English Academic Vocabulary Advanced and Intermediate Exercises

During the Ch'ing dynasty, the local nobility and [] of China supported themselves by extracting taxes and rents from the common people.
The fire suddenly [] up when we threw fresh wood on it.
Glen enjoys high [] sports like parachuting and rock-climbing.
In ancient Athens, the death penalty was [] on anyone caught cutting down an olive tree, which was considered sacred.
Wind is [] of transporting enormous quantities of sand and dust which, when deposited, form many of our planet's distinctive landforms.
The [] high-tech industry in China has made some important advances in the past few years.
The British players were a [] of activity as they tried desperately to score a goal in the final minute of the match.
The bicycle wagons are made with a very strong [] steel frame.
A [] has been formed of workers and management to try to resolve issues between them before they become a serious problem.
The Foreign Minister [] to resign but the Prime Minister refused to allow it.

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