Exercise 53. Choose the right word among the synonyms

1. The Queen (rules/ dominates) in Great Britain.

2. These books (differ/ change) in content.

3. The list (contains/restrains) 15 names.

4. The prices at the cars (vary/differ) from 20 000$ to 25000 depending on the reseller.

5. The report (covers up/comprises) the topic of rapid growth of unemployment.

6. How did it (happen/ take place)?

7. Let’s (settle/arrange) the problem now. I won’t have enough time tomorrow.

8. She had to (contain/ check) her indignation

9. The husband and wife (separated/ disconnected). It was decided that the children would stay with the mother.

10. It’s a pure (chance/fortune) that I met him.

11. The candidates (vary/ change) in their opinions.

12. It’s a (famous/well-known) fact that human (begins/ originates) from monkeys.

13. He is (famous/ notorious) for stealing Mona Lisa.

14. I sometimes have difficulty (distinguishing/separating) Spanish from Portuguese

15. It's a very (original/genuine) idea.

16. The building (originated/arose) in the XI century.

17. The Constitution (restrains/contains) the power of the government, legislature or any other authority.

18. Who did the idea (originate/ begin) with?

19. (Settle/ resolve) the meeting for 2 o’clock tomorrow morning.

20. Today you will be (a distinguished/ an outstanding) guest.

21. Stop talking nonsense you should know how to check yourself

22. The (primary/original) picture was sold for 200 000$

23. Tara could hardly believe her (fortune/chance).

24. Jane (hid/protected) her face. She didn’t want to show that she was crying.

25. He is a top manager. His decision will (dominate/ influence)