Q 1 … keep something at bay
… keep something at bay
… She kept her fears at bay.
… The medicine keeps the symptoms at bay.
… keep something at bay
/ keep something at bay
… She kept her fears at bay.
/ She kept her fears at bay.
… The medicine keeps the symptoms at bay.
/ The medicine keeps the symptoms at bay.
Q 2 … zeppelin
… zeppelin
… The zeppelin floated silently above the city.
… Zeppelins were used before airplanes became common.
… zeppelin
/ zeppelin
… The zeppelin floated silently above the city.
/ The zeppelin floated silently above the city.
… Zeppelins were used before airplanes became common.
/ Zeppelins were used before airplanes became common.
Q 3 … vituperate
… vituperate
… He vituperated his opponents harshly.
… The critic vituperated the film.
… vituperate
/ vituperate
… He vituperated his opponents harshly.
/ He vituperated his opponents harshly.
… The critic vituperated the film.
/ The critic vituperated the film.
Q 4 … serrated
… serrated
… The knife has a serrated edge.
… Use a serrated blade for bread.
… serrated
/ serrated
… The knife has a serrated edge.
/ The knife has a serrated edge.
… Use a serrated blade for bread.
/ Use a serrated blade for bread.
Q 5 … abate
… abate
… The storm finally abated.
… Her anger began to abate.
… abate
/ abate
… The storm finally abated.
/ The storm finally abated.
… Her anger began to abate.
/ Her anger began to abate.
Q 6 … trepidation
… trepidation
… He entered the room with trepidation.
… She felt trepidation before the exam.
… trepidation
/ trepidation
… He entered the room with trepidation.
/ He entered the room with trepidation.
… She felt trepidation before the exam.
/ She felt trepidation before the exam.
Q 7 … vehemently
… vehemently
… He vehemently denied the accusation.
… She spoke vehemently in defense of her friend.
… vehemently
/ vehemently
… He vehemently denied the accusation.
/ He vehemently denied the accusation.
… She spoke vehemently in defense of her friend.
/ She spoke vehemently in defense of her friend.
Q 8 … cacophony
… cacophony
… The city was filled with a cacophony of horns.
… A cacophony of voices filled the hall.
… cacophony
/ cacophony
… The city was filled with a cacophony of horns.
/ The city was filled with a cacophony of horns.
… A cacophony of voices filled the hall.
/ A cacophony of voices filled the hall.
Q 9 … effigy
… effigy
… Protesters burned an effigy of the leader.
… The effigy was made of straw.
… effigy
/ effigy
… Protesters burned an effigy of the leader.
/ Protesters burned an effigy of the leader.
… The effigy was made of straw.
/ The effigy was made of straw.
Q 10 … fallible
… fallible
… Humans are fallible.
… Even experts are fallible.
… fallible
/ fallible
… Humans are fallible.
/ Humans are fallible.
… Even experts are fallible.
/ Even experts are fallible.
Q 11 … hedonistic
… hedonistic
… He led a hedonistic lifestyle.
… The novel portrays a hedonistic society.
… hedonistic
/ hedonistic
… He led a hedonistic lifestyle.
/ He led a hedonistic lifestyle.
… The novel portrays a hedonistic society.
/ The novel portrays a hedonistic society.
Q 12 … juggernaut
… juggernaut
… The tech juggernaut dominated the market.
… The campaign became a political juggernaut.
… juggernaut
/ juggernaut
… The tech juggernaut dominated the market.
/ The tech juggernaut dominated the market.
… The campaign became a political juggernaut.
/ The campaign became a political juggernaut.
Q 13 … laconic
… laconic
… His laconic reply ended the conversation.
… She’s known for her laconic style.
… laconic
/ laconic
… His laconic reply ended the conversation.
/ His laconic reply ended the conversation.
… She’s known for her laconic style.
/ She’s known for her laconic style.
Q 14 … nip something in the bud
… nip something in the bud
… We need to nip this problem in the bud.
… She nipped the rumor in the bud.
… nip something in the bud
/ nip something in the bud
… We need to nip this problem in the bud.
/ We need to nip this problem in the bud.
… She nipped the rumor in the bud.
/ She nipped the rumor in the bud.
Q 15 … parsimonious
… parsimonious
… He’s too parsimonious to tip.
… The budget was parsimonious and strict.
… parsimonious
/ parsimonious
… He’s too parsimonious to tip.
/ He’s too parsimonious to tip.
… The budget was parsimonious and strict.
/ The budget was parsimonious and strict.
Q 16 … surreptitious
… surreptitious
… They held a surreptitious meeting.
… Her surreptitious glance didn’t go unnoticed.
… surreptitious
/ surreptitious
… They held a surreptitious meeting.
/ They held a surreptitious meeting.
… Her surreptitious glance didn’t go unnoticed.
/ Her surreptitious glance didn’t go unnoticed.
Q 17 … yearn
… yearn
… She yearned for freedom.
… He yearned to see his family again.
… yearn
/ yearn
… She yearned for freedom.
/ She yearned for freedom.
… He yearned to see his family again.
/ He yearned to see his family again.
Q 18 … abdicate
… abdicate
… The king abdicated the throne.
… She abdicated her responsibilities.
… abdicate
/ abdicate
… The king abdicated the throne.
/ The king abdicated the throne.
… She abdicated her responsibilities.
/ She abdicated her responsibilities.
Q 19 … stave off
… stave off
… We need to stave off disaster.
… He staved off hunger with snacks.
… stave off
/ stave off
… We need to stave off disaster.
/ We need to stave off disaster.
… He staved off hunger with snacks.
/ He staved off hunger with snacks.
Q 20 … calamitous
… calamitous
… The flood was calamitous.
… Their decision led to calamitous results.
… calamitous
/ calamitous
… The flood was calamitous.
/ The flood was calamitous.
… Their decision led to calamitous results.
/ Their decision led to calamitous results.
Q 21 … dauntless
… dauntless
… She showed dauntless courage.
… The dauntless explorer pressed on.
… dauntless
/ dauntless
… She showed dauntless courage.
/ She showed dauntless courage.
… The dauntless explorer pressed on.
/ The dauntless explorer pressed on.
Q 22 … idiosyncrasy
… idiosyncrasy
… His idiosyncrasy is talking to plants.
… Every artist has idiosyncrasies.
… idiosyncrasy
/ idiosyncrasy
… His idiosyncrasy is talking to plants.
/ His idiosyncrasy is talking to plants.
… Every artist has idiosyncrasies.
/ Every artist has idiosyncrasies.
Q 23 … narcissistic
… narcissistic
… He’s too narcissistic to care.
… Her narcissistic behavior annoyed others.
… narcissistic
/ narcissistic
… He’s too narcissistic to care.
/ He’s too narcissistic to care.
… Her narcissistic behavior annoyed others.
/ Her narcissistic behavior annoyed others.
Q 24 … quaint
… quaint
… The village had a quaint charm.
… She wore a quaint dress.
… quaint
/ quaint
… The village had a quaint charm.
/ The village had a quaint charm.
… She wore a quaint dress.
/ She wore a quaint dress.
Q 25 … xenophobic
… xenophobic
… The speech was criticized as xenophobic.
… Xenophobic attitudes harm communities.
… xenophobic
/ xenophobic
… The speech was criticized as xenophobic.
/ The speech was criticized as xenophobic.
… Xenophobic attitudes harm communities.
/ Xenophobic attitudes harm communities.
Q 26 … jockey for position
… jockey for position
… The candidates jockeyed for position.
… He’s always jockeying for position at work.
… jockey for position
/ jockey for position
… The candidates jockeyed for position.
/ The candidates jockeyed for position.
… He’s always jockeying for position at work.
/ He’s always jockeying for position at work.
Q 27 … yield
… yield
… The tree yields fruit in summer.
… He refused to yield to pressure.
… yield
/ yield
… The tree yields fruit in summer.
/ The tree yields fruit in summer.
… He refused to yield to pressure.
/ He refused to yield to pressure.
Q 28 … zeal
… zeal
… She worked with great zeal.
… His zeal for justice was inspiring.
… zeal
/ zeal
… She worked with great zeal.
/ She worked with great zeal.
… His zeal for justice was inspiring.
/ His zeal for justice was inspiring.
Q 29 … belabor
… belabor
… Don’t belabor the point.
… He belabored the issue for hours.
… belabor
/ belabor
… Don’t belabor the point.
/ Don’t belabor the point.
… He belabored the issue for hours.
/ He belabored the issue for hours.
Q 30 … fabricate
… fabricate
… He fabricated the story.
… The evidence was fabricated.
… fabricate
/ fabricate
… He fabricated the story.
/ He fabricated the story.
… The evidence was fabricated.
/ The evidence was fabricated.
Q 31 … halcyon
… halcyon
… Those were halcyon days.
… She remembered the halcyon summer.
… halcyon
/ halcyon
… Those were halcyon days.
/ Those were halcyon days.
… She remembered the halcyon summer.
/ She remembered the halcyon summer.
Q 32 … obtuse
… obtuse
… He’s too obtuse to understand.
… Her obtuse response frustrated us.
… obtuse
/ obtuse
… He’s too obtuse to understand.
/ He’s too obtuse to understand.
… Her obtuse response frustrated us.
/ Her obtuse response frustrated us.
Q 33 … tantamount
… tantamount
… His silence was tantamount to guilt.
… The insult was tantamount to betrayal.
… tantamount
/ tantamount
… His silence was tantamount to guilt.
/ His silence was tantamount to guilt.
… The insult was tantamount to betrayal.
/ The insult was tantamount to betrayal.
Q 34 … umbrage
… umbrage
… He took umbrage at the remark.
… She felt umbrage over the decision.
… umbrage
/ umbrage
… He took umbrage at the remark.
/ He took umbrage at the remark.
… She felt umbrage over the decision.
/ She felt umbrage over the decision.
Q 35 … twist someone’s arm
… twist someone’s arm
… I had to twist his arm to agree.
… She twisted my arm into going.
… twist someone’s arm
/ twist someone’s arm
… I had to twist his arm to agree.
/ I had to twist his arm to agree.
… She twisted my arm into going.
/ She twisted my arm into going.
Q 36 … yawp
… yawp
… He let out a loud yawp.
… The baby yawped for attention.
… yawp
/ yawp
… He let out a loud yawp.
/ He let out a loud yawp.
… The baby yawped for attention.
/ The baby yawped for attention.
Q 37 … convoluted
… convoluted
… The plot was too convoluted to follow.
… Her explanation was convoluted.
… convoluted
/ convoluted
… The plot was too convoluted to follow.
/ The plot was too convoluted to follow.
… Her explanation was convoluted.
/ Her explanation was convoluted.
Q 38 … nip in the bud
… nip in the bud
… Let’s nip this behavior in the bud.
… They nipped the conflict in the bud.
… nip in the bud
/ nip in the bud
… Let’s nip this behavior in the bud.
/ Let’s nip this behavior in the bud.
… They nipped the conflict in the bud.
/ They nipped the conflict in the bud.
Q 39 … dexterous
… dexterous
… He’s dexterous with his hands.
… Her dexterous movements impressed us.
… dexterous
/ dexterous
… He’s dexterous with his hands.
/ He’s dexterous with his hands.
… Her dexterous movements impressed us.
/ Her dexterous movements impressed us.
Q 40 … ignominy
… ignominy
… He lived in ignominy after the scandal.
… The defeat brought ignominy.
… ignominy
/ ignominy
… He lived in ignominy after the scandal.
/ He lived in ignominy after the scandal.
… The defeat brought ignominy.
/ The defeat brought ignominy.
Q 41 … lackadaisical
… lackadaisical
… His lackadaisical attitude annoyed the team.
… She gave a lackadaisical response.
… lackadaisical
/ lackadaisical
… His lackadaisical attitude annoyed the team.
/ His lackadaisical attitude annoyed the team.
… She gave a lackadaisical response.
/ She gave a lackadaisical response.
Q 42 … bite the bullet
… bite the bullet
… I had to bite the bullet and apologize.
… He bit the bullet and took the exam.
… bite the bullet
/ bite the bullet
… I had to bite the bullet and apologize.
/ I had to bite the bullet and apologize.
… He bit the bullet and took the exam.
/ He bit the bullet and took the exam.
Q 43 … mendacious
… mendacious
… Her mendacious claims were exposed.
… He’s known for his mendacious behavior.
… mendacious
/ mendacious
… Her mendacious claims were exposed.
/ Her mendacious claims were exposed.
… He’s known for his mendacious behavior.
/ He’s known for his mendacious behavior.
Q 44 … paucity
… paucity
… There’s a paucity of evidence.
… The region suffers from a paucity of resources.
… paucity
/ paucity
… There’s a paucity of evidence.
/ There’s a paucity of evidence.
… The region suffers from a paucity of resources.
/ The region suffers from a paucity of resources.
Q 45 … stymie
… stymie
… The rain stymied our plans.
… Bureaucracy stymied the project.
… stymie
/ stymie
… The rain stymied our plans.
/ The rain stymied our plans.
… Bureaucracy stymied the project.
/ Bureaucracy stymied the project.
Q 46 … unctuous
… unctuous
… His unctuous praise felt insincere.
… The waiter’s unctuous manner annoyed us.
… unctuous
/ unctuous
… His unctuous praise felt insincere.
/ His unctuous praise felt insincere.
… The waiter’s unctuous manner annoyed us.
/ The waiter’s unctuous manner annoyed us.
Q 47 … yoke
… yoke
… The farmers placed a yoke on the oxen.
… He lived under the yoke of oppression.
… yoke
/ yoke
… The farmers placed a yoke on the oxen.
/ The farmers placed a yoke on the oxen.
… He lived under the yoke of oppression.
/ He lived under the yoke of oppression.
Q 48 … aberrant
… aberrant
… His aberrant behavior worried his parents.
… The data showed an aberrant result.
… aberrant
/ aberrant
… His aberrant behavior worried his parents.
/ His aberrant behavior worried his parents.
… The data showed an aberrant result.
/ The data showed an aberrant result.
Q 49 … deleterious
… deleterious
… Smoking has deleterious effects on health.
… The policy may have deleterious consequences.
… deleterious
/ deleterious
… Smoking has deleterious effects on health.
/ Smoking has deleterious effects on health.
… The policy may have deleterious consequences.
/ The policy may have deleterious consequences.
Q 50 … exasperate
… exasperate
… Her constant complaints exasperated him.
… The delay exasperated the passengers.
… exasperate
/ exasperate
… Her constant complaints exasperated him.
/ Her constant complaints exasperated him.
… The delay exasperated the passengers.
/ The delay exasperated the passengers.
R 1 … miss the boat
… miss the boat
… I missed the boat on that opportunity.
… Don’t miss the boat—apply now.
… miss the boat
/ miss the boat
… I missed the boat on that opportunity.
/ I missed the boat on that opportunity.
… Don’t miss the boat—apply now.
/ Don’t miss the boat—apply now.
R 2 … histrionic
… histrionic
… His histrionic reaction was over the top.
… She gave a histrionic performance.
… histrionic
/ histrionic
… His histrionic reaction was over the top.
/ His histrionic reaction was over the top.
… She gave a histrionic performance.
/ She gave a histrionic performance.
R 3 … ineffable
… ineffable
… The beauty of the sunset was ineffable.
… She felt an ineffable joy.
… ineffable
/ ineffable
… The beauty of the sunset was ineffable.
/ The beauty of the sunset was ineffable.
… She felt an ineffable joy.
/ She felt an ineffable joy.
R 4 … kindle
… kindle
… The story kindled his imagination.
… She kindled a fire in the hearth.
… kindle
/ kindle
… The story kindled his imagination.
/ The story kindled his imagination.
… She kindled a fire in the hearth.
/ She kindled a fire in the hearth.
R 5 … obstreperous
… obstreperous
… The obstreperous crowd refused to leave.
… He’s known for his obstreperous behavior.
… obstreperous
/ obstreperous
… The obstreperous crowd refused to leave.
/ The obstreperous crowd refused to leave.
… He’s known for his obstreperous behavior.
/ He’s known for his obstreperous behavior.
R 6 … throw in the towel
… throw in the towel
… He threw in the towel after trying for years.
… Don’t throw in the towel yet.
… throw in the towel
/ throw in the towel
… He threw in the towel after trying for years.
/ He threw in the towel after trying for years.
… Don’t throw in the towel yet.
/ Don’t throw in the towel yet.
R 7 … sycophantic
… sycophantic
… His sycophantic attitude annoyed the team.
… She gave a sycophantic compliment.
… sycophantic
/ sycophantic
… His sycophantic attitude annoyed the team.
/ His sycophantic attitude annoyed the team.
… She gave a sycophantic compliment.
/ She gave a sycophantic compliment.
R 8 … fend off
… fend off
… He fended off the attacker.
… She fended off the tough questions.
… fend off
/ fend off
… He fended off the attacker.
/ He fended off the attacker.
… She fended off the tough questions.
/ She fended off the tough questions.
R 9 … zealous
… zealous
… The zealous fan followed every update.
… He’s zealous about environmental issues.
… zealous
/ zealous
… The zealous fan followed every update.
/ The zealous fan followed every update.
… He’s zealous about environmental issues.
/ He’s zealous about environmental issues.
R 10 … diaphanous
… diaphanous
… She wore a diaphanous scarf.
… The curtains were diaphanous and elegant.
… diaphanous
/ diaphanous
… She wore a diaphanous scarf.
/ She wore a diaphanous scarf.
… The curtains were diaphanous and elegant.
/ The curtains were diaphanous and elegant.
R 11 … immutable
… immutable
… The law is immutable and must be obeyed.
… Her beliefs were immutable.
… immutable
/ immutable
… The law is immutable and must be obeyed.
/ The law is immutable and must be obeyed.
… Her beliefs were immutable.
/ Her beliefs were immutable.
R 12 … labyrinthine
… labyrinthine
… The labyrinthine corridors confused us.
… The plot was labyrinthine and complex.
… labyrinthine
/ labyrinthine
… The labyrinthine corridors confused us.
/ The labyrinthine corridors confused us.
… The plot was labyrinthine and complex.
/ The plot was labyrinthine and complex.
R 13 … palpitate
… palpitate
… His heart palpitated with excitement.
… She felt her chest palpitate with fear.
… palpitate
/ palpitate
… His heart palpitated with excitement.
/ His heart palpitated with excitement.
… She felt her chest palpitate with fear.
/ She felt her chest palpitate with fear.
R 14 … rhapsodize
… rhapsodize
… He rhapsodized about the concert.
… She rhapsodized over the new book.
… rhapsodize
/ rhapsodize
… He rhapsodized about the concert.
/ He rhapsodized about the concert.
… She rhapsodized over the new book.
/ She rhapsodized over the new book.
R 15 … vainglorious
… vainglorious
… His vainglorious boasting annoyed everyone.
… She made a vainglorious speech.
… vainglorious
/ vainglorious
… His vainglorious boasting annoyed everyone.
/ His vainglorious boasting annoyed everyone.
… She made a vainglorious speech.
/ She made a vainglorious speech.
R 16 … yore
… yore
… In days of yore, knights rode horses.
… The tale comes from the days of yore.
… yore
/ yore
… In days of yore, knights rode horses.
/ In days of yore, knights rode horses.
… The tale comes from the days of yore.
/ The tale comes from the days of yore.
R 17 … ignominious
… ignominious
… The team suffered an ignominious defeat.
… His ignominious exit shocked the crowd.
… ignominious
/ ignominious
… The team suffered an ignominious defeat.
/ The team suffered an ignominious defeat.
… His ignominious exit shocked the crowd.
/ His ignominious exit shocked the crowd.
R 18 … jocular
… jocular
… His jocular tone lightened the mood.
… She made a jocular remark.
… jocular
/ jocular
… His jocular tone lightened the mood.
/ His jocular tone lightened the mood.
… She made a jocular remark.
/ She made a jocular remark.
R 19 … smell a rat
… smell a rat
… I smelled a rat in his story.
… She smelled a rat and investigated.
… smell a rat
/ smell a rat
… I smelled a rat in his story.
/ I smelled a rat in his story.
… She smelled a rat and investigated.
/ She smelled a rat and investigated.
R 20 … wily
… wily
… The wily fox escaped the trap.
… He’s a wily negotiator.
… wily
/ wily
… The wily fox escaped the trap.
/ The wily fox escaped the trap.
… He’s a wily negotiator.
/ He’s a wily negotiator.
R 21 … abstain
… abstain
… He abstained from voting.
… She abstains from alcohol.
… abstain
/ abstain
… He abstained from voting.
/ He abstained from voting.
… She abstains from alcohol.
/ She abstains from alcohol.
R 22 … cavort
… cavort
… The children cavorted in the park.
… They cavorted around the bonfire.
… cavort
/ cavort
… The children cavorted in the park.
/ The children cavorted in the park.
… They cavorted around the bonfire.
/ They cavorted around the bonfire.
R 23 … feral
… feral
… The feral cat avoided humans.
… Feral instincts took over.
… feral
/ feral
… The feral cat avoided humans.
/ The feral cat avoided humans.
… Feral instincts took over.
/ Feral instincts took over.
R 24 … hew
… hew
… They hewed the path through the forest.
… He hewed the wood with an axe.
… hew
/ hew
… They hewed the path through the forest.
/ They hewed the path through the forest.
… He hewed the wood with an axe.
/ He hewed the wood with an axe.
R 25 … impede
… impede
… The traffic impeded our progress.
… Fear can impede decision-making.
… impede
/ impede
… The traffic impeded our progress.
/ The traffic impeded our progress.
… Fear can impede decision-making.
/ Fear can impede decision-making.
R 26 … squander opportunities
… squander opportunities
… He squandered opportunities by procrastinating.
… Don’t squander opportunities that come your way.
… squander opportunities
/ squander opportunities
… He squandered opportunities by procrastinating.
/ He squandered opportunities by procrastinating.
… Don’t squander opportunities that come your way.
/ Don’t squander opportunities that come your way.
R 27 … lilt
… lilt
… Her voice had a cheerful lilt.
… The song’s lilt made it easy to dance to.
… lilt
/ lilt
… Her voice had a cheerful lilt.
/ Her voice had a cheerful lilt.
… The song’s lilt made it easy to dance to.
/ The song’s lilt made it easy to dance to.
R 28 … paltry
… paltry
… He received a paltry sum for his work.
… The paltry effort didn’t impress anyone.
… paltry
/ paltry
… He received a paltry sum for his work.
/ He received a paltry sum for his work.
… The paltry effort didn’t impress anyone.
/ The paltry effort didn’t impress anyone.
R 29 … vex
… vex
… His constant interruptions vexed the speaker.
… She was vexed by the delay.
… vex
/ vex
… His constant interruptions vexed the speaker.
/ His constant interruptions vexed the speaker.
… She was vexed by the delay.
/ She was vexed by the delay.
R 30 … pass the buck
… pass the buck
… He tried to pass the buck to his assistant.
… Stop passing the buck and take responsibility.
… pass the buck
/ pass the buck
… He tried to pass the buck to his assistant.
/ He tried to pass the buck to his assistant.
… Stop passing the buck and take responsibility.
/ Stop passing the buck and take responsibility.
R 31 … xylophone
… xylophone
… The child played the xylophone with joy.
… A xylophone adds a bright tone to the music.
… xylophone
/ xylophone
… The child played the xylophone with joy.
/ The child played the xylophone with joy.
… A xylophone adds a bright tone to the music.
/ A xylophone adds a bright tone to the music.
R 32 … bedraggled
… bedraggled
… She arrived bedraggled from the rain.
… The dog looked bedraggled after playing in the mud.
… bedraggled
/ bedraggled
… She arrived bedraggled from the rain.
/ She arrived bedraggled from the rain.
… The dog looked bedraggled after playing in the mud.
/ The dog looked bedraggled after playing in the mud.
R 33 … cajole
… cajole
… He cajoled her into joining the trip.
… She tried to cajole the teacher for extra credit.
… cajole
/ cajole
… He cajoled her into joining the trip.
/ He cajoled her into joining the trip.
… She tried to cajole the teacher for extra credit.
/ She tried to cajole the teacher for extra credit.
R 34 … equivocate
… equivocate
… He equivocated when asked about the issue.
… Stop equivocating and give a clear answer.
… equivocate
/ equivocate
… He equivocated when asked about the issue.
/ He equivocated when asked about the issue.
… Stop equivocating and give a clear answer.
/ Stop equivocating and give a clear answer.
R 35 … up in arms
… up in arms
… The community was up in arms over the new policy.
… Parents are up in arms about the school changes.
… up in arms
/ up in arms
… The community was up in arms over the new policy.
/ The community was up in arms over the new policy.
… Parents are up in arms about the school changes.
/ Parents are up in arms about the school changes.
R 36 … gesticulate
… gesticulate
… He gesticulated wildly during the argument.
… She gesticulated to emphasize her point.
… gesticulate
/ gesticulate
… He gesticulated wildly during the argument.
/ He gesticulated wildly during the argument.
… She gesticulated to emphasize her point.
/ She gesticulated to emphasize her point.
R 37 … hobnob
… hobnob
… He hobnobbed with celebrities at the gala.
… She enjoys hobnobbing with influential people.
… hobnob
/ hobnob
… He hobnobbed with celebrities at the gala.
/ He hobnobbed with celebrities at the gala.
… She enjoys hobnobbing with influential people.
/ She enjoys hobnobbing with influential people.
R 38 … imbibe
… imbibe
… He imbibed the wisdom of his mentor.
… They imbibed wine during the celebration.
… imbibe
/ imbibe
… He imbibed the wisdom of his mentor.
/ He imbibed the wisdom of his mentor.
… They imbibed wine during the celebration.
/ They imbibed wine during the celebration.
R 39 … maelstrom
… maelstrom
… The city was caught in a political maelstrom.
… She was swept into an emotional maelstrom.
… maelstrom
/ maelstrom
… The city was caught in a political maelstrom.
/ The city was caught in a political maelstrom.
… She was swept into an emotional maelstrom.
/ She was swept into an emotional maelstrom.
R 40 … palliate
… palliate
… The medicine helped palliate the pain.
… He tried to palliate her fears.
… palliate
/ palliate
… The medicine helped palliate the pain.
/ The medicine helped palliate the pain.
… He tried to palliate her fears.
/ He tried to palliate her fears.
R 41 … yelp
… yelp
… The dog let out a yelp when stepped on.
… She yelped in surprise.
… yelp
/ yelp
… The dog let out a yelp when stepped on.
/ The dog let out a yelp when stepped on.
… She yelped in surprise.
/ She yelped in surprise.
R 42 … bluster
… bluster
… He blustered about quitting, but never did.
… The wind blustered through the trees.
… bluster
/ bluster
… He blustered about quitting, but never did.
/ He blustered about quitting, but never did.
… The wind blustered through the trees.
/ The wind blustered through the trees.
R 43 … effulgent
… effulgent
… Her effulgent smile lit up the room.
… The sunrise was effulgent and breathtaking.
… effulgent
/ effulgent
… Her effulgent smile lit up the room.
/ Her effulgent smile lit up the room.
… The sunrise was effulgent and breathtaking.
/ The sunrise was effulgent and breathtaking.
R 44 … macabre
… macabre
… The film had a macabre atmosphere.
… He told a macabre story about ghosts.
… macabre
/ macabre
… The film had a macabre atmosphere.
/ The film had a macabre atmosphere.
… He told a macabre story about ghosts.
/ He told a macabre story about ghosts.
R 45 … obsequious
… obsequious
… His obsequious behavior annoyed the manager.
… She gave an obsequious compliment.
… obsequious
/ obsequious
… His obsequious behavior annoyed the manager.
/ His obsequious behavior annoyed the manager.
… She gave an obsequious compliment.
/ She gave an obsequious compliment.
R 46 … x marks the spot
… x marks the spot
… X marks the spot on the treasure map.
… He pointed and said, “X marks the spot.”
… x marks the spot
/ x marks the spot
… X marks the spot on the treasure map.
/ X marks the spot on the treasure map.
… He pointed and said, “X marks the spot.”
/ He pointed and said, “X marks the spot.”
R 47 … wan
… wan
… She looked wan after the illness.
… His wan smile faded quickly.
… wan
/ wan
… She looked wan after the illness.
/ She looked wan after the illness.
… His wan smile faded quickly.
/ His wan smile faded quickly.
R 48 … hit the hay
… hit the hay
… I’m tired—I’m going to hit the hay.
… He hit the hay early last night.
… hit the hay
/ hit the hay
… I’m tired—I’m going to hit the hay.
/ I’m tired—I’m going to hit the hay.
… He hit the hay early last night.
/ He hit the hay early last night.
R 49 … abysmal
… abysmal
… The service was abysmal.
… Her performance was abysmal.
… abysmal
/ abysmal
… The service was abysmal.
/ The service was abysmal.
… Her performance was abysmal.
/ Her performance was abysmal.
R 50 … jejune
… jejune
… His jejune remarks bored the audience.
… The book was too jejune for adults.
… jejune
/ jejune
… His jejune remarks bored the audience.
/ His jejune remarks bored the audience.
… The book was too jejune for adults.
/ The book was too jejune for adults.
S 1 … keep at bay
… keep at bay
… She kept her emotions at bay.
… The medicine keeps infection at bay.
… keep at bay
/ keep at bay
… She kept her emotions at bay.
/ She kept her emotions at bay.
… The medicine keeps infection at bay.
/ The medicine keeps infection at bay.
S 2 … rapacious
… rapacious
… The rapacious landlord raised the rent again.
… Rapacious greed led to the collapse.
… rapacious
/ rapacious
… The rapacious landlord raised the rent again.
/ The rapacious landlord raised the rent again.
… Rapacious greed led to the collapse.
/ Rapacious greed led to the collapse.
S 3 … get a kick out of something
… get a kick out of something
… I get a kick out of old movies.
… He gets a kick out of surprising people.
… get a kick out of something
/ get a kick out of something
… I get a kick out of old movies.
/ I get a kick out of old movies.
… He gets a kick out of surprising people.
/ He gets a kick out of surprising people.
S 4 … abscond
… abscond
… He absconded with the stolen money.
… The suspect absconded before trial.
… abscond
/ abscond
… He absconded with the stolen money.
/ He absconded with the stolen money.
… The suspect absconded before trial.
/ The suspect absconded before trial.
S 5 … bereft
… bereft
… She felt bereft after the loss.
… He stood bereft of hope.
… bereft
/ bereft
… She felt bereft after the loss.
/ She felt bereft after the loss.
… He stood bereft of hope.
/ He stood bereft of hope.
S 6 … decadent
… decadent
… The party was decadent and lavish.
… He lived a decadent lifestyle.
… decadent
/ decadent
… The party was decadent and lavish.
/ The party was decadent and lavish.
… He lived a decadent lifestyle.
/ He lived a decadent lifestyle.
S 7 … feckless
… feckless
… His feckless attitude frustrated the team.
… She considered him feckless and unreliable.
… feckless
/ feckless
… His feckless attitude frustrated the team.
/ His feckless attitude frustrated the team.
… She considered him feckless and unreliable.
/ She considered him feckless and unreliable.
S 8 … grotesque
… grotesque
… The sculpture had a grotesque shape.
… His behavior was grotesque and disturbing.
… grotesque
/ grotesque
… The sculpture had a grotesque shape.
/ The sculpture had a grotesque shape.
… His behavior was grotesque and disturbing.
/ His behavior was grotesque and disturbing.
S 9 … recumbent
… recumbent
… He lay recumbent on the sofa.
… The statue depicted a recumbent figure.
… recumbent
/ recumbent
… He lay recumbent on the sofa.
/ He lay recumbent on the sofa.
… The statue depicted a recumbent figure.
/ The statue depicted a recumbent figure.
S 10 … give in to
… give in to
… She gave in to temptation.
… He refused to give in to pressure.
… give in to
/ give in to
… She gave in to temptation.
/ She gave in to temptation.
… He refused to give in to pressure.
/ He refused to give in to pressure.
S 11 … mull over
… mull over
… I need time to mull over the offer.
… She mulled over the decision all night.
… mull over
/ mull over
… I need time to mull over the offer.
/ I need time to mull over the offer.
… She mulled over the decision all night.
/ She mulled over the decision all night.
S 12 … xenolith
… xenolith
… The rock contained a rare xenolith.
… Geologists studied the xenolith’s origin.
… xenolith
/ xenolith
… The rock contained a rare xenolith.
/ The rock contained a rare xenolith.
… Geologists studied the xenolith’s origin.
/ Geologists studied the xenolith’s origin.
S 13 … hermetic
… hermetic
… The jar was sealed in a hermetic container.
… He lived a hermetic life, isolated from others.
… hermetic
/ hermetic
… The jar was sealed in a hermetic container.
/ The jar was sealed in a hermetic container.
… He lived a hermetic life, isolated from others.
/ He lived a hermetic life, isolated from others.
S 14 … voracious
… voracious
… She’s a voracious reader.
… The lion had a voracious appetite.
… voracious
/ voracious
… She’s a voracious reader.
/ She’s a voracious reader.
… The lion had a voracious appetite.
/ The lion had a voracious appetite.
S 15 … sniff out
… sniff out
… The dog sniffed out the hidden treat.
… He sniffed out the truth behind the rumor.
… sniff out
/ sniff out
… The dog sniffed out the hidden treat.
/ The dog sniffed out the hidden treat.
… He sniffed out the truth behind the rumor.
/ He sniffed out the truth behind the rumor.
S 16 … holistic
… holistic
… We need a holistic approach to education.
… Her treatment plan was holistic and natural.
… holistic
/ holistic
… We need a holistic approach to education.
/ We need a holistic approach to education.
… Her treatment plan was holistic and natural.
/ Her treatment plan was holistic and natural.
S 17 … in the nick of time
… in the nick of time
… He arrived in the nick of time.
… The rescue came in the nick of time.
… in the nick of time
/ in the nick of time
… He arrived in the nick of time.
/ He arrived in the nick of time.
… The rescue came in the nick of time.
/ The rescue came in the nick of time.
S 18 … ambiguous
… ambiguous
… Her answer was ambiguous.
… The message was ambiguous and confusing.
… ambiguous
/ ambiguous
… Her answer was ambiguous.
/ Her answer was ambiguous.
… The message was ambiguous and confusing.
/ The message was ambiguous and confusing.
S 19 … tangible
… tangible
… The results were tangible and measurable.
… She needed tangible proof.
… tangible
/ tangible
… The results were tangible and measurable.
/ The results were tangible and measurable.
… She needed tangible proof.
/ She needed tangible proof.
S 20 … cunning
… cunning
… The fox was cunning and clever.
… He used cunning tactics to win.
… cunning
/ cunning
… The fox was cunning and clever.
/ The fox was cunning and clever.
… He used cunning tactics to win.
/ He used cunning tactics to win.
S 21 … adulation
… adulation
… The celebrity received endless adulation.
… He was uncomfortable with such adulation.
… adulation
/ adulation
… The celebrity received endless adulation.
/ The celebrity received endless adulation.
… He was uncomfortable with such adulation.
/ He was uncomfortable with such adulation.
S 22 … inanimate
… inanimate
… The robot looked human but was inanimate.
… She spoke to the inanimate doll.
… inanimate
/ inanimate
… The robot looked human but was inanimate.
/ The robot looked human but was inanimate.
… She spoke to the inanimate doll.
/ She spoke to the inanimate doll.
S 23 … incorrigible
… incorrigible
… He’s an incorrigible prankster.
… Her incorrigible optimism inspired others.
… incorrigible
/ incorrigible
… He’s an incorrigible prankster.
/ He’s an incorrigible prankster.
… Her incorrigible optimism inspired others.
/ Her incorrigible optimism inspired others.
S 24 … vapid
… vapid
… The conversation was vapid and dull.
… He gave a vapid speech.
… vapid
/ vapid
… The conversation was vapid and dull.
/ The conversation was vapid and dull.
… He gave a vapid speech.
/ He gave a vapid speech.
S 25 … xenial
… xenial
… The host was xenial and welcoming.
… They offered xenial hospitality to guests.
… xenial
/ xenial
… The host was xenial and welcoming.
/ The host was xenial and welcoming.
… They offered xenial hospitality to guests.
/ They offered xenial hospitality to guests.
S 26 … aberration
… aberration
… The sudden snow in summer was an aberration.
… The sudden power outage was an aberration in an otherwise stable system.
… aberration
/ aberration
… The sudden snow in summer was an aberration.
/ The sudden snow in summer was an aberration.
… The sudden power outage was an aberration in an otherwise stable system.
/ The sudden power outage was an aberration in an otherwise stable system.
S 27 … abstruse
… abstruse
… The professor explained an abstruse theory in physics.
… The professor’s lecture was so abstruse that few students could follow it.
… abstruse
/ abstruse
… The professor explained an abstruse theory in physics.
/ The professor explained an abstruse theory in physics.
… The professor’s lecture was so abstruse that few students could follow it.
/ The professor’s lecture was so abstruse that few students could follow it.
S 28 … alacrity
… alacrity
… She accepted the invitation with alacrity.
… She accepted the invitation with surprising alacrity.
… alacrity
/ alacrity
… She accepted the invitation with alacrity.
/ She accepted the invitation with alacrity.
… She accepted the invitation with surprising alacrity.
/ She accepted the invitation with surprising alacrity.
S 29 … anachronism
… anachronism
… A smartphone in a medieval movie is an anachronism.
… Using a smartphone in a medieval drama would be an obvious anachronism.
… anachronism
/ anachronism
… A smartphone in a medieval movie is an anachronism.
/ A smartphone in a medieval movie is an anachronism.
… Using a smartphone in a medieval drama would be an obvious anachronism.
/ Using a smartphone in a medieval drama would be an obvious anachronism.
S 30 … apathy
… apathy
… His apathy toward politics surprised his friends.
… His apathy toward the project frustrated his teammates.
… apathy
/ apathy
… His apathy toward politics surprised his friends.
/ His apathy toward politics surprised his friends.
… His apathy toward the project frustrated his teammates.
/ His apathy toward the project frustrated his teammates.
S 31 … arbitrary
… arbitrary
… The manager made an arbitrary decision.
… The decision seemed arbitrary and lacked clear justification.
… arbitrary
/ arbitrary
… The manager made an arbitrary decision.
/ The manager made an arbitrary decision.
… The decision seemed arbitrary and lacked clear justification.
/ The decision seemed arbitrary and lacked clear justification.
S 32 … assiduous
… assiduous
… She is an assiduous student who studies daily.
… She was assiduous in her studies, reviewing her notes every night.
… assiduous
/ assiduous
… She is an assiduous student who studies daily.
/ She is an assiduous student who studies daily.
… She was assiduous in her studies, reviewing her notes every night.
/ She was assiduous in her studies, reviewing her notes every night.
S 33 … astute
… astute
… The astute lawyer noticed a small detail.
… The astute investor quickly recognized the market trend.
… astute
/ astute
… The astute lawyer noticed a small detail.
/ The astute lawyer noticed a small detail.
… The astute investor quickly recognized the market trend.
/ The astute investor quickly recognized the market trend.
S 34 … benevolent
… benevolent
… The benevolent king helped the poor.
… The benevolent donor contributed generously to the charity.
… benevolent
/ benevolent
… The benevolent king helped the poor.
/ The benevolent king helped the poor.
… The benevolent donor contributed generously to the charity.
/ The benevolent donor contributed generously to the charity.
S 35 … boisterous
… boisterous
… The children were boisterous at the party.
… The children became boisterous after eating too much sugar.
… boisterous
/ boisterous
… The children were boisterous at the party.
/ The children were boisterous at the party.
… The children became boisterous after eating too much sugar.
/ The children became boisterous after eating too much sugar.
S 36 … capricious
… capricious
… The weather here is capricious.
… His capricious behavior made it hard to predict his actions.
… capricious
/ capricious
… The weather here is capricious.
/ The weather here is capricious.
… His capricious behavior made it hard to predict his actions.
/ His capricious behavior made it hard to predict his actions.
S 37 … censure
… censure
… The teacher gave censure for cheating.
… The manager issued a formal censure for the employee’s misconduct.
… censure
/ censure
… The teacher gave censure for cheating.
/ The teacher gave censure for cheating.
… The manager issued a formal censure for the employee’s misconduct.
/ The manager issued a formal censure for the employee’s misconduct.
S 38 … colloquial
… colloquial
… He used colloquial expressions in his speech.
… The article was written in a colloquial style that was easy to read.
… colloquial
/ colloquial
… He used colloquial expressions in his speech.
/ He used colloquial expressions in his speech.
… The article was written in a colloquial style that was easy to read.
/ The article was written in a colloquial style that was easy to read.
S 39 … copious
… copious
… She took copious notes during class.
… She provided copious notes to support her argument.
… copious
/ copious
… She took copious notes during class.
/ She took copious notes during class.
… She provided copious notes to support her argument.
/ She provided copious notes to support her argument.
S 40 … cryptic
… cryptic
… He left a cryptic message on the board.
… His message was so cryptic that no one understood its meaning.
… cryptic
/ cryptic
… He left a cryptic message on the board.
/ He left a cryptic message on the board.
… His message was so cryptic that no one understood its meaning.
/ His message was so cryptic that no one understood its meaning.
S 41 … daunting
… daunting
… The mountain climb was daunting.
… Climbing the mountain seemed like a daunting task.
… daunting
/ daunting
… The mountain climb was daunting.
/ The mountain climb was daunting.
… Climbing the mountain seemed like a daunting task.
/ Climbing the mountain seemed like a daunting task.
S 42 … decorum
… decorum
… She behaved with decorum at the ceremony.
… The formal dinner required strict adherence to decorum.
… decorum
/ decorum
… She behaved with decorum at the ceremony.
/ She behaved with decorum at the ceremony.
… The formal dinner required strict adherence to decorum.
/ The formal dinner required strict adherence to decorum.
S 43 … didactic
… didactic
… The didactic novel taught moral lessons.
… The teacher’s tone was didactic, aiming to instruct rather than entertain.
… didactic
/ didactic
… The didactic novel taught moral lessons.
/ The didactic novel taught moral lessons.
… The teacher’s tone was didactic, aiming to instruct rather than entertain.
/ The teacher’s tone was didactic, aiming to instruct rather than entertain.
S 44 … discrepancy
… discrepancy
… There was a discrepancy in the report.
… There was a discrepancy between the two reports.
… discrepancy
/ discrepancy
… There was a discrepancy in the report.
/ There was a discrepancy in the report.
… There was a discrepancy between the two reports.
/ There was a discrepancy between the two reports.
S 45 … disseminate
… disseminate
… The internet helps disseminate information quickly.
… The organization worked to disseminate information to the public.
… disseminate
/ disseminate
… The internet helps disseminate information quickly.
/ The internet helps disseminate information quickly.
… The organization worked to disseminate information to the public.
/ The organization worked to disseminate information to the public.
S 46 … ebullient
… ebullient
… Her ebullient personality brightened the room.
… She gave an ebullient speech full of energy and enthusiasm.
… ebullient
/ ebullient
… Her ebullient personality brightened the room.
/ Her ebullient personality brightened the room.
… She gave an ebullient speech full of energy and enthusiasm.
/ She gave an ebullient speech full of energy and enthusiasm.
S 47 … effervescent
… effervescent
… The soda was effervescent and bubbly.
… The drink was effervescent, with bubbles rising to the surface.
… effervescent
/ effervescent
… The soda was effervescent and bubbly.
/ The soda was effervescent and bubbly.
… The drink was effervescent, with bubbles rising to the surface.
/ The drink was effervescent, with bubbles rising to the surface.
S 48 … emulate
… emulate
… He tried to emulate his hero’s style.
… He tried to emulate his mentor’s success.
… emulate
/ emulate
… He tried to emulate his hero’s style.
/ He tried to emulate his hero’s style.
… He tried to emulate his mentor’s success.
/ He tried to emulate his mentor’s success.
S 49 … engender
… engender
… His speech engendered hope in the crowd.
… The policy could engender significant social change.
… engender
/ engender
… His speech engendered hope in the crowd.
/ His speech engendered hope in the crowd.
… The policy could engender significant social change.
/ The policy could engender significant social change.
S 50 … equivocal
… equivocal
… His answer was equivocal and unclear.
… Her response was equivocal, leaving everyone uncertain.
… equivocal
/ equivocal
… His answer was equivocal and unclear.
/ His answer was equivocal and unclear.
… Her response was equivocal, leaving everyone uncertain.
/ Her response was equivocal, leaving everyone uncertain.
T 1 … esoteric
… esoteric
… The philosopher’s ideas were too esoteric for the general audience.
… The manual included esoteric terms only experts would understand.
… esoteric
/ esoteric
… The philosopher’s ideas were too esoteric for the general audience.
/ The philosopher’s ideas were too esoteric for the general audience.
… The manual included esoteric terms only experts would understand.
/ The manual included esoteric terms only experts would understand.
T 2 … exacerbate
… exacerbate
… His careless remarks only served to exacerbate the tension.
… Pollution can exacerbate respiratory conditions in urban areas.
… exacerbate
/ exacerbate
… His careless remarks only served to exacerbate the tension.
/ His careless remarks only served to exacerbate the tension.
… Pollution can exacerbate respiratory conditions in urban areas.
/ Pollution can exacerbate respiratory conditions in urban areas.
T 3 … expedite
… expedite
… We hired extra staff to expedite the shipping process.
… The manager asked the team to expedite the report’s completion.
… expedite
/ expedite
… We hired extra staff to expedite the shipping process.
/ We hired extra staff to expedite the shipping process.
… The manager asked the team to expedite the report’s completion.
/ The manager asked the team to expedite the report’s completion.
T 4 … fatuous
… fatuous
… His fatuous comment drew laughter but lacked substance.
… She dismissed the proposal as fatuous and poorly researched.
… fatuous
/ fatuous
… His fatuous comment drew laughter but lacked substance.
/ His fatuous comment drew laughter but lacked substance.
… She dismissed the proposal as fatuous and poorly researched.
/ She dismissed the proposal as fatuous and poorly researched.
T 5 … fortuitous
… fortuitous
… Their meeting at the café was entirely fortuitous.
… It was fortuitous that the rain stopped just before the outdoor concert began.
… fortuitous
/ fortuitous
… Their meeting at the café was entirely fortuitous.
/ Their meeting at the café was entirely fortuitous.
… It was fortuitous that the rain stopped just before the outdoor concert began.
/ It was fortuitous that the rain stopped just before the outdoor concert began.
T 6 … garrulous
… garrulous
… The garrulous neighbor kept talking long after the meeting ended.
… His garrulous nature made him popular among the elderly residents.
… garrulous
/ garrulous
… The garrulous neighbor kept talking long after the meeting ended.
/ The garrulous neighbor kept talking long after the meeting ended.
… His garrulous nature made him popular among the elderly residents.
/ His garrulous nature made him popular among the elderly residents.
T 7 … harangue
… harangue
… The politician delivered a long harangue against corruption.
… No one appreciated his angry harangue during the peaceful protest.
… harangue
/ harangue
… The politician delivered a long harangue against corruption.
/ The politician delivered a long harangue against corruption.
… No one appreciated his angry harangue during the peaceful protest.
/ No one appreciated his angry harangue during the peaceful protest.
T 8 … impeccable
… impeccable
… Her impeccable manners impressed the royal guests.
… The chef’s presentation was impeccable, down to the last garnish.
… impeccable
/ impeccable
… Her impeccable manners impressed the royal guests.
/ Her impeccable manners impressed the royal guests.
… The chef’s presentation was impeccable, down to the last garnish.
/ The chef’s presentation was impeccable, down to the last garnish.
T 9 … implicit
… implicit
… There was implicit trust between the two old friends.
… His message carried an implicit warning about future consequences.
… implicit
/ implicit
… There was implicit trust between the two old friends.
/ There was implicit trust between the two old friends.
… His message carried an implicit warning about future consequences.
/ His message carried an implicit warning about future consequences.
T 10 … inexorable
… inexorable
… The inexorable rise in prices worried many families.
… Time’s inexorable march reminds us to cherish each moment.
… inexorable
/ inexorable
… The inexorable rise in prices worried many families.
/ The inexorable rise in prices worried many families.
… Time’s inexorable march reminds us to cherish each moment.
/ Time’s inexorable march reminds us to cherish each moment.
T 11 … insolent
… insolent
… The student’s insolent reply shocked the entire class.
… Her insolent tone made the manager reconsider the offer.
… insolent
/ insolent
… The student’s insolent reply shocked the entire class.
/ The student’s insolent reply shocked the entire class.
… Her insolent tone made the manager reconsider the offer.
/ Her insolent tone made the manager reconsider the offer.
T 12 … intrepid
… intrepid
… The intrepid explorer ventured into the uncharted jungle.
… She showed intrepid determination in facing the challenge.
… intrepid
/ intrepid
… The intrepid explorer ventured into the uncharted jungle.
/ The intrepid explorer ventured into the uncharted jungle.
… She showed intrepid determination in facing the challenge.
/ She showed intrepid determination in facing the challenge.
T 13 … juxtapose
… juxtapose
… The artist chose to juxtapose light and shadow in the painting.
… The documentary juxtaposed poverty and wealth in the same city.
… juxtapose
/ juxtapose
… The artist chose to juxtapose light and shadow in the painting.
/ The artist chose to juxtapose light and shadow in the painting.
… The documentary juxtaposed poverty and wealth in the same city.
/ The documentary juxtaposed poverty and wealth in the same city.
T 14 … latent
… latent
… His latent talent for music emerged during college.
… The virus remained latent in the body for years.
… latent
/ latent
… His latent talent for music emerged during college.
/ His latent talent for music emerged during college.
… The virus remained latent in the body for years.
/ The virus remained latent in the body for years.
T 15 … lethargic
… lethargic
… After staying up all night, he felt lethargic and unmotivated.
… The heat made everyone in the office feel lethargic.
… lethargic
/ lethargic
… After staying up all night, he felt lethargic and unmotivated.
/ After staying up all night, he felt lethargic and unmotivated.
… The heat made everyone in the office feel lethargic.
/ The heat made everyone in the office feel lethargic.
T 16 … magnanimous
… magnanimous
… She was magnanimous in victory, praising her opponent’s effort.
… His magnanimous gesture helped mend the broken friendship.
… magnanimous
/ magnanimous
… She was magnanimous in victory, praising her opponent’s effort.
/ She was magnanimous in victory, praising her opponent’s effort.
… His magnanimous gesture helped mend the broken friendship.
/ His magnanimous gesture helped mend the broken friendship.
T 17 … melancholy
… melancholy
… A sense of melancholy filled the air as the old house was demolished.
… Her poetry often reflects a quiet melancholy.
… melancholy
/ melancholy
… A sense of melancholy filled the air as the old house was demolished.
/ A sense of melancholy filled the air as the old house was demolished.
… Her poetry often reflects a quiet melancholy.
/ Her poetry often reflects a quiet melancholy.
T 18 … nefarious
… nefarious
… The villain’s nefarious plan was finally exposed.
… They uncovered a nefarious scheme to manipulate the election.
… nefarious
/ nefarious
… The villain’s nefarious plan was finally exposed.
/ The villain’s nefarious plan was finally exposed.
… They uncovered a nefarious scheme to manipulate the election.
/ They uncovered a nefarious scheme to manipulate the election.
T 19 … nonchalant
… nonchalant
… He remained nonchalant despite the chaos around him.
… Her nonchalant attitude masked deep concern.
… nonchalant
/ nonchalant
… He remained nonchalant despite the chaos around him.
/ He remained nonchalant despite the chaos around him.
… Her nonchalant attitude masked deep concern.
/ Her nonchalant attitude masked deep concern.
T 20 … notorious
… notorious
… The town was notorious for its unpredictable weather.
… He became notorious for his controversial opinions.
… notorious
/ notorious
… The town was notorious for its unpredictable weather.
/ The town was notorious for its unpredictable weather.
… He became notorious for his controversial opinions.
/ He became notorious for his controversial opinions.
T 21 … obscure
… obscure
… The meaning of the poem remained obscure to many readers.
… The artist gained fame after years of working in obscurity.
… obscure
/ obscure
… The meaning of the poem remained obscure to many readers.
/ The meaning of the poem remained obscure to many readers.
… The artist gained fame after years of working in obscurity.
/ The artist gained fame after years of working in obscurity.
T 22 … ostensible
… ostensible
… His ostensible reason for leaving was illness, but few believed it.
… The ostensible goal was education, but profit seemed more important.
… ostensible
/ ostensible
… His ostensible reason for leaving was illness, but few believed it.
/ His ostensible reason for leaving was illness, but few believed it.
… The ostensible goal was education, but profit seemed more important.
/ The ostensible goal was education, but profit seemed more important.
T 23 … panacea
… panacea
… Some believe technology is a panacea for all social problems.
… There is no panacea for emotional healing—it takes time and care.
… panacea
/ panacea
… Some believe technology is a panacea for all social problems.
/ Some believe technology is a panacea for all social problems.
… There is no panacea for emotional healing—it takes time and care.
/ There is no panacea for emotional healing—it takes time and care.
T 24 … paragon
… paragon
… She is a paragon of patience and grace.
… The award honored him as a paragon of civic responsibility.
… paragon
/ paragon
… She is a paragon of patience and grace.
/ She is a paragon of patience and grace.
… The award honored him as a paragon of civic responsibility.
/ The award honored him as a paragon of civic responsibility.
T 25 … perfunctory
… perfunctory
… His perfunctory apology lacked sincerity.
… The meeting ended with a perfunctory handshake.
… perfunctory
/ perfunctory
… His perfunctory apology lacked sincerity.
/ His perfunctory apology lacked sincerity.
… The meeting ended with a perfunctory handshake.
/ The meeting ended with a perfunctory handshake.
T 26 … phlegmatic
… phlegmatic
… Despite the crisis, she remained phlegmatic and composed.
… His phlegmatic nature made him a calming presence in tense situations.
… phlegmatic
/ phlegmatic
… Despite the crisis, she remained phlegmatic and composed.
/ Despite the crisis, she remained phlegmatic and composed.
… His phlegmatic nature made him a calming presence in tense situations.
/ His phlegmatic nature made him a calming presence in tense situations.
T 27 … procrastinate
… procrastinate
… He tends to procrastinate until the last minute.
… Don’t procrastinate—start your essay today.
… procrastinate
/ procrastinate
… He tends to procrastinate until the last minute.
/ He tends to procrastinate until the last minute.
… Don’t procrastinate—start your essay today.
/ Don’t procrastinate—start your essay today.
T 28 … prosaic
… prosaic
… The story was well-written but felt prosaic and predictable.
… Her explanation was clear but rather prosaic.
… prosaic
/ prosaic
… The story was well-written but felt prosaic and predictable.
/ The story was well-written but felt prosaic and predictable.
… Her explanation was clear but rather prosaic.
/ Her explanation was clear but rather prosaic.
T 29 … quandary
… quandary
… She was in a quandary about which job offer to accept.
… The ethical quandary left the team divided.
… quandary
/ quandary
… She was in a quandary about which job offer to accept.
/ She was in a quandary about which job offer to accept.
… The ethical quandary left the team divided.
/ The ethical quandary left the team divided.
T 30 … rancor
… rancor
… Years of rancor made reconciliation difficult.
… He spoke without rancor, despite the betrayal.
… rancor
/ rancor
… Years of rancor made reconciliation difficult.
/ Years of rancor made reconciliation difficult.
… He spoke without rancor, despite the betrayal.
/ He spoke without rancor, despite the betrayal.
T 31 … redolent
… redolent
… The kitchen was redolent with the scent of cinnamon and cloves.
… Her writing was redolent of childhood memories.
… redolent
/ redolent
… The kitchen was redolent with the scent of cinnamon and cloves.
/ The kitchen was redolent with the scent of cinnamon and cloves.
… Her writing was redolent of childhood memories.
/ Her writing was redolent of childhood memories.
T 32 … replete
… replete
… The garden was replete with blooming flowers.
… His speech was replete with historical references.
… replete
/ replete
… The garden was replete with blooming flowers.
/ The garden was replete with blooming flowers.
… His speech was replete with historical references.
/ His speech was replete with historical references.
T 33 … resilient
… resilient
… Children are often more resilient than adults expect.
… The community showed resilient spirit after the disaster.
… resilient
/ resilient
… Children are often more resilient than adults expect.
/ Children are often more resilient than adults expect.
… The community showed resilient spirit after the disaster.
/ The community showed resilient spirit after the disaster.
T 34 … salient
… salient
… The most salient point in her argument was the need for transparency.
… His report highlighted several salient features of the new system.
… salient
/ salient
… The most salient point in her argument was the need for transparency.
/ The most salient point in her argument was the need for transparency.
… His report highlighted several salient features of the new system.
/ His report highlighted several salient features of the new system.
T 35 … sanction
… sanction
… The government imposed a sanction on the company for violating regulations.
… The school gave official sanction to the new student club.
… sanction
/ sanction
… The government imposed a sanction on the company for violating regulations.
/ The government imposed a sanction on the company for violating regulations.
… The school gave official sanction to the new student club.
/ The school gave official sanction to the new student club.
T 36 … servile
… servile
… His servile attitude toward the boss made others uncomfortable.
… She refused to adopt a servile role in the relationship.
… servile
/ servile
… His servile attitude toward the boss made others uncomfortable.
/ His servile attitude toward the boss made others uncomfortable.
… She refused to adopt a servile role in the relationship.
/ She refused to adopt a servile role in the relationship.
T 37 … spurious
… spurious
… The article was based on spurious claims without evidence.
… He dismissed the rumor as spurious and misleading.
… spurious
/ spurious
… The article was based on spurious claims without evidence.
/ The article was based on spurious claims without evidence.
… He dismissed the rumor as spurious and misleading.
/ He dismissed the rumor as spurious and misleading.
T 38 … strident
… strident
… Her strident voice cut through the quiet room.
… The protestors’ strident demands echoed through the streets.
… strident
/ strident
… Her strident voice cut through the quiet room.
/ Her strident voice cut through the quiet room.
… The protestors’ strident demands echoed through the streets.
/ The protestors’ strident demands echoed through the streets.
T 39 … succinct
… succinct
… His explanation was succinct and easy to understand.
… Please keep your summary succinct and focused.
… succinct
/ succinct
… His explanation was succinct and easy to understand.
/ His explanation was succinct and easy to understand.
… Please keep your summary succinct and focused.
/ Please keep your summary succinct and focused.
T 40 … surreptitious
… surreptitious
… They exchanged surreptitious glances during the meeting.
… The thief made a surreptitious exit through the back door.
… surreptitious
/ surreptitious
… They exchanged surreptitious glances during the meeting.
/ They exchanged surreptitious glances during the meeting.
… The thief made a surreptitious exit through the back door.
/ The thief made a surreptitious exit through the back door.
T 41 … taciturn
… taciturn
… The taciturn librarian rarely spoke but always helped.
… He remained taciturn throughout the interview, offering only brief answers.
… taciturn
/ taciturn
… The taciturn librarian rarely spoke but always helped.
/ The taciturn librarian rarely spoke but always helped.
… He remained taciturn throughout the interview, offering only brief answers.
/ He remained taciturn throughout the interview, offering only brief answers.
T 42 … terse
… terse
… Her terse reply ended the conversation abruptly.
… The memo was terse but conveyed everything necessary.
… terse
/ terse
… Her terse reply ended the conversation abruptly.
/ Her terse reply ended the conversation abruptly.
… The memo was terse but conveyed everything necessary.
/ The memo was terse but conveyed everything necessary.
T 43 … transient
… transient
… The beauty of the sunset was transient but unforgettable.
… He led a transient lifestyle, moving from city to city.
… transient
/ transient
… The beauty of the sunset was transient but unforgettable.
/ The beauty of the sunset was transient but unforgettable.
… He led a transient lifestyle, moving from city to city.
/ He led a transient lifestyle, moving from city to city.
T 44 … unctuous
… unctuous
… His unctuous praise felt insincere and manipulative.
… The salesman’s unctuous tone made her wary of the deal.
… unctuous
/ unctuous
… His unctuous praise felt insincere and manipulative.
/ His unctuous praise felt insincere and manipulative.
… The salesman’s unctuous tone made her wary of the deal.
/ The salesman’s unctuous tone made her wary of the deal.
T 45 … vacillate
… vacillate
… She tends to vacillate between optimism and doubt.
… The committee vacillated on the final decision for weeks.
… vacillate
/ vacillate
… She tends to vacillate between optimism and doubt.
/ She tends to vacillate between optimism and doubt.
… The committee vacillated on the final decision for weeks.
/ The committee vacillated on the final decision for weeks.
T 46 … verbose
… verbose
… His verbose writing style made the report hard to follow.
… Try to avoid being too verbose in your presentation.
… verbose
/ verbose
… His verbose writing style made the report hard to follow.
/ His verbose writing style made the report hard to follow.
… Try to avoid being too verbose in your presentation.
/ Try to avoid being too verbose in your presentation.
T 47 … virulent
… virulent
… The virus proved to be more virulent than expected.
… Her virulent criticism left him shaken.
… virulent
/ virulent
… The virus proved to be more virulent than expected.
/ The virus proved to be more virulent than expected.
… Her virulent criticism left him shaken.
/ Her virulent criticism left him shaken.
T 48 … volatile
… volatile
… The stock market is notoriously volatile during election seasons.
… Their relationship was passionate but volatile.
… volatile
/ volatile
… The stock market is notoriously volatile during election seasons.
/ The stock market is notoriously volatile during election seasons.
… Their relationship was passionate but volatile.
/ Their relationship was passionate but volatile.
T 49 … wary
… wary
… He was wary of strangers offering unsolicited advice.
… The cat remained wary even after being rescued.
… wary
/ wary
… He was wary of strangers offering unsolicited advice.
/ He was wary of strangers offering unsolicited advice.
… The cat remained wary even after being rescued.
/ The cat remained wary even after being rescued.
T 50 … zealous
… zealous
… She was zealous in her efforts to promote the new campaign.
… His zealous support for the cause inspired others to join.
… zealous
/ zealous
… She was zealous in her efforts to promote the new campaign.
/ She was zealous in her efforts to promote the new campaign.
… His zealous support for the cause inspired others to join.
/ His zealous support for the cause inspired others to join.
