vocabulary practice 5V

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vocabulary practice 5V

Hopefully this will help you study better for the 

vocabulary test.

You will have this on 20th of December

To practice

During the test you will need to be able to use the words in several situations. 

To study for this, make sure to write down the words/collocations you don't know. 

Besides that, find synonyms, opposites etc. to be able to recognize the words better.

So let's start with it: Opposites

unstimulating

worthless

transparent

pedestrian

undemanding

dreary

impenetrable

intriguing

priceless

challenging

dazzling

thought-provoking

Replace the words with the correct synomym

1. The rainforest is home to a rich diversity of                  plants and animals, each playing a vital role in maintaining the delicate ecosystem.

2. The ancient temple was constructed by our                         , and its intricate carvings narrate the stories of a civilization long gone.

3. The prolonged           spell devastated the once fertile farmlands, leaving farmers struggling to cultivate crops and communities facing acute water shortages.

4. In the 19th century, many Irish families faced hardships and chose to become                                      , seeking a better life in the United States.

5. In the autumn, the                               trees painted the landscape with vibrant hues of red, orange, and yellow before dropping their leaves in preparation for the winter months.

native

forefathers

arid

expatriates

leaf-shedding

deciduous

ancestors

indigenous

dry

emigrants

Match the words together

current

romance

of change

under (a)

of bullets

thunderous

hazy

sunny

snowed

cloud

under

winds

cloud

climate

whirlwind

memory

of distrust

hail

disposition

applause

Odd man out:
credible- conduct- plausible

1. credible
2. conduct
3. plausible

Odd man out:
breakout - outbreak - setup :)

1. breakout
2. outbreak
3. setup

Make a sentence:
constructive criticism

Make a sentence:
unreliable witness