EXERCISES I. First choose one of the following words which corresponds to the definition. Then use it in the sentences below. Don’t forget to use the right form of the word.
to mention
splendid
talkative
promptly
a gesture
tiny
to say no
a stomach
to wave
attentive
a) to refuse, to deny ______________________
It was difficult to _____________ but he had to do that.
b) at once, immediately ______________________
She promised to keep it secret and ________________ went and told
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c) chatty, very communicative ___________________
She's a lively, _____________________ person.
d) very small, Lilliputian _____________________
They are thinking of moving to a larger flat since they live in a very _
flat.
e) to move back and forth, to signal __________________
I _____________ to him from the window but he didn't see me.
f) beautiful, luxurious ___________________
We had _________________ food there.
g) a digestive organ, belly ______________________
The doctor asked him to lie down on his __________________.
h) concentrating, all ears ________________________
He was glad to have such an ______________ audience.
i) to bring up, to speak about something quickly __________________
I promised never to __________________ the incident again.
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j) a movement of the hands, arms or head to express an idea or feeling,
action ____________________
She made a rude _________________ at the driver.
