Vocabulary exercise | Gap fills

Complete the following sentences using the appropriate form of the word given in the brackets.

1. A few people lingered after the ………………. of the meeting. (terminate)

2. The belief that the universe is expanding has been proven and is no longer ……………………. (theory)

3. Add cornstarch to ……………….. the sauce. (thick)

4. This bush is very ………………… (thorn)

5. Even though she had plenty of money, the old woman was very ……………….. (thrift)

6. Bringing the two enemies together will be a ……………………. job. (tickle)

7. His ……………….. prevented him from asking her to the dance. (timid)

8. Such rude behavior is not ………………… (tolerate)

9. I have a …………………. toothache. (torture)

10. Why are you so ………………… today? (touch)

Answers

1. A few people lingered after the termination of the meeting.

2. The belief that the universe is expanding has been proven and is no longer theoretical.

3. Add cornstarch to thicken the sauce.

4. This bush is very thorny.

5. Even though she had plenty of money, the old woman was very thrifty.

6. Bringing the two enemies together will be a ticklish job.

7. His timidity prevented him from asking her to the dance.

8. Such rude behavior is not tolerable.

9. I have a torturous toothache.

10. Why are you so touchy today?