V-Lev.13-EFGH

V-Lev(Long)11-16
Name
V-Lev.13-EFGH

E 1 … expose A to B
… expose A to B
… Don’t expose children to violence.
… He was exposed to new ideas.
… expose A to B

/ expose A to B

… Don’t expose children to violence.

/ Don’t expose children to violence.

… He was exposed to new ideas.

/ He was exposed to new ideas.

E 2 … wee
… wee
… It’s a wee bit chilly today.
… She gave me a wee smile.
… wee

/ wee

… It’s a wee bit chilly today.

/ It’s a wee bit chilly today.

… She gave me a wee smile.

/ She gave me a wee smile.

E 3 … worthy
… worthy
… That’s a worthy goal.
… He is worthy of respect.
… worthy

/ worthy

… That’s a worthy goal.

/ That’s a worthy goal.

… He is worthy of respect.

/ He is worthy of respect.

E 4 … aggregate
… aggregate
… The aggregate score was 5–3.
… We aggregated the data from all sources.
… aggregate

/ aggregate

… The aggregate score was 5–3.

/ The aggregate score was 5–3.

… We aggregated the data from all sources.

/ We aggregated the data from all sources.

E 5 … nightly
… nightly
… He takes a nightly walk.
… The news airs nightly at 9.
… nightly

/ nightly

… He takes a nightly walk.

/ He takes a nightly walk.

… The news airs nightly at 9.

/ The news airs nightly at 9.

E 6 … overshadow
… overshadow
… His achievements were overshadowed by scandal.
… The tall building overshadowed the park.
… overshadow

/ overshadow

… His achievements were overshadowed by scandal.

/ His achievements were overshadowed by scandal.

… The tall building overshadowed the park.

/ The tall building overshadowed the park.

E 7 … application form
… application form
… Please fill out the application form.
… The application form must be submitted by Friday.
… application form

/ application form

… Please fill out the application form.

/ Please fill out the application form.

… The application form must be submitted by Friday.

/ The application form must be submitted by Friday.

E 8 … eject
… eject
… The pilot ejected from the aircraft.
… He was ejected from the game.
… eject

/ eject

… The pilot ejected from the aircraft.

/ The pilot ejected from the aircraft.

… He was ejected from the game.

/ He was ejected from the game.

E 9 … warren
… warren
… The village was a warren of narrow streets.
… Rabbits live in a warren underground.
… warren

/ warren

… The village was a warren of narrow streets.

/ The village was a warren of narrow streets.

… Rabbits live in a warren underground.

/ Rabbits live in a warren underground.

E 10 … lurch
… lurch
… The car lurched forward suddenly.
… He lurched to his feet.
… lurch

/ lurch

… The car lurched forward suddenly.

/ The car lurched forward suddenly.

… He lurched to his feet.

/ He lurched to his feet.

E 11 … spooky
… spooky
… The house looked spooky at night.
… We heard a spooky sound.
… spooky

/ spooky

… The house looked spooky at night.

/ The house looked spooky at night.

… We heard a spooky sound.

/ We heard a spooky sound.

E 12 … apprehensive
… apprehensive
… She felt apprehensive before the interview.
… He was apprehensive about the results.
… apprehensive

/ apprehensive

… She felt apprehensive before the interview.

/ She felt apprehensive before the interview.

… He was apprehensive about the results.

/ He was apprehensive about the results.

E 13 … gear up
… gear up
… We need to gear up for the launch.
… The team is gearing up for the match.
… gear up

/ gear up

… We need to gear up for the launch.

/ We need to gear up for the launch.

… The team is gearing up for the match.

/ The team is gearing up for the match.

E 14 … classy
… classy
… She wore a classy black dress.
… The restaurant has a classy atmosphere.
… classy

/ classy

… She wore a classy black dress.

/ She wore a classy black dress.

… The restaurant has a classy atmosphere.

/ The restaurant has a classy atmosphere.

E 15 … consummate
… consummate
… He’s a consummate professional.
… She handled the situation with consummate skill.
… consummate

/ consummate

… He’s a consummate professional.

/ He’s a consummate professional.

… She handled the situation with consummate skill.

/ She handled the situation with consummate skill.

E 16 … esteem
… esteem
… He is held in high esteem by his peers.
… She earned the esteem of her students.
… esteem

/ esteem

… He is held in high esteem by his peers.

/ He is held in high esteem by his peers.

… She earned the esteem of her students.

/ She earned the esteem of her students.

E 17 … glib
… glib
… His glib remarks annoyed everyone.
… She gave a glib answer without thinking.
… glib

/ glib

… His glib remarks annoyed everyone.

/ His glib remarks annoyed everyone.

… She gave a glib answer without thinking.

/ She gave a glib answer without thinking.

E 18 … in mind
… in mind
… Keep safety in mind at all times.
… I had you in mind when I chose this gift.
… in mind

/ in mind

… Keep safety in mind at all times.

/ Keep safety in mind at all times.

… I had you in mind when I chose this gift.

/ I had you in mind when I chose this gift.

E 19 … demur
… demur
… She demurred politely.
… He demurred at the suggestion.
… demur

/ demur

… She demurred politely.

/ She demurred politely.

… He demurred at the suggestion.

/ He demurred at the suggestion.

E 20 … inadvertently
… inadvertently
… I inadvertently deleted the file.
… He inadvertently offended her.
… inadvertently

/ inadvertently

… I inadvertently deleted the file.

/ I inadvertently deleted the file.

… He inadvertently offended her.

/ He inadvertently offended her.

E 21 … burly
… burly
… The burly man lifted the box easily.
… He has a burly build.
… burly

/ burly

… The burly man lifted the box easily.

/ The burly man lifted the box easily.

… He has a burly build.

/ He has a burly build.

E 22 … ragged
… ragged
… He wore a ragged coat.
… The flag was ragged from the wind.
… ragged

/ ragged

… He wore a ragged coat.

/ He wore a ragged coat.

… The flag was ragged from the wind.

/ The flag was ragged from the wind.

E 23 … malicious
… malicious
… That was a malicious rumor.
… She filed a suit for malicious intent.
… malicious

/ malicious

… That was a malicious rumor.

/ That was a malicious rumor.

… She filed a suit for malicious intent.

/ She filed a suit for malicious intent.

E 24 … clueless
… clueless
… He’s clueless about computers.
… I felt clueless during the lecture.
… clueless

/ clueless

… He’s clueless about computers.

/ He’s clueless about computers.

… I felt clueless during the lecture.

/ I felt clueless during the lecture.

E 25 … fetal
… fetal
… The fetal heartbeat was strong.
… She underwent a fetal ultrasound.
… fetal

/ fetal

… The fetal heartbeat was strong.

/ The fetal heartbeat was strong.

… She underwent a fetal ultrasound.

/ She underwent a fetal ultrasound.

E 26 … rife
… rife
… The city was rife with corruption.
… Rumors were rife before the announcement.
… rife

/ rife

… The city was rife with corruption.

/ The city was rife with corruption.

… Rumors were rife before the announcement.

/ Rumors were rife before the announcement.

E 27 … depose
… depose
… The king was deposed by rebels.
… They plan to depose the leader.
… depose

/ depose

… The king was deposed by rebels.

/ The king was deposed by rebels.

… They plan to depose the leader.

/ They plan to depose the leader.

E 28 … indelible
… indelible
… The memory left an indelible mark.
… She has an indelible tattoo.
… indelible

/ indelible

… The memory left an indelible mark.

/ The memory left an indelible mark.

… She has an indelible tattoo.

/ She has an indelible tattoo.

E 29 … proprietary
… proprietary
… This is proprietary software.
… The formula is proprietary and confidential.
… proprietary

/ proprietary

… This is proprietary software.

/ This is proprietary software.

… The formula is proprietary and confidential.

/ The formula is proprietary and confidential.

E 30 … impeach
… impeach
… The president was impeached for misconduct.
… They voted to impeach the official.
… impeach

/ impeach

… The president was impeached for misconduct.

/ The president was impeached for misconduct.

… They voted to impeach the official.

/ They voted to impeach the official.

E 31 … nod off
… nod off
… I nodded off during the movie.
… He nodded off at his desk.
… nod off

/ nod off

… I nodded off during the movie.

/ I nodded off during the movie.

… He nodded off at his desk.

/ He nodded off at his desk.

E 32 … indispensable
… indispensable
… Water is indispensable for life.
… She’s an indispensable member of the team.
… indispensable

/ indispensable

… Water is indispensable for life.

/ Water is indispensable for life.

… She’s an indispensable member of the team.

/ She’s an indispensable member of the team.

E 33 … glossy
… glossy
… The magazine has glossy pages.
… She wore glossy lipstick.
… glossy

/ glossy

… The magazine has glossy pages.

/ The magazine has glossy pages.

… She wore glossy lipstick.

/ She wore glossy lipstick.

E 34 … leach
… leach
… Chemicals leached into the soil.
… Rain can leach nutrients from the ground.
… leach

/ leach

… Chemicals leached into the soil.

/ Chemicals leached into the soil.

… Rain can leach nutrients from the ground.

/ Rain can leach nutrients from the ground.

E 35 … disparage
… disparage
… He disparaged her efforts.
… Don’t disparage others’ opinions.
… disparage

/ disparage

… He disparaged her efforts.

/ He disparaged her efforts.

… Don’t disparage others’ opinions.

/ Don’t disparage others’ opinions.

E 36 … be critical of
… be critical of
… He was critical of the new policy.
… Don’t be too critical of yourself.
… be critical of

/ be critical of

… He was critical of the new policy.

/ He was critical of the new policy.

… Don’t be too critical of yourself.

/ Don’t be too critical of yourself.

E 37 … glut
… glut
… There’s a glut of cheap products on the market.
… The glut of information can be overwhelming.
… glut

/ glut

… There’s a glut of cheap products on the market.

/ There’s a glut of cheap products on the market.

… The glut of information can be overwhelming.

/ The glut of information can be overwhelming.

E 38 … sumptuous
… sumptuous
… They enjoyed a sumptuous meal.
… The palace had sumptuous decorations.
… sumptuous

/ sumptuous

… They enjoyed a sumptuous meal.

/ They enjoyed a sumptuous meal.

… The palace had sumptuous decorations.

/ The palace had sumptuous decorations.

E 39 … abrasive
… abrasive
… His abrasive tone upset everyone.
… The cleaner is too abrasive for delicate surfaces.
… abrasive

/ abrasive

… His abrasive tone upset everyone.

/ His abrasive tone upset everyone.

… The cleaner is too abrasive for delicate surfaces.

/ The cleaner is too abrasive for delicate surfaces.

E 40 … debase
… debase
… Don’t debase yourself for approval.
… The currency was debased by inflation.
… debase

/ debase

… Don’t debase yourself for approval.

/ Don’t debase yourself for approval.

… The currency was debased by inflation.

/ The currency was debased by inflation.

E 41 … stunned
… stunned
… She was stunned by the news.
… He stood stunned in silence.
… stunned

/ stunned

… She was stunned by the news.

/ She was stunned by the news.

… He stood stunned in silence.

/ He stood stunned in silence.

E 42 … equitable
… equitable
… We need an equitable solution.
… The system is not equitable for all users.
… equitable

/ equitable

… We need an equitable solution.

/ We need an equitable solution.

… The system is not equitable for all users.

/ The system is not equitable for all users.

E 43 … contraceptive
… contraceptive
… She uses contraceptive pills.
… Access to contraceptives is important.
… contraceptive

/ contraceptive

… She uses contraceptive pills.

/ She uses contraceptive pills.

… Access to contraceptives is important.

/ Access to contraceptives is important.

E 44 … salient
… salient
… The report highlighted salient points.
… His most salient feature is his honesty.
… salient

/ salient

… The report highlighted salient points.

/ The report highlighted salient points.

… His most salient feature is his honesty.

/ His most salient feature is his honesty.

E 45 … mend
… mend
… He mended the broken chair.
… Their friendship began to mend.
… mend

/ mend

… He mended the broken chair.

/ He mended the broken chair.

… Their friendship began to mend.

/ Their friendship began to mend.

E 46 … vantage
… vantage
… From this vantage point, you can see the whole valley.
… The hill gave them a strategic vantage.
… vantage

/ vantage

… From this vantage point, you can see the whole valley.

/ From this vantage point, you can see the whole valley.

… The hill gave them a strategic vantage.

/ The hill gave them a strategic vantage.

E 47 … clandestine
… clandestine
… They held a clandestine meeting.
… The documents were obtained through clandestine means.
… clandestine

/ clandestine

… They held a clandestine meeting.

/ They held a clandestine meeting.

… The documents were obtained through clandestine means.

/ The documents were obtained through clandestine means.

E 48 … cobble
… cobble
… He cobbled together a solution.
… They cobbled the shoes by hand.
… cobble

/ cobble

… He cobbled together a solution.

/ He cobbled together a solution.

… They cobbled the shoes by hand.

/ They cobbled the shoes by hand.

E 49 … candid
… candid
… She gave a candid interview.
… Be candid about your feelings.
… candid

/ candid

… She gave a candid interview.

/ She gave a candid interview.

… Be candid about your feelings.

/ Be candid about your feelings.

E 50 … insurgent
… insurgent
… The insurgents attacked the base.
… Insurgent forces gained control of the city.
… insurgent

/ insurgent

… The insurgents attacked the base.

/ The insurgents attacked the base.

… Insurgent forces gained control of the city.

/ Insurgent forces gained control of the city.

F 1 … hurtle
… hurtle
… The car hurtled down the road.
… A rock hurtled through the window.
… hurtle

/ hurtle

… The car hurtled down the road.

/ The car hurtled down the road.

… A rock hurtled through the window.

/ A rock hurtled through the window.

F 2 … optic
… optic
… The optic nerve connects the eye to the brain.
… Optic technology is advancing rapidly.
… optic

/ optic

… The optic nerve connects the eye to the brain.

/ The optic nerve connects the eye to the brain.

… Optic technology is advancing rapidly.

/ Optic technology is advancing rapidly.

F 3 … serpent
… serpent
… A serpent slithered through the grass.
… The serpent is a symbol in many myths.
… serpent

/ serpent

… A serpent slithered through the grass.

/ A serpent slithered through the grass.

… The serpent is a symbol in many myths.

/ The serpent is a symbol in many myths.

F 4 … synthesize
… synthesize
… We need to synthesize these ideas.
… The lab synthesized a new compound.
… synthesize

/ synthesize

… We need to synthesize these ideas.

/ We need to synthesize these ideas.

… The lab synthesized a new compound.

/ The lab synthesized a new compound.

F 5 … fill out
… fill out
… Please fill out this form.
… She filled out the application online.
… fill out

/ fill out

… Please fill out this form.

/ Please fill out this form.

… She filled out the application online.

/ She filled out the application online.

F 6 … dementia
… dementia
… He was diagnosed with dementia.
… Dementia affects memory and thinking.
… dementia

/ dementia

… He was diagnosed with dementia.

/ He was diagnosed with dementia.

… Dementia affects memory and thinking.

/ Dementia affects memory and thinking.

F 7 … garrison
… garrison
… The garrison was heavily fortified.
… Troops were stationed at the garrison.
… garrison

/ garrison

… The garrison was heavily fortified.

/ The garrison was heavily fortified.

… Troops were stationed at the garrison.

/ Troops were stationed at the garrison.

F 8 … threaten A with extinction
… threaten A with extinction
… Pollution threatens many species with extinction.
… Climate change threatens coral reefs with extinction.
… threaten A with extinction

/ threaten A with extinction

… Pollution threatens many species with extinction.

/ Pollution threatens many species with extinction.

… Climate change threatens coral reefs with extinction.

/ Climate change threatens coral reefs with extinction.

F 9 … injunction
… injunction
… The court issued an injunction.
… They sought an injunction to stop construction.
… injunction

/ injunction

… The court issued an injunction.

/ The court issued an injunction.

… They sought an injunction to stop construction.

/ They sought an injunction to stop construction.

F 10 … contaminant
… contaminant
… The water contained harmful contaminants.
… Remove all contaminants before use.
… contaminant

/ contaminant

… The water contained harmful contaminants.

/ The water contained harmful contaminants.

… Remove all contaminants before use.

/ Remove all contaminants before use.

F 11 … do away with
… do away with
… They did away with the old rules.
… We should do away with plastic bags.
… do away with

/ do away with

… They did away with the old rules.

/ They did away with the old rules.

… We should do away with plastic bags.

/ We should do away with plastic bags.

F 12 … quarry
… quarry
… The workers extracted stone from the quarry.
… The quarry was shut down last year.
… quarry

/ quarry

… The workers extracted stone from the quarry.

/ The workers extracted stone from the quarry.

… The quarry was shut down last year.

/ The quarry was shut down last year.

F 13 … from scratch
… from scratch
… She built the business from scratch.
… We cooked the meal from scratch.
… from scratch

/ from scratch

… She built the business from scratch.

/ She built the business from scratch.

… We cooked the meal from scratch.

/ We cooked the meal from scratch.

F 14 … infusion
… infusion
… The tea had a mint infusion.
… The project received an infusion of funds.
… infusion

/ infusion

… The tea had a mint infusion.

/ The tea had a mint infusion.

… The project received an infusion of funds.

/ The project received an infusion of funds.

F 15 … realtor
… realtor
… The realtor showed us several houses.
… She works as a licensed realtor.
… realtor

/ realtor

… The realtor showed us several houses.

/ The realtor showed us several houses.

… She works as a licensed realtor.

/ She works as a licensed realtor.

F 16 … benefit from
… benefit from
… Students benefit from smaller class sizes.
… You’ll benefit from regular exercise.
… benefit from

/ benefit from

… Students benefit from smaller class sizes.

/ Students benefit from smaller class sizes.

… You’ll benefit from regular exercise.

/ You’ll benefit from regular exercise.

F 17 … head off
… head off
… We tried to head off the problem early.
… She headed off to work.
… head off

/ head off

… We tried to head off the problem early.

/ We tried to head off the problem early.

… She headed off to work.

/ She headed off to work.

F 18 … barrage
… barrage
… The city faced a barrage of criticism.
… A barrage of questions followed the announcement.
… barrage

/ barrage

… The city faced a barrage of criticism.

/ The city faced a barrage of criticism.

… A barrage of questions followed the announcement.

/ A barrage of questions followed the announcement.

F 19 … defection
… defection
… His defection shocked the party.
… The defection weakened their position.
… defection

/ defection

… His defection shocked the party.

/ His defection shocked the party.

… The defection weakened their position.

/ The defection weakened their position.

F 20 … spate
… spate
… There was a spate of robberies last month.
… A spate of complaints flooded in.
… spate

/ spate

… There was a spate of robberies last month.

/ There was a spate of robberies last month.

… A spate of complaints flooded in.

/ A spate of complaints flooded in.

F 21 … brethren
… brethren
… He spoke to his religious brethren.
… The brethren gathered for prayer.
… brethren

/ brethren

… He spoke to his religious brethren.

/ He spoke to his religious brethren.

… The brethren gathered for prayer.

/ The brethren gathered for prayer.

F 22 … clutter
… clutter
… The room was full of clutter.
… Try not to clutter your desk.
… clutter

/ clutter

… The room was full of clutter.

/ The room was full of clutter.

… Try not to clutter your desk.

/ Try not to clutter your desk.

F 23 … thump
… thump
… I heard a loud thump upstairs.
… He thumped the table in anger.
… thump

/ thump

… I heard a loud thump upstairs.

/ I heard a loud thump upstairs.

… He thumped the table in anger.

/ He thumped the table in anger.

F 24 … civility
… civility
… Civility is essential in public discourse.
… He spoke with civility and respect.
… civility

/ civility

… Civility is essential in public discourse.

/ Civility is essential in public discourse.

… He spoke with civility and respect.

/ He spoke with civility and respect.

F 25 … moss
… moss
… The rock was covered in moss.
… Moss grows well in damp places.
… moss

/ moss

… The rock was covered in moss.

/ The rock was covered in moss.

… Moss grows well in damp places.

/ Moss grows well in damp places.

F 26 … ordinance
… ordinance
… The city passed a noise ordinance.
… Violating the ordinance can lead to fines.
… ordinance

/ ordinance

… The city passed a noise ordinance.

/ The city passed a noise ordinance.

… Violating the ordinance can lead to fines.

/ Violating the ordinance can lead to fines.

F 27 … buyout
… buyout
… The company announced a major buyout.
… He accepted the buyout offer.
… buyout

/ buyout

… The company announced a major buyout.

/ The company announced a major buyout.

… He accepted the buyout offer.

/ He accepted the buyout offer.

F 28 … leukemia
… leukemia
… She was diagnosed with leukemia.
… Leukemia affects white blood cells.
… leukemia

/ leukemia

… She was diagnosed with leukemia.

/ She was diagnosed with leukemia.

… Leukemia affects white blood cells.

/ Leukemia affects white blood cells.

F 29 … oxide
… oxide
… Rust is a type of iron oxide.
… The lab studied nitrogen oxide levels.
… oxide

/ oxide

… Rust is a type of iron oxide.

/ Rust is a type of iron oxide.

… The lab studied nitrogen oxide levels.

/ The lab studied nitrogen oxide levels.

F 30 … up front
… up front
… He paid the full amount up front.
… Be honest and up front with your concerns.
… up front

/ up front

… He paid the full amount up front.

/ He paid the full amount up front.

… Be honest and up front with your concerns.

/ Be honest and up front with your concerns.

F 31 … pore
… pore
… She pored over the documents.
… He has large pores on his skin.
… pore

/ pore

… She pored over the documents.

/ She pored over the documents.

… He has large pores on his skin.

/ He has large pores on his skin.

F 32 … negligence
… negligence
… The accident was caused by negligence.
… He was sued for medical negligence.
… negligence

/ negligence

… The accident was caused by negligence.

/ The accident was caused by negligence.

… He was sued for medical negligence.

/ He was sued for medical negligence.

F 33 … loophole
… loophole
… They found a tax loophole.
… The law has a legal loophole.
… loophole

/ loophole

… They found a tax loophole.

/ They found a tax loophole.

… The law has a legal loophole.

/ The law has a legal loophole.

F 34 … braille
… braille
… She reads using braille.
… Braille books are available at the library.
… braille

/ braille

… She reads using braille.

/ She reads using braille.

… Braille books are available at the library.

/ Braille books are available at the library.

F 35 … proliferate
… proliferate
… Online scams continue to proliferate.
… Bacteria proliferate in warm conditions.
… proliferate

/ proliferate

… Online scams continue to proliferate.

/ Online scams continue to proliferate.

… Bacteria proliferate in warm conditions.

/ Bacteria proliferate in warm conditions.

F 36 … tamper
… tamper
… Don’t tamper with the settings.
… Someone tampered with the evidence.
… tamper

/ tamper

… Don’t tamper with the settings.

/ Don’t tamper with the settings.

… Someone tampered with the evidence.

/ Someone tampered with the evidence.

F 37 … lexicon
… lexicon
… The dictionary expanded its lexicon.
… He has a rich lexicon of technical terms.
… lexicon

/ lexicon

… The dictionary expanded its lexicon.

/ The dictionary expanded its lexicon.

… He has a rich lexicon of technical terms.

/ He has a rich lexicon of technical terms.

F 38 … perjury
… perjury
… He was charged with perjury.
… Perjury undermines the justice system.
… perjury

/ perjury

… He was charged with perjury.

/ He was charged with perjury.

… Perjury undermines the justice system.

/ Perjury undermines the justice system.

F 39 … diarrhea
… diarrhea
… He had diarrhea after eating spoiled food.
… Diarrhea can lead to dehydration.
… diarrhea

/ diarrhea

… He had diarrhea after eating spoiled food.

/ He had diarrhea after eating spoiled food.

… Diarrhea can lead to dehydration.

/ Diarrhea can lead to dehydration.

F 40 … frankly speaking
… frankly speaking
… Frankly speaking, I don’t agree.
… Frankly speaking, it was a mistake.
… frankly speaking

/ frankly speaking

… Frankly speaking, I don’t agree.

/ Frankly speaking, I don’t agree.

… Frankly speaking, it was a mistake.

/ Frankly speaking, it was a mistake.

F 41 … berth
… berth
… The ship docked at berth 3.
… He secured a berth on the team.
… berth

/ berth

… The ship docked at berth 3.

/ The ship docked at berth 3.

… He secured a berth on the team.

/ He secured a berth on the team.

F 42 … perpetrate
… perpetrate
… They perpetrated a serious crime.
… The fraud was perpetrated over months.
… perpetrate

/ perpetrate

… They perpetrated a serious crime.

/ They perpetrated a serious crime.

… The fraud was perpetrated over months.

/ The fraud was perpetrated over months.

F 43 … kick off
… kick off
… The event will kick off at noon.
… They kicked off the campaign with a speech.
… kick off

/ kick off

… The event will kick off at noon.

/ The event will kick off at noon.

… They kicked off the campaign with a speech.

/ They kicked off the campaign with a speech.

F 44 … purport
… purport
… He purports to be an expert.
… The book purports to explain everything.
… purport

/ purport

… He purports to be an expert.

/ He purports to be an expert.

… The book purports to explain everything.

/ The book purports to explain everything.

F 45 … waver
… waver
… She wavered between two choices.
… His voice wavered with emotion.
… waver

/ waver

… She wavered between two choices.

/ She wavered between two choices.

… His voice wavered with emotion.

/ His voice wavered with emotion.

F 46 … luncheon
… luncheon
… The company hosted a luncheon for clients.
… We attended a charity luncheon.
… luncheon

/ luncheon

… The company hosted a luncheon for clients.

/ The company hosted a luncheon for clients.

… We attended a charity luncheon.

/ We attended a charity luncheon.

F 47 … espionage
… espionage
… He was arrested for industrial espionage.
… Espionage threatens national security.
… espionage

/ espionage

… He was arrested for industrial espionage.

/ He was arrested for industrial espionage.

… Espionage threatens national security.

/ Espionage threatens national security.

F 48 … genesis
… genesis
… The genesis of the idea came from a dream.
… The book explores the genesis of civilization.
… genesis

/ genesis

… The genesis of the idea came from a dream.

/ The genesis of the idea came from a dream.

… The book explores the genesis of civilization.

/ The book explores the genesis of civilization.

F 49 … janitor
… janitor
… The janitor cleaned the hallway.
… She works as a school janitor.
… janitor

/ janitor

… The janitor cleaned the hallway.

/ The janitor cleaned the hallway.

… She works as a school janitor.

/ She works as a school janitor.

F 50 … alumnus
… alumnus
… He’s an alumnus of Harvard University.
… The alumni gathered for a reunion.
… alumnus

/ alumnus

… He’s an alumnus of Harvard University.

/ He’s an alumnus of Harvard University.

… The alumni gathered for a reunion.

/ The alumni gathered for a reunion.

G 1 … antidote
… antidote
… Laughter is a good antidote to stress.
… They searched for an antidote to the poison.
… antidote

/ antidote

… Laughter is a good antidote to stress.

/ Laughter is a good antidote to stress.

… They searched for an antidote to the poison.

/ They searched for an antidote to the poison.

G 2 … commandment
… commandment
… The Ten Commandments are central to the faith.
… He broke a moral commandment.
… commandment

/ commandment

… The Ten Commandments are central to the faith.

/ The Ten Commandments are central to the faith.

… He broke a moral commandment.

/ He broke a moral commandment.

G 3 … wane
… wane
… Interest in the topic began to wane.
… His strength waned over time.
… wane

/ wane

… Interest in the topic began to wane.

/ Interest in the topic began to wane.

… His strength waned over time.

/ His strength waned over time.

G 4 … booty
… booty
… The pirates divided the booty.
… They returned with a car full of shopping booty.
… booty

/ booty

… The pirates divided the booty.

/ The pirates divided the booty.

… They returned with a car full of shopping booty.

/ They returned with a car full of shopping booty.

G 5 … abyss
… abyss
… He stared into the dark abyss.
… The country was on the edge of an abyss.
… abyss

/ abyss

… He stared into the dark abyss.

/ He stared into the dark abyss.

… The country was on the edge of an abyss.

/ The country was on the edge of an abyss.

G 6 … subvert
… subvert
… They tried to subvert the government.
… The film subverts traditional gender roles.
… subvert

/ subvert

… They tried to subvert the government.

/ They tried to subvert the government.

… The film subverts traditional gender roles.

/ The film subverts traditional gender roles.

G 7 … cynic
… cynic
… A cynic might say it’s all for profit.
… He’s a cynic who doubts everything.
… cynic

/ cynic

… A cynic might say it’s all for profit.

/ A cynic might say it’s all for profit.

… He’s a cynic who doubts everything.

/ He’s a cynic who doubts everything.

G 8 … electrode
… electrode
… The electrode was attached to the skin.
… Electrodes measure brain activity.
… electrode

/ electrode

… The electrode was attached to the skin.

/ The electrode was attached to the skin.

… Electrodes measure brain activity.

/ Electrodes measure brain activity.

G 9 … drop by
… drop by
… Feel free to drop by anytime.
… I’ll drop by your office later.
… drop by

/ drop by

… Feel free to drop by anytime.

/ Feel free to drop by anytime.

… I’ll drop by your office later.

/ I’ll drop by your office later.

G 10 … sexist
… sexist
… His comment was clearly sexist.
… The ad was criticized for being sexist.
… sexist

/ sexist

… His comment was clearly sexist.

/ His comment was clearly sexist.

… The ad was criticized for being sexist.

/ The ad was criticized for being sexist.

G 11 … choreographer
… choreographer
… The choreographer designed the dance routine.
… She’s a famous choreographer.
… choreographer

/ choreographer

… The choreographer designed the dance routine.

/ The choreographer designed the dance routine.

… She’s a famous choreographer.

/ She’s a famous choreographer.

G 12 … collusion
… collusion
… The companies were accused of collusion.
… Political collusion undermines democracy.
… collusion

/ collusion

… The companies were accused of collusion.

/ The companies were accused of collusion.

… Political collusion undermines democracy.

/ Political collusion undermines democracy.

G 13 … gradient
… gradient
… The road has a steep gradient.
… The color gradient fades from blue to white.
… gradient

/ gradient

… The road has a steep gradient.

/ The road has a steep gradient.

… The color gradient fades from blue to white.

/ The color gradient fades from blue to white.

G 14 … proffer
… proffer
… He proffered his resignation.
… She proffered advice with kindness.
… proffer

/ proffer

… He proffered his resignation.

/ He proffered his resignation.

… She proffered advice with kindness.

/ She proffered advice with kindness.

G 15 … stutter
… stutter
… He stuttered nervously during the speech.
… She has a mild stutter.
… stutter

/ stutter

… He stuttered nervously during the speech.

/ He stuttered nervously during the speech.

… She has a mild stutter.

/ She has a mild stutter.

G 16 … lore
… lore
… The book is full of ancient lore.
… Local lore says the lake is haunted.
… lore

/ lore

… The book is full of ancient lore.

/ The book is full of ancient lore.

… Local lore says the lake is haunted.

/ Local lore says the lake is haunted.

G 17 … as a whole
… as a whole
… The team performed well as a whole.
… Society as a whole must address the issue.
… as a whole

/ as a whole

… The team performed well as a whole.

/ The team performed well as a whole.

… Society as a whole must address the issue.

/ Society as a whole must address the issue.

G 18 … culmination
… culmination
… The event was the culmination of years of work.
… Graduation is the culmination of study.
… culmination

/ culmination

… The event was the culmination of years of work.

/ The event was the culmination of years of work.

… Graduation is the culmination of study.

/ Graduation is the culmination of study.

G 19 … attrition
… attrition
… The company faced high employee attrition.
… War causes attrition of resources.
… attrition

/ attrition

… The company faced high employee attrition.

/ The company faced high employee attrition.

… War causes attrition of resources.

/ War causes attrition of resources.

G 20 … cross over
… cross over
… He crossed over into politics.
… The singer crossed over to pop music.
… cross over

/ cross over

… He crossed over into politics.

/ He crossed over into politics.

… The singer crossed over to pop music.

/ The singer crossed over to pop music.

G 21 … disparity
… disparity
… There’s a disparity in income levels.
… The disparity between regions is growing.
… disparity

/ disparity

… There’s a disparity in income levels.

/ There’s a disparity in income levels.

… The disparity between regions is growing.

/ The disparity between regions is growing.

G 22 … combustion
… combustion
… Combustion engines power most cars.
… Combustion produces heat and light.
… combustion

/ combustion

… Combustion engines power most cars.

/ Combustion engines power most cars.

… Combustion produces heat and light.

/ Combustion produces heat and light.

G 23 … permeate
… permeate
… The smell of coffee permeated the room.
… Fear permeated the atmosphere.
… permeate

/ permeate

… The smell of coffee permeated the room.

/ The smell of coffee permeated the room.

… Fear permeated the atmosphere.

/ Fear permeated the atmosphere.

G 24 … sob
… sob
… She began to sob quietly.
… He sobbed uncontrollably.
… sob

/ sob

… She began to sob quietly.

/ She began to sob quietly.

… He sobbed uncontrollably.

/ He sobbed uncontrollably.

G 25 … glitch
… glitch
… A glitch caused the system to crash.
… There was a glitch in the software.
… glitch

/ glitch

… A glitch caused the system to crash.

/ A glitch caused the system to crash.

… There was a glitch in the software.

/ There was a glitch in the software.

G 26 … levee
… levee
… The levee protected the town from flooding.
… They reinforced the levee before the storm.
… levee

/ levee

… The levee protected the town from flooding.

/ The levee protected the town from flooding.

… They reinforced the levee before the storm.

/ They reinforced the levee before the storm.

G 27 … sanctity
… sanctity
… They defended the sanctity of life.
… The sanctity of the temple was respected.
… sanctity

/ sanctity

… They defended the sanctity of life.

/ They defended the sanctity of life.

… The sanctity of the temple was respected.

/ The sanctity of the temple was respected.

G 28 … wreak
… wreak
… The storm wreaked havoc on the coast.
… He vowed to wreak revenge.
… wreak

/ wreak

… The storm wreaked havoc on the coast.

/ The storm wreaked havoc on the coast.

… He vowed to wreak revenge.

/ He vowed to wreak revenge.

G 29 … wilt
… wilt
… The flowers wilted in the heat.
… She began to wilt under pressure.
… wilt

/ wilt

… The flowers wilted in the heat.

/ The flowers wilted in the heat.

… She began to wilt under pressure.

/ She began to wilt under pressure.

G 30 … paralysis
… paralysis
… He suffered temporary paralysis.
… Fear caused mental paralysis.
… paralysis

/ paralysis

… He suffered temporary paralysis.

/ He suffered temporary paralysis.

… Fear caused mental paralysis.

/ Fear caused mental paralysis.

G 31 … pass up
… pass up
… Don’t pass up this opportunity.
… She passed up the chance to travel.
… pass up

/ pass up

… Don’t pass up this opportunity.

/ Don’t pass up this opportunity.

… She passed up the chance to travel.

/ She passed up the chance to travel.

G 32 … reprimand
… reprimand
… The teacher reprimanded him for cheating.
… He received a formal reprimand.
… reprimand

/ reprimand

… The teacher reprimanded him for cheating.

/ The teacher reprimanded him for cheating.

… He received a formal reprimand.

/ He received a formal reprimand.

G 33 … die out
… die out
… Some species may die out soon.
… Traditions can die out over time.
… die out

/ die out

… Some species may die out soon.

/ Some species may die out soon.

… Traditions can die out over time.

/ Traditions can die out over time.

G 34 … rapport
… rapport
… They built a strong rapport with clients.
… Good rapport helps teamwork.
… rapport

/ rapport

… They built a strong rapport with clients.

/ They built a strong rapport with clients.

… Good rapport helps teamwork.

/ Good rapport helps teamwork.

G 35 … plywood
… plywood
… The walls were made of plywood.
… He nailed the plywood to the frame.
… plywood

/ plywood

… The walls were made of plywood.

/ The walls were made of plywood.

… He nailed the plywood to the frame.

/ He nailed the plywood to the frame.

G 36 … apprehension
… apprehension
… She felt apprehension before the test.
… His face showed clear apprehension.
… apprehension

/ apprehension

… She felt apprehension before the test.

/ She felt apprehension before the test.

… His face showed clear apprehension.

/ His face showed clear apprehension.

G 37 … raider
… raider
… The raiders attacked at dawn.
… Police caught the bank raiders.
… raider

/ raider

… The raiders attacked at dawn.

/ The raiders attacked at dawn.

… Police caught the bank raiders.

/ Police caught the bank raiders.

G 38 … nook
… nook
… He found a quiet nook to read.
… The cat slept in a cozy nook.
… nook

/ nook

… He found a quiet nook to read.

/ He found a quiet nook to read.

… The cat slept in a cozy nook.

/ The cat slept in a cozy nook.

G 39 … genus
… genus
… This plant belongs to the rose genus.
… Scientists classified the species by genus.
… genus

/ genus

… This plant belongs to the rose genus.

/ This plant belongs to the rose genus.

… Scientists classified the species by genus.

/ Scientists classified the species by genus.

G 40 … secession
… secession
… The region declared secession.
… Secession led to civil unrest.
… secession

/ secession

… The region declared secession.

/ The region declared secession.

… Secession led to civil unrest.

/ Secession led to civil unrest.

G 41 … peter
… peter
… The excitement began to peter out.
… His energy petered out by evening.
… peter

/ peter

… The excitement began to peter out.

/ The excitement began to peter out.

… His energy petered out by evening.

/ His energy petered out by evening.

G 42 … relive
… relive
… She wanted to relive the moment.
… He relived his childhood through stories.
… relive

/ relive

… She wanted to relive the moment.

/ She wanted to relive the moment.

… He relived his childhood through stories.

/ He relived his childhood through stories.

G 43 … stand out
… stand out
… Her talent really stands out.
… He stood out in the crowd.
… stand out

/ stand out

… Her talent really stands out.

/ Her talent really stands out.

… He stood out in the crowd.

/ He stood out in the crowd.

G 44 … help out
… help out
… Can you help out with the dishes?
… He helped out at the shelter.
… help out

/ help out

… Can you help out with the dishes?

/ Can you help out with the dishes?

… He helped out at the shelter.

/ He helped out at the shelter.

G 45 … scurry
… scurry
… The mice scurried across the floor.
… She scurried to catch the bus.
… scurry

/ scurry

… The mice scurried across the floor.

/ The mice scurried across the floor.

… She scurried to catch the bus.

/ She scurried to catch the bus.

G 46 … reverence
… reverence
… They showed reverence for tradition.
… He spoke with reverence about his mentor.
… reverence

/ reverence

… They showed reverence for tradition.

/ They showed reverence for tradition.

… He spoke with reverence about his mentor.

/ He spoke with reverence about his mentor.

G 47 … shortfall
… shortfall
… There was a budget shortfall.
… The company faced a sales shortfall.
… shortfall

/ shortfall

… There was a budget shortfall.

/ There was a budget shortfall.

… The company faced a sales shortfall.

/ The company faced a sales shortfall.

G 48 … ex-husband
… ex-husband
… Her ex-husband moved to another city.
… She still talks to her ex-husband.
… ex-husband

/ ex-husband

… Her ex-husband moved to another city.

/ Her ex-husband moved to another city.

… She still talks to her ex-husband.

/ She still talks to her ex-husband.

G 49 … pull down
… pull down
… They pulled down the old building.
… The curtains were pulled down.
… pull down

/ pull down

… They pulled down the old building.

/ They pulled down the old building.

… The curtains were pulled down.

/ The curtains were pulled down.

G 50 … preoccupation
… preoccupation
… His preoccupation with work affected his health.
… She spoke with preoccupation.
… preoccupation

/ preoccupation

… His preoccupation with work affected his health.

/ His preoccupation with work affected his health.

… She spoke with preoccupation.

/ She spoke with preoccupation.

H 1 … luster
… luster
… The gold had a bright luster.
… Her hair had a healthy luster.
… luster

/ luster

… The gold had a bright luster.

/ The gold had a bright luster.

… Her hair had a healthy luster.

/ Her hair had a healthy luster.

H 2 … notation
… notation
… Use standard musical notation.
… The notation was clear and precise.
… notation

/ notation

… Use standard musical notation.

/ Use standard musical notation.

… The notation was clear and precise.

/ The notation was clear and precise.

H 3 … patronage
… patronage
… The museum relies on public patronage.
… He received royal patronage.
… patronage

/ patronage

… The museum relies on public patronage.

/ The museum relies on public patronage.

… He received royal patronage.

/ He received royal patronage.

H 4 … mess up
… mess up
… I messed up the report.
… Don’t mess up the schedule.
… mess up

/ mess up

… I messed up the report.

/ I messed up the report.

… Don’t mess up the schedule.

/ Don’t mess up the schedule.

H 5 … penetration
… penetration
… The bullet had deep penetration.
… Market penetration increased this year.
… penetration

/ penetration

… The bullet had deep penetration.

/ The bullet had deep penetration.

… Market penetration increased this year.

/ Market penetration increased this year.

H 6 … proprietor
… proprietor
… The proprietor welcomed us warmly.
… She is the proprietor of a small café.
… proprietor

/ proprietor

… The proprietor welcomed us warmly.

/ The proprietor welcomed us warmly.

… She is the proprietor of a small café.

/ She is the proprietor of a small café.

H 7 … come through
… come through
… He came through the surgery fine.
… The team came through in the final minutes.
… come through

/ come through

… He came through the surgery fine.

/ He came through the surgery fine.

… The team came through in the final minutes.

/ The team came through in the final minutes.

H 8 … sinus
… sinus
… He has a sinus infection.
… Sinus pressure causes headaches.
… sinus

/ sinus

… He has a sinus infection.

/ He has a sinus infection.

… Sinus pressure causes headaches.

/ Sinus pressure causes headaches.

H 9 … clamor
… clamor
… The crowd clamored for attention.
… There was a clamor outside the building.
… clamor

/ clamor

… The crowd clamored for attention.

/ The crowd clamored for attention.

… There was a clamor outside the building.

/ There was a clamor outside the building.

H 10 … acronym
… acronym
… NASA is an acronym for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
… The acronym ASAP means “as soon as possible.”
… acronym

/ acronym

… NASA is an acronym for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

/ NASA is an acronym for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

… The acronym ASAP means “as soon as possible.”

/ The acronym ASAP means “as soon as possible.”

H 11 … resonant
… resonant
… Her voice was deep and resonant.
… The message was resonant with the audience.
… resonant

/ resonant

… Her voice was deep and resonant.

/ Her voice was deep and resonant.

… The message was resonant with the audience.

/ The message was resonant with the audience.

H 12 … bandit
… bandit
… The bandits escaped into the hills.
… A group of bandits robbed the caravan.
… bandit

/ bandit

… The bandits escaped into the hills.

/ The bandits escaped into the hills.

… A group of bandits robbed the caravan.

/ A group of bandits robbed the caravan.

H 13 … at the moment
… at the moment
… I’m busy at the moment.
… She’s not available at the moment.
… at the moment

/ at the moment

… I’m busy at the moment.

/ I’m busy at the moment.

… She’s not available at the moment.

/ She’s not available at the moment.

H 14 … discontent
… discontent
… There was growing discontent among workers.
… His face showed clear discontent.
… discontent

/ discontent

… There was growing discontent among workers.

/ There was growing discontent among workers.

… His face showed clear discontent.

/ His face showed clear discontent.

H 15 … unearth
… unearth
… They unearthed ancient artifacts.
… The investigation unearthed new evidence.
… unearth

/ unearth

… They unearthed ancient artifacts.

/ They unearthed ancient artifacts.

… The investigation unearthed new evidence.

/ The investigation unearthed new evidence.

H 16 … replenish
… replenish
… Please replenish the stock.
… Water was replenished after the drought.
… replenish

/ replenish

… Please replenish the stock.

/ Please replenish the stock.

… Water was replenished after the drought.

/ Water was replenished after the drought.

H 17 … skirmish
… skirmish
… A skirmish broke out near the border.
… The teams had a brief skirmish.
… skirmish

/ skirmish

… A skirmish broke out near the border.

/ A skirmish broke out near the border.

… The teams had a brief skirmish.

/ The teams had a brief skirmish.

H 18 … gust
… gust
… A gust of wind slammed the door.
… Gusts of rain hit the coast.
… gust

/ gust

… A gust of wind slammed the door.

/ A gust of wind slammed the door.

… Gusts of rain hit the coast.

/ Gusts of rain hit the coast.

H 19 … wisdom tooth
… wisdom tooth
… He had his wisdom tooth removed.
… Wisdom tooth pain can be severe.
… wisdom tooth

/ wisdom tooth

… He had his wisdom tooth removed.

/ He had his wisdom tooth removed.

… Wisdom tooth pain can be severe.

/ Wisdom tooth pain can be severe.

H 20 … as yet
… as yet
… As yet, no decision has been made.
… No cure has been found as yet.
… as yet

/ as yet

… As yet, no decision has been made.

/ As yet, no decision has been made.

… No cure has been found as yet.

/ No cure has been found as yet.

H 21 … primate
… primate
… Humans are classified as primates.
… Primates include monkeys and apes.
… primate

/ primate

… Humans are classified as primates.

/ Humans are classified as primates.

… Primates include monkeys and apes.

/ Primates include monkeys and apes.

H 22 … handcuff
… handcuff
… The suspect was handcuffed immediately.
… Police handcuffed the thief.
… handcuff

/ handcuff

… The suspect was handcuffed immediately.

/ The suspect was handcuffed immediately.

… Police handcuffed the thief.

/ Police handcuffed the thief.

H 23 … hoof
… hoof
… The horse injured its hoof.
… Cows have cloven hooves.
… hoof

/ hoof

… The horse injured its hoof.

/ The horse injured its hoof.

… Cows have cloven hooves.

/ Cows have cloven hooves.

H 24 … revel
… revel
… They reveled in their victory.
… She reveled in the music and dancing.
… revel

/ revel

… They reveled in their victory.

/ They reveled in their victory.

… She reveled in the music and dancing.

/ She reveled in the music and dancing.

H 25 … out of nowhere
… out of nowhere
… The car appeared out of nowhere.
… He called me out of nowhere.
… out of nowhere

/ out of nowhere

… The car appeared out of nowhere.

/ The car appeared out of nowhere.

… He called me out of nowhere.

/ He called me out of nowhere.

H 26 … citation
… citation
… He received a citation for bravery.
… The paper includes many citations.
… citation

/ citation

… He received a citation for bravery.

/ He received a citation for bravery.

… The paper includes many citations.

/ The paper includes many citations.

H 27 … complexion
… complexion
… She has a fair complexion.
… His complexion changed after the illness.
… complexion

/ complexion

… She has a fair complexion.

/ She has a fair complexion.

… His complexion changed after the illness.

/ His complexion changed after the illness.

H 28 … tout
… tout
… They touted the product as revolutionary.
… He was touting his new book.
… tout

/ tout

… They touted the product as revolutionary.

/ They touted the product as revolutionary.

… He was touting his new book.

/ He was touting his new book.

H 29 … fiat
… fiat
… The law was imposed by government fiat.
… A fiat currency has no intrinsic value.
… fiat

/ fiat

… The law was imposed by government fiat.

/ The law was imposed by government fiat.

… A fiat currency has no intrinsic value.

/ A fiat currency has no intrinsic value.

H 30 … quell
… quell
… Police tried to quell the protest.
… She quelled her anger.
… quell

/ quell

… Police tried to quell the protest.

/ Police tried to quell the protest.

… She quelled her anger.

/ She quelled her anger.

H 31 … envoy
… envoy
… The envoy arrived for peace talks.
… He served as a UN envoy.
… envoy

/ envoy

… The envoy arrived for peace talks.

/ The envoy arrived for peace talks.

… He served as a UN envoy.

/ He served as a UN envoy.

H 32 … fodder
… fodder
… The cows were fed fresh fodder.
… The story became media fodder.
… fodder

/ fodder

… The cows were fed fresh fodder.

/ The cows were fed fresh fodder.

… The story became media fodder.

/ The story became media fodder.

H 33 … comptroller
… comptroller
… The city’s comptroller manages finances.
… She was appointed as state comptroller.
… comptroller

/ comptroller

… The city’s comptroller manages finances.

/ The city’s comptroller manages finances.

… She was appointed as state comptroller.

/ She was appointed as state comptroller.

H 34 … speaking of which
… speaking of which
… Speaking of which, how’s your project going?
… Speaking of which, I saw him yesterday.
… speaking of which

/ speaking of which

… Speaking of which, how’s your project going?

/ Speaking of which, how’s your project going?

… Speaking of which, I saw him yesterday.

/ Speaking of which, I saw him yesterday.

H 35 … excise
… excise
… The surgeon excised the tumor.
… They excised the clause from the contract.
… excise

/ excise

… The surgeon excised the tumor.

/ The surgeon excised the tumor.

… They excised the clause from the contract.

/ They excised the clause from the contract.

H 36 … bank account
… bank account
… I opened a new bank account today.
… She transferred money to her bank account.
… bank account

/ bank account

… I opened a new bank account today.

/ I opened a new bank account today.

… She transferred money to her bank account.

/ She transferred money to her bank account.

H 37 … punctuate
… punctuate
… He punctuated his speech with jokes.
… Her writing is poorly punctuated.
… punctuate

/ punctuate

… He punctuated his speech with jokes.

/ He punctuated his speech with jokes.

… Her writing is poorly punctuated.

/ Her writing is poorly punctuated.

H 38 … continuum
… continuum
… Time is viewed as a continuum.
… The spectrum forms a color continuum.
… continuum

/ continuum

… Time is viewed as a continuum.

/ Time is viewed as a continuum.

… The spectrum forms a color continuum.

/ The spectrum forms a color continuum.

H 39 … hand out
… hand out
… She handed out flyers at the station.
… The teacher handed out the test papers.
… hand out

/ hand out

… She handed out flyers at the station.

/ She handed out flyers at the station.

… The teacher handed out the test papers.

/ The teacher handed out the test papers.

H 40 … diaper
… diaper
… The baby needs a clean diaper.
… She changed the diaper quickly.
… diaper

/ diaper

… The baby needs a clean diaper.

/ The baby needs a clean diaper.

… She changed the diaper quickly.

/ She changed the diaper quickly.

H 41 … wear off
… wear off
… The pain will wear off soon.
… The excitement wore off by evening.
… wear off

/ wear off

… The pain will wear off soon.

/ The pain will wear off soon.

… The excitement wore off by evening.

/ The excitement wore off by evening.

H 42 … ferment
… ferment
… The juice began to ferment.
… Ideas fermented over time.
… ferment

/ ferment

… The juice began to ferment.

/ The juice began to ferment.

… Ideas fermented over time.

/ Ideas fermented over time.

H 43 … pleading
… pleading
… His pleading moved the judge.
… She made a pleading gesture.
… pleading

/ pleading

… His pleading moved the judge.

/ His pleading moved the judge.

… She made a pleading gesture.

/ She made a pleading gesture.

H 44 … scum
… scum
… The pond was covered in green scum.
… He called them scum of the earth.
… scum

/ scum

… The pond was covered in green scum.

/ The pond was covered in green scum.

… He called them scum of the earth.

/ He called them scum of the earth.

H 45 … puncture
… puncture
… The tire had a puncture.
… He punctured the balloon with a pin.
… puncture

/ puncture

… The tire had a puncture.

/ The tire had a puncture.

… He punctured the balloon with a pin.

/ He punctured the balloon with a pin.

H 46 … fledgling
… fledgling
… The fledgling company is growing fast.
… He’s a fledgling writer.
… fledgling

/ fledgling

… The fledgling company is growing fast.

/ The fledgling company is growing fast.

… He’s a fledgling writer.

/ He’s a fledgling writer.

H 47 … patriarch
… patriarch
… The patriarch led the family with wisdom.
… He is the patriarch of the clan.
… patriarch

/ patriarch

… The patriarch led the family with wisdom.

/ The patriarch led the family with wisdom.

… He is the patriarch of the clan.

/ He is the patriarch of the clan.

H 48 … public official
… public official
… The public official gave a statement.
… She works as a public official.
… public official

/ public official

… The public official gave a statement.

/ The public official gave a statement.

… She works as a public official.

/ She works as a public official.

H 49 … mower
… mower
… He bought a new lawn mower.
… The mower broke during use.
… mower

/ mower

… He bought a new lawn mower.

/ He bought a new lawn mower.

… The mower broke during use.

/ The mower broke during use.

H 50 … compare A to B
… compare A to B
… Don’t compare yourself to others.
… She compared the old model to the new one.
… compare A to B

/ compare A to B

… Don’t compare yourself to others.

/ Don’t compare yourself to others.

… She compared the old model to the new one.

/ She compared the old model to the new one.