C 1 … continuous
… continuous
… The machine runs in continuous operation.
… Continuous improvement is key to success.
… continuous
/ continuous
… The machine runs in continuous operation.
/ The machine runs in continuous operation.
… Continuous improvement is key to success.
/ Continuous improvement is key to success.
C 2 … demographic
… demographic
… The demographic data shows population growth.
… They targeted a specific demographic for the campaign.
… demographic
/ demographic
… The demographic data shows population growth.
/ The demographic data shows population growth.
… They targeted a specific demographic for the campaign.
/ They targeted a specific demographic for the campaign.
C 3 … explicit
… explicit
… The instructions were explicit and easy to follow.
… He gave explicit details about the plan.
… explicit
/ explicit
… The instructions were explicit and easy to follow.
/ The instructions were explicit and easy to follow.
… He gave explicit details about the plan.
/ He gave explicit details about the plan.
C 4 … along with
… along with
… She came along with her friends to the party.
… The book comes along with a CD.
… along with
/ along with
… She came along with her friends to the party.
/ She came along with her friends to the party.
… The book comes along with a CD.
/ The book comes along with a CD.
C 5 … lessen
… lessen
… We need to lessen the impact of pollution.
… His words did not lessen her pain.
… lessen
/ lessen
… We need to lessen the impact of pollution.
/ We need to lessen the impact of pollution.
… His words did not lessen her pain.
/ His words did not lessen her pain.
C 6 … portal
… portal
… He entered the building through a grand portal.
… The website serves as a portal for information.
… portal
/ portal
… He entered the building through a grand portal.
/ He entered the building through a grand portal.
… The website serves as a portal for information.
/ The website serves as a portal for information.
C 7 … repeatedly
… repeatedly
… She called him repeatedly but got no answer.
… The experiment was conducted repeatedly.
… repeatedly
/ repeatedly
… She called him repeatedly but got no answer.
/ She called him repeatedly but got no answer.
… The experiment was conducted repeatedly.
/ The experiment was conducted repeatedly.
C 8 … harry
… harry
… The army harried the enemy forces.
… He was harried by constant questions.
… harry
/ harry
… The army harried the enemy forces.
/ The army harried the enemy forces.
… He was harried by constant questions.
/ He was harried by constant questions.
C 9 … forbidden
… forbidden
… Smoking is forbidden in this area.
… Access to the cave is strictly forbidden.
… forbidden
/ forbidden
… Smoking is forbidden in this area.
/ Smoking is forbidden in this area.
… Access to the cave is strictly forbidden.
/ Access to the cave is strictly forbidden.
C 10 … disturbing
… disturbing
… The news was deeply disturbing.
… He found the movie’s scenes disturbing.
… disturbing
/ disturbing
… The news was deeply disturbing.
/ The news was deeply disturbing.
… He found the movie’s scenes disturbing.
/ He found the movie’s scenes disturbing.
C 11 … par
… par
… His performance was below par.
… She played a round of golf at par.
… par
/ par
… His performance was below par.
/ His performance was below par.
… She played a round of golf at par.
/ She played a round of golf at par.
C 12 … across from
… across from
… The café is located across from the park.
… He sat across from her during dinner.
… across from
/ across from
… The café is located across from the park.
/ The café is located across from the park.
… He sat across from her during dinner.
/ He sat across from her during dinner.
C 13 … heath
… heath
… They walked across the heath in silence.
… The heath was covered with wildflowers.
… heath
/ heath
… They walked across the heath in silence.
/ They walked across the heath in silence.
… The heath was covered with wildflowers.
/ The heath was covered with wildflowers.
C 14 … chemistry
… chemistry
… She is studying chemistry at university.
… There was good chemistry between the actors.
… chemistry
/ chemistry
… She is studying chemistry at university.
/ She is studying chemistry at university.
… There was good chemistry between the actors.
/ There was good chemistry between the actors.
C 15 … malignant
… malignant
… The tumor was found to be malignant.
… Malignant cells spread quickly.
… malignant
/ malignant
… The tumor was found to be malignant.
/ The tumor was found to be malignant.
… Malignant cells spread quickly.
/ Malignant cells spread quickly.
C 16 … carcinogen
… carcinogen
… Smoking introduces carcinogens into the body.
… Carcinogens are substances that cause cancer.
… carcinogen
/ carcinogen
… Smoking introduces carcinogens into the body.
/ Smoking introduces carcinogens into the body.
… Carcinogens are substances that cause cancer.
/ Carcinogens are substances that cause cancer.
C 17 … accumulate
… accumulate
… Dust can accumulate on shelves over time.
… He managed to accumulate a lot of wealth.
… accumulate
/ accumulate
… Dust can accumulate on shelves over time.
/ Dust can accumulate on shelves over time.
… He managed to accumulate a lot of wealth.
/ He managed to accumulate a lot of wealth.
C 18 … evacuate
… evacuate
… Residents were told to evacuate the area.
… They had to evacuate due to the flood.
… evacuate
/ evacuate
… Residents were told to evacuate the area.
/ Residents were told to evacuate the area.
… They had to evacuate due to the flood.
/ They had to evacuate due to the flood.
C 19 … threshold
… threshold
… He stood at the threshold of the house.
… The pain threshold varies from person to person.
… threshold
/ threshold
… He stood at the threshold of the house.
/ He stood at the threshold of the house.
… The pain threshold varies from person to person.
/ The pain threshold varies from person to person.
C 20 … invaluable
… invaluable
… Her advice was invaluable to the project.
… Experience is an invaluable asset.
… invaluable
/ invaluable
… Her advice was invaluable to the project.
/ Her advice was invaluable to the project.
… Experience is an invaluable asset.
/ Experience is an invaluable asset.
C 21 … miss out
… miss out
… Don’t miss out on this great opportunity.
… He missed out on the concert because he was sick.
… miss out
/ miss out
… Don’t miss out on this great opportunity.
/ Don’t miss out on this great opportunity.
… He missed out on the concert because he was sick.
/ He missed out on the concert because he was sick.
C 22 … ubiquitous
… ubiquitous
… Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society.
… The company’s logo is ubiquitous across the city.
… ubiquitous
/ ubiquitous
… Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society.
/ Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society.
… The company’s logo is ubiquitous across the city.
/ The company’s logo is ubiquitous across the city.
C 23 … burn out
… burn out
… She will burn out if she keeps working without rest.
… He burned out after years of stressful work.
… burn out
/ burn out
… She will burn out if she keeps working without rest.
/ She will burn out if she keeps working without rest.
… He burned out after years of stressful work.
/ He burned out after years of stressful work.
C 24 … formulate
… formulate
… The scientist will formulate a new theory.
… They formulated a plan to improve sales.
… formulate
/ formulate
… The scientist will formulate a new theory.
/ The scientist will formulate a new theory.
… They formulated a plan to improve sales.
/ They formulated a plan to improve sales.
C 25 … feed off
… feed off
… The parasites feed off the host’s blood.
… He feeds off the energy of the crowd.
… feed off
/ feed off
… The parasites feed off the host’s blood.
/ The parasites feed off the host’s blood.
… He feeds off the energy of the crowd.
/ He feeds off the energy of the crowd.
C 26 … hidden
… hidden
… There is a hidden treasure in the cave.
… She kept her feelings hidden from everyone.
… hidden
/ hidden
… There is a hidden treasure in the cave.
/ There is a hidden treasure in the cave.
… She kept her feelings hidden from everyone.
/ She kept her feelings hidden from everyone.
C 27 … botanist
… botanist
… The botanist discovered a new plant species.
… She works as a botanist in the research institute.
… botanist
/ botanist
… The botanist discovered a new plant species.
/ The botanist discovered a new plant species.
… She works as a botanist in the research institute.
/ She works as a botanist in the research institute.
C 28 … diplomat
… diplomat
… The diplomat negotiated a peace treaty.
… He became a diplomat after years of service.
… diplomat
/ diplomat
… The diplomat negotiated a peace treaty.
/ The diplomat negotiated a peace treaty.
… He became a diplomat after years of service.
/ He became a diplomat after years of service.
C 29 … skim over
… skim over
… He skimmed over the report before the meeting.
… Don’t skim over the details; they are important.
… skim over
/ skim over
… He skimmed over the report before the meeting.
/ He skimmed over the report before the meeting.
… Don’t skim over the details; they are important.
/ Don’t skim over the details; they are important.
C 30 … denote
… denote
… The red color denotes danger.
… This symbol denotes a restricted area.
… denote
/ denote
… The red color denotes danger.
/ The red color denotes danger.
… This symbol denotes a restricted area.
/ This symbol denotes a restricted area.
C 31 … notorious
… notorious
… He is notorious for being late.
… The area is notorious for its high crime rate.
… notorious
/ notorious
… He is notorious for being late.
/ He is notorious for being late.
… The area is notorious for its high crime rate.
/ The area is notorious for its high crime rate.
C 32 … monarch
… monarch
… The monarch ruled the kingdom for decades.
… A butterfly is also called a monarch.
… monarch
/ monarch
… The monarch ruled the kingdom for decades.
/ The monarch ruled the kingdom for decades.
… A butterfly is also called a monarch.
/ A butterfly is also called a monarch.
C 33 … faction
… faction
… The party split into two factions.
… There was a faction that opposed the new law.
… faction
/ faction
… The party split into two factions.
/ The party split into two factions.
… There was a faction that opposed the new law.
/ There was a faction that opposed the new law.
C 34 … animosity
… animosity
… There was animosity between the two rivals.
… He showed animosity toward his opponent.
… animosity
/ animosity
… There was animosity between the two rivals.
/ There was animosity between the two rivals.
… He showed animosity toward his opponent.
/ He showed animosity toward his opponent.
C 35 … undermine
… undermine
… The scandal undermined public trust.
… His actions undermine the team’s efforts.
… undermine
/ undermine
… The scandal undermined public trust.
/ The scandal undermined public trust.
… His actions undermine the team’s efforts.
/ His actions undermine the team’s efforts.
C 36 … ballot
… ballot
… Citizens cast their ballots in the election.
… The results of the ballot will be announced tomorrow.
… ballot
/ ballot
… Citizens cast their ballots in the election.
/ Citizens cast their ballots in the election.
… The results of the ballot will be announced tomorrow.
/ The results of the ballot will be announced tomorrow.
C 37 … liability
… liability
… The company has a liability for damages.
… He accepted liability for the accident.
… liability
/ liability
… The company has a liability for damages.
/ The company has a liability for damages.
… He accepted liability for the accident.
/ He accepted liability for the accident.
C 38 … successor
… successor
… He was appointed as the CEO’s successor.
… The king’s successor will be crowned next month.
… successor
/ successor
… He was appointed as the CEO’s successor.
/ He was appointed as the CEO’s successor.
… The king’s successor will be crowned next month.
/ The king’s successor will be crowned next month.
C 39 … aggravate
… aggravate
… Loud noises aggravate her headache.
… His comments aggravated the situation.
… aggravate
/ aggravate
… Loud noises aggravate her headache.
/ Loud noises aggravate her headache.
… His comments aggravated the situation.
/ His comments aggravated the situation.
C 40 … signify
… signify
… A smile can signify happiness.
… The flag signifies freedom and unity.
… signify
/ signify
… A smile can signify happiness.
/ A smile can signify happiness.
… The flag signifies freedom and unity.
/ The flag signifies freedom and unity.
C 41 … loyal
… loyal
… She is loyal to her friends.
… The dog is loyal to its owner.
… loyal
/ loyal
… She is loyal to her friends.
/ She is loyal to her friends.
… The dog is loyal to its owner.
/ The dog is loyal to its owner.
C 42 … fortunate
… fortunate
… We were fortunate to find shelter before the storm.
… He is fortunate to have such supportive parents.
… fortunate
/ fortunate
… We were fortunate to find shelter before the storm.
/ We were fortunate to find shelter before the storm.
… He is fortunate to have such supportive parents.
/ He is fortunate to have such supportive parents.
C 43 … giant
… giant
… The giant tower dominates the skyline.
… He felt like a giant among his peers.
… giant
/ giant
… The giant tower dominates the skyline.
/ The giant tower dominates the skyline.
… He felt like a giant among his peers.
/ He felt like a giant among his peers.
C 44 … collision
… collision
… The car collision caused a traffic jam.
… There was a collision between two ideas.
… collision
/ collision
… The car collision caused a traffic jam.
/ The car collision caused a traffic jam.
… There was a collision between two ideas.
/ There was a collision between two ideas.
C 45 … compelling
… compelling
… She gave a compelling argument for the proposal.
… The movie has a compelling storyline.
… compelling
/ compelling
… She gave a compelling argument for the proposal.
/ She gave a compelling argument for the proposal.
… The movie has a compelling storyline.
/ The movie has a compelling storyline.
C 46 … critical of
… critical of
… She was critical of the new policy.
… He is often critical of his own work.
… critical of
/ critical of
… She was critical of the new policy.
/ She was critical of the new policy.
… He is often critical of his own work.
/ He is often critical of his own work.
C 47 … plunge
… plunge
… The stock market plunged after the announcement.
… He took a plunge into the cold water.
… plunge
/ plunge
… The stock market plunged after the announcement.
/ The stock market plunged after the announcement.
… He took a plunge into the cold water.
/ He took a plunge into the cold water.
C 48 … lava
… lava
… The volcano erupted, spewing lava everywhere.
… Lava flows can destroy entire villages.
… lava
/ lava
… The volcano erupted, spewing lava everywhere.
/ The volcano erupted, spewing lava everywhere.
… Lava flows can destroy entire villages.
/ Lava flows can destroy entire villages.
C 49 … devastating
… devastating
… The hurricane caused devastating damage.
… She received devastating news about her friend.
… devastating
/ devastating
… The hurricane caused devastating damage.
/ The hurricane caused devastating damage.
… She received devastating news about her friend.
/ She received devastating news about her friend.
C 50 … partial
… partial
… He gave a partial answer to the question.
… The building suffered partial damage in the fire.
… partial
/ partial
… He gave a partial answer to the question.
/ He gave a partial answer to the question.
… The building suffered partial damage in the fire.
/ The building suffered partial damage in the fire.
