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Confusing Words Exercise

February 13, 2019 - B1pdf

Fill in the blanks.
Progress 0 of 11 answered
1The minister spoke of the soul’s ............... life.
Wrong!
The adjective "eternal" means lasting forever.
2Her ............... beauty could not be captured by the greatest painter.
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The adjective "ethereal" describes delicate, otherworldly beauty.
3Her ............... would not allow her to betray a friend.
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The noun "ethics" means moral principles.
4Each country has its own ............... costumes.
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The adjective "ethnic" refers to a cultural or national group.
5The politician’s ............... answers infuriated the reporters.
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The adjective "evasive" describes answers that avoid giving clear information.
6The procedure was only minimally ............... .
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The adjective "invasive" describes a medical procedure that enters the body.
7An ............... spends much time alone.
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An "introvert" is a person who often prefers spending time alone.
8His ............... sense of humor helped him through hard times.
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The adjective "invincible" means too strong to be defeated.
9He was an ............... romantic who was always falling in love.
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The adjective "inveterate" describes a long-established habit or attitude.
10In an ............... position, a 9 looks like a 6.
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The adjective "inverted" means turned upside down.
11The sinner ............... the Lord’s forgiveness.
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The verb "invoked" means called upon for help or support.
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  1. The minister spoke of the soul’s eternal life.
  2. Her ethereal beauty could not be captured by the greatest painter.
  3. Her ethics would not allow her to betray a friend.
  4. Each country has its own ethnic costumes.
  5. The politician’s evasive answers infuriated the reporters.
  6. The procedure was only minimally invasive .
  7. An introvert spends much time alone.
  8. His invincible sense of humor helped him through hard times.
  9. He was an inveterate romantic who was always falling in love.
  10. In an inverted position, a 9 looks like a 6.
  11. The sinner invoked the Lord’s forgiveness.
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