E 1 … gain on
… gain on
… The runner gained on the leader.
… The car gained on the truck ahead.
… gain on
/ gain on
… The runner gained on the leader.
/ The runner gained on the leader.
… The car gained on the truck ahead.
/ The car gained on the truck ahead.
E 2 … escapade
… escapade
… Their weekend escapade was full of surprises.
… He told stories of youthful escapades.
… escapade
/ escapade
… Their weekend escapade was full of surprises.
/ Their weekend escapade was full of surprises.
… He told stories of youthful escapades.
/ He told stories of youthful escapades.
E 3 … mischief
… mischief
… The children were full of mischief.
… He got into mischief at school.
… mischief
/ mischief
… The children were full of mischief.
/ The children were full of mischief.
… He got into mischief at school.
/ He got into mischief at school.
E 4 … forgery
… forgery
… The signature was a forgery.
… He was arrested for document forgery.
… forgery
/ forgery
… The signature was a forgery.
/ The signature was a forgery.
… He was arrested for document forgery.
/ He was arrested for document forgery.
E 5 … in doubt
… in doubt
… His honesty is in doubt.
… The outcome is still in doubt.
… in doubt
/ in doubt
… His honesty is in doubt.
/ His honesty is in doubt.
… The outcome is still in doubt.
/ The outcome is still in doubt.
E 6 … take root
… take root
… The idea began to take root in her mind.
… The plant took root quickly.
… take root
/ take root
… The idea began to take root in her mind.
/ The idea began to take root in her mind.
… The plant took root quickly.
/ The plant took root quickly.
E 7 … shell out
… shell out
… I had to shell out $100 for repairs.
… They shelled out a fortune for the wedding.
… shell out
/ shell out
… I had to shell out $100 for repairs.
/ I had to shell out $100 for repairs.
… They shelled out a fortune for the wedding.
/ They shelled out a fortune for the wedding.
E 8 … whimper
… whimper
… The puppy whimpered in the corner.
… She whimpered softly after the fall.
… whimper
/ whimper
… The puppy whimpered in the corner.
/ The puppy whimpered in the corner.
… She whimpered softly after the fall.
/ She whimpered softly after the fall.
E 9 … rebuttal
… rebuttal
… His rebuttal was clear and strong.
… She wrote a rebuttal to the article.
… rebuttal
/ rebuttal
… His rebuttal was clear and strong.
/ His rebuttal was clear and strong.
… She wrote a rebuttal to the article.
/ She wrote a rebuttal to the article.
E 10 … in a million
… in a million
… That chance is one in a million.
… She’s one in a million.
… in a million
/ in a million
… That chance is one in a million.
/ That chance is one in a million.
… She’s one in a million.
/ She’s one in a million.
E 11 … pass through
… pass through
… We passed through the tunnel quickly.
… He passed through town on his way home.
… pass through
/ pass through
… We passed through the tunnel quickly.
/ We passed through the tunnel quickly.
… He passed through town on his way home.
/ He passed through town on his way home.
E 12 … retract
… retract
… He retracted his statement.
… The company retracted the offer.
… retract
/ retract
… He retracted his statement.
/ He retracted his statement.
… The company retracted the offer.
/ The company retracted the offer.
E 13 … make for
… make for
… This path makes for easy walking.
… Good communication makes for strong relationships.
… make for
/ make for
… This path makes for easy walking.
/ This path makes for easy walking.
… Good communication makes for strong relationships.
/ Good communication makes for strong relationships.
E 14 … die of
… die of
… He died of heart failure.
… Many died of hunger during the war.
… die of
/ die of
… He died of heart failure.
/ He died of heart failure.
… Many died of hunger during the war.
/ Many died of hunger during the war.
E 15 … be devoid of
… be devoid of
… The room was devoid of furniture.
… His speech was devoid of emotion.
… be devoid of
/ be devoid of
… The room was devoid of furniture.
/ The room was devoid of furniture.
… His speech was devoid of emotion.
/ His speech was devoid of emotion.
E 16 … elation
… elation
… She felt elation after hearing the good news.
… His face showed pure elation.
… elation
/ elation
… She felt elation after hearing the good news.
/ She felt elation after hearing the good news.
… His face showed pure elation.
/ His face showed pure elation.
E 17 … hatchet
… hatchet
… He chopped wood with a hatchet.
… The hatchet was rusty and old.
… hatchet
/ hatchet
… He chopped wood with a hatchet.
/ He chopped wood with a hatchet.
… The hatchet was rusty and old.
/ The hatchet was rusty and old.
E 18 … infertility
… infertility
… They sought treatment for infertility.
… Infertility can be emotionally challenging.
… infertility
/ infertility
… They sought treatment for infertility.
/ They sought treatment for infertility.
… Infertility can be emotionally challenging.
/ Infertility can be emotionally challenging.
E 19 … provocation
… provocation
… His words were a clear provocation.
… She reacted calmly to the provocation.
… provocation
/ provocation
… His words were a clear provocation.
/ His words were a clear provocation.
… She reacted calmly to the provocation.
/ She reacted calmly to the provocation.
E 20 … high and low
… high and low
… We searched high and low for the keys.
… He looked high and low but couldn’t find it.
… high and low
/ high and low
… We searched high and low for the keys.
/ We searched high and low for the keys.
… He looked high and low but couldn’t find it.
/ He looked high and low but couldn’t find it.
E 21 … be weary of
… be weary of
… I’m weary of constant complaints.
… She grew weary of the routine.
… be weary of
/ be weary of
… I’m weary of constant complaints.
/ I’m weary of constant complaints.
… She grew weary of the routine.
/ She grew weary of the routine.
E 22 … node
… node
… The network has multiple nodes.
… Each node communicates with others.
… node
/ node
… The network has multiple nodes.
/ The network has multiple nodes.
… Each node communicates with others.
/ Each node communicates with others.
E 23 … dune
… dune
… The camel walked over the sand dunes.
… They camped near a large dune.
… dune
/ dune
… The camel walked over the sand dunes.
/ The camel walked over the sand dunes.
… They camped near a large dune.
/ They camped near a large dune.
E 24 … circumference
… circumference
… The circumference of the circle is 20 cm.
… Measure the circumference with a tape.
… circumference
/ circumference
… The circumference of the circle is 20 cm.
/ The circumference of the circle is 20 cm.
… Measure the circumference with a tape.
/ Measure the circumference with a tape.
E 25 … with a start
… with a start
… He woke up with a start.
… She turned around with a start.
… with a start
/ with a start
… He woke up with a start.
/ He woke up with a start.
… She turned around with a start.
/ She turned around with a start.
E 26 … infatuation
… infatuation
… His infatuation with her was obvious.
… Infatuation often fades with time.
… infatuation
/ infatuation
… His infatuation with her was obvious.
/ His infatuation with her was obvious.
… Infatuation often fades with time.
/ Infatuation often fades with time.
E 27 … mulch
… mulch
… Spread mulch around the plants.
… Mulch helps retain soil moisture.
… mulch
/ mulch
… Spread mulch around the plants.
/ Spread mulch around the plants.
… Mulch helps retain soil moisture.
/ Mulch helps retain soil moisture.
E 28 … for life
… for life
… They were bonded for life.
… He was sentenced to prison for life.
… for life
/ for life
… They were bonded for life.
/ They were bonded for life.
… He was sentenced to prison for life.
/ He was sentenced to prison for life.
E 29 … parson
… parson
… The parson led the Sunday service.
… The village parson was well respected.
… parson
/ parson
… The parson led the Sunday service.
/ The parson led the Sunday service.
… The village parson was well respected.
/ The village parson was well respected.
E 30 … inflict A on B
… inflict A on B
… He inflicted pain on others.
… Don’t inflict your anger on me.
… inflict A on B
/ inflict A on B
… He inflicted pain on others.
/ He inflicted pain on others.
… Don’t inflict your anger on me.
/ Don’t inflict your anger on me.
E 31 … malady
… malady
… The malady spread quickly.
… Poverty is a social malady.
… malady
/ malady
… The malady spread quickly.
/ The malady spread quickly.
… Poverty is a social malady.
/ Poverty is a social malady.
E 32 … pellet
… pellet
… The stove burns wood pellets.
… He fed the rabbit food pellets.
… pellet
/ pellet
… The stove burns wood pellets.
/ The stove burns wood pellets.
… He fed the rabbit food pellets.
/ He fed the rabbit food pellets.
E 33 … oddly enough
… oddly enough
… Oddly enough, he agreed.
… Oddly enough, the cat likes water.
… oddly enough
/ oddly enough
… Oddly enough, he agreed.
/ Oddly enough, he agreed.
… Oddly enough, the cat likes water.
/ Oddly enough, the cat likes water.
E 34 … transpire
… transpire
… What transpired at the meeting?
… It transpired that she was right.
… transpire
/ transpire
… What transpired at the meeting?
/ What transpired at the meeting?
… It transpired that she was right.
/ It transpired that she was right.
E 35 … amity
… amity
… The treaty promoted amity between nations.
… They lived in amity for decades.
… amity
/ amity
… The treaty promoted amity between nations.
/ The treaty promoted amity between nations.
… They lived in amity for decades.
/ They lived in amity for decades.
E 36 … dichotomy
… dichotomy
… There’s a clear dichotomy between theory and practice.
… The novel explores the dichotomy of good and evil.
… dichotomy
/ dichotomy
… There’s a clear dichotomy between theory and practice.
/ There’s a clear dichotomy between theory and practice.
… The novel explores the dichotomy of good and evil.
/ The novel explores the dichotomy of good and evil.
E 37 … in a second
… in a second
… I’ll be there in a second.
… She answered in a second.
… in a second
/ in a second
… I’ll be there in a second.
/ I’ll be there in a second.
… She answered in a second.
/ She answered in a second.
E 38 … dike
… dike
… The dike protected the town from flooding.
… They reinforced the dike before the storm.
… dike
/ dike
… The dike protected the town from flooding.
/ The dike protected the town from flooding.
… They reinforced the dike before the storm.
/ They reinforced the dike before the storm.
E 39 … nomad
… nomad
… The nomad moved with the seasons.
… He lived like a modern nomad.
… nomad
/ nomad
… The nomad moved with the seasons.
/ The nomad moved with the seasons.
… He lived like a modern nomad.
/ He lived like a modern nomad.
E 40 … caprice
… caprice
… Her decision was driven by caprice.
… The weather changed with caprice.
… caprice
/ caprice
… Her decision was driven by caprice.
/ Her decision was driven by caprice.
… The weather changed with caprice.
/ The weather changed with caprice.
E 41 … recuperate
… recuperate
… He’s recuperating after surgery.
… She took time off to recuperate.
… recuperate
/ recuperate
… He’s recuperating after surgery.
/ He’s recuperating after surgery.
… She took time off to recuperate.
/ She took time off to recuperate.
E 42 … manipulator
… manipulator
… He’s a skilled manipulator of public opinion.
… The manipulator twisted the facts.
… manipulator
/ manipulator
… He’s a skilled manipulator of public opinion.
/ He’s a skilled manipulator of public opinion.
… The manipulator twisted the facts.
/ The manipulator twisted the facts.
E 43 … break the news
… break the news
… I had to break the news to her gently.
… He broke the news about the accident.
… break the news
/ break the news
… I had to break the news to her gently.
/ I had to break the news to her gently.
… He broke the news about the accident.
/ He broke the news about the accident.
E 44 … proscribe
… proscribe
… The law proscribes discrimination.
… Certain substances are proscribed by regulation.
… proscribe
/ proscribe
… The law proscribes discrimination.
/ The law proscribes discrimination.
… Certain substances are proscribed by regulation.
/ Certain substances are proscribed by regulation.
E 45 … ethos
… ethos
… The company’s ethos values innovation.
… Her actions reflect a strong moral ethos.
… ethos
/ ethos
… The company’s ethos values innovation.
/ The company’s ethos values innovation.
… Her actions reflect a strong moral ethos.
/ Her actions reflect a strong moral ethos.
E 46 … hole up
… hole up
… They holed up in a cabin during the storm.
… He holed up with his books all weekend.
… hole up
/ hole up
… They holed up in a cabin during the storm.
/ They holed up in a cabin during the storm.
… He holed up with his books all weekend.
/ He holed up with his books all weekend.
E 47 … dung
… dung
… The field was fertilized with cow dung.
… Flies gathered around the pile of dung.
… dung
/ dung
… The field was fertilized with cow dung.
/ The field was fertilized with cow dung.
… Flies gathered around the pile of dung.
/ Flies gathered around the pile of dung.
E 48 … tell A apart
… tell A apart
… I can’t tell the twins apart.
… Can you tell these two paintings apart?
… tell A apart
/ tell A apart
… I can’t tell the twins apart.
/ I can’t tell the twins apart.
… Can you tell these two paintings apart?
/ Can you tell these two paintings apart?
E 49 … orator
… orator
… He’s a gifted orator.
… The orator held the crowd’s attention.
… orator
/ orator
… He’s a gifted orator.
/ He’s a gifted orator.
… The orator held the crowd’s attention.
/ The orator held the crowd’s attention.
E 50 … fission
… fission
… Nuclear fission releases energy.
… Cell fission occurs during reproduction.
… fission
/ fission
… Nuclear fission releases energy.
/ Nuclear fission releases energy.
… Cell fission occurs during reproduction.
/ Cell fission occurs during reproduction.
F 1 … as much as to say
… as much as to say
… He shrugged, as much as to say “I don’t care.”
… She smiled, as much as to say “I told you so.”
… as much as to say
/ as much as to say
… He shrugged, as much as to say “I don’t care.”
/ He shrugged, as much as to say “I don’t care.”
… She smiled, as much as to say “I told you so.”
/ She smiled, as much as to say “I told you so.”
F 2 … resurgence
… resurgence
… There’s a resurgence of interest in vinyl records.
… The city saw a resurgence in tourism.
… resurgence
/ resurgence
… There’s a resurgence of interest in vinyl records.
/ There’s a resurgence of interest in vinyl records.
… The city saw a resurgence in tourism.
/ The city saw a resurgence in tourism.
F 3 … cutback
… cutback
… The company announced major cutbacks.
… Budget cutbacks affected public services.
… cutback
/ cutback
… The company announced major cutbacks.
/ The company announced major cutbacks.
… Budget cutbacks affected public services.
/ Budget cutbacks affected public services.
F 4 … forfeit
… forfeit
… He had to forfeit the match due to injury.
… You’ll forfeit your deposit if you cancel.
… forfeit
/ forfeit
… He had to forfeit the match due to injury.
/ He had to forfeit the match due to injury.
… You’ll forfeit your deposit if you cancel.
/ You’ll forfeit your deposit if you cancel.
F 5 … anorexia
… anorexia
… She was treated for anorexia.
… Anorexia can be life-threatening.
… anorexia
/ anorexia
… She was treated for anorexia.
/ She was treated for anorexia.
… Anorexia can be life-threatening.
/ Anorexia can be life-threatening.
F 6 … work off
… work off
… He worked off his stress by jogging.
… She worked off her debt over five years.
… work off
/ work off
… He worked off his stress by jogging.
/ He worked off his stress by jogging.
… She worked off her debt over five years.
/ She worked off her debt over five years.
F 7 … aviary
… aviary
… The zoo has a large aviary.
… Exotic birds filled the aviary.
… aviary
/ aviary
… The zoo has a large aviary.
/ The zoo has a large aviary.
… Exotic birds filled the aviary.
/ Exotic birds filled the aviary.
F 8 … migraine
… migraine
… She suffers from frequent migraines.
… A migraine kept him in bed all day.
… migraine
/ migraine
… She suffers from frequent migraines.
/ She suffers from frequent migraines.
… A migraine kept him in bed all day.
/ A migraine kept him in bed all day.
F 9 … crevice
… crevice
… Water dripped from a crevice in the rock.
… He hid the key in a crevice.
… crevice
/ crevice
… Water dripped from a crevice in the rock.
/ Water dripped from a crevice in the rock.
… He hid the key in a crevice.
/ He hid the key in a crevice.
F 10 … quarantine
… quarantine
… The animals were kept in quarantine.
… She was placed under quarantine after travel.
… quarantine
/ quarantine
… The animals were kept in quarantine.
/ The animals were kept in quarantine.
… She was placed under quarantine after travel.
/ She was placed under quarantine after travel.
F 11 … raze
… raze
… The old building was razed to make way for a park.
… They razed the village during the war.
… raze
/ raze
… The old building was razed to make way for a park.
/ The old building was razed to make way for a park.
… They razed the village during the war.
/ They razed the village during the war.
F 12 … break into tears
… break into tears
… She broke into tears after hearing the news.
… He broke into tears during the speech.
… break into tears
/ break into tears
… She broke into tears after hearing the news.
/ She broke into tears after hearing the news.
… He broke into tears during the speech.
/ He broke into tears during the speech.
F 13 … cistern
… cistern
… Rainwater was stored in a cistern.
… The cistern overflowed after the storm.
… cistern
/ cistern
… Rainwater was stored in a cistern.
/ Rainwater was stored in a cistern.
… The cistern overflowed after the storm.
/ The cistern overflowed after the storm.
F 14 … wrest
… wrest
… He wrested control from his rival.
… She wrested the phone from his hand.
… wrest
/ wrest
… He wrested control from his rival.
/ He wrested control from his rival.
… She wrested the phone from his hand.
/ She wrested the phone from his hand.
F 15 … draw into
… draw into
… He was drawn into the argument.
… The story drew me into its world.
… draw into
/ draw into
… He was drawn into the argument.
/ He was drawn into the argument.
… The story drew me into its world.
/ The story drew me into its world.
F 16 … innuendo
… innuendo
… His speech was full of innuendo.
… She ignored the innuendo and stayed calm.
… innuendo
/ innuendo
… His speech was full of innuendo.
/ His speech was full of innuendo.
… She ignored the innuendo and stayed calm.
/ She ignored the innuendo and stayed calm.
F 17 … jubilee
… jubilee
… The town celebrated its 100th jubilee.
… A golden jubilee marks 50 years.
… jubilee
/ jubilee
… The town celebrated its 100th jubilee.
/ The town celebrated its 100th jubilee.
… A golden jubilee marks 50 years.
/ A golden jubilee marks 50 years.
F 18 … lagoon
… lagoon
… The lagoon was calm and clear.
… Fish swam in the shallow lagoon.
… lagoon
/ lagoon
… The lagoon was calm and clear.
/ The lagoon was calm and clear.
… Fish swam in the shallow lagoon.
/ Fish swam in the shallow lagoon.
F 19 … by dint of
… by dint of
… He succeeded by dint of hard work.
… She won by dint of persistence.
… by dint of
/ by dint of
… He succeeded by dint of hard work.
/ He succeeded by dint of hard work.
… She won by dint of persistence.
/ She won by dint of persistence.
F 20 … mutiny
… mutiny
… The crew staged a mutiny.
… Mutiny broke out on the ship.
… mutiny
/ mutiny
… The crew staged a mutiny.
/ The crew staged a mutiny.
… Mutiny broke out on the ship.
/ Mutiny broke out on the ship.
F 21 … rummage
… rummage
… He rummaged through the drawer.
… She rummaged in her bag for keys.
… rummage
/ rummage
… He rummaged through the drawer.
/ He rummaged through the drawer.
… She rummaged in her bag for keys.
/ She rummaged in her bag for keys.
F 22 … aperture
… aperture
… Light entered through the small aperture.
… Adjust the camera’s aperture for better focus.
… aperture
/ aperture
… Light entered through the small aperture.
/ Light entered through the small aperture.
… Adjust the camera’s aperture for better focus.
/ Adjust the camera’s aperture for better focus.
F 23 … in addition to
… in addition to
… In addition to math, he teaches science.
… In addition to her job, she volunteers.
… in addition to
/ in addition to
… In addition to math, he teaches science.
/ In addition to math, he teaches science.
… In addition to her job, she volunteers.
/ In addition to her job, she volunteers.
F 24 … take leave of
… take leave of
… He took leave of his family at the station.
… She took leave of her senses.
… take leave of
/ take leave of
… He took leave of his family at the station.
/ He took leave of his family at the station.
… She took leave of her senses.
/ She took leave of her senses.
F 25 … twitter
… twitter
… Birds twittered in the trees.
… The forest was filled with twitter.
… twitter
… Birds twittered in the trees.
/ Birds twittered in the trees.
… The forest was filled with twitter.
/ The forest was filled with twitter.
F 26 … crash into
… crash into
… The car crashed into the wall.
… He crashed into me while running.
… crash into
/ crash into
… The car crashed into the wall.
/ The car crashed into the wall.
… He crashed into me while running.
/ He crashed into me while running.
F 27 … amends
… amends
… He made amends for his mistake.
… She offered amends to the offended guest.
… amends
/ amends
… He made amends for his mistake.
/ He made amends for his mistake.
… She offered amends to the offended guest.
/ She offered amends to the offended guest.
F 28 … billow
… billow
… Smoke billowed from the chimney.
… Her dress billowed in the wind.
… billow
/ billow
… Smoke billowed from the chimney.
/ Smoke billowed from the chimney.
… Her dress billowed in the wind.
/ Her dress billowed in the wind.
F 29 … revere
… revere
… They revere their ancestors.
… The monk is revered by many.
… revere
/ revere
… They revere their ancestors.
/ They revere their ancestors.
… The monk is revered by many.
/ The monk is revered by many.
F 30 … citadel
… citadel
… The citadel stood atop the hill.
… The army defended the ancient citadel.
… citadel
/ citadel
… The citadel stood atop the hill.
/ The citadel stood atop the hill.
… The army defended the ancient citadel.
/ The army defended the ancient citadel.
F 31 … carry over
… carry over
… The budget will carry over to next year.
… Some habits carry over from childhood.
… carry over
/ carry over
… The budget will carry over to next year.
/ The budget will carry over to next year.
… Some habits carry over from childhood.
/ Some habits carry over from childhood.
F 32 … hearsay
… hearsay
… He was convicted based on hearsay.
… Hearsay is not admissible in court.
… hearsay
/ hearsay
… He was convicted based on hearsay.
/ He was convicted based on hearsay.
… Hearsay is not admissible in court.
/ Hearsay is not admissible in court.
F 33 … repudiate
… repudiate
… She repudiated the accusations publicly.
… They repudiated the contract due to fraud.
… repudiate
/ repudiate
… She repudiated the accusations publicly.
/ She repudiated the accusations publicly.
… They repudiated the contract due to fraud.
/ They repudiated the contract due to fraud.
F 34 … remission
… remission
… The cancer is now in remission.
… He received a remission of his debt.
… remission
/ remission
… The cancer is now in remission.
/ The cancer is now in remission.
… He received a remission of his debt.
/ He received a remission of his debt.
F 35 … hedonism
… hedonism
… His lifestyle is rooted in hedonism.
… Hedonism often ignores long-term consequences.
… hedonism
/ hedonism
… His lifestyle is rooted in hedonism.
/ His lifestyle is rooted in hedonism.
… Hedonism often ignores long-term consequences.
/ Hedonism often ignores long-term consequences.
F 36 … under cover
… under cover
… The agent operated under cover for years.
… They met under cover of darkness.
… under cover
/ under cover
… The agent operated under cover for years.
/ The agent operated under cover for years.
… They met under cover of darkness.
/ They met under cover of darkness.
F 37 … least of all
… least of all
… I don’t trust him—least of all with money.
… No one expected her to win, least of all herself.
… least of all
/ least of all
… I don’t trust him—least of all with money.
/ I don’t trust him—least of all with money.
… No one expected her to win, least of all herself.
/ No one expected her to win, least of all herself.
F 38 … cot
… cot
… The baby slept peacefully in the cot.
… We set up a cot in the tent.
… cot
/ cot
… The baby slept peacefully in the cot.
/ The baby slept peacefully in the cot.
… We set up a cot in the tent.
/ We set up a cot in the tent.
F 39 … denunciation
… denunciation
… Her speech was a strong denunciation of corruption.
… The article included a denunciation of the regime.
… denunciation
/ denunciation
… Her speech was a strong denunciation of corruption.
/ Her speech was a strong denunciation of corruption.
… The article included a denunciation of the regime.
/ The article included a denunciation of the regime.
F 40 … ascribe A to B
… ascribe A to B
… She ascribes her success to hard work.
… Many ascribe the painting to Picasso.
… ascribe A to B
/ ascribe A to B
… She ascribes her success to hard work.
/ She ascribes her success to hard work.
… Many ascribe the painting to Picasso.
/ Many ascribe the painting to Picasso.
F 41 … make allowance for
… make allowance for
… We must make allowance for delays.
… Make allowance for his age when judging.
… make allowance for
/ make allowance for
… We must make allowance for delays.
/ We must make allowance for delays.
… Make allowance for his age when judging.
/ Make allowance for his age when judging.
F 42 … plaid
… plaid
… He wore a red plaid shirt.
… Plaid patterns are popular in winter fashion.
… plaid
/ plaid
… He wore a red plaid shirt.
/ He wore a red plaid shirt.
… Plaid patterns are popular in winter fashion.
/ Plaid patterns are popular in winter fashion.
F 43 … hold still
… hold still
… Please hold still while I take the photo.
… He held still as the doctor examined him.
… hold still
/ hold still
… Please hold still while I take the photo.
/ Please hold still while I take the photo.
… He held still as the doctor examined him.
/ He held still as the doctor examined him.
F 44 … apex
… apex
… He reached the apex of his career.
… The apex of the mountain was covered in snow.
… apex
/ apex
… He reached the apex of his career.
/ He reached the apex of his career.
… The apex of the mountain was covered in snow.
/ The apex of the mountain was covered in snow.
F 45 … barley
… barley
… Barley is used to make beer.
… She grows barley on her farm.
… barley
/ barley
… Barley is used to make beer.
/ Barley is used to make beer.
… She grows barley on her farm.
/ She grows barley on her farm.
F 46 … claustrophobia
… claustrophobia
… He suffers from claustrophobia.
… Claustrophobia made the elevator ride unbearable.
… claustrophobia
/ claustrophobia
… He suffers from claustrophobia.
/ He suffers from claustrophobia.
… Claustrophobia made the elevator ride unbearable.
/ Claustrophobia made the elevator ride unbearable.
F 47 … out of order
… out of order
… The vending machine is out of order.
… His behavior was completely out of order.
… out of order
/ out of order
… The vending machine is out of order.
/ The vending machine is out of order.
… His behavior was completely out of order.
/ His behavior was completely out of order.
F 48 … confederation
… confederation
… Switzerland is a confederation of cantons.
… The confederation was formed to ensure mutual defense.
… confederation
/ confederation
… Switzerland is a confederation of cantons.
/ Switzerland is a confederation of cantons.
… The confederation was formed to ensure mutual defense.
/ The confederation was formed to ensure mutual defense.
F 49 … and the like
… and the like
… He enjoys jazz, blues, and the like.
… We need pens, paper, and the like.
… and the like
/ and the like
… He enjoys jazz, blues, and the like.
/ He enjoys jazz, blues, and the like.
… We need pens, paper, and the like.
/ We need pens, paper, and the like.
F 50 … ledger
… ledger
… She recorded the expenses in the ledger.
… The accountant checked the company’s ledger.
… ledger
/ ledger
… She recorded the expenses in the ledger.
/ She recorded the expenses in the ledger.
… The accountant checked the company’s ledger.
/ The accountant checked the company’s ledger.
G 1 … weed out
… weed out
… We need to weed out outdated policies.
… The school tries to weed out cheating.
… weed out
/ weed out
… We need to weed out outdated policies.
/ We need to weed out outdated policies.
… The school tries to weed out cheating.
/ The school tries to weed out cheating.
G 2 … municipality
… municipality
… The municipality provides public services.
… Each municipality has its own regulations.
… municipality
/ municipality
… The municipality provides public services.
/ The municipality provides public services.
… Each municipality has its own regulations.
/ Each municipality has its own regulations.
G 3 … pick up the thread
… pick up the thread
… Let’s pick up the thread from yesterday’s meeting.
… He struggled to pick up the thread of the story.
… pick up the thread
/ pick up the thread
… Let’s pick up the thread from yesterday’s meeting.
/ Let’s pick up the thread from yesterday’s meeting.
… He struggled to pick up the thread of the story.
/ He struggled to pick up the thread of the story.
G 4 … duchy
… duchy
… The duchy was ruled by a noble family.
… The duchy declared independence in the 18th century.
… duchy
/ duchy
… The duchy was ruled by a noble family.
/ The duchy was ruled by a noble family.
… The duchy declared independence in the 18th century.
/ The duchy declared independence in the 18th century.
G 5 … hang over
… hang over
… A sense of dread hung over the town.
… Clouds hung over the valley all day.
… hang over
/ hang over
… A sense of dread hung over the town.
/ A sense of dread hung over the town.
… Clouds hung over the valley all day.
/ Clouds hung over the valley all day.
G 6 … moratorium
… moratorium
… They called for a moratorium on construction.
… The government declared a moratorium on debt payments.
… moratorium
/ moratorium
… They called for a moratorium on construction.
/ They called for a moratorium on construction.
… The government declared a moratorium on debt payments.
/ The government declared a moratorium on debt payments.
G 7 … kick back
… kick back
… He likes to kick back on weekends.
… Let’s kick back and watch a movie.
… kick back
/ kick back
… He likes to kick back on weekends.
/ He likes to kick back on weekends.
… Let’s kick back and watch a movie.
/ Let’s kick back and watch a movie.
G 8 … bile
… bile
… Stress can increase bile production.
… He spoke with bile about his rival.
… bile
/ bile
… Stress can increase bile production.
/ Stress can increase bile production.
… He spoke with bile about his rival.
/ He spoke with bile about his rival.
G 9 … now and again
… now and again
… I go hiking now and again.
… She calls her grandmother now and again.
… now and again
/ now and again
… I go hiking now and again.
/ I go hiking now and again.
… She calls her grandmother now and again.
/ She calls her grandmother now and again.
G 10 … classify A into B
… classify A into B
… We classify animals into groups.
… The teacher classified the books into categories.
… classify A into B
/ classify A into B
… We classify animals into groups.
/ We classify animals into groups.
… The teacher classified the books into categories.
/ The teacher classified the books into categories.
G 11 … brute
… brute
… He acted like a brute in the argument.
… The brute force of the storm was terrifying.
… brute
/ brute
… He acted like a brute in the argument.
/ He acted like a brute in the argument.
… The brute force of the storm was terrifying.
/ The brute force of the storm was terrifying.
G 12 … out of the picture
… out of the picture
… He’s out of the picture now.
… That option is out of the picture.
… out of the picture
/ out of the picture
… He’s out of the picture now.
/ He’s out of the picture now.
… That option is out of the picture.
/ That option is out of the picture.
G 13 … conservatory
… conservatory
… She studied piano at the conservatory.
… The conservatory was filled with exotic plants.
… conservatory
/ conservatory
… She studied piano at the conservatory.
/ She studied piano at the conservatory.
… The conservatory was filled with exotic plants.
/ The conservatory was filled with exotic plants.
G 14 … roll in
… roll in
… Money started to roll in after the launch.
… Guests began to roll in around noon.
… roll in
/ roll in
… Money started to roll in after the launch.
/ Money started to roll in after the launch.
… Guests began to roll in around noon.
/ Guests began to roll in around noon.
G 15 … eat away
… eat away
… Rust began to eat away at the metal.
… His guilt ate away at him.
… eat away
/ eat away
… Rust began to eat away at the metal.
/ Rust began to eat away at the metal.
… His guilt ate away at him.
/ His guilt ate away at him.
G 16 … supersede
… supersede
… Digital books have superseded printed ones in many schools.
… This law will supersede the previous regulation.
… supersede
/ supersede
… Digital books have superseded printed ones in many schools.
/ Digital books have superseded printed ones in many schools.
… This law will supersede the previous regulation.
/ This law will supersede the previous regulation.
G 17 … turn pale
… turn pale
… She turned pale at the sight of blood.
… He turned pale with fear.
… turn pale
/ turn pale
… She turned pale at the sight of blood.
/ She turned pale at the sight of blood.
… He turned pale with fear.
/ He turned pale with fear.
G 18 … fluff
… fluff
… The pillow was filled with soft fluff.
… She brushed the fluff off her coat.
… fluff
/ fluff
… The pillow was filled with soft fluff.
/ The pillow was filled with soft fluff.
… She brushed the fluff off her coat.
/ She brushed the fluff off her coat.
G 19 … at close quarters
… at close quarters
… The soldiers fought at close quarters.
… Living at close quarters can be stressful.
… at close quarters
/ at close quarters
… The soldiers fought at close quarters.
/ The soldiers fought at close quarters.
… Living at close quarters can be stressful.
/ Living at close quarters can be stressful.
G 20 … tantalize
… tantalize
… The smell of baking bread tantalized us.
… The prize tantalized the contestants.
… tantalize
/ tantalize
… The smell of baking bread tantalized us.
/ The smell of baking bread tantalized us.
… The prize tantalized the contestants.
/ The prize tantalized the contestants.
G 21 … tend to
… tend to
… Cats tend to sleep a lot during the day.
… He tends to forget names easily.
… tend to
/ tend to
… Cats tend to sleep a lot during the day.
/ Cats tend to sleep a lot during the day.
… He tends to forget names easily.
/ He tends to forget names easily.
G 22 … at the end of the day
… at the end of the day
… At the end of the day, we all want peace.
… At the end of the day, results matter.
… at the end of the day
/ at the end of the day
… At the end of the day, we all want peace.
/ At the end of the day, we all want peace.
… At the end of the day, results matter.
/ At the end of the day, results matter.
G 23 … devolution
… devolution
… The devolution of power gave more control to local councils.
… The country is undergoing political devolution.
… devolution
/ devolution
… The devolution of power gave more control to local councils.
/ The devolution of power gave more control to local councils.
… The country is undergoing political devolution.
/ The country is undergoing political devolution.
G 24 … fall behind
… fall behind
… He began to fall behind in class.
… Don’t fall behind on your payments.
… fall behind
/ fall behind
… He began to fall behind in class.
/ He began to fall behind in class.
… Don’t fall behind on your payments.
/ Don’t fall behind on your payments.
G 25 … pedestal
… pedestal
… She placed the vase on a pedestal.
… Don’t put him on a pedestal.
… pedestal
/ pedestal
… She placed the vase on a pedestal.
/ She placed the vase on a pedestal.
… Don’t put him on a pedestal.
/ Don’t put him on a pedestal.
G 26 … reverie
… reverie
… He was lost in reverie during the lecture.
… A sudden noise broke her reverie.
… reverie
/ reverie
… He was lost in reverie during the lecture.
/ He was lost in reverie during the lecture.
… A sudden noise broke her reverie.
/ A sudden noise broke her reverie.
G 27 … dream on
… dream on
… You think you’ll win the lottery? Dream on.
… Dream on if you think he’ll change.
… dream on
/ dream on
… You think you’ll win the lottery? Dream on.
/ You think you’ll win the lottery? Dream on.
… Dream on if you think he’ll change.
/ Dream on if you think he’ll change.
G 28 … forage
… forage
… The animals foraged for food in the forest.
… She foraged wild herbs for cooking.
… forage
/ forage
… The animals foraged for food in the forest.
/ The animals foraged for food in the forest.
… She foraged wild herbs for cooking.
/ She foraged wild herbs for cooking.
G 29 … murmur
… murmur
… He murmured something under his breath.
… The stream murmured gently through the valley.
… murmur
/ murmur
… He murmured something under his breath.
/ He murmured something under his breath.
… The stream murmured gently through the valley.
/ The stream murmured gently through the valley.
G 30 … panacea
… panacea
… There is no panacea for all social problems.
… Technology is not a panacea.
… panacea
/ panacea
… There is no panacea for all social problems.
/ There is no panacea for all social problems.
… Technology is not a panacea.
/ Technology is not a panacea.
G 31 … welter
… welter
… He was caught in a welter of emotions.
… The room was a welter of papers and books.
… welter
/ welter
… He was caught in a welter of emotions.
/ He was caught in a welter of emotions.
… The room was a welter of papers and books.
/ The room was a welter of papers and books.
G 32 … set at
… set at
… The price is set at $100.
… The meeting is set at 3 p.m.
… set at
/ set at
… The price is set at $100.
/ The price is set at $100.
… The meeting is set at 3 p.m.
/ The meeting is set at 3 p.m.
G 33 … consternation
… consternation
… To his consternation, the door was locked.
… Her mistake caused consternation among the staff.
… consternation
/ consternation
… To his consternation, the door was locked.
/ To his consternation, the door was locked.
… Her mistake caused consternation among the staff.
/ Her mistake caused consternation among the staff.
G 34 … reprieve
… reprieve
… The prisoner received a last-minute reprieve.
… The rain gave us a reprieve from the heat.
… reprieve
/ reprieve
… The prisoner received a last-minute reprieve.
/ The prisoner received a last-minute reprieve.
… The rain gave us a reprieve from the heat.
/ The rain gave us a reprieve from the heat.
G 35 … watch over
… watch over
… She watched over the children at the park.
… He promised to watch over his younger brother.
… watch over
/ watch over
… She watched over the children at the park.
/ She watched over the children at the park.
… He promised to watch over his younger brother.
/ He promised to watch over his younger brother.
G 36 … presage
… presage
… Dark clouds presaged a storm.
… His silence presaged trouble.
… presage
/ presage
… Dark clouds presaged a storm.
/ Dark clouds presaged a storm.
… His silence presaged trouble.
/ His silence presaged trouble.
G 37 … pore over
… pore over
… She pored over the old manuscripts.
… He pored over the map before the trip.
… pore over
/ pore over
… She pored over the old manuscripts.
/ She pored over the old manuscripts.
… He pored over the map before the trip.
/ He pored over the map before the trip.
G 38 … prerequisite
… prerequisite
… A degree is a prerequisite for this job.
… Good health is a prerequisite for happiness.
… prerequisite
/ prerequisite
… A degree is a prerequisite for this job.
/ A degree is a prerequisite for this job.
… Good health is a prerequisite for happiness.
/ Good health is a prerequisite for happiness.
G 39 … accolade
… accolade
… She received an accolade for her performance.
… The award was a high accolade in his career.
… accolade
/ accolade
… She received an accolade for her performance.
/ She received an accolade for her performance.
… The award was a high accolade in his career.
/ The award was a high accolade in his career.
G 40 … chlorine
… chlorine
… Chlorine is used to disinfect water.
… The pool smells strongly of chlorine.
… chlorine
/ chlorine
… Chlorine is used to disinfect water.
/ Chlorine is used to disinfect water.
… The pool smells strongly of chlorine.
/ The pool smells strongly of chlorine.
G 41 … environs
… environs
… The castle is located in beautiful environs.
… He explored the environs of the city.
… environs
/ environs
… The castle is located in beautiful environs.
/ The castle is located in beautiful environs.
… He explored the environs of the city.
/ He explored the environs of the city.
G 42 … be reckless of
… be reckless of
… He was reckless of the danger ahead.
… She was reckless of the consequences.
… be reckless of
/ be reckless of
… He was reckless of the danger ahead.
/ He was reckless of the danger ahead.
… She was reckless of the consequences.
/ She was reckless of the consequences.
G 43 … ligament
… ligament
… He tore a ligament in his knee.
… Ligament injuries take time to heal.
… ligament
/ ligament
… He tore a ligament in his knee.
/ He tore a ligament in his knee.
… Ligament injuries take time to heal.
/ Ligament injuries take time to heal.
G 44 … cheat on
… cheat on
… He cheated on the exam.
… She found out he cheated on her.
… cheat on
/ cheat on
… He cheated on the exam.
/ He cheated on the exam.
… She found out he cheated on her.
/ She found out he cheated on her.
G 45 … whet
… whet
… The smell of food whetted my appetite.
… The trailer whetted our interest in the movie.
… whet
/ whet
… The smell of food whetted my appetite.
/ The smell of food whetted my appetite.
… The trailer whetted our interest in the movie.
/ The trailer whetted our interest in the movie.
G 46 … avail oneself of
… avail oneself of
… He availed himself of the opportunity to study abroad.
… You should avail yourself of all available resources.
… avail oneself of
/ avail oneself of
… He availed himself of the opportunity to study abroad.
/ He availed himself of the opportunity to study abroad.
… You should avail yourself of all available resources.
/ You should avail yourself of all available resources.
G 47 … keep down
… keep down
… Please keep your voice down.
… The medicine helps keep down the fever.
… keep down
/ keep down
… Please keep your voice down.
/ Please keep your voice down.
… The medicine helps keep down the fever.
/ The medicine helps keep down the fever.
G 48 … crux
… crux
… The crux of the issue is trust.
… Let’s focus on the crux of the argument.
… crux
/ crux
… The crux of the issue is trust.
/ The crux of the issue is trust.
… Let’s focus on the crux of the argument.
/ Let’s focus on the crux of the argument.
G 49 … squirm
… squirm
… He squirmed in his seat during the interview.
… The child squirmed with excitement.
… squirm
/ squirm
… He squirmed in his seat during the interview.
/ He squirmed in his seat during the interview.
… The child squirmed with excitement.
/ The child squirmed with excitement.
G 50 … canister
… canister
… She stored the cookies in a metal canister.
… The gas canister was leaking.
… canister
/ canister
… She stored the cookies in a metal canister.
/ She stored the cookies in a metal canister.
… The gas canister was leaking.
/ The gas canister was leaking.
H 1 … delineation
… delineation
… The map shows a clear delineation of borders.
… His report lacked proper delineation of roles.
… delineation
/ delineation
… The map shows a clear delineation of borders.
/ The map shows a clear delineation of borders.
… His report lacked proper delineation of roles.
/ His report lacked proper delineation of roles.
H 2 … pity
… pity
… I felt pity for the injured bird.
… She looked at him with pity.
… pity
/ pity
… I felt pity for the injured bird.
/ I felt pity for the injured bird.
… She looked at him with pity.
/ She looked at him with pity.
H 3 … have a clue
… have a clue
… I don’t have a clue what he’s talking about.
… Do you have a clue where my keys are?
… have a clue
/ have a clue
… I don’t have a clue what he’s talking about.
/ I don’t have a clue what he’s talking about.
… Do you have a clue where my keys are?
/ Do you have a clue where my keys are?
H 4 … trifle with
… trifle with
… Don’t trifle with other people’s feelings.
… He trifled with the rules and got punished.
… trifle with
/ trifle with
… Don’t trifle with other people’s feelings.
/ Don’t trifle with other people’s feelings.
… He trifled with the rules and got punished.
/ He trifled with the rules and got punished.
H 5 … avarice
… avarice
… His avarice led him to steal.
… Avarice can destroy relationships.
… avarice
/ avarice
… His avarice led him to steal.
/ His avarice led him to steal.
… Avarice can destroy relationships.
/ Avarice can destroy relationships.
H 6 … peal
… peal
… A peal of laughter filled the room.
… The church bells rang in a loud peal.
… peal
/ peal
… A peal of laughter filled the room.
/ A peal of laughter filled the room.
… The church bells rang in a loud peal.
/ The church bells rang in a loud peal.
H 7 … clear away
… clear away
… Please clear away the dishes.
… The fog cleared away by noon.
… clear away
/ clear away
… Please clear away the dishes.
/ Please clear away the dishes.
… The fog cleared away by noon.
/ The fog cleared away by noon.
H 8 … strip A of B
… strip A of B
… The scandal stripped him of his title.
… The storm stripped the trees of their leaves.
… strip A of B
/ strip A of B
… The scandal stripped him of his title.
/ The scandal stripped him of his title.
… The storm stripped the trees of their leaves.
/ The storm stripped the trees of their leaves.
H 9 … faucet
… faucet
… Turn off the faucet after use.
… The faucet is leaking again.
… faucet
/ faucet
… Turn off the faucet after use.
/ Turn off the faucet after use.
… The faucet is leaking again.
/ The faucet is leaking again.
H 10 … recoil
… recoil
… He recoiled in fear when he saw the snake.
… The gun recoiled after firing.
… recoil
/ recoil
… He recoiled in fear when he saw the snake.
/ He recoiled in fear when he saw the snake.
… The gun recoiled after firing.
/ The gun recoiled after firing.
H 11 … embroidery
… embroidery
… Her embroidery was detailed and beautiful.
… He learned embroidery from his grandmother.
… embroidery
/ embroidery
… Her embroidery was detailed and beautiful.
/ Her embroidery was detailed and beautiful.
… He learned embroidery from his grandmother.
/ He learned embroidery from his grandmother.
H 12 … run off
… run off
… The thief ran off with the money.
… The ink ran off in the rain.
… run off
/ run off
… The thief ran off with the money.
/ The thief ran off with the money.
… The ink ran off in the rain.
/ The ink ran off in the rain.
H 13 … in diameter
… in diameter
… The pipe is 10 centimeters in diameter.
… The circle measures 5 inches in diameter.
… in diameter
/ in diameter
… The pipe is 10 centimeters in diameter.
/ The pipe is 10 centimeters in diameter.
… The circle measures 5 inches in diameter.
/ The circle measures 5 inches in diameter.
H 14 … lair
… lair
… The fox returned to its lair.
… The villain hid in his secret lair.
… lair
/ lair
… The fox returned to its lair.
/ The fox returned to its lair.
… The villain hid in his secret lair.
/ The villain hid in his secret lair.
H 15 … poke fun at
… poke fun at
… They poked fun at his accent.
… Don’t poke fun at people’s mistakes.
… poke fun at
/ poke fun at
… They poked fun at his accent.
/ They poked fun at his accent.
… Don’t poke fun at people’s mistakes.
/ Don’t poke fun at people’s mistakes.
H 16 … lesion
… lesion
… The doctor found a lesion on his skin.
… The lesion was benign.
… lesion
/ lesion
… The doctor found a lesion on his skin.
/ The doctor found a lesion on his skin.
… The lesion was benign.
/ The lesion was benign.
H 17 … arbitration
… arbitration
… The dispute was settled through arbitration.
… They agreed to go to arbitration.
… arbitration
/ arbitration
… The dispute was settled through arbitration.
/ The dispute was settled through arbitration.
… They agreed to go to arbitration.
/ They agreed to go to arbitration.
H 18 … interfere in
… interfere in
… Don’t interfere in their argument.
… She tends to interfere in others’ affairs.
… interfere in
/ interfere in
… Don’t interfere in their argument.
/ Don’t interfere in their argument.
… She tends to interfere in others’ affairs.
/ She tends to interfere in others’ affairs.
H 19 … get past
… get past
… I couldn’t get past the security guard.
… He finally got past his fear of heights.
… get past
/ get past
… I couldn’t get past the security guard.
/ I couldn’t get past the security guard.
… He finally got past his fear of heights.
/ He finally got past his fear of heights.
H 20 … slacken
… slacken
… The rope began to slacken.
… We must not slacken our efforts.
… slacken
/ slacken
… The rope began to slacken.
/ The rope began to slacken.
… We must not slacken our efforts.
/ We must not slacken our efforts.
H 21 … go after
… go after
… She decided to go after her dream.
… The police went after the suspect.
… go after
/ go after
… She decided to go after her dream.
/ She decided to go after her dream.
… The police went after the suspect.
/ The police went after the suspect.
H 22 … sterilize
… sterilize
… The tools must be sterilized before surgery.
… They sterilized the bottles for the baby.
… sterilize
/ sterilize
… The tools must be sterilized before surgery.
/ The tools must be sterilized before surgery.
… They sterilized the bottles for the baby.
/ They sterilized the bottles for the baby.
H 23 … phase out
… phase out
… The company will phase out old models.
… Plastic bags are being phased out.
… phase out
/ phase out
… The company will phase out old models.
/ The company will phase out old models.
… Plastic bags are being phased out.
/ Plastic bags are being phased out.
H 24 … attire
… attire
… His attire was formal and elegant.
… She chose casual attire for the picnic.
… attire
/ attire
… His attire was formal and elegant.
/ His attire was formal and elegant.
… She chose casual attire for the picnic.
/ She chose casual attire for the picnic.
H 25 … rouse
… rouse
… The speech roused the audience to action.
… He was roused from sleep by the alarm.
… rouse
/ rouse
… The speech roused the audience to action.
/ The speech roused the audience to action.
… He was roused from sleep by the alarm.
/ He was roused from sleep by the alarm.
H 26 … scowl
… scowl
… He scowled at the noisy children.
… She gave him a scowl of disapproval.
… scowl
/ scowl
… He scowled at the noisy children.
/ He scowled at the noisy children.
… She gave him a scowl of disapproval.
/ She gave him a scowl of disapproval.
H 27 … connotation
… connotation
… The word “home” has a warm connotation.
… “Cheap” has a negative connotation.
… connotation
/ connotation
… The word “home” has a warm connotation.
/ The word “home” has a warm connotation.
… “Cheap” has a negative connotation.
/ “Cheap” has a negative connotation.
H 28 … recluse
… recluse
… The author lived as a recluse in the mountains.
… He became a recluse after the accident.
… recluse
/ recluse
… The author lived as a recluse in the mountains.
/ The author lived as a recluse in the mountains.
… He became a recluse after the accident.
/ He became a recluse after the accident.
H 29 … cataclysm
… cataclysm
… The earthquake was a major cataclysm.
… War can cause a global cataclysm.
… cataclysm
/ cataclysm
… The earthquake was a major cataclysm.
/ The earthquake was a major cataclysm.
… War can cause a global cataclysm.
/ War can cause a global cataclysm.
H 30 … conformity
… conformity
… He was praised for his conformity to the rules.
… Social pressure often enforces conformity.
… conformity
/ conformity
… He was praised for his conformity to the rules.
/ He was praised for his conformity to the rules.
… Social pressure often enforces conformity.
/ Social pressure often enforces conformity.
H 31 … repulse
… repulse
… The army repulsed the enemy attack.
… His rude behavior repulsed everyone.
… repulse
/ repulse
… The army repulsed the enemy attack.
/ The army repulsed the enemy attack.
… His rude behavior repulsed everyone.
/ His rude behavior repulsed everyone.
H 32 … iris
… iris
… Her iris is a deep shade of green.
… The iris controls the amount of light entering the eye.
… iris
/ iris
… Her iris is a deep shade of green.
/ Her iris is a deep shade of green.
… The iris controls the amount of light entering the eye.
/ The iris controls the amount of light entering the eye.
H 33 … pull into
… pull into
… The train pulled into the station.
… We pulled into the driveway and parked.
… pull into
/ pull into
… The train pulled into the station.
/ The train pulled into the station.
… We pulled into the driveway and parked.
/ We pulled into the driveway and parked.
H 34 … blasphemy
… blasphemy
… He was accused of blasphemy for his remarks.
… The artwork was seen as an act of blasphemy.
… blasphemy
/ blasphemy
… He was accused of blasphemy for his remarks.
/ He was accused of blasphemy for his remarks.
… The artwork was seen as an act of blasphemy.
/ The artwork was seen as an act of blasphemy.
H 35 … come to a halt
… come to a halt
… The car came to a halt at the red light.
… The project came to a halt due to lack of funds.
… come to a halt
/ come to a halt
… The car came to a halt at the red light.
/ The car came to a halt at the red light.
… The project came to a halt due to lack of funds.
/ The project came to a halt due to lack of funds.
H 36 … fiend
… fiend
… He acted like a fiend in the fight.
… She’s a chocolate fiend.
… fiend
/ fiend
… He acted like a fiend in the fight.
/ He acted like a fiend in the fight.
… She’s a chocolate fiend.
/ She’s a chocolate fiend.
H 37 … magnate
… magnate
… He is a real estate magnate.
… The tech magnate donated millions to charity.
… magnate
/ magnate
… He is a real estate magnate.
/ He is a real estate magnate.
… The tech magnate donated millions to charity.
/ The tech magnate donated millions to charity.
H 38 … muzzle
… muzzle
… The dog wore a muzzle during the walk.
… The government tried to muzzle the press.
… muzzle
/ muzzle
… The dog wore a muzzle during the walk.
/ The dog wore a muzzle during the walk.
… The government tried to muzzle the press.
/ The government tried to muzzle the press.
H 39 … chivalry
… chivalry
… He showed great chivalry by helping her.
… Chivalry is often associated with medieval knights.
… chivalry
/ chivalry
… He showed great chivalry by helping her.
/ He showed great chivalry by helping her.
… Chivalry is often associated with medieval knights.
/ Chivalry is often associated with medieval knights.
H 40 … husk
… husk
… He removed the husk from the corn.
… The coconut husk was used as fuel.
… husk
/ husk
… He removed the husk from the corn.
/ He removed the husk from the corn.
… The coconut husk was used as fuel.
/ The coconut husk was used as fuel.
H 41 … in contrast with
… in contrast with
… In contrast with her brother, she is very quiet.
… The city is busy in contrast with the countryside.
… in contrast with
/ in contrast with
… In contrast with her brother, she is very quiet.
/ In contrast with her brother, she is very quiet.
… The city is busy in contrast with the countryside.
/ The city is busy in contrast with the countryside.
H 42 … matrimony
… matrimony
… They entered into matrimony last spring.
… Matrimony is a lifelong commitment.
… matrimony
/ matrimony
… They entered into matrimony last spring.
/ They entered into matrimony last spring.
… Matrimony is a lifelong commitment.
/ Matrimony is a lifelong commitment.
H 43 … prostrate
… prostrate
… He lay prostrate from exhaustion.
… She was prostrate with grief.
… prostrate
/ prostrate
… He lay prostrate from exhaustion.
/ He lay prostrate from exhaustion.
… She was prostrate with grief.
/ She was prostrate with grief.
H 44 … around the clock
… around the clock
… The hospital provides care around the clock.
… They worked around the clock to meet the deadline.
… around the clock
/ around the clock
… The hospital provides care around the clock.
/ The hospital provides care around the clock.
… They worked around the clock to meet the deadline.
/ They worked around the clock to meet the deadline.
H 45 … wring
… wring
… She wrung the water out of the towel.
… He tried to wring a confession from the suspect.
… wring
/ wring
… She wrung the water out of the towel.
/ She wrung the water out of the towel.
… He tried to wring a confession from the suspect.
/ He tried to wring a confession from the suspect.
H 46 … adage
… adage
… “Honesty is the best policy” is a common adage.
… The old adage still holds true today.
… adage
/ adage
… “Honesty is the best policy” is a common adage.
/ “Honesty is the best policy” is a common adage.
… The old adage still holds true today.
/ The old adage still holds true today.
H 47 … matron
… matron
… The matron supervised the dormitory.
… She was a respected matron in the community.
… matron
/ matron
… The matron supervised the dormitory.
/ The matron supervised the dormitory.
… She was a respected matron in the community.
/ She was a respected matron in the community.
H 48 … turn out for
… turn out for
… Many fans turned out for the concert.
… Few people turned out for the meeting.
… turn out for
/ turn out for
… Many fans turned out for the concert.
/ Many fans turned out for the concert.
… Few people turned out for the meeting.
/ Few people turned out for the meeting.
H 49 … divergence
… divergence
… There is a divergence of opinions on the issue.
… The divergence between theory and practice is clear.
… divergence
/ divergence
… There is a divergence of opinions on the issue.
/ There is a divergence of opinions on the issue.
… The divergence between theory and practice is clear.
/ The divergence between theory and practice is clear.
H 50 … caricature
… caricature
… The cartoon was a caricature of the politician.
… He drew a caricature of his teacher.
… caricature
/ caricature
… The cartoon was a caricature of the politician.
/ The cartoon was a caricature of the politician.
… He drew a caricature of his teacher.
/ He drew a caricature of his teacher.
