F 1 … skirmish
… skirmish
… The two sides engaged in a brief skirmish before retreating.
… Minor skirmishes broke out along the border.
… Skirmish is a small, short fight or conflict.
… skirmish
/ skirmish
… The two sides engaged in a brief skirmish before retreating.
/ The two sides engaged in a brief skirmish before retreating.
… The two sides engaged in a brief skirmish before retreating.
… Minor skirmishes broke out along the border.
/ Minor skirmishes broke out along the border.
… Minor skirmishes broke out along the border.
F 2 … snob
… snob
… He acted like a snob, refusing to speak to anyone outside his circle.
… She was labeled a snob for dismissing inexpensive brands.
… Snob is someone who looks down on others they consider inferior.
… snob
/ snob
… He acted like a snob, refusing to speak to anyone outside his circle.
/ He acted like a snob, refusing to speak to anyone outside his circle.
… He acted like a snob, refusing to speak to anyone outside his circle.
… She was labeled a snob for dismissing inexpensive brands.
/ She was labeled a snob for dismissing inexpensive brands.
… She was labeled a snob for dismissing inexpensive brands.
F 3 … strait
… strait
… The country faced a financial strait after years of mismanagement.
… The ship navigated through the narrow strait.
… Strait is a difficult situation or a narrow water passage.
… strait
/ strait
… The country faced a financial strait after years of mismanagement.
/ The country faced a financial strait after years of mismanagement.
… The country faced a financial strait after years of mismanagement.
… The ship navigated through the narrow strait.
/ The ship navigated through the narrow strait.
… The ship navigated through the narrow strait.
F 4 … tedium
… tedium
… The tedium of repetitive tasks drained his motivation.
… She tried to escape the tedium of daily routines.
… Tedium is the state of being boring or monotonous.
… tedium
/ tedium
… The tedium of repetitive tasks drained his motivation.
/ The tedium of repetitive tasks drained his motivation.
… The tedium of repetitive tasks drained his motivation.
… She tried to escape the tedium of daily routines.
/ She tried to escape the tedium of daily routines.
… She tried to escape the tedium of daily routines.
F 5 … walkout
… walkout
… Workers staged a walkout to protest unsafe conditions.
… The sudden walkout disrupted the negotiations.
… Walkout is a strike where people leave their workplace.
… walkout
/ walkout
… Workers staged a walkout to protest unsafe conditions.
/ Workers staged a walkout to protest unsafe conditions.
… Workers staged a walkout to protest unsafe conditions.
… The sudden walkout disrupted the negotiations.
/ The sudden walkout disrupted the negotiations.
… The sudden walkout disrupted the negotiations.
F 6 … antiquated
… antiquated
… The system is antiquated and needs urgent modernization.
… His views on education are considered antiquated.
… Antiquated is outdated or old-fashioned.
… antiquated
/ antiquated
… The system is antiquated and needs urgent modernization.
/ The system is antiquated and needs urgent modernization.
… The system is antiquated and needs urgent modernization.
… His views on education are considered antiquated.
/ His views on education are considered antiquated.
… His views on education are considered antiquated.
F 7 … despotic
… despotic
… The despotic ruler suppressed all forms of dissent.
… Citizens lived in fear under the despotic regime.
… Despotic is exercising absolute, oppressive power.
… despotic
/ despotic
… The despotic ruler suppressed all forms of dissent.
/ The despotic ruler suppressed all forms of dissent.
… The despotic ruler suppressed all forms of dissent.
… Citizens lived in fear under the despotic regime.
/ Citizens lived in fear under the despotic regime.
… Citizens lived in fear under the despotic regime.
F 8 … arbitrary
… arbitrary
… The decision seemed arbitrary and lacked justification.
… He faced arbitrary punishment for minor mistakes.
… Arbitrary is based on random choice rather than reason.
… arbitrary
/ arbitrary
… The decision seemed arbitrary and lacked justification.
/ The decision seemed arbitrary and lacked justification.
… The decision seemed arbitrary and lacked justification.
… He faced arbitrary punishment for minor mistakes.
/ He faced arbitrary punishment for minor mistakes.
… He faced arbitrary punishment for minor mistakes.
F 9 … artless
… artless
… Her artless charm won over the entire audience.
… His explanation was artless but sincere.
… Artless is simple, natural, and without deceit.
… artless
/ artless
… Her artless charm won over the entire audience.
/ Her artless charm won over the entire audience.
… Her artless charm won over the entire audience.
… His explanation was artless but sincere.
/ His explanation was artless but sincere.
… His explanation was artless but sincere.
F 10 … clumsy
… clumsy
… His clumsy attempt at an apology only made things worse.
… She tripped over a clumsy stack of boxes.
… Clumsy is awkward or lacking coordination.
… clumsy
/ clumsy
… His clumsy attempt at an apology only made things worse.
/ His clumsy attempt at an apology only made things worse.
… His clumsy attempt at an apology only made things worse.
… She tripped over a clumsy stack of boxes.
/ She tripped over a clumsy stack of boxes.
… She tripped over a clumsy stack of boxes.
F 11 … astute
… astute
… She made an astute observation that changed the discussion.
… Investors praised his astute financial decisions.
… Astute is having sharp insight or good judgment.
… astute
/ astute
… She made an astute observation that changed the discussion.
/ She made an astute observation that changed the discussion.
… She made an astute observation that changed the discussion.
… Investors praised his astute financial decisions.
/ Investors praised his astute financial decisions.
… Investors praised his astute financial decisions.
F 12 … grumpy
… grumpy
… He became grumpy when he didn’t get enough sleep.
… The grumpy clerk barely acknowledged the customers.
… Grumpy is easily annoyed or irritable.
… grumpy
/ grumpy
… He became grumpy when he didn’t get enough sleep.
/ He became grumpy when he didn’t get enough sleep.
… He became grumpy when he didn’t get enough sleep.
… The grumpy clerk barely acknowledged the customers.
/ The grumpy clerk barely acknowledged the customers.
… The grumpy clerk barely acknowledged the customers.
F 13 … capricious
… capricious
… The weather in the mountains is notoriously capricious.
… Her capricious decisions frustrated her colleagues.
… Capricious is unpredictable and prone to sudden changes.
… capricious
/ capricious
… The weather in the mountains is notoriously capricious.
/ The weather in the mountains is notoriously capricious.
… The weather in the mountains is notoriously capricious.
… Her capricious decisions frustrated her colleagues.
/ Her capricious decisions frustrated her colleagues.
… Her capricious decisions frustrated her colleagues.
F 14 … categorical
… categorical
… He issued a categorical denial of the allegations.
… The results provided categorical proof of the theory.
… Categorical is absolute and without exceptions.
… categorical
/ categorical
… He issued a categorical denial of the allegations.
/ He issued a categorical denial of the allegations.
… He issued a categorical denial of the allegations.
… The results provided categorical proof of the theory.
/ The results provided categorical proof of the theory.
… The results provided categorical proof of the theory.
F 15 … chaste
… chaste
… She lived a chaste life devoted to her faith.
… The poem uses chaste language to convey purity.
… Chaste is morally pure or simple in style.
… chaste
/ chaste
… She lived a chaste life devoted to her faith.
/ She lived a chaste life devoted to her faith.
… She lived a chaste life devoted to her faith.
… The poem uses chaste language to convey purity.
/ The poem uses chaste language to convey purity.
… The poem uses chaste language to convey purity.
F 16 … chic
… chic
… Her chic outfit drew admiration from everyone.
… The café’s chic interior attracted young customers.
… Chic is stylish and fashionable.
… chic
/ chic
… Her chic outfit drew admiration from everyone.
/ Her chic outfit drew admiration from everyone.
… Her chic outfit drew admiration from everyone.
… The café’s chic interior attracted young customers.
/ The café’s chic interior attracted young customers.
… The café’s chic interior attracted young customers.
F 17 … cognizant
… cognizant
… He was fully cognizant of the risks involved.
… The committee must be cognizant of public concerns.
… Cognizant is aware or informed about something.
… cognizant
/ cognizant
… He was fully cognizant of the risks involved.
/ He was fully cognizant of the risks involved.
… He was fully cognizant of the risks involved.
… The committee must be cognizant of public concerns.
/ The committee must be cognizant of public concerns.
… The committee must be cognizant of public concerns.
F 18 … colossal
… colossal
… The project required a colossal amount of funding.
… The statue stood as a colossal symbol of unity.
… Colossal is extremely large or immense.
… colossal
/ colossal
… The project required a colossal amount of funding.
/ The project required a colossal amount of funding.
… The project required a colossal amount of funding.
… The statue stood as a colossal symbol of unity.
/ The statue stood as a colossal symbol of unity.
… The statue stood as a colossal symbol of unity.
F 19 … conspicuous
… conspicuous
… Her bright red coat made her conspicuous in the crowd.
… The error was conspicuous and hard to ignore.
… Conspicuous is easily noticeable or attracting attention.
… conspicuous
/ conspicuous
… Her bright red coat made her conspicuous in the crowd.
/ Her bright red coat made her conspicuous in the crowd.
… Her bright red coat made her conspicuous in the crowd.
… The error was conspicuous and hard to ignore.
/ The error was conspicuous and hard to ignore.
… The error was conspicuous and hard to ignore.
F 20 … contemporary
… contemporary
… The museum features contemporary works by emerging artists.
… She is a contemporary of several famous poets.
… Contemporary is modern or belonging to the same time period.
… contemporary
/ contemporary
… The museum features contemporary works by emerging artists.
/ The museum features contemporary works by emerging artists.
… The museum features contemporary works by emerging artists.
… She is a contemporary of several famous poets.
/ She is a contemporary of several famous poets.
… She is a contemporary of several famous poets.
F 21 … delusive
… delusive
… His delusive optimism blinded him to the real dangers.
… The advertisement made delusive claims about the product.
… Delusive is misleading or based on false impressions.
… delusive
/ delusive
… His delusive optimism blinded him to the real dangers.
/ His delusive optimism blinded him to the real dangers.
… His delusive optimism blinded him to the real dangers.
… The advertisement made delusive claims about the product.
/ The advertisement made delusive claims about the product.
… The advertisement made delusive claims about the product.
F 22 … discordant
… discordant
… The discordant notes ruined the performance.
… Their goals were discordant and led to conflict.
… Discordant is lacking harmony or agreement.
… discordant
/ discordant
… The discordant notes ruined the performance.
/ The discordant notes ruined the performance.
… The discordant notes ruined the performance.
… Their goals were discordant and led to conflict.
/ Their goals were discordant and led to conflict.
… Their goals were discordant and led to conflict.
F 23 … elastic
… elastic
… The agreement proved elastic enough to allow adjustments.
… The fabric is highly elastic and stretches easily.
… Elastic is flexible or able to return to original shape.
… elastic
/ elastic
… The agreement proved elastic enough to allow adjustments.
/ The agreement proved elastic enough to allow adjustments.
… The agreement proved elastic enough to allow adjustments.
… The fabric is highly elastic and stretches easily.
/ The fabric is highly elastic and stretches easily.
… The fabric is highly elastic and stretches easily.
F 24 … equivocal
… equivocal
… His equivocal answer left everyone uncertain.
… The data produced equivocal results that required further study.
… Equivocal is ambiguous or open to multiple interpretations.
… equivocal
/ equivocal
… His equivocal answer left everyone uncertain.
/ His equivocal answer left everyone uncertain.
… His equivocal answer left everyone uncertain.
… The data produced equivocal results that required further study.
/ The data produced equivocal results that required further study.
… The data produced equivocal results that required further study.
F 25 … exacting
… exacting
… The job demanded exacting attention to detail.
… Her exacting standards pushed the team to excel.
… Exacting is requiring great precision or effort.
… exacting
/ exacting
… The job demanded exacting attention to detail.
/ The job demanded exacting attention to detail.
… The job demanded exacting attention to detail.
… Her exacting standards pushed the team to excel.
/ Her exacting standards pushed the team to excel.
… Her exacting standards pushed the team to excel.
F 26 … frantic
… frantic
… She made a frantic attempt to meet the deadline.
… The crowd became frantic during the evacuation.
… Frantic is wildly anxious or hurried.
… frantic
/ frantic
… She made a frantic attempt to meet the deadline.
/ She made a frantic attempt to meet the deadline.
… She made a frantic attempt to meet the deadline.
… The crowd became frantic during the evacuation.
/ The crowd became frantic during the evacuation.
… The crowd became frantic during the evacuation.
F 27 … futile
… futile
… Their efforts to save the building proved futile.
… Arguing with him is futile because he never listens.
… Futile is incapable of producing results; pointless.
… futile
/ futile
… Their efforts to save the building proved futile.
/ Their efforts to save the building proved futile.
… Their efforts to save the building proved futile.
… Arguing with him is futile because he never listens.
/ Arguing with him is futile because he never listens.
… Arguing with him is futile because he never listens.
F 28 … generic
… generic
… The store sells generic versions of popular medicines.
… His speech was filled with generic statements lacking substance.
… Generic is not specific; typical or common.
… generic
/ generic
… The store sells generic versions of popular medicines.
/ The store sells generic versions of popular medicines.
… The store sells generic versions of popular medicines.
… His speech was filled with generic statements lacking substance.
/ His speech was filled with generic statements lacking substance.
… His speech was filled with generic statements lacking substance.
F 29 … ignoble
… ignoble
… He refused to engage in such ignoble behavior.
… The ignoble act shocked even his closest allies.
… Ignoble is dishonorable or morally low.
… ignoble
/ ignoble
… He refused to engage in such ignoble behavior.
/ He refused to engage in such ignoble behavior.
… He refused to engage in such ignoble behavior.
… The ignoble act shocked even his closest allies.
/ The ignoble act shocked even his closest allies.
… The ignoble act shocked even his closest allies.
F 30 … imaginative
… imaginative
… The film’s imaginative design captivated audiences.
… She offered an imaginative solution to the problem.
… Imaginative is showing creativity or originality.
… imaginative
/ imaginative
… The film’s imaginative design captivated audiences.
/ The film’s imaginative design captivated audiences.
… The film’s imaginative design captivated audiences.
… She offered an imaginative solution to the problem.
/ She offered an imaginative solution to the problem.
… She offered an imaginative solution to the problem.
F 31 … lank
… lank
… His lank hair hung over his eyes.
… The horse appeared thin and lank after the long winter.
… Lank is long, limp, and lacking fullness.
… lank
/ lank
… His lank hair hung over his eyes.
/ His lank hair hung over his eyes.
… His lank hair hung over his eyes.
… The horse appeared thin and lank after the long winter.
/ The horse appeared thin and lank after the long winter.
… The horse appeared thin and lank after the long winter.
F 32 … legislative
… legislative
… The legislative body passed the reform bill.
… Legislative changes affected the entire industry.
… Legislative is related to lawmaking.
… legislative
/ legislative
… The legislative body passed the reform bill.
/ The legislative body passed the reform bill.
… The legislative body passed the reform bill.
… Legislative changes affected the entire industry.
/ Legislative changes affected the entire industry.
… Legislative changes affected the entire industry.
F 33 … legitimate
… legitimate
… They questioned the legitimate authority of the committee.
… His concerns were completely legitimate.
… Legitimate is lawful or reasonable.
… legitimate
/ legitimate
… They questioned the legitimate authority of the committee.
/ They questioned the legitimate authority of the committee.
… They questioned the legitimate authority of the committee.
… His concerns were completely legitimate.
/ His concerns were completely legitimate.
… His concerns were completely legitimate.
F 34 … literal
… literal
… The translation was too literal and lost its nuance.
… He took her joke in a literal sense.
… Literal is taking words in their exact meaning.
… literal
/ literal
… The translation was too literal and lost its nuance.
/ The translation was too literal and lost its nuance.
… The translation was too literal and lost its nuance.
… He took her joke in a literal sense.
/ He took her joke in a literal sense.
… He took her joke in a literal sense.
F 35 … paternal
… paternal
… He felt a paternal responsibility toward his students.
… Her paternal instincts grew stronger after the adoption.
… Paternal is relating to a father.
… paternal
/ paternal
… He felt a paternal responsibility toward his students.
/ He felt a paternal responsibility toward his students.
… He felt a paternal responsibility toward his students.
… Her paternal instincts grew stronger after the adoption.
/ Her paternal instincts grew stronger after the adoption.
… Her paternal instincts grew stronger after the adoption.
F 36 … proletarian
… proletarian
… The novel depicts the struggles of proletarian workers.
… Proletarian movements gained momentum during the revolution.
… Proletarian is relating to the working class.
… proletarian
/ proletarian
… The novel depicts the struggles of proletarian workers.
/ The novel depicts the struggles of proletarian workers.
… The novel depicts the struggles of proletarian workers.
… Proletarian movements gained momentum during the revolution.
/ Proletarian movements gained momentum during the revolution.
… Proletarian movements gained momentum during the revolution.
F 37 … precipitate
… precipitate
… His careless remark precipitated a heated argument.
… The crisis precipitated a rapid decline in confidence.
… Precipitate is to cause something suddenly.
… precipitate
/ precipitate
… His careless remark precipitated a heated argument.
/ His careless remark precipitated a heated argument.
… His careless remark precipitated a heated argument.
… The crisis precipitated a rapid decline in confidence.
/ The crisis precipitated a rapid decline in confidence.
… The crisis precipitated a rapid decline in confidence.
F 38 … rugged
… rugged
… The hikers traveled across rugged terrain.
… His rugged determination impressed everyone.
… Rugged is rough, strong, or uneven.
… rugged
/ rugged
… The hikers traveled across rugged terrain.
/ The hikers traveled across rugged terrain.
… The hikers traveled across rugged terrain.
… His rugged determination impressed everyone.
/ His rugged determination impressed everyone.
… His rugged determination impressed everyone.
F 39 … sensual
… sensual
… The painting conveyed a deeply sensual atmosphere.
… She enjoyed the sensual pleasure of warm sunlight.
… Sensual is relating to physical pleasure.
… sensual
/ sensual
… The painting conveyed a deeply sensual atmosphere.
/ The painting conveyed a deeply sensual atmosphere.
… The painting conveyed a deeply sensual atmosphere.
… She enjoyed the sensual pleasure of warm sunlight.
/ She enjoyed the sensual pleasure of warm sunlight.
… She enjoyed the sensual pleasure of warm sunlight.
F 40 … sensuous
… sensuous
… The music had a rich, sensuous quality.
… The film’s visuals were lush and sensuous.
… Sensuous is appealing to the senses, especially aesthetically.
… sensuous
/ sensuous
… The music had a rich, sensuous quality.
/ The music had a rich, sensuous quality.
… The music had a rich, sensuous quality.
… The film’s visuals were lush and sensuous.
/ The film’s visuals were lush and sensuous.
… The film’s visuals were lush and sensuous.
F 41 … shrewd
… shrewd
… She made a shrewd investment that doubled in value.
… His shrewd analysis revealed hidden flaws.
… Shrewd is having sharp judgment or insight.
… shrewd
/ shrewd
… She made a shrewd investment that doubled in value.
/ She made a shrewd investment that doubled in value.
… She made a shrewd investment that doubled in value.
… His shrewd analysis revealed hidden flaws.
/ His shrewd analysis revealed hidden flaws.
… His shrewd analysis revealed hidden flaws.
F 42 … sober
… sober
… His sober expression showed the seriousness of the situation.
… She remained sober despite the festive atmosphere.
… Sober is serious, calm, or not intoxicated.
… sober
/ sober
… His sober expression showed the seriousness of the situation.
/ His sober expression showed the seriousness of the situation.
… His sober expression showed the seriousness of the situation.
… She remained sober despite the festive atmosphere.
/ She remained sober despite the festive atmosphere.
… She remained sober despite the festive atmosphere.
F 43 … sprightly
… sprightly
… The sprightly old man danced with surprising energy.
… Her sprightly manner brightened the room.
… Sprightly is lively and energetic.
… sprightly
/ sprightly
… The sprightly old man danced with surprising energy.
/ The sprightly old man danced with surprising energy.
… The sprightly old man danced with surprising energy.
… Her sprightly manner brightened the room.
/ Her sprightly manner brightened the room.
… Her sprightly manner brightened the room.
F 44 … static
… static
… The economy remained static for several years.
… The radio signal was full of static.
… Static is unchanging or filled with noise.
… static
/ static
… The economy remained static for several years.
/ The economy remained static for several years.
… The economy remained static for several years.
… The radio signal was full of static.
/ The radio signal was full of static.
… The radio signal was full of static.
F 45 … subtly
… subtly
… She subtly hinted at her dissatisfaction.
… The flavors were subtly balanced.
… Subtly is in a delicate or understated way.
… subtly
/ subtly
… She subtly hinted at her dissatisfaction.
/ She subtly hinted at her dissatisfaction.
… She subtly hinted at her dissatisfaction.
… The flavors were subtly balanced.
/ The flavors were subtly balanced.
… The flavors were subtly balanced.
F 46 … abash
… abash
… His unexpected praise abashed her.
… She was abashed by the sudden attention.
… Abash is to embarrass or make uneasy.
… abash
/ abash
… His unexpected praise abashed her.
/ His unexpected praise abashed her.
… His unexpected praise abashed her.
… She was abashed by the sudden attention.
/ She was abashed by the sudden attention.
… She was abashed by the sudden attention.
F 47 … abatement
… abatement
… Noise abatement measures improved the neighborhood.
… The abatement of pollution became a priority.
… Abatement is a reduction or decrease.
… abatement
/ abatement
… Noise abatement measures improved the neighborhood.
/ Noise abatement measures improved the neighborhood.
… Noise abatement measures improved the neighborhood.
… The abatement of pollution became a priority.
/ The abatement of pollution became a priority.
… The abatement of pollution became a priority.
F 48 … absolve
… absolve
… The court absolved him of all charges.
… She felt absolved of guilt after confessing.
… Absolve is to free from blame or responsibility.
… absolve
/ absolve
… The court absolved him of all charges.
/ The court absolved him of all charges.
… The court absolved him of all charges.
… She felt absolved of guilt after confessing.
/ She felt absolved of guilt after confessing.
… She felt absolved of guilt after confessing.
F 49 … acquiesce
… acquiesce
… He reluctantly acquiesced to their demands.
… She acquiesced without further protest.
… Acquiesce is to accept something without resistance.
… acquiesce
/ acquiesce
… He reluctantly acquiesced to their demands.
/ He reluctantly acquiesced to their demands.
… He reluctantly acquiesced to their demands.
… She acquiesced without further protest.
/ She acquiesced without further protest.
… She acquiesced without further protest.
F 50 … appease
… appease
… The government tried to appease the protesters with concessions.
… He offered an apology to appease her anger.
… Appease is to calm or satisfy someone’s demands.
… appease
/ appease
… The government tried to appease the protesters with concessions.
/ The government tried to appease the protesters with concessions.
… The government tried to appease the protesters with concessions.
… He offered an apology to appease her anger.
/ He offered an apology to appease her anger.
… He offered an apology to appease her anger.
