1.Calvin had the __________________________ to be made redundant only two weeks after
getting married. But things turned out alright in the end. (FORTUNATE)
2.The company’s profit has tripled as a result of its successful __________________________
investment. (SEA)
3.The company plans to reform its inefficient and __________________________ offices in
order to cut costs. (STAFF)
4.The headmistress gave Tom a very __________________________ look when she saw that
he wasn’t wearing the correct uniform. (APPROVE)
5.What disappoints me is that he is always __________________________ by even minor
failures. (MOTIVATION)
6.The passenger train __________________________ was caused by an act of sabotage not
an obstruction on the tracks as earlier reported. (RAIL)
7.The Government is urged to close any __________________________ in the legal system
that allows celebrities to take advantage of charitable activities. (HOLE)