S 1 … keep at bay
… keep at bay
… She kept her emotions at bay.
… The medicine keeps infection at bay.
… keep at bay
/ keep at bay
… She kept her emotions at bay.
/ She kept her emotions at bay.
… The medicine keeps infection at bay.
/ The medicine keeps infection at bay.
S 2 … rapacious
… rapacious
… The rapacious landlord raised the rent again.
… Rapacious greed led to the collapse.
… rapacious
/ rapacious
… The rapacious landlord raised the rent again.
/ The rapacious landlord raised the rent again.
… Rapacious greed led to the collapse.
/ Rapacious greed led to the collapse.
S 3 … get a kick out of something
… get a kick out of something
… I get a kick out of old movies.
… He gets a kick out of surprising people.
… get a kick out of something
/ get a kick out of something
… I get a kick out of old movies.
/ I get a kick out of old movies.
… He gets a kick out of surprising people.
/ He gets a kick out of surprising people.
S 4 … abscond
… abscond
… He absconded with the stolen money.
… The suspect absconded before trial.
… abscond
/ abscond
… He absconded with the stolen money.
/ He absconded with the stolen money.
… The suspect absconded before trial.
/ The suspect absconded before trial.
S 5 … bereft
… bereft
… She felt bereft after the loss.
… He stood bereft of hope.
… bereft
/ bereft
… She felt bereft after the loss.
/ She felt bereft after the loss.
… He stood bereft of hope.
/ He stood bereft of hope.
S 6 … decadent
… decadent
… The party was decadent and lavish.
… He lived a decadent lifestyle.
… decadent
/ decadent
… The party was decadent and lavish.
/ The party was decadent and lavish.
… He lived a decadent lifestyle.
/ He lived a decadent lifestyle.
S 7 … feckless
… feckless
… His feckless attitude frustrated the team.
… She considered him feckless and unreliable.
… feckless
/ feckless
… His feckless attitude frustrated the team.
/ His feckless attitude frustrated the team.
… She considered him feckless and unreliable.
/ She considered him feckless and unreliable.
S 8 … grotesque
… grotesque
… The sculpture had a grotesque shape.
… His behavior was grotesque and disturbing.
… grotesque
/ grotesque
… The sculpture had a grotesque shape.
/ The sculpture had a grotesque shape.
… His behavior was grotesque and disturbing.
/ His behavior was grotesque and disturbing.
S 9 … recumbent
… recumbent
… He lay recumbent on the sofa.
… The statue depicted a recumbent figure.
… recumbent
/ recumbent
… He lay recumbent on the sofa.
/ He lay recumbent on the sofa.
… The statue depicted a recumbent figure.
/ The statue depicted a recumbent figure.
S 10 … give in to
… give in to
… She gave in to temptation.
… He refused to give in to pressure.
… give in to
/ give in to
… She gave in to temptation.
/ She gave in to temptation.
… He refused to give in to pressure.
/ He refused to give in to pressure.
S 11 … mull over
… mull over
… I need time to mull over the offer.
… She mulled over the decision all night.
… mull over
/ mull over
… I need time to mull over the offer.
/ I need time to mull over the offer.
… She mulled over the decision all night.
/ She mulled over the decision all night.
S 12 … xenolith
… xenolith
… The rock contained a rare xenolith.
… Geologists studied the xenolith’s origin.
… xenolith
/ xenolith
… The rock contained a rare xenolith.
/ The rock contained a rare xenolith.
… Geologists studied the xenolith’s origin.
/ Geologists studied the xenolith’s origin.
S 13 … hermetic
… hermetic
… The jar was sealed in a hermetic container.
… He lived a hermetic life, isolated from others.
… hermetic
/ hermetic
… The jar was sealed in a hermetic container.
/ The jar was sealed in a hermetic container.
… He lived a hermetic life, isolated from others.
/ He lived a hermetic life, isolated from others.
S 14 … voracious
… voracious
… She’s a voracious reader.
… The lion had a voracious appetite.
… voracious
/ voracious
… She’s a voracious reader.
/ She’s a voracious reader.
… The lion had a voracious appetite.
/ The lion had a voracious appetite.
S 15 … sniff out
… sniff out
… The dog sniffed out the hidden treat.
… He sniffed out the truth behind the rumor.
… sniff out
/ sniff out
… The dog sniffed out the hidden treat.
/ The dog sniffed out the hidden treat.
… He sniffed out the truth behind the rumor.
/ He sniffed out the truth behind the rumor.
S 16 … holistic
… holistic
… We need a holistic approach to education.
… Her treatment plan was holistic and natural.
… holistic
/ holistic
… We need a holistic approach to education.
/ We need a holistic approach to education.
… Her treatment plan was holistic and natural.
/ Her treatment plan was holistic and natural.
S 17 … in the nick of time
… in the nick of time
… He arrived in the nick of time.
… The rescue came in the nick of time.
… in the nick of time
/ in the nick of time
… He arrived in the nick of time.
/ He arrived in the nick of time.
… The rescue came in the nick of time.
/ The rescue came in the nick of time.
S 18 … ambiguous
… ambiguous
… Her answer was ambiguous.
… The message was ambiguous and confusing.
… ambiguous
/ ambiguous
… Her answer was ambiguous.
/ Her answer was ambiguous.
… The message was ambiguous and confusing.
/ The message was ambiguous and confusing.
S 19 … tangible
… tangible
… The results were tangible and measurable.
… She needed tangible proof.
… tangible
/ tangible
… The results were tangible and measurable.
/ The results were tangible and measurable.
… She needed tangible proof.
/ She needed tangible proof.
S 20 … cunning
… cunning
… The fox was cunning and clever.
… He used cunning tactics to win.
… cunning
/ cunning
… The fox was cunning and clever.
/ The fox was cunning and clever.
… He used cunning tactics to win.
/ He used cunning tactics to win.
S 21 … adulation
… adulation
… The celebrity received endless adulation.
… He was uncomfortable with such adulation.
… adulation
/ adulation
… The celebrity received endless adulation.
/ The celebrity received endless adulation.
… He was uncomfortable with such adulation.
/ He was uncomfortable with such adulation.
S 22 … inanimate
… inanimate
… The robot looked human but was inanimate.
… She spoke to the inanimate doll.
… inanimate
/ inanimate
… The robot looked human but was inanimate.
/ The robot looked human but was inanimate.
… She spoke to the inanimate doll.
/ She spoke to the inanimate doll.
S 23 … incorrigible
… incorrigible
… He’s an incorrigible prankster.
… Her incorrigible optimism inspired others.
… incorrigible
/ incorrigible
… He’s an incorrigible prankster.
/ He’s an incorrigible prankster.
… Her incorrigible optimism inspired others.
/ Her incorrigible optimism inspired others.
S 24 … vapid
… vapid
… The conversation was vapid and dull.
… He gave a vapid speech.
… vapid
/ vapid
… The conversation was vapid and dull.
/ The conversation was vapid and dull.
… He gave a vapid speech.
/ He gave a vapid speech.
S 25 … xenial
… xenial
… The host was xenial and welcoming.
… They offered xenial hospitality to guests.
… xenial
/ xenial
… The host was xenial and welcoming.
/ The host was xenial and welcoming.
… They offered xenial hospitality to guests.
/ They offered xenial hospitality to guests.
S 26 … aberration
… aberration
… The scientist noted an aberration in the data that required further investigation.
… Her use of the word ‘aberration’ impressed the professor during the discussion.
… aberration
/ aberration
… The scientist noted an aberration in the data that required further investigation.
/ The scientist noted an aberration in the data that required further investigation.
… Her use of the word ‘aberration’ impressed the professor during the discussion.
/ Her use of the word ‘aberration’ impressed the professor during the discussion.
S 27 … abstruse
… abstruse
… The sudden snowstorm in April was an aberration from the usual spring weather.
… His rude comment was seen as an aberration in his normally kind behavior.
… abstruse
/ abstruse
… The sudden snowstorm in April was an aberration from the usual spring weather.
/ The sudden snowstorm in April was an aberration from the usual spring weather.
… His rude comment was seen as an aberration in his normally kind behavior.
/ His rude comment was seen as an aberration in his normally kind behavior.
S 28 … alacrity
… alacrity
… The professor’s lecture on quantum mechanics was too abstruse for most students to follow.
… She avoided the book because its language was overly abstruse and technical.
… alacrity
/ alacrity
… The professor’s lecture on quantum mechanics was too abstruse for most students to follow.
/ The professor’s lecture on quantum mechanics was too abstruse for most students to follow.
… She avoided the book because its language was overly abstruse and technical.
/ She avoided the book because its language was overly abstruse and technical.
S 29 … anachronism
… anachronism
… She accepted the invitation with alacrity, eager to join the celebration.
… The team responded to the emergency with impressive alacrity and coordination.
… anachronism
/ anachronism
… She accepted the invitation with alacrity, eager to join the celebration.
/ She accepted the invitation with alacrity, eager to join the celebration.
… The team responded to the emergency with impressive alacrity and coordination.
/ The team responded to the emergency with impressive alacrity and coordination.
S 30 … apathy
… apathy
… The knight checking his smartphone was a humorous anachronism in the play.
… Her use of typewriters felt like an endearing anachronism in the digital age.
… apathy
/ apathy
… The knight checking his smartphone was a humorous anachronism in the play.
/ The knight checking his smartphone was a humorous anachronism in the play.
… Her use of typewriters felt like an endearing anachronism in the digital age.
/ Her use of typewriters felt like an endearing anachronism in the digital age.
S 31 … arbitrary
… arbitrary
… Voter apathy was evident in the low turnout during the election.
… His apathy toward the project frustrated his more enthusiastic teammates.
… arbitrary
/ arbitrary
… Voter apathy was evident in the low turnout during the election.
/ Voter apathy was evident in the low turnout during the election.
… His apathy toward the project frustrated his more enthusiastic teammates.
/ His apathy toward the project frustrated his more enthusiastic teammates.
S 32 … assiduous
… assiduous
… The manager’s decision to cancel the meeting felt arbitrary and lacked explanation.
… The colors in the painting seemed chosen at random, almost arbitrary.
… assiduous
/ assiduous
… The manager’s decision to cancel the meeting felt arbitrary and lacked explanation.
/ The manager’s decision to cancel the meeting felt arbitrary and lacked explanation.
… The colors in the painting seemed chosen at random, almost arbitrary.
/ The colors in the painting seemed chosen at random, almost arbitrary.
S 33 … astute
… astute
… She was assiduous in her research, checking every source twice.
… His assiduous efforts to learn Japanese paid off during his trip to Kyoto.
… astute
/ astute
… She was assiduous in her research, checking every source twice.
/ She was assiduous in her research, checking every source twice.
… His assiduous efforts to learn Japanese paid off during his trip to Kyoto.
/ His assiduous efforts to learn Japanese paid off during his trip to Kyoto.
S 34 … benevolent
… benevolent
… The journalist made an astute observation about the political shift.
… Her astute negotiation skills helped secure a better contract.
… benevolent
/ benevolent
… The journalist made an astute observation about the political shift.
/ The journalist made an astute observation about the political shift.
… Her astute negotiation skills helped secure a better contract.
/ Her astute negotiation skills helped secure a better contract.
S 35 … boisterous
… boisterous
… The benevolent donor funded scholarships for underprivileged students.
… His benevolent smile reassured the nervous child.
… boisterous
/ boisterous
… The benevolent donor funded scholarships for underprivileged students.
/ The benevolent donor funded scholarships for underprivileged students.
… His benevolent smile reassured the nervous child.
/ His benevolent smile reassured the nervous child.
S 36 … capricious
… capricious
… The boisterous crowd cheered loudly as the team scored the winning goal.
… Their boisterous laughter echoed through the quiet library, drawing attention.
… capricious
/ capricious
… The boisterous crowd cheered loudly as the team scored the winning goal.
/ The boisterous crowd cheered loudly as the team scored the winning goal.
… Their boisterous laughter echoed through the quiet library, drawing attention.
/ Their boisterous laughter echoed through the quiet library, drawing attention.
S 37 … censure
… censure
… The weather in spring is often capricious, shifting from sun to rain in minutes.
… Her capricious moods made it hard to predict her reactions.
… censure
/ censure
… The weather in spring is often capricious, shifting from sun to rain in minutes.
/ The weather in spring is often capricious, shifting from sun to rain in minutes.
… Her capricious moods made it hard to predict her reactions.
/ Her capricious moods made it hard to predict her reactions.
S 38 … colloquial
… colloquial
… The senator faced public censure for his controversial remarks.
… The teacher’s censure of the student’s behavior was firm but fair.
… colloquial
/ colloquial
… The senator faced public censure for his controversial remarks.
/ The senator faced public censure for his controversial remarks.
… The teacher’s censure of the student’s behavior was firm but fair.
/ The teacher’s censure of the student’s behavior was firm but fair.
S 39 … copious
… copious
… His speech used colloquial expressions that made it relatable to the audience.
… The textbook avoided colloquial language to maintain academic tone.
… copious
/ copious
… His speech used colloquial expressions that made it relatable to the audience.
/ His speech used colloquial expressions that made it relatable to the audience.
… The textbook avoided colloquial language to maintain academic tone.
/ The textbook avoided colloquial language to maintain academic tone.
S 40 … cryptic
… cryptic
… She took copious notes during the lecture to prepare for the exam.
… The garden produced copious amounts of tomatoes this season.
… cryptic
/ cryptic
… She took copious notes during the lecture to prepare for the exam.
/ She took copious notes during the lecture to prepare for the exam.
… The garden produced copious amounts of tomatoes this season.
/ The garden produced copious amounts of tomatoes this season.
S 41 … daunting
… daunting
… His cryptic message left everyone puzzled and curious.
… The ancient ruins were covered in cryptic symbols no one could decipher.
… daunting
/ daunting
… His cryptic message left everyone puzzled and curious.
/ His cryptic message left everyone puzzled and curious.
… The ancient ruins were covered in cryptic symbols no one could decipher.
/ The ancient ruins were covered in cryptic symbols no one could decipher.
S 42 … decorum
… decorum
… She maintained perfect decorum during the formal dinner.
… The teacher reminded the students to observe decorum during the ceremony.
… decorum
/ decorum
… She maintained perfect decorum during the formal dinner.
/ She maintained perfect decorum during the formal dinner.
… The teacher reminded the students to observe decorum during the ceremony.
/ The teacher reminded the students to observe decorum during the ceremony.
S 43 … didactic
… didactic
… The novel had a didactic tone, aiming to teach moral lessons.
… His speech was more didactic than inspiring, filled with instructions.
… didactic
/ didactic
… The novel had a didactic tone, aiming to teach moral lessons.
/ The novel had a didactic tone, aiming to teach moral lessons.
… His speech was more didactic than inspiring, filled with instructions.
/ His speech was more didactic than inspiring, filled with instructions.
S 44 … discrepancy
… discrepancy
… There was a clear discrepancy between the two reports.
… The accountant investigated the discrepancy in the financial records.
… discrepancy
/ discrepancy
… There was a clear discrepancy between the two reports.
/ There was a clear discrepancy between the two reports.
… The accountant investigated the discrepancy in the financial records.
/ The accountant investigated the discrepancy in the financial records.
S 45 … disseminate
… disseminate
… The organization works to disseminate health information in rural areas.
… She used social media to disseminate her research findings widely.
… disseminate
/ disseminate
… The organization works to disseminate health information in rural areas.
/ The organization works to disseminate health information in rural areas.
… She used social media to disseminate her research findings widely.
/ She used social media to disseminate her research findings widely.
S 46 … ebullient
… ebullient
… His ebullient personality made him the life of every party.
… The children were ebullient after hearing they’d go to the zoo.
… ebullient
/ ebullient
… His ebullient personality made him the life of every party.
/ His ebullient personality made him the life of every party.
… The children were ebullient after hearing they’d go to the zoo.
/ The children were ebullient after hearing they’d go to the zoo.
S 47 … effervescent
… effervescent
… Her effervescent charm lit up the entire room.
… The drink was sweet and effervescent, perfect for summer.
… effervescent
/ effervescent
… Her effervescent charm lit up the entire room.
/ Her effervescent charm lit up the entire room.
… The drink was sweet and effervescent, perfect for summer.
/ The drink was sweet and effervescent, perfect for summer.
S 48 … emulate
… emulate
… He tried to emulate his mentor’s calm and thoughtful approach.
… Young artists often emulate the styles of their favorite painters.
… emulate
/ emulate
… He tried to emulate his mentor’s calm and thoughtful approach.
/ He tried to emulate his mentor’s calm and thoughtful approach.
… Young artists often emulate the styles of their favorite painters.
/ Young artists often emulate the styles of their favorite painters.
S 49 … engender
… engender
… The policy changes engendered hope among the citizens.
… Her kindness engendered trust in the community.
… engender
/ engender
… The policy changes engendered hope among the citizens.
/ The policy changes engendered hope among the citizens.
… Her kindness engendered trust in the community.
/ Her kindness engendered trust in the community.
S 50 … equivocal
… equivocal
… His answer was equivocal, leaving everyone confused.
… The results of the experiment were equivocal and required further testing.
… equivocal
/ equivocal
… His answer was equivocal, leaving everyone confused.
/ His answer was equivocal, leaving everyone confused.
… The results of the experiment were equivocal and required further testing.
/ The results of the experiment were equivocal and required further testing.
