1. Backlog noun [bak-lawg, -log]
an accumulation of work that is not completed yet
2. Collation noun [kuh-ley-shuhn]
the act of gathering or arranging in the proper sequence or order, such as the pages of a report or the sheets of a book
3. Counterfeit adjective [koun-ter-fit]
an imitation or a copy made to deceive or defraud
4. Forgery noun [fawr-juh-ree, fohr-]
the illegal production of a work that is claimed to be genuine or original
5. Asylum noun [uh-sahy-luhm]
an old name for an institution for the care of people, especially those with physical or mental impairments that need organized assistance or guidance.
6. Haven noun [hey-vuhn]
a place of safety or rest; a sanctuary
7. Hub noun [huhb]
a center of activity or interest
8. Venue noun [ven-yoo]
the scene of any event or action
9. Vicinity noun [vi-sin-i-tee]
a surrounding, adjacent, or nearby area
10. Validity noun [vuh-lid-i-tee]
the quality of being valid or being based on truth
Give the word being asked for each number.
◼ backlog
◼ collation
◼ counterfeit
◼ forgery
◼ asylum
◼ haven
◼ hub
◼ venue
◼ vicinity
◼ validity
____________________1. the act of gathering or arranging in the proper sequence or order, such as the pages of a report or the sheets of a book
____________________2. the illegal production of something counterfeit
____________________3. a place of safety or rest; a sanctuary
____________________4. an accumulation of work that is not completed yet
____________________5. a center of activity or interest
____________________6. a surrounding, adjacent, or nearby area
____________________7. the quality of being valid or being based on truth
____________________8. the scene of any event or action
____________________9. an old name for an institution for the care of people
____________________10. an imitation or a copy made to deceive or defraud
Choose the correct words to complete the sentences below.
1) When the leader of the syndicate was arrested last year, many people thought his capture marked the beginning of the end of the million-dollar illegal trade of _____________________ money.
a. haven
b. genuine
c. legal
d. counterfeit
2) The two countries that are set to take part in the tennis tournament for the first time have criticized the switch of ____________________. The Sports Council apologized for the inconvenience it caused the two countries.
a. vicinity
b. venue
c. validity
d. asylum
3) The government declares that Somalia must not further become a safe ___________ for terrorists. According to them, the terrorist movements that control much of the country are becoming more powerful.
a. haven
b. asylum
c. hub
d. venue
4) The speaker was able to present the _________ of his topics very clearly. He presented the information in a sequential way that was easy for the audience to understand.
a. haven
b. asylum
c. hub
d. collation
5) According to the witnesses, the explosion happened within seconds. Police are carefully investigating forensic evidence and closed circuit television footage (CCTV) from the _____________________ of the explosion.
a. vicinity
b. hub
c. validity
d. asylum
6) The labels on the mattresses stated that they follow the law of current fire safety regulations but the _________________ of this statement is in much doubt because the mattresses failed the safety test. Authorities warned consumers to be on guard when buying heavily discounted goods.
a. validity
b. vicinity
c. counterfeit
d. haven
7) The police discovered that the original artwork in the museum had been replaced with a ____________________ after a nanonymous letter from an art collector was received. It reported that it was being offered for sale in one of the major cities of the country. The art collector did not specifically give the exact location of the place.
a. counterfeit
b. forgery
c. validity
d. hub
8) Many people protested after the country granted _________________ to Mr. Fronz, who faces extradition over questions of alleged sexual offences. Mr. Fronz denies any charges against him.
a. forgery
b. reward
c. validity
d. asylum
9) Syria’s second largest city and its commercial ________________, Aleppo, has been classified by UNESCO as a world heritage site because of its rich culture and priceless architectural treasures.
a. haven
b. collation
c. hub
d. venue
10) After hundreds of millions of people suffered from a massive power outage for almost a week, some of the country's railway network has started its operation again, but as expected, the service will not be sufficient and there is a huge __________________ to clear.
a. backlog
b. collation
c. validity
d. forgery