M 1 … dual citizenship
… dual citizenship
… She holds dual citizenship in Canada and Japan.
… Dual citizenship allows more travel flexibility.
… dual citizenship
/ dual citizenship
… She holds dual citizenship in Canada and Japan.
/ She holds dual citizenship in Canada and Japan.
… Dual citizenship allows more travel flexibility.
/ Dual citizenship allows more travel flexibility.
M 2 … outpatient
… outpatient
… He receives outpatient treatment twice a week.
… The outpatient clinic is open daily.
… outpatient
/ outpatient
… He receives outpatient treatment twice a week.
/ He receives outpatient treatment twice a week.
… The outpatient clinic is open daily.
/ The outpatient clinic is open daily.
M 3 … secede
… secede
… The region voted to secede from the country.
… Several states threatened to secede.
… secede
/ secede
… The region voted to secede from the country.
/ The region voted to secede from the country.
… Several states threatened to secede.
/ Several states threatened to secede.
M 4 … whack
… whack
… He gave the ball a hard whack.
… She whacked the mosquito with a book.
… whack
/ whack
… He gave the ball a hard whack.
/ He gave the ball a hard whack.
… She whacked the mosquito with a book.
/ She whacked the mosquito with a book.
M 5 … calculus
… calculus
… Calculus is a challenging subject for many students.
… He studied calculus in college.
… calculus
/ calculus
… Calculus is a challenging subject for many students.
/ Calculus is a challenging subject for many students.
… He studied calculus in college.
/ He studied calculus in college.
M 6 … inoculation
… inoculation
… Inoculation helps prevent serious diseases.
… The child received an inoculation against measles.
… inoculation
/ inoculation
… Inoculation helps prevent serious diseases.
/ Inoculation helps prevent serious diseases.
… The child received an inoculation against measles.
/ The child received an inoculation against measles.
M 7 … chip in
… chip in
… Everyone chipped in to buy a gift.
… I’ll chip in for the pizza.
… chip in
/ chip in
… Everyone chipped in to buy a gift.
/ Everyone chipped in to buy a gift.
… I’ll chip in for the pizza.
/ I’ll chip in for the pizza.
M 8 … piracy
… piracy
… Piracy is a major issue in digital media.
… The ship was attacked by piracy near the coast.
… piracy
/ piracy
… Piracy is a major issue in digital media.
/ Piracy is a major issue in digital media.
… The ship was attacked by piracy near the coast.
/ The ship was attacked by piracy near the coast.
M 9 … truce
… truce
… The two sides agreed to a temporary truce.
… The truce lasted for one week.
… truce
/ truce
… The two sides agreed to a temporary truce.
/ The two sides agreed to a temporary truce.
… The truce lasted for one week.
/ The truce lasted for one week.
M 10 … ruckus
… ruckus
… The argument caused a ruckus in the restaurant.
… What’s the ruckus outside?
… ruckus
/ ruckus
… The argument caused a ruckus in the restaurant.
/ The argument caused a ruckus in the restaurant.
… What’s the ruckus outside?
/ What’s the ruckus outside?
M 11 … cardiovascular
… cardiovascular
… Regular exercise improves cardiovascular health.
… He was diagnosed with a cardiovascular condition.
… cardiovascular
/ cardiovascular
… Regular exercise improves cardiovascular health.
/ Regular exercise improves cardiovascular health.
… He was diagnosed with a cardiovascular condition.
/ He was diagnosed with a cardiovascular condition.
M 12 … surrogate
… surrogate
… She became a surrogate mother for her sister.
… A surrogate was used in the experiment.
… surrogate
/ surrogate
… She became a surrogate mother for her sister.
/ She became a surrogate mother for her sister.
… A surrogate was used in the experiment.
/ A surrogate was used in the experiment.
M 13 … vial
… vial
… The nurse filled the vial with medicine.
… He dropped the vial and it shattered.
… vial
/ vial
… The nurse filled the vial with medicine.
/ The nurse filled the vial with medicine.
… He dropped the vial and it shattered.
/ He dropped the vial and it shattered.
M 14 … conglomerate
… conglomerate
… The company is part of a large conglomerate.
… The conglomerate owns several media outlets.
… conglomerate
/ conglomerate
… The company is part of a large conglomerate.
/ The company is part of a large conglomerate.
… The conglomerate owns several media outlets.
/ The conglomerate owns several media outlets.
M 15 … palatable
… palatable
… The dish was surprisingly palatable.
… He found her suggestion palatable.
… palatable
/ palatable
… The dish was surprisingly palatable.
/ The dish was surprisingly palatable.
… He found her suggestion palatable.
/ He found her suggestion palatable.
M 16 … get in on
… get in on
… I want to get in on the new project.
… She got in on the latest trend.
… get in on
/ get in on
… I want to get in on the new project.
/ I want to get in on the new project.
… She got in on the latest trend.
/ She got in on the latest trend.
M 17 … tepid
… tepid
… The tea was tepid and unappealing.
… His response was tepid and uninterested.
… tepid
/ tepid
… The tea was tepid and unappealing.
/ The tea was tepid and unappealing.
… His response was tepid and uninterested.
/ His response was tepid and uninterested.
M 18 … annihilate
… annihilate
… The army aimed to annihilate the enemy forces.
… The disease could annihilate entire populations.
… annihilate
/ annihilate
… The army aimed to annihilate the enemy forces.
/ The army aimed to annihilate the enemy forces.
… The disease could annihilate entire populations.
/ The disease could annihilate entire populations.
M 19 … gruesome
… gruesome
… The movie showed a gruesome crime scene.
… He described the accident in gruesome detail.
… gruesome
/ gruesome
… The movie showed a gruesome crime scene.
/ The movie showed a gruesome crime scene.
… He described the accident in gruesome detail.
/ He described the accident in gruesome detail.
M 20 … precarious
… precarious
… His financial situation is precarious.
… The ladder was in a precarious position.
… precarious
/ precarious
… His financial situation is precarious.
/ His financial situation is precarious.
… The ladder was in a precarious position.
/ The ladder was in a precarious position.
M 21 … cervical
… cervical
… She was diagnosed with cervical cancer.
… Cervical screening is important for women’s health.
… cervical
/ cervical
… She was diagnosed with cervical cancer.
/ She was diagnosed with cervical cancer.
… Cervical screening is important for women’s health.
/ Cervical screening is important for women’s health.
M 22 … symmetry
… symmetry
… The building’s design emphasizes perfect symmetry.
… Butterflies often display beautiful symmetry.
… symmetry
/ symmetry
… The building’s design emphasizes perfect symmetry.
/ The building’s design emphasizes perfect symmetry.
… Butterflies often display beautiful symmetry.
/ Butterflies often display beautiful symmetry.
M 23 … treasurer
… treasurer
… The treasurer presented the annual budget report.
… She was elected as the club’s treasurer.
… treasurer
/ treasurer
… The treasurer presented the annual budget report.
/ The treasurer presented the annual budget report.
… She was elected as the club’s treasurer.
/ She was elected as the club’s treasurer.
M 24 … mural
… mural
… The artist painted a mural on the school wall.
… The mural depicts scenes from local history.
… mural
/ mural
… The artist painted a mural on the school wall.
/ The artist painted a mural on the school wall.
… The mural depicts scenes from local history.
/ The mural depicts scenes from local history.
M 25 … in fact
… in fact
… In fact, I’ve already finished the project.
… He seems strict, but in fact he’s very kind.
… in fact
/ in fact
… In fact, I’ve already finished the project.
/ In fact, I’ve already finished the project.
… He seems strict, but in fact he’s very kind.
/ He seems strict, but in fact he’s very kind.
M 26 … consecrate
… consecrate
… The church was consecrated in 1850.
… They consecrated the ground for the new temple.
… consecrate
/ consecrate
… The church was consecrated in 1850.
/ The church was consecrated in 1850.
… They consecrated the ground for the new temple.
/ They consecrated the ground for the new temple.
M 27 … bloated
… bloated
… I felt bloated after eating too much.
… The bloated budget caused concern.
… bloated
/ bloated
… I felt bloated after eating too much.
/ I felt bloated after eating too much.
… The bloated budget caused concern.
/ The bloated budget caused concern.
M 28 … extradite
… extradite
… The suspect was extradited to his home country.
… They refused to extradite the criminal.
… extradite
/ extradite
… The suspect was extradited to his home country.
/ The suspect was extradited to his home country.
… They refused to extradite the criminal.
/ They refused to extradite the criminal.
M 29 … complimentary
… complimentary
… The hotel offers complimentary breakfast.
… She gave him a complimentary remark.
… complimentary
/ complimentary
… The hotel offers complimentary breakfast.
/ The hotel offers complimentary breakfast.
… She gave him a complimentary remark.
/ She gave him a complimentary remark.
M 30 … corrosive
… corrosive
… The chemical has a corrosive effect on metal.
… His words were as corrosive as acid.
… corrosive
/ corrosive
… The chemical has a corrosive effect on metal.
/ The chemical has a corrosive effect on metal.
… His words were as corrosive as acid.
/ His words were as corrosive as acid.
M 31 … defiant
… defiant
… The child gave a defiant look to the teacher.
… She remained defiant despite the warnings.
… defiant
/ defiant
… The child gave a defiant look to the teacher.
/ The child gave a defiant look to the teacher.
… She remained defiant despite the warnings.
/ She remained defiant despite the warnings.
M 32 … palpable
… palpable
… There was a palpable tension in the room.
… Her disappointment was almost palpable.
… palpable
/ palpable
… There was a palpable tension in the room.
/ There was a palpable tension in the room.
… Her disappointment was almost palpable.
/ Her disappointment was almost palpable.
M 33 … muffle
… muffle
… He tried to muffle his cough during the meeting.
… The thick walls muffled the sound.
… muffle
/ muffle
… He tried to muffle his cough during the meeting.
/ He tried to muffle his cough during the meeting.
… The thick walls muffled the sound.
/ The thick walls muffled the sound.
M 34 … generalized
… generalized
… The doctor noted a generalized rash on the patient.
… The statement was too generalized to be useful.
… generalized
/ generalized
… The doctor noted a generalized rash on the patient.
/ The doctor noted a generalized rash on the patient.
… The statement was too generalized to be useful.
/ The statement was too generalized to be useful.
M 35 … tinge
… tinge
… There was a tinge of sadness in her smile.
… The sky had a tinge of pink at sunset.
… tinge
/ tinge
… There was a tinge of sadness in her smile.
/ There was a tinge of sadness in her smile.
… The sky had a tinge of pink at sunset.
/ The sky had a tinge of pink at sunset.
M 36 … glisten
… glisten
… The leaves glistened with morning dew.
… Her eyes glistened with tears.
… glisten
/ glisten
… The leaves glistened with morning dew.
/ The leaves glistened with morning dew.
… Her eyes glistened with tears.
/ Her eyes glistened with tears.
M 37 … exacting
… exacting
… The job is physically and mentally exacting.
… He is an exacting teacher with high standards.
… exacting
/ exacting
… The job is physically and mentally exacting.
/ The job is physically and mentally exacting.
… He is an exacting teacher with high standards.
/ He is an exacting teacher with high standards.
M 38 … hang on
… hang on
… Hang on a second, I’ll be right back.
… Hang on to the railing for safety.
… hang on
/ hang on
… Hang on a second, I’ll be right back.
/ Hang on a second, I’ll be right back.
… Hang on to the railing for safety.
/ Hang on to the railing for safety.
M 39 … flagrant
… flagrant
… It was a flagrant violation of the rules.
… His flagrant lies shocked everyone.
… flagrant
/ flagrant
… It was a flagrant violation of the rules.
/ It was a flagrant violation of the rules.
… His flagrant lies shocked everyone.
/ His flagrant lies shocked everyone.
M 40 … nuptial
… nuptial
… The couple exchanged nuptial vows.
… The nuptial ceremony was held in a garden.
… nuptial
/ nuptial
… The couple exchanged nuptial vows.
/ The couple exchanged nuptial vows.
… The nuptial ceremony was held in a garden.
/ The nuptial ceremony was held in a garden.
M 41 … best for
… best for
… This solution is best for beginners.
… Choose the method that’s best for your needs.
… best for
/ best for
… This solution is best for beginners.
/ This solution is best for beginners.
… Choose the method that’s best for your needs.
/ Choose the method that’s best for your needs.
M 42 … predatory
… predatory
… The predatory bird soared above the forest.
… He was accused of predatory business practices.
… predatory
/ predatory
… The predatory bird soared above the forest.
/ The predatory bird soared above the forest.
… He was accused of predatory business practices.
/ He was accused of predatory business practices.
M 43 … impaired
… impaired
… His hearing is slightly impaired.
… She helps students with impaired vision.
… impaired
/ impaired
… His hearing is slightly impaired.
/ His hearing is slightly impaired.
… She helps students with impaired vision.
/ She helps students with impaired vision.
M 44 … obnoxious
… obnoxious
… His obnoxious behavior annoyed everyone.
… The smell was absolutely obnoxious.
… obnoxious
/ obnoxious
… His obnoxious behavior annoyed everyone.
/ His obnoxious behavior annoyed everyone.
… The smell was absolutely obnoxious.
/ The smell was absolutely obnoxious.
M 45 … stalwart
… stalwart
… He’s a stalwart supporter of the team.
… The stalwart guard stood at the gate.
… stalwart
/ stalwart
… He’s a stalwart supporter of the team.
/ He’s a stalwart supporter of the team.
… The stalwart guard stood at the gate.
/ The stalwart guard stood at the gate.
M 46 … lock up
… lock up
… Don’t forget to lock up before you leave.
… He was locked up for ten years.
… lock up
/ lock up
… Don’t forget to lock up before you leave.
/ Don’t forget to lock up before you leave.
… He was locked up for ten years.
/ He was locked up for ten years.
M 47 … stately
… stately
… The mansion had a stately entrance.
… She walked with a stately grace.
… stately
/ stately
… The mansion had a stately entrance.
/ The mansion had a stately entrance.
… She walked with a stately grace.
/ She walked with a stately grace.
M 48 … shoddy
… shoddy
… The product broke due to shoddy workmanship.
… They received shoddy service at the restaurant.
… shoddy
/ shoddy
… The product broke due to shoddy workmanship.
/ The product broke due to shoddy workmanship.
… They received shoddy service at the restaurant.
/ They received shoddy service at the restaurant.
M 49 … radiant
… radiant
… Her radiant smile lit up the room.
… The bride looked radiant in her gown.
… radiant
/ radiant
… Her radiant smile lit up the room.
/ Her radiant smile lit up the room.
… The bride looked radiant in her gown.
/ The bride looked radiant in her gown.
M 50 … glint
… glint
… A glint of sunlight hit the mirror.
… He had a mischievous glint in his eye.
… glint
/ glint
… A glint of sunlight hit the mirror.
/ A glint of sunlight hit the mirror.
… He had a mischievous glint in his eye.
/ He had a mischievous glint in his eye.
N 1 … infrared
… infrared
… The camera detects infrared light.
… Infrared sensors are used in security systems.
… infrared
/ infrared
… The camera detects infrared light.
/ The camera detects infrared light.
… Infrared sensors are used in security systems.
/ Infrared sensors are used in security systems.
N 2 … requisite
… requisite
… A passport is requisite for international travel.
… She lacked the requisite skills for the job.
… requisite
/ requisite
… A passport is requisite for international travel.
/ A passport is requisite for international travel.
… She lacked the requisite skills for the job.
/ She lacked the requisite skills for the job.
N 3 … toxic to
… toxic to
… This chemical is toxic to fish.
… The substance is toxic to humans if inhaled.
… toxic to
/ toxic to
… This chemical is toxic to fish.
/ This chemical is toxic to fish.
… The substance is toxic to humans if inhaled.
/ The substance is toxic to humans if inhaled.
N 4 … autistic
… autistic
… He works with autistic children.
… Her brother was diagnosed as autistic.
… autistic
/ autistic
… He works with autistic children.
/ He works with autistic children.
… Her brother was diagnosed as autistic.
/ Her brother was diagnosed as autistic.
N 5 … flit
… flit
… Butterflies flit from flower to flower.
… She flitted across the room with excitement.
… flit
/ flit
… Butterflies flit from flower to flower.
/ Butterflies flit from flower to flower.
… She flitted across the room with excitement.
/ She flitted across the room with excitement.
N 6 … gregarious
… gregarious
… He’s a gregarious person who loves parties.
… Gregarious animals live in groups.
… gregarious
/ gregarious
… He’s a gregarious person who loves parties.
/ He’s a gregarious person who loves parties.
… Gregarious animals live in groups.
/ Gregarious animals live in groups.
N 7 … in advance
… in advance
… Please pay in advance to reserve your seat.
… We prepared everything in advance.
… in advance
/ in advance
… Please pay in advance to reserve your seat.
/ Please pay in advance to reserve your seat.
… We prepared everything in advance.
/ We prepared everything in advance.
N 8 … majestic
… majestic
… The eagle soared in the majestic sky.
… The castle stood in majestic silence.
… majestic
/ majestic
… The eagle soared in the majestic sky.
/ The eagle soared in the majestic sky.
… The castle stood in majestic silence.
/ The castle stood in majestic silence.
N 9 … exuberant
… exuberant
… The children were exuberant after the performance.
… Her exuberant personality brightens the office.
… exuberant
/ exuberant
… The children were exuberant after the performance.
/ The children were exuberant after the performance.
… Her exuberant personality brightens the office.
/ Her exuberant personality brightens the office.
N 10 … elucidate
… elucidate
… Can you elucidate your point further?
… The professor elucidated the theory clearly.
… elucidate
/ elucidate
… Can you elucidate your point further?
/ Can you elucidate your point further?
… The professor elucidated the theory clearly.
/ The professor elucidated the theory clearly.
N 11 … waiver
… waiver
… He signed a waiver before joining the activity.
… The company offered a fee waiver for students.
… waiver
/ waiver
… He signed a waiver before joining the activity.
/ He signed a waiver before joining the activity.
… The company offered a fee waiver for students.
/ The company offered a fee waiver for students.
N 12 … ailing
… ailing
… The ailing man was taken to the hospital.
… The company is trying to revive its ailing business.
… ailing
/ ailing
… The ailing man was taken to the hospital.
/ The ailing man was taken to the hospital.
… The company is trying to revive its ailing business.
/ The company is trying to revive its ailing business.
N 13 … perverse
… perverse
… He took a perverse pleasure in causing trouble.
… Her perverse decision shocked everyone.
… perverse
/ perverse
… He took a perverse pleasure in causing trouble.
/ He took a perverse pleasure in causing trouble.
… Her perverse decision shocked everyone.
/ Her perverse decision shocked everyone.
N 14 … vogue
… vogue
… Minimalist design is back in vogue.
… Her style set a new vogue in fashion.
… vogue
/ vogue
… Minimalist design is back in vogue.
/ Minimalist design is back in vogue.
… Her style set a new vogue in fashion.
/ Her style set a new vogue in fashion.
N 15 … venom
… venom
… The snake injected venom into its prey.
… His words were filled with venom.
… venom
/ venom
… The snake injected venom into its prey.
/ The snake injected venom into its prey.
… His words were filled with venom.
/ His words were filled with venom.
N 16 … ethereal
… ethereal
… The music had an ethereal quality.
… She looked ethereal in the moonlight.
… ethereal
/ ethereal
… The music had an ethereal quality.
/ The music had an ethereal quality.
… She looked ethereal in the moonlight.
/ She looked ethereal in the moonlight.
N 17 … interpretive
… interpretive
… The museum offers interpretive tours.
… Her dance was deeply interpretive.
… interpretive
/ interpretive
… The museum offers interpretive tours.
/ The museum offers interpretive tours.
… Her dance was deeply interpretive.
/ Her dance was deeply interpretive.
N 18 … let out
… let out
… She let out a sigh of relief.
… He let out a loud laugh.
… let out
/ let out
… She let out a sigh of relief.
/ She let out a sigh of relief.
… He let out a loud laugh.
/ He let out a loud laugh.
N 19 … ultimatum
… ultimatum
… They gave him an ultimatum to resign.
… The ultimatum expired at midnight.
… ultimatum
/ ultimatum
… They gave him an ultimatum to resign.
/ They gave him an ultimatum to resign.
… The ultimatum expired at midnight.
/ The ultimatum expired at midnight.
N 20 … cardiac
… cardiac
… He suffered a cardiac arrest.
… Cardiac health is vital for longevity.
… cardiac
/ cardiac
… He suffered a cardiac arrest.
/ He suffered a cardiac arrest.
… Cardiac health is vital for longevity.
/ Cardiac health is vital for longevity.
N 21 … zest
… zest
… She tackled the project with zest.
… He added lemon zest to the dish.
… zest
/ zest
… She tackled the project with zest.
/ She tackled the project with zest.
… He added lemon zest to the dish.
/ He added lemon zest to the dish.
N 22 … posh
… posh
… They stayed at a posh hotel in Paris.
… She wore a posh dress to the gala.
… posh
/ posh
… They stayed at a posh hotel in Paris.
/ They stayed at a posh hotel in Paris.
… She wore a posh dress to the gala.
/ She wore a posh dress to the gala.
N 23 … appellate
… appellate
… The case was sent to the appellate court.
… He specializes in appellate law.
… appellate
/ appellate
… The case was sent to the appellate court.
/ The case was sent to the appellate court.
… He specializes in appellate law.
/ He specializes in appellate law.
N 24 … conflict with
… conflict with
… His views conflict with mine.
… The schedule conflicts with my plans.
… conflict with
/ conflict with
… His views conflict with mine.
/ His views conflict with mine.
… The schedule conflicts with my plans.
/ The schedule conflicts with my plans.
N 25 … boldly
… boldly
… She spoke boldly in front of the crowd.
… He boldly challenged the status quo.
… boldly
/ boldly
… She spoke boldly in front of the crowd.
/ She spoke boldly in front of the crowd.
… He boldly challenged the status quo.
/ He boldly challenged the status quo.
N 26 … for once
… for once
… For once, he arrived on time.
… For once, I agree with you.
… for once
/ for once
… For once, he arrived on time.
/ For once, he arrived on time.
… For once, I agree with you.
/ For once, I agree with you.
N 27 … atone
… atone
… He tried to atone for his mistakes.
… She donated money to atone for her guilt.
… atone
/ atone
… He tried to atone for his mistakes.
/ He tried to atone for his mistakes.
… She donated money to atone for her guilt.
/ She donated money to atone for her guilt.
N 28 … obese
… obese
… The doctor warned him about becoming obese.
… Obese children are at higher health risk.
… obese
/ obese
… The doctor warned him about becoming obese.
/ The doctor warned him about becoming obese.
… Obese children are at higher health risk.
/ Obese children are at higher health risk.
N 29 … fluctuate
… fluctuate
… Prices fluctuate depending on demand.
… His mood tends to fluctuate.
… fluctuate
/ fluctuate
… Prices fluctuate depending on demand.
/ Prices fluctuate depending on demand.
… His mood tends to fluctuate.
/ His mood tends to fluctuate.
N 30 … defunct
… defunct
… The company is now defunct.
… That law is defunct and no longer enforced.
… defunct
/ defunct
… The company is now defunct.
/ The company is now defunct.
… That law is defunct and no longer enforced.
/ That law is defunct and no longer enforced.
N 31 … incarcerate
… incarcerate
… He was incarcerated for ten years.
… The system tends to incarcerate minor offenders.
… incarcerate
/ incarcerate
… He was incarcerated for ten years.
/ He was incarcerated for ten years.
… The system tends to incarcerate minor offenders.
/ The system tends to incarcerate minor offenders.
N 32 … lax
… lax
… The security was too lax.
… His lax attitude caused problems.
… lax
/ lax
… The security was too lax.
/ The security was too lax.
… His lax attitude caused problems.
/ His lax attitude caused problems.
N 33 … grueling
… grueling
… The hike was grueling but rewarding.
… She endured a grueling training schedule.
… grueling
/ grueling
… The hike was grueling but rewarding.
/ The hike was grueling but rewarding.
… She endured a grueling training schedule.
/ She endured a grueling training schedule.
N 34 … supple
… supple
… The dancer’s body was incredibly supple.
… Leather becomes more supple over time.
… supple
/ supple
… The dancer’s body was incredibly supple.
/ The dancer’s body was incredibly supple.
… Leather becomes more supple over time.
/ Leather becomes more supple over time.
N 35 … fall out of favor with
… fall out of favor with
… He fell out of favor with the manager.
… That style has fallen out of favor with designers.
… fall out of favor with
/ fall out of favor with
… He fell out of favor with the manager.
/ He fell out of favor with the manager.
… That style has fallen out of favor with designers.
/ That style has fallen out of favor with designers.
N 36 … idiosyncratic
… idiosyncratic
… Her idiosyncratic style stood out.
… He has an idiosyncratic way of speaking.
… idiosyncratic
/ idiosyncratic
… Her idiosyncratic style stood out.
/ Her idiosyncratic style stood out.
… He has an idiosyncratic way of speaking.
/ He has an idiosyncratic way of speaking.
N 37 … perceptual
… perceptual
… Perceptual skills are important in art.
… The test measures perceptual ability.
… perceptual
/ perceptual
… Perceptual skills are important in art.
/ Perceptual skills are important in art.
… The test measures perceptual ability.
/ The test measures perceptual ability.
N 38 … sparse
… sparse
… Vegetation was sparse in the desert.
… The audience was sparse at the event.
… sparse
/ sparse
… Vegetation was sparse in the desert.
/ Vegetation was sparse in the desert.
… The audience was sparse at the event.
/ The audience was sparse at the event.
N 39 … sectarian
… sectarian
… The conflict was fueled by sectarian divisions.
… Sectarian violence erupted in the region.
… sectarian
/ sectarian
… The conflict was fueled by sectarian divisions.
/ The conflict was fueled by sectarian divisions.
… Sectarian violence erupted in the region.
/ Sectarian violence erupted in the region.
N 40 … categorize A as B
… categorize A as B
… We categorize this book as fiction.
… The teacher categorized the animals as mammals.
… categorize A as B
/ categorize A as B
… We categorize this book as fiction.
/ We categorize this book as fiction.
… The teacher categorized the animals as mammals.
/ The teacher categorized the animals as mammals.
N 41 … tenuous
… tenuous
… His argument was based on tenuous evidence.
… Their relationship became increasingly tenuous.
… tenuous
/ tenuous
… His argument was based on tenuous evidence.
/ His argument was based on tenuous evidence.
… Their relationship became increasingly tenuous.
/ Their relationship became increasingly tenuous.
N 42 … stalemate
… stalemate
… The negotiations ended in a stalemate.
… The game reached a stalemate after two hours.
… stalemate
/ stalemate
… The negotiations ended in a stalemate.
/ The negotiations ended in a stalemate.
… The game reached a stalemate after two hours.
/ The game reached a stalemate after two hours.
N 43 … whereabouts
… whereabouts
… His whereabouts are still unknown.
… Do you know her current whereabouts?
… whereabouts
/ whereabouts
… His whereabouts are still unknown.
/ His whereabouts are still unknown.
… Do you know her current whereabouts?
/ Do you know her current whereabouts?
N 44 … antagonize
… antagonize
… Don’t antagonize your coworkers.
… His comments antagonized the audience.
… antagonize
/ antagonize
… Don’t antagonize your coworkers.
/ Don’t antagonize your coworkers.
… His comments antagonized the audience.
/ His comments antagonized the audience.
N 45 … gobble
… gobble
… The kids gobbled up the snacks.
… He gobbled his lunch in five minutes.
… gobble
/ gobble
… The kids gobbled up the snacks.
/ The kids gobbled up the snacks.
… He gobbled his lunch in five minutes.
/ He gobbled his lunch in five minutes.
N 46 … belligerent
… belligerent
… He became belligerent after drinking.
… The belligerent nations refused to negotiate.
… belligerent
/ belligerent
… He became belligerent after drinking.
/ He became belligerent after drinking.
… The belligerent nations refused to negotiate.
/ The belligerent nations refused to negotiate.
N 47 … lubricate
… lubricate
… You need to lubricate the gears regularly.
… The mechanic lubricated the engine parts.
… lubricate
/ lubricate
… You need to lubricate the gears regularly.
/ You need to lubricate the gears regularly.
… The mechanic lubricated the engine parts.
/ The mechanic lubricated the engine parts.
N 48 … vigilant
… vigilant
… The guards remained vigilant all night.
… Be vigilant when crossing the street.
… vigilant
/ vigilant
… The guards remained vigilant all night.
/ The guards remained vigilant all night.
… Be vigilant when crossing the street.
/ Be vigilant when crossing the street.
N 49 … distraught
… distraught
… She was distraught after the accident.
… He looked distraught and confused.
… distraught
/ distraught
… She was distraught after the accident.
/ She was distraught after the accident.
… He looked distraught and confused.
/ He looked distraught and confused.
N 50 … exorcise
… exorcise
… They tried to exorcise the evil spirit.
… The ritual was meant to exorcise fear.
… exorcise
/ exorcise
… They tried to exorcise the evil spirit.
/ They tried to exorcise the evil spirit.
… The ritual was meant to exorcise fear.
/ The ritual was meant to exorcise fear.
O 1 … synonymous
… synonymous
… “Happy” is not always synonymous with “joyful.”
… His name became synonymous with success.
… synonymous
/ synonymous
… “Happy” is not always synonymous with “joyful.”
/ “Happy” is not always synonymous with “joyful.”
… His name became synonymous with success.
/ His name became synonymous with success.
O 2 … sporadic
… sporadic
… Sporadic rain fell throughout the day.
… Her attendance was sporadic.
… sporadic
/ sporadic
… Sporadic rain fell throughout the day.
/ Sporadic rain fell throughout the day.
… Her attendance was sporadic.
/ Her attendance was sporadic.
O 3 … bode
… bode
… This doesn’t bode well for the future.
… The signs bode success for the project.
… bode
/ bode
… This doesn’t bode well for the future.
/ This doesn’t bode well for the future.
… The signs bode success for the project.
/ The signs bode success for the project.
O 4 … zinc
… zinc
… Zinc is essential for immune health.
… The supplement contains zinc and iron.
… zinc
/ zinc
… Zinc is essential for immune health.
/ Zinc is essential for immune health.
… The supplement contains zinc and iron.
/ The supplement contains zinc and iron.
O 5 … dogged
… dogged
… Her dogged determination impressed everyone.
… He pursued his goal with dogged persistence.
… dogged
/ dogged
… Her dogged determination impressed everyone.
/ Her dogged determination impressed everyone.
… He pursued his goal with dogged persistence.
/ He pursued his goal with dogged persistence.
O 6 … inept
… inept
… His inept handling of the situation made things worse.
… She felt inept in social situations.
… inept
/ inept
… His inept handling of the situation made things worse.
/ His inept handling of the situation made things worse.
… She felt inept in social situations.
/ She felt inept in social situations.
O 7 … ventilation
… ventilation
… Proper ventilation is essential in hospitals.
… Open the windows to improve ventilation.
… ventilation
/ ventilation
… Proper ventilation is essential in hospitals.
/ Proper ventilation is essential in hospitals.
… Open the windows to improve ventilation.
/ Open the windows to improve ventilation.
O 8 … on balance
… on balance
… On balance, I think we made the right choice.
… On balance, the benefits outweigh the risks.
… on balance
/ on balance
… On balance, I think we made the right choice.
/ On balance, I think we made the right choice.
… On balance, the benefits outweigh the risks.
/ On balance, the benefits outweigh the risks.
O 9 … taut
… taut
… The rope was pulled taut.
… Her face looked taut with stress.
… taut
/ taut
… The rope was pulled taut.
/ The rope was pulled taut.
… Her face looked taut with stress.
/ Her face looked taut with stress.
O 10 … jostle
… jostle
… Commuters jostled for space on the train.
… He was jostled by the crowd.
… jostle
/ jostle
… Commuters jostled for space on the train.
/ Commuters jostled for space on the train.
… He was jostled by the crowd.
/ He was jostled by the crowd.
O 11 … stellar
… stellar
… She gave a stellar performance.
… The team had a stellar season.
… stellar
/ stellar
… She gave a stellar performance.
/ She gave a stellar performance.
… The team had a stellar season.
/ The team had a stellar season.
O 12 … exude
… exude
… He exudes confidence in every meeting.
… The flowers exude a sweet fragrance.
… exude
/ exude
… He exudes confidence in every meeting.
/ He exudes confidence in every meeting.
… The flowers exude a sweet fragrance.
/ The flowers exude a sweet fragrance.
O 13 … thorn
… thorn
… The rose has a sharp thorn.
… He is a thorn in their side.
… thorn
/ thorn
… The rose has a sharp thorn.
/ The rose has a sharp thorn.
… He is a thorn in their side.
/ He is a thorn in their side.
O 14 … stick to
… stick to
… Let’s stick to the original plan.
… She sticks to her principles.
… stick to
/ stick to
… Let’s stick to the original plan.
/ Let’s stick to the original plan.
… She sticks to her principles.
/ She sticks to her principles.
O 15 … attentive
… attentive
… The staff were attentive to our needs.
… He’s always attentive in class.
… attentive
/ attentive
… The staff were attentive to our needs.
/ The staff were attentive to our needs.
… He’s always attentive in class.
/ He’s always attentive in class.
O 16 … outwit
… outwit
… She managed to outwit her opponent.
… The fox outwitted the hunters.
… outwit
/ outwit
… She managed to outwit her opponent.
/ She managed to outwit her opponent.
… The fox outwitted the hunters.
/ The fox outwitted the hunters.
O 17 … blurt
… blurt
… He blurted out the secret.
… Don’t blurt things without thinking.
… blurt
/ blurt
… He blurted out the secret.
/ He blurted out the secret.
… Don’t blurt things without thinking.
/ Don’t blurt things without thinking.
O 18 … encroach
… encroach
… The weeds began to encroach on the path.
… He encroached on her personal space.
… encroach
/ encroach
… The weeds began to encroach on the path.
/ The weeds began to encroach on the path.
… He encroached on her personal space.
/ He encroached on her personal space.
O 19 … as before
… as before
… Everything continued as before.
… She greeted me as before.
… as before
/ as before
… Everything continued as before.
/ Everything continued as before.
… She greeted me as before.
/ She greeted me as before.
O 20 … engender
… engender
… His speech engendered hope.
… The policy may engender resentment.
… engender
/ engender
… His speech engendered hope.
/ His speech engendered hope.
… The policy may engender resentment.
/ The policy may engender resentment.
O 21 … condescend
… condescend
… He condescended to help us.
… Don’t condescend to others.
… condescend
/ condescend
… He condescended to help us.
/ He condescended to help us.
… Don’t condescend to others.
/ Don’t condescend to others.
O 22 … on standby
… on standby
… The ambulance is on standby.
… We have backup generators on standby.
… on standby
/ on standby
… The ambulance is on standby.
/ The ambulance is on standby.
… We have backup generators on standby.
/ We have backup generators on standby.
O 23 … distract A from B
… distract A from B
… The noise distracted me from my work.
… Her phone distracted her from studying.
… distract A from B
/ distract A from B
… The noise distracted me from my work.
/ The noise distracted me from my work.
… Her phone distracted her from studying.
/ Her phone distracted her from studying.
O 24 … pulmonary
… pulmonary
… He has a pulmonary infection.
… Pulmonary function tests were conducted.
… pulmonary
/ pulmonary
… He has a pulmonary infection.
/ He has a pulmonary infection.
… Pulmonary function tests were conducted.
/ Pulmonary function tests were conducted.
O 25 … notoriously
… notoriously
… He is notoriously late.
… That road is notoriously dangerous.
… notoriously
/ notoriously
… He is notoriously late.
/ He is notoriously late.
… That road is notoriously dangerous.
/ That road is notoriously dangerous.
O 26 … detract
… detract
… His rude comment detracted from the speech.
… The noise detracts from the experience.
… detract
/ detract
… His rude comment detracted from the speech.
/ His rude comment detracted from the speech.
… The noise detracts from the experience.
/ The noise detracts from the experience.
O 27 … remedial
… remedial
… She attends remedial math classes.
… Remedial action was taken immediately.
… remedial
/ remedial
… She attends remedial math classes.
/ She attends remedial math classes.
… Remedial action was taken immediately.
/ Remedial action was taken immediately.
O 28 … trivia
… trivia
… He loves collecting trivia about movies.
… The quiz focused on historical trivia.
… trivia
/ trivia
… He loves collecting trivia about movies.
/ He loves collecting trivia about movies.
… The quiz focused on historical trivia.
/ The quiz focused on historical trivia.
O 29 … discretionary
… discretionary
… The manager has discretionary power over the budget.
… Discretionary spending was reduced.
… discretionary
/ discretionary
… The manager has discretionary power over the budget.
/ The manager has discretionary power over the budget.
… Discretionary spending was reduced.
/ Discretionary spending was reduced.
O 30 … pessimistic
… pessimistic
… She’s pessimistic about the future.
… Don’t be so pessimistic.
… pessimistic
/ pessimistic
… She’s pessimistic about the future.
/ She’s pessimistic about the future.
… Don’t be so pessimistic.
/ Don’t be so pessimistic.
O 31 … inside out
… inside out
… He wore his shirt inside out.
… I know this book inside out.
… inside out
/ inside out
… He wore his shirt inside out.
/ He wore his shirt inside out.
… I know this book inside out.
/ I know this book inside out.
O 32 … pseudo
… pseudo
… He gave a pseudo explanation.
… The product uses pseudo-scientific claims.
… pseudo
/ pseudo
… He gave a pseudo explanation.
/ He gave a pseudo explanation.
… The product uses pseudo-scientific claims.
/ The product uses pseudo-scientific claims.
O 33 … antecedent
… antecedent
… The antecedent of the pronoun is unclear.
… Historical antecedents shaped the current system.
… antecedent
/ antecedent
… The antecedent of the pronoun is unclear.
/ The antecedent of the pronoun is unclear.
… Historical antecedents shaped the current system.
/ Historical antecedents shaped the current system.
O 34 … fleeting
… fleeting
… Her smile was fleeting.
… Time is fleeting when you’re happy.
… fleeting
/ fleeting
… Her smile was fleeting.
/ Her smile was fleeting.
… Time is fleeting when you’re happy.
/ Time is fleeting when you’re happy.
O 35 … harrowing
… harrowing
… It was a harrowing experience.
… The film depicts a harrowing journey.
… harrowing
/ harrowing
… It was a harrowing experience.
/ It was a harrowing experience.
… The film depicts a harrowing journey.
/ The film depicts a harrowing journey.
O 36 … tantalizing
… tantalizing
… The aroma of the food was tantalizing.
… She gave a tantalizing hint about the surprise.
… tantalizing
/ tantalizing
… The aroma of the food was tantalizing.
/ The aroma of the food was tantalizing.
… She gave a tantalizing hint about the surprise.
/ She gave a tantalizing hint about the surprise.
O 37 … walk off with
… walk off with
… Someone walked off with my umbrella.
… He walked off with the first prize.
… walk off with
/ walk off with
… Someone walked off with my umbrella.
/ Someone walked off with my umbrella.
… He walked off with the first prize.
/ He walked off with the first prize.
O 38 … culinary
… culinary
… She attended a culinary school in Paris.
… His culinary skills impressed the guests.
… culinary
/ culinary
… She attended a culinary school in Paris.
/ She attended a culinary school in Paris.
… His culinary skills impressed the guests.
/ His culinary skills impressed the guests.
O 39 … natural disaster
… natural disaster
… The region was hit by a natural disaster.
… Earthquakes are common natural disasters in Japan.
… natural disaster
/ natural disaster
… The region was hit by a natural disaster.
/ The region was hit by a natural disaster.
… Earthquakes are common natural disasters in Japan.
/ Earthquakes are common natural disasters in Japan.
O 40 … accentuate
… accentuate
… The lighting accentuated her features.
… He tried to accentuate the positive aspects.
… accentuate
/ accentuate
… The lighting accentuated her features.
/ The lighting accentuated her features.
… He tried to accentuate the positive aspects.
/ He tried to accentuate the positive aspects.
O 41 … sordid
… sordid
… The movie revealed the sordid truth.
… He was involved in a sordid scandal.
… sordid
/ sordid
… The movie revealed the sordid truth.
/ The movie revealed the sordid truth.
… He was involved in a sordid scandal.
/ He was involved in a sordid scandal.
O 42 … pilfer
… pilfer
… He pilfered snacks from the kitchen.
… Employees were caught pilfering office supplies.
… pilfer
/ pilfer
… He pilfered snacks from the kitchen.
/ He pilfered snacks from the kitchen.
… Employees were caught pilfering office supplies.
/ Employees were caught pilfering office supplies.
O 43 … assail
… assail
… He was assailed by doubts.
… The castle was assailed by enemy forces.
… assail
/ assail
… He was assailed by doubts.
/ He was assailed by doubts.
… The castle was assailed by enemy forces.
/ The castle was assailed by enemy forces.
O 44 … airborne
… airborne
… The virus is airborne and spreads quickly.
… The plane became airborne after a short run.
… airborne
/ airborne
… The virus is airborne and spreads quickly.
/ The virus is airborne and spreads quickly.
… The plane became airborne after a short run.
/ The plane became airborne after a short run.
O 45 … keep A away from B
… keep A away from B
… Please keep children away from the fire.
… He kept his emotions away from his work.
… keep A away from B
/ keep A away from B
… Please keep children away from the fire.
/ Please keep children away from the fire.
… He kept his emotions away from his work.
/ He kept his emotions away from his work.
O 46 … fragrant
… fragrant
… The garden was full of fragrant flowers.
… She wore a fragrant perfume.
… fragrant
/ fragrant
… The garden was full of fragrant flowers.
/ The garden was full of fragrant flowers.
… She wore a fragrant perfume.
/ She wore a fragrant perfume.
O 47 … innocuous
… innocuous
… His comment was completely innocuous.
… The snake looked scary but was innocuous.
… innocuous
/ innocuous
… His comment was completely innocuous.
/ His comment was completely innocuous.
… The snake looked scary but was innocuous.
/ The snake looked scary but was innocuous.
O 48 … eclectic
… eclectic
… Her taste in music is eclectic.
… The restaurant offers an eclectic menu.
… eclectic
/ eclectic
… Her taste in music is eclectic.
/ Her taste in music is eclectic.
… The restaurant offers an eclectic menu.
/ The restaurant offers an eclectic menu.
O 49 … trajectory
… trajectory
… The missile followed a curved trajectory.
… His career trajectory changed after the promotion.
… trajectory
/ trajectory
… The missile followed a curved trajectory.
/ The missile followed a curved trajectory.
… His career trajectory changed after the promotion.
/ His career trajectory changed after the promotion.
O 50 … jut
… jut
… Rocks jut out from the coastline.
… A balcony jutted from the building.
… jut
/ jut
… Rocks jut out from the coastline.
/ Rocks jut out from the coastline.
… A balcony jutted from the building.
/ A balcony jutted from the building.
P 1 … converse
… converse
… They conversed quietly in the corner.
… I enjoy conversing with people from different cultures.
… converse
/ converse
… They conversed quietly in the corner.
/ They conversed quietly in the corner.
… I enjoy conversing with people from different cultures.
/ I enjoy conversing with people from different cultures.
P 2 … relentlessly
… relentlessly
… She worked relentlessly to meet the deadline.
… The sun beat down relentlessly.
… relentlessly
/ relentlessly
… She worked relentlessly to meet the deadline.
/ She worked relentlessly to meet the deadline.
… The sun beat down relentlessly.
/ The sun beat down relentlessly.
P 3 … a range of
… a range of
… The store sells a range of products.
… He has a range of interests.
… a range of
/ a range of
… The store sells a range of products.
/ The store sells a range of products.
… He has a range of interests.
/ He has a range of interests.
P 4 … distorted
… distorted
… The mirror gave a distorted reflection.
… His words were distorted in the report.
… distorted
/ distorted
… The mirror gave a distorted reflection.
/ The mirror gave a distorted reflection.
… His words were distorted in the report.
/ His words were distorted in the report.
P 5 … tumultuous
… tumultuous
… The crowd gave a tumultuous welcome.
… Their relationship was tumultuous.
… tumultuous
/ tumultuous
… The crowd gave a tumultuous welcome.
/ The crowd gave a tumultuous welcome.
… Their relationship was tumultuous.
/ Their relationship was tumultuous.
P 6 … kick around
… kick around
… We kicked around some ideas for the project.
… The old ball was kicked around the yard.
… kick around
/ kick around
… We kicked around some ideas for the project.
/ We kicked around some ideas for the project.
… The old ball was kicked around the yard.
/ The old ball was kicked around the yard.
P 7 … accede
… accede
… He acceded to the demands.
… She acceded to the throne.
… accede
/ accede
… He acceded to the demands.
/ He acceded to the demands.
… She acceded to the throne.
/ She acceded to the throne.
P 8 … annual fee
… annual fee
… The credit card has an annual fee of $50.
… We paid the annual fee for membership.
… annual fee
/ annual fee
… The credit card has an annual fee of $50.
/ The credit card has an annual fee of $50.
… We paid the annual fee for membership.
/ We paid the annual fee for membership.
P 9 … markedly
… markedly
… Her health improved markedly.
… Sales dropped markedly last month.
… markedly
/ markedly
… Her health improved markedly.
/ Her health improved markedly.
… Sales dropped markedly last month.
/ Sales dropped markedly last month.
P 10 … hilarious
… hilarious
… The movie was absolutely hilarious.
… He told a hilarious joke.
… hilarious
/ hilarious
… The movie was absolutely hilarious.
/ The movie was absolutely hilarious.
… He told a hilarious joke.
/ He told a hilarious joke.
P 11 … veritable
… veritable
… The garden was a veritable paradise.
… She faced a veritable storm of criticism.
… veritable
/ veritable
… The garden was a veritable paradise.
/ The garden was a veritable paradise.
… She faced a veritable storm of criticism.
/ She faced a veritable storm of criticism.
P 12 … jeer
… jeer
… The crowd jeered at the referee.
… He was jeered for his mistake.
… jeer
/ jeer
… The crowd jeered at the referee.
/ The crowd jeered at the referee.
… He was jeered for his mistake.
/ He was jeered for his mistake.
P 13 … comatose
… comatose
… The patient remained comatose for days.
… He lay comatose after the accident.
… comatose
/ comatose
… The patient remained comatose for days.
/ The patient remained comatose for days.
… He lay comatose after the accident.
/ He lay comatose after the accident.
P 14 … lewd
… lewd
… He was arrested for making lewd remarks.
… The movie contained lewd content.
… lewd
/ lewd
… He was arrested for making lewd remarks.
/ He was arrested for making lewd remarks.
… The movie contained lewd content.
/ The movie contained lewd content.
P 15 … gloomy
… gloomy
… The weather was gloomy all week.
… She felt gloomy after the news.
… gloomy
/ gloomy
… The weather was gloomy all week.
/ The weather was gloomy all week.
… She felt gloomy after the news.
/ She felt gloomy after the news.
P 16 … spontaneously
… spontaneously
… She laughed spontaneously at the joke.
… The idea came to him spontaneously.
… spontaneously
/ spontaneously
… She laughed spontaneously at the joke.
/ She laughed spontaneously at the joke.
… The idea came to him spontaneously.
/ The idea came to him spontaneously.
P 17 … vigil
… vigil
… They held a candlelight vigil for the victims.
… He kept vigil by his mother’s bedside.
… vigil
/ vigil
… They held a candlelight vigil for the victims.
/ They held a candlelight vigil for the victims.
… He kept vigil by his mother’s bedside.
/ He kept vigil by his mother’s bedside.
P 18 … contravene
… contravene
… His actions contravene company policy.
… The proposal may contravene local laws.
… contravene
/ contravene
… His actions contravene company policy.
/ His actions contravene company policy.
… The proposal may contravene local laws.
/ The proposal may contravene local laws.
P 19 … soaring
… soaring
… The eagle was soaring above the mountains.
… Prices are soaring due to inflation.
… soaring
/ soaring
… The eagle was soaring above the mountains.
/ The eagle was soaring above the mountains.
… Prices are soaring due to inflation.
/ Prices are soaring due to inflation.
P 20 … impeccable
… impeccable
… Her manners were impeccable.
… He delivered an impeccable performance.
… impeccable
/ impeccable
… Her manners were impeccable.
/ Her manners were impeccable.
… He delivered an impeccable performance.
/ He delivered an impeccable performance.
P 21 … laudable
… laudable
… Her efforts to help others are laudable.
… The team’s dedication was truly laudable.
… laudable
/ laudable
… Her efforts to help others are laudable.
/ Her efforts to help others are laudable.
… The team’s dedication was truly laudable.
/ The team’s dedication was truly laudable.
P 22 … patriarchal
… patriarchal
… The society was deeply patriarchal.
… She challenged the patriarchal norms.
… patriarchal
/ patriarchal
… The society was deeply patriarchal.
/ The society was deeply patriarchal.
… She challenged the patriarchal norms.
/ She challenged the patriarchal norms.
P 23 … dour
… dour
… He gave a dour response to the news.
… The teacher had a dour expression.
… dour
/ dour
… He gave a dour response to the news.
/ He gave a dour response to the news.
… The teacher had a dour expression.
/ The teacher had a dour expression.
P 24 … slip up
… slip up
… I slipped up and forgot the meeting.
… One small slip-up cost him the job.
… slip up
/ slip up
… I slipped up and forgot the meeting.
/ I slipped up and forgot the meeting.
… One small slip-up cost him the job.
/ One small slip-up cost him the job.
P 25 … tangled
… tangled
… Her hair was tangled after the swim.
… The wires were tangled behind the desk.
… tangled
/ tangled
… Her hair was tangled after the swim.
/ Her hair was tangled after the swim.
… The wires were tangled behind the desk.
/ The wires were tangled behind the desk.
P 26 … headlong
… headlong
… He rushed headlong into the project.
… She fell headlong down the stairs.
… headlong
/ headlong
… He rushed headlong into the project.
/ He rushed headlong into the project.
… She fell headlong down the stairs.
/ She fell headlong down the stairs.
P 27 … corrode
… corrode
… Water can corrode metal over time.
… The acid began to corrode the surface.
… corrode
/ corrode
… Water can corrode metal over time.
/ Water can corrode metal over time.
… The acid began to corrode the surface.
/ The acid began to corrode the surface.
P 28 … speck
… speck
… There was a speck of dust on the lens.
… I saw a tiny speck in the sky.
… speck
/ speck
… There was a speck of dust on the lens.
/ There was a speck of dust on the lens.
… I saw a tiny speck in the sky.
/ I saw a tiny speck in the sky.
P 29 … transmitter
… transmitter
… The transmitter sends signals to the receiver.
… The radio transmitter was damaged.
… transmitter
/ transmitter
… The transmitter sends signals to the receiver.
/ The transmitter sends signals to the receiver.
… The radio transmitter was damaged.
/ The radio transmitter was damaged.
P 30 … spree
… spree
… They went on a shopping spree.
… The criminal went on a violent spree.
… spree
/ spree
… They went on a shopping spree.
/ They went on a shopping spree.
… The criminal went on a violent spree.
/ The criminal went on a violent spree.
P 31 … outspoken
… outspoken
… She’s known for being outspoken.
… His outspoken views caused controversy.
… outspoken
/ outspoken
… She’s known for being outspoken.
/ She’s known for being outspoken.
… His outspoken views caused controversy.
/ His outspoken views caused controversy.
P 32 … hark
… hark
… Hark! Do you hear that music?
… Hark back to the old days.
… hark
/ hark
… Hark! Do you hear that music?
/ Hark! Do you hear that music?
… Hark back to the old days.
/ Hark back to the old days.
P 33 … tarp
… tarp
… We covered the tent with a tarp.
… The workers laid a tarp over the equipment.
… tarp
/ tarp
… We covered the tent with a tarp.
/ We covered the tent with a tarp.
… The workers laid a tarp over the equipment.
/ The workers laid a tarp over the equipment.
P 34 … germinate
… germinate
… The seeds began to germinate after two days.
… Ideas germinate in curious minds.
… germinate
/ germinate
… The seeds began to germinate after two days.
/ The seeds began to germinate after two days.
… Ideas germinate in curious minds.
/ Ideas germinate in curious minds.
P 35 … get down to
… get down to
… Let’s get down to business.
… He finally got down to writing the report.
… get down to
/ get down to
… Let’s get down to business.
/ Let’s get down to business.
… He finally got down to writing the report.
/ He finally got down to writing the report.
P 36 … quadruple
… quadruple
… The company’s profits quadrupled in a year.
… He quadrupled his investment.
… quadruple
/ quadruple
… The company’s profits quadrupled in a year.
/ The company’s profits quadrupled in a year.
… He quadrupled his investment.
/ He quadrupled his investment.
P 37 … scant
… scant
… There was scant evidence to support the claim.
… She had scant time to prepare.
… scant
/ scant
… There was scant evidence to support the claim.
/ There was scant evidence to support the claim.
… She had scant time to prepare.
/ She had scant time to prepare.
P 38 … instigate
… instigate
… He instigated the protest.
… The rumor instigated panic.
… instigate
/ instigate
… He instigated the protest.
/ He instigated the protest.
… The rumor instigated panic.
/ The rumor instigated panic.
P 39 … burst into
… burst into
… She burst into tears.
… The room burst into laughter.
… burst into
/ burst into
… She burst into tears.
/ She burst into tears.
… The room burst into laughter.
/ The room burst into laughter.
P 40 … affable
… affable
… He’s an affable host.
… Her affable nature made her popular.
… affable
/ affable
… He’s an affable host.
/ He’s an affable host.
… Her affable nature made her popular.
/ Her affable nature made her popular.
P 41 … in detail
… in detail
… Please explain the plan in detail.
… He described the event in detail.
… in detail
/ in detail
… Please explain the plan in detail.
/ Please explain the plan in detail.
… He described the event in detail.
/ He described the event in detail.
P 42 … cumbersome
… cumbersome
… The equipment was too cumbersome to carry.
… The process is slow and cumbersome.
… cumbersome
/ cumbersome
… The equipment was too cumbersome to carry.
/ The equipment was too cumbersome to carry.
… The process is slow and cumbersome.
/ The process is slow and cumbersome.
P 43 … be located in
… be located in
… The museum is located in the city center.
… Our office is located in Tokyo.
… be located in
/ be located in
… The museum is located in the city center.
/ The museum is located in the city center.
… Our office is located in Tokyo.
/ Our office is located in Tokyo.
P 44 … strident
… strident
… Her strident voice echoed in the hall.
… The protestors made strident demands.
… strident
/ strident
… Her strident voice echoed in the hall.
/ Her strident voice echoed in the hall.
… The protestors made strident demands.
/ The protestors made strident demands.
P 45 … uproar
… uproar
… The decision caused public uproar.
… There was an uproar in the courtroom.
… uproar
/ uproar
… The decision caused public uproar.
/ The decision caused public uproar.
… There was an uproar in the courtroom.
/ There was an uproar in the courtroom.
P 46 … flawless
… flawless
… Her performance was absolutely flawless.
… The diamond had a flawless surface.
… flawless
/ flawless
… Her performance was absolutely flawless.
/ Her performance was absolutely flawless.
… The diamond had a flawless surface.
/ The diamond had a flawless surface.
P 47 … adept
… adept
… He is adept at solving complex problems.
… She’s adept in multiple languages.
… adept
/ adept
… He is adept at solving complex problems.
/ He is adept at solving complex problems.
… She’s adept in multiple languages.
/ She’s adept in multiple languages.
P 48 … bulky
… bulky
… The package was too bulky to carry.
… He wore a bulky winter coat.
… bulky
/ bulky
… The package was too bulky to carry.
/ The package was too bulky to carry.
… He wore a bulky winter coat.
/ He wore a bulky winter coat.
P 49 … glitter
… glitter
… The stars glittered in the night sky.
… Her dress glittered under the lights.
… glitter
/ glitter
… The stars glittered in the night sky.
/ The stars glittered in the night sky.
… Her dress glittered under the lights.
/ Her dress glittered under the lights.
P 50 … intrepid
… intrepid
… The intrepid explorer entered the cave.
… She made an intrepid decision to travel alone.
… intrepid
/ intrepid
… The intrepid explorer entered the cave.
/ The intrepid explorer entered the cave.
… She made an intrepid decision to travel alone.
/ She made an intrepid decision to travel alone.
