Q 1 … 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.
Q 2 … 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.
Q 3 … 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.
Q 4 … 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.
Q 5 … 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.
Q 6 … 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.
Q 7 … 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.
Q 8 … 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.
Q 9 … 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.
Q 10 … 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.
Q 11 … 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.
Q 12 … 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.
Q 13 … 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.
Q 14 … 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.
Q 15 … 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.
Q 16 … 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.
Q 17 … 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.
Q 18 … 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.
Q 19 … 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.
Q 20 … 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.
Q 21 … 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.
Q 22 … 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.
Q 23 … 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.
Q 24 … 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.
Q 25 … 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.
Q 26 … 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.
Q 27 … 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.
Q 28 … 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.
Q 29 … 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.
Q 30 … 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.
Q 31 … 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.
Q 32 … 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.
Q 33 … 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.
Q 34 … 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.
Q 35 … 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.
Q 36 … 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.
Q 37 … 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.
Q 38 … 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.
Q 39 … 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.
Q 40 … 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.
Q 41 … 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.
Q 42 … 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.
Q 43 … 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.
Q 44 … 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.
Q 45 … 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.
Q 46 … hold out
… hold out
… They decided to hold out until a better offer came.
… The soldiers managed to hold out for two weeks.
… hold out
/ hold out
… They decided to hold out until a better offer came.
/ They decided to hold out until a better offer came.
… The soldiers managed to hold out for two weeks.
/ The soldiers managed to hold out for two weeks.
Q 47 … prohibit
… prohibit
… The law prohibits smoking in public places.
… They prohibited the use of mobile phones during the exam.
… prohibit
/ prohibit
… The law prohibits smoking in public places.
/ The law prohibits smoking in public places.
… They prohibited the use of mobile phones during the exam.
/ They prohibited the use of mobile phones during the exam.
Q 48 … slaughter
… slaughter
… The farmer slaughters chickens for meat.
… The war led to the slaughter of thousands of people.
… slaughter
/ slaughter
… The farmer slaughters chickens for meat.
/ The farmer slaughters chickens for meat.
… The war led to the slaughter of thousands of people.
/ The war led to the slaughter of thousands of people.
Q 49 … disastrous
… disastrous
… The flood had disastrous consequences for the town.
… His decision proved to be disastrous for the company.
… disastrous
/ disastrous
… The flood had disastrous consequences for the town.
/ The flood had disastrous consequences for the town.
… His decision proved to be disastrous for the company.
/ His decision proved to be disastrous for the company.
Q 50 … eruption
… eruption
… The volcanic eruption destroyed nearby villages.
… There was a sudden eruption of laughter in the room.
… eruption
/ eruption
… The volcanic eruption destroyed nearby villages.
/ The volcanic eruption destroyed nearby villages.
… There was a sudden eruption of laughter in the room.
/ There was a sudden eruption of laughter in the room.
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.
S 1 … hunch
… hunch
… I have a hunch that he will call today.
… She acted on a hunch and checked the report.
… hunch
/ hunch
… I have a hunch that he will call today.
/ I have a hunch that he will call today.
… She acted on a hunch and checked the report.
/ She acted on a hunch and checked the report.
S 2 … morbid
… morbid
… He has a morbid fascination with crime stories.
… The movie had a morbid tone throughout.
… morbid
/ morbid
… He has a morbid fascination with crime stories.
/ He has a morbid fascination with crime stories.
… The movie had a morbid tone throughout.
/ The movie had a morbid tone throughout.
S 3 … forensic
… forensic
… The forensic team analyzed the evidence.
… She specializes in forensic science.
… forensic
/ forensic
… The forensic team analyzed the evidence.
/ The forensic team analyzed the evidence.
… She specializes in forensic science.
/ She specializes in forensic science.
S 4 … convict
… convict
… The jury decided to convict the defendant.
… He was convicted of theft.
… convict
/ convict
… The jury decided to convict the defendant.
/ The jury decided to convict the defendant.
… He was convicted of theft.
/ He was convicted of theft.
S 5 … ply
… ply
… The boat will ply between the two islands.
… He plied his trade as a carpenter.
… ply
/ ply
… The boat will ply between the two islands.
/ The boat will ply between the two islands.
… He plied his trade as a carpenter.
/ He plied his trade as a carpenter.
S 6 … forefront
… forefront
… She is at the forefront of medical research.
… The company is at the forefront of technology.
… forefront
/ forefront
… She is at the forefront of medical research.
/ She is at the forefront of medical research.
… The company is at the forefront of technology.
/ The company is at the forefront of technology.
S 7 … unconscious
… unconscious
… He was unconscious after the accident.
… She lay unconscious on the floor.
… unconscious
/ unconscious
… He was unconscious after the accident.
/ He was unconscious after the accident.
… She lay unconscious on the floor.
/ She lay unconscious on the floor.
S 8 … staunch
… staunch
… He is a staunch supporter of the policy.
… She remained staunch in her beliefs.
… staunch
/ staunch
… He is a staunch supporter of the policy.
/ He is a staunch supporter of the policy.
… She remained staunch in her beliefs.
/ She remained staunch in her beliefs.
S 9 … exploration
… exploration
… Space exploration has advanced rapidly.
… The team began the exploration of the cave.
… exploration
/ exploration
… Space exploration has advanced rapidly.
/ Space exploration has advanced rapidly.
… The team began the exploration of the cave.
/ The team began the exploration of the cave.
S 10 … hasty
… hasty
… He made a hasty decision without thinking.
… Her hasty reply surprised everyone.
… hasty
/ hasty
… He made a hasty decision without thinking.
/ He made a hasty decision without thinking.
… Her hasty reply surprised everyone.
/ Her hasty reply surprised everyone.
S 11 … hostile
… hostile
… The environment was hostile to life.
… He faced a hostile audience during the speech.
… hostile
/ hostile
… The environment was hostile to life.
/ The environment was hostile to life.
… He faced a hostile audience during the speech.
/ He faced a hostile audience during the speech.
S 12 … pile up
… pile up
… Books began to pile up on his desk.
… Snow piled up on the roads overnight.
… pile up
/ pile up
… Books began to pile up on his desk.
/ Books began to pile up on his desk.
… Snow piled up on the roads overnight.
/ Snow piled up on the roads overnight.
S 13 … provider
… provider
… The company is a leading internet provider.
… She is the main provider for her family.
… provider
/ provider
… The company is a leading internet provider.
/ The company is a leading internet provider.
… She is the main provider for her family.
/ She is the main provider for her family.
S 14 … prestige
… prestige
… The award gave him great prestige.
… The university has international prestige.
… prestige
/ prestige
… The award gave him great prestige.
/ The award gave him great prestige.
… The university has international prestige.
/ The university has international prestige.
S 15 … liver
… liver
… The liver is an essential organ for detoxification.
… He was diagnosed with a liver disease.
… liver
/ liver
… The liver is an essential organ for detoxification.
/ The liver is an essential organ for detoxification.
… He was diagnosed with a liver disease.
/ He was diagnosed with a liver disease.
S 16 … catch up
… catch up
… I need to catch up on my homework.
… Let’s meet and catch up soon.
… catch up
/ catch up
… I need to catch up on my homework.
/ I need to catch up on my homework.
… Let’s meet and catch up soon.
/ Let’s meet and catch up soon.
S 17 … reimbursement
… reimbursement
… She requested reimbursement for travel expenses.
… The company offers reimbursement for medical costs.
… reimbursement
/ reimbursement
… She requested reimbursement for travel expenses.
/ She requested reimbursement for travel expenses.
… The company offers reimbursement for medical costs.
/ The company offers reimbursement for medical costs.
S 18 … resent
… resent
… He began to resent her criticism.
… She resented being ignored.
… resent
/ resent
… He began to resent her criticism.
/ He began to resent her criticism.
… She resented being ignored.
/ She resented being ignored.
S 19 … frankly
… frankly
… Frankly, I don’t agree with your opinion.
… She spoke frankly about her feelings.
… frankly
/ frankly
… Frankly, I don’t agree with your opinion.
/ Frankly, I don’t agree with your opinion.
… She spoke frankly about her feelings.
/ She spoke frankly about her feelings.
S 20 … envious
… envious
… She was envious of her friend’s success.
… He felt envious when he saw the new car.
… envious
/ envious
… She was envious of her friend’s success.
/ She was envious of her friend’s success.
… He felt envious when he saw the new car.
/ He felt envious when he saw the new car.
S 21 … face off
… face off
… The two teams will face off in the championship game.
… They faced off in a heated debate.
… face off
/ face off
… The two teams will face off in the championship game.
/ The two teams will face off in the championship game.
… They faced off in a heated debate.
/ They faced off in a heated debate.
S 22 … fraction
… fraction
… Only a fraction of the population supports the policy.
… He solved the math problem involving a fraction.
… fraction
/ fraction
… Only a fraction of the population supports the policy.
/ Only a fraction of the population supports the policy.
… He solved the math problem involving a fraction.
/ He solved the math problem involving a fraction.
S 23 … browse
… browse
… She likes to browse through magazines in her free time.
… You can browse the internet for more information.
… browse
/ browse
… She likes to browse through magazines in her free time.
/ She likes to browse through magazines in her free time.
… You can browse the internet for more information.
/ You can browse the internet for more information.
S 24 … seal
… seal
… Please seal the envelope before mailing it.
… The seal broke and the jar leaked.
… seal
/ seal
… Please seal the envelope before mailing it.
/ Please seal the envelope before mailing it.
… The seal broke and the jar leaked.
/ The seal broke and the jar leaked.
S 25 … norm
… norm
… Social norms influence our behavior.
… It became the norm to work remotely.
… norm
/ norm
… Social norms influence our behavior.
/ Social norms influence our behavior.
… It became the norm to work remotely.
/ It became the norm to work remotely.
S 26 … naval
… naval
… He served in the naval forces for ten years.
… The country strengthened its naval power.
… naval
/ naval
… He served in the naval forces for ten years.
/ He served in the naval forces for ten years.
… The country strengthened its naval power.
/ The country strengthened its naval power.
S 27 … speak for
… speak for
… I can’t speak for everyone, but I agree with the plan.
… She spoke for the group during the meeting.
… speak for
/ speak for
… I can’t speak for everyone, but I agree with the plan.
/ I can’t speak for everyone, but I agree with the plan.
… She spoke for the group during the meeting.
/ She spoke for the group during the meeting.
S 28 … versatile
… versatile
… She is a versatile artist who works in many styles.
… This tool is versatile and can be used for various tasks.
… versatile
/ versatile
… She is a versatile artist who works in many styles.
/ She is a versatile artist who works in many styles.
… This tool is versatile and can be used for various tasks.
/ This tool is versatile and can be used for various tasks.
S 29 … surveillance
… surveillance
… The building is under constant surveillance.
… Surveillance cameras were installed in the store.
… surveillance
/ surveillance
… The building is under constant surveillance.
/ The building is under constant surveillance.
… Surveillance cameras were installed in the store.
/ Surveillance cameras were installed in the store.
S 30 … submarine
… submarine
… The submarine dived deep into the ocean.
… They spotted a submarine near the coast.
… submarine
/ submarine
… The submarine dived deep into the ocean.
/ The submarine dived deep into the ocean.
… They spotted a submarine near the coast.
/ They spotted a submarine near the coast.
S 31 … grain
… grain
… The farmer harvested the grain in autumn.
… There is a grain of truth in his story.
… grain
/ grain
… The farmer harvested the grain in autumn.
/ The farmer harvested the grain in autumn.
… There is a grain of truth in his story.
/ There is a grain of truth in his story.
S 32 … prediction
… prediction
… The prediction about the weather was accurate.
… Her prediction came true.
… prediction
/ prediction
… The prediction about the weather was accurate.
/ The prediction about the weather was accurate.
… Her prediction came true.
/ Her prediction came true.
S 33 … rust
… rust
… The metal gate began to rust after the rain.
… Rust can weaken the structure.
… rust
/ rust
… The metal gate began to rust after the rain.
/ The metal gate began to rust after the rain.
… Rust can weaken the structure.
/ Rust can weaken the structure.
S 34 … consult
… consult
… You should consult a doctor about your symptoms.
… He consulted his lawyer before signing the contract.
… consult
/ consult
… You should consult a doctor about your symptoms.
/ You should consult a doctor about your symptoms.
… He consulted his lawyer before signing the contract.
/ He consulted his lawyer before signing the contract.
S 35 … pill
… pill
… She took a pill for her headache.
… The doctor prescribed a new pill.
… pill
/ pill
… She took a pill for her headache.
/ She took a pill for her headache.
… The doctor prescribed a new pill.
/ The doctor prescribed a new pill.
S 36 … potent
… potent
… This medicine is very potent and works quickly.
… He delivered a potent speech on climate change.
… potent
/ potent
… This medicine is very potent and works quickly.
/ This medicine is very potent and works quickly.
… He delivered a potent speech on climate change.
/ He delivered a potent speech on climate change.
S 37 … esoteric
… esoteric
… The professor gave an esoteric lecture on quantum physics.
… Esoteric knowledge is often hard to understand.
… esoteric
/ esoteric
… The professor gave an esoteric lecture on quantum physics.
/ The professor gave an esoteric lecture on quantum physics.
… Esoteric knowledge is often hard to understand.
/ Esoteric knowledge is often hard to understand.
S 38 … remarkably
… remarkably
… She has improved remarkably in her studies.
… The plan worked remarkably well.
… remarkably
/ remarkably
… She has improved remarkably in her studies.
/ She has improved remarkably in her studies.
… The plan worked remarkably well.
/ The plan worked remarkably well.
S 39 … inspiration
… inspiration
… Her story was an inspiration to many people.
… He found inspiration in nature.
… inspiration
/ inspiration
… Her story was an inspiration to many people.
/ Her story was an inspiration to many people.
… He found inspiration in nature.
/ He found inspiration in nature.
S 40 … comparable
… comparable
… The two products are comparable in quality.
… Her skills are comparable to those of an expert.
… comparable
/ comparable
… The two products are comparable in quality.
/ The two products are comparable in quality.
… Her skills are comparable to those of an expert.
/ Her skills are comparable to those of an expert.
S 41 … supplier
… supplier
… We need a reliable supplier for raw materials.
… The supplier delivered the goods on time.
… supplier
/ supplier
… We need a reliable supplier for raw materials.
/ We need a reliable supplier for raw materials.
… The supplier delivered the goods on time.
/ The supplier delivered the goods on time.
S 42 … supervisor
… supervisor
… The supervisor checked the progress of the project.
… She reported the issue to her supervisor.
… supervisor
/ supervisor
… The supervisor checked the progress of the project.
/ The supervisor checked the progress of the project.
… She reported the issue to her supervisor.
/ She reported the issue to her supervisor.
S 43 … peg
… peg
… He hung his coat on a wooden peg.
… The currency was pegged to the dollar.
… peg
/ peg
… He hung his coat on a wooden peg.
/ He hung his coat on a wooden peg.
… The currency was pegged to the dollar.
/ The currency was pegged to the dollar.
S 44 … regardless of
… regardless of
… He continued working regardless of the difficulties.
… Regardless of age, everyone can participate.
… regardless of
/ regardless of
… He continued working regardless of the difficulties.
/ He continued working regardless of the difficulties.
… Regardless of age, everyone can participate.
/ Regardless of age, everyone can participate.
S 45 … tighten
… tighten
… Please tighten the screws on the chair.
… The government decided to tighten security measures.
… tighten
/ tighten
… Please tighten the screws on the chair.
/ Please tighten the screws on the chair.
… The government decided to tighten security measures.
/ The government decided to tighten security measures.
S 46 … force down
… force down
… He tried to force down the bitter medicine.
… She forced down her anger during the meeting.
… force down
/ force down
… He tried to force down the bitter medicine.
/ He tried to force down the bitter medicine.
… She forced down her anger during the meeting.
/ She forced down her anger during the meeting.
S 47 … ambitious
… ambitious
… She is an ambitious young entrepreneur.
… He set ambitious goals for the project.
… ambitious
/ ambitious
… She is an ambitious young entrepreneur.
/ She is an ambitious young entrepreneur.
… He set ambitious goals for the project.
/ He set ambitious goals for the project.
S 48 … quest
… quest
… They embarked on a quest for truth.
… His quest for knowledge never ends.
… quest
/ quest
… They embarked on a quest for truth.
/ They embarked on a quest for truth.
… His quest for knowledge never ends.
/ His quest for knowledge never ends.
S 49 … see through
… see through
… I can see through his lies easily.
… She saw through the disguise immediately.
… see through
/ see through
… I can see through his lies easily.
/ I can see through his lies easily.
… She saw through the disguise immediately.
/ She saw through the disguise immediately.
S 50 … mundane
… mundane
… He was tired of his mundane routine.
… The book turns mundane topics into exciting stories.
… mundane
/ mundane
… He was tired of his mundane routine.
/ He was tired of his mundane routine.
… The book turns mundane topics into exciting stories.
/ The book turns mundane topics into exciting stories.
T 1 … stay in touch with
… stay in touch with
… I try to stay in touch with old friends.
… She stays in touch with her family through video calls.
… stay in touch with
/ stay in touch with
… I try to stay in touch with old friends.
/ I try to stay in touch with old friends.
… She stays in touch with her family through video calls.
/ She stays in touch with her family through video calls.
T 2 … logistics
… logistics
… The company handles all logistics for delivery.
… Logistics is crucial for military operations.
… logistics
/ logistics
… The company handles all logistics for delivery.
/ The company handles all logistics for delivery.
… Logistics is crucial for military operations.
/ Logistics is crucial for military operations.
T 3 … vicinity
… vicinity
… There are many restaurants in the vicinity of the station.
… He lives in the vicinity of the park.
… vicinity
/ vicinity
… There are many restaurants in the vicinity of the station.
/ There are many restaurants in the vicinity of the station.
… He lives in the vicinity of the park.
/ He lives in the vicinity of the park.
T 4 … throw off
… throw off
… The sudden rain threw off our plans.
… She tried to throw off her pursuers.
… throw off
/ throw off
… The sudden rain threw off our plans.
/ The sudden rain threw off our plans.
… She tried to throw off her pursuers.
/ She tried to throw off her pursuers.
T 5 … eternal
… eternal
… They pledged eternal love to each other.
… The mountains stand as symbols of eternal strength.
… eternal
/ eternal
… They pledged eternal love to each other.
/ They pledged eternal love to each other.
… The mountains stand as symbols of eternal strength.
/ The mountains stand as symbols of eternal strength.
T 6 … mandatory
… mandatory
… Wearing helmets is mandatory on this site.
… Attendance at the meeting is mandatory.
… mandatory
/ mandatory
… Wearing helmets is mandatory on this site.
/ Wearing helmets is mandatory on this site.
… Attendance at the meeting is mandatory.
/ Attendance at the meeting is mandatory.
T 7 … diversity
… diversity
… The city is known for its cultural diversity.
… Diversity in the workplace fosters creativity.
… diversity
/ diversity
… The city is known for its cultural diversity.
/ The city is known for its cultural diversity.
… Diversity in the workplace fosters creativity.
/ Diversity in the workplace fosters creativity.
T 8 … go under
… go under
… The company went under after the crisis.
… The boat went under during the storm.
… go under
/ go under
… The company went under after the crisis.
/ The company went under after the crisis.
… The boat went under during the storm.
/ The boat went under during the storm.
T 9 … not surprisingly
… not surprisingly
… Not surprisingly, he passed the exam with high marks.
… Not surprisingly, the team won the championship.
… not surprisingly
/ not surprisingly
… Not surprisingly, he passed the exam with high marks.
/ Not surprisingly, he passed the exam with high marks.
… Not surprisingly, the team won the championship.
/ Not surprisingly, the team won the championship.
T 10 … linguistic
… linguistic
… She has a strong linguistic ability.
… The study focuses on linguistic differences.
… linguistic
/ linguistic
… She has a strong linguistic ability.
/ She has a strong linguistic ability.
… The study focuses on linguistic differences.
/ The study focuses on linguistic differences.
T 11 … availability
… availability
… Check the availability of the product online.
… Room availability depends on the season.
… availability
/ availability
… Check the availability of the product online.
/ Check the availability of the product online.
… Room availability depends on the season.
/ Room availability depends on the season.
T 12 … latitude
… latitude
… The city is located at a high latitude.
… Latitude affects climate and vegetation.
… latitude
/ latitude
… The city is located at a high latitude.
/ The city is located at a high latitude.
… Latitude affects climate and vegetation.
/ Latitude affects climate and vegetation.
T 13 … equator
… equator
… The equator divides the Earth into two hemispheres.
… Countries near the equator have warm climates.
… equator
/ equator
… The equator divides the Earth into two hemispheres.
/ The equator divides the Earth into two hemispheres.
… Countries near the equator have warm climates.
/ Countries near the equator have warm climates.
T 14 … boast
… boast
… The hotel boasts a beautiful view of the ocean.
… He boasts about his achievements constantly.
… boast
/ boast
… The hotel boasts a beautiful view of the ocean.
/ The hotel boasts a beautiful view of the ocean.
… He boasts about his achievements constantly.
/ He boasts about his achievements constantly.
T 15 … rainfall
… rainfall
… The region receives heavy rainfall in summer.
… Rainfall is essential for agriculture.
… rainfall
/ rainfall
… The region receives heavy rainfall in summer.
/ The region receives heavy rainfall in summer.
… Rainfall is essential for agriculture.
/ Rainfall is essential for agriculture.
T 16 … diverse
… diverse
… The country has a diverse population.
… She enjoys diverse hobbies and interests.
… diverse
/ diverse
… The country has a diverse population.
/ The country has a diverse population.
… She enjoys diverse hobbies and interests.
/ She enjoys diverse hobbies and interests.
T 17 … barren
… barren
… The land was barren and dry.
… Barren trees lined the street in winter.
… barren
/ barren
… The land was barren and dry.
/ The land was barren and dry.
… Barren trees lined the street in winter.
/ Barren trees lined the street in winter.
T 18 … brink
… brink
… The company is on the brink of bankruptcy.
… He stood on the brink of a great discovery.
… brink
/ brink
… The company is on the brink of bankruptcy.
/ The company is on the brink of bankruptcy.
… He stood on the brink of a great discovery.
/ He stood on the brink of a great discovery.
T 19 … take on
… take on
… She decided to take on a new challenge.
… The team will take on their rivals next week.
… take on
/ take on
… She decided to take on a new challenge.
/ She decided to take on a new challenge.
… The team will take on their rivals next week.
/ The team will take on their rivals next week.
T 20 … turmoil
… turmoil
… The country is in political turmoil.
… He faced emotional turmoil after the incident.
… turmoil
/ turmoil
… The country is in political turmoil.
/ The country is in political turmoil.
… He faced emotional turmoil after the incident.
/ He faced emotional turmoil after the incident.
T 21 … brutality
… brutality
… The brutality of the attack shocked everyone.
… He condemned the brutality of the regime.
… brutality
/ brutality
… The brutality of the attack shocked everyone.
/ The brutality of the attack shocked everyone.
… He condemned the brutality of the regime.
/ He condemned the brutality of the regime.
T 22 … prosper
… prosper
… Small businesses can prosper with good planning.
… He hopes to prosper in his new career.
… prosper
/ prosper
… Small businesses can prosper with good planning.
/ Small businesses can prosper with good planning.
… He hopes to prosper in his new career.
/ He hopes to prosper in his new career.
T 23 … successive
… successive
… They won three successive championships.
… The company reported successive years of growth.
… successive
/ successive
… They won three successive championships.
/ They won three successive championships.
… The company reported successive years of growth.
/ The company reported successive years of growth.
T 24 … mold
… mold
… The artist molded the clay into a beautiful vase.
… Exposure to damp can cause mold on walls.
… mold
/ mold
… The artist molded the clay into a beautiful vase.
/ The artist molded the clay into a beautiful vase.
… Exposure to damp can cause mold on walls.
/ Exposure to damp can cause mold on walls.
T 25 … fall through
… fall through
… Our plans to travel fell through due to bad weather.
… The deal fell through at the last minute.
… fall through
/ fall through
… Our plans to travel fell through due to bad weather.
/ Our plans to travel fell through due to bad weather.
… The deal fell through at the last minute.
/ The deal fell through at the last minute.
T 26 … conform to
… conform to
… All employees must conform to company policies.
… The design conforms to safety standards.
… conform to
/ conform to
… All employees must conform to company policies.
/ All employees must conform to company policies.
… The design conforms to safety standards.
/ The design conforms to safety standards.
T 27 … stability
… stability
… Economic stability is crucial for development.
… The bridge was tested for stability.
… stability
/ stability
… Economic stability is crucial for development.
/ Economic stability is crucial for development.
… The bridge was tested for stability.
/ The bridge was tested for stability.
T 28 … insistence
… insistence
… Her insistence on quality impressed the team.
… He spoke with insistence about his rights.
… insistence
/ insistence
… Her insistence on quality impressed the team.
/ Her insistence on quality impressed the team.
… He spoke with insistence about his rights.
/ He spoke with insistence about his rights.
T 29 … toxic
… toxic
… The factory released toxic chemicals into the river.
… Toxic relationships can harm mental health.
… toxic
/ toxic
… The factory released toxic chemicals into the river.
/ The factory released toxic chemicals into the river.
… Toxic relationships can harm mental health.
/ Toxic relationships can harm mental health.
T 30 … stand up to
… stand up to
… She stood up to the bully at school.
… The material can stand up to extreme heat.
… stand up to
/ stand up to
… She stood up to the bully at school.
/ She stood up to the bully at school.
… The material can stand up to extreme heat.
/ The material can stand up to extreme heat.
T 31 … excel
… excel
… She excels in mathematics and science.
… He wants to excel in his profession.
… excel
/ excel
… She excels in mathematics and science.
/ She excels in mathematics and science.
… He wants to excel in his profession.
/ He wants to excel in his profession.
T 32 … spectrum
… spectrum
… The disease affects a wide spectrum of people.
… Light splits into a spectrum of colors.
… spectrum
/ spectrum
… The disease affects a wide spectrum of people.
/ The disease affects a wide spectrum of people.
… Light splits into a spectrum of colors.
/ Light splits into a spectrum of colors.
T 33 … detrimental
… detrimental
… Smoking is detrimental to health.
… The policy could have detrimental effects on the economy.
… detrimental
/ detrimental
… Smoking is detrimental to health.
/ Smoking is detrimental to health.
… The policy could have detrimental effects on the economy.
/ The policy could have detrimental effects on the economy.
T 34 … modulate
… modulate
… The musician modulated the tone for effect.
… We can modulate the signal to reduce noise.
… modulate
/ modulate
… The musician modulated the tone for effect.
/ The musician modulated the tone for effect.
… We can modulate the signal to reduce noise.
/ We can modulate the signal to reduce noise.
T 35 … moderate
… moderate
… He takes a moderate position on the issue.
… Exercise at a moderate pace is recommended.
… moderate
/ moderate
… He takes a moderate position on the issue.
/ He takes a moderate position on the issue.
… Exercise at a moderate pace is recommended.
/ Exercise at a moderate pace is recommended.
T 36 … downright
… downright
… The movie was downright boring.
… His comment was downright rude.
… downright
/ downright
… The movie was downright boring.
/ The movie was downright boring.
… His comment was downright rude.
/ His comment was downright rude.
T 37 … bring off
… bring off
… They managed to bring off a difficult project.
… She brought off the performance with grace.
… bring off
/ bring off
… They managed to bring off a difficult project.
/ They managed to bring off a difficult project.
… She brought off the performance with grace.
/ She brought off the performance with grace.
T 38 … hedge
… hedge
… He planted a hedge around the garden.
… Investors hedge against market risks.
… hedge
/ hedge
… He planted a hedge around the garden.
/ He planted a hedge around the garden.
… Investors hedge against market risks.
/ Investors hedge against market risks.
T 39 … fall for
… fall for
… He fell for her at first sight.
… Don’t fall for that scam.
… fall for
/ fall for
… He fell for her at first sight.
/ He fell for her at first sight.
… Don’t fall for that scam.
/ Don’t fall for that scam.
T 40 … interact
… interact
… Children learn as they interact with others.
… The app allows users to interact easily.
… interact
/ interact
… Children learn as they interact with others.
/ Children learn as they interact with others.
… The app allows users to interact easily.
/ The app allows users to interact easily.
T 41 … correctly
… correctly
… Please spell the word correctly.
… He answered all questions correctly.
… correctly
/ correctly
… Please spell the word correctly.
/ Please spell the word correctly.
… He answered all questions correctly.
/ He answered all questions correctly.
T 42 … precision
… precision
… The machine works with high precision.
… Precision is important in scientific experiments.
… precision
/ precision
… The machine works with high precision.
/ The machine works with high precision.
… Precision is important in scientific experiments.
/ Precision is important in scientific experiments.
T 43 … synthesis
… synthesis
… The scientist studied the synthesis of proteins.
… Art is a synthesis of creativity and skill.
… synthesis
/ synthesis
… The scientist studied the synthesis of proteins.
/ The scientist studied the synthesis of proteins.
… Art is a synthesis of creativity and skill.
/ Art is a synthesis of creativity and skill.
T 44 … accessible
… accessible
… The website is accessible to all users.
… The museum is easily accessible by train.
… accessible
/ accessible
… The website is accessible to all users.
/ The website is accessible to all users.
… The museum is easily accessible by train.
/ The museum is easily accessible by train.
T 45 … register for
… register for
… You need to register for the course online.
… She registered for the marathon last week.
… register for
/ register for
… You need to register for the course online.
/ You need to register for the course online.
… She registered for the marathon last week.
/ She registered for the marathon last week.
T 46 … foresee
… foresee
… We cannot foresee all the possible outcomes.
… She could foresee trouble ahead.
… foresee
/ foresee
… We cannot foresee all the possible outcomes.
/ We cannot foresee all the possible outcomes.
… She could foresee trouble ahead.
/ She could foresee trouble ahead.
T 47 … optimistic
… optimistic
… He is optimistic about the future.
… She remained optimistic despite the challenges.
… optimistic
/ optimistic
… He is optimistic about the future.
/ He is optimistic about the future.
… She remained optimistic despite the challenges.
/ She remained optimistic despite the challenges.
T 48 … envision
… envision
… They envision a world without poverty.
… I cannot envision living in another country.
… envision
/ envision
… They envision a world without poverty.
/ They envision a world without poverty.
… I cannot envision living in another country.
/ I cannot envision living in another country.
T 49 … resistant
… resistant
… This material is resistant to water.
… He is resistant to change.
… resistant
/ resistant
… This material is resistant to water.
/ This material is resistant to water.
… He is resistant to change.
/ He is resistant to change.
T 50 … weigh on
… weigh on
… The decision will weigh on his mind.
… Financial problems weigh on many families.
… weigh on
/ weigh on
… The decision will weigh on his mind.
/ The decision will weigh on his mind.
… Financial problems weigh on many families.
/ Financial problems weigh on many families.
