Obj CPE Unit 16 - Vocab

Obj CPE Unit 16 - Vocab
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ESOLFurther Education (Key Stage 5)

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Obj CPE Unit 16 - Vocab

Slide 1 - Slide

Little did the former politician know that behind her back she was called a __________________ old woman.
A
rebellious
B
conventional
C
garrulous
D
trustworthy

Slide 2 - Quiz

So cool, calm and collected was she that she was generally considered ___________________ .
A
spineless
B
unflappable
C
trustworthy
D
impeccable

Slide 3 - Quiz

Tom was a sensitive soul - no chance of him being accused of _____________ indifference!
A
callous
B
fickle
C
panicky
D
treacherous

Slide 4 - Quiz

She had the gift of the gab and became an able and ________________ advocate for feminism.
A
articulate
B
conventional
C
brazen
D
modest

Slide 5 - Quiz

Julie's brother answered all my question in monosyllables - what a ______________ character!
A
talkative
B
conventional
C
taciturn
D
inarticulate

Slide 6 - Quiz

Samantha took everyone at face value and wouldn't have stood a chance in the ____________ world of politics.
A
fickle
B
flawed
C
steadfast
D
unflappable

Slide 7 - Quiz

The retail group had come into existence in the 1950s and set great ____________ on its traditional values.
A
stock
B
trust
C
belief
D
store

Slide 8 - Quiz

His 'perception' of the corporate world was coloured by his long experience in the car manufacturing industry
A
look at
B
ideal of
C
insight into
D
disappointment in

Slide 9 - Quiz

Julia may have been rash at times, but nobody could deny she had 'guts'.
A
wildness
B
foolishness
C
courage
D
strength

Slide 10 - Quiz

Sue was a 'painstaking' proof reader - nothing escaped her attention.
A
slow
B
experienced
C
eagle eye
D
meticulous

Slide 11 - Quiz

Jack's false 'suppositions' led to many embarrassing situations.
A
hopes
B
views
C
truths
D
conjectures

Slide 12 - Quiz

As he grew older, he became a typical, ___________________ teenager.
A
conventional
B
fickle
C
spineless
D
rebellious

Slide 13 - Quiz

The novel was such a 'compelling book' she couldn't put it down for three evenings straight.
A
heart-burner
B
finger-licker
C
page-turner
D
brain-blower

Slide 14 - Quiz

Susan refused to listen 'apropos' his ludicrous conspiracy theories
A
during
B
in spite of
C
with regard to
D
without

Slide 15 - Quiz

Jason chose to use a 'pseudonym' as a writer - he just didn't want any publicity.
A
a different gender
B
a false name
C
another man's face
D
a particular style

Slide 16 - Quiz

The novel's 'denouement' didn't disappoint - it kept me reading until the very last page.
A
characters
B
plot
C
setting
D
ending

Slide 17 - Quiz

It was a childhood pleasure to 'immerse' herself in a good book beside the windswept lake.
A
cover in water
B
engross
C
paddle
D
cover her eyes

Slide 18 - Quiz

Catherine admitted a 'penchant' for Mediterranean foods like olives.
A
a pet hate
B
a particular fondness
C
a disgust
D
a certain dislike of

Slide 19 - Quiz

I am greatly 'indebted' to you all for persevering thus far in this quiz!
A
owing money to
B
annoyed with
C
grateful
D
astounded at

Slide 20 - Quiz