Question 1

Hundreds of ______ have crossed the borders over the past few years.

Accepted Answer

refugees

Answer

earnings

Answer

premises

Answer

emigrations

Question 2

In many countries, ______ is unevenly distributed.

Accepted Answer

wealth

Answer

inequality

Answer

earnings

Answer

welfare

Question 3

The film contained ______ violence and was, therefore, inappropriate for children.

Accepted Answer

excessive

Answer

vulnerable

Answer

mere

Answer

inadequate

Question 4

He had to work and study at the same time to make ends ______, as his family couldn't support him.

Accepted Answer

meet

Answer

be

Answer

see

Answer

join

Question 5

His cold was ______ when he went out in the rain without a raincoat.

Accepted Answer

compounded

Answer

disqualified

Answer

combated

Answer

alleviated

Question 6

Companies have pit up their prices to ______ the increased cost of production.

Accepted Answer

offset

Answer

alleviate

Answer

compound

Answer

combat

Question 7

When was slavery ______ in the USA?

Accepted Answer

abolished

Answer

plagued

Answer

offset

Answer

sought

Question 8

Extreme steps have been taken to ______ crime in the city centre.

Accepted Answer

combat

Answer

alleviate

Answer

compound

Answer

offset

Question 9

She is ______ ways to improve her job prospects.

Accepted Answer

seeking

Answer

combating

Answer

compounding

Answer

funding

Question 10

People are constantly complaining about the ______ of the health system.

Accepted Answer

inadequacy

Answer

earnings

Answer

migration

Answer

popularity

Question 11

This charity helps the most ______ members of society.

Accepted Answer

vulnerable

Answer

efficient

Answer

wealthy

Answer

inadequate

Question 12

Steps are being taken to ______ poverty.

Accepted Answer

alleviate

Answer

disqualify

Answer

offset

Answer

compound

Question 13

The government has increased the ______ on cigarettes in an attempt to reduce consumption.

Accepted Answer

tax

Answer

excess

Answer

premise

Answer

resolution

Question 14

The basic ______ of this argument is that all people should be treated as equals.

Accepted Answer

premise

Answer

earnings

Answer

wealth

Answer

popularity

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