T 1 … esoteric
… esoteric
… The philosopher’s ideas were too esoteric for the general audience.
… The manual included esoteric terms only experts would understand.
… esoteric
/ esoteric
… The philosopher’s ideas were too esoteric for the general audience.
/ The philosopher’s ideas were too esoteric for the general audience.
… The manual included esoteric terms only experts would understand.
/ The manual included esoteric terms only experts would understand.
T 2 … exacerbate
… exacerbate
… His careless remarks only served to exacerbate the tension.
… Pollution can exacerbate respiratory conditions in urban areas.
… exacerbate
/ exacerbate
… His careless remarks only served to exacerbate the tension.
/ His careless remarks only served to exacerbate the tension.
… Pollution can exacerbate respiratory conditions in urban areas.
/ Pollution can exacerbate respiratory conditions in urban areas.
T 3 … expedite
… expedite
… We hired extra staff to expedite the shipping process.
… The manager asked the team to expedite the report’s completion.
… expedite
/ expedite
… We hired extra staff to expedite the shipping process.
/ We hired extra staff to expedite the shipping process.
… The manager asked the team to expedite the report’s completion.
/ The manager asked the team to expedite the report’s completion.
T 4 … fatuous
… fatuous
… His fatuous comment drew laughter but lacked substance.
… She dismissed the proposal as fatuous and poorly researched.
… fatuous
/ fatuous
… His fatuous comment drew laughter but lacked substance.
/ His fatuous comment drew laughter but lacked substance.
… She dismissed the proposal as fatuous and poorly researched.
/ She dismissed the proposal as fatuous and poorly researched.
T 5 … fortuitous
… fortuitous
… Their meeting at the café was entirely fortuitous.
… It was fortuitous that the rain stopped just before the outdoor concert began.
… fortuitous
/ fortuitous
… Their meeting at the café was entirely fortuitous.
/ Their meeting at the café was entirely fortuitous.
… It was fortuitous that the rain stopped just before the outdoor concert began.
/ It was fortuitous that the rain stopped just before the outdoor concert began.
T 6 … garrulous
… garrulous
… The garrulous neighbor kept talking long after the meeting ended.
… His garrulous nature made him popular among the elderly residents.
… garrulous
/ garrulous
… The garrulous neighbor kept talking long after the meeting ended.
/ The garrulous neighbor kept talking long after the meeting ended.
… His garrulous nature made him popular among the elderly residents.
/ His garrulous nature made him popular among the elderly residents.
T 7 … harangue
… harangue
… The politician delivered a long harangue against corruption.
… No one appreciated his angry harangue during the peaceful protest.
… harangue
/ harangue
… The politician delivered a long harangue against corruption.
/ The politician delivered a long harangue against corruption.
… No one appreciated his angry harangue during the peaceful protest.
/ No one appreciated his angry harangue during the peaceful protest.
T 8 … impeccable
… impeccable
… Her impeccable manners impressed the royal guests.
… The chef’s presentation was impeccable, down to the last garnish.
… impeccable
/ impeccable
… Her impeccable manners impressed the royal guests.
/ Her impeccable manners impressed the royal guests.
… The chef’s presentation was impeccable, down to the last garnish.
/ The chef’s presentation was impeccable, down to the last garnish.
T 9 … implicit
… implicit
… There was implicit trust between the two old friends.
… His message carried an implicit warning about future consequences.
… implicit
/ implicit
… There was implicit trust between the two old friends.
/ There was implicit trust between the two old friends.
… His message carried an implicit warning about future consequences.
/ His message carried an implicit warning about future consequences.
T 10 … inexorable
… inexorable
… The inexorable rise in prices worried many families.
… Time’s inexorable march reminds us to cherish each moment.
… inexorable
/ inexorable
… The inexorable rise in prices worried many families.
/ The inexorable rise in prices worried many families.
… Time’s inexorable march reminds us to cherish each moment.
/ Time’s inexorable march reminds us to cherish each moment.
T 11 … insolent
… insolent
… The student’s insolent reply shocked the entire class.
… Her insolent tone made the manager reconsider the offer.
… insolent
/ insolent
… The student’s insolent reply shocked the entire class.
/ The student’s insolent reply shocked the entire class.
… Her insolent tone made the manager reconsider the offer.
/ Her insolent tone made the manager reconsider the offer.
T 12 … intrepid
… intrepid
… The intrepid explorer ventured into the uncharted jungle.
… She showed intrepid determination in facing the challenge.
… intrepid
/ intrepid
… The intrepid explorer ventured into the uncharted jungle.
/ The intrepid explorer ventured into the uncharted jungle.
… She showed intrepid determination in facing the challenge.
/ She showed intrepid determination in facing the challenge.
T 13 … juxtapose
… juxtapose
… The artist chose to juxtapose light and shadow in the painting.
… The documentary juxtaposed poverty and wealth in the same city.
… juxtapose
/ juxtapose
… The artist chose to juxtapose light and shadow in the painting.
/ The artist chose to juxtapose light and shadow in the painting.
… The documentary juxtaposed poverty and wealth in the same city.
/ The documentary juxtaposed poverty and wealth in the same city.
T 14 … latent
… latent
… His latent talent for music emerged during college.
… The virus remained latent in the body for years.
… latent
/ latent
… His latent talent for music emerged during college.
/ His latent talent for music emerged during college.
… The virus remained latent in the body for years.
/ The virus remained latent in the body for years.
T 15 … lethargic
… lethargic
… After staying up all night, he felt lethargic and unmotivated.
… The heat made everyone in the office feel lethargic.
… lethargic
/ lethargic
… After staying up all night, he felt lethargic and unmotivated.
/ After staying up all night, he felt lethargic and unmotivated.
… The heat made everyone in the office feel lethargic.
/ The heat made everyone in the office feel lethargic.
T 16 … magnanimous
… magnanimous
… She was magnanimous in victory, praising her opponent’s effort.
… His magnanimous gesture helped mend the broken friendship.
… magnanimous
/ magnanimous
… She was magnanimous in victory, praising her opponent’s effort.
/ She was magnanimous in victory, praising her opponent’s effort.
… His magnanimous gesture helped mend the broken friendship.
/ His magnanimous gesture helped mend the broken friendship.
T 17 … melancholy
… melancholy
… A sense of melancholy filled the air as the old house was demolished.
… Her poetry often reflects a quiet melancholy.
… melancholy
/ melancholy
… A sense of melancholy filled the air as the old house was demolished.
/ A sense of melancholy filled the air as the old house was demolished.
… Her poetry often reflects a quiet melancholy.
/ Her poetry often reflects a quiet melancholy.
T 18 … nefarious
… nefarious
… The villain’s nefarious plan was finally exposed.
… They uncovered a nefarious scheme to manipulate the election.
… nefarious
/ nefarious
… The villain’s nefarious plan was finally exposed.
/ The villain’s nefarious plan was finally exposed.
… They uncovered a nefarious scheme to manipulate the election.
/ They uncovered a nefarious scheme to manipulate the election.
T 19 … nonchalant
… nonchalant
… He remained nonchalant despite the chaos around him.
… Her nonchalant attitude masked deep concern.
… nonchalant
/ nonchalant
… He remained nonchalant despite the chaos around him.
/ He remained nonchalant despite the chaos around him.
… Her nonchalant attitude masked deep concern.
/ Her nonchalant attitude masked deep concern.
T 20 … notorious
… notorious
… The town was notorious for its unpredictable weather.
… He became notorious for his controversial opinions.
… notorious
/ notorious
… The town was notorious for its unpredictable weather.
/ The town was notorious for its unpredictable weather.
… He became notorious for his controversial opinions.
/ He became notorious for his controversial opinions.
T 21 … obscure
… obscure
… The meaning of the poem remained obscure to many readers.
… The artist gained fame after years of working in obscurity.
… obscure
/ obscure
… The meaning of the poem remained obscure to many readers.
/ The meaning of the poem remained obscure to many readers.
… The artist gained fame after years of working in obscurity.
/ The artist gained fame after years of working in obscurity.
T 22 … ostensible
… ostensible
… His ostensible reason for leaving was illness, but few believed it.
… The ostensible goal was education, but profit seemed more important.
… ostensible
/ ostensible
… His ostensible reason for leaving was illness, but few believed it.
/ His ostensible reason for leaving was illness, but few believed it.
… The ostensible goal was education, but profit seemed more important.
/ The ostensible goal was education, but profit seemed more important.
T 23 … panacea
… panacea
… Some believe technology is a panacea for all social problems.
… There is no panacea for emotional healing—it takes time and care.
… panacea
/ panacea
… Some believe technology is a panacea for all social problems.
/ Some believe technology is a panacea for all social problems.
… There is no panacea for emotional healing—it takes time and care.
/ There is no panacea for emotional healing—it takes time and care.
T 24 … paragon
… paragon
… She is a paragon of patience and grace.
… The award honored him as a paragon of civic responsibility.
… paragon
/ paragon
… She is a paragon of patience and grace.
/ She is a paragon of patience and grace.
… The award honored him as a paragon of civic responsibility.
/ The award honored him as a paragon of civic responsibility.
T 25 … perfunctory
… perfunctory
… His perfunctory apology lacked sincerity.
… The meeting ended with a perfunctory handshake.
… perfunctory
/ perfunctory
… His perfunctory apology lacked sincerity.
/ His perfunctory apology lacked sincerity.
… The meeting ended with a perfunctory handshake.
/ The meeting ended with a perfunctory handshake.
T 26 … phlegmatic
… phlegmatic
… Despite the crisis, she remained phlegmatic and composed.
… His phlegmatic nature made him a calming presence in tense situations.
… phlegmatic
/ phlegmatic
… Despite the crisis, she remained phlegmatic and composed.
/ Despite the crisis, she remained phlegmatic and composed.
… His phlegmatic nature made him a calming presence in tense situations.
/ His phlegmatic nature made him a calming presence in tense situations.
T 27 … procrastinate
… procrastinate
… He tends to procrastinate until the last minute.
… Don’t procrastinate—start your essay today.
… procrastinate
/ procrastinate
… He tends to procrastinate until the last minute.
/ He tends to procrastinate until the last minute.
… Don’t procrastinate—start your essay today.
/ Don’t procrastinate—start your essay today.
T 28 … prosaic
… prosaic
… The story was well-written but felt prosaic and predictable.
… Her explanation was clear but rather prosaic.
… prosaic
/ prosaic
… The story was well-written but felt prosaic and predictable.
/ The story was well-written but felt prosaic and predictable.
… Her explanation was clear but rather prosaic.
/ Her explanation was clear but rather prosaic.
T 29 … quandary
… quandary
… She was in a quandary about which job offer to accept.
… The ethical quandary left the team divided.
… quandary
/ quandary
… She was in a quandary about which job offer to accept.
/ She was in a quandary about which job offer to accept.
… The ethical quandary left the team divided.
/ The ethical quandary left the team divided.
T 30 … rancor
… rancor
… Years of rancor made reconciliation difficult.
… He spoke without rancor, despite the betrayal.
… rancor
/ rancor
… Years of rancor made reconciliation difficult.
/ Years of rancor made reconciliation difficult.
… He spoke without rancor, despite the betrayal.
/ He spoke without rancor, despite the betrayal.
T 31 … redolent
… redolent
… The kitchen was redolent with the scent of cinnamon and cloves.
… Her writing was redolent of childhood memories.
… redolent
/ redolent
… The kitchen was redolent with the scent of cinnamon and cloves.
/ The kitchen was redolent with the scent of cinnamon and cloves.
… Her writing was redolent of childhood memories.
/ Her writing was redolent of childhood memories.
T 32 … replete
… replete
… The garden was replete with blooming flowers.
… His speech was replete with historical references.
… replete
/ replete
… The garden was replete with blooming flowers.
/ The garden was replete with blooming flowers.
… His speech was replete with historical references.
/ His speech was replete with historical references.
T 33 … resilient
… resilient
… Children are often more resilient than adults expect.
… The community showed resilient spirit after the disaster.
… resilient
/ resilient
… Children are often more resilient than adults expect.
/ Children are often more resilient than adults expect.
… The community showed resilient spirit after the disaster.
/ The community showed resilient spirit after the disaster.
T 34 … salient
… salient
… The most salient point in her argument was the need for transparency.
… His report highlighted several salient features of the new system.
… salient
/ salient
… The most salient point in her argument was the need for transparency.
/ The most salient point in her argument was the need for transparency.
… His report highlighted several salient features of the new system.
/ His report highlighted several salient features of the new system.
T 35 … sanction
… sanction
… The government imposed a sanction on the company for violating regulations.
… The school gave official sanction to the new student club.
… sanction
/ sanction
… The government imposed a sanction on the company for violating regulations.
/ The government imposed a sanction on the company for violating regulations.
… The school gave official sanction to the new student club.
/ The school gave official sanction to the new student club.
T 36 … servile
… servile
… His servile attitude toward the boss made others uncomfortable.
… She refused to adopt a servile role in the relationship.
… servile
/ servile
… His servile attitude toward the boss made others uncomfortable.
/ His servile attitude toward the boss made others uncomfortable.
… She refused to adopt a servile role in the relationship.
/ She refused to adopt a servile role in the relationship.
T 37 … spurious
… spurious
… The article was based on spurious claims without evidence.
… He dismissed the rumor as spurious and misleading.
… spurious
/ spurious
… The article was based on spurious claims without evidence.
/ The article was based on spurious claims without evidence.
… He dismissed the rumor as spurious and misleading.
/ He dismissed the rumor as spurious and misleading.
T 38 … strident
… strident
… Her strident voice cut through the quiet room.
… The protestors’ strident demands echoed through the streets.
… strident
/ strident
… Her strident voice cut through the quiet room.
/ Her strident voice cut through the quiet room.
… The protestors’ strident demands echoed through the streets.
/ The protestors’ strident demands echoed through the streets.
T 39 … succinct
… succinct
… His explanation was succinct and easy to understand.
… Please keep your summary succinct and focused.
… succinct
/ succinct
… His explanation was succinct and easy to understand.
/ His explanation was succinct and easy to understand.
… Please keep your summary succinct and focused.
/ Please keep your summary succinct and focused.
T 40 … surreptitious
… surreptitious
… They exchanged surreptitious glances during the meeting.
… The thief made a surreptitious exit through the back door.
… surreptitious
/ surreptitious
… They exchanged surreptitious glances during the meeting.
/ They exchanged surreptitious glances during the meeting.
… The thief made a surreptitious exit through the back door.
/ The thief made a surreptitious exit through the back door.
T 41 … taciturn
… taciturn
… The taciturn librarian rarely spoke but always helped.
… He remained taciturn throughout the interview, offering only brief answers.
… taciturn
/ taciturn
… The taciturn librarian rarely spoke but always helped.
/ The taciturn librarian rarely spoke but always helped.
… He remained taciturn throughout the interview, offering only brief answers.
/ He remained taciturn throughout the interview, offering only brief answers.
T 42 … terse
… terse
… Her terse reply ended the conversation abruptly.
… The memo was terse but conveyed everything necessary.
… terse
/ terse
… Her terse reply ended the conversation abruptly.
/ Her terse reply ended the conversation abruptly.
… The memo was terse but conveyed everything necessary.
/ The memo was terse but conveyed everything necessary.
T 43 … transient
… transient
… The beauty of the sunset was transient but unforgettable.
… He led a transient lifestyle, moving from city to city.
… transient
/ transient
… The beauty of the sunset was transient but unforgettable.
/ The beauty of the sunset was transient but unforgettable.
… He led a transient lifestyle, moving from city to city.
/ He led a transient lifestyle, moving from city to city.
T 44 … unctuous
… unctuous
… His unctuous praise felt insincere and manipulative.
… The salesman’s unctuous tone made her wary of the deal.
… unctuous
/ unctuous
… His unctuous praise felt insincere and manipulative.
/ His unctuous praise felt insincere and manipulative.
… The salesman’s unctuous tone made her wary of the deal.
/ The salesman’s unctuous tone made her wary of the deal.
T 45 … vacillate
… vacillate
… She tends to vacillate between optimism and doubt.
… The committee vacillated on the final decision for weeks.
… vacillate
/ vacillate
… She tends to vacillate between optimism and doubt.
/ She tends to vacillate between optimism and doubt.
… The committee vacillated on the final decision for weeks.
/ The committee vacillated on the final decision for weeks.
T 46 … verbose
… verbose
… His verbose writing style made the report hard to follow.
… Try to avoid being too verbose in your presentation.
… verbose
/ verbose
… His verbose writing style made the report hard to follow.
/ His verbose writing style made the report hard to follow.
… Try to avoid being too verbose in your presentation.
/ Try to avoid being too verbose in your presentation.
T 47 … virulent
… virulent
… The virus proved to be more virulent than expected.
… Her virulent criticism left him shaken.
… virulent
/ virulent
… The virus proved to be more virulent than expected.
/ The virus proved to be more virulent than expected.
… Her virulent criticism left him shaken.
/ Her virulent criticism left him shaken.
T 48 … volatile
… volatile
… The stock market is notoriously volatile during election seasons.
… Their relationship was passionate but volatile.
… volatile
/ volatile
… The stock market is notoriously volatile during election seasons.
/ The stock market is notoriously volatile during election seasons.
… Their relationship was passionate but volatile.
/ Their relationship was passionate but volatile.
T 49 … wary
… wary
… He was wary of strangers offering unsolicited advice.
… The cat remained wary even after being rescued.
… wary
/ wary
… He was wary of strangers offering unsolicited advice.
/ He was wary of strangers offering unsolicited advice.
… The cat remained wary even after being rescued.
/ The cat remained wary even after being rescued.
T 50 … zealous
… zealous
… She was zealous in her efforts to promote the new campaign.
… His zealous support for the cause inspired others to join.
… zealous
/ zealous
… She was zealous in her efforts to promote the new campaign.
/ She was zealous in her efforts to promote the new campaign.
… His zealous support for the cause inspired others to join.
/ His zealous support for the cause inspired others to join.
