SIMILAR MEANINGS; ADJECTIVES 1 Check your vocabulary for TOEFL

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SIMILAR MEANINGS; ADJECTIVES 1

Here is a crossword with a difference. The words, which are all adjectives, are already in the grid,
but some of the letters have been removed. With the help of a dictionary, try to fill in the missing
letters. The more letters you fill in, the easier it becomes to complete the grid.
When you have done this, match the adjectives in the grid with a word or expression with a similar
meaning which you will find in bold on the next page:

1	A rude reply.	24	A potential or likely candidate for a job.
2	A strong and successful economy.	25	A thorough investigation.
3	Basic facilities.	26	Enough information.
4	A small charge for services.	27	Gradual progress.
5	Traditional medicine.	28	A sudden, sharp rise in prices.
6	An inquisitive student.	29	A flourishing community.
7	Specialist knowledge.	30	Difficult and detailed instructions.
8	An isolated village.	31	A creative director.
9	A ridiculous idea.	32	A powerful drug.
10	Suitable computer software.	33	Extreme measures to prevent or achieve something.
11	A valid reason for doing something.	34	A superficial person.
12	Strict economic controls.	35	Unpredictable behavior.
13	A calm, peaceful sea.	36	Rich agricultural soil.
14	A small margin of opportunity.	37	A level surface.
15	A secret operation.	38	Very important information (2 possible words).
16	An insignificant amount of money	39	A diverse program of events.
17	Dangerous chemicals.	40	Essential raw materials (2 possible words).
18	An exhibition of modern art.	41	Poisonous gases.
19	Lasting appeal.	42	Clear and direct comments.
20	Extremely unusual circumstances.	43	Limited natural resources.
21	Very strange or unusual behavior.	44	Extensive unemployment.
22	A punctual start to a meeting.	45	A determined student.
23	Old-fashioned ideas.	46	Rough material.

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