Destination C1/C2 – Unit 22 – Vocabulary Test 1

Her knowledge of Latin and Ancient Greek is not shocking, considering that she studied ______ at Oxford.

The Pet Shop Boys have an ______ and distinctive sound.

I interpret this picture to be a statement about the world of depressing and ______ we live in.

Ben has my utmost ______ because he has accomplished so much in a short amount of time.

Children are extremely ______ at that age, which is the main reason I think they shouldn't watch violence on TV.

I can agonize over a choice of two words for hours on end since I tend to be a ______.

I may be an ______, but what's wrong with wanting access to safe drinking water for all people?

Many artists reportedly experienced emotions of ______ as children, according to what I've read.

Getting some of these ancient postcards valued seems like it would not be ______.

The appraiser will determine the jewelry's value at the ______ on Thursday of next week.

As of right now, we can learn the truth because the government has ______ the documents.

Though I have a lot of really knowledgeable professionals to assist me, being the director of the National Gallery is an ______ responsibility.

Tabitha is a very ______ choice to succeed Albert Weeks as Chairperson of the National Theatre, given her background as a director and actress.

The museum featured some extremely fascinating clay ______ from the third century BC.

"Stage fright" is an understatement! I had the most ______ experience of my life when I performed on stage for the first time.

Keep consumer packaging intact. If you're creative, most of it is ______.

Photography and still-life drawing differ in ______ terms.

When the Internet didn't exist, I had to spend my weekends attending car boot sales and sift through hundreds of ______ advertising every week.

However, auction websites such as eBay are incredibly ______.

Diamonds are practically ______, as you can see, and these have visible wear and tear.

You can do something ______ with just a single button click.

Typically, I purchase and trade ______ goods.

Anything could be among them; examples include plastic ______ flowers, knives, forks, and carriage clocks.

It's always possible to make money, and ______ are drawn to the most unusual items.

Items in excellent condition get the highest prices, frequently because they are ______ and still in their original packaging.