Grammar in Use 141026

Question 1

utterly

Answer 1

completely and without qualification; absolutely.

“he looked utterly ridiculous”

Question 2

virtually

Answer 2

nearly; almost.

“the disease destroyed virtually all the vineyards in Orange County”

Question 3

practically

Answer 3

virtually; almost.

“the strike lasted practically a fortnight”

Question 4

exclusively

Answer 4

to the exclusion of others; only.

“paints produced exclusively for independent retailers”

Question 5

rather

Answer 5

to a certain or significant extent or degree.

“she’s been behaving rather strangely”

Question 6

well-resourced

Answer 6

The school is well-resourced (has all the things it needs), with sufficient books and computers

Question 7

nerve-wracking

Answer 7

causing stress or anxiety.

I found that whole experience ~ (made me tense and worried)

Question 8

far-reaching

Answer 8

The proposed changes will be ~ (will have a major influence on a large number of people)

Question 9

ill-equipped

Answer 9

not having the necessary resources or qualities for a particular role or task.
“they feel ill-equipped to cope with emotional issues”

Question 10

alleged

Answer 10

said, without proof, to have taken place or to have a specified illegal or undesirable quality.
“the alleged conspirators”