Use the words in brackets to form a new word that fits into the gap.
 1. He has been a long- __________________ runner for a few years now (DISTANT)
 2. The new flat is not __________________ . It’s too expensive (AFFORD)
 3. Sally was __________________ for two years before she found a new job (EMPLOY)
 4. Some top __________ were disqualified from the competition. (gym)
 5. Failures of the material are not unknown but their (occur) ____________ is low.
 6. Please do not ________________ any matter with your colleagues. (discussion)
 7. Listen carefully to the __________________ before you go out! (INSTRUCT)
 8. Police showed ____________ in dealing with the protesters. (restrain)
 9. You'll need plenty of (patient) ______________ if you want to finish it.
 10. There were very few forms of (entertain) ___________ for teenagers in small towns.
 11. There are few opportunities for career (advance) ______________ in this branch of the company.
 12. She was rightly proud of her (achieve) ____________________ .
 13. His financial (depend) _________________ on his relatives soon led to arguments.
 14. Please indicate your (accept) ______________ of these conditions by signing below.
 15. This (proceed) _______________ must be carried out if accurate results are to be obtained.
 16. The use of the new drugs has reduced rates of (infect) _____________ .
 17. He is often credited with the (invent) ______________ of the television.
 18. The company has over 1,000 ______________ . (employ)
 19. She gave a number of ________ performances on stage in the 1960s. (legend)
 20. I found the letter that you ____________ (loose)