M 1 … parochial
… parochial
… His views are too parochial.
… She criticized the parochial mindset.
… parochial
/ parochial
… His views are too parochial.
/ His views are too parochial.
… She criticized the parochial mindset.
/ She criticized the parochial mindset.
M 2 … all ears
… all ears
… I’m all ears—tell me everything.
… The students were all ears during the story.
… all ears
/ all ears
… I’m all ears—tell me everything.
/ I’m all ears—tell me everything.
… The students were all ears during the story.
/ The students were all ears during the story.
M 3 … spasm
… spasm
… He felt a spasm in his leg.
… A spasm of pain shot through his back.
… spasm
/ spasm
… He felt a spasm in his leg.
/ He felt a spasm in his leg.
… A spasm of pain shot through his back.
/ A spasm of pain shot through his back.
M 4 … pompous
… pompous
… His pompous speech annoyed the audience.
… She found him pompous and arrogant.
… pompous
/ pompous
… His pompous speech annoyed the audience.
/ His pompous speech annoyed the audience.
… She found him pompous and arrogant.
/ She found him pompous and arrogant.
M 5 … draw a line
… draw a line
… We need to draw a line between work and rest.
… She drew a line at personal questions.
… draw a line
/ draw a line
… We need to draw a line between work and rest.
/ We need to draw a line between work and rest.
… She drew a line at personal questions.
/ She drew a line at personal questions.
M 6 … vehement
… vehement
… He gave a vehement denial.
… Her speech was passionate and vehement.
… vehement
/ vehement
… He gave a vehement denial.
/ He gave a vehement denial.
… Her speech was passionate and vehement.
/ Her speech was passionate and vehement.
M 7 … periphery
… periphery
… He lives on the periphery of the city.
… The issue lies on the periphery of the debate.
… periphery
/ periphery
… He lives on the periphery of the city.
/ He lives on the periphery of the city.
… The issue lies on the periphery of the debate.
/ The issue lies on the periphery of the debate.
M 8 … take steps
… take steps
… We must take steps to prevent this.
… The company took steps to improve safety.
… take steps
/ take steps
… We must take steps to prevent this.
/ We must take steps to prevent this.
… The company took steps to improve safety.
/ The company took steps to improve safety.
M 9 … complacent
… complacent
… Don’t be complacent about your success.
… He grew complacent and stopped trying.
… complacent
/ complacent
… Don’t be complacent about your success.
/ Don’t be complacent about your success.
… He grew complacent and stopped trying.
/ He grew complacent and stopped trying.
M 10 … live off
… live off
… He lives off his parents.
… They live off the land.
… live off
/ live off
… He lives off his parents.
/ He lives off his parents.
… They live off the land.
/ They live off the land.
M 11 … membrane
… membrane
… The cell membrane controls what enters.
… The drum’s membrane was torn.
… membrane
/ membrane
… The cell membrane controls what enters.
/ The cell membrane controls what enters.
… The drum’s membrane was torn.
/ The drum’s membrane was torn.
M 12 … nepotism
… nepotism
… The company was accused of nepotism.
… Nepotism undermines fairness.
… nepotism
/ nepotism
… The company was accused of nepotism.
/ The company was accused of nepotism.
… Nepotism undermines fairness.
/ Nepotism undermines fairness.
M 13 … out of the ordinary
… out of the ordinary
… Something out of the ordinary happened.
… Her behavior was out of the ordinary.
… out of the ordinary
/ out of the ordinary
… Something out of the ordinary happened.
/ Something out of the ordinary happened.
… Her behavior was out of the ordinary.
/ Her behavior was out of the ordinary.
M 14 … illegible
… illegible
… His handwriting is illegible.
… The note was smudged and illegible.
… illegible
/ illegible
… His handwriting is illegible.
/ His handwriting is illegible.
… The note was smudged and illegible.
/ The note was smudged and illegible.
M 15 … in the concrete
… in the concrete
… Let’s discuss it in the concrete.
… He gave examples in the concrete.
… in the concrete
/ in the concrete
… Let’s discuss it in the concrete.
/ Let’s discuss it in the concrete.
… He gave examples in the concrete.
/ He gave examples in the concrete.
M 16 … tactile
… tactile
… The sculpture invites tactile exploration.
… Tactile feedback improves user experience.
… tactile
/ tactile
… The sculpture invites tactile exploration.
/ The sculpture invites tactile exploration.
… Tactile feedback improves user experience.
/ Tactile feedback improves user experience.
M 17 … predisposition
… predisposition
… He has a genetic predisposition to diabetes.
… Her artistic predisposition was evident early on.
… predisposition
/ predisposition
… He has a genetic predisposition to diabetes.
/ He has a genetic predisposition to diabetes.
… Her artistic predisposition was evident early on.
/ Her artistic predisposition was evident early on.
M 18 … scribe
… scribe
… The scribe recorded the king’s decree.
… Ancient scribes preserved history.
… scribe
/ scribe
… The scribe recorded the king’s decree.
/ The scribe recorded the king’s decree.
… Ancient scribes preserved history.
/ Ancient scribes preserved history.
M 19 … manic
… manic
… He was in a manic state of excitement.
… Her manic energy overwhelmed the team.
… manic
/ manic
… He was in a manic state of excitement.
/ He was in a manic state of excitement.
… Her manic energy overwhelmed the team.
/ Her manic energy overwhelmed the team.
M 20 … modality
… modality
… Pain can be treated through various modalities.
… Each modality offers unique benefits.
… modality
/ modality
… Pain can be treated through various modalities.
/ Pain can be treated through various modalities.
… Each modality offers unique benefits.
/ Each modality offers unique benefits.
M 21 … unscathed
… unscathed
… She escaped the accident unscathed.
… The building remained unscathed after the storm.
… unscathed
/ unscathed
… She escaped the accident unscathed.
/ She escaped the accident unscathed.
… The building remained unscathed after the storm.
/ The building remained unscathed after the storm.
M 22 … vale
… vale
… They wandered through the peaceful vale.
… The vale was filled with wildflowers.
… vale
/ vale
… They wandered through the peaceful vale.
/ They wandered through the peaceful vale.
… The vale was filled with wildflowers.
/ The vale was filled with wildflowers.
M 23 … diabolic
… diabolic
… The villain had a diabolic plan.
… His laughter sounded diabolic.
… diabolic
/ diabolic
… The villain had a diabolic plan.
/ The villain had a diabolic plan.
… His laughter sounded diabolic.
/ His laughter sounded diabolic.
M 24 … instantaneous
… instantaneous
… The reaction was almost instantaneous.
… She gave an instantaneous reply.
… instantaneous
/ instantaneous
… The reaction was almost instantaneous.
/ The reaction was almost instantaneous.
… She gave an instantaneous reply.
/ She gave an instantaneous reply.
M 25 … yank someone’s chain
… yank someone’s chain
… Don’t yank my chain—I know the truth.
… He’s just yanking your chain.
… yank someone’s chain
/ yank someone’s chain
… Don’t yank my chain—I know the truth.
/ Don’t yank my chain—I know the truth.
… He’s just yanking your chain.
/ He’s just yanking your chain.
M 26 … tetanus
… tetanus
… Tetanus can be prevented with a vaccine.
… The wound risked tetanus infection.
… tetanus
/ tetanus
… Tetanus can be prevented with a vaccine.
/ Tetanus can be prevented with a vaccine.
… The wound risked tetanus infection.
/ The wound risked tetanus infection.
M 27 … contrived
… contrived
… The ending felt contrived and unrealistic.
… Her excuse sounded contrived.
… contrived
/ contrived
… The ending felt contrived and unrealistic.
/ The ending felt contrived and unrealistic.
… Her excuse sounded contrived.
/ Her excuse sounded contrived.
M 28 … meticulously
… meticulously
… He meticulously arranged the tools.
… She planned the event meticulously.
… meticulously
/ meticulously
… He meticulously arranged the tools.
/ He meticulously arranged the tools.
… She planned the event meticulously.
/ She planned the event meticulously.
M 29 … hedge bets
… hedge bets
… Investors hedged their bets during the crisis.
… He hedged his bets by applying to multiple schools.
… hedge bets
/ hedge bets
… Investors hedged their bets during the crisis.
/ Investors hedged their bets during the crisis.
… He hedged his bets by applying to multiple schools.
/ He hedged his bets by applying to multiple schools.
M 30 … pinnacle
… pinnacle
… She reached the pinnacle of her career.
… The mountain’s pinnacle was covered in snow.
… pinnacle
/ pinnacle
… She reached the pinnacle of her career.
/ She reached the pinnacle of her career.
… The mountain’s pinnacle was covered in snow.
/ The mountain’s pinnacle was covered in snow.
M 31 … quadrant
… quadrant
… The city lies in the northern quadrant.
… Divide the chart into four quadrants.
… quadrant
/ quadrant
… The city lies in the northern quadrant.
/ The city lies in the northern quadrant.
… Divide the chart into four quadrants.
/ Divide the chart into four quadrants.
M 32 … inadvertent
… inadvertent
… His comment caused inadvertent offense.
… The error was inadvertent.
… inadvertent
/ inadvertent
… His comment caused inadvertent offense.
/ His comment caused inadvertent offense.
… The error was inadvertent.
/ The error was inadvertent.
M 33 … pathological
… pathological
… He has a pathological fear of heights.
… Her lies were almost pathological.
… pathological
/ pathological
… He has a pathological fear of heights.
/ He has a pathological fear of heights.
… Her lies were almost pathological.
/ Her lies were almost pathological.
M 34 … euphoric
… euphoric
… She felt euphoric after the win.
… The crowd was euphoric.
… euphoric
/ euphoric
… She felt euphoric after the win.
/ She felt euphoric after the win.
… The crowd was euphoric.
/ The crowd was euphoric.
M 35 … circumspect
… circumspect
… He was circumspect in his response.
… Her circumspect nature kept her out of trouble.
… circumspect
/ circumspect
… He was circumspect in his response.
/ He was circumspect in his response.
… Her circumspect nature kept her out of trouble.
/ Her circumspect nature kept her out of trouble.
M 36 … inlet
… inlet
… The boat entered a narrow inlet.
… The inlet was calm and quiet.
… inlet
/ inlet
… The boat entered a narrow inlet.
/ The boat entered a narrow inlet.
… The inlet was calm and quiet.
/ The inlet was calm and quiet.
M 37 … subservient
… subservient
… He acted subservient to his boss.
… She refused to be subservient.
… subservient
/ subservient
… He acted subservient to his boss.
/ He acted subservient to his boss.
… She refused to be subservient.
/ She refused to be subservient.
M 38 … walk on eggshells
… walk on eggshells
… I feel like I’m walking on eggshells around him.
… She walked on eggshells during the meeting.
… walk on eggshells
/ walk on eggshells
… I feel like I’m walking on eggshells around him.
/ I feel like I’m walking on eggshells around him.
… She walked on eggshells during the meeting.
/ She walked on eggshells during the meeting.
M 39 … molten
… molten
… The lava was molten and glowing.
… Molten metal poured from the furnace.
… molten
/ molten
… The lava was molten and glowing.
/ The lava was molten and glowing.
… Molten metal poured from the furnace.
/ Molten metal poured from the furnace.
M 40 … opulent
… opulent
… The palace was opulent and grand.
… She wore opulent jewelry.
… opulent
/ opulent
… The palace was opulent and grand.
/ The palace was opulent and grand.
… She wore opulent jewelry.
/ She wore opulent jewelry.
M 41 … diligently
… diligently
… He worked diligently on the project.
… She studied diligently for the exam.
… diligently
/ diligently
… He worked diligently on the project.
/ He worked diligently on the project.
… She studied diligently for the exam.
/ She studied diligently for the exam.
M 42 … remuneration
… remuneration
… The job offers generous remuneration.
… He received remuneration for his services.
… remuneration
/ remuneration
… The job offers generous remuneration.
/ The job offers generous remuneration.
… He received remuneration for his services.
/ He received remuneration for his services.
M 43 … distal
… distal
… The distal end of the bone was fractured.
… Distal muscles control fine movement.
… distal
/ distal
… The distal end of the bone was fractured.
/ The distal end of the bone was fractured.
… Distal muscles control fine movement.
/ Distal muscles control fine movement.
M 44 … immaculate
… immaculate
… Her room was immaculate.
… He wore an immaculate white suit.
… immaculate
/ immaculate
… Her room was immaculate.
/ Her room was immaculate.
… He wore an immaculate white suit.
/ He wore an immaculate white suit.
M 45 … maiden
… maiden
… It was her maiden voyage.
… The ship’s maiden journey was successful.
… maiden
/ maiden
… It was her maiden voyage.
/ It was her maiden voyage.
… The ship’s maiden journey was successful.
/ The ship’s maiden journey was successful.
M 46 … whirlpool
… whirlpool
… The boat was caught in a whirlpool.
… A whirlpool formed near the rocks.
… whirlpool
/ whirlpool
… The boat was caught in a whirlpool.
/ The boat was caught in a whirlpool.
… A whirlpool formed near the rocks.
/ A whirlpool formed near the rocks.
M 47 … banal
… banal
… His speech was full of banal phrases.
… The plot felt banal and predictable.
… banal
/ banal
… His speech was full of banal phrases.
/ His speech was full of banal phrases.
… The plot felt banal and predictable.
/ The plot felt banal and predictable.
M 48 … bilateral
… bilateral
… They signed a bilateral agreement.
… Bilateral talks will begin next week.
… bilateral
/ bilateral
… They signed a bilateral agreement.
/ They signed a bilateral agreement.
… Bilateral talks will begin next week.
/ Bilateral talks will begin next week.
M 49 … indignation
… indignation
… She expressed indignation at the unfair treatment.
… His voice trembled with indignation.
… indignation
/ indignation
… She expressed indignation at the unfair treatment.
/ She expressed indignation at the unfair treatment.
… His voice trembled with indignation.
/ His voice trembled with indignation.
M 50 … ignoble
… ignoble
… It was an ignoble act of betrayal.
… He refused to take the ignoble path.
… ignoble
/ ignoble
… It was an ignoble act of betrayal.
/ It was an ignoble act of betrayal.
… He refused to take the ignoble path.
/ He refused to take the ignoble path.
N 1 … nebulous
… nebulous
… His explanation was nebulous and vague.
… The idea remained nebulous.
… nebulous
/ nebulous
… His explanation was nebulous and vague.
/ His explanation was nebulous and vague.
… The idea remained nebulous.
/ The idea remained nebulous.
N 2 … renunciation
… renunciation
… Her renunciation of wealth surprised everyone.
… He made a formal renunciation of his title.
… renunciation
/ renunciation
… Her renunciation of wealth surprised everyone.
/ Her renunciation of wealth surprised everyone.
… He made a formal renunciation of his title.
/ He made a formal renunciation of his title.
N 3 … skid
… skid
… The car began to skid on the ice.
… He skidded and fell on the wet floor.
… skid
/ skid
… The car began to skid on the ice.
/ The car began to skid on the ice.
… He skidded and fell on the wet floor.
/ He skidded and fell on the wet floor.
N 4 … resplendent
… resplendent
… She looked resplendent in her gown.
… The palace was resplendent with gold.
… resplendent
/ resplendent
… She looked resplendent in her gown.
/ She looked resplendent in her gown.
… The palace was resplendent with gold.
/ The palace was resplendent with gold.
N 5 … tripod
… tripod
… Set the camera on the tripod.
… The tripod collapsed under the weight.
… tripod
/ tripod
… Set the camera on the tripod.
/ Set the camera on the tripod.
… The tripod collapsed under the weight.
/ The tripod collapsed under the weight.
N 6 … intact
… intact
… The vase remained intact after the quake.
… His reputation stayed intact.
… intact
/ intact
… The vase remained intact after the quake.
/ The vase remained intact after the quake.
… His reputation stayed intact.
/ His reputation stayed intact.
N 7 … relish
… relish
… He relished every bite of the meal.
… She relished the challenge.
… relish
/ relish
… He relished every bite of the meal.
/ He relished every bite of the meal.
… She relished the challenge.
/ She relished the challenge.
N 8 … decrepit
… decrepit
… The house was old and decrepit.
… He walked with a decrepit cane.
… decrepit
/ decrepit
… The house was old and decrepit.
/ The house was old and decrepit.
… He walked with a decrepit cane.
/ He walked with a decrepit cane.
N 9 … peddler
… peddler
… A peddler sold trinkets on the street.
… The peddler shouted to attract customers.
… peddler
/ peddler
… A peddler sold trinkets on the street.
/ A peddler sold trinkets on the street.
… The peddler shouted to attract customers.
/ The peddler shouted to attract customers.
N 10 … jump on the bandwagon
… jump on the bandwagon
… Everyone jumped on the bandwagon after the trend started.
… He jumped on the bandwagon to gain popularity.
… jump on the bandwagon
/ jump on the bandwagon
… Everyone jumped on the bandwagon after the trend started.
/ Everyone jumped on the bandwagon after the trend started.
… He jumped on the bandwagon to gain popularity.
/ He jumped on the bandwagon to gain popularity.
N 11 … yolk
… yolk
… The yolk was bright yellow.
… Separate the yolk from the white.
… yolk
/ yolk
… The yolk was bright yellow.
/ The yolk was bright yellow.
… Separate the yolk from the white.
/ Separate the yolk from the white.
N 12 … suffrage
… suffrage
… Women fought for suffrage.
… Universal suffrage was introduced in the 20th century.
… suffrage
/ suffrage
… Women fought for suffrage.
/ Women fought for suffrage.
… Universal suffrage was introduced in the 20th century.
/ Universal suffrage was introduced in the 20th century.
N 13 … assiduous
… assiduous
… She was assiduous in her studies.
… His assiduous efforts paid off.
… assiduous
/ assiduous
… She was assiduous in her studies.
/ She was assiduous in her studies.
… His assiduous efforts paid off.
/ His assiduous efforts paid off.
N 14 … promiscuous
… promiscuous
… He led a promiscuous lifestyle.
… The novel portrayed a promiscuous society.
… promiscuous
/ promiscuous
… He led a promiscuous lifestyle.
/ He led a promiscuous lifestyle.
… The novel portrayed a promiscuous society.
/ The novel portrayed a promiscuous society.
N 15 … widget
… widget
… The app includes a weather widget.
… He designed a new widget for the homepage.
… widget
/ widget
… The app includes a weather widget.
/ The app includes a weather widget.
… He designed a new widget for the homepage.
/ He designed a new widget for the homepage.
N 16 … replete
… replete
… The basket was replete with fruit.
… Her essay was replete with examples.
… replete
/ replete
… The basket was replete with fruit.
/ The basket was replete with fruit.
… Her essay was replete with examples.
/ Her essay was replete with examples.
N 17 … juvenile
… juvenile
… The juvenile bird couldn’t fly yet.
… He was sent to juvenile detention.
… juvenile
/ juvenile
… The juvenile bird couldn’t fly yet.
/ The juvenile bird couldn’t fly yet.
… He was sent to juvenile detention.
/ He was sent to juvenile detention.
N 18 … mire
… mire
… The truck got stuck in the mire.
… She was mired in debt.
… mire
/ mire
… The truck got stuck in the mire.
/ The truck got stuck in the mire.
… She was mired in debt.
/ She was mired in debt.
N 19 … take something with a grain of salt
… take something with a grain of salt
… Take his story with a grain of salt.
… I take online reviews with a grain of salt.
… take something with a grain of salt
/ take something with a grain of salt
… Take his story with a grain of salt.
/ Take his story with a grain of salt.
… I take online reviews with a grain of salt.
/ I take online reviews with a grain of salt.
N 20 … bereaved
… bereaved
… The bereaved family held a quiet ceremony.
… She comforted the bereaved mother.
… bereaved
/ bereaved
… The bereaved family held a quiet ceremony.
/ The bereaved family held a quiet ceremony.
… She comforted the bereaved mother.
/ She comforted the bereaved mother.
N 21 … engross
… engross
… The book engrossed me for hours.
… He was engrossed in the game.
… engross
/ engross
… The book engrossed me for hours.
/ The book engrossed me for hours.
… He was engrossed in the game.
/ He was engrossed in the game.
N 22 … toy with
… toy with
… She toyed with the idea of quitting.
… He toyed with the pencil absentmindedly.
… toy with
/ toy with
… She toyed with the idea of quitting.
/ She toyed with the idea of quitting.
… He toyed with the pencil absentmindedly.
/ He toyed with the pencil absentmindedly.
N 23 … undue
… undue
… He showed undue concern.
… The delay caused undue stress.
… undue
/ undue
… He showed undue concern.
/ He showed undue concern.
… The delay caused undue stress.
/ The delay caused undue stress.
N 24 … zodiac
… zodiac
… What’s your zodiac sign?
… The zodiac chart shows twelve signs.
… zodiac
/ zodiac
… What’s your zodiac sign?
/ What’s your zodiac sign?
… The zodiac chart shows twelve signs.
/ The zodiac chart shows twelve signs.
N 25 … amphibian
… amphibian
… Frogs are amphibians.
… The amphibian can live in water and on land.
… amphibian
/ amphibian
… Frogs are amphibians.
/ Frogs are amphibians.
… The amphibian can live in water and on land.
/ The amphibian can live in water and on land.
N 26 … extant
… extant
… Only a few extant manuscripts remain.
… The species is still extant in remote areas.
… extant
/ extant
… Only a few extant manuscripts remain.
/ Only a few extant manuscripts remain.
… The species is still extant in remote areas.
/ The species is still extant in remote areas.
N 27 … heinous
… heinous
… The crime was heinous and shocking.
… He was punished for his heinous acts.
… heinous
/ heinous
… The crime was heinous and shocking.
/ The crime was heinous and shocking.
… He was punished for his heinous acts.
/ He was punished for his heinous acts.
N 28 … sheepishly
… sheepishly
… He smiled sheepishly after the mistake.
… She sheepishly admitted her error.
… sheepishly
/ sheepishly
… He smiled sheepishly after the mistake.
/ He smiled sheepishly after the mistake.
… She sheepishly admitted her error.
/ She sheepishly admitted her error.
N 29 … materialism
… materialism
… He rejected materialism and chose a simple life.
… Modern society often promotes materialism.
… materialism
/ materialism
… He rejected materialism and chose a simple life.
/ He rejected materialism and chose a simple life.
… Modern society often promotes materialism.
/ Modern society often promotes materialism.
N 30 … size up
… size up
… She sized up the situation quickly.
… He sized up his opponent before the match.
… size up
/ size up
… She sized up the situation quickly.
/ She sized up the situation quickly.
… He sized up his opponent before the match.
/ He sized up his opponent before the match.
N 31 … thumb a ride
… thumb a ride
… He thumbed a ride to the next town.
… She used to thumb a ride during college.
… thumb a ride
/ thumb a ride
… He thumbed a ride to the next town.
/ He thumbed a ride to the next town.
… She used to thumb a ride during college.
/ She used to thumb a ride during college.
N 32 … transcendent
… transcendent
… The music was transcendent and moving.
… She had a transcendent experience in nature.
… transcendent
/ transcendent
… The music was transcendent and moving.
/ The music was transcendent and moving.
… She had a transcendent experience in nature.
/ She had a transcendent experience in nature.
N 33 … foolproof
… foolproof
… This method is foolproof and easy to follow.
… The design is foolproof against errors.
… foolproof
/ foolproof
… This method is foolproof and easy to follow.
/ This method is foolproof and easy to follow.
… The design is foolproof against errors.
/ The design is foolproof against errors.
N 34 … rasp
… rasp
… His voice had a harsh rasp.
… She rasped out a warning.
… rasp
/ rasp
… His voice had a harsh rasp.
/ His voice had a harsh rasp.
… She rasped out a warning.
/ She rasped out a warning.
N 35 … untenable
… untenable
… His argument was logically untenable.
… The position became untenable after the scandal.
… untenable
/ untenable
… His argument was logically untenable.
/ His argument was logically untenable.
… The position became untenable after the scandal.
/ The position became untenable after the scandal.
N 36 … lay down the law
… lay down the law
… She laid down the law about curfew.
… The teacher laid down the law on cheating.
… lay down the law
/ lay down the law
… She laid down the law about curfew.
/ She laid down the law about curfew.
… The teacher laid down the law on cheating.
/ The teacher laid down the law on cheating.
N 37 … agrarian
… agrarian
… The country has an agrarian economy.
… Agrarian reforms changed land ownership.
… agrarian
/ agrarian
… The country has an agrarian economy.
/ The country has an agrarian economy.
… Agrarian reforms changed land ownership.
/ Agrarian reforms changed land ownership.
N 38 … chronically
… chronically
… He is chronically late.
… She suffers chronically from back pain.
… chronically
/ chronically
… He is chronically late.
/ He is chronically late.
… She suffers chronically from back pain.
/ She suffers chronically from back pain.
N 39 … tactful
… tactful
… She gave a tactful response.
… He is tactful in handling complaints.
… tactful
/ tactful
… She gave a tactful response.
/ She gave a tactful response.
… He is tactful in handling complaints.
/ He is tactful in handling complaints.
N 40 … snippet
… snippet
… I heard a snippet of their conversation.
… She shared a snippet from her diary.
… snippet
/ snippet
… I heard a snippet of their conversation.
/ I heard a snippet of their conversation.
… She shared a snippet from her diary.
/ She shared a snippet from her diary.
N 41 … caustic
… caustic
… His caustic remarks hurt her feelings.
… The chemical is caustic and dangerous.
… caustic
/ caustic
… His caustic remarks hurt her feelings.
/ His caustic remarks hurt her feelings.
… The chemical is caustic and dangerous.
/ The chemical is caustic and dangerous.
N 42 … derogatory
… derogatory
… He made a derogatory comment about her work.
… Derogatory language is not tolerated here.
… derogatory
/ derogatory
… He made a derogatory comment about her work.
/ He made a derogatory comment about her work.
… Derogatory language is not tolerated here.
/ Derogatory language is not tolerated here.
N 43 … treacherous
… treacherous
… The path was treacherous after the rain.
… He was a treacherous ally.
… treacherous
/ treacherous
… The path was treacherous after the rain.
/ The path was treacherous after the rain.
… He was a treacherous ally.
/ He was a treacherous ally.
N 44 … passbook
… passbook
… She updated her passbook at the bank.
… The passbook shows all transactions.
… passbook
/ passbook
… She updated her passbook at the bank.
/ She updated her passbook at the bank.
… The passbook shows all transactions.
/ The passbook shows all transactions.
N 45 … proviso
… proviso
… He agreed with the proviso that it be temporary.
… The contract includes a proviso for cancellation.
… proviso
/ proviso
… He agreed with the proviso that it be temporary.
/ He agreed with the proviso that it be temporary.
… The contract includes a proviso for cancellation.
/ The contract includes a proviso for cancellation.
N 46 … pallid
… pallid
… His face looked pallid from illness.
… The painting had a pallid color scheme.
… pallid
/ pallid
… His face looked pallid from illness.
/ His face looked pallid from illness.
… The painting had a pallid color scheme.
/ The painting had a pallid color scheme.
N 47 … vindictive
… vindictive
… She became vindictive after the betrayal.
… His vindictive nature caused many conflicts.
… vindictive
/ vindictive
… She became vindictive after the betrayal.
/ She became vindictive after the betrayal.
… His vindictive nature caused many conflicts.
/ His vindictive nature caused many conflicts.
N 48 … ruefully
… ruefully
… He smiled ruefully at his mistake.
… She looked ruefully at the broken vase.
… ruefully
/ ruefully
… He smiled ruefully at his mistake.
/ He smiled ruefully at his mistake.
… She looked ruefully at the broken vase.
/ She looked ruefully at the broken vase.
N 49 … rogue
… rogue
… The rogue agent acted alone.
… A rogue wave hit the ship.
… rogue
/ rogue
… The rogue agent acted alone.
/ The rogue agent acted alone.
… A rogue wave hit the ship.
/ A rogue wave hit the ship.
N 50 … inquisitive
… inquisitive
… The child was inquisitive about everything.
… She gave an inquisitive glance.
… inquisitive
/ inquisitive
… The child was inquisitive about everything.
/ The child was inquisitive about everything.
… She gave an inquisitive glance.
/ She gave an inquisitive glance.
O 1 … semen
… semen
… Semen contains sperm cells.
… The lab analyzed the semen sample.
… semen
/ semen
… Semen contains sperm cells.
/ Semen contains sperm cells.
… The lab analyzed the semen sample.
/ The lab analyzed the semen sample.
O 2 … fitful
… fitful
… He had a fitful night of sleep.
… Her fitful breathing worried the nurse.
… fitful
/ fitful
… He had a fitful night of sleep.
/ He had a fitful night of sleep.
… Her fitful breathing worried the nurse.
/ Her fitful breathing worried the nurse.
O 3 … vacuous
… vacuous
… His vacuous stare revealed confusion.
… The speech was vacuous and lacked substance.
… vacuous
/ vacuous
… His vacuous stare revealed confusion.
/ His vacuous stare revealed confusion.
… The speech was vacuous and lacked substance.
/ The speech was vacuous and lacked substance.
O 4 … resurgent
… resurgent
… The resurgent movement gained momentum.
… Resurgent interest in vinyl records is growing.
… resurgent
/ resurgent
… The resurgent movement gained momentum.
/ The resurgent movement gained momentum.
… Resurgent interest in vinyl records is growing.
/ Resurgent interest in vinyl records is growing.
O 5 … harangue
… harangue
… He delivered a long harangue about politics.
… The angry harangue silenced the room.
… harangue
/ harangue
… He delivered a long harangue about politics.
/ He delivered a long harangue about politics.
… The angry harangue silenced the room.
/ The angry harangue silenced the room.
O 6 … truncate
… truncate
… Please truncate the text to 100 words.
… The list was truncated for clarity.
… truncate
/ truncate
… Please truncate the text to 100 words.
/ Please truncate the text to 100 words.
… The list was truncated for clarity.
/ The list was truncated for clarity.
O 7 … cut to the chase
… cut to the chase
… Let’s cut to the chase and decide.
… He cut to the chase in his speech.
… cut to the chase
/ cut to the chase
… Let’s cut to the chase and decide.
/ Let’s cut to the chase and decide.
… He cut to the chase in his speech.
/ He cut to the chase in his speech.
O 8 … zephyr
… zephyr
… A gentle zephyr cooled the valley.
… The curtains fluttered in the zephyr.
… zephyr
/ zephyr
… A gentle zephyr cooled the valley.
/ A gentle zephyr cooled the valley.
… The curtains fluttered in the zephyr.
/ The curtains fluttered in the zephyr.
O 9 … have a whale of a time
… have a whale of a time
… We had a whale of a time at the beach.
… The kids had a whale of a time at the party.
… have a whale of a time
/ have a whale of a time
… We had a whale of a time at the beach.
/ We had a whale of a time at the beach.
… The kids had a whale of a time at the party.
/ The kids had a whale of a time at the party.
O 10 … juxtapose
… juxtapose
… The artist juxtaposed light and shadow.
… Juxtapose these ideas for contrast.
… juxtapose
/ juxtapose
… The artist juxtaposed light and shadow.
/ The artist juxtaposed light and shadow.
… Juxtapose these ideas for contrast.
/ Juxtapose these ideas for contrast.
O 11 … crass
… crass
… His crass joke offended everyone.
… That was a crass comment in a serious moment.
… crass
/ crass
… His crass joke offended everyone.
/ His crass joke offended everyone.
… That was a crass comment in a serious moment.
/ That was a crass comment in a serious moment.
O 12 … dogmatic
… dogmatic
… He gave a dogmatic lecture on morality.
… Her dogmatic views left no room for debate.
… dogmatic
/ dogmatic
… He gave a dogmatic lecture on morality.
/ He gave a dogmatic lecture on morality.
… Her dogmatic views left no room for debate.
/ Her dogmatic views left no room for debate.
O 13 … obfuscate
… obfuscate
… The report obfuscated the real issue.
… He tried to obfuscate the facts.
… obfuscate
/ obfuscate
… The report obfuscated the real issue.
/ The report obfuscated the real issue.
… He tried to obfuscate the facts.
/ He tried to obfuscate the facts.
O 14 … on a wing and a prayer
… on a wing and a prayer
… We made it on a wing and a prayer.
… They launched the project on a wing and a prayer.
… on a wing and a prayer
/ on a wing and a prayer
… We made it on a wing and a prayer.
/ We made it on a wing and a prayer.
… They launched the project on a wing and a prayer.
/ They launched the project on a wing and a prayer.
O 15 … sacrosanct
… sacrosanct
… The constitution is sacrosanct.
… Her routine was sacrosanct to her.
… sacrosanct
/ sacrosanct
… The constitution is sacrosanct.
/ The constitution is sacrosanct.
… Her routine was sacrosanct to her.
/ Her routine was sacrosanct to her.
O 16 … lackluster
… lackluster
… His performance was lackluster.
… The movie received lackluster reviews.
… lackluster
/ lackluster
… His performance was lackluster.
/ His performance was lackluster.
… The movie received lackluster reviews.
/ The movie received lackluster reviews.
O 17 … iconoclast
… iconoclast
… The artist was an iconoclast in her field.
… He’s known as a political iconoclast.
… iconoclast
/ iconoclast
… The artist was an iconoclast in her field.
/ The artist was an iconoclast in her field.
… He’s known as a political iconoclast.
/ He’s known as a political iconoclast.
O 18 … xenophile
… xenophile
… She’s a xenophile who loves foreign cultures.
… The club attracts xenophiles from all over.
… xenophile
/ xenophile
… She’s a xenophile who loves foreign cultures.
/ She’s a xenophile who loves foreign cultures.
… The club attracts xenophiles from all over.
/ The club attracts xenophiles from all over.
O 19 … nefarious
… nefarious
… The villain had a nefarious plan.
… They uncovered a nefarious scheme.
… nefarious
/ nefarious
… The villain had a nefarious plan.
/ The villain had a nefarious plan.
… They uncovered a nefarious scheme.
/ They uncovered a nefarious scheme.
O 20 … fallacious
… fallacious
… His reasoning was fallacious.
… The argument is based on a fallacious assumption.
… fallacious
/ fallacious
… His reasoning was fallacious.
/ His reasoning was fallacious.
… The argument is based on a fallacious assumption.
/ The argument is based on a fallacious assumption.
O 21 … jubilant
… jubilant
… The crowd was jubilant after the victory.
… She was jubilant about the good news.
… jubilant
/ jubilant
… The crowd was jubilant after the victory.
/ The crowd was jubilant after the victory.
… She was jubilant about the good news.
/ She was jubilant about the good news.
O 22 … veracity
… veracity
… We questioned the veracity of his statement.
… Her veracity is beyond doubt.
… veracity
/ veracity
… We questioned the veracity of his statement.
/ We questioned the veracity of his statement.
… Her veracity is beyond doubt.
/ Her veracity is beyond doubt.
O 23 … ferret out
… ferret out
… The journalist ferreted out the truth.
… We need to ferret out the source of the leak.
… ferret out
/ ferret out
… The journalist ferreted out the truth.
/ The journalist ferreted out the truth.
… We need to ferret out the source of the leak.
/ We need to ferret out the source of the leak.
O 24 … virtuoso
… virtuoso
… He’s a virtuoso pianist.
… The violin virtuoso stunned the audience.
… virtuoso
/ virtuoso
… He’s a virtuoso pianist.
/ He’s a virtuoso pianist.
… The violin virtuoso stunned the audience.
/ The violin virtuoso stunned the audience.
O 25 … dawdle
… dawdle
… Don’t dawdle—we’re late.
… He dawdled over his homework.
… dawdle
/ dawdle
… Don’t dawdle—we’re late.
/ Don’t dawdle—we’re late.
… He dawdled over his homework.
/ He dawdled over his homework.
O 26 … yeasty
… yeasty
… The dough smelled yeasty.
… Her ideas were yeasty and full of energy.
… yeasty
/ yeasty
… The dough smelled yeasty.
/ The dough smelled yeasty.
… Her ideas were yeasty and full of energy.
/ Her ideas were yeasty and full of energy.
O 27 … knave
… knave
… The knave tricked the villagers.
… He played the role of a charming knave.
… knave
/ knave
… The knave tricked the villagers.
/ The knave tricked the villagers.
… He played the role of a charming knave.
/ He played the role of a charming knave.
O 28 … ebullient
… ebullient
… She was ebullient after the performance.
… His ebullient personality lit up the room.
… ebullient
/ ebullient
… She was ebullient after the performance.
/ She was ebullient after the performance.
… His ebullient personality lit up the room.
/ His ebullient personality lit up the room.
O 29 … pugnacious
… pugnacious
… He’s known for his pugnacious attitude.
… The pugnacious boxer never backed down.
… pugnacious
/ pugnacious
… He’s known for his pugnacious attitude.
/ He’s known for his pugnacious attitude.
… The pugnacious boxer never backed down.
/ The pugnacious boxer never backed down.
O 30 … solemnity
… solemnity
… The ceremony was marked by solemnity.
… He spoke with solemnity.
… solemnity
/ solemnity
… The ceremony was marked by solemnity.
/ The ceremony was marked by solemnity.
… He spoke with solemnity.
/ He spoke with solemnity.
O 31 … invigorate
… invigorate
… A brisk walk will invigorate you.
… Her speech invigorated the team.
… invigorate
/ invigorate
… A brisk walk will invigorate you.
/ A brisk walk will invigorate you.
… Her speech invigorated the team.
/ Her speech invigorated the team.
O 32 … litigate
… litigate
… They decided to litigate the dispute.
… He litigated for compensation.
… litigate
/ litigate
… They decided to litigate the dispute.
/ They decided to litigate the dispute.
… He litigated for compensation.
/ He litigated for compensation.
O 33 … querulous
… querulous
… The querulous customer kept complaining.
… She had a querulous tone.
… querulous
/ querulous
… The querulous customer kept complaining.
/ The querulous customer kept complaining.
… She had a querulous tone.
/ She had a querulous tone.
O 34 … obstinate
… obstinate
… He’s obstinate and refuses to change.
… Her obstinate stance delayed progress.
… obstinate
/ obstinate
… He’s obstinate and refuses to change.
/ He’s obstinate and refuses to change.
… Her obstinate stance delayed progress.
/ Her obstinate stance delayed progress.
O 35 … sanctimonious
… sanctimonious
… His sanctimonious speech annoyed everyone.
… She acted sanctimonious about her choices.
… sanctimonious
/ sanctimonious
… His sanctimonious speech annoyed everyone.
/ His sanctimonious speech annoyed everyone.
… She acted sanctimonious about her choices.
/ She acted sanctimonious about her choices.
O 36 … rambunctious
… rambunctious
… The rambunctious kids ran through the hall.
… He’s a rambunctious puppy.
… rambunctious
/ rambunctious
… The rambunctious kids ran through the hall.
/ The rambunctious kids ran through the hall.
… He’s a rambunctious puppy.
/ He’s a rambunctious puppy.
O 37 … unflappable
… unflappable
… She remained unflappable under pressure.
… His unflappable nature impressed the team.
… unflappable
/ unflappable
… She remained unflappable under pressure.
/ She remained unflappable under pressure.
… His unflappable nature impressed the team.
/ His unflappable nature impressed the team.
O 38 … verbose
… verbose
… His explanation was too verbose.
… The report was verbose and unclear.
… verbose
/ verbose
… His explanation was too verbose.
/ His explanation was too verbose.
… The report was verbose and unclear.
/ The report was verbose and unclear.
O 39 … beleaguer
… beleaguer
… The city was beleaguered by protests.
… She felt beleaguered by deadlines.
… beleaguer
/ beleaguer
… The city was beleaguered by protests.
/ The city was beleaguered by protests.
… She felt beleaguered by deadlines.
/ She felt beleaguered by deadlines.
O 40 … put up with
… put up with
… I can’t put up with this noise.
… She put up with his bad habits.
… put up with
/ put up with
… I can’t put up with this noise.
/ I can’t put up with this noise.
… She put up with his bad habits.
/ She put up with his bad habits.
O 41 … quibble
… quibble
… Let’s not quibble over details.
… He quibbled about the wording.
… quibble
/ quibble
… Let’s not quibble over details.
/ Let’s not quibble over details.
… He quibbled about the wording.
/ He quibbled about the wording.
O 42 … knoll
… knoll
… They sat on a grassy knoll.
… A lone tree stood on the knoll.
… knoll
/ knoll
… They sat on a grassy knoll.
/ They sat on a grassy knoll.
… A lone tree stood on the knoll.
/ A lone tree stood on the knoll.
O 43 … gerrymander
… gerrymander
… The district was gerrymandered for advantage.
… They accused the party of gerrymandering.
… gerrymander
/ gerrymander
… The district was gerrymandered for advantage.
/ The district was gerrymandered for advantage.
… They accused the party of gerrymandering.
/ They accused the party of gerrymandering.
O 44 … iconoclastic
… iconoclastic
… Her iconoclastic views challenged tradition.
… The film took an iconoclastic approach.
… iconoclastic
/ iconoclastic
… Her iconoclastic views challenged tradition.
/ Her iconoclastic views challenged tradition.
… The film took an iconoclastic approach.
/ The film took an iconoclastic approach.
O 45 … horticulture
… horticulture
… He studied horticulture in college.
… Horticulture includes growing fruits and flowers.
… horticulture
/ horticulture
… He studied horticulture in college.
/ He studied horticulture in college.
… Horticulture includes growing fruits and flowers.
/ Horticulture includes growing fruits and flowers.
O 46 … hone in on
… hone in on
… We need to hone in on the main issue.
… She honed in on the target quickly.
… hone in on
/ hone in on
… We need to hone in on the main issue.
/ We need to hone in on the main issue.
… She honed in on the target quickly.
/ She honed in on the target quickly.
O 47 … calumny
… calumny
… He was the victim of calumny.
… The article was full of calumny.
… calumny
/ calumny
… He was the victim of calumny.
/ He was the victim of calumny.
… The article was full of calumny.
/ The article was full of calumny.
O 48 … bellicose
… bellicose
… His bellicose tone alarmed the audience.
… The leader made bellicose threats.
… bellicose
/ bellicose
… His bellicose tone alarmed the audience.
/ His bellicose tone alarmed the audience.
… The leader made bellicose threats.
/ The leader made bellicose threats.
O 49 … loquacious
… loquacious
… She’s loquacious and loves to chat.
… The loquacious host kept the show lively.
… loquacious
/ loquacious
… She’s loquacious and loves to chat.
/ She’s loquacious and loves to chat.
… The loquacious host kept the show lively.
/ The loquacious host kept the show lively.
O 50 … neophyte
… neophyte
… He’s a neophyte in politics.
… The neophyte struggled with the basics.
… neophyte
/ neophyte
… He’s a neophyte in politics.
/ He’s a neophyte in politics.
… The neophyte struggled with the basics.
/ The neophyte struggled with the basics.
P 1 … quixotic
… quixotic
… His plan was noble but quixotic.
… She embarked on a quixotic quest.
… quixotic
/ quixotic
… His plan was noble but quixotic.
/ His plan was noble but quixotic.
… She embarked on a quixotic quest.
/ She embarked on a quixotic quest.
P 2 … spill the beans
… spill the beans
… He accidentally spilled the beans.
… Don’t spill the beans about the surprise.
… spill the beans
/ spill the beans
… He accidentally spilled the beans.
/ He accidentally spilled the beans.
… Don’t spill the beans about the surprise.
/ Don’t spill the beans about the surprise.
P 3 … winsome
… winsome
… Her winsome smile charmed everyone.
… He has a winsome personality.
… winsome
/ winsome
… Her winsome smile charmed everyone.
/ Her winsome smile charmed everyone.
… He has a winsome personality.
/ He has a winsome personality.
P 4 … rake over the coals
… rake over the coals
… She was raked over the coals for the mistake.
… The manager raked him over the coals.
… rake over the coals
/ rake over the coals
… She was raked over the coals for the mistake.
/ She was raked over the coals for the mistake.
… The manager raked him over the coals.
/ The manager raked him over the coals.
P 5 … vexation
… vexation
… His constant interruptions caused vexation.
… She sighed in vexation.
… vexation
/ vexation
… His constant interruptions caused vexation.
/ His constant interruptions caused vexation.
… She sighed in vexation.
/ She sighed in vexation.
P 6 … feign
… feign
… He feigned illness to skip school.
… She feigned surprise.
… feign
/ feign
… He feigned illness to skip school.
/ He feigned illness to skip school.
… She feigned surprise.
/ She feigned surprise.
P 7 … mete out
… mete out
… The judge meted out a harsh sentence.
… Justice was meted out swiftly.
… mete out
/ mete out
… The judge meted out a harsh sentence.
/ The judge meted out a harsh sentence.
… Justice was meted out swiftly.
/ Justice was meted out swiftly.
P 8 … vacillate
… vacillate
… He vacillated between choices.
… She vacillates when under pressure.
… vacillate
/ vacillate
… He vacillated between choices.
/ He vacillated between choices.
… She vacillates when under pressure.
/ She vacillates when under pressure.
P 9 … pull someone’s leg
… pull someone’s leg
… Are you pulling my leg?
… He pulled her leg about the surprise.
… pull someone’s leg
/ pull someone’s leg
… Are you pulling my leg?
/ Are you pulling my leg?
… He pulled her leg about the surprise.
/ He pulled her leg about the surprise.
P 10 … opulence
… opulence
… The palace was a display of opulence.
… She lived in opulence.
… opulence
/ opulence
… The palace was a display of opulence.
/ The palace was a display of opulence.
… She lived in opulence.
/ She lived in opulence.
P 11 … torpid
… torpid
… He felt torpid after the long flight.
… The torpid animal barely moved.
… torpid
/ torpid
… He felt torpid after the long flight.
/ He felt torpid after the long flight.
… The torpid animal barely moved.
/ The torpid animal barely moved.
P 12 … let the cat out of the bag
… let the cat out of the bag
… He let the cat out of the bag too early.
… She accidentally let the cat out of the bag.
… let the cat out of the bag
/ let the cat out of the bag
… He let the cat out of the bag too early.
/ He let the cat out of the bag too early.
… She accidentally let the cat out of the bag.
/ She accidentally let the cat out of the bag.
P 13 … zestful
… zestful
… She gave a zestful performance.
… His zestful attitude inspired others.
… zestful
/ zestful
… She gave a zestful performance.
/ She gave a zestful performance.
… His zestful attitude inspired others.
/ His zestful attitude inspired others.
P 14 … malleable
… malleable
… Gold is a malleable metal.
… Young minds are malleable.
… malleable
/ malleable
… Gold is a malleable metal.
/ Gold is a malleable metal.
… Young minds are malleable.
/ Young minds are malleable.
P 15 … ardor
… ardor
… He spoke with ardor about his dream.
… Her ardor for learning was clear.
… ardor
/ ardor
… He spoke with ardor about his dream.
/ He spoke with ardor about his dream.
… Her ardor for learning was clear.
/ Her ardor for learning was clear.
P 16 … cut down on
… cut down on
… I’m trying to cut down on sugar.
… We need to cut down on expenses.
… cut down on
/ cut down on
… I’m trying to cut down on sugar.
/ I’m trying to cut down on sugar.
… We need to cut down on expenses.
/ We need to cut down on expenses.
P 17 … abnegation
… abnegation
… His abnegation of comfort was admirable.
… She practiced abnegation in daily life.
… abnegation
/ abnegation
… His abnegation of comfort was admirable.
/ His abnegation of comfort was admirable.
… She practiced abnegation in daily life.
/ She practiced abnegation in daily life.
P 18 … lament
… lament
… They lamented the loss of tradition.
… She lamented her missed opportunity.
… lament
/ lament
… They lamented the loss of tradition.
/ They lamented the loss of tradition.
… She lamented her missed opportunity.
/ She lamented her missed opportunity.
P 19 … yeoman
… yeoman
… The yeoman worked the land diligently.
… He performed yeoman’s service for the team.
… yeoman
/ yeoman
… The yeoman worked the land diligently.
/ The yeoman worked the land diligently.
… He performed yeoman’s service for the team.
/ He performed yeoman’s service for the team.
P 20 … grapple with
… grapple with
… She grappled with the complex problem.
… He grappled with grief.
… grapple with
/ grapple with
… She grappled with the complex problem.
/ She grappled with the complex problem.
… He grappled with grief.
/ He grappled with grief.
P 21 … garrulous
… garrulous
… The garrulous neighbor talked for hours.
… He’s garrulous but kind.
… garrulous
/ garrulous
… The garrulous neighbor talked for hours.
/ The garrulous neighbor talked for hours.
… He’s garrulous but kind.
/ He’s garrulous but kind.
P 22 … obviate
… obviate
… This solution obviates the need for extra steps.
… Early action can obviate disaster.
… obviate
/ obviate
… This solution obviates the need for extra steps.
/ This solution obviates the need for extra steps.
… Early action can obviate disaster.
/ Early action can obviate disaster.
P 23 … bilk
… bilk
… He bilked investors out of millions.
… The scammer bilked dozens of victims.
… bilk
/ bilk
… He bilked investors out of millions.
/ He bilked investors out of millions.
… The scammer bilked dozens of victims.
/ The scammer bilked dozens of victims.
P 24 … jocose
… jocose
… His jocose remarks lightened the mood.
… She has a jocose personality.
… jocose
/ jocose
… His jocose remarks lightened the mood.
/ His jocose remarks lightened the mood.
… She has a jocose personality.
/ She has a jocose personality.
P 25 … yonder
… yonder
… Look at the hills yonder.
… The castle lies yonder.
… yonder
/ yonder
… Look at the hills yonder.
/ Look at the hills yonder.
… The castle lies yonder.
/ The castle lies yonder.
P 26 … dodge a bullet
… dodge a bullet
… We really dodged a bullet with that decision.
… He dodged a bullet by leaving early.
… dodge a bullet
/ dodge a bullet
… We really dodged a bullet with that decision.
/ We really dodged a bullet with that decision.
… He dodged a bullet by leaving early.
/ He dodged a bullet by leaving early.
P 27 … cavalcade
… cavalcade
… A cavalcade of cars followed the parade.
… The cavalcade moved through the city.
… cavalcade
/ cavalcade
… A cavalcade of cars followed the parade.
/ A cavalcade of cars followed the parade.
… The cavalcade moved through the city.
/ The cavalcade moved through the city.
P 28 … hubris
… hubris
… His hubris led to his downfall.
… The novel explores the dangers of hubris.
… hubris
/ hubris
… His hubris led to his downfall.
/ His hubris led to his downfall.
… The novel explores the dangers of hubris.
/ The novel explores the dangers of hubris.
P 29 … malice
… malice
… He spoke with clear malice.
… She bore no malice toward her rival.
… malice
/ malice
… He spoke with clear malice.
/ He spoke with clear malice.
… She bore no malice toward her rival.
/ She bore no malice toward her rival.
P 30 … ravenous
… ravenous
… I’m ravenous after that hike.
… The ravenous wolves devoured the meat.
… ravenous
/ ravenous
… I’m ravenous after that hike.
/ I’m ravenous after that hike.
… The ravenous wolves devoured the meat.
/ The ravenous wolves devoured the meat.
P 31 … chalk up to
… chalk up to
… Let’s chalk it up to experience.
… He chalked the loss up to bad luck.
… chalk up to
/ chalk up to
… Let’s chalk it up to experience.
/ Let’s chalk it up to experience.
… He chalked the loss up to bad luck.
/ He chalked the loss up to bad luck.
P 32 … nebula
… nebula
… The telescope captured a distant nebula.
… A nebula is a cloud of gas and dust in space.
… nebula
/ nebula
… The telescope captured a distant nebula.
/ The telescope captured a distant nebula.
… A nebula is a cloud of gas and dust in space.
/ A nebula is a cloud of gas and dust in space.
P 33 … allay fears
… allay fears
… The doctor tried to allay her fears.
… The announcement helped allay public fears.
… allay fears
/ allay fears
… The doctor tried to allay her fears.
/ The doctor tried to allay her fears.
… The announcement helped allay public fears.
/ The announcement helped allay public fears.
P 34 … fit as a fiddle
… fit as a fiddle
… He’s 80 but fit as a fiddle.
… After the surgery, she felt fit as a fiddle.
… fit as a fiddle
/ fit as a fiddle
… He’s 80 but fit as a fiddle.
/ He’s 80 but fit as a fiddle.
… After the surgery, she felt fit as a fiddle.
/ After the surgery, she felt fit as a fiddle.
P 35 … on the fence
… on the fence
… I’m still on the fence about the offer.
… She remained on the fence during the debate.
… on the fence
/ on the fence
… I’m still on the fence about the offer.
/ I’m still on the fence about the offer.
… She remained on the fence during the debate.
/ She remained on the fence during the debate.
P 36 … emaciated
… emaciated
… The stray dog looked emaciated.
… He became emaciated after the illness.
… emaciated
/ emaciated
… The stray dog looked emaciated.
/ The stray dog looked emaciated.
… He became emaciated after the illness.
/ He became emaciated after the illness.
P 37 … at the drop of a hat
… at the drop of a hat
… She’ll travel at the drop of a hat.
… He gets angry at the drop of a hat.
… at the drop of a hat
/ at the drop of a hat
… She’ll travel at the drop of a hat.
/ She’ll travel at the drop of a hat.
… He gets angry at the drop of a hat.
/ He gets angry at the drop of a hat.
P 38 … gauche
… gauche
… His gauche manners embarrassed everyone.
… She felt gauche at the formal dinner.
… gauche
/ gauche
… His gauche manners embarrassed everyone.
/ His gauche manners embarrassed everyone.
… She felt gauche at the formal dinner.
/ She felt gauche at the formal dinner.
P 39 … enervate
… enervate
… The heat enervated the players.
… A long illness can enervate the body.
… enervate
/ enervate
… The heat enervated the players.
/ The heat enervated the players.
… A long illness can enervate the body.
/ A long illness can enervate the body.
P 40 … brush aside
… brush aside
… He brushed aside the criticism.
… She brushed aside his concerns.
… brush aside
/ brush aside
… He brushed aside the criticism.
/ He brushed aside the criticism.
… She brushed aside his concerns.
/ She brushed aside his concerns.
P 41 … flabbergast
… flabbergast
… I was flabbergasted by the news.
… His sudden resignation flabbergasted the team.
… flabbergast
/ flabbergast
… I was flabbergasted by the news.
/ I was flabbergasted by the news.
… His sudden resignation flabbergasted the team.
/ His sudden resignation flabbergasted the team.
P 42 … mawkish
… mawkish
… The movie was too mawkish for my taste.
… He wrote a mawkish love letter.
… mawkish
/ mawkish
… The movie was too mawkish for my taste.
/ The movie was too mawkish for my taste.
… He wrote a mawkish love letter.
/ He wrote a mawkish love letter.
P 43 … sully
… sully
… The scandal sullied his reputation.
… Don’t sully her good name.
… sully
/ sully
… The scandal sullied his reputation.
/ The scandal sullied his reputation.
… Don’t sully her good name.
/ Don’t sully her good name.
P 44 … guffaw
… guffaw
… He let out a loud guffaw.
… The joke made everyone guffaw.
… guffaw
/ guffaw
… He let out a loud guffaw.
/ He let out a loud guffaw.
… The joke made everyone guffaw.
/ The joke made everyone guffaw.
P 45 … queue
… queue
… We waited in a long queue.
… Please queue up at the entrance.
… queue
/ queue
… We waited in a long queue.
/ We waited in a long queue.
… Please queue up at the entrance.
/ Please queue up at the entrance.
P 46 … profuse
… profuse
… She offered profuse thanks.
… He was sweating profusely.
… profuse
/ profuse
… She offered profuse thanks.
/ She offered profuse thanks.
… He was sweating profusely.
/ He was sweating profusely.
P 47 … quash rumors
… quash rumors
… The company quashed rumors of a merger.
… She tried to quash the false story.
… quash rumors
/ quash rumors
… The company quashed rumors of a merger.
/ The company quashed rumors of a merger.
… She tried to quash the false story.
/ She tried to quash the false story.
P 48 … indomitable
… indomitable
… Her indomitable spirit inspired us.
… He showed indomitable courage.
… indomitable
/ indomitable
… Her indomitable spirit inspired us.
/ Her indomitable spirit inspired us.
… He showed indomitable courage.
/ He showed indomitable courage.
P 49 … augment
… augment
… They augmented the budget with donations.
… The app augments reality with digital images.
… augment
/ augment
… They augmented the budget with donations.
/ They augmented the budget with donations.
… The app augments reality with digital images.
/ The app augments reality with digital images.
P 50 … jargon
… jargon
… Legal jargon can be confusing.
… He used too much technical jargon.
… jargon
/ jargon
… Legal jargon can be confusing.
/ Legal jargon can be confusing.
… He used too much technical jargon.
/ He used too much technical jargon.
