G 1 … punitive
… punitive
… The company faced punitive fines.
… They took punitive action against the offender.
… punitive
/ punitive
… The company faced punitive fines.
/ The company faced punitive fines.
… They took punitive action against the offender.
/ They took punitive action against the offender.
G 2 … disband
… disband
… The group decided to disband after the event.
… The army unit was disbanded.
… disband
/ disband
… The group decided to disband after the event.
/ The group decided to disband after the event.
… The army unit was disbanded.
/ The army unit was disbanded.
G 3 … lofty
… lofty
… He has lofty goals for the future.
… The building has a lofty tower.
… lofty
/ lofty
… He has lofty goals for the future.
/ He has lofty goals for the future.
… The building has a lofty tower.
/ The building has a lofty tower.
G 4 … glowing
… glowing
… She received glowing reviews.
… The lamp gave off a glowing light.
… glowing
/ glowing
… She received glowing reviews.
/ She received glowing reviews.
… The lamp gave off a glowing light.
/ The lamp gave off a glowing light.
G 5 … therein
… therein
… The solution lies therein.
… The contract states the terms therein.
… therein
/ therein
… The solution lies therein.
/ The solution lies therein.
… The contract states the terms therein.
/ The contract states the terms therein.
G 6 … cerebral
… cerebral
… The book is quite cerebral and philosophical.
… He prefers cerebral films over action.
… cerebral
/ cerebral
… The book is quite cerebral and philosophical.
/ The book is quite cerebral and philosophical.
… He prefers cerebral films over action.
/ He prefers cerebral films over action.
G 7 … abet
… abet
… He was accused of abetting the crime.
… She abetted his escape from prison.
… abet
/ abet
… He was accused of abetting the crime.
/ He was accused of abetting the crime.
… She abetted his escape from prison.
/ She abetted his escape from prison.
G 8 … vanguard
… vanguard
… The artist is in the vanguard of modern design.
… The vanguard led the charge.
… vanguard
/ vanguard
… The artist is in the vanguard of modern design.
/ The artist is in the vanguard of modern design.
… The vanguard led the charge.
/ The vanguard led the charge.
G 9 … adjoining
… adjoining
… We booked adjoining rooms at the hotel.
… The park adjoins the school grounds.
… adjoining
/ adjoining
… We booked adjoining rooms at the hotel.
/ We booked adjoining rooms at the hotel.
… The park adjoins the school grounds.
/ The park adjoins the school grounds.
G 10 … eerie
… eerie
… The forest was quiet and eerie.
… An eerie sound came from the basement.
… eerie
/ eerie
… The forest was quiet and eerie.
/ The forest was quiet and eerie.
… An eerie sound came from the basement.
/ An eerie sound came from the basement.
G 11 … stagnant
… stagnant
… The water in the pond was stagnant.
… The economy remained stagnant for years.
… stagnant
/ stagnant
… The water in the pond was stagnant.
/ The water in the pond was stagnant.
… The economy remained stagnant for years.
/ The economy remained stagnant for years.
G 12 … contingent
… contingent
… The plan is contingent on funding.
… A large contingent of fans arrived.
… contingent
/ contingent
… The plan is contingent on funding.
/ The plan is contingent on funding.
… A large contingent of fans arrived.
/ A large contingent of fans arrived.
G 13 … latent
… latent
… He has latent musical talent.
… The virus remained latent in the body.
… latent
/ latent
… He has latent musical talent.
/ He has latent musical talent.
… The virus remained latent in the body.
/ The virus remained latent in the body.
G 14 … prescribed
… prescribed
… Take the prescribed medication daily.
… The doctor prescribed antibiotics.
… prescribed
/ prescribed
… Take the prescribed medication daily.
/ Take the prescribed medication daily.
… The doctor prescribed antibiotics.
/ The doctor prescribed antibiotics.
G 15 … staggering
… staggering
… The cost was staggering.
… She achieved a staggering victory.
… staggering
/ staggering
… The cost was staggering.
/ The cost was staggering.
… She achieved a staggering victory.
/ She achieved a staggering victory.
G 16 … as it stands
… as it stands
… As it stands, the plan is not feasible.
… As it stands, we need more data.
… as it stands
/ as it stands
… As it stands, the plan is not feasible.
/ As it stands, the plan is not feasible.
… As it stands, we need more data.
/ As it stands, we need more data.
G 17 … daring
… daring
… He made a daring escape.
… Her daring outfit caught attention.
… daring
/ daring
… He made a daring escape.
/ He made a daring escape.
… Her daring outfit caught attention.
/ Her daring outfit caught attention.
G 18 … wreckage
… wreckage
… They searched the wreckage for survivors.
… The wreckage was scattered across the field.
… wreckage
/ wreckage
… They searched the wreckage for survivors.
/ They searched the wreckage for survivors.
… The wreckage was scattered across the field.
/ The wreckage was scattered across the field.
G 19 … flop
… flop
… The movie was a box office flop.
… His idea flopped during the meeting.
… flop
/ flop
… The movie was a box office flop.
/ The movie was a box office flop.
… His idea flopped during the meeting.
/ His idea flopped during the meeting.
G 20 … incite
… incite
… He incited the crowd to protest.
… The speech incited anger among listeners.
… incite
/ incite
… He incited the crowd to protest.
/ He incited the crowd to protest.
… The speech incited anger among listeners.
/ The speech incited anger among listeners.
G 21 … pursuant
… pursuant
… Pursuant to the agreement, payment is due next week.
… The policy was enacted pursuant to new regulations.
… pursuant
/ pursuant
… Pursuant to the agreement, payment is due next week.
/ Pursuant to the agreement, payment is due next week.
… The policy was enacted pursuant to new regulations.
/ The policy was enacted pursuant to new regulations.
G 22 … warhead
… warhead
… The missile was equipped with a nuclear warhead.
… They removed the warhead for safety.
… warhead
/ warhead
… The missile was equipped with a nuclear warhead.
/ The missile was equipped with a nuclear warhead.
… They removed the warhead for safety.
/ They removed the warhead for safety.
G 23 … interdisciplinary
… interdisciplinary
… The course takes an interdisciplinary approach.
… Interdisciplinary research is encouraged.
… interdisciplinary
/ interdisciplinary
… The course takes an interdisciplinary approach.
/ The course takes an interdisciplinary approach.
… Interdisciplinary research is encouraged.
/ Interdisciplinary research is encouraged.
G 24 … scathing
… scathing
… She wrote a scathing review of the book.
… His speech was scathing and direct.
… scathing
/ scathing
… She wrote a scathing review of the book.
/ She wrote a scathing review of the book.
… His speech was scathing and direct.
/ His speech was scathing and direct.
G 25 … tyrant
… tyrant
… The king ruled like a tyrant.
… The boss was seen as a tyrant by employees.
… tyrant
/ tyrant
… The king ruled like a tyrant.
/ The king ruled like a tyrant.
… The boss was seen as a tyrant by employees.
/ The boss was seen as a tyrant by employees.
G 26 … astute
… astute
… She made an astute observation.
… He is an astute negotiator.
… astute
/ astute
… She made an astute observation.
/ She made an astute observation.
… He is an astute negotiator.
/ He is an astute negotiator.
G 27 … on average
… on average
… On average, students study three hours a day.
… Prices have risen by 5% on average.
… on average
/ on average
… On average, students study three hours a day.
/ On average, students study three hours a day.
… Prices have risen by 5% on average.
/ Prices have risen by 5% on average.
G 28 … orbital
… orbital
… The satellite entered orbital path.
… Orbital speed depends on altitude.
… orbital
/ orbital
… The satellite entered orbital path.
/ The satellite entered orbital path.
… Orbital speed depends on altitude.
/ Orbital speed depends on altitude.
G 29 … alias
… alias
… He used an alias to hide his identity.
… The criminal had several aliases.
… alias
/ alias
… He used an alias to hide his identity.
/ He used an alias to hide his identity.
… The criminal had several aliases.
/ The criminal had several aliases.
G 30 … fumble
… fumble
… He fumbled with the keys in the dark.
… She fumbled her words during the speech.
… fumble
/ fumble
… He fumbled with the keys in the dark.
/ He fumbled with the keys in the dark.
… She fumbled her words during the speech.
/ She fumbled her words during the speech.
G 31 … whirlwind
… whirlwind
… The trip was a whirlwind of activity.
… She arrived in a whirlwind of excitement.
… whirlwind
/ whirlwind
… The trip was a whirlwind of activity.
/ The trip was a whirlwind of activity.
… She arrived in a whirlwind of excitement.
/ She arrived in a whirlwind of excitement.
G 32 … detach
… detach
… Please detach the form before submitting.
… He detached himself from the group.
… detach
/ detach
… Please detach the form before submitting.
/ Please detach the form before submitting.
… He detached himself from the group.
/ He detached himself from the group.
G 33 … unjust
… unjust
… The punishment was unjust and harsh.
… Many protested the unjust law.
… unjust
/ unjust
… The punishment was unjust and harsh.
/ The punishment was unjust and harsh.
… Many protested the unjust law.
/ Many protested the unjust law.
G 34 … textual
… textual
… The analysis focuses on textual evidence.
… Textual differences were noted between versions.
… textual
/ textual
… The analysis focuses on textual evidence.
/ The analysis focuses on textual evidence.
… Textual differences were noted between versions.
/ Textual differences were noted between versions.
G 35 … sleek
… sleek
… The car has a sleek design.
… She wore a sleek black dress.
… sleek
/ sleek
… The car has a sleek design.
/ The car has a sleek design.
… She wore a sleek black dress.
/ She wore a sleek black dress.
G 36 … amply
… amply
… He was amply rewarded for his efforts.
… The room was amply decorated.
… amply
/ amply
… He was amply rewarded for his efforts.
/ He was amply rewarded for his efforts.
… The room was amply decorated.
/ The room was amply decorated.
G 37 … makeshift
… makeshift
… They built a makeshift shelter.
… A makeshift table was used for dinner.
… makeshift
/ makeshift
… They built a makeshift shelter.
/ They built a makeshift shelter.
… A makeshift table was used for dinner.
/ A makeshift table was used for dinner.
G 38 … in order
… in order
… Everything is in order for the event.
… The files are now in order.
… in order
/ in order
… Everything is in order for the event.
/ Everything is in order for the event.
… The files are now in order.
/ The files are now in order.
G 39 … unconventional
… unconventional
… She has an unconventional style.
… The solution was unconventional but effective.
… unconventional
/ unconventional
… She has an unconventional style.
/ She has an unconventional style.
… The solution was unconventional but effective.
/ The solution was unconventional but effective.
G 40 … writ
… writ
… The court issued a writ of summons.
… He filed a writ against the company.
… writ
/ writ
… The court issued a writ of summons.
/ The court issued a writ of summons.
… He filed a writ against the company.
/ He filed a writ against the company.
G 41 … hesitant
… hesitant
… She was hesitant to speak up.
… He gave a hesitant answer.
… hesitant
/ hesitant
… She was hesitant to speak up.
/ She was hesitant to speak up.
… He gave a hesitant answer.
/ He gave a hesitant answer.
G 42 … introspective
… introspective
… He is quiet and introspective.
… The book has an introspective tone.
… introspective
/ introspective
… He is quiet and introspective.
/ He is quiet and introspective.
… The book has an introspective tone.
/ The book has an introspective tone.
G 43 … obscene
… obscene
… The movie contained obscene language.
… He made an obscene gesture.
… obscene
/ obscene
… The movie contained obscene language.
/ The movie contained obscene language.
… He made an obscene gesture.
/ He made an obscene gesture.
G 44 … apprehend
… apprehend
… The police apprehended the suspect.
… He was apprehended at the border.
… apprehend
/ apprehend
… The police apprehended the suspect.
/ The police apprehended the suspect.
… He was apprehended at the border.
/ He was apprehended at the border.
G 45 … gasp
… gasp
… She gasped in surprise.
… A gasp came from the audience.
… gasp
/ gasp
… She gasped in surprise.
/ She gasped in surprise.
… A gasp came from the audience.
/ A gasp came from the audience.
G 46 … expatriate
… expatriate
… He lives abroad as an expatriate.
… The expatriate community is growing.
… expatriate
/ expatriate
… He lives abroad as an expatriate.
/ He lives abroad as an expatriate.
… The expatriate community is growing.
/ The expatriate community is growing.
G 47 … dim
… dim
… The lights were dim in the hallway.
… His memory of the event is dim.
… dim
/ dim
… The lights were dim in the hallway.
/ The lights were dim in the hallway.
… His memory of the event is dim.
/ His memory of the event is dim.
G 48 … heterosexual
… heterosexual
… He identifies as heterosexual.
… Heterosexual relationships are common in most cultures.
… heterosexual
/ heterosexual
… He identifies as heterosexual.
/ He identifies as heterosexual.
… Heterosexual relationships are common in most cultures.
/ Heterosexual relationships are common in most cultures.
G 49 … exult
… exult
… They exulted in their victory.
… She exulted at the good news.
… exult
/ exult
… They exulted in their victory.
/ They exulted in their victory.
… She exulted at the good news.
/ She exulted at the good news.
G 50 … coy
… coy
… She gave a coy smile.
… He was coy about his plans.
… coy
/ coy
… She gave a coy smile.
/ She gave a coy smile.
… He was coy about his plans.
/ He was coy about his plans.
