G 1 … haunt
… haunt
… The memory of the accident continues to haunt him.
… Ghosts are said to haunt the old mansion.
… haunt
/ haunt
… The memory of the accident continues to haunt him.
/ The memory of the accident continues to haunt him.
… Ghosts are said to haunt the old mansion.
/ Ghosts are said to haunt the old mansion.
G 2 … trash
… trash
… He threw the broken toy in the trash.
… Don’t leave trash on the beach.
… trash
/ trash
… He threw the broken toy in the trash.
/ He threw the broken toy in the trash.
… Don’t leave trash on the beach.
/ Don’t leave trash on the beach.
G 3 … outskirt
… outskirt
… They live on the outskirts of the city.
… The factory is located on the outskirts.
… outskirt
/ outskirt
… They live on the outskirts of the city.
/ They live on the outskirts of the city.
… The factory is located on the outskirts.
/ The factory is located on the outskirts.
G 4 … valid
… valid
… This coupon is valid until the end of the month.
… He made a valid point during the discussion.
… valid
/ valid
… This coupon is valid until the end of the month.
/ This coupon is valid until the end of the month.
… He made a valid point during the discussion.
/ He made a valid point during the discussion.
G 5 … behind the scenes
… behind the scenes
… She works behind the scenes to support the team.
… Many decisions are made behind the scenes.
… behind the scenes
/ behind the scenes
… She works behind the scenes to support the team.
/ She works behind the scenes to support the team.
… Many decisions are made behind the scenes.
/ Many decisions are made behind the scenes.
G 6 … mellow
… mellow
… The wine has a mellow flavor.
… He became mellow with age.
… mellow
/ mellow
… The wine has a mellow flavor.
/ The wine has a mellow flavor.
… He became mellow with age.
/ He became mellow with age.
G 7 … paw
… paw
… The cat injured its paw.
… The dog placed its paw on my lap.
… paw
/ paw
… The cat injured its paw.
/ The cat injured its paw.
… The dog placed its paw on my lap.
/ The dog placed its paw on my lap.
G 8 … genetic
… genetic
… Genetic factors influence height.
… She studied genetic engineering in college.
… genetic
/ genetic
… Genetic factors influence height.
/ Genetic factors influence height.
… She studied genetic engineering in college.
/ She studied genetic engineering in college.
G 9 … stimulus
… stimulus
… The loud noise was a stimulus for the baby to cry.
… Economic stimulus is needed to boost growth.
… stimulus
/ stimulus
… The loud noise was a stimulus for the baby to cry.
/ The loud noise was a stimulus for the baby to cry.
… Economic stimulus is needed to boost growth.
/ Economic stimulus is needed to boost growth.
G 10 … spectacular
… spectacular
… The fireworks display was spectacular.
… They enjoyed a spectacular view from the mountain.
… spectacular
/ spectacular
… The fireworks display was spectacular.
/ The fireworks display was spectacular.
… They enjoyed a spectacular view from the mountain.
/ They enjoyed a spectacular view from the mountain.
G 11 … villa
… villa
… They rented a villa for their vacation.
… The villa has a private pool.
… villa
/ villa
… They rented a villa for their vacation.
/ They rented a villa for their vacation.
… The villa has a private pool.
/ The villa has a private pool.
G 12 … chilly
… chilly
… It’s chilly this morning.
… She wore a coat because it was chilly outside.
… chilly
/ chilly
… It’s chilly this morning.
/ It’s chilly this morning.
… She wore a coat because it was chilly outside.
/ She wore a coat because it was chilly outside.
G 13 … crook
… crook
… The crook was arrested by the police.
… He bent his arm at the crook.
… crook
/ crook
… The crook was arrested by the police.
/ The crook was arrested by the police.
… He bent his arm at the crook.
/ He bent his arm at the crook.
G 14 … costly
… costly
… The repairs were costly.
… A mistake in the exam can be costly.
… costly
/ costly
… The repairs were costly.
/ The repairs were costly.
… A mistake in the exam can be costly.
/ A mistake in the exam can be costly.
G 15 … coarse
… coarse
… The fabric feels coarse.
… He used coarse language.
… coarse
/ coarse
… The fabric feels coarse.
/ The fabric feels coarse.
… He used coarse language.
/ He used coarse language.
G 16 … buy up
… buy up
… The company plans to buy up smaller competitors.
… Investors are buying up property in the area.
… buy up
/ buy up
… The company plans to buy up smaller competitors.
/ The company plans to buy up smaller competitors.
… Investors are buying up property in the area.
/ Investors are buying up property in the area.
G 17 … accusation
… accusation
… He denied the accusation.
… The accusation caused a scandal.
… accusation
/ accusation
… He denied the accusation.
/ He denied the accusation.
… The accusation caused a scandal.
/ The accusation caused a scandal.
G 18 … transaction
… transaction
… The transaction was completed online.
… He recorded every transaction in the ledger.
… transaction
/ transaction
… The transaction was completed online.
/ The transaction was completed online.
… He recorded every transaction in the ledger.
/ He recorded every transaction in the ledger.
G 19 … stupidity
… stupidity
… His stupidity got him into trouble.
… She laughed at the stupidity of the idea.
… stupidity
/ stupidity
… His stupidity got him into trouble.
/ His stupidity got him into trouble.
… She laughed at the stupidity of the idea.
/ She laughed at the stupidity of the idea.
G 20 … leak
… leak
… Water began to leak from the pipe.
… The leak was fixed by the plumber.
… leak
/ leak
… Water began to leak from the pipe.
/ Water began to leak from the pipe.
… The leak was fixed by the plumber.
/ The leak was fixed by the plumber.
G 21 … tuck
… tuck
… She tucked the blanket around the baby.
… He tucked the shirt into his pants.
… tuck
/ tuck
… She tucked the blanket around the baby.
/ She tucked the blanket around the baby.
… He tucked the shirt into his pants.
/ He tucked the shirt into his pants.
G 22 … without so much as
… without so much as
… He left without so much as a goodbye.
… She took the book without so much as asking.
… without so much as
/ without so much as
… He left without so much as a goodbye.
/ He left without so much as a goodbye.
… She took the book without so much as asking.
/ She took the book without so much as asking.
G 23 … rack
… rack
… He hung his coat on the rack.
… The store has a rack of magazines.
… rack
/ rack
… He hung his coat on the rack.
/ He hung his coat on the rack.
… The store has a rack of magazines.
/ The store has a rack of magazines.
G 24 … avail oneself of
… avail oneself of
… He availed himself of the opportunity to travel.
… You should avail yourself of the free resources.
… avail oneself of
/ avail oneself of
… He availed himself of the opportunity to travel.
/ He availed himself of the opportunity to travel.
… You should avail yourself of the free resources.
/ You should avail yourself of the free resources.
G 25 … hesitation
… hesitation
… She agreed without hesitation.
… His hesitation showed his uncertainty.
… hesitation
/ hesitation
… She agreed without hesitation.
/ She agreed without hesitation.
… His hesitation showed his uncertainty.
/ His hesitation showed his uncertainty.
G 26 … utility
… utility
… This tool has great utility in emergency situations.
… We discussed the utility of solar energy.
… utility
/ utility
… This tool has great utility in emergency situations.
/ This tool has great utility in emergency situations.
… We discussed the utility of solar energy.
/ We discussed the utility of solar energy.
G 27 … furthermore
… furthermore
… She’s a skilled pianist; furthermore, she composes her own music.
… Furthermore, the project will create new jobs.
… furthermore
/ furthermore
… She’s a skilled pianist; furthermore, she composes her own music.
/ She’s a skilled pianist; furthermore, she composes her own music.
… Furthermore, the project will create new jobs.
/ Furthermore, the project will create new jobs.
G 28 … exclusive
… exclusive
… This is an exclusive offer for members only.
… The interview was exclusive to one news channel.
… exclusive
/ exclusive
… This is an exclusive offer for members only.
/ This is an exclusive offer for members only.
… The interview was exclusive to one news channel.
/ The interview was exclusive to one news channel.
G 29 … signify
… signify
… A raised hand may signify a question.
… The color red often signifies danger.
… signify
/ signify
… A raised hand may signify a question.
/ A raised hand may signify a question.
… The color red often signifies danger.
/ The color red often signifies danger.
G 30 … stick up
… stick up
… He always sticks up for his little brother.
… You should stick up for yourself in meetings.
… stick up
/ stick up
… He always sticks up for his little brother.
/ He always sticks up for his little brother.
… You should stick up for yourself in meetings.
/ You should stick up for yourself in meetings.
G 31 … exclusively
… exclusively
… This lounge is exclusively for first-class passengers.
… She writes exclusively about fashion trends.
… exclusively
/ exclusively
… This lounge is exclusively for first-class passengers.
/ This lounge is exclusively for first-class passengers.
… She writes exclusively about fashion trends.
/ She writes exclusively about fashion trends.
G 32 … diversity
… diversity
… The school celebrates cultural diversity.
… Workplace diversity leads to better ideas.
… diversity
/ diversity
… The school celebrates cultural diversity.
/ The school celebrates cultural diversity.
… Workplace diversity leads to better ideas.
/ Workplace diversity leads to better ideas.
G 33 … vocal
… vocal
… He was vocal in his criticism of the policy.
… She’s very vocal about animal rights.
… vocal
/ vocal
… He was vocal in his criticism of the policy.
/ He was vocal in his criticism of the policy.
… She’s very vocal about animal rights.
/ She’s very vocal about animal rights.
G 34 … exceptional
… exceptional
… Her artwork is truly exceptional.
… He showed exceptional courage during the rescue.
… exceptional
/ exceptional
… Her artwork is truly exceptional.
/ Her artwork is truly exceptional.
… He showed exceptional courage during the rescue.
/ He showed exceptional courage during the rescue.
G 35 … in all likelihood
… in all likelihood
… In all likelihood, she’ll win the competition.
… In all likelihood, the train will be delayed.
… in all likelihood
/ in all likelihood
… In all likelihood, she’ll win the competition.
/ In all likelihood, she’ll win the competition.
… In all likelihood, the train will be delayed.
/ In all likelihood, the train will be delayed.
G 36 … irresponsible
… irresponsible
… It’s irresponsible to drive without a license.
… His behavior was completely irresponsible.
… irresponsible
/ irresponsible
… It’s irresponsible to drive without a license.
/ It’s irresponsible to drive without a license.
… His behavior was completely irresponsible.
/ His behavior was completely irresponsible.
G 37 … distinctive
… distinctive
… She has a distinctive voice that’s easy to recognize.
… The building has a distinctive architectural style.
… distinctive
/ distinctive
… She has a distinctive voice that’s easy to recognize.
/ She has a distinctive voice that’s easy to recognize.
… The building has a distinctive architectural style.
/ The building has a distinctive architectural style.
G 38 … faraway
… faraway
… He dreams of visiting faraway countries.
… They live in a faraway village in the mountains.
… faraway
/ faraway
… He dreams of visiting faraway countries.
/ He dreams of visiting faraway countries.
… They live in a faraway village in the mountains.
/ They live in a faraway village in the mountains.
G 39 … puff
… puff
… A puff of smoke came from the chimney.
… She gave a puff of breath in the cold air.
… puff
/ puff
… A puff of smoke came from the chimney.
/ A puff of smoke came from the chimney.
… She gave a puff of breath in the cold air.
/ She gave a puff of breath in the cold air.
G 40 … sincerity
… sincerity
… I appreciated the sincerity in his apology.
… Her sincerity won the trust of the team.
… sincerity
/ sincerity
… I appreciated the sincerity in his apology.
/ I appreciated the sincerity in his apology.
… Her sincerity won the trust of the team.
/ Her sincerity won the trust of the team.
G 41 … beyond question
… beyond question
… Her honesty is beyond question.
… That he is the best player is beyond question.
… beyond question
/ beyond question
… Her honesty is beyond question.
/ Her honesty is beyond question.
… That he is the best player is beyond question.
/ That he is the best player is beyond question.
G 42 … vicious
… vicious
… The dog became vicious when threatened.
… He made a vicious comment about her appearance.
… vicious
/ vicious
… The dog became vicious when threatened.
/ The dog became vicious when threatened.
… He made a vicious comment about her appearance.
/ He made a vicious comment about her appearance.
G 43 … starvation
… starvation
… Many people died from starvation during the war.
… The refugees are suffering from starvation.
… starvation
/ starvation
… Many people died from starvation during the war.
/ Many people died from starvation during the war.
… The refugees are suffering from starvation.
/ The refugees are suffering from starvation.
G 44 … slip of the tongue
… slip of the tongue
… Calling her by the wrong name was a slip of the tongue.
… It was just a slip of the tongue, not an insult.
… slip of the tongue
/ slip of the tongue
… Calling her by the wrong name was a slip of the tongue.
/ Calling her by the wrong name was a slip of the tongue.
… It was just a slip of the tongue, not an insult.
/ It was just a slip of the tongue, not an insult.
G 45 … stack
… stack
… He placed the books in a neat stack.
… There’s a stack of papers on my desk.
… stack
/ stack
… He placed the books in a neat stack.
/ He placed the books in a neat stack.
… There’s a stack of papers on my desk.
/ There’s a stack of papers on my desk.
G 46 … rely on
… rely on
… You can always rely on her in difficult times.
… He relies on public transport to get to work.
… rely on
/ rely on
… You can always rely on her in difficult times.
/ You can always rely on her in difficult times.
… He relies on public transport to get to work.
/ He relies on public transport to get to work.
G 47 … alongside
… alongside
… She walked alongside her friend in silence.
… The new employee will work alongside the manager.
… alongside
/ alongside
… She walked alongside her friend in silence.
/ She walked alongside her friend in silence.
… The new employee will work alongside the manager.
/ The new employee will work alongside the manager.
G 48 … spring from
… spring from
… His anger sprang from years of frustration.
… The idea sprang from a casual conversation.
… spring from
/ spring from
… His anger sprang from years of frustration.
/ His anger sprang from years of frustration.
… The idea sprang from a casual conversation.
/ The idea sprang from a casual conversation.
G 49 … monopoly
… monopoly
… The company has a monopoly on electric cars in the region.
… A monopoly can lead to higher prices for consumers.
… monopoly
/ monopoly
… The company has a monopoly on electric cars in the region.
/ The company has a monopoly on electric cars in the region.
… A monopoly can lead to higher prices for consumers.
/ A monopoly can lead to higher prices for consumers.
G 50 … reckless
… reckless
… He made a reckless decision without thinking.
… Reckless driving can cause serious accidents.
… reckless
/ reckless
… He made a reckless decision without thinking.
/ He made a reckless decision without thinking.
… Reckless driving can cause serious accidents.
/ Reckless driving can cause serious accidents.
