V-Lev.12-IJKL

V-Lev(Long)11-16
Name
V-Lev.12-IJKL

I 1 … invincible
… invincible
… The team felt invincible after winning.
… He believed his armor made him invincible.
… invincible

/ invincible

… The team felt invincible after winning.

/ The team felt invincible after winning.

… He believed his armor made him invincible.

/ He believed his armor made him invincible.

I 2 … deficient
… deficient
… The report was deficient in detail.
… She is deficient in vitamin D.
… deficient

/ deficient

… The report was deficient in detail.

/ The report was deficient in detail.

… She is deficient in vitamin D.

/ She is deficient in vitamin D.

I 3 … pass for
… pass for
… He could pass for a professional chef.
… This fake could pass for the real thing.
… pass for

/ pass for

… He could pass for a professional chef.

/ He could pass for a professional chef.

… This fake could pass for the real thing.

/ This fake could pass for the real thing.

I 4 … singular
… singular
… She has a singular talent for music.
… His behavior was singular and unexpected.
… singular

/ singular

… She has a singular talent for music.

/ She has a singular talent for music.

… His behavior was singular and unexpected.

/ His behavior was singular and unexpected.

I 5 … indifferent
… indifferent
… He was indifferent to the outcome.
… She seemed indifferent to the praise.
… indifferent

/ indifferent

… He was indifferent to the outcome.

/ He was indifferent to the outcome.

… She seemed indifferent to the praise.

/ She seemed indifferent to the praise.

I 6 … devolve
… devolve
… The meeting devolved into chaos.
… Power may devolve to local authorities.
… devolve

/ devolve

… The meeting devolved into chaos.

/ The meeting devolved into chaos.

… Power may devolve to local authorities.

/ Power may devolve to local authorities.

I 7 … emanate
… emanate
… Light emanated from the crystal.
… A strange sound emanated from the cave.
… emanate

/ emanate

… Light emanated from the crystal.

/ Light emanated from the crystal.

… A strange sound emanated from the cave.

/ A strange sound emanated from the cave.

I 8 … inconspicuous
… inconspicuous
… He wore inconspicuous clothes to avoid attention.
… The camera was placed in an inconspicuous corner.
… inconspicuous

/ inconspicuous

… He wore inconspicuous clothes to avoid attention.

/ He wore inconspicuous clothes to avoid attention.

… The camera was placed in an inconspicuous corner.

/ The camera was placed in an inconspicuous corner.

I 9 … pediatric
… pediatric
… She specializes in pediatric medicine.
… The pediatric ward is on the third floor.
… pediatric

/ pediatric

… She specializes in pediatric medicine.

/ She specializes in pediatric medicine.

… The pediatric ward is on the third floor.

/ The pediatric ward is on the third floor.

I 10 … wartime
… wartime
… The building was used as a shelter during wartime.
… Wartime memories still haunt him.
… wartime

/ wartime

… The building was used as a shelter during wartime.

/ The building was used as a shelter during wartime.

… Wartime memories still haunt him.

/ Wartime memories still haunt him.

I 11 … pristine
… pristine
… The forest remains in pristine condition.
… She wore a pristine white dress.
… pristine

/ pristine

… The forest remains in pristine condition.

/ The forest remains in pristine condition.

… She wore a pristine white dress.

/ She wore a pristine white dress.

I 12 … incompetent
… incompetent
… He was fired for being incompetent.
… The report was full of incompetent errors.
… incompetent

/ incompetent

… He was fired for being incompetent.

/ He was fired for being incompetent.

… The report was full of incompetent errors.

/ The report was full of incompetent errors.

I 13 … bask
… bask
… The cat basked in the sunlight.
… She basked in the praise after her performance.
… bask

/ bask

… The cat basked in the sunlight.

/ The cat basked in the sunlight.

… She basked in the praise after her performance.

/ She basked in the praise after her performance.

I 14 … duplicate
… duplicate
… Please avoid duplicate entries in the form.
… He made a duplicate copy of the document.
… duplicate

/ duplicate

… Please avoid duplicate entries in the form.

/ Please avoid duplicate entries in the form.

… He made a duplicate copy of the document.

/ He made a duplicate copy of the document.

I 15 … definitive
… definitive
… This is the definitive guide to grammar.
… The judge made a definitive ruling.
… definitive

/ definitive

… This is the definitive guide to grammar.

/ This is the definitive guide to grammar.

… The judge made a definitive ruling.

/ The judge made a definitive ruling.

I 16 … treachery
… treachery
… His treachery shocked the entire team.
… She never forgave the treachery of her friend.
… treachery

/ treachery

… His treachery shocked the entire team.

/ His treachery shocked the entire team.

… She never forgave the treachery of her friend.

/ She never forgave the treachery of her friend.

I 17 … hamper
… hamper
… The rain hampered our progress.
… His injury hampered his ability to play.
… hamper

/ hamper

… The rain hampered our progress.

/ The rain hampered our progress.

… His injury hampered his ability to play.

/ His injury hampered his ability to play.

I 18 … back down
… back down
… He refused to back down from his position.
… She backed down after hearing the full story.
… back down

/ back down

… He refused to back down from his position.

/ He refused to back down from his position.

… She backed down after hearing the full story.

/ She backed down after hearing the full story.

I 19 … stern
… stern
… The teacher gave a stern warning.
… His stern expression made everyone nervous.
… stern

/ stern

… The teacher gave a stern warning.

/ The teacher gave a stern warning.

… His stern expression made everyone nervous.

/ His stern expression made everyone nervous.

I 20 … chide
… chide
… She chided him for being late.
… The mother gently chided her child.
… chide

/ chide

… She chided him for being late.

/ She chided him for being late.

… The mother gently chided her child.

/ The mother gently chided her child.

I 21 … crackle
… crackle
… The fire crackled in the fireplace.
… I heard a crackle on the radio.
… crackle

/ crackle

… The fire crackled in the fireplace.

/ The fire crackled in the fireplace.

… I heard a crackle on the radio.

/ I heard a crackle on the radio.

I 22 … peek
… peek
… He peeked through the curtain.
… She took a quick peek at the gift.
… peek

/ peek

… He peeked through the curtain.

/ He peeked through the curtain.

… She took a quick peek at the gift.

/ She took a quick peek at the gift.

I 23 … obsolete
… obsolete
… That software is now obsolete.
… Typewriters have become obsolete.
… obsolete

/ obsolete

… That software is now obsolete.

/ That software is now obsolete.

… Typewriters have become obsolete.

/ Typewriters have become obsolete.

I 24 … proportionate
… proportionate
… The punishment was proportionate to the crime.
… The response should be proportionate to the threat.
… proportionate

/ proportionate

… The punishment was proportionate to the crime.

/ The punishment was proportionate to the crime.

… The response should be proportionate to the threat.

/ The response should be proportionate to the threat.

I 25 … viable
… viable
… This is a viable solution to the problem.
… The business is no longer viable.
… viable

/ viable

… This is a viable solution to the problem.

/ This is a viable solution to the problem.

… The business is no longer viable.

/ The business is no longer viable.

I 26 … grate
… grate
… The sound of his voice began to grate on me.
… Grate the cheese before adding it.
… grate

/ grate

… The sound of his voice began to grate on me.

/ The sound of his voice began to grate on me.

… Grate the cheese before adding it.

/ Grate the cheese before adding it.

I 27 … bank on
… bank on
… You can bank on her support.
… He banked on good weather for the event.
… bank on

/ bank on

… You can bank on her support.

/ You can bank on her support.

… He banked on good weather for the event.

/ He banked on good weather for the event.

I 28 … neutralize
… neutralize
… The medicine helped neutralize the acid.
… They tried to neutralize the threat.
… neutralize

/ neutralize

… The medicine helped neutralize the acid.

/ The medicine helped neutralize the acid.

… They tried to neutralize the threat.

/ They tried to neutralize the threat.

I 29 … graceful
… graceful
… The dancer moved in a graceful manner.
… Her graceful handwriting impressed the teacher.
… graceful

/ graceful

… The dancer moved in a graceful manner.

/ The dancer moved in a graceful manner.

… Her graceful handwriting impressed the teacher.

/ Her graceful handwriting impressed the teacher.

I 30 … fall off
… fall off
… Sales began to fall off after the holidays.
… The leaves fall off in autumn.
… fall off

/ fall off

… Sales began to fall off after the holidays.

/ Sales began to fall off after the holidays.

… The leaves fall off in autumn.

/ The leaves fall off in autumn.

I 31 … look down on
… look down on
… He tends to look down on others.
… Don’t look down on people based on their job.
… look down on

/ look down on

… He tends to look down on others.

/ He tends to look down on others.

… Don’t look down on people based on their job.

/ Don’t look down on people based on their job.

I 32 … stingy
… stingy
… He’s too stingy to share his snacks.
… She’s not stingy with compliments.
… stingy

/ stingy

… He’s too stingy to share his snacks.

/ He’s too stingy to share his snacks.

… She’s not stingy with compliments.

/ She’s not stingy with compliments.

I 33 … jab
… jab
… He jabbed the button repeatedly.
… She got a jab in her arm at the clinic.
… jab

/ jab

… He jabbed the button repeatedly.

/ He jabbed the button repeatedly.

… She got a jab in her arm at the clinic.

/ She got a jab in her arm at the clinic.

I 34 … dusky
… dusky
… The sky turned dusky before sunset.
… Her dusky complexion glowed in the light.
… dusky

/ dusky

… The sky turned dusky before sunset.

/ The sky turned dusky before sunset.

… Her dusky complexion glowed in the light.

/ Her dusky complexion glowed in the light.

I 35 … subdivision
… subdivision
… They moved into a new subdivision last month.
… The city approved a new subdivision plan.
… subdivision

/ subdivision

… They moved into a new subdivision last month.

/ They moved into a new subdivision last month.

… The city approved a new subdivision plan.

/ The city approved a new subdivision plan.

I 36 … focal
… focal
… Education is the focal point of the policy.
… The focal length affects the image clarity.
… focal

/ focal

… Education is the focal point of the policy.

/ Education is the focal point of the policy.

… The focal length affects the image clarity.

/ The focal length affects the image clarity.

I 37 … shun
… shun
… He was shunned by the group.
… They shun processed foods.
… shun

/ shun

… He was shunned by the group.

/ He was shunned by the group.

… They shun processed foods.

/ They shun processed foods.

I 38 … wig
… wig
… She wore a wig to the costume party.
… The actor used a wig for the role.
… wig

/ wig

… She wore a wig to the costume party.

/ She wore a wig to the costume party.

… The actor used a wig for the role.

/ The actor used a wig for the role.

I 39 … discernible
… discernible
… There was no discernible difference between the two samples.
… Her influence was barely discernible.
… discernible

/ discernible

… There was no discernible difference between the two samples.

/ There was no discernible difference between the two samples.

… Her influence was barely discernible.

/ Her influence was barely discernible.

I 40 … exhilarate
… exhilarate
… The roller coaster ride exhilarated the children.
… He was exhilarated by the news of his promotion.
… exhilarate

/ exhilarate

… The roller coaster ride exhilarated the children.

/ The roller coaster ride exhilarated the children.

… He was exhilarated by the news of his promotion.

/ He was exhilarated by the news of his promotion.

I 41 … customary
… customary
… It is customary to bow in Japan when greeting.
… She made her customary morning tea.
… customary

/ customary

… It is customary to bow in Japan when greeting.

/ It is customary to bow in Japan when greeting.

… She made her customary morning tea.

/ She made her customary morning tea.

I 42 … stick around
… stick around
… You can stick around if you want to help.
… He stuck around after the meeting to chat.
… stick around

/ stick around

… You can stick around if you want to help.

/ You can stick around if you want to help.

… He stuck around after the meeting to chat.

/ He stuck around after the meeting to chat.

I 43 … stuffed
… stuffed
… I’m stuffed after that big meal.
… The bag was stuffed with clothes.
… stuffed

/ stuffed

… I’m stuffed after that big meal.

/ I’m stuffed after that big meal.

… The bag was stuffed with clothes.

/ The bag was stuffed with clothes.

I 44 … mince
… mince
… Mince the garlic before adding it.
… He didn’t mince his words during the argument.
… mince

/ mince

… Mince the garlic before adding it.

/ Mince the garlic before adding it.

… He didn’t mince his words during the argument.

/ He didn’t mince his words during the argument.

I 45 … statutory
… statutory
… Wearing a seatbelt is a statutory requirement.
… The company followed all statutory regulations.
… statutory

/ statutory

… Wearing a seatbelt is a statutory requirement.

/ Wearing a seatbelt is a statutory requirement.

… The company followed all statutory regulations.

/ The company followed all statutory regulations.

I 46 … role model
… role model
… She is a role model for young athletes.
… He became a role model through his volunteer work.
… role model

/ role model

… She is a role model for young athletes.

/ She is a role model for young athletes.

… He became a role model through his volunteer work.

/ He became a role model through his volunteer work.

I 47 … obstruct
… obstruct
… The fallen tree obstructed the road.
… He tried to obstruct the investigation.
… obstruct

/ obstruct

… The fallen tree obstructed the road.

/ The fallen tree obstructed the road.

… He tried to obstruct the investigation.

/ He tried to obstruct the investigation.

I 48 … stature
… stature
… Her stature in the community grew over time.
… He has a commanding physical stature.
… stature

/ stature

… Her stature in the community grew over time.

/ Her stature in the community grew over time.

… He has a commanding physical stature.

/ He has a commanding physical stature.

I 49 … talk down to
… talk down to
… Don’t talk down to me like I’m a child.
… She felt insulted when he talked down to her.
… talk down to

/ talk down to

… Don’t talk down to me like I’m a child.

/ Don’t talk down to me like I’m a child.

… She felt insulted when he talked down to her.

/ She felt insulted when he talked down to her.

I 50 … recurring
… recurring
… He suffers from recurring headaches.
… The theme of loss is recurring in her novels.
… recurring

/ recurring

… He suffers from recurring headaches.

/ He suffers from recurring headaches.

… The theme of loss is recurring in her novels.

/ The theme of loss is recurring in her novels.

J 1 … ignite
… ignite
… The spark ignited the fire.
… His speech ignited a wave of protests.
… ignite

/ ignite

… The spark ignited the fire.

/ The spark ignited the fire.

… His speech ignited a wave of protests.

/ His speech ignited a wave of protests.

J 2 … make progress
… make progress
… We’re finally making progress on the project.
… She made great progress in her studies.
… make progress

/ make progress

… We’re finally making progress on the project.

/ We’re finally making progress on the project.

… She made great progress in her studies.

/ She made great progress in her studies.

J 3 … lose out to
… lose out to
… We lost out to a stronger competitor.
… He lost out to his rival in the final match.
… lose out to

/ lose out to

… We lost out to a stronger competitor.

/ We lost out to a stronger competitor.

… He lost out to his rival in the final match.

/ He lost out to his rival in the final match.

J 4 … ominous
… ominous
… The dark clouds looked ominous.
… There was an ominous silence before the announcement.
… ominous

/ ominous

… The dark clouds looked ominous.

/ The dark clouds looked ominous.

… There was an ominous silence before the announcement.

/ There was an ominous silence before the announcement.

J 5 … mitigate
… mitigate
… We need to mitigate the risks.
… The new policy helps mitigate environmental damage.
… mitigate

/ mitigate

… We need to mitigate the risks.

/ We need to mitigate the risks.

… The new policy helps mitigate environmental damage.

/ The new policy helps mitigate environmental damage.

J 6 … vicar
… vicar
… The vicar led the Sunday service.
… She spoke to the vicar about the wedding.
… vicar

/ vicar

… The vicar led the Sunday service.

/ The vicar led the Sunday service.

… She spoke to the vicar about the wedding.

/ She spoke to the vicar about the wedding.

J 7 … collateral
… collateral
… He offered his car as collateral for the loan.
… The bank required collateral before approval.
… collateral

/ collateral

… He offered his car as collateral for the loan.

/ He offered his car as collateral for the loan.

… The bank required collateral before approval.

/ The bank required collateral before approval.

J 8 … semantic
… semantic
… The debate turned into a semantic argument.
… There’s a semantic difference between “house” and “home.”
… semantic

/ semantic

… The debate turned into a semantic argument.

/ The debate turned into a semantic argument.

… There’s a semantic difference between “house” and “home.”

/ There’s a semantic difference between “house” and “home.”

J 9 … disquiet
… disquiet
… The news caused disquiet among the staff.
… She felt a sense of disquiet before the exam.
… disquiet

/ disquiet

… The news caused disquiet among the staff.

/ The news caused disquiet among the staff.

… She felt a sense of disquiet before the exam.

/ She felt a sense of disquiet before the exam.

J 10 … hale
… hale
… He remained hale and active into his nineties.
… She is hale despite her age.
… hale

/ hale

… He remained hale and active into his nineties.

/ He remained hale and active into his nineties.

… She is hale despite her age.

/ She is hale despite her age.

J 11 … muse
… muse
… She mused about her childhood memories.
… He sat quietly, musing over the problem.
… muse

/ muse

… She mused about her childhood memories.

/ She mused about her childhood memories.

… He sat quietly, musing over the problem.

/ He sat quietly, musing over the problem.

J 12 … autonomous
… autonomous
… The region became an autonomous territory.
… She wants to be more autonomous in her work.
… autonomous

/ autonomous

… The region became an autonomous territory.

/ The region became an autonomous territory.

… She wants to be more autonomous in her work.

/ She wants to be more autonomous in her work.

J 13 … give over
… give over
… He gave over control to his assistant.
… She gave over the documents to the manager.
… give over

/ give over

… He gave over control to his assistant.

/ He gave over control to his assistant.

… She gave over the documents to the manager.

/ She gave over the documents to the manager.

J 14 … gloat
… gloat
… He gloated over his victory.
… Don’t gloat when others fail.
… gloat

/ gloat

… He gloated over his victory.

/ He gloated over his victory.

… Don’t gloat when others fail.

/ Don’t gloat when others fail.

J 15 … retaliate
… retaliate
… He retaliated after being insulted.
… The army retaliated with force.
… retaliate

/ retaliate

… He retaliated after being insulted.

/ He retaliated after being insulted.

… The army retaliated with force.

/ The army retaliated with force.

J 16 … relinquish
… relinquish
… She relinquished her position voluntarily.
… He refused to relinquish control.
… relinquish

/ relinquish

… She relinquished her position voluntarily.

/ She relinquished her position voluntarily.

… He refused to relinquish control.

/ He refused to relinquish control.

J 17 … superfluous
… superfluous
… The extra details were superfluous.
… Remove any superfluous words from the essay.
… superfluous

/ superfluous

… The extra details were superfluous.

/ The extra details were superfluous.

… Remove any superfluous words from the essay.

/ Remove any superfluous words from the essay.

J 18 … make over
… make over
… They made over the old house into a café.
… She made over her wardrobe for the new season.
… make over

/ make over

… They made over the old house into a café.

/ They made over the old house into a café.

… She made over her wardrobe for the new season.

/ She made over her wardrobe for the new season.

J 19 … stop A from doing B
… stop A from doing B
… The fence stops children from entering the pond.
… Good habits stop us from making poor choices.
… stop A from doing B

/ stop A from doing B

… The fence stops children from entering the pond.

/ The fence stops children from entering the pond.

… Good habits stop us from making poor choices.

/ Good habits stop us from making poor choices.

J 20 … scoff
… scoff
… He scoffed at the idea of aliens.
… They scoffed at her dream of becoming an artist.
… scoff

/ scoff

… He scoffed at the idea of aliens.

/ He scoffed at the idea of aliens.

… They scoffed at her dream of becoming an artist.

/ They scoffed at her dream of becoming an artist.

J 21 … cringe
… cringe
… I cringe every time I hear that song.
… She cringed at the memory of her mistake.
… cringe

/ cringe

… I cringe every time I hear that song.

/ I cringe every time I hear that song.

… She cringed at the memory of her mistake.

/ She cringed at the memory of her mistake.

J 22 … pissed
… pissed
… He was pissed when he found out the truth.
… She looked pissed after the argument.
… pissed

/ pissed

… He was pissed when he found out the truth.

/ He was pissed when he found out the truth.

… She looked pissed after the argument.

/ She looked pissed after the argument.

J 23 … despite
… despite
… Despite the rain, we went hiking.
… She smiled despite the pain.
… despite

/ despite

… Despite the rain, we went hiking.

/ Despite the rain, we went hiking.

… She smiled despite the pain.

/ She smiled despite the pain.

J 24 … benign
… benign
… The tumor was found to be benign.
… He gave her a benign smile.
… benign

/ benign

… The tumor was found to be benign.

/ The tumor was found to be benign.

… He gave her a benign smile.

/ He gave her a benign smile.

J 25 … bring on
… bring on
… Stress can bring on headaches.
… The cold weather brought on his cough.
… bring on

/ bring on

… Stress can bring on headaches.

/ Stress can bring on headaches.

… The cold weather brought on his cough.

/ The cold weather brought on his cough.

J 26 … inflammatory
… inflammatory
… His speech was full of inflammatory remarks.
… The article contained inflammatory language.
… inflammatory

/ inflammatory

… His speech was full of inflammatory remarks.

/ His speech was full of inflammatory remarks.

… The article contained inflammatory language.

/ The article contained inflammatory language.

J 27 … wharf
… wharf
… The ship docked at the wharf.
… Fishermen unloaded their catch at the wharf.
… wharf

/ wharf

… The ship docked at the wharf.

/ The ship docked at the wharf.

… Fishermen unloaded their catch at the wharf.

/ Fishermen unloaded their catch at the wharf.

J 28 … press for
… press for
… The activists pressed for change.
… She pressed for an answer to her question.
… press for

/ press for

… The activists pressed for change.

/ The activists pressed for change.

… She pressed for an answer to her question.

/ She pressed for an answer to her question.

J 29 … shear
… shear
… The farmer sheared the sheep in spring.
… The wind sheared the roof off the house.
… shear

/ shear

… The farmer sheared the sheep in spring.

/ The farmer sheared the sheep in spring.

… The wind sheared the roof off the house.

/ The wind sheared the roof off the house.

J 30 … incumbent
… incumbent
… The incumbent president won re-election.
… It is the incumbent’s duty to lead.
… incumbent

/ incumbent

… The incumbent president won re-election.

/ The incumbent president won re-election.

… It is the incumbent’s duty to lead.

/ It is the incumbent’s duty to lead.

J 31 … wistful
… wistful
… She gave a wistful smile as she looked at the photo.
… He felt wistful thinking about his childhood.
… wistful

/ wistful

… She gave a wistful smile as she looked at the photo.

/ She gave a wistful smile as she looked at the photo.

… He felt wistful thinking about his childhood.

/ He felt wistful thinking about his childhood.

J 32 … disgraceful
… disgraceful
… His behavior at the event was disgraceful.
… It’s disgraceful to treat others with such disrespect.
… disgraceful

/ disgraceful

… His behavior at the event was disgraceful.

/ His behavior at the event was disgraceful.

… It’s disgraceful to treat others with such disrespect.

/ It’s disgraceful to treat others with such disrespect.

J 33 … invest in
… invest in
… She decided to invest in real estate.
… We should invest in education.
… invest in

/ invest in

… She decided to invest in real estate.

/ She decided to invest in real estate.

… We should invest in education.

/ We should invest in education.

J 34 … sinister
… sinister
… There was a sinister feeling in the air.
… He gave her a sinister look.
… sinister

/ sinister

… There was a sinister feeling in the air.

/ There was a sinister feeling in the air.

… He gave her a sinister look.

/ He gave her a sinister look.

J 35 … sprout
… sprout
… The seeds began to sprout after a week.
… New ideas began to sprout in her mind.
… sprout

/ sprout

… The seeds began to sprout after a week.

/ The seeds began to sprout after a week.

… New ideas began to sprout in her mind.

/ New ideas began to sprout in her mind.

J 36 … fraudulent
… fraudulent
… He was arrested for fraudulent activity.
… The company issued a statement denying any fraudulent behavior.
… fraudulent

/ fraudulent

… He was arrested for fraudulent activity.

/ He was arrested for fraudulent activity.

… The company issued a statement denying any fraudulent behavior.

/ The company issued a statement denying any fraudulent behavior.

J 37 … improvise
… improvise
… The actor had to improvise when he forgot his lines.
… She improvised a meal with what was in the fridge.
… improvise

/ improvise

… The actor had to improvise when he forgot his lines.

/ The actor had to improvise when he forgot his lines.

… She improvised a meal with what was in the fridge.

/ She improvised a meal with what was in the fridge.

J 38 … turnaround
… turnaround
… The company saw a dramatic turnaround in profits.
… There was a quick turnaround in public opinion.
… turnaround

/ turnaround

… The company saw a dramatic turnaround in profits.

/ The company saw a dramatic turnaround in profits.

… There was a quick turnaround in public opinion.

/ There was a quick turnaround in public opinion.

J 39 … contentious
… contentious
… The issue of taxes is highly contentious.
… Their meeting ended in a contentious debate.
… contentious

/ contentious

… The issue of taxes is highly contentious.

/ The issue of taxes is highly contentious.

… Their meeting ended in a contentious debate.

/ Their meeting ended in a contentious debate.

J 40 … sag
… sag
… The mattress began to sag in the middle.
… Her shoulders sagged with exhaustion.
… sag

/ sag

… The mattress began to sag in the middle.

/ The mattress began to sag in the middle.

… Her shoulders sagged with exhaustion.

/ Her shoulders sagged with exhaustion.

J 41 … eat up
… eat up
… The kids ate up all the cookies.
… This project is eating up all my time.
… eat up

/ eat up

… The kids ate up all the cookies.

/ The kids ate up all the cookies.

… This project is eating up all my time.

/ This project is eating up all my time.

J 42 … entreat
… entreat
… He entreated her to stay a little longer.
… They entreated the king for mercy.
… entreat

/ entreat

… He entreated her to stay a little longer.

/ He entreated her to stay a little longer.

… They entreated the king for mercy.

/ They entreated the king for mercy.

J 43 … gastric
… gastric
… He was hospitalized with a gastric ulcer.
… Gastric problems can be caused by stress.
… gastric

/ gastric

… He was hospitalized with a gastric ulcer.

/ He was hospitalized with a gastric ulcer.

… Gastric problems can be caused by stress.

/ Gastric problems can be caused by stress.

J 44 … revoke
… revoke
… His license was revoked after the incident.
… The government may revoke the law.
… revoke

/ revoke

… His license was revoked after the incident.

/ His license was revoked after the incident.

… The government may revoke the law.

/ The government may revoke the law.

J 45 … branch off
… branch off
… The path branches off into two directions.
… We branched off from the main road.
… branch off

/ branch off

… The path branches off into two directions.

/ The path branches off into two directions.

… We branched off from the main road.

/ We branched off from the main road.

J 46 … coax
… coax
… She tried to coax the cat out from under the bed.
… He coaxed his friend into joining the club.
… coax

/ coax

… She tried to coax the cat out from under the bed.

/ She tried to coax the cat out from under the bed.

… He coaxed his friend into joining the club.

/ He coaxed his friend into joining the club.

J 47 … illicit
… illicit
… He was arrested for selling illicit drugs.
… The company was involved in illicit trade.
… illicit

/ illicit

… He was arrested for selling illicit drugs.

/ He was arrested for selling illicit drugs.

… The company was involved in illicit trade.

/ The company was involved in illicit trade.

J 48 … cut off
… cut off
… The power was cut off during the storm.
… She was cut off while speaking.
… cut off

/ cut off

… The power was cut off during the storm.

/ The power was cut off during the storm.

… She was cut off while speaking.

/ She was cut off while speaking.

J 49 … briskly
… briskly
… She walked briskly to catch the train.
… He spoke briskly during the meeting.
… briskly

/ briskly

… She walked briskly to catch the train.

/ She walked briskly to catch the train.

… He spoke briskly during the meeting.

/ He spoke briskly during the meeting.

J 50 … languish
… languish
… The plant began to languish without sunlight.
… He languished in prison for years.
… languish

/ languish

… The plant began to languish without sunlight.

/ The plant began to languish without sunlight.

… He languished in prison for years.

/ He languished in prison for years.

K 1 … avenge
… avenge
… He vowed to avenge his brother’s death.
… She avenged the insult with a clever reply.
… avenge

/ avenge

… He vowed to avenge his brother’s death.

/ He vowed to avenge his brother’s death.

… She avenged the insult with a clever reply.

/ She avenged the insult with a clever reply.

K 2 … divisive
… divisive
… The policy proved to be divisive among voters.
… His speech was highly divisive.
… divisive

/ divisive

… The policy proved to be divisive among voters.

/ The policy proved to be divisive among voters.

… His speech was highly divisive.

/ His speech was highly divisive.

K 3 … diminutive
… diminutive
… She was a diminutive figure in the crowd.
… Despite his diminutive size, he was very strong.
… diminutive

/ diminutive

… She was a diminutive figure in the crowd.

/ She was a diminutive figure in the crowd.

… Despite his diminutive size, he was very strong.

/ Despite his diminutive size, he was very strong.

K 4 … beckon
… beckon
… The warm light beckoned us inside.
… She beckoned him to come closer.
… beckon

/ beckon

… The warm light beckoned us inside.

/ The warm light beckoned us inside.

… She beckoned him to come closer.

/ She beckoned him to come closer.

K 5 … elude
… elude
… The thief managed to elude capture.
… The meaning of the poem eludes me.
… elude

/ elude

… The thief managed to elude capture.

/ The thief managed to elude capture.

… The meaning of the poem eludes me.

/ The meaning of the poem eludes me.

K 6 … enclose
… enclose
… Please enclose the documents in the envelope.
… The garden is enclosed by a stone wall.
… enclose

/ enclose

… Please enclose the documents in the envelope.

/ Please enclose the documents in the envelope.

… The garden is enclosed by a stone wall.

/ The garden is enclosed by a stone wall.

K 7 … espouse
… espouse
… He espouses environmental causes.
… The organization espoused democratic values.
… espouse

/ espouse

… He espouses environmental causes.

/ He espouses environmental causes.

… The organization espoused democratic values.

/ The organization espoused democratic values.

K 8 … imminent
… imminent
… A storm is imminent.
… The company faces imminent bankruptcy.
… imminent

/ imminent

… A storm is imminent.

/ A storm is imminent.

… The company faces imminent bankruptcy.

/ The company faces imminent bankruptcy.

K 9 … quash
… quash
… The judge quashed the verdict.
… They tried to quash the rumors.
… quash

/ quash

… The judge quashed the verdict.

/ The judge quashed the verdict.

… They tried to quash the rumors.

/ They tried to quash the rumors.

K 10 … get into
… get into
… He got into trouble at school.
… She got into painting last year.
… get into

/ get into

… He got into trouble at school.

/ He got into trouble at school.

… She got into painting last year.

/ She got into painting last year.

K 11 … toddler
… toddler
… The toddler took his first steps.
… She read stories to her toddler every night.
… toddler

/ toddler

… The toddler took his first steps.

/ The toddler took his first steps.

… She read stories to her toddler every night.

/ She read stories to her toddler every night.

K 12 … peddle
… peddle
… He peddled handmade goods at the market.
… They were caught peddling fake tickets.
… peddle

/ peddle

… He peddled handmade goods at the market.

/ He peddled handmade goods at the market.

… They were caught peddling fake tickets.

/ They were caught peddling fake tickets.

K 13 … relegate
… relegate
… He was relegated to a minor role.
… The team was relegated to a lower division.
… relegate

/ relegate

… He was relegated to a minor role.

/ He was relegated to a minor role.

… The team was relegated to a lower division.

/ The team was relegated to a lower division.

K 14 … waterfall
… waterfall
… We hiked to a beautiful waterfall.
… The waterfall roared after the rain.
… waterfall

/ waterfall

… We hiked to a beautiful waterfall.

/ We hiked to a beautiful waterfall.

… The waterfall roared after the rain.

/ The waterfall roared after the rain.

K 15 … warden
… warden
… The warden checked the cells.
… She spoke with the park warden.
… warden

/ warden

… The warden checked the cells.

/ The warden checked the cells.

… She spoke with the park warden.

/ She spoke with the park warden.

K 16 … mediocre
… mediocre
… His performance was mediocre at best.
… The food was mediocre and overpriced.
… mediocre

/ mediocre

… His performance was mediocre at best.

/ His performance was mediocre at best.

… The food was mediocre and overpriced.

/ The food was mediocre and overpriced.

K 17 … derail
… derail
… The train was derailed by a fallen tree.
… His comments derailed the discussion.
… derail

/ derail

… The train was derailed by a fallen tree.

/ The train was derailed by a fallen tree.

… His comments derailed the discussion.

/ His comments derailed the discussion.

K 18 … inflame
… inflame
… His words inflamed the crowd.
… The injury became inflamed.
… inflame

/ inflame

… His words inflamed the crowd.

/ His words inflamed the crowd.

… The injury became inflamed.

/ The injury became inflamed.

K 19 … urine
… urine
… The doctor tested the patient’s urine.
… Urine samples were collected for analysis.
… urine

/ urine

… The doctor tested the patient’s urine.

/ The doctor tested the patient’s urine.

… Urine samples were collected for analysis.

/ Urine samples were collected for analysis.

K 20 … watershed
… watershed
… The election marked a watershed moment.
… This treaty is a watershed in international relations.
… watershed

/ watershed

… The election marked a watershed moment.

/ The election marked a watershed moment.

… This treaty is a watershed in international relations.

/ This treaty is a watershed in international relations.

K 21 … intermediary
… intermediary
… He acted as an intermediary between the two companies.
… The intermediary helped resolve the conflict.
… intermediary

/ intermediary

… He acted as an intermediary between the two companies.

/ He acted as an intermediary between the two companies.

… The intermediary helped resolve the conflict.

/ The intermediary helped resolve the conflict.

K 22 … ultraviolet
… ultraviolet
… Ultraviolet rays can damage your skin.
… The lab uses ultraviolet light for sterilization.
… ultraviolet

/ ultraviolet

… Ultraviolet rays can damage your skin.

/ Ultraviolet rays can damage your skin.

… The lab uses ultraviolet light for sterilization.

/ The lab uses ultraviolet light for sterilization.

K 23 … wary
… wary
… She was wary of strangers.
… He gave a wary glance at the dog.
… wary

/ wary

… She was wary of strangers.

/ She was wary of strangers.

… He gave a wary glance at the dog.

/ He gave a wary glance at the dog.

K 24 … dish out
… dish out
… He dished out advice freely.
… The cafeteria dishes out meals quickly.
… dish out

/ dish out

… He dished out advice freely.

/ He dished out advice freely.

… The cafeteria dishes out meals quickly.

/ The cafeteria dishes out meals quickly.

K 25 … vigorously
… vigorously
… She exercised vigorously every morning.
… He shook the bottle vigorously.
… vigorously

/ vigorously

… She exercised vigorously every morning.

/ She exercised vigorously every morning.

… He shook the bottle vigorously.

/ He shook the bottle vigorously.

K 26 … tint
… tint
… She tinted her hair red.
… The windows were tinted to reduce glare.
… tint

/ tint

… She tinted her hair red.

/ She tinted her hair red.

… The windows were tinted to reduce glare.

/ The windows were tinted to reduce glare.

K 27 … nudge
… nudge
… He nudged her to wake up.
… She nudged the door open.
… nudge

/ nudge

… He nudged her to wake up.

/ He nudged her to wake up.

… She nudged the door open.

/ She nudged the door open.

K 28 … quarrelsome
… quarrelsome
… He’s known for being quarrelsome.
… Their quarrelsome behavior disrupted the meeting.
… quarrelsome

/ quarrelsome

… He’s known for being quarrelsome.

/ He’s known for being quarrelsome.

… Their quarrelsome behavior disrupted the meeting.

/ Their quarrelsome behavior disrupted the meeting.

K 29 … creepy
… creepy
… That abandoned house looks creepy at night.
… He told a creepy story that gave me chills.
… creepy

/ creepy

… That abandoned house looks creepy at night.

/ That abandoned house looks creepy at night.

… He told a creepy story that gave me chills.

/ He told a creepy story that gave me chills.

K 30 … fragmentary
… fragmentary
… The evidence was fragmentary and inconclusive.
… Her memories of childhood are fragmentary.
… fragmentary

/ fragmentary

… The evidence was fragmentary and inconclusive.

/ The evidence was fragmentary and inconclusive.

… Her memories of childhood are fragmentary.

/ Her memories of childhood are fragmentary.

K 31 … sorely
… sorely
… He was sorely missed after retiring.
… The team sorely needs a new strategy.
… sorely

/ sorely

… He was sorely missed after retiring.

/ He was sorely missed after retiring.

… The team sorely needs a new strategy.

/ The team sorely needs a new strategy.

K 32 … vocational
… vocational
… He enrolled in a vocational training program.
… Vocational education prepares students for specific careers.
… vocational

/ vocational

… He enrolled in a vocational training program.

/ He enrolled in a vocational training program.

… Vocational education prepares students for specific careers.

/ Vocational education prepares students for specific careers.

K 33 … set aside
… set aside
… She set aside time for reading every day.
… The judge set aside the previous ruling.
… set aside

/ set aside

… She set aside time for reading every day.

/ She set aside time for reading every day.

… The judge set aside the previous ruling.

/ The judge set aside the previous ruling.

K 34 … eschew
… eschew
… He eschews violence in all forms.
… They eschewed luxury in favor of simplicity.
… eschew

/ eschew

… He eschews violence in all forms.

/ He eschews violence in all forms.

… They eschewed luxury in favor of simplicity.

/ They eschewed luxury in favor of simplicity.

K 35 … disguise
… disguise
… He disguised himself as a waiter.
… Her kindness disguised her true intentions.
… disguise

/ disguise

… He disguised himself as a waiter.

/ He disguised himself as a waiter.

… Her kindness disguised her true intentions.

/ Her kindness disguised her true intentions.

K 36 … usher
… usher
… The usher guided us to our seats.
… The new policy ushered in major changes.
… usher

/ usher

… The usher guided us to our seats.

/ The usher guided us to our seats.

… The new policy ushered in major changes.

/ The new policy ushered in major changes.

K 37 … scattered
… scattered
… Papers were scattered across the floor.
… The village is scattered among the hills.
… scattered

/ scattered

… Papers were scattered across the floor.

/ Papers were scattered across the floor.

… The village is scattered among the hills.

/ The village is scattered among the hills.

K 38 … jumble
… jumble
… His desk was a jumble of books and papers.
… She tried to organize the jumble of thoughts in her mind.
… jumble

/ jumble

… His desk was a jumble of books and papers.

/ His desk was a jumble of books and papers.

… She tried to organize the jumble of thoughts in her mind.

/ She tried to organize the jumble of thoughts in her mind.

K 39 … dormant
… dormant
… The volcano has been dormant for decades.
… Her talent remained dormant until she joined the club.
… dormant

/ dormant

… The volcano has been dormant for decades.

/ The volcano has been dormant for decades.

… Her talent remained dormant until she joined the club.

/ Her talent remained dormant until she joined the club.

K 40 … corrupt
… corrupt
… The official was accused of corrupt practices.
… Power can corrupt even the most honest person.
… corrupt

/ corrupt

… The official was accused of corrupt practices.

/ The official was accused of corrupt practices.

… Power can corrupt even the most honest person.

/ Power can corrupt even the most honest person.

K 41 … crackdown
… crackdown
… The government launched a crackdown on illegal gambling.
… Police are planning a crackdown on speeding.
… crackdown

/ crackdown

… The government launched a crackdown on illegal gambling.

/ The government launched a crackdown on illegal gambling.

… Police are planning a crackdown on speeding.

/ Police are planning a crackdown on speeding.

K 42 … malaise
… malaise
… There’s a general malaise in the economy.
… She felt a sense of malaise after the long flight.
… malaise

/ malaise

… There’s a general malaise in the economy.

/ There’s a general malaise in the economy.

… She felt a sense of malaise after the long flight.

/ She felt a sense of malaise after the long flight.

K 43 … bigotry
… bigotry
… We must stand against bigotry and hate.
… His bigotry was evident in his remarks.
… bigotry

/ bigotry

… We must stand against bigotry and hate.

/ We must stand against bigotry and hate.

… His bigotry was evident in his remarks.

/ His bigotry was evident in his remarks.

K 44 … fanatic
… fanatic
… He’s a fitness fanatic who trains daily.
… Fanatics often ignore opposing views.
… fanatic

/ fanatic

… He’s a fitness fanatic who trains daily.

/ He’s a fitness fanatic who trains daily.

… Fanatics often ignore opposing views.

/ Fanatics often ignore opposing views.

K 45 … stash
… stash
… He stashed the money under his bed.
… She found a stash of old letters.
… stash

/ stash

… He stashed the money under his bed.

/ He stashed the money under his bed.

… She found a stash of old letters.

/ She found a stash of old letters.

K 46 … reconnaissance
… reconnaissance
… The soldiers conducted a reconnaissance mission.
… The drone was used for aerial reconnaissance.
… reconnaissance

/ reconnaissance

… The soldiers conducted a reconnaissance mission.

/ The soldiers conducted a reconnaissance mission.

… The drone was used for aerial reconnaissance.

/ The drone was used for aerial reconnaissance.

K 47 … proclamation
… proclamation
… The king issued a proclamation of peace.
… The mayor’s proclamation was read aloud.
… proclamation

/ proclamation

… The king issued a proclamation of peace.

/ The king issued a proclamation of peace.

… The mayor’s proclamation was read aloud.

/ The mayor’s proclamation was read aloud.

K 48 … inhibitor
… inhibitor
… This drug acts as a pain inhibitor.
… Stress is a major inhibitor of creativity.
… inhibitor

/ inhibitor

… This drug acts as a pain inhibitor.

/ This drug acts as a pain inhibitor.

… Stress is a major inhibitor of creativity.

/ Stress is a major inhibitor of creativity.

K 49 … to the point
… to the point
… Her explanation was brief and to the point.
… Let’s keep this meeting to the point.
… to the point

/ to the point

… Her explanation was brief and to the point.

/ Her explanation was brief and to the point.

… Let’s keep this meeting to the point.

/ Let’s keep this meeting to the point.

K 50 … rancor
… rancor
… He spoke with deep rancor about the betrayal.
… There was lingering rancor between the two families.
… rancor

/ rancor

… He spoke with deep rancor about the betrayal.

/ He spoke with deep rancor about the betrayal.

… There was lingering rancor between the two families.

/ There was lingering rancor between the two families.

L 1 … transcribe
… transcribe
… She transcribed the interview for the article.
… The speech was transcribed word for word.
… transcribe

/ transcribe

… She transcribed the interview for the article.

/ She transcribed the interview for the article.

… The speech was transcribed word for word.

/ The speech was transcribed word for word.

L 2 … catch on
… catch on
… That fashion trend really caught on.
… It took him a while to catch on to the joke.
… catch on

/ catch on

… That fashion trend really caught on.

/ That fashion trend really caught on.

… It took him a while to catch on to the joke.

/ It took him a while to catch on to the joke.

L 3 … rift
… rift
… A rift formed between the two friends.
… The rift in the party grew over time.
… rift

/ rift

… A rift formed between the two friends.

/ A rift formed between the two friends.

… The rift in the party grew over time.

/ The rift in the party grew over time.

L 4 … chant
… chant
… The crowd began to chant loudly.
… They chanted slogans during the protest.
… chant

/ chant

… The crowd began to chant loudly.

/ The crowd began to chant loudly.

… They chanted slogans during the protest.

/ They chanted slogans during the protest.

L 5 … edifice
… edifice
… The ancient edifice stood tall for centuries.
… The new edifice houses a museum.
… edifice

/ edifice

… The ancient edifice stood tall for centuries.

/ The ancient edifice stood tall for centuries.

… The new edifice houses a museum.

/ The new edifice houses a museum.

L 6 … rectitude
… rectitude
… He was admired for his moral rectitude.
… Rectitude is essential in leadership.
… rectitude

/ rectitude

… He was admired for his moral rectitude.

/ He was admired for his moral rectitude.

… Rectitude is essential in leadership.

/ Rectitude is essential in leadership.

L 7 … puddle
… puddle
… The child jumped into the puddle.
… A puddle formed after the rain.
… puddle

/ puddle

… The child jumped into the puddle.

/ The child jumped into the puddle.

… A puddle formed after the rain.

/ A puddle formed after the rain.

L 8 … flurry
… flurry
… A flurry of emails arrived after the announcement.
… Snow fell in a sudden flurry.
… flurry

/ flurry

… A flurry of emails arrived after the announcement.

/ A flurry of emails arrived after the announcement.

… Snow fell in a sudden flurry.

/ Snow fell in a sudden flurry.

L 9 … take A away from B
… take A away from B
… The noise took my attention away from the task.
… The game took the children away from their worries.
… take A away from B

/ take A away from B

… The noise took my attention away from the task.

/ The noise took my attention away from the task.

… The game took the children away from their worries.

/ The game took the children away from their worries.

L 10 … quartet
… quartet
… The string quartet performed beautifully.
… She joined a jazz quartet as the pianist.
… quartet

/ quartet

… The string quartet performed beautifully.

/ The string quartet performed beautifully.

… She joined a jazz quartet as the pianist.

/ She joined a jazz quartet as the pianist.

L 11 … prelude
… prelude
… The argument was a prelude to a bigger conflict.
… The soft melody served as a prelude to the main theme.
… prelude

/ prelude

… The argument was a prelude to a bigger conflict.

/ The argument was a prelude to a bigger conflict.

… The soft melody served as a prelude to the main theme.

/ The soft melody served as a prelude to the main theme.

L 12 … penchant
… penchant
… He has a penchant for spicy food.
… Her penchant for drama made her a great actress.
… penchant

/ penchant

… He has a penchant for spicy food.

/ He has a penchant for spicy food.

… Her penchant for drama made her a great actress.

/ Her penchant for drama made her a great actress.

L 13 … skew
… skew
… The results were skewed by a small sample size.
… His opinion was skewed by personal bias.
… skew

/ skew

… The results were skewed by a small sample size.

/ The results were skewed by a small sample size.

… His opinion was skewed by personal bias.

/ His opinion was skewed by personal bias.

L 14 … read off
… read off
… She read off the names from the list.
… He read off the final scores.
… read off

/ read off

… She read off the names from the list.

/ She read off the names from the list.

… He read off the final scores.

/ He read off the final scores.

L 15 … on the run
… on the run
… The suspect is still on the run.
… They lived on the run for years.
… on the run

/ on the run

… The suspect is still on the run.

/ The suspect is still on the run.

… They lived on the run for years.

/ They lived on the run for years.

L 16 … ensemble
… ensemble
… The ensemble performed with perfect harmony.
… She wore a stylish ensemble to the party.
… ensemble

/ ensemble

… The ensemble performed with perfect harmony.

/ The ensemble performed with perfect harmony.

… She wore a stylish ensemble to the party.

/ She wore a stylish ensemble to the party.

L 17 … remedy
… remedy
… Sleep is the best remedy for fatigue.
… They found a remedy for the software bug.
… remedy

/ remedy

… Sleep is the best remedy for fatigue.

/ Sleep is the best remedy for fatigue.

… They found a remedy for the software bug.

/ They found a remedy for the software bug.

L 18 … rout
… rout
… The team suffered a complete rout.
… The enemy was routed in the final battle.
… rout

/ rout

… The team suffered a complete rout.

/ The team suffered a complete rout.

… The enemy was routed in the final battle.

/ The enemy was routed in the final battle.

L 19 … saving account
… saving account
… I opened a saving account at the bank.
… She deposits money into her saving account monthly.
… saving account

/ saving account

… I opened a saving account at the bank.

/ I opened a saving account at the bank.

… She deposits money into her saving account monthly.

/ She deposits money into her saving account monthly.

L 20 … resurrection
… resurrection
… The story centers on the resurrection of a hero.
… Easter celebrates the resurrection of Christ.
… resurrection

/ resurrection

… The story centers on the resurrection of a hero.

/ The story centers on the resurrection of a hero.

… Easter celebrates the resurrection of Christ.

/ Easter celebrates the resurrection of Christ.

L 21 … frost
… frost
… The grass was covered in frost.
… Frost formed on the window overnight.
… frost

/ frost

… The grass was covered in frost.

/ The grass was covered in frost.

… Frost formed on the window overnight.

/ Frost formed on the window overnight.

L 22 … locus
… locus
… The city became the locus of innovation.
… The locus of control shifted to the new leader.
… locus

/ locus

… The city became the locus of innovation.

/ The city became the locus of innovation.

… The locus of control shifted to the new leader.

/ The locus of control shifted to the new leader.

L 23 … fatality
… fatality
… The accident resulted in one fatality.
… The disease has a high fatality rate.
… fatality

/ fatality

… The accident resulted in one fatality.

/ The accident resulted in one fatality.

… The disease has a high fatality rate.

/ The disease has a high fatality rate.

L 24 … pathology
… pathology
… He studied pathology in medical school.
… The pathology report confirmed the diagnosis.
… pathology

/ pathology

… He studied pathology in medical school.

/ He studied pathology in medical school.

… The pathology report confirmed the diagnosis.

/ The pathology report confirmed the diagnosis.

L 25 … whirl
… whirl
… Leaves whirled in the autumn wind.
… Her thoughts were in a whirl after the news.
… whirl

/ whirl

… Leaves whirled in the autumn wind.

/ Leaves whirled in the autumn wind.

… Her thoughts were in a whirl after the news.

/ Her thoughts were in a whirl after the news.

L 26 … evasion
… evasion
… His evasion of the question was obvious.
… Tax evasion is a serious crime.
… evasion

/ evasion

… His evasion of the question was obvious.

/ His evasion of the question was obvious.

… Tax evasion is a serious crime.

/ Tax evasion is a serious crime.

L 27 … fallacy
… fallacy
… The argument was based on a logical fallacy.
… It’s a fallacy to assume all rich people are happy.
… fallacy

/ fallacy

… The argument was based on a logical fallacy.

/ The argument was based on a logical fallacy.

… It’s a fallacy to assume all rich people are happy.

/ It’s a fallacy to assume all rich people are happy.

L 28 … marrow
… marrow
… Bone marrow produces blood cells.
… He felt the cold in his marrow.
… marrow

/ marrow

… Bone marrow produces blood cells.

/ Bone marrow produces blood cells.

… He felt the cold in his marrow.

/ He felt the cold in his marrow.

L 29 … hiatus
… hiatus
… The show returned after a long hiatus.
… She took a hiatus from work to travel.
… hiatus

/ hiatus

… The show returned after a long hiatus.

/ The show returned after a long hiatus.

… She took a hiatus from work to travel.

/ She took a hiatus from work to travel.

L 30 … convergence
… convergence
… The convergence of ideas led to a breakthrough.
… We observed the convergence of two rivers.
… convergence

/ convergence

… The convergence of ideas led to a breakthrough.

/ The convergence of ideas led to a breakthrough.

… We observed the convergence of two rivers.

/ We observed the convergence of two rivers.

L 31 … rebuff
… rebuff
… He rebuffed her offer without hesitation.
… The proposal was met with a sharp rebuff.
… rebuff

/ rebuff

… He rebuffed her offer without hesitation.

/ He rebuffed her offer without hesitation.

… The proposal was met with a sharp rebuff.

/ The proposal was met with a sharp rebuff.

L 32 … coffer
… coffer
… The city’s coffers are running low.
… They donated money to the church’s coffers.
… coffer

/ coffer

… The city’s coffers are running low.

/ The city’s coffers are running low.

… They donated money to the church’s coffers.

/ They donated money to the church’s coffers.

L 33 … cohort
… cohort
… She studied a cohort of elderly patients.
… His cohort supported him throughout the campaign.
… cohort

/ cohort

… She studied a cohort of elderly patients.

/ She studied a cohort of elderly patients.

… His cohort supported him throughout the campaign.

/ His cohort supported him throughout the campaign.

L 34 … retaliation
… retaliation
… The attack was retaliation for previous aggression.
… He feared retaliation after speaking out.
… retaliation

/ retaliation

… The attack was retaliation for previous aggression.

/ The attack was retaliation for previous aggression.

… He feared retaliation after speaking out.

/ He feared retaliation after speaking out.

L 35 … hyperbole
… hyperbole
… His praise was full of hyperbole.
… “I’m so hungry I could eat a horse” is a common hyperbole.
… hyperbole

/ hyperbole

… His praise was full of hyperbole.

/ His praise was full of hyperbole.

… “I’m so hungry I could eat a horse” is a common hyperbole.

/ “I’m so hungry I could eat a horse” is a common hyperbole.

L 36 … bower
… bower
… She rested in a shady bower in the garden.
… The roses formed a natural bower.
… bower

/ bower

… She rested in a shady bower in the garden.

/ She rested in a shady bower in the garden.

… The roses formed a natural bower.

/ The roses formed a natural bower.

L 37 … sanitation
… sanitation
… Proper sanitation prevents the spread of disease.
… The city improved its sanitation system.
… sanitation

/ sanitation

… Proper sanitation prevents the spread of disease.

/ Proper sanitation prevents the spread of disease.

… The city improved its sanitation system.

/ The city improved its sanitation system.

L 38 … pilgrimage
… pilgrimage
… They went on a pilgrimage to a sacred site.
… The journey became a spiritual pilgrimage.
… pilgrimage

/ pilgrimage

… They went on a pilgrimage to a sacred site.

/ They went on a pilgrimage to a sacred site.

… The journey became a spiritual pilgrimage.

/ The journey became a spiritual pilgrimage.

L 39 … outskirt
… outskirt
… He lives on the outskirts of the city.
… The factory is located on the outskirts.
… outskirt

/ outskirt

… He lives on the outskirts of the city.

/ He lives on the outskirts of the city.

… The factory is located on the outskirts.

/ The factory is located on the outskirts.

L 40 … wince
… wince
… He winced at the loud noise.
… She winced when she saw the injury.
… wince

/ wince

… He winced at the loud noise.

/ He winced at the loud noise.

… She winced when she saw the injury.

/ She winced when she saw the injury.

L 41 … crate
… crate
… The apples were packed in wooden crates.
… He opened the crate to check the contents.
… crate

/ crate

… The apples were packed in wooden crates.

/ The apples were packed in wooden crates.

… He opened the crate to check the contents.

/ He opened the crate to check the contents.

L 42 … neutron
… neutron
… A neutron has no electric charge.
… Neutron stars are incredibly dense.
… neutron

/ neutron

… A neutron has no electric charge.

/ A neutron has no electric charge.

… Neutron stars are incredibly dense.

/ Neutron stars are incredibly dense.

L 43 … testimonial
… testimonial
… She gave a heartfelt testimonial at the ceremony.
… The product received glowing testimonials.
… testimonial

/ testimonial

… She gave a heartfelt testimonial at the ceremony.

/ She gave a heartfelt testimonial at the ceremony.

… The product received glowing testimonials.

/ The product received glowing testimonials.

L 44 … set in
… set in
… The rain set in just after lunch.
… Winter has set in early this year.
… set in

/ set in

… The rain set in just after lunch.

/ The rain set in just after lunch.

… Winter has set in early this year.

/ Winter has set in early this year.

L 45 … gala
… gala
… They attended a charity gala last weekend.
… The gala featured music and dancing.
… gala

/ gala

… They attended a charity gala last weekend.

/ They attended a charity gala last weekend.

… The gala featured music and dancing.

/ The gala featured music and dancing.

L 46 … provide A with B
… provide A with B
… The school provides students with free lunches.
… I provided her with the necessary documents.
… provide A with B

/ provide A with B

… The school provides students with free lunches.

/ The school provides students with free lunches.

… I provided her with the necessary documents.

/ I provided her with the necessary documents.

L 47 … what if
… what if
… What if it rains tomorrow?
… What if he doesn’t show up?
… what if

/ what if

… What if it rains tomorrow?

/ What if it rains tomorrow?

… What if he doesn’t show up?

/ What if he doesn’t show up?

L 48 … clump
… clump
… A clump of trees blocked the view.
… She found a clump of hair on the floor.
… clump

/ clump

… A clump of trees blocked the view.

/ A clump of trees blocked the view.

… She found a clump of hair on the floor.

/ She found a clump of hair on the floor.

L 49 … perimeter
… perimeter
… Guards patrolled the perimeter of the building.
… The fence marks the perimeter of the property.
… perimeter

/ perimeter

… Guards patrolled the perimeter of the building.

/ Guards patrolled the perimeter of the building.

… The fence marks the perimeter of the property.

/ The fence marks the perimeter of the property.

L 50 … repository
… repository
… The library is a repository of knowledge.
… This website serves as a repository for research papers.
… repository

/ repository

… The library is a repository of knowledge.

/ The library is a repository of knowledge.

… This website serves as a repository for research papers.

/ This website serves as a repository for research papers.