S 1 … miss out
… miss out
… She missed out on the concert because she was sick.
… Don’t miss out on this great opportunity!
… miss out
/ miss out
… She missed out on the concert because she was sick.
/ She missed out on the concert because she was sick.
… Don’t miss out on this great opportunity!
/ Don’t miss out on this great opportunity!
S 2 … portray
… portray
… The movie portrays the life of a famous scientist.
… The painting portrays a peaceful countryside scene.
… portray
/ portray
… The movie portrays the life of a famous scientist.
/ The movie portrays the life of a famous scientist.
… The painting portrays a peaceful countryside scene.
/ The painting portrays a peaceful countryside scene.
S 3 … catch a glimpse of
… catch a glimpse of
… I caught a glimpse of the celebrity at the airport.
… She caught a glimpse of the sunset through the window.
… catch a glimpse of
/ catch a glimpse of
… I caught a glimpse of the celebrity at the airport.
/ I caught a glimpse of the celebrity at the airport.
… She caught a glimpse of the sunset through the window.
/ She caught a glimpse of the sunset through the window.
S 4 … remarkably
… remarkably
… She has improved remarkably in her studies.
… The weather was remarkably warm for December.
… remarkably
/ remarkably
… She has improved remarkably in her studies.
/ She has improved remarkably in her studies.
… The weather was remarkably warm for December.
/ The weather was remarkably warm for December.
S 5 … exceed
… exceed
… Sales exceeded expectations this quarter.
… His speed exceeded the limit.
… exceed
/ exceed
… Sales exceeded expectations this quarter.
/ Sales exceeded expectations this quarter.
… His speed exceeded the limit.
/ His speed exceeded the limit.
S 6 … revive
… revive
… The doctor managed to revive the patient.
… The festival helped revive local traditions.
… revive
/ revive
… The doctor managed to revive the patient.
/ The doctor managed to revive the patient.
… The festival helped revive local traditions.
/ The festival helped revive local traditions.
S 7 … deprive
… deprive
… The war deprived many people of their homes.
… He was deprived of his rights.
… deprive
/ deprive
… The war deprived many people of their homes.
/ The war deprived many people of their homes.
… He was deprived of his rights.
/ He was deprived of his rights.
S 8 … far cry from
… far cry from
… This place is a far cry from what I expected.
… Her new job is a far cry from her previous one.
… far cry from
/ far cry from
… This place is a far cry from what I expected.
/ This place is a far cry from what I expected.
… Her new job is a far cry from her previous one.
/ Her new job is a far cry from her previous one.
S 9 … legend
… legend
… He became a legend in the sports world.
… The legend of the lost city fascinated many explorers.
… legend
/ legend
… He became a legend in the sports world.
/ He became a legend in the sports world.
… The legend of the lost city fascinated many explorers.
/ The legend of the lost city fascinated many explorers.
S 10 … complexity
… complexity
… The complexity of the problem made it hard to solve.
… We underestimated the complexity of the project.
… complexity
/ complexity
… The complexity of the problem made it hard to solve.
/ The complexity of the problem made it hard to solve.
… We underestimated the complexity of the project.
/ We underestimated the complexity of the project.
S 11 … overtake
… overtake
… He overtook the car on the highway.
… Technology is overtaking traditional methods.
… overtake
/ overtake
… He overtook the car on the highway.
/ He overtook the car on the highway.
… Technology is overtaking traditional methods.
/ Technology is overtaking traditional methods.
S 12 … harmless
… harmless
… The insect is harmless to humans.
… His joke was harmless but misunderstood.
… harmless
/ harmless
… The insect is harmless to humans.
/ The insect is harmless to humans.
… His joke was harmless but misunderstood.
/ His joke was harmless but misunderstood.
S 13 … consent
… consent
… She gave her consent to the surgery.
… Parental consent is required for minors.
… consent
/ consent
… She gave her consent to the surgery.
/ She gave her consent to the surgery.
… Parental consent is required for minors.
/ Parental consent is required for minors.
S 14 … ornament
… ornament
… She hung ornaments on the Christmas tree.
… The building was decorated with beautiful ornaments.
… ornament
/ ornament
… She hung ornaments on the Christmas tree.
/ She hung ornaments on the Christmas tree.
… The building was decorated with beautiful ornaments.
/ The building was decorated with beautiful ornaments.
S 15 … send in
… send in
… Please send in your application by Friday.
… He sent in his resignation letter.
… send in
/ send in
… Please send in your application by Friday.
/ Please send in your application by Friday.
… He sent in his resignation letter.
/ He sent in his resignation letter.
S 16 … idiot
… idiot
… Don’t be an idiot and touch the hot stove.
… He acted like an idiot during the meeting.
… idiot
/ idiot
… Don’t be an idiot and touch the hot stove.
/ Don’t be an idiot and touch the hot stove.
… He acted like an idiot during the meeting.
/ He acted like an idiot during the meeting.
S 17 … plural
… plural
… The plural of ‘child’ is ‘children’.
… Use the plural form when referring to more than one.
… plural
/ plural
… The plural of ‘child’ is ‘children’.
/ The plural of ‘child’ is ‘children’.
… Use the plural form when referring to more than one.
/ Use the plural form when referring to more than one.
S 18 … provincial
… provincial
… He has a provincial accent.
… The provincial government announced new policies.
… provincial
/ provincial
… He has a provincial accent.
/ He has a provincial accent.
… The provincial government announced new policies.
/ The provincial government announced new policies.
S 19 … removal
… removal
… The removal of the statue caused controversy.
… We scheduled the removal of old furniture.
… removal
/ removal
… The removal of the statue caused controversy.
/ The removal of the statue caused controversy.
… We scheduled the removal of old furniture.
/ We scheduled the removal of old furniture.
S 20 … diarrhea
… diarrhea
… He suffered from diarrhea after eating spoiled food.
… Diarrhea can be a symptom of infection.
… diarrhea
/ diarrhea
… He suffered from diarrhea after eating spoiled food.
/ He suffered from diarrhea after eating spoiled food.
… Diarrhea can be a symptom of infection.
/ Diarrhea can be a symptom of infection.
S 21 … work off
… work off
… She worked off her stress by exercising.
… He worked off the debt over five years.
… work off
/ work off
… She worked off her stress by exercising.
/ She worked off her stress by exercising.
… He worked off the debt over five years.
/ He worked off the debt over five years.
S 22 … brim
… brim
… Her eyes were brimming with tears.
… The glass was filled to the brim.
… brim
/ brim
… Her eyes were brimming with tears.
/ Her eyes were brimming with tears.
… The glass was filled to the brim.
/ The glass was filled to the brim.
S 23 … dwelling
… dwelling
… They live in a small dwelling near the lake.
… The cave was used as a dwelling by ancient people.
… dwelling
/ dwelling
… They live in a small dwelling near the lake.
/ They live in a small dwelling near the lake.
… The cave was used as a dwelling by ancient people.
/ The cave was used as a dwelling by ancient people.
S 24 … gravity
… gravity
… Gravity keeps us grounded on Earth.
… The gravity of the situation was clear to everyone.
… gravity
/ gravity
… Gravity keeps us grounded on Earth.
/ Gravity keeps us grounded on Earth.
… The gravity of the situation was clear to everyone.
/ The gravity of the situation was clear to everyone.
S 25 … diverse
… diverse
… The city has a diverse population.
… She has diverse interests including music and science.
… diverse
/ diverse
… The city has a diverse population.
/ The city has a diverse population.
… She has diverse interests including music and science.
/ She has diverse interests including music and science.
S 26 … pledge
… pledge
… He pledged to support the charity.
… They made a pledge to reduce emissions.
… pledge
/ pledge
… He pledged to support the charity.
/ He pledged to support the charity.
… They made a pledge to reduce emissions.
/ They made a pledge to reduce emissions.
S 27 … anticipation
… anticipation
… She waited in anticipation for the results.
… There was great anticipation before the concert.
… anticipation
/ anticipation
… She waited in anticipation for the results.
/ She waited in anticipation for the results.
… There was great anticipation before the concert.
/ There was great anticipation before the concert.
S 28 … simultaneously
… simultaneously
… They spoke simultaneously during the debate.
… The fireworks exploded simultaneously.
… simultaneously
/ simultaneously
… They spoke simultaneously during the debate.
/ They spoke simultaneously during the debate.
… The fireworks exploded simultaneously.
/ The fireworks exploded simultaneously.
S 29 … soak
… soak
… She soaked the clothes in water.
… He got soaked in the rain.
… soak
/ soak
… She soaked the clothes in water.
/ She soaked the clothes in water.
… He got soaked in the rain.
/ He got soaked in the rain.
S 30 … supplement
… supplement
… She takes vitamin supplements daily.
… The book is supplemented with illustrations.
… supplement
/ supplement
… She takes vitamin supplements daily.
/ She takes vitamin supplements daily.
… The book is supplemented with illustrations.
/ The book is supplemented with illustrations.
S 31 … inevitably
… inevitably
… Inevitably, the meeting was postponed due to the storm.
… She inevitably forgot her umbrella again.
… inevitably
/ inevitably
… Inevitably, the meeting was postponed due to the storm.
/ Inevitably, the meeting was postponed due to the storm.
… She inevitably forgot her umbrella again.
/ She inevitably forgot her umbrella again.
S 32 … crouch
… crouch
… The cat crouched before jumping.
… He crouched behind the wall to hide.
… crouch
/ crouch
… The cat crouched before jumping.
/ The cat crouched before jumping.
… He crouched behind the wall to hide.
/ He crouched behind the wall to hide.
S 33 … branch out
… branch out
… The company plans to branch out into new markets.
… She decided to branch out and start her own business.
… branch out
/ branch out
… The company plans to branch out into new markets.
/ The company plans to branch out into new markets.
… She decided to branch out and start her own business.
/ She decided to branch out and start her own business.
S 34 … in abundance
… in abundance
… Fruits grow in abundance in this region.
… He has energy in abundance.
… in abundance
/ in abundance
… Fruits grow in abundance in this region.
/ Fruits grow in abundance in this region.
… He has energy in abundance.
/ He has energy in abundance.
S 35 … rip
… rip
… She accidentally ripped her dress.
… He ripped the paper in half.
… rip
/ rip
… She accidentally ripped her dress.
/ She accidentally ripped her dress.
… He ripped the paper in half.
/ He ripped the paper in half.
S 36 … supervision
… supervision
… Children need constant supervision.
… The project was completed under strict supervision.
… supervision
/ supervision
… Children need constant supervision.
/ Children need constant supervision.
… The project was completed under strict supervision.
/ The project was completed under strict supervision.
S 37 … comical
… comical
… His comical expressions made everyone laugh.
… The movie was surprisingly comical.
… comical
/ comical
… His comical expressions made everyone laugh.
/ His comical expressions made everyone laugh.
… The movie was surprisingly comical.
/ The movie was surprisingly comical.
S 38 … counsel
… counsel
… She sought counsel from a lawyer.
… He gave wise counsel to his friend.
… counsel
/ counsel
… She sought counsel from a lawyer.
/ She sought counsel from a lawyer.
… He gave wise counsel to his friend.
/ He gave wise counsel to his friend.
S 39 … cheat on
… cheat on
… He cheated on the test and got caught.
… She found out he was cheating on her.
… cheat on
/ cheat on
… He cheated on the test and got caught.
/ He cheated on the test and got caught.
… She found out he was cheating on her.
/ She found out he was cheating on her.
S 40 … metaphor
… metaphor
… The poem uses a river as a metaphor for life.
… He explained the concept using a metaphor.
… metaphor
/ metaphor
… The poem uses a river as a metaphor for life.
/ The poem uses a river as a metaphor for life.
… He explained the concept using a metaphor.
/ He explained the concept using a metaphor.
S 41 … compensation
… compensation
… He received compensation for the injury.
… The company offered compensation for the delay.
… compensation
/ compensation
… He received compensation for the injury.
/ He received compensation for the injury.
… The company offered compensation for the delay.
/ The company offered compensation for the delay.
S 42 … impolite
… impolite
… It is impolite to interrupt someone.
… He was impolite to the waiter.
… impolite
/ impolite
… It is impolite to interrupt someone.
/ It is impolite to interrupt someone.
… He was impolite to the waiter.
/ He was impolite to the waiter.
S 43 … pastry
… pastry
… She baked delicious pastries for the party.
… I bought a pastry from the bakery.
… pastry
/ pastry
… She baked delicious pastries for the party.
/ She baked delicious pastries for the party.
… I bought a pastry from the bakery.
/ I bought a pastry from the bakery.
S 44 … remainder
… remainder
… He ate the remainder of the cake.
… The remainder of the day was spent relaxing.
… remainder
/ remainder
… He ate the remainder of the cake.
/ He ate the remainder of the cake.
… The remainder of the day was spent relaxing.
/ The remainder of the day was spent relaxing.
S 45 … biography
… biography
… I read a biography of Albert Einstein.
… Her biography was published last year.
… biography
/ biography
… I read a biography of Albert Einstein.
/ I read a biography of Albert Einstein.
… Her biography was published last year.
/ Her biography was published last year.
S 46 … persistent
… persistent
… He was persistent in pursuing his goals.
… The persistent rain ruined our plans.
… persistent
/ persistent
… He was persistent in pursuing his goals.
/ He was persistent in pursuing his goals.
… The persistent rain ruined our plans.
/ The persistent rain ruined our plans.
S 47 … rubbish
… rubbish
… He threw the rubbish into the bin.
… That idea is complete rubbish.
… rubbish
/ rubbish
… He threw the rubbish into the bin.
/ He threw the rubbish into the bin.
… That idea is complete rubbish.
/ That idea is complete rubbish.
S 48 … shameful
… shameful
… His behavior was shameful.
… It was a shameful mistake.
… shameful
/ shameful
… His behavior was shameful.
/ His behavior was shameful.
… It was a shameful mistake.
/ It was a shameful mistake.
S 49 … edge out
… edge out
… Our team edged out the competition.
… She edged out her rival in the final round.
… edge out
/ edge out
… Our team edged out the competition.
/ Our team edged out the competition.
… She edged out her rival in the final round.
/ She edged out her rival in the final round.
S 50 … vanity
… vanity
… His vanity was evident in his speech.
… She bought the dress out of vanity.
… vanity
/ vanity
… His vanity was evident in his speech.
/ His vanity was evident in his speech.
… She bought the dress out of vanity.
/ She bought the dress out of vanity.
