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English Vocabulary Exercise | Confusing Words

August 7, 2018 - B1pdf

Fill in the blanks with an appropriate word.

Progress 0 of 12 answered
1He was so angry that the ............... stood out on his forehead.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "veins" because it means blood vessels.
2Rescuers made a ............... attempt to reach the sinking boat.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "vain" because it means useless or unsuccessful.
3The ............... politician had no thought of the public welfare.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "venal" because it means corrupt or willing to take bribes.
4His new ............... doesn’t fit well.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "suit" because it means a set of matching clothes.
5Reserve the bridal ............... at the hotel.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "suite" because it means a set of connected rooms.
6He spoke to the audience in a humorous ...............
Wrong!
The correct answer is "vein" because it can mean a style, tone, or mood.
7A ............... sin does not keep one out of Heaven.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "venial" because it means minor or pardonable.
8Waterloo is a ............... battleground.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "historic" because it means important or famous in history.
9It is a ............... fact that George Washington had false teeth made of wood.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "historical" because it means related to history or past events.
10She is very ............... about her appearance.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "vain" because it means too proud of your appearance or abilities.
11A ............... of food was found in the cave.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "hoard" because it means a hidden supply or stockpile.
12A ............... of Tatars invaded Europe.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "horde" because it means a large crowd or group.
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Answers

  1. He was so angry that the veins stood out on his forehead.
  2. Rescuers made a vain attempt to reach the sinking boat.
  3. The venal politician had no thought of the public welfare.
  4. His new suit doesn’t fit well.
  5. Reserve the bridal suite at the hotel.
  6. He spoke to the audience in a humorous vein
  7. A venial sin does not keep one out of Heaven.
  8. Waterloo is a historic battleground.
  9. It is a historical fact that George Washington had false teeth made of wood.
  10. She is very vain about her appearance.
  11. A hoard of food was found in the cave.
  12. A horde of Tatars invaded Europe.
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