D 1 … candor
… candor
… She spoke with refreshing candor about the challenges she faced.
… His candor during the interview impressed the panel.
… Candor is the quality of being open, honest, and straightforward.
… candor
/ candor
… She spoke with refreshing candor about the challenges she faced.
/ She spoke with refreshing candor about the challenges she faced.
… She spoke with refreshing candor about the challenges she faced.
… His candor during the interview impressed the panel.
/ His candor during the interview impressed the panel.
… His candor during the interview impressed the panel.
D 2 … canon
… canon
… The novel has become part of the literary canon studied worldwide.
… The church strictly adhered to its ancient canon.
… Canon is an accepted set of principles or a recognized collection of works.
… canon
/ canon
… The novel has become part of the literary canon studied worldwide.
/ The novel has become part of the literary canon studied worldwide.
… The novel has become part of the literary canon studied worldwide.
… The church strictly adhered to its ancient canon.
/ The church strictly adhered to its ancient canon.
… The church strictly adhered to its ancient canon.
D 3 … caricature
… caricature
… The cartoonist drew a caricature exaggerating the politician’s features.
… His argument was dismissed as a caricature of the real issue.
… Caricature is an exaggerated representation meant to mock or highlight traits.
… caricature
/ caricature
… The cartoonist drew a caricature exaggerating the politician’s features.
/ The cartoonist drew a caricature exaggerating the politician’s features.
… The cartoonist drew a caricature exaggerating the politician’s features.
… His argument was dismissed as a caricature of the real issue.
/ His argument was dismissed as a caricature of the real issue.
… His argument was dismissed as a caricature of the real issue.
D 4 … cease-fire
… cease-fire
… The two nations agreed to a temporary cease-fire to allow negotiations.
… Violations of the cease-fire threatened to reignite the conflict.
… Cease-fire is an agreement to stop fighting temporarily.
… cease-fire
/ cease-fire
… The two nations agreed to a temporary cease-fire to allow negotiations.
/ The two nations agreed to a temporary cease-fire to allow negotiations.
… The two nations agreed to a temporary cease-fire to allow negotiations.
… Violations of the cease-fire threatened to reignite the conflict.
/ Violations of the cease-fire threatened to reignite the conflict.
… Violations of the cease-fire threatened to reignite the conflict.
D 5 … cessation
… cessation
… The cessation of hostilities brought relief to the war‑torn region.
… Doctors recommended the cessation of smoking to improve his health.
… Cessation is the act of stopping or ending something.
… cessation
/ cessation
… The cessation of hostilities brought relief to the war‑torn region.
/ The cessation of hostilities brought relief to the war‑torn region.
… The cessation of hostilities brought relief to the war‑torn region.
… Doctors recommended the cessation of smoking to improve his health.
/ Doctors recommended the cessation of smoking to improve his health.
… Doctors recommended the cessation of smoking to improve his health.
D 6 … choir
… choir
… The choir performed a moving rendition of the hymn.
… She joined the church choir to improve her vocal skills.
… Choir is a group of singers performing together.
… choir
/ choir
… The choir performed a moving rendition of the hymn.
/ The choir performed a moving rendition of the hymn.
… The choir performed a moving rendition of the hymn.
… She joined the church choir to improve her vocal skills.
/ She joined the church choir to improve her vocal skills.
… She joined the church choir to improve her vocal skills.
D 7 … clamor
… clamor
… The crowd’s clamor grew louder as the speaker approached.
… Citizens clamored for justice after the scandal.
… Clamor is a loud noise or a strong public demand.
… clamor
/ clamor
… The crowd’s clamor grew louder as the speaker approached.
/ The crowd’s clamor grew louder as the speaker approached.
… The crowd’s clamor grew louder as the speaker approached.
… Citizens clamored for justice after the scandal.
/ Citizens clamored for justice after the scandal.
… Citizens clamored for justice after the scandal.
D 8 … clan
… clan
… The entire clan gathered for the annual celebration.
… Political power was concentrated within a small ruling clan.
… Clan is a large family group or a close-knit community.
… clan
/ clan
… The entire clan gathered for the annual celebration.
/ The entire clan gathered for the annual celebration.
… The entire clan gathered for the annual celebration.
… Political power was concentrated within a small ruling clan.
/ Political power was concentrated within a small ruling clan.
… Political power was concentrated within a small ruling clan.
D 9 … clique
… clique
… The new student found it difficult to break into the school’s tight-knit clique.
… The organization was criticized for being controlled by an exclusive clique.
… Clique is a small, exclusive group of people.
… clique
/ clique
… The new student found it difficult to break into the school’s tight-knit clique.
/ The new student found it difficult to break into the school’s tight-knit clique.
… The new student found it difficult to break into the school’s tight-knit clique.
… The organization was criticized for being controlled by an exclusive clique.
/ The organization was criticized for being controlled by an exclusive clique.
… The organization was criticized for being controlled by an exclusive clique.
D 10 … clog
… clog
… Leaves clogged the drain after the storm.
… Bureaucratic procedures clogged the approval process.
… Clog is to block or slow movement.
… clog
/ clog
… Leaves clogged the drain after the storm.
/ Leaves clogged the drain after the storm.
… Leaves clogged the drain after the storm.
… Bureaucratic procedures clogged the approval process.
/ Bureaucratic procedures clogged the approval process.
… Bureaucratic procedures clogged the approval process.
D 11 … cohesion
… cohesion
… Strong cohesion among team members contributed to their success.
… Social cohesion weakened as inequality increased.
… Cohesion is the state of sticking together or forming a united whole.
… cohesion
/ cohesion
… Strong cohesion among team members contributed to their success.
/ Strong cohesion among team members contributed to their success.
… Strong cohesion among team members contributed to their success.
… Social cohesion weakened as inequality increased.
/ Social cohesion weakened as inequality increased.
… Social cohesion weakened as inequality increased.
D 12 … collusion
… collusion
… The companies were accused of collusion to fix prices.
… The investigation uncovered collusion between officials and criminals.
… Collusion is secret cooperation for a dishonest purpose.
… collusion
/ collusion
… The companies were accused of collusion to fix prices.
/ The companies were accused of collusion to fix prices.
… The companies were accused of collusion to fix prices.
… The investigation uncovered collusion between officials and criminals.
/ The investigation uncovered collusion between officials and criminals.
… The investigation uncovered collusion between officials and criminals.
D 13 … pledge
… pledge
… He pledged to support the initiative with substantial funding.
… The volunteers pledged their time to the community project.
… Pledge is a serious promise or commitment.
… pledge
/ pledge
… He pledged to support the initiative with substantial funding.
/ He pledged to support the initiative with substantial funding.
… He pledged to support the initiative with substantial funding.
… The volunteers pledged their time to the community project.
/ The volunteers pledged their time to the community project.
… The volunteers pledged their time to the community project.
D 14 … compact
… compact
… The two nations signed a compact to reduce emissions.
… The soil became compact after years of pressure.
… Compact is a formal agreement or something tightly packed.
… compact
/ compact
… The two nations signed a compact to reduce emissions.
/ The two nations signed a compact to reduce emissions.
… The two nations signed a compact to reduce emissions.
… The soil became compact after years of pressure.
/ The soil became compact after years of pressure.
… The soil became compact after years of pressure.
D 15 … covenant
… covenant
… The tribes formed a covenant to protect shared lands.
… Marriage is often described as a sacred covenant.
… Covenant is a solemn agreement or promise.
… covenant
/ covenant
… The tribes formed a covenant to protect shared lands.
/ The tribes formed a covenant to protect shared lands.
… The tribes formed a covenant to protect shared lands.
… Marriage is often described as a sacred covenant.
/ Marriage is often described as a sacred covenant.
… Marriage is often described as a sacred covenant.
D 16 … compliment
… compliment
… She complimented him on his insightful presentation.
… He received numerous compliments on his artwork.
… Compliment is an expression of praise or admiration.
… compliment
/ compliment
… She complimented him on his insightful presentation.
/ She complimented him on his insightful presentation.
… She complimented him on his insightful presentation.
… He received numerous compliments on his artwork.
/ He received numerous compliments on his artwork.
… He received numerous compliments on his artwork.
D 17 … concession
… concession
… The company made several concessions to reach an agreement.
… His apology was seen as a concession of guilt.
… Concession is something given up to reach a compromise.
… concession
/ concession
… The company made several concessions to reach an agreement.
/ The company made several concessions to reach an agreement.
… The company made several concessions to reach an agreement.
… His apology was seen as a concession of guilt.
/ His apology was seen as a concession of guilt.
… His apology was seen as a concession of guilt.
D 18 … concourse
… concourse
… Travelers hurried through the crowded airport concourse.
… The concourse served as a central meeting point for the event.
… Concourse is a large open area where people gather.
… concourse
/ concourse
… Travelers hurried through the crowded airport concourse.
/ Travelers hurried through the crowded airport concourse.
… Travelers hurried through the crowded airport concourse.
… The concourse served as a central meeting point for the event.
/ The concourse served as a central meeting point for the event.
… The concourse served as a central meeting point for the event.
D 19 … confinement
… confinement
… The prisoner endured years of solitary confinement.
… Her illness kept her in confinement for several weeks.
… Confinement is the state of being restricted or kept in a limited space.
… confinement
/ confinement
… The prisoner endured years of solitary confinement.
/ The prisoner endured years of solitary confinement.
… The prisoner endured years of solitary confinement.
… Her illness kept her in confinement for several weeks.
/ Her illness kept her in confinement for several weeks.
… Her illness kept her in confinement for several weeks.
D 20 … conformity
… conformity
… The school encouraged conformity to its strict dress code.
… Social pressure often forces conformity to group norms.
… Conformity is behaving according to rules or expectations.
… conformity
/ conformity
… The school encouraged conformity to its strict dress code.
/ The school encouraged conformity to its strict dress code.
… The school encouraged conformity to its strict dress code.
… Social pressure often forces conformity to group norms.
/ Social pressure often forces conformity to group norms.
… Social pressure often forces conformity to group norms.
D 21 … consolation
… consolation
… His kind words offered consolation during her difficult time.
… The award served as a small consolation for his disappointment.
… Consolation is comfort received after loss or disappointment.
… consolation
/ consolation
… His kind words offered consolation during her difficult time.
/ His kind words offered consolation during her difficult time.
… His kind words offered consolation during her difficult time.
… The award served as a small consolation for his disappointment.
/ The award served as a small consolation for his disappointment.
… The award served as a small consolation for his disappointment.
D 22 … consolidation
… consolidation
… The company’s consolidation of departments reduced costs.
… The consolidation of power alarmed political observers.
… Consolidation is the act of combining or strengthening something.
… consolidation
/ consolidation
… The company’s consolidation of departments reduced costs.
/ The company’s consolidation of departments reduced costs.
… The company’s consolidation of departments reduced costs.
… The consolidation of power alarmed political observers.
/ The consolidation of power alarmed political observers.
… The consolidation of power alarmed political observers.
D 23 … conspiracy
… conspiracy
… Authorities uncovered a conspiracy to manipulate election results.
… The novel revolves around a conspiracy involving high-ranking officials.
… Conspiracy is a secret plan by a group to do something harmful or illegal.
… conspiracy
/ conspiracy
… Authorities uncovered a conspiracy to manipulate election results.
/ Authorities uncovered a conspiracy to manipulate election results.
… Authorities uncovered a conspiracy to manipulate election results.
… The novel revolves around a conspiracy involving high-ranking officials.
/ The novel revolves around a conspiracy involving high-ranking officials.
… The novel revolves around a conspiracy involving high-ranking officials.
D 24 … containment
… containment
… The government focused on containment of the rapidly spreading disease.
… The fire’s containment prevented further destruction.
… Containment is the act of controlling or limiting something harmful.
… containment
/ containment
… The government focused on containment of the rapidly spreading disease.
/ The government focused on containment of the rapidly spreading disease.
… The government focused on containment of the rapidly spreading disease.
… The fire’s containment prevented further destruction.
/ The fire’s containment prevented further destruction.
… The fire’s containment prevented further destruction.
D 25 … contention
… contention
… There was fierce contention over the proposed policy changes.
… His claim remains a point of contention among experts.
… Contention is a heated disagreement or disputed point.
… contention
/ contention
… There was fierce contention over the proposed policy changes.
/ There was fierce contention over the proposed policy changes.
… There was fierce contention over the proposed policy changes.
… His claim remains a point of contention among experts.
/ His claim remains a point of contention among experts.
… His claim remains a point of contention among experts.
D 26 … continuance
… continuance
… The continuance of the trial was granted due to new evidence.
… The continuance of the policy depends on next year’s budget.
… Continuance is the act of continuing or extending something.
… continuance
/ continuance
… The continuance of the trial was granted due to new evidence.
/ The continuance of the trial was granted due to new evidence.
… The continuance of the trial was granted due to new evidence.
… The continuance of the policy depends on next year’s budget.
/ The continuance of the policy depends on next year’s budget.
… The continuance of the policy depends on next year’s budget.
D 27 … continuation
… continuation
… The continuation of the project required additional funding.
… The book is a direct continuation of the previous volume.
… Continuation is the process of something going on without interruption.
… continuation
/ continuation
… The continuation of the project required additional funding.
/ The continuation of the project required additional funding.
… The continuation of the project required additional funding.
… The book is a direct continuation of the previous volume.
/ The book is a direct continuation of the previous volume.
… The book is a direct continuation of the previous volume.
D 28 … resumption
… resumption
… The resumption of talks brought hope for a peaceful resolution.
… Classes saw a smooth resumption after the holiday break.
… Resumption is the act of starting something again after a pause.
… resumption
/ resumption
… The resumption of talks brought hope for a peaceful resolution.
/ The resumption of talks brought hope for a peaceful resolution.
… The resumption of talks brought hope for a peaceful resolution.
… Classes saw a smooth resumption after the holiday break.
/ Classes saw a smooth resumption after the holiday break.
… Classes saw a smooth resumption after the holiday break.
D 29 … continuity
… continuity
… The film lacked continuity between scenes.
… The company ensured continuity of service during the transition.
… Continuity is the consistent, uninterrupted flow of something.
… continuity
/ continuity
… The film lacked continuity between scenes.
/ The film lacked continuity between scenes.
… The film lacked continuity between scenes.
… The company ensured continuity of service during the transition.
/ The company ensured continuity of service during the transition.
… The company ensured continuity of service during the transition.
D 30 … council
… council
… The city council approved the new environmental regulations.
… A council of experts was formed to review the proposal.
… Council is a group of people convened to make decisions or give advice.
… council
/ council
… The city council approved the new environmental regulations.
/ The city council approved the new environmental regulations.
… The city council approved the new environmental regulations.
… A council of experts was formed to review the proposal.
/ A council of experts was formed to review the proposal.
… A council of experts was formed to review the proposal.
D 31 … counsel
… counsel
… She sought legal counsel before signing the contract.
… He counseled patience during the difficult negotiations.
… Counsel is advice or the act of giving guidance.
… counsel
/ counsel
… She sought legal counsel before signing the contract.
/ She sought legal counsel before signing the contract.
… She sought legal counsel before signing the contract.
… He counseled patience during the difficult negotiations.
/ He counseled patience during the difficult negotiations.
… He counseled patience during the difficult negotiations.
D 32 … criterion
… criterion
… Academic excellence is the primary criterion for admission.
… The committee used several criteria to evaluate the candidates.
… Criterion is a standard by which something is judged.
… criterion
/ criterion
… Academic excellence is the primary criterion for admission.
/ Academic excellence is the primary criterion for admission.
… Academic excellence is the primary criterion for admission.
… The committee used several criteria to evaluate the candidates.
/ The committee used several criteria to evaluate the candidates.
… The committee used several criteria to evaluate the candidates.
D 33 … crumble
… crumble
… The ancient fortress began to crumble after centuries of neglect.
… His confidence crumbled under relentless criticism.
… Crumble is to break into small pieces or collapse.
… crumble
/ crumble
… The ancient fortress began to crumble after centuries of neglect.
/ The ancient fortress began to crumble after centuries of neglect.
… The ancient fortress began to crumble after centuries of neglect.
… His confidence crumbled under relentless criticism.
/ His confidence crumbled under relentless criticism.
… His confidence crumbled under relentless criticism.
D 34 … decency
… decency
… He acted with decency even when provoked.
… Social norms dictate a basic level of decency in public behavior.
… Decency is behavior that conforms to accepted moral standards.
… decency
/ decency
… He acted with decency even when provoked.
/ He acted with decency even when provoked.
… He acted with decency even when provoked.
… Social norms dictate a basic level of decency in public behavior.
/ Social norms dictate a basic level of decency in public behavior.
… Social norms dictate a basic level of decency in public behavior.
D 35 … deduction
… deduction
… Through careful deduction, the detective solved the mystery.
… The company offered a tax deduction for charitable donations.
… Deduction is reasoning from evidence or a subtraction from an amount.
… deduction
/ deduction
… Through careful deduction, the detective solved the mystery.
/ Through careful deduction, the detective solved the mystery.
… Through careful deduction, the detective solved the mystery.
… The company offered a tax deduction for charitable donations.
/ The company offered a tax deduction for charitable donations.
… The company offered a tax deduction for charitable donations.
D 36 … abatement
… abatement
… Noise abatement measures were implemented near the airport.
… The abatement of pollution became a national priority.
… Abatement is the reduction or decrease of something harmful.
… abatement
/ abatement
… Noise abatement measures were implemented near the airport.
/ Noise abatement measures were implemented near the airport.
… Noise abatement measures were implemented near the airport.
… The abatement of pollution became a national priority.
/ The abatement of pollution became a national priority.
… The abatement of pollution became a national priority.
D 37 … induction
… induction
… The induction of new members took place at the annual ceremony.
… The scientist studied the induction of electrical currents.
… Induction is the act of formally introducing or causing something to occur.
… induction
/ induction
… The induction of new members took place at the annual ceremony.
/ The induction of new members took place at the annual ceremony.
… The induction of new members took place at the annual ceremony.
… The scientist studied the induction of electrical currents.
/ The scientist studied the induction of electrical currents.
… The scientist studied the induction of electrical currents.
D 38 … deficit
… deficit
… The country faced a growing budget deficit.
… A lack of sleep can create a serious attention deficit.
… Deficit is a shortage or amount by which something falls short.
… deficit
/ deficit
… The country faced a growing budget deficit.
/ The country faced a growing budget deficit.
… The country faced a growing budget deficit.
… A lack of sleep can create a serious attention deficit.
/ A lack of sleep can create a serious attention deficit.
… A lack of sleep can create a serious attention deficit.
D 39 … surplus
… surplus
… The farm produced a surplus of grain this season.
… The company donated its surplus supplies to local shelters.
… Surplus is an amount more than what is needed.
… surplus
/ surplus
… The farm produced a surplus of grain this season.
/ The farm produced a surplus of grain this season.
… The farm produced a surplus of grain this season.
… The company donated its surplus supplies to local shelters.
/ The company donated its surplus supplies to local shelters.
… The company donated its surplus supplies to local shelters.
D 40 … deliberation
… deliberation
… After hours of deliberation, the jury reached a verdict.
… The policy was adopted after careful deliberation.
… Deliberation is long and thoughtful consideration.
… deliberation
/ deliberation
… After hours of deliberation, the jury reached a verdict.
/ After hours of deliberation, the jury reached a verdict.
… After hours of deliberation, the jury reached a verdict.
… The policy was adopted after careful deliberation.
/ The policy was adopted after careful deliberation.
… The policy was adopted after careful deliberation.
D 41 … delinquency
… delinquency
… Juvenile delinquency rates have decreased in recent years.
… Failure to pay taxes may result in delinquency charges.
… Delinquency is minor crime or failure to fulfill obligations.
… delinquency
/ delinquency
… Juvenile delinquency rates have decreased in recent years.
/ Juvenile delinquency rates have decreased in recent years.
… Juvenile delinquency rates have decreased in recent years.
… Failure to pay taxes may result in delinquency charges.
/ Failure to pay taxes may result in delinquency charges.
… Failure to pay taxes may result in delinquency charges.
D 42 … den
… den
… The fox retreated to its den after hunting.
… He converted the small room into a cozy den for reading.
… Den is an animal’s shelter or a small private room.
… den
/ den
… The fox retreated to its den after hunting.
/ The fox retreated to its den after hunting.
… The fox retreated to its den after hunting.
… He converted the small room into a cozy den for reading.
/ He converted the small room into a cozy den for reading.
… He converted the small room into a cozy den for reading.
D 43 … dent
… dent
… The collision left a noticeable dent in the car door.
… His confidence took a dent after the unexpected failure.
… Dent is a small hollow caused by pressure or damage.
… dent
/ dent
… The collision left a noticeable dent in the car door.
/ The collision left a noticeable dent in the car door.
… The collision left a noticeable dent in the car door.
… His confidence took a dent after the unexpected failure.
/ His confidence took a dent after the unexpected failure.
… His confidence took a dent after the unexpected failure.
D 44 … sediment
… sediment
… Layers of sediment accumulated at the bottom of the lake.
… The scientist analyzed the sediment to study ancient climates.
… Sediment is material that settles at the bottom of a liquid.
… sediment
/ sediment
… Layers of sediment accumulated at the bottom of the lake.
/ Layers of sediment accumulated at the bottom of the lake.
… Layers of sediment accumulated at the bottom of the lake.
… The scientist analyzed the sediment to study ancient climates.
/ The scientist analyzed the sediment to study ancient climates.
… The scientist analyzed the sediment to study ancient climates.
D 45 … depreciation
… depreciation
… The depreciation of the currency caused import prices to rise.
… The company recorded the depreciation of its equipment.
… Depreciation is the decrease in value of an asset over time.
… depreciation
/ depreciation
… The depreciation of the currency caused import prices to rise.
/ The depreciation of the currency caused import prices to rise.
… The depreciation of the currency caused import prices to rise.
… The company recorded the depreciation of its equipment.
/ The company recorded the depreciation of its equipment.
… The company recorded the depreciation of its equipment.
D 46 … desolation
… desolation
… The abandoned town was filled with an eerie sense of desolation.
… She felt desolation after hearing the tragic news.
… Desolation is extreme loneliness or devastation.
… desolation
/ desolation
… The abandoned town was filled with an eerie sense of desolation.
/ The abandoned town was filled with an eerie sense of desolation.
… The abandoned town was filled with an eerie sense of desolation.
… She felt desolation after hearing the tragic news.
/ She felt desolation after hearing the tragic news.
… She felt desolation after hearing the tragic news.
D 47 … detonation
… detonation
… The detonation of the explosives shook the entire valley.
… Authorities investigated the cause of the unexpected detonation.
… Detonation is the act of causing something to explode.
… detonation
/ detonation
… The detonation of the explosives shook the entire valley.
/ The detonation of the explosives shook the entire valley.
… The detonation of the explosives shook the entire valley.
… Authorities investigated the cause of the unexpected detonation.
/ Authorities investigated the cause of the unexpected detonation.
… Authorities investigated the cause of the unexpected detonation.
D 48 … dictum
… dictum
… The judge’s dictum influenced future legal interpretations.
… “Knowledge is power” is a well‑known dictum.
… Dictum is an authoritative statement or formal pronouncement.
… dictum
/ dictum
… The judge’s dictum influenced future legal interpretations.
/ The judge’s dictum influenced future legal interpretations.
… The judge’s dictum influenced future legal interpretations.
… “Knowledge is power” is a well‑known dictum.
/ “Knowledge is power” is a well‑known dictum.
… “Knowledge is power” is a well‑known dictum.
D 49 … truism
… truism
… It is a truism that hard work increases the chance of success.
… His speech was filled with empty truisms rather than real insight.
… Truism is a statement that is obviously true and says nothing new.
… truism
/ truism
… It is a truism that hard work increases the chance of success.
/ It is a truism that hard work increases the chance of success.
… It is a truism that hard work increases the chance of success.
… His speech was filled with empty truisms rather than real insight.
/ His speech was filled with empty truisms rather than real insight.
… His speech was filled with empty truisms rather than real insight.
D 50 … digression
… digression
… His lecture was full of interesting digressions from the main topic.
… She apologized for the digression and returned to the agenda.
… Digression is a departure from the main subject in speech or writing.
… digression
/ digression
… His lecture was full of interesting digressions from the main topic.
/ His lecture was full of interesting digressions from the main topic.
… His lecture was full of interesting digressions from the main topic.
… She apologized for the digression and returned to the agenda.
/ She apologized for the digression and returned to the agenda.
… She apologized for the digression and returned to the agenda.
