T 1 … relentless
… relentless
… Her relentless determination pushed the project forward despite constant setbacks.
… The storm continued with relentless force throughout the night.
… Relentless is unyielding or persistent.
… relentless
/ relentless
… Her relentless determination pushed the project forward despite constant setbacks.
/ Her relentless determination pushed the project forward despite constant setbacks.
… Her relentless determination pushed the project forward despite constant setbacks.
… The storm continued with relentless force throughout the night.
/ The storm continued with relentless force throughout the night.
… The storm continued with relentless force throughout the night.
T 2 … renowned
… renowned
… The renowned scientist delivered a lecture that captivated the entire hall.
… She studied under a renowned expert in marine biology.
… Renowned is famous and respected.
… renowned
/ renowned
… The renowned scientist delivered a lecture that captivated the entire hall.
/ The renowned scientist delivered a lecture that captivated the entire hall.
… The renowned scientist delivered a lecture that captivated the entire hall.
… She studied under a renowned expert in marine biology.
/ She studied under a renowned expert in marine biology.
… She studied under a renowned expert in marine biology.
T 3 … replete
… replete
… The garden was replete with vibrant flowers after the rain.
… His speech was replete with historical references and vivid imagery.
… Replete is filled or well-supplied.
… replete
/ replete
… The garden was replete with vibrant flowers after the rain.
/ The garden was replete with vibrant flowers after the rain.
… The garden was replete with vibrant flowers after the rain.
… His speech was replete with historical references and vivid imagery.
/ His speech was replete with historical references and vivid imagery.
… His speech was replete with historical references and vivid imagery.
T 4 … reprehensible
… reprehensible
… His reprehensible actions damaged the organization’s reputation beyond repair.
… They condemned the reprehensible treatment of workers.
… Reprehensible is deserving strong criticism.
… reprehensible
/ reprehensible
… His reprehensible actions damaged the organization’s reputation beyond repair.
/ His reprehensible actions damaged the organization’s reputation beyond repair.
… His reprehensible actions damaged the organization’s reputation beyond repair.
… They condemned the reprehensible treatment of workers.
/ They condemned the reprehensible treatment of workers.
… They condemned the reprehensible treatment of workers.
T 5 … repugnant
… repugnant
… She found the proposal morally repugnant and refused to support it.
… The idea was repugnant to everything he believed in.
… Repugnant is disgusting or offensive.
… repugnant
/ repugnant
… She found the proposal morally repugnant and refused to support it.
/ She found the proposal morally repugnant and refused to support it.
… She found the proposal morally repugnant and refused to support it.
… The idea was repugnant to everything he believed in.
/ The idea was repugnant to everything he believed in.
… The idea was repugnant to everything he believed in.
T 6 … resilient
… resilient
… The resilient community rebuilt their homes after the devastating flood.
… Children can be remarkably resilient in difficult circumstances.
… Resilient is able to recover quickly.
… resilient
/ resilient
… The resilient community rebuilt their homes after the devastating flood.
/ The resilient community rebuilt their homes after the devastating flood.
… The resilient community rebuilt their homes after the devastating flood.
… Children can be remarkably resilient in difficult circumstances.
/ Children can be remarkably resilient in difficult circumstances.
… Children can be remarkably resilient in difficult circumstances.
T 7 … respective
… respective
… They returned to their respective homes after the long meeting.
… The students presented findings from their respective fields.
… Respective is belonging individually to each.
… respective
/ respective
… They returned to their respective homes after the long meeting.
/ They returned to their respective homes after the long meeting.
… They returned to their respective homes after the long meeting.
… The students presented findings from their respective fields.
/ The students presented findings from their respective fields.
… The students presented findings from their respective fields.
T 8 … respiratory
… respiratory
… The virus caused severe respiratory complications in vulnerable patients.
… She specialized in respiratory medicine and pulmonary care.
… Respiratory is related to breathing.
… respiratory
/ respiratory
… The virus caused severe respiratory complications in vulnerable patients.
/ The virus caused severe respiratory complications in vulnerable patients.
… The virus caused severe respiratory complications in vulnerable patients.
… She specialized in respiratory medicine and pulmonary care.
/ She specialized in respiratory medicine and pulmonary care.
… She specialized in respiratory medicine and pulmonary care.
T 9 … resurgent
… resurgent
… The resurgent movement gained unexpected momentum among young voters.
… Interest in traditional crafts is resurgent worldwide.
… Resurgent is rising again.
… resurgent
/ resurgent
… The resurgent movement gained unexpected momentum among young voters.
/ The resurgent movement gained unexpected momentum among young voters.
… The resurgent movement gained unexpected momentum among young voters.
… Interest in traditional crafts is resurgent worldwide.
/ Interest in traditional crafts is resurgent worldwide.
… Interest in traditional crafts is resurgent worldwide.
T 10 … reticent
… reticent
… He remained reticent about his past despite repeated questions.
… Her reticent nature made her difficult to read.
… Reticent is reserved or unwilling to speak.
… reticent
/ reticent
… He remained reticent about his past despite repeated questions.
/ He remained reticent about his past despite repeated questions.
… He remained reticent about his past despite repeated questions.
… Her reticent nature made her difficult to read.
/ Her reticent nature made her difficult to read.
… Her reticent nature made her difficult to read.
T 11 … rife
… rife
… Corruption was rife within the collapsing government.
… Rumors were rife after the sudden resignation.
… Rife is widespread.
… rife
/ rife
… Corruption was rife within the collapsing government.
/ Corruption was rife within the collapsing government.
… Corruption was rife within the collapsing government.
… Rumors were rife after the sudden resignation.
/ Rumors were rife after the sudden resignation.
… Rumors were rife after the sudden resignation.
T 12 … rotund
… rotund
… The rotund gentleman laughed with booming warmth.
… His rotund figure made him instantly recognizable.
… Rotund is round or plump.
… rotund
/ rotund
… The rotund gentleman laughed with booming warmth.
/ The rotund gentleman laughed with booming warmth.
… The rotund gentleman laughed with booming warmth.
… His rotund figure made him instantly recognizable.
/ His rotund figure made him instantly recognizable.
… His rotund figure made him instantly recognizable.
T 13 … rudimentary
… rudimentary
… They possessed only a rudimentary understanding of the technology.
… The shelter offered rudimentary protection from the cold.
… Rudimentary is basic or undeveloped.
… rudimentary
/ rudimentary
… They possessed only a rudimentary understanding of the technology.
/ They possessed only a rudimentary understanding of the technology.
… They possessed only a rudimentary understanding of the technology.
… The shelter offered rudimentary protection from the cold.
/ The shelter offered rudimentary protection from the cold.
… The shelter offered rudimentary protection from the cold.
T 14 … rustic
… rustic
… The cabin had a rustic charm that felt timeless and comforting.
… She preferred rustic furniture made from reclaimed wood.
… Rustic is rural or simple.
… rustic
/ rustic
… The cabin had a rustic charm that felt timeless and comforting.
/ The cabin had a rustic charm that felt timeless and comforting.
… The cabin had a rustic charm that felt timeless and comforting.
… She preferred rustic furniture made from reclaimed wood.
/ She preferred rustic furniture made from reclaimed wood.
… She preferred rustic furniture made from reclaimed wood.
T 15 … sacrilegious
… sacrilegious
… Many considered the artist’s reinterpretation of the icon sacrilegious.
… His sacrilegious remarks angered the devout audience.
… Sacrilegious is disrespectful toward sacred things.
… sacrilegious
/ sacrilegious
… Many considered the artist’s reinterpretation of the icon sacrilegious.
/ Many considered the artist’s reinterpretation of the icon sacrilegious.
… Many considered the artist’s reinterpretation of the icon sacrilegious.
… His sacrilegious remarks angered the devout audience.
/ His sacrilegious remarks angered the devout audience.
… His sacrilegious remarks angered the devout audience.
T 16 … sacrosanct
… sacrosanct
… The constitution was treated as sacrosanct and beyond alteration.
… Her privacy was sacrosanct, even among close friends.
… Sacrosanct is too important to be interfered with.
… sacrosanct
/ sacrosanct
… The constitution was treated as sacrosanct and beyond alteration.
/ The constitution was treated as sacrosanct and beyond alteration.
… The constitution was treated as sacrosanct and beyond alteration.
… Her privacy was sacrosanct, even among close friends.
/ Her privacy was sacrosanct, even among close friends.
… Her privacy was sacrosanct, even among close friends.
T 17 … salient
… salient
… The report highlighted several salient issues requiring immediate action.
… Her most salient trait was her unwavering honesty.
… Salient is most noticeable.
… salient
/ salient
… The report highlighted several salient issues requiring immediate action.
/ The report highlighted several salient issues requiring immediate action.
… The report highlighted several salient issues requiring immediate action.
… Her most salient trait was her unwavering honesty.
/ Her most salient trait was her unwavering honesty.
… Her most salient trait was her unwavering honesty.
T 18 … sanguinary
… sanguinary
… The battle ended in a sanguinary scene of chaos and loss.
… The novel depicts a sanguinary era of civil war.
… Sanguinary is bloodthirsty or violent.
… sanguinary
/ sanguinary
… The battle ended in a sanguinary scene of chaos and loss.
/ The battle ended in a sanguinary scene of chaos and loss.
… The battle ended in a sanguinary scene of chaos and loss.
… The novel depicts a sanguinary era of civil war.
/ The novel depicts a sanguinary era of civil war.
… The novel depicts a sanguinary era of civil war.
T 19 … sanguine
… sanguine
… Despite the challenges, she remained sanguine about the future.
… His sanguine outlook helped steady the anxious team.
… Sanguine is optimistic.
… sanguine
/ sanguine
… Despite the challenges, she remained sanguine about the future.
/ Despite the challenges, she remained sanguine about the future.
… Despite the challenges, she remained sanguine about the future.
… His sanguine outlook helped steady the anxious team.
/ His sanguine outlook helped steady the anxious team.
… His sanguine outlook helped steady the anxious team.
T 20 … sardonic
… sardonic
… He offered a sardonic smile that revealed his true skepticism.
… Her sardonic humor often unsettled newcomers.
… Sardonic is mocking or cynical.
… sardonic
/ sardonic
… He offered a sardonic smile that revealed his true skepticism.
/ He offered a sardonic smile that revealed his true skepticism.
… He offered a sardonic smile that revealed his true skepticism.
… Her sardonic humor often unsettled newcomers.
/ Her sardonic humor often unsettled newcomers.
… Her sardonic humor often unsettled newcomers.
T 21 … scrupulous
… scrupulous
… She was scrupulous in documenting every detail of the experiment.
… His scrupulous honesty earned universal respect.
… Scrupulous is extremely careful or ethical.
… scrupulous
/ scrupulous
… She was scrupulous in documenting every detail of the experiment.
/ She was scrupulous in documenting every detail of the experiment.
… She was scrupulous in documenting every detail of the experiment.
… His scrupulous honesty earned universal respect.
/ His scrupulous honesty earned universal respect.
… His scrupulous honesty earned universal respect.
T 22 … secular
… secular
… The country maintained a secular government despite strong religious traditions.
… Secular education emphasizes critical thinking over doctrine.
… Secular is non-religious.
… secular
/ secular
… The country maintained a secular government despite strong religious traditions.
/ The country maintained a secular government despite strong religious traditions.
… The country maintained a secular government despite strong religious traditions.
… Secular education emphasizes critical thinking over doctrine.
/ Secular education emphasizes critical thinking over doctrine.
… Secular education emphasizes critical thinking over doctrine.
T 23 … seismic
… seismic
… The policy shift caused seismic changes across the industry.
… The region is prone to seismic activity year-round.
… Seismic is related to earthquakes or major impact.
… seismic
/ seismic
… The policy shift caused seismic changes across the industry.
/ The policy shift caused seismic changes across the industry.
… The policy shift caused seismic changes across the industry.
… The region is prone to seismic activity year-round.
/ The region is prone to seismic activity year-round.
… The region is prone to seismic activity year-round.
T 24 … senile
… senile
… His senile behavior worried his family deeply.
… The doctor explained that senile symptoms often progress slowly.
… Senile is mentally impaired due to age.
… senile
/ senile
… His senile behavior worried his family deeply.
/ His senile behavior worried his family deeply.
… His senile behavior worried his family deeply.
… The doctor explained that senile symptoms often progress slowly.
/ The doctor explained that senile symptoms often progress slowly.
… The doctor explained that senile symptoms often progress slowly.
T 25 … servile
… servile
… His servile obedience irritated colleagues who valued independence.
… She refused to adopt a servile attitude toward authority.
… Servile is overly submissive.
… servile
/ servile
… His servile obedience irritated colleagues who valued independence.
/ His servile obedience irritated colleagues who valued independence.
… His servile obedience irritated colleagues who valued independence.
… She refused to adopt a servile attitude toward authority.
/ She refused to adopt a servile attitude toward authority.
… She refused to adopt a servile attitude toward authority.
T 26 … sheer
… sheer
… The sheer scale of the project overwhelmed the entire team.
… She succeeded through sheer determination and discipline.
… Sheer is absolute or very steep.
… sheer
/ sheer
… The sheer scale of the project overwhelmed the entire team.
/ The sheer scale of the project overwhelmed the entire team.
… The sheer scale of the project overwhelmed the entire team.
… She succeeded through sheer determination and discipline.
/ She succeeded through sheer determination and discipline.
… She succeeded through sheer determination and discipline.
T 27 … shifty
… shifty
… His shifty eyes suggested he was hiding something important.
… They distrusted his shifty behavior during negotiations.
… Shifty is suspicious or evasive.
… shifty
/ shifty
… His shifty eyes suggested he was hiding something important.
/ His shifty eyes suggested he was hiding something important.
… His shifty eyes suggested he was hiding something important.
… They distrusted his shifty behavior during negotiations.
/ They distrusted his shifty behavior during negotiations.
… They distrusted his shifty behavior during negotiations.
T 28 … shoddy
… shoddy
… The shoddy construction collapsed within months of completion.
… They criticized the report for its shoddy research methods.
… Shoddy is poorly made.
… shoddy
/ shoddy
… The shoddy construction collapsed within months of completion.
/ The shoddy construction collapsed within months of completion.
… The shoddy construction collapsed within months of completion.
… They criticized the report for its shoddy research methods.
/ They criticized the report for its shoddy research methods.
… They criticized the report for its shoddy research methods.
T 29 … simultaneous
… simultaneous
… The explosions occurred simultaneous with the power outage.
… They launched simultaneous investigations across multiple regions.
… Simultaneous is happening at the same time.
… simultaneous
/ simultaneous
… The explosions occurred simultaneous with the power outage.
/ The explosions occurred simultaneous with the power outage.
… The explosions occurred simultaneous with the power outage.
… They launched simultaneous investigations across multiple regions.
/ They launched simultaneous investigations across multiple regions.
… They launched simultaneous investigations across multiple regions.
T 30 … sinister
… sinister
… A sinister silence settled over the abandoned building.
… His sinister grin made everyone uneasy.
… Sinister is threatening or evil.
… sinister
/ sinister
… A sinister silence settled over the abandoned building.
/ A sinister silence settled over the abandoned building.
… A sinister silence settled over the abandoned building.
… His sinister grin made everyone uneasy.
/ His sinister grin made everyone uneasy.
… His sinister grin made everyone uneasy.
T 31 … sleazy
… sleazy
… The sleazy nightclub attracted a questionable crowd.
… He avoided the sleazy tactics used by competitors.
… Sleazy is immoral or low-quality.
… sleazy
/ sleazy
… The sleazy nightclub attracted a questionable crowd.
/ The sleazy nightclub attracted a questionable crowd.
… The sleazy nightclub attracted a questionable crowd.
… He avoided the sleazy tactics used by competitors.
/ He avoided the sleazy tactics used by competitors.
… He avoided the sleazy tactics used by competitors.
T 32 … squalid
… squalid
… They lived in squalid conditions without clean water or electricity.
… The squalid alley reeked of decay and neglect.
… Squalid is filthy and degraded.
… squalid
/ squalid
… They lived in squalid conditions without clean water or electricity.
/ They lived in squalid conditions without clean water or electricity.
… They lived in squalid conditions without clean water or electricity.
… The squalid alley reeked of decay and neglect.
/ The squalid alley reeked of decay and neglect.
… The squalid alley reeked of decay and neglect.
T 33 … slovenly
… slovenly
… His slovenly appearance undermined his credibility.
… She criticized his slovenly approach to important tasks.
… Slovenly is messy or careless.
… slovenly
/ slovenly
… His slovenly appearance undermined his credibility.
/ His slovenly appearance undermined his credibility.
… His slovenly appearance undermined his credibility.
… She criticized his slovenly approach to important tasks.
/ She criticized his slovenly approach to important tasks.
… She criticized his slovenly approach to important tasks.
T 34 … sluggish
… sluggish
… Progress became sluggish as morale declined.
… The sluggish economy worried investors.
… Sluggish is slow or lacking energy.
… sluggish
/ sluggish
… Progress became sluggish as morale declined.
/ Progress became sluggish as morale declined.
… Progress became sluggish as morale declined.
… The sluggish economy worried investors.
/ The sluggish economy worried investors.
… The sluggish economy worried investors.
T 35 … smug
… smug
… His smug expression suggested he already knew the outcome.
… She grew tired of his smug self-assurance.
… Smug is overly self-satisfied.
… smug
/ smug
… His smug expression suggested he already knew the outcome.
/ His smug expression suggested he already knew the outcome.
… His smug expression suggested he already knew the outcome.
… She grew tired of his smug self-assurance.
/ She grew tired of his smug self-assurance.
… She grew tired of his smug self-assurance.
T 36 … snug
… snug
… The cabin felt snug and warm despite the storm outside.
… She wrapped herself in a snug blanket by the fire.
… Snug is cozy and comfortable.
… snug
/ snug
… The cabin felt snug and warm despite the storm outside.
/ The cabin felt snug and warm despite the storm outside.
… The cabin felt snug and warm despite the storm outside.
… She wrapped herself in a snug blanket by the fire.
/ She wrapped herself in a snug blanket by the fire.
… She wrapped herself in a snug blanket by the fire.
T 37 … solicitous
… solicitous
… He remained solicitous of her needs throughout the journey.
… Her solicitous questions revealed genuine concern.
… Solicitous is attentive and caring.
… solicitous
/ solicitous
… He remained solicitous of her needs throughout the journey.
/ He remained solicitous of her needs throughout the journey.
… He remained solicitous of her needs throughout the journey.
… Her solicitous questions revealed genuine concern.
/ Her solicitous questions revealed genuine concern.
… Her solicitous questions revealed genuine concern.
T 38 … somber
… somber
… A somber mood filled the room after the announcement.
… His somber expression hinted at troubling news.
… Somber is dark or serious.
… somber
/ somber
… A somber mood filled the room after the announcement.
/ A somber mood filled the room after the announcement.
… A somber mood filled the room after the announcement.
… His somber expression hinted at troubling news.
/ His somber expression hinted at troubling news.
… His somber expression hinted at troubling news.
T 39 … sordid
… sordid
… The investigation uncovered sordid details of corruption.
… His sordid past resurfaced at the worst moment.
… Sordid is morally dirty or shameful.
… sordid
/ sordid
… The investigation uncovered sordid details of corruption.
/ The investigation uncovered sordid details of corruption.
… The investigation uncovered sordid details of corruption.
… His sordid past resurfaced at the worst moment.
/ His sordid past resurfaced at the worst moment.
… His sordid past resurfaced at the worst moment.
T 40 … sparse
… sparse
… Vegetation grew sparse as they climbed higher into the mountains.
… The sparse attendance surprised the organizers.
… Sparse is thinly scattered.
… sparse
/ sparse
… Vegetation grew sparse as they climbed higher into the mountains.
/ Vegetation grew sparse as they climbed higher into the mountains.
… Vegetation grew sparse as they climbed higher into the mountains.
… The sparse attendance surprised the organizers.
/ The sparse attendance surprised the organizers.
… The sparse attendance surprised the organizers.
T 41 … spasmodic
… spasmodic
… His progress was spasmodic, marked by bursts of intense effort.
… The machine emitted spasmodic jolts before failing.
… Spasmodic is irregular or sudden.
… spasmodic
/ spasmodic
… His progress was spasmodic, marked by bursts of intense effort.
/ His progress was spasmodic, marked by bursts of intense effort.
… His progress was spasmodic, marked by bursts of intense effort.
… The machine emitted spasmodic jolts before failing.
/ The machine emitted spasmodic jolts before failing.
… The machine emitted spasmodic jolts before failing.
T 42 … specious
… specious
… The argument sounded convincing but was ultimately specious.
… She rejected his specious reasoning immediately.
… Specious is deceptively false.
… specious
/ specious
… The argument sounded convincing but was ultimately specious.
/ The argument sounded convincing but was ultimately specious.
… The argument sounded convincing but was ultimately specious.
… She rejected his specious reasoning immediately.
/ She rejected his specious reasoning immediately.
… She rejected his specious reasoning immediately.
T 43 … spurious
… spurious
… The court dismissed the claim as spurious and unsupported.
… He apologized for spreading spurious rumors.
… Spurious is false or illegitimate.
… spurious
/ spurious
… The court dismissed the claim as spurious and unsupported.
/ The court dismissed the claim as spurious and unsupported.
… The court dismissed the claim as spurious and unsupported.
… He apologized for spreading spurious rumors.
/ He apologized for spreading spurious rumors.
… He apologized for spreading spurious rumors.
T 44 … squalid
… squalid
… The refugees were forced into squalid shelters after the storm.
… The squalid room reflected years of neglect.
… Squalid is filthy and miserable.
… squalid
/ squalid
… The refugees were forced into squalid shelters after the storm.
/ The refugees were forced into squalid shelters after the storm.
… The refugees were forced into squalid shelters after the storm.
… The squalid room reflected years of neglect.
/ The squalid room reflected years of neglect.
… The squalid room reflected years of neglect.
T 45 … squeamish
… squeamish
… She grew squeamish at the sight of blood.
… His squeamish reaction amused the nurses.
… Squeamish is easily disgusted.
… squeamish
/ squeamish
… She grew squeamish at the sight of blood.
/ She grew squeamish at the sight of blood.
… She grew squeamish at the sight of blood.
… His squeamish reaction amused the nurses.
/ His squeamish reaction amused the nurses.
… His squeamish reaction amused the nurses.
T 46 … prudish
… prudish
… Her prudish attitude clashed with the group’s relaxed humor.
… He avoided prudish judgments about others’ choices.
… Prudish is overly proper or easily shocked.
… prudish
/ prudish
… Her prudish attitude clashed with the group’s relaxed humor.
/ Her prudish attitude clashed with the group’s relaxed humor.
… Her prudish attitude clashed with the group’s relaxed humor.
… He avoided prudish judgments about others’ choices.
/ He avoided prudish judgments about others’ choices.
… He avoided prudish judgments about others’ choices.
T 47 … stagnant
… stagnant
… The stagnant air made the room unbearably warm.
… Their stagnant relationship needed honest conversation.
… Stagnant is not moving or developing.
… stagnant
/ stagnant
… The stagnant air made the room unbearably warm.
/ The stagnant air made the room unbearably warm.
… The stagnant air made the room unbearably warm.
… Their stagnant relationship needed honest conversation.
/ Their stagnant relationship needed honest conversation.
… Their stagnant relationship needed honest conversation.
T 48 … stale
… stale
… The bread tasted stale after sitting out all night.
… His stale jokes failed to amuse anyone.
… Stale is old or unoriginal.
… stale
/ stale
… The bread tasted stale after sitting out all night.
/ The bread tasted stale after sitting out all night.
… The bread tasted stale after sitting out all night.
… His stale jokes failed to amuse anyone.
/ His stale jokes failed to amuse anyone.
… His stale jokes failed to amuse anyone.
T 49 … stark
… stark
… The stark contrast between wealth and poverty shocked visitors.
… The landscape appeared stark under the winter sky.
… Stark is harsh or bare.
… stark
/ stark
… The stark contrast between wealth and poverty shocked visitors.
/ The stark contrast between wealth and poverty shocked visitors.
… The stark contrast between wealth and poverty shocked visitors.
… The landscape appeared stark under the winter sky.
/ The landscape appeared stark under the winter sky.
… The landscape appeared stark under the winter sky.
T 50 … desolate
… desolate
… The desolate town echoed with memories of better days.
… She felt desolate after hearing the devastating news.
… Desolate is empty or deeply sad.
… desolate
/ desolate
… The desolate town echoed with memories of better days.
/ The desolate town echoed with memories of better days.
… The desolate town echoed with memories of better days.
… She felt desolate after hearing the devastating news.
/ She felt desolate after hearing the devastating news.
… She felt desolate after hearing the devastating news.
T 51 … stealthy
… stealthy
… With stealthy movements, the cat slipped through the half‑open door unnoticed.
… They exchanged stealthy glances, hiding their plan from the others.
… Stealthy is quiet and secretive.
… stealthy
/ stealthy
… With stealthy movements, the cat slipped through the half‑open door unnoticed.
/ With stealthy movements, the cat slipped through the half‑open door unnoticed.
… With stealthy movements, the cat slipped through the half‑open door unnoticed.
… They exchanged stealthy glances, hiding their plan from the others.
/ They exchanged stealthy glances, hiding their plan from the others.
… They exchanged stealthy glances, hiding their plan from the others.
T 52 … stern
… stern
… Her stern expression silenced the noisy classroom instantly.
… The judge delivered a stern warning before announcing the sentence.
… Stern is strict and serious.
… stern
/ stern
… Her stern expression silenced the noisy classroom instantly.
/ Her stern expression silenced the noisy classroom instantly.
… Her stern expression silenced the noisy classroom instantly.
… The judge delivered a stern warning before announcing the sentence.
/ The judge delivered a stern warning before announcing the sentence.
… The judge delivered a stern warning before announcing the sentence.
T 53 … stoical
… stoical
… He remained stoical, even as the bad news kept coming.
… Her stoical acceptance of hardship impressed everyone around her.
… Stoical is enduring pain without complaint.
… stoical
/ stoical
… He remained stoical, even as the bad news kept coming.
/ He remained stoical, even as the bad news kept coming.
… He remained stoical, even as the bad news kept coming.
… Her stoical acceptance of hardship impressed everyone around her.
/ Her stoical acceptance of hardship impressed everyone around her.
… Her stoical acceptance of hardship impressed everyone around her.
T 54 … stolid
… stolid
… His stolid face revealed nothing of his inner turmoil.
… She grew frustrated with his stolid, unresponsive attitude.
… Stolid is unemotional and impassive.
… stolid
/ stolid
… His stolid face revealed nothing of his inner turmoil.
/ His stolid face revealed nothing of his inner turmoil.
… His stolid face revealed nothing of his inner turmoil.
… She grew frustrated with his stolid, unresponsive attitude.
/ She grew frustrated with his stolid, unresponsive attitude.
… She grew frustrated with his stolid, unresponsive attitude.
T 55 … strenuous
… strenuous
… The hike was strenuous, but the view at the summit was breathtaking.
… They engaged in strenuous negotiations that lasted through the night.
… Strenuous is requiring great effort.
… strenuous
/ strenuous
… The hike was strenuous, but the view at the summit was breathtaking.
/ The hike was strenuous, but the view at the summit was breathtaking.
… The hike was strenuous, but the view at the summit was breathtaking.
… They engaged in strenuous negotiations that lasted through the night.
/ They engaged in strenuous negotiations that lasted through the night.
… They engaged in strenuous negotiations that lasted through the night.
T 56 … stringent
… stringent
… The lab follows stringent safety protocols at all times.
… Stringent regulations forced the company to overhaul its procedures.
… Stringent is strict and demanding.
… stringent
/ stringent
… The lab follows stringent safety protocols at all times.
/ The lab follows stringent safety protocols at all times.
… The lab follows stringent safety protocols at all times.
… Stringent regulations forced the company to overhaul its procedures.
/ Stringent regulations forced the company to overhaul its procedures.
… Stringent regulations forced the company to overhaul its procedures.
T 57 … stupendous
… stupendous
… The team achieved a stupendous victory against all expectations.
… The mountain range offered stupendous views in every direction.
… Stupendous is extremely impressive.
… stupendous
/ stupendous
… The team achieved a stupendous victory against all expectations.
/ The team achieved a stupendous victory against all expectations.
… The team achieved a stupendous victory against all expectations.
… The mountain range offered stupendous views in every direction.
/ The mountain range offered stupendous views in every direction.
… The mountain range offered stupendous views in every direction.
T 58 … sturdy
… sturdy
… The sturdy table withstood years of heavy use.
… She bought a pair of sturdy boots for the trek.
… Sturdy is strong and durable.
… sturdy
/ sturdy
… The sturdy table withstood years of heavy use.
/ The sturdy table withstood years of heavy use.
… The sturdy table withstood years of heavy use.
… She bought a pair of sturdy boots for the trek.
/ She bought a pair of sturdy boots for the trek.
… She bought a pair of sturdy boots for the trek.
T 59 … sublime
… sublime
… The music reached a sublime intensity that left the audience speechless.
… They watched the sunrise in a moment of sublime stillness.
… Sublime is of great beauty or excellence.
… sublime
/ sublime
… The music reached a sublime intensity that left the audience speechless.
/ The music reached a sublime intensity that left the audience speechless.
… The music reached a sublime intensity that left the audience speechless.
… They watched the sunrise in a moment of sublime stillness.
/ They watched the sunrise in a moment of sublime stillness.
… They watched the sunrise in a moment of sublime stillness.
T 60 … subsequent
… subsequent
… Subsequent events proved that her concerns were justified.
… The report analyzes subsequent changes in policy after the crisis.
… Subsequent is coming later.
… subsequent
/ subsequent
… Subsequent events proved that her concerns were justified.
/ Subsequent events proved that her concerns were justified.
… Subsequent events proved that her concerns were justified.
… The report analyzes subsequent changes in policy after the crisis.
/ The report analyzes subsequent changes in policy after the crisis.
… The report analyzes subsequent changes in policy after the crisis.
T 61 … subversive
… subversive
… The novel was banned for its subversive political themes.
… They distributed subversive pamphlets challenging the regime.
… Subversive is seeking to undermine authority.
… subversive
/ subversive
… The novel was banned for its subversive political themes.
/ The novel was banned for its subversive political themes.
… The novel was banned for its subversive political themes.
… They distributed subversive pamphlets challenging the regime.
/ They distributed subversive pamphlets challenging the regime.
… They distributed subversive pamphlets challenging the regime.
T 62 … succinct
… succinct
… She gave a succinct summary that clarified everything.
… His email was succinct yet surprisingly comprehensive.
… Succinct is brief and clear.
… succinct
/ succinct
… She gave a succinct summary that clarified everything.
/ She gave a succinct summary that clarified everything.
… She gave a succinct summary that clarified everything.
… His email was succinct yet surprisingly comprehensive.
/ His email was succinct yet surprisingly comprehensive.
… His email was succinct yet surprisingly comprehensive.
T 63 … succulent
… succulent
… We shared a plate of succulent grilled vegetables and herbs.
… The fruit was so succulent that juice ran down his hands.
… Succulent is juicy and tasty.
… succulent
/ succulent
… We shared a plate of succulent grilled vegetables and herbs.
/ We shared a plate of succulent grilled vegetables and herbs.
… We shared a plate of succulent grilled vegetables and herbs.
… The fruit was so succulent that juice ran down his hands.
/ The fruit was so succulent that juice ran down his hands.
… The fruit was so succulent that juice ran down his hands.
T 64 … sulky
… sulky
… The child sat in the corner, sulky and unresponsive.
… His sulky silence made the atmosphere uncomfortable.
… Sulky is sullen and resentful.
… sulky
/ sulky
… The child sat in the corner, sulky and unresponsive.
/ The child sat in the corner, sulky and unresponsive.
… The child sat in the corner, sulky and unresponsive.
… His sulky silence made the atmosphere uncomfortable.
/ His sulky silence made the atmosphere uncomfortable.
… His sulky silence made the atmosphere uncomfortable.
T 65 … sumptuous
… sumptuous
… They dined in a sumptuous hall lit by crystal chandeliers.
… The hotel offered sumptuous rooms with velvet furnishings.
… Sumptuous is luxurious and rich.
… sumptuous
/ sumptuous
… They dined in a sumptuous hall lit by crystal chandeliers.
/ They dined in a sumptuous hall lit by crystal chandeliers.
… They dined in a sumptuous hall lit by crystal chandeliers.
… The hotel offered sumptuous rooms with velvet furnishings.
/ The hotel offered sumptuous rooms with velvet furnishings.
… The hotel offered sumptuous rooms with velvet furnishings.
T 66 … sundry
… sundry
… The drawer contained sundry tools, receipts, and forgotten trinkets.
… The market sold fruits, spices, and sundry household items.
… Sundry is various and miscellaneous.
… sundry
/ sundry
… The drawer contained sundry tools, receipts, and forgotten trinkets.
/ The drawer contained sundry tools, receipts, and forgotten trinkets.
… The drawer contained sundry tools, receipts, and forgotten trinkets.
… The market sold fruits, spices, and sundry household items.
/ The market sold fruits, spices, and sundry household items.
… The market sold fruits, spices, and sundry household items.
T 67 … superb
… superb
… Her performance was superb, earning a standing ovation.
… The hotel’s superb service exceeded all expectations.
… Superb is excellent.
… superb
/ superb
… Her performance was superb, earning a standing ovation.
/ Her performance was superb, earning a standing ovation.
… Her performance was superb, earning a standing ovation.
… The hotel’s superb service exceeded all expectations.
/ The hotel’s superb service exceeded all expectations.
… The hotel’s superb service exceeded all expectations.
T 68 … supercilious
… supercilious
… His supercilious smile made everyone feel inferior.
… She disliked his supercilious attitude toward less experienced colleagues.
… Supercilious is arrogantly superior.
… supercilious
/ supercilious
… His supercilious smile made everyone feel inferior.
/ His supercilious smile made everyone feel inferior.
… His supercilious smile made everyone feel inferior.
… She disliked his supercilious attitude toward less experienced colleagues.
/ She disliked his supercilious attitude toward less experienced colleagues.
… She disliked his supercilious attitude toward less experienced colleagues.
T 69 … superfluous
… superfluous
… Delete any superfluous details that distract from the main argument.
… His apology was long and full of superfluous explanations.
… Superfluous is unnecessary or excessive.
… superfluous
/ superfluous
… Delete any superfluous details that distract from the main argument.
/ Delete any superfluous details that distract from the main argument.
… Delete any superfluous details that distract from the main argument.
… His apology was long and full of superfluous explanations.
/ His apology was long and full of superfluous explanations.
… His apology was long and full of superfluous explanations.
T 70 … superlative
… superlative
… The chef’s superlative skills turned simple ingredients into art.
… Critics praised the film in almost superlative terms.
… Superlative is of the highest quality.
… superlative
/ superlative
… The chef’s superlative skills turned simple ingredients into art.
/ The chef’s superlative skills turned simple ingredients into art.
… The chef’s superlative skills turned simple ingredients into art.
… Critics praised the film in almost superlative terms.
/ Critics praised the film in almost superlative terms.
… Critics praised the film in almost superlative terms.
T 71 … surly
… surly
… The surly waiter barely spoke while taking their order.
… His surly mood discouraged any attempt at conversation.
… Surly is bad-tempered and unfriendly.
… surly
/ surly
… The surly waiter barely spoke while taking their order.
/ The surly waiter barely spoke while taking their order.
… The surly waiter barely spoke while taking their order.
… His surly mood discouraged any attempt at conversation.
/ His surly mood discouraged any attempt at conversation.
… His surly mood discouraged any attempt at conversation.
T 72 … surreptitious
… surreptitious
… They held a surreptitious meeting in the back room.
… She cast a surreptitious glance at her phone during class.
… Surreptitious is secret and sneaky.
… surreptitious
/ surreptitious
… They held a surreptitious meeting in the back room.
/ They held a surreptitious meeting in the back room.
… They held a surreptitious meeting in the back room.
… She cast a surreptitious glance at her phone during class.
/ She cast a surreptitious glance at her phone during class.
… She cast a surreptitious glance at her phone during class.
T 73 … tacit
… tacit
… There was a tacit agreement not to mention the incident again.
… His silence gave tacit approval to the proposal.
… Tacit is understood without being stated.
… tacit
/ tacit
… There was a tacit agreement not to mention the incident again.
/ There was a tacit agreement not to mention the incident again.
… There was a tacit agreement not to mention the incident again.
… His silence gave tacit approval to the proposal.
/ His silence gave tacit approval to the proposal.
… His silence gave tacit approval to the proposal.
T 74 … taciturn
… taciturn
… The taciturn guard rarely spoke, even on long shifts.
… She seemed taciturn, answering questions with only a few words.
… Taciturn is habitually silent.
… taciturn
/ taciturn
… The taciturn guard rarely spoke, even on long shifts.
/ The taciturn guard rarely spoke, even on long shifts.
… The taciturn guard rarely spoke, even on long shifts.
… She seemed taciturn, answering questions with only a few words.
/ She seemed taciturn, answering questions with only a few words.
… She seemed taciturn, answering questions with only a few words.
T 75 … tangible
… tangible
… The new policy produced tangible improvements in working conditions.
… She needed tangible evidence before changing her opinion.
… Tangible is real and touchable.
… tangible
/ tangible
… The new policy produced tangible improvements in working conditions.
/ The new policy produced tangible improvements in working conditions.
… The new policy produced tangible improvements in working conditions.
… She needed tangible evidence before changing her opinion.
/ She needed tangible evidence before changing her opinion.
… She needed tangible evidence before changing her opinion.
T 76 … tantamount
… tantamount
… Ignoring the warning was tantamount to inviting disaster.
… Their silence was tantamount to an admission of guilt.
… Tantamount is equivalent in effect.
… tantamount
/ tantamount
… Ignoring the warning was tantamount to inviting disaster.
/ Ignoring the warning was tantamount to inviting disaster.
… Ignoring the warning was tantamount to inviting disaster.
… Their silence was tantamount to an admission of guilt.
/ Their silence was tantamount to an admission of guilt.
… Their silence was tantamount to an admission of guilt.
T 77 … tart
… tart
… Her tart reply ended the conversation abruptly.
… The lemonade was pleasantly tart and refreshing.
… Tart is sharply sour or sharply critical.
… tart
/ tart
… Her tart reply ended the conversation abruptly.
/ Her tart reply ended the conversation abruptly.
… Her tart reply ended the conversation abruptly.
… The lemonade was pleasantly tart and refreshing.
/ The lemonade was pleasantly tart and refreshing.
… The lemonade was pleasantly tart and refreshing.
T 78 … taut
… taut
… The rope was pulled taut between the two poles.
… A taut silence filled the room before the verdict.
… Taut is stretched tight or tense.
… taut
/ taut
… The rope was pulled taut between the two poles.
/ The rope was pulled taut between the two poles.
… The rope was pulled taut between the two poles.
… A taut silence filled the room before the verdict.
/ A taut silence filled the room before the verdict.
… A taut silence filled the room before the verdict.
T 79 … temporary
… temporary
… His job was temporary, but he gave it full commitment.
… They moved into temporary housing after the earthquake.
… Temporary is lasting for a limited time.
… temporary
/ temporary
… His job was temporary, but he gave it full commitment.
/ His job was temporary, but he gave it full commitment.
… His job was temporary, but he gave it full commitment.
… They moved into temporary housing after the earthquake.
/ They moved into temporary housing after the earthquake.
… They moved into temporary housing after the earthquake.
T 80 … tentative
… tentative
… She gave a tentative answer, unsure of the details.
… Their tentative plan might change depending on funding.
… Tentative is uncertain or not final.
… tentative
/ tentative
… She gave a tentative answer, unsure of the details.
/ She gave a tentative answer, unsure of the details.
… She gave a tentative answer, unsure of the details.
… Their tentative plan might change depending on funding.
/ Their tentative plan might change depending on funding.
… Their tentative plan might change depending on funding.
T 81 … tenuous
… tenuous
… The evidence was tenuous and easily challenged in court.
… Their tenuous alliance depended on fragile trust.
… Tenuous is weak or fragile.
… tenuous
/ tenuous
… The evidence was tenuous and easily challenged in court.
/ The evidence was tenuous and easily challenged in court.
… The evidence was tenuous and easily challenged in court.
… Their tenuous alliance depended on fragile trust.
/ Their tenuous alliance depended on fragile trust.
… Their tenuous alliance depended on fragile trust.
T 82 … tepid
… tepid
… The audience responded with only tepid applause.
… He drank a cup of tepid coffee, already cooling.
… Tepid is lukewarm or unenthusiastic.
… tepid
/ tepid
… The audience responded with only tepid applause.
/ The audience responded with only tepid applause.
… The audience responded with only tepid applause.
… He drank a cup of tepid coffee, already cooling.
/ He drank a cup of tepid coffee, already cooling.
… He drank a cup of tepid coffee, already cooling.
T 83 … terse
… terse
… His terse message contained only three words.
… She appreciated his terse but honest feedback.
… Terse is brief and sometimes abrupt.
… terse
/ terse
… His terse message contained only three words.
/ His terse message contained only three words.
… His terse message contained only three words.
… She appreciated his terse but honest feedback.
/ She appreciated his terse but honest feedback.
… She appreciated his terse but honest feedback.
T 84 … timorous
… timorous
… The timorous student hesitated before raising her hand.
… His timorous approach to conflict often left issues unresolved.
… Timorous is shy and fearful.
… timorous
/ timorous
… The timorous student hesitated before raising her hand.
/ The timorous student hesitated before raising her hand.
… The timorous student hesitated before raising her hand.
… His timorous approach to conflict often left issues unresolved.
/ His timorous approach to conflict often left issues unresolved.
… His timorous approach to conflict often left issues unresolved.
T 85 … torpid
… torpid
… After the heavy meal, everyone felt torpid and unmotivated.
… The torpid economy showed little sign of recovery.
… Torpid is sluggish and inactive.
… torpid
/ torpid
… After the heavy meal, everyone felt torpid and unmotivated.
/ After the heavy meal, everyone felt torpid and unmotivated.
… After the heavy meal, everyone felt torpid and unmotivated.
… The torpid economy showed little sign of recovery.
/ The torpid economy showed little sign of recovery.
… The torpid economy showed little sign of recovery.
T 86 … tortuous
… tortuous
… The path up the mountain was steep and tortuous.
… Negotiations followed a tortuous route before reaching agreement.
… Tortuous is full of twists or complexity.
… tortuous
/ tortuous
… The path up the mountain was steep and tortuous.
/ The path up the mountain was steep and tortuous.
… The path up the mountain was steep and tortuous.
… Negotiations followed a tortuous route before reaching agreement.
/ Negotiations followed a tortuous route before reaching agreement.
… Negotiations followed a tortuous route before reaching agreement.
T 87 … transient
… transient
… Their happiness was transient but deeply cherished.
… The city’s transient population changed with each season.
… Transient is short-lived or passing.
… transient
/ transient
… Their happiness was transient but deeply cherished.
/ Their happiness was transient but deeply cherished.
… Their happiness was transient but deeply cherished.
… The city’s transient population changed with each season.
/ The city’s transient population changed with each season.
… The city’s transient population changed with each season.
T 88 … transitory
… transitory
… Youth is a transitory phase, beautiful and brief.
… They enjoyed a transitory peace before conflict resumed.
… Transitory is temporary and not lasting.
… transitory
/ transitory
… Youth is a transitory phase, beautiful and brief.
/ Youth is a transitory phase, beautiful and brief.
… Youth is a transitory phase, beautiful and brief.
… They enjoyed a transitory peace before conflict resumed.
/ They enjoyed a transitory peace before conflict resumed.
… They enjoyed a transitory peace before conflict resumed.
T 89 … trite
… trite
… His speech was full of trite phrases and clichés.
… The ending felt disappointingly trite and predictable.
… Trite is overused and unoriginal.
… trite
/ trite
… His speech was full of trite phrases and clichés.
/ His speech was full of trite phrases and clichés.
… His speech was full of trite phrases and clichés.
… The ending felt disappointingly trite and predictable.
/ The ending felt disappointingly trite and predictable.
… The ending felt disappointingly trite and predictable.
T 90 … tumultuous
… tumultuous
… The crowd erupted in tumultuous applause and shouting.
… They lived through a tumultuous decade of political upheaval.
… Tumultuous is noisy and chaotic.
… tumultuous
/ tumultuous
… The crowd erupted in tumultuous applause and shouting.
/ The crowd erupted in tumultuous applause and shouting.
… The crowd erupted in tumultuous applause and shouting.
… They lived through a tumultuous decade of political upheaval.
/ They lived through a tumultuous decade of political upheaval.
… They lived through a tumultuous decade of political upheaval.
T 91 … ubiquitous
… ubiquitous
… Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern life.
… The brand’s logo was ubiquitous throughout the city.
… Ubiquitous is found everywhere.
… ubiquitous
/ ubiquitous
… Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern life.
/ Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern life.
… Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern life.
… The brand’s logo was ubiquitous throughout the city.
/ The brand’s logo was ubiquitous throughout the city.
… The brand’s logo was ubiquitous throughout the city.
T 92 … ulterior
… ulterior
… She suspected an ulterior motive behind his sudden generosity.
… His offer seemed kind, but clearly had ulterior purposes.
… Ulterior is hidden or underlying.
… ulterior
/ ulterior
… She suspected an ulterior motive behind his sudden generosity.
/ She suspected an ulterior motive behind his sudden generosity.
… She suspected an ulterior motive behind his sudden generosity.
… His offer seemed kind, but clearly had ulterior purposes.
/ His offer seemed kind, but clearly had ulterior purposes.
… His offer seemed kind, but clearly had ulterior purposes.
T 93 … unabashed
… unabashed
… He was unabashed in expressing his unconventional opinions.
… She walked on stage, unabashed by the huge audience.
… Unabashed is not embarrassed.
… unabashed
/ unabashed
… He was unabashed in expressing his unconventional opinions.
/ He was unabashed in expressing his unconventional opinions.
… He was unabashed in expressing his unconventional opinions.
… She walked on stage, unabashed by the huge audience.
/ She walked on stage, unabashed by the huge audience.
… She walked on stage, unabashed by the huge audience.
T 94 … unanimous
… unanimous
… The committee reached a unanimous decision after brief discussion.
… The vote was unanimous: the proposal would go forward.
… Unanimous is fully in agreement.
… unanimous
/ unanimous
… The committee reached a unanimous decision after brief discussion.
/ The committee reached a unanimous decision after brief discussion.
… The committee reached a unanimous decision after brief discussion.
… The vote was unanimous: the proposal would go forward.
/ The vote was unanimous: the proposal would go forward.
… The vote was unanimous: the proposal would go forward.
T 95 … uncanny
… uncanny
… He had an uncanny ability to predict market trends.
… The resemblance between the two strangers was uncanny.
… Uncanny is strangely remarkable.
… uncanny
/ uncanny
… He had an uncanny ability to predict market trends.
/ He had an uncanny ability to predict market trends.
… He had an uncanny ability to predict market trends.
… The resemblance between the two strangers was uncanny.
/ The resemblance between the two strangers was uncanny.
… The resemblance between the two strangers was uncanny.
T 96 … unconscionable
… unconscionable
… The company charged unconscionable fees to desperate clients.
… They condemned the unconscionable neglect of vulnerable children.
… Unconscionable is morally shocking.
… unconscionable
/ unconscionable
… The company charged unconscionable fees to desperate clients.
/ The company charged unconscionable fees to desperate clients.
… The company charged unconscionable fees to desperate clients.
… They condemned the unconscionable neglect of vulnerable children.
/ They condemned the unconscionable neglect of vulnerable children.
… They condemned the unconscionable neglect of vulnerable children.
T 97 … uncouth
… uncouth
… His uncouth manners offended the refined guests.
… She found his jokes crude and uncouth.
… Uncouth is rude and lacking refinement.
… uncouth
/ uncouth
… His uncouth manners offended the refined guests.
/ His uncouth manners offended the refined guests.
… His uncouth manners offended the refined guests.
… She found his jokes crude and uncouth.
/ She found his jokes crude and uncouth.
… She found his jokes crude and uncouth.
T 98 … urbane
… urbane
… The host was urbane, charming, and effortlessly polite.
… His urbane conversation put everyone at ease.
… Urbane is sophisticated and courteous.
… urbane
/ urbane
… The host was urbane, charming, and effortlessly polite.
/ The host was urbane, charming, and effortlessly polite.
… The host was urbane, charming, and effortlessly polite.
… His urbane conversation put everyone at ease.
/ His urbane conversation put everyone at ease.
… His urbane conversation put everyone at ease.
T 99 … vapid
… vapid
… The conversation turned vapid, drifting from cliché to cliché.
… She grew bored with the show’s vapid dialogue.
… Vapid is dull and empty.
… vapid
/ vapid
… The conversation turned vapid, drifting from cliché to cliché.
/ The conversation turned vapid, drifting from cliché to cliché.
… The conversation turned vapid, drifting from cliché to cliché.
… She grew bored with the show’s vapid dialogue.
/ She grew bored with the show’s vapid dialogue.
… She grew bored with the show’s vapid dialogue.
T 100 … vehement
… vehement
… He issued a vehement denial of all accusations.
… Her vehement speech stirred the crowd to action.
… Vehement is intense and forceful.
… vehement
/ vehement
… He issued a vehement denial of all accusations.
/ He issued a vehement denial of all accusations.
… He issued a vehement denial of all accusations.
… Her vehement speech stirred the crowd to action.
/ Her vehement speech stirred the crowd to action.
… Her vehement speech stirred the crowd to action.
T 101 … venal
… venal
… The venal officials accepted bribes without hesitation.
… A venal judiciary erodes public trust in justice.
… Venal is corrupt and bribable.
… venal
/ venal
… The venal officials accepted bribes without hesitation.
/ The venal officials accepted bribes without hesitation.
… The venal officials accepted bribes without hesitation.
… A venal judiciary erodes public trust in justice.
/ A venal judiciary erodes public trust in justice.
… A venal judiciary erodes public trust in justice.
T 102 … venerable
… venerable
… The venerable professor still drew packed lecture halls.
… They gathered beneath a venerable old tree in the courtyard.
… Venerable is worthy of respect due to age or dignity.
… venerable
/ venerable
… The venerable professor still drew packed lecture halls.
/ The venerable professor still drew packed lecture halls.
… The venerable professor still drew packed lecture halls.
… They gathered beneath a venerable old tree in the courtyard.
/ They gathered beneath a venerable old tree in the courtyard.
… They gathered beneath a venerable old tree in the courtyard.
T 103 … venomous
… venomous
… The snake’s venomous bite required immediate treatment.
… She delivered a venomous remark that silenced the room.
… Venomous is poisonous or full of hatred.
… venomous
/ venomous
… The snake’s venomous bite required immediate treatment.
/ The snake’s venomous bite required immediate treatment.
… The snake’s venomous bite required immediate treatment.
… She delivered a venomous remark that silenced the room.
/ She delivered a venomous remark that silenced the room.
… She delivered a venomous remark that silenced the room.
T 104 … verbose
… verbose
… His verbose explanation obscured the main point.
… The contract was so verbose that few read it fully.
… Verbose is using too many words.
… verbose
/ verbose
… His verbose explanation obscured the main point.
/ His verbose explanation obscured the main point.
… His verbose explanation obscured the main point.
… The contract was so verbose that few read it fully.
/ The contract was so verbose that few read it fully.
… The contract was so verbose that few read it fully.
T 105 … verdant
… verdant
… The valley was verdant after weeks of steady rain.
… They picnicked in a verdant meadow filled with wildflowers.
… Verdant is green with vegetation.
… verdant
/ verdant
… The valley was verdant after weeks of steady rain.
/ The valley was verdant after weeks of steady rain.
… The valley was verdant after weeks of steady rain.
… They picnicked in a verdant meadow filled with wildflowers.
/ They picnicked in a verdant meadow filled with wildflowers.
… They picnicked in a verdant meadow filled with wildflowers.
T 106 … veritable
… veritable
… The garden was a veritable jungle of colors and scents.
… The city became a veritable laboratory of cultural experiments.
… Veritable is truly or genuinely so.
… veritable
/ veritable
… The garden was a veritable jungle of colors and scents.
/ The garden was a veritable jungle of colors and scents.
… The garden was a veritable jungle of colors and scents.
… The city became a veritable laboratory of cultural experiments.
/ The city became a veritable laboratory of cultural experiments.
… The city became a veritable laboratory of cultural experiments.
T 107 … vested
… vested
… They had a vested interest in keeping the system unchanged.
… Employees gained vested rights after several years of service.
… Vested is secured or personally beneficial.
… vested
/ vested
… They had a vested interest in keeping the system unchanged.
/ They had a vested interest in keeping the system unchanged.
… They had a vested interest in keeping the system unchanged.
… Employees gained vested rights after several years of service.
/ Employees gained vested rights after several years of service.
… Employees gained vested rights after several years of service.
T 108 … viable
… viable
… The team proposed a financially viable alternative.
… Without more funding, the project is simply not viable.
… Viable is workable or capable of succeeding.
… viable
/ viable
… The team proposed a financially viable alternative.
/ The team proposed a financially viable alternative.
… The team proposed a financially viable alternative.
… Without more funding, the project is simply not viable.
/ Without more funding, the project is simply not viable.
… Without more funding, the project is simply not viable.
T 109 … vicarious
… vicarious
… She felt vicarious pride in her students’ achievements.
… Travel documentaries offered him vicarious adventures from home.
… Vicarious is experienced through others.
… vicarious
/ vicarious
… She felt vicarious pride in her students’ achievements.
/ She felt vicarious pride in her students’ achievements.
… She felt vicarious pride in her students’ achievements.
… Travel documentaries offered him vicarious adventures from home.
/ Travel documentaries offered him vicarious adventures from home.
… Travel documentaries offered him vicarious adventures from home.
T 110 … vindictive
… vindictive
… His vindictive response went far beyond reasonable criticism.
… She feared his vindictive streak after the argument.
… Vindictive is seeking revenge.
… vindictive
/ vindictive
… His vindictive response went far beyond reasonable criticism.
/ His vindictive response went far beyond reasonable criticism.
… His vindictive response went far beyond reasonable criticism.
… She feared his vindictive streak after the argument.
/ She feared his vindictive streak after the argument.
… She feared his vindictive streak after the argument.
T 111 … virile
… virile
… The actor projected a virile, confident energy on screen.
… Traditional ads often glorified a narrow, virile ideal of masculinity.
… Virile is strongly masculine and vigorous.
… virile
/ virile
… The actor projected a virile, confident energy on screen.
/ The actor projected a virile, confident energy on screen.
… The actor projected a virile, confident energy on screen.
… Traditional ads often glorified a narrow, virile ideal of masculinity.
/ Traditional ads often glorified a narrow, virile ideal of masculinity.
… Traditional ads often glorified a narrow, virile ideal of masculinity.
T 112 … vitriolic
… vitriolic
… The debate descended into vitriolic personal attacks.
… Her review was so vitriolic that the author refused interviews.
… Vitriolic is bitterly harsh.
… vitriolic
/ vitriolic
… The debate descended into vitriolic personal attacks.
/ The debate descended into vitriolic personal attacks.
… The debate descended into vitriolic personal attacks.
… Her review was so vitriolic that the author refused interviews.
/ Her review was so vitriolic that the author refused interviews.
… Her review was so vitriolic that the author refused interviews.
T 113 … volatile
… volatile
… The political situation remained volatile and unpredictable.
… Gasoline is highly volatile and must be stored carefully.
… Volatile is unstable or explosive.
… volatile
/ volatile
… The political situation remained volatile and unpredictable.
/ The political situation remained volatile and unpredictable.
… The political situation remained volatile and unpredictable.
… Gasoline is highly volatile and must be stored carefully.
/ Gasoline is highly volatile and must be stored carefully.
… Gasoline is highly volatile and must be stored carefully.
T 114 … voluptuous
… voluptuous
… The painting depicted a voluptuous figure reclining on silk.
… The dessert was rich, voluptuous, and unapologetically sweet.
… Voluptuous is richly sensual or full-figured.
… voluptuous
/ voluptuous
… The painting depicted a voluptuous figure reclining on silk.
/ The painting depicted a voluptuous figure reclining on silk.
… The painting depicted a voluptuous figure reclining on silk.
… The dessert was rich, voluptuous, and unapologetically sweet.
/ The dessert was rich, voluptuous, and unapologetically sweet.
… The dessert was rich, voluptuous, and unapologetically sweet.
T 115 … sensual
… sensual
… The music had a slow, sensual rhythm that filled the room.
… She enjoyed the sensual pleasure of warm sand underfoot.
… Sensual is related to physical pleasure.
… sensual
/ sensual
… The music had a slow, sensual rhythm that filled the room.
/ The music had a slow, sensual rhythm that filled the room.
… The music had a slow, sensual rhythm that filled the room.
… She enjoyed the sensual pleasure of warm sand underfoot.
/ She enjoyed the sensual pleasure of warm sand underfoot.
… She enjoyed the sensual pleasure of warm sand underfoot.
T 116 … voracious
… voracious
… He was a voracious reader, devouring several books a week.
… After the hike, they felt a voracious hunger.
… Voracious is having an enormous appetite.
… voracious
/ voracious
… He was a voracious reader, devouring several books a week.
/ He was a voracious reader, devouring several books a week.
… He was a voracious reader, devouring several books a week.
… After the hike, they felt a voracious hunger.
/ After the hike, they felt a voracious hunger.
… After the hike, they felt a voracious hunger.
T 117 … vulnerable
… vulnerable
… The storm left many families vulnerable to further hardship.
… She felt vulnerable sharing such personal memories.
… Vulnerable is open to harm.
… vulnerable
/ vulnerable
… The storm left many families vulnerable to further hardship.
/ The storm left many families vulnerable to further hardship.
… The storm left many families vulnerable to further hardship.
… She felt vulnerable sharing such personal memories.
/ She felt vulnerable sharing such personal memories.
… She felt vulnerable sharing such personal memories.
T 118 … wanton
… wanton
… The vandalism was an act of wanton destruction.
… They condemned the wanton disregard for civilian lives.
… Wanton is reckless and cruel.
… wanton
/ wanton
… The vandalism was an act of wanton destruction.
/ The vandalism was an act of wanton destruction.
… The vandalism was an act of wanton destruction.
… They condemned the wanton disregard for civilian lives.
/ They condemned the wanton disregard for civilian lives.
… They condemned the wanton disregard for civilian lives.
T 119 … wary
… wary
… She remained wary of promises that sounded too perfect.
… The cat watched the stranger with wary eyes.
… Wary is cautious and suspicious.
… wary
/ wary
… She remained wary of promises that sounded too perfect.
/ She remained wary of promises that sounded too perfect.
… She remained wary of promises that sounded too perfect.
… The cat watched the stranger with wary eyes.
/ The cat watched the stranger with wary eyes.
… The cat watched the stranger with wary eyes.
T 120 … wistful
… wistful
… He gave a wistful smile, remembering his childhood home.
… She felt wistful watching the train disappear into the distance.
… Wistful is gently sad and longing.
… wistful
/ wistful
… He gave a wistful smile, remembering his childhood home.
/ He gave a wistful smile, remembering his childhood home.
… He gave a wistful smile, remembering his childhood home.
… She felt wistful watching the train disappear into the distance.
/ She felt wistful watching the train disappear into the distance.
… She felt wistful watching the train disappear into the distance.
T 121 … ravenous
… ravenous
… After the long journey, they were ravenous and exhausted.
… The ravenous crowd rushed toward the food stalls.
… Ravenous is extremely hungry.
… ravenous
/ ravenous
… After the long journey, they were ravenous and exhausted.
/ After the long journey, they were ravenous and exhausted.
… After the long journey, they were ravenous and exhausted.
… The ravenous crowd rushed toward the food stalls.
/ The ravenous crowd rushed toward the food stalls.
… The ravenous crowd rushed toward the food stalls.
T 122 … indomitable
… indomitable
… Your indomitable spirit has carried you through every challenge you faced.
… With an indomitable will, you continue shaping a future only you can imagine.
… Indomitable is impossible to defeat or discourage.
… indomitable
/ indomitable
… Your indomitable spirit has carried you through every challenge you faced.
/ Your indomitable spirit has carried you through every challenge you faced.
… Your indomitable spirit has carried you through every challenge you faced.
… With an indomitable will, you continue shaping a future only you can imagine.
/ With an indomitable will, you continue shaping a future only you can imagine.
… With an indomitable will, you continue shaping a future only you can imagine.
T 123 … resplendent
… resplendent
… Your progress shines resplendent, a testament to patience, grit, and quiet brilliance.
… Each step you take adds to a resplendent journey uniquely your own.
… Resplendent is shining brilliantly; impressive in beauty.
… resplendent
/ resplendent
… Your progress shines resplendent, a testament to patience, grit, and quiet brilliance.
/ Your progress shines resplendent, a testament to patience, grit, and quiet brilliance.
… Your progress shines resplendent, a testament to patience, grit, and quiet brilliance.
… Each step you take adds to a resplendent journey uniquely your own.
/ Each step you take adds to a resplendent journey uniquely your own.
… Each step you take adds to a resplendent journey uniquely your own.
T 124 … unassailable
… unassailable
… Your dedication has built an unassailable foundation no setback can shake.
… With unassailable confidence, you now stand ready for whatever comes next.
… Unassailable is impossible to challenge or weaken.
… unassailable
/ unassailable
… Your dedication has built an unassailable foundation no setback can shake.
/ Your dedication has built an unassailable foundation no setback can shake.
… Your dedication has built an unassailable foundation no setback can shake.
… With unassailable confidence, you now stand ready for whatever comes next.
/ With unassailable confidence, you now stand ready for whatever comes next.
… With unassailable confidence, you now stand ready for whatever comes next.
T 125 … ascendant
… ascendant
… Your skills are ascendant, rising with a momentum that feels unstoppable.
… You move forward in an ascendant arc, lifted by everything you’ve learned.
… Ascendant is rising in power, influence, or achievement.
… ascendant
/ ascendant
… Your skills are ascendant, rising with a momentum that feels unstoppable.
/ Your skills are ascendant, rising with a momentum that feels unstoppable.
… Your skills are ascendant, rising with a momentum that feels unstoppable.
… You move forward in an ascendant arc, lifted by everything you’ve learned.
/ You move forward in an ascendant arc, lifted by everything you’ve learned.
… You move forward in an ascendant arc, lifted by everything you’ve learned.
