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June 16th, 2019 in Vocabulary

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate form of the word given in the brackets.

1. The climbers had reached the limit of their …………………………. (endure)

2. Each branch of government has ………………………….. powers. (limit)

3. The inheritance allowed him to ………………………………. his debts. (liquid)

4. The ruler’s …………………………. practice led to the uprising. (license)

5. We took a …………………………. stroll after dinner. (leisure)

6. Be prepared for a …………………………. speech after dinner. (length)

7. Father likes to take the …………………………. traveled roads. (little)

8. The hot climate made everyone ……………………………. (lethargy)

9. Shyness is a ……………………….. in politics. (liable)

10. Talking things out will ………………………… the tension. (less)

Answers

1. The climbers had reached the limit of their endurance.

2. Each branch of government has limited powers.

3. The inheritance allowed him to liquidate his debts.

4. The ruler’s licentious practice led to the uprising.

5. We took a leisurely stroll after dinner.

6. Be prepared for a lengthy speech after dinner.

7. Father likes to take the less traveled roads.

8. The hot climate made everyone lethargic.

9. Shyness is a liability in politics.

10. Talking things out will lessen the tension.