1.

A COMMISERATE gesture from the management will lessen the possibility of strike
at the factory.
humane

2. There is DIVERSITY of opinion among the representative in the conference.

variety

3. The old man avoids joining discussions on politicals beliefs for fear of being
TAUNTED by his co-workers.

mocked
4. The victory of the party will further heighten business DESPONDENCY and
aggravate the poverty of the people.

hopelessness

5. The restaurants and galleries are ENSCONCED in an old bricks chocolate

factory.

hidden

6. The whole country awaits the outcome of the economics recovery programs with
mixed feelings of apprehension and ALACRITY .
eagerness

7. A man is inviting criticism if he REPUDIATES his principles just to gain political

support.

disowns
8. The latest infrastructure projects of the city gevernment are ENCUMBERED by
financial constraints.

hindered

9. The new minister DECAPITATED many inefficient employees.

removed from office

10. The management EXCULPATED the worker after a thorough investigation and
now he is.

back to work
11. Flood is the INEVITABLE effect of uncontrolled deforestation.

unavoidable

12. The management was PROMPTED to strengthen its secrurity system and
employ more intellegence officers.

requested

13. The old woman spends sleepless nights and DREADS the sound of gunshot from
the hills.

fears

14. Each one of the eight wonders of the world has its own PECULIAR features.

distinctive

15. There is a drive to check the further DETERIORATION of rivers and other
inland waters.

degeneration

16. Rather than being overly CAUTIOUS or pessimistic, take seriously the plans of
the new administration.
carefull
17. To attain a FORMIDABLE position, the efforts of the military must be based in
the basic tenets of discipline and unity.

powerful

18. Change is IMPERATIVE if society is to survive.

Necessary

19. The exporter of a famous line of leather accessories is the ERSTWHILE owner
of a dairy farm.
former

20. The governor condemned the illegal taxes levied on the HAPLESS populace of
the island.

unfortunate