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Rule: Plural vs Singular after “Either/Neither” If both the subjects are singular, then use a singular verb.

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eg. Either you or he is wrong

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Rule: Plural vs Singular after “Either/Neither” If one of the subjects is plural. If the subject closest to the verb is singular, use a singular verb. If the closest subject is plural, use a plural verb.

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eg. Neither his mother nor my sisters are singing in the pub tonight. Neither my sisters nor his mother is singing in the pub tonight.

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turn in

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reach, deliver, submit Eg. Mrs.Lim advised her son to turn in early that night as he would be sitting for exam the next day. The students have to turn in their assignments by tomorrow

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typically

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generally

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lethal

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deadly, fatal eg. A lethal injection was given to a death row inmate.

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Another word for reduce, make less severe

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alleviate (Say the spelling aloud) eg. “Pets are supposed to alleviate bad moods”

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fatal

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deadly eg. I saw a fatal accident earlier this morning.

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Another word for ideation (idea formation), origination, beginning, to form (to create)

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conception (Spell it out loud) eg. The organization was filled with problems since its conception He conceived the project while he was on vacation. At its conception, the idea seemed outrageous

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Another word for intolerable, shocking, exceeding the limits of what is usual, (doesn’t make any sense)

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outrageous (Spell it out loud) eg. an outrageous price. an outrageous remark an outrageous disregard of human rights/progress

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inventive

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creative eg. They have given their new company an inventive name. inventive ways to use leftovers

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Noun form of “obey”

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obedience (Spell it out)

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Idiom for “make a point”

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“drive home” drive home a message/ drive home a fact Eg. The news programmes drive home the fact that violence is part of life. “I do what I like”, he said, and — just to drive home the point — he spat on the newly-cleaned floor.

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Synonym: Unplanned, unconstrained coming or resulting from a natural impulse or tendency; without effort or premeditation

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spontaneous (Spell it out loud)

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Synonym “in spite of”

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despite, notwithstanding (Spell out loud)

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Idiom Well-known over a short period of time

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overnight star

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Synonym Adjustment (with TV shows/music/books)

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Adaptation (Spell out loud)

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Synonym Ambition

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Aspiration eg. The presidency has been his aspiration since boyhood.

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Synonym A usually small and relatively inexpensive article given, kept, or purchased as a reminder of a place visited, an occasion, etc

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souvenir memento (Spell out loud)

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Synonym deliberate, intentional stubborn

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wilful, willful eg. He has shown a willful disregard for other people’s feelings. a stubborn and willful child

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Idiom - alternative to “only to find out”

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Only to realize

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Synonym: walk in an awkward way, typically because of pain from an injury.

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hobbled (Spell it out)

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Phrase: For early morning (related to sun)

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the sunlight filtered through the window

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Synonym: Pray, Beg

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Plead

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Idiom: a long time

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what seemed like an eternity

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Phrase: happiness

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Punched the air in jubilation (Spell it out)

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Phrase: In a short while

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Not long after

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Synonym for snide

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sarcastic (Spell it out)

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Phrase: sweat

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beads of perspiration (Spell)

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Synonym: to smile in an unpleasant way

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smirk, snigger (Spell)

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Phrase: Got shocked

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My eyes almost popped out of my socket

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Synonym: to change direction suddenly, especially in order to avoid hitting someone or something

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swerve, veer Usage: She swerved sharply to avoid a cyclist

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Synonym: without success

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to no avail Usage: They tried to discuss the issue calmly, but to no avail.

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look fixedly or vacantly at someone or something with one’s eyes wide open

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stare Usage: 1. He stared at her in amazement 2. My friends stared at each other and readily agreed

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Synonym: intensely painful

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excruciating Usage: excruciating back pain

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A type of food considered to be very special in a particular place

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Delicacy

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Masterful/skilful

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Deft

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  1. An activity, a job, an interest, etc. that is thought to be suitable for one particular person or a group of people 2. An method of storing food for a longer period of time
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Preserve

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Regulated

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Controlled

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Licensed

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  1. Certified/authorised E.g. I have a driver’s licence
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Lucrative

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Profitable/money-making Usage: 1. He had a a lucrative career as a stand-up comedian 2. His internet business was pretty lucrative

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Regulations

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Rules/guidelines Commonly used as: Rules and Rugulations

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Thought/believed

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Reputed

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Mock

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Scoff/sneer/snigger

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A story about an amusing or strange event that is supposed to have happened, which is often repeated and which many people believe is true

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Urban Legend

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Consuming/swallowing

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Ingesting

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Hazardous

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Unsafe/dangerous/risky

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Apprentice

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Trainee/beginner

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Veteran

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Master/expert

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Rigorous

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Demanding/difficult E.g. The 1.6km NAPHA test is very rigorous

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A country or an area under the full or partial political control of another country and occupied by settlers from that country

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Colony E.g. During World War 2, The Nazis had many colonies

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A piece of land almost surrounded by water or projecting out into a body of water.

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Peninsula E.g. India is a peninsula (Spell it out)

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Exciting/intoxicating

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Heady

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Closeness/nearness

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Proximity

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Outstanding/noticeable

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Prominent

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(Of a person) regularly travelling by sea

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Seafaring

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The art or practice of choosing, cooking and eating good food

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Gastronomy

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Maintain/persevere

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Sustain

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Praise or award for an achievement that people admire

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Accolade

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United/banding together

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Rallying

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A situation that exists now because of the events, actions, etc. that took place in the past

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Legacy

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Changing/modifying

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Altering

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A sudden wish to do or have something, especially when it is something unusual or unnecessary

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Whim

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Fights/brawls

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Scuffles

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(Idiom) Improved one’s behaviour or controlled one’s emotions after being afraid, upset, or angry

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Get a grip on (oneself)

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(Idiom) Worked energetically and productively on (a task)

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Sank one’s teeth into

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(Idiom) Was in love with somebody, without having one’s love returned

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Carried the torch for

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(Idiom) Told somebody something that should have been kept secret or private

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Spill the beans E.g. “Make sure that you don’t spill the beans about the Teacher’s Day Surprise.” the class monitor ensured

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(Phrase) Officially made a new product available

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Rolled (something) out

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(Phrase) Rescued something or someone form a difficulty

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Bailed (something) out

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Synonym: echoed

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resonated

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Phrase: walking through the forest

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The crunching of dried leaves resonated throughout the quiet forest

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Phrase: Sunlight didn’t reach the ground

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The clouds in the sky blanketed the sun and what little sunlight that got through the foliage/buildings was gone.

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Phrase: Shocked

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To our horror

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Synonym: astonished

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Stunned

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Synonym: Talk in lower voice

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whispered

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Phrase: hunting (with regard to animals)

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On the prowl again

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Phrase: lost

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nowhere to be found

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Phrase: tired

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out of breath

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Phrase: light rain falling constantly

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a steady drizzle

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Synonym: Surprised and slightly frightened

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startled Usage: The monkeys were so startled that they ran off in all directions.

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Synonym: happy that something unpleasant has not happened or has ended

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relieved Usage: He was relieved to see Jeannie reach the other side of the river safely.

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Synonym: To encounter or undergo (an event or occurence)

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experiencing Usage: Eventually we all have to experience the loss of a loved one

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Synonym: Used to show that something is not exact but roughly

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approximately Usage: It takes approximately three hours to drive to Malaysia

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Synonym: marking the beginning of an institution

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Inaugural Usage: He plans to be on the inaugural flight when the aircraft goes into service next month.

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Synonym: Pale and giving the impression of illness

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Wan “It’s not a good place to be,” he said, wanly.

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Synonym: Decided

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Resolved Usage: We resolved to get together more often.

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Synonym: pre-occupied

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engrossed Usage: She was so engrossed in the book that she forgot the cookies in the oven.

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Synonym: unnoticeable

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inconspicuous Usage: At parties, he always stands in a corner and tries to look inconspicuous.

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Synonym: summoned

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beckoned Usage: The customs official beckoned the woman to his counter. She’s an excellent student, for whom a wonderful future beckons.

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Synonym: Pushed roughly

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Shoved Usage: Reporters pushed and shoved as they tried to get close to the princess.

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Synonym: Easily

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Lightly Usage: She patted him lightly on the shoulder.

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Synonym: Lacking interest/very dull

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mundane Usage: Mundane matters such as paying bills and shopping for food do not interest her.

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Synonym: Accepting something unpleasant/have no choice

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resigned Usage: A strange calm seemed to be settling over his whole body as he resigned himself to what was going to happen.

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Synonym: confused

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perplexed Usage: I just stared at him mouth open, perplexed by his strange double-talk.

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Synonym: language that appears to be earnest and meaningful but in fact is a mixture of sense and nonsense

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double-talk Usage: I just stared at him mouth open, perplexed by his strange double-talk.

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Synonym: Refusing to be persuaded/ to change one’s mind

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adamant Usage: He kept on trying to coax her to walk into the water, but she adamantly shook her head.

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Synonym: Buy or obtain

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Acquire E.g. I managed to acquire all the books I needed

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Synonym: A polite expression or praise or admiration

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Compliments E.g. She paid me an enormous compilment

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Synonym: Tuneful/free from disagreement

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Harmonious E.g The group worked harmoniously together on the project without any disagreements.

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Synonym: Come to a halt

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Pull up E.g. He pulled up outside the cottage

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Synonym: Moving rapidly downwards through the air ( especially birds)

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Swoop E.g. Upon spotting its prey, the eagle swooped down swiftly fro the sky and grabbed it

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to make someone look shameful or foolish in public

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embarrassed Usage: 1. Embarrassed by her tears, she turned away. 2. In order to embarrass her, the bullies decided to trip her in the lunchroom.

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a cost or price

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expenses Usage: Ethan reduced his daily expenses significantly by cutting down on his bubble tea.

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the ability to bend or twist the body without injury

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flexibility Usage: I use stretching exercises to loosen my muscles and increase flexibility

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lonely and miserable

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forlorn Spelling word: forlornly Usage: 1. When we visit the nursing home, we try to spend extra time with all of the forlorn senior citizens. 1. At the school dance, the shy girl stood in the corner and looked forlorn.

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embarrassing, degrading

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humiliating Usage: The team had to deal with a humiliating loss.

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to harm an individual’s self-respect or dignity embarrassing, degrading

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humiliating humiliate Usage: 1. The team had to deal with a humiliating loss. 2. My rival tried to humiliate me in front of the entire school.

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be dejected, be sad, brood, sulk

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moping Usage: 1. She’s been moping around ever since you left. 2. The sight of the lights thrilled her, reminded her she needed to stop moping around and live her life.

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to break something up or divide it into parts

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separate Usage: 1. The teacher tried to separate the fighting students but couldn’t get the two boys apart. 2. So he could get the real story, the detective decided to separate the husband and wife into different rooms.

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to roughly push

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shoved Usage: 1. The siblings began to playfully push and shove as they played in the thick snow. 2. When he’s packing for a trip, the disorganized man tries to shove all of his clothes into one suitcase.

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a desire to know or learn more about something or someone

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curiosity Usage: 1. After learning about my ancestors, I had a curiosity about my homeland. 2. Many people told me that my curiosity would get me in trouble one day.

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to have a deep desire for something or someone

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yearn Spelling word: yearning Usage: 1. When my sister was pregnant, all she did was yearn for chocolate ice cream and French fries. 2. I yearn to travel as a senior citizen because I never went anywhere in my younger days.

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a means or attempt to conceal something

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camouflage Usage: When we go deer hunting, we dress in camouflage so we can fade into nature’s background.

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a discussion where both sides explain their contrasting viewpoints usually with an angry tone

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argument Usage: Everyone in the apartment complex could hear the argument between the couple due to their loud voices and the thin walls.

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the power to enforce rules or give orders

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authority Usage: 1. He is considered the authority on fashion at his institute. 2. The parents were the authority in the house because they enforced the rules.

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the feeling that lets you know if you have done something wrong

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conscience Usage: The doctor’s conscience will not allow him to refuse treatment to any patient, regardless of his ability to pay.

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pushy or forceful when trying to get others to believe or do something

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aggressive Usage: 1. The aggressive vendor tried to force the tourists into buying his wares. 2. Because of his aggressive tactics, the salesman wasn’t allowed in the building.

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clearly visible or understood; obvious

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apparent Usage: It became apparent to everyone that Charlie was a talented actor who would one day become world-famous.

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to harm an individual’s self-respect or dignity

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humiliate Usage: My rival tried to humiliate me in front of the entire school.

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to put someone or something in hazard or danger

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threaten Usage: Fear was apparent in the school when the town bully began to threaten many of the students.

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in a manner that sounds truthful or genuine

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sincerely Usage: Because the doctor spoke sincerely, I really believed he cared about my health.

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a person trained to give guidance on problems

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counsellor Usage: The husband and wife started seeing a couple’s counsellor in order to save their marriage.

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not named

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anonymous Usage: 1. The donor requested to remain anonymous so that others wouldn’t bother him for money. 2. Many people comment on our blog, however, most of them choose to remain anonymous. 3. Grandma is very annoyed about all the anonymous phone calls she is receiving.

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to fulfil a request or meet the needs of

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accommodate Usage: 1. When I told my manager I was going to school at night, he told me he would try and accommodate my preference to work on the day shift. 2. Our cabin on the cruise ship can accommodate up to four guests.

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remorse or guilt one feels for an action

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regretted Usage: The teenager regretted that that he didn’t listen to his mother when she pushed him to study for his college entrance exams.

126
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luckily

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fortunately Usage: Fortunately, I swerved out of the lane before a car came barreling down the one way.

127
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to make the sounds and movements of the face and body that express happiness

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laughter Usage: The children burst into laughter as the clown performed goofy tricks for them.

128
Q

a happening or event

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incident Usage: 1. The police filed a report on the incident. 2. After the fighting incident, Rick was suspended from school.

129
Q

to make excited or enraged

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rousing Usage: Before each game, the team captain gave a rousing speech to his teammates.

130
Q

worried or concerned

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anxiously Usage: She watched anxiously as he read her temperature.

131
Q

walk at a steady and consistent speed

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paced Usage: 1. She paced the living room, talking to herself. 2. we paced up and down in exasperation

132
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a feeling of intense irritation or annoyance

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exasperation Usage: 1. She rolled her eyes in exasperation 2. We paced up and down in exasperation

133
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waiting nervously for something to happen in a state of suspense or agitation because of uncertainty about a future event

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on tenterhooks Usage: He was on tenterhooks waiting for the referee’s decision.

134
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without delay; instant

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immediately Usage: After vomiting and running a high temperature, the mother immediately made an appointment with her son’s paediatrician.

135
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to visit usually a lot of times

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frequent Usage: 1. After taking advanced classes, the student would have to frequent the library on many occasions to get the work done. 2. Due to being an alcoholic, the man would frequent the local bar in order to feed his addiction.

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Q

to share information in secret

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confided Usage: 1. I confided my secrets to my best friend because I know she will not tell them to anyone.

137
Q

anxiety; edginess

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nervousness Usage: There is no place for nervousness or fear in high stress environments like police work.

138
Q

a sudden leap or bound a predator uses to catch its prey

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pounce Usage: Most predators wait to pounce until they are sure their prey isn’t paying attention.

139
Q

transmit information or instructions by means of a gesture, action, or sound.

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signalling Usage: 1. She signalled Charlotte to be silent 2. The coach signalled the players to switch up the play.

140
Q

to start or set something into motion

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launched Usage: Before they launched the fireworks into the sky, the kids made sure to move anything flammable out of the way.

141
Q

a long and angry speech

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tirade Usage: 1. The police arrested my Uncle Jack after he refused to end his tirade outside the courthouse. 2. When the airline representative told me my luggage was lost, I responded to the announcement with a tirade.

142
Q

too much detail

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elaborated Usage: 1. My neighbour’s Christmas lights were elaborate. 2. Sarah prepared an elaborate breakfast in the morning. 3. Will you elaborate on that? (explain in detail)

143
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a subdivision of an army (another word for fire figthers)

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brigade fire brigade Usage: He commanded a brigade of 3,000 men

144
Q

to fall down suddenly due to pressure

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collapsed Usage: 1. The cabin collapsed around them

145
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the pieces that remain after a structure is destroyed

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rubble Usage: 1. The hurricane turned several homes into piles of rubble. 2. Most of the town was reduced to rubble during the earthquake.

146
Q

leftover pieces from something that is broken or destroyed

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debris Usage: 1. It would take the city months to clean up the debris that remained after the terror attacks. 2. The debris from the volcano left the city covered in blocks and ash.

147
Q

a small shelter for a dog or cat.

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kennel Usage:

148
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an artificial waterway or channel

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canal Usage: 1. Divers searched the canal for the missing vehicle they fear is deep-down in the channel. 2. A canal was built between the two waterways so that goods can be transported directly by boat.

149
Q

having or showing a lot of excitement and interest about something

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enthusiastically Usage: The enthusiastic crowd cheered and clapped wildly, screaming the Prime Minister’s name.

150
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delighted and joyful

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gleefully Usage: When the ice cream truck arrived, the gleeful children would run up to the vendor with smiles on their faces.

151
Q

in a very enthusiastic and eager manner.

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excitedly Usage: He talked excitedly about his future marriage plans

152
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doubt the genuineness or truth of.

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suspected Usage: He did not turn on the electric light because he suspected a gas leak

153
Q

having a cautious distrust of someone or something

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suspicious Usage: 1. The cop was suspicious of the man in the hood and the mask walking into the bank. 2. You should be suspicious of someone who has already lied to you once.

154
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to increase the motion or growth

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accelerate Usage: 1. Rob should reduce his spending if he wants to accelerate the balance in his savings account. 2. It was fun to watch the race car accelerate from zero to one hundred and fifty miles per hour.

155
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viewed as being reliable and trustworthy

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reputable Usage: 1. A police officer should be of reputable character and dedicated to protecting and serving the public. 2. When Jan buys her used computer, she’s going to a reputable store that will provide her with a warranty.

156
Q

to shift from one thing or another or to distract someone

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divert Usage: I decided to divert the conversation away from the topic of politics.

157
Q

violent and hostile behaviour

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aggression Usage: 1. When the boy neared its nest, the protective mama bird saw him as an enemy and showed aggression. 2. Letting out pent up aggression, the student screamed at his teammate in a fit of rage.

158
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to make something stable or steady

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stabilised Usage: 1. The doctor worked quickly to stabilise the patient so that he could take him into surgery. 2. Between one and three months of age, the sleep habits babies would stabilise.

159
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relating to the body

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physical Usage: 1. Physical discomfort and mental boredom are very difficult to bear together. 2. Physical discomfort and anxiety resonated with me as an athlete.

160
Q

the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates

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environments Usage: 1. The environment in the Arctic Circle is very hostile. 2. Mary needs an environment without stress.

161
Q

nimbleness and quickness of motion, both physically and figuratively

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agility Usage: The coach was amazed at Jason’s agility on the court, especially the way he switches direction without pause.

162
Q

something that draws one’s attention away from their intended focus

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distractions Usage: I really wanted to get my homework done early today, but my favourite TV show proved to be a serious distraction.

163
Q

to differ; usually when making comparisons

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vary Usage: Temperatures vary from city to city, even in the same state.

164
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a serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action.

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emergency Usage: 1. Your quick response in an emergency could be a lifesaver

165
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weak and delicate

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frail Usage: She looked frail and vulnerable

166
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to shrink or flinch, as in fear, disgust or embarrassment

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cringe Usage: 1. Because I’m afraid of the dentist, I cringe every time I get my teeth cleaned. 2. The realisation made her want to laugh and cringe at the same time.

167
Q

a licensed doctor that examines and prescribes medications for animals

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veterinarian Usage: When Jenna’s dog became lethargic and sick, she took him to the veterinarian to find out what was wrong.

168
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a group of people organised for a particular purpose or mission a connection or cooperative link between people or organisations

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association Usage: 1. An association was formed to support students who were having problems. 2. He developed a close association with the school

169
Q

a person who derives advantage from something, especially a trust, will, or life insurance policy.

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beneficiary Usage: My husband has listed me as the beneficiary of his life insurance policy.

170
Q

part of the whole; incomplete

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partially Usage: 1. It was at least partially true. 2. Later her sight was partially restored.

171
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  1. done consciously and intentionally 2. engage in long and careful consideration/ to seriously contemplate
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deliberate Usage: 1. It was a deliberate attempt to provoke conflict. 2. She deliberated over the menu

172
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in a state of complete confusion and disorder

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chaotic Usage: A confusing and chaotic scene took place in the mall when a toddler wandered off from his mother.

173
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to trigger a reaction, often an angry one

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provoked Usage: The decision provoked a storm of protest from the local people.

174
Q

a person employed to drive a private or rented automobile.

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chauffeur (a chauffeur-driven limousine) Usage: The chauffeur opened the door of the car for the celebrity.

175
Q

Prosperous/showing or suggesting that future success is likely

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auspicious Usage: It was not the most auspicious moment to hold an election

176
Q

something that occurs as a result of an action

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consequences Usage: My daughter’s consequence for breaking curfew was a loss of her mobile phone privileges for two weeks.

177
Q

going on and on without interruption

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continuous Usage: There are continuous advances in science and technology.

178
Q

the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behaviour, using punishment to correct disobedience

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discipline Usage: 1. It takes discipline and extreme studying to master all of the subjects needed to become a doctor. 2. Habitual runners have such strong discipline that they wake up everyday for their jog even when they’re sick or vacationing.

179
Q

to make something seem better, larger, or more important than it actually is

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exaggerate Usage: 1. We must not exaggerate the result. 2. The arrogant businessman liked to exaggerate his wealth and make it seem like had a lot more money than what was in the bank.

180
Q

a sudden cry or remark, especially expressing surprise, anger, or pain

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exclamation exclaim Usage: 1. an exclamation of amazement 2. My son will exclaim in glee when Iron Man arrives at his birthday party.

181
Q

strange and unfamiliar/ derived from another country or nation

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foreign Usage: 1. Crime and brutality are foreign to our nature and our country 2. It felt pretty foreign to me

182
Q

an abnormal condition of the body causing discomfort or dysfunction

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disease Usage: 1. Obesity is a major factor in illnesses such as heart disease and certain forms of diabetes. 2. Now the disease is eradicated.

183
Q

plain or obvious; clearly seen or understood

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evident Usage: From the look on Dan’s face, it was evident he was disappointed with his low test score.

184
Q

facts or proof that something existed or that an event happened

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evidence Usage: Since there was no evidence to prove the suspect was guilty, the police had to let him go.

185
Q

writing or images drawn somewhere in public (usually on a wall) without permission

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graffiti Usage: After being caught putting graffiti on the bathroom walls, the group of boys was forced to paint over their drawings.

186
Q

the characteristic of being charitable and kind

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generosity Usage: The generosity of our sponsors allows us to feed two hundred homeless people a day.

187
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an amount of money given as a payment from the company for completing a business deal

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commission Usage: Instead of being paid a salary, the job only paid by commission which frustrated the new employee.

188
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Prevented

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Foiled

189
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A long passage in a building from which door leads to room

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Corridor

190
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A strip of hair left to grow above the upper lip.

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Moustache

191
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Decorated with pattern sewn on with thread

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Embroidered

192
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The making of Low ,feeble sound expressive of pain or fear

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Whimpering

193
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a complete list of items, typically one in alphabetical or other systematic order.

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Catalogue

194
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in a cruel or violent manner.

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Viciously

195
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the last part of a piece of music, an entertainment, or a public event, especially when particularly dramatic or exciting.

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Finale

196
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Total change

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Metamorphosis (spell)

197
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An old building that is in very bad condition

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Dilapidated (spell)

198
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Adding more to /additional

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Supplement (spell)

199
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Scampered

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Scuttled

200
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Peered

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Scrutinised

201
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Scampered

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Scuttled

202
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Peered

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Scrutinised

203
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Bewilderment

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Confusion

204
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Imminent

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Impending

205
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Recover from illness

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Recuperate

206
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Comfort received by a person after loss

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Consolation

207
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irritable easily angered

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irascible

208
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move along with long strides

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lope

209
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rising of people to open resistance to

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insurrection

210
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lack of seriousness

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levity

211
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frugal looking to the future

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provident

212
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use flattery or deceit to persuade

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cajole

213
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present but not yet active developed or visible

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latent

214
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open disobedience or resistance

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defiance

215
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insincere talk/jargon

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cant

216
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try to deceive by equivocal language

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equivocate

217
Q

promise or swear to give up

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abjure

218
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mean contemptible

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scurvy

219
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based on error

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fallacious

220
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flood cover by overflowing

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inundate

221
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succession connected line of

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sequence

222
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to deny to oppose

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gainsay

223
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prevent from being known put an end to

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suppress

224
Q

get to know

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ascertain

225
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final and unalterable

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irrevocable

226
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rubbed off worn away by friction

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abraded

227
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watchfulness self-appointed group that maintains order

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vigilance

228
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One-sides committed to party biased or prejudiced

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Partisan

229
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To roam/ wander freely

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Expatiate

230
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Pompous/ self important A punishment of sort

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Consequential

231
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Eagerly desirous

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Covetous

232
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To attack verbally Attack a country and win for a certain period of time

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Inveigh

233
Q

Surprise and feel dismay

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Consternation

234
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Press lose shape/compress

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Crush

235
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Self-controlled

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Sober

236
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Make or become stiff or solid

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Congeal

237
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Overflowing with enthusiasm/showing excitement

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Ebullient

238
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Varied motley/ greatly diversified

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Multifarious

239
Q

Marry/ give one’s support to

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Espouse

240
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Flag/badge

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Ensign

241
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Pretend

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Feint

242
Q

Dig up from the earth

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Disinter

243
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Not new

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Trite

244
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Trifling/worthless

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Nugatory

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