E1 . snap … snap 1, She heard a twig snap. 2, He snapped a photo of the sunset. 3, The rope snapped under pressure. 4, She snapped at her brother. 5, The victory was a snap. 6, His fingers made a snapping sound. 7, The cold snap damaged crops.
/ 1, She heard a twig snap. 2, He snapped a photo of the sunset. 3, The rope snapped under pressure. 4, She snapped at her brother. 5, The victory was a snap. 6, His fingers made a snapping sound. 7, The cold snap damaged crops.
E2 . crack … crack 1, There is a crack in the wall. 2, He cracked the egg into a bowl. 3, She cracked a joke. 4, The code was difficult to crack. 5, His voice cracked during the speech. 6, The team finally cracked the problem. 7, We heard a loud crack of thunder.
/ 1, There is a crack in the wall. 2, He cracked the egg into a bowl. 3, She cracked a joke. 4, The code was difficult to crack. 5, His voice cracked during the speech. 6, The team finally cracked the problem. 7, We heard a loud crack of thunder.
E3 . break … break 1, Be careful not to break the glass. 2, Let’s take a short break. 3, The company broke the contract. 4, News of the scandal broke yesterday. 5, She finally broke the record. 6, The waves broke on the shore. 7, He broke down in tears.
/ 1, Be careful not to break the glass. 2, Let’s take a short break. 3, The company broke the contract. 4, News of the scandal broke yesterday. 5, She finally broke the record. 6, The waves broke on the shore. 7, He broke down in tears.
E4 . launch … launch 1, The company launched a new product. 2, The rocket was launched successfully. 3, They launched an investigation. 4, The campaign launched last week. 5, She launched into a long speech. 6, The navy launched the ship.
/ 1, The company launched a new product. 2, The rocket was launched successfully. 3, They launched an investigation. 4, The campaign launched last week. 5, She launched into a long speech. 6, The navy launched the ship.
E5 . trigger … trigger 1, The event triggered a strong reaction. 2, He pulled the trigger. 3, Stress can trigger headaches. 4, The news triggered public concern. 5, The sensor triggers an alarm. 6, Certain foods may trigger allergies.
/ 1, The event triggered a strong reaction. 2, He pulled the trigger. 3, Stress can trigger headaches. 4, The news triggered public concern. 5, The sensor triggers an alarm. 6, Certain foods may trigger allergies.
E6 . generate … generate 1, The wind farm generates electricity. 2, The campaign generated public interest. 3, The system generates reports automatically. 4, The project generated significant profits. 5, Teachers try to generate discussion. 6, The machine generates heat.
/ 1, The wind farm generates electricity. 2, The campaign generated public interest. 3, The system generates reports automatically. 4, The project generated significant profits. 5, Teachers try to generate discussion. 6, The machine generates heat.
E7 . allocate … allocate 1, The school allocated funds to the project. 2, We need to allocate more time for study. 3, Resources were allocated fairly. 4, The government allocated land for housing. 5, Tasks were allocated among the team members. 6, The budget allocates money for research.
/ 1, The school allocated funds to the project. 2, We need to allocate more time for study. 3, Resources were allocated fairly. 4, The government allocated land for housing. 5, Tasks were allocated among the team members. 6, The budget allocates money for research.
E8 . impose … impose 1, The government imposed a new tax. 2, Parents should not impose their views on children. 3, The court imposed a fine. 4, The rules impose restrictions on visitors. 5, He imposed himself on the conversation. 6, Economic sanctions were imposed quickly.
/ 1, The government imposed a new tax. 2, Parents should not impose their views on children. 3, The court imposed a fine. 4, The rules impose restrictions on visitors. 5, He imposed himself on the conversation. 6, Economic sanctions were imposed quickly.
E9 . incur … incur 1, The company incurred heavy losses. 2, You may incur additional charges. 3, The project incurred unexpected costs. 4, He incurred the anger of his boss. 5, Late payment will incur a penalty.
/ 1, The company incurred heavy losses. 2, You may incur additional charges. 3, The project incurred unexpected costs. 4, He incurred the anger of his boss. 5, Late payment will incur a penalty.
E10 . offset … offset 1, The gains offset the losses. 2, We planted trees to offset carbon emissions. 3, Higher costs were offset by increased sales. 4, The payment offsets future expenses. 5, The benefit offset the risk. 6, The company used credits to offset taxes.
/ 1, The gains offset the losses. 2, We planted trees to offset carbon emissions. 3, Higher costs were offset by increased sales. 4, The payment offsets future expenses. 5, The benefit offset the risk. 6, The company used credits to offset taxes.
E11 . reconcile … reconcile 1, The accountant reconciled the bank statements. 2, The committee reconciled the two reports. 3, The brothers reconciled after many years. 4, She reconciled her beliefs with the scientific evidence. 5, He finally reconciled himself to the change.
/ 1, The accountant reconciled the bank statements. 2, The committee reconciled the two reports. 3, The brothers reconciled after many years. 4, She reconciled her beliefs with the scientific evidence. 5, He finally reconciled himself to the change.
E12 . consolidate … consolidate 1, The company consolidated its regional offices. 2, The ruler sought to consolidate power. 3, Regular practice helps consolidate learning. 4, She consolidated her debts into one loan.
/ 1, The company consolidated its regional offices. 2, The ruler sought to consolidate power. 3, Regular practice helps consolidate learning. 4, She consolidated her debts into one loan.
E13 . cultivate … cultivate 1, Farmers cultivate rice in this area. 2, She cultivated a habit of reading every day. 3, The manager cultivated strong relationships with clients. 4, The museum hopes to cultivate interest in art.
/ 1, Farmers cultivate rice in this area. 2, She cultivated a habit of reading every day. 3, The manager cultivated strong relationships with clients. 4, The museum hopes to cultivate interest in art.
E14 . facilitate … facilitate 1, The software facilitates communication among employees. 2, The mediator facilitated the negotiations. 3, The new bridge will facilitate trade.
/ 1, The software facilitates communication among employees. 2, The mediator facilitated the negotiations. 3, The new bridge will facilitate trade.
E15 . preserve … preserve 1, The museum preserves ancient artifacts. 2, Salt can preserve food for months. 3, The policy aims to preserve local traditions. 4, We must preserve the rainforest for future generations.
/ 1, The museum preserves ancient artifacts. 2, Salt can preserve food for months. 3, The policy aims to preserve local traditions. 4, We must preserve the rainforest for future generations.
E16 . safeguard … safeguard 1, The constitution safeguards basic rights. 2, These measures safeguard customer data. 3, Parents should safeguard their children from danger.
/ 1, The constitution safeguards basic rights. 2, These measures safeguard customer data. 3, Parents should safeguard their children from danger.
E17 . uphold … uphold 1, Judges must uphold the law. 2, She upheld her promise despite difficulties. 3, The school strives to uphold its traditions. 4, The new evidence upheld his argument.
/ 1, Judges must uphold the law. 2, She upheld her promise despite difficulties. 3, The school strives to uphold its traditions. 4, The new evidence upheld his argument.
E18 . restore … restore 1, Experts restored the old painting. 2, The treatment restored his health. 3, Workers restored electricity after the storm. 4, Her apology restored trust between them.
/ 1, Experts restored the old painting. 2, The treatment restored his health. 3, Workers restored electricity after the storm. 4, Her apology restored trust between them.
E19 . bolster … bolster 1, The strong results bolstered investor confidence. 2, The company bolstered its cybersecurity system. 3, He used a cushion to bolster his back.
/ 1, The strong results bolstered investor confidence. 2, The company bolstered its cybersecurity system. 3, He used a cushion to bolster his back.
E20 . enhance … enhance 1, The update enhances the app’s performance. 2, The lighting enhanced the beauty of the room. 3, The program enhances students’ communication skills. 4, The new feature enhances user experience.
/ 1, The update enhances the app’s performance. 2, The lighting enhanced the beauty of the room. 3, The program enhances students’ communication skills. 4, The new feature enhances user experience.
E21 . undermine … undermine 1, The scandal undermined public trust. 2, His comments undermined her authority. 3, The river undermined the foundations of the bridge.
/ 1, The scandal undermined public trust. 2, His comments undermined her authority. 3, The river undermined the foundations of the bridge.
E22 . exacerbate … exacerbate 1, Heavy rain exacerbated the flooding. 2, Stress can exacerbate health problems. 3, The misunderstanding exacerbated tensions between the teams.
/ 1, Heavy rain exacerbated the flooding. 2, Stress can exacerbate health problems. 3, The misunderstanding exacerbated tensions between the teams.
E23 . alleviate … alleviate 1, The medicine alleviated her pain. 2, The program aims to alleviate poverty. 3, Extra staff helped alleviate the workload.
/ 1, The medicine alleviated her pain. 2, The program aims to alleviate poverty. 3, Extra staff helped alleviate the workload.
E24 . rectify … rectify 1, The company rectified the accounting error. 2, He apologized to rectify the misunderstanding. 3, Engineers rectified the fault in the system.
/ 1, The company rectified the accounting error. 2, He apologized to rectify the misunderstanding. 3, Engineers rectified the fault in the system.
E25 . deter … deter 1, Strict penalties deter crime. 2, The bad weather deterred us from traveling. 3, The fence deters animals from entering the field.
/ 1, Strict penalties deter crime. 2, The bad weather deterred us from traveling. 3, The fence deters animals from entering the field.
E26 . provoke … provoke 1, His remark provoked anger. 2, The article provoked a national debate. 3, The discovery provoked further research.
/ 1, His remark provoked anger. 2, The article provoked a national debate. 3, The discovery provoked further research.
E27 . garner … garner 1, The campaign garnered public support. 2, She garnered praise for her performance. 3, The film garnered several awards.
/ 1, The campaign garnered public support. 2, She garnered praise for her performance. 3, The film garnered several awards.
E28 . cement … cement 1, Cement is widely used in construction. 2, The agreement cemented their partnership. 3, Years of cooperation cemented their friendship.
/ 1, Cement is widely used in construction. 2, The agreement cemented their partnership. 3, Years of cooperation cemented their friendship.
E29 . wield … wield 1, The warrior wielded a sword. 2, The president wielded significant power. 3, She wields great influence in the industry.
/ 1, The warrior wielded a sword. 2, The president wielded significant power. 3, She wields great influence in the industry.
E30 . weather … weather 1, The weather is beautiful today. 2, Severe weather disrupted transportation. 3, The company weathered the economic crisis. 4, The wooden fence has weathered over time.
/ 1, The weather is beautiful today. 2, Severe weather disrupted transportation. 3, The company weathered the economic crisis. 4, The wooden fence has weathered over time.
E31 . articulate … articulate 1, She is an articulate speaker. 2, He articulated his concerns clearly. 3, The machine has an articulated arm.
/ 1, She is an articulate speaker. 2, He articulated his concerns clearly. 3, The machine has an articulated arm.
E32 . advocate … advocate 1, She is an advocate for environmental protection. 2, Many experts advocate stricter safety standards.
/ 1, She is an advocate for environmental protection. 2, Many experts advocate stricter safety standards.
E33 . coordinate … coordinate 1, The manager coordinated the project successfully. 2, The colors coordinate well with the furniture. 3, Please provide your exact coordinates.
/ 1, The manager coordinated the project successfully. 2, The colors coordinate well with the furniture. 3, Please provide your exact coordinates.
E34 . regulate … regulate 1, The government regulates the banking industry. 2, The body regulates its temperature naturally.
/ 1, The government regulates the banking industry. 2, The body regulates its temperature naturally.
E35 . compensate … compensate 1, The company compensated workers for the loss. 2, The bonus helped compensate for the low salary. 3, He compensated for his lack of experience with hard work.
/ 1, The company compensated workers for the loss. 2, The bonus helped compensate for the low salary. 3, He compensated for his lack of experience with hard work.
E36 . absorb … absorb 1, The sponge absorbed the water. 2, She absorbed the information quickly. 3, The company absorbed the smaller business. 4, The curtain absorbed the sound.
/ 1, The sponge absorbed the water. 2, She absorbed the information quickly. 3, The company absorbed the smaller business. 4, The curtain absorbed the sound.
E37 . accommodate … accommodate 1, The hotel can accommodate 300 guests. 2, The schedule was adjusted to accommodate his needs. 3, The eye accommodates to changes in light.
/ 1, The hotel can accommodate 300 guests. 2, The schedule was adjusted to accommodate his needs. 3, The eye accommodates to changes in light.
E38 . grasp … grasp 1, He grasped the rope firmly. 2, She quickly grasped the main idea. 3, The country is in the grasp of a severe drought.
/ 1, He grasped the rope firmly. 2, She quickly grasped the main idea. 3, The country is in the grasp of a severe drought.
E39 . capture … capture 1, The photographer captured a beautiful sunset. 2, The police captured the suspect. 3, The story captured the readers’ attention.
/ 1, The photographer captured a beautiful sunset. 2, The police captured the suspect. 3, The story captured the readers’ attention.
E40 . attribute … attribute 1, Patience is an important attribute of a teacher. 2, She attributed her success to hard work.
/ 1, Patience is an important attribute of a teacher. 2, She attributed her success to hard work.
E41 . burden … burden 1, The burden of responsibility was heavy. 2, Rising costs burden many families. 3, Students should not be burdened with unnecessary stress.
/ 1, The burden of responsibility was heavy. 2, Rising costs burden many families. 3, Students should not be burdened with unnecessary stress.
E42 . challenge … challenge 1, Climate change is a global challenge. 2, She challenged the decision in court. 3, The new job challenges me every day.
/ 1, Climate change is a global challenge. 2, She challenged the decision in court. 3, The new job challenges me every day.
E43 . trend … trend 1, The trend shows increasing demand. 2, Remote work has become a major trend. 3, Stock prices trended upward this month.
/ 1, The trend shows increasing demand. 2, Remote work has become a major trend. 3, Stock prices trended upward this month.
E44 . pattern … pattern 1, The fabric has a colorful pattern. 2, We noticed a pattern in the data. 3, The illness patterned itself after previous outbreaks.
/ 1, The fabric has a colorful pattern. 2, We noticed a pattern in the data. 3, The illness patterned itself after previous outbreaks.
E45 . shift … shift 1, She worked the night shift. 2, There has been a shift in public opinion. 3, He shifted his chair closer to the table.
/ 1, She worked the night shift. 2, There has been a shift in public opinion. 3, He shifted his chair closer to the table.
E46 . balance … balance 1, Try to maintain a healthy work-life balance. 2, The account balance is low. 3, The gymnast balanced on one foot. 4, The policy balances economic growth and sustainability.
/ 1, Try to maintain a healthy work-life balance. 2, The account balance is low. 3, The gymnast balanced on one foot. 4, The policy balances economic growth and sustainability.
E47 . gap … gap 1, There was a gap in the fence. 2, The gap between rich and poor is widening. 3, We need to gap the spark plugs correctly.
/ 1, There was a gap in the fence. 2, The gap between rich and poor is widening. 3, We need to gap the spark plugs correctly.
E48 . divide … divide 1, The divide between generations has grown. 2, Divide the cake into equal pieces. 3, A river divides the two towns.
/ 1, The divide between generations has grown. 2, Divide the cake into equal pieces. 3, A river divides the two towns.
E49 . legacy … legacy 1, She inherited her grandfather’s legacy. 2, The scientist left a legacy of discovery. 3, The company still uses legacy software.
/ 1, She inherited her grandfather’s legacy. 2, The scientist left a legacy of discovery. 3, The company still uses legacy software.
E50 . heritage … heritage 1, The castle is part of our cultural heritage. 2, She is proud of her Mexican heritage. 3, The organization works to preserve heritage sites.
/ 1, The castle is part of our cultural heritage. 2, She is proud of her Mexican heritage. 3, The organization works to preserve heritage sites.
