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antarctica

Today, Antarctica is mostly devoid of its ancient life. It has no trees or bushes and (1) ... is limited to moss and algae. The only animals that stay on land the whole year are tiny invertebrates, such as mites and ticks. These (2) ... creatures have adapted to the cold by becoming frozen in ice under rocks and stones! The large animals that do live in Antarctica are (3) ... dependent on the sea. The most (4) ... resident is the penguin. A flightless bird, but an excellent (5) ..., penguins live on Antarctica and in the ocean. Other animals, such as leopard seal, live in the surrounding ocean and feed on the penguins. Antarctica is not a very convenient home for humans. The continent is only (6) ... from November to March, during which time enough ice melts to allow (7) ... of ships. Those who make the journey are rewarded with amazing scenery and unique (8) .... However, during winter the sea is impassable, with temperature falling to around -80°C. Humans start to feel cold at around -25°C. At a temperature of-80°C, exposed flesh freezes in seconds!

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[answer="VEGETATION" label="VEGETATE"]

[answer="REMARKABLE" label="REMARK"]

[answer="COMPLETELY" label="COMPLETE"]

[answer="FAMOUS" label="FAME"]

[answer="SWIMMER" label="SWIM"]

[answer="ACCESSIBLE" label="ACCESS"]

[answer="PASSAGE" label="PASS"]

[answer="WILDLIFE" label="WILD"]

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ANSWERS

GAP 1 (VEGETATION) ... trees or bushes and  vegetation is limited to moss and algae. The only animals that stay on land ... 
VEGETATE => VEGETATION | VERB => NOUN
ATION => SUFFIX (IN NOUNS) the action or process of doing something. (FASCINATION/PROVOCATION/DECORATION) 
Root Words
1). A vegetarian is a person who does not eat meat or fish. VEGETAR + IAN => NOUN
2). The vegetative growth cycle is about growing the plant mass in preparation for flowering. VEGETAT + IVE => ADJECTIVE
3). Fruit and vegetables are a great source of nutrients such as vitamins. VEGET + ABLE => NOUN

 

GAP 2 (REMARKABLE) ... and ticks. These remarkable creatures have adapted to the cold by becoming frozen in ice ... 
REMARK => REMARKABLE | NOUN => ADJECTIVE 
ABLE => SUFFIX (IN ADJECTIVES) having the quality of. (KNOWLEGEABLE/SUITABLE/COMFORTABLE)
Root Words
1). The motorbike is in remarkably good condition for its age. REMARK + ABLY => ADVERB
2). The golden vase seems unremarkable until you study it from above. UN + REMARK + ABLE => ADJECTIVE
3). The boy has a remarkable talent. REMARK + ABLE => ADJECTIVE

 

GAP 3 (COMPLETELY) ... live in Antarctica are completely dependent on the sea. The most famous resident is the penguin ... 
COMPLETE => COMPLETELY | ADJECTIVE => ADVERB
LY => SUFFIX (IN ADVERBS) in a specified manner. (VIRTUALLY/SADLY/SLOWLY)
Root Words
1). Our holiday would be incomplete without some time on the football ground. IN + COMPLETE => ADJECTIVE
2). On completion of the shopping centre, they make a final inspection. COMPLET + ION => NOUN
3). She's not completely sure. COMPLETE + LY => ADVERB

 

GAP 4 (FAMOUS) ... on the sea. The most famous resident is the penguin. A flightless bird, but an excellent ... 
FAME => FAMOUS | NOUN => ADJECTIVE
OUS => SUFFIX (IN ADJECTIVES) having the quality of. (GLORIOUS/POISONOUS/GLAMOROUS)
Root Words
1). His music brought him fame. FAME => NOUN 
2). The newspaper editorial defamed the actor. DE + FAME => VERB
3). The restaurant is famous for its luxury. FAM + OUS => ADJECTIVE

 

GAP 5 (SWIMMER) ... but an excellent swimmer, penguins live on Antarctica and in the ocean. Other animals ... 
SWIM => SWIMMER | VERB => NOUN
ER => SUFFIX (IN NOUNS) a person concerned with. (WAITER/PLAYER/REPORTER)
Root Words
1). Jim trained three times a week at his local swimming pool. SWIM(M) + ING => ADJECTIVE
2). Can one swim in the sea? Yes, it's swimmable. SWIM(M) + ABLE => ADJECTIVE
3). This Australian great swimmer is mostly famous for her successes in the Freestyle event. SWIM(M) + ER => NOUN

 

GAP 6 (ACCESSIBLE) ... continent is only accessible from November to March, during which time enough ice ... 
ACCESS => ACCESSIBLE | NOUN => ADJECTIVE
IBLE => SUFFIX (IN ADJECTIVES) that can or must be. (IMPRESSIBLE/INCREDIBLE/SENSIBLE)
Root Words
1). He lives in a remote area, inaccessible except by car. IN + ACCESS + IBLE => ADJECTIVE
2). The process of the accession of Poland to the EU has various elements that also affect health. ACCESS + ION => NOUN
3). There is a shop which is easily accessible from my home. ACCESS + IBLE => ADJECTIVE

 

GAP 7 (PASSAGE) ... ice melts to allow passage of ships. Those who make the journey are rewarded with amazing ... 
PASS => PASSAGE | VERB => NOUN
AGE => SUFFIX (IN NOUNS) state, status, or condition of. (BREAKAGE/COVERAGE/BONDAGE)
Root Words
1). The pizza was passable but the service was terrible. PASS + ABLE => ADJECTIVE
2). He did mention his brother's wife, but only in passing. PASS + ING => NOUN
3). The mountains are impassable. IM + PASS + ABLE => ADJECTIVE

 

GAP 8 (WILDLIFE) ... scenery and unique wildlife. However, during winter the sea is impassable, with temperature ... 
WILD + LIFE | COMPOUND NOUN
WILD + LIFE (COMPOUND NOUN) => (WILDFIRE/WILDCAT/WILDCARD)
Root Words
1). You can search for multiple words by using wildcard characters. WILD + CARD => COMPOUND NOUN
2). The Scottish wildcat is one of Europe's most elusive and endangered mammals. WILD + CAT => COMPOUND NOUN
3). Wildfires can spread quickly and every second counts. WILD + FIRE => COMPOUND NOUN