Q 1 … impersonate
… impersonate
… He tried to impersonate a police officer.
… She impersonated a celebrity on stage.
… impersonate
/ impersonate
… He tried to impersonate a police officer.
/ He tried to impersonate a police officer.
… She impersonated a celebrity on stage.
/ She impersonated a celebrity on stage.
Q 2 … lisp
… lisp
… The child spoke with a slight lisp.
… He overcame his lisp through speech therapy.
… lisp
/ lisp
… The child spoke with a slight lisp.
/ The child spoke with a slight lisp.
… He overcame his lisp through speech therapy.
/ He overcame his lisp through speech therapy.
Q 3 … taint
… taint
… The scandal tainted his reputation.
… The water was tainted with chemicals.
… taint
/ taint
… The scandal tainted his reputation.
/ The scandal tainted his reputation.
… The water was tainted with chemicals.
/ The water was tainted with chemicals.
Q 4 … deceptive
… deceptive
… Appearances can be deceptive.
… The advertisement was found to be deceptive.
… deceptive
/ deceptive
… Appearances can be deceptive.
/ Appearances can be deceptive.
… The advertisement was found to be deceptive.
/ The advertisement was found to be deceptive.
Q 5 … contextual
… contextual
… The word has different meanings in different contextual settings.
… We need a contextual understanding of the issue.
… contextual
/ contextual
… The word has different meanings in different contextual settings.
/ The word has different meanings in different contextual settings.
… We need a contextual understanding of the issue.
/ We need a contextual understanding of the issue.
Q 6 … grandiose
… grandiose
… His plan sounded grandiose but unrealistic.
… The building had a grandiose design.
… grandiose
/ grandiose
… His plan sounded grandiose but unrealistic.
/ His plan sounded grandiose but unrealistic.
… The building had a grandiose design.
/ The building had a grandiose design.
Q 7 … meager
… meager
… They survived on a meager income.
… The meal was meager and unsatisfying.
… meager
/ meager
… They survived on a meager income.
/ They survived on a meager income.
… The meal was meager and unsatisfying.
/ The meal was meager and unsatisfying.
Q 8 … anew
… anew
… She started her life anew in a new city.
… Let’s begin anew with fresh ideas.
… anew
/ anew
… She started her life anew in a new city.
/ She started her life anew in a new city.
… Let’s begin anew with fresh ideas.
/ Let’s begin anew with fresh ideas.
Q 9 … conceivable
… conceivable
… It’s conceivable that he missed the train.
… Every conceivable option was considered.
… conceivable
/ conceivable
… It’s conceivable that he missed the train.
/ It’s conceivable that he missed the train.
… Every conceivable option was considered.
/ Every conceivable option was considered.
Q 10 … verbally
… verbally
… He apologized verbally but not in writing.
… She was verbally abused by her boss.
… verbally
/ verbally
… He apologized verbally but not in writing.
/ He apologized verbally but not in writing.
… She was verbally abused by her boss.
/ She was verbally abused by her boss.
Q 11 … pacify
… pacify
… He tried to pacify the crying baby.
… The police pacified the angry crowd.
… pacify
/ pacify
… He tried to pacify the crying baby.
/ He tried to pacify the crying baby.
… The police pacified the angry crowd.
/ The police pacified the angry crowd.
Q 12 … turbulent
… turbulent
… The plane experienced turbulent weather.
… Their relationship was turbulent but passionate.
… turbulent
/ turbulent
… The plane experienced turbulent weather.
/ The plane experienced turbulent weather.
… Their relationship was turbulent but passionate.
/ Their relationship was turbulent but passionate.
Q 13 … peruse
… peruse
… She perused the contract carefully.
… He spent hours perusing old books.
… peruse
/ peruse
… She perused the contract carefully.
/ She perused the contract carefully.
… He spent hours perusing old books.
/ He spent hours perusing old books.
Q 14 … erratic
… erratic
… His behavior became increasingly erratic.
… The car moved in an erratic pattern.
… erratic
/ erratic
… His behavior became increasingly erratic.
/ His behavior became increasingly erratic.
… The car moved in an erratic pattern.
/ The car moved in an erratic pattern.
Q 15 … smug
… smug
… He gave a smug smile after winning.
… Her smug attitude annoyed everyone.
… smug
/ smug
… He gave a smug smile after winning.
/ He gave a smug smile after winning.
… Her smug attitude annoyed everyone.
/ Her smug attitude annoyed everyone.
Q 16 … congregate
… congregate
… People congregated in the square for the festival.
… Birds congregate near the lake in winter.
… congregate
/ congregate
… People congregated in the square for the festival.
/ People congregated in the square for the festival.
… Birds congregate near the lake in winter.
/ Birds congregate near the lake in winter.
Q 17 … cower
… cower
… The dog cowered in fear during the storm.
… She cowered behind the door.
… cower
/ cower
… The dog cowered in fear during the storm.
/ The dog cowered in fear during the storm.
… She cowered behind the door.
/ She cowered behind the door.
Q 18 … torrent
… torrent
… A torrent of water rushed down the hill.
… He faced a torrent of criticism.
… torrent
/ torrent
… A torrent of water rushed down the hill.
/ A torrent of water rushed down the hill.
… He faced a torrent of criticism.
/ He faced a torrent of criticism.
Q 19 … uncanny
… uncanny
… She has an uncanny ability to predict outcomes.
… The resemblance was uncanny.
… uncanny
/ uncanny
… She has an uncanny ability to predict outcomes.
/ She has an uncanny ability to predict outcomes.
… The resemblance was uncanny.
/ The resemblance was uncanny.
Q 20 … manifest
… manifest
… His anger manifested in his tone.
… The symptoms manifest quickly.
… manifest
/ manifest
… His anger manifested in his tone.
/ His anger manifested in his tone.
… The symptoms manifest quickly.
/ The symptoms manifest quickly.
Q 21 … abhor
… abhor
… I abhor cruelty to animals.
… She abhors dishonesty.
… abhor
/ abhor
… I abhor cruelty to animals.
/ I abhor cruelty to animals.
… She abhors dishonesty.
/ She abhors dishonesty.
Q 22 … call on
… call on
… I’d like to call on you for help.
… The teacher called on him to answer.
… call on
/ call on
… I’d like to call on you for help.
/ I’d like to call on you for help.
… The teacher called on him to answer.
/ The teacher called on him to answer.
Q 23 … moot
… moot
… The issue became moot after the decision.
… It’s a moot point now.
… moot
/ moot
… The issue became moot after the decision.
/ The issue became moot after the decision.
… It’s a moot point now.
/ It’s a moot point now.
Q 24 … have access to
… have access to
… Students have access to online resources.
… Only staff have access to this area.
… have access to
/ have access to
… Students have access to online resources.
/ Students have access to online resources.
… Only staff have access to this area.
/ Only staff have access to this area.
Q 25 … tremor
… tremor
… He felt a slight tremor during the night.
… Her hands had a tremor from anxiety.
… tremor
/ tremor
… He felt a slight tremor during the night.
/ He felt a slight tremor during the night.
… Her hands had a tremor from anxiety.
/ Her hands had a tremor from anxiety.
Q 26 … squabble
… squabble
… The children began to squabble over the toy.
… They had a squabble about who would cook dinner.
… squabble
/ squabble
… The children began to squabble over the toy.
/ The children began to squabble over the toy.
… They had a squabble about who would cook dinner.
/ They had a squabble about who would cook dinner.
Q 27 … wand
… wand
… She waved her magic wand and smiled.
… The fairy held a glowing wand.
… wand
/ wand
… She waved her magic wand and smiled.
/ She waved her magic wand and smiled.
… The fairy held a glowing wand.
/ The fairy held a glowing wand.
Q 28 … hydraulic
… hydraulic
… The car uses a hydraulic braking system.
… Hydraulic pressure lifted the platform.
… hydraulic
/ hydraulic
… The car uses a hydraulic braking system.
/ The car uses a hydraulic braking system.
… Hydraulic pressure lifted the platform.
/ Hydraulic pressure lifted the platform.
Q 29 … buoyant
… buoyant
… The raft remained buoyant in the water.
… She felt buoyant after hearing the good news.
… buoyant
/ buoyant
… The raft remained buoyant in the water.
/ The raft remained buoyant in the water.
… She felt buoyant after hearing the good news.
/ She felt buoyant after hearing the good news.
Q 30 … sales quota
… sales quota
… He exceeded his monthly sales quota.
… Each employee has a sales quota to meet.
… sales quota
/ sales quota
… He exceeded his monthly sales quota.
/ He exceeded his monthly sales quota.
… Each employee has a sales quota to meet.
/ Each employee has a sales quota to meet.
Q 31 … dissect
… dissect
… Students dissected frogs in biology class.
… Let’s dissect the problem step by step.
… dissect
/ dissect
… Students dissected frogs in biology class.
/ Students dissected frogs in biology class.
… Let’s dissect the problem step by step.
/ Let’s dissect the problem step by step.
Q 32 … seductive
… seductive
… Her voice had a seductive charm.
… The offer sounded seductive but risky.
… seductive
/ seductive
… Her voice had a seductive charm.
/ Her voice had a seductive charm.
… The offer sounded seductive but risky.
/ The offer sounded seductive but risky.
Q 33 … stringent
… stringent
… The school has stringent safety rules.
… The visa process is quite stringent.
… stringent
/ stringent
… The school has stringent safety rules.
/ The school has stringent safety rules.
… The visa process is quite stringent.
/ The visa process is quite stringent.
Q 34 … overdue
… overdue
… The book is two weeks overdue.
… Her promotion was long overdue.
… overdue
/ overdue
… The book is two weeks overdue.
/ The book is two weeks overdue.
… Her promotion was long overdue.
/ Her promotion was long overdue.
Q 35 … ablaze
… ablaze
… The building was ablaze with fire.
… The sky was ablaze with sunset colors.
… ablaze
/ ablaze
… The building was ablaze with fire.
/ The building was ablaze with fire.
… The sky was ablaze with sunset colors.
/ The sky was ablaze with sunset colors.
Q 36 … aggrieved
… aggrieved
… He felt aggrieved by the unfair decision.
… The aggrieved workers demanded justice.
… aggrieved
/ aggrieved
… He felt aggrieved by the unfair decision.
/ He felt aggrieved by the unfair decision.
… The aggrieved workers demanded justice.
/ The aggrieved workers demanded justice.
Q 37 … jagged
… jagged
… The mountain had jagged peaks.
… He cut his hand on a jagged piece of glass.
… jagged
/ jagged
… The mountain had jagged peaks.
/ The mountain had jagged peaks.
… He cut his hand on a jagged piece of glass.
/ He cut his hand on a jagged piece of glass.
Q 38 … rustic
… rustic
… They stayed in a rustic cabin.
… The restaurant had a rustic charm.
… rustic
/ rustic
… They stayed in a rustic cabin.
/ They stayed in a rustic cabin.
… The restaurant had a rustic charm.
/ The restaurant had a rustic charm.
Q 39 … gritty
… gritty
… The movie showed the gritty reality of war.
… She gave a gritty performance.
… gritty
/ gritty
… The movie showed the gritty reality of war.
/ The movie showed the gritty reality of war.
… She gave a gritty performance.
/ She gave a gritty performance.
Q 40 … flimsy
… flimsy
… The chair was too flimsy to sit on.
… His excuse was flimsy and unconvincing.
… flimsy
/ flimsy
… The chair was too flimsy to sit on.
/ The chair was too flimsy to sit on.
… His excuse was flimsy and unconvincing.
/ His excuse was flimsy and unconvincing.
Q 41 … heartfelt
… heartfelt
… She gave a heartfelt apology.
… His speech was heartfelt and moving.
… heartfelt
/ heartfelt
… She gave a heartfelt apology.
/ She gave a heartfelt apology.
… His speech was heartfelt and moving.
/ His speech was heartfelt and moving.
Q 42 … at fault
… at fault
… He was clearly at fault in the accident.
… No one was entirely at fault.
… at fault
/ at fault
… He was clearly at fault in the accident.
/ He was clearly at fault in the accident.
… No one was entirely at fault.
/ No one was entirely at fault.
Q 43 … boisterous
… boisterous
… The children were boisterous after lunch.
… The party was loud and boisterous.
… boisterous
/ boisterous
… The children were boisterous after lunch.
/ The children were boisterous after lunch.
… The party was loud and boisterous.
/ The party was loud and boisterous.
Q 44 … play at
… play at
… Don’t just play at studying—focus!
… He’s only playing at being serious.
… play at
/ play at
… Don’t just play at studying—focus!
/ Don’t just play at studying—focus!
… He’s only playing at being serious.
/ He’s only playing at being serious.
Q 45 … whore
… whore
… The novel portrayed her as a misunderstood whore.
… He used the word “whore” in a derogatory way.
… whore
/ whore
… The novel portrayed her as a misunderstood whore.
/ The novel portrayed her as a misunderstood whore.
… He used the word “whore” in a derogatory way.
/ He used the word “whore” in a derogatory way.
Q 46 … enunciate
… enunciate
… Please enunciate your words clearly.
… He enunciated each syllable with care.
… enunciate
/ enunciate
… Please enunciate your words clearly.
/ Please enunciate your words clearly.
… He enunciated each syllable with care.
/ He enunciated each syllable with care.
Q 47 … conciliate
… conciliate
… The leader tried to conciliate both sides.
… She conciliated the angry customer.
… conciliate
/ conciliate
… The leader tried to conciliate both sides.
/ The leader tried to conciliate both sides.
… She conciliated the angry customer.
/ She conciliated the angry customer.
Q 48 … sulfur
… sulfur
… The volcano emitted sulfur gas.
… Sulfur has a strong smell.
… sulfur
/ sulfur
… The volcano emitted sulfur gas.
/ The volcano emitted sulfur gas.
… Sulfur has a strong smell.
/ Sulfur has a strong smell.
Q 49 … mashed
… mashed
… He served mashed potatoes with gravy.
… The bananas were mashed for the baby.
… mashed
/ mashed
… He served mashed potatoes with gravy.
/ He served mashed potatoes with gravy.
… The bananas were mashed for the baby.
/ The bananas were mashed for the baby.
Q 50 … sink in
… sink in
… It took time for the news to sink in.
… The meaning of her words slowly sank in.
… sink in
/ sink in
… It took time for the news to sink in.
/ It took time for the news to sink in.
… The meaning of her words slowly sank in.
/ The meaning of her words slowly sank in.
R 1 … prolific
… prolific
… She is a prolific writer of children’s books.
… The artist was prolific throughout his career.
… prolific
/ prolific
… She is a prolific writer of children’s books.
/ She is a prolific writer of children’s books.
… The artist was prolific throughout his career.
/ The artist was prolific throughout his career.
R 2 … ashore
… ashore
… The boat drifted ashore after the storm.
… They swam ashore safely.
… ashore
/ ashore
… The boat drifted ashore after the storm.
/ The boat drifted ashore after the storm.
… They swam ashore safely.
/ They swam ashore safely.
R 3 … insulate
… insulate
… The walls were insulated to keep heat in.
… Good clothing can insulate against cold.
… insulate
/ insulate
… The walls were insulated to keep heat in.
/ The walls were insulated to keep heat in.
… Good clothing can insulate against cold.
/ Good clothing can insulate against cold.
R 4 … concerted
… concerted
… They made a concerted effort to solve the issue.
… The concerted campaign raised awareness.
… concerted
/ concerted
… They made a concerted effort to solve the issue.
/ They made a concerted effort to solve the issue.
… The concerted campaign raised awareness.
/ The concerted campaign raised awareness.
R 5 … dilate
… dilate
… Her pupils dilated in the dark.
… The doctor used drops to dilate the eyes.
… dilate
/ dilate
… Her pupils dilated in the dark.
/ Her pupils dilated in the dark.
… The doctor used drops to dilate the eyes.
/ The doctor used drops to dilate the eyes.
R 6 … munch
… munch
… He munched on popcorn during the movie.
… The rabbit munched a carrot quietly.
… munch
/ munch
… He munched on popcorn during the movie.
/ He munched on popcorn during the movie.
… The rabbit munched a carrot quietly.
/ The rabbit munched a carrot quietly.
R 7 … to date
… to date
… To date, no one has solved the puzzle.
… Her best performance to date was last year.
… to date
/ to date
… To date, no one has solved the puzzle.
/ To date, no one has solved the puzzle.
… Her best performance to date was last year.
/ Her best performance to date was last year.
R 8 … terse
… terse
… His reply was terse and cold.
… She gave a terse summary of the plan.
… terse
/ terse
… His reply was terse and cold.
/ His reply was terse and cold.
… She gave a terse summary of the plan.
/ She gave a terse summary of the plan.
R 9 … wayward
… wayward
… The wayward child refused to follow rules.
… His wayward behavior worried his parents.
… wayward
/ wayward
… The wayward child refused to follow rules.
/ The wayward child refused to follow rules.
… His wayward behavior worried his parents.
/ His wayward behavior worried his parents.
R 10 … come to a head
… come to a head
… The conflict came to a head last week.
… The issue came to a head during the meeting.
… come to a head
/ come to a head
… The conflict came to a head last week.
/ The conflict came to a head last week.
… The issue came to a head during the meeting.
/ The issue came to a head during the meeting.
R 11 … eclipse
… eclipse
… The moon eclipse lasted for an hour.
… Her fame eclipsed that of her mentor.
… eclipse
/ eclipse
… The moon eclipse lasted for an hour.
/ The moon eclipse lasted for an hour.
… Her fame eclipsed that of her mentor.
/ Her fame eclipsed that of her mentor.
R 12 … transient
… transient
… The pain was transient and faded quickly.
… He lived a transient lifestyle.
… transient
/ transient
… The pain was transient and faded quickly.
/ The pain was transient and faded quickly.
… He lived a transient lifestyle.
/ He lived a transient lifestyle.
R 13 … come into
… come into
… She came into a large inheritance.
… He came into power after the election.
… come into
/ come into
… She came into a large inheritance.
/ She came into a large inheritance.
… He came into power after the election.
/ He came into power after the election.
R 14 … nonpartisan
… nonpartisan
… The committee is nonpartisan and neutral.
… We need a nonpartisan approach to this issue.
… nonpartisan
/ nonpartisan
… The committee is nonpartisan and neutral.
/ The committee is nonpartisan and neutral.
… We need a nonpartisan approach to this issue.
/ We need a nonpartisan approach to this issue.
R 15 … inexorable
… inexorable
… The inexorable rise in prices worries consumers.
… Time moves forward with inexorable force.
… inexorable
/ inexorable
… The inexorable rise in prices worries consumers.
/ The inexorable rise in prices worries consumers.
… Time moves forward with inexorable force.
/ Time moves forward with inexorable force.
R 16 … intently
… intently
… She listened intently to the speaker.
… He stared intently at the screen.
… intently
/ intently
… She listened intently to the speaker.
/ She listened intently to the speaker.
… He stared intently at the screen.
/ He stared intently at the screen.
R 17 … zealot
… zealot
… He’s a fitness zealot who never skips a workout.
… The political zealot refused to compromise.
… zealot
/ zealot
… He’s a fitness zealot who never skips a workout.
/ He’s a fitness zealot who never skips a workout.
… The political zealot refused to compromise.
/ The political zealot refused to compromise.
R 18 … preposterous
… preposterous
… That idea is completely preposterous.
… She made a preposterous claim in court.
… preposterous
/ preposterous
… That idea is completely preposterous.
/ That idea is completely preposterous.
… She made a preposterous claim in court.
/ She made a preposterous claim in court.
R 19 … rectangular
… rectangular
… The table has a rectangular shape.
… They built a rectangular garden.
… rectangular
/ rectangular
… The table has a rectangular shape.
/ The table has a rectangular shape.
… They built a rectangular garden.
/ They built a rectangular garden.
R 20 … unanimously
… unanimously
… The proposal was unanimously approved.
… The team unanimously chose a new leader.
… unanimously
/ unanimously
… The proposal was unanimously approved.
/ The proposal was unanimously approved.
… The team unanimously chose a new leader.
/ The team unanimously chose a new leader.
R 21 … tenet
… tenet
… Freedom of speech is a core tenet of democracy.
… He follows the tenets of his religion strictly.
… tenet
/ tenet
… Freedom of speech is a core tenet of democracy.
/ Freedom of speech is a core tenet of democracy.
… He follows the tenets of his religion strictly.
/ He follows the tenets of his religion strictly.
R 22 … tier
… tier
… The stadium has three seating tiers.
… She belongs to the top tier of athletes.
… tier
/ tier
… The stadium has three seating tiers.
/ The stadium has three seating tiers.
… She belongs to the top tier of athletes.
/ She belongs to the top tier of athletes.
R 23 … moribund
… moribund
… The company is moribund and losing money.
… The tradition is moribund in modern society.
… moribund
/ moribund
… The company is moribund and losing money.
/ The company is moribund and losing money.
… The tradition is moribund in modern society.
/ The tradition is moribund in modern society.
R 24 … ludicrous
… ludicrous
… His excuse was ludicrous.
… The idea of flying pigs is ludicrous.
… ludicrous
/ ludicrous
… His excuse was ludicrous.
/ His excuse was ludicrous.
… The idea of flying pigs is ludicrous.
/ The idea of flying pigs is ludicrous.
R 25 … squint
… squint
… She squinted at the tiny text.
… He squinted in the bright sunlight.
… squint
/ squint
… She squinted at the tiny text.
/ She squinted at the tiny text.
… He squinted in the bright sunlight.
/ He squinted in the bright sunlight.
R 26 … intravenous
… intravenous
… The patient received intravenous fluids.
… Intravenous drugs were administered immediately.
… intravenous
/ intravenous
… The patient received intravenous fluids.
/ The patient received intravenous fluids.
… Intravenous drugs were administered immediately.
/ Intravenous drugs were administered immediately.
R 27 … sedative
… sedative
… The doctor gave him a sedative to calm him.
… She took a mild sedative before the flight.
… sedative
/ sedative
… The doctor gave him a sedative to calm him.
/ The doctor gave him a sedative to calm him.
… She took a mild sedative before the flight.
/ She took a mild sedative before the flight.
R 28 … divergent
… divergent
… Their opinions were divergent on the issue.
… The paths became divergent in the forest.
… divergent
/ divergent
… Their opinions were divergent on the issue.
/ Their opinions were divergent on the issue.
… The paths became divergent in the forest.
/ The paths became divergent in the forest.
R 29 … prenatal
… prenatal
… She went for a prenatal checkup.
… Prenatal care is essential for healthy babies.
… prenatal
/ prenatal
… She went for a prenatal checkup.
/ She went for a prenatal checkup.
… Prenatal care is essential for healthy babies.
/ Prenatal care is essential for healthy babies.
R 30 … recalcitrant
… recalcitrant
… The recalcitrant student refused to follow instructions.
… He dealt with a recalcitrant witness.
… recalcitrant
/ recalcitrant
… The recalcitrant student refused to follow instructions.
/ The recalcitrant student refused to follow instructions.
… He dealt with a recalcitrant witness.
/ He dealt with a recalcitrant witness.
R 31 … avid
… avid
… She’s an avid reader of mystery novels.
… He’s an avid soccer fan.
… avid
/ avid
… She’s an avid reader of mystery novels.
/ She’s an avid reader of mystery novels.
… He’s an avid soccer fan.
/ He’s an avid soccer fan.
R 32 … glum
… glum
… He looked glum after the defeat.
… She felt glum about the rainy weather.
… glum
/ glum
… He looked glum after the defeat.
/ He looked glum after the defeat.
… She felt glum about the rainy weather.
/ She felt glum about the rainy weather.
R 33 … daunt
… daunt
… The challenge didn’t daunt her.
… He was daunted by the size of the task.
… daunt
/ daunt
… The challenge didn’t daunt her.
/ The challenge didn’t daunt her.
… He was daunted by the size of the task.
/ He was daunted by the size of the task.
R 34 … beget
… beget
… Violence begets more violence.
… Kindness begets kindness.
… beget
/ beget
… Violence begets more violence.
/ Violence begets more violence.
… Kindness begets kindness.
/ Kindness begets kindness.
R 35 … acclaim
… acclaim
… The film received international acclaim.
… She was acclaimed for her performance.
… acclaim
/ acclaim
… The film received international acclaim.
/ The film received international acclaim.
… She was acclaimed for her performance.
/ She was acclaimed for her performance.
R 36 … evocative
… evocative
… The painting was evocative of childhood memories.
… Her speech was evocative and moving.
… evocative
/ evocative
… The painting was evocative of childhood memories.
/ The painting was evocative of childhood memories.
… Her speech was evocative and moving.
/ Her speech was evocative and moving.
R 37 … hapless
… hapless
… The hapless traveler missed his flight again.
… She played the role of a hapless victim.
… hapless
/ hapless
… The hapless traveler missed his flight again.
/ The hapless traveler missed his flight again.
… She played the role of a hapless victim.
/ She played the role of a hapless victim.
R 38 … stigma
… stigma
… Mental illness still carries a social stigma.
… He overcame the stigma of poverty.
… stigma
/ stigma
… Mental illness still carries a social stigma.
/ Mental illness still carries a social stigma.
… He overcame the stigma of poverty.
/ He overcame the stigma of poverty.
R 39 … suspense
… suspense
… The movie kept us in suspense until the end.
… She loves novels full of suspense.
… suspense
/ suspense
… The movie kept us in suspense until the end.
/ The movie kept us in suspense until the end.
… She loves novels full of suspense.
/ She loves novels full of suspense.
R 40 … exploratory
… exploratory
… The team conducted an exploratory study.
… He took an exploratory walk through the forest.
… exploratory
/ exploratory
… The team conducted an exploratory study.
/ The team conducted an exploratory study.
… He took an exploratory walk through the forest.
/ He took an exploratory walk through the forest.
R 41 … delusional
… delusional
… He was delusional and believed he was famous.
… Her delusional thinking worried her family.
… delusional
/ delusional
… He was delusional and believed he was famous.
/ He was delusional and believed he was famous.
… Her delusional thinking worried her family.
/ Her delusional thinking worried her family.
R 42 … bequeath
… bequeath
… She bequeathed her jewelry to her granddaughter.
… He bequeathed his library to the university.
… bequeath
/ bequeath
… She bequeathed her jewelry to her granddaughter.
/ She bequeathed her jewelry to her granddaughter.
… He bequeathed his library to the university.
/ He bequeathed his library to the university.
R 43 … genital
… genital
… The doctor explained genital health clearly.
… Genital infections require prompt treatment.
… genital
/ genital
… The doctor explained genital health clearly.
/ The doctor explained genital health clearly.
… Genital infections require prompt treatment.
/ Genital infections require prompt treatment.
R 44 … drab
… drab
… The room looked drab and lifeless.
… She wore a drab gray coat.
… drab
/ drab
… The room looked drab and lifeless.
/ The room looked drab and lifeless.
… She wore a drab gray coat.
/ She wore a drab gray coat.
R 45 … all the time
… all the time
… He complains all the time.
… I think about her all the time.
… all the time
/ all the time
… He complains all the time.
/ He complains all the time.
… I think about her all the time.
/ I think about her all the time.
R 46 … confederate
… confederate
… He was arrested with two confederates.
… The confederate helped plan the robbery.
… confederate
/ confederate
… He was arrested with two confederates.
/ He was arrested with two confederates.
… The confederate helped plan the robbery.
/ The confederate helped plan the robbery.
R 47 … apiece
… apiece
… The apples cost 100 yen apiece.
… They received two gifts apiece.
… apiece
/ apiece
… The apples cost 100 yen apiece.
/ The apples cost 100 yen apiece.
… They received two gifts apiece.
/ They received two gifts apiece.
R 48 … gush
… gush
… She gushed about her new job.
… Water gushed from the broken pipe.
… gush
/ gush
… She gushed about her new job.
/ She gushed about her new job.
… Water gushed from the broken pipe.
/ Water gushed from the broken pipe.
R 49 … temper
… temper
… He tried to temper his anger.
… Her kindness tempered his harsh words.
… temper
/ temper
… He tried to temper his anger.
/ He tried to temper his anger.
… Her kindness tempered his harsh words.
/ Her kindness tempered his harsh words.
R 50 … dislodge
… dislodge
… The wind dislodged the sign from the wall.
… He tried to dislodge the stuck drawer.
… dislodge
/ dislodge
… The wind dislodged the sign from the wall.
/ The wind dislodged the sign from the wall.
… He tried to dislodge the stuck drawer.
/ He tried to dislodge the stuck drawer.
S 1 … split off A from B
… split off A from B
… They split off the new department from marketing.
… The group split off from the main team.
… split off A from B
/ split off A from B
… They split off the new department from marketing.
/ They split off the new department from marketing.
… The group split off from the main team.
/ The group split off from the main team.
S 2 … oscillate
… oscillate
… The fan oscillates from side to side.
… His mood oscillates between joy and sadness.
… oscillate
/ oscillate
… The fan oscillates from side to side.
/ The fan oscillates from side to side.
… His mood oscillates between joy and sadness.
/ His mood oscillates between joy and sadness.
S 3 … douse
… douse
… He doused the fire with water.
… She was doused in perfume.
… douse
/ douse
… He doused the fire with water.
/ He doused the fire with water.
… She was doused in perfume.
/ She was doused in perfume.
S 4 … put A to sleep
… put A to sleep
… The medicine put the baby to sleep.
… He read a story to put her to sleep.
… put A to sleep
/ put A to sleep
… The medicine put the baby to sleep.
/ The medicine put the baby to sleep.
… He read a story to put her to sleep.
/ He read a story to put her to sleep.
S 5 … unilateral
… unilateral
… The decision was made unilaterally.
… A unilateral action may cause conflict.
… unilateral
/ unilateral
… The decision was made unilaterally.
/ The decision was made unilaterally.
… A unilateral action may cause conflict.
/ A unilateral action may cause conflict.
S 6 … extricate
… extricate
… He extricated himself from the awkward situation.
… The rescue team extricated the trapped hikers.
… extricate
/ extricate
… He extricated himself from the awkward situation.
/ He extricated himself from the awkward situation.
… The rescue team extricated the trapped hikers.
/ The rescue team extricated the trapped hikers.
S 7 … idiotic
… idiotic
… That was an idiotic mistake.
… He made an idiotic comment during the meeting.
… idiotic
/ idiotic
… That was an idiotic mistake.
/ That was an idiotic mistake.
… He made an idiotic comment during the meeting.
/ He made an idiotic comment during the meeting.
S 8 … dissident
… dissident
… The dissident spoke out against the regime.
… Dissident voices were silenced.
… dissident
/ dissident
… The dissident spoke out against the regime.
/ The dissident spoke out against the regime.
… Dissident voices were silenced.
/ Dissident voices were silenced.
S 9 … in the first place
… in the first place
… We shouldn’t have gone there in the first place.
… Why did you agree in the first place?
… in the first place
/ in the first place
… We shouldn’t have gone there in the first place.
/ We shouldn’t have gone there in the first place.
… Why did you agree in the first place?
/ Why did you agree in the first place?
S 10 … call it a day
… call it a day
… Let’s call it a day and go home.
… We called it a day after finishing the report.
… call it a day
/ call it a day
… Let’s call it a day and go home.
/ Let’s call it a day and go home.
… We called it a day after finishing the report.
/ We called it a day after finishing the report.
S 11 … expound
… expound
… He expounded his theory in detail.
… She expounded on the topic for an hour.
… expound
/ expound
… He expounded his theory in detail.
/ He expounded his theory in detail.
… She expounded on the topic for an hour.
/ She expounded on the topic for an hour.
S 12 … alluring
… alluring
… Her smile was alluring.
… The offer was financially alluring.
… alluring
/ alluring
… Her smile was alluring.
/ Her smile was alluring.
… The offer was financially alluring.
/ The offer was financially alluring.
S 13 … manageable
… manageable
… The workload is manageable.
… These tasks are manageable with help.
… manageable
/ manageable
… The workload is manageable.
/ The workload is manageable.
… These tasks are manageable with help.
/ These tasks are manageable with help.
S 14 … rowdy
… rowdy
… The crowd became rowdy after the concert.
… Rowdy students disrupted the class.
… rowdy
/ rowdy
… The crowd became rowdy after the concert.
/ The crowd became rowdy after the concert.
… Rowdy students disrupted the class.
/ Rowdy students disrupted the class.
S 15 … fight back
… fight back
… She fought back against the unfair criticism.
… He fought back with all his strength.
… fight back
/ fight back
… She fought back against the unfair criticism.
/ She fought back against the unfair criticism.
… He fought back with all his strength.
/ He fought back with all his strength.
S 16 … cede
… cede
… The country refused to cede any territory.
… He ceded control of the company to his son.
… cede
/ cede
… The country refused to cede any territory.
/ The country refused to cede any territory.
… He ceded control of the company to his son.
/ He ceded control of the company to his son.
S 17 … impinge
… impinge
… Noise from the street impinges on my concentration.
… The new law may impinge on our freedom.
… impinge
/ impinge
… Noise from the street impinges on my concentration.
/ Noise from the street impinges on my concentration.
… The new law may impinge on our freedom.
/ The new law may impinge on our freedom.
S 18 … varsity
… varsity
… She plays on the varsity basketball team.
… He earned a varsity letter in track.
… varsity
/ varsity
… She plays on the varsity basketball team.
/ She plays on the varsity basketball team.
… He earned a varsity letter in track.
/ He earned a varsity letter in track.
S 19 … stained
… stained
… His shirt was stained with coffee.
… The floor was stained from years of use.
… stained
/ stained
… His shirt was stained with coffee.
/ His shirt was stained with coffee.
… The floor was stained from years of use.
/ The floor was stained from years of use.
S 20 … horrendous
… horrendous
… The accident was horrendous.
… They endured horrendous working conditions.
… horrendous
/ horrendous
… The accident was horrendous.
/ The accident was horrendous.
… They endured horrendous working conditions.
/ They endured horrendous working conditions.
S 21 … combine A with B
… combine A with B
… Combine flour with water to make dough.
… She combined her love of art with teaching.
… combine A with B
/ combine A with B
… Combine flour with water to make dough.
/ Combine flour with water to make dough.
… She combined her love of art with teaching.
/ She combined her love of art with teaching.
S 22 … improbable
… improbable
… It’s improbable that he’ll win.
… The story was entertaining but highly improbable.
… improbable
/ improbable
… It’s improbable that he’ll win.
/ It’s improbable that he’ll win.
… The story was entertaining but highly improbable.
/ The story was entertaining but highly improbable.
S 23 … pernicious
… pernicious
… The rumor had a pernicious effect.
… Pernicious habits can be hard to break.
… pernicious
/ pernicious
… The rumor had a pernicious effect.
/ The rumor had a pernicious effect.
… Pernicious habits can be hard to break.
/ Pernicious habits can be hard to break.
S 24 … constrict
… constrict
… The snake constricted its prey.
… Fear can constrict your breathing.
… constrict
/ constrict
… The snake constricted its prey.
/ The snake constricted its prey.
… Fear can constrict your breathing.
/ Fear can constrict your breathing.
S 25 … circumscribe
… circumscribe
… The law circumscribes their rights.
… His role was strictly circumscribed.
… circumscribe
/ circumscribe
… The law circumscribes their rights.
/ The law circumscribes their rights.
… His role was strictly circumscribed.
/ His role was strictly circumscribed.
S 26 … swollen
… swollen
… His ankle was swollen after the fall.
… The river was swollen from the rain.
… swollen
/ swollen
… His ankle was swollen after the fall.
/ His ankle was swollen after the fall.
… The river was swollen from the rain.
/ The river was swollen from the rain.
S 27 … blare
… blare
… Music blared from the speakers.
… The sirens blared through the night.
… blare
/ blare
… Music blared from the speakers.
/ Music blared from the speakers.
… The sirens blared through the night.
/ The sirens blared through the night.
S 28 … abiding
… abiding
… She has an abiding love for nature.
… His abiding interest in history led him to become a professor.
… abiding
/ abiding
… She has an abiding love for nature.
/ She has an abiding love for nature.
… His abiding interest in history led him to become a professor.
/ His abiding interest in history led him to become a professor.
S 29 … back-to-back
… back-to-back
… They had back-to-back meetings all day.
… The team won back-to-back championships.
… back-to-back
/ back-to-back
… They had back-to-back meetings all day.
/ They had back-to-back meetings all day.
… The team won back-to-back championships.
/ The team won back-to-back championships.
S 30 … regal
… regal
… She carried herself with regal grace.
… The hall had a regal atmosphere.
… regal
/ regal
… She carried herself with regal grace.
/ She carried herself with regal grace.
… The hall had a regal atmosphere.
/ The hall had a regal atmosphere.
S 31 … thirst
… thirst
… He had a thirst for knowledge.
… The desert heat caused intense thirst.
… thirst
/ thirst
… He had a thirst for knowledge.
/ He had a thirst for knowledge.
… The desert heat caused intense thirst.
/ The desert heat caused intense thirst.
S 32 … tally
… tally
… Let’s tally the votes.
… His story didn’t tally with the facts.
… tally
/ tally
… Let’s tally the votes.
/ Let’s tally the votes.
… His story didn’t tally with the facts.
/ His story didn’t tally with the facts.
S 33 … vigor
… vigor
… She attacked the task with vigor.
… He spoke with youthful vigor.
… vigor
/ vigor
… She attacked the task with vigor.
/ She attacked the task with vigor.
… He spoke with youthful vigor.
/ He spoke with youthful vigor.
S 34 … flamboyant
… flamboyant
… He wore a flamboyant red suit.
… Her flamboyant style drew attention.
… flamboyant
/ flamboyant
… He wore a flamboyant red suit.
/ He wore a flamboyant red suit.
… Her flamboyant style drew attention.
/ Her flamboyant style drew attention.
S 35 … point out
… point out
… She pointed out the mistake.
… I’d like to point out a few issues.
… point out
/ point out
… She pointed out the mistake.
/ She pointed out the mistake.
… I’d like to point out a few issues.
/ I’d like to point out a few issues.
S 36 … nostalgic
… nostalgic
… The song made me feel nostalgic.
… He grew nostalgic for his childhood.
… nostalgic
/ nostalgic
… The song made me feel nostalgic.
/ The song made me feel nostalgic.
… He grew nostalgic for his childhood.
/ He grew nostalgic for his childhood.
S 37 … tenacious
… tenacious
… She is tenacious in pursuing her goals.
… The tenacious weeds kept growing back.
… tenacious
/ tenacious
… She is tenacious in pursuing her goals.
/ She is tenacious in pursuing her goals.
… The tenacious weeds kept growing back.
/ The tenacious weeds kept growing back.
S 38 … lurid
… lurid
… The newspaper published lurid details.
… He told a lurid story about the crime.
… lurid
/ lurid
… The newspaper published lurid details.
/ The newspaper published lurid details.
… He told a lurid story about the crime.
/ He told a lurid story about the crime.
S 39 … sluggish
… sluggish
… The economy remains sluggish.
… I felt sluggish after lunch.
… sluggish
/ sluggish
… The economy remains sluggish.
/ The economy remains sluggish.
… I felt sluggish after lunch.
/ I felt sluggish after lunch.
S 40 … donate A to B
… donate A to B
… She donated books to the library.
… They donated money to the charity.
… donate A to B
/ donate A to B
… She donated books to the library.
/ She donated books to the library.
… They donated money to the charity.
/ They donated money to the charity.
S 41 … profane
… profane
… He used profane language in public.
… The film was criticized for its profane content.
… profane
/ profane
… He used profane language in public.
/ He used profane language in public.
… The film was criticized for its profane content.
/ The film was criticized for its profane content.
S 42 … intertwine
… intertwine
… Their lives became deeply intertwined.
… The vines intertwined around the tree.
… intertwine
/ intertwine
… Their lives became deeply intertwined.
/ Their lives became deeply intertwined.
… The vines intertwined around the tree.
/ The vines intertwined around the tree.
S 43 … devout
… devout
… She is a devout Buddhist.
… He lived a devout life of prayer.
… devout
/ devout
… She is a devout Buddhist.
/ She is a devout Buddhist.
… He lived a devout life of prayer.
/ He lived a devout life of prayer.
S 44 … supernova
… supernova
… A supernova lit up the night sky.
… Scientists observed a distant supernova.
… supernova
/ supernova
… A supernova lit up the night sky.
/ A supernova lit up the night sky.
… Scientists observed a distant supernova.
/ Scientists observed a distant supernova.
S 45 … null
… null
… The contract was declared null and void.
… The results were considered null due to error.
… null
/ null
… The contract was declared null and void.
/ The contract was declared null and void.
… The results were considered null due to error.
/ The results were considered null due to error.
S 46 … rueful
… rueful
… He gave a rueful smile after the mistake.
… She looked rueful about her decision.
… rueful
/ rueful
… He gave a rueful smile after the mistake.
/ He gave a rueful smile after the mistake.
… She looked rueful about her decision.
/ She looked rueful about her decision.
S 47 … insolvent
… insolvent
… The company became insolvent after the crisis.
… He was declared insolvent by the court.
… insolvent
/ insolvent
… The company became insolvent after the crisis.
/ The company became insolvent after the crisis.
… He was declared insolvent by the court.
/ He was declared insolvent by the court.
S 48 … whine
… whine
… The child began to whine for candy.
… Stop whining and do your work.
… whine
/ whine
… The child began to whine for candy.
/ The child began to whine for candy.
… Stop whining and do your work.
/ Stop whining and do your work.
S 49 … forthright
… forthright
… She gave a forthright answer.
… He is known for his forthright opinions.
… forthright
/ forthright
… She gave a forthright answer.
/ She gave a forthright answer.
… He is known for his forthright opinions.
/ He is known for his forthright opinions.
S 50 … gleam
… gleam
… A gleam of hope appeared in her eyes.
… The sword gleamed in the sunlight.
… gleam
/ gleam
… A gleam of hope appeared in her eyes.
/ A gleam of hope appeared in her eyes.
… The sword gleamed in the sunlight.
/ The sword gleamed in the sunlight.
T 1 … wellness
… wellness
… The program promotes employee wellness.
… Wellness is more than just physical health.
… wellness
/ wellness
… The program promotes employee wellness.
/ The program promotes employee wellness.
… Wellness is more than just physical health.
/ Wellness is more than just physical health.
T 2 … disproportionate
… disproportionate
… The punishment was disproportionate to the crime.
… He received a disproportionate amount of attention.
… disproportionate
/ disproportionate
… The punishment was disproportionate to the crime.
/ The punishment was disproportionate to the crime.
… He received a disproportionate amount of attention.
/ He received a disproportionate amount of attention.
T 3 … edify
… edify
… Stories are used to edify young minds.
… His speech was meant to edify the audience.
… edify
/ edify
… Stories are used to edify young minds.
/ Stories are used to edify young minds.
… His speech was meant to edify the audience.
/ His speech was meant to edify the audience.
T 4 … efface
… efface
… Time cannot efface the memory.
… She tried to efface her past mistakes.
… efface
/ efface
… Time cannot efface the memory.
/ Time cannot efface the memory.
… She tried to efface her past mistakes.
/ She tried to efface her past mistakes.
T 5 … plump
… plump
… The baby has plump cheeks.
… She chose a plump pillow for comfort.
… plump
/ plump
… The baby has plump cheeks.
/ The baby has plump cheeks.
… She chose a plump pillow for comfort.
/ She chose a plump pillow for comfort.
T 6 … hemorrhage
… hemorrhage
… The patient suffered a brain hemorrhage.
… The company faced a financial hemorrhage.
… hemorrhage
/ hemorrhage
… The patient suffered a brain hemorrhage.
/ The patient suffered a brain hemorrhage.
… The company faced a financial hemorrhage.
/ The company faced a financial hemorrhage.
T 7 … incinerator
… incinerator
… The trash was burned in the incinerator.
… The city built a new incinerator.
… incinerator
/ incinerator
… The trash was burned in the incinerator.
/ The trash was burned in the incinerator.
… The city built a new incinerator.
/ The city built a new incinerator.
T 8 … javelin
… javelin
… He threw the javelin over 80 meters.
… Javelin is part of the track and field events.
… javelin
/ javelin
… He threw the javelin over 80 meters.
/ He threw the javelin over 80 meters.
… Javelin is part of the track and field events.
/ Javelin is part of the track and field events.
T 9 … outlay
… outlay
… The initial outlay was quite high.
… They planned the outlay for the new project.
… outlay
/ outlay
… The initial outlay was quite high.
/ The initial outlay was quite high.
… They planned the outlay for the new project.
/ They planned the outlay for the new project.
T 10 … deterrence
… deterrence
… Strong laws act as a deterrence to crime.
… Nuclear deterrence remains a global issue.
… deterrence
/ deterrence
… Strong laws act as a deterrence to crime.
/ Strong laws act as a deterrence to crime.
… Nuclear deterrence remains a global issue.
/ Nuclear deterrence remains a global issue.
T 11 … prowess
… prowess
… Her athletic prowess impressed everyone.
… He showed great prowess in battle.
… prowess
/ prowess
… Her athletic prowess impressed everyone.
/ Her athletic prowess impressed everyone.
… He showed great prowess in battle.
/ He showed great prowess in battle.
T 12 … conduit
… conduit
… The pipe acts as a conduit for water.
… Education is a conduit for opportunity.
… conduit
/ conduit
… The pipe acts as a conduit for water.
/ The pipe acts as a conduit for water.
… Education is a conduit for opportunity.
/ Education is a conduit for opportunity.
T 13 … forte
… forte
… Writing is her forte.
… Public speaking is not his forte.
… forte
/ forte
… Writing is her forte.
/ Writing is her forte.
… Public speaking is not his forte.
/ Public speaking is not his forte.
T 14 … pomp
… pomp
… The ceremony was full of pomp and tradition.
… He entered with great pomp.
… pomp
/ pomp
… The ceremony was full of pomp and tradition.
/ The ceremony was full of pomp and tradition.
… He entered with great pomp.
/ He entered with great pomp.
T 15 … mane
… mane
… The lion’s mane blew in the wind.
… She brushed her horse’s mane.
… mane
/ mane
… The lion’s mane blew in the wind.
/ The lion’s mane blew in the wind.
… She brushed her horse’s mane.
/ She brushed her horse’s mane.
T 16 … approximation
… approximation
… This is just an approximation of the cost.
… The model gives a close approximation.
… approximation
/ approximation
… This is just an approximation of the cost.
/ This is just an approximation of the cost.
… The model gives a close approximation.
/ The model gives a close approximation.
T 17 … kudos
… kudos
… Kudos to you for finishing early!
… He received kudos for his hard work.
… kudos
/ kudos
… Kudos to you for finishing early!
/ Kudos to you for finishing early!
… He received kudos for his hard work.
/ He received kudos for his hard work.
T 18 … pull together
… pull together
… We need to pull together to succeed.
… The team pulled together during the crisis.
… pull together
/ pull together
… We need to pull together to succeed.
/ We need to pull together to succeed.
… The team pulled together during the crisis.
/ The team pulled together during the crisis.
T 19 … swindle
… swindle
… He swindled investors out of millions.
… They were swindled by a fake charity.
… swindle
/ swindle
… He swindled investors out of millions.
/ He swindled investors out of millions.
… They were swindled by a fake charity.
/ They were swindled by a fake charity.
T 20 … rostrum
… rostrum
… She stood on the rostrum to speak.
… The winner climbed the rostrum proudly.
… rostrum
/ rostrum
… She stood on the rostrum to speak.
/ She stood on the rostrum to speak.
… The winner climbed the rostrum proudly.
/ The winner climbed the rostrum proudly.
T 21 … ruffle
… ruffle
… The wind ruffled her hair.
… His comment ruffled some feathers.
… ruffle
/ ruffle
… The wind ruffled her hair.
/ The wind ruffled her hair.
… His comment ruffled some feathers.
/ His comment ruffled some feathers.
T 22 … exasperation
… exasperation
… She sighed in exasperation.
… His constant interruptions caused exasperation.
… exasperation
/ exasperation
… She sighed in exasperation.
/ She sighed in exasperation.
… His constant interruptions caused exasperation.
/ His constant interruptions caused exasperation.
T 23 … gusto
… gusto
… He tackled the job with gusto.
… She danced with great gusto.
… gusto
/ gusto
… He tackled the job with gusto.
/ He tackled the job with gusto.
… She danced with great gusto.
/ She danced with great gusto.
T 24 … abstinence
… abstinence
… He practiced abstinence from alcohol.
… Abstinence is part of the program.
… abstinence
/ abstinence
… He practiced abstinence from alcohol.
/ He practiced abstinence from alcohol.
… Abstinence is part of the program.
/ Abstinence is part of the program.
T 25 … place a ban on
… place a ban on
… The government placed a ban on smoking indoors.
… They placed a ban on plastic bags.
… place a ban on
/ place a ban on
… The government placed a ban on smoking indoors.
/ The government placed a ban on smoking indoors.
… They placed a ban on plastic bags.
/ They placed a ban on plastic bags.
T 26 … fiasco
… fiasco
… The event turned into a complete fiasco.
… His speech was a public relations fiasco.
… fiasco
/ fiasco
… The event turned into a complete fiasco.
/ The event turned into a complete fiasco.
… His speech was a public relations fiasco.
/ His speech was a public relations fiasco.
T 27 … merriment
… merriment
… The room was filled with merriment and laughter.
… Holiday merriment lasted all night.
… merriment
/ merriment
… The room was filled with merriment and laughter.
/ The room was filled with merriment and laughter.
… Holiday merriment lasted all night.
/ Holiday merriment lasted all night.
T 28 … cadence
… cadence
… The poem had a gentle cadence.
… His speech had a strong cadence.
… cadence
/ cadence
… The poem had a gentle cadence.
/ The poem had a gentle cadence.
… His speech had a strong cadence.
/ His speech had a strong cadence.
T 29 … drudgery
… drudgery
… He escaped the drudgery of office work.
… Daily chores felt like endless drudgery.
… drudgery
/ drudgery
… He escaped the drudgery of office work.
/ He escaped the drudgery of office work.
… Daily chores felt like endless drudgery.
/ Daily chores felt like endless drudgery.
T 30 … eddy
… eddy
… Leaves swirled in the eddy of the stream.
… The boat spun in a powerful eddy.
… eddy
/ eddy
… Leaves swirled in the eddy of the stream.
/ Leaves swirled in the eddy of the stream.
… The boat spun in a powerful eddy.
/ The boat spun in a powerful eddy.
T 31 … totter
… totter
… The old man tottered down the hallway.
… She tottered in high heels.
… totter
/ totter
… The old man tottered down the hallway.
/ The old man tottered down the hallway.
… She tottered in high heels.
/ She tottered in high heels.
T 32 … sell out
… sell out
… The concert tickets sold out in minutes.
… They sold out of all the new phones.
… sell out
/ sell out
… The concert tickets sold out in minutes.
/ The concert tickets sold out in minutes.
… They sold out of all the new phones.
/ They sold out of all the new phones.
T 33 … atheist
… atheist
… He identifies as an atheist.
… The book was written from an atheist perspective.
… atheist
/ atheist
… He identifies as an atheist.
/ He identifies as an atheist.
… The book was written from an atheist perspective.
/ The book was written from an atheist perspective.
T 34 … cordon
… cordon
… Police set up a cordon around the building.
… A security cordon blocked the entrance.
… cordon
/ cordon
… Police set up a cordon around the building.
/ Police set up a cordon around the building.
… A security cordon blocked the entrance.
/ A security cordon blocked the entrance.
T 35 … superimpose
… superimpose
… The image was superimposed on the background.
… They superimposed text over the photo.
… superimpose
/ superimpose
… The image was superimposed on the background.
/ The image was superimposed on the background.
… They superimposed text over the photo.
/ They superimposed text over the photo.
T 36 … rejuvenate
… rejuvenate
… A vacation can rejuvenate your spirit.
… The spa treatment rejuvenated her skin.
… rejuvenate
/ rejuvenate
… A vacation can rejuvenate your spirit.
/ A vacation can rejuvenate your spirit.
… The spa treatment rejuvenated her skin.
/ The spa treatment rejuvenated her skin.
T 37 … sequester
… sequester
… The jury was sequestered during the trial.
… He sequestered himself in the study.
… sequester
/ sequester
… The jury was sequestered during the trial.
/ The jury was sequestered during the trial.
… He sequestered himself in the study.
/ He sequestered himself in the study.
T 38 … tune up
… tune up
… I need to tune up my guitar.
… The mechanic tuned up the engine.
… tune up
/ tune up
… I need to tune up my guitar.
/ I need to tune up my guitar.
… The mechanic tuned up the engine.
/ The mechanic tuned up the engine.
T 39 … carousel
… carousel
… The children rode the carousel at the fair.
… The luggage carousel was spinning slowly.
… carousel
/ carousel
… The children rode the carousel at the fair.
/ The children rode the carousel at the fair.
… The luggage carousel was spinning slowly.
/ The luggage carousel was spinning slowly.
T 40 … mortuary
… mortuary
… The body was taken to the mortuary.
… She works as a mortuary assistant.
… mortuary
/ mortuary
… The body was taken to the mortuary.
/ The body was taken to the mortuary.
… She works as a mortuary assistant.
/ She works as a mortuary assistant.
T 41 … armpit
… armpit
… He applied deodorant to his armpits.
… The shirt was stained under the armpits.
… armpit
/ armpit
… He applied deodorant to his armpits.
/ He applied deodorant to his armpits.
… The shirt was stained under the armpits.
/ The shirt was stained under the armpits.
T 42 … pillage
… pillage
… The invaders pillaged the village.
… Historical records describe the pillage of cities.
… pillage
/ pillage
… The invaders pillaged the village.
/ The invaders pillaged the village.
… Historical records describe the pillage of cities.
/ Historical records describe the pillage of cities.
T 43 … rudder
… rudder
… The boat’s rudder was damaged.
… He adjusted the rudder to change direction.
… rudder
/ rudder
… The boat’s rudder was damaged.
/ The boat’s rudder was damaged.
… He adjusted the rudder to change direction.
/ He adjusted the rudder to change direction.
T 44 … obstacle to
… obstacle to
… Fear is an obstacle to success.
… Lack of funding is an obstacle to progress.
… obstacle to
/ obstacle to
… Fear is an obstacle to success.
/ Fear is an obstacle to success.
… Lack of funding is an obstacle to progress.
/ Lack of funding is an obstacle to progress.
T 45 … parchment
… parchment
… The ancient text was written on parchment.
… She bought parchment for calligraphy.
… parchment
/ parchment
… The ancient text was written on parchment.
/ The ancient text was written on parchment.
… She bought parchment for calligraphy.
/ She bought parchment for calligraphy.
T 46 … pedagogy
… pedagogy
… He studies modern pedagogy techniques.
… Pedagogy is essential for effective teaching.
… pedagogy
/ pedagogy
… He studies modern pedagogy techniques.
/ He studies modern pedagogy techniques.
… Pedagogy is essential for effective teaching.
/ Pedagogy is essential for effective teaching.
T 47 … brevity
… brevity
… The speech was praised for its brevity.
… Brevity is valued in business writing.
… brevity
/ brevity
… The speech was praised for its brevity.
/ The speech was praised for its brevity.
… Brevity is valued in business writing.
/ Brevity is valued in business writing.
T 48 … saliva
… saliva
… Saliva helps begin the digestion process.
… The dog’s saliva dripped on the floor.
… saliva
/ saliva
… Saliva helps begin the digestion process.
/ Saliva helps begin the digestion process.
… The dog’s saliva dripped on the floor.
/ The dog’s saliva dripped on the floor.
T 49 … fit in
… fit in
… He struggled to fit in at his new school.
… She finally felt she fit in with the team.
… fit in
/ fit in
… He struggled to fit in at his new school.
/ He struggled to fit in at his new school.
… She finally felt she fit in with the team.
/ She finally felt she fit in with the team.
T 50 … secrete
… secrete
… Glands secrete hormones into the bloodstream.
… The plant secretes a sticky substance.
… secrete
/ secrete
… Glands secrete hormones into the bloodstream.
/ Glands secrete hormones into the bloodstream.
… The plant secretes a sticky substance.
/ The plant secretes a sticky substance.
