E 1 … molest
… molest
… The law strictly punishes those who molest others.
… He was arrested for attempting to molest a passenger.
… molest
/ molest
… The law strictly punishes those who molest others.
/ The law strictly punishes those who molest others.
… He was arrested for attempting to molest a passenger.
/ He was arrested for attempting to molest a passenger.
E 2 … carry through
… carry through
… Her determination helped her carry through the difficult task.
… We need strong leadership to carry through these reforms.
… carry through
/ carry through
… Her determination helped her carry through the difficult task.
/ Her determination helped her carry through the difficult task.
… We need strong leadership to carry through these reforms.
/ We need strong leadership to carry through these reforms.
E 3 … maritime
… maritime
… Japan has a rich maritime history.
… The maritime industry is vital to the country’s economy.
… maritime
/ maritime
… Japan has a rich maritime history.
/ Japan has a rich maritime history.
… The maritime industry is vital to the country’s economy.
/ The maritime industry is vital to the country’s economy.
E 4 … finish off
… finish off
… He finished off the cake in just two bites.
… Let’s finish off this project by Friday.
… finish off
/ finish off
… He finished off the cake in just two bites.
/ He finished off the cake in just two bites.
… Let’s finish off this project by Friday.
/ Let’s finish off this project by Friday.
E 5 … ascend
… ascend
… The hikers began to ascend the steep mountain trail.
… She hopes to ascend to a leadership position soon.
… ascend
/ ascend
… The hikers began to ascend the steep mountain trail.
/ The hikers began to ascend the steep mountain trail.
… She hopes to ascend to a leadership position soon.
/ She hopes to ascend to a leadership position soon.
E 6 … stand down
… stand down
… The general ordered the troops to stand down.
… He decided to stand down from his position after ten years.
… stand down
/ stand down
… The general ordered the troops to stand down.
/ The general ordered the troops to stand down.
… He decided to stand down from his position after ten years.
/ He decided to stand down from his position after ten years.
E 7 … rant
… rant
… He went on a rant about the poor service at the restaurant.
… She often rants when she’s stressed.
… rant
/ rant
… He went on a rant about the poor service at the restaurant.
/ He went on a rant about the poor service at the restaurant.
… She often rants when she’s stressed.
/ She often rants when she’s stressed.
E 8 … blatant
… blatant
… It was a blatant lie that everyone could see through.
… His blatant disregard for the rules shocked everyone.
… blatant
/ blatant
… It was a blatant lie that everyone could see through.
/ It was a blatant lie that everyone could see through.
… His blatant disregard for the rules shocked everyone.
/ His blatant disregard for the rules shocked everyone.
E 9 … lay off
… lay off
… The company had to lay off several employees due to budget cuts.
… He was laid off last month and is still looking for work.
… lay off
/ lay off
… The company had to lay off several employees due to budget cuts.
/ The company had to lay off several employees due to budget cuts.
… He was laid off last month and is still looking for work.
/ He was laid off last month and is still looking for work.
E 10 … plausible
… plausible
… Her explanation sounded plausible but lacked evidence.
… Is it plausible that he forgot the meeting entirely?
… plausible
/ plausible
… Her explanation sounded plausible but lacked evidence.
/ Her explanation sounded plausible but lacked evidence.
… Is it plausible that he forgot the meeting entirely?
/ Is it plausible that he forgot the meeting entirely?
E 11 … reaffirm
… reaffirm
… The president reaffirmed his commitment to peace.
… She reaffirmed her belief in justice during the speech.
… reaffirm
/ reaffirm
… The president reaffirmed his commitment to peace.
/ The president reaffirmed his commitment to peace.
… She reaffirmed her belief in justice during the speech.
/ She reaffirmed her belief in justice during the speech.
E 12 … delve
… delve
… He delved into the topic with great enthusiasm.
… She delved into her family history for the project.
… delve
/ delve
… He delved into the topic with great enthusiasm.
/ He delved into the topic with great enthusiasm.
… She delved into her family history for the project.
/ She delved into her family history for the project.
E 13 … excerpt
… excerpt
… She read an excerpt from her favorite novel.
… The article included excerpts from the interview.
… excerpt
/ excerpt
… She read an excerpt from her favorite novel.
/ She read an excerpt from her favorite novel.
… The article included excerpts from the interview.
/ The article included excerpts from the interview.
E 14 … timidity
… timidity
… His timidity kept him from speaking up in meetings.
… Timidity can be overcome with practice and support.
… timidity
/ timidity
… His timidity kept him from speaking up in meetings.
/ His timidity kept him from speaking up in meetings.
… Timidity can be overcome with practice and support.
/ Timidity can be overcome with practice and support.
E 15 … coarse
… coarse
… The fabric felt coarse against her skin.
… He used coarse language during the argument.
… coarse
/ coarse
… The fabric felt coarse against her skin.
/ The fabric felt coarse against her skin.
… He used coarse language during the argument.
/ He used coarse language during the argument.
E 16 … amass
… amass
… She managed to amass a fortune through smart investments.
… They amass knowledge by reading extensively.
… amass
/ amass
… She managed to amass a fortune through smart investments.
/ She managed to amass a fortune through smart investments.
… They amass knowledge by reading extensively.
/ They amass knowledge by reading extensively.
E 17 … flaunt
… flaunt
… He likes to flaunt his wealth with expensive cars.
… She flaunted her new dress at the party.
… flaunt
/ flaunt
… He likes to flaunt his wealth with expensive cars.
/ He likes to flaunt his wealth with expensive cars.
… She flaunted her new dress at the party.
/ She flaunted her new dress at the party.
E 18 … yeast
… yeast
… Yeast is essential for baking bread.
… She added yeast to the dough and let it rise overnight.
… yeast
/ yeast
… Yeast is essential for baking bread.
/ Yeast is essential for baking bread.
… She added yeast to the dough and let it rise overnight.
/ She added yeast to the dough and let it rise overnight.
E 19 … frolic
… frolic
… The children frolicked in the park all afternoon.
… Lambs frolic in the fields during spring.
… frolic
/ frolic
… The children frolicked in the park all afternoon.
/ The children frolicked in the park all afternoon.
… Lambs frolic in the fields during spring.
/ Lambs frolic in the fields during spring.
E 20 … procedural
… procedural
… The error was due to a procedural mistake.
… We need to follow the correct procedural steps.
… procedural
/ procedural
… The error was due to a procedural mistake.
/ The error was due to a procedural mistake.
… We need to follow the correct procedural steps.
/ We need to follow the correct procedural steps.
E 21 … momentous
… momentous
… The signing of the peace treaty was a momentous occasion.
… Her graduation marked a momentous step in her life.
… momentous
/ momentous
… The signing of the peace treaty was a momentous occasion.
/ The signing of the peace treaty was a momentous occasion.
… Her graduation marked a momentous step in her life.
/ Her graduation marked a momentous step in her life.
E 22 … counterclockwise
… counterclockwise
… Turn the knob counterclockwise to open the valve.
… The dancers moved in a counterclockwise circle.
… counterclockwise
/ counterclockwise
… Turn the knob counterclockwise to open the valve.
/ Turn the knob counterclockwise to open the valve.
… The dancers moved in a counterclockwise circle.
/ The dancers moved in a counterclockwise circle.
E 23 … frosty
… frosty
… His frosty attitude made the conversation uncomfortable.
… The window was covered in frosty patterns.
… frosty
/ frosty
… His frosty attitude made the conversation uncomfortable.
/ His frosty attitude made the conversation uncomfortable.
… The window was covered in frosty patterns.
/ The window was covered in frosty patterns.
E 24 … garner
… garner
… The film garnered praise from critics worldwide.
… She garnered support from local communities.
… garner
/ garner
… The film garnered praise from critics worldwide.
/ The film garnered praise from critics worldwide.
… She garnered support from local communities.
/ She garnered support from local communities.
E 25 … grow into
… grow into
… He grew into a confident speaker over time.
… The puppy will grow into a large dog.
… grow into
/ grow into
… He grew into a confident speaker over time.
/ He grew into a confident speaker over time.
… The puppy will grow into a large dog.
/ The puppy will grow into a large dog.
E 26 … light bulb
… light bulb
… The light bulb burned out and needs replacing.
… She had a light bulb moment during the meeting.
… light bulb
/ light bulb
… The light bulb burned out and needs replacing.
/ The light bulb burned out and needs replacing.
… She had a light bulb moment during the meeting.
/ She had a light bulb moment during the meeting.
E 27 … bogus
… bogus
… He was arrested for using a bogus ID.
… The website was full of bogus claims.
… bogus
/ bogus
… He was arrested for using a bogus ID.
/ He was arrested for using a bogus ID.
… The website was full of bogus claims.
/ The website was full of bogus claims.
E 28 … horrify
… horrify
… The news horrified everyone in the room.
… The horror movie horrified the audience.
… horrify
/ horrify
… The news horrified everyone in the room.
/ The news horrified everyone in the room.
… The horror movie horrified the audience.
/ The horror movie horrified the audience.
E 29 … prevent A from B
… prevent A from B
… The fence prevents children from entering the construction site.
… Good habits prevent us from making poor decisions.
… prevent A from B
/ prevent A from B
… The fence prevents children from entering the construction site.
/ The fence prevents children from entering the construction site.
… Good habits prevent us from making poor decisions.
/ Good habits prevent us from making poor decisions.
E 30 … trilogy
… trilogy
… She read the entire fantasy trilogy in one week.
… The trilogy concludes with a dramatic final chapter.
… trilogy
/ trilogy
… She read the entire fantasy trilogy in one week.
/ She read the entire fantasy trilogy in one week.
… The trilogy concludes with a dramatic final chapter.
/ The trilogy concludes with a dramatic final chapter.
E 31 … dreadful
… dreadful
… The weather was dreadful all weekend.
… He made a dreadful mistake at work.
… dreadful
/ dreadful
… The weather was dreadful all weekend.
/ The weather was dreadful all weekend.
… He made a dreadful mistake at work.
/ He made a dreadful mistake at work.
E 32 … bemoan
… bemoan
… They bemoaned the loss of traditional values.
… She bemoaned the lack of creativity in the project.
… bemoan
/ bemoan
… They bemoaned the loss of traditional values.
/ They bemoaned the loss of traditional values.
… She bemoaned the lack of creativity in the project.
/ She bemoaned the lack of creativity in the project.
E 33 … deflect
… deflect
… He tried to deflect the blame onto his colleague.
… The shield deflected the arrow.
… deflect
/ deflect
… He tried to deflect the blame onto his colleague.
/ He tried to deflect the blame onto his colleague.
… The shield deflected the arrow.
/ The shield deflected the arrow.
E 34 … turbulence
… turbulence
… The plane experienced severe turbulence during the flight.
… Emotional turbulence affected her decision-making.
… turbulence
/ turbulence
… The plane experienced severe turbulence during the flight.
/ The plane experienced severe turbulence during the flight.
… Emotional turbulence affected her decision-making.
/ Emotional turbulence affected her decision-making.
E 35 … vista
… vista
… The mountain offered a breathtaking vista of the valley.
… The hotel room had a stunning ocean vista.
… vista
/ vista
… The mountain offered a breathtaking vista of the valley.
/ The mountain offered a breathtaking vista of the valley.
… The hotel room had a stunning ocean vista.
/ The hotel room had a stunning ocean vista.
E 36 … reliant
… reliant
… She is reliant on her parents for financial support.
… The system is too reliant on outdated technology.
… reliant
/ reliant
… She is reliant on her parents for financial support.
/ She is reliant on her parents for financial support.
… The system is too reliant on outdated technology.
/ The system is too reliant on outdated technology.
E 37 … pollute
… pollute
… Factories that pollute the river will be fined.
… We must not pollute the air with harmful gases.
… pollute
/ pollute
… Factories that pollute the river will be fined.
/ Factories that pollute the river will be fined.
… We must not pollute the air with harmful gases.
/ We must not pollute the air with harmful gases.
E 38 … binary
… binary
… Computers use binary code to process information.
… The issue is not binary; it has many shades of complexity.
… binary
/ binary
… Computers use binary code to process information.
/ Computers use binary code to process information.
… The issue is not binary; it has many shades of complexity.
/ The issue is not binary; it has many shades of complexity.
E 39 … phony
… phony
… He gave a phony excuse for being late.
… The signature on the document turned out to be phony.
… phony
/ phony
… He gave a phony excuse for being late.
/ He gave a phony excuse for being late.
… The signature on the document turned out to be phony.
/ The signature on the document turned out to be phony.
E 40 … shake up
… shake up
… The company plans to shake up its management structure.
… Her arrival really shook up the team dynamics.
… shake up
/ shake up
… The company plans to shake up its management structure.
/ The company plans to shake up its management structure.
… Her arrival really shook up the team dynamics.
/ Her arrival really shook up the team dynamics.
E 41 … hoist
… hoist
… They hoisted the flag at sunrise.
… Workers hoisted the heavy equipment onto the roof.
… hoist
/ hoist
… They hoisted the flag at sunrise.
/ They hoisted the flag at sunrise.
… Workers hoisted the heavy equipment onto the roof.
/ Workers hoisted the heavy equipment onto the roof.
E 42 … innate
… innate
… She has an innate talent for music.
… Curiosity is an innate human trait.
… innate
/ innate
… She has an innate talent for music.
/ She has an innate talent for music.
… Curiosity is an innate human trait.
/ Curiosity is an innate human trait.
E 43 … colloquial
… colloquial
… He used colloquial expressions in his speech.
… Colloquial language is common in everyday conversation.
… colloquial
/ colloquial
… He used colloquial expressions in his speech.
/ He used colloquial expressions in his speech.
… Colloquial language is common in everyday conversation.
/ Colloquial language is common in everyday conversation.
E 44 … abduct
… abduct
… The child was abducted from the playground.
… The movie tells the story of aliens abducting humans.
… abduct
/ abduct
… The child was abducted from the playground.
/ The child was abducted from the playground.
… The movie tells the story of aliens abducting humans.
/ The movie tells the story of aliens abducting humans.
E 45 … inaugural
… inaugural
… The president gave his inaugural address to the nation.
… The inaugural flight of the new aircraft was a success.
… inaugural
/ inaugural
… The president gave his inaugural address to the nation.
/ The president gave his inaugural address to the nation.
… The inaugural flight of the new aircraft was a success.
/ The inaugural flight of the new aircraft was a success.
E 46 … act on
… act on
… We must act on the information immediately.
… She acted on her instincts and made the right choice.
… act on
/ act on
… We must act on the information immediately.
/ We must act on the information immediately.
… She acted on her instincts and made the right choice.
/ She acted on her instincts and made the right choice.
E 47 … aquatic
… aquatic
… Dolphins are aquatic mammals.
… The aquarium features many aquatic species.
… aquatic
/ aquatic
… Dolphins are aquatic mammals.
/ Dolphins are aquatic mammals.
… The aquarium features many aquatic species.
/ The aquarium features many aquatic species.
E 48 … stunning
… stunning
… Her dress was absolutely stunning.
… The sunset over the lake was stunning.
… stunning
/ stunning
… Her dress was absolutely stunning.
/ Her dress was absolutely stunning.
… The sunset over the lake was stunning.
/ The sunset over the lake was stunning.
E 49 … lag
… lag
… The video lag made it hard to follow the conversation.
… Economic growth continues to lag behind expectations.
… lag
/ lag
… The video lag made it hard to follow the conversation.
/ The video lag made it hard to follow the conversation.
… Economic growth continues to lag behind expectations.
/ Economic growth continues to lag behind expectations.
E 50 … unison
… unison
… The choir sang in perfect unison.
… They raised their hands in unison to vote.
… unison
/ unison
… The choir sang in perfect unison.
/ The choir sang in perfect unison.
… They raised their hands in unison to vote.
/ They raised their hands in unison to vote.
F 1 … pastoral
… pastoral
… The painting depicted a peaceful pastoral scene.
… He enjoys the pastoral life away from the city.
… pastoral
/ pastoral
… The painting depicted a peaceful pastoral scene.
/ The painting depicted a peaceful pastoral scene.
… He enjoys the pastoral life away from the city.
/ He enjoys the pastoral life away from the city.
F 2 … launder
… launder
… She laundered the clothes every weekend.
… The criminal tried to launder money through fake businesses.
… launder
/ launder
… She laundered the clothes every weekend.
/ She laundered the clothes every weekend.
… The criminal tried to launder money through fake businesses.
/ The criminal tried to launder money through fake businesses.
F 3 … authoritative
… authoritative
… He spoke in an authoritative tone.
… The book is considered an authoritative source on the subject.
… authoritative
/ authoritative
… He spoke in an authoritative tone.
/ He spoke in an authoritative tone.
… The book is considered an authoritative source on the subject.
/ The book is considered an authoritative source on the subject.
F 4 … impart
… impart
… Teachers impart knowledge to their students.
… She imparted wisdom through her stories.
… impart
/ impart
… Teachers impart knowledge to their students.
/ Teachers impart knowledge to their students.
… She imparted wisdom through her stories.
/ She imparted wisdom through her stories.
F 5 … crunch
… crunch
… I heard the crunch of leaves under my feet.
… We’re facing a financial crunch this quarter.
… crunch
/ crunch
… I heard the crunch of leaves under my feet.
/ I heard the crunch of leaves under my feet.
… We’re facing a financial crunch this quarter.
/ We’re facing a financial crunch this quarter.
F 6 … tentative
… tentative
… We made a tentative plan for the weekend.
… Her tentative smile showed she was still unsure.
… tentative
/ tentative
… We made a tentative plan for the weekend.
/ We made a tentative plan for the weekend.
… Her tentative smile showed she was still unsure.
/ Her tentative smile showed she was still unsure.
F 7 … revamp
… revamp
… The company decided to revamp its website.
… We need to revamp our strategy to stay competitive.
… revamp
/ revamp
… The company decided to revamp its website.
/ The company decided to revamp its website.
… We need to revamp our strategy to stay competitive.
/ We need to revamp our strategy to stay competitive.
F 8 … flex
… flex
… He flexed his muscles proudly.
… You can flex your schedule to fit your needs.
… flex
/ flex
… He flexed his muscles proudly.
/ He flexed his muscles proudly.
… You can flex your schedule to fit your needs.
/ You can flex your schedule to fit your needs.
F 9 … transcription
… transcription
… The transcription of the interview was accurate.
… She works on medical transcription from home.
… transcription
/ transcription
… The transcription of the interview was accurate.
/ The transcription of the interview was accurate.
… She works on medical transcription from home.
/ She works on medical transcription from home.
F 10 … convertible
… convertible
… He bought a red convertible last summer.
… The sofa is convertible into a bed.
… convertible
/ convertible
… He bought a red convertible last summer.
/ He bought a red convertible last summer.
… The sofa is convertible into a bed.
/ The sofa is convertible into a bed.
F 11 … water vapor
… water vapor
… Water vapor rises from the boiling pot.
… Clouds are formed from condensed water vapor.
… water vapor
/ water vapor
… Water vapor rises from the boiling pot.
/ Water vapor rises from the boiling pot.
… Clouds are formed from condensed water vapor.
/ Clouds are formed from condensed water vapor.
F 12 … colossal
… colossal
… The statue was a colossal work of art.
… They made a colossal mistake in the report.
… colossal
/ colossal
… The statue was a colossal work of art.
/ The statue was a colossal work of art.
… They made a colossal mistake in the report.
/ They made a colossal mistake in the report.
F 13 … revitalize
… revitalize
… The new park helped revitalize the neighborhood.
… We need to revitalize our team spirit.
… revitalize
/ revitalize
… The new park helped revitalize the neighborhood.
/ The new park helped revitalize the neighborhood.
… We need to revitalize our team spirit.
/ We need to revitalize our team spirit.
F 14 … thee
… thee
… I give thee my word.
… What say thee to this proposal?
… thee
/ thee
… I give thee my word.
/ I give thee my word.
… What say thee to this proposal?
/ What say thee to this proposal?
F 15 … stub
… stub
… I stubbed my toe on the table leg.
… He handed me the ticket stub.
… stub
/ stub
… I stubbed my toe on the table leg.
/ I stubbed my toe on the table leg.
… He handed me the ticket stub.
/ He handed me the ticket stub.
F 16 … ulcer
… ulcer
… He was diagnosed with a stomach ulcer.
… Stress can lead to the development of ulcers.
… ulcer
/ ulcer
… He was diagnosed with a stomach ulcer.
/ He was diagnosed with a stomach ulcer.
… Stress can lead to the development of ulcers.
/ Stress can lead to the development of ulcers.
F 17 … indistinct
… indistinct
… The voice on the phone was indistinct.
… The image appeared blurry and indistinct.
… indistinct
/ indistinct
… The voice on the phone was indistinct.
/ The voice on the phone was indistinct.
… The image appeared blurry and indistinct.
/ The image appeared blurry and indistinct.
F 18 … divulge
… divulge
… He refused to divulge any details.
… She accidentally divulged the secret.
… divulge
/ divulge
… He refused to divulge any details.
/ He refused to divulge any details.
… She accidentally divulged the secret.
/ She accidentally divulged the secret.
F 19 … keep A company
… keep A company
… I stayed to keep her company while she waited.
… Will you keep me company during lunch?
… keep A company
/ keep A company
… I stayed to keep her company while she waited.
/ I stayed to keep her company while she waited.
… Will you keep me company during lunch?
/ Will you keep me company during lunch?
F 20 … hollow
… hollow
… The tree trunk was hollow inside.
… His apology sounded hollow and insincere.
… hollow
/ hollow
… The tree trunk was hollow inside.
/ The tree trunk was hollow inside.
… His apology sounded hollow and insincere.
/ His apology sounded hollow and insincere.
F 21 … drop back
… drop back
… He dropped back to let the others pass.
… The team dropped back in the rankings.
… drop back
/ drop back
… He dropped back to let the others pass.
/ He dropped back to let the others pass.
… The team dropped back in the rankings.
/ The team dropped back in the rankings.
F 22 … outcast
… outcast
… He felt like an outcast at the new school.
… Society often treats the homeless as outcasts.
… outcast
/ outcast
… He felt like an outcast at the new school.
/ He felt like an outcast at the new school.
… Society often treats the homeless as outcasts.
/ Society often treats the homeless as outcasts.
F 23 … prudent
… prudent
… It’s prudent to save money for emergencies.
… She made a prudent decision to wait.
… prudent
/ prudent
… It’s prudent to save money for emergencies.
/ It’s prudent to save money for emergencies.
… She made a prudent decision to wait.
/ She made a prudent decision to wait.
F 24 … debilitate
… debilitate
… The illness debilitated him for weeks.
… Extreme heat can debilitate even healthy people.
… debilitate
/ debilitate
… The illness debilitated him for weeks.
/ The illness debilitated him for weeks.
… Extreme heat can debilitate even healthy people.
/ Extreme heat can debilitate even healthy people.
F 25 … insinuate
… insinuate
… He tried to insinuate that I was lying.
… She insinuated herself into the group slowly.
… insinuate
/ insinuate
… He tried to insinuate that I was lying.
/ He tried to insinuate that I was lying.
… She insinuated herself into the group slowly.
/ She insinuated herself into the group slowly.
F 26 … rub in
… rub in
… Don’t rub in your victory—it’s rude.
… He kept rubbing in how much better his score was.
… rub in
/ rub in
… Don’t rub in your victory—it’s rude.
/ Don’t rub in your victory—it’s rude.
… He kept rubbing in how much better his score was.
/ He kept rubbing in how much better his score was.
F 27 … oblivious
… oblivious
… He was oblivious to the danger around him.
… She remained oblivious to the noise outside.
… oblivious
/ oblivious
… He was oblivious to the danger around him.
/ He was oblivious to the danger around him.
… She remained oblivious to the noise outside.
/ She remained oblivious to the noise outside.
F 28 … traction
… traction
… The tires lost traction on the icy road.
… The idea is gaining traction among young voters.
… traction
/ traction
… The tires lost traction on the icy road.
/ The tires lost traction on the icy road.
… The idea is gaining traction among young voters.
/ The idea is gaining traction among young voters.
F 29 … with all
… with all
… With all his faults, I still admire him.
… With all the noise, I couldn’t concentrate.
… with all
/ with all
… With all his faults, I still admire him.
/ With all his faults, I still admire him.
… With all the noise, I couldn’t concentrate.
/ With all the noise, I couldn’t concentrate.
F 30 … ruthlessly
… ruthlessly
… The company ruthlessly cut jobs to reduce costs.
… He pursued his goals ruthlessly.
… ruthlessly
/ ruthlessly
… The company ruthlessly cut jobs to reduce costs.
/ The company ruthlessly cut jobs to reduce costs.
… He pursued his goals ruthlessly.
/ He pursued his goals ruthlessly.
F 31 … scour
… scour
… They scoured the beach for shells.
… Police scoured the area for clues.
… scour
/ scour
… They scoured the beach for shells.
/ They scoured the beach for shells.
… Police scoured the area for clues.
/ Police scoured the area for clues.
F 32 … genial
… genial
… He was a genial host who made everyone feel welcome.
… Her genial smile brightened the room.
… genial
/ genial
… He was a genial host who made everyone feel welcome.
/ He was a genial host who made everyone feel welcome.
… Her genial smile brightened the room.
/ Her genial smile brightened the room.
F 33 … substantive
… substantive
… They had a substantive discussion about climate policy.
… The report lacked substantive evidence.
… substantive
/ substantive
… They had a substantive discussion about climate policy.
/ They had a substantive discussion about climate policy.
… The report lacked substantive evidence.
/ The report lacked substantive evidence.
F 34 … repeal
… repeal
… The government voted to repeal the outdated law.
… Citizens demanded the repeal of the tax increase.
… repeal
/ repeal
… The government voted to repeal the outdated law.
/ The government voted to repeal the outdated law.
… Citizens demanded the repeal of the tax increase.
/ Citizens demanded the repeal of the tax increase.
F 35 … sloppy
… sloppy
… His sloppy handwriting was hard to read.
… The report was rejected due to sloppy research.
… sloppy
/ sloppy
… His sloppy handwriting was hard to read.
/ His sloppy handwriting was hard to read.
… The report was rejected due to sloppy research.
/ The report was rejected due to sloppy research.
F 36 … tie up
… tie up
… The traffic jam tied up the entire highway.
… She was tied up with meetings all day.
… tie up
/ tie up
… The traffic jam tied up the entire highway.
/ The traffic jam tied up the entire highway.
… She was tied up with meetings all day.
/ She was tied up with meetings all day.
F 37 … lamentable
… lamentable
… The lack of preparation was lamentable.
… It was a lamentable failure of leadership.
… lamentable
/ lamentable
… The lack of preparation was lamentable.
/ The lack of preparation was lamentable.
… It was a lamentable failure of leadership.
/ It was a lamentable failure of leadership.
F 38 … interrogate
… interrogate
… The police interrogated the suspect for hours.
… She was interrogated about her involvement in the case.
… interrogate
/ interrogate
… The police interrogated the suspect for hours.
/ The police interrogated the suspect for hours.
… She was interrogated about her involvement in the case.
/ She was interrogated about her involvement in the case.
F 39 … episcopal
… episcopal
… He attended an episcopal service on Sunday.
… The episcopal bishop gave a moving sermon.
… episcopal
/ episcopal
… He attended an episcopal service on Sunday.
/ He attended an episcopal service on Sunday.
… The episcopal bishop gave a moving sermon.
/ The episcopal bishop gave a moving sermon.
F 40 … treason
… treason
… He was accused of treason against the state.
… Treason is considered a serious crime in most countries.
… treason
/ treason
… He was accused of treason against the state.
/ He was accused of treason against the state.
… Treason is considered a serious crime in most countries.
/ Treason is considered a serious crime in most countries.
F 41 … dainty
… dainty
… She wore a dainty necklace to the party.
… The dessert was served in dainty portions.
… dainty
/ dainty
… She wore a dainty necklace to the party.
/ She wore a dainty necklace to the party.
… The dessert was served in dainty portions.
/ The dessert was served in dainty portions.
F 42 … dizzy
… dizzy
… I felt dizzy after spinning around.
… The height made her feel dizzy.
… dizzy
/ dizzy
… I felt dizzy after spinning around.
/ I felt dizzy after spinning around.
… The height made her feel dizzy.
/ The height made her feel dizzy.
F 43 … concoct
… concoct
… He concocted a clever plan to escape.
… She concocted a story to explain her absence.
… concoct
/ concoct
… He concocted a clever plan to escape.
/ He concocted a clever plan to escape.
… She concocted a story to explain her absence.
/ She concocted a story to explain her absence.
F 44 … run against
… run against
… He decided to run against the incumbent mayor.
… She ran against strong opposition in the election.
… run against
/ run against
… He decided to run against the incumbent mayor.
/ He decided to run against the incumbent mayor.
… She ran against strong opposition in the election.
/ She ran against strong opposition in the election.
F 45 … scuttle
… scuttle
… The mouse scuttled across the floor.
… They scuttled the plan after losing funding.
… scuttle
/ scuttle
… The mouse scuttled across the floor.
/ The mouse scuttled across the floor.
… They scuttled the plan after losing funding.
/ They scuttled the plan after losing funding.
F 46 … loose
… loose
… The screw was loose and needed tightening.
… He wore a loose shirt on a hot day.
… loose
/ loose
… The screw was loose and needed tightening.
/ The screw was loose and needed tightening.
… He wore a loose shirt on a hot day.
/ He wore a loose shirt on a hot day.
F 47 … get on with
… get on with
… Let’s get on with the project.
… She got on with her life after the breakup.
… get on with
/ get on with
… Let’s get on with the project.
/ Let’s get on with the project.
… She got on with her life after the breakup.
/ She got on with her life after the breakup.
F 48 … admonish
… admonish
… The teacher admonished the student for being late.
… He was admonished for his careless behavior.
… admonish
/ admonish
… The teacher admonished the student for being late.
/ The teacher admonished the student for being late.
… He was admonished for his careless behavior.
/ He was admonished for his careless behavior.
F 49 … in pursuit of
… in pursuit of
… She traveled the world in pursuit of knowledge.
… They worked tirelessly in pursuit of justice.
… in pursuit of
/ in pursuit of
… She traveled the world in pursuit of knowledge.
/ She traveled the world in pursuit of knowledge.
… They worked tirelessly in pursuit of justice.
/ They worked tirelessly in pursuit of justice.
F 50 … questionable
… questionable
… His motives were highly questionable.
… The data in the report is questionable.
… questionable
/ questionable
… His motives were highly questionable.
/ His motives were highly questionable.
… The data in the report is questionable.
/ The data in the report is questionable.
G 1 … haughty
… haughty
… She gave a haughty glance to the waiter.
… His haughty attitude alienated his colleagues.
… haughty
/ haughty
… She gave a haughty glance to the waiter.
/ She gave a haughty glance to the waiter.
… His haughty attitude alienated his colleagues.
/ His haughty attitude alienated his colleagues.
G 2 … experiment with
… experiment with
… They experimented with new cooking techniques.
… She likes to experiment with colors in her artwork.
… experiment with
/ experiment with
… They experimented with new cooking techniques.
/ They experimented with new cooking techniques.
… She likes to experiment with colors in her artwork.
/ She likes to experiment with colors in her artwork.
G 3 … hefty
… hefty
… He received a hefty fine for speeding.
… The box was too hefty to lift alone.
… hefty
/ hefty
… He received a hefty fine for speeding.
/ He received a hefty fine for speeding.
… The box was too hefty to lift alone.
/ The box was too hefty to lift alone.
G 4 … soothing
… soothing
… The music was soothing and helped me relax.
… She spoke in a soothing voice to calm the child.
… soothing
/ soothing
… The music was soothing and helped me relax.
/ The music was soothing and helped me relax.
… She spoke in a soothing voice to calm the child.
/ She spoke in a soothing voice to calm the child.
G 5 … commend
… commend
… The officer was commended for his bravery.
… I commend you for your dedication.
… commend
/ commend
… The officer was commended for his bravery.
/ The officer was commended for his bravery.
… I commend you for your dedication.
/ I commend you for your dedication.
G 6 … chasten
… chasten
… The defeat chastened the team.
… He was chastened by the harsh criticism.
… chasten
/ chasten
… The defeat chastened the team.
/ The defeat chastened the team.
… He was chastened by the harsh criticism.
/ He was chastened by the harsh criticism.
G 7 … liken
… liken
… She likened the experience to a roller coaster.
… He was likened to a famous artist.
… liken
/ liken
… She likened the experience to a roller coaster.
/ She likened the experience to a roller coaster.
… He was likened to a famous artist.
/ He was likened to a famous artist.
G 8 … spring up
… spring up
… New cafes are springing up all over town.
… Problems began to spring up unexpectedly.
… spring up
/ spring up
… New cafes are springing up all over town.
/ New cafes are springing up all over town.
… Problems began to spring up unexpectedly.
/ Problems began to spring up unexpectedly.
G 9 … facile
… facile
… His argument was too facile to be convincing.
… She gave a facile explanation of the complex issue.
… facile
/ facile
… His argument was too facile to be convincing.
/ His argument was too facile to be convincing.
… She gave a facile explanation of the complex issue.
/ She gave a facile explanation of the complex issue.
G 10 … intuitive
… intuitive
… The app has an intuitive interface.
… She has an intuitive sense of direction.
… intuitive
/ intuitive
… The app has an intuitive interface.
/ The app has an intuitive interface.
… She has an intuitive sense of direction.
/ She has an intuitive sense of direction.
G 11 … capitalize
… capitalize
… We should capitalize on this opportunity.
… He capitalized on his fame to start a business.
… capitalize
/ capitalize
… We should capitalize on this opportunity.
/ We should capitalize on this opportunity.
… He capitalized on his fame to start a business.
/ He capitalized on his fame to start a business.
G 12 … folly
… folly
… It was folly to ignore the warning signs.
… His financial decisions were marked by folly.
… folly
/ folly
… It was folly to ignore the warning signs.
/ It was folly to ignore the warning signs.
… His financial decisions were marked by folly.
/ His financial decisions were marked by folly.
G 13 … fend
… fend
… He had to fend for himself after moving out.
… She learned to fend off unwanted attention.
… fend
/ fend
… He had to fend for himself after moving out.
/ He had to fend for himself after moving out.
… She learned to fend off unwanted attention.
/ She learned to fend off unwanted attention.
G 14 … coalesce
… coalesce
… The ideas began to coalesce into a clear plan.
… Different cultures coalesce in this vibrant city.
… coalesce
/ coalesce
… The ideas began to coalesce into a clear plan.
/ The ideas began to coalesce into a clear plan.
… Different cultures coalesce in this vibrant city.
/ Different cultures coalesce in this vibrant city.
G 15 … alleviate
… alleviate
… The medicine helped alleviate the pain.
… We must take action to alleviate poverty.
… alleviate
/ alleviate
… The medicine helped alleviate the pain.
/ The medicine helped alleviate the pain.
… We must take action to alleviate poverty.
/ We must take action to alleviate poverty.
G 16 … exhale
… exhale
… She closed her eyes and exhaled slowly.
… He exhaled deeply after the stressful meeting.
… exhale
/ exhale
… She closed her eyes and exhaled slowly.
/ She closed her eyes and exhaled slowly.
… He exhaled deeply after the stressful meeting.
/ He exhaled deeply after the stressful meeting.
G 17 … slip by
… slip by
… The deadline slipped by without notice.
… Time slipped by as they talked for hours.
… slip by
/ slip by
… The deadline slipped by without notice.
/ The deadline slipped by without notice.
… Time slipped by as they talked for hours.
/ Time slipped by as they talked for hours.
G 18 … enigmatic
… enigmatic
… Her smile was enigmatic and hard to interpret.
… The painting has an enigmatic atmosphere.
… enigmatic
/ enigmatic
… Her smile was enigmatic and hard to interpret.
/ Her smile was enigmatic and hard to interpret.
… The painting has an enigmatic atmosphere.
/ The painting has an enigmatic atmosphere.
G 19 … gnaw
… gnaw
… The dog gnawed on the bone for hours.
… Doubt began to gnaw at his confidence.
… gnaw
/ gnaw
… The dog gnawed on the bone for hours.
/ The dog gnawed on the bone for hours.
… Doubt began to gnaw at his confidence.
/ Doubt began to gnaw at his confidence.
G 20 … inter
… inter
… They interred the remains in a quiet cemetery.
… The ceremony was held to inter the fallen soldiers.
… inter
/ inter
… They interred the remains in a quiet cemetery.
/ They interred the remains in a quiet cemetery.
… The ceremony was held to inter the fallen soldiers.
/ The ceremony was held to inter the fallen soldiers.
G 21 … loathe
… loathe
… She loathes dishonesty in any form.
… He loathed getting up early for work.
… loathe
/ loathe
… She loathes dishonesty in any form.
/ She loathes dishonesty in any form.
… He loathed getting up early for work.
/ He loathed getting up early for work.
G 22 … real estate
… real estate
… He invested in real estate to build wealth.
… The real estate market is booming in this area.
… real estate
/ real estate
… He invested in real estate to build wealth.
/ He invested in real estate to build wealth.
… The real estate market is booming in this area.
/ The real estate market is booming in this area.
G 23 … venue
… venue
… The concert venue was packed with fans.
… We need to choose a venue for the wedding.
… venue
/ venue
… The concert venue was packed with fans.
/ The concert venue was packed with fans.
… We need to choose a venue for the wedding.
/ We need to choose a venue for the wedding.
G 24 … cardinal
… cardinal
… Honesty is a cardinal virtue.
… The cardinal rule is to never lie.
… cardinal
/ cardinal
… Honesty is a cardinal virtue.
/ Honesty is a cardinal virtue.
… The cardinal rule is to never lie.
/ The cardinal rule is to never lie.
G 25 … lousy
… lousy
… I felt lousy after catching a cold.
… That was a lousy excuse for being late.
… lousy
/ lousy
… I felt lousy after catching a cold.
/ I felt lousy after catching a cold.
… That was a lousy excuse for being late.
/ That was a lousy excuse for being late.
G 26 … resurrect
… resurrect
… They hope to resurrect the old tradition.
… The character was resurrected in the sequel.
… resurrect
/ resurrect
… They hope to resurrect the old tradition.
/ They hope to resurrect the old tradition.
… The character was resurrected in the sequel.
/ The character was resurrected in the sequel.
G 27 … nestle
… nestle
… The kitten nestled in her lap.
… The village nestles between two mountains.
… nestle
/ nestle
… The kitten nestled in her lap.
/ The kitten nestled in her lap.
… The village nestles between two mountains.
/ The village nestles between two mountains.
G 28 … temperament
… temperament
… He has a calm temperament that suits teaching.
… Her artistic temperament makes her sensitive to beauty.
… temperament
/ temperament
… He has a calm temperament that suits teaching.
/ He has a calm temperament that suits teaching.
… Her artistic temperament makes her sensitive to beauty.
/ Her artistic temperament makes her sensitive to beauty.
G 29 … dismay
… dismay
… She looked at the broken vase in dismay.
… His decision caused widespread dismay.
… dismay
/ dismay
… She looked at the broken vase in dismay.
/ She looked at the broken vase in dismay.
… His decision caused widespread dismay.
/ His decision caused widespread dismay.
G 30 … abort
… abort
… The mission was aborted due to bad weather.
… They decided to abort the launch after detecting a fault.
… abort
/ abort
… The mission was aborted due to bad weather.
/ The mission was aborted due to bad weather.
… They decided to abort the launch after detecting a fault.
/ They decided to abort the launch after detecting a fault.
G 31 … elusive
… elusive
… The solution to the problem remained elusive.
… He’s an elusive figure in the art world.
… elusive
/ elusive
… The solution to the problem remained elusive.
/ The solution to the problem remained elusive.
… He’s an elusive figure in the art world.
/ He’s an elusive figure in the art world.
G 32 … neurotic
… neurotic
… He became neurotic about cleanliness.
… Her neurotic behavior worried her friends.
… neurotic
/ neurotic
… He became neurotic about cleanliness.
/ He became neurotic about cleanliness.
… Her neurotic behavior worried her friends.
/ Her neurotic behavior worried her friends.
G 33 … confound
… confound
… The results confounded the researchers.
… She was confounded by the sudden change in plans.
… confound
/ confound
… The results confounded the researchers.
/ The results confounded the researchers.
… She was confounded by the sudden change in plans.
/ She was confounded by the sudden change in plans.
G 34 … step down
… step down
… He decided to step down as CEO.
… The minister stepped down after the scandal.
… step down
/ step down
… He decided to step down as CEO.
/ He decided to step down as CEO.
… The minister stepped down after the scandal.
/ The minister stepped down after the scandal.
G 35 … tenure
… tenure
… Her tenure as principal lasted ten years.
… He was granted tenure at the university.
… tenure
/ tenure
… Her tenure as principal lasted ten years.
/ Her tenure as principal lasted ten years.
… He was granted tenure at the university.
/ He was granted tenure at the university.
G 36 … laughable
… laughable
… The idea was so unrealistic it was laughable.
… His excuse was laughable and no one believed it.
… laughable
/ laughable
… The idea was so unrealistic it was laughable.
/ The idea was so unrealistic it was laughable.
… His excuse was laughable and no one believed it.
/ His excuse was laughable and no one believed it.
G 37 … rebel against
… rebel against
… The students rebelled against the new rules.
… He rebelled against his strict upbringing.
… rebel against
/ rebel against
… The students rebelled against the new rules.
/ The students rebelled against the new rules.
… He rebelled against his strict upbringing.
/ He rebelled against his strict upbringing.
G 38 … statistic
… statistic
… The statistic shows a rise in unemployment.
… She quoted a statistic from the latest report.
… statistic
/ statistic
… The statistic shows a rise in unemployment.
/ The statistic shows a rise in unemployment.
… She quoted a statistic from the latest report.
/ She quoted a statistic from the latest report.
G 39 … clockwise
… clockwise
… Turn the dial clockwise to increase the volume.
… The dancers moved in a clockwise circle.
… clockwise
/ clockwise
… Turn the dial clockwise to increase the volume.
/ Turn the dial clockwise to increase the volume.
… The dancers moved in a clockwise circle.
/ The dancers moved in a clockwise circle.
G 40 … curtail
… curtail
… The company curtailed spending to save money.
… His freedom was curtailed by strict rules.
… curtail
/ curtail
… The company curtailed spending to save money.
/ The company curtailed spending to save money.
… His freedom was curtailed by strict rules.
/ His freedom was curtailed by strict rules.
G 41 … entrust
… entrust
… They entrusted her with the keys to the building.
… He was entrusted with managing the project.
… entrust
/ entrust
… They entrusted her with the keys to the building.
/ They entrusted her with the keys to the building.
… He was entrusted with managing the project.
/ He was entrusted with managing the project.
G 42 … catastrophic
… catastrophic
… The earthquake caused catastrophic damage.
… A catastrophic failure shut down the system.
… catastrophic
/ catastrophic
… The earthquake caused catastrophic damage.
/ The earthquake caused catastrophic damage.
… A catastrophic failure shut down the system.
/ A catastrophic failure shut down the system.
G 43 … fire up
… fire up
… He fired up the grill for the barbecue.
… The coach fired up the team before the game.
… fire up
/ fire up
… He fired up the grill for the barbecue.
/ He fired up the grill for the barbecue.
… The coach fired up the team before the game.
/ The coach fired up the team before the game.
G 44 … come along
… come along
… A new opportunity may come along soon.
… She asked if I wanted to come along to the concert.
… come along
/ come along
… A new opportunity may come along soon.
/ A new opportunity may come along soon.
… She asked if I wanted to come along to the concert.
/ She asked if I wanted to come along to the concert.
G 45 … injurious
… injurious
… Smoking is injurious to your health.
… The chemicals proved injurious to the environment.
… injurious
/ injurious
… Smoking is injurious to your health.
/ Smoking is injurious to your health.
… The chemicals proved injurious to the environment.
/ The chemicals proved injurious to the environment.
G 46 … back off
… back off
… He backed off when he saw the dog growl.
… You need to back off and give her space.
… back off
/ back off
… He backed off when he saw the dog growl.
/ He backed off when he saw the dog growl.
… You need to back off and give her space.
/ You need to back off and give her space.
G 47 … sign up
… sign up
… I signed up for a yoga class.
… You can sign up online for the newsletter.
… sign up
/ sign up
… I signed up for a yoga class.
/ I signed up for a yoga class.
… You can sign up online for the newsletter.
/ You can sign up online for the newsletter.
G 48 … complementary
… complementary
… These two skills are complementary.
… The wine was complementary with the meal.
… complementary
/ complementary
… These two skills are complementary.
/ These two skills are complementary.
… The wine was complementary with the meal.
/ The wine was complementary with the meal.
G 49 … nasal
… nasal
… He spoke with a nasal voice due to a cold.
… The nasal passages were blocked.
… nasal
/ nasal
… He spoke with a nasal voice due to a cold.
/ He spoke with a nasal voice due to a cold.
… The nasal passages were blocked.
/ The nasal passages were blocked.
G 50 … drawl
… drawl
… He spoke with a southern drawl.
… Her slow drawl made her sound relaxed.
… drawl
/ drawl
… He spoke with a southern drawl.
/ He spoke with a southern drawl.
… Her slow drawl made her sound relaxed.
/ Her slow drawl made her sound relaxed.
H 1 … dietary
… dietary
… She follows a strict dietary plan.
… The doctor gave him dietary advice.
… dietary
/ dietary
… She follows a strict dietary plan.
/ She follows a strict dietary plan.
… The doctor gave him dietary advice.
/ The doctor gave him dietary advice.
H 2 … peripheral
… peripheral
… The issue is peripheral to our main concern.
… He lost peripheral vision in his left eye.
… peripheral
/ peripheral
… The issue is peripheral to our main concern.
/ The issue is peripheral to our main concern.
… He lost peripheral vision in his left eye.
/ He lost peripheral vision in his left eye.
H 3 … crumple
… crumple
… He crumpled the paper and threw it away.
… Her face crumpled with sadness.
… crumple
/ crumple
… He crumpled the paper and threw it away.
/ He crumpled the paper and threw it away.
… Her face crumpled with sadness.
/ Her face crumpled with sadness.
H 4 … prolong
… prolong
… They tried to prolong the meeting.
… The medication may prolong life.
… prolong
/ prolong
… They tried to prolong the meeting.
/ They tried to prolong the meeting.
… The medication may prolong life.
/ The medication may prolong life.
H 5 … out of the question
… out of the question
… Traveling abroad is out of the question right now.
… Buying a new car is out of the question for us.
… out of the question
/ out of the question
… Traveling abroad is out of the question right now.
/ Traveling abroad is out of the question right now.
… Buying a new car is out of the question for us.
/ Buying a new car is out of the question for us.
H 6 … heave
… heave
… He heaved the box onto the shelf.
… She gave a heavy heave and sighed.
… heave
/ heave
… He heaved the box onto the shelf.
/ He heaved the box onto the shelf.
… She gave a heavy heave and sighed.
/ She gave a heavy heave and sighed.
H 7 … molecular
… molecular
… Molecular biology studies life at the smallest scale.
… Water is made up of molecular bonds.
… molecular
/ molecular
… Molecular biology studies life at the smallest scale.
/ Molecular biology studies life at the smallest scale.
… Water is made up of molecular bonds.
/ Water is made up of molecular bonds.
H 8 … gingerly
… gingerly
… He stepped gingerly over the broken glass.
… She gingerly opened the old book.
… gingerly
/ gingerly
… He stepped gingerly over the broken glass.
/ He stepped gingerly over the broken glass.
… She gingerly opened the old book.
/ She gingerly opened the old book.
H 9 … giddy
… giddy
… I felt giddy after spinning around.
… She was giddy with excitement.
… giddy
/ giddy
… I felt giddy after spinning around.
/ I felt giddy after spinning around.
… She was giddy with excitement.
/ She was giddy with excitement.
H 10 … nomadic
… nomadic
… They lived a nomadic lifestyle for years.
… Nomadic tribes move with the seasons.
… nomadic
/ nomadic
… They lived a nomadic lifestyle for years.
/ They lived a nomadic lifestyle for years.
… Nomadic tribes move with the seasons.
/ Nomadic tribes move with the seasons.
H 11 … recoup
… recoup
… He hopes to recoup his losses soon.
… The company recouped its investment within a year.
… recoup
/ recoup
… He hopes to recoup his losses soon.
/ He hopes to recoup his losses soon.
… The company recouped its investment within a year.
/ The company recouped its investment within a year.
H 12 … strenuous
… strenuous
… Climbing the mountain was a strenuous task.
… He avoids strenuous exercise due to his condition.
… strenuous
/ strenuous
… Climbing the mountain was a strenuous task.
/ Climbing the mountain was a strenuous task.
… He avoids strenuous exercise due to his condition.
/ He avoids strenuous exercise due to his condition.
H 13 … demolish
… demolish
… They plan to demolish the old building.
… The storm demolished several houses.
… demolish
/ demolish
… They plan to demolish the old building.
/ They plan to demolish the old building.
… The storm demolished several houses.
/ The storm demolished several houses.
H 14 … scratch out
… scratch out
… He scratched out the wrong answer.
… She scratched out a quick note before leaving.
… scratch out
/ scratch out
… He scratched out the wrong answer.
/ He scratched out the wrong answer.
… She scratched out a quick note before leaving.
/ She scratched out a quick note before leaving.
H 15 … meticulous
… meticulous
… She is meticulous about her work.
… His notes were meticulously organized.
… meticulous
/ meticulous
… She is meticulous about her work.
/ She is meticulous about her work.
… His notes were meticulously organized.
/ His notes were meticulously organized.
H 16 … acquaint
… acquaint
… I’d like to acquaint you with our new system.
… She quickly acquainted herself with the rules.
… acquaint
/ acquaint
… I’d like to acquaint you with our new system.
/ I’d like to acquaint you with our new system.
… She quickly acquainted herself with the rules.
/ She quickly acquainted herself with the rules.
H 17 … treatise
… treatise
… He wrote a treatise on ancient philosophy.
… The treatise explores political theory in depth.
… treatise
/ treatise
… He wrote a treatise on ancient philosophy.
/ He wrote a treatise on ancient philosophy.
… The treatise explores political theory in depth.
/ The treatise explores political theory in depth.
H 18 … oust
… oust
… The rebels ousted the dictator.
… He was ousted from his position after the scandal.
… oust
/ oust
… The rebels ousted the dictator.
/ The rebels ousted the dictator.
… He was ousted from his position after the scandal.
/ He was ousted from his position after the scandal.
H 19 … empirical
… empirical
… The theory is based on empirical evidence.
… Empirical data supports the conclusion.
… empirical
/ empirical
… The theory is based on empirical evidence.
/ The theory is based on empirical evidence.
… Empirical data supports the conclusion.
/ Empirical data supports the conclusion.
H 20 … confiscate
… confiscate
… The teacher confiscated the phone during class.
… Customs confiscated the illegal items.
… confiscate
/ confiscate
… The teacher confiscated the phone during class.
/ The teacher confiscated the phone during class.
… Customs confiscated the illegal items.
/ Customs confiscated the illegal items.
H 21 … fall away
… fall away
… The paint began to fall away from the wall.
… His support gradually fell away.
… fall away
/ fall away
… The paint began to fall away from the wall.
/ The paint began to fall away from the wall.
… His support gradually fell away.
/ His support gradually fell away.
H 22 … startling
… startling
… The news was startling to everyone.
… She made a startling discovery in the lab.
… startling
/ startling
… The news was startling to everyone.
/ The news was startling to everyone.
… She made a startling discovery in the lab.
/ She made a startling discovery in the lab.
H 23 … be aimed at
… be aimed at
… The campaign is aimed at young voters.
… The product is aimed at professionals.
… be aimed at
/ be aimed at
… The campaign is aimed at young voters.
/ The campaign is aimed at young voters.
… The product is aimed at professionals.
/ The product is aimed at professionals.
H 24 … discrete
… discrete
… The data is divided into discrete categories.
… Each unit operates as a discrete system.
… discrete
/ discrete
… The data is divided into discrete categories.
/ The data is divided into discrete categories.
… Each unit operates as a discrete system.
/ Each unit operates as a discrete system.
H 25 … termination
… termination
… His contract ended with sudden termination.
… The termination of the project disappointed the team.
… termination
/ termination
… His contract ended with sudden termination.
/ His contract ended with sudden termination.
… The termination of the project disappointed the team.
/ The termination of the project disappointed the team.
H 26 … mull
… mull
… She mulled over the offer for days.
… Let’s mull this idea before deciding.
… mull
/ mull
… She mulled over the offer for days.
/ She mulled over the offer for days.
… Let’s mull this idea before deciding.
/ Let’s mull this idea before deciding.
H 27 … overhaul
… overhaul
… The company plans to overhaul its system.
… We need a complete overhaul of our strategy.
… overhaul
/ overhaul
… The company plans to overhaul its system.
/ The company plans to overhaul its system.
… We need a complete overhaul of our strategy.
/ We need a complete overhaul of our strategy.
H 28 … obligate
… obligate
… The law obligates employers to provide safety training.
… I felt obligated to help my friend.
… obligate
/ obligate
… The law obligates employers to provide safety training.
/ The law obligates employers to provide safety training.
… I felt obligated to help my friend.
/ I felt obligated to help my friend.
H 29 … wretch
… wretch
… The poor wretch begged for food.
… He looked like a wretch after the accident.
… wretch
/ wretch
… The poor wretch begged for food.
/ The poor wretch begged for food.
… He looked like a wretch after the accident.
/ He looked like a wretch after the accident.
H 30 … ardent
… ardent
… She is an ardent supporter of the cause.
… His ardent passion inspired others.
… ardent
/ ardent
… She is an ardent supporter of the cause.
/ She is an ardent supporter of the cause.
… His ardent passion inspired others.
/ His ardent passion inspired others.
H 31 … run down
… run down
… The battery ran down after hours of use.
… He looked run down after working all week.
… run down
/ run down
… The battery ran down after hours of use.
/ The battery ran down after hours of use.
… He looked run down after working all week.
/ He looked run down after working all week.
H 32 … innermost
… innermost
… She shared her innermost thoughts in the diary.
… The innermost chamber was hidden behind a wall.
… innermost
/ innermost
… She shared her innermost thoughts in the diary.
/ She shared her innermost thoughts in the diary.
… The innermost chamber was hidden behind a wall.
/ The innermost chamber was hidden behind a wall.
H 33 … volatile
… volatile
… The stock market is highly volatile.
… He has a volatile temper.
… volatile
/ volatile
… The stock market is highly volatile.
/ The stock market is highly volatile.
… He has a volatile temper.
/ He has a volatile temper.
H 34 … beguile
… beguile
… She beguiled the audience with her charm.
… He was beguiled by the beauty of the island.
… beguile
/ beguile
… She beguiled the audience with her charm.
/ She beguiled the audience with her charm.
… He was beguiled by the beauty of the island.
/ He was beguiled by the beauty of the island.
H 35 … come down to
… come down to
… It all comes down to trust.
… The decision came down to money.
… come down to
/ come down to
… It all comes down to trust.
/ It all comes down to trust.
… The decision came down to money.
/ The decision came down to money.
H 36 … impoverished
… impoverished
… He grew up in an impoverished neighborhood.
… The war left many families impoverished.
… impoverished
/ impoverished
… He grew up in an impoverished neighborhood.
/ He grew up in an impoverished neighborhood.
… The war left many families impoverished.
/ The war left many families impoverished.
H 37 … veto
… veto
… The president used his veto power.
… Congress voted to override the veto.
… veto
/ veto
… The president used his veto power.
/ The president used his veto power.
… Congress voted to override the veto.
/ Congress voted to override the veto.
H 38 … arduous
… arduous
… Climbing the mountain was an arduous task.
… The journey through the desert was arduous.
… arduous
/ arduous
… Climbing the mountain was an arduous task.
/ Climbing the mountain was an arduous task.
… The journey through the desert was arduous.
/ The journey through the desert was arduous.
H 39 … crafty
… crafty
… He came up with a crafty solution.
… The crafty fox escaped the trap.
… crafty
/ crafty
… He came up with a crafty solution.
/ He came up with a crafty solution.
… The crafty fox escaped the trap.
/ The crafty fox escaped the trap.
H 40 … ferocious
… ferocious
… The lion gave a ferocious roar.
… She faced ferocious criticism.
… ferocious
/ ferocious
… The lion gave a ferocious roar.
/ The lion gave a ferocious roar.
… She faced ferocious criticism.
/ She faced ferocious criticism.
H 41 … bureaucratic
… bureaucratic
… The process was slowed by bureaucratic delays.
… He struggled with the bureaucratic system.
… bureaucratic
/ bureaucratic
… The process was slowed by bureaucratic delays.
/ The process was slowed by bureaucratic delays.
… He struggled with the bureaucratic system.
/ He struggled with the bureaucratic system.
H 42 … construe
… construe
… His silence was construed as agreement.
… How do you construe this statement?
… construe
/ construe
… His silence was construed as agreement.
/ His silence was construed as agreement.
… How do you construe this statement?
/ How do you construe this statement?
H 43 … derivative
… derivative
… The movie felt derivative of older classics.
… His style is too derivative to be original.
… derivative
/ derivative
… The movie felt derivative of older classics.
/ The movie felt derivative of older classics.
… His style is too derivative to be original.
/ His style is too derivative to be original.
H 44 … mystic
… mystic
… The mystic spoke in riddles.
… She studied mystic traditions from India.
… mystic
/ mystic
… The mystic spoke in riddles.
/ The mystic spoke in riddles.
… She studied mystic traditions from India.
/ She studied mystic traditions from India.
H 45 … magnify
… magnify
… The lens magnifies small objects.
… Don’t magnify the problem unnecessarily.
… magnify
/ magnify
… The lens magnifies small objects.
/ The lens magnifies small objects.
… Don’t magnify the problem unnecessarily.
/ Don’t magnify the problem unnecessarily.
H 46 … impending
… impending
… The impending storm caused panic.
… He felt anxious about the impending exam.
… impending
/ impending
… The impending storm caused panic.
/ The impending storm caused panic.
… He felt anxious about the impending exam.
/ He felt anxious about the impending exam.
H 47 … gallant
… gallant
… The gallant knight saved the village.
… He made a gallant effort to help.
… gallant
/ gallant
… The gallant knight saved the village.
/ The gallant knight saved the village.
… He made a gallant effort to help.
/ He made a gallant effort to help.
H 48 … appease
… appease
… They tried to appease the angry crowd.
… She appeased the child with a toy.
… appease
/ appease
… They tried to appease the angry crowd.
/ They tried to appease the angry crowd.
… She appeased the child with a toy.
/ She appeased the child with a toy.
H 49 … reverberate
… reverberate
… The sound reverberated through the hall.
… His words reverberated in her mind.
… reverberate
/ reverberate
… The sound reverberated through the hall.
/ The sound reverberated through the hall.
… His words reverberated in her mind.
/ His words reverberated in her mind.
H 50 … groundless
… groundless
… The accusation was completely groundless.
… She dismissed the rumor as groundless.
… groundless
/ groundless
… The accusation was completely groundless.
/ The accusation was completely groundless.
… She dismissed the rumor as groundless.
/ She dismissed the rumor as groundless.
