E 1 … stand out
… stand out
… Her bright dress made her stand out in the crowd.
… He stands out as a talented musician.
… stand out
/ stand out
… Her bright dress made her stand out in the crowd.
/ Her bright dress made her stand out in the crowd.
… He stands out as a talented musician.
/ He stands out as a talented musician.
E 2 … skull
… skull
… The archaeologists discovered an ancient skull.
… He fractured his skull in the accident.
… skull
/ skull
… The archaeologists discovered an ancient skull.
/ The archaeologists discovered an ancient skull.
… He fractured his skull in the accident.
/ He fractured his skull in the accident.
E 3 … nominee
… nominee
… The nominee for the award is a famous actor.
… She was the nominee for the leadership position.
… nominee
/ nominee
… The nominee for the award is a famous actor.
/ The nominee for the award is a famous actor.
… She was the nominee for the leadership position.
/ She was the nominee for the leadership position.
E 4 … compliance
… compliance
… The company ensures compliance with safety standards.
… Compliance with the law is mandatory.
… compliance
/ compliance
… The company ensures compliance with safety standards.
/ The company ensures compliance with safety standards.
… Compliance with the law is mandatory.
/ Compliance with the law is mandatory.
E 5 … indigenous
… indigenous
… Indigenous people have unique cultural traditions.
… The plant is indigenous to this region.
… indigenous
/ indigenous
… Indigenous people have unique cultural traditions.
/ Indigenous people have unique cultural traditions.
… The plant is indigenous to this region.
/ The plant is indigenous to this region.
E 6 … influx
… influx
… There was an influx of tourists during the festival.
… The city experienced an influx of new residents.
… influx
/ influx
… There was an influx of tourists during the festival.
/ There was an influx of tourists during the festival.
… The city experienced an influx of new residents.
/ The city experienced an influx of new residents.
E 7 … pageant
… pageant
… She participated in a beauty pageant.
… The historical pageant attracted many visitors.
… pageant
/ pageant
… She participated in a beauty pageant.
/ She participated in a beauty pageant.
… The historical pageant attracted many visitors.
/ The historical pageant attracted many visitors.
E 8 … cognitive
… cognitive
… Cognitive skills are essential for learning.
… The study focuses on cognitive development in children.
… cognitive
/ cognitive
… Cognitive skills are essential for learning.
/ Cognitive skills are essential for learning.
… The study focuses on cognitive development in children.
/ The study focuses on cognitive development in children.
E 9 … ferocious
… ferocious
… The lion is a ferocious predator.
… He faced ferocious criticism after the scandal.
… ferocious
/ ferocious
… The lion is a ferocious predator.
/ The lion is a ferocious predator.
… He faced ferocious criticism after the scandal.
/ He faced ferocious criticism after the scandal.
E 10 … overstate
… overstate
… Do not overstate the benefits of the product.
… He tends to overstate his achievements.
… overstate
/ overstate
… Do not overstate the benefits of the product.
/ Do not overstate the benefits of the product.
… He tends to overstate his achievements.
/ He tends to overstate his achievements.
E 11 … surveillance
… surveillance
… The building is under constant surveillance.
… Surveillance cameras were installed in the store.
… surveillance
/ surveillance
… The building is under constant surveillance.
/ The building is under constant surveillance.
… Surveillance cameras were installed in the store.
/ Surveillance cameras were installed in the store.
E 12 … courtroom
… courtroom
… The trial took place in a large courtroom.
… Silence is required in the courtroom.
… courtroom
/ courtroom
… The trial took place in a large courtroom.
/ The trial took place in a large courtroom.
… Silence is required in the courtroom.
/ Silence is required in the courtroom.
E 13 … eligible
… eligible
… She is eligible to apply for the scholarship.
… Only members are eligible to vote.
… eligible
/ eligible
… She is eligible to apply for the scholarship.
/ She is eligible to apply for the scholarship.
… Only members are eligible to vote.
/ Only members are eligible to vote.
E 14 … slit
… slit
… He made a small slit in the paper.
… The dress has a slit on the side.
… slit
/ slit
… He made a small slit in the paper.
/ He made a small slit in the paper.
… The dress has a slit on the side.
/ The dress has a slit on the side.
E 15 … rampage
… rampage
… The bull went on a rampage in the village.
… Fans went on a rampage after the loss.
… rampage
/ rampage
… The bull went on a rampage in the village.
/ The bull went on a rampage in the village.
… Fans went on a rampage after the loss.
/ Fans went on a rampage after the loss.
E 16 … revitalize
… revitalize
… The city plans to revitalize the downtown area.
… They revitalized the old factory into a museum.
… revitalize
/ revitalize
… The city plans to revitalize the downtown area.
/ The city plans to revitalize the downtown area.
… They revitalized the old factory into a museum.
/ They revitalized the old factory into a museum.
E 17 … blurry
… blurry
… The photo is blurry and hard to see.
… His vision became blurry after the accident.
… blurry
/ blurry
… The photo is blurry and hard to see.
/ The photo is blurry and hard to see.
… His vision became blurry after the accident.
/ His vision became blurry after the accident.
E 18 … disband
… disband
… The group decided to disband after ten years.
… The army unit was disbanded after the war.
… disband
/ disband
… The group decided to disband after ten years.
/ The group decided to disband after ten years.
… The army unit was disbanded after the war.
/ The army unit was disbanded after the war.
E 19 … impede
… impede
… Heavy traffic can impede emergency vehicles.
… Fear can impede progress.
… impede
/ impede
… Heavy traffic can impede emergency vehicles.
/ Heavy traffic can impede emergency vehicles.
… Fear can impede progress.
/ Fear can impede progress.
E 20 … vicinity
… vicinity
… There are many restaurants in the vicinity.
… He lives in the vicinity of the park.
… vicinity
/ vicinity
… There are many restaurants in the vicinity.
/ There are many restaurants in the vicinity.
… He lives in the vicinity of the park.
/ He lives in the vicinity of the park.
E 21 … legible
… legible
… His handwriting is barely legible.
… Please make sure the text is legible on the screen.
… legible
/ legible
… His handwriting is barely legible.
/ His handwriting is barely legible.
… Please make sure the text is legible on the screen.
/ Please make sure the text is legible on the screen.
E 22 … downcast
… downcast
… She looked downcast after hearing the news.
… His downcast eyes revealed his disappointment.
… downcast
/ downcast
… She looked downcast after hearing the news.
/ She looked downcast after hearing the news.
… His downcast eyes revealed his disappointment.
/ His downcast eyes revealed his disappointment.
E 23 … inflame
… inflame
… The remarks inflamed the crowd’s anger.
… Smoking can inflame your lungs.
… inflame
/ inflame
… The remarks inflamed the crowd’s anger.
/ The remarks inflamed the crowd’s anger.
… Smoking can inflame your lungs.
/ Smoking can inflame your lungs.
E 24 … benefit from
… benefit from
… Students benefit from interactive lessons.
… You will benefit from regular exercise.
… benefit from
/ benefit from
… Students benefit from interactive lessons.
/ Students benefit from interactive lessons.
… You will benefit from regular exercise.
/ You will benefit from regular exercise.
E 25 … sporadically
… sporadically
… It rained sporadically throughout the day.
… He attends meetings only sporadically.
… sporadically
/ sporadically
… It rained sporadically throughout the day.
/ It rained sporadically throughout the day.
… He attends meetings only sporadically.
/ He attends meetings only sporadically.
E 26 … opposed
… opposed
… They are strongly opposed to the new policy.
… He is opposed to working on weekends.
… opposed
/ opposed
… They are strongly opposed to the new policy.
/ They are strongly opposed to the new policy.
… He is opposed to working on weekends.
/ He is opposed to working on weekends.
E 27 … improved
… improved
… Her health has improved significantly.
… The company introduced an improved version of the software.
… improved
/ improved
… Her health has improved significantly.
/ Her health has improved significantly.
… The company introduced an improved version of the software.
/ The company introduced an improved version of the software.
E 28 … atop
… atop
… A flag was placed atop the building.
… He sat atop the hill and watched the sunset.
… atop
/ atop
… A flag was placed atop the building.
/ A flag was placed atop the building.
… He sat atop the hill and watched the sunset.
/ He sat atop the hill and watched the sunset.
E 29 … sprain
… sprain
… She sprained her ankle while jogging.
… A sprain can take weeks to heal.
… sprain
/ sprain
… She sprained her ankle while jogging.
/ She sprained her ankle while jogging.
… A sprain can take weeks to heal.
/ A sprain can take weeks to heal.
E 30 … routinely
… routinely
… He routinely checks his emails every morning.
… Safety equipment is routinely inspected.
… routinely
/ routinely
… He routinely checks his emails every morning.
/ He routinely checks his emails every morning.
… Safety equipment is routinely inspected.
/ Safety equipment is routinely inspected.
E 31 … cross over
… cross over
… The singer plans to cross over into acting.
… We need to cross over to the other side of the street.
… cross over
/ cross over
… The singer plans to cross over into acting.
/ The singer plans to cross over into acting.
… We need to cross over to the other side of the street.
/ We need to cross over to the other side of the street.
E 32 … instructional
… instructional
… The instructional video helped me learn quickly.
… Teachers use instructional materials in class.
… instructional
/ instructional
… The instructional video helped me learn quickly.
/ The instructional video helped me learn quickly.
… Teachers use instructional materials in class.
/ Teachers use instructional materials in class.
E 33 … demographic
… demographic
… The product targets a younger demographic.
… Demographic data is essential for marketing.
… demographic
/ demographic
… The product targets a younger demographic.
/ The product targets a younger demographic.
… Demographic data is essential for marketing.
/ Demographic data is essential for marketing.
E 34 … politically
… politically
… The issue is politically sensitive.
… He is politically active in his community.
… politically
/ politically
… The issue is politically sensitive.
/ The issue is politically sensitive.
… He is politically active in his community.
/ He is politically active in his community.
E 35 … palatial
… palatial
… They stayed in a palatial hotel during the trip.
… The mansion was palatial and impressive.
… palatial
/ palatial
… They stayed in a palatial hotel during the trip.
/ They stayed in a palatial hotel during the trip.
… The mansion was palatial and impressive.
/ The mansion was palatial and impressive.
E 36 … incredibly
… incredibly
… The movie was incredibly exciting.
… She runs incredibly fast.
… incredibly
/ incredibly
… The movie was incredibly exciting.
/ The movie was incredibly exciting.
… She runs incredibly fast.
/ She runs incredibly fast.
E 37 … terrain
… terrain
… The hikers struggled through rough terrain.
… The terrain is suitable for farming.
… terrain
/ terrain
… The hikers struggled through rough terrain.
/ The hikers struggled through rough terrain.
… The terrain is suitable for farming.
/ The terrain is suitable for farming.
E 38 … availability
… availability
… Check the availability of rooms online.
… The availability of resources is limited.
… availability
/ availability
… Check the availability of rooms online.
/ Check the availability of rooms online.
… The availability of resources is limited.
/ The availability of resources is limited.
E 39 … self-esteem
… self-esteem
… High self-esteem helps in building confidence.
… Bullying can damage a child’s self-esteem.
… self-esteem
/ self-esteem
… High self-esteem helps in building confidence.
/ High self-esteem helps in building confidence.
… Bullying can damage a child’s self-esteem.
/ Bullying can damage a child’s self-esteem.
E 40 … reliability
… reliability
… The reliability of the system is crucial.
… We tested the reliability of the new device.
… reliability
/ reliability
… The reliability of the system is crucial.
/ The reliability of the system is crucial.
… We tested the reliability of the new device.
/ We tested the reliability of the new device.
E 41 … catch up
… catch up
… I need to catch up on my homework.
… Let’s meet and catch up soon.
… catch up
/ catch up
… I need to catch up on my homework.
/ I need to catch up on my homework.
… Let’s meet and catch up soon.
/ Let’s meet and catch up soon.
E 42 … innovative
… innovative
… The company launched an innovative product.
… She has an innovative approach to problem-solving.
… innovative
/ innovative
… The company launched an innovative product.
/ The company launched an innovative product.
… She has an innovative approach to problem-solving.
/ She has an innovative approach to problem-solving.
E 43 … short-term
… short-term
… They signed a short-term contract.
… Short-term goals are easier to achieve.
… short-term
/ short-term
… They signed a short-term contract.
/ They signed a short-term contract.
… Short-term goals are easier to achieve.
/ Short-term goals are easier to achieve.
E 44 … ironically
… ironically
… Ironically, he failed the easiest test.
… Ironically, the solution caused more problems.
… ironically
/ ironically
… Ironically, he failed the easiest test.
/ Ironically, he failed the easiest test.
… Ironically, the solution caused more problems.
/ Ironically, the solution caused more problems.
E 45 … wear off
… wear off
… The pain will wear off in a few hours.
… The excitement began to wear off after a while.
… wear off
/ wear off
… The pain will wear off in a few hours.
/ The pain will wear off in a few hours.
… The excitement began to wear off after a while.
/ The excitement began to wear off after a while.
E 46 … loophole
… loophole
… They found a legal loophole to avoid taxes.
… The contract had a loophole that benefited the company.
… loophole
/ loophole
… They found a legal loophole to avoid taxes.
/ They found a legal loophole to avoid taxes.
… The contract had a loophole that benefited the company.
/ The contract had a loophole that benefited the company.
E 47 … dehydrate
… dehydrate
… Running in the sun can dehydrate you quickly.
… Fruits are dehydrated to make snacks.
… dehydrate
/ dehydrate
… Running in the sun can dehydrate you quickly.
/ Running in the sun can dehydrate you quickly.
… Fruits are dehydrated to make snacks.
/ Fruits are dehydrated to make snacks.
E 48 … annoy
… annoy
… His constant questions began to annoy her.
… Loud noises annoy me when I am working.
… annoy
/ annoy
… His constant questions began to annoy her.
/ His constant questions began to annoy her.
… Loud noises annoy me when I am working.
/ Loud noises annoy me when I am working.
E 49 … wholesome
… wholesome
… She prepared a wholesome meal for her family.
… The movie delivers a wholesome message.
… wholesome
/ wholesome
… She prepared a wholesome meal for her family.
/ She prepared a wholesome meal for her family.
… The movie delivers a wholesome message.
/ The movie delivers a wholesome message.
E 50 … abstain
… abstain
… He decided to abstain from alcohol.
… Many voters abstained from voting.
… abstain
/ abstain
… He decided to abstain from alcohol.
/ He decided to abstain from alcohol.
… Many voters abstained from voting.
/ Many voters abstained from voting.
F 1 … disclosure
… disclosure
… The company made a full disclosure of its finances.
… Disclosure of personal data is restricted.
… disclosure
/ disclosure
… The company made a full disclosure of its finances.
/ The company made a full disclosure of its finances.
… Disclosure of personal data is restricted.
/ Disclosure of personal data is restricted.
F 2 … fumigate
… fumigate
… They fumigated the house to kill insects.
… The warehouse was fumigated after infestation.
… fumigate
/ fumigate
… They fumigated the house to kill insects.
/ They fumigated the house to kill insects.
… The warehouse was fumigated after infestation.
/ The warehouse was fumigated after infestation.
F 3 … embarrass
… embarrass
… His joke embarrassed everyone at the table.
… She was embarrassed by the mistake.
… embarrass
/ embarrass
… His joke embarrassed everyone at the table.
/ His joke embarrassed everyone at the table.
… She was embarrassed by the mistake.
/ She was embarrassed by the mistake.
F 4 … irritate
… irritate
… The smoke began to irritate my eyes.
… His rude comments irritate people.
… irritate
/ irritate
… The smoke began to irritate my eyes.
/ The smoke began to irritate my eyes.
… His rude comments irritate people.
/ His rude comments irritate people.
F 5 … tear down
… tear down
… They will tear down the old building next week.
… Protesters tried to tear down the statue.
… tear down
/ tear down
… They will tear down the old building next week.
/ They will tear down the old building next week.
… Protesters tried to tear down the statue.
/ Protesters tried to tear down the statue.
F 6 … tease
… tease
… He likes to tease his younger brother.
… Don’t tease her about her accent.
… tease
/ tease
… He likes to tease his younger brother.
/ He likes to tease his younger brother.
… Don’t tease her about her accent.
/ Don’t tease her about her accent.
F 7 … whisper
… whisper
… She whispered a secret to her friend.
… I could hear them whisper in the corner.
… whisper
/ whisper
… She whispered a secret to her friend.
/ She whispered a secret to her friend.
… I could hear them whisper in the corner.
/ I could hear them whisper in the corner.
F 8 … cope with
… cope with
… She had to cope with a lot of stress.
… How do you cope with difficult situations?
… cope with
/ cope with
… She had to cope with a lot of stress.
/ She had to cope with a lot of stress.
… How do you cope with difficult situations?
/ How do you cope with difficult situations?
F 9 … cough up
… cough up
… He had to cough up the money he owed.
… She coughed up blood after the accident.
… cough up
/ cough up
… He had to cough up the money he owed.
/ He had to cough up the money he owed.
… She coughed up blood after the accident.
/ She coughed up blood after the accident.
F 10 … ashamed
… ashamed
… He felt ashamed of his behavior.
… She was ashamed to ask for help.
… ashamed
/ ashamed
… He felt ashamed of his behavior.
/ He felt ashamed of his behavior.
… She was ashamed to ask for help.
/ She was ashamed to ask for help.
F 11 … addictive
… addictive
… This game is highly addictive.
… Sugar can be addictive for some people.
… addictive
/ addictive
… This game is highly addictive.
/ This game is highly addictive.
… Sugar can be addictive for some people.
/ Sugar can be addictive for some people.
F 12 … impulse
… impulse
… She bought the dress on impulse.
… He couldn’t resist the impulse to laugh.
… impulse
/ impulse
… She bought the dress on impulse.
/ She bought the dress on impulse.
… He couldn’t resist the impulse to laugh.
/ He couldn’t resist the impulse to laugh.
F 13 … maternity
… maternity
… She is on maternity leave.
… The store sells maternity clothes.
… maternity
/ maternity
… She is on maternity leave.
/ She is on maternity leave.
… The store sells maternity clothes.
/ The store sells maternity clothes.
F 14 … eerie
… eerie
… The abandoned house looked eerie at night.
… I heard an eerie sound in the forest.
… eerie
/ eerie
… The abandoned house looked eerie at night.
/ The abandoned house looked eerie at night.
… I heard an eerie sound in the forest.
/ I heard an eerie sound in the forest.
F 15 … proper
… proper
… Wear proper shoes for hiking.
… He needs proper training for the job.
… proper
/ proper
… Wear proper shoes for hiking.
/ Wear proper shoes for hiking.
… He needs proper training for the job.
/ He needs proper training for the job.
F 16 … conventional
… conventional
… They prefer conventional methods.
… She wore a conventional dress to the party.
… conventional
/ conventional
… They prefer conventional methods.
/ They prefer conventional methods.
… She wore a conventional dress to the party.
/ She wore a conventional dress to the party.
F 17 … adhere to
… adhere to
… You must adhere to the rules.
… The label adheres to the bottle.
… adhere to
/ adhere to
… You must adhere to the rules.
/ You must adhere to the rules.
… The label adheres to the bottle.
/ The label adheres to the bottle.
F 18 … fabricate
… fabricate
… He tried to fabricate evidence.
… The story was completely fabricated.
… fabricate
/ fabricate
… He tried to fabricate evidence.
/ He tried to fabricate evidence.
… The story was completely fabricated.
/ The story was completely fabricated.
F 19 … instigate
… instigate
… They instigated a fight at the bar.
… He was accused of instigating violence.
… instigate
/ instigate
… They instigated a fight at the bar.
/ They instigated a fight at the bar.
… He was accused of instigating violence.
/ He was accused of instigating violence.
F 20 … hesitate
… hesitate
… Don’t hesitate to ask questions.
… She hesitated before entering the room.
… hesitate
/ hesitate
… Don’t hesitate to ask questions.
/ Don’t hesitate to ask questions.
… She hesitated before entering the room.
/ She hesitated before entering the room.
F 21 … compose
… compose
… She composed a beautiful song for the concert.
… He took a moment to compose himself before speaking.
… compose
/ compose
… She composed a beautiful song for the concert.
/ She composed a beautiful song for the concert.
… He took a moment to compose himself before speaking.
/ He took a moment to compose himself before speaking.
F 22 … estate
… estate
… He inherited a large estate from his uncle.
… The estate includes a garden and a lake.
… estate
/ estate
… He inherited a large estate from his uncle.
/ He inherited a large estate from his uncle.
… The estate includes a garden and a lake.
/ The estate includes a garden and a lake.
F 23 … notion
… notion
… She rejected the notion that money brings happiness.
… I have no notion of what he means.
… notion
/ notion
… She rejected the notion that money brings happiness.
/ She rejected the notion that money brings happiness.
… I have no notion of what he means.
/ I have no notion of what he means.
F 24 … unveil
… unveil
… The company will unveil its new product tomorrow.
… The statue was unveiled during the ceremony.
… unveil
/ unveil
… The company will unveil its new product tomorrow.
/ The company will unveil its new product tomorrow.
… The statue was unveiled during the ceremony.
/ The statue was unveiled during the ceremony.
F 25 … alleviate
… alleviate
… This medicine will alleviate your pain.
… They took measures to alleviate traffic congestion.
… alleviate
/ alleviate
… This medicine will alleviate your pain.
/ This medicine will alleviate your pain.
… They took measures to alleviate traffic congestion.
/ They took measures to alleviate traffic congestion.
F 26 … call off
… call off
… They decided to call off the meeting.
… The game was called off due to rain.
… call off
/ call off
… They decided to call off the meeting.
/ They decided to call off the meeting.
… The game was called off due to rain.
/ The game was called off due to rain.
F 27 … drift
… drift
… The boat began to drift away from the shore.
… His thoughts drifted during the lecture.
… drift
/ drift
… The boat began to drift away from the shore.
/ The boat began to drift away from the shore.
… His thoughts drifted during the lecture.
/ His thoughts drifted during the lecture.
F 28 … feature
… feature
… The phone features a high-resolution camera.
… The magazine featured an article on climate change.
… feature
/ feature
… The phone features a high-resolution camera.
/ The phone features a high-resolution camera.
… The magazine featured an article on climate change.
/ The magazine featured an article on climate change.
F 29 … foe
… foe
… He faced his old foe in the final match.
… The two countries became foes after the war.
… foe
/ foe
… He faced his old foe in the final match.
/ He faced his old foe in the final match.
… The two countries became foes after the war.
/ The two countries became foes after the war.
F 30 … alteration
… alteration
… The dress needs some alteration to fit properly.
… There was an alteration in the schedule.
… alteration
/ alteration
… The dress needs some alteration to fit properly.
/ The dress needs some alteration to fit properly.
… There was an alteration in the schedule.
/ There was an alteration in the schedule.
F 31 … break out
… break out
… A fire broke out in the building last night.
… Violence broke out after the protest.
… break out
/ break out
… A fire broke out in the building last night.
/ A fire broke out in the building last night.
… Violence broke out after the protest.
/ Violence broke out after the protest.
F 32 … orbit
… orbit
… The satellite entered Earth’s orbit successfully.
… The planets orbit around the sun.
… orbit
/ orbit
… The satellite entered Earth’s orbit successfully.
/ The satellite entered Earth’s orbit successfully.
… The planets orbit around the sun.
/ The planets orbit around the sun.
F 33 … inspect
… inspect
… The mechanic will inspect the car for any issues.
… They inspected the building before purchase.
… inspect
/ inspect
… The mechanic will inspect the car for any issues.
/ The mechanic will inspect the car for any issues.
… They inspected the building before purchase.
/ They inspected the building before purchase.
F 34 … amuse
… amuse
… The clown amused the children with his tricks.
… She was amused by his funny stories.
… amuse
/ amuse
… The clown amused the children with his tricks.
/ The clown amused the children with his tricks.
… She was amused by his funny stories.
/ She was amused by his funny stories.
F 35 … charm
… charm
… She has a natural charm that attracts people.
… The village charms visitors with its beauty.
… charm
/ charm
… She has a natural charm that attracts people.
/ She has a natural charm that attracts people.
… The village charms visitors with its beauty.
/ The village charms visitors with its beauty.
F 36 … asset
… asset
… His experience is a valuable asset to the team.
… The company sold its assets to pay debts.
… asset
/ asset
… His experience is a valuable asset to the team.
/ His experience is a valuable asset to the team.
… The company sold its assets to pay debts.
/ The company sold its assets to pay debts.
F 37 … fade out
… fade out
… The music began to fade out slowly.
… The image faded out on the screen.
… fade out
/ fade out
… The music began to fade out slowly.
/ The music began to fade out slowly.
… The image faded out on the screen.
/ The image faded out on the screen.
F 38 … magnify
… magnify
… The microscope magnifies tiny objects.
… His problems seemed to magnify over time.
… magnify
/ magnify
… The microscope magnifies tiny objects.
/ The microscope magnifies tiny objects.
… His problems seemed to magnify over time.
/ His problems seemed to magnify over time.
F 39 … bout
… bout
… He had a bout of flu last winter.
… She won the boxing bout easily.
… bout
/ bout
… He had a bout of flu last winter.
/ He had a bout of flu last winter.
… She won the boxing bout easily.
/ She won the boxing bout easily.
F 40 … sophisticated
… sophisticated
… She wore a sophisticated dress to the party.
… The software is highly sophisticated.
… sophisticated
/ sophisticated
… She wore a sophisticated dress to the party.
/ She wore a sophisticated dress to the party.
… The software is highly sophisticated.
/ The software is highly sophisticated.
F 41 … bureau
… bureau
… He works at the travel bureau downtown.
… The bureau released the latest statistics.
… bureau
/ bureau
… He works at the travel bureau downtown.
/ He works at the travel bureau downtown.
… The bureau released the latest statistics.
/ The bureau released the latest statistics.
F 42 … disrupt
… disrupt
… The strike disrupted train services.
… His speech disrupted the meeting.
… disrupt
/ disrupt
… The strike disrupted train services.
/ The strike disrupted train services.
… His speech disrupted the meeting.
/ His speech disrupted the meeting.
F 43 … dispute
… dispute
… They are involved in a legal dispute over land.
… The workers disputed the new policy.
… dispute
/ dispute
… They are involved in a legal dispute over land.
/ They are involved in a legal dispute over land.
… The workers disputed the new policy.
/ The workers disputed the new policy.
F 44 … amicable
… amicable
… They reached an amicable agreement.
… Their separation was amicable.
… amicable
/ amicable
… They reached an amicable agreement.
/ They reached an amicable agreement.
… Their separation was amicable.
/ Their separation was amicable.
F 45 … sprout
… sprout
… Seeds began to sprout after the rain.
… New ideas sprouted during the discussion.
… sprout
/ sprout
… Seeds began to sprout after the rain.
/ Seeds began to sprout after the rain.
… New ideas sprouted during the discussion.
/ New ideas sprouted during the discussion.
F 46 … abandon
… abandon
… He decided to abandon the project halfway.
… The sailors had to abandon the sinking ship.
… abandon
/ abandon
… He decided to abandon the project halfway.
/ He decided to abandon the project halfway.
… The sailors had to abandon the sinking ship.
/ The sailors had to abandon the sinking ship.
F 47 … grumpy
… grumpy
… She was grumpy after waking up early.
… He gets grumpy when he is hungry.
… grumpy
/ grumpy
… She was grumpy after waking up early.
/ She was grumpy after waking up early.
… He gets grumpy when he is hungry.
/ He gets grumpy when he is hungry.
F 48 … chatter
… chatter
… The birds chatter in the trees every morning.
… She couldn’t stop her chatter during the meeting.
… chatter
/ chatter
… The birds chatter in the trees every morning.
/ The birds chatter in the trees every morning.
… She couldn’t stop her chatter during the meeting.
/ She couldn’t stop her chatter during the meeting.
F 49 … grouchy
… grouchy
… He felt grouchy because of the bad weather.
… Don’t be so grouchy about small things.
… grouchy
/ grouchy
… He felt grouchy because of the bad weather.
/ He felt grouchy because of the bad weather.
… Don’t be so grouchy about small things.
/ Don’t be so grouchy about small things.
F 50 … relevant
… relevant
… Your comments are not relevant to the topic.
… Please provide all relevant information.
… relevant
/ relevant
… Your comments are not relevant to the topic.
/ Your comments are not relevant to the topic.
… Please provide all relevant information.
/ Please provide all relevant information.
G 1 … acquit
… acquit
… The jury decided to acquit the defendant.
… He was acquitted of all charges.
… acquit
/ acquit
… The jury decided to acquit the defendant.
/ The jury decided to acquit the defendant.
… He was acquitted of all charges.
/ He was acquitted of all charges.
G 2 … commit
… commit
… He committed a serious mistake at work.
… She committed herself to helping the poor.
… commit
/ commit
… He committed a serious mistake at work.
/ He committed a serious mistake at work.
… She committed herself to helping the poor.
/ She committed herself to helping the poor.
G 3 … perch
… perch
… The bird perched on the windowsill.
… He perched himself on the edge of the chair.
… perch
/ perch
… The bird perched on the windowsill.
/ The bird perched on the windowsill.
… He perched himself on the edge of the chair.
/ He perched himself on the edge of the chair.
G 4 … in vain
… in vain
… They tried in vain to save the old tree.
… His efforts were in vain.
… in vain
/ in vain
… They tried in vain to save the old tree.
/ They tried in vain to save the old tree.
… His efforts were in vain.
/ His efforts were in vain.
G 5 … nominal
… nominal
… He paid only a nominal fee for the service.
… The position is purely nominal.
… nominal
/ nominal
… He paid only a nominal fee for the service.
/ He paid only a nominal fee for the service.
… The position is purely nominal.
/ The position is purely nominal.
G 6 … suppress
… suppress
… The government tried to suppress the protest.
… She couldn’t suppress her laughter.
… suppress
/ suppress
… The government tried to suppress the protest.
/ The government tried to suppress the protest.
… She couldn’t suppress her laughter.
/ She couldn’t suppress her laughter.
G 7 … stem
… stem
… We need to stem the flow of misinformation.
… The stem of the plant is very thick.
… stem
/ stem
… We need to stem the flow of misinformation.
/ We need to stem the flow of misinformation.
… The stem of the plant is very thick.
/ The stem of the plant is very thick.
G 8 … translucent
… translucent
… The glass door was translucent.
… She wore a translucent scarf.
… translucent
/ translucent
… The glass door was translucent.
/ The glass door was translucent.
… She wore a translucent scarf.
/ She wore a translucent scarf.
G 9 … judicious
… judicious
… He made a judicious decision.
… Use your resources in a judicious manner.
… judicious
/ judicious
… He made a judicious decision.
/ He made a judicious decision.
… Use your resources in a judicious manner.
/ Use your resources in a judicious manner.
G 10 … axis
… axis
… The Earth rotates on its axis.
… Draw the X and Y axis on the graph.
… axis
/ axis
… The Earth rotates on its axis.
/ The Earth rotates on its axis.
… Draw the X and Y axis on the graph.
/ Draw the X and Y axis on the graph.
G 11 … figure out
… figure out
… I can’t figure out how to solve this problem.
… She finally figured out the answer.
… figure out
/ figure out
… I can’t figure out how to solve this problem.
/ I can’t figure out how to solve this problem.
… She finally figured out the answer.
/ She finally figured out the answer.
G 12 … soothe
… soothe
… The mother tried to soothe the crying baby.
… Music can soothe your mind.
… soothe
/ soothe
… The mother tried to soothe the crying baby.
/ The mother tried to soothe the crying baby.
… Music can soothe your mind.
/ Music can soothe your mind.
G 13 … minute
… minute
… There is a minute difference between the two colors.
… Please wait a minute.
… minute
/ minute
… There is a minute difference between the two colors.
/ There is a minute difference between the two colors.
… Please wait a minute.
/ Please wait a minute.
G 14 … anthem
… anthem
… The national anthem was played at the ceremony.
… They sang the school anthem together.
… anthem
/ anthem
… The national anthem was played at the ceremony.
/ The national anthem was played at the ceremony.
… They sang the school anthem together.
/ They sang the school anthem together.
G 15 … superficial
… superficial
… His knowledge of the subject is superficial.
… Don’t make a superficial judgment.
… superficial
/ superficial
… His knowledge of the subject is superficial.
/ His knowledge of the subject is superficial.
… Don’t make a superficial judgment.
/ Don’t make a superficial judgment.
G 16 … peculiar
… peculiar
… She has a peculiar way of speaking.
… This smell is quite peculiar.
… peculiar
/ peculiar
… She has a peculiar way of speaking.
/ She has a peculiar way of speaking.
… This smell is quite peculiar.
/ This smell is quite peculiar.
G 17 … squeeze
… squeeze
… He tried to squeeze the juice from the orange.
… She squeezed his hand tightly.
… squeeze
/ squeeze
… He tried to squeeze the juice from the orange.
/ He tried to squeeze the juice from the orange.
… She squeezed his hand tightly.
/ She squeezed his hand tightly.
G 18 … expand
… expand
… The company plans to expand its business overseas.
… Heat causes metals to expand.
… expand
/ expand
… The company plans to expand its business overseas.
/ The company plans to expand its business overseas.
… Heat causes metals to expand.
/ Heat causes metals to expand.
G 19 … caricature
… caricature
… The magazine published a caricature of the politician.
… He drew a funny caricature of his friend.
… caricature
/ caricature
… The magazine published a caricature of the politician.
/ The magazine published a caricature of the politician.
… He drew a funny caricature of his friend.
/ He drew a funny caricature of his friend.
G 20 … feasible
… feasible
… Is this plan feasible within the budget?
… They discussed a feasible solution.
… feasible
/ feasible
… Is this plan feasible within the budget?
/ Is this plan feasible within the budget?
… They discussed a feasible solution.
/ They discussed a feasible solution.
G 21 … outdated
… outdated
… This software is outdated and needs an update.
… His ideas seem outdated in today’s world.
… outdated
/ outdated
… This software is outdated and needs an update.
/ This software is outdated and needs an update.
… His ideas seem outdated in today’s world.
/ His ideas seem outdated in today’s world.
G 22 … neglect
… neglect
… He neglected his health for years.
… Don’t neglect your responsibilities.
… neglect
/ neglect
… He neglected his health for years.
/ He neglected his health for years.
… Don’t neglect your responsibilities.
/ Don’t neglect your responsibilities.
G 23 … evasion
… evasion
… He was arrested for tax evasion.
… Her evasion of the question was obvious.
… evasion
/ evasion
… He was arrested for tax evasion.
/ He was arrested for tax evasion.
… Her evasion of the question was obvious.
/ Her evasion of the question was obvious.
G 24 … waver
… waver
… She wavered between hope and fear.
… His voice wavered during the speech.
… waver
/ waver
… She wavered between hope and fear.
/ She wavered between hope and fear.
… His voice wavered during the speech.
/ His voice wavered during the speech.
G 25 … surmount
… surmount
… They managed to surmount all obstacles.
… She surmounted her fear of heights.
… surmount
/ surmount
… They managed to surmount all obstacles.
/ They managed to surmount all obstacles.
… She surmounted her fear of heights.
/ She surmounted her fear of heights.
G 26 … chronological
… chronological
… The events are listed in chronological order.
… Please provide a chronological account of the incident.
… chronological
/ chronological
… The events are listed in chronological order.
/ The events are listed in chronological order.
… Please provide a chronological account of the incident.
/ Please provide a chronological account of the incident.
G 27 … oblivious
… oblivious
… He was oblivious to the danger around him.
… She seemed oblivious to his feelings.
… oblivious
/ oblivious
… He was oblivious to the danger around him.
/ He was oblivious to the danger around him.
… She seemed oblivious to his feelings.
/ She seemed oblivious to his feelings.
G 28 … hardy
… hardy
… Hardy plants can survive harsh winters.
… He is a hardy traveler who loves challenges.
… hardy
/ hardy
… Hardy plants can survive harsh winters.
/ Hardy plants can survive harsh winters.
… He is a hardy traveler who loves challenges.
/ He is a hardy traveler who loves challenges.
G 29 … commute
… commute
… I commute to work by train every day.
… Her commute takes about an hour.
… commute
/ commute
… I commute to work by train every day.
/ I commute to work by train every day.
… Her commute takes about an hour.
/ Her commute takes about an hour.
G 30 … blink
… blink
… She blinked in surprise.
… Don’t blink or you’ll miss it.
… blink
/ blink
… She blinked in surprise.
/ She blinked in surprise.
… Don’t blink or you’ll miss it.
/ Don’t blink or you’ll miss it.
G 31 … courteous
… courteous
… He was courteous to everyone he met.
… Please be courteous to other passengers.
… courteous
/ courteous
… He was courteous to everyone he met.
/ He was courteous to everyone he met.
… Please be courteous to other passengers.
/ Please be courteous to other passengers.
G 32 … implicit
… implicit
… There was an implicit agreement between them.
… Her words carried an implicit warning.
… implicit
/ implicit
… There was an implicit agreement between them.
/ There was an implicit agreement between them.
… Her words carried an implicit warning.
/ Her words carried an implicit warning.
G 33 … mundane
… mundane
… He was tired of his mundane routine.
… She found beauty in mundane details.
… mundane
/ mundane
… He was tired of his mundane routine.
/ He was tired of his mundane routine.
… She found beauty in mundane details.
/ She found beauty in mundane details.
G 34 … compartment
… compartment
… He kept his tools in a small compartment.
… The train has a first-class compartment.
… compartment
/ compartment
… He kept his tools in a small compartment.
/ He kept his tools in a small compartment.
… The train has a first-class compartment.
/ The train has a first-class compartment.
G 35 … admonish
… admonish
… The teacher admonished the students for being late.
… He admonished her to be careful.
… admonish
/ admonish
… The teacher admonished the students for being late.
/ The teacher admonished the students for being late.
… He admonished her to be careful.
/ He admonished her to be careful.
G 36 … ascribe
… ascribe
… They ascribed his success to hard work.
… She ascribed the error to a misunderstanding.
… ascribe
/ ascribe
… They ascribed his success to hard work.
/ They ascribed his success to hard work.
… She ascribed the error to a misunderstanding.
/ She ascribed the error to a misunderstanding.
G 37 … candid
… candid
… She gave a candid answer to the question.
… He was candid about his mistakes.
… candid
/ candid
… She gave a candid answer to the question.
/ She gave a candid answer to the question.
… He was candid about his mistakes.
/ He was candid about his mistakes.
G 38 … barrel
… barrel
… The wine is stored in oak barrels.
… He rolled the barrel into the cellar.
… barrel
/ barrel
… The wine is stored in oak barrels.
/ The wine is stored in oak barrels.
… He rolled the barrel into the cellar.
/ He rolled the barrel into the cellar.
G 39 … bystander
… bystander
… A bystander called the police.
… Several bystanders witnessed the accident.
… bystander
/ bystander
… A bystander called the police.
/ A bystander called the police.
… Several bystanders witnessed the accident.
/ Several bystanders witnessed the accident.
G 40 … briefly
… briefly
… He explained the plan briefly.
… We spoke briefly after the meeting.
… briefly
/ briefly
… He explained the plan briefly.
/ He explained the plan briefly.
… We spoke briefly after the meeting.
/ We spoke briefly after the meeting.
G 41 … commission
… commission
… The artist received a commission for a new painting.
… The commission will review the proposal.
… commission
/ commission
… The artist received a commission for a new painting.
/ The artist received a commission for a new painting.
… The commission will review the proposal.
/ The commission will review the proposal.
G 42 … hang up
… hang up
… Please hang up the phone after the call.
… She hung up her coat on the rack.
… hang up
/ hang up
… Please hang up the phone after the call.
/ Please hang up the phone after the call.
… She hung up her coat on the rack.
/ She hung up her coat on the rack.
G 43 … investigation
… investigation
… The police launched an investigation into the case.
… The investigation revealed new evidence.
… investigation
/ investigation
… The police launched an investigation into the case.
/ The police launched an investigation into the case.
… The investigation revealed new evidence.
/ The investigation revealed new evidence.
G 44 … cowardly
… cowardly
… It was a cowardly act to run away.
… He made a cowardly decision to avoid conflict.
… cowardly
/ cowardly
… It was a cowardly act to run away.
/ It was a cowardly act to run away.
… He made a cowardly decision to avoid conflict.
/ He made a cowardly decision to avoid conflict.
G 45 … standstill
… standstill
… Traffic came to a standstill during the storm.
… Negotiations reached a standstill.
… standstill
/ standstill
… Traffic came to a standstill during the storm.
/ Traffic came to a standstill during the storm.
… Negotiations reached a standstill.
/ Negotiations reached a standstill.
G 46 … ammunition
… ammunition
… The soldiers ran out of ammunition during the battle.
… He bought ammunition for his hunting rifle.
… ammunition
/ ammunition
… The soldiers ran out of ammunition during the battle.
/ The soldiers ran out of ammunition during the battle.
… He bought ammunition for his hunting rifle.
/ He bought ammunition for his hunting rifle.
G 47 … accompany
… accompany
… She will accompany him to the concert.
… A guide will accompany you on the tour.
… accompany
/ accompany
… She will accompany him to the concert.
/ She will accompany him to the concert.
… A guide will accompany you on the tour.
/ A guide will accompany you on the tour.
G 48 … relieve
… relieve
… The medicine helped relieve her pain.
… He tried to relieve the tension in the room.
… relieve
/ relieve
… The medicine helped relieve her pain.
/ The medicine helped relieve her pain.
… He tried to relieve the tension in the room.
/ He tried to relieve the tension in the room.
G 49 … kinship
… kinship
… There is a strong sense of kinship among the villagers.
… Kinship ties are important in many cultures.
… kinship
/ kinship
… There is a strong sense of kinship among the villagers.
/ There is a strong sense of kinship among the villagers.
… Kinship ties are important in many cultures.
/ Kinship ties are important in many cultures.
G 50 … troop
… troop
… The troop marched through the city.
… Troops were deployed to maintain order.
… troop
/ troop
… The troop marched through the city.
/ The troop marched through the city.
… Troops were deployed to maintain order.
/ Troops were deployed to maintain order.
H 1 … certify
… certify
… The doctor will certify that you are fit to work.
… This document certifies the authenticity of the product.
… certify
/ certify
… The doctor will certify that you are fit to work.
/ The doctor will certify that you are fit to work.
… This document certifies the authenticity of the product.
/ This document certifies the authenticity of the product.
H 2 … exposure
… exposure
… Prolonged exposure to sunlight can damage your skin.
… He had exposure to different cultures during his travels.
… exposure
/ exposure
… Prolonged exposure to sunlight can damage your skin.
/ Prolonged exposure to sunlight can damage your skin.
… He had exposure to different cultures during his travels.
/ He had exposure to different cultures during his travels.
H 3 … adorable
… adorable
… The puppy is absolutely adorable.
… She looked adorable in her new dress.
… adorable
/ adorable
… The puppy is absolutely adorable.
/ The puppy is absolutely adorable.
… She looked adorable in her new dress.
/ She looked adorable in her new dress.
H 4 … commend
… commend
… The teacher commended the students for their hard work.
… He was commended for his bravery.
… commend
/ commend
… The teacher commended the students for their hard work.
/ The teacher commended the students for their hard work.
… He was commended for his bravery.
/ He was commended for his bravery.
H 5 … subtle
… subtle
… She noticed a subtle change in his attitude.
… The artist used subtle colors in the painting.
… subtle
/ subtle
… She noticed a subtle change in his attitude.
/ She noticed a subtle change in his attitude.
… The artist used subtle colors in the painting.
/ The artist used subtle colors in the painting.
H 6 … appoint
… appoint
… They will appoint a new manager next week.
… He was appointed as the team leader.
… appoint
/ appoint
… They will appoint a new manager next week.
/ They will appoint a new manager next week.
… He was appointed as the team leader.
/ He was appointed as the team leader.
H 7 … straddle
… straddle
… He straddled the fence to look over.
… The town straddles the border between two countries.
… straddle
/ straddle
… He straddled the fence to look over.
/ He straddled the fence to look over.
… The town straddles the border between two countries.
/ The town straddles the border between two countries.
H 8 … propriety
… propriety
… She questioned the propriety of his actions.
… Propriety is important in formal settings.
… propriety
/ propriety
… She questioned the propriety of his actions.
/ She questioned the propriety of his actions.
… Propriety is important in formal settings.
/ Propriety is important in formal settings.
H 9 … auditor
… auditor
… The auditor reviewed the company’s financial records.
… Auditors ensure compliance with regulations.
… auditor
/ auditor
… The auditor reviewed the company’s financial records.
/ The auditor reviewed the company’s financial records.
… Auditors ensure compliance with regulations.
/ Auditors ensure compliance with regulations.
H 10 … frown upon
… frown upon
… The school frowns upon cheating.
… Smoking is frowned upon in this building.
… frown upon
/ frown upon
… The school frowns upon cheating.
/ The school frowns upon cheating.
… Smoking is frowned upon in this building.
/ Smoking is frowned upon in this building.
H 11 … encourage
… encourage
… Parents should encourage their children to read.
… He encouraged her to apply for the job.
… encourage
/ encourage
… Parents should encourage their children to read.
/ Parents should encourage their children to read.
… He encouraged her to apply for the job.
/ He encouraged her to apply for the job.
H 12 … enlist
… enlist
… He decided to enlist in the army.
… They enlisted volunteers for the campaign.
… enlist
/ enlist
… He decided to enlist in the army.
/ He decided to enlist in the army.
… They enlisted volunteers for the campaign.
/ They enlisted volunteers for the campaign.
H 13 … itinerary
… itinerary
… The travel agent sent us the itinerary.
… Our itinerary includes visits to three cities.
… itinerary
/ itinerary
… The travel agent sent us the itinerary.
/ The travel agent sent us the itinerary.
… Our itinerary includes visits to three cities.
/ Our itinerary includes visits to three cities.
H 14 … cultivate
… cultivate
… Farmers cultivate the land to grow crops.
… She tried to cultivate a positive attitude.
… cultivate
/ cultivate
… Farmers cultivate the land to grow crops.
/ Farmers cultivate the land to grow crops.
… She tried to cultivate a positive attitude.
/ She tried to cultivate a positive attitude.
H 15 … diagram
… diagram
… The book includes a diagram of the human heart.
… He drew a diagram to explain the process.
… diagram
/ diagram
… The book includes a diagram of the human heart.
/ The book includes a diagram of the human heart.
… He drew a diagram to explain the process.
/ He drew a diagram to explain the process.
H 16 … alternate
… alternate
… We meet on alternate Mondays.
… The road alternates between paved and dirt sections.
… alternate
/ alternate
… We meet on alternate Mondays.
/ We meet on alternate Mondays.
… The road alternates between paved and dirt sections.
/ The road alternates between paved and dirt sections.
H 17 … perspective
… perspective
… Traveling gives you a new perspective on life.
… From his perspective, the plan seemed risky.
… perspective
/ perspective
… Traveling gives you a new perspective on life.
/ Traveling gives you a new perspective on life.
… From his perspective, the plan seemed risky.
/ From his perspective, the plan seemed risky.
H 18 … invisible
… invisible
… Stars are invisible during the day.
… The bacteria are invisible to the naked eye.
… invisible
/ invisible
… Stars are invisible during the day.
/ Stars are invisible during the day.
… The bacteria are invisible to the naked eye.
/ The bacteria are invisible to the naked eye.
H 19 … nostalgic
… nostalgic
… She felt nostalgic when she saw her childhood home.
… The music made him nostalgic for the past.
… nostalgic
/ nostalgic
… She felt nostalgic when she saw her childhood home.
/ She felt nostalgic when she saw her childhood home.
… The music made him nostalgic for the past.
/ The music made him nostalgic for the past.
H 20 … outburst
… outburst
… His angry outburst surprised everyone.
… She had an emotional outburst during the meeting.
… outburst
/ outburst
… His angry outburst surprised everyone.
/ His angry outburst surprised everyone.
… She had an emotional outburst during the meeting.
/ She had an emotional outburst during the meeting.
H 21 … ominous
… ominous
… Dark clouds gave an ominous sign of the coming storm.
… His silence felt ominous during the meeting.
… ominous
/ ominous
… Dark clouds gave an ominous sign of the coming storm.
/ Dark clouds gave an ominous sign of the coming storm.
… His silence felt ominous during the meeting.
/ His silence felt ominous during the meeting.
H 22 … burden
… burden
… She carried the burden of responsibility alone.
… Financial burdens can affect mental health.
… burden
/ burden
… She carried the burden of responsibility alone.
/ She carried the burden of responsibility alone.
… Financial burdens can affect mental health.
/ Financial burdens can affect mental health.
H 23 … advocate
… advocate
… She advocates for equal rights for all citizens.
… He is an advocate of renewable energy.
… advocate
/ advocate
… She advocates for equal rights for all citizens.
/ She advocates for equal rights for all citizens.
… He is an advocate of renewable energy.
/ He is an advocate of renewable energy.
H 24 … worthwhile
… worthwhile
… It is worthwhile to invest time in learning new skills.
… The trip was expensive but worthwhile.
… worthwhile
/ worthwhile
… It is worthwhile to invest time in learning new skills.
/ It is worthwhile to invest time in learning new skills.
… The trip was expensive but worthwhile.
/ The trip was expensive but worthwhile.
H 25 … crunchy
… crunchy
… I love crunchy vegetables in my salad.
… These cookies are sweet and crunchy.
… crunchy
/ crunchy
… I love crunchy vegetables in my salad.
/ I love crunchy vegetables in my salad.
… These cookies are sweet and crunchy.
/ These cookies are sweet and crunchy.
H 26 … renovate
… renovate
… They plan to renovate the old library.
… We renovated our kitchen last summer.
… renovate
/ renovate
… They plan to renovate the old library.
/ They plan to renovate the old library.
… We renovated our kitchen last summer.
/ We renovated our kitchen last summer.
H 27 … tidy up
… tidy up
… Please tidy up your room before guests arrive.
… She tidied up the desk after finishing work.
… tidy up
/ tidy up
… Please tidy up your room before guests arrive.
/ Please tidy up your room before guests arrive.
… She tidied up the desk after finishing work.
/ She tidied up the desk after finishing work.
H 28 … abide by
… abide by
… You must abide by the school rules.
… All members should abide by the agreement.
… abide by
/ abide by
… You must abide by the school rules.
/ You must abide by the school rules.
… All members should abide by the agreement.
/ All members should abide by the agreement.
H 29 … clueless
… clueless
… He is clueless about modern technology.
… I felt clueless during the math test.
… clueless
/ clueless
… He is clueless about modern technology.
/ He is clueless about modern technology.
… I felt clueless during the math test.
/ I felt clueless during the math test.
H 30 … miscellaneous
… miscellaneous
… The box was full of miscellaneous items.
… She keeps miscellaneous notes in her drawer.
… miscellaneous
/ miscellaneous
… The box was full of miscellaneous items.
/ The box was full of miscellaneous items.
… She keeps miscellaneous notes in her drawer.
/ She keeps miscellaneous notes in her drawer.
H 31 … wound
… wound
… He had a deep wound on his arm.
… The nurse cleaned the wound carefully.
… wound
/ wound
… He had a deep wound on his arm.
/ He had a deep wound on his arm.
… The nurse cleaned the wound carefully.
/ The nurse cleaned the wound carefully.
H 32 … reprimand
… reprimand
… The teacher reprimanded the student for cheating.
… He received a reprimand for being late.
… reprimand
/ reprimand
… The teacher reprimanded the student for cheating.
/ The teacher reprimanded the student for cheating.
… He received a reprimand for being late.
/ He received a reprimand for being late.
H 33 … treaty
… treaty
… The two countries signed a peace treaty.
… The treaty aims to reduce nuclear weapons.
… treaty
/ treaty
… The two countries signed a peace treaty.
/ The two countries signed a peace treaty.
… The treaty aims to reduce nuclear weapons.
/ The treaty aims to reduce nuclear weapons.
H 34 … efficacy
… efficacy
… The efficacy of the new drug is still under review.
… Researchers tested the efficacy of the vaccine.
… efficacy
/ efficacy
… The efficacy of the new drug is still under review.
/ The efficacy of the new drug is still under review.
… Researchers tested the efficacy of the vaccine.
/ Researchers tested the efficacy of the vaccine.
H 35 … mutual
… mutual
… They have mutual respect for each other.
… The project was a result of mutual effort.
… mutual
/ mutual
… They have mutual respect for each other.
/ They have mutual respect for each other.
… The project was a result of mutual effort.
/ The project was a result of mutual effort.
H 36 … fidelity
… fidelity
… He promised fidelity to his partner.
… The audio system has high fidelity sound.
… fidelity
/ fidelity
… He promised fidelity to his partner.
/ He promised fidelity to his partner.
… The audio system has high fidelity sound.
/ The audio system has high fidelity sound.
H 37 … overhaul
… overhaul
… The company plans to overhaul its IT system.
… The engine needs a complete overhaul.
… overhaul
/ overhaul
… The company plans to overhaul its IT system.
/ The company plans to overhaul its IT system.
… The engine needs a complete overhaul.
/ The engine needs a complete overhaul.
H 38 … absorb
… absorb
… Plants absorb sunlight for photosynthesis.
… She absorbed all the information quickly.
… absorb
/ absorb
… Plants absorb sunlight for photosynthesis.
/ Plants absorb sunlight for photosynthesis.
… She absorbed all the information quickly.
/ She absorbed all the information quickly.
H 39 … emerge
… emerge
… A new leader emerged after the election.
… Problems began to emerge during the test.
… emerge
/ emerge
… A new leader emerged after the election.
/ A new leader emerged after the election.
… Problems began to emerge during the test.
/ Problems began to emerge during the test.
H 40 … hinder
… hinder
… Heavy rain may hinder the construction work.
… His injury hindered his performance.
… hinder
/ hinder
… Heavy rain may hinder the construction work.
/ Heavy rain may hinder the construction work.
… His injury hindered his performance.
/ His injury hindered his performance.
H 41 … topple
… topple
… The strong wind toppled the tree.
… The scandal toppled the government.
… topple
/ topple
… The strong wind toppled the tree.
/ The strong wind toppled the tree.
… The scandal toppled the government.
/ The scandal toppled the government.
H 42 … ritual
… ritual
… Morning coffee is my daily ritual.
… The tribe performed an ancient ritual.
… ritual
/ ritual
… Morning coffee is my daily ritual.
/ Morning coffee is my daily ritual.
… The tribe performed an ancient ritual.
/ The tribe performed an ancient ritual.
H 43 … chore
… chore
… Washing dishes is my least favorite chore.
… He finished his chores before playing outside.
… chore
/ chore
… Washing dishes is my least favorite chore.
/ Washing dishes is my least favorite chore.
… He finished his chores before playing outside.
/ He finished his chores before playing outside.
H 44 … mumble
… mumble
… He mumbled something under his breath.
… She mumbled an apology and left.
… mumble
/ mumble
… He mumbled something under his breath.
/ He mumbled something under his breath.
… She mumbled an apology and left.
/ She mumbled an apology and left.
H 45 … attribute
… attribute
… She attributes her success to hard work.
… The painting is attributed to a famous artist.
… attribute
/ attribute
… She attributes her success to hard work.
/ She attributes her success to hard work.
… The painting is attributed to a famous artist.
/ The painting is attributed to a famous artist.
H 46 … condiment
… condiment
… Ketchup is a popular condiment for fries.
… She added several condiments to the dish.
… condiment
/ condiment
… Ketchup is a popular condiment for fries.
/ Ketchup is a popular condiment for fries.
… She added several condiments to the dish.
/ She added several condiments to the dish.
H 47 … resolve
… resolve
… She resolved to finish the project on time.
… They resolved the conflict peacefully.
… resolve
/ resolve
… She resolved to finish the project on time.
/ She resolved to finish the project on time.
… They resolved the conflict peacefully.
/ They resolved the conflict peacefully.
H 48 … blister
… blister
… He got a blister from wearing tight shoes.
… The sun caused blisters on his skin.
… blister
/ blister
… He got a blister from wearing tight shoes.
/ He got a blister from wearing tight shoes.
… The sun caused blisters on his skin.
/ The sun caused blisters on his skin.
H 49 … blast
… blast
… The blast damaged several buildings.
… Music blasted from the speakers.
… blast
/ blast
… The blast damaged several buildings.
/ The blast damaged several buildings.
… Music blasted from the speakers.
/ Music blasted from the speakers.
H 50 … verge
… verge
… She was on the verge of tears.
… The company is on the verge of bankruptcy.
… verge
/ verge
… She was on the verge of tears.
/ She was on the verge of tears.
… The company is on the verge of bankruptcy.
/ The company is on the verge of bankruptcy.
