Word power exercise

Complete the following sentences using the most appropriate word from the given options.

(foolhardy, flagrant, flock, furor, flickered, fugitive, fuss, furtive, foment, flashy)

1. I could tell by the ………………. glances at his watch that he wanted to go.

2. Let’s have a simple wedding with as little ……………… as possible.

3. The doctor’s new book has caused quite a …………………

4. The ……………….. was wanted by police in several countries.

5. Walking a tightrope across the falls was a ………………… venture.

6. He did his best to …………….. a quarrel between the brothers.

7. A …………….. of sheep blocked the road.

8. The candle ………………… in the breeze.

9. Her closets are full of ……………….. clothes.

10. That was a ………………… abuse of his authority.

Answers

1. I could tell by the furtive glances at his watch that he wanted to go.

2. Let’s have a simple wedding with as little fuss as possible.

3. The doctor’s new book has caused quite a furor.

4. The fugitive was wanted by police in several countries.

5. Walking a tightrope across the falls was a foolhardy venture.

6. He did his best to foment a quarrel between the brothers.

7. A flock of sheep blocked the road.

8. The candle flickered in the breeze.

9. Her closets are full of flashy clothes.

10. That was a flagrant abuse of his authority.