Obj CPE Unit 16 - Vocab

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• Further Education (Key Stage 5)

Obj CPE Unit 16 - Vocab

Little did the former politician know that behind her back she was called a __________________ old woman.

1. rebellious
2. conventional
3. garrulous
4. trustworthy

So cool, calm and collected was she that she was generally considered ___________________ .

1. spineless
2. unflappable
3. trustworthy
4. impeccable

Tom was a sensitive soul - no chance of him being accused of _____________ indifference!

1. callous
2. fickle
3. panicky
4. treacherous

She had the gift of the gab and became an able and ________________ advocate for feminism.

1. articulate
2. conventional
3. brazen
4. modest

Julie's brother answered all my question in monosyllables - what a ______________ character!

1. talkative
2. conventional
3. taciturn
4. inarticulate

Samantha took everyone at face value and wouldn't have stood a chance in the ____________ world of politics.

1. fickle
2. flawed
3. steadfast
4. unflappable

The retail group had come into existence in the 1950s and set great ____________ on its traditional values.

1. stock
2. trust
3. belief
4. store

His 'perception' of the corporate world was coloured by his long experience in the car manufacturing industry

1. look at
2. ideal of
3. insight into
4. disappointment in

Julia may have been rash at times, but nobody could deny she had 'guts'.

1. wildness
2. foolishness
3. courage
4. strength

Sue was a 'painstaking' proof reader - nothing escaped her attention.

1. slow
2. experienced
3. eagle eye
4. meticulous

Jack's false 'suppositions' led to many embarrassing situations.

1. hopes
2. views
3. truths
4. conjectures

As he grew older, he became a typical, ___________________ teenager.

1. conventional
2. fickle
3. spineless
4. rebellious

The novel was such a 'compelling book' she couldn't put it down for three evenings straight.

1. heart-burner
2. finger-licker
3. page-turner
4. brain-blower

Susan refused to listen 'apropos' his ludicrous conspiracy theories

1. during
2. in spite of
3. with regard to
4. without

Jason chose to use a 'pseudonym' as a writer - he just didn't want any publicity.

1. a different gender
2. a false name
3. another man's face
4. a particular style

The novel's 'denouement' didn't disappoint - it kept me reading until the very last page.

1. characters
2. plot
3. setting
4. ending

It was a childhood pleasure to 'immerse' herself in a good book beside the windswept lake.

1. cover in water
2. engross
3. paddle
4. cover her eyes

Catherine admitted a 'penchant' for Mediterranean foods like olives.

1. a pet hate
2. a particular fondness
3. a disgust
4. a certain dislike of

I am greatly 'indebted' to you all for persevering thus far in this quiz!

1. owing money to
2. annoyed with
3. grateful
4. astounded at