CAE WORD FORMATIONOnline version CAE WORD FORMATION - UNITS 1-3 by Manuela Ferrazza Heredia A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Starts with A One million dollars was ________ for disaster relief. VERB ALLOCATE Starts with B The sun shone_________. ADV BRIGHT Contains C vague and __________ criticism ADJ NEG CONSTRUCT Starts with D Constant criticism can be very _________. ADJ NEG MOTIVATE Contains E His manner was sly and _______ ADJ DECEIVE Starts with F We announced a decision ________ recognizing the new government. ADV FORMALIZE Starts with G We’ve seen an enormous _____ in the number of businesses using the Web. NOUN GROW Contains H The hostages were released ________. ADJ NEG HARM Starts with I The evidence seemed very __________. ADJ NEG SUBSTANTIAL Starts with J It’s too soon to make a _________ about what the outcome will be. NOUN JUDGE Contains K She became ill after ________ taking an illegal drug ADV NEG KNOW Starts with L Tenants have legal _________ for any damage they cause. NOUN LIABLE Starts with M The actor ________ evolved his character from villain to comic to romantic lead and, ultimately, to tragic hero. ADV MASTER Starts with N It took _______ two hours to get here. ADV NEAR Contains O But remember: _______ is the key. NOUN MODERATE Starts with P It’s not _______ to talk with your mouth full. ADJ POLITENESS Starts with Q Javed Miandad appealed for calm, but he failed to _____ the protesters. VERB QUIET Contains R Local internet service is ________. ADJ NEG RELY Contains S It was no longer financially _____ to keep the community centre open ADJ FEASIBLY Contains T I felt _______ and lost ADJ NEG DIRECT Starts with U Despite an __________ business environment, the stock market remained steady. AJD NEG FAVOURABLE Starts with V According to the packet, these vitamin pills will restore lost _______. NOUN VITAL Contains W Harriet was _______ by a feeling of homesickness. VERB OVERWHELMING Contains X The list is by no means ______. ADJ EXHAUSTED Contains Y The shoe factory is the largest ________ in this area. NOUN EMPLOY