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Question 1

Divine (verb)

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To discover or understand something by intuition or guesswork

She somehow _____ that he was lying, even without proof.

Question 2

Boastful

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Talking with too much pride about something, often annoyingly

He was so ____ about his promotion that it irritated everyone.

Question 3

Follow one’s gut

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To trust one’s instincts or intuition

I didn’t have all the facts, but I decided to ____ and decline the offer.

Question 4

Foregone conclusion

Answer 4

A result that is certain or obvious before it happens

Everyone knew they would win the match—it was a ____.

Question 5

Forensic

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Related to scientific methods used to solve crimes

The ___ evidence helped the police identify the suspect.

Question 6

Frantic

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Extremely worried, anxious, or rushed

She made a ____ search for her lost keys before the flight.

Question 7

Halt (v)

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To stop or make something stop

The construction was ___ due to safety concerns.

Question 8

Hearsay

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Information received from others that is not confirmed as fact

The court dismissed the statement as mere ___.

Question 9

Impenetrable

Answer 9

Impossible to pass through or understand

The jungle was so dense it seemed ____.

His handwriting was ____; I couldn’t read a word.

Question 10

Macabre

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Disturbing or horrifying, often related to death

The novel had a macabre theme, filled with eerie murders and dark secrets

Question 11

Generosity

Answer 11

The quality of being kind and willing to give or share

Her ___ was evident when she donated half of her salary to charity.

Question 12

Nagging

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Persistently annoying or bothering someone

She had a nagging feeling that she had forgotten something important.

His nagging voice made it impossible to focus.

Question 13

Wade through mud

Answer 13

to struggle through something difficult)

I had to ____ hundreds of emails this morning.

Question 14

To follow suit

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To do the same as someone else

When one company lowered its prices, others quickly ____.

Question 15

Portrait defied me

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The portrait was so challenging that it felt impossible to complete (can also mean it resisted being captured accurately)

I tried to paint her, but the ___ —something was always off.

Question 16

Prurient

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Having an excessive interest in sexual matters

The book was banned for its ___ content.

Question 17

Remorse

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A deep sense of regret or guilt for something done wrong

He showed no ___ for his actions, which made people angrier.

Question 18

Shutter(ed)

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To speak with involuntary pauses or repetitions

He ______ nervously during his speech.

Question 19

Theories were espoused

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Theories were strongly supported or advocated

His ____ by many scholars in the field.

Question 20

Repose

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A state of rest, relaxation, or calmness

She lay in ____, enjoying the peaceful afternoon.

Question 21

draw someone into something

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to make someone become involved in a difficult or unpleasant situation:

They tried to _____ their argument, but I refused

Question 22

peer

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to look carefully or with difficulty:

peer through When no one answered the door, she peered through the window to see if anyone was there.

The driver was peering into the distance trying to read the road sign.

Question 23

Rim

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the outer, often curved or circular, edge of something:

The rim of the cup was chipped and broken.
My reading glasses have wire rims.

Question 24

volley

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a large number of bullets (seeming to be) fired at the same time:

Even as the funeral took place, guerrillas hidden nearby fired/let off a fresh volley of machine-gun fire.

Question 25

precursor

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something that happened or existed before another thing, especially if it either developed into it or had an influence on it: Sulphur dioxide is the main precursor of acid rain. Biological research has often been a precursor to medical breakthroughs.

Question 26

trot something out

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to provide an excuse, idea, opinion, or fact, especially one that has been used often before or one that is silly: You trot out that argument whenever I try to discuss this with you. trot the same old something out Whenever I ask him why his work is late, he just trots out the same old excuses.

Question 27

emerging

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starting to exist: Western governments should be giving more aid to the emerging democracies of the Third World. emergent economies/markets

Question 28

Primordial

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existing at or since the beginning of the world or the universe: The planet Jupiter contains large amounts of the primordial gas and dust out of which the solar system was formed.

Question 29

Namely

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used when you want to give more detail or be more exact about something you have just said: We need to get more teachers into the classrooms where they're most needed, namely in high poverty areas. I learned an important lesson when I lost my job, namely that nothing is a hundred percent guaranteed.

Question 30

Predate

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to exist or happen before something else The drinking of alcohol predates the Greeks and Romans

Question 31

Cognitive abilities

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Intellectual skills like reasoning, memory, problem-solving His cognitive abilities allow him to analyze complex data quickly.

Question 32

Emotional intelligence (EQ)

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The ability to understand and manage emotions Great leaders often have high emotional intelligence, which helps them connect with others.

Question 33

Interpersonal skills

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The ability to communicate and interact effectively with others Strong interpersonal skills are crucial in any professional environment.

Question 34

Analytical reasoning

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The ability to break down and examine information logically His analytical reasoning helped him solve the legal case efficiently.

Question 35

Empathetic leadership

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Leadership that focuses on understanding and addressing others’ emotions Empathetic leadership fosters a positive work environment.

Question 36

Social adaptability

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The ability to adjust to different social settings and interactions Her social adaptability made her fit into any team effortlessly.

Question 37

Determining factor

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A crucial element in a decision or outcome Social adaptability is a determining factor in career success.

Question 38

Undermine (potential, credibility, confidence, authority)

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To weaken or damage something His lack of communication skills undermined his ability to lead the team.

Question 39

Foster (collaboration, creativity, innovation, trust, teamwork)

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To encourage or promote the growth of something A supportive environment fosters creativity and innovation.

Question 40

Navigate (challenges, difficulties, obstacles, situations)

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To find a way through a difficult situation He navigates business challenges with confidence.

Question 41

Convey (emotions, message, thoughts, ideas, meaning)

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To express or communicate something clearly She struggled to convey her emotions effectively.

Question 42

Espouse (values, theories, beliefs, ideas, opinions)

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To support or advocate for something He espouses the idea that education should be accessible to everyone.

Question 43

Expertise (in a field)

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Specialized knowledge in a particular subject Her expertise in contract law is highly respected.

Question 44

Compassion (show, demonstrate, lack, act with)

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Sympathy and concern for others A good leader shows compassion for their team’s struggles.

Question 45

Just because… doesn’t mean…

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Just because someone has a high IQ doesn’t mean they will succeed in life.

Question 46

To outweigh the benefits of…

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To be more important or valuable than something else Emotional intelligence outweighs the benefits of just a high IQ.

Question 47

Fully utilize...

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To use something to its full potential He fully utilizes his networking skills to grow his business.

Question 48

Undermine one's potential

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poor communication, can undermine teamwork.

Question 49

Bender

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a period during which a large amount of alcohol is drunk: They went on a bender for two days after they won the championship. Synonyms

Question 50

Sane

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having a healthy mind and not mentally ill: In the doctor's opinion he was sane at the time of the murder. humorous The only thing which keeps me sane after a hard day in the office is jogging! showing good judgment and understanding: It was a sane decision and one we all respected.

Question 51

Lust

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a very strong sexual desire: I don't think it's love so much as lust.

Question 52

Lather

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a pale, usually white, mass of small bubbles produced especially when soap is mixed with water: Wet the hair, apply shampoo, and massage into a rich lather.

Question 53

Lukewarm

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not enthusiastic or interested: Her proposals got a lukewarm response.

Question 54

Hearse

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a large car that is used to take a dead body to a funeral

Question 55

Dial tone (dialing)

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the continuous sound you hear when you pick up the telephone, letting you know that you can call a number

Question 56

cut loose

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to behave in an uncontrolled, wild way: Don't be too hard on them - they're just kids and they need to cut loose sometimes.

Question 57

Cut someone loose

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To let someone go from something, such as a position, relationship, or obligation

Question 58

mess someone up

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To cause someone to suffer emotional and mental problems: Drugs can really mess you up US slang – to hit someone repeatedly so that they are badly injured

Question 59

hang someone out to dry

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to allow someone to be punished, criticized, or made to suffer in a way that is unfair, without trying to help them: They felt they had been hung out to dry by their employers. He said, "We will not let the media hang this man out to dry."

Question 60

bound

Answer 60

certain or extremely likely to happen: [ + to infinitive ] You're bound to forget people's names occasionally. You're bound to feel nervous about your interview. having a moral or legal duty to do something: (forced) The company is bound by a special agreement to involve the union in important decisions. duty-bound: She feels duty-bound to tell him everything.

Question 61

be bound and determined

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to be seriously intending to do something: They are bound and determined to build their own house someday.

Question 62

recurrence

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an occasion when something recurs a recurrence of the disease

Question 63

recur

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to happen again or many times The same ideas recur throughout her books.

Question 64

trace

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- to find someone or something that was lost: Police have so far failed to trace the missing woman. - to find the origin of something: She's traced her family back to the sixteenth century. They were able to trace the call (= find out the number of the telephone used). - to describe the way something has developed over time: The book traces the development of women's art since the start of the century.

Question 65

voluble

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- speaking a lot, with confidence and enthusiasm: She was a voluble, smart, funny interviewee. - involving a lot of words spoken confidently and forcefully: Two people walked by having a voluble argument.

Question 66

affliction

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something that makes you suffer: Malnutrition is one of the common afflictions of the poor.

Question 67

asphyxiate

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to cause someone to be unable to breathe, usually resulting in that person's death: The murder inquiry found that the children had been asphyxiated.

Question 68

contradiction

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the fact of something being the complete opposite of something else or very different from something else, so that one of them must be wrong: You say that you're good friends and yet you don't trust him. Isn't that a contradiction?

Question 69

elation

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a state of extreme happiness or excitement: There's a sense of elation at having completed a race of such length.

Question 70

likelihood

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the chance that something will happen There's not much likelihood of that happening.

Question 71

for the sake of someone/for someone's sake

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in order to help or bring advantage to someone: Please do it, for David's sake. Their parents only stayed together for the sake of the children. I hope for both our sakes that you're right!

Question 72

speak one's mind

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to say what you're thinking openly an honestly to say frankly what one means or thinks You must allow me to speak my mind. Speak your mind.

Question 72

speaking from experience

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To talk (about something) having had prior experience and thus a more credible or worthwhile viewpoint. I'm speaking from experience when I tell you that a robust investment portfolio is absolutely critical to achieve the kind of pension you desire. A: "Sarah said to have a lawyer look over the contract to make sure it's all above board." B: "Well, I know she speaks from experience, so I would listen to her."

Question 73

talk one's ear off

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to talk to someone for a very long period of time. He talks my ear off every time I call him. Sorry for talking your ear off.

Question 74

actions speak louder than words

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said to emphasize that what you do is more important and shows your intentions and feelings more clearly than what you say what you do is more important than what you say, because the things you do show your true intentions and feelings: Team USA is not expected to win, but they believe actions speak louder than words.

Question 75

like talking to a brick wall

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If talking to someone is like talking to a brick wall, the person you are speaking to does not listen: I've tried to discuss my feelings with her, but it's like talking to a brick wall.

Question 76

be not on speaking terms

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not friendly enough to talk: We had an argument, and we’re not on speaking terms now.

Question 77

talk your way into/out of something

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to persuade people that you should do something/not do something by the reasons you give: He talked his way into the job. You might be able to talk your way out of most things but you still have to wash the dishes!

Question 78

as we speak

Answer 78

(to be doing something) as we speak: (to be in the middle of doing something) at this exact moment, right now. They are looking for a solution to this problem as we speak. They are trying to solve the problem right now. "Even as we speak, I am recycling plastics." "I am looking at your file as we speak." "There are people picketing the Delavigne offices as we speak."

Question 78

talk some sense into s1

Answer 78

to help someone to think about a situation in a reasonable way: She won't listen to me - can you try to talk some sense into her?

Question 81

Constellation

Answer 81

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