M 1 … hurdle
… hurdle
… He cleared the last hurdle in the race.
… Financial hurdles delayed the project.
… hurdle
/ hurdle
… He cleared the last hurdle in the race.
/ He cleared the last hurdle in the race.
… Financial hurdles delayed the project.
/ Financial hurdles delayed the project.
M 2 … admission
… admission
… The admission fee is $10 per person.
… Her admission of guilt surprised everyone.
… admission
/ admission
… The admission fee is $10 per person.
/ The admission fee is $10 per person.
… Her admission of guilt surprised everyone.
/ Her admission of guilt surprised everyone.
M 3 … domestic
… domestic
… She prefers domestic products over imported ones.
… Domestic flights are cheaper than international ones.
… domestic
/ domestic
… She prefers domestic products over imported ones.
/ She prefers domestic products over imported ones.
… Domestic flights are cheaper than international ones.
/ Domestic flights are cheaper than international ones.
M 4 … nourish
… nourish
… Parents should nourish their children’s dreams.
… This cream helps nourish your skin.
… nourish
/ nourish
… Parents should nourish their children’s dreams.
/ Parents should nourish their children’s dreams.
… This cream helps nourish your skin.
/ This cream helps nourish your skin.
M 5 … tension
… tension
… There was tension in the room during the debate.
… Stretching can relieve muscle tension.
… tension
/ tension
… There was tension in the room during the debate.
/ There was tension in the room during the debate.
… Stretching can relieve muscle tension.
/ Stretching can relieve muscle tension.
M 6 … correspond
… correspond
… The two reports correspond in their findings.
… We correspond by email every week.
… correspond
/ correspond
… The two reports correspond in their findings.
/ The two reports correspond in their findings.
… We correspond by email every week.
/ We correspond by email every week.
M 7 … a wide range of
… a wide range of
… The store offers a wide range of products.
… He has a wide range of interests.
… a wide range of
/ a wide range of
… The store offers a wide range of products.
/ The store offers a wide range of products.
… He has a wide range of interests.
/ He has a wide range of interests.
M 8 … witness
… witness
… She was a witness to the accident.
… We witnessed a beautiful sunset.
… witness
/ witness
… She was a witness to the accident.
/ She was a witness to the accident.
… We witnessed a beautiful sunset.
/ We witnessed a beautiful sunset.
M 9 … primitive
… primitive
… They used primitive tools for hunting.
… The technology seems primitive by today’s standards.
… primitive
/ primitive
… They used primitive tools for hunting.
/ They used primitive tools for hunting.
… The technology seems primitive by today’s standards.
/ The technology seems primitive by today’s standards.
M 10 … acknowledge
… acknowledge
… He acknowledged his mistake openly.
… Please acknowledge receipt of this email.
… acknowledge
/ acknowledge
… He acknowledged his mistake openly.
/ He acknowledged his mistake openly.
… Please acknowledge receipt of this email.
/ Please acknowledge receipt of this email.
M 11 … aid
… aid
… The organization provides aid to refugees.
… He came to her aid when she fell.
… aid
/ aid
… The organization provides aid to refugees.
/ The organization provides aid to refugees.
… He came to her aid when she fell.
/ He came to her aid when she fell.
M 12 … demote
… demote
… The manager decided to demote the employee.
… He was demoted due to poor performance.
… demote
/ demote
… The manager decided to demote the employee.
/ The manager decided to demote the employee.
… He was demoted due to poor performance.
/ He was demoted due to poor performance.
M 13 … foil
… foil
… The police foiled the robbery attempt.
… Her plan was foiled by unexpected rain.
… foil
/ foil
… The police foiled the robbery attempt.
/ The police foiled the robbery attempt.
… Her plan was foiled by unexpected rain.
/ Her plan was foiled by unexpected rain.
M 14 … garble
… garble
… The message was garbled and hard to understand.
… He tends to garble his words when nervous.
… garble
/ garble
… The message was garbled and hard to understand.
/ The message was garbled and hard to understand.
… He tends to garble his words when nervous.
/ He tends to garble his words when nervous.
M 15 … groom
… groom
… She spent hours grooming her dog.
… He is being groomed for a leadership role.
… groom
/ groom
… She spent hours grooming her dog.
/ She spent hours grooming her dog.
… He is being groomed for a leadership role.
/ He is being groomed for a leadership role.
M 16 … adhere
… adhere
… You must adhere to the safety guidelines.
… The sticker did not adhere to the wall.
… adhere
/ adhere
… You must adhere to the safety guidelines.
/ You must adhere to the safety guidelines.
… The sticker did not adhere to the wall.
/ The sticker did not adhere to the wall.
M 17 … endangered
… endangered
… The panda is an endangered species.
… Efforts are being made to protect endangered animals.
… endangered
/ endangered
… The panda is an endangered species.
/ The panda is an endangered species.
… Efforts are being made to protect endangered animals.
/ Efforts are being made to protect endangered animals.
M 18 … auditorium
… auditorium
… The lecture will be held in the auditorium.
… The auditorium was filled with students.
… auditorium
/ auditorium
… The lecture will be held in the auditorium.
/ The lecture will be held in the auditorium.
… The auditorium was filled with students.
/ The auditorium was filled with students.
M 19 … fussy
… fussy
… The baby is fussy and won’t stop crying.
… He is fussy about the details of his work.
… fussy
/ fussy
… The baby is fussy and won’t stop crying.
/ The baby is fussy and won’t stop crying.
… He is fussy about the details of his work.
/ He is fussy about the details of his work.
M 20 … immerse
… immerse
… She immersed herself in the study of art.
… Immerse the cloth in warm water.
… immerse
/ immerse
… She immersed herself in the study of art.
/ She immersed herself in the study of art.
… Immerse the cloth in warm water.
/ Immerse the cloth in warm water.
M 21 … abstain from
… abstain from
… He decided to abstain from drinking alcohol.
… Many voters abstained from voting in the election.
… abstain from
/ abstain from
… He decided to abstain from drinking alcohol.
/ He decided to abstain from drinking alcohol.
… Many voters abstained from voting in the election.
/ Many voters abstained from voting in the election.
M 22 … swipe
… swipe
… She swiped her card to enter the building.
… He swiped the screen to unlock his phone.
… swipe
/ swipe
… She swiped her card to enter the building.
/ She swiped her card to enter the building.
… He swiped the screen to unlock his phone.
/ He swiped the screen to unlock his phone.
M 23 … blatant
… blatant
… His blatant disregard for the rules shocked everyone.
… She made a blatant attempt to get attention.
… blatant
/ blatant
… His blatant disregard for the rules shocked everyone.
/ His blatant disregard for the rules shocked everyone.
… She made a blatant attempt to get attention.
/ She made a blatant attempt to get attention.
M 24 … outcast
… outcast
… He felt like an outcast in the new school.
… The novel tells the story of a social outcast.
… outcast
/ outcast
… He felt like an outcast in the new school.
/ He felt like an outcast in the new school.
… The novel tells the story of a social outcast.
/ The novel tells the story of a social outcast.
M 25 … choke
… choke
… He began to choke on a piece of bread.
… The smoke made her choke and cough.
… choke
/ choke
… He began to choke on a piece of bread.
/ He began to choke on a piece of bread.
… The smoke made her choke and cough.
/ The smoke made her choke and cough.
M 26 … crisp
… crisp
… The air was crisp and cool in the morning.
… I love crisp apples in autumn.
… crisp
/ crisp
… The air was crisp and cool in the morning.
/ The air was crisp and cool in the morning.
… I love crisp apples in autumn.
/ I love crisp apples in autumn.
M 27 … corridor
… corridor
… The students walked quietly down the corridor.
… There is a long corridor leading to the conference room.
… corridor
/ corridor
… The students walked quietly down the corridor.
/ The students walked quietly down the corridor.
… There is a long corridor leading to the conference room.
/ There is a long corridor leading to the conference room.
M 28 … generate
… generate
… The machine generates electricity from sunlight.
… His speech generated a lot of interest.
… generate
/ generate
… The machine generates electricity from sunlight.
/ The machine generates electricity from sunlight.
… His speech generated a lot of interest.
/ His speech generated a lot of interest.
M 29 … sloppy
… sloppy
… His sloppy handwriting is hard to read.
… She wore a sloppy sweater at home.
… sloppy
/ sloppy
… His sloppy handwriting is hard to read.
/ His sloppy handwriting is hard to read.
… She wore a sloppy sweater at home.
/ She wore a sloppy sweater at home.
M 30 … conflict
… conflict
… There was a conflict between two departments.
… The story is about a moral conflict.
… conflict
/ conflict
… There was a conflict between two departments.
/ There was a conflict between two departments.
… The story is about a moral conflict.
/ The story is about a moral conflict.
M 31 … cave in
… cave in
… The roof began to cave in after the heavy snow.
… He finally caved in to their demands.
… cave in
/ cave in
… The roof began to cave in after the heavy snow.
/ The roof began to cave in after the heavy snow.
… He finally caved in to their demands.
/ He finally caved in to their demands.
M 32 … conviction
… conviction
… She spoke with conviction about her beliefs.
… He has a previous conviction for theft.
… conviction
/ conviction
… She spoke with conviction about her beliefs.
/ She spoke with conviction about her beliefs.
… He has a previous conviction for theft.
/ He has a previous conviction for theft.
M 33 … serene
… serene
… The lake looked serene in the early morning.
… She remained serene despite the chaos.
… serene
/ serene
… The lake looked serene in the early morning.
/ The lake looked serene in the early morning.
… She remained serene despite the chaos.
/ She remained serene despite the chaos.
M 34 … bundle
… bundle
… He carried a bundle of newspapers.
… The software comes in a bundle with other tools.
… bundle
/ bundle
… He carried a bundle of newspapers.
/ He carried a bundle of newspapers.
… The software comes in a bundle with other tools.
/ The software comes in a bundle with other tools.
M 35 … gratuity
… gratuity
… He left a gratuity for the waiter.
… Gratuity is not included in the bill.
… gratuity
/ gratuity
… He left a gratuity for the waiter.
/ He left a gratuity for the waiter.
… Gratuity is not included in the bill.
/ Gratuity is not included in the bill.
M 36 … annotation
… annotation
… The book contains helpful annotations.
… She added an annotation to the diagram.
… annotation
/ annotation
… The book contains helpful annotations.
/ The book contains helpful annotations.
… She added an annotation to the diagram.
/ She added an annotation to the diagram.
M 37 … sarcasm
… sarcasm
… His voice was full of sarcasm.
… She used sarcasm to criticize the plan.
… sarcasm
/ sarcasm
… His voice was full of sarcasm.
/ His voice was full of sarcasm.
… She used sarcasm to criticize the plan.
/ She used sarcasm to criticize the plan.
M 38 … instinct
… instinct
… Animals rely on instinct to survive.
… She followed her instinct and made the right choice.
… instinct
/ instinct
… Animals rely on instinct to survive.
/ Animals rely on instinct to survive.
… She followed her instinct and made the right choice.
/ She followed her instinct and made the right choice.
M 39 … buffer
… buffer
… The trees act as a buffer against the wind.
… He saved money as a buffer for emergencies.
… buffer
/ buffer
… The trees act as a buffer against the wind.
/ The trees act as a buffer against the wind.
… He saved money as a buffer for emergencies.
/ He saved money as a buffer for emergencies.
M 40 … out of date
… out of date
… This information is out of date.
… Her fashion style is completely out of date.
… out of date
/ out of date
… This information is out of date.
/ This information is out of date.
… Her fashion style is completely out of date.
/ Her fashion style is completely out of date.
M 41 … acid
… acid
… Lemon juice contains citric acid.
… He made an acid remark about her work.
… acid
/ acid
… Lemon juice contains citric acid.
/ Lemon juice contains citric acid.
… He made an acid remark about her work.
/ He made an acid remark about her work.
M 42 … discriminate
… discriminate
… It is wrong to discriminate against people based on race.
… The law prohibits employers from discriminating.
… discriminate
/ discriminate
… It is wrong to discriminate against people based on race.
/ It is wrong to discriminate against people based on race.
… The law prohibits employers from discriminating.
/ The law prohibits employers from discriminating.
M 43 … rational
… rational
… She gave a rational explanation for her decision.
… Try to remain rational during the discussion.
… rational
/ rational
… She gave a rational explanation for her decision.
/ She gave a rational explanation for her decision.
… Try to remain rational during the discussion.
/ Try to remain rational during the discussion.
M 44 … foundation
… foundation
… The foundation of the building is strong.
… Education is the foundation of a good society.
… foundation
/ foundation
… The foundation of the building is strong.
/ The foundation of the building is strong.
… Education is the foundation of a good society.
/ Education is the foundation of a good society.
M 45 … vibrant
… vibrant
… The city is full of vibrant colors.
… She has a vibrant personality.
… vibrant
/ vibrant
… The city is full of vibrant colors.
/ The city is full of vibrant colors.
… She has a vibrant personality.
/ She has a vibrant personality.
M 46 … diplomatic
… diplomatic
… He has a diplomatic approach to resolving conflicts.
… The two countries resumed diplomatic relations.
… diplomatic
/ diplomatic
… He has a diplomatic approach to resolving conflicts.
/ He has a diplomatic approach to resolving conflicts.
… The two countries resumed diplomatic relations.
/ The two countries resumed diplomatic relations.
M 47 … alongside
… alongside
… She worked alongside her colleagues on the project.
… The new road runs alongside the river.
… alongside
/ alongside
… She worked alongside her colleagues on the project.
/ She worked alongside her colleagues on the project.
… The new road runs alongside the river.
/ The new road runs alongside the river.
M 48 … narrative
… narrative
… The book provides a compelling narrative of the events.
… His narrative was full of vivid descriptions.
… narrative
/ narrative
… The book provides a compelling narrative of the events.
/ The book provides a compelling narrative of the events.
… His narrative was full of vivid descriptions.
/ His narrative was full of vivid descriptions.
M 49 … contamination
… contamination
… The contamination of the water supply is a serious issue.
… The lab tests confirmed contamination in the samples.
… contamination
/ contamination
… The contamination of the water supply is a serious issue.
/ The contamination of the water supply is a serious issue.
… The lab tests confirmed contamination in the samples.
/ The lab tests confirmed contamination in the samples.
M 50 … stark
… stark
… The contrast between rich and poor is stark.
… Her stark honesty sometimes offends people.
… stark
/ stark
… The contrast between rich and poor is stark.
/ The contrast between rich and poor is stark.
… Her stark honesty sometimes offends people.
/ Her stark honesty sometimes offends people.
N 1 … refusal
… refusal
… His refusal to cooperate caused delays.
… She faced his refusal with calm determination.
… refusal
/ refusal
… His refusal to cooperate caused delays.
/ His refusal to cooperate caused delays.
… She faced his refusal with calm determination.
/ She faced his refusal with calm determination.
N 2 … doctrine
… doctrine
… The church follows a strict doctrine.
… Political doctrines can shape societies profoundly.
… doctrine
/ doctrine
… The church follows a strict doctrine.
/ The church follows a strict doctrine.
… Political doctrines can shape societies profoundly.
/ Political doctrines can shape societies profoundly.
N 3 … organic
… organic
… She prefers organic vegetables for her meals.
… Organic farming avoids synthetic chemicals.
… organic
/ organic
… She prefers organic vegetables for her meals.
/ She prefers organic vegetables for her meals.
… Organic farming avoids synthetic chemicals.
/ Organic farming avoids synthetic chemicals.
N 4 … hypothesis
… hypothesis
… They tested their hypothesis through experiments.
… The scientist proposed a new hypothesis.
… hypothesis
/ hypothesis
… They tested their hypothesis through experiments.
/ They tested their hypothesis through experiments.
… The scientist proposed a new hypothesis.
/ The scientist proposed a new hypothesis.
N 5 … evolutionary
… evolutionary
… Humans have undergone an evolutionary process over millions of years.
… Evolutionary theory explains the diversity of life.
… evolutionary
/ evolutionary
… Humans have undergone an evolutionary process over millions of years.
/ Humans have undergone an evolutionary process over millions of years.
… Evolutionary theory explains the diversity of life.
/ Evolutionary theory explains the diversity of life.
N 6 … archaeological
… archaeological
… The team discovered an archaeological site in the desert.
… Archaeological findings shed light on ancient civilizations.
… archaeological
/ archaeological
… The team discovered an archaeological site in the desert.
/ The team discovered an archaeological site in the desert.
… Archaeological findings shed light on ancient civilizations.
/ Archaeological findings shed light on ancient civilizations.
N 7 … subsequent
… subsequent
… The subsequent events changed the course of history.
… He apologized in a subsequent email.
… subsequent
/ subsequent
… The subsequent events changed the course of history.
/ The subsequent events changed the course of history.
… He apologized in a subsequent email.
/ He apologized in a subsequent email.
N 8 … contractor
… contractor
… The contractor finished the building ahead of schedule.
… We hired a contractor to renovate the kitchen.
… contractor
/ contractor
… The contractor finished the building ahead of schedule.
/ The contractor finished the building ahead of schedule.
… We hired a contractor to renovate the kitchen.
/ We hired a contractor to renovate the kitchen.
N 9 … skeptical
… skeptical
… She was skeptical about the new policy.
… He gave a skeptical look when he heard the news.
… skeptical
/ skeptical
… She was skeptical about the new policy.
/ She was skeptical about the new policy.
… He gave a skeptical look when he heard the news.
/ He gave a skeptical look when he heard the news.
N 10 … bribery
… bribery
… The politician was accused of bribery.
… Bribery undermines trust in public institutions.
… bribery
/ bribery
… The politician was accused of bribery.
/ The politician was accused of bribery.
… Bribery undermines trust in public institutions.
/ Bribery undermines trust in public institutions.
N 11 … treadmill
… treadmill
… She runs on the treadmill every morning.
… The treadmill in the gym needs maintenance.
… treadmill
/ treadmill
… She runs on the treadmill every morning.
/ She runs on the treadmill every morning.
… The treadmill in the gym needs maintenance.
/ The treadmill in the gym needs maintenance.
N 12 … resume
… resume
… He updated his resume before applying for the job.
… She plans to resume her studies next year.
… resume
/ resume
… He updated his resume before applying for the job.
/ He updated his resume before applying for the job.
… She plans to resume her studies next year.
/ She plans to resume her studies next year.
N 13 … hierarchical
… hierarchical
… The company has a hierarchical structure.
… Hierarchical systems can be inefficient.
… hierarchical
/ hierarchical
… The company has a hierarchical structure.
/ The company has a hierarchical structure.
… Hierarchical systems can be inefficient.
/ Hierarchical systems can be inefficient.
N 14 … nourishment
… nourishment
… Proper nourishment is essential for health.
… The baby needs nourishment to grow.
… nourishment
/ nourishment
… Proper nourishment is essential for health.
/ Proper nourishment is essential for health.
… The baby needs nourishment to grow.
/ The baby needs nourishment to grow.
N 15 … credibility
… credibility
… The report’s credibility was questioned.
… He has high credibility in the industry.
… credibility
/ credibility
… The report’s credibility was questioned.
/ The report’s credibility was questioned.
… He has high credibility in the industry.
/ He has high credibility in the industry.
N 16 … dissent
… dissent
… There was dissent among the committee members.
… He voiced his dissent during the meeting.
… dissent
/ dissent
… There was dissent among the committee members.
/ There was dissent among the committee members.
… He voiced his dissent during the meeting.
/ He voiced his dissent during the meeting.
N 17 … proliferation
… proliferation
… The proliferation of smartphones has changed communication.
… Nuclear proliferation is a global concern.
… proliferation
/ proliferation
… The proliferation of smartphones has changed communication.
/ The proliferation of smartphones has changed communication.
… Nuclear proliferation is a global concern.
/ Nuclear proliferation is a global concern.
N 18 … controversy
… controversy
… The decision sparked a major controversy.
… There is controversy over the new law.
… controversy
/ controversy
… The decision sparked a major controversy.
/ The decision sparked a major controversy.
… There is controversy over the new law.
/ There is controversy over the new law.
N 19 … sympathetic
… sympathetic
… She was sympathetic to his situation.
… He gave her a sympathetic smile.
… sympathetic
/ sympathetic
… She was sympathetic to his situation.
/ She was sympathetic to his situation.
… He gave her a sympathetic smile.
/ He gave her a sympathetic smile.
N 20 … round up
… round up
… The police will round up the suspects.
… Let’s round up some volunteers for the event.
… round up
/ round up
… The police will round up the suspects.
/ The police will round up the suspects.
… Let’s round up some volunteers for the event.
/ Let’s round up some volunteers for the event.
N 21 … supposedly
… supposedly
… He supposedly finished the work yesterday.
… The treasure is supposedly buried here.
… supposedly
/ supposedly
… He supposedly finished the work yesterday.
/ He supposedly finished the work yesterday.
… The treasure is supposedly buried here.
/ The treasure is supposedly buried here.
N 22 … patriotism
… patriotism
… Patriotism can unite a nation.
… His speech was full of patriotism.
… patriotism
/ patriotism
… Patriotism can unite a nation.
/ Patriotism can unite a nation.
… His speech was full of patriotism.
/ His speech was full of patriotism.
N 23 … disappearance
… disappearance
… The sudden disappearance of the bird puzzled scientists.
… Police are investigating the disappearance of the child.
… disappearance
/ disappearance
… The sudden disappearance of the bird puzzled scientists.
/ The sudden disappearance of the bird puzzled scientists.
… Police are investigating the disappearance of the child.
/ Police are investigating the disappearance of the child.
N 24 … tragic
… tragic
… The movie tells a tragic love story.
… It was a tragic accident.
… tragic
/ tragic
… The movie tells a tragic love story.
/ The movie tells a tragic love story.
… It was a tragic accident.
/ It was a tragic accident.
N 25 … implant
… implant
… She received a dental implant.
… The doctor will implant the device in his chest.
… implant
/ implant
… She received a dental implant.
/ She received a dental implant.
… The doctor will implant the device in his chest.
/ The doctor will implant the device in his chest.
N 26 … accounting
… accounting
… She works in the accounting department.
… Accounting principles must be followed.
… accounting
/ accounting
… She works in the accounting department.
/ She works in the accounting department.
… Accounting principles must be followed.
/ Accounting principles must be followed.
N 27 … bout
… bout
… He had a bout of flu last winter.
… The boxer won the bout easily.
… bout
/ bout
… He had a bout of flu last winter.
/ He had a bout of flu last winter.
… The boxer won the bout easily.
/ The boxer won the bout easily.
N 28 … hold over
… hold over
… The meeting was held over until next week.
… Some traditions hold over from ancient times.
… hold over
/ hold over
… The meeting was held over until next week.
/ The meeting was held over until next week.
… Some traditions hold over from ancient times.
/ Some traditions hold over from ancient times.
N 29 … biased toward
… biased toward
… The article seemed biased toward one political party.
… He is biased toward his own ideas.
… biased toward
/ biased toward
… The article seemed biased toward one political party.
/ The article seemed biased toward one political party.
… He is biased toward his own ideas.
/ He is biased toward his own ideas.
N 30 … puppy
… puppy
… The puppy is playing in the yard.
… She adopted a cute puppy from the shelter.
… puppy
/ puppy
… The puppy is playing in the yard.
/ The puppy is playing in the yard.
… She adopted a cute puppy from the shelter.
/ She adopted a cute puppy from the shelter.
N 31 … semester
… semester
… The semester begins in September.
… He passed all his courses this semester.
… semester
/ semester
… The semester begins in September.
/ The semester begins in September.
… He passed all his courses this semester.
/ He passed all his courses this semester.
N 32 … refund
… refund
… I requested a refund for the defective product.
… They issued a refund after the complaint.
… refund
/ refund
… I requested a refund for the defective product.
/ I requested a refund for the defective product.
… They issued a refund after the complaint.
/ They issued a refund after the complaint.
N 33 … diabetes
… diabetes
… He was diagnosed with diabetes last year.
… Diabetes requires careful management of diet.
… diabetes
/ diabetes
… He was diagnosed with diabetes last year.
/ He was diagnosed with diabetes last year.
… Diabetes requires careful management of diet.
/ Diabetes requires careful management of diet.
N 34 … organ
… organ
… The heart is an essential organ.
… She donated an organ to save a life.
… organ
/ organ
… The heart is an essential organ.
/ The heart is an essential organ.
… She donated an organ to save a life.
/ She donated an organ to save a life.
N 35 … prod
… prod
… He prodded her to finish the work.
… She prodded the fire with a stick.
… prod
/ prod
… He prodded her to finish the work.
/ He prodded her to finish the work.
… She prodded the fire with a stick.
/ She prodded the fire with a stick.
N 36 … drawback
… drawback
… The main drawback of this plan is its cost.
… Every solution has some drawbacks.
… drawback
/ drawback
… The main drawback of this plan is its cost.
/ The main drawback of this plan is its cost.
… Every solution has some drawbacks.
/ Every solution has some drawbacks.
N 37 … prospective
… prospective
… They interviewed several prospective employees.
… Prospective buyers visited the house.
… prospective
/ prospective
… They interviewed several prospective employees.
/ They interviewed several prospective employees.
… Prospective buyers visited the house.
/ Prospective buyers visited the house.
N 38 … pay off
… pay off
… His hard work will pay off eventually.
… The investment paid off handsomely.
… pay off
/ pay off
… His hard work will pay off eventually.
/ His hard work will pay off eventually.
… The investment paid off handsomely.
/ The investment paid off handsomely.
N 39 … exclusively
… exclusively
… This room is reserved exclusively for VIPs.
… She writes exclusively for that magazine.
… exclusively
/ exclusively
… This room is reserved exclusively for VIPs.
/ This room is reserved exclusively for VIPs.
… She writes exclusively for that magazine.
/ She writes exclusively for that magazine.
N 40 … dosage
… dosage
… The doctor prescribed a high dosage of the medicine.
… Follow the recommended dosage on the label.
… dosage
/ dosage
… The doctor prescribed a high dosage of the medicine.
/ The doctor prescribed a high dosage of the medicine.
… Follow the recommended dosage on the label.
/ Follow the recommended dosage on the label.
N 41 … epic
… epic
… The movie was an epic tale of adventure.
… He wrote an epic poem about heroes.
… epic
/ epic
… The movie was an epic tale of adventure.
/ The movie was an epic tale of adventure.
… He wrote an epic poem about heroes.
/ He wrote an epic poem about heroes.
N 42 … consistently
… consistently
… She consistently delivers high-quality work.
… He has been consistently late to meetings.
… consistently
/ consistently
… She consistently delivers high-quality work.
/ She consistently delivers high-quality work.
… He has been consistently late to meetings.
/ He has been consistently late to meetings.
N 43 … believe in
… believe in
… I believe in the power of education.
… She believes in herself and her abilities.
… believe in
/ believe in
… I believe in the power of education.
/ I believe in the power of education.
… She believes in herself and her abilities.
/ She believes in herself and her abilities.
N 44 … commerce
… commerce
… Commerce between the two countries has increased.
… He works in the field of international commerce.
… commerce
/ commerce
… Commerce between the two countries has increased.
/ Commerce between the two countries has increased.
… He works in the field of international commerce.
/ He works in the field of international commerce.
N 45 … segment
… segment
… The company targeted a new market segment.
… Divide the circle into equal segments.
… segment
/ segment
… The company targeted a new market segment.
/ The company targeted a new market segment.
… Divide the circle into equal segments.
/ Divide the circle into equal segments.
N 46 … plebiscite
… plebiscite
… The government held a plebiscite to decide on the new constitution.
… Citizens voted in a plebiscite on independence.
… plebiscite
/ plebiscite
… The government held a plebiscite to decide on the new constitution.
/ The government held a plebiscite to decide on the new constitution.
… Citizens voted in a plebiscite on independence.
/ Citizens voted in a plebiscite on independence.
N 47 … pack up
… pack up
… We need to pack up our things before moving.
… She packed up her belongings and left the apartment.
… pack up
/ pack up
… We need to pack up our things before moving.
/ We need to pack up our things before moving.
… She packed up her belongings and left the apartment.
/ She packed up her belongings and left the apartment.
N 48 … make ends meet
… make ends meet
… He works two jobs to make ends meet.
… It’s hard to make ends meet with rising prices.
… make ends meet
/ make ends meet
… He works two jobs to make ends meet.
/ He works two jobs to make ends meet.
… It’s hard to make ends meet with rising prices.
/ It’s hard to make ends meet with rising prices.
N 49 … put A aside
… put A aside
… She put her worries aside and focused on work.
… Put your differences aside for the sake of the team.
… put A aside
/ put A aside
… She put her worries aside and focused on work.
/ She put her worries aside and focused on work.
… Put your differences aside for the sake of the team.
/ Put your differences aside for the sake of the team.
N 50 … conception
… conception
… The conception of the project took months.
… His conception of freedom is unique.
… conception
/ conception
… The conception of the project took months.
/ The conception of the project took months.
… His conception of freedom is unique.
/ His conception of freedom is unique.
O 1 … empathy
… empathy
… She showed empathy towards the victims.
… Empathy is important in building relationships.
… empathy
/ empathy
… She showed empathy towards the victims.
/ She showed empathy towards the victims.
… Empathy is important in building relationships.
/ Empathy is important in building relationships.
O 2 … in hope of
… in hope of
… He waited in hope of seeing her again.
… She applied for the job in hope of a better future.
… in hope of
/ in hope of
… He waited in hope of seeing her again.
/ He waited in hope of seeing her again.
… She applied for the job in hope of a better future.
/ She applied for the job in hope of a better future.
O 3 … conscience
… conscience
… His conscience told him to confess.
… She acted according to her conscience.
… conscience
/ conscience
… His conscience told him to confess.
/ His conscience told him to confess.
… She acted according to her conscience.
/ She acted according to her conscience.
O 4 … bias
… bias
… The article showed a clear bias toward one side.
… We must avoid bias in our judgment.
… bias
/ bias
… The article showed a clear bias toward one side.
/ The article showed a clear bias toward one side.
… We must avoid bias in our judgment.
/ We must avoid bias in our judgment.
O 5 … organism
… organism
… An organism adapts to its environment.
… The scientist studied a microscopic organism.
… organism
/ organism
… An organism adapts to its environment.
/ An organism adapts to its environment.
… The scientist studied a microscopic organism.
/ The scientist studied a microscopic organism.
O 6 … work out
… work out
… They worked out a solution to the problem.
… I work out at the gym every morning.
… work out
/ work out
… They worked out a solution to the problem.
/ They worked out a solution to the problem.
… I work out at the gym every morning.
/ I work out at the gym every morning.
O 7 … enzyme
… enzyme
… Enzymes help speed up chemical reactions.
… The enzyme was crucial for digestion.
… enzyme
/ enzyme
… Enzymes help speed up chemical reactions.
/ Enzymes help speed up chemical reactions.
… The enzyme was crucial for digestion.
/ The enzyme was crucial for digestion.
O 8 … circumvent
… circumvent
… They found a way to circumvent the rules.
… He tried to circumvent the security system.
… circumvent
/ circumvent
… They found a way to circumvent the rules.
/ They found a way to circumvent the rules.
… He tried to circumvent the security system.
/ He tried to circumvent the security system.
O 9 … be tidied up
… be tidied up
… The room needs to be tidied up before guests arrive.
… Everything was tidied up after the party.
… be tidied up
/ be tidied up
… The room needs to be tidied up before guests arrive.
/ The room needs to be tidied up before guests arrive.
… Everything was tidied up after the party.
/ Everything was tidied up after the party.
O 10 … clot
… clot
… A blood clot can be dangerous.
… The medicine prevents clots from forming.
… clot
/ clot
… A blood clot can be dangerous.
/ A blood clot can be dangerous.
… The medicine prevents clots from forming.
/ The medicine prevents clots from forming.
O 11 … behavioral
… behavioral
… The study focused on behavioral patterns in children.
… Behavioral changes can indicate stress.
… behavioral
/ behavioral
… The study focused on behavioral patterns in children.
/ The study focused on behavioral patterns in children.
… Behavioral changes can indicate stress.
/ Behavioral changes can indicate stress.
O 12 … foremost
… foremost
… She is one of the foremost experts in her field.
… Safety is our foremost concern.
… foremost
/ foremost
… She is one of the foremost experts in her field.
/ She is one of the foremost experts in her field.
… Safety is our foremost concern.
/ Safety is our foremost concern.
O 13 … catalyst
… catalyst
… The speech was a catalyst for change.
… Enzymes act as catalysts in the body.
… catalyst
/ catalyst
… The speech was a catalyst for change.
/ The speech was a catalyst for change.
… Enzymes act as catalysts in the body.
/ Enzymes act as catalysts in the body.
O 14 … guilt
… guilt
… He felt guilt after lying to his friend.
… Her guilt was evident in her expression.
… guilt
/ guilt
… He felt guilt after lying to his friend.
/ He felt guilt after lying to his friend.
… Her guilt was evident in her expression.
/ Her guilt was evident in her expression.
O 15 … smooth over
… smooth over
… He tried to smooth over the disagreement.
… She smoothed over the conflict with kind words.
… smooth over
/ smooth over
… He tried to smooth over the disagreement.
/ He tried to smooth over the disagreement.
… She smoothed over the conflict with kind words.
/ She smoothed over the conflict with kind words.
O 16 … seemingly
… seemingly
… The task was seemingly impossible.
… He was seemingly calm during the crisis.
… seemingly
/ seemingly
… The task was seemingly impossible.
/ The task was seemingly impossible.
… He was seemingly calm during the crisis.
/ He was seemingly calm during the crisis.
O 17 … dilemma
… dilemma
… She faced a moral dilemma.
… The company is in a financial dilemma.
… dilemma
/ dilemma
… She faced a moral dilemma.
/ She faced a moral dilemma.
… The company is in a financial dilemma.
/ The company is in a financial dilemma.
O 18 … scarcity
… scarcity
… Water scarcity is a global issue.
… Scarcity of resources leads to competition.
… scarcity
/ scarcity
… Water scarcity is a global issue.
/ Water scarcity is a global issue.
… Scarcity of resources leads to competition.
/ Scarcity of resources leads to competition.
O 19 … counterfeit
… counterfeit
… He was arrested for selling counterfeit goods.
… Counterfeit money was found in circulation.
… counterfeit
/ counterfeit
… He was arrested for selling counterfeit goods.
/ He was arrested for selling counterfeit goods.
… Counterfeit money was found in circulation.
/ Counterfeit money was found in circulation.
O 20 … perish
… perish
… Many plants perish without sunlight.
… Thousands perished in the disaster.
… perish
/ perish
… Many plants perish without sunlight.
/ Many plants perish without sunlight.
… Thousands perished in the disaster.
/ Thousands perished in the disaster.
O 21 … expulsion
… expulsion
… The expulsion of the diplomat caused tension.
… He faced expulsion from the school.
… expulsion
/ expulsion
… The expulsion of the diplomat caused tension.
/ The expulsion of the diplomat caused tension.
… He faced expulsion from the school.
/ He faced expulsion from the school.
O 22 … weed
… weed
… She pulled out the weed from the garden.
… We need to weed the flower beds.
… weed
/ weed
… She pulled out the weed from the garden.
/ She pulled out the weed from the garden.
… We need to weed the flower beds.
/ We need to weed the flower beds.
O 23 … roll up
… roll up
… Please roll up your sleeves before cooking.
… He rolled up the poster and put it away.
… roll up
/ roll up
… Please roll up your sleeves before cooking.
/ Please roll up your sleeves before cooking.
… He rolled up the poster and put it away.
/ He rolled up the poster and put it away.
O 24 … obey
… obey
… Children should obey their parents.
… He refused to obey the rules.
… obey
/ obey
… Children should obey their parents.
/ Children should obey their parents.
… He refused to obey the rules.
/ He refused to obey the rules.
O 25 … prey
… prey
… The lion hunted its prey silently.
… Small animals are often prey for larger predators.
… prey
/ prey
… The lion hunted its prey silently.
/ The lion hunted its prey silently.
… Small animals are often prey for larger predators.
/ Small animals are often prey for larger predators.
O 26 … nobility
… nobility
… He was born into nobility.
… The nobility enjoyed privileges in the past.
… nobility
/ nobility
… He was born into nobility.
/ He was born into nobility.
… The nobility enjoyed privileges in the past.
/ The nobility enjoyed privileges in the past.
O 27 … inherent
… inherent
… There are inherent risks in the plan.
… Honesty is an inherent quality of his character.
… inherent
/ inherent
… There are inherent risks in the plan.
/ There are inherent risks in the plan.
… Honesty is an inherent quality of his character.
/ Honesty is an inherent quality of his character.
O 28 … fertile
… fertile
… The soil is fertile and good for crops.
… She has a fertile imagination.
… fertile
/ fertile
… The soil is fertile and good for crops.
/ The soil is fertile and good for crops.
… She has a fertile imagination.
/ She has a fertile imagination.
O 29 … assimilation
… assimilation
… Cultural assimilation takes time.
… Assimilation of new ideas is essential.
… assimilation
/ assimilation
… Cultural assimilation takes time.
/ Cultural assimilation takes time.
… Assimilation of new ideas is essential.
/ Assimilation of new ideas is essential.
O 30 … removal
… removal
… The removal of the old building took weeks.
… Stain removal products are available in stores.
… removal
/ removal
… The removal of the old building took weeks.
/ The removal of the old building took weeks.
… Stain removal products are available in stores.
/ Stain removal products are available in stores.
O 31 … petition
… petition
… They started a petition to change the law.
… She signed the petition against pollution.
… petition
/ petition
… They started a petition to change the law.
/ They started a petition to change the law.
… She signed the petition against pollution.
/ She signed the petition against pollution.
O 32 … reception
… reception
… The reception at the hotel was warm.
… We attended the wedding reception.
… reception
/ reception
… The reception at the hotel was warm.
/ The reception at the hotel was warm.
… We attended the wedding reception.
/ We attended the wedding reception.
O 33 … conceal
… conceal
… He tried to conceal his disappointment.
… The painting was concealed behind a curtain.
… conceal
/ conceal
… He tried to conceal his disappointment.
/ He tried to conceal his disappointment.
… The painting was concealed behind a curtain.
/ The painting was concealed behind a curtain.
O 34 … compliant
… compliant
… The software is compliant with regulations.
… She is usually compliant with company policies.
… compliant
/ compliant
… The software is compliant with regulations.
/ The software is compliant with regulations.
… She is usually compliant with company policies.
/ She is usually compliant with company policies.
O 35 … residence
… residence
… He applied for permanent residence.
… The residence is located near the park.
… residence
/ residence
… He applied for permanent residence.
/ He applied for permanent residence.
… The residence is located near the park.
/ The residence is located near the park.
O 36 … protective
… protective
… She wore protective clothing in the lab.
… Parents are often protective of their children.
… protective
/ protective
… She wore protective clothing in the lab.
/ She wore protective clothing in the lab.
… Parents are often protective of their children.
/ Parents are often protective of their children.
O 37 … initiate
… initiate
… They will initiate the new project next month.
… He initiated a conversation with her.
… initiate
/ initiate
… They will initiate the new project next month.
/ They will initiate the new project next month.
… He initiated a conversation with her.
/ He initiated a conversation with her.
O 38 … rebellion
… rebellion
… The rebellion was suppressed by the army.
… He joined the rebellion against the king.
… rebellion
/ rebellion
… The rebellion was suppressed by the army.
/ The rebellion was suppressed by the army.
… He joined the rebellion against the king.
/ He joined the rebellion against the king.
O 39 … convent
… convent
… She decided to live in a convent.
… The convent was built centuries ago.
… convent
/ convent
… She decided to live in a convent.
/ She decided to live in a convent.
… The convent was built centuries ago.
/ The convent was built centuries ago.
O 40 … in person
… in person
… You must submit the application in person.
… He delivered the message in person.
… in person
/ in person
… You must submit the application in person.
/ You must submit the application in person.
… He delivered the message in person.
/ He delivered the message in person.
O 41 … sympathize
… sympathize
… I sympathize with your situation.
… She sympathized with the victims.
… sympathize
/ sympathize
… I sympathize with your situation.
/ I sympathize with your situation.
… She sympathized with the victims.
/ She sympathized with the victims.
O 42 … provoke
… provoke
… His comments will provoke a strong reaction.
… Don’t provoke the dog, it might bite.
… provoke
/ provoke
… His comments will provoke a strong reaction.
/ His comments will provoke a strong reaction.
… Don’t provoke the dog, it might bite.
/ Don’t provoke the dog, it might bite.
O 43 … give rise to
… give rise to
… The incident gave rise to new regulations.
… His speech gave rise to heated debate.
… give rise to
/ give rise to
… The incident gave rise to new regulations.
/ The incident gave rise to new regulations.
… His speech gave rise to heated debate.
/ His speech gave rise to heated debate.
O 44 … philosophical
… philosophical
… She gave a philosophical explanation of life.
… He remained philosophical about the loss.
… philosophical
/ philosophical
… She gave a philosophical explanation of life.
/ She gave a philosophical explanation of life.
… He remained philosophical about the loss.
/ He remained philosophical about the loss.
O 45 … reminder
… reminder
… This note is a reminder of our meeting.
… He set a reminder on his phone.
… reminder
/ reminder
… This note is a reminder of our meeting.
/ This note is a reminder of our meeting.
… He set a reminder on his phone.
/ He set a reminder on his phone.
O 46 … disappointment
… disappointment
… She felt deep disappointment after the exam results.
… His disappointment was evident in his expression.
… disappointment
/ disappointment
… She felt deep disappointment after the exam results.
/ She felt deep disappointment after the exam results.
… His disappointment was evident in his expression.
/ His disappointment was evident in his expression.
O 47 … ridicule
… ridicule
… He faced ridicule for his unusual ideas.
… The comedian used ridicule to make a point.
… ridicule
/ ridicule
… He faced ridicule for his unusual ideas.
/ He faced ridicule for his unusual ideas.
… The comedian used ridicule to make a point.
/ The comedian used ridicule to make a point.
O 48 … benevolent
… benevolent
… She is known for her benevolent nature.
… The benevolent donor helped many families.
… benevolent
/ benevolent
… She is known for her benevolent nature.
/ She is known for her benevolent nature.
… The benevolent donor helped many families.
/ The benevolent donor helped many families.
O 49 … communal
… communal
… They live in a communal house.
… The village has a communal garden.
… communal
/ communal
… They live in a communal house.
/ They live in a communal house.
… The village has a communal garden.
/ The village has a communal garden.
O 50 … compensation
… compensation
… He received compensation for the damage.
… The company offers compensation for overtime work.
… compensation
/ compensation
… He received compensation for the damage.
/ He received compensation for the damage.
… The company offers compensation for overtime work.
/ The company offers compensation for overtime work.
P 1 … destitute
… destitute
… The charity helps destitute families.
… He was left destitute after losing his job.
… destitute
/ destitute
… The charity helps destitute families.
/ The charity helps destitute families.
… He was left destitute after losing his job.
/ He was left destitute after losing his job.
P 2 … misfortune
… misfortune
… She suffered a series of misfortunes.
… Misfortune can strike anyone unexpectedly.
… misfortune
/ misfortune
… She suffered a series of misfortunes.
/ She suffered a series of misfortunes.
… Misfortune can strike anyone unexpectedly.
/ Misfortune can strike anyone unexpectedly.
P 3 … level off
… level off
… The prices began to level off after the surge.
… The growth rate will level off next year.
… level off
/ level off
… The prices began to level off after the surge.
/ The prices began to level off after the surge.
… The growth rate will level off next year.
/ The growth rate will level off next year.
P 4 … sinful
… sinful
… He confessed his sinful actions.
… Eating too much cake feels sinful.
… sinful
/ sinful
… He confessed his sinful actions.
/ He confessed his sinful actions.
… Eating too much cake feels sinful.
/ Eating too much cake feels sinful.
P 5 … routinely
… routinely
… She routinely checks her emails every morning.
… Safety checks are done routinely.
… routinely
/ routinely
… She routinely checks her emails every morning.
/ She routinely checks her emails every morning.
… Safety checks are done routinely.
/ Safety checks are done routinely.
P 6 … medieval
… medieval
… The castle dates back to medieval times.
… Medieval art is displayed in the museum.
… medieval
/ medieval
… The castle dates back to medieval times.
/ The castle dates back to medieval times.
… Medieval art is displayed in the museum.
/ Medieval art is displayed in the museum.
P 7 … appreciation
… appreciation
… She showed appreciation for their help.
… His speech expressed appreciation for the support.
… appreciation
/ appreciation
… She showed appreciation for their help.
/ She showed appreciation for their help.
… His speech expressed appreciation for the support.
/ His speech expressed appreciation for the support.
P 8 … rule out
… rule out
… We cannot rule out the possibility of rain.
… The doctor ruled out any serious illness.
… rule out
/ rule out
… We cannot rule out the possibility of rain.
/ We cannot rule out the possibility of rain.
… The doctor ruled out any serious illness.
/ The doctor ruled out any serious illness.
P 9 … hang on to
… hang on to
… She decided to hang on to her old books.
… Hang on to your ticket for re-entry.
… hang on to
/ hang on to
… She decided to hang on to her old books.
/ She decided to hang on to her old books.
… Hang on to your ticket for re-entry.
/ Hang on to your ticket for re-entry.
P 10 … exploit
… exploit
… The company exploited natural resources.
… He exploited the situation to his advantage.
… exploit
/ exploit
… The company exploited natural resources.
/ The company exploited natural resources.
… He exploited the situation to his advantage.
/ He exploited the situation to his advantage.
P 11 … warrant
… warrant
… The police issued a warrant for his arrest.
… His actions do not warrant such criticism.
… warrant
/ warrant
… The police issued a warrant for his arrest.
/ The police issued a warrant for his arrest.
… His actions do not warrant such criticism.
/ His actions do not warrant such criticism.
P 12 … multitude
… multitude
… A multitude of stars filled the sky.
… He faced a multitude of problems.
… multitude
/ multitude
… A multitude of stars filled the sky.
/ A multitude of stars filled the sky.
… He faced a multitude of problems.
/ He faced a multitude of problems.
P 13 … designation
… designation
… The area has a special designation as a park.
… Her designation as manager was announced.
… designation
/ designation
… The area has a special designation as a park.
/ The area has a special designation as a park.
… Her designation as manager was announced.
/ Her designation as manager was announced.
P 14 … solely
… solely
… He is solely responsible for the project.
… The decision was based solely on facts.
… solely
/ solely
… He is solely responsible for the project.
/ He is solely responsible for the project.
… The decision was based solely on facts.
/ The decision was based solely on facts.
P 15 … mother-in-law
… mother-in-law
… Her mother-in-law lives with them.
… He bought a gift for his mother-in-law.
… mother-in-law
/ mother-in-law
… Her mother-in-law lives with them.
/ Her mother-in-law lives with them.
… He bought a gift for his mother-in-law.
/ He bought a gift for his mother-in-law.
P 16 … captivity
… captivity
… The animals were kept in captivity.
… He escaped after years of captivity.
… captivity
/ captivity
… The animals were kept in captivity.
/ The animals were kept in captivity.
… He escaped after years of captivity.
/ He escaped after years of captivity.
P 17 … forcible
… forcible
… The police made a forcible entry into the house.
… Forcible measures were taken to control the crowd.
… forcible
/ forcible
… The police made a forcible entry into the house.
/ The police made a forcible entry into the house.
… Forcible measures were taken to control the crowd.
/ Forcible measures were taken to control the crowd.
P 18 … fall under
… fall under
… These rules fall under company policy.
… The case may fall under criminal law.
… fall under
/ fall under
… These rules fall under company policy.
/ These rules fall under company policy.
… The case may fall under criminal law.
/ The case may fall under criminal law.
P 19 … on the rise
… on the rise
… Crime rates are on the rise in the city.
… Interest in renewable energy is on the rise.
… on the rise
/ on the rise
… Crime rates are on the rise in the city.
/ Crime rates are on the rise in the city.
… Interest in renewable energy is on the rise.
/ Interest in renewable energy is on the rise.
P 20 … ancestral
… ancestral
… They visited their ancestral home.
… Ancestral traditions are still practiced.
… ancestral
/ ancestral
… They visited their ancestral home.
/ They visited their ancestral home.
… Ancestral traditions are still practiced.
/ Ancestral traditions are still practiced.
P 21 … in place of
… in place of
… She used honey in place of sugar.
… He spoke in place of his manager at the meeting.
… in place of
/ in place of
… She used honey in place of sugar.
/ She used honey in place of sugar.
… He spoke in place of his manager at the meeting.
/ He spoke in place of his manager at the meeting.
P 22 … ruling
… ruling
… The court issued a ruling on the case.
… The ruling party announced new policies.
… ruling
/ ruling
… The court issued a ruling on the case.
/ The court issued a ruling on the case.
… The ruling party announced new policies.
/ The ruling party announced new policies.
P 23 … favorable
… favorable
… The weather was favorable for the picnic.
… She received a favorable review from her boss.
… favorable
/ favorable
… The weather was favorable for the picnic.
/ The weather was favorable for the picnic.
… She received a favorable review from her boss.
/ She received a favorable review from her boss.
P 24 … expedite
… expedite
… We need to expedite the delivery process.
… The company will expedite your order.
… expedite
/ expedite
… We need to expedite the delivery process.
/ We need to expedite the delivery process.
… The company will expedite your order.
/ The company will expedite your order.
P 25 … low frequency
… low frequency
… This signal has a low frequency.
… Low frequency sounds are hard to hear.
… low frequency
/ low frequency
… This signal has a low frequency.
/ This signal has a low frequency.
… Low frequency sounds are hard to hear.
/ Low frequency sounds are hard to hear.
P 26 … harsh
… harsh
… The desert has a harsh climate.
… His harsh words hurt her feelings.
… harsh
/ harsh
… The desert has a harsh climate.
/ The desert has a harsh climate.
… His harsh words hurt her feelings.
/ His harsh words hurt her feelings.
P 27 … repay
… repay
… I will repay the loan next month.
… She repaid his kindness with gratitude.
… repay
/ repay
… I will repay the loan next month.
/ I will repay the loan next month.
… She repaid his kindness with gratitude.
/ She repaid his kindness with gratitude.
P 28 … inadequate
… inadequate
… The food supply was inadequate for the population.
… His explanation was inadequate.
… inadequate
/ inadequate
… The food supply was inadequate for the population.
/ The food supply was inadequate for the population.
… His explanation was inadequate.
/ His explanation was inadequate.
P 29 … pull in
… pull in
… The train will pull in at the station soon.
… They managed to pull in a large audience.
… pull in
/ pull in
… The train will pull in at the station soon.
/ The train will pull in at the station soon.
… They managed to pull in a large audience.
/ They managed to pull in a large audience.
P 30 … surgeon
… surgeon
… The surgeon performed a complex operation.
… She wants to become a heart surgeon.
… surgeon
/ surgeon
… The surgeon performed a complex operation.
/ The surgeon performed a complex operation.
… She wants to become a heart surgeon.
/ She wants to become a heart surgeon.
P 31 … tutor
… tutor
… He works as a math tutor.
… She hired a tutor to improve her English.
… tutor
/ tutor
… He works as a math tutor.
/ He works as a math tutor.
… She hired a tutor to improve her English.
/ She hired a tutor to improve her English.
P 32 … surrender
… surrender
… The army decided to surrender.
… He surrendered his passport to the authorities.
… surrender
/ surrender
… The army decided to surrender.
/ The army decided to surrender.
… He surrendered his passport to the authorities.
/ He surrendered his passport to the authorities.
P 33 … undergraduate
… undergraduate
… She is an undergraduate student at the university.
… Undergraduate courses start in September.
… undergraduate
/ undergraduate
… She is an undergraduate student at the university.
/ She is an undergraduate student at the university.
… Undergraduate courses start in September.
/ Undergraduate courses start in September.
P 34 … conspicuous
… conspicuous
… She wore a conspicuous red dress.
… His absence was conspicuous at the meeting.
… conspicuous
/ conspicuous
… She wore a conspicuous red dress.
/ She wore a conspicuous red dress.
… His absence was conspicuous at the meeting.
/ His absence was conspicuous at the meeting.
P 35 … comprise
… comprise
… The committee comprises ten members.
… The book comprises several chapters.
… comprise
/ comprise
… The committee comprises ten members.
/ The committee comprises ten members.
… The book comprises several chapters.
/ The book comprises several chapters.
P 36 … put forth
… put forth
… He put forth a new proposal.
… She put forth great effort to succeed.
… put forth
/ put forth
… He put forth a new proposal.
/ He put forth a new proposal.
… She put forth great effort to succeed.
/ She put forth great effort to succeed.
P 37 … spur
… spur
… The bonus will spur employees to work harder.
… His speech spurred them into action.
… spur
/ spur
… The bonus will spur employees to work harder.
/ The bonus will spur employees to work harder.
… His speech spurred them into action.
/ His speech spurred them into action.
P 38 … renovate
… renovate
… They plan to renovate the old house.
… The hotel was renovated last year.
… renovate
/ renovate
… They plan to renovate the old house.
/ They plan to renovate the old house.
… The hotel was renovated last year.
/ The hotel was renovated last year.
P 39 … idealization
… idealization
… The novel shows an idealization of rural life.
… Idealization of childhood is common in literature.
… idealization
/ idealization
… The novel shows an idealization of rural life.
/ The novel shows an idealization of rural life.
… Idealization of childhood is common in literature.
/ Idealization of childhood is common in literature.
P 40 … integrate
… integrate
… We need to integrate new technology into our system.
… The school integrates students from different backgrounds.
… integrate
/ integrate
… We need to integrate new technology into our system.
/ We need to integrate new technology into our system.
… The school integrates students from different backgrounds.
/ The school integrates students from different backgrounds.
P 41 … decay
… decay
… The wood began to decay after years of exposure.
… Tooth decay can cause pain.
… decay
/ decay
… The wood began to decay after years of exposure.
/ The wood began to decay after years of exposure.
… Tooth decay can cause pain.
/ Tooth decay can cause pain.
P 42 … spite
… spite
… He refused out of spite.
… She acted in spite of the difficulties.
… spite
/ spite
… He refused out of spite.
/ He refused out of spite.
… She acted in spite of the difficulties.
/ She acted in spite of the difficulties.
P 43 … cynical
… cynical
… He is cynical about politicians.
… Her cynical attitude surprised everyone.
… cynical
/ cynical
… He is cynical about politicians.
/ He is cynical about politicians.
… Her cynical attitude surprised everyone.
/ Her cynical attitude surprised everyone.
P 44 … bleak
… bleak
… The future looks bleak for the company.
… They survived in the bleak winter.
… bleak
/ bleak
… The future looks bleak for the company.
/ The future looks bleak for the company.
… They survived in the bleak winter.
/ They survived in the bleak winter.
P 45 … devastation
… devastation
… The earthquake caused massive devastation.
… She felt devastation after the loss.
… devastation
/ devastation
… The earthquake caused massive devastation.
/ The earthquake caused massive devastation.
… She felt devastation after the loss.
/ She felt devastation after the loss.
P 46 … keep up on
… keep up on
… I try to keep up on the latest news every morning.
… She keeps up on fashion trends by reading magazines.
… keep up on
/ keep up on
… I try to keep up on the latest news every morning.
/ I try to keep up on the latest news every morning.
… She keeps up on fashion trends by reading magazines.
/ She keeps up on fashion trends by reading magazines.
P 47 … portray
… portray
… The movie portrays the struggles of immigrants.
… He was portrayed as a hero in the story.
… portray
/ portray
… The movie portrays the struggles of immigrants.
/ The movie portrays the struggles of immigrants.
… He was portrayed as a hero in the story.
/ He was portrayed as a hero in the story.
P 48 … dread
… dread
… She dreads going to the dentist.
… He dreaded the thought of losing his job.
… dread
/ dread
… She dreads going to the dentist.
/ She dreads going to the dentist.
… He dreaded the thought of losing his job.
/ He dreaded the thought of losing his job.
P 49 … evoke
… evoke
… The painting evokes a sense of nostalgia.
… His speech evoked strong emotions among the audience.
… evoke
/ evoke
… The painting evokes a sense of nostalgia.
/ The painting evokes a sense of nostalgia.
… His speech evoked strong emotions among the audience.
/ His speech evoked strong emotions among the audience.
P 50 … come down with
… come down with
… I think I’m coming down with a cold.
… She came down with the flu last week.
… come down with
/ come down with
… I think I’m coming down with a cold.
/ I think I’m coming down with a cold.
… She came down with the flu last week.
/ She came down with the flu last week.
