A 1 … loiter
… loiter
… Don’t loiter near the entrance.
… He loitered outside the store.
… loiter
/ loiter
… Don’t loiter near the entrance.
/ Don’t loiter near the entrance.
… He loitered outside the store.
/ He loitered outside the store.
A 2 … be akin to
… be akin to
… His style is akin to jazz.
… This feeling is akin to fear.
… be akin to
/ be akin to
… His style is akin to jazz.
/ His style is akin to jazz.
… This feeling is akin to fear.
/ This feeling is akin to fear.
A 3 … pervade
… pervade
… A sense of calm pervaded the room.
… The smell of flowers pervaded the garden.
… pervade
/ pervade
… A sense of calm pervaded the room.
/ A sense of calm pervaded the room.
… The smell of flowers pervaded the garden.
/ The smell of flowers pervaded the garden.
A 4 … stupendous
… stupendous
… The view from the mountain was stupendous.
… She did a stupendous job on the project.
… stupendous
/ stupendous
… The view from the mountain was stupendous.
/ The view from the mountain was stupendous.
… She did a stupendous job on the project.
/ She did a stupendous job on the project.
A 5 … arousal
… arousal
… The loud noise caused sudden arousal.
… Emotional arousal affects decision-making.
… arousal
/ arousal
… The loud noise caused sudden arousal.
/ The loud noise caused sudden arousal.
… Emotional arousal affects decision-making.
/ Emotional arousal affects decision-making.
A 6 … concentrate A on B
… concentrate A on B
… She concentrated her efforts on the final project.
… We need to concentrate our resources on education.
… concentrate A on B
/ concentrate A on B
… She concentrated her efforts on the final project.
/ She concentrated her efforts on the final project.
… We need to concentrate our resources on education.
/ We need to concentrate our resources on education.
A 7 … discomfiture
… discomfiture
… His discomfiture was obvious after the mistake.
… She tried to hide her discomfiture.
… discomfiture
/ discomfiture
… His discomfiture was obvious after the mistake.
/ His discomfiture was obvious after the mistake.
… She tried to hide her discomfiture.
/ She tried to hide her discomfiture.
A 8 … in succession
… in succession
… He won three matches in succession.
… The bells rang in succession.
… in succession
/ in succession
… He won three matches in succession.
/ He won three matches in succession.
… The bells rang in succession.
/ The bells rang in succession.
A 9 … tie into
… tie into
… This topic ties into our previous discussion.
… The new policy ties into economic reform.
… tie into
/ tie into
… This topic ties into our previous discussion.
/ This topic ties into our previous discussion.
… The new policy ties into economic reform.
/ The new policy ties into economic reform.
A 10 … detest
… detest
… I detest cruelty in any form.
… She detests dishonesty.
… detest
/ detest
… I detest cruelty in any form.
/ I detest cruelty in any form.
… She detests dishonesty.
/ She detests dishonesty.
A 11 … consent to
… consent to
… He consented to the terms of the contract.
… They consented to the proposal.
… consent to
/ consent to
… He consented to the terms of the contract.
/ He consented to the terms of the contract.
… They consented to the proposal.
/ They consented to the proposal.
A 12 … pick up the tab
… pick up the tab
… I’ll pick up the tab for dinner.
… She picked up the tab at the café.
… pick up the tab
/ pick up the tab
… I’ll pick up the tab for dinner.
/ I’ll pick up the tab for dinner.
… She picked up the tab at the café.
/ She picked up the tab at the café.
A 13 … gird
… gird
… He girded himself for the challenge.
… Soldiers girded for battle.
… gird
/ gird
… He girded himself for the challenge.
/ He girded himself for the challenge.
… Soldiers girded for battle.
/ Soldiers girded for battle.
A 14 … aegis
… aegis
… The project was launched under the aegis of UNESCO.
… The event was held under the aegis of the city council.
… aegis
/ aegis
… The project was launched under the aegis of UNESCO.
/ The project was launched under the aegis of UNESCO.
… The event was held under the aegis of the city council.
/ The event was held under the aegis of the city council.
A 15 … either way
… either way
… Either way, we’ll need to prepare.
… Either way, the result will affect us.
… either way
/ either way
… Either way, we’ll need to prepare.
/ Either way, we’ll need to prepare.
… Either way, the result will affect us.
/ Either way, the result will affect us.
A 16 … absolve
… absolve
… The priest absolved him of his sins.
… The court absolved her of responsibility.
… absolve
/ absolve
… The priest absolved him of his sins.
/ The priest absolved him of his sins.
… The court absolved her of responsibility.
/ The court absolved her of responsibility.
A 17 … be obliged to
… be obliged to
… I was obliged to help him.
… She felt obliged to apologize.
… be obliged to
/ be obliged to
… I was obliged to help him.
/ I was obliged to help him.
… She felt obliged to apologize.
/ She felt obliged to apologize.
A 18 … faze
… faze
… He wasn’t fazed by the criticism.
… The loud noise didn’t faze her.
… faze
/ faze
… He wasn’t fazed by the criticism.
/ He wasn’t fazed by the criticism.
… The loud noise didn’t faze her.
/ The loud noise didn’t faze her.
A 19 … prohibit A from doing
… prohibit A from doing
… The law prohibits minors from drinking.
… The rules prohibit students from using phones.
… prohibit A from doing
/ prohibit A from doing
… The law prohibits minors from drinking.
/ The law prohibits minors from drinking.
… The rules prohibit students from using phones.
/ The rules prohibit students from using phones.
A 20 … fruition
… fruition
… Her plans finally came to fruition.
… The project reached fruition after years of work.
… fruition
/ fruition
… Her plans finally came to fruition.
/ Her plans finally came to fruition.
… The project reached fruition after years of work.
/ The project reached fruition after years of work.
A 21 … epitomize
… epitomize
… He epitomizes courage and strength.
… This building epitomizes modern design.
… epitomize
/ epitomize
… He epitomizes courage and strength.
/ He epitomizes courage and strength.
… This building epitomizes modern design.
/ This building epitomizes modern design.
A 22 … buttock
… buttock
… He injured his left buttock while skating.
… The injection was given in the buttock.
… buttock
/ buttock
… He injured his left buttock while skating.
/ He injured his left buttock while skating.
… The injection was given in the buttock.
/ The injection was given in the buttock.
A 23 … uncouth
… uncouth
… His uncouth behavior shocked the guests.
… She found his jokes uncouth.
… uncouth
/ uncouth
… His uncouth behavior shocked the guests.
/ His uncouth behavior shocked the guests.
… She found his jokes uncouth.
/ She found his jokes uncouth.
A 24 … reminiscent
… reminiscent
… The song is reminiscent of childhood.
… Her style is reminiscent of the 80s.
… reminiscent
/ reminiscent
… The song is reminiscent of childhood.
/ The song is reminiscent of childhood.
… Her style is reminiscent of the 80s.
/ Her style is reminiscent of the 80s.
A 25 … mesmerize
… mesmerize
… The dancer mesmerized the audience.
… He was mesmerized by the painting.
… mesmerize
/ mesmerize
… The dancer mesmerized the audience.
/ The dancer mesmerized the audience.
… He was mesmerized by the painting.
/ He was mesmerized by the painting.
A 26 … not absolutely
… not absolutely
… It’s not absolutely necessary to attend.
… That’s not absolutely true.
… not absolutely
/ not absolutely
… It’s not absolutely necessary to attend.
/ It’s not absolutely necessary to attend.
… That’s not absolutely true.
/ That’s not absolutely true.
A 27 … hone
… hone
… She honed her skills through practice.
… He honed his writing over the years.
… hone
/ hone
… She honed her skills through practice.
/ She honed her skills through practice.
… He honed his writing over the years.
/ He honed his writing over the years.
A 28 … belittle
… belittle
… Don’t belittle his achievements.
… She belittled my efforts unfairly.
… belittle
/ belittle
… Don’t belittle his achievements.
/ Don’t belittle his achievements.
… She belittled my efforts unfairly.
/ She belittled my efforts unfairly.
A 29 … aptitude
… aptitude
… He has an aptitude for math.
… Her aptitude for languages is impressive.
… aptitude
/ aptitude
… He has an aptitude for math.
/ He has an aptitude for math.
… Her aptitude for languages is impressive.
/ Her aptitude for languages is impressive.
A 30 … belie
… belie
… His calm face belied his anger.
… The numbers belie the true situation.
… belie
/ belie
… His calm face belied his anger.
/ His calm face belied his anger.
… The numbers belie the true situation.
/ The numbers belie the true situation.
A 31 … in a bad temper
… in a bad temper
… He was in a bad temper all morning.
… Don’t talk to her when she’s in a bad temper.
… in a bad temper
/ in a bad temper
… He was in a bad temper all morning.
/ He was in a bad temper all morning.
… Don’t talk to her when she’s in a bad temper.
/ Don’t talk to her when she’s in a bad temper.
A 32 … in focus
… in focus
… The image is finally in focus.
… Keep your goals in focus.
… in focus
/ in focus
… The image is finally in focus.
/ The image is finally in focus.
… Keep your goals in focus.
/ Keep your goals in focus.
A 33 … gist
… gist
… The gist of the article is clear.
… I got the gist of what he said.
… gist
/ gist
… The gist of the article is clear.
/ The gist of the article is clear.
… I got the gist of what he said.
/ I got the gist of what he said.
A 34 … have a tendency to
… have a tendency to
… He has a tendency to forget names.
… I have a tendency to overthink.
… have a tendency to
/ have a tendency to
… He has a tendency to forget names.
/ He has a tendency to forget names.
… I have a tendency to overthink.
/ I have a tendency to overthink.
A 35 … coop
… coop
… The chickens are kept in a coop.
… He felt cooped up in the tiny room.
… coop
/ coop
… The chickens are kept in a coop.
/ The chickens are kept in a coop.
… He felt cooped up in the tiny room.
/ He felt cooped up in the tiny room.
A 36 … touch down
… touch down
… The plane touched down safely.
… We watched the spacecraft touch down on Mars.
… touch down
/ touch down
… The plane touched down safely.
/ The plane touched down safely.
… We watched the spacecraft touch down on Mars.
/ We watched the spacecraft touch down on Mars.
A 37 … consummation
… consummation
… The deal reached its consummation after months of talks.
… The consummation of their marriage was celebrated.
… consummation
/ consummation
… The deal reached its consummation after months of talks.
/ The deal reached its consummation after months of talks.
… The consummation of their marriage was celebrated.
/ The consummation of their marriage was celebrated.
A 38 … allegory
… allegory
… The story is an allegory of freedom.
… He wrote an allegory about justice.
… allegory
/ allegory
… The story is an allegory of freedom.
/ The story is an allegory of freedom.
… He wrote an allegory about justice.
/ He wrote an allegory about justice.
A 39 … antigen
… antigen
… The vaccine contains a harmless antigen.
… Antigens trigger immune responses.
… antigen
/ antigen
… The vaccine contains a harmless antigen.
/ The vaccine contains a harmless antigen.
… Antigens trigger immune responses.
/ Antigens trigger immune responses.
A 40 … sojourn
… sojourn
… He enjoyed a brief sojourn in Kyoto.
… Her sojourn in Paris inspired her art.
… sojourn
/ sojourn
… He enjoyed a brief sojourn in Kyoto.
/ He enjoyed a brief sojourn in Kyoto.
… Her sojourn in Paris inspired her art.
/ Her sojourn in Paris inspired her art.
A 41 … commit suicide
… commit suicide
… He committed suicide after years of depression.
… The novel explores why people commit suicide.
… commit suicide
/ commit suicide
… He committed suicide after years of depression.
/ He committed suicide after years of depression.
… The novel explores why people commit suicide.
/ The novel explores why people commit suicide.
A 42 … pertain to
… pertain to
… The rules pertain to all employees.
… These documents pertain to the case.
… pertain to
/ pertain to
… The rules pertain to all employees.
/ The rules pertain to all employees.
… These documents pertain to the case.
/ These documents pertain to the case.
A 43 … colt
… colt
… The colt ran beside its mother.
… He bought a young colt for training.
… colt
/ colt
… The colt ran beside its mother.
/ The colt ran beside its mother.
… He bought a young colt for training.
/ He bought a young colt for training.
A 44 … at one’s disposal
… at one’s disposal
… You have all the tools at your disposal.
… The car is at your disposal for the weekend.
… at one’s disposal
/ at one’s disposal
… You have all the tools at your disposal.
/ You have all the tools at your disposal.
… The car is at your disposal for the weekend.
/ The car is at your disposal for the weekend.
A 45 … projectile
… projectile
… The cannon fired a massive projectile.
… The projectile hit the target directly.
… projectile
/ projectile
… The cannon fired a massive projectile.
/ The cannon fired a massive projectile.
… The projectile hit the target directly.
/ The projectile hit the target directly.
A 46 … at length
… at length
… He spoke at length about his travels.
… The book discusses the topic at length.
… at length
/ at length
… He spoke at length about his travels.
/ He spoke at length about his travels.
… The book discusses the topic at length.
/ The book discusses the topic at length.
A 47 … blemish
… blemish
… The mirror had a small blemish.
… Her record was without blemish.
… blemish
/ blemish
… The mirror had a small blemish.
/ The mirror had a small blemish.
… Her record was without blemish.
/ Her record was without blemish.
A 48 … deadlock
… deadlock
… The talks ended in deadlock.
… They broke the deadlock with a compromise.
… deadlock
/ deadlock
… The talks ended in deadlock.
/ The talks ended in deadlock.
… They broke the deadlock with a compromise.
/ They broke the deadlock with a compromise.
A 49 … equate A with B
… equate A with B
… Don’t equate money with happiness.
… He equates success with hard work.
… equate A with B
/ equate A with B
… Don’t equate money with happiness.
/ Don’t equate money with happiness.
… He equates success with hard work.
/ He equates success with hard work.
A 50 … speak ill of
… speak ill of
… Never speak ill of others.
… She spoke ill of her former boss.
… speak ill of
/ speak ill of
… Never speak ill of others.
/ Never speak ill of others.
… She spoke ill of her former boss.
/ She spoke ill of her former boss.
B 1 … exchequer
… exchequer
… The funds came from the national exchequer.
… The exchequer announced new tax policies.
… exchequer
/ exchequer
… The funds came from the national exchequer.
/ The funds came from the national exchequer.
… The exchequer announced new tax policies.
/ The exchequer announced new tax policies.
B 2 … in parallel
… in parallel
… The two projects ran in parallel.
… They studied history and literature in parallel.
… in parallel
/ in parallel
… The two projects ran in parallel.
/ The two projects ran in parallel.
… They studied history and literature in parallel.
/ They studied history and literature in parallel.
B 3 … allele
… allele
… Each parent contributes one allele.
… The allele determines eye color.
… allele
/ allele
… Each parent contributes one allele.
/ Each parent contributes one allele.
… The allele determines eye color.
/ The allele determines eye color.
B 4 … allot
… allot
… They allotted time for questions.
… Each student was allotted a locker.
… allot
/ allot
… They allotted time for questions.
/ They allotted time for questions.
… Each student was allotted a locker.
/ Each student was allotted a locker.
B 5 … exonerate
… exonerate
… The evidence exonerated her.
… He was exonerated after the investigation.
… exonerate
/ exonerate
… The evidence exonerated her.
/ The evidence exonerated her.
… He was exonerated after the investigation.
/ He was exonerated after the investigation.
B 6 … nag
… nag
… She kept nagging him to clean.
… Don’t nag me about homework.
… nag
/ nag
… She kept nagging him to clean.
/ She kept nagging him to clean.
… Don’t nag me about homework.
/ Don’t nag me about homework.
B 7 … get hold of
… get hold of
… I finally got hold of the manager.
… Can you get hold of that book?
… get hold of
/ get hold of
… I finally got hold of the manager.
/ I finally got hold of the manager.
… Can you get hold of that book?
/ Can you get hold of that book?
B 8 … honk
… honk
… The car honked loudly.
… He honked to warn the pedestrian.
… honk
/ honk
… The car honked loudly.
/ The car honked loudly.
… He honked to warn the pedestrian.
/ He honked to warn the pedestrian.
B 9 … imbue
… imbue
… Her speech imbued us with hope.
… The painting is imbued with emotion.
… imbue
/ imbue
… Her speech imbued us with hope.
/ Her speech imbued us with hope.
… The painting is imbued with emotion.
/ The painting is imbued with emotion.
B 10 … good for nothing
… good for nothing
… He’s a good-for-nothing lazy guy.
… She called him good for nothing after the failure.
… good for nothing
/ good for nothing
… He’s a good-for-nothing lazy guy.
/ He’s a good-for-nothing lazy guy.
… She called him good for nothing after the failure.
/ She called him good for nothing after the failure.
B 11 … catch on with
… catch on with
… The trend caught on with teenagers.
… The phrase caught on with the media.
… catch on with
/ catch on with
… The trend caught on with teenagers.
/ The trend caught on with teenagers.
… The phrase caught on with the media.
/ The phrase caught on with the media.
B 12 … rescind
… rescind
… They rescinded the offer.
… The law was rescinded after protests.
… rescind
/ rescind
… They rescinded the offer.
/ They rescinded the offer.
… The law was rescinded after protests.
/ The law was rescinded after protests.
B 13 … broach
… broach
… He broached the topic carefully.
… She broached the idea during lunch.
… broach
/ broach
… He broached the topic carefully.
/ He broached the topic carefully.
… She broached the idea during lunch.
/ She broached the idea during lunch.
B 14 … behind the scenes
… behind the scenes
… Much work happens behind the scenes.
… She managed everything behind the scenes.
… behind the scenes
/ behind the scenes
… Much work happens behind the scenes.
/ Much work happens behind the scenes.
… She managed everything behind the scenes.
/ She managed everything behind the scenes.
B 15 … lurk
… lurk
… Danger lurks in the shadows.
… He lurked outside the building.
… lurk
/ lurk
… Danger lurks in the shadows.
/ Danger lurks in the shadows.
… He lurked outside the building.
/ He lurked outside the building.
B 16 … be identical to
… be identical to
… Her dress is identical to mine.
… These two documents are identical to each other.
… be identical to
/ be identical to
… Her dress is identical to mine.
/ Her dress is identical to mine.
… These two documents are identical to each other.
/ These two documents are identical to each other.
B 17 … conjure up
… conjure up
… The smell of cookies conjures up memories of my grandmother.
… He could conjure up vivid images with his words.
… conjure up
/ conjure up
… The smell of cookies conjures up memories of my grandmother.
/ The smell of cookies conjures up memories of my grandmother.
… He could conjure up vivid images with his words.
/ He could conjure up vivid images with his words.
B 18 … redress
… redress
… The government promised to redress the injustice.
… She sought redress for the damage caused.
… redress
/ redress
… The government promised to redress the injustice.
/ The government promised to redress the injustice.
… She sought redress for the damage caused.
/ She sought redress for the damage caused.
B 19 … rustle
… rustle
… I heard a rustle in the bushes.
… The leaves rustle gently in the wind.
… rustle
/ rustle
… I heard a rustle in the bushes.
/ I heard a rustle in the bushes.
… The leaves rustle gently in the wind.
/ The leaves rustle gently in the wind.
B 20 … the lion’s share
… the lion’s share
… He took the lion’s share of the credit.
… The company received the lion’s share of the funding.
… the lion’s share
/ the lion’s share
… He took the lion’s share of the credit.
/ He took the lion’s share of the credit.
… The company received the lion’s share of the funding.
/ The company received the lion’s share of the funding.
B 21 … backdrop
… backdrop
… The mountains provided a stunning backdrop for the wedding.
… The political backdrop influenced the decision.
… backdrop
/ backdrop
… The mountains provided a stunning backdrop for the wedding.
/ The mountains provided a stunning backdrop for the wedding.
… The political backdrop influenced the decision.
/ The political backdrop influenced the decision.
B 22 … rule of thumb
… rule of thumb
… A good rule of thumb is to save 20% of your income.
… As a rule of thumb, water your plants once a week.
… rule of thumb
/ rule of thumb
… A good rule of thumb is to save 20% of your income.
/ A good rule of thumb is to save 20% of your income.
… As a rule of thumb, water your plants once a week.
/ As a rule of thumb, water your plants once a week.
B 23 … resonate
… resonate
… Her words resonate with many young people.
… The song resonated deeply with the audience.
… resonate
/ resonate
… Her words resonate with many young people.
/ Her words resonate with many young people.
… The song resonated deeply with the audience.
/ The song resonated deeply with the audience.
B 24 … round and round
… round and round
… The children ran round and round the tree.
… The wheel spun round and round.
… round and round
/ round and round
… The children ran round and round the tree.
/ The children ran round and round the tree.
… The wheel spun round and round.
/ The wheel spun round and round.
B 25 … aquifer
… aquifer
… The town relies on a deep aquifer for water.
… Pollution has affected the local aquifer.
… aquifer
/ aquifer
… The town relies on a deep aquifer for water.
/ The town relies on a deep aquifer for water.
… Pollution has affected the local aquifer.
/ Pollution has affected the local aquifer.
B 26 … cartilage
… cartilage
… Cartilage cushions the joints in your body.
… He injured the cartilage in his knee.
… cartilage
/ cartilage
… Cartilage cushions the joints in your body.
/ Cartilage cushions the joints in your body.
… He injured the cartilage in his knee.
/ He injured the cartilage in his knee.
B 27 … reminisce
… reminisce
… They often reminisce about their college days.
… She likes to reminisce over old photographs.
… reminisce
/ reminisce
… They often reminisce about their college days.
/ They often reminisce about their college days.
… She likes to reminisce over old photographs.
/ She likes to reminisce over old photographs.
B 28 … succulent
… succulent
… The steak was juicy and succulent.
… She grows succulent plants on her balcony.
… succulent
/ succulent
… The steak was juicy and succulent.
/ The steak was juicy and succulent.
… She grows succulent plants on her balcony.
/ She grows succulent plants on her balcony.
B 29 … herein
… herein
… The terms are outlined herein.
… Herein lies the problem.
… herein
/ herein
… The terms are outlined herein.
/ The terms are outlined herein.
… Herein lies the problem.
/ Herein lies the problem.
B 30 … unscrupulous
… unscrupulous
… Unscrupulous traders cheated the customers.
… He was known for his unscrupulous business tactics.
… unscrupulous
/ unscrupulous
… Unscrupulous traders cheated the customers.
/ Unscrupulous traders cheated the customers.
… He was known for his unscrupulous business tactics.
/ He was known for his unscrupulous business tactics.
B 31 … hand in hand with
… hand in hand with
… Success goes hand in hand with hard work.
… The project developed hand in hand with the community.
… hand in hand with
/ hand in hand with
… Success goes hand in hand with hard work.
/ Success goes hand in hand with hard work.
… The project developed hand in hand with the community.
/ The project developed hand in hand with the community.
B 32 … all told
… all told
… All told, we spent three hours at the museum.
… All told, there were over 100 participants.
… all told
/ all told
… All told, we spent three hours at the museum.
/ All told, we spent three hours at the museum.
… All told, there were over 100 participants.
/ All told, there were over 100 participants.
B 33 … renege
… renege
… He reneged on his promise to help.
… The company reneged on the contract.
… renege
/ renege
… He reneged on his promise to help.
/ He reneged on his promise to help.
… The company reneged on the contract.
/ The company reneged on the contract.
B 34 … take heart
… take heart
… Take heart—things will get better soon.
… She took heart from her teacher’s encouragement.
… take heart
/ take heart
… Take heart—things will get better soon.
/ Take heart—things will get better soon.
… She took heart from her teacher’s encouragement.
/ She took heart from her teacher’s encouragement.
B 35 … vanquish
… vanquish
… The hero vanquished the villain.
… They hope to vanquish poverty through education.
… vanquish
/ vanquish
… The hero vanquished the villain.
/ The hero vanquished the villain.
… They hope to vanquish poverty through education.
/ They hope to vanquish poverty through education.
B 36 … to some degree
… to some degree
… I agree with you to some degree.
… The plan worked to some degree.
… to some degree
/ to some degree
… I agree with you to some degree.
/ I agree with you to some degree.
… The plan worked to some degree.
/ The plan worked to some degree.
B 37 … exemplar
… exemplar
… She is an exemplar of kindness.
… The school is an exemplar of innovation.
… exemplar
/ exemplar
… She is an exemplar of kindness.
/ She is an exemplar of kindness.
… The school is an exemplar of innovation.
/ The school is an exemplar of innovation.
B 38 … decimate
… decimate
… The disease decimated the population.
… War can decimate entire communities.
… decimate
/ decimate
… The disease decimated the population.
/ The disease decimated the population.
… War can decimate entire communities.
/ War can decimate entire communities.
B 39 … figment
… figment
… The monster was just a figment of his imagination.
… Her fear was a figment of her mind.
… figment
/ figment
… The monster was just a figment of his imagination.
/ The monster was just a figment of his imagination.
… Her fear was a figment of her mind.
/ Her fear was a figment of her mind.
B 40 … run errands
… run errands
… I need to run errands this afternoon.
… She ran errands for her grandmother.
… run errands
/ run errands
… I need to run errands this afternoon.
/ I need to run errands this afternoon.
… She ran errands for her grandmother.
/ She ran errands for her grandmother.
B 41 … inquire after
… inquire after
… He inquired after your health.
… She called to inquire after her friend’s condition.
… inquire after
/ inquire after
… He inquired after your health.
/ He inquired after your health.
… She called to inquire after her friend’s condition.
/ She called to inquire after her friend’s condition.
B 42 … echelon
… echelon
… He belongs to the upper echelon of society.
… The decision was made by the top echelon.
… echelon
/ echelon
… He belongs to the upper echelon of society.
/ He belongs to the upper echelon of society.
… The decision was made by the top echelon.
/ The decision was made by the top echelon.
B 43 … as far as A is concerned
… as far as A is concerned
… As far as I’m concerned, the issue is resolved.
… As far as she is concerned, it’s not important.
… as far as A is concerned
/ as far as A is concerned
… As far as I’m concerned, the issue is resolved.
/ As far as I’m concerned, the issue is resolved.
… As far as she is concerned, it’s not important.
/ As far as she is concerned, it’s not important.
B 44 … epiphany
… epiphany
… He had an epiphany during the retreat.
… Her epiphany changed her career path.
… epiphany
/ epiphany
… He had an epiphany during the retreat.
/ He had an epiphany during the retreat.
… Her epiphany changed her career path.
/ Her epiphany changed her career path.
B 45 … wriggle
… wriggle
… The worm began to wriggle on the ground.
… The child tried to wriggle out of his coat.
… wriggle
/ wriggle
… The worm began to wriggle on the ground.
/ The worm began to wriggle on the ground.
… The child tried to wriggle out of his coat.
/ The child tried to wriggle out of his coat.
B 46 … brook
… brook
… She will not brook any criticism.
… He brooks no delay in decision-making.
… brook
/ brook
… She will not brook any criticism.
/ She will not brook any criticism.
… He brooks no delay in decision-making.
/ He brooks no delay in decision-making.
B 47 … crease
… crease
… There’s a crease in your shirt.
… He ironed out the creases carefully.
… crease
/ crease
… There’s a crease in your shirt.
/ There’s a crease in your shirt.
… He ironed out the creases carefully.
/ He ironed out the creases carefully.
B 48 … duchess
… duchess
… The duchess greeted the guests with grace.
… The duchess wore a stunning gown.
… duchess
/ duchess
… The duchess greeted the guests with grace.
/ The duchess greeted the guests with grace.
… The duchess wore a stunning gown.
/ The duchess wore a stunning gown.
B 49 … in abundance
… in abundance
… Flowers bloom in abundance in spring.
… The region has water in abundance.
… in abundance
/ in abundance
… Flowers bloom in abundance in spring.
/ Flowers bloom in abundance in spring.
… The region has water in abundance.
/ The region has water in abundance.
B 50 … sundry
… sundry
… She packed sundry items for the trip.
… The store sells sundry goods.
… sundry
/ sundry
… She packed sundry items for the trip.
/ She packed sundry items for the trip.
… The store sells sundry goods.
/ The store sells sundry goods.
C 1 … debunk
… debunk
… The scientist debunked the myth.
… The article debunks common misconceptions.
… debunk
/ debunk
… The scientist debunked the myth.
/ The scientist debunked the myth.
… The article debunks common misconceptions.
/ The article debunks common misconceptions.
C 2 … camaraderie
… camaraderie
… The team showed great camaraderie.
… Camaraderie among coworkers boosts morale.
… camaraderie
/ camaraderie
… The team showed great camaraderie.
/ The team showed great camaraderie.
… Camaraderie among coworkers boosts morale.
/ Camaraderie among coworkers boosts morale.
C 3 … be innocent of
… be innocent of
… He was found innocent of all charges.
… She is innocent of any wrongdoing.
… be innocent of
/ be innocent of
… He was found innocent of all charges.
/ He was found innocent of all charges.
… She is innocent of any wrongdoing.
/ She is innocent of any wrongdoing.
C 4 … exhortation
… exhortation
… His exhortation moved the crowd.
… The teacher’s exhortation inspired the students.
… exhortation
/ exhortation
… His exhortation moved the crowd.
/ His exhortation moved the crowd.
… The teacher’s exhortation inspired the students.
/ The teacher’s exhortation inspired the students.
C 5 … quaver
… quaver
… Her voice began to quaver with emotion.
… He spoke with a quaver in his tone.
… quaver
/ quaver
… Her voice began to quaver with emotion.
/ Her voice began to quaver with emotion.
… He spoke with a quaver in his tone.
/ He spoke with a quaver in his tone.
C 6 … acupuncture
… acupuncture
… Acupuncture helped relieve her pain.
… He goes for acupuncture once a week.
… acupuncture
/ acupuncture
… Acupuncture helped relieve her pain.
/ Acupuncture helped relieve her pain.
… He goes for acupuncture once a week.
/ He goes for acupuncture once a week.
C 7 … way to go
… way to go
… You finished the race—way to go!
… Way to go on passing the exam!
… way to go
/ way to go
… You finished the race—way to go!
/ You finished the race—way to go!
… Way to go on passing the exam!
/ Way to go on passing the exam!
C 8 … barge in
… barge in
… He barged in without knocking.
… Don’t barge in while I’m working.
… barge in
/ barge in
… He barged in without knocking.
/ He barged in without knocking.
… Don’t barge in while I’m working.
/ Don’t barge in while I’m working.
C 9 … veer
… veer
… The car veered off the road.
… His opinion veered suddenly.
… veer
/ veer
… The car veered off the road.
/ The car veered off the road.
… His opinion veered suddenly.
/ His opinion veered suddenly.
C 10 … pull up to
… pull up to
… The taxi pulled up to the hotel.
… We pulled up to the curb and waited.
… pull up to
/ pull up to
… The taxi pulled up to the hotel.
/ The taxi pulled up to the hotel.
… We pulled up to the curb and waited.
/ We pulled up to the curb and waited.
C 11 … canopy
… canopy
… The trees formed a natural canopy.
… A colorful canopy covered the market.
… canopy
/ canopy
… The trees formed a natural canopy.
/ The trees formed a natural canopy.
… A colorful canopy covered the market.
/ A colorful canopy covered the market.
C 12 … subterranean
… subterranean
… They explored the subterranean cave.
… Subterranean tunnels run beneath the city.
… subterranean
/ subterranean
… They explored the subterranean cave.
/ They explored the subterranean cave.
… Subterranean tunnels run beneath the city.
/ Subterranean tunnels run beneath the city.
C 13 … keep abreast of
… keep abreast of
… I try to keep abreast of current events.
… She keeps abreast of the latest trends.
… keep abreast of
/ keep abreast of
… I try to keep abreast of current events.
/ I try to keep abreast of current events.
… She keeps abreast of the latest trends.
/ She keeps abreast of the latest trends.
C 14 … surly
… surly
… The waiter was surly and rude.
… He gave a surly reply.
… surly
/ surly
… The waiter was surly and rude.
/ The waiter was surly and rude.
… He gave a surly reply.
/ He gave a surly reply.
C 15 … pelt
… pelt
… The children pelted each other with snowballs.
… Rain began to pelt the windows.
… pelt
/ pelt
… The children pelted each other with snowballs.
/ The children pelted each other with snowballs.
… Rain began to pelt the windows.
/ Rain began to pelt the windows.
C 16 … be about to do
… be about to do
… I was about to leave when she called.
… He is about to start his presentation.
… be about to do
/ be about to do
… I was about to leave when she called.
/ I was about to leave when she called.
… He is about to start his presentation.
/ He is about to start his presentation.
C 17 … set a precedent
… set a precedent
… This ruling sets a legal precedent.
… Her actions set a precedent for others.
… set a precedent
/ set a precedent
… This ruling sets a legal precedent.
/ This ruling sets a legal precedent.
… Her actions set a precedent for others.
/ Her actions set a precedent for others.
C 18 … artifice
… artifice
… He used clever artifice to win the game.
… The magician’s artifice amazed the crowd.
… artifice
/ artifice
… He used clever artifice to win the game.
/ He used clever artifice to win the game.
… The magician’s artifice amazed the crowd.
/ The magician’s artifice amazed the crowd.
C 19 … on the decline
… on the decline
… Birth rates are on the decline.
… His health is sadly on the decline.
… on the decline
/ on the decline
… Birth rates are on the decline.
/ Birth rates are on the decline.
… His health is sadly on the decline.
/ His health is sadly on the decline.
C 20 … exponentially
… exponentially
… The company grew exponentially last year.
… Data usage is increasing exponentially.
… exponentially
/ exponentially
… The company grew exponentially last year.
/ The company grew exponentially last year.
… Data usage is increasing exponentially.
/ Data usage is increasing exponentially.
C 21 … slither
… slither
… The snake slithered across the path.
… She watched the worm slither in the soil.
… slither
/ slither
… The snake slithered across the path.
/ The snake slithered across the path.
… She watched the worm slither in the soil.
/ She watched the worm slither in the soil.
C 22 … daub
… daub
… He daubed paint on the canvas.
… Mud was daubed on the walls.
… daub
/ daub
… He daubed paint on the canvas.
/ He daubed paint on the canvas.
… Mud was daubed on the walls.
/ Mud was daubed on the walls.
C 23 … eavesdrop
… eavesdrop
… She eavesdropped on their conversation.
… He was caught eavesdropping behind the door.
… eavesdrop
/ eavesdrop
… She eavesdropped on their conversation.
/ She eavesdropped on their conversation.
… He was caught eavesdropping behind the door.
/ He was caught eavesdropping behind the door.
C 24 … compunction
… compunction
… He felt no compunction about lying.
… She showed compunction after the mistake.
… compunction
/ compunction
… He felt no compunction about lying.
/ He felt no compunction about lying.
… She showed compunction after the mistake.
/ She showed compunction after the mistake.
C 25 … berate
… berate
… The coach berated the team for poor effort.
… She berated him for being late.
… berate
/ berate
… The coach berated the team for poor effort.
/ The coach berated the team for poor effort.
… She berated him for being late.
/ She berated him for being late.
C 26 … chew on
… chew on
… Let me chew on your proposal before deciding.
… He chewed on the idea for days.
… chew on
/ chew on
… Let me chew on your proposal before deciding.
/ Let me chew on your proposal before deciding.
… He chewed on the idea for days.
/ He chewed on the idea for days.
C 27 … exhilarating
… exhilarating
… Skydiving was an exhilarating experience.
… The concert was absolutely exhilarating.
… exhilarating
/ exhilarating
… Skydiving was an exhilarating experience.
/ Skydiving was an exhilarating experience.
… The concert was absolutely exhilarating.
/ The concert was absolutely exhilarating.
C 28 … affliction
… affliction
… Poverty is a serious affliction in many regions.
… She endured the affliction with grace.
… affliction
/ affliction
… Poverty is a serious affliction in many regions.
/ Poverty is a serious affliction in many regions.
… She endured the affliction with grace.
/ She endured the affliction with grace.
C 29 … bard
… bard
… Shakespeare is often called the greatest bard.
… The bard sang tales of ancient heroes.
… bard
/ bard
… Shakespeare is often called the greatest bard.
/ Shakespeare is often called the greatest bard.
… The bard sang tales of ancient heroes.
/ The bard sang tales of ancient heroes.
C 30 … bear fruit
… bear fruit
… Their efforts finally began to bear fruit.
… The research bore fruit after years of work.
… bear fruit
/ bear fruit
… Their efforts finally began to bear fruit.
/ Their efforts finally began to bear fruit.
… The research bore fruit after years of work.
/ The research bore fruit after years of work.
C 31 … succinct
… succinct
… Her explanation was clear and succinct.
… Please keep your comments succinct.
… succinct
/ succinct
… Her explanation was clear and succinct.
/ Her explanation was clear and succinct.
… Please keep your comments succinct.
/ Please keep your comments succinct.
C 32 … benevolence
… benevolence
… The king was known for his benevolence.
… Her benevolence touched many lives.
… benevolence
/ benevolence
… The king was known for his benevolence.
/ The king was known for his benevolence.
… Her benevolence touched many lives.
/ Her benevolence touched many lives.
C 33 … dally
… dally
… Don’t dally—we’re already late.
… He dallied in the garden all afternoon.
… dally
/ dally
… Don’t dally—we’re already late.
/ Don’t dally—we’re already late.
… He dallied in the garden all afternoon.
/ He dallied in the garden all afternoon.
C 34 … concussion
… concussion
… He suffered a mild concussion during the game.
… Concussions require careful monitoring.
… concussion
/ concussion
… He suffered a mild concussion during the game.
/ He suffered a mild concussion during the game.
… Concussions require careful monitoring.
/ Concussions require careful monitoring.
C 35 … wear and tear
… wear and tear
… The sofa shows signs of wear and tear.
… Regular maintenance reduces wear and tear.
… wear and tear
/ wear and tear
… The sofa shows signs of wear and tear.
/ The sofa shows signs of wear and tear.
… Regular maintenance reduces wear and tear.
/ Regular maintenance reduces wear and tear.
C 36 … to no purpose
… to no purpose
… He argued to no purpose.
… Their efforts were to no purpose.
… to no purpose
/ to no purpose
… He argued to no purpose.
/ He argued to no purpose.
… Their efforts were to no purpose.
/ Their efforts were to no purpose.
C 37 … tremulous
… tremulous
… She gave a tremulous smile.
… His voice was tremulous with fear.
… tremulous
/ tremulous
… She gave a tremulous smile.
/ She gave a tremulous smile.
… His voice was tremulous with fear.
/ His voice was tremulous with fear.
C 38 … at issue
… at issue
… The main point at issue is fairness.
… What’s at issue here is trust.
… at issue
/ at issue
… The main point at issue is fairness.
/ The main point at issue is fairness.
… What’s at issue here is trust.
/ What’s at issue here is trust.
C 39 … loud and clear
… loud and clear
… Your message came through loud and clear.
… I heard you loud and clear.
… loud and clear
/ loud and clear
… Your message came through loud and clear.
/ Your message came through loud and clear.
… I heard you loud and clear.
/ I heard you loud and clear.
C 40 … extortion
… extortion
… He was arrested for extortion.
… Extortion is a serious crime.
… extortion
/ extortion
… He was arrested for extortion.
/ He was arrested for extortion.
… Extortion is a serious crime.
/ Extortion is a serious crime.
C 41 … fortress
… fortress
… The fortress stood atop the hill.
… They retreated into the fortress.
… fortress
/ fortress
… The fortress stood atop the hill.
/ The fortress stood atop the hill.
… They retreated into the fortress.
/ They retreated into the fortress.
C 42 … concomitant
… concomitant
… Stress is a concomitant of hard work.
… The drug has concomitant side effects.
… concomitant
/ concomitant
… Stress is a concomitant of hard work.
/ Stress is a concomitant of hard work.
… The drug has concomitant side effects.
/ The drug has concomitant side effects.
C 43 … black out
… black out
… He blacked out during the speech.
… The city blacked out after the storm.
… black out
/ black out
… He blacked out during the speech.
/ He blacked out during the speech.
… The city blacked out after the storm.
/ The city blacked out after the storm.
C 44 … diverge
… diverge
… Their opinions began to diverge.
… The roads diverge at the fork.
… diverge
/ diverge
… Their opinions began to diverge.
/ Their opinions began to diverge.
… The roads diverge at the fork.
/ The roads diverge at the fork.
C 45 … ship out
… ship out
… The goods will ship out tomorrow.
… He was shipped out to the front lines.
… ship out
/ ship out
… The goods will ship out tomorrow.
/ The goods will ship out tomorrow.
… He was shipped out to the front lines.
/ He was shipped out to the front lines.
C 46 … claimant
… claimant
… The claimant demanded compensation.
… Each claimant must provide evidence.
… claimant
/ claimant
… The claimant demanded compensation.
/ The claimant demanded compensation.
… Each claimant must provide evidence.
/ Each claimant must provide evidence.
C 47 … gill
… gill
… Fish breathe through their gills.
… The gills were clearly visible.
… gill
/ gill
… Fish breathe through their gills.
/ Fish breathe through their gills.
… The gills were clearly visible.
/ The gills were clearly visible.
C 48 … in vogue
… in vogue
… That style is no longer in vogue.
… Minimalism is currently in vogue.
… in vogue
/ in vogue
… That style is no longer in vogue.
/ That style is no longer in vogue.
… Minimalism is currently in vogue.
/ Minimalism is currently in vogue.
C 49 … ingest
… ingest
… He ingested too much caffeine.
… Children should not ingest small parts.
… ingest
/ ingest
… He ingested too much caffeine.
/ He ingested too much caffeine.
… Children should not ingest small parts.
/ Children should not ingest small parts.
C 50 … stick up
… stick up
… He tried to stick up a convenience store.
… Don’t stick up your nose at others.
… stick up
/ stick up
… He tried to stick up a convenience store.
/ He tried to stick up a convenience store.
… Don’t stick up your nose at others.
/ Don’t stick up your nose at others.
D 1 … constellation
… constellation
… Orion is a well-known constellation.
… She pointed out the constellation in the sky.
… constellation
/ constellation
… Orion is a well-known constellation.
/ Orion is a well-known constellation.
… She pointed out the constellation in the sky.
/ She pointed out the constellation in the sky.
D 2 … be qualified to
… be qualified to
… He is qualified to teach English.
… Are you qualified to apply for this job?
… be qualified to
/ be qualified to
… He is qualified to teach English.
/ He is qualified to teach English.
… Are you qualified to apply for this job?
/ Are you qualified to apply for this job?
D 3 … heirloom
… heirloom
… This ring is a family heirloom.
… The heirloom was passed down for generations.
… heirloom
/ heirloom
… This ring is a family heirloom.
/ This ring is a family heirloom.
… The heirloom was passed down for generations.
/ The heirloom was passed down for generations.
D 4 … doze
… doze
… He began to doze during the lecture.
… She dozed off on the sofa.
… doze
/ doze
… He began to doze during the lecture.
/ He began to doze during the lecture.
… She dozed off on the sofa.
/ She dozed off on the sofa.
D 5 … on trial
… on trial
… The suspect is currently on trial.
… He was put on trial for fraud.
… on trial
/ on trial
… The suspect is currently on trial.
/ The suspect is currently on trial.
… He was put on trial for fraud.
/ He was put on trial for fraud.
D 6 … cuddle
… cuddle
… The baby cuddled with her mother.
… They cuddled under a warm blanket.
… cuddle
/ cuddle
… The baby cuddled with her mother.
/ The baby cuddled with her mother.
… They cuddled under a warm blanket.
/ They cuddled under a warm blanket.
D 7 … enjoin
… enjoin
… The court enjoined him from contacting her.
… She enjoined her team to stay focused.
… enjoin
/ enjoin
… The court enjoined him from contacting her.
/ The court enjoined him from contacting her.
… She enjoined her team to stay focused.
/ She enjoined her team to stay focused.
D 8 … amnesia
… amnesia
… He suffered from amnesia after the accident.
… The movie’s plot revolves around a woman with amnesia.
… amnesia
/ amnesia
… He suffered from amnesia after the accident.
/ He suffered from amnesia after the accident.
… The movie’s plot revolves around a woman with amnesia.
/ The movie’s plot revolves around a woman with amnesia.
D 9 … capitalize on
… capitalize on
… She capitalized on the opportunity to travel.
… The company capitalized on market trends.
… capitalize on
/ capitalize on
… She capitalized on the opportunity to travel.
/ She capitalized on the opportunity to travel.
… The company capitalized on market trends.
/ The company capitalized on market trends.
D 10 … chum
… chum
… He went fishing with his old chum.
… They’ve been chums since childhood.
… chum
/ chum
… He went fishing with his old chum.
/ He went fishing with his old chum.
… They’ve been chums since childhood.
/ They’ve been chums since childhood.
D 11 … be vulnerable to
… be vulnerable to
… Children are vulnerable to cold weather.
… The system is vulnerable to cyberattacks.
… be vulnerable to
/ be vulnerable to
… Children are vulnerable to cold weather.
/ Children are vulnerable to cold weather.
… The system is vulnerable to cyberattacks.
/ The system is vulnerable to cyberattacks.
D 12 … all in one
… all in one
… This device is an all-in-one printer.
… The app offers all-in-one solutions.
… all in one
/ all in one
… This device is an all-in-one printer.
/ This device is an all-in-one printer.
… The app offers all-in-one solutions.
/ The app offers all-in-one solutions.
D 13 … oftentimes
… oftentimes
… Oftentimes, he works late into the night.
… Oftentimes, people forget to back up data.
… oftentimes
/ oftentimes
… Oftentimes, he works late into the night.
/ Oftentimes, he works late into the night.
… Oftentimes, people forget to back up data.
/ Oftentimes, people forget to back up data.
D 14 … promulgate
… promulgate
… The government promulgated new regulations.
… She works to promulgate peace and understanding.
… promulgate
/ promulgate
… The government promulgated new regulations.
/ The government promulgated new regulations.
… She works to promulgate peace and understanding.
/ She works to promulgate peace and understanding.
D 15 … in a nutshell
… in a nutshell
… In a nutshell, the plan failed.
… He explained the issue in a nutshell.
… in a nutshell
/ in a nutshell
… In a nutshell, the plan failed.
/ In a nutshell, the plan failed.
… He explained the issue in a nutshell.
/ He explained the issue in a nutshell.
D 16 … glide
… glide
… The swan glided across the lake.
… She glided into the room gracefully.
… glide
/ glide
… The swan glided across the lake.
/ The swan glided across the lake.
… She glided into the room gracefully.
/ She glided into the room gracefully.
D 17 … forget oneself
… forget oneself
… He forgot himself and shouted in anger.
… She forgot herself in the excitement.
… forget oneself
/ forget oneself
… He forgot himself and shouted in anger.
/ He forgot himself and shouted in anger.
… She forgot herself in the excitement.
/ She forgot herself in the excitement.
D 18 … confluence
… confluence
… The confluence of two rivers formed a wide basin.
… The confluence of ideas led to innovation.
… confluence
/ confluence
… The confluence of two rivers formed a wide basin.
/ The confluence of two rivers formed a wide basin.
… The confluence of ideas led to innovation.
/ The confluence of ideas led to innovation.
D 19 … scold A for B
… scold A for B
… She scolded him for being late.
… The teacher scolded the student for cheating.
… scold A for B
/ scold A for B
… She scolded him for being late.
/ She scolded him for being late.
… The teacher scolded the student for cheating.
/ The teacher scolded the student for cheating.
D 20 … in radius
… in radius
… There are five schools in a 10 km radius.
… The store delivers within a 5-mile radius.
… in radius
/ in radius
… There are five schools in a 10 km radius.
/ There are five schools in a 10 km radius.
… The store delivers within a 5-mile radius.
/ The store delivers within a 5-mile radius.
D 21 … smolder
… smolder
… The fire continued to smolder overnight.
… Anger smoldered beneath his calm exterior.
… smolder
/ smolder
… The fire continued to smolder overnight.
/ The fire continued to smolder overnight.
… Anger smoldered beneath his calm exterior.
/ Anger smoldered beneath his calm exterior.
D 22 … rank and file
… rank and file
… The rank and file supported the strike.
… The decision surprised the rank and file.
… rank and file
/ rank and file
… The rank and file supported the strike.
/ The rank and file supported the strike.
… The decision surprised the rank and file.
/ The decision surprised the rank and file.
D 23 … infatuate
… infatuate
… She was infatuated with the new actor.
… His charm infatuated the audience.
… infatuate
/ infatuate
… She was infatuated with the new actor.
/ She was infatuated with the new actor.
… His charm infatuated the audience.
/ His charm infatuated the audience.
D 24 … venerate
… venerate
… They venerate their ancestors during festivals.
… The monk was venerated for his wisdom.
… venerate
/ venerate
… They venerate their ancestors during festivals.
/ They venerate their ancestors during festivals.
… The monk was venerated for his wisdom.
/ The monk was venerated for his wisdom.
D 25 … operate on
… operate on
… The surgeon operated on the patient’s heart.
… They operated on the injured leg.
… operate on
/ operate on
… The surgeon operated on the patient’s heart.
/ The surgeon operated on the patient’s heart.
… They operated on the injured leg.
/ They operated on the injured leg.
D 26 … under fire
… under fire
… The minister came under fire for his remarks.
… The company is under fire for poor labor practices.
… under fire
/ under fire
… The minister came under fire for his remarks.
/ The minister came under fire for his remarks.
… The company is under fire for poor labor practices.
/ The company is under fire for poor labor practices.
D 27 … hereby
… hereby
… I hereby declare the meeting open.
… You are hereby notified of the change.
… hereby
/ hereby
… I hereby declare the meeting open.
/ I hereby declare the meeting open.
… You are hereby notified of the change.
/ You are hereby notified of the change.
D 28 … extoll
… extoll
… She extolled the virtues of kindness.
… The book extolls the power of education.
… extoll
/ extoll
… She extolled the virtues of kindness.
/ She extolled the virtues of kindness.
… The book extolls the power of education.
/ The book extolls the power of education.
D 29 … starve to death
… starve to death
… Many animals starved to death during the drought.
… He feared he would starve to death.
… starve to death
/ starve to death
… Many animals starved to death during the drought.
/ Many animals starved to death during the drought.
… He feared he would starve to death.
/ He feared he would starve to death.
D 30 … fiduciary
… fiduciary
… A fiduciary must act in the client’s best interest.
… The lawyer had fiduciary duties.
… fiduciary
/ fiduciary
… A fiduciary must act in the client’s best interest.
/ A fiduciary must act in the client’s best interest.
… The lawyer had fiduciary duties.
/ The lawyer had fiduciary duties.
D 31 … trite
… trite
… His speech was full of trite phrases.
… The movie’s plot felt trite and predictable.
… trite
/ trite
… His speech was full of trite phrases.
/ His speech was full of trite phrases.
… The movie’s plot felt trite and predictable.
/ The movie’s plot felt trite and predictable.
D 32 … conjecture
… conjecture
… His theory is based on pure conjecture.
… The cause of the fire remains a matter of conjecture.
… conjecture
/ conjecture
… His theory is based on pure conjecture.
/ His theory is based on pure conjecture.
… The cause of the fire remains a matter of conjecture.
/ The cause of the fire remains a matter of conjecture.
D 33 … rectify
… rectify
… We must rectify the mistake immediately.
… The company rectified the billing error.
… rectify
/ rectify
… We must rectify the mistake immediately.
/ We must rectify the mistake immediately.
… The company rectified the billing error.
/ The company rectified the billing error.
D 34 … annexation
… annexation
… The annexation of the territory caused conflict.
… The city opposed the annexation plan.
… annexation
/ annexation
… The annexation of the territory caused conflict.
/ The annexation of the territory caused conflict.
… The city opposed the annexation plan.
/ The city opposed the annexation plan.
D 35 … by default
… by default
… The settings are enabled by default.
… He won the match by default.
… by default
/ by default
… The settings are enabled by default.
/ The settings are enabled by default.
… He won the match by default.
/ He won the match by default.
D 36 … cramp
… cramp
… I got a cramp in my leg while swimming.
… She stretched to relieve the cramp.
… cramp
/ cramp
… I got a cramp in my leg while swimming.
/ I got a cramp in my leg while swimming.
… She stretched to relieve the cramp.
/ She stretched to relieve the cramp.
D 37 … heterogeneity
… heterogeneity
… The study emphasized cultural heterogeneity.
… Genetic heterogeneity affects treatment outcomes.
… heterogeneity
/ heterogeneity
… The study emphasized cultural heterogeneity.
/ The study emphasized cultural heterogeneity.
… Genetic heterogeneity affects treatment outcomes.
/ Genetic heterogeneity affects treatment outcomes.
D 38 … binge
… binge
… He went on a binge and ate five burgers.
… She binged on TV shows all weekend.
… binge
/ binge
… He went on a binge and ate five burgers.
/ He went on a binge and ate five burgers.
… She binged on TV shows all weekend.
/ She binged on TV shows all weekend.
D 39 … deity
… deity
… Zeus is a powerful deity in Greek mythology.
… They prayed to their local deity for rain.
… deity
/ deity
… Zeus is a powerful deity in Greek mythology.
/ Zeus is a powerful deity in Greek mythology.
… They prayed to their local deity for rain.
/ They prayed to their local deity for rain.
D 40 … fissure
… fissure
… A deep fissure split the rock in two.
… The earthquake caused fissures in the ground.
… fissure
/ fissure
… A deep fissure split the rock in two.
/ A deep fissure split the rock in two.
… The earthquake caused fissures in the ground.
/ The earthquake caused fissures in the ground.
D 41 … give way
… give way
… The bridge gave way under pressure.
… Her anger gave way to tears.
… give way
/ give way
… The bridge gave way under pressure.
/ The bridge gave way under pressure.
… Her anger gave way to tears.
/ Her anger gave way to tears.
D 42 … up-to-date
… up-to-date
… Is your software up-to-date?
… She keeps her records up-to-date.
… up-to-date
/ up-to-date
… Is your software up-to-date?
/ Is your software up-to-date?
… She keeps her records up-to-date.
/ She keeps her records up-to-date.
D 43 … ill at ease
… ill at ease
… He looked ill at ease during the interview.
… She felt ill at ease in the unfamiliar setting.
… ill at ease
/ ill at ease
… He looked ill at ease during the interview.
/ He looked ill at ease during the interview.
… She felt ill at ease in the unfamiliar setting.
/ She felt ill at ease in the unfamiliar setting.
D 44 … wean
… wean
… The baby was weaned at six months.
… It’s hard to wean someone off sugar.
… wean
/ wean
… The baby was weaned at six months.
/ The baby was weaned at six months.
… It’s hard to wean someone off sugar.
/ It’s hard to wean someone off sugar.
D 45 … shrivel
… shrivel
… The leaves began to shrivel in the heat.
… His confidence shriveled after the failure.
… shrivel
/ shrivel
… The leaves began to shrivel in the heat.
/ The leaves began to shrivel in the heat.
… His confidence shriveled after the failure.
/ His confidence shriveled after the failure.
D 46 … glutton
… glutton
… He’s a glutton for sweets.
… Don’t be a glutton—share with others.
… glutton
/ glutton
… He’s a glutton for sweets.
/ He’s a glutton for sweets.
… Don’t be a glutton—share with others.
/ Don’t be a glutton—share with others.
D 47 … for the purpose of
… for the purpose of
… This form is used for the purpose of registration.
… They met for the purpose of discussion.
… for the purpose of
/ for the purpose of
… This form is used for the purpose of registration.
/ This form is used for the purpose of registration.
… They met for the purpose of discussion.
/ They met for the purpose of discussion.
D 48 … up to speed
… up to speed
… I’m not up to speed on the latest news.
… Let me bring you up to speed.
… up to speed
/ up to speed
… I’m not up to speed on the latest news.
/ I’m not up to speed on the latest news.
… Let me bring you up to speed.
/ Let me bring you up to speed.
D 49 … dab
… dab
… She dabbed perfume on her wrist.
… He dabbed the paint onto the canvas.
… dab
/ dab
… She dabbed perfume on her wrist.
/ She dabbed perfume on her wrist.
… He dabbed the paint onto the canvas.
/ He dabbed the paint onto the canvas.
D 50 … heretic
… heretic
… He was labeled a heretic for his beliefs.
… The heretic challenged traditional views.
… heretic
/ heretic
… He was labeled a heretic for his beliefs.
/ He was labeled a heretic for his beliefs.
… The heretic challenged traditional views.
/ The heretic challenged traditional views.
