P 1 … perfidy
… perfidy
… His perfidy shattered their trust.
… The treaty collapsed under accusations of perfidy.
… Perfidy is betrayal or treachery.
… perfidy
/ perfidy
… His perfidy shattered their trust.
/ His perfidy shattered their trust.
… His perfidy shattered their trust.
… The treaty collapsed under accusations of perfidy.
/ The treaty collapsed under accusations of perfidy.
… The treaty collapsed under accusations of perfidy.
P 2 … philanthropy
… philanthropy
… Her philanthropy transformed the community.
… Corporate philanthropy increased during the crisis.
… Philanthropy is charitable giving.
… philanthropy
/ philanthropy
… Her philanthropy transformed the community.
/ Her philanthropy transformed the community.
… Her philanthropy transformed the community.
… Corporate philanthropy increased during the crisis.
/ Corporate philanthropy increased during the crisis.
… Corporate philanthropy increased during the crisis.
P 3 … pittance
… pittance
… He worked long hours for a pittance.
… The compensation was a mere pittance.
… Pittance is a very small amount of money.
… pittance
/ pittance
… He worked long hours for a pittance.
/ He worked long hours for a pittance.
… He worked long hours for a pittance.
… The compensation was a mere pittance.
/ The compensation was a mere pittance.
… The compensation was a mere pittance.
P 4 … platitude
… platitude
… His speech was full of empty platitudes.
… She dismissed the remark as a tired platitude.
… Platitude is a cliché lacking originality.
… platitude
/ platitude
… His speech was full of empty platitudes.
/ His speech was full of empty platitudes.
… His speech was full of empty platitudes.
… She dismissed the remark as a tired platitude.
/ She dismissed the remark as a tired platitude.
… She dismissed the remark as a tired platitude.
P 5 … plausibility
… plausibility
… The theory gained plausibility after new evidence.
… His excuse lacked plausibility.
… Plausibility is seeming reasonable or believable.
… plausibility
/ plausibility
… The theory gained plausibility after new evidence.
/ The theory gained plausibility after new evidence.
… The theory gained plausibility after new evidence.
… His excuse lacked plausibility.
/ His excuse lacked plausibility.
… His excuse lacked plausibility.
P 6 … plebiscite
… plebiscite
… The issue was decided by national plebiscite.
… The plebiscite revealed overwhelming support.
… Plebiscite is a direct vote by citizens.
… plebiscite
/ plebiscite
… The issue was decided by national plebiscite.
/ The issue was decided by national plebiscite.
… The issue was decided by national plebiscite.
… The plebiscite revealed overwhelming support.
/ The plebiscite revealed overwhelming support.
… The plebiscite revealed overwhelming support.
P 7 … posse
… posse
… A posse of reporters surrounded him.
… The sheriff formed a posse to track the fugitive.
… Posse is a group assembled for a purpose.
… posse
/ posse
… A posse of reporters surrounded him.
/ A posse of reporters surrounded him.
… A posse of reporters surrounded him.
… The sheriff formed a posse to track the fugitive.
/ The sheriff formed a posse to track the fugitive.
… The sheriff formed a posse to track the fugitive.
P 8 … precept
… precept
… The book teaches moral precepts.
… She lived by the precepts of her faith.
… Precept is a guiding rule or principle.
… precept
/ precept
… The book teaches moral precepts.
/ The book teaches moral precepts.
… The book teaches moral precepts.
… She lived by the precepts of her faith.
/ She lived by the precepts of her faith.
… She lived by the precepts of her faith.
P 9 … predicament
… predicament
… He found himself in a difficult predicament.
… The company faced a financial predicament.
… Predicament is a challenging situation.
… predicament
/ predicament
… He found himself in a difficult predicament.
/ He found himself in a difficult predicament.
… He found himself in a difficult predicament.
… The company faced a financial predicament.
/ The company faced a financial predicament.
… The company faced a financial predicament.
P 10 … predilection
… predilection
… She had a predilection for classical music.
… His predilection for risk-taking worried colleagues.
… Predilection is a strong preference.
… predilection
/ predilection
… She had a predilection for classical music.
/ She had a predilection for classical music.
… She had a predilection for classical music.
… His predilection for risk-taking worried colleagues.
/ His predilection for risk-taking worried colleagues.
… His predilection for risk-taking worried colleagues.
P 11 … premonition
… premonition
… She felt a premonition of danger.
… His premonition proved accurate.
… Premonition is a forewarning.
… premonition
/ premonition
… She felt a premonition of danger.
/ She felt a premonition of danger.
… She felt a premonition of danger.
… His premonition proved accurate.
/ His premonition proved accurate.
… His premonition proved accurate.
P 12 … prerogative
… prerogative
… Hiring decisions are the manager’s prerogative.
… She exercised her prerogative to decline.
… Prerogative is an exclusive right.
… prerogative
/ prerogative
… Hiring decisions are the manager’s prerogative.
/ Hiring decisions are the manager’s prerogative.
… Hiring decisions are the manager’s prerogative.
… She exercised her prerogative to decline.
/ She exercised her prerogative to decline.
… She exercised her prerogative to decline.
P 13 … presentiment
… presentiment
… A dark presentiment settled over him.
… She had a presentiment that something was wrong.
… Presentiment is a vague sense of future misfortune.
… presentiment
/ presentiment
… A dark presentiment settled over him.
/ A dark presentiment settled over him.
… A dark presentiment settled over him.
… She had a presentiment that something was wrong.
/ She had a presentiment that something was wrong.
… She had a presentiment that something was wrong.
P 14 … primate
… primate
… Humans are classified as primates.
… The primate moved swiftly through the trees.
… Primate is a mammal of the order including humans and apes.
… primate
/ primate
… Humans are classified as primates.
/ Humans are classified as primates.
… Humans are classified as primates.
… The primate moved swiftly through the trees.
/ The primate moved swiftly through the trees.
… The primate moved swiftly through the trees.
P 15 … privation
… privation
… They endured years of war and privation.
… The refugees suffered severe privation.
… Privation is lack of basic necessities.
… privation
/ privation
… They endured years of war and privation.
/ They endured years of war and privation.
… They endured years of war and privation.
… The refugees suffered severe privation.
/ The refugees suffered severe privation.
… The refugees suffered severe privation.
P 16 … privatization
… privatization
… The privatization of utilities sparked debate.
… Critics opposed further privatization.
… Privatization is transfer to private ownership.
… privatization
/ privatization
… The privatization of utilities sparked debate.
/ The privatization of utilities sparked debate.
… The privatization of utilities sparked debate.
… Critics opposed further privatization.
/ Critics opposed further privatization.
… Critics opposed further privatization.
P 17 … proclivity
… proclivity
… He had a proclivity for meticulous work.
… Her proclivity toward impatience caused conflict.
… Proclivity is natural tendency.
… proclivity
/ proclivity
… He had a proclivity for meticulous work.
/ He had a proclivity for meticulous work.
… He had a proclivity for meticulous work.
… Her proclivity toward impatience caused conflict.
/ Her proclivity toward impatience caused conflict.
… Her proclivity toward impatience caused conflict.
P 18 … procrastination
… procrastination
… His procrastination delayed the project.
… Procrastination often stems from anxiety.
… Procrastination is delaying tasks.
… procrastination
/ procrastination
… His procrastination delayed the project.
/ His procrastination delayed the project.
… His procrastination delayed the project.
… Procrastination often stems from anxiety.
/ Procrastination often stems from anxiety.
… Procrastination often stems from anxiety.
P 19 … profusion
… profusion
… Flowers grew in profusion along the path.
… The speech contained a profusion of metaphors.
… Profusion is abundant quantity.
… profusion
/ profusion
… Flowers grew in profusion along the path.
/ Flowers grew in profusion along the path.
… Flowers grew in profusion along the path.
… The speech contained a profusion of metaphors.
/ The speech contained a profusion of metaphors.
… The speech contained a profusion of metaphors.
P 20 … progenitor
… progenitor
… He is considered the progenitor of modern genetics.
… The movement’s progenitors challenged tradition.
… Progenitor is an originator or ancestor.
… progenitor
/ progenitor
… He is considered the progenitor of modern genetics.
/ He is considered the progenitor of modern genetics.
… He is considered the progenitor of modern genetics.
… The movement’s progenitors challenged tradition.
/ The movement’s progenitors challenged tradition.
… The movement’s progenitors challenged tradition.
P 21 … propensity
… propensity
… She has a propensity for overthinking.
… His propensity for violence alarmed authorities.
… Propensity is natural inclination.
… propensity
/ propensity
… She has a propensity for overthinking.
/ She has a propensity for overthinking.
… She has a propensity for overthinking.
… His propensity for violence alarmed authorities.
/ His propensity for violence alarmed authorities.
… His propensity for violence alarmed authorities.
P 22 … propriety
… propriety
… She questioned the propriety of his remarks.
… Social propriety dictated silence.
… Propriety is proper behavior.
… propriety
/ propriety
… She questioned the propriety of his remarks.
/ She questioned the propriety of his remarks.
… She questioned the propriety of his remarks.
… Social propriety dictated silence.
/ Social propriety dictated silence.
… Social propriety dictated silence.
P 23 … proximity
… proximity
… The hotel’s proximity to the station is convenient.
… Proximity to danger heightened their alertness.
… Proximity is closeness.
… proximity
/ proximity
… The hotel’s proximity to the station is convenient.
/ The hotel’s proximity to the station is convenient.
… The hotel’s proximity to the station is convenient.
… Proximity to danger heightened their alertness.
/ Proximity to danger heightened their alertness.
… Proximity to danger heightened their alertness.
P 24 … puberty
… puberty
… He reached puberty earlier than his peers.
… Puberty brings rapid physical changes.
… Puberty is stage of sexual maturation.
… puberty
/ puberty
… He reached puberty earlier than his peers.
/ He reached puberty earlier than his peers.
… He reached puberty earlier than his peers.
… Puberty brings rapid physical changes.
/ Puberty brings rapid physical changes.
… Puberty brings rapid physical changes.
P 25 … pun
… pun
… His joke relied on a clever pun.
… She enjoys making puns in conversation.
… Pun is a wordplay joke.
… pun
/ pun
… His joke relied on a clever pun.
/ His joke relied on a clever pun.
… His joke relied on a clever pun.
… She enjoys making puns in conversation.
/ She enjoys making puns in conversation.
… She enjoys making puns in conversation.
P 26 … quack
… quack
… The so‑called doctor was exposed as a quack.
… Quacks prey on vulnerable patients.
… Quack is a fraudulent medical practitioner.
… quack
/ quack
… The so‑called doctor was exposed as a quack.
/ The so‑called doctor was exposed as a quack.
… The so‑called doctor was exposed as a quack.
… Quacks prey on vulnerable patients.
/ Quacks prey on vulnerable patients.
… Quacks prey on vulnerable patients.
P 27 … qualm
… qualm
… She felt no qualms about refusing.
… He had qualms about the plan’s ethics.
… Qualm is a feeling of doubt or unease.
… qualm
/ qualm
… She felt no qualms about refusing.
/ She felt no qualms about refusing.
… She felt no qualms about refusing.
… He had qualms about the plan’s ethics.
/ He had qualms about the plan’s ethics.
… He had qualms about the plan’s ethics.
P 28 … quorum
… quorum
… The meeting lacked a quorum.
… A quorum is required for a valid vote.
… Quorum is minimum number for decision-making.
… quorum
/ quorum
… The meeting lacked a quorum.
/ The meeting lacked a quorum.
… The meeting lacked a quorum.
… A quorum is required for a valid vote.
/ A quorum is required for a valid vote.
… A quorum is required for a valid vote.
P 29 … racketeer
… racketeer
… The racketeer ran an illegal gambling ring.
… Authorities arrested several racketeers.
… Racketeer is someone engaged in organized crime.
… racketeer
/ racketeer
… The racketeer ran an illegal gambling ring.
/ The racketeer ran an illegal gambling ring.
… The racketeer ran an illegal gambling ring.
… Authorities arrested several racketeers.
/ Authorities arrested several racketeers.
… Authorities arrested several racketeers.
P 30 … raison d’etre
… raison d’etre
… Art became her raison d’être.
… Freedom is the nation’s raison d’être.
… Raison d’être is reason for existence.
… raison d’etre
/ raison d’etre
… Art became her raison d’être.
/ Art became her raison d’être.
… Art became her raison d’être.
… Freedom is the nation’s raison d’être.
/ Freedom is the nation’s raison d’être.
… Freedom is the nation’s raison d’être.
P 31 … ramification
… ramification
… The policy had unexpected ramifications.
… They discussed the legal ramifications.
… Ramification is consequence or outcome.
… ramification
/ ramification
… The policy had unexpected ramifications.
/ The policy had unexpected ramifications.
… The policy had unexpected ramifications.
… They discussed the legal ramifications.
/ They discussed the legal ramifications.
… They discussed the legal ramifications.
P 32 … rapprochement
… rapprochement
… The two nations sought rapprochement.
… Cultural exchanges encouraged rapprochement.
… Rapprochement is restoration of friendly relations.
… rapprochement
/ rapprochement
… The two nations sought rapprochement.
/ The two nations sought rapprochement.
… The two nations sought rapprochement.
… Cultural exchanges encouraged rapprochement.
/ Cultural exchanges encouraged rapprochement.
… Cultural exchanges encouraged rapprochement.
P 33 … rapture
… rapture
… She listened in rapture to the music.
… The audience watched in silent rapture.
… Rapture is intense joy.
… rapture
/ rapture
… She listened in rapture to the music.
/ She listened in rapture to the music.
… She listened in rapture to the music.
… The audience watched in silent rapture.
/ The audience watched in silent rapture.
… The audience watched in silent rapture.
P 34 … rebuff
… rebuff
… He rebuffed their offer.
… Her proposal was met with a sharp rebuff.
… Rebuff is rejection.
… rebuff
/ rebuff
… He rebuffed their offer.
/ He rebuffed their offer.
… He rebuffed their offer.
… Her proposal was met with a sharp rebuff.
/ Her proposal was met with a sharp rebuff.
… Her proposal was met with a sharp rebuff.
P 35 … rebuttal
… rebuttal
… His rebuttal dismantled the accusation.
… The article offered a strong rebuttal.
… Rebuttal is counterargument.
… rebuttal
/ rebuttal
… His rebuttal dismantled the accusation.
/ His rebuttal dismantled the accusation.
… His rebuttal dismantled the accusation.
… The article offered a strong rebuttal.
/ The article offered a strong rebuttal.
… The article offered a strong rebuttal.
P 36 … recluse
… recluse
… He lived as a recluse in the mountains.
… The author became a recluse after fame.
… Recluse is someone who avoids society.
… recluse
/ recluse
… He lived as a recluse in the mountains.
/ He lived as a recluse in the mountains.
… He lived as a recluse in the mountains.
… The author became a recluse after fame.
/ The author became a recluse after fame.
… The author became a recluse after fame.
P 37 … recognizance
… recognizance
… He was released on his own recognizance.
… The court required a recognizance bond.
… Recognizance is legal promise to appear in court.
… recognizance
/ recognizance
… He was released on his own recognizance.
/ He was released on his own recognizance.
… He was released on his own recognizance.
… The court required a recognizance bond.
/ The court required a recognizance bond.
… The court required a recognizance bond.
P 38 … recourse
… recourse
… They had no recourse but to appeal.
… She sought legal recourse.
… Recourse is turning to help or solution.
… recourse
/ recourse
… They had no recourse but to appeal.
/ They had no recourse but to appeal.
… They had no recourse but to appeal.
… She sought legal recourse.
/ She sought legal recourse.
… She sought legal recourse.
P 39 … rectitude
… rectitude
… She was admired for her moral rectitude.
… Rectitude guided his decisions.
… Rectitude is upright moral character.
… rectitude
/ rectitude
… She was admired for her moral rectitude.
/ She was admired for her moral rectitude.
… She was admired for her moral rectitude.
… Rectitude guided his decisions.
/ Rectitude guided his decisions.
… Rectitude guided his decisions.
P 40 … rejoinder
… rejoinder
… His sharp rejoinder ended the debate.
… She offered a witty rejoinder.
… Rejoinder is a quick reply.
… rejoinder
/ rejoinder
… His sharp rejoinder ended the debate.
/ His sharp rejoinder ended the debate.
… His sharp rejoinder ended the debate.
… She offered a witty rejoinder.
/ She offered a witty rejoinder.
… She offered a witty rejoinder.
P 41 … reparation
… reparation
… The government offered reparations to victims.
… He made reparation for the damage.
… Reparation is compensation for wrongdoing.
… reparation
/ reparation
… The government offered reparations to victims.
/ The government offered reparations to victims.
… The government offered reparations to victims.
… He made reparation for the damage.
/ He made reparation for the damage.
… He made reparation for the damage.
P 42 … repast
… repast
… They enjoyed a simple repast by the fire.
… The repast included local delicacies.
… Repast is a meal.
… repast
/ repast
… They enjoyed a simple repast by the fire.
/ They enjoyed a simple repast by the fire.
… They enjoyed a simple repast by the fire.
… The repast included local delicacies.
/ The repast included local delicacies.
… The repast included local delicacies.
P 43 … reprisal
… reprisal
… The attack was met with swift reprisal.
… They feared reprisals for speaking out.
… Reprisal is retaliation.
… reprisal
/ reprisal
… The attack was met with swift reprisal.
/ The attack was met with swift reprisal.
… The attack was met with swift reprisal.
… They feared reprisals for speaking out.
/ They feared reprisals for speaking out.
… They feared reprisals for speaking out.
P 44 … retribution
… retribution
… He demanded retribution for the injustice.
… Retribution came swiftly.
… Retribution is punishment for wrongdoing.
… retribution
/ retribution
… He demanded retribution for the injustice.
/ He demanded retribution for the injustice.
… He demanded retribution for the injustice.
… Retribution came swiftly.
/ Retribution came swiftly.
… Retribution came swiftly.
P 45 … revelation
… revelation
… The revelation shocked the public.
… Her memoir offered intimate revelations.
… Revelation is surprising disclosure.
… revelation
/ revelation
… The revelation shocked the public.
/ The revelation shocked the public.
… The revelation shocked the public.
… Her memoir offered intimate revelations.
/ Her memoir offered intimate revelations.
… Her memoir offered intimate revelations.
P 46 … rigmarole
… rigmarole
… The application process was a tedious rigmarole.
… He avoided the bureaucratic rigmarole.
… Rigmarole is a long, complicated procedure.
… rigmarole
/ rigmarole
… The application process was a tedious rigmarole.
/ The application process was a tedious rigmarole.
… The application process was a tedious rigmarole.
… He avoided the bureaucratic rigmarole.
/ He avoided the bureaucratic rigmarole.
… He avoided the bureaucratic rigmarole.
P 47 … sagacity
… sagacity
… Her sagacity made her a trusted advisor.
… He handled the crisis with notable sagacity.
… Sagacity is wisdom and good judgment.
… sagacity
/ sagacity
… Her sagacity made her a trusted advisor.
/ Her sagacity made her a trusted advisor.
… Her sagacity made her a trusted advisor.
… He handled the crisis with notable sagacity.
/ He handled the crisis with notable sagacity.
… He handled the crisis with notable sagacity.
P 48 … savant
… savant
… The savant mastered complex theories easily.
… He was a musical savant from childhood.
… Savant is a learned or exceptionally skilled person.
… savant
/ savant
… The savant mastered complex theories easily.
/ The savant mastered complex theories easily.
… The savant mastered complex theories easily.
… He was a musical savant from childhood.
/ He was a musical savant from childhood.
… He was a musical savant from childhood.
P 49 … savoir-faire
… savoir-faire
… She handled the situation with remarkable savoir-faire.
… Diplomats need cultural savoir-faire.
… Savoir-faire is social skill and tact.
… savoir-faire
/ savoir-faire
… She handled the situation with remarkable savoir-faire.
/ She handled the situation with remarkable savoir-faire.
… She handled the situation with remarkable savoir-faire.
… Diplomats need cultural savoir-faire.
/ Diplomats need cultural savoir-faire.
… Diplomats need cultural savoir-faire.
P 50 … schism
… schism
… The dispute caused a schism within the party.
… Religious schisms shaped history.
… Schism is division into opposing groups.
… schism
/ schism
… The dispute caused a schism within the party.
/ The dispute caused a schism within the party.
… The dispute caused a schism within the party.
… Religious schisms shaped history.
/ Religious schisms shaped history.
… Religious schisms shaped history.
P 51 … seismology
… seismology
… Advances in seismology improved earthquake prediction.
… She specialized in marine seismology.
… Seismology is the study of earthquakes.
… seismology
/ seismology
… Advances in seismology improved earthquake prediction.
/ Advances in seismology improved earthquake prediction.
… Advances in seismology improved earthquake prediction.
… She specialized in marine seismology.
/ She specialized in marine seismology.
… She specialized in marine seismology.
P 52 … semblance
… semblance
… He maintained a semblance of calm.
… The plan had no semblance of logic.
… Semblance is an outward appearance.
… semblance
/ semblance
… He maintained a semblance of calm.
/ He maintained a semblance of calm.
… He maintained a semblance of calm.
… The plan had no semblance of logic.
/ The plan had no semblance of logic.
… The plan had no semblance of logic.
P 53 … serenity
… serenity
… She found serenity in the quiet garden.
… His serenity contrasted with the chaos.
… Serenity is peaceful calmness.
… serenity
/ serenity
… She found serenity in the quiet garden.
/ She found serenity in the quiet garden.
… She found serenity in the quiet garden.
… His serenity contrasted with the chaos.
/ His serenity contrasted with the chaos.
… His serenity contrasted with the chaos.
P 54 … shibboleth
… shibboleth
… The slogan became a political shibboleth.
… Old shibboleths still shape public opinion.
… Shibboleth is a commonly repeated but empty belief.
… shibboleth
/ shibboleth
… The slogan became a political shibboleth.
/ The slogan became a political shibboleth.
… The slogan became a political shibboleth.
… Old shibboleths still shape public opinion.
/ Old shibboleths still shape public opinion.
… Old shibboleths still shape public opinion.
P 55 … showdown
… showdown
… The rivals prepared for a final showdown.
… The debate became a political showdown.
… Showdown is a decisive confrontation.
… showdown
/ showdown
… The rivals prepared for a final showdown.
/ The rivals prepared for a final showdown.
… The rivals prepared for a final showdown.
… The debate became a political showdown.
/ The debate became a political showdown.
… The debate became a political showdown.
P 56 … sinecure
… sinecure
… He secured a sinecure with little responsibility.
… The position was criticized as a political sinecure.
… Sinecure is a job requiring little work.
… sinecure
/ sinecure
… He secured a sinecure with little responsibility.
/ He secured a sinecure with little responsibility.
… He secured a sinecure with little responsibility.
… The position was criticized as a political sinecure.
/ The position was criticized as a political sinecure.
… The position was criticized as a political sinecure.
P 57 … slumber
… slumber
… She fell into deep slumber.
… The city lay in slumber before dawn.
… Slumber is sleep.
… slumber
/ slumber
… She fell into deep slumber.
/ She fell into deep slumber.
… She fell into deep slumber.
… The city lay in slumber before dawn.
/ The city lay in slumber before dawn.
… The city lay in slumber before dawn.
P 58 … sobriety
… sobriety
… He regained sobriety after years of struggle.
… Her sobriety of tone impressed the audience.
… Sobriety is seriousness or freedom from intoxication.
… sobriety
/ sobriety
… He regained sobriety after years of struggle.
/ He regained sobriety after years of struggle.
… He regained sobriety after years of struggle.
… Her sobriety of tone impressed the audience.
/ Her sobriety of tone impressed the audience.
… Her sobriety of tone impressed the audience.
P 59 … sojourn
… sojourn
… His brief sojourn in Paris changed him.
… They enjoyed a summer sojourn abroad.
… Sojourn is a temporary stay.
… sojourn
/ sojourn
… His brief sojourn in Paris changed him.
/ His brief sojourn in Paris changed him.
… His brief sojourn in Paris changed him.
… They enjoyed a summer sojourn abroad.
/ They enjoyed a summer sojourn abroad.
… They enjoyed a summer sojourn abroad.
P 60 … speculation
… speculation
… Market speculation caused instability.
… His remarks fueled speculation about his future.
… Speculation is guesswork or risky investment.
… speculation
/ speculation
… Market speculation caused instability.
/ Market speculation caused instability.
… Market speculation caused instability.
… His remarks fueled speculation about his future.
/ His remarks fueled speculation about his future.
… His remarks fueled speculation about his future.
P 61 … statute
… statute
… The statute prohibits discrimination.
… Violating the statute carries penalties.
… Statute is a written law.
… statute
/ statute
… The statute prohibits discrimination.
/ The statute prohibits discrimination.
… The statute prohibits discrimination.
… Violating the statute carries penalties.
/ Violating the statute carries penalties.
… Violating the statute carries penalties.
P 62 … stethoscope
… stethoscope
… The doctor placed the stethoscope on his chest.
… She bought a new digital stethoscope.
… Stethoscope is a medical listening instrument.
… stethoscope
/ stethoscope
… The doctor placed the stethoscope on his chest.
/ The doctor placed the stethoscope on his chest.
… The doctor placed the stethoscope on his chest.
… She bought a new digital stethoscope.
/ She bought a new digital stethoscope.
… She bought a new digital stethoscope.
P 63 … stipend
… stipend
… Graduate students receive a monthly stipend.
… The stipend barely covered living expenses.
… Stipend is a fixed regular payment.
… stipend
/ stipend
… Graduate students receive a monthly stipend.
/ Graduate students receive a monthly stipend.
… Graduate students receive a monthly stipend.
… The stipend barely covered living expenses.
/ The stipend barely covered living expenses.
… The stipend barely covered living expenses.
P 64 … stratum
… stratum
… Society is divided into economic strata.
… Each stratum of rock reveals history.
… Stratum is a layer or level.
… stratum
/ stratum
… Society is divided into economic strata.
/ Society is divided into economic strata.
… Society is divided into economic strata.
… Each stratum of rock reveals history.
/ Each stratum of rock reveals history.
… Each stratum of rock reveals history.
P 65 … subjugation
… subjugation
… The people resisted subjugation by the empire.
… Subjugation of minorities sparked outrage.
… Subjugation is domination or control.
… subjugation
/ subjugation
… The people resisted subjugation by the empire.
/ The people resisted subjugation by the empire.
… The people resisted subjugation by the empire.
… Subjugation of minorities sparked outrage.
/ Subjugation of minorities sparked outrage.
… Subjugation of minorities sparked outrage.
P 66 … subterfuge
… subterfuge
… He used subterfuge to escape blame.
… The plan relied on clever subterfuge.
… Subterfuge is deceit to achieve a goal.
… subterfuge
/ subterfuge
… He used subterfuge to escape blame.
/ He used subterfuge to escape blame.
… He used subterfuge to escape blame.
… The plan relied on clever subterfuge.
/ The plan relied on clever subterfuge.
… The plan relied on clever subterfuge.
P 67 … supplication
… supplication
… They knelt in supplication.
… Her letter was a heartfelt supplication for help.
… Supplication is humble request or prayer.
… supplication
/ supplication
… They knelt in supplication.
/ They knelt in supplication.
… They knelt in supplication.
… Her letter was a heartfelt supplication for help.
/ Her letter was a heartfelt supplication for help.
… Her letter was a heartfelt supplication for help.
P 68 … tatter
… tatter
… His clothes hung in tatters.
… The flag was reduced to tatters by the storm.
… Tatter is a torn piece.
… tatter
/ tatter
… His clothes hung in tatters.
/ His clothes hung in tatters.
… His clothes hung in tatters.
… The flag was reduced to tatters by the storm.
/ The flag was reduced to tatters by the storm.
… The flag was reduced to tatters by the storm.
P 69 … tautology
… tautology
… The statement was dismissed as tautology.
… His argument collapsed into tautology.
… Tautology is needless repetition.
… tautology
/ tautology
… The statement was dismissed as tautology.
/ The statement was dismissed as tautology.
… The statement was dismissed as tautology.
… His argument collapsed into tautology.
/ His argument collapsed into tautology.
… His argument collapsed into tautology.
P 70 … temerity
… temerity
… He had the temerity to question the director.
… Such temerity shocked the audience.
… Temerity is reckless boldness.
… temerity
/ temerity
… He had the temerity to question the director.
/ He had the temerity to question the director.
… He had the temerity to question the director.
… Such temerity shocked the audience.
/ Such temerity shocked the audience.
… Such temerity shocked the audience.
P 71 … temperance
… temperance
… The movement promoted temperance and restraint.
… He practiced temperance in all things.
… Temperance is moderation, especially avoiding alcohol.
… temperance
/ temperance
… The movement promoted temperance and restraint.
/ The movement promoted temperance and restraint.
… The movement promoted temperance and restraint.
… He practiced temperance in all things.
/ He practiced temperance in all things.
… He practiced temperance in all things.
P 72 … tirade
… tirade
… She launched into a tirade against corruption.
… His tirade lasted several minutes.
… Tirade is a long, angry speech.
… tirade
/ tirade
… She launched into a tirade against corruption.
/ She launched into a tirade against corruption.
… She launched into a tirade against corruption.
… His tirade lasted several minutes.
/ His tirade lasted several minutes.
… His tirade lasted several minutes.
P 73 … travesty
… travesty
… The trial was a travesty of justice.
… The film was a travesty of the original story.
… Travesty is a distorted imitation.
… travesty
/ travesty
… The trial was a travesty of justice.
/ The trial was a travesty of justice.
… The trial was a travesty of justice.
… The film was a travesty of the original story.
/ The film was a travesty of the original story.
… The film was a travesty of the original story.
P 74 … trepidation
… trepidation
… She approached the exam with trepidation.
… He opened the letter in trepidation.
… Trepidation is fear or anxiety.
… trepidation
/ trepidation
… She approached the exam with trepidation.
/ She approached the exam with trepidation.
… She approached the exam with trepidation.
… He opened the letter in trepidation.
/ He opened the letter in trepidation.
… He opened the letter in trepidation.
P 75 … tribulation
… tribulation
… They endured years of tribulation.
… Her memoir recounts personal tribulations.
… Tribulation is great suffering.
… tribulation
/ tribulation
… They endured years of tribulation.
/ They endured years of tribulation.
… They endured years of tribulation.
… Her memoir recounts personal tribulations.
/ Her memoir recounts personal tribulations.
… Her memoir recounts personal tribulations.
P 76 … umbrage
… umbrage
… He took umbrage at the remark.
… She felt umbrage over the unfair criticism.
… Umbrage is offense or resentment.
… umbrage
/ umbrage
… He took umbrage at the remark.
/ He took umbrage at the remark.
… He took umbrage at the remark.
… She felt umbrage over the unfair criticism.
/ She felt umbrage over the unfair criticism.
… She felt umbrage over the unfair criticism.
P 77 … upstart
… upstart
… The upstart company challenged industry giants.
… He dismissed the newcomer as an upstart.
… Upstart is an arrogant newcomer.
… upstart
/ upstart
… The upstart company challenged industry giants.
/ The upstart company challenged industry giants.
… The upstart company challenged industry giants.
… He dismissed the newcomer as an upstart.
/ He dismissed the newcomer as an upstart.
… He dismissed the newcomer as an upstart.
P 78 … vestige
… vestige
… No vestige of the ancient city remains.
… Her smile held a vestige of sadness.
… Vestige is a remaining trace.
… vestige
/ vestige
… No vestige of the ancient city remains.
/ No vestige of the ancient city remains.
… No vestige of the ancient city remains.
… Her smile held a vestige of sadness.
/ Her smile held a vestige of sadness.
… Her smile held a vestige of sadness.
P 79 … vicissitude
… vicissitude
… They survived the vicissitudes of life.
… History is shaped by political vicissitudes.
… Vicissitude is change, often unpleasant.
… vicissitude
/ vicissitude
… They survived the vicissitudes of life.
/ They survived the vicissitudes of life.
… They survived the vicissitudes of life.
… History is shaped by political vicissitudes.
/ History is shaped by political vicissitudes.
… History is shaped by political vicissitudes.
P 80 … vigil
… vigil
… They kept vigil through the night.
… A candlelight vigil honored the victims.
… Vigil is a period of watchful staying awake.
… vigil
/ vigil
… They kept vigil through the night.
/ They kept vigil through the night.
… They kept vigil through the night.
… A candlelight vigil honored the victims.
/ A candlelight vigil honored the victims.
… A candlelight vigil honored the victims.
P 81 … virtuoso
… virtuoso
… The virtuoso delivered a flawless performance.
… She is a virtuoso of the violin.
… Virtuoso is a highly skilled performer.
… virtuoso
/ virtuoso
… The virtuoso delivered a flawless performance.
/ The virtuoso delivered a flawless performance.
… The virtuoso delivered a flawless performance.
… She is a virtuoso of the violin.
/ She is a virtuoso of the violin.
… She is a virtuoso of the violin.
P 82 … witticism
… witticism
… His witticism lightened the mood.
… The book is full of sharp witticisms.
… Witticism is a clever, witty remark.
… witticism
/ witticism
… His witticism lightened the mood.
/ His witticism lightened the mood.
… His witticism lightened the mood.
… The book is full of sharp witticisms.
/ The book is full of sharp witticisms.
… The book is full of sharp witticisms.
P 83 … amenable
… amenable
… She was amenable to negotiation.
… The data is amenable to analysis.
… Amenable is open to suggestion.
… amenable
/ amenable
… She was amenable to negotiation.
/ She was amenable to negotiation.
… She was amenable to negotiation.
… The data is amenable to analysis.
/ The data is amenable to analysis.
… The data is amenable to analysis.
P 84 … anemic
… anemic
… His anemic performance disappointed fans.
… The economy showed anemic growth.
… Anemic is weak or lacking vitality.
… anemic
/ anemic
… His anemic performance disappointed fans.
/ His anemic performance disappointed fans.
… His anemic performance disappointed fans.
… The economy showed anemic growth.
/ The economy showed anemic growth.
… The economy showed anemic growth.
P 85 … apprehensive
… apprehensive
… She felt apprehensive about the results.
… He looked apprehensive before the speech.
… Apprehensive is anxious or uneasy.
… apprehensive
/ apprehensive
… She felt apprehensive about the results.
/ She felt apprehensive about the results.
… She felt apprehensive about the results.
… He looked apprehensive before the speech.
/ He looked apprehensive before the speech.
… He looked apprehensive before the speech.
P 86 … arid
… arid
… The region is arid and sparsely populated.
… His writing felt arid and lifeless.
… Arid is extremely dry or dull.
… arid
/ arid
… The region is arid and sparsely populated.
/ The region is arid and sparsely populated.
… The region is arid and sparsely populated.
… His writing felt arid and lifeless.
/ His writing felt arid and lifeless.
… His writing felt arid and lifeless.
P 87 … ascetic
… ascetic
… He lived an ascetic life devoted to study.
… The monastery followed ascetic practices.
… Ascetic is practicing severe self-discipline.
… ascetic
/ ascetic
… He lived an ascetic life devoted to study.
/ He lived an ascetic life devoted to study.
… He lived an ascetic life devoted to study.
… The monastery followed ascetic practices.
/ The monastery followed ascetic practices.
… The monastery followed ascetic practices.
P 88 … assiduous
… assiduous
… Her assiduous research earned recognition.
… He worked with assiduous attention to detail.
… Assiduous is showing great care and effort.
… assiduous
/ assiduous
… Her assiduous research earned recognition.
/ Her assiduous research earned recognition.
… Her assiduous research earned recognition.
… He worked with assiduous attention to detail.
/ He worked with assiduous attention to detail.
… He worked with assiduous attention to detail.
P 89 … audacious
… audacious
… The audacious plan shocked the board.
… She made an audacious leap into entrepreneurship.
… Audacious is bold and daring.
… audacious
/ audacious
… The audacious plan shocked the board.
/ The audacious plan shocked the board.
… The audacious plan shocked the board.
… She made an audacious leap into entrepreneurship.
/ She made an audacious leap into entrepreneurship.
… She made an audacious leap into entrepreneurship.
P 90 … august
… august
… The ceremony took place in an august hall.
… He addressed the august assembly.
… August is majestic and dignified.
… august
/ august
… The ceremony took place in an august hall.
/ The ceremony took place in an august hall.
… The ceremony took place in an august hall.
… He addressed the august assembly.
/ He addressed the august assembly.
… He addressed the august assembly.
P 91 … austere
… austere
… The room was austere and unadorned.
… Her austere lifestyle impressed many.
… Austere is strict or plain.
… austere
/ austere
… The room was austere and unadorned.
/ The room was austere and unadorned.
… The room was austere and unadorned.
… Her austere lifestyle impressed many.
/ Her austere lifestyle impressed many.
… Her austere lifestyle impressed many.
P 92 … autocratic
… autocratic
… The autocratic leader tolerated no dissent.
… The company suffered under autocratic management.
… Autocratic is ruling with absolute power.
… autocratic
/ autocratic
… The autocratic leader tolerated no dissent.
/ The autocratic leader tolerated no dissent.
… The autocratic leader tolerated no dissent.
… The company suffered under autocratic management.
/ The company suffered under autocratic management.
… The company suffered under autocratic management.
P 93 … averse
… averse
… He was averse to taking unnecessary risks.
… She felt averse to confrontation.
… Averse is strongly opposed.
… averse
/ averse
… He was averse to taking unnecessary risks.
/ He was averse to taking unnecessary risks.
… He was averse to taking unnecessary risks.
… She felt averse to confrontation.
/ She felt averse to confrontation.
… She felt averse to confrontation.
P 94 … avuncular
… avuncular
… His avuncular manner comforted the students.
… She appreciated his avuncular guidance.
… Avuncular is kindly and uncle-like.
… avuncular
/ avuncular
… His avuncular manner comforted the students.
/ His avuncular manner comforted the students.
… His avuncular manner comforted the students.
… She appreciated his avuncular guidance.
/ She appreciated his avuncular guidance.
… She appreciated his avuncular guidance.
P 95 … awry
… awry
… The plan went awry after the delay.
… Something felt awry in the negotiations.
… Awry is off course or wrong.
… awry
/ awry
… The plan went awry after the delay.
/ The plan went awry after the delay.
… The plan went awry after the delay.
… Something felt awry in the negotiations.
/ Something felt awry in the negotiations.
… Something felt awry in the negotiations.
P 96 … banal
… banal
… The speech was criticized as banal.
… His ideas were dismissed as banal clichés.
… Banal is boringly unoriginal.
… banal
/ banal
… The speech was criticized as banal.
/ The speech was criticized as banal.
… The speech was criticized as banal.
… His ideas were dismissed as banal clichés.
/ His ideas were dismissed as banal clichés.
… His ideas were dismissed as banal clichés.
P 97 … baroque
… baroque
… The cathedral features baroque architecture.
… Her writing style is ornate and baroque.
… Baroque is elaborate and highly decorative.
… baroque
/ baroque
… The cathedral features baroque architecture.
/ The cathedral features baroque architecture.
… The cathedral features baroque architecture.
… Her writing style is ornate and baroque.
/ Her writing style is ornate and baroque.
… Her writing style is ornate and baroque.
P 98 … bawdy
… bawdy
… The comedian told bawdy jokes.
… The play included bawdy humor.
… Bawdy is indecent or humorously vulgar.
… bawdy
/ bawdy
… The comedian told bawdy jokes.
/ The comedian told bawdy jokes.
… The comedian told bawdy jokes.
… The play included bawdy humor.
/ The play included bawdy humor.
… The play included bawdy humor.
P 99 … bellicose
… bellicose
… His bellicose rhetoric alarmed diplomats.
… The crowd grew bellicose.
… Bellicose is aggressive and warlike.
… bellicose
/ bellicose
… His bellicose rhetoric alarmed diplomats.
/ His bellicose rhetoric alarmed diplomats.
… His bellicose rhetoric alarmed diplomats.
… The crowd grew bellicose.
/ The crowd grew bellicose.
… The crowd grew bellicose.
P 100 … belligerent
… belligerent
… The belligerent nations refused negotiation.
… He became belligerent after the argument.
… Belligerent is hostile or ready to fight.
… belligerent
/ belligerent
… The belligerent nations refused negotiation.
/ The belligerent nations refused negotiation.
… The belligerent nations refused negotiation.
… He became belligerent after the argument.
/ He became belligerent after the argument.
… He became belligerent after the argument.
