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Vocabulary Neutral and sensationalist language
1 S P E A K Look at the article on page 68. What two
synonyms of remove does it mention? What does the
article say about these kinds of synonyms?
2 Read the words in the box and match them to the words
1–7 that are closest to their meaning.

axe clash condemn dispute divulge laud leak
pledge provoke quash slam spark tout vow

stop axe
1
2 criticise
3 promise
4 cause
5 praise
disagree
6
7 reveal
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3 Synonyms can sometimes differ slightly in meaning, how they fit grammatically within
a sentence, or which words they collocate with. For the headlines (1–7) below, decide
if both words in italics can be used with little change in meaning or if only one of the
words is possible.
1 Closure of iconic cinema sparks / provokes protests from local community.
2 Three-time Oscar nominee touted / lauded to clean up for portrayal of US leader in
recent release.
Residents clash / dispute with police after three days of violence in the area.
3
4 Long running drama Crossways to be quashed / axed after ratings slump.
The Prime Minister has now vowed / pledged his support to organisations struggling
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during the recession.
6 Business leaders slam / condemn government for funding cuts.
7 ‘I never divulge / leak my age to anyone but my husband,’ claims screen star.

4 Complete the news article with the correct form of a word from the box.
clash dispute divulge laud leak quash vow

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As expected, those implicated in the (1) documents were
quick to deny their involvement and distance themselves from the allegations of
financial misconduct. Ministers have moved swiftly (2)
the claims, labelling the information as fabricated and questioning its authenticity.
They vehemently deny any wrongdoing and (3) to prove
the revelations to be a politically motivated ploy by the opposition to undermine
current reforms.
Voices from the opposition however (4) the leaks,
arguing that the documents released provide irrefutable evidence of abuse of power
by those currently in position. They are demanding accountability and transparency
from the government, calling for those involved to be removed from position with
immediate effect.
While the government and the opposition continue to (5) ,
the public look for clarity on who to believe. With the origin and veracity of the
information highly (6) and with those who published the
material refusing to (7) their sources, there is no doubt this
issue will be fiercely debated for days to come.

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