M 1 … honorable
… honorable
… He lived an honorable life serving his country.
… She received an honorable mention for her artwork.
… honorable
/ honorable
… He lived an honorable life serving his country.
/ He lived an honorable life serving his country.
… She received an honorable mention for her artwork.
/ She received an honorable mention for her artwork.
M 2 … anticipate
… anticipate
… We anticipate heavy traffic during the holiday season.
… She anticipated the results of the exam with anxiety.
… anticipate
/ anticipate
… We anticipate heavy traffic during the holiday season.
/ We anticipate heavy traffic during the holiday season.
… She anticipated the results of the exam with anxiety.
/ She anticipated the results of the exam with anxiety.
M 3 … seldom if ever
… seldom if ever
… He seldom if ever goes out on weekends.
… Seldom if ever do they agree on anything.
… seldom if ever
/ seldom if ever
… He seldom if ever goes out on weekends.
/ He seldom if ever goes out on weekends.
… Seldom if ever do they agree on anything.
/ Seldom if ever do they agree on anything.
M 4 … volcano
… volcano
… The volcano erupted violently last night.
… Mount Fuji is a famous volcano in Japan.
… volcano
/ volcano
… The volcano erupted violently last night.
/ The volcano erupted violently last night.
… Mount Fuji is a famous volcano in Japan.
/ Mount Fuji is a famous volcano in Japan.
M 5 … sentiment
… sentiment
… There was a strong sentiment against the new policy.
… He expressed his sentiment in a heartfelt letter.
… sentiment
/ sentiment
… There was a strong sentiment against the new policy.
/ There was a strong sentiment against the new policy.
… He expressed his sentiment in a heartfelt letter.
/ He expressed his sentiment in a heartfelt letter.
M 6 … sleep over
… sleep over
… Can I sleep over at your house tonight?
… The kids love to sleep over at their grandparents’ place.
… sleep over
/ sleep over
… Can I sleep over at your house tonight?
/ Can I sleep over at your house tonight?
… The kids love to sleep over at their grandparents’ place.
/ The kids love to sleep over at their grandparents’ place.
M 7 … severely
… severely
… The building was severely damaged by the earthquake.
… He was severely punished for his actions.
… severely
/ severely
… The building was severely damaged by the earthquake.
/ The building was severely damaged by the earthquake.
… He was severely punished for his actions.
/ He was severely punished for his actions.
M 8 … flexible
… flexible
… She has a flexible schedule that allows her to travel.
… This material is very flexible and easy to shape.
… flexible
/ flexible
… She has a flexible schedule that allows her to travel.
/ She has a flexible schedule that allows her to travel.
… This material is very flexible and easy to shape.
/ This material is very flexible and easy to shape.
M 9 … feast
… feast
… They prepared a feast for the wedding celebration.
… We enjoyed a feast of traditional dishes.
… feast
/ feast
… They prepared a feast for the wedding celebration.
/ They prepared a feast for the wedding celebration.
… We enjoyed a feast of traditional dishes.
/ We enjoyed a feast of traditional dishes.
M 10 … eagerly
… eagerly
… The children eagerly opened their presents.
… She eagerly accepted the job offer.
… eagerly
/ eagerly
… The children eagerly opened their presents.
/ The children eagerly opened their presents.
… She eagerly accepted the job offer.
/ She eagerly accepted the job offer.
M 11 … soar
… soar
… The eagle soared high above the mountains.
… Prices continue to soar due to inflation.
… soar
/ soar
… The eagle soared high above the mountains.
/ The eagle soared high above the mountains.
… Prices continue to soar due to inflation.
/ Prices continue to soar due to inflation.
M 12 … fertile
… fertile
… The farmer planted crops in the fertile soil.
… This region is known for its fertile land.
… fertile
/ fertile
… The farmer planted crops in the fertile soil.
/ The farmer planted crops in the fertile soil.
… This region is known for its fertile land.
/ This region is known for its fertile land.
M 13 … rule out
… rule out
… We can’t rule out the possibility of rain.
… The doctor ruled out any serious illness.
… rule out
/ rule out
… We can’t rule out the possibility of rain.
/ We can’t rule out the possibility of rain.
… The doctor ruled out any serious illness.
/ The doctor ruled out any serious illness.
M 14 … overhead
… overhead
… The birds flew overhead in a perfect formation.
… The overhead lights were too bright.
… overhead
/ overhead
… The birds flew overhead in a perfect formation.
/ The birds flew overhead in a perfect formation.
… The overhead lights were too bright.
/ The overhead lights were too bright.
M 15 … modify
… modify
… You can modify the design to suit your needs.
… The software was modified to improve performance.
… modify
/ modify
… You can modify the design to suit your needs.
/ You can modify the design to suit your needs.
… The software was modified to improve performance.
/ The software was modified to improve performance.
M 16 … bond
… bond
… They formed a strong bond during the trip.
… The bond between mother and child is special.
… bond
/ bond
… They formed a strong bond during the trip.
/ They formed a strong bond during the trip.
… The bond between mother and child is special.
/ The bond between mother and child is special.
M 17 … pile in
… pile in
… The kids piled in the car for the trip.
… Everyone piled in to see the show.
… pile in
/ pile in
… The kids piled in the car for the trip.
/ The kids piled in the car for the trip.
… Everyone piled in to see the show.
/ Everyone piled in to see the show.
M 18 … comprehension
… comprehension
… Reading comprehension is important for learning.
… Her comprehension of the topic was impressive.
… comprehension
/ comprehension
… Reading comprehension is important for learning.
/ Reading comprehension is important for learning.
… Her comprehension of the topic was impressive.
/ Her comprehension of the topic was impressive.
M 19 … try out
… try out
… He tried out the new tennis racket.
… We tried out a new restaurant last night.
… try out
/ try out
… He tried out the new tennis racket.
/ He tried out the new tennis racket.
… We tried out a new restaurant last night.
/ We tried out a new restaurant last night.
M 20 … irony
… irony
… It’s an irony that he failed the driving test again.
… The irony of the situation made everyone laugh.
… irony
/ irony
… It’s an irony that he failed the driving test again.
/ It’s an irony that he failed the driving test again.
… The irony of the situation made everyone laugh.
/ The irony of the situation made everyone laugh.
M 21 … surgeon
… surgeon
… The surgeon performed a successful operation.
… She wants to become a heart surgeon.
… surgeon
/ surgeon
… The surgeon performed a successful operation.
/ The surgeon performed a successful operation.
… She wants to become a heart surgeon.
/ She wants to become a heart surgeon.
M 22 … lick
… lick
… The dog licked my hand affectionately.
… He gave the stamp a quick lick.
… lick
/ lick
… The dog licked my hand affectionately.
/ The dog licked my hand affectionately.
… He gave the stamp a quick lick.
/ He gave the stamp a quick lick.
M 23 … refuge
… refuge
… They found refuge in a nearby shelter.
… The forest offers refuge to many animals.
… refuge
/ refuge
… They found refuge in a nearby shelter.
/ They found refuge in a nearby shelter.
… The forest offers refuge to many animals.
/ The forest offers refuge to many animals.
M 24 … bow out
… bow out
… He decided to bow out of the competition.
… She bowed out gracefully after many years of service.
… bow out
/ bow out
… He decided to bow out of the competition.
/ He decided to bow out of the competition.
… She bowed out gracefully after many years of service.
/ She bowed out gracefully after many years of service.
M 25 … bulk
… bulk
… The bulk of the work is already done.
… He bought the items in bulk to save money.
… bulk
/ bulk
… The bulk of the work is already done.
/ The bulk of the work is already done.
… He bought the items in bulk to save money.
/ He bought the items in bulk to save money.
M 26 … peel
… peel
… She peeled the apple before eating it.
… Peel the potatoes and boil them.
… peel
/ peel
… She peeled the apple before eating it.
/ She peeled the apple before eating it.
… Peel the potatoes and boil them.
/ Peel the potatoes and boil them.
M 27 … cactus
… cactus
… The cactus can survive in dry climates.
… He bought a small cactus for his desk.
… cactus
/ cactus
… The cactus can survive in dry climates.
/ The cactus can survive in dry climates.
… He bought a small cactus for his desk.
/ He bought a small cactus for his desk.
M 28 … grieve
… grieve
… She grieved the loss of her pet.
… He still grieves for his late wife.
… grieve
/ grieve
… She grieved the loss of her pet.
/ She grieved the loss of her pet.
… He still grieves for his late wife.
/ He still grieves for his late wife.
M 29 … snap out of
… snap out of
… You need to snap out of your sadness.
… He snapped out of his bad mood after lunch.
… snap out of
/ snap out of
… You need to snap out of your sadness.
/ You need to snap out of your sadness.
… He snapped out of his bad mood after lunch.
/ He snapped out of his bad mood after lunch.
M 30 … forehead
… forehead
… She wiped sweat from her forehead.
… He kissed her on the forehead.
… forehead
/ forehead
… She wiped sweat from her forehead.
/ She wiped sweat from her forehead.
… He kissed her on the forehead.
/ He kissed her on the forehead.
M 31 … productive
… productive
… I had a very productive day at work.
… Morning hours are usually my most productive time.
… productive
/ productive
… I had a very productive day at work.
/ I had a very productive day at work.
… Morning hours are usually my most productive time.
/ Morning hours are usually my most productive time.
M 32 … aisle
… aisle
… She walked down the aisle slowly.
… The snacks are in the next aisle.
… aisle
/ aisle
… She walked down the aisle slowly.
/ She walked down the aisle slowly.
… The snacks are in the next aisle.
/ The snacks are in the next aisle.
M 33 … sphere
… sphere
… The Earth is a sphere.
… He works in the political sphere.
… sphere
/ sphere
… The Earth is a sphere.
/ The Earth is a sphere.
… He works in the political sphere.
/ He works in the political sphere.
M 34 … right off
… right off
… I knew right off that something was wrong.
… He answered the question right off.
… right off
/ right off
… I knew right off that something was wrong.
/ I knew right off that something was wrong.
… He answered the question right off.
/ He answered the question right off.
M 35 … insure
… insure
… I insured my car last week.
… You should insure your house against fire.
… insure
/ insure
… I insured my car last week.
/ I insured my car last week.
… You should insure your house against fire.
/ You should insure your house against fire.
M 36 … dense
… dense
… The forest was dense and hard to walk through.
… This book is dense with information.
… dense
/ dense
… The forest was dense and hard to walk through.
/ The forest was dense and hard to walk through.
… This book is dense with information.
/ This book is dense with information.
M 37 … dip
… dip
… She dipped the bread into the soup.
… The temperature dipped below zero last night.
… dip
/ dip
… She dipped the bread into the soup.
/ She dipped the bread into the soup.
… The temperature dipped below zero last night.
/ The temperature dipped below zero last night.
M 38 … distress
… distress
… She was in great distress after the accident.
… Financial distress forced him to sell his house.
… distress
/ distress
… She was in great distress after the accident.
/ She was in great distress after the accident.
… Financial distress forced him to sell his house.
/ Financial distress forced him to sell his house.
M 39 … prominent
… prominent
… He is a prominent scientist.
… The tower is a prominent landmark.
… prominent
/ prominent
… He is a prominent scientist.
/ He is a prominent scientist.
… The tower is a prominent landmark.
/ The tower is a prominent landmark.
M 40 … statesman
… statesman
… He was respected as a wise statesman.
… The statesman gave a powerful speech.
… statesman
/ statesman
… He was respected as a wise statesman.
/ He was respected as a wise statesman.
… The statesman gave a powerful speech.
/ The statesman gave a powerful speech.
M 41 … bowl over
… bowl over
… The news bowled me over.
… She was bowled over by the surprise party.
… bowl over
/ bowl over
… The news bowled me over.
/ The news bowled me over.
… She was bowled over by the surprise party.
/ She was bowled over by the surprise party.
M 42 … experimental
… experimental
… This is an experimental drug.
… They conducted an experimental study.
… experimental
/ experimental
… This is an experimental drug.
/ This is an experimental drug.
… They conducted an experimental study.
/ They conducted an experimental study.
M 43 … isolated
… isolated
… The village is isolated from the city.
… He felt isolated at the new school.
… isolated
/ isolated
… The village is isolated from the city.
/ The village is isolated from the city.
… He felt isolated at the new school.
/ He felt isolated at the new school.
M 44 … cast away
… cast away
… He was cast away on a deserted island.
… She cast away her old clothes.
… cast away
/ cast away
… He was cast away on a deserted island.
/ He was cast away on a deserted island.
… She cast away her old clothes.
/ She cast away her old clothes.
M 45 … likewise
… likewise
… He is tired, and I am likewise.
… She helped me, and I helped her likewise.
… likewise
/ likewise
… He is tired, and I am likewise.
/ He is tired, and I am likewise.
… She helped me, and I helped her likewise.
/ She helped me, and I helped her likewise.
M 46 … bank on
… bank on
… You can bank on her support.
… I’m banking on good weather tomorrow.
… bank on
/ bank on
… You can bank on her support.
/ You can bank on her support.
… I’m banking on good weather tomorrow.
/ I’m banking on good weather tomorrow.
M 47 … sue
… sue
… She decided to sue the company.
… He was sued for negligence.
… sue
/ sue
… She decided to sue the company.
/ She decided to sue the company.
… He was sued for negligence.
/ He was sued for negligence.
M 48 … remedy
… remedy
… Sleep is the best remedy for fatigue.
… They found a remedy for the disease.
… remedy
/ remedy
… Sleep is the best remedy for fatigue.
/ Sleep is the best remedy for fatigue.
… They found a remedy for the disease.
/ They found a remedy for the disease.
M 49 … electronics
… electronics
… He studies electronics at university.
… The store sells various electronics.
… electronics
/ electronics
… He studies electronics at university.
/ He studies electronics at university.
… The store sells various electronics.
/ The store sells various electronics.
M 50 … fluent
… fluent
… She is fluent in French.
… He speaks fluent English.
… fluent
/ fluent
… She is fluent in French.
/ She is fluent in French.
… He speaks fluent English.
/ He speaks fluent English.
