WORD FORM TEST 15

They have announced the ______ for the Oscars. (NOMINATE)

Her tireless dedication to community service is the ______ of altruism, and it inspires others to volunteer their time and resources. (BODY)

Answer explanation

embodiment of something: a person or thing that represents or is a typical example of an idea or a quality

The study's results were ______ by the scientific community because the research methods were found to be flawed and unreliable. (COUNT)

Answer explanation

discount (v): decide that something or someone is not worth considering or giving attention

Whatever ______ are drawn from these results, you can't deny it was a groundbreaking experiment. (CONCLUDE)

The judge believed that a ______ would be more beneficial than prison, and the youth was given a chance to rehabilitate in s supportive environment. (REFORM)

Answer explanation

reformatory (n) /rɪˈfɔːmətri/: a type of school that young criminals are sent to instead of prison

As is ______the case when I go to a restaurant, I ate too much and spent a fortune!

Sometimes, the leaves of ______ plants clash with the colours of their own flowers. (VARIANT)

Answer explanation

variegated (a) /ˈveəriəɡeɪtɪd/:

1. 1. having spots or marks of a different colour

2. 2. consisting of many different types of thing or person

David Baron's latest crime thriller ends with an ______ final chapter that keeps you guessing. (INTRIGUE)

Answer explanation

intriguing (a) /ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/: very interesting because of being unusual or not having an obvious answer

You are not allowed to exchange your financial product for money before the end of the term. Your early ______  may require a fee or a penalty. (CASH)

Answer explanation

encashment (n): the act of exchanging a cheque, etc. for money

I feel a lot better since I decided to stop eating ______ food. (PROCESS)