R 1 … pick over
… pick over
… She picked over the apples to find the best ones.
… They picked over the clothes at the sale.
… pick over
/ pick over
… She picked over the apples to find the best ones.
/ She picked over the apples to find the best ones.
… They picked over the clothes at the sale.
/ They picked over the clothes at the sale.
R 2 … under warranty
… under warranty
… The laptop is still under warranty.
… Repairs are free if the product is under warranty.
… under warranty
/ under warranty
… The laptop is still under warranty.
/ The laptop is still under warranty.
… Repairs are free if the product is under warranty.
/ Repairs are free if the product is under warranty.
R 3 … profitable
… profitable
… The business became profitable after two years.
… They invested in a profitable venture.
… profitable
/ profitable
… The business became profitable after two years.
/ The business became profitable after two years.
… They invested in a profitable venture.
/ They invested in a profitable venture.
R 4 … durable
… durable
… This material is durable and long-lasting.
… We need a durable solution for the problem.
… durable
/ durable
… This material is durable and long-lasting.
/ This material is durable and long-lasting.
… We need a durable solution for the problem.
/ We need a durable solution for the problem.
R 5 … warranty
… warranty
… The product comes with a one-year warranty.
… Check the warranty before purchasing the item.
… warranty
/ warranty
… The product comes with a one-year warranty.
/ The product comes with a one-year warranty.
… Check the warranty before purchasing the item.
/ Check the warranty before purchasing the item.
R 6 … dismissal
… dismissal
… His dismissal from the company shocked everyone.
… The case ended with the dismissal of charges.
… dismissal
/ dismissal
… His dismissal from the company shocked everyone.
/ His dismissal from the company shocked everyone.
… The case ended with the dismissal of charges.
/ The case ended with the dismissal of charges.
R 7 … administrative
… administrative
… She handles administrative tasks in the office.
… Administrative decisions affect the entire organization.
… administrative
/ administrative
… She handles administrative tasks in the office.
/ She handles administrative tasks in the office.
… Administrative decisions affect the entire organization.
/ Administrative decisions affect the entire organization.
R 8 … replicate
… replicate
… Scientists tried to replicate the experiment.
… The virus can replicate inside human cells.
… replicate
/ replicate
… Scientists tried to replicate the experiment.
/ Scientists tried to replicate the experiment.
… The virus can replicate inside human cells.
/ The virus can replicate inside human cells.
R 9 … sue
… sue
… They decided to sue the company for negligence.
… She sued her landlord over unsafe conditions.
… sue
/ sue
… They decided to sue the company for negligence.
/ They decided to sue the company for negligence.
… She sued her landlord over unsafe conditions.
/ She sued her landlord over unsafe conditions.
R 10 … burglar
… burglar
… The burglar broke into the house at night.
… Police arrested the burglar after a long chase.
… burglar
/ burglar
… The burglar broke into the house at night.
/ The burglar broke into the house at night.
… Police arrested the burglar after a long chase.
/ Police arrested the burglar after a long chase.
R 11 … mortality
… mortality
… Infant mortality rates have decreased over time.
… The disease has a high mortality rate.
… mortality
/ mortality
… Infant mortality rates have decreased over time.
/ Infant mortality rates have decreased over time.
… The disease has a high mortality rate.
/ The disease has a high mortality rate.
R 12 … hierarchy
… hierarchy
… The company has a clear hierarchy of roles.
… Social hierarchy was strict in ancient times.
… hierarchy
/ hierarchy
… The company has a clear hierarchy of roles.
/ The company has a clear hierarchy of roles.
… Social hierarchy was strict in ancient times.
/ Social hierarchy was strict in ancient times.
R 13 … feasible
… feasible
… The plan is feasible within the given budget.
… They discussed whether the project was feasible.
… feasible
/ feasible
… The plan is feasible within the given budget.
/ The plan is feasible within the given budget.
… They discussed whether the project was feasible.
/ They discussed whether the project was feasible.
R 14 … density
… density
… The population density in cities is very high.
… They measured the density of the liquid.
… density
/ density
… The population density in cities is very high.
/ The population density in cities is very high.
… They measured the density of the liquid.
/ They measured the density of the liquid.
R 15 … squalor
… squalor
… The refugees lived in squalor.
… The film depicted the squalor of urban slums.
… squalor
/ squalor
… The refugees lived in squalor.
/ The refugees lived in squalor.
… The film depicted the squalor of urban slums.
/ The film depicted the squalor of urban slums.
R 16 … cramped
… cramped
… The room was small and cramped.
… They worked in a cramped office space.
… cramped
/ cramped
… The room was small and cramped.
/ The room was small and cramped.
… They worked in a cramped office space.
/ They worked in a cramped office space.
R 17 … adverse
… adverse
… The drug may have adverse effects.
… Adverse weather delayed the flight.
… adverse
/ adverse
… The drug may have adverse effects.
/ The drug may have adverse effects.
… Adverse weather delayed the flight.
/ Adverse weather delayed the flight.
R 18 … exclusive
… exclusive
… This club is exclusive to members only.
… They signed an exclusive contract with the supplier.
… exclusive
/ exclusive
… This club is exclusive to members only.
/ This club is exclusive to members only.
… They signed an exclusive contract with the supplier.
/ They signed an exclusive contract with the supplier.
R 19 … put an end to
… put an end to
… The new law will put an end to corruption.
… She wanted to put an end to the argument.
… put an end to
/ put an end to
… The new law will put an end to corruption.
/ The new law will put an end to corruption.
… She wanted to put an end to the argument.
/ She wanted to put an end to the argument.
R 20 … edible
… edible
… The berries are edible and safe to eat.
… Make sure the mushrooms are edible before cooking.
… edible
/ edible
… The berries are edible and safe to eat.
/ The berries are edible and safe to eat.
… Make sure the mushrooms are edible before cooking.
/ Make sure the mushrooms are edible before cooking.
R 21 … envelop
… envelop
… Dark clouds enveloped the mountain.
… She tried to envelop him in a warm hug.
… envelop
/ envelop
… Dark clouds enveloped the mountain.
/ Dark clouds enveloped the mountain.
… She tried to envelop him in a warm hug.
/ She tried to envelop him in a warm hug.
R 22 … sustenance
… sustenance
… Bread and water provided basic sustenance.
… The forest offers sustenance to many animals.
… sustenance
/ sustenance
… Bread and water provided basic sustenance.
/ Bread and water provided basic sustenance.
… The forest offers sustenance to many animals.
/ The forest offers sustenance to many animals.
R 23 … aptly
… aptly
… He aptly described the situation as chaotic.
… The title aptly reflects the book’s content.
… aptly
/ aptly
… He aptly described the situation as chaotic.
/ He aptly described the situation as chaotic.
… The title aptly reflects the book’s content.
/ The title aptly reflects the book’s content.
R 24 … premature
… premature
… The baby was born premature.
… His premature decision caused problems.
… premature
/ premature
… The baby was born premature.
/ The baby was born premature.
… His premature decision caused problems.
/ His premature decision caused problems.
R 25 … clean cut
… clean cut
… He has a clean-cut appearance.
… The clean-cut design appeals to minimalists.
… clean cut
/ clean cut
… He has a clean-cut appearance.
/ He has a clean-cut appearance.
… The clean-cut design appeals to minimalists.
/ The clean-cut design appeals to minimalists.
R 26 … parasite
… parasite
… The parasite feeds on its host.
… Parasite infections can be dangerous.
… parasite
/ parasite
… The parasite feeds on its host.
/ The parasite feeds on its host.
… Parasite infections can be dangerous.
/ Parasite infections can be dangerous.
R 27 … ugly
… ugly
… The building looks ugly in the landscape.
… He said some ugly words during the argument.
… ugly
/ ugly
… The building looks ugly in the landscape.
/ The building looks ugly in the landscape.
… He said some ugly words during the argument.
/ He said some ugly words during the argument.
R 28 … deliberate
… deliberate
… It was a deliberate attempt to mislead people.
… She spoke in a slow and deliberate manner.
… deliberate
/ deliberate
… It was a deliberate attempt to mislead people.
/ It was a deliberate attempt to mislead people.
… She spoke in a slow and deliberate manner.
/ She spoke in a slow and deliberate manner.
R 29 … smear
… smear
… The politician tried to smear his opponent.
… There was a smear of paint on the wall.
… smear
/ smear
… The politician tried to smear his opponent.
/ The politician tried to smear his opponent.
… There was a smear of paint on the wall.
/ There was a smear of paint on the wall.
R 30 … wedge
… wedge
… He used a wedge to split the log.
… She wedged the door open with a stone.
… wedge
/ wedge
… He used a wedge to split the log.
/ He used a wedge to split the log.
… She wedged the door open with a stone.
/ She wedged the door open with a stone.
R 31 … despicable
… despicable
… Cheating is a despicable act.
… He committed a despicable crime.
… despicable
/ despicable
… Cheating is a despicable act.
/ Cheating is a despicable act.
… He committed a despicable crime.
/ He committed a despicable crime.
R 32 … stab
… stab
… He tried to stab the meat with a fork.
… The victim was stabbed in the back.
… stab
/ stab
… He tried to stab the meat with a fork.
/ He tried to stab the meat with a fork.
… The victim was stabbed in the back.
/ The victim was stabbed in the back.
R 33 … anecdotal
… anecdotal
… The evidence is mostly anecdotal.
… She shared anecdotal stories from her travels.
… anecdotal
/ anecdotal
… The evidence is mostly anecdotal.
/ The evidence is mostly anecdotal.
… She shared anecdotal stories from her travels.
/ She shared anecdotal stories from her travels.
R 34 … whitewash
… whitewash
… They tried to whitewash the scandal.
… The wall was whitewashed before painting.
… whitewash
/ whitewash
… They tried to whitewash the scandal.
/ They tried to whitewash the scandal.
… The wall was whitewashed before painting.
/ The wall was whitewashed before painting.
R 35 … appalling
… appalling
… The living conditions were appalling.
… His appalling behavior shocked everyone.
… appalling
/ appalling
… The living conditions were appalling.
/ The living conditions were appalling.
… His appalling behavior shocked everyone.
/ His appalling behavior shocked everyone.
R 36 … fraternity
… fraternity
… He joined a college fraternity.
… Fraternity among workers is important.
… fraternity
/ fraternity
… He joined a college fraternity.
/ He joined a college fraternity.
… Fraternity among workers is important.
/ Fraternity among workers is important.
R 37 … supplant
… supplant
… New technology will supplant old methods.
… He was supplanted by a younger rival.
… supplant
/ supplant
… New technology will supplant old methods.
/ New technology will supplant old methods.
… He was supplanted by a younger rival.
/ He was supplanted by a younger rival.
R 38 … multiply
… multiply
… Bacteria multiply rapidly in warm conditions.
… He learned to multiply numbers easily.
… multiply
/ multiply
… Bacteria multiply rapidly in warm conditions.
/ Bacteria multiply rapidly in warm conditions.
… He learned to multiply numbers easily.
/ He learned to multiply numbers easily.
R 39 … intrinsic
… intrinsic
… Honesty is an intrinsic value.
… The intrinsic beauty of nature is priceless.
… intrinsic
/ intrinsic
… Honesty is an intrinsic value.
/ Honesty is an intrinsic value.
… The intrinsic beauty of nature is priceless.
/ The intrinsic beauty of nature is priceless.
R 40 … diagnosis
… diagnosis
… The doctor made a quick diagnosis.
… Early diagnosis can save lives.
… diagnosis
/ diagnosis
… The doctor made a quick diagnosis.
/ The doctor made a quick diagnosis.
… Early diagnosis can save lives.
/ Early diagnosis can save lives.
R 41 … cosmic
… cosmic
… The telescope revealed cosmic wonders.
… He pondered cosmic questions about existence.
… cosmic
/ cosmic
… The telescope revealed cosmic wonders.
/ The telescope revealed cosmic wonders.
… He pondered cosmic questions about existence.
/ He pondered cosmic questions about existence.
R 42 … progressive
… progressive
… She has progressive ideas about education.
… The disease is progressive and needs treatment.
… progressive
/ progressive
… She has progressive ideas about education.
/ She has progressive ideas about education.
… The disease is progressive and needs treatment.
/ The disease is progressive and needs treatment.
R 43 … willingness
… willingness
… His willingness to help impressed everyone.
… She showed willingness to learn new skills.
… willingness
/ willingness
… His willingness to help impressed everyone.
/ His willingness to help impressed everyone.
… She showed willingness to learn new skills.
/ She showed willingness to learn new skills.
R 44 … strictly
… strictly
… Smoking is strictly prohibited here.
… The rules are strictly enforced.
… strictly
/ strictly
… Smoking is strictly prohibited here.
/ Smoking is strictly prohibited here.
… The rules are strictly enforced.
/ The rules are strictly enforced.
R 45 … integrity
… integrity
… He is known for his integrity.
… Integrity is essential in leadership.
… integrity
/ integrity
… He is known for his integrity.
/ He is known for his integrity.
… Integrity is essential in leadership.
/ Integrity is essential in leadership.
R 46 … microscope
… microscope
… The scientist examined the sample under a microscope.
… She bought a new microscope for her biology class.
… microscope
/ microscope
… The scientist examined the sample under a microscope.
/ The scientist examined the sample under a microscope.
… She bought a new microscope for her biology class.
/ She bought a new microscope for her biology class.
R 47 … array
… array
… The store offers an impressive array of products.
… He displayed an array of books on the shelf.
… array
/ array
… The store offers an impressive array of products.
/ The store offers an impressive array of products.
… He displayed an array of books on the shelf.
/ He displayed an array of books on the shelf.
R 48 … evade
… evade
… He tried to evade the question during the interview.
… The suspect managed to evade capture.
… evade
/ evade
… He tried to evade the question during the interview.
/ He tried to evade the question during the interview.
… The suspect managed to evade capture.
/ The suspect managed to evade capture.
R 49 … pile in
… pile in
… The kids piled in the car for the trip.
… Fans piled in to see the concert.
… pile in
/ pile in
… The kids piled in the car for the trip.
/ The kids piled in the car for the trip.
… Fans piled in to see the concert.
/ Fans piled in to see the concert.
R 50 … overwhelm
… overwhelm
… The news seemed to overwhelm her.
… He was overwhelmed by the amount of work.
… overwhelm
/ overwhelm
… The news seemed to overwhelm her.
/ The news seemed to overwhelm her.
… He was overwhelmed by the amount of work.
/ He was overwhelmed by the amount of work.
