IELTS vocabulary exercise

Complete the following sentences using an appropriate word.

1. She tried to be brave in the face of …………………. (adverse)

2. Don’t be discouraged by ………………… criticism. (adversity)

3. The trip promised to be long and ……………… (adventure)

4. I ………………… you to reconsider your decision. (advice)

5. Faith permitted him to endure every …………………. (afflict)

6. …………………. nations must turn to peace. (aggression)

7. The boy escaped his captor with an …………….. leap. (agility)

8. The halls of the castle were large and ……………….. (air)

9. His increasing belligerence …………………. him from his friends. (alien)

10. Your …………………. that the Mayor is corrupt must be proved. (allege)

Answers

1. She tried to be brave in the face of adversity.

2. Don’t be discouraged by adverse criticism.

3. The trip promised to be long and adventurous.

4. I advise you to reconsider your decision.

5. Faith permitted him to endure every affliction.

6. Aggressive nations must turn to peace.

7. The boy escaped his captor with an agile leap.

8. The halls of the castle were large and airy.

9. His increasing belligerence alienated him from his friends.

10. Your allegation that the Mayor is corrupt must be proved.