E 1 … deviation
… deviation
… The deviation from the original plan caused significant delays.
… His behavior showed a troubling deviation from social norms.
… Deviation is a departure from an expected path or standard.
… deviation
/ deviation
… The deviation from the original plan caused significant delays.
/ The deviation from the original plan caused significant delays.
… The deviation from the original plan caused significant delays.
… His behavior showed a troubling deviation from social norms.
/ His behavior showed a troubling deviation from social norms.
… His behavior showed a troubling deviation from social norms.
E 2 … discourse
… discourse
… The professor’s discourse on ethics captivated the audience.
… Public discourse has become increasingly polarized.
… Discourse is formal discussion or communication of ideas.
… discourse
/ discourse
… The professor’s discourse on ethics captivated the audience.
/ The professor’s discourse on ethics captivated the audience.
… The professor’s discourse on ethics captivated the audience.
… Public discourse has become increasingly polarized.
/ Public discourse has become increasingly polarized.
… Public discourse has become increasingly polarized.
E 3 … disposition
… disposition
… She has a cheerful disposition despite the challenges she faces.
… His disposition toward risk made him a bold investor.
… Disposition is a person’s natural temperament or tendency.
… disposition
/ disposition
… She has a cheerful disposition despite the challenges she faces.
/ She has a cheerful disposition despite the challenges she faces.
… She has a cheerful disposition despite the challenges she faces.
… His disposition toward risk made him a bold investor.
/ His disposition toward risk made him a bold investor.
… His disposition toward risk made him a bold investor.
E 4 … dissonance
… dissonance
… The dissonance between his words and actions eroded trust.
… The music intentionally used dissonance to create tension.
… Dissonance is a lack of harmony or agreement.
… dissonance
/ dissonance
… The dissonance between his words and actions eroded trust.
/ The dissonance between his words and actions eroded trust.
… The dissonance between his words and actions eroded trust.
… The music intentionally used dissonance to create tension.
/ The music intentionally used dissonance to create tension.
… The music intentionally used dissonance to create tension.
E 5 … dividend
… dividend
… Shareholders received a higher dividend than expected.
… Education pays a lifelong dividend in opportunity.
… Dividend is a payment or benefit distributed to stakeholders.
… dividend
/ dividend
… Shareholders received a higher dividend than expected.
/ Shareholders received a higher dividend than expected.
… Shareholders received a higher dividend than expected.
… Education pays a lifelong dividend in opportunity.
/ Education pays a lifelong dividend in opportunity.
… Education pays a lifelong dividend in opportunity.
E 6 … dreg
… dreg
… Only the dregs of the coffee remained in the cup.
… He felt like he was living among the dregs of society.
… Dreg is the least valuable part or residue.
… dreg
/ dreg
… Only the dregs of the coffee remained in the cup.
/ Only the dregs of the coffee remained in the cup.
… Only the dregs of the coffee remained in the cup.
… He felt like he was living among the dregs of society.
/ He felt like he was living among the dregs of society.
… He felt like he was living among the dregs of society.
E 7 … dross
… dross
… The editor removed the dross to reveal a powerful narrative.
… The metal was purified by separating the dross.
… Dross is worthless material or waste.
… dross
/ dross
… The editor removed the dross to reveal a powerful narrative.
/ The editor removed the dross to reveal a powerful narrative.
… The editor removed the dross to reveal a powerful narrative.
… The metal was purified by separating the dross.
/ The metal was purified by separating the dross.
… The metal was purified by separating the dross.
E 8 … drudgery
… drudgery
… He longed for adventure to escape the drudgery of office work.
… Household chores felt like endless drudgery.
… Drudgery is dull, exhausting, or menial work.
… drudgery
/ drudgery
… He longed for adventure to escape the drudgery of office work.
/ He longed for adventure to escape the drudgery of office work.
… He longed for adventure to escape the drudgery of office work.
… Household chores felt like endless drudgery.
/ Household chores felt like endless drudgery.
… Household chores felt like endless drudgery.
E 9 … duplicity
… duplicity
… The politician’s duplicity was exposed by leaked documents.
… She felt betrayed by his duplicity in their dealings.
… Duplicity is deceitfulness or double‑dealing.
… duplicity
/ duplicity
… The politician’s duplicity was exposed by leaked documents.
/ The politician’s duplicity was exposed by leaked documents.
… The politician’s duplicity was exposed by leaked documents.
… She felt betrayed by his duplicity in their dealings.
/ She felt betrayed by his duplicity in their dealings.
… She felt betrayed by his duplicity in their dealings.
E 10 … earthenware
… earthenware
… The museum displayed ancient earthenware bowls and jars.
… She crafted earthenware pottery using traditional methods.
… Earthenware is pottery made from baked clay.
… earthenware
/ earthenware
… The museum displayed ancient earthenware bowls and jars.
/ The museum displayed ancient earthenware bowls and jars.
… The museum displayed ancient earthenware bowls and jars.
… She crafted earthenware pottery using traditional methods.
/ She crafted earthenware pottery using traditional methods.
… She crafted earthenware pottery using traditional methods.
E 11 … elitism
… elitism
… The institution was criticized for promoting elitism.
… His remarks revealed a subtle elitism that alienated others.
… Elitism is the belief that a privileged group deserves special treatment.
… elitism
/ elitism
… The institution was criticized for promoting elitism.
/ The institution was criticized for promoting elitism.
… The institution was criticized for promoting elitism.
… His remarks revealed a subtle elitism that alienated others.
/ His remarks revealed a subtle elitism that alienated others.
… His remarks revealed a subtle elitism that alienated others.
E 12 … embryo
… embryo
… The embryo developed rapidly during the early stages.
… The idea was still in its embryo and needed refinement.
… Embryo is an early stage of development, literal or figurative.
… embryo
/ embryo
… The embryo developed rapidly during the early stages.
/ The embryo developed rapidly during the early stages.
… The embryo developed rapidly during the early stages.
… The idea was still in its embryo and needed refinement.
/ The idea was still in its embryo and needed refinement.
… The idea was still in its embryo and needed refinement.
E 13 … foyer
… foyer
… Guests gathered in the foyer before entering the auditorium.
… The hotel’s grand foyer created a striking first impression.
… Foyer is an entrance hall or lobby.
… foyer
/ foyer
… Guests gathered in the foyer before entering the auditorium.
/ Guests gathered in the foyer before entering the auditorium.
… Guests gathered in the foyer before entering the auditorium.
… The hotel’s grand foyer created a striking first impression.
/ The hotel’s grand foyer created a striking first impression.
… The hotel’s grand foyer created a striking first impression.
E 14 … cab
… cab
… He hailed a cab to get to the airport on time.
… The cab driver navigated through heavy traffic with ease.
… Cab is a taxi or the driver’s compartment of a vehicle.
… cab
/ cab
… He hailed a cab to get to the airport on time.
/ He hailed a cab to get to the airport on time.
… He hailed a cab to get to the airport on time.
… The cab driver navigated through heavy traffic with ease.
/ The cab driver navigated through heavy traffic with ease.
… The cab driver navigated through heavy traffic with ease.
E 15 … espionage
… espionage
… The agent was arrested on charges of espionage.
… Industrial espionage poses a major threat to corporations.
… Espionage is the act of spying to obtain secret information.
… espionage
/ espionage
… The agent was arrested on charges of espionage.
/ The agent was arrested on charges of espionage.
… The agent was arrested on charges of espionage.
… Industrial espionage poses a major threat to corporations.
/ Industrial espionage poses a major threat to corporations.
… Industrial espionage poses a major threat to corporations.
E 16 … faculty
… faculty
… She has a remarkable faculty for learning languages.
… The university’s faculty voted to revise the curriculum.
… Faculty is a natural ability or a group of academic staff.
… faculty
/ faculty
… She has a remarkable faculty for learning languages.
/ She has a remarkable faculty for learning languages.
… She has a remarkable faculty for learning languages.
… The university’s faculty voted to revise the curriculum.
/ The university’s faculty voted to revise the curriculum.
… The university’s faculty voted to revise the curriculum.
E 17 … fetters
… fetters
… The prisoner struggled against the iron fetters.
… Social expectations can act as fetters on creativity.
… Fetters are restraints or anything that limits freedom.
… fetters
/ fetters
… The prisoner struggled against the iron fetters.
/ The prisoner struggled against the iron fetters.
… The prisoner struggled against the iron fetters.
… Social expectations can act as fetters on creativity.
/ Social expectations can act as fetters on creativity.
… Social expectations can act as fetters on creativity.
E 18 … flop
… flop
… The highly anticipated film flopped at the box office.
… His attempt to impress the audience completely flopped.
… Flop is to fail completely.
… flop
/ flop
… The highly anticipated film flopped at the box office.
/ The highly anticipated film flopped at the box office.
… The highly anticipated film flopped at the box office.
… His attempt to impress the audience completely flopped.
/ His attempt to impress the audience completely flopped.
… His attempt to impress the audience completely flopped.
E 19 … frenzy
… frenzy
… The crowd erupted into a frenzy when the gates opened.
… She worked in a frenzy to meet the deadline.
… Frenzy is wild, uncontrolled excitement or activity.
… frenzy
/ frenzy
… The crowd erupted into a frenzy when the gates opened.
/ The crowd erupted into a frenzy when the gates opened.
… The crowd erupted into a frenzy when the gates opened.
… She worked in a frenzy to meet the deadline.
/ She worked in a frenzy to meet the deadline.
… She worked in a frenzy to meet the deadline.
E 20 … gait
… gait
… The horse’s uneven gait indicated an injury.
… His confident gait made him stand out in the crowd.
… Gait is a manner of walking or moving.
… gait
/ gait
… The horse’s uneven gait indicated an injury.
/ The horse’s uneven gait indicated an injury.
… The horse’s uneven gait indicated an injury.
… His confident gait made him stand out in the crowd.
/ His confident gait made him stand out in the crowd.
… His confident gait made him stand out in the crowd.
E 21 … heathen
… heathen
… The missionaries sought to convert what they called heathen populations.
… He jokingly referred to himself as a heathen for not celebrating holidays.
… Heathen is a person who does not follow a major religion, often used pejoratively.
… heathen
/ heathen
… The missionaries sought to convert what they called heathen populations.
/ The missionaries sought to convert what they called heathen populations.
… The missionaries sought to convert what they called heathen populations.
… He jokingly referred to himself as a heathen for not celebrating holidays.
/ He jokingly referred to himself as a heathen for not celebrating holidays.
… He jokingly referred to himself as a heathen for not celebrating holidays.
E 22 … hoodlum
… hoodlum
… The hoodlums vandalized several cars during the night.
… Police arrested a group of hoodlums causing trouble downtown.
… Hoodlum is a violent or destructive young criminal.
… hoodlum
/ hoodlum
… The hoodlums vandalized several cars during the night.
/ The hoodlums vandalized several cars during the night.
… The hoodlums vandalized several cars during the night.
… Police arrested a group of hoodlums causing trouble downtown.
/ Police arrested a group of hoodlums causing trouble downtown.
… Police arrested a group of hoodlums causing trouble downtown.
E 23 … thug
… thug
… The thugs intimidated witnesses to silence them.
… He was attacked by a group of thugs in the alley.
… Thug is a violent criminal or bully.
… thug
/ thug
… The thugs intimidated witnesses to silence them.
/ The thugs intimidated witnesses to silence them.
… The thugs intimidated witnesses to silence them.
… He was attacked by a group of thugs in the alley.
/ He was attacked by a group of thugs in the alley.
… He was attacked by a group of thugs in the alley.
E 24 … impartiality
… impartiality
… Judges must maintain strict impartiality in all cases.
… Her impartiality earned her respect from both sides.
… Impartiality is fairness without bias.
… impartiality
/ impartiality
… Judges must maintain strict impartiality in all cases.
/ Judges must maintain strict impartiality in all cases.
… Judges must maintain strict impartiality in all cases.
… Her impartiality earned her respect from both sides.
/ Her impartiality earned her respect from both sides.
… Her impartiality earned her respect from both sides.
E 25 … influx
… influx
… The city experienced an influx of tourists during the festival.
… The influx of new data transformed the research project.
… Influx is the arrival of large numbers or quantities.
… influx
/ influx
… The city experienced an influx of tourists during the festival.
/ The city experienced an influx of tourists during the festival.
… The city experienced an influx of tourists during the festival.
… The influx of new data transformed the research project.
/ The influx of new data transformed the research project.
… The influx of new data transformed the research project.
E 26 … intimidation
… intimidation
… The witness refused to speak due to intimidation by gang members.
… The regime used intimidation to silence political opponents.
… Intimidation is the act of frightening someone into submission.
… intimidation
/ intimidation
… The witness refused to speak due to intimidation by gang members.
/ The witness refused to speak due to intimidation by gang members.
… The witness refused to speak due to intimidation by gang members.
… The regime used intimidation to silence political opponents.
/ The regime used intimidation to silence political opponents.
… The regime used intimidation to silence political opponents.
E 27 … kaleidoscope
… kaleidoscope
… The city lights formed a kaleidoscope of colors at night.
… Her emotions shifted like a kaleidoscope after the news.
… Kaleidoscope is a constantly changing pattern or mixture.
… kaleidoscope
/ kaleidoscope
… The city lights formed a kaleidoscope of colors at night.
/ The city lights formed a kaleidoscope of colors at night.
… The city lights formed a kaleidoscope of colors at night.
… Her emotions shifted like a kaleidoscope after the news.
/ Her emotions shifted like a kaleidoscope after the news.
… Her emotions shifted like a kaleidoscope after the news.
E 28 … letdown
… letdown
… The ending of the movie was a major letdown for fans.
… His absence at the ceremony was a personal letdown.
… Letdown is a disappointment after high expectations.
… letdown
/ letdown
… The ending of the movie was a major letdown for fans.
/ The ending of the movie was a major letdown for fans.
… The ending of the movie was a major letdown for fans.
… His absence at the ceremony was a personal letdown.
/ His absence at the ceremony was a personal letdown.
… His absence at the ceremony was a personal letdown.
E 29 … letup
… letup
… There was no letup in the heavy rain throughout the night.
… The pressure finally saw a slight letup after the announcement.
… Letup is a pause or reduction in intensity.
… letup
/ letup
… There was no letup in the heavy rain throughout the night.
/ There was no letup in the heavy rain throughout the night.
… There was no letup in the heavy rain throughout the night.
… The pressure finally saw a slight letup after the announcement.
/ The pressure finally saw a slight letup after the announcement.
… The pressure finally saw a slight letup after the announcement.
E 30 … listlessness
… listlessness
… She moved with listlessness after days of exhaustion.
… The heat created a general sense of listlessness among workers.
… Listlessness is a lack of energy or enthusiasm.
… listlessness
/ listlessness
… She moved with listlessness after days of exhaustion.
/ She moved with listlessness after days of exhaustion.
… She moved with listlessness after days of exhaustion.
… The heat created a general sense of listlessness among workers.
/ The heat created a general sense of listlessness among workers.
… The heat created a general sense of listlessness among workers.
E 31 … martyr
… martyr
… He became a martyr for the cause after his tragic death.
… The story portrays her as a martyr to family expectations.
… Martyr is someone who suffers or dies for a belief.
… martyr
/ martyr
… He became a martyr for the cause after his tragic death.
/ He became a martyr for the cause after his tragic death.
… He became a martyr for the cause after his tragic death.
… The story portrays her as a martyr to family expectations.
/ The story portrays her as a martyr to family expectations.
… The story portrays her as a martyr to family expectations.
E 32 … impetus
… impetus
… The new funding provided impetus for further research.
… Her success gave impetus to the entire team.
… Impetus is a driving force or motivation.
… impetus
/ impetus
… The new funding provided impetus for further research.
/ The new funding provided impetus for further research.
… The new funding provided impetus for further research.
… Her success gave impetus to the entire team.
/ Her success gave impetus to the entire team.
… Her success gave impetus to the entire team.
E 33 … mortgage
… mortgage
… They struggled to pay the mortgage after losing their jobs.
… He took out a mortgage to buy his first home.
… Mortgage is a loan secured by property.
… mortgage
/ mortgage
… They struggled to pay the mortgage after losing their jobs.
/ They struggled to pay the mortgage after losing their jobs.
… They struggled to pay the mortgage after losing their jobs.
… He took out a mortgage to buy his first home.
/ He took out a mortgage to buy his first home.
… He took out a mortgage to buy his first home.
E 34 … motif
… motif
… The motif of rebirth appears throughout the novel.
… The artist used floral motifs in her designs.
… Motif is a recurring theme or pattern.
… motif
/ motif
… The motif of rebirth appears throughout the novel.
/ The motif of rebirth appears throughout the novel.
… The motif of rebirth appears throughout the novel.
… The artist used floral motifs in her designs.
/ The artist used floral motifs in her designs.
… The artist used floral motifs in her designs.
E 35 … newlyweds
… newlyweds
… The newlyweds spent their honeymoon in Greece.
… The hotel offered special packages for newlyweds.
… Newlyweds are people who have recently married.
… newlyweds
/ newlyweds
… The newlyweds spent their honeymoon in Greece.
/ The newlyweds spent their honeymoon in Greece.
… The newlyweds spent their honeymoon in Greece.
… The hotel offered special packages for newlyweds.
/ The hotel offered special packages for newlyweds.
… The hotel offered special packages for newlyweds.
E 36 … nucleus
… nucleus
… The nucleus of the idea came from a casual conversation.
… The cell’s nucleus contains genetic material.
… Nucleus is the central or most important part of something.
… nucleus
/ nucleus
… The nucleus of the idea came from a casual conversation.
/ The nucleus of the idea came from a casual conversation.
… The nucleus of the idea came from a casual conversation.
… The cell’s nucleus contains genetic material.
/ The cell’s nucleus contains genetic material.
… The cell’s nucleus contains genetic material.
E 37 … omen
… omen
… The dark clouds were seen as an omen of trouble.
… She took the unexpected gift as a good omen.
… Omen is a sign of future events.
… omen
/ omen
… The dark clouds were seen as an omen of trouble.
/ The dark clouds were seen as an omen of trouble.
… The dark clouds were seen as an omen of trouble.
… She took the unexpected gift as a good omen.
/ She took the unexpected gift as a good omen.
… She took the unexpected gift as a good omen.
E 38 … optician
… optician
… The optician adjusted her glasses for a better fit.
… He visited an optician to check his worsening eyesight.
… Optician is a specialist who fits and sells eyeglasses.
… optician
/ optician
… The optician adjusted her glasses for a better fit.
/ The optician adjusted her glasses for a better fit.
… The optician adjusted her glasses for a better fit.
… He visited an optician to check his worsening eyesight.
/ He visited an optician to check his worsening eyesight.
… He visited an optician to check his worsening eyesight.
E 39 … orgy
… orgy
… The festival ended in an orgy of celebration and noise.
… The tabloids exaggerated the event as an orgy of excess.
… Orgy is excessive, uncontrolled activity.
… orgy
/ orgy
… The festival ended in an orgy of celebration and noise.
/ The festival ended in an orgy of celebration and noise.
… The festival ended in an orgy of celebration and noise.
… The tabloids exaggerated the event as an orgy of excess.
/ The tabloids exaggerated the event as an orgy of excess.
… The tabloids exaggerated the event as an orgy of excess.
E 40 … ostentation
… ostentation
… His wealth was displayed with unnecessary ostentation.
… The mansion’s decor bordered on ostentation.
… Ostentation is showy display meant to impress.
… ostentation
/ ostentation
… His wealth was displayed with unnecessary ostentation.
/ His wealth was displayed with unnecessary ostentation.
… His wealth was displayed with unnecessary ostentation.
… The mansion’s decor bordered on ostentation.
/ The mansion’s decor bordered on ostentation.
… The mansion’s decor bordered on ostentation.
E 41 … overture
… overture
… The peace overture was welcomed by both sides.
… The orchestra began with a dramatic overture.
… Overture is an opening offer or introductory piece.
… overture
/ overture
… The peace overture was welcomed by both sides.
/ The peace overture was welcomed by both sides.
… The peace overture was welcomed by both sides.
… The orchestra began with a dramatic overture.
/ The orchestra began with a dramatic overture.
… The orchestra began with a dramatic overture.
E 42 … palate
… palate
… The dish appealed to her refined palate.
… The wine’s flavor was too strong for his palate.
… Palate is a person’s sense of taste.
… palate
/ palate
… The dish appealed to her refined palate.
/ The dish appealed to her refined palate.
… The dish appealed to her refined palate.
… The wine’s flavor was too strong for his palate.
/ The wine’s flavor was too strong for his palate.
… The wine’s flavor was too strong for his palate.
E 43 … pastor
… pastor
… The pastor delivered a heartfelt sermon.
… The community turned to their pastor for guidance.
… Pastor is a Christian minister in charge of a congregation.
… pastor
/ pastor
… The pastor delivered a heartfelt sermon.
/ The pastor delivered a heartfelt sermon.
… The pastor delivered a heartfelt sermon.
… The community turned to their pastor for guidance.
/ The community turned to their pastor for guidance.
… The community turned to their pastor for guidance.
E 44 … physicist
… physicist
… The physicist presented groundbreaking research on quantum theory.
… Many physicists contributed to the development of modern technology.
… Physicist is a scientist who studies matter and energy.
… physicist
/ physicist
… The physicist presented groundbreaking research on quantum theory.
/ The physicist presented groundbreaking research on quantum theory.
… The physicist presented groundbreaking research on quantum theory.
… Many physicists contributed to the development of modern technology.
/ Many physicists contributed to the development of modern technology.
… Many physicists contributed to the development of modern technology.
E 45 … posterity
… posterity
… The monument was built for the sake of posterity.
… She recorded her memories to preserve them for posterity.
… Posterity is future generations.
… posterity
/ posterity
… The monument was built for the sake of posterity.
/ The monument was built for the sake of posterity.
… The monument was built for the sake of posterity.
… She recorded her memories to preserve them for posterity.
/ She recorded her memories to preserve them for posterity.
… She recorded her memories to preserve them for posterity.
E 46 … reconciliation
… reconciliation
… The reconciliation between the two families brought relief.
… The treaty marked a historic reconciliation between nations.
… Reconciliation is the restoration of harmony after conflict.
… reconciliation
/ reconciliation
… The reconciliation between the two families brought relief.
/ The reconciliation between the two families brought relief.
… The reconciliation between the two families brought relief.
… The treaty marked a historic reconciliation between nations.
/ The treaty marked a historic reconciliation between nations.
… The treaty marked a historic reconciliation between nations.
E 47 … rubbish
… rubbish
… He dismissed the rumor as complete rubbish.
… The park was littered with rubbish after the event.
… Rubbish is nonsense or waste material.
… rubbish
/ rubbish
… He dismissed the rumor as complete rubbish.
/ He dismissed the rumor as complete rubbish.
… He dismissed the rumor as complete rubbish.
… The park was littered with rubbish after the event.
/ The park was littered with rubbish after the event.
… The park was littered with rubbish after the event.
E 48 … scapegoat
… scapegoat
… He became the scapegoat for the company’s failures.
… Throughout history, minorities have often been used as scapegoats.
… Scapegoat is someone unfairly blamed for others’ faults.
… scapegoat
/ scapegoat
… He became the scapegoat for the company’s failures.
/ He became the scapegoat for the company’s failures.
… He became the scapegoat for the company’s failures.
… Throughout history, minorities have often been used as scapegoats.
/ Throughout history, minorities have often been used as scapegoats.
… Throughout history, minorities have often been used as scapegoats.
E 49 … scorn
… scorn
… She looked at the proposal with open scorn.
… He spoke with scorn about the corrupt officials.
… Scorn is strong contempt or disdain.
… scorn
/ scorn
… She looked at the proposal with open scorn.
/ She looked at the proposal with open scorn.
… She looked at the proposal with open scorn.
… He spoke with scorn about the corrupt officials.
/ He spoke with scorn about the corrupt officials.
… He spoke with scorn about the corrupt officials.
E 50 … seam
… seam
… A seam in the wall revealed hidden damage.
… The tailor repaired the seam on the jacket.
… Seam is a line where two pieces are joined together.
… seam
/ seam
… A seam in the wall revealed hidden damage.
/ A seam in the wall revealed hidden damage.
… A seam in the wall revealed hidden damage.
… The tailor repaired the seam on the jacket.
/ The tailor repaired the seam on the jacket.
… The tailor repaired the seam on the jacket.
