Similar meanings 3: adjectives

Exercise 1: Match the words or expressions in bold in 1 – 24 with words from the box which have a similar meaning. You should use each word from the box once only.

1. Compulsory safety inspections
2. A very important part of something
3. A well-run and productive department
4. Two well-suited organizations
5. Compulsory attendance at a meeting
6. A long meeting
7. A creative idea
8. A significant event
9. A collection of unrelated objects
10. A wealthy town
11. A valid reason for doing something
12. An optional dress code
13. A constant and continuous price rise
14. An outstanding performance
15. A varied program of events
16. Easily changeable working hours
17. A lucrative venture
18. Punitive action
19. A boring and repetitive job
20. A prompt start to a meeting
21. A small membership fee
22. An observant young man
23. A course of contemporary world studies
24. A hardworking staff member