Many owls are ________ creatures, meaning they are most active during the nighttime hours.

The severe storm damaged the old tree ________, leaving it beyond any hope of restoration.

Some plants ________ in sandy soil, while others prefer loamy or clayey soil for optimal growth.

Indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following sentence:

The new software update promises to provide a more stable and robust performance, reducing crashes and glitches.

The historic landmark is highly __________ admiration by both locals and tourists for its cultural significance and architectural beauty.

Indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question:

It has emerged that secret talks had been going on between the two companies before the takeover was announced.

After months of planning and preparation, the construction project __________, with workers arriving on site and heavy machinery put into operation.

With two years' experience in the classroom, I'd say he's a very __________________ teacher

I think she'd make a great team leader because she's a __________________ sort of person, whereas I find it hard to make up my mind.

It was a _______________ decision to resign in protest at the company's pollution record.

If she's an international lawyer, then she needs to be very _________________ in her job.

These small local protests are just ___________________________

________________________, I'd say he isn't happy with the situation.

You must consider each problem as a(n) ______________ of the whole.

Snakes and lizards are __________ animals.

They found an injured cat and carefully nursed it __________ to health

Many costumes are bizarre works of art ranging from toothbrushes to mattresses and packets of sweets.

In this unconventional art exhibition, the artists were encouraged to be as creative as possible, and the theme was "__________."

I __________________ a glimpse of her red coat in the crowd.

Many students couldn’t__________, but the teacher __________ the problem by going into a detailed explanation.

Eager to test her new recipe, Emily decided to _____ her culinary skills tonight.

In a tight-knit community, regular gatherings and shared traditions often serve as the ________, bringing people closer together.

He ___________ the old saucepan clean, and it looked as good as new.

Indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in the meaning to the underlined part in the following question:

Although he is always self-deprecating, he is a lawyer of considerable experience.

Social-networking sites are increasingly being studied by psychologists to gain ______________ into people's personalities.

Psychologists have found enough ______________ to be able to confirm that extroverts post more messages and photos on social-networking sites than introverts.

Some people may _____ challenges as obstacles, while others view them as opportunities for growth.

During the meeting, John couldn't help but make a _____ comment about the seemingly endless agenda, causing everyone to chuckle.

It is believed that social-networking sites provide a rich ____________ of useful data.

We no longer have to rely ______________ on people reporting how they feel about each other. Messages and images on these sites act as open-ended stimuli.

All that was left for breakfast was some ______________ bread and tea.

Emma fell down and _____________ her knee.

The funding for _________________ into renewable energy sources has increased significantly in recent years due to growing environmental concerns.

He intends to ____________ up a computer business with his brother.

It's possible to study _______________ social-networking and communication patterns in new ways.

After moving to a foreign country for a job, Sarah experienced ___________ shock as she struggled to adapt to the new language, customs, and way of life.

In the workplace, it is considered _____________ behavior to treat colleagues with respect, communicate effectively, and adhere to the company's code of conduct.

Before I set ____________ on my adventure, I had certain images of English people: polite, serious people, always drinking tea...

You could say they display the typical, _______________ attitudes of small communities.