like там "there" is neither the English ‘t’ of sting nor the English ‘t’ of teem. The vowels, it goes without saying, are completely different in English and Russian, with almost none of them being quite the same.

1. PRECISION 2. INKLE 3. CRITICISM 4. CIPHER 5. DISTINCT 6. ALL 7. INVENT 8. ANALOG

Preserving (1)____________ in museums is one way of retaining them for posterity, but most people agree that it would be nice to keep a few of them alive in the wild, too. At the moment, which species survive, which decline to threatened or even (2)_____________ status and which succumb to extinction is something of a lottery. WORLDMAP is easy-to-use software that identifies (3)______________ patterns in diversity, (4)____________ and conservation priorities. It can perform a range of specialist biological (5)______________ for countless numbers of species, in order to provide biodiversity data for research purposes. The program divides the surface area of the world into cells, usually arranged in a (6)_____________ grid. WORLDMAP can also predict the (7)________________ of a hitherto unobserved species being found in an area on the basis of its known distribution. Given the (8)___________ of most records, that is a useful trick. Furthermore, it can select (9)___________________ areas for preservation. These are not necessarily the cells with the highest individual biodiversity, but rather those which, together, (10)______________ what is preserved by picking places with the least overlapping species.

1. ORGAN 2. DANGER 3. GEOGRAPHY 4. RARE 5. ANALYSE 6. RECTANGLE 7. LIKE 8. PATCH 9. COMPLEMENT 10. MAXIMUM

Dear Sir or Madam, I travelled last week on a Transworld Airbus from London Gatwick to Copenhagen. This was the (1)__________ journey of a holiday in Denmark, a package tour arranged through a (2)____________ company called 'sunset' My (3)____________ was due to leave at 8.20 am on Tuesday 25th November, but did not in fact leave until 20.30, a delay of more than eight hours. The reason give was that vital (4)_______________ work had to be carried out. although all passengers were given a free meal, no other offer of (5)____________ was given. Such a long delay is totally (6)_______________, and I feel justified in the circumstances in requesting some from of financial (7)_______________. I have written to the tour (8)______________, who denied responsibility and advised me to write to you. I look forward to hearing from you. Your faithfully

1. OUT 2. PACK 3. FLY 4. MAINTAIN 5. ASSIST 6. ACCEPT 7. COMPENSATE 8. OPERATE

When people talk about contemporary culture they are just as likely to be talking about fast cars, trainers or high heels as they are to be talking about Shostakovich or Shakespeare. Goods have become as (1)_____________ a measure and marker of culture as the Great and the Good. The word "culture" can now cover just about anything. Culture is no longer merely the beautiful and (2)_____________ until the late twentieth century that a (3)_______________ interest in objects began to (4)___________ the traditional interest in -isms, with historians, (5)___________ critics and philosophers all suddenly becoming fascinated by the meaning of objects, large and small. Is this a sign, perhaps, of a society cracking under the strain of too many things? Our current (6)______________ with material culture, one might argue, is simply a (7)_____________ to the Western crisis of abundance. There are obvious problems with this (8)________________ conception of culture. If our experience of everyday life is so (9)_________________, then how much more so is the (10)_______________ of our everyday things under scrutiny.

1. MEAN 2. SINGLE 3. SCHOOL 4. PLACE 5. LITERATE 6. OBSESSIVE 7. RESPOND 8. MATERIAL 9. SATISFY 10. SPECTATE

The beggars in the city also indicate that there are thieves, (a)   , robbers and the like lurking around. (PICK)

What sounded like a (a)   of wild rhinoceroses roused her from her sleep. (STAMP)

We are now seeing the resurgence of shoe polish brands in advertising, a practise few marketers could afford when cheap Chinese (a)   flooded the Continent a decade back. (BOOT)

Compulsive shopping also refers to compulsive buying or being a (a)   , and it is a serious problem that can have many implications. (SHOP)

Having your phone at the ready or tapping away constantly gives rise to what experts are calling (a)   . (INFORMATION)

To preserve your eyesight, you should avoid looking directly at the (a)   sun. (DESCEND)

It happened one morning - a boy with (a)   powers awoke in bed transformed into KADABRA, a psychic Pokemon. (SENSE)

The beach is safe for swimming and also popular for windsurfing and kite-surfing, with spectacular (a)   for the spectators (BAT)

The house had been empty for several years and had fallen into (a)   . (REPAIR)

The fire caused (a)   damage to the shop, which will almost certainly have to be demolished. (REPAIR)

The car was (a)   damaged in the accident but luckily the driver escaped unharmed. (REPAIR)

There are several (a)   of the new software which make it rather impractical. (LIMIT)

Season ticket holders have the freedom of (a)   use of the facilities. (LIMIT)

The post office say they are going to produce a (a)   edition of the new set of stamps. These should ultimately prove to be quite valuable. (LIMIT)

Everyone knows that smoking reduces your life (a)   . (EXPECT)

I don't want to raise everyone's (a)   but I really do think the team have a great chance of winning. (EXPECT)

I don't want to raise everyone's (a)   but I really do think the team have a great chance of winning. (EXPECT)

Even though we were all different, we established a sense of (a)   while taking a class together. (COMRADE)

During World War II battle, the soldier used his (a)   to project a long stream of fire at his enemies. (THROW)

He was not a (a)   player and tended to shun publicity. (FLAME)

Insurance companies with an almost (a)   attitude call such events "Acts of God". (BLAME)

The sexual and emotional attraction to members of the opposite sex is called (a)   . (SEX)

You must turn the cap (a)   to remove it. (CLOCK)

One interesting feature of (a)   is its economy, and its emphasis on certainty rather than conceptual completeness. (PHRASE)

In the last few years, most of us - even instinctive (a)   like me - have become practised in the dark art of surveillance. (TECHNOLOGY)

It was during (a)   that someone suggested the film be in color and luckily it worked. (PRODUCE)

While journalists generally consider themselves (a)   , working with numbers has become an inescapable part of their profession. (WORD)

There is a final (a)   that strikes me as needlessly flashy. (THEATRE)

The leader of the quorum-calling (a)   happened to be on the board the year that quorum was changed to 500 students. (NEVER)

(a)   responses are quite effective, which reduces the rate at which hypothermia can be induced. (REGULATE)

They remain convinced the cause was (a)   in sheep dip. (ORGANIC)

Another good news is that the (a)   in the country is witnessing a measured shift in its upkeep. (PRISON)

A lot of emerging companies find themselves in a kind of (a)   when it comes to financing their future growth. (LAND)

Those pictures later served as (a)   for the decorative panels. (MEMORY)

James is such a(n) (a)   person. He knows all about the latest trends of fashions. (FASHION)

Kaito Kid will be punished for all of his (a)   . (DO)

The log cabin beside the river looked very (a)   . I can't wait to go back there next summer. (PICTURE)

All the workers here are very (a)   . They work all day very efficiently. (INDUSTRY)

I wish you both health and (a)   . (LONG)

Do you see that light over there? I think it's one of those rare (a)   . (WORM)

There has been a (a)   about James cheating on Jessie with her best friend, Veronica. (SCUTTLE)

Many fighters like to practice their skills before the match by (a)   . (BOX)

I really feel bad for people who are born with (a)   . It's really just unfair for them. (FORM)

My hobby is (a)   . I like to ride on my horse around the countryside on a peaceful evening. (PONY)

I have finished the weekly article, but I'm not sure if there are any typos, we need to go through a(n) (a)   before publishign it. (READ)

Harry made a gesture of courtesy and extreme politeness, he cuddled Herminone's right hand and gave a(n) (a)   . (MAIN)

Even though we tried our best to accomplish this work, Maria didn't give a damn about it! In that lofty apprearance, she must be a(n) (a)   , I swear. (FLIP)

After being placed in the oven and baked for 20 minutes, my two bread got the (a)   . (KISS)

Hey dude, this concert is terrible and boring! I lack the (a)   needed to keep staying in here till he eventide. (SIT)

Harry, the trumpeter, waited awhile to join the (a)   for the solstice carols. (WAIT)

Fifty years ago, Professor Dumbledore was the Transfiguration teacher at Hogwarts, he taught a student how to turn into a(n) (a)   . (DUMBLE)

My energetic walking buddies oblige me toward a pace of (a)   . (DRIFT)

Hey girl, you should throw away the food you have taken and leave this forest now, or else the (a)   will capture you! (DICK)

Wow! They're using the (a)   to catch those birds. (COCK)

I'm irritated with John, he can't do anything, he's a(n) (a)   in our company. (BOTTOM)

Giving someone a peek into the inner workings of your nightmares, that is (a)   . (CRITIC)

Staying in the freezing weather, Ron continues to use his heavily encrusted sleeve as the (a)   remover. (DROP)

Tom chooses to invest his money in a right way rather than (a)   . (CUM)

Hint: Relate to money

In the midnight, I see a(n) (a)   man accosting a woman in front of a bar, his hand holds a costly bottle of wine, it must be Macallan. (VINUM)

Can I borrow your pencil (a)   for a moment, please? (SHARP)

The boss spoke to me very (a)   when I asked him if I could go home early. (SHARP)

I'm taking these scissors back to the shop to get them (a)   . (SHARP)

Unfortunately, we were totally (a)   and were beaten quite decisively. (PLAY)

The (a)   between the two leading characters was probably one of the best things about the performance. (PLAY)

If you watch the slow motion (a)   carefully you'll see the incident more clearly. (PLAY)

The company has been criticised for its poor (a)   times to customer complaints. (RESPOND)

The teacher was totally (a)   to the students needs and simply taught the lesson mechanically. (RESPOND)

I have seen the questionnaire results and several (a)   have praised us for our service. (RESPOND)

I've been suffering a lot from (a)   lately. (DIGEST)

I can't eat any more of this. It's completely (a)   . (DIGEST)

The doctor claims the problems all lie with the patient's (a)   system. (DIGEST)

What's the (a)   of the water at this end of the pool? (DEEP)

I (a)   regret not working harder while I was at school. (DEEP)

There is a growing and (a)   sense of frustration at the attitude of the management. (DEEP)

There is an (a)   need to reduce taxes in order to give the economy a boost. (RIDE)

Her car was stolen by a joy- (a)   . (RIDE)

The welfare of the child should always (a)   any other considerations. (RIDE)

I can't find my electric (a)   anywhere. (SHAVE)

He's always clean- (a)   and well-dressed. (SHAVE)

I need to go to the supermarket to get some more (a)   cream. (SHAVE)

He works as a fitness (a)   in the local gym. (INSTRUCT)

You never read the (a)   first before you do anything. (INSTRUCT)

I found the lecture very (a)   and full of interesting information. (INSTRUCT)

The protestors were (a)   removed from the building after they refused to leave peacefully. (FORCE)

I argued, quite (a)   , that I should be allowed to move to another department. (FORCE)

The police have been told to (a)   the law and to arrest anyone in possession of drugs. (FORCE)

The team discussed (a)   for the second half during the break. (TACTIC)

The manager made some clever (a)   changes which had a tremendous impact on the game. (TACTIC)

She is a very skillful (a)   and has often got the company out of tricky situations. (TACTIC)

The room was full of (a)   coloured paintings. (BRIGHT)

She's such a cheerful person and really (a)   up my day. (BRIGHT)

I can't believe the (a)   of some of the stars in the sky tonight. (BRIGHT)

"Traffic" is an (a)   noun so you use "much" not "many". (COUNT)

I've reminded the students about the homework on (a)   occasions but none of them have handed it in yet. (COUNT)

The election was so close they had to have a (a)   . (COUNT)

He was acting entirely (a)   and the police had no justification for arresting him. (LAW)

In many parts of the country (a)   is a major problem. (LAW)

She's at university studying to be a (a)   . (LAW)

I need to go into town to buy some lipstick and some nail varnish (a)   . (REMOVE)

The legs are (a)   , which enables you to store the worktop very easily. (REMOVE)

We've hired a (a)   company to help us when we move house. (REMOVE)

It's a (a)   property situated in its own grounds. (SUBSTANCE)

She has never been able to (a)   her claims and without proof will never be taken seriously. (SUBSTANCE)

The number of houses being built needs to rise (a)   if the housing situation is to improve. (SUBSTANCE)

The two shirts are (a)   the same but one is much more expensive than the other. (BASE)

We learnt the (a)   during the first few weeks of the course and now we're going into more detail. (BASE)

The business had a very firm (a)   and will certainly grow. (BASE)

I'm afraid that company (a)   state that parents cannot bring children into the office. (REGULATE)

The industry (a)   claimed yesterday that she was going to look into complaints of overcharging. (REGULATE)

The government have set up a (a)   body to look at online businesses and e-commerce. (REGULATE)

I do smoke but only in (a)   . (MODERATE)

There were three people involved in the interview: myself, the interviewer and a (a)   . (MODERATE)

I feel (a)   optimistic about passing the exam. (MODERATE)

Our house is (a)   a supermarket and the road outside is really busy. (OPPOSE)

Several players with the (a)   are ill and will not be able to play this weekend. (OPPOSE)

I have the (a)   view and think that advertisements for young children on TV should be banned. (OPPOSE)

Some people really do believe there are such things as (a)   flying objects from outer space. (IDENTITY)

In some countries everyone is required to carry an (a)   card. (IDENTITY)

You'll need some form of (a)   if you want to pay by credit card. (IDENTITY)

I'm just popping into the (a)   room to try these trousers on. (CHANGE)

The weather will be (a)   over the next few days with lots of showers and sunny spells. (CHANGE)

Prices have remained (a)   for some time but experts are predicting a sharp rise this year. (CHANGE)

He is a very wealthy businessman who is thought to have connections with the criminal (a)   . (WORLD)

Sales of the book have increased both at home and (a)   . (WORLD)

Despite his spiritual upbringing he is regarded as a very (a)   person. (WORLD)

Out of (a)   I think you should treat them both equally. (FAIR)

It's really (a)   the way he keeps rewarding the same department. It's about time other people were praised. (FAIR)

Look, play (a)   or don't play at all! (FAIR)

As long as there is (a)   in the agreement we should be OK. (CLEAR)

As long as there is (a)   in the agreement we should be OK. (CLEAR)

It was (a)   who was in charge as they all seemed to be ordering each other around. (CLEAR)

The room was (a)   clean and ready for the arrival of our visitors. (SPOT)

He is a (a)   -faced young man with greasy hair. (SPOT)

He was wearing a striped tie with an awful (a)   shirt. (SPOT)

I need a new pair of (a)   shoes. These ones are too small. (TRAIN)

A new (a)   has started work in our office this week. He's only just left school. (TRAIN)

The (a)   ran onto the field and treated the injured player. (TRAIN)

There was one (a)   in the book that really stood out. (PASS)

There was one (a)   in the book that really stood out. (PASS)

It was only a (a)   interest and she soon forgot about it and moved on to something else. (PASS)

We watched the (a)   as it travelled along the street until it reached the church. (PROCESS)

I'm thinking of buying my brother a food (a)   for his birthday. (PROCESS)

The problem with (a)   food is that most of the goodness gets lost. (PROCESS)

She rarely speaks (a)   about her private life. (PUBLIC)

They were only a small company and tried many different ways of getting free (a)   in the local newspaper. (PUBLIC)

The book is expected to be ready for (a)   at the end of the year. (PUBLIC)

He's a real (a)   and believes in being strict with his children. (DISCIPLINE)

The company have been criticised for not having a good (a)   procedure. (DISCIPLINE)

The soldiers were very (a)   and were praised for their attitude. (DISCIPLINE)

She always showed a great deal of (a)   to her job and worked incredibly hard. (DEVOTE)

I've always been a (a)   of his films and have seen almost every one. (DEVOTE)

He's absolutely (a)   to his family and has given up any idea of developing a career. (DEVOTE)

I need to (a)   those trousers. They're up past your ankles. (LONG)

He's just written a very (a)   report into the amount of absenteeism in the company this year. (LONG)

I'm sorry, I can't wait any (a)   . I'll come back later. (LONG)

The prisoner was kept in solitary (a)   for most of his time in jail. (CONFINE)

You must stay within the (a)   of the camp and not leave without permission. (CONFINE)

The weather was terrible and we spent the whole weekend (a)   to our room. (CONFINE)

I need to make one or two (a)   to the mechanism before it's finished. (ADJUST)

The back of the chair is (a)   and you can lie back as far as you wish to go. (ADJUST)

I found it very difficult (a)   to life in another country. (ADJUST)

I don't like going to the pub as it gets too (a)   . (SMOKE)

I'm afraid this is a no- (a)   compartment. (SMOKE)

He's a very heavy (a)   and suffers from an awful cough. (SMOKE)

We have different views on the subject but (a)   we both agree that something needs to be done. (ESSENCE)

When you're packing to go away, always make sure you've got the (a)   like your passport and money. (ESSENCE)

It's (a)   that you arrive on time as some very important people are attending the meeting. (ESSENCE)

He's a (a)   visitor to our restaurant and often arrives with famous celebrities. (FREQUENCY)

I go to the cinema rather (a)   as the nearest one is the other side of town and not easy to get to. (FREQUENCY)

The trains are very (a)   and unreliable. (FREQUENCY)

The system is (a)   in favour of those earning less than the national average. (WEIGH)

We discussed several (a)   issues today in the discussion class. (WEIGH)

He's really into body building so I might buy him some (a)   for his birthday. (WEIGH)

She's a good athlete but I wouldn't say she's (a)   . (EXCEPT)

Can everyone with the (a)   of Marta see me at the end of the lesson. (EXCEPT)

It's been (a)   warm this summer, hasn't it? (EXCEPT)

This water is (a)   . It tastes absolutely disgusting. (DRINK)

Excuse me? Could you tell me if the water from this tap is (a)   water? (DRINK)

He's become quite a heavy (a)   since he lost his job. (DRINK)

I had a whole (a)   of people in and out of my office today asking for a pay rise. (PROCESS)

I nearly bought a food (a)   in town today. (PROCESS)

She works in data (a)   for a large company in the city. (PROCESS)

Because of the heavy snow last night many roads are (a)   this morning. (PASS)

The meal was (a)   but I have tasted better. (PASS)

We got lost on holiday and had to stop a (a)   -by to ask for directions. (PASS)

She smiled (a)   and offered to help. (SWEET)

There are no artificial (a)   in this ice-cream. (SWEET)

The (a)   of the fruit contrasted with the sharp taste of the sauce. (SWEET)

The government are acting very (a)   in terms of telling the electorate their plans. (HESITATE)

She showed no (a)   whatsoever and answered the question immediately. (HESITATE)

The class were a bit (a)   when the teacher asked them if they'd be happy to perform in the parade. (HESITATE)

Is that shirt (a)   or does it need to be taken to the dry cleaners? (WASH)

If you're going to the shop could you buy some (a)   up liquid? (WASH)

I think that car must have gone (a)   for weeks. It looks filthy. (WASH)

That's a very (a)   score to get for the test. You should be pleased with yourself. (RESPECT)

Their parents have always been careful to ensure their children are (a)   towards other people. (RESPECT)

She's a well (a)   member of the church. (RESPECT)

I am colour blind and find it very difficult to (a)   between certain colours. (DIFFER)

A key aspect of teaching mixed ability classes is the ability of the teacher to deal with the issue of (a)   . (DIFFER)

The trade union was fighting a battle against the (a)   in pay between workers in different industries. (DIFFER)

There were a small group of political (a)   at the university who were heavily involved in student politics. (EXTREME)

I was (a)   pleased with my exam result, which turned out to be much higher than I'd expected. (EXTREME)

There was a steady decline in political (a)   in many countries around the world. (EXTREME)

There was a great deal of (a)   surrounding the issue. (SECRET)

The salesman was (a)   filmed cheating customers. (SECRET)

He's a very (a)   type of person who almost seems to live a double life. (SECRET)

You will need some form of (a)   when you work on that machine. (PROTECT)

Her parents were very (a)   towards her and never let her out of their sight. (PROTECT)

These animals are becoming very rare and in some countries are actually a (a)   species. (PROTECT)

All the (a)   are in place and everyone is now looking forward to the party. (PREPARE)

She was given very little time to write the speech and was clearly (a)   for the occasion. (PREPARE)

It's a (a)   certificate which can be taken as an introduction to the main course. (PREPARE)

She lost all (a)   with her colleagues when it was discovered she'd been claiming that other people's ideas were her own. (CREDIBLE)

It was an (a)   film that left me feeling totally speechless. (CREDIBLE)

I'd been working hard all week and was feeling (a)   tired. (CREDIBLE)

He's at night school at the moment. He's studying to be a painter and (a)   . (DECORATE)

We haven't put any Christmas (a)   up at home yet. We just haven't had the time. (DECORATE)

Her jewellery isn't valuable. It's purely (a)   . (DECORATE)

I'm going to college next year to do a (a)   -course in computing. (REFRESH)

They're supposed to be serving (a)   during the interval. (REFRESH)

It makes a (a)   change to see her working so hard at school after all her problems recently. (REFRESH)

(a)   on the bulletin board led the company to the conclusion that the website was getting very few visitors. (ACT)

We've bought this fantastic (a)   TV. You can programme it and take part in live competitions. (ACT)

When we have confirmation that your payment has been received your account will be (a)   . (ACT)

She is a (a)   and specialises in the French Revolution. (HISTORY)

Some experts argue that his research is (a)   incorrect. (HISTORY)

The video outlines the (a)   events that led up to the outbreak of war. (HISTORY)

The parents were called in to speak to the teacher as their daughter was (a)   late for class. (HABIT)

He was an (a)   criminal who was always in and out of prison. (HABIT)

It was quite an old building and was barely (a)   . (HABIT)

One thing I learnt during my travels is that you must learn something about the basic (a)   of a country before you visit it. (CUSTOM)

I felt quite awkward at the presentation and I'm (a)   to speaking in public. (CUSTOM)

I'm rather disappointed your sales department failed to get in touch. Surely it's (a)   to return calls. (CUSTOM)

She showed a (a)   lapse in concentration which cost her the game. (MOMENT)

It was a (a)   decision that had wide-ranging consequences for all concerned. (MOMENT)

He took me by surprise and (a)   I wasn't sure what to say. (MOMENT)

We're keeping her in hospital under close (a)   to see how she reacts to the medication. (OBSERVE)

Several United Nations (a)   were sent to the region to check on the legitimacy of the election process. (OBSERVE)

You're not very (a)   are you? Didn't you see that car coming round the corner? (OBSERVE)

We've hired this (a)   company to take all our furniture to our new house. (MOVE)

She has been a leading member of the women's (a)   for many years. (MOVE)

I need to go to the shops to buy some paint (a)   . (MOVE)

I work in an (a)   capacity for the local Chamber of Commerce. (ADVISE)

He had a meeting with several of his top (a)   to see if they could come up with a solution to the problem. (ADVISE)

It is (a)   to eat a heavy meal before taking exercise as you are likely to suffer from stomach cramps. (ADVISE)

It was quite (a)   the best film I've ever seen! (SIMPLE)