Word power exercise
Complete the following sentences using the most appropriate word from the given options.
(foolhardy, flagrant, flock, furor, flickered, fugitive, fuss, furtive, foment, flashy)
1. I could tell by the ………………. glances at his watch that he wanted to go.
2. Let’s have a simple wedding with as little ……………… as possible.
3. The doctor’s new book has caused quite a …………………
4. The ……………….. was wanted by police in several countries.
5. Walking a tightrope across the falls was a ………………… venture.
6. He did his best to …………….. a quarrel between the brothers.
7. A …………….. of sheep blocked the road.
8. The candle ………………… in the breeze.
9. Her closets are full of ……………….. clothes.
10. That was a ………………… abuse of his authority.
Answers
1. I could tell by the furtive glances at his watch that he wanted to go.
2. Let’s have a simple wedding with as little fuss as possible.
3. The doctor’s new book has caused quite a furor.
4. The fugitive was wanted by police in several countries.
5. Walking a tightrope across the falls was a foolhardy venture.
6. He did his best to foment a quarrel between the brothers.
7. A flock of sheep blocked the road.
8. The candle flickered in the breeze.
9. Her closets are full of flashy clothes.
10. That was a flagrant abuse of his authority.