Advanced English Vocabulary

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to make pain or suffering less intense or severe

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alleviate

She needed something to alleviate the pain in her back

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the study of the stars in the belief that they influence people’s lives

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astrology

Jack, who studies astrology, believes that the stars can predict the future

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to show the difference between things or people

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differentiate

It was hard to differentiate between the identical twins

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to prevent something or someone from working

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disrupt

The car crash disrupted the class lecture.

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a math operation to determine the value of something

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equation

I used the Pythagorean theorem to solve the equation

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to make a mistake

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err

The pilot erred in his estimate of the time it would take to make the trip.

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incorrect or only partly correct

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erroneous

The child held the erroneous belief that time machines were real.

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to behave in a wild way because they are frightened

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frantic

The cat became frantic when I tried to give it a bath

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he main body of a boat or tank

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hull

After the wreck at sea, the ship ‘s hull was the last part to sink.

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done without realizing what you are doing

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inadvertent

She mode on inadvertent error when she knocked over the nail polish.

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do it with whatever is available or without planning

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improvise

There was no meat for the pizza, so we improvised with what was in the fridge.

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distance from the equator

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latitude

The device was able to tel! the traveler his exact latitude

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a sailor

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mariner

The old mariner used his telescope to find the shore.

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a very large number of things or people

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multitude

A multitude of people were waiting at the airport.

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a person or thing that is annoying or causes a lot of problem

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nuisance

The teenager considered her little brothers to be quite a nuisance.

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ability of something to last forever

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permanence

Poor results will threaten the permanence of the new teaching system.

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to be the main feature or focus if sth

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revolve

My life revolves around sports.

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to calm someone who is angry or upset

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soothe

The mother soothed her crying baby by rocking him in her arms.

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prevented from leaving a place

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Stranded

When the plane left, my sister and I were stranded in China.

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likely to change suddenly and unexpectedly

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volatile

The volatile volcano might explode at any moment.

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demanding great effort or labor

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arduous

The explorers began their arduous hike up the steep mountain.

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to gain or achieve sth, often after a lot of effort.

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attain

In two more years, I will attain my high school diploma.

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to exist with it in the same time and place

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Coexist

Our pets coexist at our home with tittle or no problems

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to be able to imagine or believe sth

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conceive

The child could not conceive the actual size of the Earth.

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sth or someone not considered honest

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dubious The police thought that the man's description of the crime was dubious.

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a person’s sense of their own worth

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ego Kelly's ego made her think that she was some kind of a superhero.

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sth that stretches when it is pulled

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elastic He attached the elastic bungee to his legs before he jumped off the platform.

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an attempt to do something, especially something new or original

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endeavor The company's new advertising endeavor ended in a horrible failure.

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cut a design or words into the surface of something

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engrave The couple engraved their names onto the old pine tree.

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to dig on land and remove dirt to look for something

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excavate The team wishes to excavate the site in hopes of finding fossils.

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having a tough, uneven shape or edge

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jagged The swimmer was hurt when he fell on the jagged rocks.

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a small area or place where something specific happens

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locale The spa was the perfect locale for my mother to relax and enjoy her vacation.

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a hollow container that is used to make certain shapes

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mold Using a cupcake mold will ensure that they come out just right.

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open and direct

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outright Everyone knew that the boy's story was an outright lie.

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sth that relates to Earth

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terrestrial There are billions of terrestrial life forms.

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violent and cruel

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vicious The vicious dog tried to bite the small child.

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something or someone that is ridiculous

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absurd That group of people making animal noises sounds completely absurd.

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the highest class of people in certain societies

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aristocracy Most members of the aristocracy were very well-fed.

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nice or special clothing

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attire Everyone wore their best attire to the president’s daughter’s wedding.

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a brief and popular activity or object

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craze Wearing bright red socks was a craze when I was in high school.

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a unique characteristic of something

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hallmark Different types of pasta and tomato sauces are hallmarks of Italian food

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a thick piece of soft material used to protect or clean things

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pad Football players wear shoulder pads to keep them safe.

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having a good reputation

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reputable The service from the less than reputable company made her angry.

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to be a symbol of something

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signify A red octagon is used to signify to stop.

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a thin long piece of fabric used to fasten, carry, or hold something

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Strap She put the strap of her purse over her shoulder and walked out of the door.

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excessive pride or love of one’s own appearance or things one has done

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vanity vanity won't allow her to pass a mirror without looking at herself.

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to compete against others for sth

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vie The three boys vied for the prize in the chemistry contest.

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sth or someone rude or lacking in style

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vulgar Her vulgar behavior got her into trouble with her parents.

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a thick, solid piece of something

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chunk When they broke open the rockt they saw it was filled with chunks of gold.

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related to a town or city, especially its government

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Civic Most of the important civic buildings are located downtown.

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a movement downwards.

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descent During the space shuttle's descent, the Earth became larger and larger.

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loud, unpleasant, and extended noise

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din The din of the rusty machinery made the factory a horrible place to work

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fail to please someone

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dissatisfy He was dissatisfied with his meal.

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excited or annoyed behavior that is not useful in any way

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fuss The child made an awful fuss because she didn't want to go to bed.

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high quality and more expensive than regular food

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gourmet In order to get a gourmet meal, you have to eat at an expensive restaurant.

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a bad experience

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ordeal Driving in the snowstorm was an ordeal she'd never forget.

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not afraid to say what they think

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outspoken She was an outspoken critic about the new banking laws.

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sth that tastes or smells strong and sharp

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pungent The garlic made the soup taste so pungent that the chef wouldn't serve it.

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in the best or most complete way

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soundly The nearest opponent was ten meters behind. She won the race soundly.

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to switch back and forth between two things

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alternate The best exercise alternates muscle arid heart strengthening.

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to burn something so that it turns black

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char While Frank went inside to get the mustard, he accidentally charred the hotdogs.

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to make something easier to understand by explaining it.

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clarify Drew tried to clarify all the functions of Michelle’s new computer.

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the feeling of being upset or worried

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distress Failing a class caused the student a lot of distress.

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When someone’s actions are ..., they try hard to continue something.

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dogged Her dad bought her a new jacket after her dogged requests for one.

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to happen after something.

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ensue After a few minutes of lightening, thunder ensued.

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to make a noise by quickly breathing in when surprised

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gasp John always gasps when watching a scary movie.

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act of making someone do or believe something

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Persuasion The persuasion of his argument convinced the customer to buy the laptop.

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a race in which teams of runners or swimmers race against each other.

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relay Jerry was the fastest on his team, so he ran the last part of the relay.

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a feeling of not wanting to do something

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reluctance Jesse took out the trash with great reluctance.

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to say it again or in a different way

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restate Mrs. Jones restated the test question to the class.

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to drink a small amount at a time

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Sip Liza relaxed on the beach, sipping fruit Juice through a straw.

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cautious or mistrusting

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wary She was wary of going to school because she hadn't done her homework.

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to be unable to decide between two choices

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waver I wavered between eating the apple or the cake for a snack.

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going from water to the land

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ashore After a long day of fishing, Glen pulled his boat ashore, so it wouldn’t float away

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to state the opposite of what someone else has

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contradict Ken was always fighting with his little sister because she kept contradicting him.

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something that is very similar to something else in what it does

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counterpart Our manager will meet our rival company’s counterpart later today.

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When something or someone is ... of a thing, they are missing it.

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devoid The movie was devoid of any violence, so it was a perfect movie for the family.

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to become different or to follow a different direction

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diverge The road diverged into two paths that led to our houses.

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to avoid being caught by something

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elude The rabbit eluded the wolf by hiding in a bush.

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to push sth away and avoid it

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fend off Dave spent all night fending off bugs instead of sleeping.

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made up and not real

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fictitious The author said that the characters in her book were completely fictitious.

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a newspaper

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gazette Alice wants to write for a gazette when she's older.

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to move down into something very quickly

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plunge The water in the pool was very cold, but the boy plunged in anyway.

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to make something get a lot of attention

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publicize The company publicized the job positions in the newspaper.

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If something is ..., there is not very much of it in a big area.

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sparse Rob spent Saturday in his garden, clearing out the sparse weeds.

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an extra amount of something

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surplus The store sold their surplus items on sale.

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to develop ideas about something

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theorize They enjoyed theorizing about how things worked.

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to find out if something is true

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verify Julian called the movie theater to verify that the movie started at nine.

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using a lot of energy

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vigorous Henry uses vigorous exercise to keep himself in shape.

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a table used in churches

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altar The altar had many lit candles on it.

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the study of plants

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botany Gardens are the best places for botany.

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sth that can be believed or trusted

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credible Dick gave a credible reason for being late and didn’t get in any trouble.

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To ... sth is to figure out what it says

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decipher My teacher complained that she couldn't decipher my essay.

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solid waste material produced by animals

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dung There was cow dung all over the field.

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the time in the evening when it begins to get dark

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dusk After duskf Hannah would catch fireflies in the park.

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to please someone

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gratify Bonnie was gratified after receiving her gift from her parents.

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to improve sth and make it very good

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hone Lisa honed her chess skills by hours and hours of practice.

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to crush sth so that it is soft

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mash We mashed the hard potatoes and served them for dinner.

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decorated with a lot of fancy things

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ornate Kim's prom dress was very expensive since it was so ornate.

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someone who knows what will happen or what people think

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psychic I think my grandmother has psychic abilities because she can predict anything.

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The ... of something is how many people or things it relates to.

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scope Modern history has a wide scope.

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evil

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sinister Bad guys in most movies have sinister laughs.

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disagreement or fighting between people or groups

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strife There was a lot of strife between Jim and Lisa about what TV show to watch.

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someone who takes and delivers mail or packages

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courier Before trains, most couriers used horses to travel.

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the group of rules about how to be polite

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etiquette When in Asian countries, bowing is a form of etiquette.

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a set of items carried on a train, boat, or airplane

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freight Trade ships only carried valuable freight like silk and spices.

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a piece of clothing

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garment The business man had all of his garments cleaned before the important meeting.

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knowing about something without naturally having support or proof.

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intuitive Rhonda had an intuitive feeling that Shane wasn't coming to school today.

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Likely to do or to be something

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liable During the summer months, hikers in the forest are liable to see deer and elk

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to think about sth all of the time

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obsess After watching the Star Wars movies, Ike obsessed about becoming a ledi.

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When something is ..., it is over the side of a boat and in the water.

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overboard Tom and Gary slipped on the wet floor and fell overboard.

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a payment that is higher than average

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premium Tony paid for premium gas because it made his car run the best.

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to push or move sth somewhere

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propel The strong wind propelled the leaf through the air and across the street.

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to have a good time with people

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Socialize I like to socialize with my classmates after school.

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to prevent sth from happening

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suppress She suppressed her urge to scream because she didn't want to be noticed.

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make them anxious or worried

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unsettle The dark clouds in the sky unsettled Beth.

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to become bent into the wrong shape

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warp The woman put the clock above the fireplace, and the heat warped it.

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the act of becoming worse

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deterioration The lack of care led to the deterioration of the house.

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something or someone that are hard to find

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elusive The elusive fish only came out at night.

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to look around for food

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forage Many animals hide food in the fall since little can be foraged in winter.

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to keep sthfrom moving or going forward

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impede The barrier impeded our ability to get closer to the building.

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to make sth happen

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induce Running without good shoes may induce leg pain.

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sth that is incorrect

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invalid Astronomers use telescopes to magnify far-away stars.

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a group of ideas that are considered normal and accepted

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mainstream Before punk rock music became part of the mainstream, only a few people liked it.

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a menu having individual dishes listed with separate prices

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a la carte

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based on hypothesis or theory rather than experiment

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a priori “an a priori judgment”

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by ordering items listed individually on a menu

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a la carte “we ate a la carte”

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by surprise

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aback “taken aback by the caustic remarks”

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Behave in a way that belittles or degrades (someone), lower and humble oneself

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abase I watched my colleagues abasing themselves before the board of trustees

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derived by logic, without observed facts

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a priori

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forsake; leave behind

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abandon “We abandoned the old car in the empty parking lot”

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give up with the intent of never claiming again

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abandon

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having the wind against the forward side of the sails

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aback “the ship came up into the wind with all yards aback”

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having unlimited choices with a separate price for each item

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a la carte

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leave behind empty; move out of

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abandon The sites are usually abandoned, leaving the land infertile and the water polluted.

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reasoned from a general principle to a necessary effect

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a priori

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sung without instrumental accompaniment

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a cappella “they sang an a cappella Mass”

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without musical accompaniment

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a cappella “they performed a cappella”

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cause to be embarrassed

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abash I showed them it was sugar and they looked abashed.

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become less in amount or intensity

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abate Still, the storm shows few signs of abating.

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make less active or intense

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abate Surgery on the right ear diminished but did not completely abate her symptoms, so she underwent surgery on the left ear.

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the act of making less active or intense

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abatement The lawsuit is part of the city’s push to expand its nuisance abatement effort, which targets properties that are sources of drugs and gangs.

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an interruption in the intensity or amount of something

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abatement

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give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors

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abdicate “The King abdicated when he married a divorcee”

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take away to an undisclosed location against their will

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abduct ‘the millionaire who disappeared may have been abducted’

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pull away from the body

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abduct

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markedly different from an accepted norm

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aberrant This somewhat aberrant behaviour requires an explanationIndeed, it was aberrant of him to accept the job

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one whose behavior departs from the norm of a group

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aberrant

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assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing

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abet to abet a crime.

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temporary cessation or suspension

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abeyance Let's hold that problem in abeyance for a while.

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find repugnant

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abhor “She abhors cats”

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dwell

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abide to abide in a small Scottish village.

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put up with something or somebody unpleasant

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abide I can't abide dishonesty!

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of the most contemptible kind

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abject “abject cowardice”

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most unfortunate or miserable

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abject “the most abject slaves joined in the revolt”

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showing utter resignation or hopelessness

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abject “abject surrender”

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formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief

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abjure In a sober ceremony, the Mexica abjured their old religion and embraced Christianity.

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wear away through erosion or vaporization

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ablate to ablate a metal surface with intense heat

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remove an organ or bodily structure

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ablate

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the ritual washing of a priest's hands or of sacred vessels

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ablution

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any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

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abode

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housing that someone is living in

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abode Their house was more like a small castle than a humble abode.

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to do away with; put an end to

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abolish to abolish slavery.

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unequivocally detestable

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abominable an abominable crime

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exceptionally bad or displeasing

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abominable The weather was abominable last week.

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having existed from the beginning

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aboriginal

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relating to people inhabiting a region from the beginning

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aboriginal

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an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

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aboriginal

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failing to accomplish an intended result

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abortive the rebel officers who led the abortive coup were shot

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exist in large quantities

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abounda stream in which trout abound.The region abounds in coal.

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alongside each other, facing in the same direction

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abreast They walked two abreast down the street.

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being up to date in knowledge

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abreast to keep abreast of scientific developments

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lessen, diminish, or curtail; to deprive; cut off

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abridge to abridge a visit; to abridge one's freedom.

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reduce in scope while retaining essential elements

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abridge to abridge a reference book.

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to or in a foreign country

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abroad

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in a place across an ocean

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abroad

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far away from home or one's usual surroundings

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abroad

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revoke formally, to put aside formally, put an end to

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abrogate to abrogate a law.

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exceedingly sudden and unexpected

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abrupt

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marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions

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abrupt

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surprisingly and unceremoniously brusque in manner

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abrupt You were rather abrupt with that young man. Many of the e-mails that I receive are written in an extremely rude and abrupt tone.

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run away, often taking something or somebody along, especially to avoid capture and legal prosecution

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abscond The cashier absconded with the money.

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grant remission of a sin to

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absolve The first sequence spoke to me of how merciful God is for absolving my transgressions.

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excuse or free from blame

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absolve The court absolved her of guilt in his death.

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choose not to consume

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abstain to abstain from eating meat.

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refrain from voting

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abstain a referendum in which two delegates abstained.

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existing only in the mind

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abstract

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not representing or imitating external reality

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abstract

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dealing with a subject without a practical purpose

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abstract

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hard to understand

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abstruse Now, this is not an abstruse philosophical distinction that we are seeking to make. We are talking about design and visual culture here, after all, not abstruse aspects of philosophy.

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lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

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abut This piece of land abuts on a street.

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resembling an abyss in depth; so deep as to be immeasurable

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abysmal ‘waterfalls that plunge into abysmal depths’

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limitless or extremely bad

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abysmal But many schools serving the poor are of such abysmal quality that many children drop out of school in frustration.

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a bottomless gulf or pit

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abyss

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yield to another's wish or opinion

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accede The authorities did not accede to the strikers' demand.

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agree or express agreement

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accede to accede to a request; to accede to the terms of a contract.

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take on duties or office

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accede Her first official visits came before she acceded to the throne.

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stress or single out as important

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accentuate

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put stress on

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accentuate

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the act of attaining a new office or right or position

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accession accession to the throne.

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the right to enter

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accession

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the right to all of that which your property produces

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accession

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a supplementary component that improves capability

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accessory

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an article worn to complement one's main clothing

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accessory

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someone who helps another person commit a crime

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accessory

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enthusiastic approval

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acclaim acclaim the new king.

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clap one's hands or shout to indicate approval

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acclaim to acclaim the conquering heroes.

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get used to a certain environment

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acclimate ‘He has not yet acclimated to when our days and nights are.’

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an upward slope or grade, as in a road

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acclivity ‘Here and there, towers were perched high up on acclivities which seemed almost inaccessible.’

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have room for; hold without crowding

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accommodate

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provide with something desired or needed

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accommodate

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provide a service or favor for someone

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accommodate

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a person who joins with another in carrying out some plan

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accomplice ‘The chase ended with a crash as the car carrying the gunman and his accomplice left the road.’

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concurrence of opinion

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accord ‘the government and the rebels are in accord on one point’

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sympathetic compatibility

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accord

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Approach and address (someone) boldly or aggressively.

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accost ‘reporters accosted him in the street’ ‘he was accosted by a thief, demanding his money or his life’

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Clothe or equip in something noticeable or impressive.

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accouter ‘magnificently accoutred, he was led up to the high altar’

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grant credentials to

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accredit

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provide or send with official credentials

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accredit to accredit an envoy.

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ascribe or attributed to

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accredit an invention accredited to Edison. He was accredited with having said it.

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grow or become attached by accretion

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accrete ‘ice that had accreted grotesquely into stalactites’ ‘In the last ten years, it has accreted features and has become one of the most sophisticated calendar programs I've seen.’

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grow by addition

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accrue ‘Whatever benefits have already accrued to you, you'll be allowed to keep.’ ‘Additional expenses also accrue from the testing of new units needed to complete the transfusion order.’

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collect or gather

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accumulate

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harsh or corrosive in tone, sharp and forthright

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acerbic ‘He instantly wished he could take back the acerbic comment.’ ‘His question wasn't acerbic, but quite inquisitive.’

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the highest point of something, the highest level or degree attainable

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acme ‘physics is the acme of scientific knowledge’ ‘To achieve these effects is undoubtedly the acme of military skill.’

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an assistant to a priest or minister in a liturgical service

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acolyte

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relating to the study of the physical properties of sound

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acoustic

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cause to come to know personally, inform

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acquaint ‘I am not acquainted with any young lady of that name’ ‘I'll leave you two to get acquainted’

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make familiar or conversant with

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acquaint ‘you need to acquaint yourself with the house style’ ‘new staff should be acquainted with fire exit routes’

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to agree or express agreement reluctantly but without protest

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acquiesce ‘The police reluctantly acquiesced to the proposals given no alternatives were offered.’ ‘Most ideologues, however, have grown accustomed in recent years to acquiescing in the decisions of the country's collective leadership.’

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pronounce not guilty of criminal charges

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acquit ‘she was acquitted on all counts’ ‘The five officers were acquitted of manslaughter charges on the direction of the trial judge.’

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Conduct oneself or perform in a specified way

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acquit ‘While his performance during the exercise was not especially noteworthy, he acquitted himself satisfactorily overall.’

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Unpleasantly bitter or pungent

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acrid ‘Even twenty yards from the room, she could still smell the acrid green smoke.’ ‘There was an acrid smell and smoke was starting to come under the door.’

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marked by strong resentment or bitterness

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acrimonious ‘an acrimonious dispute about wages’ ‘Questions were raised about cost, in an atmosphere that grew increasingly acrimonious.’

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a morbid fear of great heights

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acrophobia

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put in motion

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actuate ‘the pendulum actuates an electrical switch’ ‘When we actuated the gear lever, only the right main gear went down and locked into position.’

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Make (someone) act in a particular way; motivate

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actuate ‘Here I want to clear one thing, that it is not vanity that has actuated me to adopt the doctrines of atheism.’ ‘Nevertheless if the claimant proves that the defendant was actuated by malice this defence will fail.’

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The ability to make good judgements and take quick decisions.

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acumen ‘she hides a shrewd business acumen’ ‘He said pilots would be chosen for their tactical acumen, ability to learn quickly and common sense.’

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demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

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acute | ‘For a 16 year old, I had an acute awareness of the world outside of my own little high school/town.’

Question 240

to a sickening extent

Answer 240

ad nauseam | ‘the phrase he repeated ad nauseam’

Question 241

perform without preparation

Answer 241

ad-lib ‘We'll be back for more of what appears to be an ad-lib speech from Mark Oaten.’

Question 242

remark made spontaneously without prior preparation

Answer 242

ad-lib ‘Some remember the ad-lib commentary you could provide just with a house mike during a practice.’

Question 243

A proverb or short statement expressing a general truth.

Answer 243

adage ‘the old adage ‘out of sight out of mind’’ ‘The old adage that more is not necessarily better is certainly the proverbial case here.’

Question 244

impervious to pleas, persuasion, requests, reason

Answer 244

adamant ‘Many of them, I am afraid, are simply adamant in their views and are not interested in the evidence.’ ‘The biotech companies remain adamant that they will not foot the bill, and that it is a matter for insurance by farmers.’

Question 245

presnt as evidence for

Answer 245

adduce ‘a number of factors are adduced to explain the situation’ ‘I do not see what responsibility the Minister of Police has for evidence adduced by Crown counsel during a trial.’

Question 246

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

Answer 246

adept ‘Emergency nappy changing is a skill most mothers become quite adept at.’ ‘He had grown very adept at using the crutches and now spent less time in bed than ever before.’

Question 247

someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

Answer 247

adept ‘But true adepts would never have been concerned with anything so vulgar as financial gain.’ ‘Is one religion more valuable than another, just because its adepts adhere to one school of thought over another?’

Question 248

follow through or carry out a plan without deviation

Answer 248

adhere ‘He began reproducing some pieces, adhering as closely as possible to the vivid colors of the originals.’ ‘The industry's strategy is to adhere to the facts and procure accurate information from third party experts.’

Question 249

stick to firmly

Answer 249

adhere ‘paint won't adhere well to a greasy surface’

Question 250

a farewell remark

Answer 250

adieu ‘Anyway, it's very late, I'm very tired and very sick so I shall bid you all adieu!’ ‘Before bidding her adieu, I said, ‘Saroja, you are dreaming of Utopia.’’

Question 251

Break off (a meeting, legal case, or game) with the intention of resuming it later

Answer 251

adjourn ‘let's adjourn and reconvene at 2 o'clock’ ‘The father-of-two appeared in court last month, but the case was adjourned until yesterday for reports.’

Question 252

hear a case, sit as the judge at the trial or comeptition

Answer 252

adjudicate ‘we asked him to adjudicate at the local flower show’ ‘Some of the Constitutional Court judges themselves took part in adjudicating the competing entries.’

Question 253

bring to an end; settle conclusively

Answer 253

adjudicate ‘the case was adjudicated in the High Court’ ‘She said these were the State agencies with the necessary expertise required to adjudicate on these matters.’

Question 254

something added to another thing but not essential to it

Answer 254

adjunct ‘computer technology is an adjunct to learning. ’For many men, playing the stockmarket is a profitable adjunct to supplement otherwise meagre incomes.

Question 255

a person who is an assistant or subordinate to another

Answer 255

adjunct ‘The university might want to give some of these responsibilities to someone else, like an adjunct or a graduate student, for less money.’ ‘Of course, line items must be included in the budget to cover adjuncts for parental leaves.’

Question 256

a construction that extends the meaning of a word or phrase

Answer 256

adjunct

Question 257

supervise or be in charge of

Answer 257

administer ‘Land boards, composed of elected and appointed members, administer the allocation of tribal land.’ ‘All student organizations are administered by representatives.’

Question 258

direct the taking of

Answer 258

administer ‘paramedic crews are capable of administering drugs’ ‘As a retired military officer, Don was able to actually administer the oath of enlistment to his son.’

Question 259

deserving to be admitted

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admissible ‘The green card is given to foreigners who are admissible.’ ‘All academic documents show the student admissible except for language proficiency.’

Question 260

scold or reprimand fiercly

Answer 260

admonish ‘she admonished me for appearing at breakfast unshaven’

Question 261

counsel in terms of someone's behavior, Advise or urge (someone) earnestly.

Answer 261

admonish ‘she admonished him to drink no more than one glass of wine’ ‘Indeed, the Supreme Court has admonished us to leave such matters to Congress.’

Question 262

quick or skillful or adept in action or thought

Answer 262

adroit ‘he was adroit at tax avoidance’

Question 263

servile flattery; exaggerated and hypocritical praise

Answer 263

adulation ‘he found it difficult to cope with the adulation of the fans’ ‘He was not the sort of prince who adored flattery and adulation, public appearances and such.’

Question 264

make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance

Answer 264

adulterate ‘the brewer is said to adulterate his beer’ ‘22 karat gold was invariably adulterated and actually only 20 or even 18 karat gold.’

Question 265

Represent in outline, Indicate faintly

Answer 265

adumbration ‘Like any short introduction, it does not have time to say very much, but what it does say is enough to adumbrate the major ideas to follow.’

Question 266

The arrival of a notable person or thing

Answer 266

advent ‘This debate did not begin yesterday or with the advent of New Labour in political office.’ ‘The advent of e-mail has made communication a far quicker and more pleasurable experience.’

Question 267

Happening as a result of an external factor or chance rather than design or inherent nature

Answer 267

adventitious ‘So far, the connection has been very adventitious.’ ‘Light was excluded during this stage to prevent adventitious photodamage.’

Question 268

One's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute

Answer 268

adversary ‘Davis beat his old adversary in the finals’ ‘He was a vigorous adversary to opponents, but he was also a very fair and honest man.’

Question 269

Preventing success or development; harmful; unfavourable

Answer 269

adverse ‘adverse weather conditions’ ‘There is also the adverse publicity that could dog them for years to come.’

Question 270

A difficult or unpleasant situation, a state of misfortune or affliction

Answer 270

adversity ‘resilience in the face of adversity’ ‘The next 12 months will be crucial in establishing whether he can cope with adversity.’

Question 271

give advice to

Answer 271

advise

Question 272

inform somebody of something

Answer 272

advise

Question 273

a person who pleads for a person, cause, or idea

Answer 273

advocate

Question 274

a lawyer who pleads cases in court

Answer 274

advocate

Question 275

speak, plead, or argue in favor of

Answer 275

advocate

Question 276

armor plate that protects the chest

Answer 276

aegis

Question 277

The protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization

Answer 277

aegis ‘the negotiations were conducted under the aegis of the UN’ ‘We're seeing a joining of the virus, hacker and spam scenes under the aegis of organised crime.’

Question 278

Acceptable or valid, especially as evidence in a court of law

Answer 278

admissible ‘the tape recording was admissible as evidence’

Question 279

Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty, designed to give pleasure through beauty

Answer 279

aesthetic ‘There are two traditional views concerning what constitutes aesthetic values.’ ‘Quite apart from its aesthetic appeal, the design enhances the acoustics much as a cello itself does.’

Question 280

Friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to

Answer 280

affable ‘an affable and agreeable companion’ ‘Alex should retain his very affable and amiable nature.’

Question 281

Behaviour, speech, or writing that is pretentious and designed to impress

Answer 281

affectation ‘First names are not used, a classic public school affectation.’ ‘She smiled and decided to drop her officious speech affectation.’

Question 282

A written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court

Answer 282

affidavit ‘a former employee swore an affidavit relating to his claim for unfair dismissal’ ‘When carrying out the enquiry the Court acts upon affidavits rather than oral evidence.’

Question 283

Officially join or become attached to an organization, dmit as a member

Answer 283

affiliate ‘Get your student union or community organisation to affiliate to the union.’ ‘the main party agreed to affiliate four Conservative associations’

Question 284

Stick, attach, or fasten (something) to something else.

Answer 284

affix ‘My photo is affixed to this document, and has an official stamp from the government.’ ‘The patch is actually affixed to the skin and releases a steady stream of hormones.’

Question 285

A cause of pain or harm, The state of being in pain

Answer 285

affliction ‘He listens to everyone and removes the pains and afflictions of all.’ ‘I never saw such a picture of forlorn affliction and distress of mind.’

Question 286

having a great deal of money; wealthy

Answer 286

affluent ‘The Government wants to redistribute wealth from more affluent areas to deprived parts.’ ‘The advertisers deny they are specifically targeting gay consumers, one of the most affluent groups.’

Question 287

An action or remark that causes outrage or offence

Answer 287

affront ‘We weren't insulted at such an affront to our easy going, leisurely ways.’ ‘Articles of this sort are an affront to those who died.’

Question 288

Offend the modesty or values of

Answer 288

affront ‘Joel looked slightly affronted by that question but smiled.’ ‘Some were affronted that he brought into daylight memories best burried.’

Question 289

Into conflict or difficulty with

Answer 289

afoul ‘Running afoul of the regime, he was forced to seek asylum in a neighbouring country.’ ‘I don't know if that was the problem or if something else went afoul.’

Question 290

The consequences or after-effects of a significant unpleasant event.

Answer 290

aftermath ‘food prices soared in the aftermath of the drought’ ‘The ultimate concern is to get a country back on to its feet in the aftermath of conflict.’

Question 291

wide open in surprise or wonder

Answer 291

agape ‘With my mouth agape I shook her hand, dumbfounded.’ ‘At his slightly overwhelmed expression and agape jaw, she snorted bitterly.’

Question 292

A list of items to be discussed at a formal meeting

Answer 292

agenda ‘the question of nuclear weapons had been removed from the agenda. ‘Our meetings no longer have agendas or redundant handouts, we don't need them.’

Question 293

A plan of things to be done or problems to be addressed.

Answer 293

agenda ‘he vowed to put jobs at the top of his agenda’ ‘I find that my own plans and agendas are none of anybody else's business.’

Question 294

The underlying intentions or motives of a particular person or group

Answer 294

agenda ‘Miller has his own agenda and it has nothing to do with football’ ‘There is no room for hidden agendas.’

Question 295

Increase the power, status, or wealth of

Answer 295

aggrandize ‘The party needs the army to win the war and stabilize and even aggrandize its own power.’ ‘She has used that skill to protect her friends and aggrandize herself.’

Question 296

Enhance the reputation of (someone) beyond what is justified by the facts

Answer 296

aggrandize ‘he hoped to aggrandize himself by dying a hero's death’ ‘They'd risk aggrandising themselves and diminishing or insulting their subject.’

Question 297

Make (a problem, injury, or offence) worse or more serious.

Answer 297

aggravate ‘military action would only aggravate the situation’ ‘The negative publicity surrounding OxyContin has aggravated a longstanding problem.’

Question 298

Notice or attention given to someone or something by the media

Answer 298

publicity ‘The organisers were embarrassed by the unfavourable media publicity.’ ‘Their purpose is to call attention to their agenda and to get free publicity in the news media.’

Question 299

The giving out of information about a product, person, or company for advertising or promotional purposes

Answer 299

publicity ‘His department has spent millions on adverting and publicity in just one year.’ ‘By this, she means the seemingly endless publicity tour to promote the movie‘

Question 300

A person or country that attacks another first

Answer 300

aggressor ‘I would have attacked my aggressors whether they were stronger than me or not.’ ‘Plants have developed mechanisms to protect themselves from invading pathogens and aggressors.’

Question 301

Filled with horror or shock

Answer 301

aghast ‘Like so many of your correspondents I am aghast and ashamed.’ ‘People are truly aghast by what had to have been a pre-mediated attack.’

Question 302

Able to move quickly and easily, Able to think and understand quickly

Answer 302

agile ‘Ruth was as agile as a monkey’ ‘He is in effect trapped within his body as his mind remains agile.’

Question 303

Of similar character

Answer 303

akin ‘something akin to gratitude overwhelmed her’ ‘This is an experience that cannot be replicated outside a university or something at least akin to it.’

Question 304

Brisk and cheerful readiness

Answer 304

alacrity ‘That is why he will agree to your proposition with alacrity.’ ‘They break from defence into attack with alacrity.’

Question 305

A recess in the wall of a room or garden

Answer 305

alcove ‘Looking around the room again, he discovered an alcove in the wall next to the table.’

Question 306

A reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason

Answer 306

pretext ‘the rebels had the perfect pretext for making their move’ ‘Government officials have used concern for real estate value as pretexts for such abuses.’

Question 307

A claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act, typically a criminal one, is alleged to have taken place

Answer 307

alibi ‘she has an alibi for the whole of yesterday evening’ ‘The letter was written on the managing editor's computer, but he has an alibi.’

Question 308

Make (someone) feel isolated or estranged.

Answer 308

alienate ‘an urban environment which would alienate its inhabitants’ ‘These people were alienated from the society they wished to deliver from exploitation.’

Question 309

Make (someone) become unsympathetic or hostile

Answer 309

alienate ‘the association does not wish to alienate its members’ ‘The problem with this tactic, however, is that it frustrates and alienates your family and friends.’

Question 310

Relieve or alleviate

Answer 310

allay ‘the report attempted to educate the public and allay fears’ ‘Our long association has taught me that confiding in others allays pain.’

Question 311

Claim or assert that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof

Answer 311

allege ‘he alleged that he had been assaulted’ ‘The alleged bribes were channelled through a number of companies set up for the purpose.’

Question 312

Loyalty or commitment to a superior or to a group or cause

Answer 312

allegiance ‘He would be compromised by his party allegiance.’ ‘I thought all people must pledge their allegiance, or be categorised accordingly.’

Question 313

Give or apportion (something) to someone

Answer 313

allot ‘equal time was allotted to each’ ‘Much of the human population there lacks the essentials, so of course homeless dogs and cats are allotted next to nothing.’

Question 314

Divide up and share out

Answer 314

apportion ‘voting power will be apportioned according to contribution’ ‘But he apportioned a share of the blame to the bank itself.’

Question 315

Suggest or call attention to indirectly; hint at

Answer 315

allude (to) ‘she had a way of alluding to Jean but never saying her name’ ‘Vampires were a great excuse for Victorian writers to allude to sexuality, which they couldn't mention in any other way.’

Question 316

Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant

Answer 316

aloof ‘Tessa's tone was cool and aloof, but Rogers could sense the apprehensive undertone.’ ‘We keep our distance, lower our expectations, stay cool, aloof, and separate.’

Question 317

About to happen or appear

Answer 317

forthcoming ‘She will perform with Opera Ireland during their forthcoming spring season.’ ‘The FBI is currently investigating, and thus far no announcements appear forthcoming.’

Question 318

Willing to divulge information

Answer 318

forthcoming ‘I immediately liked the fact that he was open and forthcoming.’ ‘Doctors and receptionists should be forthcoming with this information.’

Question 319

A noisy argument or disagreement, especially in public

Answer 319

altercation ‘I had an altercation with the ticket collector’ ‘He was a gentleman and even when involved in altercations, took the role of mentor rather than an aggressor.’

Question 320

selfless concern for the well-being of others

Answer 320

altruism ‘some may choose to work with vulnerable elderly people out of altruism’ ‘No one should imagine media corporations are suddenly guided by selfless altruism.’

Question 321

Gather together or accumulate (a large amount or number of material or things) over a period of time

Answer 321

amass ‘he amassed a fortune estimated at close to a million pounds’ ‘Only organizations had the resources to amass large amounts of consumer information.’

Question 322

Open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning

Answer 322

ambiguous ‘The evidence is ambiguous and interpretations have become polarized.’ ‘Much of the report contains many ambiguous or misleading statements.’

Question 323

The state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone

Answer 323

ambivalence ‘There is deep British ambivalence about openly acknowledging this.’ "Ambivalence and indecision meant that decisions were forced upon them by events on the ground.’

Question 324

Make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better.

Answer 324

ameliorate ‘the reform did much to ameliorate living standards’ ‘It makes constructive suggestions as to how the laws may ameliorate some of the adverse impacts on young people.’

Question 325

Open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled

Answer 325

amenable ‘It was hoped by employers that the new working class would be more amenable than the old.’ ‘And, if the law needed to be changed, she believed Justice Minister Michael McDowell was amenable.’

Question 326

Make minor changes to in order to make it fairer or more accurate, or to reflect changing circumstances.

Answer 326

amend ‘the rule was amended to apply only to non-members’ ‘We seek to amend that document in some minor respects.’

Question 327

A desirable or useful feature or facility of a building or place

Answer 327

amenity ‘the property is situated in a convenient location, close to all local amenities’ ‘Basic amenities including toilet facilities and drinking water would be provided.’

Question 328

Having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner

Answer 328

amiable ‘the amiable young man greeted me enthusiastically’ ‘Balard had a kind and amiable personality, to which students responded warmly.’

Question 329

Not quite right; inappropriate, wrong or out of place

Answer 329

amiss ‘there was something amiss about his calculations’ ‘Obviously little would need to go amiss for the financial plan to go awry.’

Question 330

An official pardon for people who have been convicted of political offences

Answer 330

amnesty ‘The government is to discuss a general amnesty for prisoners convicted of crimes that might be politically motivated' ‘He immediately issued an amnesty for those convicted since October 1968.’

Question 331

Lacking the sense of and unconcerned with the rightness or wrongness of something

Answer 331

amoral ‘Who will follow their conscience when it conflicts with the demands of an amoral authority?’ ‘An amoral society may have its advantages, but a fertile field for greatness is not one of them.’

Question 332

Reduce or pay off (a debt) with regular payments

Answer 332

amortize ‘eighty per cent of the proceeds has been used to amortize the public debt’ ‘The following year a sinking fund was established in an effort to amortize the debt.’

Question 333

Behave uncontrollably and disruptively

Answer 333

run amok ‘stone-throwing anarchists were running amok’ ‘The film's fiction has nature running amuck as a result of toxic waste, dumped out of corporate greed.’

Question 334

Provide interesting and enjoyable experience for (someone); entertain

Answer 334

amuse ‘They amused themselves digging through an old encyclopedia’ ‘They claim it will achieve its goals to welcome, accommodate, entertain and amuse visitors.’

Question 335

A comparison between one thing and another, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

Answer 335

analogy ‘One might draw an analogy between Johnson's approach and President Bush's reliance on faith-based initiatives.’ ‘Another illustration that he gives is an analogy between words and pieces in a chess game.’

Question 336

Something or someone that one vehemently dislikes

Answer 336

anathema ‘Such open displays of patriotism are anathema to today's liberal journalists' ‘Being such a private man, this was anathema to him, to be exposed publicly.’

Question 337

Strong hostility

Answer 337

animosity ‘he no longer felt any animosity towards her’ ‘The visit heralds the restoration of diplomatic ties after decades of political animosity.’

Question 338

Destroy utterly; obliterate

Answer 338

annihilate ‘A three-month bombing campaign nearly annihilated the city.’ ‘These therapies help to annihilate the root cause of ailments and stimulate a person's natural healing power.’

Question 339

Add notes to (a text or diagram) giving explanation or comment

Answer 339

annotate ‘Brown annotates every deliberate inaccuracy in the book's notes.’ ‘We were annotating our map as we went along, noting the date we passed a place.’

Question 340

Declare invalid (an official agreement, decision, or result)

Answer 340

annul ‘the elections were annulled by the general amid renewed protests’ There is provision for parliament to declare a state of emergency and annul the results.

Question 341

Cause (someone) to become hostile or angry

Answer 341

antagonize ‘Why go out of the way to offend and antagonize religious people?’ ‘She antagonized her civil servants, infuriated her leaders, insulted colleagues.’

Question 342

A deep-seated feeling of aversion.

Answer 342

antipathy ‘This affects my entire perception of the city, filling me with disquiet, antipathy and even a certain revulsion.’ ‘Davis will begin his second term under clouds of apathy, if not antipathy.’

Question 343

Diametrically opposed to

Answer 343

antipodal | ‘Since about 80% of the world's land is antipodal to ocean, this list is necessarily very short.’

Question 344

Old-fashioned or outdated

Answer 344

antiquated ‘We see a lot of antiquated regulatory enforcement systems in various parts of the world.’ ‘Hard cases make bad law, but antiquated conventions make bad legal practice.’

Question 345

1A person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else

Answer 345

antithesis ‘That selfish behavior is the antithesis of what good Christians are taught.’ ‘Fixed identities rooted in the past represent the antithesis of historical thinking.’

Question 346

Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern

Answer 346

apathy ‘He also signaled the need for politicians to combat public apathy by re-establishing trust.’ ‘This shows apathy on the part of the Government to the problems of the common man.’

Question 347

An opening, hole, or gap

Answer 347

aperture The bell ropes passed through apertures in the ceiling. ‘Unfortunately the aperture was just a couple of centimeters too narrow.’

Question 348

Self-confidence or assurance, especially when in a demanding situation

Answer 348

aplomb ‘The film is a celebration of marching through all these obstacles with aplomb.’ ‘Despite the heartache James must be feeling, he's still dancing with aplomb.’

Question 349

Giving the worrying impression that something bad is going to happen

Answer 349

ominous ‘there were ominous dark clouds gathering overhead’ ‘His dark, ominous eyes bore testament to the fact that he was dangerous.’

Question 350

Greatly dismay or horrify

Answer 350

appall ‘bankers are appalled at the economic incompetence of some ministers’ ‘Residents in Victoria Street were today appalled that such a crime occurred on their doorsteps.’

Question 351

Pacify or placate (someone) by acceding to their demands

Answer 351

appease ‘amendments have been added to appease local pressure groups’ ‘The only thing that it can do now to appease the people would be to resign.’

Question 352

Anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen

Answer 352

apprehensive ‘he felt apprehensive about going home’ ‘Her arms are crossed and her face apprehensive, but she claims she's not nervous.’

Question 353

Inform or tell (someone)

Answer 353

apprise ‘I thought it right to apprise Chris of what had happened’ ‘When requested by a student, family members were apprised of the difficulties faced by the student.’

Question 354

Appropriate or suitable in the circumstances

Answer 354

apt ‘I spoke to two senior players last night and it is apt to say that they are confused.’ ‘Not completely traditional, it was an apt end to a fine conference.’

Question 355

A natural ability to do something

Answer 355

aptitude ‘He has leadership ability and the aptitude to learn from mistakes.’ ‘A similar argument could be made for selecting children with an aptitude for music.’

Question 356

A person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter

Answer 356

arbiter ‘the Secretary of State is the final arbiter’ ‘Courts are to be arbiters of disputes, not policymakers.’

Question 357

Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.

Answer 357

arbitrary ‘Why couldn't people see that tradition, while rather arbitrary, was the only fair way to do things?’ ‘I prefer to have my laws built on reason rather than arbitrary morality.’

Question 358

Understood by few; mysterious or secret

Answer 358

arcane ‘Einstein proceeds to describe with arcane mathematics and symbols his theory of relativity.’ ‘But in the arcane world of Commonwealth Games eligibility, nothing is simple.’

Question 359

Very old or old-fashioned

Answer 359

archaic ‘prisons are run on archaic methods’ ‘Most of the diseases she did not know, and she began to lose hope since most of the writing was ancient and archaic.’

Question 360

A very typical example of a certain person or thing

Answer 360

archetype ‘he was the archetype of the old-style football club chairman’ ‘They're also examples of two completely different archetypes of the baseball character.’

Question 361

An original which has been imitated; a prototype

Answer 361

archetype ‘an instrument which was the archetype of the early flute’ ‘An instant classic of its kind, it was the lively and original archetype for fantasy across the board.’

Question 362

Very enthusiastic or passionate

Answer 362

ardent ‘Tom was expected to poll well but the size of his vote took even his most ardent supporters by surprise.’ ‘Among Southeast Asian countries, Singapore has been an ardent supporter of free trade.’

Question 363

Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring

Answer 363

arduous ‘Before becoming a Mass server one had to learn the Latin responses and this was a long and arduous task.’ ‘This is a long and arduous task, one that the authorities admit has had only very limited success to date.’

Question 364

too dry or barren to support vegetation

Answer 364

arid ‘The inhabitants are dependent on crop farming which is difficult in the arid land.’ ‘The arid land of this autonomous republic supports only a nomadic lifestyle.’

Question 365

An agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time; a truce

Answer 365

armistice ‘The battle for civilisation is not going to end with an armistice or some form of negotiated settlement.’ ‘News of the armistice had reached the troops but the actual order to cease fire was still on the way to the front.’

Question 366

Call or bring (someone) before a court to answer a criminal charge

Answer 366

arraign ‘her sister was arraigned on charges of attempted murder’ ‘He was arraigned earlier and the trial judge would not accept his plea of guilty.’

Question 367

An ordered series or arrangement

Answer 367

array ‘several arrays of solar panels will help provide power’ ‘The multi-function, dual-face active array radar provides targeting data for the missile system.’

Question 368

Behind with paying money that is owed

Answer 368

in arrears ‘A number of property owners are in arrears with payment of rates and taxes.’ ‘The wife has complained that at various times the husband's spousal support payments fell in arrears.’

Question 369

Take or claim (something) without justification

Answer 369

arrogate ‘A monarch would attempt to arrogate power to himself, as do all the current Middle Eastern kings.’ ‘It is doubtful that the US can successfully arrogate this privilege only to itself.’

Question 370

A collection of weapons and military equipment

Answer 370

arsenal ‘Russia does possess an arsenal of nuclear weapons that it inherited from the Soviet era.’ ‘The 1968 treaty did nothing to reduce the arsenals of existing nuclear weapons powers.’

Question 371

Having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion

Answer 371

cunning ‘Observations suggest they try a cunning psychological ploy to prevent their partner fleeing the nest.’ ‘He raised £10 million in less than a month, thanks to a particularly cunning manoeuvre.’

Question 372

Having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently

Answer 372

articulate ‘He was a coherent, intelligent and articulate man but one with a tendency to ramble on.’ ‘He is articulate, charismatic and persuasive.’

Question 373

Having a position of dominant power or influence

Answer 373

ascendancy ‘Suburban car culture is gaining ascendancy in Toronto, as can be seen on every corner.’ ‘Following his downfall, the conservatives in economic and religious positions are in the ascendancy.’

Question 374

Find (something) out for certain; make sure of

Answer 374

ascertain ‘A fire investigation team will try to ascertain the exact cause.’ ‘There's an awkward pause as we try to ascertain the seriousness of the situation.’

Question 375

Characterized by severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence

Answer 375

ascetic Sufism emphasises the more mystical and ascetic aspects of the religion. Buddhism requires ascetic behaviour, including fasting, by its monks, but not from other followers.

Question 376

Regard something as being due to (a cause)

Answer 376

ascribe ‘he ascribed Jane's short temper to her upset stomach’ ‘He ascribed the poor results to poverty and the lack of resources at most schools.’

Question 377

very pale with shock, fear, or illness

Answer 377

ashen ‘As soon as I reached my work place I saw ashen faces and tears in the eyes of my colleagues.’ ‘His face was ashen by this point, and he could barely hear his own voice.’

Question 378

Extremely stupid or foolish

Answer 378

asinine ‘Lydia ignored his asinine remark’ ‘Now, allow me to explain why the preceding statements are so utterly asinine.’

Question 379

With an attitude or look of suspicion or disapproval

Answer 379

askance ‘Canadians might look askance at this, given their attitude towards many things American.’ ‘Many people look askance at pension companies and pension salespeople.’

Question 380

Not in a straight or level position

Answer 380

Askew ‘His thick eyeglasses were slightly askew, but otherwise he was impeccable.‘ The posts would be different sizes of papers laid out, slightly askew, all over the table.’

Question 381

An attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something

Answer 381

aspersion It was outrageous that his integrity had been questioned and aspersions cast on his character. I said candidly that I could hardly cast aspersions on his choices.

Question 382

Having ambitions to achieve something, typically to follow a particular career

Answer 382

aspirant The warm-ups were an education for me both as an aspirant conductor, and as a researcher. The Department clearly recognised and accepted the difficulties that aspirant university colleges would face.

Question 383

A hope or ambition of achieving something

Answer 383

aspiration ‘Until reality can catch up with aspirations, this emotional deprivation will continue.’ ‘The team was well prepared and focussed and had genuine aspirations of bring home the cup.’

Question 384

come upon (someone) suddenly and strongly

Answer 384

assail ‘As I visited the old houseI was assailed by familiar feelings of disgust.’ ‘Terrors assailed him, tumbling over one another.’

Question 385

The expression of approval or agreement

Answer 385

assent ‘There were murmurs of assent before the messenger replied.’ ‘He stared at me for a moment and then finally nodded in assent.’

Question 386

State confidently and forcefully

Answer 386

assert ‘the company asserts that the cuts will not affect development’ ‘He confidently asserts that the tapes are not faked.

Question 387

Cause others to recognize one's authority or a right

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assert ‘I hope they realize that asserting authority doesn't necessarily make us any safer.’ ‘Women are rightfully asserting themselves in the labor movement.’

Question 388

Assess the value or quality of

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appraise ‘The bids schemes are appraised to see if they are achieving their targets.’ The problem of how to appraise the quality of qualitative studies remains.

Question 389

Showing great care and perseverance

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assiduous ‘The manager has the right to expect that his workers will be careful and assiduous.’ ‘Great advances were achieved simply by the work of an assiduous and committed group of women on a massive scale.’

Question 390

Take in and understand fully (information or ideas)

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assimilate ‘Marie tried to assimilate the week's events’ ‘A motion to adjourn and reconvene in six days so that directors could assimilate the new information

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Absorb and integrate (people, ideas, or culture) into a wider society or culture.

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assimilate‘pop trends are assimilated into the mainstream with alarming speed’ ‘Even the worst decisions are eventually assimilated into the culture of commerce.’

Question 392

Make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense

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assuage ‘the letter assuaged the fears of most members’ ‘It helps exonerate us, assuages our panic and provides a focus for our disdain and hate.’

Question 393

Relating to or resembling the stars

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astral ‘The two men had cited example after example of marriages full of astral promise turning disastrous.’ ‘The clear African sky at night, with its infinite astral array

Question 394

Sharp or severe in manner or style

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astringent ‘His less astringent manner could help him forge the strategic relationships his father couldn't.’

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Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.

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astute ‘Unlike some sportsmen, he has been astute enough to invest in a financial future during his playing days.’ ‘In the last general election no one, not even the most astute of pundits, foresaw his demise.’

Question 396

Relating to or characterized by reversion to something ancient or ancestral

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atavistic ‘Religion is pictured as old-fashioned, atavistic and dogmatic, defending superstition.’ ‘One minor agony of growing up in Northern Ireland is the atavistic tugging of ethnic loyalty.’

Question 397

Make amends or reparation

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atone ‘Is it possible for that family to make amends and atone for its ill-gotten gains?’ ‘I realized that the decency of one man atones for the indecency of millions.’

Question 398

extremely small and not important

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negligible The amount she owed was negligible. It was less than ten cents.

Question 399

an animal or insect that hurts plants or food.

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pest Many farmers put up scarecrows to keep pests off of their corn.

Question 400

to be accepted or very common

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prevail Unfortunately, injustice still prevails in the country’s court system.

Question 401

very violent or cruel

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savage Wild animals are very savage when defending their babies.

Question 402

make someone unable to speak due to surprise or shock

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Stun Tim fell off the swing and was too stunned to cry.

Question 403

the state of always behaving in the same way

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consistency Her consistency in archery meant that our team had a chance to win.

Question 404

complete and not damaged

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intact Despite being over ten years old, my father’s model ship is still intact.

Question 405

a sign of what will happen in the future

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Omen He thought that seeing a black cat in the street was an omen of bad luck.

Question 406

full of clouds and is not sunny

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Overcast The sky was overcast in the morning, but by noon it was bright again.

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causing a very strong feeling of sadness

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poignant The girls cried at the end of the poignant movie.

Question 408

a person who protects the forest or parks

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ranger Peter wanted to be a ranger because he liked spending time outside.

Question 409

piles of broken stone and wood created after a building is destroyed

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rubble There was rubble all over the city after the earthquake.

Question 410

to keep someone away from other people

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seclude She was secluded on an island for over a year.

Question 411

moving to or from the side

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sideways Jim turned sideways in order to slow down and stop his snowboard.

Question 412

to cry loudly

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sob I sobbed when my youngest daughter got married.

Question 413

a very small mark or amount

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speck A speck of blood appeared where the mosquito bit him.

Question 414

the way that someone is taught to behave by their parents

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upbringing He had a strict upbringing and was never allowed to watch television.

Question 415

to give permission for sth

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authorize The mayor authorized the construction of a new statue in the park.

Question 416

someone who is not in the military

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civilian It was Todd’s job to keep civilians from entering the army facility.

Question 417

something that can be bought or sold

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commodity Fran’s uncle made most of his money trading commodities.

Question 418

an event by which one country takes over another country

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conquest After the conquest, the people of the small city had no freedom.

Question 419

to tell sth to someone else

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disclose John came home late, so he had to disclose his activities to his wife.

Question 420

The ... of a situation are the way that parts of it affect each other

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dynamics A good psychologist needs to know a lot about the dynamics of brain disorders.

Question 421

a feeling of extreme happiness

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euphoria The athlete felt euphoria after he won the important game.

Question 422

happy and related to a party or celebration

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festive The whole town is in festive mood.

Question 423

cheerful and happy

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jolly a jolly crowd/face/mood The manager was fat and jolly.

Question 424

gather together and organize the people, things, ideas, etc. that you need for a particular purpose

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marshal They have begun marshaling forces to send relief to the hurricane victims. to marshal your arguments/thoughts/facts

Question 425

the amount of confidence, hope, and enthusiasm that a person or a group has at a particular time

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morale Morale among the players is very high at the moment. Staff are suffering from low morale.

Question 426

so interested or involved in something that you give it all your attention

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engrossed She was engrossed in conversation. Thankfully, they were all too engrossed to notice her.

Question 427

a statement that something will happen in the future, especially one made by somebody

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prophecy The poem contains a bleak prophecy of war and ruin. She was believed to have the gift of prophecy.

Question 428

a very wise person

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sage The wise old sage nodded.

Question 429

a feeling or an opinion, especially one based on emotions

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sentiment This is a sentiment I wholeheartedly agree with. Public sentiment is against any change to the law.

Question 430

a political situation in which people are angry and likely to protest or fight

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Unrest There is growing unrest in the south of the country. The increase in fees sparked a new wave of student unrest.

Question 431

​to make something/somebody look more attractive by decorating it or them with something

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adorn Gold rings adorned his fingers. The children adorned themselves with flowers.

Question 432

extreme happiness

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bliss They're celebrating 25 years of wedded bliss. Swimming on a hot day is sheer bliss.

Question 433

​(of furniture and buildings) old and in very bad condition

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dilapidated The old house was in a somewhat dilapidated condition. Paint peeled off of the old dilapidated apartment building.

Question 434

badly organized or designed and not likely to last very long

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ramshackle The opposition criticized the government’s ramshackle economic policies. The ramshackle armed forces are being swept aside by Isis fighters.

Question 435

to bring a feeling, a memory or an image into your mind

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evoke The music evoked memories of her youth. His case is unlikely to evoke public sympathy.

Question 436

a device that controls the flow of water from a pipe

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faucet Is the faucet dripping again? She turned the sink faucet on.

Question 437

any very dirty and unpleasant substance

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filth The floor was covered in grease and filth. There was tons of filth and trash on the shore of the river.

Question 438

a mistake in something that means that it is not correct or does not work correctly

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flaw The argument is full of fundamental flaws. The report reveals fatal flaws in security at the airport.

Question 439

to smile widely

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grin They grinned with delight when they heard our news. She grinned amiably at us.

Question 440

a large amount of something

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mound I have a mound of paperwork to do. There was a mound of clothes on the messy teenager’s floor.

Question 441

a messy pile of something

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heap The building was reduced to a heap of rubble. Worn-out car tires were stacked in heaps.

Question 442

showing a lack of care about danger and the possible results of someone's actions

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reckless He showed a reckless disregard for his own safety. He had always been reckless with money.

Question 443

a type of dark gray stone that splits easily into thin flat layers

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Slate A loose slate had fallen from the roof. The sea was the color of slate.

Question 444

a thing that shows that something else exists or is true

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testament The new model is a testament to the skill and dedication of the workforce. The beautiful performance was a testament to the singer’s natural talents.

Question 445

wood that is used for building houses and making furniture

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Timber Trees in this area are grown specifically to be used for timber. 81 timber beams were salvaged from different historical buildings.

Question 446

to state officially, especially in writing, that something is true

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certify He handed her a piece of paper certifying (that) she was in good health. These protocols certify that a physicist's research has broken new ground and has advanced understanding.

Question 447

to produce by bringing together different items, articles, songs, etc

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compile She compiled a list of people who she wanted to attend her birthday party. The album was compiled from live recordings from last year's tour.

Question 448

to control or limit something, especially something bad

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curb He needs to learn to curb his temper. A range of policies have been introduced aimed at curbing inflation.

Question 449

to do and complete a task

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carry out to carry out an investigation/a survey Extensive tests have been carried out on the patient.

Question 450

to pass a law, to make sth into a law

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enact Legislation enacted by Congress The council enacted a law that would only allow buses to drive downtown.

Question 451

showing kindness toward people and animals by making sure that they do not suffer more than is necessary

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humane the humane treatment of refugees Campaigners claim that the animals are not being kept in humane conditions.

Question 452

a serious promise

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pledge Her mother pledged that she would find her daughter’s lost kitten. Will the government honor its campaign pledge not to raise taxes?

Question 453

to stop something from being done or used, especially by law

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prohibit a law prohibiting the sale of alcohol She prohibited the students from speaking until their work was done.

Question 454

to cause someone or something to be in a particular state or condition

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render Hundreds of people were rendered homeless by the earthquake. to render something harmless/useless/ineffective

Question 455

​to make a formal and serious promise to do something or a formal statement that is true

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vow He silently vowed vengeance on them all. She vowed to herself that she would not show any emotion.

Question 456

the act of punishing or harming somebody in return for what they have done to you, your family or friends

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vengeance She is determined to wreak vengeance on those who killed her cousin. They sought vengeance against the countries that had humiliated France in 1814.

Question 457

to a greater degree than is expected or usual

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with a vengeance She set to work with a vengeance. After a poor season last year, he’s back with a vengeance.

Question 458

to think about whether you should do something, or how you should do something

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contemplate Are you willing to contemplate retraining? No scientist should contemplate this type of research "without the appropriate facilities, oversight and all necessary approvals".

Question 459

to say that something is true, especially in an argument

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contend I would contend that the minister's thinking is flawed on this point. Galleon made profits by trading in Goldman's stock on Mr. Gupta's supposed tips, prosecutors contend.

Question 460

a light narrow bed that you can fold up and carry easily

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cot a travel cot

Question 461

to persuade somebody to help you or to join you in doing something

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enlist They hoped to enlist the help of the public in solving the crime. It could enlist its hackers to destabilise American banks and exchanges.

Question 462

a line that separates two countries

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frontier Neither country would guarantee the integrity of their common frontier. There were very few border controls on the south-western frontier.

Question 463

slow to speak or act because you feel uncertain, embarrassed or unwilling

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hesitant It was a few seconds before she heard a hesitant reply. A child who is hesitant to be filmed is often more confident with recording audio.

Question 464

growing thickly and strongly in a way that is attractive; covered in healthy grass and plants

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lush The slow pace, lush gardens, and communal isolation are natural incubators for fermented food. They soon discovered that this lush, low-lying island, had all the raw ingredients for making whisky.

Question 465

a set of clothes that you wear together, especially for a particular occasion or purpose

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outfit The pair arrived in matching white outfits. Kelly’s new outfit made her look so glamorous.

Question 466

to shake slightly; to make a slight movement

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quiver Her lip quivered and then she started to cry. The memory of that day made him quiver with anger.

Question 467

very impressive; very beautiful

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Splendid He made a lot of money and had a splendid house built. The hotel stands in splendid isolation, surrounded by moorland.

Question 468

to move away from the place where you should be, without intending to

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stray He strayed into the path of an oncoming car. I strayed a few blocks in the wrong direction and became hopelessly lost.

Question 469

to begin to think about or discuss a different subject from the one you should be thinking about or discussing

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stray My mind kept straying back to our last talk together. The conversation had begun to stray into dangerous territory.

Question 470

large in amount, value or importance

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substantial Their share of the software market is substantial. We were able to see a substantial improvement.

Question 471

a small electric lamp that you can hold in your hand and carry with you

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torch Shine the torch on the lock while I try to get the key in. We struggled to read the map by the light of the torch.

Question 472

an area of land, especially a large one

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tract On the other side of the mountains was a long tract of forest. Whole tracts of the countryside have been turned into industrial wasteland.

Question 473

a period of time when people do not sleep, especially at night, in order to watch a sick person, say prayers, protest, etc.

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vigil He had a vigil in front of the tomb for three days. His parents kept a round-the-clock vigil at his bedside.

Question 474

very tired, especially after you have been working hard or doing something for a long time

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weary He gave a long, weary sigh. This war has made us all weary.

Question 475

very important and needing immediate attention or action

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imperative It is absolutely imperative that we finish by next week. We consider it absolutely imperative to start work immediately.

Question 476

to show something clearly, especially a feeling, an attitude or a quality

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manifest Social tensions were manifested in the recent political crisis. The holiday season manifested joy in the children

Question 477

​more important than anything else

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paramount The safety of passengers must be paramount when designing a car. The welfare of the child must always be the court’s paramount consideration.

Question 478

the act of supplying somebody with something that they need or want

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provision That department is responsible for the provision of emergency supplies. The provision of specialist teachers is being increased.

Question 479

to make something full again by replacing what has been used

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replenish We planted nearly one hundred seeds to replenish the garden after the fire. Allow me to replenish your glass.

Question 480

that can be done and be successful

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viable Her method of solving the math problem seemed viable. There is no viable alternative.

Question 481

a man who treats people in an unkind, cruel way

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brute His father was a drunken brute. My older brother can act like a brute when he doesn't get his way.

Question 482

moving or doing things in a way that is not smooth or steady or careful

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clumsy I spilled your coffee. Sorry—that was clumsy of me. His clumsy fingers couldn't untie the knot.

Question 483

​(of actions and statements) done without skill or in a way that offends people

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clumsy She made a clumsy attempt to apologize. It's an old man making a clumsy offensive conversation about race.

Question 484

hit into sth while moving

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collide This space is forcing us to collide and sit next to people. The car collided head-on with the van.

Question 485

​to feel bitter or angry about something, especially because you feel it is unfair

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resent The children resented the new woman in their father’s life. I resent the implication that I don't care about my father.

Question 486

something that is suggested or indirectly stated

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implication In refusing to believe our story, he is saying by implication that we are lying. The implication in his article is that being a housewife is greatly inferior to every other occupation.

Question 487

a way of criticizing a person, an idea or an institution in which you use humor to show their faults or weaknesses

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satire The novel is a stinging satire on American politics. There is a strong tradition of political satire in this country.

Question 488

​careful and complete examination

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Scrutiny Her argument doesn't really stand up to scrutiny. The situation is bound to come under the scrutiny of the public health authorities.

Question 489

to separate people of different races, religions or sexes and treat them in a different way

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segregate The women were segregated from the male workers in the factory. This is perhaps the most racially segregated city in the United States.

Question 490

to make somebody/something experience, suffer or be affected by something, usually something unpleasant

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subject The city was subjected to heavy bombing. The officers subjected everyone to a careful search before they left the plane.

Question 491

to make a statement that something happened or that something is true, especially as a witness in court

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testify The judge listened while the victim testified about the robbery. There are several witnesses who will testify for the defence.

Question 492

a confused situation in which there is usually a lot of noise and excitement, often involving large numbers of people

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tumult She couldn't hear her friend over the tumult of the other excited guests. They waited for the tumult to die down.

Question 493

a situation in which people shout and make a lot of noise because they are angry or upset about something

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Uproar The room was in (an) uproar. Her comments provoked (an) uproar from the audience.

Question 494

to make something happen faster or earlier

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accelerate Inflation continues to accelerate. Government policy has greatly accelerated the decline of the small farmer.

Question 495

to do sth again or in a different way

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anew They started life anew in Canada. Though he had failed his driving test, he decided to try it anew.

Question 496

sth that makes you feel sad; not bright or interesting

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dreary Lunch was a pretty dreary affair. The house looked grim and dreary in the faint damp rain.

Question 497

to move smoothly and quietly, especially as though it takes no effort

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glide Boats were gliding gracefully on the lake. An eagle was gliding high overhead.

Question 498

very suitable for a particular purpose and resulting from clever new ideas

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ingenious ingenious ways of saving energy His plots are always very ingenious.

Question 499

introducing or using new ideas, ways of doing something, etc.

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innovative Since Peter was so innovative, he was chosen to lead the science team. There will be a prize for the most innovative design.

Question 500

to start an activity, especially an organized one

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launch Police have launched an investigation into the incident. The government recently launched a national road safety campaign.

Question 501

the force that drives something forward

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Propulsion The propulsion lifted the rocket into the sky. The fish uses its tail fins for propulsion through the water.

Question 502

a fact or an event that makes you want to do something better or more quickly

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spur His speech was a powerful spur to action. A few encouraging words might provide just the spur she needs.

Question 503

​that does not stop holding something or give up something easily

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tenacious The party has kept its tenacious hold on power for more than twenty years. She's a tenacious woman.

Question 504

to talk quickly and continuously, especially about things that are not important

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chatter He chattered on happily for about half an hour. The children chattered to each other excitedly about the next day's events.

Question 505

a small bay (= an area of sea that is partly surrounded by land)

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cove They hid the boat in a small cove on the south side of the island.

Question 506

loud, cheerful and full of energy

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hearty The grandmother ended her story with a hearty laugh. Her laugh was far too hearty to be genuine.

Question 507

pleased to welcome guests; generous and friendly to visitors

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hospitable The local people are very hospitable to strangers. He thanked Patricia for being such a hospitable hostess.

Question 508

a large country house surrounded by land that belongs to it

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manor The manor had over forty rooms in addition to beautiful gardens.

Question 509

spread out as far as possible

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outstretched He ran towards her with arms outstretched/with outstretched arms. She took her father’s outstretched hand.

Question 510

a description of somebody/something that gives useful information

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profile We first build up a detailed profile of our customers and their requirements. He fits the profile of the killer.

Question 511

the outline of a person’s face when you look from the side, not the front

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profile She presented her best profile to the camera. a picture of the president in profile

Question 512

praise or an award for an achievement that people admire

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Accolade Four restaurants have been awarded the highest accolade of a three-star rating. He was finally awarded the prestigious accolade

Question 513

​a person whose job involves calculating insurance risks and payments for insurance companies by studying how frequently accidents, fires, deaths, etc. happen

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actuary Encouraged by the actuary's positive feasibility report, the Library Board decided to move forward with the construction of a new branch.

Question 514

a nest that is built high up among rocks by a bird of prey

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aerie The hawk flew up to its brood in the aerie, high in the cliffs. The aerie lies high in the air, the eagle's lonely lair.

Question 515

a person who believes that it is not possible to know whether God exists or not

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Agnostic

Question 516

Filled with forward-looking excitement

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Agog We were all agog with curiosity. Mother was agog over the new couch set in the living room.

Question 517

done or achieved in a polite or friendly way and without arguing

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Amicable An amicable settlement of the dispute was reached. In spite of their disagreement they parted on amicable terms.

Question 518

​a friendly relationship between people or countries

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Amity

Question 519

providing necessary support to the main work or activities of an organization

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Ancillary ancillary workers in the health service such as cooks and cleaners The headquarters are in Downtown, but it also has an ancillary office in a local suburb.

Question 520

To attach as a secondary or complementary part to something greater or preestablished / A supplementary or extra addition

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Annex The state park annexed the abandoned lot to serve as a wildlife sanctuary. I found the textbook's annex of important definitions very helpful.

Question 521

a person who has rejected their religious or political beliefs

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Apostate

Question 522

a large group of armed ships sailing together

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armada The Spanish Armada was sent to attack England in 1588.

Question 523

the fact of being rough or severe, especially in the way you speak to or treat somebody

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Asperity She pointed out, with some asperity, that it had all been my fault. There was a touch of asperity in his tone.

Question 524

to be a sign that something will be successful or not successful in the future

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Augur Conflicts among the various groups do not augur well for the future of the peace talks. The leaves on the ground augur the winter mere weeks away.

Question 525

strict and serious in appearance and behavior

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Austere My father was a distant, austere man. The austere dean could be aloof, but he kept the university at peak academic excellence.

Question 526

to decorate something/somebody with flowers, flags, precious stones, etc.

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Bedeck The subject of the portrait is richly bedecked with jewellery. We like to bedeck our backyard with brilliant red roses.

Question 527

to say in a will that you want somebody to have your property, money, etc. after you die

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bequeath He bequeathed his entire estate to his daughter.

Question 528

having or showing a desire to argue or fight

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bellicose Genghis Kahn is perhaps one of the most bellicose figures of ancient history. The strongman resorted to bellicose to rally his base.

Question 529

to give something to somebody, especially to show how much they are respected

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bestow something (on/upon somebody) It was a title bestowed upon him by the king.