English 3.0 Flashcards

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Sprawling

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To spread or develop irregularly or without restraint

The city’s sprawling suburbs continued to expand each year.

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Cohesive

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United and working together effectively.

*The book is well organized providing arguments that are both cohesive a

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Denude

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To remove the covering of something, especially land.

*The oocytes were then denuded completely by pipetting with a small-bore

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Sewage

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Waste water and excrement conveyed in sewers.

*His time of infection correlates with the time of contact with the neig

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Wear oneself to a frazzle

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To exhaust oneself through overwork or stress.

*Preparing for the event without any help, she wore herself to a frazzle

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Taint

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  • To spoil something or give it an unpleasant quality.
  • Trace of (no trace of dishonesty)

*The reputation of the violin was tainted by its connection with travell

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Encroach on/upon

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To intrude on a person’s territory or rights.

The new surveillance system began to encroach upon our privacy.

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Pristine

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New or almost new and in very good condition.

*Its remoteness size and virtually pristine condition mean that large-sc

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Contemporary

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Existing or happening now and therefore seeming modern.

*Whilst the events described in this book took place several decades ago

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Backwater

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A part of a river where the water does not flow.

*This backwater of a river is so tranquil and undisturbed it’s like step

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Hoarse

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(of a voice or a person) having a rough voice often because of a sore throat or a cold.

*After cheering loudly at the concert she found her voice was quite hoar

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Emulsifier

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(noun) A substance that is used to make oil and water mix together, especially in cooking.

*The recipe calls for an emulsifier to blend the oil and vinegar smoothl

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Waft

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To (cause to) move gently through the air.

*As the smoke wafts my way, my nostrils begin twitching, my throat becom

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Gnawing

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  • continuously uncomfortable, worrying, or painful.
  • to bite or chew something repeatedly

I’ve had gnawing doubts about this project for some time

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Egregious

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Extremely bad in a way that is very noticeable.

This investment was an egregious mistake

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Envelope

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A flat, usually square or rectangular paper container for a letter.

*Computer-generated opaque sealed envelopes were used to allocate the wo

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Elongate

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To become or make something become longer and often thinner.

*By making the scattering volume highly elongated, one could in principl

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Muster

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To produce or encourage something such as an emotion or support.

*It’s about a woman trying to muster the courage to leave an abusive par

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Smidgen

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A very small amount.

Could I have a smidgen more wine?

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Fathom

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  • A unit for measuring the depth of water equal to 1.8 metres or 6 feet.
  • Discover or understand something or someone

*An attempt is being made to salvage the helicopter which is lying in 26

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Engulf

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To surround and cover something or someone completely.

*A tendency toward exactitude arose at times, engulfing everything else.

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Prevail

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To get control or influence.

*However, such pressure ultimately prevailed, and the scene was set for

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Cocoa Nibs

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Crushed pieces of cocoa beans which are rich in flavor and used as an ingredient or topping in various chocolate products and dishes.

*She sprinkled cocoa nibs on top of the cake for an extra chocolatey cru

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Lone

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(adjective) Being the only one or not being with other similar things, often by choice.

Police were looking for a lone gunman.

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Solid (e.g., chocolate)

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(adjective) Hard or firm, keeping a clear shape.

*Measurements of energetic proton transport through magnetized plasma fr

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Tempering

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(verb) Present participle of temper, meaning to make something less strong, extreme, etc., especially by adding something that has the opposite effect.

*But still, the subjects of the law found ways of resisting and temperin

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Mouthwatering

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Food that looks as if it will taste good.

It is a mouthwatering list of exemptions from taxation.

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Sachertorte

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A type of round flat chocolate cake originally from Austria, made in a special way and often eaten with whipped cream.

*The sachertorte, with its rich chocolate layers and apricot jam, was a

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Savoury

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  • Food that is salty or spicy and not sweet in taste.
  • Extra course served at the end

A pie can be sweet or savoury.

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Heady

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Having a powerful effect, making you feel slightly drunk or excited.

*Under the influence of its heady seduction, performance values are ofte

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Resentful

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Feeling angry because you have been forced to accept someone or something that you do not like.

*A resentful look was evident on his face when he was overlooked for the

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Bland

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Lacking strong features or characteristics and therefore uninteresting.

The soup was rather bland.

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Gritty

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  • containing or covered with grit (piasek, żwir)
  • showing the unpleasant or difficult features of something as they really are

The movie portrays the gritty reality of urban life.

Zapiaszczony, przedstawiający gorzką prawdę (o filmie)

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Exacerbate

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To make something that is already bad even worse.

*Problems in recruitment and retention are exacerbated by reports of low

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Crumple

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To become or cause something to become full of folds that are not equal in size.

*The anger and frustration strategy references expressing frustration by

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Trepidation

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A feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen.

*Officials and employers often regarded the jobber’s power with trepidat

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Disarray

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The state of being confused and having no organization or of being untidy.

*Furthermore, the general disarray in the management of purchases promot

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Unscrupulous

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Not honest or fair; doing things that are wrong, dishonest, or illegal.

The company was notorious for its unscrupulous business practices.

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Patronize

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To speak to or behave towards someone as if they are stupid or not important.

*When you explain this to them, they feel wounded because you appear to

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Prominent

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Important; famous.

*The football intelligence unit has a sophisticated database of so-calle

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Scrutinize

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To examine something very carefully in order to discover information.

*Existing ethnic and civic practices should be scrutinized and only thos

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Albeit

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Although.

He agreed to the plan, albeit with some doubts.

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Berate

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To criticize or speak in an angry manner to someone.

*In particular, he has been berated for not foreseeing the human consequ

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Honeycomb

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A wax structure containing many small holes made by bees to store their honey.

The honeycomb was busy with bees collecting nectar.

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Limelight

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Public attention and interest.

*One would hardly expect otherwise as the book was thrust into the natio

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Pretence

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A way of behaving that is intended to deceive people.

He made no pretence at being interested.

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Stammer

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To speak or say something with unusual pauses or repeated sounds either because of speech problems or because of fear and anxiety.

When he’s nervous, he stammers slightly.

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Strenuous

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Needing or using a lot of physical or mental effort or energy.

The doctor advised Ken to avoid strenuous exercise.

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Wart

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A small hard lump that grows on the skin, often on the hands and feet.

He had a large wart on his finger.

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Cadaverous

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Looking pale, thin, and ill.

His cadaverous appearance alarmed his friends.

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Knobbly

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Having lumps on the surface.

He picked up a knobbly stick to help him walk.

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Stills (Photography)

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Photographs taken from a film or video.

The movie’s stills were displayed in the gallery.

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Discern

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To see, recognize, or understand something that is not clear.

It’s difficult to discern the truth from her story.

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Glossy

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Smooth and shiny.

The magazine is known for its glossy photographs.

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Emulation

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The process of copying something achieved by someone else and trying to do it as well as they have.

*She hopes to follow in her mother’s footsteps, but such emulation is no

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Shaggy

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Having or covered with long, rough, and untidy hair.

His shaggy beard made him look older.

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Illegible

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(of writing or print) Impossible or almost impossible to read because of poor handwriting or print quality.

His handwriting is almost illegible.

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Flamboyant

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(of a person or their behavior) Tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence, and stylishness.

The writer’s flamboyant lifestyle was well known.

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Rear

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At the back of something.

The garden is situated at the rear of the house.

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Myriad

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A very large number of something.

The beach is famous for its myriad of colorful shells.

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Facetious

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Joking or jesting often inappropriately; meant to be humorous or funny but not serious.

It’s a serious topic, stop being facetious!

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Contention

(about, that)

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  • disagreement (about)
  • opinion (that)
  • competition

It’s her contention that exercise is crucial to lose weight

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Belies

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To give a false impression of; to present an appearance not in agreement with; to show (something) to be false or wrong.

*Hercalm[f

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Multifaceted

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Having many aspects or sides.

Her multifaceted skills made her an asset to the team.

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Chive

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A small, slender herb related to the onion, often used for culinary garnishing.

She garnished the soup with fresh chives.

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Hereby

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By this means or action.

Hereby, I declare the ceremony open.

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Avert

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  • Prevent something bad from happening
  • Turn away eyes

She averted her eyes from the unsettling scene.

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Unravel

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To separate or disentangle the threads of; figuratively, to solve or explain.

The detective worked tirelessly to unravel the mystery.

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Hazard Lights

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Warning lights on a vehicle used to indicate a hazard or emergency.

*He turned on his hazard lights to warn other drivers of the broken glas

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Give To

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Incline to something, habit

He was given to anxiety and low spirits

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Flunk

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To fail, especially in an exam or course.

He was disappointed to flunk his driving test.

Mainly US (informal)

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Vogue

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Popular or fashionable at a particular time.

Vintage clothing is back in vogue.

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Downbeat

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Quiet and without much excitement (informal)

The downbeat rhythm set a somber tone for the song.

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Unflagging

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Persistent and tireless; showing no sign of weakening or stopping.

Her unflagging enthusiasm inspired the whole team.

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Known To (His Friends)

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Given a nickname eg. by friends

He was known to his friends as a reliable confidant.

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Hamper

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  • to prevent someone doing something easily
  • a basket for food (eg. picnic)

His lack of experience hampered his chances of getting the job.

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Ponder

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To consider something deeply and thoroughly.

She sat by the window to ponder her future.

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Deem

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To judge or consider in a specific way.

The jury deemed him guilty of the charges.

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Drag One’s Feet

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To delay or be slow to act, often intentionally.

He dragged his feet on making a decision.

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Litter

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To scatter or spread untidily; also refers to trash discarded improperly.

The park was littered with empty bottles after the concert.

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Bulk

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The mass or magnitude of something; often refers to a large quantity.

He bought the rice in bulk to save money.

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Illicit

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Not legally permitted or authorized; illegal.

The detective uncovered an illicit trade operation.

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Cater

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To provide food and services, especially at social events; also, to satisfy a need or desire.

The company catered lunch for all its employees.

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Nitwit

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A foolish or stupid person.

He regretted acting like a nitwit in front of his colleagues.

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Notion

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An idea, belief, or opinion.

She had a notion to start her own business.

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Pops (Paternal Figure)

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A casual or affectionate term for a father or father figure.

She thanked her pops for his unwavering support.

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Sass

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To speak impudently or disrespectfully; cheeky or lively talk.

The child got in trouble for sassing her teacher.

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Hue

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A color or shade.

The artist was fascinated by the hue of the sunset.

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Snake Eyes (Gamble)

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A term in dice games for a roll of two ones; often signifies bad luck.

He rolled snake eyes and lost the game.

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Immense

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Extremely large or great in scale or degree.

The immense size of the ocean left him in awe.

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Veneer

[of]

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  • something that hides something unpleasant or unwanted:
  • A thin decorative covering of fine material applied to something more common;

The table’s rich veneer hid its cheap wooden core.

Przykrywka

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Heist

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A robbery or theft, especially one carried out in a daring or bold manner.

The movie was about a daring bank heist.

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Hoist

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To raise or lift, especially by mechanical means.

They used a crane to hoist the heavy cargo.

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Sweep

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  • to clean or clear a surface by brushing away debris
  • a comprehensive victory or success.

She used a broom to sweep the kitchen floor.

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Dishearten

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To cause someone to lose determination or confidence.

The team was disheartened after losing the game.

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Daunting

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Intimidating, causing one to feel a sense of challenge or difficulty.

The daunting task lay ahead of them.

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Belittling

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To make someone or something seem less impressive or important.

His constant belittling comments undermined her confidence.

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Discard

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To throw away or get rid of as no longer useful or desirable.

She decided to discard her old clothes.

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Tadpole

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The aquatic larval stage of a frog or toad.

The pond was full of swimming tadpoles.

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Vertex

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The highest point; the top or apex.

The vertex of the pyramid was perfectly aligned.

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Vortex

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  • a whirling mass, like water or air, especially a whirlpool or whirlwind.
  • a dangerous or bad situation in which you become more and more involved and from which you cannot escape:

The boat was caught in a powerful vortex.

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Redundant

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No longer needed or useful; superfluous.

Many redundant workers were laid off.

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Obsolete

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Out of date, no longer in use or no longer relevant.

Typewriters have become nearly obsolete.

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Pinnacle

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The highest or most successful point; the peak.

He reached the pinnacle of his career.

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Frontiers

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The extreme limit of understanding or achievement in a particular area; also, the border or boundary of a country or area.

Scientists are pushing the frontiers of space exploration.

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Enticing

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Something that is enticing attracts you to it by offering you advantages or pleasure

The display of desserts was enticing.

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Jest (Verb)

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To speak or act in a playful or humorous way.

They would often jest with each other to lighten the mood.

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Revenant

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A person who has returned, especially supposedly from the dead.

In the story, the revenant came back to seek justice.

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Remnant

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A small remaining quantity of something; a surviving trace.

Only a remnant of the ancient wall still stood.

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Catch-All Phrase

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A broad, inclusive term or phrase that covers a wide range of possibilities.

“Miscellaneous” is often used as a catch-all phrase.

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Remnants of Revenants Have No Reverence

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An imaginative phrase suggesting that the remains of those returned from the dead hold no special respect or awe.

In the old legends, the remnants of revenants have no reverence.

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Elucidate

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To make something clear; explain.

Could you elucidate your point further?

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Catch-All (Phrase)

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A term or expression used to describe a category that includes a variety of different possibilities.

“Junk drawer” is a catch-all for assorted household items.

114
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Nifty

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Particularly good, clever, or useful.

She found a nifty solution to the problem.

115
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Disheveled

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Untidy; disordered.

His disheveled appearance indicated a rough day.

116
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Cunning

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  • Having or showing skill in achieving one’s ends by deceit or evasion.
  • Pretty and attractive

The cunning fox outwitted the hunters.

117
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Deceitful

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Guilty of or involving deceit; deceiving or misleading others.

The deceitful salesman tricked them into a bad deal.

118
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Nitty-Gritty

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The most important aspects or practical details of a subject or situation.

Let’s get down to the nitty-gritty of the business plan.

119
Q

To spread or develop irregularly or without restraint

The city’s sprawling suburbs continued to expand each year.

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Sprawling

120
Q

United and working together effectively.*

*The book is well organized providing arguments that are both cohesive a

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Cohesive

121
Q

To remove the covering of something, especially land.

*The oocytes were then denuded completely by pipetting with a small-bore

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Denude

122
Q

Waste water and excrement conveyed in sewers.

*His time of infection correlates with the time of contact with the neig

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Sewage

123
Q

To exhaust oneself through overwork or stress.

*Preparing for the event without any help, she wore herself to a frazzle

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Wear oneself to a frazzle

124
Q

To spoil something or give it an unpleasant quality.

*The reputation of the violin was tainted by its connection with travell

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Taint

125
Q

To intrude on a person’s territory or rights.

The new surveillance system began to encroach upon our privacy.

A

Encroach on/upon

126
Q

New or almost new and in very good condition.

*Its remoteness size and virtually pristine condition mean that large-sc

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Pristine

127
Q

Existing or happening now and therefore seeming modern.

*Whilst the events described in this book took place several decades ago

A

Contemporary

128
Q

A part of a river where the water does not flow.

*This backwater of a river is so tranquil and undisturbed it’s like step

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Backwater (primitive)

129
Q

(of a voice or a person) having a rough voice often because of a sore throat or a cold.

*After cheering loudly at the concert she found her voice was quite hoar

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Hoarse

130
Q

(noun) A substance that is used to make oil and water mix together, especially in cooking.

*The recipe calls for an emulsifier to blend the oil and vinegar smoothl

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Emulsifier

131
Q

To (cause to) move gently through the air.

*As the smoke wafts my way, my nostrils begin twitching, my throat becom

A

Waft

132
Q

Continuously uncomfortable, worrying, or painful.

*If they did not, then the decision—its substance aside—can be seen as i

A

Gnawing

133
Q

Extremely bad in a way that is very noticeable.

*It is an egregious mistake, however, to think that it is such “openness

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Egregious

134
Q

A flat, usually square or rectangular paper container for a letter.

*Computer-generated opaque sealed envelopes were used to allocate the wo

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Envelope

135
Q

To become or make something become longer and often thinner.

*By making the scattering volume highly elongated, one could in principl

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Elongate

136
Q

To produce or encourage something such as an emotion or support.

This woman is trying to muster the courage to leave an abusive partner

Muster [strength, courage] [votes]

A

Muster

137
Q

A very small amount.

*Ideas without a smidgen of belief are at one end; ideas that everyone b

A

Smidgen

138
Q

A unit for measuring the depth of water equal to 1.8 metres or 6 feet.

*An attempt is being made to salvage the helicopter which is lying in 26

A

Fathom

139
Q

To surround and cover something or someone completely.

*A tendency toward exactitude arose at times, engulfing everything else.

A

Engulf (by, in)

140
Q

To get control or influence.

*However, such pressure ultimately prevailed, and the scene was set for

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Prevail

141
Q

Crushed pieces of cocoa beans which are rich in flavor and used as an ingredient or topping in various chocolate products and dishes.

*She sprinkled cocoa nibs on top of the cake for an extra chocolatey cru

A

Cocoa Nibs

142
Q

(adjective) Being the only one or not being with other similar things, often by choice.

Police were looking for a lone gunman.

A

Lone

143
Q

(adjective) Hard or firm, keeping a clear shape.

*Measurements of energetic proton transport through magnetized plasma fr

A

Solid (e.g., chocolate)

144
Q
  • [have a] become angry quickly
  • [lose your] suddenly become angry
  • [keep your] stay calm
  • To make something less extreme
  • [metal, glass] heat and cool to make it hard
  • [specialised] heat and cool chocolate to give it smooth texture and shiny appereance

*But still, the subjects of the law found ways of resisting and temperin

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Temper

He appears to be a man of calm and even temper.

Hartować, redukować, temperament

145
Q

Food that looks as if it will taste good.

It is a mouthwatering list of exemptions from taxation.

A

Mouthwatering

146
Q

A type of round flat chocolate cake originally from Austria, made in a special way and often eaten with whipped cream.

*The sachertorte, with its rich chocolate layers and apricot jam, was a

A

Sachertorte

147
Q

Food that is salty or spicy and not sweet in taste.

*As with many concepts that appear benign on their face, the new normati

A

Savoury

148
Q

Having a powerful effect, making you feel slightly drunk or excited.

*Under the influence of its heady seduction, performance values are ofte

A

Heady

149
Q

Feeling angry because you have been forced to accept someone or something that you do not like.

*A resentful look was evident on his face when he was overlooked for the

A

Resentful

150
Q

Lacking strong features or characteristics and therefore uninteresting.

The soup was rather bland.

A

Bland

151
Q

Containing or covered with grit.

The movie portrays the gritty reality of urban life.

A

Gritty

152
Q

To make something that is already bad even worse.

*Problems in recruitment and retention are exacerbated by reports of low

A

Exacerbate

153
Q

To become or cause something to become full of folds that are not equal in size.

*The anger and frustration strategy references expressing frustration by

A

Crumple

154
Q

A feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen.

*Officials and employers often regarded the jobber’s power with trepidat

A

Trepidation

155
Q

The state of being confused and having no organization or of being untidy.

*Furthermore, the general disarray in the management of purchases promot

A

Disarray

156
Q

behaving in a way that is dishonest or unfair in order to get what you want:

The company was notorious for its unscrupulous business practices.

A

Unscrupulous

157
Q
  • to speak to or behave towards someone as if they are stupid or not important
  • be a regular customer

*When you explain this to them, they feel wounded because you appear to

A

Patronize

158
Q

Important; famous.

*The football intelligence unit has a sophisticated database of so-calle

A

Prominent

159
Q

To examine something very carefully in order to discover information.

*Existing ethnic and civic practices should be scrutinized and only thos

A

Scrutinize

160
Q

Although.

*Consumption was part of the ordinary life still represented albeit ofte

A

Albeit

161
Q

To criticize or speak in an angry manner to someone.

*In particular, he has been berated for not foreseeing the human consequ

A

Berate

162
Q

A wax structure containing many small holes made by bees to store their honey.

The honeycomb was busy with bees collecting nectar.

A

Honeycomb

163
Q

Public attention and interest.

He always tried to avoid the limelight.

A

Limelight

164
Q

A way of behaving that is intended to deceive people.

He made no pretence at being interested.

A

Pretence

165
Q

To speak or say something with unusual pauses or repeated sounds either because of speech problems or because of fear and anxiety.

When he’s nervous, he stammers slightly.

American - stutter

A

Stammer

British word

166
Q

Needing or using a lot of physical or mental effort or energy.

The doctor advised Ken to avoid strenuous exercise.

A

Strenuous

167
Q

A small hard lump that grows on the skin, often on the hands and feet.

He had a large wart on his finger.

Brodawka

A

Wart

168
Q

Looking pale, thin, and ill.

His cadaverous appearance alarmed his friends.

A

Cadaverous

169
Q

Having lumps on the surface.

He picked up a knobbly stick to help him walk.

A

Knobbly

170
Q

Photographs taken from a film or video.

The movie’s stills were displayed in the gallery.

A

Stills (Photography)

171
Q

To see, recognize, or understand something that is not clear.

It’s difficult to discern the truth from her story.

A

Discern

172
Q

Smooth and shiny.

The magazine is known for its glossy photographs.

A

Glossy

173
Q

The process of copying something achieved by someone else and trying to do it as well as they have.

*She hopes to follow in her mother’s footsteps, but such emulation is no

A

Emulation

174
Q

Having or covered with long, rough, and untidy hair.

His shaggy beard made him look older.

A

Shaggy

175
Q

(of writing or print) Impossible or almost impossible to read because of poor handwriting or print quality.

His handwriting is almost illegible.

A

Illegible

176
Q

(of a person or their behavior) Tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence, and stylishness.

The writer’s flamboyant lifestyle was well known.

A

Flamboyant

177
Q

At the back of something.

The garden is situated at the rear of the house.

A

Rear

178
Q

A very large number of something.

The beach is famous for its myriad of colorful shells.

A

Myriad

179
Q

Joking or jesting often inappropriately; meant to be humorous or funny but not serious.

It’s a serious topic, stop being facetious!

A

Facetious

180
Q
  • Disagreement
  • Opinion
  • Competition

There’s a lot contention between various scientist

A

Contention

(about, that)

181
Q

To give a false impression of; to present an appearance not in agreement with; to show (something) to be false or wrong.

Her calm face belied the terror she was feeling.

A

Belies

182
Q

Having many aspects or sides.

Her multifaceted skills made her an asset to the team.

A

Multifaceted

183
Q

A small, slender herb related to the onion, often used for culinary garnishing.

She garnished the soup with fresh chives.

A

Chive

184
Q

By this means or action.

Hereby, I declare the ceremony open.

A

Hereby

185
Q

To turn away or prevent; to avoid.

She averted her eyes from the unsettling scene.

A

Avert

186
Q

To separate or disentangle the threads of; figuratively, to solve or explain.

The detective worked tirelessly to unravel the mystery.

A

Unravel

187
Q

Warning lights on a vehicle used to indicate a hazard or emergency.

*He turned on his hazard lights to warn other drivers of the broken glas

A

Hazard Lights

188
Q

Incline to something, habit

He was given to anxiety and low spirits

A

Give To

189
Q

To fail, especially in an exam or course.

He was disappointed to flunk his driving test.

A

Flunk

190
Q

Popular or fashionable at a particular time.

Vintage clothing is back in vogue.

A

Vogue

191
Q

The first beat of a measure in music; also used to describe a pessimistic or gloomy mood.

The downbeat rhythm set a somber tone for the song.

A

Downbeat

192
Q

Persistent and tireless; showing no sign of weakening or stopping.

Her unflagging enthusiasm inspired the whole team.

A

Unflagging

193
Q

Given a nickname eg. by friends

He was known to his friends as a reliable confidant.

A

Known To (His Friends)

194
Q

To hinder or impede the movement or progress of; also, a large basket for laundry.

His lack of experience hampered his chances of getting the job.

A

Hamper

195
Q

To consider something deeply and thoroughly.

She sat by the window to ponder her future.

A

Ponder

196
Q

To judge or consider in a specific way.

The jury deemed him guilty of the charges.

A

Deem

197
Q

To delay or be slow to act, often intentionally.

He dragged his feet on making a decision.

A

Drag One’s Feet

198
Q

To scatter or spread untidily; also refers to trash discarded improperly.

The park was littered with empty bottles after the concert.

A

Litter

199
Q

The mass or magnitude of something; often refers to a large quantity.

He bought the rice in bulk to save money.

A

Bulk

200
Q

Not legally permitted or authorized; illegal.

The detective uncovered an illicit trade operation.

A

Illicit

201
Q

To provide food and services, especially at social events; also, to satisfy a need or desire.

The company catered lunch for all its employees.

A

Cater

202
Q

A foolish or stupid person.

He regretted acting like a nitwit in front of his colleagues.

A

Nitwit

203
Q

An idea, belief, or opinion.

She had a notion to start her own business.

A

Notion

204
Q

A casual or affectionate term for a father or father figure.

She thanked her pops for his unwavering support.

A

Pops (Paternal Figure)

205
Q

To speak impudently or disrespectfully; cheeky or lively talk.

The child got in trouble for sassing her teacher.

A

Sass

206
Q

A color or shade.

The artist was fascinated by the hue of the sunset.

A

Hue

207
Q

A term in dice games for a roll of two ones; often signifies bad luck.

He rolled snake eyes and lost the game.

A

Snake Eyes (Gamble)

208
Q

Extremely large or great in scale or degree.

The immense size of the ocean left him in awe.

A

Immense

209
Q

A thin decorative covering of fine material applied to something more common; superficially attractive appearance or show.

The table’s rich veneer hid its cheap wooden core.

A

Veneer

210
Q

A robbery or theft, especially one carried out in a daring or bold manner.

The movie was about a daring bank heist.

A

Heist

211
Q

To raise or lift, especially by mechanical means.

They used a crane to hoist the heavy cargo.

A

Hoist

212
Q

to make someone become suddenly and completely in love with you:

The first time he met her, he was completely swept off his feet.

A

Sweep somebody off their feet

213
Q

To cause someone to lose determination or confidence.

The team was disheartened after losing the game.

A

Dishearten

214
Q

Intimidating, causing one to feel a sense of challenge or difficulty.

The daunting task lay ahead of them.

A

Daunting

215
Q

To make someone or something seem less impressive or important.

His constant belittling comments undermined her confidence.

A

Belittling

216
Q

To throw away or get rid of as no longer useful or desirable.

She decided to discard her old clothes.

A

Discard

217
Q

The aquatic larval stage of a frog or toad.

The pond was full of swimming tadpoles.

A

Tadpole

218
Q

The highest point; the top or apex.

The vertex of the pyramid was perfectly aligned.

A

Vertex

219
Q
  • a whirling mass, like water or air, especially a whirlpool or whirlwind.
  • a dangerous or bad situation in which you become more and more involved and from which you cannot escape:

The boat was caught in a powerful vortex.

A

Vortex

220
Q

No longer needed or useful; superfluous.

Many redundant workers were laid off.

A

Redundant

221
Q

Out of date, no longer in use or no longer relevant.

Typewriters have become nearly obsolete.

A

Obsolete

222
Q

The highest or most successful point; the peak.

He reached the pinnacle of his career.

A

Pinnacle

223
Q

The extreme limit of understanding or achievement in a particular area; also, the border or boundary of a country or area.

Scientists are pushing the frontiers of space exploration.

A

Frontiers

224
Q

Attractive or tempting; alluring.

The display of desserts was enticing.

A

Enticing

225
Q

Verb

To speak or act in a playful or humorous way.

They would often jest with each other to lighten the mood.

A

Jest

226
Q

A person who has returned, especially supposedly from the dead.

In the story, the revenant came back to seek justice.

A

Revenant

227
Q

A small remaining quantity of something; a surviving trace.

Only a remnant of the ancient wall still stood.

A

Remnant

228
Q

A broad, inclusive term or phrase that covers a wide range of possibilities.

“Miscellaneous” is often used as a catch-all phrase.

A

Catch-All Phrase

229
Q

An imaginative phrase suggesting that the remains of those returned from the dead hold no special respect or awe.

In the old legends, the remnants of revenants have no reverence.

A

Remnants of Revenants Have No Reverence

230
Q

To make something clear; explain.

Could you elucidate your point further?

A

Elucidate

231
Q

A term or expression used to describe a category that includes a variety of different possibilities.

“Junk drawer” is a catch-all for assorted household items.

A

Catch-All (Phrase)

232
Q

Particularly good, clever, or useful.

She found a nifty solution to the problem.

A

Nifty

233
Q

Untidy; disordered.

His disheveled appearance indicated a rough day.

A

Disheveled

234
Q
  • Having or showing skill in achieving one’s ends by deceit or evasion.
  • Pretty and attractive

The cunning fox outwitted the hunters.

A

Cunning

235
Q

Guilty of or involving deceit; deceiving or misleading others.

The deceitful salesman tricked them into a bad deal.

A

Deceitful

236
Q

The most important aspects or practical details of a subject or situation.

Let’s get down to the nitty-gritty of the business plan.

A

Nitty-Gritty

237
Q
A