M 1 … pensive
… pensive
… She sat in pensive silence.
… His pensive mood worried his friends.
… pensive
/ pensive
… She sat in pensive silence.
/ She sat in pensive silence.
… His pensive mood worried his friends.
/ His pensive mood worried his friends.
M 2 … primordial
… primordial
… Fire is a primordial element in mythology.
… The forest had a primordial beauty.
… primordial
/ primordial
… Fire is a primordial element in mythology.
/ Fire is a primordial element in mythology.
… The forest had a primordial beauty.
/ The forest had a primordial beauty.
M 3 … spurious
… spurious
… He made a spurious claim.
… The evidence was spurious and misleading.
… spurious
/ spurious
… He made a spurious claim.
/ He made a spurious claim.
… The evidence was spurious and misleading.
/ The evidence was spurious and misleading.
M 4 … immaterial
… immaterial
… The details are immaterial to the main point.
… His wealth is immaterial to the case.
… immaterial
/ immaterial
… The details are immaterial to the main point.
/ The details are immaterial to the main point.
… His wealth is immaterial to the case.
/ His wealth is immaterial to the case.
M 5 … sediment
… sediment
… Sediment settled at the bottom of the bottle.
… The river carries a lot of sediment.
… sediment
/ sediment
… Sediment settled at the bottom of the bottle.
/ Sediment settled at the bottom of the bottle.
… The river carries a lot of sediment.
/ The river carries a lot of sediment.
M 6 … bottom out
… bottom out
… The market finally bottomed out.
… Sales bottomed out last quarter.
… bottom out
/ bottom out
… The market finally bottomed out.
/ The market finally bottomed out.
… Sales bottomed out last quarter.
/ Sales bottomed out last quarter.
M 7 … cast away
… cast away
… He was cast away on a deserted island.
… She cast away old clothes.
… cast away
/ cast away
… He was cast away on a deserted island.
/ He was cast away on a deserted island.
… She cast away old clothes.
/ She cast away old clothes.
M 8 … ancillary
… ancillary
… This is an ancillary service.
… Ancillary staff supported the main team.
… ancillary
/ ancillary
… This is an ancillary service.
/ This is an ancillary service.
… Ancillary staff supported the main team.
/ Ancillary staff supported the main team.
M 9 … feeble
… feeble
… He gave a feeble excuse.
… Her voice was feeble after the illness.
… feeble
/ feeble
… He gave a feeble excuse.
/ He gave a feeble excuse.
… Her voice was feeble after the illness.
/ Her voice was feeble after the illness.
M 10 … sonic
… sonic
… The jet broke the sonic barrier.
… Sonic waves were used in the experiment.
… sonic
/ sonic
… The jet broke the sonic barrier.
/ The jet broke the sonic barrier.
… Sonic waves were used in the experiment.
/ Sonic waves were used in the experiment.
M 11 … stenographer
… stenographer
… The stenographer typed quickly during the trial.
… She works as a court stenographer.
… stenographer
/ stenographer
… The stenographer typed quickly during the trial.
/ The stenographer typed quickly during the trial.
… She works as a court stenographer.
/ She works as a court stenographer.
M 12 … put up at
… put up at
… We put up at a small inn.
… He put up at his friend’s house.
… put up at
/ put up at
… We put up at a small inn.
/ We put up at a small inn.
… He put up at his friend’s house.
/ He put up at his friend’s house.
M 13 … hoarse
… hoarse
… His voice was hoarse from shouting.
… She spoke in a hoarse whisper.
… hoarse
/ hoarse
… His voice was hoarse from shouting.
/ His voice was hoarse from shouting.
… She spoke in a hoarse whisper.
/ She spoke in a hoarse whisper.
M 14 … a bunch of
… a bunch of
… I bought a bunch of bananas.
… A bunch of kids were playing outside.
… a bunch of
/ a bunch of
… I bought a bunch of bananas.
/ I bought a bunch of bananas.
… A bunch of kids were playing outside.
/ A bunch of kids were playing outside.
M 15 … opinionated
… opinionated
… He’s very opinionated about politics.
… She’s too opinionated to listen to others.
… opinionated
/ opinionated
… He’s very opinionated about politics.
/ He’s very opinionated about politics.
… She’s too opinionated to listen to others.
/ She’s too opinionated to listen to others.
M 16 … be distinct from
… be distinct from
… This species is distinct from others.
… His style is distinct from his peers.
… be distinct from
/ be distinct from
… This species is distinct from others.
/ This species is distinct from others.
… His style is distinct from his peers.
/ His style is distinct from his peers.
M 17 … emeritus
… emeritus
… He is a professor emeritus at the university.
… The emeritus director still advises the team.
… emeritus
/ emeritus
… He is a professor emeritus at the university.
/ He is a professor emeritus at the university.
… The emeritus director still advises the team.
/ The emeritus director still advises the team.
M 18 … canonical
… canonical
… This is the canonical version of the text.
… Her interpretation is not canonical.
… canonical
/ canonical
… This is the canonical version of the text.
/ This is the canonical version of the text.
… Her interpretation is not canonical.
/ Her interpretation is not canonical.
M 19 … in consequence
… in consequence
… He missed the deadline, and in consequence lost the job.
… In consequence of the storm, the event was canceled.
… in consequence
/ in consequence
… He missed the deadline, and in consequence lost the job.
/ He missed the deadline, and in consequence lost the job.
… In consequence of the storm, the event was canceled.
/ In consequence of the storm, the event was canceled.
M 20 … xenophobia
… xenophobia
… Xenophobia can lead to discrimination.
… The law aims to reduce xenophobia.
… xenophobia
/ xenophobia
… Xenophobia can lead to discrimination.
/ Xenophobia can lead to discrimination.
… The law aims to reduce xenophobia.
/ The law aims to reduce xenophobia.
M 21 … senile
… senile
… He became senile in his old age.
… Senile behavior is common in advanced age.
… senile
/ senile
… He became senile in his old age.
/ He became senile in his old age.
… Senile behavior is common in advanced age.
/ Senile behavior is common in advanced age.
M 22 … spruce
… spruce
… He spruced up before the interview.
… The room was spruced up for the guests.
… spruce
/ spruce
… He spruced up before the interview.
/ He spruced up before the interview.
… The room was spruced up for the guests.
/ The room was spruced up for the guests.
M 23 … make haste
… make haste
… Make haste or we’ll miss the train.
… She made haste to finish the project.
… make haste
/ make haste
… Make haste or we’ll miss the train.
/ Make haste or we’ll miss the train.
… She made haste to finish the project.
/ She made haste to finish the project.
M 24 … pharmaceutical
… pharmaceutical
… He works in the pharmaceutical industry.
… Pharmaceutical products must be tested thoroughly.
… pharmaceutical
/ pharmaceutical
… He works in the pharmaceutical industry.
/ He works in the pharmaceutical industry.
… Pharmaceutical products must be tested thoroughly.
/ Pharmaceutical products must be tested thoroughly.
M 25 … first and last
… first and last
… He is a teacher first and last.
… First and last, we must protect the children.
… first and last
/ first and last
… He is a teacher first and last.
/ He is a teacher first and last.
… First and last, we must protect the children.
/ First and last, we must protect the children.
M 26 … in disguise
… in disguise
… The spy entered the building in disguise.
… She was love in disguise.
… in disguise
/ in disguise
… The spy entered the building in disguise.
/ The spy entered the building in disguise.
… She was love in disguise.
/ She was love in disguise.
M 27 … tummy
… tummy
… My tummy hurts after eating too much.
… The baby rubbed his tummy.
… tummy
/ tummy
… My tummy hurts after eating too much.
/ My tummy hurts after eating too much.
… The baby rubbed his tummy.
/ The baby rubbed his tummy.
M 28 … seismic
… seismic
… The seismic activity increased overnight.
… The decision caused seismic changes in policy.
… seismic
/ seismic
… The seismic activity increased overnight.
/ The seismic activity increased overnight.
… The decision caused seismic changes in policy.
/ The decision caused seismic changes in policy.
M 29 … petulant
… petulant
… He acted petulant when he didn’t get his way.
… Her petulant tone annoyed everyone.
… petulant
/ petulant
… He acted petulant when he didn’t get his way.
/ He acted petulant when he didn’t get his way.
… Her petulant tone annoyed everyone.
/ Her petulant tone annoyed everyone.
M 30 … privy
… privy
… I was privy to the secret plan.
… Only a few were privy to the details.
… privy
/ privy
… I was privy to the secret plan.
/ I was privy to the secret plan.
… Only a few were privy to the details.
/ Only a few were privy to the details.
M 31 … upholstery
… upholstery
… The chair’s upholstery was torn.
… She chose velvet upholstery for the sofa.
… upholstery
/ upholstery
… The chair’s upholstery was torn.
/ The chair’s upholstery was torn.
… She chose velvet upholstery for the sofa.
/ She chose velvet upholstery for the sofa.
M 32 … ecstatic
… ecstatic
… He was ecstatic about the news.
… She danced in an ecstatic trance.
… ecstatic
/ ecstatic
… He was ecstatic about the news.
/ He was ecstatic about the news.
… She danced in an ecstatic trance.
/ She danced in an ecstatic trance.
M 33 … sap
… sap
… The tree’s sap flowed freely.
… He was sapped of all energy.
… sap
/ sap
… The tree’s sap flowed freely.
/ The tree’s sap flowed freely.
… He was sapped of all energy.
/ He was sapped of all energy.
M 34 … incredulous
… incredulous
… She gave him an incredulous look.
… He was incredulous at the results.
… incredulous
/ incredulous
… She gave him an incredulous look.
/ She gave him an incredulous look.
… He was incredulous at the results.
/ He was incredulous at the results.
M 35 … to excess
… to excess
… He drank to excess last night.
… Eating to excess can cause health problems.
… to excess
/ to excess
… He drank to excess last night.
/ He drank to excess last night.
… Eating to excess can cause health problems.
/ Eating to excess can cause health problems.
M 36 … pungent
… pungent
… The cheese had a pungent smell.
… She made a pungent remark.
… pungent
/ pungent
… The cheese had a pungent smell.
/ The cheese had a pungent smell.
… She made a pungent remark.
/ She made a pungent remark.
M 37 … scuffle
… scuffle
… A scuffle broke out near the entrance.
… The boys got into a scuffle over a toy.
… scuffle
/ scuffle
… A scuffle broke out near the entrance.
/ A scuffle broke out near the entrance.
… The boys got into a scuffle over a toy.
/ The boys got into a scuffle over a toy.
M 38 … for real
… for real
… Is this for real or a joke?
… That performance was for real.
… for real
/ for real
… Is this for real or a joke?
/ Is this for real or a joke?
… That performance was for real.
/ That performance was for real.
M 39 … wipe out
… wipe out
… The flood wiped out the village.
… He was wiped out after the marathon.
… wipe out
/ wipe out
… The flood wiped out the village.
/ The flood wiped out the village.
… He was wiped out after the marathon.
/ He was wiped out after the marathon.
M 40 … drink to
… drink to
… Let’s drink to your success.
… They drank to the newlyweds.
… drink to
/ drink to
… Let’s drink to your success.
/ Let’s drink to your success.
… They drank to the newlyweds.
/ They drank to the newlyweds.
M 41 … garish
… garish
… The room was decorated in garish colors.
… Her garish outfit drew attention.
… garish
/ garish
… The room was decorated in garish colors.
/ The room was decorated in garish colors.
… Her garish outfit drew attention.
/ Her garish outfit drew attention.
M 42 … reciprocal
… reciprocal
… They have a reciprocal agreement.
… Love should be reciprocal.
… reciprocal
/ reciprocal
… They have a reciprocal agreement.
/ They have a reciprocal agreement.
… Love should be reciprocal.
/ Love should be reciprocal.
M 43 … languid
… languid
… He moved with a languid grace.
… She felt languid in the summer heat.
… languid
/ languid
… He moved with a languid grace.
/ He moved with a languid grace.
… She felt languid in the summer heat.
/ She felt languid in the summer heat.
M 44 … despotic
… despotic
… The ruler was despotic and cruel.
… Despotic regimes suppress freedom.
… despotic
/ despotic
… The ruler was despotic and cruel.
/ The ruler was despotic and cruel.
… Despotic regimes suppress freedom.
/ Despotic regimes suppress freedom.
M 45 … come away
… come away
… I came away impressed by the performance.
… She came away with a new perspective.
… come away
/ come away
… I came away impressed by the performance.
/ I came away impressed by the performance.
… She came away with a new perspective.
/ She came away with a new perspective.
M 46 … nonchalant
… nonchalant
… He gave a nonchalant shrug.
… She remained nonchalant despite the chaos.
… nonchalant
/ nonchalant
… He gave a nonchalant shrug.
/ He gave a nonchalant shrug.
… She remained nonchalant despite the chaos.
/ She remained nonchalant despite the chaos.
M 47 … bashful
… bashful
… The child was too bashful to speak.
… He gave a bashful smile.
… bashful
/ bashful
… The child was too bashful to speak.
/ The child was too bashful to speak.
… He gave a bashful smile.
/ He gave a bashful smile.
M 48 … brusque
… brusque
… His brusque reply surprised me.
… She was brusque with the waiter.
… brusque
/ brusque
… His brusque reply surprised me.
/ His brusque reply surprised me.
… She was brusque with the waiter.
/ She was brusque with the waiter.
M 49 … spit it out
… spit it out
… Come on, spit it out!
… He hesitated, then finally spit it out.
… spit it out
/ spit it out
… Come on, spit it out!
/ Come on, spit it out!
… He hesitated, then finally spit it out.
/ He hesitated, then finally spit it out.
M 50 … serum
… serum
… The doctor injected the serum.
… This serum helps fight infection.
… serum
/ serum
… The doctor injected the serum.
/ The doctor injected the serum.
… This serum helps fight infection.
/ This serum helps fight infection.
N 1 … veterinarian
… veterinarian
… She took her cat to the veterinarian.
… The veterinarian examined the injured dog.
… veterinarian
/ veterinarian
… She took her cat to the veterinarian.
/ She took her cat to the veterinarian.
… The veterinarian examined the injured dog.
/ The veterinarian examined the injured dog.
N 2 … sluice
… sluice
… Water gushed through the sluice.
… They opened the sluice to drain the canal.
… sluice
/ sluice
… Water gushed through the sluice.
/ Water gushed through the sluice.
… They opened the sluice to drain the canal.
/ They opened the sluice to drain the canal.
N 3 … take the plunge
… take the plunge
… He finally took the plunge and proposed.
… I’m ready to take the plunge into a new career.
… take the plunge
/ take the plunge
… He finally took the plunge and proposed.
/ He finally took the plunge and proposed.
… I’m ready to take the plunge into a new career.
/ I’m ready to take the plunge into a new career.
N 4 … hazy
… hazy
… The mountains looked hazy in the distance.
… My memory of that day is hazy.
… hazy
/ hazy
… The mountains looked hazy in the distance.
/ The mountains looked hazy in the distance.
… My memory of that day is hazy.
/ My memory of that day is hazy.
N 5 … jovial
… jovial
… He was in a jovial mood at the party.
… Her jovial laughter filled the room.
… jovial
/ jovial
… He was in a jovial mood at the party.
/ He was in a jovial mood at the party.
… Her jovial laughter filled the room.
/ Her jovial laughter filled the room.
N 6 … bear the brunt of
… bear the brunt of
… The town bore the brunt of the storm.
… She bore the brunt of the criticism.
… bear the brunt of
/ bear the brunt of
… The town bore the brunt of the storm.
/ The town bore the brunt of the storm.
… She bore the brunt of the criticism.
/ She bore the brunt of the criticism.
N 7 … rise and fall
… rise and fall
… The rise and fall of the empire is well documented.
… Stock prices rise and fall daily.
… rise and fall
/ rise and fall
… The rise and fall of the empire is well documented.
/ The rise and fall of the empire is well documented.
… Stock prices rise and fall daily.
/ Stock prices rise and fall daily.
N 8 … tentacle
… tentacle
… The octopus wrapped its tentacle around the jar.
… The tentacles of the organization reached far.
… tentacle
/ tentacle
… The octopus wrapped its tentacle around the jar.
/ The octopus wrapped its tentacle around the jar.
… The tentacles of the organization reached far.
/ The tentacles of the organization reached far.
N 9 … be liable to
… be liable to
… He’s liable to forget names.
… This area is liable to flooding.
… be liable to
/ be liable to
… He’s liable to forget names.
/ He’s liable to forget names.
… This area is liable to flooding.
/ This area is liable to flooding.
N 10 … be in for
… be in for
… We’re in for a rough night.
… You’re in for a surprise.
… be in for
/ be in for
… We’re in for a rough night.
/ We’re in for a rough night.
… You’re in for a surprise.
/ You’re in for a surprise.
N 11 … effervescent
… effervescent
… Her effervescent personality lit up the room.
… The drink was sweet and effervescent.
… effervescent
/ effervescent
… Her effervescent personality lit up the room.
/ Her effervescent personality lit up the room.
… The drink was sweet and effervescent.
/ The drink was sweet and effervescent.
N 12 … sedate
… sedate
… The doctor gave him a sedate to calm him.
… She looked sedate in her formal dress.
… sedate
/ sedate
… The doctor gave him a sedate to calm him.
/ The doctor gave him a sedate to calm him.
… She looked sedate in her formal dress.
/ She looked sedate in her formal dress.
N 13 … perpendicular
… perpendicular
… The wall is perpendicular to the floor.
… Draw a perpendicular line from this point.
… perpendicular
/ perpendicular
… The wall is perpendicular to the floor.
/ The wall is perpendicular to the floor.
… Draw a perpendicular line from this point.
/ Draw a perpendicular line from this point.
N 14 … think much of
… think much of
… I don’t think much of that movie.
… She thinks much of her teacher.
… think much of
/ think much of
… I don’t think much of that movie.
/ I don’t think much of that movie.
… She thinks much of her teacher.
/ She thinks much of her teacher.
N 15 … on the occasion of
… on the occasion of
… On the occasion of her birthday, we gave her flowers.
… He made a speech on the occasion of the ceremony.
… on the occasion of
/ on the occasion of
… On the occasion of her birthday, we gave her flowers.
/ On the occasion of her birthday, we gave her flowers.
… He made a speech on the occasion of the ceremony.
/ He made a speech on the occasion of the ceremony.
N 16 … thimble
… thimble
… She used a thimble while sewing.
… The antique thimble was made of silver.
… thimble
/ thimble
… She used a thimble while sewing.
/ She used a thimble while sewing.
… The antique thimble was made of silver.
/ The antique thimble was made of silver.
N 17 … clerical
… clerical
… He performs clerical duties at the office.
… Clerical errors caused the delay.
… clerical
/ clerical
… He performs clerical duties at the office.
/ He performs clerical duties at the office.
… Clerical errors caused the delay.
/ Clerical errors caused the delay.
N 18 … on hand
… on hand
… We have plenty of food on hand.
… The doctor was on hand in case of emergency.
… on hand
/ on hand
… We have plenty of food on hand.
/ We have plenty of food on hand.
… The doctor was on hand in case of emergency.
/ The doctor was on hand in case of emergency.
N 19 … put it briefly
… put it briefly
… To put it briefly, we failed.
… Put it briefly, the plan didn’t work.
… put it briefly
/ put it briefly
… To put it briefly, we failed.
/ To put it briefly, we failed.
… Put it briefly, the plan didn’t work.
/ Put it briefly, the plan didn’t work.
N 20 … tang
… tang
… The sauce had a tang of lemon.
… I like the tang of fresh herbs.
… tang
/ tang
… The sauce had a tang of lemon.
/ The sauce had a tang of lemon.
… I like the tang of fresh herbs.
/ I like the tang of fresh herbs.
N 21 … be disappointed at
… be disappointed at
… I was disappointed at the result.
… She was disappointed at his reaction.
… be disappointed at
/ be disappointed at
… I was disappointed at the result.
/ I was disappointed at the result.
… She was disappointed at his reaction.
/ She was disappointed at his reaction.
N 22 … all thumbs
… all thumbs
… I’m all thumbs when it comes to sewing.
… He’s all thumbs with tools.
… all thumbs
/ all thumbs
… I’m all thumbs when it comes to sewing.
/ I’m all thumbs when it comes to sewing.
… He’s all thumbs with tools.
/ He’s all thumbs with tools.
N 23 … spire
… spire
… The church’s spire could be seen for miles.
… A bird perched on the spire.
… spire
/ spire
… The church’s spire could be seen for miles.
/ The church’s spire could be seen for miles.
… A bird perched on the spire.
/ A bird perched on the spire.
N 24 … arable
… arable
… The region has a lot of arable land.
… Arable farming is common here.
… arable
/ arable
… The region has a lot of arable land.
/ The region has a lot of arable land.
… Arable farming is common here.
/ Arable farming is common here.
N 25 … convict of
… convict of
… He was convicted of theft.
… She was convicted of fraud.
… convict of
/ convict of
… He was convicted of theft.
/ He was convicted of theft.
… She was convicted of fraud.
/ She was convicted of fraud.
N 26 … associate with
… associate with
… I don’t associate with dishonest people.
… She is often associated with kindness.
… associate with
/ associate with
… I don’t associate with dishonest people.
/ I don’t associate with dishonest people.
… She is often associated with kindness.
/ She is often associated with kindness.
N 27 … uterus
… uterus
… The baby develops in the uterus.
… The doctor examined the uterus for abnormalities.
… uterus
/ uterus
… The baby develops in the uterus.
/ The baby develops in the uterus.
… The doctor examined the uterus for abnormalities.
/ The doctor examined the uterus for abnormalities.
N 28 … slovenly
… slovenly
… He looked slovenly in wrinkled clothes.
… Her slovenly habits annoyed her roommate.
… slovenly
/ slovenly
… He looked slovenly in wrinkled clothes.
/ He looked slovenly in wrinkled clothes.
… Her slovenly habits annoyed her roommate.
/ Her slovenly habits annoyed her roommate.
N 29 … make an end of
… make an end of
… Let’s make an end of this argument.
… They made an end of the old tradition.
… make an end of
/ make an end of
… Let’s make an end of this argument.
/ Let’s make an end of this argument.
… They made an end of the old tradition.
/ They made an end of the old tradition.
N 30 … omnipotent
… omnipotent
… The king believed himself omnipotent.
… In mythology, gods are often omnipotent.
… omnipotent
/ omnipotent
… The king believed himself omnipotent.
/ The king believed himself omnipotent.
… In mythology, gods are often omnipotent.
/ In mythology, gods are often omnipotent.
N 31 … smallpox
… smallpox
… Smallpox was eradicated in the 20th century.
… The vaccine protects against smallpox.
… smallpox
/ smallpox
… Smallpox was eradicated in the 20th century.
/ Smallpox was eradicated in the 20th century.
… The vaccine protects against smallpox.
/ The vaccine protects against smallpox.
N 32 … close call
… close call
… That was a close call—we almost crashed.
… It was a close call, but we made it.
… close call
/ close call
… That was a close call—we almost crashed.
/ That was a close call—we almost crashed.
… It was a close call, but we made it.
/ It was a close call, but we made it.
N 33 … synopsis
… synopsis
… The book’s synopsis is on the back cover.
… She gave a brief synopsis of the movie.
… synopsis
/ synopsis
… The book’s synopsis is on the back cover.
/ The book’s synopsis is on the back cover.
… She gave a brief synopsis of the movie.
/ She gave a brief synopsis of the movie.
N 34 … turnpike
… turnpike
… We took the turnpike to save time.
… The turnpike was closed due to construction.
… turnpike
/ turnpike
… We took the turnpike to save time.
/ We took the turnpike to save time.
… The turnpike was closed due to construction.
/ The turnpike was closed due to construction.
N 35 … litigant
… litigant
… The litigant appeared in court.
… Each litigant presented their case.
… litigant
/ litigant
… The litigant appeared in court.
/ The litigant appeared in court.
… Each litigant presented their case.
/ Each litigant presented their case.
N 36 … tandem
… tandem
… They worked in tandem to finish the project.
… The bikes were built to ride in tandem.
… tandem
/ tandem
… They worked in tandem to finish the project.
/ They worked in tandem to finish the project.
… The bikes were built to ride in tandem.
/ The bikes were built to ride in tandem.
N 37 … be faithful to
… be faithful to
… He remained faithful to his beliefs.
… Be faithful to your promises.
… be faithful to
/ be faithful to
… He remained faithful to his beliefs.
/ He remained faithful to his beliefs.
… Be faithful to your promises.
/ Be faithful to your promises.
N 38 … be prone to
… be prone to
… He’s prone to headaches.
… Children are prone to colds.
… be prone to
/ be prone to
… He’s prone to headaches.
/ He’s prone to headaches.
… Children are prone to colds.
/ Children are prone to colds.
N 39 … insurmountable
… insurmountable
… The obstacles seemed insurmountable.
… They faced insurmountable odds.
… insurmountable
/ insurmountable
… The obstacles seemed insurmountable.
/ The obstacles seemed insurmountable.
… They faced insurmountable odds.
/ They faced insurmountable odds.
N 40 … despondent
… despondent
… She felt despondent after the failure.
… He looked despondent and tired.
… despondent
/ despondent
… She felt despondent after the failure.
/ She felt despondent after the failure.
… He looked despondent and tired.
/ He looked despondent and tired.
N 41 … hold on to
… hold on to
… Hold on to the railing.
… She held on to hope.
… hold on to
/ hold on to
… Hold on to the railing.
/ Hold on to the railing.
… She held on to hope.
/ She held on to hope.
N 42 … plaintive
… plaintive
… A plaintive cry echoed in the night.
… Her plaintive tone moved the audience.
… plaintive
/ plaintive
… A plaintive cry echoed in the night.
/ A plaintive cry echoed in the night.
… Her plaintive tone moved the audience.
/ Her plaintive tone moved the audience.
N 43 … volition
… volition
… He acted of his own volition.
… Volition is key to making choices.
… volition
/ volition
… He acted of his own volition.
/ He acted of his own volition.
… Volition is key to making choices.
/ Volition is key to making choices.
N 44 … stare at
… stare at
… Don’t stare at people.
… She stared at the painting for hours.
… stare at
/ stare at
… Don’t stare at people.
/ Don’t stare at people.
… She stared at the painting for hours.
/ She stared at the painting for hours.
N 45 … tear off
… tear off
… He tore off the wrapping paper.
… She tore off the tag from the shirt.
… tear off
/ tear off
… He tore off the wrapping paper.
/ He tore off the wrapping paper.
… She tore off the tag from the shirt.
/ She tore off the tag from the shirt.
N 46 … sacrilegious
… sacrilegious
… The act was seen as sacrilegious.
… He made a sacrilegious joke about the temple.
… sacrilegious
/ sacrilegious
… The act was seen as sacrilegious.
/ The act was seen as sacrilegious.
… He made a sacrilegious joke about the temple.
/ He made a sacrilegious joke about the temple.
N 47 … ephemeral
… ephemeral
… Beauty is often ephemeral.
… The moment was brief and ephemeral.
… ephemeral
/ ephemeral
… Beauty is often ephemeral.
/ Beauty is often ephemeral.
… The moment was brief and ephemeral.
/ The moment was brief and ephemeral.
N 48 … urn
… urn
… The ashes were placed in an urn.
… The urn was decorated with flowers.
… urn
/ urn
… The ashes were placed in an urn.
/ The ashes were placed in an urn.
… The urn was decorated with flowers.
/ The urn was decorated with flowers.
N 49 … come in contact with
… come in contact with
… I came in contact with poison ivy.
… She came in contact with many cultures.
… come in contact with
/ come in contact with
… I came in contact with poison ivy.
/ I came in contact with poison ivy.
… She came in contact with many cultures.
/ She came in contact with many cultures.
N 50 … up in the air
… up in the air
… Our plans are still up in the air.
… The decision is up in the air.
… up in the air
/ up in the air
… Our plans are still up in the air.
/ Our plans are still up in the air.
… The decision is up in the air.
/ The decision is up in the air.
O 1 … onerous
… onerous
… The task was onerous and exhausting.
… He had an onerous responsibility.
… onerous
/ onerous
… The task was onerous and exhausting.
/ The task was onerous and exhausting.
… He had an onerous responsibility.
/ He had an onerous responsibility.
O 2 … docile
… docile
… The dog is docile and friendly.
… She’s a docile student.
… docile
/ docile
… The dog is docile and friendly.
/ The dog is docile and friendly.
… She’s a docile student.
/ She’s a docile student.
O 3 … oblique
… oblique
… He gave an oblique answer.
… The line was drawn at an oblique angle.
… oblique
/ oblique
… He gave an oblique answer.
/ He gave an oblique answer.
… The line was drawn at an oblique angle.
/ The line was drawn at an oblique angle.
O 4 … touch off
… touch off
… His comment touched off a heated debate.
… The explosion touched off a fire.
… touch off
/ touch off
… His comment touched off a heated debate.
/ His comment touched off a heated debate.
… The explosion touched off a fire.
/ The explosion touched off a fire.
O 5 … thesaurus
… thesaurus
… Use a thesaurus to find synonyms.
… I checked the thesaurus for better wording.
… thesaurus
/ thesaurus
… Use a thesaurus to find synonyms.
/ Use a thesaurus to find synonyms.
… I checked the thesaurus for better wording.
/ I checked the thesaurus for better wording.
O 6 … in a passion
… in a passion
… He shouted in a passion.
… She tore the letter in a passion.
… in a passion
/ in a passion
… He shouted in a passion.
/ He shouted in a passion.
… She tore the letter in a passion.
/ She tore the letter in a passion.
O 7 … furtive
… furtive
… He gave a furtive glance at the note.
… Their furtive conversation raised suspicion.
… furtive
/ furtive
… He gave a furtive glance at the note.
/ He gave a furtive glance at the note.
… Their furtive conversation raised suspicion.
/ Their furtive conversation raised suspicion.
O 8 … schematic
… schematic
… The engineer drew a schematic diagram.
… This schematic shows the wiring layout.
… schematic
/ schematic
… The engineer drew a schematic diagram.
/ The engineer drew a schematic diagram.
… This schematic shows the wiring layout.
/ This schematic shows the wiring layout.
O 9 … elaborate on
… elaborate on
… Could you elaborate on your idea?
… She elaborated on the plan during the meeting.
… elaborate on
/ elaborate on
… Could you elaborate on your idea?
/ Could you elaborate on your idea?
… She elaborated on the plan during the meeting.
/ She elaborated on the plan during the meeting.
O 10 … syntax
… syntax
… The syntax of this sentence is incorrect.
… He studies syntax in linguistics.
… syntax
/ syntax
… The syntax of this sentence is incorrect.
/ The syntax of this sentence is incorrect.
… He studies syntax in linguistics.
/ He studies syntax in linguistics.
O 11 … tens of thousands
… tens of thousands
… Tens of thousands attended the concert.
… Tens of thousands of stars filled the sky.
… tens of thousands
/ tens of thousands
… Tens of thousands attended the concert.
/ Tens of thousands attended the concert.
… Tens of thousands of stars filled the sky.
/ Tens of thousands of stars filled the sky.
O 12 … ease up
… ease up
… You should ease up on the pressure.
… The rain eased up in the afternoon.
… ease up
/ ease up
… You should ease up on the pressure.
/ You should ease up on the pressure.
… The rain eased up in the afternoon.
/ The rain eased up in the afternoon.
O 13 … in the mood for
… in the mood for
… I’m in the mood for sushi tonight.
… She wasn’t in the mood for jokes.
… in the mood for
/ in the mood for
… I’m in the mood for sushi tonight.
/ I’m in the mood for sushi tonight.
… She wasn’t in the mood for jokes.
/ She wasn’t in the mood for jokes.
O 14 … sortie
… sortie
… The pilot completed a successful sortie.
… The troops launched a sortie at dawn.
… sortie
/ sortie
… The pilot completed a successful sortie.
/ The pilot completed a successful sortie.
… The troops launched a sortie at dawn.
/ The troops launched a sortie at dawn.
O 15 … intermittent
… intermittent
… The signal was intermittent all day.
… He suffers from intermittent pain.
… intermittent
/ intermittent
… The signal was intermittent all day.
/ The signal was intermittent all day.
… He suffers from intermittent pain.
/ He suffers from intermittent pain.
O 16 … torpedo
… torpedo
… The submarine fired a torpedo.
… The plan was torpedoed by budget cuts.
… torpedo
/ torpedo
… The submarine fired a torpedo.
/ The submarine fired a torpedo.
… The plan was torpedoed by budget cuts.
/ The plan was torpedoed by budget cuts.
O 17 … confide in
… confide in
… She confided in her best friend.
… He needs someone to confide in.
… confide in
/ confide in
… She confided in her best friend.
/ She confided in her best friend.
… He needs someone to confide in.
/ He needs someone to confide in.
O 18 … catch a glimpse of
… catch a glimpse of
… I caught a glimpse of the actor.
… She caught a glimpse of the sunset.
… catch a glimpse of
/ catch a glimpse of
… I caught a glimpse of the actor.
/ I caught a glimpse of the actor.
… She caught a glimpse of the sunset.
/ She caught a glimpse of the sunset.
O 19 … dignified
… dignified
… He walked with a dignified air.
… Her speech was calm and dignified.
… dignified
/ dignified
… He walked with a dignified air.
/ He walked with a dignified air.
… Her speech was calm and dignified.
/ Her speech was calm and dignified.
O 20 … wicker
… wicker
… The basket was made of wicker.
… She bought a wicker chair.
… wicker
/ wicker
… The basket was made of wicker.
/ The basket was made of wicker.
… She bought a wicker chair.
/ She bought a wicker chair.
O 21 … be proficient in
… be proficient in
… He is proficient in French.
… She’s proficient in coding.
… be proficient in
/ be proficient in
… He is proficient in French.
/ He is proficient in French.
… She’s proficient in coding.
/ She’s proficient in coding.
O 22 … assertive
… assertive
… You need to be more assertive in meetings.
… Her assertive attitude impressed the manager.
… assertive
/ assertive
… You need to be more assertive in meetings.
/ You need to be more assertive in meetings.
… Her assertive attitude impressed the manager.
/ Her assertive attitude impressed the manager.
O 23 … dos and don’ts
… dos and don’ts
… He explained the dos and don’ts of the job.
… Let’s review the dos and don’ts before we begin.
… dos and don’ts
/ dos and don’ts
… He explained the dos and don’ts of the job.
/ He explained the dos and don’ts of the job.
… Let’s review the dos and don’ts before we begin.
/ Let’s review the dos and don’ts before we begin.
O 24 … subsistence
… subsistence
… They lived at a subsistence level.
… Subsistence farming is common in rural areas.
… subsistence
/ subsistence
… They lived at a subsistence level.
/ They lived at a subsistence level.
… Subsistence farming is common in rural areas.
/ Subsistence farming is common in rural areas.
O 25 … illiterate
… illiterate
… Many villagers were illiterate.
… He taught reading to illiterate adults.
… illiterate
/ illiterate
… Many villagers were illiterate.
/ Many villagers were illiterate.
… He taught reading to illiterate adults.
/ He taught reading to illiterate adults.
O 26 … bound for
… bound for
… The train is bound for Tokyo.
… She boarded a flight bound for Paris.
… bound for
/ bound for
… The train is bound for Tokyo.
/ The train is bound for Tokyo.
… She boarded a flight bound for Paris.
/ She boarded a flight bound for Paris.
O 27 … sleigh
… sleigh
… The children rode in a sleigh.
… A horse pulled the sleigh through the snow.
… sleigh
/ sleigh
… The children rode in a sleigh.
/ The children rode in a sleigh.
… A horse pulled the sleigh through the snow.
/ A horse pulled the sleigh through the snow.
O 28 … wart
… wart
… He had a wart on his finger.
… Warts can be treated with medicine.
… wart
/ wart
… He had a wart on his finger.
/ He had a wart on his finger.
… Warts can be treated with medicine.
/ Warts can be treated with medicine.
O 29 … amenable
… amenable
… She was amenable to the suggestion.
… He’s amenable to change.
… amenable
/ amenable
… She was amenable to the suggestion.
/ She was amenable to the suggestion.
… He’s amenable to change.
/ He’s amenable to change.
O 30 … antiseptic
… antiseptic
… Clean the wound with antiseptic.
… The room smelled of antiseptic.
… antiseptic
/ antiseptic
… Clean the wound with antiseptic.
/ Clean the wound with antiseptic.
… The room smelled of antiseptic.
/ The room smelled of antiseptic.
O 31 … derisive
… derisive
… He gave a derisive laugh.
… Her derisive tone hurt his feelings.
… derisive
/ derisive
… He gave a derisive laugh.
/ He gave a derisive laugh.
… Her derisive tone hurt his feelings.
/ Her derisive tone hurt his feelings.
O 32 … seclude
… seclude
… He secluded himself in the mountains.
… She was secluded from the rest of the group.
… seclude
/ seclude
… He secluded himself in the mountains.
/ He secluded himself in the mountains.
… She was secluded from the rest of the group.
/ She was secluded from the rest of the group.
O 33 … in anticipation of
… in anticipation of
… They prepared in anticipation of the storm.
… She waited in anticipation of good news.
… in anticipation of
/ in anticipation of
… They prepared in anticipation of the storm.
/ They prepared in anticipation of the storm.
… She waited in anticipation of good news.
/ She waited in anticipation of good news.
O 34 … sorcerer
… sorcerer
… The sorcerer cast a powerful spell.
… The village feared the sorcerer.
… sorcerer
/ sorcerer
… The sorcerer cast a powerful spell.
/ The sorcerer cast a powerful spell.
… The village feared the sorcerer.
/ The village feared the sorcerer.
O 35 … serene
… serene
… The lake was calm and serene.
… Her serene smile comforted everyone.
… serene
/ serene
… The lake was calm and serene.
/ The lake was calm and serene.
… Her serene smile comforted everyone.
/ Her serene smile comforted everyone.
O 36 … abject
… abject
… He lived in abject poverty.
… Her apology was abject and sincere.
… abject
/ abject
… He lived in abject poverty.
/ He lived in abject poverty.
… Her apology was abject and sincere.
/ Her apology was abject and sincere.
O 37 … walk away with
… walk away with
… She walked away with the prize.
… He walked away with all the credit.
… walk away with
/ walk away with
… She walked away with the prize.
/ She walked away with the prize.
… He walked away with all the credit.
/ He walked away with all the credit.
O 38 … bow out
… bow out
… He bowed out of the competition gracefully.
… She decided to bow out after ten years.
… bow out
/ bow out
… He bowed out of the competition gracefully.
/ He bowed out of the competition gracefully.
… She decided to bow out after ten years.
/ She decided to bow out after ten years.
O 39 … far cry from
… far cry from
… This is a far cry from what I expected.
… His behavior is a far cry from polite.
… far cry from
/ far cry from
… This is a far cry from what I expected.
/ This is a far cry from what I expected.
… His behavior is a far cry from polite.
/ His behavior is a far cry from polite.
O 40 … stratum
… stratum
… Each social stratum has its own customs.
… The rock had a visible stratum of fossils.
… stratum
/ stratum
… Each social stratum has its own customs.
/ Each social stratum has its own customs.
… The rock had a visible stratum of fossils.
/ The rock had a visible stratum of fossils.
O 41 … vagabond
… vagabond
… The vagabond wandered from town to town.
… He lived a vagabond life for years.
… vagabond
/ vagabond
… The vagabond wandered from town to town.
/ The vagabond wandered from town to town.
… He lived a vagabond life for years.
/ He lived a vagabond life for years.
O 42 … ring out
… ring out
… Bells rang out across the city.
… Cheers rang out from the crowd.
… ring out
/ ring out
… Bells rang out across the city.
/ Bells rang out across the city.
… Cheers rang out from the crowd.
/ Cheers rang out from the crowd.
O 43 … sewerage
… sewerage
… The city upgraded its sewerage system.
… Poor sewerage can cause health problems.
… sewerage
/ sewerage
… The city upgraded its sewerage system.
/ The city upgraded its sewerage system.
… Poor sewerage can cause health problems.
/ Poor sewerage can cause health problems.
O 44 … go overboard
… go overboard
… Don’t go overboard with decorations.
… He went overboard trying to impress her.
… go overboard
/ go overboard
… Don’t go overboard with decorations.
/ Don’t go overboard with decorations.
… He went overboard trying to impress her.
/ He went overboard trying to impress her.
O 45 … tableau
… tableau
… The play ended with a dramatic tableau.
… The artist created a vivid tableau of village life.
… tableau
/ tableau
… The play ended with a dramatic tableau.
/ The play ended with a dramatic tableau.
… The artist created a vivid tableau of village life.
/ The artist created a vivid tableau of village life.
O 46 … stupor
… stupor
… He lay in a drunken stupor.
… She was in a stupor after the shock.
… stupor
/ stupor
… He lay in a drunken stupor.
/ He lay in a drunken stupor.
… She was in a stupor after the shock.
/ She was in a stupor after the shock.
O 47 … free of charge
… free of charge
… The service is provided free of charge.
… Children under five eat free of charge.
… free of charge
/ free of charge
… The service is provided free of charge.
/ The service is provided free of charge.
… Children under five eat free of charge.
/ Children under five eat free of charge.
O 48 … seedling
… seedling
… We planted tomato seedlings in the garden.
… The seedling grew quickly in the sun.
… seedling
/ seedling
… We planted tomato seedlings in the garden.
/ We planted tomato seedlings in the garden.
… The seedling grew quickly in the sun.
/ The seedling grew quickly in the sun.
O 49 … compulsory
… compulsory
… Attendance is compulsory for all students.
… Wearing helmets is compulsory here.
… compulsory
/ compulsory
… Attendance is compulsory for all students.
/ Attendance is compulsory for all students.
… Wearing helmets is compulsory here.
/ Wearing helmets is compulsory here.
O 50 … in recognition of
… in recognition of
… He received an award in recognition of his work.
… A ceremony was held in recognition of her achievements.
… in recognition of
/ in recognition of
… He received an award in recognition of his work.
/ He received an award in recognition of his work.
… A ceremony was held in recognition of her achievements.
/ A ceremony was held in recognition of her achievements.
P 1 … lean over
… lean over
… She leaned over to pick up the pen.
… He leaned over the railing to look down.
… lean over
/ lean over
… She leaned over to pick up the pen.
/ She leaned over to pick up the pen.
… He leaned over the railing to look down.
/ He leaned over the railing to look down.
P 2 … keep at
… keep at
… Keep at it and you’ll succeed.
… She kept at her studies despite difficulties.
… keep at
/ keep at
… Keep at it and you’ll succeed.
/ Keep at it and you’ll succeed.
… She kept at her studies despite difficulties.
/ She kept at her studies despite difficulties.
P 3 … posthumous
… posthumous
… He received a posthumous award.
… The book was published posthumously.
… posthumous
/ posthumous
… He received a posthumous award.
/ He received a posthumous award.
… The book was published posthumously.
/ The book was published posthumously.
P 4 … lethargic
… lethargic
… I feel lethargic after staying up late.
… The heat made everyone lethargic.
… lethargic
/ lethargic
… I feel lethargic after staying up late.
/ I feel lethargic after staying up late.
… The heat made everyone lethargic.
/ The heat made everyone lethargic.
P 5 … conciliatory
… conciliatory
… His speech was conciliatory in tone.
… She made a conciliatory gesture to end the conflict.
… conciliatory
/ conciliatory
… His speech was conciliatory in tone.
/ His speech was conciliatory in tone.
… She made a conciliatory gesture to end the conflict.
/ She made a conciliatory gesture to end the conflict.
P 6 … thoroughfare
… thoroughfare
… This street is a major thoroughfare.
… The thoroughfare was blocked by construction.
… thoroughfare
/ thoroughfare
… This street is a major thoroughfare.
/ This street is a major thoroughfare.
… The thoroughfare was blocked by construction.
/ The thoroughfare was blocked by construction.
P 7 … take A into consideration
… take A into consideration
… We must take cost into consideration.
… Take her feelings into consideration.
… take A into consideration
/ take A into consideration
… We must take cost into consideration.
/ We must take cost into consideration.
… Take her feelings into consideration.
/ Take her feelings into consideration.
P 8 … typhoid
… typhoid
… He was diagnosed with typhoid.
… Typhoid is spread through contaminated water.
… typhoid
/ typhoid
… He was diagnosed with typhoid.
/ He was diagnosed with typhoid.
… Typhoid is spread through contaminated water.
/ Typhoid is spread through contaminated water.
P 9 … syringe
… syringe
… The nurse filled the syringe.
… He injected the medicine with a syringe.
… syringe
/ syringe
… The nurse filled the syringe.
/ The nurse filled the syringe.
… He injected the medicine with a syringe.
/ He injected the medicine with a syringe.
P 10 … submit A to B
… submit A to B
… Submit your application to the office.
… She submitted the report to her supervisor.
… submit A to B
/ submit A to B
… Submit your application to the office.
/ Submit your application to the office.
… She submitted the report to her supervisor.
/ She submitted the report to her supervisor.
P 11 … stubble
… stubble
… He had stubble on his chin.
… The field was covered in stubble after harvest.
… stubble
/ stubble
… He had stubble on his chin.
/ He had stubble on his chin.
… The field was covered in stubble after harvest.
/ The field was covered in stubble after harvest.
P 12 … eviction
… eviction
… The family faced eviction from their home.
… Eviction notices were sent last week.
… eviction
/ eviction
… The family faced eviction from their home.
/ The family faced eviction from their home.
… Eviction notices were sent last week.
/ Eviction notices were sent last week.
P 13 … demarcation
… demarcation
… The fence marks the demarcation between properties.
… Clear demarcation helps avoid disputes.
… demarcation
/ demarcation
… The fence marks the demarcation between properties.
/ The fence marks the demarcation between properties.
… Clear demarcation helps avoid disputes.
/ Clear demarcation helps avoid disputes.
P 14 … diva
… diva
… She acted like a diva during rehearsal.
… The opera diva received a standing ovation.
… diva
/ diva
… She acted like a diva during rehearsal.
/ She acted like a diva during rehearsal.
… The opera diva received a standing ovation.
/ The opera diva received a standing ovation.
P 15 … lay in
… lay in
… We need to lay in supplies for winter.
… They laid in extra food before the storm.
… lay in
/ lay in
… We need to lay in supplies for winter.
/ We need to lay in supplies for winter.
… They laid in extra food before the storm.
/ They laid in extra food before the storm.
P 16 … culminate
… culminate
… The festival will culminate in a fireworks show.
… His efforts culminated in success.
… culminate
/ culminate
… The festival will culminate in a fireworks show.
/ The festival will culminate in a fireworks show.
… His efforts culminated in success.
/ His efforts culminated in success.
P 17 … from top to bottom
… from top to bottom
… The house was cleaned from top to bottom.
… She searched the bag from top to bottom.
… from top to bottom
/ from top to bottom
… The house was cleaned from top to bottom.
/ The house was cleaned from top to bottom.
… She searched the bag from top to bottom.
/ She searched the bag from top to bottom.
P 18 … close out
… close out
… They closed out the season with a win.
… The store is closing out its inventory.
… close out
/ close out
… They closed out the season with a win.
/ They closed out the season with a win.
… The store is closing out its inventory.
/ The store is closing out its inventory.
P 19 … deference
… deference
… He spoke with deference to his elders.
… She showed deference to the judge’s decision.
… deference
/ deference
… He spoke with deference to his elders.
/ He spoke with deference to his elders.
… She showed deference to the judge’s decision.
/ She showed deference to the judge’s decision.
P 20 … bail out
… bail out
… The government bailed out the bank.
… He bailed out his friend from jail.
… bail out
/ bail out
… The government bailed out the bank.
/ The government bailed out the bank.
… He bailed out his friend from jail.
/ He bailed out his friend from jail.
P 21 … plop
… plop
… He plopped onto the couch.
… The book plopped onto the floor.
… plop
/ plop
… He plopped onto the couch.
/ He plopped onto the couch.
… The book plopped onto the floor.
/ The book plopped onto the floor.
P 22 … procrastinate
… procrastinate
… Don’t procrastinate—start your homework now.
… She tends to procrastinate on big tasks.
… procrastinate
/ procrastinate
… Don’t procrastinate—start your homework now.
/ Don’t procrastinate—start your homework now.
… She tends to procrastinate on big tasks.
/ She tends to procrastinate on big tasks.
P 23 … flora
… flora
… The island is rich in tropical flora.
… We studied the local flora in biology class.
… flora
/ flora
… The island is rich in tropical flora.
/ The island is rich in tropical flora.
… We studied the local flora in biology class.
/ We studied the local flora in biology class.
P 24 … futility
… futility
… He felt the futility of his efforts.
… The futility of war is a common theme in literature.
… futility
/ futility
… He felt the futility of his efforts.
/ He felt the futility of his efforts.
… The futility of war is a common theme in literature.
/ The futility of war is a common theme in literature.
P 25 … sticking point
… sticking point
… The budget was a sticking point in negotiations.
… The deadline became a sticking point.
… sticking point
/ sticking point
… The budget was a sticking point in negotiations.
/ The budget was a sticking point in negotiations.
… The deadline became a sticking point.
/ The deadline became a sticking point.
P 26 … abomination
… abomination
… The act was considered an abomination.
… He called the crime an abomination.
… abomination
/ abomination
… The act was considered an abomination.
/ The act was considered an abomination.
… He called the crime an abomination.
/ He called the crime an abomination.
P 27 … be alien to
… be alien to
… This concept is alien to me.
… Their customs are alien to our culture.
… be alien to
/ be alien to
… This concept is alien to me.
/ This concept is alien to me.
… Their customs are alien to our culture.
/ Their customs are alien to our culture.
P 28 … compost
… compost
… We compost kitchen scraps.
… The compost helps enrich the soil.
… compost
/ compost
… We compost kitchen scraps.
/ We compost kitchen scraps.
… The compost helps enrich the soil.
/ The compost helps enrich the soil.
P 29 … surmise
… surmise
… I surmise he forgot the meeting.
… She surmised that they were hiding something.
… surmise
/ surmise
… I surmise he forgot the meeting.
/ I surmise he forgot the meeting.
… She surmised that they were hiding something.
/ She surmised that they were hiding something.
P 30 … coddle
… coddle
… Don’t coddle the child too much.
… He coddled the puppy with treats.
… coddle
/ coddle
… Don’t coddle the child too much.
/ Don’t coddle the child too much.
… He coddled the puppy with treats.
/ He coddled the puppy with treats.
P 31 … hand down
… hand down
… The ring was handed down for generations.
… She handed down her recipes to her daughter.
… hand down
/ hand down
… The ring was handed down for generations.
/ The ring was handed down for generations.
… She handed down her recipes to her daughter.
/ She handed down her recipes to her daughter.
P 32 … constipation
… constipation
… He suffers from chronic constipation.
… Constipation can be relieved with fiber.
… constipation
/ constipation
… He suffers from chronic constipation.
/ He suffers from chronic constipation.
… Constipation can be relieved with fiber.
/ Constipation can be relieved with fiber.
P 33 … fix on
… fix on
… They fixed on a date for the wedding.
… I fixed on the idea after much thought.
… fix on
/ fix on
… They fixed on a date for the wedding.
/ They fixed on a date for the wedding.
… I fixed on the idea after much thought.
/ I fixed on the idea after much thought.
P 34 … whittle
… whittle
… He whittled a stick into a toy.
… She whittled down the list to three names.
… whittle
/ whittle
… He whittled a stick into a toy.
/ He whittled a stick into a toy.
… She whittled down the list to three names.
/ She whittled down the list to three names.
P 35 … vouch for
… vouch for
… I can vouch for his honesty.
… She vouched for the quality of the product.
… vouch for
/ vouch for
… I can vouch for his honesty.
/ I can vouch for his honesty.
… She vouched for the quality of the product.
/ She vouched for the quality of the product.
P 36 … tranquilize
… tranquilize
… The vet tranquilized the animal.
… He was tranquilized before surgery.
… tranquilize
/ tranquilize
… The vet tranquilized the animal.
/ The vet tranquilized the animal.
… He was tranquilized before surgery.
/ He was tranquilized before surgery.
P 37 … when it comes to
… when it comes to
… When it comes to cooking, she’s an expert.
… He’s shy when it comes to public speaking.
… when it comes to
/ when it comes to
… When it comes to cooking, she’s an expert.
/ When it comes to cooking, she’s an expert.
… He’s shy when it comes to public speaking.
/ He’s shy when it comes to public speaking.
P 38 … writhe
… writhe
… He writhed in pain.
… The snake writhed on the ground.
… writhe
/ writhe
… He writhed in pain.
/ He writhed in pain.
… The snake writhed on the ground.
/ The snake writhed on the ground.
P 39 … up to now
… up to now
… Up to now, everything has gone smoothly.
… Up to now, we’ve had no problems.
… up to now
/ up to now
… Up to now, everything has gone smoothly.
/ Up to now, everything has gone smoothly.
… Up to now, we’ve had no problems.
/ Up to now, we’ve had no problems.
P 40 … admonition
… admonition
… He gave a gentle admonition.
… Her admonition helped me avoid mistakes.
… admonition
/ admonition
… He gave a gentle admonition.
/ He gave a gentle admonition.
… Her admonition helped me avoid mistakes.
/ Her admonition helped me avoid mistakes.
P 41 … diatribe
… diatribe
… He launched into a diatribe against the policy.
… The article was a diatribe full of anger.
… diatribe
/ diatribe
… He launched into a diatribe against the policy.
/ He launched into a diatribe against the policy.
… The article was a diatribe full of anger.
/ The article was a diatribe full of anger.
P 42 … hiccup
… hiccup
… There was a small hiccup in the plan.
… The baby had a cute hiccup.
… hiccup
/ hiccup
… There was a small hiccup in the plan.
/ There was a small hiccup in the plan.
… The baby had a cute hiccup.
/ The baby had a cute hiccup.
P 43 … add up
… add up
… The numbers don’t add up.
… Everything he said adds up.
… add up
/ add up
… The numbers don’t add up.
/ The numbers don’t add up.
… Everything he said adds up.
/ Everything he said adds up.
P 44 … warble
… warble
… The bird warbled in the morning light.
… She warbled a cheerful tune.
… warble
/ warble
… The bird warbled in the morning light.
/ The bird warbled in the morning light.
… She warbled a cheerful tune.
/ She warbled a cheerful tune.
P 45 … bargain for
… bargain for
… I didn’t bargain for this outcome.
… They bargained for a better deal.
… bargain for
/ bargain for
… I didn’t bargain for this outcome.
/ I didn’t bargain for this outcome.
… They bargained for a better deal.
/ They bargained for a better deal.
P 46 … voluptuous
… voluptuous
… She wore a voluptuous red dress.
… The painting depicted a voluptuous figure.
… voluptuous
/ voluptuous
… She wore a voluptuous red dress.
/ She wore a voluptuous red dress.
… The painting depicted a voluptuous figure.
/ The painting depicted a voluptuous figure.
P 47 … embellish
… embellish
… He embellished the story to make it more exciting.
… The dress was embellished with pearls.
… embellish
/ embellish
… He embellished the story to make it more exciting.
/ He embellished the story to make it more exciting.
… The dress was embellished with pearls.
/ The dress was embellished with pearls.
P 48 … underpin
… underpin
… Trust underpins every strong relationship.
… The theory is underpinned by solid evidence.
… underpin
/ underpin
… Trust underpins every strong relationship.
/ Trust underpins every strong relationship.
… The theory is underpinned by solid evidence.
/ The theory is underpinned by solid evidence.
P 49 … blunder
… blunder
… He made a blunder during the interview.
… That was a costly blunder.
… blunder
/ blunder
… He made a blunder during the interview.
/ He made a blunder during the interview.
… That was a costly blunder.
/ That was a costly blunder.
P 50 … dispensary
… dispensary
… She went to the dispensary for medicine.
… The school has a small dispensary.
… dispensary
/ dispensary
… She went to the dispensary for medicine.
/ She went to the dispensary for medicine.
… The school has a small dispensary.
/ The school has a small dispensary.
