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.
