Objective Proficiency p. 14. Extra Word Formation

Complete with a form of the word in capitals at the end of the line
1. Her English is almost _____________. (FLAW)
2. We can think carelessly and _____________, or carefully and successfully. (EFFECT)
3. Although we build things to last, we don't expect them to last ____________. (DEFINITE)
4.  I enjoy the constant ____________ with people from other departments. (ACT)
5. ____________ interested in the latest opening must send their CV. (APPLY)
6. Banking in these circumstances became very dangerous when the global financial crisis _________. (DEEP)
7. The carpet is available in different ___________. (WIDE)
8. Something needs to be done about the ____________ gap between rich and poor. (WIDE) 
9. The _________ of the meeting was rather inconclusive. (COME)
10. His brother had a second-hand car which was barely ______________ (ROAD)
11.The building has been _____________ restored to all its former elegance. (PAIN)
 

KEY
1.  flawless: perfect. E.g. a flawless performance


2. ineffectively: E.g. They either didn’t spend the money, or spent it ineffectively.


3. indefinitely: /ɪnˈdefɪnətli/ E.g. The trial was postponed indefinitely. Talks cannot go on indefinitely


4. interaction.


5. Applicants


6. deepened 


7. widths (width /wɪdθ/ /wɪtθ/ the measurement from one side of something to the other; how wide something isIt's about 10 metres in width. )


8. widening


9. outcome: the result or effect of an action or event. E.g. We are waiting to hear the final outcome of the negotiations. 

inconclusive: /ˌɪnkənˈkluːsɪv/ not leading to a definite decision or result. E.g. inconclusive evidence/results/tests. Inconclusive discussions. A coalition government was formed following an inconclusive general election.


10. roadworthy: /ˈrəʊdwɜːði/ in a safe condition to drive. E.g. it was still roadworthy. 
 
barely: /ˈbeəli/ in a way that is just possible but only with difficulty. E.g. He could barely read and write.  


11. painstakingly: needing a lot of care, effort and attention to detail. E.g. The welfare state, painstakingly built over many decades, is shrivelling (becoming smaller).