D 1 … 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.
D 2 … 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.
D 3 … 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.
D 4 … 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.
D 5 … 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.
D 6 … crisp
… crisp
… The air was crisp and cool in the morning.
… She likes her toast crisp and golden.
… crisp
/ crisp
… The air was crisp and cool in the morning.
/ The air was crisp and cool in the morning.
… She likes her toast crisp and golden.
/ She likes her toast crisp and golden.
D 7 … loyalty
… loyalty
… He showed great loyalty to his friends.
… Customer loyalty is important for business success.
… loyalty
/ loyalty
… He showed great loyalty to his friends.
/ He showed great loyalty to his friends.
… Customer loyalty is important for business success.
/ Customer loyalty is important for business success.
D 8 … tyranny
… tyranny
… The people fought against tyranny.
… Tyranny often leads to rebellion.
… tyranny
/ tyranny
… The people fought against tyranny.
/ The people fought against tyranny.
… Tyranny often leads to rebellion.
/ Tyranny often leads to rebellion.
D 9 … minimal
… minimal
… The damage to the car was minimal.
… She made only minimal changes to the design.
… minimal
/ minimal
… The damage to the car was minimal.
/ The damage to the car was minimal.
… She made only minimal changes to the design.
/ She made only minimal changes to the design.
D 10 … adoption
… adoption
… The adoption of new technology improved efficiency.
… They celebrated the adoption of their child.
… adoption
/ adoption
… The adoption of new technology improved efficiency.
/ The adoption of new technology improved efficiency.
… They celebrated the adoption of their child.
/ They celebrated the adoption of their child.
D 11 … inheritance
… inheritance
… He received a large inheritance from his uncle.
… Inheritance laws vary by country.
… inheritance
/ inheritance
… He received a large inheritance from his uncle.
/ He received a large inheritance from his uncle.
… Inheritance laws vary by country.
/ Inheritance laws vary by country.
D 12 … reside
… reside
… They reside in a quiet neighborhood.
… The ambassador resides in the capital city.
… reside
/ reside
… They reside in a quiet neighborhood.
/ They reside in a quiet neighborhood.
… The ambassador resides in the capital city.
/ The ambassador resides in the capital city.
D 13 … blend in
… blend in
… He tried to blend in with the crowd.
… The house blends in with the natural surroundings.
… blend in
/ blend in
… He tried to blend in with the crowd.
/ He tried to blend in with the crowd.
… The house blends in with the natural surroundings.
/ The house blends in with the natural surroundings.
D 14 … moderately
… moderately
… She exercises moderately every day.
… The room was moderately decorated.
… moderately
/ moderately
… She exercises moderately every day.
/ She exercises moderately every day.
… The room was moderately decorated.
/ The room was moderately decorated.
D 15 … comprehend
… comprehend
… He could not comprehend the complexity of the problem.
… Children can comprehend basic concepts easily.
… comprehend
/ comprehend
… He could not comprehend the complexity of the problem.
/ He could not comprehend the complexity of the problem.
… Children can comprehend basic concepts easily.
/ Children can comprehend basic concepts easily.
D 16 … formidable
… formidable
… The team faced a formidable opponent.
… She has a formidable reputation in the industry.
… formidable
/ formidable
… The team faced a formidable opponent.
/ The team faced a formidable opponent.
… She has a formidable reputation in the industry.
/ She has a formidable reputation in the industry.
D 17 … magnitude
… magnitude
… The earthquake had a magnitude of 6.5.
… They underestimated the magnitude of the problem.
… magnitude
/ magnitude
… The earthquake had a magnitude of 6.5.
/ The earthquake had a magnitude of 6.5.
… They underestimated the magnitude of the problem.
/ They underestimated the magnitude of the problem.
D 18 … sexuality
… sexuality
… The book explores themes of identity and sexuality.
… He spoke openly about his sexuality.
… sexuality
/ sexuality
… The book explores themes of identity and sexuality.
/ The book explores themes of identity and sexuality.
… He spoke openly about his sexuality.
/ He spoke openly about his sexuality.
D 19 … paramount
… paramount
… Safety is of paramount importance.
… Education is paramount for a nation’s development.
… paramount
/ paramount
… Safety is of paramount importance.
/ Safety is of paramount importance.
… Education is paramount for a nation’s development.
/ Education is paramount for a nation’s development.
D 20 … discord
… discord
… There was discord among the team members.
… Political discord can destabilize a country.
… discord
/ discord
… There was discord among the team members.
/ There was discord among the team members.
… Political discord can destabilize a country.
/ Political discord can destabilize a country.
D 21 … continuation
… continuation
… The continuation of the project depends on funding.
… He requested a continuation of the meeting.
… continuation
/ continuation
… The continuation of the project depends on funding.
/ The continuation of the project depends on funding.
… He requested a continuation of the meeting.
/ He requested a continuation of the meeting.
D 22 … violation
… violation
… He was fined for a traffic violation.
… Violation of the rules will result in penalties.
… violation
/ violation
… He was fined for a traffic violation.
/ He was fined for a traffic violation.
… Violation of the rules will result in penalties.
/ Violation of the rules will result in penalties.
D 23 … surpass
… surpass
… She hopes to surpass her previous achievements.
… The athlete surpassed all expectations.
… surpass
/ surpass
… She hopes to surpass her previous achievements.
/ She hopes to surpass her previous achievements.
… The athlete surpassed all expectations.
/ The athlete surpassed all expectations.
D 24 … ape
… ape
… The ape swung from branch to branch.
… Humans share many traits with apes.
… ape
/ ape
… The ape swung from branch to branch.
/ The ape swung from branch to branch.
… Humans share many traits with apes.
/ Humans share many traits with apes.
D 25 … geology
… geology
… He is studying geology at university.
… Geology helps us understand Earth’s history.
… geology
/ geology
… He is studying geology at university.
/ He is studying geology at university.
… Geology helps us understand Earth’s history.
/ Geology helps us understand Earth’s history.
D 26 … tonic
… tonic
… He drank a tonic to feel refreshed.
… Music can be a tonic for the soul.
… tonic
/ tonic
… He drank a tonic to feel refreshed.
/ He drank a tonic to feel refreshed.
… Music can be a tonic for the soul.
/ Music can be a tonic for the soul.
D 27 … scarce
… scarce
… Food became scarce during the drought.
… Water is scarce in desert regions.
… scarce
/ scarce
… Food became scarce during the drought.
/ Food became scarce during the drought.
… Water is scarce in desert regions.
/ Water is scarce in desert regions.
D 28 … elevate
… elevate
… Regular exercise can elevate your mood.
… The platform was elevated for better visibility.
… elevate
/ elevate
… Regular exercise can elevate your mood.
/ Regular exercise can elevate your mood.
… The platform was elevated for better visibility.
/ The platform was elevated for better visibility.
D 29 … stick with
… stick with
… You should stick with your original plan.
… He decided to stick with his friends.
… stick with
/ stick with
… You should stick with your original plan.
/ You should stick with your original plan.
… He decided to stick with his friends.
/ He decided to stick with his friends.
D 30 … nitrogen
… nitrogen
… Nitrogen is essential for plant growth.
… The atmosphere contains a large amount of nitrogen.
… nitrogen
/ nitrogen
… Nitrogen is essential for plant growth.
/ Nitrogen is essential for plant growth.
… The atmosphere contains a large amount of nitrogen.
/ The atmosphere contains a large amount of nitrogen.
D 31 … spectacular
… spectacular
… The fireworks display was spectacular.
… She gave a spectacular performance on stage.
… spectacular
/ spectacular
… The fireworks display was spectacular.
/ The fireworks display was spectacular.
… She gave a spectacular performance on stage.
/ She gave a spectacular performance on stage.
D 32 … epoch
… epoch
… The invention marked a new epoch in history.
… We live in an epoch of rapid technological change.
… epoch
/ epoch
… The invention marked a new epoch in history.
/ The invention marked a new epoch in history.
… We live in an epoch of rapid technological change.
/ We live in an epoch of rapid technological change.
D 33 … thermal
… thermal
… The thermal energy from the sun warms the Earth.
… He wore thermal clothing in the cold weather.
… thermal
/ thermal
… The thermal energy from the sun warms the Earth.
/ The thermal energy from the sun warms the Earth.
… He wore thermal clothing in the cold weather.
/ He wore thermal clothing in the cold weather.
D 34 … hold up
… hold up
… The bridge can hold up under heavy traffic.
… Sorry I’m late, I was held up by traffic.
… hold up
/ hold up
… The bridge can hold up under heavy traffic.
/ The bridge can hold up under heavy traffic.
… Sorry I’m late, I was held up by traffic.
/ Sorry I’m late, I was held up by traffic.
D 35 … ironically
… ironically
… Ironically, he failed the easiest test.
… Ironically, the solution created more problems.
… ironically
/ ironically
… Ironically, he failed the easiest test.
/ Ironically, he failed the easiest test.
… Ironically, the solution created more problems.
/ Ironically, the solution created more problems.
D 36 … instructive
… instructive
… The lecture was very instructive.
… Her comments were instructive for the team.
… instructive
/ instructive
… The lecture was very instructive.
/ The lecture was very instructive.
… Her comments were instructive for the team.
/ Her comments were instructive for the team.
D 37 … infectious
… infectious
… The disease is highly infectious.
… His laughter was infectious.
… infectious
/ infectious
… The disease is highly infectious.
/ The disease is highly infectious.
… His laughter was infectious.
/ His laughter was infectious.
D 38 … metabolism
… metabolism
… Exercise can boost your metabolism.
… Metabolism slows down with age.
… metabolism
/ metabolism
… Exercise can boost your metabolism.
/ Exercise can boost your metabolism.
… Metabolism slows down with age.
/ Metabolism slows down with age.
D 39 … weaken
… weaken
… The medicine may weaken your immune system.
… His strength began to weaken after the illness.
… weaken
/ weaken
… The medicine may weaken your immune system.
/ The medicine may weaken your immune system.
… His strength began to weaken after the illness.
/ His strength began to weaken after the illness.
D 40 … unstable
… unstable
… The ladder looks unstable, be careful.
… The political situation is unstable.
… unstable
/ unstable
… The ladder looks unstable, be careful.
/ The ladder looks unstable, be careful.
… The political situation is unstable.
/ The political situation is unstable.
D 41 … jump at
… jump at
… She jumped at the chance to travel abroad.
… He jumped at the offer without hesitation.
… jump at
/ jump at
… She jumped at the chance to travel abroad.
/ She jumped at the chance to travel abroad.
… He jumped at the offer without hesitation.
/ He jumped at the offer without hesitation.
D 42 … sincere
… sincere
… He gave a sincere apology.
… Her sincere efforts were appreciated.
… sincere
/ sincere
… He gave a sincere apology.
/ He gave a sincere apology.
… Her sincere efforts were appreciated.
/ Her sincere efforts were appreciated.
D 43 … awkward
… awkward
… There was an awkward silence in the room.
… He felt awkward during the conversation.
… awkward
/ awkward
… There was an awkward silence in the room.
/ There was an awkward silence in the room.
… He felt awkward during the conversation.
/ He felt awkward during the conversation.
D 44 … plead
… plead
… He pleaded for mercy.
… She pleaded with him to stay.
… plead
/ plead
… He pleaded for mercy.
/ He pleaded for mercy.
… She pleaded with him to stay.
/ She pleaded with him to stay.
D 45 … multinational
… multinational
… He works for a multinational corporation.
… Multinational companies operate worldwide.
… multinational
/ multinational
… He works for a multinational corporation.
/ He works for a multinational corporation.
… Multinational companies operate worldwide.
/ Multinational companies operate worldwide.
D 46 … tolerant
… tolerant
… She is tolerant of different opinions.
… A tolerant society respects diversity.
… tolerant
/ tolerant
… She is tolerant of different opinions.
/ She is tolerant of different opinions.
… A tolerant society respects diversity.
/ A tolerant society respects diversity.
D 47 … wilderness
… wilderness
… They camped in the wilderness.
… The park preserves a large area of wilderness.
… wilderness
/ wilderness
… They camped in the wilderness.
/ They camped in the wilderness.
… The park preserves a large area of wilderness.
/ The park preserves a large area of wilderness.
D 48 … stand over
… stand over
… He stood over her while she worked.
… The teacher stood over the students during the exam.
… stand over
/ stand over
… He stood over her while she worked.
/ He stood over her while she worked.
… The teacher stood over the students during the exam.
/ The teacher stood over the students during the exam.
D 49 … microbial
… microbial
… Microbial activity is important in soil health.
… Scientists study microbial life in extreme environments.
… microbial
/ microbial
… Microbial activity is important in soil health.
/ Microbial activity is important in soil health.
… Scientists study microbial life in extreme environments.
/ Scientists study microbial life in extreme environments.
D 50 … ivory
… ivory
… The statue was made of ivory.
… Ivory trade is banned internationally.
… ivory
/ ivory
… The statue was made of ivory.
/ The statue was made of ivory.
… Ivory trade is banned internationally.
/ Ivory trade is banned internationally.
