A 1 … allay
… allay
… The doctor tried to allay her fears.
… He spoke to allay their concerns.
… allay
/ allay
… The doctor tried to allay her fears.
/ The doctor tried to allay her fears.
… He spoke to allay their concerns.
/ He spoke to allay their concerns.
A 2 … feel for
… feel for
… I really feel for you in this situation.
… She felt for the injured animal.
… feel for
/ feel for
… I really feel for you in this situation.
/ I really feel for you in this situation.
… She felt for the injured animal.
/ She felt for the injured animal.
A 3 … eradicate
… eradicate
… We must eradicate poverty from society.
… The disease was eradicated after years of effort.
… eradicate
/ eradicate
… We must eradicate poverty from society.
/ We must eradicate poverty from society.
… The disease was eradicated after years of effort.
/ The disease was eradicated after years of effort.
A 4 … unintended
… unintended
… The unintended consequences were severe.
… He apologized for the unintended harm.
… unintended
/ unintended
… The unintended consequences were severe.
/ The unintended consequences were severe.
… He apologized for the unintended harm.
/ He apologized for the unintended harm.
A 5 … supervision
… supervision
… Children need proper supervision at the park.
… The project was completed under strict supervision.
… supervision
/ supervision
… Children need proper supervision at the park.
/ Children need proper supervision at the park.
… The project was completed under strict supervision.
/ The project was completed under strict supervision.
A 6 … play out
… play out
… Let’s see how the situation will play out.
… The drama played out over several weeks.
… play out
/ play out
… Let’s see how the situation will play out.
/ Let’s see how the situation will play out.
… The drama played out over several weeks.
/ The drama played out over several weeks.
A 7 … mentally
… mentally
… She is mentally prepared for the challenge.
… He was mentally exhausted after the exam.
… mentally
/ mentally
… She is mentally prepared for the challenge.
/ She is mentally prepared for the challenge.
… He was mentally exhausted after the exam.
/ He was mentally exhausted after the exam.
A 8 … dent
… dent
… The car accident left a dent in the door.
… His confidence took a dent after the failure.
… dent
/ dent
… The car accident left a dent in the door.
/ The car accident left a dent in the door.
… His confidence took a dent after the failure.
/ His confidence took a dent after the failure.
A 9 … noticeable
… noticeable
… There was a noticeable improvement in her health.
… The stain on the shirt is very noticeable.
… noticeable
/ noticeable
… There was a noticeable improvement in her health.
/ There was a noticeable improvement in her health.
… The stain on the shirt is very noticeable.
/ The stain on the shirt is very noticeable.
A 10 … rebellious
… rebellious
… He had a rebellious attitude as a teenager.
… The rebellious group opposed the new law.
… rebellious
/ rebellious
… He had a rebellious attitude as a teenager.
/ He had a rebellious attitude as a teenager.
… The rebellious group opposed the new law.
/ The rebellious group opposed the new law.
A 11 … outrageous
… outrageous
… The price of the dress was outrageous.
… His behavior at the party was outrageous.
… outrageous
/ outrageous
… The price of the dress was outrageous.
/ The price of the dress was outrageous.
… His behavior at the party was outrageous.
/ His behavior at the party was outrageous.
A 12 … nasty
… nasty
… He made a nasty comment about her.
… The weather turned nasty in the afternoon.
… nasty
/ nasty
… He made a nasty comment about her.
/ He made a nasty comment about her.
… The weather turned nasty in the afternoon.
/ The weather turned nasty in the afternoon.
A 13 … pull over
… pull over
… The police asked him to pull over.
… She pulled over to answer the phone.
… pull over
/ pull over
… The police asked him to pull over.
/ The police asked him to pull over.
… She pulled over to answer the phone.
/ She pulled over to answer the phone.
A 14 … greenhouse
… greenhouse
… The plants are growing in a greenhouse.
… Greenhouse gases contribute to global warming.
… greenhouse
/ greenhouse
… The plants are growing in a greenhouse.
/ The plants are growing in a greenhouse.
… Greenhouse gases contribute to global warming.
/ Greenhouse gases contribute to global warming.
A 15 … bandage
… bandage
… He wrapped a bandage around his arm.
… The nurse applied a bandage to the wound.
… bandage
/ bandage
… He wrapped a bandage around his arm.
/ He wrapped a bandage around his arm.
… The nurse applied a bandage to the wound.
/ The nurse applied a bandage to the wound.
A 16 … pat
… pat
… She gave the dog a gentle pat on the head.
… He patted her on the back for encouragement.
… pat
/ pat
… She gave the dog a gentle pat on the head.
/ She gave the dog a gentle pat on the head.
… He patted her on the back for encouragement.
/ He patted her on the back for encouragement.
A 17 … soak
… soak
… Soak the beans in water overnight.
… She was soaked by the sudden rain.
… soak
/ soak
… Soak the beans in water overnight.
/ Soak the beans in water overnight.
… She was soaked by the sudden rain.
/ She was soaked by the sudden rain.
A 18 … eventual
… eventual
… The team’s eventual victory surprised everyone.
… He expressed confidence in their eventual success.
… eventual
/ eventual
… The team’s eventual victory surprised everyone.
/ The team’s eventual victory surprised everyone.
… He expressed confidence in their eventual success.
/ He expressed confidence in their eventual success.
A 19 … aim to
… aim to
… We aim to finish the project by Friday.
… The campaign aims to raise awareness.
… aim to
/ aim to
… We aim to finish the project by Friday.
/ We aim to finish the project by Friday.
… The campaign aims to raise awareness.
/ The campaign aims to raise awareness.
A 20 … gross
… gross
… The movie earned a gross profit of $1 million.
… His gross behavior offended everyone.
… gross
/ gross
… The movie earned a gross profit of $1 million.
/ The movie earned a gross profit of $1 million.
… His gross behavior offended everyone.
/ His gross behavior offended everyone.
A 21 … affluent
… affluent
… He grew up in an affluent neighborhood.
… Affluent families often have access to better education.
… affluent
/ affluent
… He grew up in an affluent neighborhood.
/ He grew up in an affluent neighborhood.
… Affluent families often have access to better education.
/ Affluent families often have access to better education.
A 22 … imperfect
… imperfect
… The system is imperfect but still functional.
… She accepted her imperfect painting as a learning experience.
… imperfect
/ imperfect
… The system is imperfect but still functional.
/ The system is imperfect but still functional.
… She accepted her imperfect painting as a learning experience.
/ She accepted her imperfect painting as a learning experience.
A 23 … measurement
… measurement
… Accurate measurement is crucial in science.
… The tailor took her measurements for the dress.
… measurement
/ measurement
… Accurate measurement is crucial in science.
/ Accurate measurement is crucial in science.
… The tailor took her measurements for the dress.
/ The tailor took her measurements for the dress.
A 24 … substantially
… substantially
… The cost has increased substantially over the years.
… His performance improved substantially after training.
… substantially
/ substantially
… The cost has increased substantially over the years.
/ The cost has increased substantially over the years.
… His performance improved substantially after training.
/ His performance improved substantially after training.
A 25 … disruptive
… disruptive
… The child was removed for being disruptive in class.
… Disruptive technology changes industries rapidly.
… disruptive
/ disruptive
… The child was removed for being disruptive in class.
/ The child was removed for being disruptive in class.
… Disruptive technology changes industries rapidly.
/ Disruptive technology changes industries rapidly.
A 26 … inmate
… inmate
… The inmate served ten years in prison.
… Inmates are allowed limited visitation rights.
… inmate
/ inmate
… The inmate served ten years in prison.
/ The inmate served ten years in prison.
… Inmates are allowed limited visitation rights.
/ Inmates are allowed limited visitation rights.
A 27 … differently
… differently
… She sees the world differently after traveling abroad.
… He handled the problem differently than expected.
… differently
/ differently
… She sees the world differently after traveling abroad.
/ She sees the world differently after traveling abroad.
… He handled the problem differently than expected.
/ He handled the problem differently than expected.
A 28 … wrap up
… wrap up
… Let’s wrap up the meeting before lunch.
… She wrapped up the gift in colorful paper.
… wrap up
/ wrap up
… Let’s wrap up the meeting before lunch.
/ Let’s wrap up the meeting before lunch.
… She wrapped up the gift in colorful paper.
/ She wrapped up the gift in colorful paper.
A 29 … childbirth
… childbirth
… Childbirth can be both joyful and challenging.
… She attended classes to prepare for childbirth.
… childbirth
/ childbirth
… Childbirth can be both joyful and challenging.
/ Childbirth can be both joyful and challenging.
… She attended classes to prepare for childbirth.
/ She attended classes to prepare for childbirth.
A 30 … tell on
… tell on
… He threatened to tell on his classmates.
… Children sometimes tell on each other.
… tell on
/ tell on
… He threatened to tell on his classmates.
/ He threatened to tell on his classmates.
… Children sometimes tell on each other.
/ Children sometimes tell on each other.
A 31 … midwife
… midwife
… The midwife assisted during the home birth.
… Midwives provide care before and after childbirth.
… midwife
/ midwife
… The midwife assisted during the home birth.
/ The midwife assisted during the home birth.
… Midwives provide care before and after childbirth.
/ Midwives provide care before and after childbirth.
A 32 … predecessor
… predecessor
… The new CEO replaced his predecessor last year.
… This model is more advanced than its predecessor.
… predecessor
/ predecessor
… The new CEO replaced his predecessor last year.
/ The new CEO replaced his predecessor last year.
… This model is more advanced than its predecessor.
/ This model is more advanced than its predecessor.
A 33 … discomfort
… discomfort
… He felt discomfort after eating too much.
… The chair caused discomfort during long meetings.
… discomfort
/ discomfort
… He felt discomfort after eating too much.
/ He felt discomfort after eating too much.
… The chair caused discomfort during long meetings.
/ The chair caused discomfort during long meetings.
A 34 … pull through
… pull through
… She managed to pull through the difficult times.
… The patient will pull through after surgery.
… pull through
/ pull through
… She managed to pull through the difficult times.
/ She managed to pull through the difficult times.
… The patient will pull through after surgery.
/ The patient will pull through after surgery.
A 35 … heal
… heal
… Time will heal emotional wounds.
… The doctor helped heal the broken bone.
… heal
/ heal
… Time will heal emotional wounds.
/ Time will heal emotional wounds.
… The doctor helped heal the broken bone.
/ The doctor helped heal the broken bone.
A 36 … embarrassed
… embarrassed
… He felt embarrassed when he forgot her name.
… She was embarrassed by the unexpected attention.
… embarrassed
/ embarrassed
… He felt embarrassed when he forgot her name.
/ He felt embarrassed when he forgot her name.
… She was embarrassed by the unexpected attention.
/ She was embarrassed by the unexpected attention.
A 37 … herd
… herd
… The herd of cattle moved across the field.
… Sheep herds are common in rural areas.
… herd
/ herd
… The herd of cattle moved across the field.
/ The herd of cattle moved across the field.
… Sheep herds are common in rural areas.
/ Sheep herds are common in rural areas.
A 38 … suburban
… suburban
… They live in a quiet suburban neighborhood.
… Suburban areas often have more space than cities.
… suburban
/ suburban
… They live in a quiet suburban neighborhood.
/ They live in a quiet suburban neighborhood.
… Suburban areas often have more space than cities.
/ Suburban areas often have more space than cities.
A 39 … placid
… placid
… The lake was placid and calm in the morning.
… He remained placid despite the chaos around him.
… placid
/ placid
… The lake was placid and calm in the morning.
/ The lake was placid and calm in the morning.
… He remained placid despite the chaos around him.
/ He remained placid despite the chaos around him.
A 40 … bounce back
… bounce back
… The team will bounce back after the loss.
… She bounced back quickly from the illness.
… bounce back
/ bounce back
… The team will bounce back after the loss.
/ The team will bounce back after the loss.
… She bounced back quickly from the illness.
/ She bounced back quickly from the illness.
A 41 … bliss
… bliss
… They enjoyed marital bliss for many years.
… The vacation was pure bliss.
… bliss
/ bliss
… They enjoyed marital bliss for many years.
/ They enjoyed marital bliss for many years.
… The vacation was pure bliss.
/ The vacation was pure bliss.
A 42 … cross out
… cross out
… Please cross out the incorrect answer.
… He crossed out the name on the list.
… cross out
/ cross out
… Please cross out the incorrect answer.
/ Please cross out the incorrect answer.
… He crossed out the name on the list.
/ He crossed out the name on the list.
A 43 … entice
… entice
… The ad aims to entice customers with discounts.
… She tried to entice him into joining the club.
… entice
/ entice
… The ad aims to entice customers with discounts.
/ The ad aims to entice customers with discounts.
… She tried to entice him into joining the club.
/ She tried to entice him into joining the club.
A 44 … provocative
… provocative
… The article contained provocative statements.
… Her dress was considered provocative by some.
… provocative
/ provocative
… The article contained provocative statements.
/ The article contained provocative statements.
… Her dress was considered provocative by some.
/ Her dress was considered provocative by some.
A 45 … passionate
… passionate
… He is passionate about environmental issues.
… She gave a passionate speech on equality.
… passionate
/ passionate
… He is passionate about environmental issues.
/ He is passionate about environmental issues.
… She gave a passionate speech on equality.
/ She gave a passionate speech on equality.
A 46 … feminist
… feminist
… She identifies as a feminist and advocates for equality.
… The feminist movement gained momentum in the 20th century.
… feminist
/ feminist
… She identifies as a feminist and advocates for equality.
/ She identifies as a feminist and advocates for equality.
… The feminist movement gained momentum in the 20th century.
/ The feminist movement gained momentum in the 20th century.
A 47 … extract
… extract
… They extract oil from deep underground.
… Please extract the key points from the report.
… extract
/ extract
… They extract oil from deep underground.
/ They extract oil from deep underground.
… Please extract the key points from the report.
/ Please extract the key points from the report.
A 48 … elicit
… elicit
… The teacher tried to elicit answers from the students.
… His speech elicited strong emotions.
… elicit
/ elicit
… The teacher tried to elicit answers from the students.
/ The teacher tried to elicit answers from the students.
… His speech elicited strong emotions.
/ His speech elicited strong emotions.
A 49 … deprivation
… deprivation
… Sleep deprivation can affect your health.
… The refugees suffered from food deprivation.
… deprivation
/ deprivation
… Sleep deprivation can affect your health.
/ Sleep deprivation can affect your health.
… The refugees suffered from food deprivation.
/ The refugees suffered from food deprivation.
A 50 … confession
… confession
… He made a confession to the police.
… Her confession shocked everyone.
… confession
/ confession
… He made a confession to the police.
/ He made a confession to the police.
… Her confession shocked everyone.
/ Her confession shocked everyone.
B 1 … cascade
… cascade
… Water cascaded down the mountainside.
… The news triggered a cascade of reactions.
… cascade
/ cascade
… Water cascaded down the mountainside.
/ Water cascaded down the mountainside.
… The news triggered a cascade of reactions.
/ The news triggered a cascade of reactions.
B 2 … erroneous
… erroneous
… The report contained erroneous information.
… He admitted his erroneous assumptions.
… erroneous
/ erroneous
… The report contained erroneous information.
/ The report contained erroneous information.
… He admitted his erroneous assumptions.
/ He admitted his erroneous assumptions.
B 3 … pass off
… pass off
… He tried to pass off the fake painting as genuine.
… Don’t try to pass off your mistakes on others.
… pass off
/ pass off
… He tried to pass off the fake painting as genuine.
/ He tried to pass off the fake painting as genuine.
… Don’t try to pass off your mistakes on others.
/ Don’t try to pass off your mistakes on others.
B 4 … testimony
… testimony
… Her testimony was crucial to the case.
… The witness gave a detailed testimony.
… testimony
/ testimony
… Her testimony was crucial to the case.
/ Her testimony was crucial to the case.
… The witness gave a detailed testimony.
/ The witness gave a detailed testimony.
B 5 … paranoia
… paranoia
… His constant suspicion turned into paranoia.
… Paranoia can be a symptom of mental illness.
… paranoia
/ paranoia
… His constant suspicion turned into paranoia.
/ His constant suspicion turned into paranoia.
… Paranoia can be a symptom of mental illness.
/ Paranoia can be a symptom of mental illness.
B 6 … gutter
… gutter
… Rainwater flowed through the gutter.
… He pulled himself out of the gutter and changed his life.
… gutter
/ gutter
… Rainwater flowed through the gutter.
/ Rainwater flowed through the gutter.
… He pulled himself out of the gutter and changed his life.
/ He pulled himself out of the gutter and changed his life.
B 7 … settle up
… settle up
… Let’s settle up the bill before we leave.
… He promised to settle up with me later.
… settle up
/ settle up
… Let’s settle up the bill before we leave.
/ Let’s settle up the bill before we leave.
… He promised to settle up with me later.
/ He promised to settle up with me later.
B 8 … denounce
… denounce
… They denounced the act of violence.
… The politician was denounced for corruption.
… denounce
/ denounce
… They denounced the act of violence.
/ They denounced the act of violence.
… The politician was denounced for corruption.
/ The politician was denounced for corruption.
B 9 … tacit
… tacit
… There was a tacit agreement between them.
… His silence implied tacit approval.
… tacit
/ tacit
… There was a tacit agreement between them.
/ There was a tacit agreement between them.
… His silence implied tacit approval.
/ His silence implied tacit approval.
B 10 … consent
… consent
… She gave her consent to the procedure.
… Parental consent is required for minors.
… consent
/ consent
… She gave her consent to the procedure.
/ She gave her consent to the procedure.
… Parental consent is required for minors.
/ Parental consent is required for minors.
B 11 … witch
… witch
… The villagers believed she was a witch.
… The story is about a witch living in the forest.
… witch
/ witch
… The villagers believed she was a witch.
/ The villagers believed she was a witch.
… The story is about a witch living in the forest.
/ The story is about a witch living in the forest.
B 12 … give in
… give in
… He refused to give in to pressure.
… She finally gave in and accepted the offer.
… give in
/ give in
… He refused to give in to pressure.
/ He refused to give in to pressure.
… She finally gave in and accepted the offer.
/ She finally gave in and accepted the offer.
B 13 … subdue
… subdue
… The police managed to subdue the suspect.
… He tried to subdue his anger.
… subdue
/ subdue
… The police managed to subdue the suspect.
/ The police managed to subdue the suspect.
… He tried to subdue his anger.
/ He tried to subdue his anger.
B 14 … coerce
… coerce
… They tried to coerce him into signing the contract.
… No one should be coerced into doing something against their will.
… coerce
/ coerce
… They tried to coerce him into signing the contract.
/ They tried to coerce him into signing the contract.
… No one should be coerced into doing something against their will.
/ No one should be coerced into doing something against their will.
B 15 … crusade
… crusade
… She joined a crusade against poverty.
… The organization launched a crusade for human rights.
… crusade
/ crusade
… She joined a crusade against poverty.
/ She joined a crusade against poverty.
… The organization launched a crusade for human rights.
/ The organization launched a crusade for human rights.
B 16 … allegedly
… allegedly
… He allegedly stole the money.
… The suspect allegedly committed the crime.
… allegedly
/ allegedly
… He allegedly stole the money.
/ He allegedly stole the money.
… The suspect allegedly committed the crime.
/ The suspect allegedly committed the crime.
B 17 … shady
… shady
… The deal seemed shady from the start.
… He was involved in shady business practices.
… shady
/ shady
… The deal seemed shady from the start.
/ The deal seemed shady from the start.
… He was involved in shady business practices.
/ He was involved in shady business practices.
B 18 … intimidation
… intimidation
… The workers reported cases of intimidation.
… Intimidation tactics were used to silence critics.
… intimidation
/ intimidation
… The workers reported cases of intimidation.
/ The workers reported cases of intimidation.
… Intimidation tactics were used to silence critics.
/ Intimidation tactics were used to silence critics.
B 19 … deceit
… deceit
… The story was full of lies and deceit.
… He was punished for his deceit.
… deceit
/ deceit
… The story was full of lies and deceit.
/ The story was full of lies and deceit.
… He was punished for his deceit.
/ He was punished for his deceit.
B 20 … ail
… ail
… What ails you today?
… The old man has been ailing for years.
… ail
/ ail
… What ails you today?
/ What ails you today?
… The old man has been ailing for years.
/ The old man has been ailing for years.
B 21 … assert
… assert
… She asserted her rights during the meeting.
… He asserted that the information was correct.
… assert
/ assert
… She asserted her rights during the meeting.
/ She asserted her rights during the meeting.
… He asserted that the information was correct.
/ He asserted that the information was correct.
B 22 … rampage
… rampage
… The protesters went on a rampage in the city.
… A wild animal rampaged through the village.
… rampage
/ rampage
… The protesters went on a rampage in the city.
/ The protesters went on a rampage in the city.
… A wild animal rampaged through the village.
/ A wild animal rampaged through the village.
B 23 … mentor
… mentor
… She found a mentor to guide her career.
… He mentors young professionals in the company.
… mentor
/ mentor
… She found a mentor to guide her career.
/ She found a mentor to guide her career.
… He mentors young professionals in the company.
/ He mentors young professionals in the company.
B 24 … confrontation
… confrontation
… The confrontation between the two teams was intense.
… He avoided a direct confrontation with his boss.
… confrontation
/ confrontation
… The confrontation between the two teams was intense.
/ The confrontation between the two teams was intense.
… He avoided a direct confrontation with his boss.
/ He avoided a direct confrontation with his boss.
B 25 … presidency
… presidency
… He was elected to the presidency last year.
… Her presidency brought significant changes.
… presidency
/ presidency
… He was elected to the presidency last year.
/ He was elected to the presidency last year.
… Her presidency brought significant changes.
/ Her presidency brought significant changes.
B 26 … brush off
… brush off
… She brushed off his rude comments.
… He brushed off the criticism easily.
… brush off
/ brush off
… She brushed off his rude comments.
/ She brushed off his rude comments.
… He brushed off the criticism easily.
/ He brushed off the criticism easily.
B 27 … purge
… purge
… The regime purged its political opponents.
… They purged old files from the system.
… purge
/ purge
… The regime purged its political opponents.
/ The regime purged its political opponents.
… They purged old files from the system.
/ They purged old files from the system.
B 28 … dire
… dire
… The refugees were in dire need of food.
… He warned of dire consequences if action was not taken.
… dire
/ dire
… The refugees were in dire need of food.
/ The refugees were in dire need of food.
… He warned of dire consequences if action was not taken.
/ He warned of dire consequences if action was not taken.
B 29 … unethical
… unethical
… The company was accused of unethical practices.
… It is unethical to cheat in exams.
… unethical
/ unethical
… The company was accused of unethical practices.
/ The company was accused of unethical practices.
… It is unethical to cheat in exams.
/ It is unethical to cheat in exams.
B 30 … neutral
… neutral
… Switzerland remained neutral during the war.
… He tried to stay neutral in the argument.
… neutral
/ neutral
… Switzerland remained neutral during the war.
/ Switzerland remained neutral during the war.
… He tried to stay neutral in the argument.
/ He tried to stay neutral in the argument.
B 31 … abominable
… abominable
… The crime was abominable and shocked the nation.
… He made an abominable remark at the party.
… abominable
/ abominable
… The crime was abominable and shocked the nation.
/ The crime was abominable and shocked the nation.
… He made an abominable remark at the party.
/ He made an abominable remark at the party.
B 32 … stick up for
… stick up for
… She always sticks up for her friends.
… He stuck up for his colleague during the meeting.
… stick up for
/ stick up for
… She always sticks up for her friends.
/ She always sticks up for her friends.
… He stuck up for his colleague during the meeting.
/ He stuck up for his colleague during the meeting.
B 33 … exquisite
… exquisite
… The painting is an exquisite work of art.
… She wore an exquisite dress to the party.
… exquisite
/ exquisite
… The painting is an exquisite work of art.
/ The painting is an exquisite work of art.
… She wore an exquisite dress to the party.
/ She wore an exquisite dress to the party.
B 34 … incremental
… incremental
… The company made incremental improvements to the product.
… Incremental changes can lead to big results.
… incremental
/ incremental
… The company made incremental improvements to the product.
/ The company made incremental improvements to the product.
… Incremental changes can lead to big results.
/ Incremental changes can lead to big results.
B 35 … validity
… validity
… The validity of the contract was questioned.
… He checked the validity of the data.
… validity
/ validity
… The validity of the contract was questioned.
/ The validity of the contract was questioned.
… He checked the validity of the data.
/ He checked the validity of the data.
B 36 … discrepancy
… discrepancy
… There is a discrepancy between the two reports.
… They found a discrepancy in the accounts.
… discrepancy
/ discrepancy
… There is a discrepancy between the two reports.
/ There is a discrepancy between the two reports.
… They found a discrepancy in the accounts.
/ They found a discrepancy in the accounts.
B 37 … fix up
… fix up
… They fixed up the old house before selling it.
… He fixed up his car for the long trip.
… fix up
/ fix up
… They fixed up the old house before selling it.
/ They fixed up the old house before selling it.
… He fixed up his car for the long trip.
/ He fixed up his car for the long trip.
B 38 … momentum
… momentum
… The team gained momentum after scoring the first goal.
… She lost momentum in the middle of the project.
… momentum
/ momentum
… The team gained momentum after scoring the first goal.
/ The team gained momentum after scoring the first goal.
… She lost momentum in the middle of the project.
/ She lost momentum in the middle of the project.
B 39 … rue
… rue
… He will rue the day he made that decision.
… She rued her missed opportunity.
… rue
/ rue
… He will rue the day he made that decision.
/ He will rue the day he made that decision.
… She rued her missed opportunity.
/ She rued her missed opportunity.
B 40 … nutrient
… nutrient
… Vegetables are rich in essential nutrients.
… The soil lacks important nutrients for plants.
… nutrient
/ nutrient
… Vegetables are rich in essential nutrients.
/ Vegetables are rich in essential nutrients.
… The soil lacks important nutrients for plants.
/ The soil lacks important nutrients for plants.
B 41 … absorption
… absorption
… The sponge allows quick absorption of water.
… Calcium absorption is important for bone health.
… absorption
/ absorption
… The sponge allows quick absorption of water.
/ The sponge allows quick absorption of water.
… Calcium absorption is important for bone health.
/ Calcium absorption is important for bone health.
B 42 … physically
… physically
… He is physically fit and exercises daily.
… She was physically exhausted after the marathon.
… physically
/ physically
… He is physically fit and exercises daily.
/ He is physically fit and exercises daily.
… She was physically exhausted after the marathon.
/ She was physically exhausted after the marathon.
B 43 … thrive
… thrive
… Plants thrive in sunlight and water.
… He thrived in his new job.
… thrive
/ thrive
… Plants thrive in sunlight and water.
/ Plants thrive in sunlight and water.
… He thrived in his new job.
/ He thrived in his new job.
B 44 … notable
… notable
… She made a notable contribution to the project.
… The city is notable for its architecture.
… notable
/ notable
… She made a notable contribution to the project.
/ She made a notable contribution to the project.
… The city is notable for its architecture.
/ The city is notable for its architecture.
B 45 … geography
… geography
… He studied geography in college.
… Geography influences climate and culture.
… geography
/ geography
… He studied geography in college.
/ He studied geography in college.
… Geography influences climate and culture.
/ Geography influences climate and culture.
B 46 … foam
… foam
… The foam on the coffee made it look delicious.
… He used foam to cushion the package.
… foam
/ foam
… The foam on the coffee made it look delicious.
/ The foam on the coffee made it look delicious.
… He used foam to cushion the package.
/ He used foam to cushion the package.
B 47 … duration
… duration
… The duration of the movie is two hours.
… Please remain seated for the duration of the flight.
… duration
/ duration
… The duration of the movie is two hours.
/ The duration of the movie is two hours.
… Please remain seated for the duration of the flight.
/ Please remain seated for the duration of the flight.
B 48 … determination
… determination
… Her determination helped her achieve her goals.
… He showed great determination in overcoming obstacles.
… determination
/ determination
… Her determination helped her achieve her goals.
/ Her determination helped her achieve her goals.
… He showed great determination in overcoming obstacles.
/ He showed great determination in overcoming obstacles.
B 49 … reign
… reign
… The king’s reign lasted for forty years.
… Her reign as champion ended last year.
… reign
/ reign
… The king’s reign lasted for forty years.
/ The king’s reign lasted for forty years.
… Her reign as champion ended last year.
/ Her reign as champion ended last year.
B 50 … footing
… footing
… He lost his footing on the slippery stairs.
… The company gained a strong footing in the market.
… footing
/ footing
… He lost his footing on the slippery stairs.
/ He lost his footing on the slippery stairs.
… The company gained a strong footing in the market.
/ The company gained a strong footing in the market.
C 1 … continuous
… continuous
… The machine runs in continuous operation.
… Continuous improvement is key to success.
… continuous
/ continuous
… The machine runs in continuous operation.
/ The machine runs in continuous operation.
… Continuous improvement is key to success.
/ Continuous improvement is key to success.
C 2 … demographic
… demographic
… The demographic data shows population growth.
… They targeted a specific demographic for the campaign.
… demographic
/ demographic
… The demographic data shows population growth.
/ The demographic data shows population growth.
… They targeted a specific demographic for the campaign.
/ They targeted a specific demographic for the campaign.
C 3 … explicit
… explicit
… The instructions were explicit and easy to follow.
… He gave explicit details about the plan.
… explicit
/ explicit
… The instructions were explicit and easy to follow.
/ The instructions were explicit and easy to follow.
… He gave explicit details about the plan.
/ He gave explicit details about the plan.
C 4 … along with
… along with
… She came along with her friends to the party.
… The book comes along with a CD.
… along with
/ along with
… She came along with her friends to the party.
/ She came along with her friends to the party.
… The book comes along with a CD.
/ The book comes along with a CD.
C 5 … lessen
… lessen
… We need to lessen the impact of pollution.
… His words did not lessen her pain.
… lessen
/ lessen
… We need to lessen the impact of pollution.
/ We need to lessen the impact of pollution.
… His words did not lessen her pain.
/ His words did not lessen her pain.
C 6 … portal
… portal
… He entered the building through a grand portal.
… The website serves as a portal for information.
… portal
/ portal
… He entered the building through a grand portal.
/ He entered the building through a grand portal.
… The website serves as a portal for information.
/ The website serves as a portal for information.
C 7 … repeatedly
… repeatedly
… She called him repeatedly but got no answer.
… The experiment was conducted repeatedly.
… repeatedly
/ repeatedly
… She called him repeatedly but got no answer.
/ She called him repeatedly but got no answer.
… The experiment was conducted repeatedly.
/ The experiment was conducted repeatedly.
C 8 … harry
… harry
… The army harried the enemy forces.
… He was harried by constant questions.
… harry
/ harry
… The army harried the enemy forces.
/ The army harried the enemy forces.
… He was harried by constant questions.
/ He was harried by constant questions.
C 9 … forbidden
… forbidden
… Smoking is forbidden in this area.
… Access to the cave is strictly forbidden.
… forbidden
/ forbidden
… Smoking is forbidden in this area.
/ Smoking is forbidden in this area.
… Access to the cave is strictly forbidden.
/ Access to the cave is strictly forbidden.
C 10 … disturbing
… disturbing
… The news was deeply disturbing.
… He found the movie’s scenes disturbing.
… disturbing
/ disturbing
… The news was deeply disturbing.
/ The news was deeply disturbing.
… He found the movie’s scenes disturbing.
/ He found the movie’s scenes disturbing.
C 11 … par
… par
… His performance was below par.
… She played a round of golf at par.
… par
/ par
… His performance was below par.
/ His performance was below par.
… She played a round of golf at par.
/ She played a round of golf at par.
C 12 … across from
… across from
… The café is located across from the park.
… He sat across from her during dinner.
… across from
/ across from
… The café is located across from the park.
/ The café is located across from the park.
… He sat across from her during dinner.
/ He sat across from her during dinner.
C 13 … heath
… heath
… They walked across the heath in silence.
… The heath was covered with wildflowers.
… heath
/ heath
… They walked across the heath in silence.
/ They walked across the heath in silence.
… The heath was covered with wildflowers.
/ The heath was covered with wildflowers.
C 14 … chemistry
… chemistry
… She is studying chemistry at university.
… There was good chemistry between the actors.
… chemistry
/ chemistry
… She is studying chemistry at university.
/ She is studying chemistry at university.
… There was good chemistry between the actors.
/ There was good chemistry between the actors.
C 15 … malignant
… malignant
… The tumor was found to be malignant.
… Malignant cells spread quickly.
… malignant
/ malignant
… The tumor was found to be malignant.
/ The tumor was found to be malignant.
… Malignant cells spread quickly.
/ Malignant cells spread quickly.
C 16 … carcinogen
… carcinogen
… Smoking introduces carcinogens into the body.
… Carcinogens are substances that cause cancer.
… carcinogen
/ carcinogen
… Smoking introduces carcinogens into the body.
/ Smoking introduces carcinogens into the body.
… Carcinogens are substances that cause cancer.
/ Carcinogens are substances that cause cancer.
C 17 … accumulate
… accumulate
… Dust can accumulate on shelves over time.
… He managed to accumulate a lot of wealth.
… accumulate
/ accumulate
… Dust can accumulate on shelves over time.
/ Dust can accumulate on shelves over time.
… He managed to accumulate a lot of wealth.
/ He managed to accumulate a lot of wealth.
C 18 … evacuate
… evacuate
… Residents were told to evacuate the area.
… They had to evacuate due to the flood.
… evacuate
/ evacuate
… Residents were told to evacuate the area.
/ Residents were told to evacuate the area.
… They had to evacuate due to the flood.
/ They had to evacuate due to the flood.
C 19 … threshold
… threshold
… He stood at the threshold of the house.
… The pain threshold varies from person to person.
… threshold
/ threshold
… He stood at the threshold of the house.
/ He stood at the threshold of the house.
… The pain threshold varies from person to person.
/ The pain threshold varies from person to person.
C 20 … invaluable
… invaluable
… Her advice was invaluable to the project.
… Experience is an invaluable asset.
… invaluable
/ invaluable
… Her advice was invaluable to the project.
/ Her advice was invaluable to the project.
… Experience is an invaluable asset.
/ Experience is an invaluable asset.
C 21 … miss out
… miss out
… Don’t miss out on this great opportunity.
… He missed out on the concert because he was sick.
… miss out
/ miss out
… Don’t miss out on this great opportunity.
/ Don’t miss out on this great opportunity.
… He missed out on the concert because he was sick.
/ He missed out on the concert because he was sick.
C 22 … ubiquitous
… ubiquitous
… Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society.
… The company’s logo is ubiquitous across the city.
… ubiquitous
/ ubiquitous
… Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society.
/ Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society.
… The company’s logo is ubiquitous across the city.
/ The company’s logo is ubiquitous across the city.
C 23 … burn out
… burn out
… She will burn out if she keeps working without rest.
… He burned out after years of stressful work.
… burn out
/ burn out
… She will burn out if she keeps working without rest.
/ She will burn out if she keeps working without rest.
… He burned out after years of stressful work.
/ He burned out after years of stressful work.
C 24 … formulate
… formulate
… The scientist will formulate a new theory.
… They formulated a plan to improve sales.
… formulate
/ formulate
… The scientist will formulate a new theory.
/ The scientist will formulate a new theory.
… They formulated a plan to improve sales.
/ They formulated a plan to improve sales.
C 25 … feed off
… feed off
… The parasites feed off the host’s blood.
… He feeds off the energy of the crowd.
… feed off
/ feed off
… The parasites feed off the host’s blood.
/ The parasites feed off the host’s blood.
… He feeds off the energy of the crowd.
/ He feeds off the energy of the crowd.
C 26 … hidden
… hidden
… There is a hidden treasure in the cave.
… She kept her feelings hidden from everyone.
… hidden
/ hidden
… There is a hidden treasure in the cave.
/ There is a hidden treasure in the cave.
… She kept her feelings hidden from everyone.
/ She kept her feelings hidden from everyone.
C 27 … botanist
… botanist
… The botanist discovered a new plant species.
… She works as a botanist in the research institute.
… botanist
/ botanist
… The botanist discovered a new plant species.
/ The botanist discovered a new plant species.
… She works as a botanist in the research institute.
/ She works as a botanist in the research institute.
C 28 … diplomat
… diplomat
… The diplomat negotiated a peace treaty.
… He became a diplomat after years of service.
… diplomat
/ diplomat
… The diplomat negotiated a peace treaty.
/ The diplomat negotiated a peace treaty.
… He became a diplomat after years of service.
/ He became a diplomat after years of service.
C 29 … skim over
… skim over
… He skimmed over the report before the meeting.
… Don’t skim over the details; they are important.
… skim over
/ skim over
… He skimmed over the report before the meeting.
/ He skimmed over the report before the meeting.
… Don’t skim over the details; they are important.
/ Don’t skim over the details; they are important.
C 30 … denote
… denote
… The red color denotes danger.
… This symbol denotes a restricted area.
… denote
/ denote
… The red color denotes danger.
/ The red color denotes danger.
… This symbol denotes a restricted area.
/ This symbol denotes a restricted area.
C 31 … notorious
… notorious
… He is notorious for being late.
… The area is notorious for its high crime rate.
… notorious
/ notorious
… He is notorious for being late.
/ He is notorious for being late.
… The area is notorious for its high crime rate.
/ The area is notorious for its high crime rate.
C 32 … monarch
… monarch
… The monarch ruled the kingdom for decades.
… A butterfly is also called a monarch.
… monarch
/ monarch
… The monarch ruled the kingdom for decades.
/ The monarch ruled the kingdom for decades.
… A butterfly is also called a monarch.
/ A butterfly is also called a monarch.
C 33 … faction
… faction
… The party split into two factions.
… There was a faction that opposed the new law.
… faction
/ faction
… The party split into two factions.
/ The party split into two factions.
… There was a faction that opposed the new law.
/ There was a faction that opposed the new law.
C 34 … animosity
… animosity
… There was animosity between the two rivals.
… He showed animosity toward his opponent.
… animosity
/ animosity
… There was animosity between the two rivals.
/ There was animosity between the two rivals.
… He showed animosity toward his opponent.
/ He showed animosity toward his opponent.
C 35 … undermine
… undermine
… The scandal undermined public trust.
… His actions undermine the team’s efforts.
… undermine
/ undermine
… The scandal undermined public trust.
/ The scandal undermined public trust.
… His actions undermine the team’s efforts.
/ His actions undermine the team’s efforts.
C 36 … ballot
… ballot
… Citizens cast their ballots in the election.
… The results of the ballot will be announced tomorrow.
… ballot
/ ballot
… Citizens cast their ballots in the election.
/ Citizens cast their ballots in the election.
… The results of the ballot will be announced tomorrow.
/ The results of the ballot will be announced tomorrow.
C 37 … liability
… liability
… The company has a liability for damages.
… He accepted liability for the accident.
… liability
/ liability
… The company has a liability for damages.
/ The company has a liability for damages.
… He accepted liability for the accident.
/ He accepted liability for the accident.
C 38 … successor
… successor
… He was appointed as the CEO’s successor.
… The king’s successor will be crowned next month.
… successor
/ successor
… He was appointed as the CEO’s successor.
/ He was appointed as the CEO’s successor.
… The king’s successor will be crowned next month.
/ The king’s successor will be crowned next month.
C 39 … aggravate
… aggravate
… Loud noises aggravate her headache.
… His comments aggravated the situation.
… aggravate
/ aggravate
… Loud noises aggravate her headache.
/ Loud noises aggravate her headache.
… His comments aggravated the situation.
/ His comments aggravated the situation.
C 40 … signify
… signify
… A smile can signify happiness.
… The flag signifies freedom and unity.
… signify
/ signify
… A smile can signify happiness.
/ A smile can signify happiness.
… The flag signifies freedom and unity.
/ The flag signifies freedom and unity.
C 41 … loyal
… loyal
… She is loyal to her friends.
… The dog is loyal to its owner.
… loyal
/ loyal
… She is loyal to her friends.
/ She is loyal to her friends.
… The dog is loyal to its owner.
/ The dog is loyal to its owner.
C 42 … fortunate
… fortunate
… We were fortunate to find shelter before the storm.
… He is fortunate to have such supportive parents.
… fortunate
/ fortunate
… We were fortunate to find shelter before the storm.
/ We were fortunate to find shelter before the storm.
… He is fortunate to have such supportive parents.
/ He is fortunate to have such supportive parents.
C 43 … giant
… giant
… The giant tower dominates the skyline.
… He felt like a giant among his peers.
… giant
/ giant
… The giant tower dominates the skyline.
/ The giant tower dominates the skyline.
… He felt like a giant among his peers.
/ He felt like a giant among his peers.
C 44 … collision
… collision
… The car collision caused a traffic jam.
… There was a collision between two ideas.
… collision
/ collision
… The car collision caused a traffic jam.
/ The car collision caused a traffic jam.
… There was a collision between two ideas.
/ There was a collision between two ideas.
C 45 … compelling
… compelling
… She gave a compelling argument for the proposal.
… The movie has a compelling storyline.
… compelling
/ compelling
… She gave a compelling argument for the proposal.
/ She gave a compelling argument for the proposal.
… The movie has a compelling storyline.
/ The movie has a compelling storyline.
C 46 … critical of
… critical of
… She was critical of the new policy.
… He is often critical of his own work.
… critical of
/ critical of
… She was critical of the new policy.
/ She was critical of the new policy.
… He is often critical of his own work.
/ He is often critical of his own work.
C 47 … plunge
… plunge
… The stock market plunged after the announcement.
… He took a plunge into the cold water.
… plunge
/ plunge
… The stock market plunged after the announcement.
/ The stock market plunged after the announcement.
… He took a plunge into the cold water.
/ He took a plunge into the cold water.
C 48 … lava
… lava
… The volcano erupted, spewing lava everywhere.
… Lava flows can destroy entire villages.
… lava
/ lava
… The volcano erupted, spewing lava everywhere.
/ The volcano erupted, spewing lava everywhere.
… Lava flows can destroy entire villages.
/ Lava flows can destroy entire villages.
C 49 … devastating
… devastating
… The hurricane caused devastating damage.
… She received devastating news about her friend.
… devastating
/ devastating
… The hurricane caused devastating damage.
/ The hurricane caused devastating damage.
… She received devastating news about her friend.
/ She received devastating news about her friend.
C 50 … partial
… partial
… He gave a partial answer to the question.
… The building suffered partial damage in the fire.
… partial
/ partial
… He gave a partial answer to the question.
/ He gave a partial answer to the question.
… The building suffered partial damage in the fire.
/ The building suffered partial damage in the fire.
D 1 … in line with
… in line with
… The decision is in line with company policy.
… Her actions were in line with expectations.
… in line with
/ in line with
… The decision is in line with company policy.
/ The decision is in line with company policy.
… Her actions were in line with expectations.
/ Her actions were in line with expectations.
D 2 … surge
… surge
… There was a surge in demand for electric cars.
… The crowd surged forward when the gates opened.
… surge
/ surge
… There was a surge in demand for electric cars.
/ There was a surge in demand for electric cars.
… The crowd surged forward when the gates opened.
/ The crowd surged forward when the gates opened.
D 3 … adamant
… adamant
… She was adamant about her decision.
… He remained adamant despite the pressure.
… adamant
/ adamant
… She was adamant about her decision.
/ She was adamant about her decision.
… He remained adamant despite the pressure.
/ He remained adamant despite the pressure.
D 4 … sole
… sole
… He is the sole survivor of the accident.
… She has the sole responsibility for the project.
… sole
/ sole
… He is the sole survivor of the accident.
/ He is the sole survivor of the accident.
… She has the sole responsibility for the project.
/ She has the sole responsibility for the project.
D 5 … consensus
… consensus
… The team reached a consensus on the plan.
… There is a consensus that changes are needed.
… consensus
/ consensus
… The team reached a consensus on the plan.
/ The team reached a consensus on the plan.
… There is a consensus that changes are needed.
/ There is a consensus that changes are needed.
D 6 … rein
… rein
… He tried to rein in his anger.
… The government will rein in spending.
… rein
/ rein
… He tried to rein in his anger.
/ He tried to rein in his anger.
… The government will rein in spending.
/ The government will rein in spending.
D 7 … exorbitant
… exorbitant
… The hotel charges an exorbitant fee.
… He paid an exorbitant price for the rare book.
… exorbitant
/ exorbitant
… The hotel charges an exorbitant fee.
/ The hotel charges an exorbitant fee.
… He paid an exorbitant price for the rare book.
/ He paid an exorbitant price for the rare book.
D 8 … depletion
… depletion
… The depletion of natural resources is alarming.
… Overfishing leads to the depletion of fish stocks.
… depletion
/ depletion
… The depletion of natural resources is alarming.
/ The depletion of natural resources is alarming.
… Overfishing leads to the depletion of fish stocks.
/ Overfishing leads to the depletion of fish stocks.
D 9 … split up
… split up
… They decided to split up after five years.
… The group split up into smaller teams.
… split up
/ split up
… They decided to split up after five years.
/ They decided to split up after five years.
… The group split up into smaller teams.
/ The group split up into smaller teams.
D 10 … regulatory
… regulatory
… The company must comply with regulatory standards.
… Regulatory changes affected the industry.
… regulatory
/ regulatory
… The company must comply with regulatory standards.
/ The company must comply with regulatory standards.
… Regulatory changes affected the industry.
/ Regulatory changes affected the industry.
D 11 … thoroughly
… thoroughly
… She cleaned the house thoroughly.
… He was thoroughly impressed by the performance.
… thoroughly
/ thoroughly
… She cleaned the house thoroughly.
/ She cleaned the house thoroughly.
… He was thoroughly impressed by the performance.
/ He was thoroughly impressed by the performance.
D 12 … genetic
… genetic
… Genetic factors influence health.
… They are studying genetic mutations.
… genetic
/ genetic
… Genetic factors influence health.
/ Genetic factors influence health.
… They are studying genetic mutations.
/ They are studying genetic mutations.
D 13 … indigenous
… indigenous
… Indigenous people have unique traditions.
… The plant is indigenous to this region.
… indigenous
/ indigenous
… Indigenous people have unique traditions.
/ Indigenous people have unique traditions.
… The plant is indigenous to this region.
/ The plant is indigenous to this region.
D 14 … realistic
… realistic
… We need a realistic plan for the project.
… She has a realistic view of the situation.
… realistic
/ realistic
… We need a realistic plan for the project.
/ We need a realistic plan for the project.
… She has a realistic view of the situation.
/ She has a realistic view of the situation.
D 15 … allied
… allied
… The allied forces won the battle.
… They are allied with several organizations.
… allied
/ allied
… The allied forces won the battle.
/ The allied forces won the battle.
… They are allied with several organizations.
/ They are allied with several organizations.
D 16 … let up
… let up
… The rain didn’t let up all day.
… His pain finally began to let up.
… let up
/ let up
… The rain didn’t let up all day.
/ The rain didn’t let up all day.
… His pain finally began to let up.
/ His pain finally began to let up.
D 17 … volcano
… volcano
… The volcano erupted suddenly.
… They studied the volcano’s activity.
… volcano
/ volcano
… The volcano erupted suddenly.
/ The volcano erupted suddenly.
… They studied the volcano’s activity.
/ They studied the volcano’s activity.
D 18 … cozy
… cozy
… The cabin was warm and cozy.
… She made a cozy spot by the fireplace.
… cozy
/ cozy
… The cabin was warm and cozy.
/ The cabin was warm and cozy.
… She made a cozy spot by the fireplace.
/ She made a cozy spot by the fireplace.
D 19 … stubborn
… stubborn
… He is too stubborn to admit his mistake.
… The stain was stubborn and hard to remove.
… stubborn
/ stubborn
… He is too stubborn to admit his mistake.
/ He is too stubborn to admit his mistake.
… The stain was stubborn and hard to remove.
/ The stain was stubborn and hard to remove.
D 20 … neat
… neat
… Her handwriting is very neat.
… He kept his desk neat and organized.
… neat
/ neat
… Her handwriting is very neat.
/ Her handwriting is very neat.
… He kept his desk neat and organized.
/ He kept his desk neat and organized.
D 21 … ease into
… ease into
… She tried to ease into her new role at work.
… He eased into the conversation with a friendly smile.
… ease into
/ ease into
… She tried to ease into her new role at work.
/ She tried to ease into her new role at work.
… He eased into the conversation with a friendly smile.
/ He eased into the conversation with a friendly smile.
D 22 … tidy
… tidy
… She keeps her room tidy at all times.
… He tidied the desk before starting work.
… tidy
/ tidy
… She keeps her room tidy at all times.
/ She keeps her room tidy at all times.
… He tidied the desk before starting work.
/ He tidied the desk before starting work.
D 23 … play down
… play down
… He tried to play down the importance of the mistake.
… She played down her achievements in the interview.
… play down
/ play down
… He tried to play down the importance of the mistake.
/ He tried to play down the importance of the mistake.
… She played down her achievements in the interview.
/ She played down her achievements in the interview.
D 24 … surgical
… surgical
… The patient underwent a surgical procedure.
… Surgical instruments must be sterilized.
… surgical
/ surgical
… The patient underwent a surgical procedure.
/ The patient underwent a surgical procedure.
… Surgical instruments must be sterilized.
/ Surgical instruments must be sterilized.
D 25 … go against
… go against
… His decision goes against company policy.
… She went against her parents’ wishes.
… go against
/ go against
… His decision goes against company policy.
/ His decision goes against company policy.
… She went against her parents’ wishes.
/ She went against her parents’ wishes.
D 26 … instantly
… instantly
… She answered the question instantly.
… The pain disappeared instantly after taking the medicine.
… instantly
/ instantly
… She answered the question instantly.
/ She answered the question instantly.
… The pain disappeared instantly after taking the medicine.
/ The pain disappeared instantly after taking the medicine.
D 27 … sting
… sting
… The bee sting was very painful.
… His harsh words stung her deeply.
… sting
/ sting
… The bee sting was very painful.
/ The bee sting was very painful.
… His harsh words stung her deeply.
/ His harsh words stung her deeply.
D 28 … sunburn
… sunburn
… He got a sunburn after staying at the beach all day.
… Apply lotion to relieve the sunburn.
… sunburn
/ sunburn
… He got a sunburn after staying at the beach all day.
/ He got a sunburn after staying at the beach all day.
… Apply lotion to relieve the sunburn.
/ Apply lotion to relieve the sunburn.
D 29 … add up to
… add up to
… The expenses add up to a large amount.
… His actions don’t add up to what he promised.
… add up to
/ add up to
… The expenses add up to a large amount.
/ The expenses add up to a large amount.
… His actions don’t add up to what he promised.
/ His actions don’t add up to what he promised.
D 30 … venerable
… venerable
… The venerable professor retired after 40 years of teaching.
… They visited a venerable old temple.
… venerable
/ venerable
… The venerable professor retired after 40 years of teaching.
/ The venerable professor retired after 40 years of teaching.
… They visited a venerable old temple.
/ They visited a venerable old temple.
D 31 … play up
… play up
… She played up her strengths during the interview.
… The media played up the scandal.
… play up
/ play up
… She played up her strengths during the interview.
/ She played up her strengths during the interview.
… The media played up the scandal.
/ The media played up the scandal.
D 32 … assimilate
… assimilate
… Immigrants often assimilate into the local culture.
… He quickly assimilated the new information.
… assimilate
/ assimilate
… Immigrants often assimilate into the local culture.
/ Immigrants often assimilate into the local culture.
… He quickly assimilated the new information.
/ He quickly assimilated the new information.
D 33 … terminology
… terminology
… Medical terminology can be difficult to understand.
… She explained the terminology used in the report.
… terminology
/ terminology
… Medical terminology can be difficult to understand.
/ Medical terminology can be difficult to understand.
… She explained the terminology used in the report.
/ She explained the terminology used in the report.
D 34 … vault
… vault
… The bank keeps money in a secure vault.
… They vaulted over the fence to escape.
… vault
/ vault
… The bank keeps money in a secure vault.
/ The bank keeps money in a secure vault.
… They vaulted over the fence to escape.
/ They vaulted over the fence to escape.
D 35 … indicative
… indicative
… His tone was indicative of his frustration.
… The results are indicative of a positive trend.
… indicative
/ indicative
… His tone was indicative of his frustration.
/ His tone was indicative of his frustration.
… The results are indicative of a positive trend.
/ The results are indicative of a positive trend.
D 36 … hang out
… hang out
… They like to hang out at the café after school.
… I hung out with my friends all weekend.
… hang out
/ hang out
… They like to hang out at the café after school.
/ They like to hang out at the café after school.
… I hung out with my friends all weekend.
/ I hung out with my friends all weekend.
D 37 … dilute
… dilute
… Dilute the juice with water before drinking.
… His influence diluted over time.
… dilute
/ dilute
… Dilute the juice with water before drinking.
/ Dilute the juice with water before drinking.
… His influence diluted over time.
/ His influence diluted over time.
D 38 … by contract
… by contract
… The workers are employed by contract.
… Payment will be made by contract terms.
… by contract
/ by contract
… The workers are employed by contract.
/ The workers are employed by contract.
… Payment will be made by contract terms.
/ Payment will be made by contract terms.
D 39 … suitor
… suitor
… She had many suitors in her youth.
… The suitor brought flowers to impress her.
… suitor
/ suitor
… She had many suitors in her youth.
/ She had many suitors in her youth.
… The suitor brought flowers to impress her.
/ The suitor brought flowers to impress her.
D 40 … endear
… endear
… His kindness endeared him to everyone.
… She endeared herself to the team with her hard work.
… endear
/ endear
… His kindness endeared him to everyone.
/ His kindness endeared him to everyone.
… She endeared herself to the team with her hard work.
/ She endeared herself to the team with her hard work.
D 41 … opportune
… opportune
… He arrived at an opportune moment.
… The meeting provided an opportune chance to discuss the issue.
… opportune
/ opportune
… He arrived at an opportune moment.
/ He arrived at an opportune moment.
… The meeting provided an opportune chance to discuss the issue.
/ The meeting provided an opportune chance to discuss the issue.
D 42 … proverbial
… proverbial
… He is as slow as the proverbial turtle.
… She finally found the proverbial needle in a haystack.
… proverbial
/ proverbial
… He is as slow as the proverbial turtle.
/ He is as slow as the proverbial turtle.
… She finally found the proverbial needle in a haystack.
/ She finally found the proverbial needle in a haystack.
D 43 … fall into
… fall into
… He fell into a deep sleep.
… The project fell into chaos.
… fall into
/ fall into
… He fell into a deep sleep.
/ He fell into a deep sleep.
… The project fell into chaos.
/ The project fell into chaos.
D 44 … wry
… wry
… He gave a wry smile after hearing the news.
… Her wry humor made everyone laugh.
… wry
/ wry
… He gave a wry smile after hearing the news.
/ He gave a wry smile after hearing the news.
… Her wry humor made everyone laugh.
/ Her wry humor made everyone laugh.
D 45 … shaggy
… shaggy
… The dog has a shaggy coat.
… He wore a shaggy sweater in winter.
… shaggy
/ shaggy
… The dog has a shaggy coat.
/ The dog has a shaggy coat.
… He wore a shaggy sweater in winter.
/ He wore a shaggy sweater in winter.
D 46 … drag on
… drag on
… The meeting dragged on for hours without any conclusion.
… His illness dragged on for months before he recovered.
… drag on
/ drag on
… The meeting dragged on for hours without any conclusion.
/ The meeting dragged on for hours without any conclusion.
… His illness dragged on for months before he recovered.
/ His illness dragged on for months before he recovered.
D 47 … imperative
… imperative
… It is imperative that we act quickly to prevent further damage.
… Honesty is imperative in building trust.
… imperative
/ imperative
… It is imperative that we act quickly to prevent further damage.
/ It is imperative that we act quickly to prevent further damage.
… Honesty is imperative in building trust.
/ Honesty is imperative in building trust.
D 48 … life expectancy
… life expectancy
… Life expectancy has increased due to medical advances.
… The country has one of the highest life expectancies in the world.
… life expectancy
/ life expectancy
… Life expectancy has increased due to medical advances.
/ Life expectancy has increased due to medical advances.
… The country has one of the highest life expectancies in the world.
/ The country has one of the highest life expectancies in the world.
D 49 … ornate
… ornate
… The palace was decorated with ornate carvings and gold.
… She wore an ornate necklace to the party.
… ornate
/ ornate
… The palace was decorated with ornate carvings and gold.
/ The palace was decorated with ornate carvings and gold.
… She wore an ornate necklace to the party.
/ She wore an ornate necklace to the party.
D 50 … drive off
… drive off
… The thief tried to drive off in a stolen car.
… We managed to drive off the wild animals with loud noises.
… drive off
/ drive off
… The thief tried to drive off in a stolen car.
/ The thief tried to drive off in a stolen car.
… We managed to drive off the wild animals with loud noises.
/ We managed to drive off the wild animals with loud noises.
