Use the words in brackets to form a new word that fits into the gap.
1. He has been a long- __________________ runner for a few years now (DISTANT)
2. The new flat is not __________________ . It’s too expensive (AFFORD)
3. Sally was __________________ for two years before she found a new job (EMPLOY)
4. Some top __________ were disqualified from the competition. (gym)
5. Failures of the material are not unknown but their (occur) ____________ is low.
6. Please do not ________________ any matter with your colleagues. (discussion)
7. Listen carefully to the __________________ before you go out! (INSTRUCT)
8. Police showed ____________ in dealing with the protesters. (restrain)
9. You'll need plenty of (patient) ______________ if you want to finish it.
10. There were very few forms of (entertain) ___________ for teenagers in small towns.
11. There are few opportunities for career (advance) ______________ in this branch of the company.
12. She was rightly proud of her (achieve) ____________________ .
13. His financial (depend) _________________ on his relatives soon led to arguments.
14. Please indicate your (accept) ______________ of these conditions by signing below.
15. This (proceed) _______________ must be carried out if accurate results are to be obtained.
16. The use of the new drugs has reduced rates of (infect) _____________ .
17. He is often credited with the (invent) ______________ of the television.
18. The company has over 1,000 ______________ . (employ)
19. She gave a number of ________ performances on stage in the 1960s. (legend)
20. I found the letter that you ____________ (loose)