V-Lev.14-ABCD

V-Lev(Long)11-16
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V-Lev.14-ABCD

A 1 … brunt
… brunt
… The coastal town took the brunt of the storm.
… He bore the brunt of the criticism.
… brunt

/ brunt

… The coastal town took the brunt of the storm.

/ The coastal town took the brunt of the storm.

… He bore the brunt of the criticism.

/ He bore the brunt of the criticism.

A 2 … dame
… dame
… The actress was honored as a dame.
… Dame Judi Dench is a respected figure.
… dame

/ dame

… The actress was honored as a dame.

/ The actress was honored as a dame.

… Dame Judi Dench is a respected figure.

/ Dame Judi Dench is a respected figure.

A 3 … ruminate
… ruminate
… He ruminated on the meaning of life.
… She ruminated over the decision for days.
… ruminate

/ ruminate

… He ruminated on the meaning of life.

/ He ruminated on the meaning of life.

… She ruminated over the decision for days.

/ She ruminated over the decision for days.

A 4 … muck
… muck
… His boots were covered in muck.
… Clean the muck out of the drain.
… muck

/ muck

… His boots were covered in muck.

/ His boots were covered in muck.

… Clean the muck out of the drain.

/ Clean the muck out of the drain.

A 5 … convalescence
… convalescence
… He is in convalescence after surgery.
… Her convalescence lasted two weeks.
… convalescence

/ convalescence

… He is in convalescence after surgery.

/ He is in convalescence after surgery.

… Her convalescence lasted two weeks.

/ Her convalescence lasted two weeks.

A 6 … restitution
… restitution
… The victim received restitution for the damage.
… The company offered restitution to affected customers.
… restitution

/ restitution

… The victim received restitution for the damage.

/ The victim received restitution for the damage.

… The company offered restitution to affected customers.

/ The company offered restitution to affected customers.

A 7 … longitude
… longitude
… Tokyo is located at a longitude of about 139°E.
… The map shows lines of longitude and latitude.
… longitude

/ longitude

… Tokyo is located at a longitude of about 139°E.

/ Tokyo is located at a longitude of about 139°E.

… The map shows lines of longitude and latitude.

/ The map shows lines of longitude and latitude.

A 8 … insecticide
… insecticide
… Farmers sprayed insecticide on the crops.
… This insecticide is safe for indoor use.
… insecticide

/ insecticide

… Farmers sprayed insecticide on the crops.

/ Farmers sprayed insecticide on the crops.

… This insecticide is safe for indoor use.

/ This insecticide is safe for indoor use.

A 9 … drop off
… drop off
… I’ll drop off the package at the post office.
… Sales began to drop off after the holidays.
… drop off

/ drop off

… I’ll drop off the package at the post office.

/ I’ll drop off the package at the post office.

… Sales began to drop off after the holidays.

/ Sales began to drop off after the holidays.

A 10 … physiology
… physiology
… She’s studying human physiology.
… Physiology explains how the body functions.
… physiology

/ physiology

… She’s studying human physiology.

/ She’s studying human physiology.

… Physiology explains how the body functions.

/ Physiology explains how the body functions.

A 11 … cubicle
… cubicle
… He works in a small office cubicle.
… The cubicle had just enough space for a desk.
… cubicle

/ cubicle

… He works in a small office cubicle.

/ He works in a small office cubicle.

… The cubicle had just enough space for a desk.

/ The cubicle had just enough space for a desk.

A 12 … make out
… make out
… I couldn’t make out what he said.
… They made out in the back of the theater.
… make out

/ make out

… I couldn’t make out what he said.

/ I couldn’t make out what he said.

… They made out in the back of the theater.

/ They made out in the back of the theater.

A 13 … acne
… acne
… She has mild acne on her forehead.
… Acne is common among teenagers.
… acne

/ acne

… She has mild acne on her forehead.

/ She has mild acne on her forehead.

… Acne is common among teenagers.

/ Acne is common among teenagers.

A 14 … froth
… froth
… The milk had a layer of froth on top.
… He watched the sea froth against the rocks.
… froth

/ froth

… The milk had a layer of froth on top.

/ The milk had a layer of froth on top.

… He watched the sea froth against the rocks.

/ He watched the sea froth against the rocks.

A 15 … roost
… roost
… Birds returned to their roost at sunset.
… The chickens roost in the barn every night.
… roost

/ roost

… Birds returned to their roost at sunset.

/ Birds returned to their roost at sunset.

… The chickens roost in the barn every night.

/ The chickens roost in the barn every night.

A 16 … anteroom
… anteroom
… We waited in the anteroom before the interview.
… The anteroom was quiet and dimly lit.
… anteroom

/ anteroom

… We waited in the anteroom before the interview.

/ We waited in the anteroom before the interview.

… The anteroom was quiet and dimly lit.

/ The anteroom was quiet and dimly lit.

A 17 … antic
… antic
… The clown’s antics made the children laugh.
… His antics at the party were unforgettable.
… antic

/ antic

… The clown’s antics made the children laugh.

/ The clown’s antics made the children laugh.

… His antics at the party were unforgettable.

/ His antics at the party were unforgettable.

A 18 … offshoot
… offshoot
… This startup is an offshoot of a larger company.
… The movement became an offshoot of the original campaign.
… offshoot

/ offshoot

… This startup is an offshoot of a larger company.

/ This startup is an offshoot of a larger company.

… The movement became an offshoot of the original campaign.

/ The movement became an offshoot of the original campaign.

A 19 … trample
… trample
… Don’t trample the flowers!
… The crowd trampled the fence during the rush.
… trample

/ trample

… Don’t trample the flowers!

/ Don’t trample the flowers!

… The crowd trampled the fence during the rush.

/ The crowd trampled the fence during the rush.

A 20 … ovary
… ovary
… The ovary produces eggs in females.
… She had surgery to remove a cyst from her ovary.
… ovary

/ ovary

… The ovary produces eggs in females.

/ The ovary produces eggs in females.

… She had surgery to remove a cyst from her ovary.

/ She had surgery to remove a cyst from her ovary.

A 21 … lie on
… lie on
… The book lies on the table.
… He likes to lie on the grass and watch the sky.
… lie on

/ lie on

… The book lies on the table.

/ The book lies on the table.

… He likes to lie on the grass and watch the sky.

/ He likes to lie on the grass and watch the sky.

A 22 … snip
… snip
… She snipped the thread with scissors.
… He gave the paper a quick snip.
… snip

/ snip

… She snipped the thread with scissors.

/ She snipped the thread with scissors.

… He gave the paper a quick snip.

/ He gave the paper a quick snip.

A 23 … ploy
… ploy
… That was just a clever ploy to get attention.
… Her kindness was a ploy to win trust.
… ploy

/ ploy

… That was just a clever ploy to get attention.

/ That was just a clever ploy to get attention.

… Her kindness was a ploy to win trust.

/ Her kindness was a ploy to win trust.

A 24 … a touch of
… a touch of
… The soup needs a touch of salt.
… He spoke with a touch of sadness.
… a touch of

/ a touch of

… The soup needs a touch of salt.

/ The soup needs a touch of salt.

… He spoke with a touch of sadness.

/ He spoke with a touch of sadness.

A 25 … destitution
… destitution
… The war left many in destitution.
… They lived in destitution for years.
… destitution

/ destitution

… The war left many in destitution.

/ The war left many in destitution.

… They lived in destitution for years.

/ They lived in destitution for years.

A 26 … before long
… before long
… He’ll be back before long.
… Before long, the rain began to fall.
… before long

/ before long

… He’ll be back before long.

/ He’ll be back before long.

… Before long, the rain began to fall.

/ Before long, the rain began to fall.

A 27 … pang
… pang
… She felt a pang of guilt.
… A sudden pang hit his stomach.
… pang

/ pang

… She felt a pang of guilt.

/ She felt a pang of guilt.

… A sudden pang hit his stomach.

/ A sudden pang hit his stomach.

A 28 … pendulum
… pendulum
… The pendulum swung back and forth.
… Opinions on the issue swing like a pendulum.
… pendulum

/ pendulum

… The pendulum swung back and forth.

/ The pendulum swung back and forth.

… Opinions on the issue swing like a pendulum.

/ Opinions on the issue swing like a pendulum.

A 29 … in prospect
… in prospect
… A promotion is in prospect for her.
… No major changes are in prospect.
… in prospect

/ in prospect

… A promotion is in prospect for her.

/ A promotion is in prospect for her.

… No major changes are in prospect.

/ No major changes are in prospect.

A 30 … for the rest
… for the rest
… For the rest of the day, he stayed home.
… She’ll be abroad for the rest of the year.
… for the rest

/ for the rest

… For the rest of the day, he stayed home.

/ For the rest of the day, he stayed home.

… She’ll be abroad for the rest of the year.

/ She’ll be abroad for the rest of the year.

A 31 … waft
… waft
… The scent of flowers wafted through the air.
… Smoke wafted from the chimney.
… waft

/ waft

… The scent of flowers wafted through the air.

/ The scent of flowers wafted through the air.

… Smoke wafted from the chimney.

/ Smoke wafted from the chimney.

A 32 … condolence
… condolence
… He sent a message of condolence to the family.
… We expressed our condolences at the funeral.
… condolence

/ condolence

… He sent a message of condolence to the family.

/ He sent a message of condolence to the family.

… We expressed our condolences at the funeral.

/ We expressed our condolences at the funeral.

A 33 … ointment
… ointment
… Apply the ointment twice a day.
… This ointment helps heal cuts and burns.
… ointment

/ ointment

… Apply the ointment twice a day.

/ Apply the ointment twice a day.

… This ointment helps heal cuts and burns.

/ This ointment helps heal cuts and burns.

A 34 … torment
… torment
… He lived in constant torment.
… The memory tormented her for years.
… torment

/ torment

… He lived in constant torment.

/ He lived in constant torment.

… The memory tormented her for years.

/ The memory tormented her for years.

A 35 … without so much as doing
… without so much as doing
… He left without so much as saying goodbye.
… She took the book without so much as asking.
… without so much as doing

/ without so much as doing

… He left without so much as saying goodbye.

/ He left without so much as saying goodbye.

… She took the book without so much as asking.

/ She took the book without so much as asking.

A 36 … infringe on
… infringe on
… That law may infringe on our rights.
… Noise from the factory infringes on our peace.
… infringe on

/ infringe on

… That law may infringe on our rights.

/ That law may infringe on our rights.

… Noise from the factory infringes on our peace.

/ Noise from the factory infringes on our peace.

A 37 … cant
… cant
… He spoke in religious cant.
… Political cant filled the speech.
… cant

/ cant

… He spoke in religious cant.

/ He spoke in religious cant.

… Political cant filled the speech.

/ Political cant filled the speech.

A 38 … bran
… bran
… Bran is rich in fiber.
… She added wheat bran to the bread.
… bran

/ bran

… Bran is rich in fiber.

/ Bran is rich in fiber.

… She added wheat bran to the bread.

/ She added wheat bran to the bread.

A 39 … assailant
… assailant
… The assailant was caught by police.
… The victim described the assailant in detail.
… assailant

/ assailant

… The assailant was caught by police.

/ The assailant was caught by police.

… The victim described the assailant in detail.

/ The victim described the assailant in detail.

A 40 … frugality
… frugality
… His frugality helped him save money.
… Frugality is a virtue in hard times.
… frugality

/ frugality

… His frugality helped him save money.

/ His frugality helped him save money.

… Frugality is a virtue in hard times.

/ Frugality is a virtue in hard times.

A 41 … congratulate on
… congratulate on
… I congratulated her on the promotion.
… They congratulated him on winning the award.
… congratulate on

/ congratulate on

… I congratulated her on the promotion.

/ I congratulated her on the promotion.

… They congratulated him on winning the award.

/ They congratulated him on winning the award.

A 42 … convince A of B
… convince A of B
… I convinced him of the plan’s value.
… She convinced the team of her idea.
… convince A of B

/ convince A of B

… I convinced him of the plan’s value.

/ I convinced him of the plan’s value.

… She convinced the team of her idea.

/ She convinced the team of her idea.

A 43 … repellent
… repellent
… This spray is a mosquito repellent.
… His attitude was strangely repellent.
… repellent

/ repellent

… This spray is a mosquito repellent.

/ This spray is a mosquito repellent.

… His attitude was strangely repellent.

/ His attitude was strangely repellent.

A 44 … thrash
… thrash
… The fish thrashed in the net.
… He thrashed his opponent in the match.
… thrash

/ thrash

… The fish thrashed in the net.

/ The fish thrashed in the net.

… He thrashed his opponent in the match.

/ He thrashed his opponent in the match.

A 45 … vouch
… vouch
… I can vouch for her honesty.
… He vouched for the product’s quality.
… vouch

/ vouch

… I can vouch for her honesty.

/ I can vouch for her honesty.

… He vouched for the product’s quality.

/ He vouched for the product’s quality.

A 46 … be badly off
… be badly off
… They were badly off after the storm.
… He’s not badly off, but he’s not rich either.
… be badly off

/ be badly off

… They were badly off after the storm.

/ They were badly off after the storm.

… He’s not badly off, but he’s not rich either.

/ He’s not badly off, but he’s not rich either.

A 47 … carnage
… carnage
… The battlefield was filled with carnage.
… The movie depicted scenes of carnage.
… carnage

/ carnage

… The battlefield was filled with carnage.

/ The battlefield was filled with carnage.

… The movie depicted scenes of carnage.

/ The movie depicted scenes of carnage.

A 48 … flare up
… flare up
… His injury flared up again.
… Tempers flared up during the debate.
… flare up

/ flare up

… His injury flared up again.

/ His injury flared up again.

… Tempers flared up during the debate.

/ Tempers flared up during the debate.

A 49 … naught
… naught
… All their efforts came to naught.
… He feared his dreams would come to naught.
… naught

/ naught

… All their efforts came to naught.

/ All their efforts came to naught.

… He feared his dreams would come to naught.

/ He feared his dreams would come to naught.

A 50 … quay
… quay
… The ship docked at the quay.
… We walked along the quiet quay.
… quay

/ quay

… The ship docked at the quay.

/ The ship docked at the quay.

… We walked along the quiet quay.

/ We walked along the quiet quay.

B 1 … haphazard
… haphazard
… The books were arranged in a haphazard way.
… His haphazard approach caused confusion.
… haphazard

/ haphazard

… The books were arranged in a haphazard way.

/ The books were arranged in a haphazard way.

… His haphazard approach caused confusion.

/ His haphazard approach caused confusion.

B 2 … calamity
… calamity
… The flood was a national calamity.
… Losing the data was a calamity for the team.
… calamity

/ calamity

… The flood was a national calamity.

/ The flood was a national calamity.

… Losing the data was a calamity for the team.

/ Losing the data was a calamity for the team.

B 3 … buttocks
… buttocks
… He fell and landed on his buttocks.
… The injection was given in the buttocks.
… buttocks

/ buttocks

… He fell and landed on his buttocks.

/ He fell and landed on his buttocks.

… The injection was given in the buttocks.

/ The injection was given in the buttocks.

B 4 … learn by heart
… learn by heart
… I learned the poem by heart.
… She learned the speech by heart.
… learn by heart

/ learn by heart

… I learned the poem by heart.

/ I learned the poem by heart.

… She learned the speech by heart.

/ She learned the speech by heart.

B 5 … reiterate
… reiterate
… He reiterated his request calmly.
… Let me reiterate the main point.
… reiterate

/ reiterate

… He reiterated his request calmly.

/ He reiterated his request calmly.

… Let me reiterate the main point.

/ Let me reiterate the main point.

B 6 … angst
… angst
… She felt teenage angst about her future.
… His art expresses deep existential angst.
… angst

/ angst

… She felt teenage angst about her future.

/ She felt teenage angst about her future.

… His art expresses deep existential angst.

/ His art expresses deep existential angst.

B 7 … pay regard to
… pay regard to
… We must pay regard to safety.
… He paid no regard to the warning.
… pay regard to

/ pay regard to

… We must pay regard to safety.

/ We must pay regard to safety.

… He paid no regard to the warning.

/ He paid no regard to the warning.

B 8 … cadre
… cadre
… The company has a cadre of skilled engineers.
… A small cadre led the protest.
… cadre

/ cadre

… The company has a cadre of skilled engineers.

/ The company has a cadre of skilled engineers.

… A small cadre led the protest.

/ A small cadre led the protest.

B 9 … at the sacrifice of
… at the sacrifice of
… He succeeded at the sacrifice of his health.
… They built the road at the sacrifice of farmland.
… at the sacrifice of

/ at the sacrifice of

… He succeeded at the sacrifice of his health.

/ He succeeded at the sacrifice of his health.

… They built the road at the sacrifice of farmland.

/ They built the road at the sacrifice of farmland.

B 10 … reimburse
… reimburse
… The company will reimburse travel expenses.
… I was reimbursed for the damaged item.
… reimburse

/ reimburse

… The company will reimburse travel expenses.

/ The company will reimburse travel expenses.

… I was reimbursed for the damaged item.

/ I was reimbursed for the damaged item.

B 11 … expand on
… expand on
… Could you expand on that idea?
… She expanded on her proposal in the meeting.
… expand on

/ expand on

… Could you expand on that idea?

/ Could you expand on that idea?

… She expanded on her proposal in the meeting.

/ She expanded on her proposal in the meeting.

B 12 … just as well
… just as well
… It’s just as well you didn’t go.
… Just as well we brought an umbrella.
… just as well

/ just as well

… It’s just as well you didn’t go.

/ It’s just as well you didn’t go.

… Just as well we brought an umbrella.

/ Just as well we brought an umbrella.

B 13 … twirl
… twirl
… She twirled in her new dress.
… He twirled the pen between his fingers.
… twirl

/ twirl

… She twirled in her new dress.

/ She twirled in her new dress.

… He twirled the pen between his fingers.

/ He twirled the pen between his fingers.

B 14 … in the midst of
… in the midst of
… He stood calm in the midst of chaos.
… We were in the midst of a storm.
… in the midst of

/ in the midst of

… He stood calm in the midst of chaos.

/ He stood calm in the midst of chaos.

… We were in the midst of a storm.

/ We were in the midst of a storm.

B 15 … insomnia
… insomnia
… She suffers from chronic insomnia.
… Stress often leads to insomnia.
… insomnia

/ insomnia

… She suffers from chronic insomnia.

/ She suffers from chronic insomnia.

… Stress often leads to insomnia.

/ Stress often leads to insomnia.

B 16 … consider A as B
… consider A as B
… I consider him as a close friend.
… They considered the proposal as unrealistic.
… consider A as B

/ consider A as B

… I consider him as a close friend.

/ I consider him as a close friend.

… They considered the proposal as unrealistic.

/ They considered the proposal as unrealistic.

B 17 … tell off
… tell off
… She told him off for being rude.
… I got told off for coming late.
… tell off

/ tell off

… She told him off for being rude.

/ She told him off for being rude.

… I got told off for coming late.

/ I got told off for coming late.

B 18 … decadence
… decadence
… The novel explores the decadence of the elite.
… Decadence often follows excessive luxury.
… decadence

/ decadence

… The novel explores the decadence of the elite.

/ The novel explores the decadence of the elite.

… Decadence often follows excessive luxury.

/ Decadence often follows excessive luxury.

B 19 … as it happens
… as it happens
… As it happens, I know the answer.
… As it happens, she was nearby.
… as it happens

/ as it happens

… As it happens, I know the answer.

/ As it happens, I know the answer.

… As it happens, she was nearby.

/ As it happens, she was nearby.

B 20 … incongruity
… incongruity
… The incongruity of his outfit drew attention.
… There was an incongruity between the words and actions.
… incongruity

/ incongruity

… The incongruity of his outfit drew attention.

/ The incongruity of his outfit drew attention.

… There was an incongruity between the words and actions.

/ There was an incongruity between the words and actions.

B 21 … bring down
… bring down
… The scandal brought down the politician.
… High interest rates can bring down inflation.
… bring down

/ bring down

… The scandal brought down the politician.

/ The scandal brought down the politician.

… High interest rates can bring down inflation.

/ High interest rates can bring down inflation.

B 22 … colitis
… colitis
… He was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis.
… Colitis causes abdominal pain and diarrhea.
… colitis

/ colitis

… He was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis.

/ He was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis.

… Colitis causes abdominal pain and diarrhea.

/ Colitis causes abdominal pain and diarrhea.

B 23 … and yet
… and yet
… He’s tired, and yet he keeps working.
… She failed, and yet she smiled.
… and yet

/ and yet

… He’s tired, and yet he keeps working.

/ He’s tired, and yet he keeps working.

… She failed, and yet she smiled.

/ She failed, and yet she smiled.

B 24 … protrude
… protrude
… His teeth protrude slightly.
… A branch protruded from the wall.
… protrude

/ protrude

… His teeth protrude slightly.

/ His teeth protrude slightly.

… A branch protruded from the wall.

/ A branch protruded from the wall.

B 25 … bet on
… bet on
… I wouldn’t bet on his success.
… She bet on the winning horse.
… bet on

/ bet on

… I wouldn’t bet on his success.

/ I wouldn’t bet on his success.

… She bet on the winning horse.

/ She bet on the winning horse.

B 26 … right off
… right off
… I knew right off that he was lying.
… She left right off after the meeting.
… right off

/ right off

… I knew right off that he was lying.

/ I knew right off that he was lying.

… She left right off after the meeting.

/ She left right off after the meeting.

B 27 … squirt
… squirt
… He squirted ketchup on the fries.
… Water squirted from the hose.
… squirt

/ squirt

… He squirted ketchup on the fries.

/ He squirted ketchup on the fries.

… Water squirted from the hose.

/ Water squirted from the hose.

B 28 … interlude
… interlude
… The play had a musical interlude.
… Their conversation was a pleasant interlude.
… interlude

/ interlude

… The play had a musical interlude.

/ The play had a musical interlude.

… Their conversation was a pleasant interlude.

/ Their conversation was a pleasant interlude.

B 29 … worlds apart
… worlds apart
… Their opinions are worlds apart.
… We grew up worlds apart.
… worlds apart

/ worlds apart

… Their opinions are worlds apart.

/ Their opinions are worlds apart.

… We grew up worlds apart.

/ We grew up worlds apart.

B 30 … pounce
… pounce
… The cat pounced on the toy.
… He pounced on the opportunity.
… pounce

/ pounce

… The cat pounced on the toy.

/ The cat pounced on the toy.

… He pounced on the opportunity.

/ He pounced on the opportunity.

B 31 … premonition
… premonition
… She had a premonition of danger.
… I had a strange premonition before the trip.
… premonition

/ premonition

… She had a premonition of danger.

/ She had a premonition of danger.

… I had a strange premonition before the trip.

/ I had a strange premonition before the trip.

B 32 … bruise
… bruise
… He got a bruise on his arm.
… The apple had a small bruise.
… bruise

/ bruise

… He got a bruise on his arm.

/ He got a bruise on his arm.

… The apple had a small bruise.

/ The apple had a small bruise.

B 33 … carve up
… carve up
… They carved up the cake into pieces.
… The land was carved up after the war.
… carve up

/ carve up

… They carved up the cake into pieces.

/ They carved up the cake into pieces.

… The land was carved up after the war.

/ The land was carved up after the war.

B 34 … doldrums
… doldrums
… He’s stuck in the doldrums lately.
… The economy is in the doldrums.
… doldrums

/ doldrums

… He’s stuck in the doldrums lately.

/ He’s stuck in the doldrums lately.

… The economy is in the doldrums.

/ The economy is in the doldrums.

B 35 … illustrate A with B
… illustrate A with B
… She illustrated her point with a story.
… The teacher illustrated the concept with diagrams.
… illustrate A with B

/ illustrate A with B

… She illustrated her point with a story.

/ She illustrated her point with a story.

… The teacher illustrated the concept with diagrams.

/ The teacher illustrated the concept with diagrams.

B 36 … ostracism
… ostracism
… He suffered social ostracism.
… Ostracism can deeply affect mental health.
… ostracism

/ ostracism

… He suffered social ostracism.

/ He suffered social ostracism.

… Ostracism can deeply affect mental health.

/ Ostracism can deeply affect mental health.

B 37 … domicile
… domicile
… His legal domicile is in Kyoto.
… They changed their domicile for tax reasons.
… domicile

/ domicile

… His legal domicile is in Kyoto.

/ His legal domicile is in Kyoto.

… They changed their domicile for tax reasons.

/ They changed their domicile for tax reasons.

B 38 … consignment
… consignment
… The goods were sent on consignment.
… She received a consignment of books.
… consignment

/ consignment

… The goods were sent on consignment.

/ The goods were sent on consignment.

… She received a consignment of books.

/ She received a consignment of books.

B 39 … hemp
… hemp
… Hemp is used to make rope and fabric.
… Hemp seeds are rich in nutrients.
… hemp

/ hemp

… Hemp is used to make rope and fabric.

/ Hemp is used to make rope and fabric.

… Hemp seeds are rich in nutrients.

/ Hemp seeds are rich in nutrients.

B 40 … bromide
… bromide
… His speech was full of bromides.
… “Follow your dreams” is a common bromide.
… bromide

/ bromide

… His speech was full of bromides.

/ His speech was full of bromides.

… “Follow your dreams” is a common bromide.

/ “Follow your dreams” is a common bromide.

B 41 … beef up
… beef up
… They beefed up security at the airport.
… We need to beef up our presentation.
… beef up

/ beef up

… They beefed up security at the airport.

/ They beefed up security at the airport.

… We need to beef up our presentation.

/ We need to beef up our presentation.

B 42 … reproach A for B
… reproach A for B
… She reproached him for being late.
… He was reproached for his careless mistake.
… reproach A for B

/ reproach A for B

… She reproached him for being late.

/ She reproached him for being late.

… He was reproached for his careless mistake.

/ He was reproached for his careless mistake.

B 43 … bronchitis
… bronchitis
… He’s recovering from bronchitis.
… Bronchitis causes coughing and chest pain.
… bronchitis

/ bronchitis

… He’s recovering from bronchitis.

/ He’s recovering from bronchitis.

… Bronchitis causes coughing and chest pain.

/ Bronchitis causes coughing and chest pain.

B 44 … osteoporosis
… osteoporosis
… She was diagnosed with osteoporosis.
… Calcium helps prevent osteoporosis.
… osteoporosis

/ osteoporosis

… She was diagnosed with osteoporosis.

/ She was diagnosed with osteoporosis.

… Calcium helps prevent osteoporosis.

/ Calcium helps prevent osteoporosis.

B 45 … take a beating
… take a beating
… The team took a beating in the finals.
… My savings took a beating last year.
… take a beating

/ take a beating

… The team took a beating in the finals.

/ The team took a beating in the finals.

… My savings took a beating last year.

/ My savings took a beating last year.

B 46 … boon
… boon
… The new policy is a boon for small businesses.
… Fresh air is a boon to health.
… boon

/ boon

… The new policy is a boon for small businesses.

/ The new policy is a boon for small businesses.

… Fresh air is a boon to health.

/ Fresh air is a boon to health.

B 47 … in one’s absence
… in one’s absence
… The meeting continued in his absence.
… She was promoted in her manager’s absence.
… in one’s absence

/ in one’s absence

… The meeting continued in his absence.

/ The meeting continued in his absence.

… She was promoted in her manager’s absence.

/ She was promoted in her manager’s absence.

B 48 … confetti
… confetti
… Confetti rained down after the victory.
… The children threw confetti at the parade.
… confetti

/ confetti

… Confetti rained down after the victory.

/ Confetti rained down after the victory.

… The children threw confetti at the parade.

/ The children threw confetti at the parade.

B 49 … articulation
… articulation
… Her clear articulation impressed the audience.
… Good articulation is key in public speaking.
… articulation

/ articulation

… Her clear articulation impressed the audience.

/ Her clear articulation impressed the audience.

… Good articulation is key in public speaking.

/ Good articulation is key in public speaking.

B 50 … stow
… stow
… Please stow your luggage under the seat.
… He stowed the tools in the garage.
… stow

/ stow

… Please stow your luggage under the seat.

/ Please stow your luggage under the seat.

… He stowed the tools in the garage.

/ He stowed the tools in the garage.

C 1 … debit
… debit
… The bank debited the fee from my account.
… A debit card was used for the purchase.
… debit

/ debit

… The bank debited the fee from my account.

/ The bank debited the fee from my account.

… A debit card was used for the purchase.

/ A debit card was used for the purchase.

C 2 … split the bill
… split the bill
… Let’s split the bill evenly.
… We split the bill after dinner.
… split the bill

/ split the bill

… Let’s split the bill evenly.

/ Let’s split the bill evenly.

… We split the bill after dinner.

/ We split the bill after dinner.

C 3 … slip A’s mind
… slip A’s mind
… Sorry, it slipped my mind.
… Her birthday completely slipped my mind.
… slip A’s mind

/ slip A’s mind

… Sorry, it slipped my mind.

/ Sorry, it slipped my mind.

… Her birthday completely slipped my mind.

/ Her birthday completely slipped my mind.

C 4 … recompense
… recompense
… He received recompense for his injuries.
… They offered recompense for the delay.
… recompense

/ recompense

… He received recompense for his injuries.

/ He received recompense for his injuries.

… They offered recompense for the delay.

/ They offered recompense for the delay.

C 5 … altercation
… altercation
… A loud altercation broke out in the hallway.
… The altercation ended with an apology.
… altercation

/ altercation

… A loud altercation broke out in the hallway.

/ A loud altercation broke out in the hallway.

… The altercation ended with an apology.

/ The altercation ended with an apology.

C 6 … chaff
… chaff
… The wind blew away the chaff from the grain.
… His speech was full of chaff and lacked substance.
… chaff

/ chaff

… The wind blew away the chaff from the grain.

/ The wind blew away the chaff from the grain.

… His speech was full of chaff and lacked substance.

/ His speech was full of chaff and lacked substance.

C 7 … compare A with B
… compare A with B
… Compare this model with the older version.
… She compared her essay with his.
… compare A with B

/ compare A with B

… Compare this model with the older version.

/ Compare this model with the older version.

… She compared her essay with his.

/ She compared her essay with his.

C 8 … profusion
… profusion
… Flowers bloomed in profusion.
… He spoke with a profusion of enthusiasm.
… profusion

/ profusion

… Flowers bloomed in profusion.

/ Flowers bloomed in profusion.

… He spoke with a profusion of enthusiasm.

/ He spoke with a profusion of enthusiasm.

C 9 … decorum
… decorum
… He maintained decorum during the ceremony.
… Decorum is expected in formal settings.
… decorum

/ decorum

… He maintained decorum during the ceremony.

/ He maintained decorum during the ceremony.

… Decorum is expected in formal settings.

/ Decorum is expected in formal settings.

C 10 … fiddle
… fiddle
… He fiddled with the remote control.
… Stop fiddling and pay attention.
… fiddle

/ fiddle

… He fiddled with the remote control.

/ He fiddled with the remote control.

… Stop fiddling and pay attention.

/ Stop fiddling and pay attention.

C 11 … in haste
… in haste
… She packed in haste and forgot her passport.
… He left the room in haste.
… in haste

/ in haste

… She packed in haste and forgot her passport.

/ She packed in haste and forgot her passport.

… He left the room in haste.

/ He left the room in haste.

C 12 … gaunt
… gaunt
… The man looked gaunt after his illness.
… Her gaunt face showed signs of fatigue.
… gaunt

/ gaunt

… The man looked gaunt after his illness.

/ The man looked gaunt after his illness.

… Her gaunt face showed signs of fatigue.

/ Her gaunt face showed signs of fatigue.

C 13 … periscope
… periscope
… The submarine raised its periscope.
… He looked through the periscope to see above water.
… periscope

/ periscope

… The submarine raised its periscope.

/ The submarine raised its periscope.

… He looked through the periscope to see above water.

/ He looked through the periscope to see above water.

C 14 … be destitute of
… be destitute of
… He was destitute of hope.
… The region is destitute of clean water.
… be destitute of

/ be destitute of

… He was destitute of hope.

/ He was destitute of hope.

… The region is destitute of clean water.

/ The region is destitute of clean water.

C 15 … plod
… plod
… He plodded through the snow.
… She plodded through her homework.
… plod

/ plod

… He plodded through the snow.

/ He plodded through the snow.

… She plodded through her homework.

/ She plodded through her homework.

C 16 … plethora
… plethora
… There is a plethora of options available.
… He has a plethora of books on history.
… plethora

/ plethora

… There is a plethora of options available.

/ There is a plethora of options available.

… He has a plethora of books on history.

/ He has a plethora of books on history.

C 17 … prognosis
… prognosis
… The doctor gave a positive prognosis.
… The prognosis for recovery is uncertain.
… prognosis

/ prognosis

… The doctor gave a positive prognosis.

/ The doctor gave a positive prognosis.

… The prognosis for recovery is uncertain.

/ The prognosis for recovery is uncertain.

C 18 … at worst
… at worst
… At worst, we’ll have to cancel the trip.
… The damage is minor, even at worst.
… at worst

/ at worst

… At worst, we’ll have to cancel the trip.

/ At worst, we’ll have to cancel the trip.

… The damage is minor, even at worst.

/ The damage is minor, even at worst.

C 19 … ring a bell
… ring a bell
… That name rings a bell.
… Does this story ring a bell?
… ring a bell

/ ring a bell

… That name rings a bell.

/ That name rings a bell.

… Does this story ring a bell?

/ Does this story ring a bell?

C 20 … immersion
… immersion
… Language immersion helps fluency.
… He gained insight through cultural immersion.
… immersion

/ immersion

… Language immersion helps fluency.

/ Language immersion helps fluency.

… He gained insight through cultural immersion.

/ He gained insight through cultural immersion.

C 21 … unfurl
… unfurl
… The flag unfurled in the wind.
… She unfurled the banner at the protest.
… unfurl

/ unfurl

… The flag unfurled in the wind.

/ The flag unfurled in the wind.

… She unfurled the banner at the protest.

/ She unfurled the banner at the protest.

C 22 … chauvinism
… chauvinism
… His chauvinism offended many colleagues.
… Chauvinism can hinder equality.
… chauvinism

/ chauvinism

… His chauvinism offended many colleagues.

/ His chauvinism offended many colleagues.

… Chauvinism can hinder equality.

/ Chauvinism can hinder equality.

C 23 … plumb
… plumb
… He plumbed the depths of the cave.
… The novel plumbs the depths of human emotion.
… plumb

/ plumb

… He plumbed the depths of the cave.

/ He plumbed the depths of the cave.

… The novel plumbs the depths of human emotion.

/ The novel plumbs the depths of human emotion.

C 24 … oneness
… oneness
… Meditation brings a sense of oneness.
… Their oneness as a team was remarkable.
… oneness

/ oneness

… Meditation brings a sense of oneness.

/ Meditation brings a sense of oneness.

… Their oneness as a team was remarkable.

/ Their oneness as a team was remarkable.

C 25 … boil down to
… boil down to
… It all boils down to trust.
… The issue boils down to money.
… boil down to

/ boil down to

… It all boils down to trust.

/ It all boils down to trust.

… The issue boils down to money.

/ The issue boils down to money.

C 26 … embankment
… embankment
… The river overflowed and flooded the embankment.
… They walked along the grassy embankment.
… embankment

/ embankment

… The river overflowed and flooded the embankment.

/ The river overflowed and flooded the embankment.

… They walked along the grassy embankment.

/ They walked along the grassy embankment.

C 27 … in years
… in years
… I haven’t seen him in years.
… This is the worst storm we’ve had in years.
… in years

/ in years

… I haven’t seen him in years.

/ I haven’t seen him in years.

… This is the worst storm we’ve had in years.

/ This is the worst storm we’ve had in years.

C 28 … for the benefit of
… for the benefit of
… The fund was created for the benefit of children.
… He spoke slowly for the benefit of the audience.
… for the benefit of

/ for the benefit of

… The fund was created for the benefit of children.

/ The fund was created for the benefit of children.

… He spoke slowly for the benefit of the audience.

/ He spoke slowly for the benefit of the audience.

C 29 … on bail
… on bail
… He was released on bail.
… She remained in custody while others were out on bail.
… on bail

/ on bail

… He was released on bail.

/ He was released on bail.

… She remained in custody while others were out on bail.

/ She remained in custody while others were out on bail.

C 30 … sleep in
… sleep in
… I usually sleep in on Sundays.
… He slept in and missed the train.
… sleep in

/ sleep in

… I usually sleep in on Sundays.

/ I usually sleep in on Sundays.

… He slept in and missed the train.

/ He slept in and missed the train.

C 31 … itinerary
… itinerary
… Our itinerary includes three cities.
… She emailed me her travel itinerary.
… itinerary

/ itinerary

… Our itinerary includes three cities.

/ Our itinerary includes three cities.

… She emailed me her travel itinerary.

/ She emailed me her travel itinerary.

C 32 … alive and well
… alive and well
… He’s alive and well after the accident.
… The tradition is still alive and well.
… alive and well

/ alive and well

… He’s alive and well after the accident.

/ He’s alive and well after the accident.

… The tradition is still alive and well.

/ The tradition is still alive and well.

C 33 … beggar
… beggar
… A beggar asked for change on the street.
… He gave food to a hungry beggar.
… beggar

/ beggar

… A beggar asked for change on the street.

/ A beggar asked for change on the street.

… He gave food to a hungry beggar.

/ He gave food to a hungry beggar.

C 34 … welsh
… welsh
… He tried to welsh on his promise.
… Don’t welsh on your debts.
… welsh

/ welsh

… He tried to welsh on his promise.

/ He tried to welsh on his promise.

… Don’t welsh on your debts.

/ Don’t welsh on your debts.

C 35 … corroboration
… corroboration
… We need corroboration for his story.
… Her testimony provided crucial corroboration.
… corroboration

/ corroboration

… We need corroboration for his story.

/ We need corroboration for his story.

… Her testimony provided crucial corroboration.

/ Her testimony provided crucial corroboration.

C 36 … canteen
… canteen
… He ate lunch in the school canteen.
… The factory canteen serves hot meals.
… canteen

/ canteen

… He ate lunch in the school canteen.

/ He ate lunch in the school canteen.

… The factory canteen serves hot meals.

/ The factory canteen serves hot meals.

C 37 … furlough
… furlough
… The soldier returned home on furlough.
… Many workers were placed on furlough.
… furlough

/ furlough

… The soldier returned home on furlough.

/ The soldier returned home on furlough.

… Many workers were placed on furlough.

/ Many workers were placed on furlough.

C 38 … step in
… step in
… She stepped in to help during the crisis.
… The manager stepped in to resolve the dispute.
… step in

/ step in

… She stepped in to help during the crisis.

/ She stepped in to help during the crisis.

… The manager stepped in to resolve the dispute.

/ The manager stepped in to resolve the dispute.

C 39 … egalitarian
… egalitarian
… They support an egalitarian society.
… The school promotes egalitarian values.
… egalitarian

/ egalitarian

… They support an egalitarian society.

/ They support an egalitarian society.

… The school promotes egalitarian values.

/ The school promotes egalitarian values.

C 40 … take A for granted
… take A for granted
… Don’t take clean water for granted.
… She felt he took her for granted.
… take A for granted

/ take A for granted

… Don’t take clean water for granted.

/ Don’t take clean water for granted.

… She felt he took her for granted.

/ She felt he took her for granted.

C 41 … in so far as
… in so far as
… In so far as I know, he’s honest.
… In so far as it affects the outcome, we must act.
… in so far as

/ in so far as

… In so far as I know, he’s honest.

/ In so far as I know, he’s honest.

… In so far as it affects the outcome, we must act.

/ In so far as it affects the outcome, we must act.

C 42 … filibuster
… filibuster
… The senator launched a filibuster.
… The filibuster delayed the vote.
… filibuster

/ filibuster

… The senator launched a filibuster.

/ The senator launched a filibuster.

… The filibuster delayed the vote.

/ The filibuster delayed the vote.

C 43 … cavern
… cavern
… They explored a dark cavern.
… The cavern was filled with bats.
… cavern

/ cavern

… They explored a dark cavern.

/ They explored a dark cavern.

… The cavern was filled with bats.

/ The cavern was filled with bats.

C 44 … barrow
… barrow
… He pushed a barrow full of vegetables.
… The vendor sold fruit from a barrow.
… barrow

/ barrow

… He pushed a barrow full of vegetables.

/ He pushed a barrow full of vegetables.

… The vendor sold fruit from a barrow.

/ The vendor sold fruit from a barrow.

C 45 … pentagon
… pentagon
… The building was shaped like a pentagon.
… A pentagon has five sides.
… pentagon

/ pentagon

… The building was shaped like a pentagon.

/ The building was shaped like a pentagon.

… A pentagon has five sides.

/ A pentagon has five sides.

C 46 … neurosis
… neurosis
… He suffers from anxiety neurosis.
… Neurosis can affect daily life.
… neurosis

/ neurosis

… He suffers from anxiety neurosis.

/ He suffers from anxiety neurosis.

… Neurosis can affect daily life.

/ Neurosis can affect daily life.

C 47 … hegemony
… hegemony
… The country maintained regional hegemony.
… Cultural hegemony shapes global trends.
… hegemony

/ hegemony

… The country maintained regional hegemony.

/ The country maintained regional hegemony.

… Cultural hegemony shapes global trends.

/ Cultural hegemony shapes global trends.

C 48 … propulsion
… propulsion
… The rocket uses chemical propulsion.
… Jet propulsion powers the aircraft.
… propulsion

/ propulsion

… The rocket uses chemical propulsion.

/ The rocket uses chemical propulsion.

… Jet propulsion powers the aircraft.

/ Jet propulsion powers the aircraft.

C 49 … subjugate
… subjugate
… The empire tried to subjugate its neighbors.
… They were subjugated by force.
… subjugate

/ subjugate

… The empire tried to subjugate its neighbors.

/ The empire tried to subjugate its neighbors.

… They were subjugated by force.

/ They were subjugated by force.

C 50 … biceps
… biceps
… He flexed his biceps proudly.
… Strong biceps help with lifting.
… biceps

/ biceps

… He flexed his biceps proudly.

/ He flexed his biceps proudly.

… Strong biceps help with lifting.

/ Strong biceps help with lifting.

D 1 … iniquity
… iniquity
… The dictator’s rule was full of iniquity.
… They fought against social iniquity.
… iniquity

/ iniquity

… The dictator’s rule was full of iniquity.

/ The dictator’s rule was full of iniquity.

… They fought against social iniquity.

/ They fought against social iniquity.

D 2 … succumb to
… succumb to
… He succumbed to temptation.
… She succumbed to illness after a long fight.
… succumb to

/ succumb to

… He succumbed to temptation.

/ He succumbed to temptation.

… She succumbed to illness after a long fight.

/ She succumbed to illness after a long fight.

D 3 … ransack
… ransack
… Thieves ransacked the house.
… The office was ransacked during the break-in.
… ransack

/ ransack

… Thieves ransacked the house.

/ Thieves ransacked the house.

… The office was ransacked during the break-in.

/ The office was ransacked during the break-in.

D 4 … tear down
… tear down
… They plan to tear down the old building.
… Protesters tried to tear down the statue.
… tear down

/ tear down

… They plan to tear down the old building.

/ They plan to tear down the old building.

… Protesters tried to tear down the statue.

/ Protesters tried to tear down the statue.

D 5 … with open arms
… with open arms
… They welcomed us with open arms.
… She embraced the challenge with open arms.
… with open arms

/ with open arms

… They welcomed us with open arms.

/ They welcomed us with open arms.

… She embraced the challenge with open arms.

/ She embraced the challenge with open arms.

D 6 … under construction
… under construction
… The new library is still under construction.
… The road is under construction until next month.
… under construction

/ under construction

… The new library is still under construction.

/ The new library is still under construction.

… The road is under construction until next month.

/ The road is under construction until next month.

D 7 … in dispute
… in dispute
… The land is currently in dispute.
… The contract terms are in dispute.
… in dispute

/ in dispute

… The land is currently in dispute.

/ The land is currently in dispute.

… The contract terms are in dispute.

/ The contract terms are in dispute.

D 8 … pan out
… pan out
… Let’s see how things pan out.
… His plan didn’t pan out as expected.
… pan out

/ pan out

… Let’s see how things pan out.

/ Let’s see how things pan out.

… His plan didn’t pan out as expected.

/ His plan didn’t pan out as expected.

D 9 … get wet to the skin
… get wet to the skin
… We got wet to the skin in the storm.
… She was wet to the skin after falling in the river.
… get wet to the skin

/ get wet to the skin

… We got wet to the skin in the storm.

/ We got wet to the skin in the storm.

… She was wet to the skin after falling in the river.

/ She was wet to the skin after falling in the river.

D 10 … recrimination
… recrimination
… The meeting ended in mutual recrimination.
… Their argument turned into a cycle of recriminations.
… recrimination

/ recrimination

… The meeting ended in mutual recrimination.

/ The meeting ended in mutual recrimination.

… Their argument turned into a cycle of recriminations.

/ Their argument turned into a cycle of recriminations.

D 11 … encryption
… encryption
… The file is protected by encryption.
… Encryption ensures secure communication.
… encryption

/ encryption

… The file is protected by encryption.

/ The file is protected by encryption.

… Encryption ensures secure communication.

/ Encryption ensures secure communication.

D 12 … true to life
… true to life
… The painting is true to life.
… Her performance was true to life.
… true to life

/ true to life

… The painting is true to life.

/ The painting is true to life.

… Her performance was true to life.

/ Her performance was true to life.

D 13 … genotype
… genotype
… The child inherited a rare genotype.
… Genotype affects how traits are expressed.
… genotype

/ genotype

… The child inherited a rare genotype.

/ The child inherited a rare genotype.

… Genotype affects how traits are expressed.

/ Genotype affects how traits are expressed.

D 14 … autism
… autism
… He was diagnosed with autism at age three.
… Autism affects communication and behavior.
… autism

/ autism

… He was diagnosed with autism at age three.

/ He was diagnosed with autism at age three.

… Autism affects communication and behavior.

/ Autism affects communication and behavior.

D 15 … on the subject of
… on the subject of
… On the subject of travel, have you booked your flight?
… She spoke on the subject of climate change.
… on the subject of

/ on the subject of

… On the subject of travel, have you booked your flight?

/ On the subject of travel, have you booked your flight?

… She spoke on the subject of climate change.

/ She spoke on the subject of climate change.

D 16 … inquire of
… inquire of
… I inquired of the clerk about the schedule.
… She inquired of her teacher about the assignment.
… inquire of

/ inquire of

… I inquired of the clerk about the schedule.

/ I inquired of the clerk about the schedule.

… She inquired of her teacher about the assignment.

/ She inquired of her teacher about the assignment.

D 17 … promontory
… promontory
… The castle stood on a rocky promontory.
… We watched the sunset from the promontory.
… promontory

/ promontory

… The castle stood on a rocky promontory.

/ The castle stood on a rocky promontory.

… We watched the sunset from the promontory.

/ We watched the sunset from the promontory.

D 18 … curio
… curio
… The shop sells rare curios.
… He collects old curios from around the world.
… curio

/ curio

… The shop sells rare curios.

/ The shop sells rare curios.

… He collects old curios from around the world.

/ He collects old curios from around the world.

D 19 … diction
… diction
… Her clear diction made the speech powerful.
… Good diction is essential for actors.
… diction

/ diction

… Her clear diction made the speech powerful.

/ Her clear diction made the speech powerful.

… Good diction is essential for actors.

/ Good diction is essential for actors.

D 20 … take pains
… take pains
… She took pains to explain everything clearly.
… He took great pains with the design.
… take pains

/ take pains

… She took pains to explain everything clearly.

/ She took pains to explain everything clearly.

… He took great pains with the design.

/ He took great pains with the design.

D 21 … under consideration
… under consideration
… The proposal is still under consideration.
… Several options are under consideration.
… under consideration

/ under consideration

… The proposal is still under consideration.

/ The proposal is still under consideration.

… Several options are under consideration.

/ Several options are under consideration.

D 22 … esophagus
… esophagus
… Food passes through the esophagus to the stomach.
… He had surgery on his esophagus.
… esophagus

/ esophagus

… Food passes through the esophagus to the stomach.

/ Food passes through the esophagus to the stomach.

… He had surgery on his esophagus.

/ He had surgery on his esophagus.

D 23 … speak well of
… speak well of
… She always speaks well of her colleagues.
… He spoke well of his former teacher.
… speak well of

/ speak well of

… She always speaks well of her colleagues.

/ She always speaks well of her colleagues.

… He spoke well of his former teacher.

/ He spoke well of his former teacher.

D 24 … rut
… rut
… He’s stuck in a rut at work.
… They broke out of their daily rut.
… rut

/ rut

… He’s stuck in a rut at work.

/ He’s stuck in a rut at work.

… They broke out of their daily rut.

/ They broke out of their daily rut.

D 25 … hermit
… hermit
… He lived as a hermit in the mountains.
… The hermit avoided all contact with society.
… hermit

/ hermit

… He lived as a hermit in the mountains.

/ He lived as a hermit in the mountains.

… The hermit avoided all contact with society.

/ The hermit avoided all contact with society.

D 26 … lathe
… lathe
… The craftsman shaped the wood using a lathe.
… A lathe is used to make round objects.
… lathe

/ lathe

… The craftsman shaped the wood using a lathe.

/ The craftsman shaped the wood using a lathe.

… A lathe is used to make round objects.

/ A lathe is used to make round objects.

D 27 … precipice
… precipice
… He stood at the edge of the precipice.
… The car skidded near a steep precipice.
… precipice

/ precipice

… He stood at the edge of the precipice.

/ He stood at the edge of the precipice.

… The car skidded near a steep precipice.

/ The car skidded near a steep precipice.

D 28 … out and about
… out and about
… She’s out and about after her illness.
… He’s out and about running errands.
… out and about

/ out and about

… She’s out and about after her illness.

/ She’s out and about after her illness.

… He’s out and about running errands.

/ He’s out and about running errands.

D 29 … epitome
… epitome
… She is the epitome of grace.
… The building is the epitome of modern design.
… epitome

/ epitome

… She is the epitome of grace.

/ She is the epitome of grace.

… The building is the epitome of modern design.

/ The building is the epitome of modern design.

D 30 … gait
… gait
… His gait was slow and unsteady.
… Horses have different gaits like trot and gallop.
… gait

/ gait

… His gait was slow and unsteady.

/ His gait was slow and unsteady.

… Horses have different gaits like trot and gallop.

/ Horses have different gaits like trot and gallop.

D 31 … rump
… rump
… The cow’s rump was branded.
… He fell and landed on his rump.
… rump

/ rump

… The cow’s rump was branded.

/ The cow’s rump was branded.

… He fell and landed on his rump.

/ He fell and landed on his rump.

D 32 … accomplice
… accomplice
… The thief had an accomplice.
… She was arrested as an accomplice.
… accomplice

/ accomplice

… The thief had an accomplice.

/ The thief had an accomplice.

… She was arrested as an accomplice.

/ She was arrested as an accomplice.

D 33 … beyond question
… beyond question
… His honesty is beyond question.
… That fact is beyond question.
… beyond question

/ beyond question

… His honesty is beyond question.

/ His honesty is beyond question.

… That fact is beyond question.

/ That fact is beyond question.

D 34 … exponent
… exponent
… She’s a leading exponent of modern dance.
… He’s an exponent of environmental reform.
… exponent

/ exponent

… She’s a leading exponent of modern dance.

/ She’s a leading exponent of modern dance.

… He’s an exponent of environmental reform.

/ He’s an exponent of environmental reform.

D 35 … puberty
… puberty
… She entered puberty at age eleven.
… Puberty brings many physical changes.
… puberty

/ puberty

… She entered puberty at age eleven.

/ She entered puberty at age eleven.

… Puberty brings many physical changes.

/ Puberty brings many physical changes.

D 36 … squeak
… squeak
… The door began to squeak when opened.
… She let out a tiny squeak of surprise.
… squeak

/ squeak

… The door began to squeak when opened.

/ The door began to squeak when opened.

… She let out a tiny squeak of surprise.

/ She let out a tiny squeak of surprise.

D 37 … buy out
… buy out
… He bought out his partner’s share.
… The company was bought out by a rival.
… buy out

/ buy out

… He bought out his partner’s share.

/ He bought out his partner’s share.

… The company was bought out by a rival.

/ The company was bought out by a rival.

D 38 … introspection
… introspection
… Introspection helps us understand ourselves.
… He spent the weekend in quiet introspection.
… introspection

/ introspection

… Introspection helps us understand ourselves.

/ Introspection helps us understand ourselves.

… He spent the weekend in quiet introspection.

/ He spent the weekend in quiet introspection.

D 39 … owing to
… owing to
… The flight was delayed owing to bad weather.
… Owing to his efforts, the project succeeded.
… owing to

/ owing to

… The flight was delayed owing to bad weather.

/ The flight was delayed owing to bad weather.

… Owing to his efforts, the project succeeded.

/ Owing to his efforts, the project succeeded.

D 40 … pick up the pieces
… pick up the pieces
… After the breakup, she tried to pick up the pieces.
… We must pick up the pieces and move on.
… pick up the pieces

/ pick up the pieces

… After the breakup, she tried to pick up the pieces.

/ After the breakup, she tried to pick up the pieces.

… We must pick up the pieces and move on.

/ We must pick up the pieces and move on.

D 41 … fall in with
… fall in with
… He fell in with a group of artists.
… She fell in with their plans easily.
… fall in with

/ fall in with

… He fell in with a group of artists.

/ He fell in with a group of artists.

… She fell in with their plans easily.

/ She fell in with their plans easily.

D 42 … crony
… crony
… He was surrounded by political cronies.
… The mayor appointed his old cronies.
… crony

/ crony

… He was surrounded by political cronies.

/ He was surrounded by political cronies.

… The mayor appointed his old cronies.

/ The mayor appointed his old cronies.

D 43 … iron out
… iron out
… Let’s iron out the details before signing.
… They ironed out their differences.
… iron out

/ iron out

… Let’s iron out the details before signing.

/ Let’s iron out the details before signing.

… They ironed out their differences.

/ They ironed out their differences.

D 44 … blow in
… blow in
… He blew in unexpectedly at midnight.
… A cold wind blew in from the north.
… blow in

/ blow in

… He blew in unexpectedly at midnight.

/ He blew in unexpectedly at midnight.

… A cold wind blew in from the north.

/ A cold wind blew in from the north.

D 45 … emissary
… emissary
… She acted as an emissary for peace.
… An emissary was sent to negotiate.
… emissary

/ emissary

… She acted as an emissary for peace.

/ She acted as an emissary for peace.

… An emissary was sent to negotiate.

/ An emissary was sent to negotiate.

D 46 … fable
… fable
… The fable teaches a moral lesson.
… He told a fable about honesty.
… fable

/ fable

… The fable teaches a moral lesson.

/ The fable teaches a moral lesson.

… He told a fable about honesty.

/ He told a fable about honesty.

D 47 … ratification
… ratification
… The treaty awaits ratification.
… Parliament voted for ratification.
… ratification

/ ratification

… The treaty awaits ratification.

/ The treaty awaits ratification.

… Parliament voted for ratification.

/ Parliament voted for ratification.

D 48 … sleep on
… sleep on
… Let me sleep on it before deciding.
… She slept on the offer and accepted it.
… sleep on

/ sleep on

… Let me sleep on it before deciding.

/ Let me sleep on it before deciding.

… She slept on the offer and accepted it.

/ She slept on the offer and accepted it.

D 49 … fade away
… fade away
… His voice faded away in the distance.
… The memory slowly faded away.
… fade away

/ fade away

… His voice faded away in the distance.

/ His voice faded away in the distance.

… The memory slowly faded away.

/ The memory slowly faded away.

D 50 … pique
… pique
… His comment piqued her curiosity.
… She was piqued by his indifference.
… pique

/ pique

… His comment piqued her curiosity.

/ His comment piqued her curiosity.

… She was piqued by his indifference.

/ She was piqued by his indifference.