B 1 … megalomaniac
… megalomaniac
… The megalomaniac leader believed he was destined to rule the world.
… His megalomaniac tendencies alienated even loyal supporters.
… Megalomaniac is someone obsessed with power.
… megalomaniac
/ megalomaniac
… The megalomaniac leader believed he was destined to rule the world.
/ The megalomaniac leader believed he was destined to rule the world.
… The megalomaniac leader believed he was destined to rule the world.
… His megalomaniac tendencies alienated even loyal supporters.
/ His megalomaniac tendencies alienated even loyal supporters.
… His megalomaniac tendencies alienated even loyal supporters.
B 2 … menial
… menial
… He refused to do menial tasks despite lacking experience.
… Menial labor kept the factory running.
… Menial is low-status or routine.
… menial
/ menial
… He refused to do menial tasks despite lacking experience.
/ He refused to do menial tasks despite lacking experience.
… He refused to do menial tasks despite lacking experience.
… Menial labor kept the factory running.
/ Menial labor kept the factory running.
… Menial labor kept the factory running.
B 3 … mercantile
… mercantile
… The city prospered through mercantile trade.
… Mercantile laws shaped early capitalism.
… Mercantile is related to commerce.
… mercantile
/ mercantile
… The city prospered through mercantile trade.
/ The city prospered through mercantile trade.
… The city prospered through mercantile trade.
… Mercantile laws shaped early capitalism.
/ Mercantile laws shaped early capitalism.
… Mercantile laws shaped early capitalism.
B 4 … meticulous
… meticulous
… Her meticulous notes impressed the professor.
… He planned the event with meticulous care.
… Meticulous is extremely careful.
… meticulous
/ meticulous
… Her meticulous notes impressed the professor.
/ Her meticulous notes impressed the professor.
… Her meticulous notes impressed the professor.
… He planned the event with meticulous care.
/ He planned the event with meticulous care.
… He planned the event with meticulous care.
B 5 … minimal
… minimal
… The damage was minimal thanks to quick action.
… They lived on a minimal budget.
… Minimal is very small in amount.
… minimal
/ minimal
… The damage was minimal thanks to quick action.
/ The damage was minimal thanks to quick action.
… The damage was minimal thanks to quick action.
… They lived on a minimal budget.
/ They lived on a minimal budget.
… They lived on a minimal budget.
B 6 … miscellaneous
… miscellaneous
… The drawer was filled with miscellaneous items.
… The report included miscellaneous observations.
… Miscellaneous is of mixed types.
… miscellaneous
/ miscellaneous
… The drawer was filled with miscellaneous items.
/ The drawer was filled with miscellaneous items.
… The drawer was filled with miscellaneous items.
… The report included miscellaneous observations.
/ The report included miscellaneous observations.
… The report included miscellaneous observations.
B 7 … moot
… moot
… The issue became moot after the policy changed.
… His argument was interesting but moot.
… Moot is irrelevant or debatable.
… moot
/ moot
… The issue became moot after the policy changed.
/ The issue became moot after the policy changed.
… The issue became moot after the policy changed.
… His argument was interesting but moot.
/ His argument was interesting but moot.
… His argument was interesting but moot.
B 8 … morbid
… morbid
… She had a morbid fascination with crime stories.
… His humor turned unexpectedly morbid.
… Morbid is dark or related to death.
… morbid
/ morbid
… She had a morbid fascination with crime stories.
/ She had a morbid fascination with crime stories.
… She had a morbid fascination with crime stories.
… His humor turned unexpectedly morbid.
/ His humor turned unexpectedly morbid.
… His humor turned unexpectedly morbid.
B 9 … multiplex
… multiplex
… They watched the film at a new multiplex theater.
… The city built a multiplex to attract visitors.
… Multiplex is a multi-screen cinema.
… multiplex
/ multiplex
… They watched the film at a new multiplex theater.
/ They watched the film at a new multiplex theater.
… They watched the film at a new multiplex theater.
… The city built a multiplex to attract visitors.
/ The city built a multiplex to attract visitors.
… The city built a multiplex to attract visitors.
B 10 … mundane
… mundane
… He grew tired of mundane office routines.
… The book elevates mundane details into art.
… Mundane is ordinary or dull.
… mundane
/ mundane
… He grew tired of mundane office routines.
/ He grew tired of mundane office routines.
… He grew tired of mundane office routines.
… The book elevates mundane details into art.
/ The book elevates mundane details into art.
… The book elevates mundane details into art.
B 11 … munificent
… munificent
… The foundation received a munificent donation.
… Her munificent gesture saved the program.
… Munificent is extremely generous.
… munificent
/ munificent
… The foundation received a munificent donation.
/ The foundation received a munificent donation.
… The foundation received a munificent donation.
… Her munificent gesture saved the program.
/ Her munificent gesture saved the program.
… Her munificent gesture saved the program.
B 12 … murky
… murky
… The river was murky after the storm.
… His explanation grew murky under scrutiny.
… Murky is dark or unclear.
… murky
/ murky
… The river was murky after the storm.
/ The river was murky after the storm.
… The river was murky after the storm.
… His explanation grew murky under scrutiny.
/ His explanation grew murky under scrutiny.
… His explanation grew murky under scrutiny.
B 13 … mutable
… mutable
… Language is mutable and constantly evolving.
… His mutable opinions frustrated colleagues.
… Mutable is changeable.
… mutable
/ mutable
… Language is mutable and constantly evolving.
/ Language is mutable and constantly evolving.
… Language is mutable and constantly evolving.
… His mutable opinions frustrated colleagues.
/ His mutable opinions frustrated colleagues.
… His mutable opinions frustrated colleagues.
B 14 … nascent
… nascent
… The nascent movement gained momentum.
… Her nascent talent was already impressive.
… Nascent is beginning to develop.
… nascent
/ nascent
… The nascent movement gained momentum.
/ The nascent movement gained momentum.
… The nascent movement gained momentum.
… Her nascent talent was already impressive.
/ Her nascent talent was already impressive.
… Her nascent talent was already impressive.
B 15 … nauseous
… nauseous
… The smell made her nauseous.
… He felt nauseous after the long ride.
… Nauseous is feeling sick.
… nauseous
/ nauseous
… The smell made her nauseous.
/ The smell made her nauseous.
… The smell made her nauseous.
… He felt nauseous after the long ride.
/ He felt nauseous after the long ride.
… He felt nauseous after the long ride.
B 16 … nebulous
… nebulous
… His ideas were intriguing but nebulous.
… The plan remained nebulous for months.
… Nebulous is vague or unclear.
… nebulous
/ nebulous
… His ideas were intriguing but nebulous.
/ His ideas were intriguing but nebulous.
… His ideas were intriguing but nebulous.
… The plan remained nebulous for months.
/ The plan remained nebulous for months.
… The plan remained nebulous for months.
B 17 … nefarious
… nefarious
… The group was involved in nefarious activities.
… His nefarious scheme was exposed.
… Nefarious is wicked or criminal.
… nefarious
/ nefarious
… The group was involved in nefarious activities.
/ The group was involved in nefarious activities.
… The group was involved in nefarious activities.
… His nefarious scheme was exposed.
/ His nefarious scheme was exposed.
… His nefarious scheme was exposed.
B 18 … negligent
… negligent
… The company was negligent in safety procedures.
… His negligent attitude caused the accident.
… Negligent is careless.
… negligent
/ negligent
… The company was negligent in safety procedures.
/ The company was negligent in safety procedures.
… The company was negligent in safety procedures.
… His negligent attitude caused the accident.
/ His negligent attitude caused the accident.
… His negligent attitude caused the accident.
B 19 … neural
… neural
… Neural pathways adapt through learning.
… The study focused on neural development.
… Neural is related to nerves.
… neural
/ neural
… Neural pathways adapt through learning.
/ Neural pathways adapt through learning.
… Neural pathways adapt through learning.
… The study focused on neural development.
/ The study focused on neural development.
… The study focused on neural development.
B 20 … neurotic
… neurotic
… His neurotic worries kept him awake.
… She displayed neurotic perfectionism.
… Neurotic is overly anxious.
… neurotic
/ neurotic
… His neurotic worries kept him awake.
/ His neurotic worries kept him awake.
… His neurotic worries kept him awake.
… She displayed neurotic perfectionism.
/ She displayed neurotic perfectionism.
… She displayed neurotic perfectionism.
B 21 … nondescript
… nondescript
… The building was old and nondescript.
… He blended in with his nondescript clothing.
… Nondescript is lacking distinctive features.
… nondescript
/ nondescript
… The building was old and nondescript.
/ The building was old and nondescript.
… The building was old and nondescript.
… He blended in with his nondescript clothing.
/ He blended in with his nondescript clothing.
… He blended in with his nondescript clothing.
B 22 … nuptial
… nuptial
… They prepared for their nuptial ceremony.
… Nuptial traditions vary across cultures.
… Nuptial is relating to marriage.
… nuptial
/ nuptial
… They prepared for their nuptial ceremony.
/ They prepared for their nuptial ceremony.
… They prepared for their nuptial ceremony.
… Nuptial traditions vary across cultures.
/ Nuptial traditions vary across cultures.
… Nuptial traditions vary across cultures.
B 23 … obese
… obese
… The doctor warned him about becoming obese.
… Obese patients require special care.
… Obese is extremely overweight.
… obese
/ obese
… The doctor warned him about becoming obese.
/ The doctor warned him about becoming obese.
… The doctor warned him about becoming obese.
… Obese patients require special care.
/ Obese patients require special care.
… Obese patients require special care.
B 24 … objectionable
… objectionable
… The committee found the proposal objectionable.
… His behavior was deeply objectionable.
… Objectionable is offensive or unacceptable.
… objectionable
/ objectionable
… The committee found the proposal objectionable.
/ The committee found the proposal objectionable.
… The committee found the proposal objectionable.
… His behavior was deeply objectionable.
/ His behavior was deeply objectionable.
… His behavior was deeply objectionable.
B 25 … obnoxious
… obnoxious
… His obnoxious jokes ruined the evening.
… She avoided his obnoxious behavior.
… Obnoxious is extremely unpleasant.
… obnoxious
/ obnoxious
… His obnoxious jokes ruined the evening.
/ His obnoxious jokes ruined the evening.
… His obnoxious jokes ruined the evening.
… She avoided his obnoxious behavior.
/ She avoided his obnoxious behavior.
… She avoided his obnoxious behavior.
B 26 … obsolete
… obsolete
… The device became obsolete within a year.
… Many obsolete laws remain on the books.
… Obsolete is outdated.
… obsolete
/ obsolete
… The device became obsolete within a year.
/ The device became obsolete within a year.
… The device became obsolete within a year.
… Many obsolete laws remain on the books.
/ Many obsolete laws remain on the books.
… Many obsolete laws remain on the books.
B 27 … obtuse
… obtuse
… He remained obtuse despite repeated explanations.
… Her obtuse remark missed the point entirely.
… Obtuse is slow to understand.
… obtuse
/ obtuse
… He remained obtuse despite repeated explanations.
/ He remained obtuse despite repeated explanations.
… He remained obtuse despite repeated explanations.
… Her obtuse remark missed the point entirely.
/ Her obtuse remark missed the point entirely.
… Her obtuse remark missed the point entirely.
B 28 … odious
… odious
… The odious crime shocked the nation.
… She found his arrogance utterly odious.
… Odious is extremely unpleasant.
… odious
/ odious
… The odious crime shocked the nation.
/ The odious crime shocked the nation.
… The odious crime shocked the nation.
… She found his arrogance utterly odious.
/ She found his arrogance utterly odious.
… She found his arrogance utterly odious.
B 29 … officious
… officious
… The officious clerk insisted on unnecessary paperwork.
… His officious attitude irritated everyone.
… Officious is annoyingly authoritative.
… officious
/ officious
… The officious clerk insisted on unnecessary paperwork.
/ The officious clerk insisted on unnecessary paperwork.
… The officious clerk insisted on unnecessary paperwork.
… His officious attitude irritated everyone.
/ His officious attitude irritated everyone.
… His officious attitude irritated everyone.
B 30 … off-the-cuff
… off-the-cuff
… He made an off-the-cuff remark that caused controversy.
… Her off-the-cuff speech impressed the audience.
… Off-the-cuff is spontaneous.
… off-the-cuff
/ off-the-cuff
… He made an off-the-cuff remark that caused controversy.
/ He made an off-the-cuff remark that caused controversy.
… He made an off-the-cuff remark that caused controversy.
… Her off-the-cuff speech impressed the audience.
/ Her off-the-cuff speech impressed the audience.
… Her off-the-cuff speech impressed the audience.
B 31 … ominous
… ominous
… Dark clouds cast an ominous shadow.
… His silence felt ominous.
… Ominous is threatening.
… ominous
/ ominous
… Dark clouds cast an ominous shadow.
/ Dark clouds cast an ominous shadow.
… Dark clouds cast an ominous shadow.
… His silence felt ominous.
/ His silence felt ominous.
… His silence felt ominous.
B 32 … omnipotent
… omnipotent
… The ruler acted as if he were omnipotent.
… No institution is truly omnipotent.
… Omnipotent is all-powerful.
… omnipotent
/ omnipotent
… The ruler acted as if he were omnipotent.
/ The ruler acted as if he were omnipotent.
… The ruler acted as if he were omnipotent.
… No institution is truly omnipotent.
/ No institution is truly omnipotent.
… No institution is truly omnipotent.
B 33 … onerous
… onerous
… The task proved more onerous than expected.
… They opposed the onerous regulations.
… Onerous is burdensome.
… onerous
/ onerous
… The task proved more onerous than expected.
/ The task proved more onerous than expected.
… The task proved more onerous than expected.
… They opposed the onerous regulations.
/ They opposed the onerous regulations.
… They opposed the onerous regulations.
B 34 … opaque
… opaque
… The contract’s language was opaque.
… The glass turned opaque in the cold.
… Opaque is unclear or not transparent.
… opaque
/ opaque
… The contract’s language was opaque.
/ The contract’s language was opaque.
… The contract’s language was opaque.
… The glass turned opaque in the cold.
/ The glass turned opaque in the cold.
… The glass turned opaque in the cold.
B 35 … opinionated
… opinionated
… He remained stubbornly opinionated.
… Her opinionated comments dominated the meeting.
… Opinionated is holding strong views.
… opinionated
/ opinionated
… He remained stubbornly opinionated.
/ He remained stubbornly opinionated.
… He remained stubbornly opinionated.
… Her opinionated comments dominated the meeting.
/ Her opinionated comments dominated the meeting.
… Her opinionated comments dominated the meeting.
B 36 … opportune
… opportune
… It was an opportune moment to invest.
… Her arrival proved remarkably opportune.
… Opportune is timely.
… opportune
/ opportune
… It was an opportune moment to invest.
/ It was an opportune moment to invest.
… It was an opportune moment to invest.
… Her arrival proved remarkably opportune.
/ Her arrival proved remarkably opportune.
… Her arrival proved remarkably opportune.
B 37 … overbearing
… overbearing
… His overbearing leadership stifled creativity.
… She disliked his overbearing tone.
… Overbearing is domineering.
… overbearing
/ overbearing
… His overbearing leadership stifled creativity.
/ His overbearing leadership stifled creativity.
… His overbearing leadership stifled creativity.
… She disliked his overbearing tone.
/ She disliked his overbearing tone.
… She disliked his overbearing tone.
B 38 … overt
… overt
… They made an overt attempt to influence voters.
… His overt hostility surprised them.
… Overt is openly shown.
… overt
/ overt
… They made an overt attempt to influence voters.
/ They made an overt attempt to influence voters.
… They made an overt attempt to influence voters.
… His overt hostility surprised them.
/ His overt hostility surprised them.
… His overt hostility surprised them.
B 39 … painstaking
… painstaking
… The restoration required painstaking effort.
… She conducted a painstaking review of the data.
… Painstaking is extremely careful.
… painstaking
/ painstaking
… The restoration required painstaking effort.
/ The restoration required painstaking effort.
… The restoration required painstaking effort.
… She conducted a painstaking review of the data.
/ She conducted a painstaking review of the data.
… She conducted a painstaking review of the data.
B 40 … pallid
… pallid
… His pallid complexion worried the doctor.
… The performance felt pallid and uninspired.
… Pallid is pale or weak.
… pallid
/ pallid
… His pallid complexion worried the doctor.
/ His pallid complexion worried the doctor.
… His pallid complexion worried the doctor.
… The performance felt pallid and uninspired.
/ The performance felt pallid and uninspired.
… The performance felt pallid and uninspired.
B 41 … palatable
… palatable
… The compromise was politically palatable.
… The dish was surprisingly palatable.
… Palatable is acceptable or tasty.
… palatable
/ palatable
… The compromise was politically palatable.
/ The compromise was politically palatable.
… The compromise was politically palatable.
… The dish was surprisingly palatable.
/ The dish was surprisingly palatable.
… The dish was surprisingly palatable.
B 42 … palpable
… palpable
… A palpable tension filled the room.
… Her disappointment was almost palpable.
… Palpable is easily felt.
… palpable
/ palpable
… A palpable tension filled the room.
/ A palpable tension filled the room.
… A palpable tension filled the room.
… Her disappointment was almost palpable.
/ Her disappointment was almost palpable.
… Her disappointment was almost palpable.
B 43 … parsimonious
… parsimonious
… The parsimonious budget limited progress.
… He was too parsimonious to replace old equipment.
… Parsimonious is excessively frugal.
… parsimonious
/ parsimonious
… The parsimonious budget limited progress.
/ The parsimonious budget limited progress.
… The parsimonious budget limited progress.
… He was too parsimonious to replace old equipment.
/ He was too parsimonious to replace old equipment.
… He was too parsimonious to replace old equipment.
B 44 … partisan
… partisan
… The debate grew increasingly partisan.
… She avoided partisan arguments.
… Partisan is strongly biased.
… partisan
/ partisan
… The debate grew increasingly partisan.
/ The debate grew increasingly partisan.
… The debate grew increasingly partisan.
… She avoided partisan arguments.
/ She avoided partisan arguments.
… She avoided partisan arguments.
B 45 … pastoral
… pastoral
… The painting depicted a peaceful pastoral scene.
… He longed for a pastoral life away from the city.
… Pastoral is rural or idyllic.
… pastoral
/ pastoral
… The painting depicted a peaceful pastoral scene.
/ The painting depicted a peaceful pastoral scene.
… The painting depicted a peaceful pastoral scene.
… He longed for a pastoral life away from the city.
/ He longed for a pastoral life away from the city.
… He longed for a pastoral life away from the city.
B 46 … pathetic
… pathetic
… His excuses were simply pathetic.
… The team’s performance was pathetic.
… Pathetic is pitifully inadequate.
… pathetic
/ pathetic
… His excuses were simply pathetic.
/ His excuses were simply pathetic.
… His excuses were simply pathetic.
… The team’s performance was pathetic.
/ The team’s performance was pathetic.
… The team’s performance was pathetic.
B 47 … pecuniary
… pecuniary
… They faced pecuniary difficulties.
… Pecuniary motives influenced the decision.
… Pecuniary is related to money.
… pecuniary
/ pecuniary
… They faced pecuniary difficulties.
/ They faced pecuniary difficulties.
… They faced pecuniary difficulties.
… Pecuniary motives influenced the decision.
/ Pecuniary motives influenced the decision.
… Pecuniary motives influenced the decision.
B 48 … peevish
… peevish
… She grew peevish after hours of waiting.
… His peevish tone irritated everyone.
… Peevish is easily annoyed.
… peevish
/ peevish
… She grew peevish after hours of waiting.
/ She grew peevish after hours of waiting.
… She grew peevish after hours of waiting.
… His peevish tone irritated everyone.
/ His peevish tone irritated everyone.
… His peevish tone irritated everyone.
B 49 … penal
… penal
… The penal system requires reform.
… Penal codes vary by country.
… Penal is related to punishment.
… penal
/ penal
… The penal system requires reform.
/ The penal system requires reform.
… The penal system requires reform.
… Penal codes vary by country.
/ Penal codes vary by country.
… Penal codes vary by country.
B 50 … penitent
… penitent
… He looked penitent after the outburst.
… The penitent offender sought forgiveness.
… Penitent is feeling remorse.
… penitent
/ penitent
… He looked penitent after the outburst.
/ He looked penitent after the outburst.
… He looked penitent after the outburst.
… The penitent offender sought forgiveness.
/ The penitent offender sought forgiveness.
… The penitent offender sought forgiveness.
