S 1 … megalomaniac
… megalomaniac
… The megalomaniac leader believed he was destined to rule the world.
… His megalomaniac tendencies alienated even loyal supporters.
… Megalomaniac is someone obsessed with power.
… megalomaniac
/ megalomaniac
… The megalomaniac leader believed he was destined to rule the world.
/ The megalomaniac leader believed he was destined to rule the world.
… The megalomaniac leader believed he was destined to rule the world.
… His megalomaniac tendencies alienated even loyal supporters.
/ His megalomaniac tendencies alienated even loyal supporters.
… His megalomaniac tendencies alienated even loyal supporters.
S 2 … menial
… menial
… He refused to do menial tasks despite lacking experience.
… Menial labor kept the factory running.
… Menial is low-status or routine.
… menial
/ menial
… He refused to do menial tasks despite lacking experience.
/ He refused to do menial tasks despite lacking experience.
… He refused to do menial tasks despite lacking experience.
… Menial labor kept the factory running.
/ Menial labor kept the factory running.
… Menial labor kept the factory running.
S 3 … mercantile
… mercantile
… The city prospered through mercantile trade.
… Mercantile laws shaped early capitalism.
… Mercantile is related to commerce.
… mercantile
/ mercantile
… The city prospered through mercantile trade.
/ The city prospered through mercantile trade.
… The city prospered through mercantile trade.
… Mercantile laws shaped early capitalism.
/ Mercantile laws shaped early capitalism.
… Mercantile laws shaped early capitalism.
S 4 … meticulous
… meticulous
… Her meticulous notes impressed the professor.
… He planned the event with meticulous care.
… Meticulous is extremely careful.
… meticulous
/ meticulous
… Her meticulous notes impressed the professor.
/ Her meticulous notes impressed the professor.
… Her meticulous notes impressed the professor.
… He planned the event with meticulous care.
/ He planned the event with meticulous care.
… He planned the event with meticulous care.
S 5 … minimal
… minimal
… The damage was minimal thanks to quick action.
… They lived on a minimal budget.
… Minimal is very small in amount.
… minimal
/ minimal
… The damage was minimal thanks to quick action.
/ The damage was minimal thanks to quick action.
… The damage was minimal thanks to quick action.
… They lived on a minimal budget.
/ They lived on a minimal budget.
… They lived on a minimal budget.
S 6 … miscellaneous
… miscellaneous
… The drawer was filled with miscellaneous items.
… The report included miscellaneous observations.
… Miscellaneous is of mixed types.
… miscellaneous
/ miscellaneous
… The drawer was filled with miscellaneous items.
/ The drawer was filled with miscellaneous items.
… The drawer was filled with miscellaneous items.
… The report included miscellaneous observations.
/ The report included miscellaneous observations.
… The report included miscellaneous observations.
S 7 … moot
… moot
… The issue became moot after the policy changed.
… His argument was interesting but moot.
… Moot is irrelevant or debatable.
… moot
/ moot
… The issue became moot after the policy changed.
/ The issue became moot after the policy changed.
… The issue became moot after the policy changed.
… His argument was interesting but moot.
/ His argument was interesting but moot.
… His argument was interesting but moot.
S 8 … morbid
… morbid
… She had a morbid fascination with crime stories.
… His humor turned unexpectedly morbid.
… Morbid is dark or related to death.
… morbid
/ morbid
… She had a morbid fascination with crime stories.
/ She had a morbid fascination with crime stories.
… She had a morbid fascination with crime stories.
… His humor turned unexpectedly morbid.
/ His humor turned unexpectedly morbid.
… His humor turned unexpectedly morbid.
S 9 … multiplex
… multiplex
… They watched the film at a new multiplex theater.
… The city built a multiplex to attract visitors.
… Multiplex is a multi-screen cinema.
… multiplex
/ multiplex
… They watched the film at a new multiplex theater.
/ They watched the film at a new multiplex theater.
… They watched the film at a new multiplex theater.
… The city built a multiplex to attract visitors.
/ The city built a multiplex to attract visitors.
… The city built a multiplex to attract visitors.
S 10 … mundane
… mundane
… He grew tired of mundane office routines.
… The book elevates mundane details into art.
… Mundane is ordinary or dull.
… mundane
/ mundane
… He grew tired of mundane office routines.
/ He grew tired of mundane office routines.
… He grew tired of mundane office routines.
… The book elevates mundane details into art.
/ The book elevates mundane details into art.
… The book elevates mundane details into art.
S 11 … munificent
… munificent
… The foundation received a munificent donation.
… Her munificent gesture saved the program.
… Munificent is extremely generous.
… munificent
/ munificent
… The foundation received a munificent donation.
/ The foundation received a munificent donation.
… The foundation received a munificent donation.
… Her munificent gesture saved the program.
/ Her munificent gesture saved the program.
… Her munificent gesture saved the program.
S 12 … murky
… murky
… The river was murky after the storm.
… His explanation grew murky under scrutiny.
… Murky is dark or unclear.
… murky
/ murky
… The river was murky after the storm.
/ The river was murky after the storm.
… The river was murky after the storm.
… His explanation grew murky under scrutiny.
/ His explanation grew murky under scrutiny.
… His explanation grew murky under scrutiny.
S 13 … mutable
… mutable
… Language is mutable and constantly evolving.
… His mutable opinions frustrated colleagues.
… Mutable is changeable.
… mutable
/ mutable
… Language is mutable and constantly evolving.
/ Language is mutable and constantly evolving.
… Language is mutable and constantly evolving.
… His mutable opinions frustrated colleagues.
/ His mutable opinions frustrated colleagues.
… His mutable opinions frustrated colleagues.
S 14 … nascent
… nascent
… The nascent movement gained momentum.
… Her nascent talent was already impressive.
… Nascent is beginning to develop.
… nascent
/ nascent
… The nascent movement gained momentum.
/ The nascent movement gained momentum.
… The nascent movement gained momentum.
… Her nascent talent was already impressive.
/ Her nascent talent was already impressive.
… Her nascent talent was already impressive.
S 15 … nauseous
… nauseous
… The smell made her nauseous.
… He felt nauseous after the long ride.
… Nauseous is feeling sick.
… nauseous
/ nauseous
… The smell made her nauseous.
/ The smell made her nauseous.
… The smell made her nauseous.
… He felt nauseous after the long ride.
/ He felt nauseous after the long ride.
… He felt nauseous after the long ride.
S 16 … nebulous
… nebulous
… His ideas were intriguing but nebulous.
… The plan remained nebulous for months.
… Nebulous is vague or unclear.
… nebulous
/ nebulous
… His ideas were intriguing but nebulous.
/ His ideas were intriguing but nebulous.
… His ideas were intriguing but nebulous.
… The plan remained nebulous for months.
/ The plan remained nebulous for months.
… The plan remained nebulous for months.
S 17 … nefarious
… nefarious
… The group was involved in nefarious activities.
… His nefarious scheme was exposed.
… Nefarious is wicked or criminal.
… nefarious
/ nefarious
… The group was involved in nefarious activities.
/ The group was involved in nefarious activities.
… The group was involved in nefarious activities.
… His nefarious scheme was exposed.
/ His nefarious scheme was exposed.
… His nefarious scheme was exposed.
S 18 … negligent
… negligent
… The company was negligent in safety procedures.
… His negligent attitude caused the accident.
… Negligent is careless.
… negligent
/ negligent
… The company was negligent in safety procedures.
/ The company was negligent in safety procedures.
… The company was negligent in safety procedures.
… His negligent attitude caused the accident.
/ His negligent attitude caused the accident.
… His negligent attitude caused the accident.
S 19 … neural
… neural
… Neural pathways adapt through learning.
… The study focused on neural development.
… Neural is related to nerves.
… neural
/ neural
… Neural pathways adapt through learning.
/ Neural pathways adapt through learning.
… Neural pathways adapt through learning.
… The study focused on neural development.
/ The study focused on neural development.
… The study focused on neural development.
S 20 … neurotic
… neurotic
… His neurotic worries kept him awake.
… She displayed neurotic perfectionism.
… Neurotic is overly anxious.
… neurotic
/ neurotic
… His neurotic worries kept him awake.
/ His neurotic worries kept him awake.
… His neurotic worries kept him awake.
… She displayed neurotic perfectionism.
/ She displayed neurotic perfectionism.
… She displayed neurotic perfectionism.
S 21 … nondescript
… nondescript
… The building was old and nondescript.
… He blended in with his nondescript clothing.
… Nondescript is lacking distinctive features.
… nondescript
/ nondescript
… The building was old and nondescript.
/ The building was old and nondescript.
… The building was old and nondescript.
… He blended in with his nondescript clothing.
/ He blended in with his nondescript clothing.
… He blended in with his nondescript clothing.
S 22 … nuptial
… nuptial
… They prepared for their nuptial ceremony.
… Nuptial traditions vary across cultures.
… Nuptial is relating to marriage.
… nuptial
/ nuptial
… They prepared for their nuptial ceremony.
/ They prepared for their nuptial ceremony.
… They prepared for their nuptial ceremony.
… Nuptial traditions vary across cultures.
/ Nuptial traditions vary across cultures.
… Nuptial traditions vary across cultures.
S 23 … obese
… obese
… The doctor warned him about becoming obese.
… Obese patients require special care.
… Obese is extremely overweight.
… obese
/ obese
… The doctor warned him about becoming obese.
/ The doctor warned him about becoming obese.
… The doctor warned him about becoming obese.
… Obese patients require special care.
/ Obese patients require special care.
… Obese patients require special care.
S 24 … objectionable
… objectionable
… The committee found the proposal objectionable.
… His behavior was deeply objectionable.
… Objectionable is offensive or unacceptable.
… objectionable
/ objectionable
… The committee found the proposal objectionable.
/ The committee found the proposal objectionable.
… The committee found the proposal objectionable.
… His behavior was deeply objectionable.
/ His behavior was deeply objectionable.
… His behavior was deeply objectionable.
S 25 … obnoxious
… obnoxious
… His obnoxious jokes ruined the evening.
… She avoided his obnoxious behavior.
… Obnoxious is extremely unpleasant.
… obnoxious
/ obnoxious
… His obnoxious jokes ruined the evening.
/ His obnoxious jokes ruined the evening.
… His obnoxious jokes ruined the evening.
… She avoided his obnoxious behavior.
/ She avoided his obnoxious behavior.
… She avoided his obnoxious behavior.
S 26 … obsolete
… obsolete
… The device became obsolete within a year.
… Many obsolete laws remain on the books.
… Obsolete is outdated.
… obsolete
/ obsolete
… The device became obsolete within a year.
/ The device became obsolete within a year.
… The device became obsolete within a year.
… Many obsolete laws remain on the books.
/ Many obsolete laws remain on the books.
… Many obsolete laws remain on the books.
S 27 … obtuse
… obtuse
… He remained obtuse despite repeated explanations.
… Her obtuse remark missed the point entirely.
… Obtuse is slow to understand.
… obtuse
/ obtuse
… He remained obtuse despite repeated explanations.
/ He remained obtuse despite repeated explanations.
… He remained obtuse despite repeated explanations.
… Her obtuse remark missed the point entirely.
/ Her obtuse remark missed the point entirely.
… Her obtuse remark missed the point entirely.
S 28 … odious
… odious
… The odious crime shocked the nation.
… She found his arrogance utterly odious.
… Odious is extremely unpleasant.
… odious
/ odious
… The odious crime shocked the nation.
/ The odious crime shocked the nation.
… The odious crime shocked the nation.
… She found his arrogance utterly odious.
/ She found his arrogance utterly odious.
… She found his arrogance utterly odious.
S 29 … officious
… officious
… The officious clerk insisted on unnecessary paperwork.
… His officious attitude irritated everyone.
… Officious is annoyingly authoritative.
… officious
/ officious
… The officious clerk insisted on unnecessary paperwork.
/ The officious clerk insisted on unnecessary paperwork.
… The officious clerk insisted on unnecessary paperwork.
… His officious attitude irritated everyone.
/ His officious attitude irritated everyone.
… His officious attitude irritated everyone.
S 30 … off-the-cuff
… off-the-cuff
… He made an off-the-cuff remark that caused controversy.
… Her off-the-cuff speech impressed the audience.
… Off-the-cuff is spontaneous.
… off-the-cuff
/ off-the-cuff
… He made an off-the-cuff remark that caused controversy.
/ He made an off-the-cuff remark that caused controversy.
… He made an off-the-cuff remark that caused controversy.
… Her off-the-cuff speech impressed the audience.
/ Her off-the-cuff speech impressed the audience.
… Her off-the-cuff speech impressed the audience.
S 31 … ominous
… ominous
… Dark clouds cast an ominous shadow.
… His silence felt ominous.
… Ominous is threatening.
… ominous
/ ominous
… Dark clouds cast an ominous shadow.
/ Dark clouds cast an ominous shadow.
… Dark clouds cast an ominous shadow.
… His silence felt ominous.
/ His silence felt ominous.
… His silence felt ominous.
S 32 … omnipotent
… omnipotent
… The ruler acted as if he were omnipotent.
… No institution is truly omnipotent.
… Omnipotent is all-powerful.
… omnipotent
/ omnipotent
… The ruler acted as if he were omnipotent.
/ The ruler acted as if he were omnipotent.
… The ruler acted as if he were omnipotent.
… No institution is truly omnipotent.
/ No institution is truly omnipotent.
… No institution is truly omnipotent.
S 33 … onerous
… onerous
… The task proved more onerous than expected.
… They opposed the onerous regulations.
… Onerous is burdensome.
… onerous
/ onerous
… The task proved more onerous than expected.
/ The task proved more onerous than expected.
… The task proved more onerous than expected.
… They opposed the onerous regulations.
/ They opposed the onerous regulations.
… They opposed the onerous regulations.
S 34 … opaque
… opaque
… The contract’s language was opaque.
… The glass turned opaque in the cold.
… Opaque is unclear or not transparent.
… opaque
/ opaque
… The contract’s language was opaque.
/ The contract’s language was opaque.
… The contract’s language was opaque.
… The glass turned opaque in the cold.
/ The glass turned opaque in the cold.
… The glass turned opaque in the cold.
S 35 … opinionated
… opinionated
… He remained stubbornly opinionated.
… Her opinionated comments dominated the meeting.
… Opinionated is holding strong views.
… opinionated
/ opinionated
… He remained stubbornly opinionated.
/ He remained stubbornly opinionated.
… He remained stubbornly opinionated.
… Her opinionated comments dominated the meeting.
/ Her opinionated comments dominated the meeting.
… Her opinionated comments dominated the meeting.
S 36 … opportune
… opportune
… It was an opportune moment to invest.
… Her arrival proved remarkably opportune.
… Opportune is timely.
… opportune
/ opportune
… It was an opportune moment to invest.
/ It was an opportune moment to invest.
… It was an opportune moment to invest.
… Her arrival proved remarkably opportune.
/ Her arrival proved remarkably opportune.
… Her arrival proved remarkably opportune.
S 37 … overbearing
… overbearing
… His overbearing leadership stifled creativity.
… She disliked his overbearing tone.
… Overbearing is domineering.
… overbearing
/ overbearing
… His overbearing leadership stifled creativity.
/ His overbearing leadership stifled creativity.
… His overbearing leadership stifled creativity.
… She disliked his overbearing tone.
/ She disliked his overbearing tone.
… She disliked his overbearing tone.
S 38 … overt
… overt
… They made an overt attempt to influence voters.
… His overt hostility surprised them.
… Overt is openly shown.
… overt
/ overt
… They made an overt attempt to influence voters.
/ They made an overt attempt to influence voters.
… They made an overt attempt to influence voters.
… His overt hostility surprised them.
/ His overt hostility surprised them.
… His overt hostility surprised them.
S 39 … painstaking
… painstaking
… The restoration required painstaking effort.
… She conducted a painstaking review of the data.
… Painstaking is extremely careful.
… painstaking
/ painstaking
… The restoration required painstaking effort.
/ The restoration required painstaking effort.
… The restoration required painstaking effort.
… She conducted a painstaking review of the data.
/ She conducted a painstaking review of the data.
… She conducted a painstaking review of the data.
S 40 … pallid
… pallid
… His pallid complexion worried the doctor.
… The performance felt pallid and uninspired.
… Pallid is pale or weak.
… pallid
/ pallid
… His pallid complexion worried the doctor.
/ His pallid complexion worried the doctor.
… His pallid complexion worried the doctor.
… The performance felt pallid and uninspired.
/ The performance felt pallid and uninspired.
… The performance felt pallid and uninspired.
S 41 … palatable
… palatable
… The compromise was politically palatable.
… The dish was surprisingly palatable.
… Palatable is acceptable or tasty.
… palatable
/ palatable
… The compromise was politically palatable.
/ The compromise was politically palatable.
… The compromise was politically palatable.
… The dish was surprisingly palatable.
/ The dish was surprisingly palatable.
… The dish was surprisingly palatable.
S 42 … palpable
… palpable
… A palpable tension filled the room.
… Her disappointment was almost palpable.
… Palpable is easily felt.
… palpable
/ palpable
… A palpable tension filled the room.
/ A palpable tension filled the room.
… A palpable tension filled the room.
… Her disappointment was almost palpable.
/ Her disappointment was almost palpable.
… Her disappointment was almost palpable.
S 43 … parsimonious
… parsimonious
… The parsimonious budget limited progress.
… He was too parsimonious to replace old equipment.
… Parsimonious is excessively frugal.
… parsimonious
/ parsimonious
… The parsimonious budget limited progress.
/ The parsimonious budget limited progress.
… The parsimonious budget limited progress.
… He was too parsimonious to replace old equipment.
/ He was too parsimonious to replace old equipment.
… He was too parsimonious to replace old equipment.
S 44 … partisan
… partisan
… The debate grew increasingly partisan.
… She avoided partisan arguments.
… Partisan is strongly biased.
… partisan
/ partisan
… The debate grew increasingly partisan.
/ The debate grew increasingly partisan.
… The debate grew increasingly partisan.
… She avoided partisan arguments.
/ She avoided partisan arguments.
… She avoided partisan arguments.
S 45 … pastoral
… pastoral
… The painting depicted a peaceful pastoral scene.
… He longed for a pastoral life away from the city.
… Pastoral is rural or idyllic.
… pastoral
/ pastoral
… The painting depicted a peaceful pastoral scene.
/ The painting depicted a peaceful pastoral scene.
… The painting depicted a peaceful pastoral scene.
… He longed for a pastoral life away from the city.
/ He longed for a pastoral life away from the city.
… He longed for a pastoral life away from the city.
S 46 … pathetic
… pathetic
… His excuses were simply pathetic.
… The team’s performance was pathetic.
… Pathetic is pitifully inadequate.
… pathetic
/ pathetic
… His excuses were simply pathetic.
/ His excuses were simply pathetic.
… His excuses were simply pathetic.
… The team’s performance was pathetic.
/ The team’s performance was pathetic.
… The team’s performance was pathetic.
S 47 … pecuniary
… pecuniary
… They faced pecuniary difficulties.
… Pecuniary motives influenced the decision.
… Pecuniary is related to money.
… pecuniary
/ pecuniary
… They faced pecuniary difficulties.
/ They faced pecuniary difficulties.
… They faced pecuniary difficulties.
… Pecuniary motives influenced the decision.
/ Pecuniary motives influenced the decision.
… Pecuniary motives influenced the decision.
S 48 … peevish
… peevish
… She grew peevish after hours of waiting.
… His peevish tone irritated everyone.
… Peevish is easily annoyed.
… peevish
/ peevish
… She grew peevish after hours of waiting.
/ She grew peevish after hours of waiting.
… She grew peevish after hours of waiting.
… His peevish tone irritated everyone.
/ His peevish tone irritated everyone.
… His peevish tone irritated everyone.
S 49 … penal
… penal
… The penal system requires reform.
… Penal codes vary by country.
… Penal is related to punishment.
… penal
/ penal
… The penal system requires reform.
/ The penal system requires reform.
… The penal system requires reform.
… Penal codes vary by country.
/ Penal codes vary by country.
… Penal codes vary by country.
S 50 … penitent
… penitent
… He looked penitent after the outburst.
… The penitent offender sought forgiveness.
… Penitent is feeling remorse.
… penitent
/ penitent
… He looked penitent after the outburst.
/ He looked penitent after the outburst.
… He looked penitent after the outburst.
… The penitent offender sought forgiveness.
/ The penitent offender sought forgiveness.
… The penitent offender sought forgiveness.
S 51 … pensive
… pensive
… She sat by the window, pensive and lost in distant memories.
… His pensive silence revealed more than words ever could.
… Pensive is deeply thoughtful.
… pensive
/ pensive
… She sat by the window, pensive and lost in distant memories.
/ She sat by the window, pensive and lost in distant memories.
… She sat by the window, pensive and lost in distant memories.
… His pensive silence revealed more than words ever could.
/ His pensive silence revealed more than words ever could.
… His pensive silence revealed more than words ever could.
S 52 … peremptory
… peremptory
… His peremptory tone ended all discussion before it began.
… She issued a peremptory command that no one dared challenge.
… Peremptory is authoritative and final.
… peremptory
/ peremptory
… His peremptory tone ended all discussion before it began.
/ His peremptory tone ended all discussion before it began.
… His peremptory tone ended all discussion before it began.
… She issued a peremptory command that no one dared challenge.
/ She issued a peremptory command that no one dared challenge.
… She issued a peremptory command that no one dared challenge.
S 53 … perennial
… perennial
… Their perennial disagreements resurfaced every year without fail.
… She found perennial joy in tending her garden.
… Perennial is lasting or recurring.
… perennial
/ perennial
… Their perennial disagreements resurfaced every year without fail.
/ Their perennial disagreements resurfaced every year without fail.
… Their perennial disagreements resurfaced every year without fail.
… She found perennial joy in tending her garden.
/ She found perennial joy in tending her garden.
… She found perennial joy in tending her garden.
S 54 … perfunctory
… perfunctory
… He offered a perfunctory apology, devoid of sincerity or reflection.
… Her perfunctory nod signaled disinterest in the conversation.
… Perfunctory is done without effort.
… perfunctory
/ perfunctory
… He offered a perfunctory apology, devoid of sincerity or reflection.
/ He offered a perfunctory apology, devoid of sincerity or reflection.
… He offered a perfunctory apology, devoid of sincerity or reflection.
… Her perfunctory nod signaled disinterest in the conversation.
/ Her perfunctory nod signaled disinterest in the conversation.
… Her perfunctory nod signaled disinterest in the conversation.
S 55 … pernicious
… pernicious
… The pernicious rumor spread quickly, damaging reputations overnight.
… His pernicious habits slowly eroded his health.
… Pernicious is harmful and destructive.
… pernicious
/ pernicious
… The pernicious rumor spread quickly, damaging reputations overnight.
/ The pernicious rumor spread quickly, damaging reputations overnight.
… The pernicious rumor spread quickly, damaging reputations overnight.
… His pernicious habits slowly eroded his health.
/ His pernicious habits slowly eroded his health.
… His pernicious habits slowly eroded his health.
S 56 … perpetual
… perpetual
… They lived in perpetual fear of sudden political upheaval.
… The machine emitted a perpetual hum throughout the night.
… Perpetual is never-ending.
… perpetual
/ perpetual
… They lived in perpetual fear of sudden political upheaval.
/ They lived in perpetual fear of sudden political upheaval.
… They lived in perpetual fear of sudden political upheaval.
… The machine emitted a perpetual hum throughout the night.
/ The machine emitted a perpetual hum throughout the night.
… The machine emitted a perpetual hum throughout the night.
S 57 … pert
… pert
… Her pert reply surprised him with its boldness.
… The child gave a pert smile, full of mischief.
… Pert is lively or cheeky.
… pert
/ pert
… Her pert reply surprised him with its boldness.
/ Her pert reply surprised him with its boldness.
… Her pert reply surprised him with its boldness.
… The child gave a pert smile, full of mischief.
/ The child gave a pert smile, full of mischief.
… The child gave a pert smile, full of mischief.
S 58 … pertinent
… pertinent
… His remarks were pertinent to the central issue at hand.
… She asked only pertinent questions during the interview.
… Pertinent is relevant.
… pertinent
/ pertinent
… His remarks were pertinent to the central issue at hand.
/ His remarks were pertinent to the central issue at hand.
… His remarks were pertinent to the central issue at hand.
… She asked only pertinent questions during the interview.
/ She asked only pertinent questions during the interview.
… She asked only pertinent questions during the interview.
S 59 … perverse
… perverse
… He took perverse pleasure in defying reasonable expectations.
… Her perverse decision complicated an already difficult situation.
… Perverse is stubbornly unreasonable.
… perverse
/ perverse
… He took perverse pleasure in defying reasonable expectations.
/ He took perverse pleasure in defying reasonable expectations.
… He took perverse pleasure in defying reasonable expectations.
… Her perverse decision complicated an already difficult situation.
/ Her perverse decision complicated an already difficult situation.
… Her perverse decision complicated an already difficult situation.
S 60 … photogenic
… photogenic
… The landscape was so photogenic it required no editing.
… Her photogenic smile brightened every photograph.
… Photogenic is looking good in photos.
… photogenic
/ photogenic
… The landscape was so photogenic it required no editing.
/ The landscape was so photogenic it required no editing.
… The landscape was so photogenic it required no editing.
… Her photogenic smile brightened every photograph.
/ Her photogenic smile brightened every photograph.
… Her photogenic smile brightened every photograph.
S 61 … placid
… placid
… The lake remained placid despite the approaching storm.
… His placid demeanor calmed everyone around him.
… Placid is calm and peaceful.
… placid
/ placid
… The lake remained placid despite the approaching storm.
/ The lake remained placid despite the approaching storm.
… The lake remained placid despite the approaching storm.
… His placid demeanor calmed everyone around him.
/ His placid demeanor calmed everyone around him.
… His placid demeanor calmed everyone around him.
S 62 … plausible
… plausible
… Her explanation sounded plausible, though evidence remained scarce.
… They proposed a plausible solution to the complex problem.
… Plausible is believable.
… plausible
/ plausible
… Her explanation sounded plausible, though evidence remained scarce.
/ Her explanation sounded plausible, though evidence remained scarce.
… Her explanation sounded plausible, though evidence remained scarce.
… They proposed a plausible solution to the complex problem.
/ They proposed a plausible solution to the complex problem.
… They proposed a plausible solution to the complex problem.
S 63 … plebeian
… plebeian
… His tastes were surprisingly plebeian despite his wealth.
… The novel celebrates plebeian culture with affectionate detail.
… Plebeian is common or ordinary.
… plebeian
/ plebeian
… His tastes were surprisingly plebeian despite his wealth.
/ His tastes were surprisingly plebeian despite his wealth.
… His tastes were surprisingly plebeian despite his wealth.
… The novel celebrates plebeian culture with affectionate detail.
/ The novel celebrates plebeian culture with affectionate detail.
… The novel celebrates plebeian culture with affectionate detail.
S 64 … pliable
… pliable
… The material was pliable enough to shape by hand.
… His pliable nature made him easily influenced.
… Pliable is flexible.
… pliable
/ pliable
… The material was pliable enough to shape by hand.
/ The material was pliable enough to shape by hand.
… The material was pliable enough to shape by hand.
… His pliable nature made him easily influenced.
/ His pliable nature made him easily influenced.
… His pliable nature made him easily influenced.
S 65 … poignant
… poignant
… The film’s poignant ending lingered in her thoughts for days.
… He delivered a poignant speech about loss and resilience.
… Poignant is emotionally moving.
… poignant
/ poignant
… The film’s poignant ending lingered in her thoughts for days.
/ The film’s poignant ending lingered in her thoughts for days.
… The film’s poignant ending lingered in her thoughts for days.
… He delivered a poignant speech about loss and resilience.
/ He delivered a poignant speech about loss and resilience.
… He delivered a poignant speech about loss and resilience.
S 66 … pompous
… pompous
… His pompous speech alienated even his supporters.
… She disliked his pompous manner of speaking.
… Pompous is self-important.
… pompous
/ pompous
… His pompous speech alienated even his supporters.
/ His pompous speech alienated even his supporters.
… His pompous speech alienated even his supporters.
… She disliked his pompous manner of speaking.
/ She disliked his pompous manner of speaking.
… She disliked his pompous manner of speaking.
S 67 … posthumous
… posthumous
… The artist received posthumous recognition for her work.
… His posthumous memoir revealed long-hidden truths.
… Posthumous is occurring after death.
… posthumous
/ posthumous
… The artist received posthumous recognition for her work.
/ The artist received posthumous recognition for her work.
… The artist received posthumous recognition for her work.
… His posthumous memoir revealed long-hidden truths.
/ His posthumous memoir revealed long-hidden truths.
… His posthumous memoir revealed long-hidden truths.
S 68 … postnatal
… postnatal
… She received excellent postnatal care at the clinic.
… Postnatal depression affected her more than expected.
… Postnatal is after childbirth.
… postnatal
/ postnatal
… She received excellent postnatal care at the clinic.
/ She received excellent postnatal care at the clinic.
… She received excellent postnatal care at the clinic.
… Postnatal depression affected her more than expected.
/ Postnatal depression affected her more than expected.
… Postnatal depression affected her more than expected.
S 69 … potent
… potent
… The medicine was potent enough to relieve pain instantly.
… His words carried a potent emotional impact.
… Potent is powerful.
… potent
/ potent
… The medicine was potent enough to relieve pain instantly.
/ The medicine was potent enough to relieve pain instantly.
… The medicine was potent enough to relieve pain instantly.
… His words carried a potent emotional impact.
/ His words carried a potent emotional impact.
… His words carried a potent emotional impact.
S 70 … precarious
… precarious
… They balanced in a precarious position atop the cliff.
… His finances were in a precarious state.
… Precarious is unstable or risky.
… precarious
/ precarious
… They balanced in a precarious position atop the cliff.
/ They balanced in a precarious position atop the cliff.
… They balanced in a precarious position atop the cliff.
… His finances were in a precarious state.
/ His finances were in a precarious state.
… His finances were in a precarious state.
S 71 … precipitous
… precipitous
… They made a precipitous decision without considering consequences.
… The trail descended a precipitous slope into the valley.
… Precipitous is steep or sudden.
… precipitous
/ precipitous
… They made a precipitous decision without considering consequences.
/ They made a precipitous decision without considering consequences.
… They made a precipitous decision without considering consequences.
… The trail descended a precipitous slope into the valley.
/ The trail descended a precipitous slope into the valley.
… The trail descended a precipitous slope into the valley.
S 72 … predatory
… predatory
… The company engaged in predatory pricing to crush competitors.
… Predatory animals roamed the dense forest.
… Predatory is exploiting or hunting.
… predatory
/ predatory
… The company engaged in predatory pricing to crush competitors.
/ The company engaged in predatory pricing to crush competitors.
… The company engaged in predatory pricing to crush competitors.
… Predatory animals roamed the dense forest.
/ Predatory animals roamed the dense forest.
… Predatory animals roamed the dense forest.
S 73 … presumptuous
… presumptuous
… It felt presumptuous to assume she needed help.
… His presumptuous request shocked the entire committee.
… Presumptuous is overly bold.
… presumptuous
/ presumptuous
… It felt presumptuous to assume she needed help.
/ It felt presumptuous to assume she needed help.
… It felt presumptuous to assume she needed help.
… His presumptuous request shocked the entire committee.
/ His presumptuous request shocked the entire committee.
… His presumptuous request shocked the entire committee.
S 74 … primeval
… primeval
… The forest felt primeval, untouched by human hands.
… They uncovered primeval fossils beneath the desert sands.
… Primeval is ancient or primal.
… primeval
/ primeval
… The forest felt primeval, untouched by human hands.
/ The forest felt primeval, untouched by human hands.
… The forest felt primeval, untouched by human hands.
… They uncovered primeval fossils beneath the desert sands.
/ They uncovered primeval fossils beneath the desert sands.
… They uncovered primeval fossils beneath the desert sands.
S 75 … prodigal
… prodigal
… His prodigal spending drained the family fortune.
… She returned home after years of prodigal wandering.
… Prodigal is wastefully extravagant.
… prodigal
/ prodigal
… His prodigal spending drained the family fortune.
/ His prodigal spending drained the family fortune.
… His prodigal spending drained the family fortune.
… She returned home after years of prodigal wandering.
/ She returned home after years of prodigal wandering.
… She returned home after years of prodigal wandering.
S 76 … prodigious
… prodigious
… The project required prodigious effort from everyone involved.
… She displayed prodigious talent at a young age.
… Prodigious is enormous or impressive.
… prodigious
/ prodigious
… The project required prodigious effort from everyone involved.
/ The project required prodigious effort from everyone involved.
… The project required prodigious effort from everyone involved.
… She displayed prodigious talent at a young age.
/ She displayed prodigious talent at a young age.
… She displayed prodigious talent at a young age.
S 77 … profuse
… profuse
… He offered profuse thanks for their unexpected kindness.
… Sweat poured from him in profuse streams.
… Profuse is abundant.
… profuse
/ profuse
… He offered profuse thanks for their unexpected kindness.
/ He offered profuse thanks for their unexpected kindness.
… He offered profuse thanks for their unexpected kindness.
… Sweat poured from him in profuse streams.
/ Sweat poured from him in profuse streams.
… Sweat poured from him in profuse streams.
S 78 … prolific
… prolific
… The prolific writer published three novels this year.
… The region is prolific in agricultural output.
… Prolific is highly productive.
… prolific
/ prolific
… The prolific writer published three novels this year.
/ The prolific writer published three novels this year.
… The prolific writer published three novels this year.
… The region is prolific in agricultural output.
/ The region is prolific in agricultural output.
… The region is prolific in agricultural output.
S 79 … promiscuous
… promiscuous
… The data was gathered in a promiscuous and unreliable manner.
… He faced criticism for his promiscuous lifestyle.
… Promiscuous is lacking selectiveness.
… promiscuous
/ promiscuous
… The data was gathered in a promiscuous and unreliable manner.
/ The data was gathered in a promiscuous and unreliable manner.
… The data was gathered in a promiscuous and unreliable manner.
… He faced criticism for his promiscuous lifestyle.
/ He faced criticism for his promiscuous lifestyle.
… He faced criticism for his promiscuous lifestyle.
S 80 … prone
… prone
… She was prone to overthinking minor issues.
… The region is prone to frequent earthquakes.
… Prone is likely to experience something.
… prone
/ prone
… She was prone to overthinking minor issues.
/ She was prone to overthinking minor issues.
… She was prone to overthinking minor issues.
… The region is prone to frequent earthquakes.
/ The region is prone to frequent earthquakes.
… The region is prone to frequent earthquakes.
S 81 … propitious
… propitious
… Conditions were propitious for a successful launch.
… Her timing proved remarkably propitious.
… Propitious is favorable.
… propitious
/ propitious
… Conditions were propitious for a successful launch.
/ Conditions were propitious for a successful launch.
… Conditions were propitious for a successful launch.
… Her timing proved remarkably propitious.
/ Her timing proved remarkably propitious.
… Her timing proved remarkably propitious.
S 82 … prostrate
… prostrate
… He lay prostrate with exhaustion after the climb.
… The team was left prostrate by the overwhelming defeat.
… Prostrate is lying flat or overwhelmed.
… prostrate
/ prostrate
… He lay prostrate with exhaustion after the climb.
/ He lay prostrate with exhaustion after the climb.
… He lay prostrate with exhaustion after the climb.
… The team was left prostrate by the overwhelming defeat.
/ The team was left prostrate by the overwhelming defeat.
… The team was left prostrate by the overwhelming defeat.
S 83 … provisional
… provisional
… They reached a provisional agreement pending review.
… Her provisional license allowed limited driving.
… Provisional is temporary.
… provisional
/ provisional
… They reached a provisional agreement pending review.
/ They reached a provisional agreement pending review.
… They reached a provisional agreement pending review.
… Her provisional license allowed limited driving.
/ Her provisional license allowed limited driving.
… Her provisional license allowed limited driving.
S 84 … prudent
… prudent
… It was prudent to save money before the move.
… She made a prudent decision after careful thought.
… Prudent is wise and cautious.
… prudent
/ prudent
… It was prudent to save money before the move.
/ It was prudent to save money before the move.
… It was prudent to save money before the move.
… She made a prudent decision after careful thought.
/ She made a prudent decision after careful thought.
… She made a prudent decision after careful thought.
S 85 … punitive
… punitive
… The company faced punitive fines for safety violations.
… They imposed punitive measures to deter misconduct.
… Punitive is intended as punishment.
… punitive
/ punitive
… The company faced punitive fines for safety violations.
/ The company faced punitive fines for safety violations.
… The company faced punitive fines for safety violations.
… They imposed punitive measures to deter misconduct.
/ They imposed punitive measures to deter misconduct.
… They imposed punitive measures to deter misconduct.
S 86 … putrid
… putrid
… A putrid smell rose from the abandoned building.
… The food turned putrid after days in the heat.
… Putrid is rotten and foul.
… putrid
/ putrid
… A putrid smell rose from the abandoned building.
/ A putrid smell rose from the abandoned building.
… A putrid smell rose from the abandoned building.
… The food turned putrid after days in the heat.
/ The food turned putrid after days in the heat.
… The food turned putrid after days in the heat.
S 87 … quaint
… quaint
… The village had a quaint charm untouched by time.
… She lived in a quaint cottage near the woods.
… Quaint is old-fashioned and charming.
… quaint
/ quaint
… The village had a quaint charm untouched by time.
/ The village had a quaint charm untouched by time.
… The village had a quaint charm untouched by time.
… She lived in a quaint cottage near the woods.
/ She lived in a quaint cottage near the woods.
… She lived in a quaint cottage near the woods.
S 88 … querulous
… querulous
… He grew querulous after hours of waiting.
… Her querulous complaints irritated the entire group.
… Querulous is whining or complaining.
… querulous
/ querulous
… He grew querulous after hours of waiting.
/ He grew querulous after hours of waiting.
… He grew querulous after hours of waiting.
… Her querulous complaints irritated the entire group.
/ Her querulous complaints irritated the entire group.
… Her querulous complaints irritated the entire group.
S 89 … quixotic
… quixotic
… His quixotic dream of changing the world persisted.
… They dismissed the plan as noble but quixotic.
… Quixotic is unrealistic but idealistic.
… quixotic
/ quixotic
… His quixotic dream of changing the world persisted.
/ His quixotic dream of changing the world persisted.
… His quixotic dream of changing the world persisted.
… They dismissed the plan as noble but quixotic.
/ They dismissed the plan as noble but quixotic.
… They dismissed the plan as noble but quixotic.
S 90 … rabid
… rabid
… The rabid fans cheered with uncontrollable passion.
… His rabid enthusiasm overwhelmed the others.
… Rabid is extreme or fanatical.
… rabid
/ rabid
… The rabid fans cheered with uncontrollable passion.
/ The rabid fans cheered with uncontrollable passion.
… The rabid fans cheered with uncontrollable passion.
… His rabid enthusiasm overwhelmed the others.
/ His rabid enthusiasm overwhelmed the others.
… His rabid enthusiasm overwhelmed the others.
S 91 … rampant
… rampant
… Corruption became rampant under the new regime.
… Rumors spread rampant through the office.
… Rampant is widespread and uncontrolled.
… rampant
/ rampant
… Corruption became rampant under the new regime.
/ Corruption became rampant under the new regime.
… Corruption became rampant under the new regime.
… Rumors spread rampant through the office.
/ Rumors spread rampant through the office.
… Rumors spread rampant through the office.
S 92 … rapacious
… rapacious
… The rapacious investors stripped the company bare.
… His rapacious appetite for power knew no limits.
… Rapacious is aggressively greedy.
… rapacious
/ rapacious
… The rapacious investors stripped the company bare.
/ The rapacious investors stripped the company bare.
… The rapacious investors stripped the company bare.
… His rapacious appetite for power knew no limits.
/ His rapacious appetite for power knew no limits.
… His rapacious appetite for power knew no limits.
S 93 … raucous
… raucous
… The raucous laughter echoed through the hall.
… The crowd grew raucous as the night progressed.
… Raucous is loud and harsh.
… raucous
/ raucous
… The raucous laughter echoed through the hall.
/ The raucous laughter echoed through the hall.
… The raucous laughter echoed through the hall.
… The crowd grew raucous as the night progressed.
/ The crowd grew raucous as the night progressed.
… The crowd grew raucous as the night progressed.
S 94 … recalcitrant
… recalcitrant
… The recalcitrant student refused every instruction.
… His recalcitrant attitude stalled negotiations.
… Recalcitrant is stubbornly resistant.
… recalcitrant
/ recalcitrant
… The recalcitrant student refused every instruction.
/ The recalcitrant student refused every instruction.
… The recalcitrant student refused every instruction.
… His recalcitrant attitude stalled negotiations.
/ His recalcitrant attitude stalled negotiations.
… His recalcitrant attitude stalled negotiations.
S 95 … recuperative
… recuperative
… The retreat offered a deeply recuperative environment.
… Her recuperative abilities surprised the doctors.
… Recuperative is healing or restorative.
… recuperative
/ recuperative
… The retreat offered a deeply recuperative environment.
/ The retreat offered a deeply recuperative environment.
… The retreat offered a deeply recuperative environment.
… Her recuperative abilities surprised the doctors.
/ Her recuperative abilities surprised the doctors.
… Her recuperative abilities surprised the doctors.
S 96 … recurrent
… recurrent
… They struggled with recurrent budget shortages.
… His recurrent nightmares disrupted his sleep.
… Recurrent is happening repeatedly.
… recurrent
/ recurrent
… They struggled with recurrent budget shortages.
/ They struggled with recurrent budget shortages.
… They struggled with recurrent budget shortages.
… His recurrent nightmares disrupted his sleep.
/ His recurrent nightmares disrupted his sleep.
… His recurrent nightmares disrupted his sleep.
S 97 … redolent
… redolent
… The room was redolent of cedar and old books.
… Her writing was redolent of classical poetry.
… Redolent is strongly suggestive or fragrant.
… redolent
/ redolent
… The room was redolent of cedar and old books.
/ The room was redolent of cedar and old books.
… The room was redolent of cedar and old books.
… Her writing was redolent of classical poetry.
/ Her writing was redolent of classical poetry.
… Her writing was redolent of classical poetry.
S 98 … redundant
… redundant
… The report contained redundant information throughout.
… His redundant explanation tested everyone’s patience.
… Redundant is unnecessary repetition.
… redundant
/ redundant
… The report contained redundant information throughout.
/ The report contained redundant information throughout.
… The report contained redundant information throughout.
… His redundant explanation tested everyone’s patience.
/ His redundant explanation tested everyone’s patience.
… His redundant explanation tested everyone’s patience.
S 99 … refractory
… refractory
… The refractory patient resisted all treatment.
… His refractory nature made teamwork difficult.
… Refractory is stubborn or unmanageable.
… refractory
/ refractory
… The refractory patient resisted all treatment.
/ The refractory patient resisted all treatment.
… The refractory patient resisted all treatment.
… His refractory nature made teamwork difficult.
/ His refractory nature made teamwork difficult.
… His refractory nature made teamwork difficult.
S 100 … regal
… regal
… She carried herself with a calm, regal dignity.
… The hall was decorated in a regal style.
… Regal is royal or majestic.
… regal
/ regal
… She carried herself with a calm, regal dignity.
/ She carried herself with a calm, regal dignity.
… She carried herself with a calm, regal dignity.
… The hall was decorated in a regal style.
/ The hall was decorated in a regal style.
… The hall was decorated in a regal style.
