Advanced English Vocabulary Set 3 Flashcards
(200 cards)
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She said she’d seen him last week and he was ______ __ ________.
to continue to live or exist and be full of energy
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alive and kicking
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Marriage isn’t all _______ ___ ______. It can be hard work keeping a relationship together.
it’s not always pleasant
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moonlight and roses
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Be careful you don’t _________ yourself.
to make someone do more than they are really able to do， so that they become very tired
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overtax
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a person who lends money in exchange for items which they can sell if the person leaving them does not pay an agreed amount of money in an agreed time
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pawnbroker
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They captured the last _____________ of the presidential guard.
a building or position which is strongly defended
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stronghold
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The ___________ appearance of the building has not changed at all in 200 years.
relating to how people， situations or things seem to be， rather than how they are inside
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outward
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Hebron has been a _________ for years.
a place where trouble or violence might easily develop suddenly and be hard to control
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flashpoint
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Many of Hitchcock’s films are real _________.
a story or a situation which is exciting because its ending or result is uncertain until it happens
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cliffhangers
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Susannah put down the paintbrush and stood back to admire her __________.
work done skilfully with the hands
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handiwork
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A qualified teacher， he ___________ as a cabbie in the evenings to pay the rent.
to work at an additional job， especially without telling your main employer
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moonlighted
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an _________ sense of humour
unusual and strange and therefore surprising or noticeable
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offbeat
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The latest 500 cc road bike easily __________ all the competition.
to be much better than someone or something
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outclasses
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someone who has a lot of knowledge about many different subjects
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polymath
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a small car for short journeys
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runabout
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a _________ imagination
full of nervous excitement or activity
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febrile
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It is a widely held ________ that governments should not negotiate with terrorists.
a statement or principle which is generally accepted to be true， but is not necessarily so
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axiom
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She won’t _________ any criticism of her work.
to not allow or accept something， especially difference of opinion or intention
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brook
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He’s the author of an ________ book on Scottish history.
having or containing a lot of specialist knowledge
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erudite
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The Government has been __________ in the fight against inflation.
showing hard work， care and attention to detail
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assiduous
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Her approval was the highest __________ he could have received.
praise and approval
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accolade
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Are you __________ my competence as a professional designer?
to cause people to doubt someone’s character， qualities or reputation by criticizing them
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impugning
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He was considered as something of a __________ in the publishing world.
a person who thinks and acts in an independent， unusual way
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maverick
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having the habit of talking a lot， especially about unimportant things
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garrulous
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In a moment of __________， she agreed to go with him.
a temporary change from the typical or usual way of behaving
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aberration
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She accepted the money with \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
speed and eagerness
alacrity
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laziness and moral \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
very immoral behaviour
turpitude
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\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ rates of interest
much higher than it should be
exorbitant
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the _________ of our purpose on earth
a confusing and difficult problem
conundrum
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Water from the Great Lakes is pumped to _______ regions.
very dry because it has very little rain
arid
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the _________ properties of natural remedies
helping people， or resulting in something good
beneficent
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poetry that is silly or funny and not intended to be serious
doggerel
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the practice of using too many words to express an idea， instead of saying it directly
circumlocution
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You should __________ the same amount of time to each question.
to use something for a particular purpose， give something to a particular person etc
allocate
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I have always found Bentner to be a model of _______ in our dealings.
complete honesty
probity
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Years of easy success had ___________ the company's thinking.
become fixed and unable to change
ossified
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too careless to save any money or to plan for the future
improvident
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Johnson was ________ in the press for refusing to resign.
to say or write bad things about someone or something
vilified
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If she had only _________ my warnings， none of this would have happened.
to pay attention to someone's advice or warning
heeded
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I came back from holiday feeling \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
to make someone look or feel young and strong again
rejuvenated
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No one was more __________ than Neil in supporting the proposal.
someone who does or supports something with great energy
zealous
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The magician _________ a rabbit out of his hat.
to perform clever tricks in which you seem to make things appear， disappear， or change by magic
conjured
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The headteacher is very \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
friendly and pleasant
genial
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He interpreted her comments as an _________ criticism of the government.
suggested but not communicated directly
implicit
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She has published a fierce anti-war \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
a piece of writing or a speech in which a person strongly attacks or defends a particular opinion， person， idea or set of beliefs
polemic
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Many prisons， even today， are overcrowded and _________ places.
extremely dirty and unpleasant， often because of lack of money
squalid
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He was always rather _________ at sport.
not skilled or effective
inept
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The minister is calling for ____________ prison sentences for people who assault police officers.
describes something which must be done， or which is demanded by law
mandatory
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an __________ taste in literature
including a mixture of many different elements， especially so that you can use the best of all of them
eclectic
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The charges are false， and we are sure we will be ___________ in court.
to prove that someone who was blamed for something is in fact not guilty
vindicated
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This issue looks likely to continue to ______ the government.
to cause difficulty to someone， or to cause someone to feel angry， annoyed or upset
vex
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to take a claim or complaint against someone to a court of law
litigate
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I can't believe he had the _________ to ask me for more money!
the quality of having enough courage to take risks or say impolite things
audacity
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She __________ down the stairs and into the hall.
to walk confidently while moving your hips from side to side in a way that attracts attention
sashayed
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Lloyd has carved a ________ for himself as a professional tennis player.
a job or position which is very suitable for someone， especially one that they like
niche
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She said she preferred _________ to brains
physical strength and big muscles
brawn
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The fund was increased by the _________ of new shareholders.
gradual increase or growth by the addition of new layers or parts
accretion
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A friend of the victim was _________ as a witness by lawyers representing the accused.
to order someone to go to a court of law to answer questions
subpoenaed
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News of the arrest ________ her greatly.
to worry someone
perturbed
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The tour operator will arrange transport and plan your \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
a detailed plan or route of a journey
itinerary
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It is misleading to see the legal system as a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
a large， powerful organization that cannot change quickly and does not consider the ideas or feelings of the people it affects
monolith
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There has been a _________ of interest in religion over the last ten years.
the reappearance and growth of something that was common in the past
resurgence
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Nigeria's Nobel \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_， Wole Soyinka
someone who has been given an important prize or honour， especially the Nobel Prize
laureate
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The film was a complete \_\_\_\_\_\_.
a film， play， product etc that is not successful
flop
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the enormous _____ of the tree
the size of something or someone large when you measure around them
girth
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the _________ of housework
hard boring work
drudgery
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the _____ system
one of the fixed social classes， which cannot be changed， into which people are born in India
caste
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a very long， boring piece of writing - used to show disapproval
screed
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Our Science Shop is a treasure ______ of curiosities and gadgets.
a group of valuable or interesting things or pieces of information， or the place where they are
trove
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What are you ________ on about， George?
to talk or complain about something for a long time in a boring way
maundering
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Wear a T-shirt under your wetsuit to stop it \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
become sore because of something rubbing against it
chafing
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Some hunters are ________ under the new restrictions.
to feel impatient or annoyed
chafing
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They _________ politely， but finally agreed to stay.
to express doubt about or opposition to a plan or suggestion
demurred
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to rub something so hard that the surface becomes damaged
abrade
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Commerce was the town's ________ \_\_\_\_\_.
the reason why something exists， why someone does something etc
raison d'être
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This man， in fact， was ____ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_， a true original.
the only example of its kind; constituting a class of its own; unique
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sui generis
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recommendations that were adopted ___ \_\_\_\_\_
in all; completely; entirely; wholly
in toto
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The remark was uttered _______ \_\_\_\_\_\_.
in a quiet voice so that only people near can hear
sotto voce
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too great to be described in words
ineffable
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The witness was _________ for failing to answer the question.
to tell someone severely that they have done something wrong
admonished
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The men were using ____________ language
intended or likely to cause anger or hate
inflammatory
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The army planned to attack enemy \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
a building where weapons and military equipment are stored
arsenals
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Financial aid is being provided to the country under the ________ of the International Monetary Fund.
with the protection or support of someone or something， especially an organization
auspices
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As he left the meeting， he was _______ by angry demonstrators.
to criticize or speak in an angry manner to someone
berated
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Once again the talks have ended in \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
when agreement cannot be reached because neither side will change its demands
deadlock
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bushes， small trees etc growing under and around larger trees in a forest
underbrush
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a ________ fighting force
not tidy or properly organized
ragtag
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The company was originally an ________ of Bell Telephones.
something such as an organization which has developed from a larger or earlier one
offshoot
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So why does one company survive a recession while its competitors fall by the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_?
fail to finish an activity
wayside
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Her words had a _______ effect.
making you feel calm
soothing
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They set about their work with youthful _____ and enthusiasm.
strength， energy or enthusiasm
vigour
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Two prisoners _______ last night.
to go away suddenly and secretly in order to escape from somewhere
absconded
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a _______ substance can be dissolved in a liquid
soluble
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Many children are _______ victims of this war.
unlucky and usually unhappy
hapless
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the very thin thread that spiders produce to make webs
gossamer
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a _______ architectural style
with too much decoration or detail
florid
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She gazed into the _________ depths of his brown eyes.
too deep to be measured
fathomless
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We have some __________ parish records from the sixteenth century.
describes something very old that is still existing
extant
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His words to the press were deliberately __________ - he didn't deny the reports but neither did he confirm them.
unclear and seeming to have two opposing meanings
equivocal
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\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ desires
relating to the body
corporeal
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Katie and Carmella had a _________ agreement that they would not mention the dented fender to their parents.
unspoken
tacit
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a _________ climate
neither very hot nor very cold
temperate
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a _______ for money-making
great enthusiasm or eagerness
zeal
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I'm afraid my concentration began to ______ as lunch approached.
to lose strength， determination or purpose， especially temporarily
waver
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Recent developments in the area have brought ________ ethnic tension out into the open.
present but needing particular conditions to become active
latent
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the _______ world of the law
interested in your own group， country， way of life etc and no others
insular
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Local newspapers tend to be very \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
only interested in things that affect your local area
parochial
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Mrs. Grebelski was \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_， owning a huge house and three cars.
rich， wealthy
affluent
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The carpenter ________ his assistant to fetch wood.
send off to accomplish a duty
dispatched
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He was so angry at his wife for leaving him that he __________ all evidence of her presence.
wipe out
effaced
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My friend is so ___________ that she makes everyone smile.
bubbly， lively
effervescent
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Such __________ comments are unusual from someone who is usually so reserved in his opinions.
expressing admiration or praise
laudatory
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In the Old Testament， God __________ that no one should steal
command authoratively
mandates
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The teacher's ________ demeanor helped the class remain calm after the experiment exploded
soothing
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pacific
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He feared that Lucy's _______ complexion was due to an unexplained loss of blood
lacking color
palid
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The mythical Helen of Troy was considered a _______ of female beauty
a model of excellence or perfection
paragon
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It was _____________ that the bomb squad disconnect the blue wire before removing the fuse
greatest in importance
paramount
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After Tom applied a __________ to his brilliant red sunburn， he soon felt better
a soothing balm
salve
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The __________ cat did little but loll in the sun
sitting， settled
sedentary
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Water is sometimes called the universal ___________ because almost all other substances can dissolve into it.
solvent
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The _______ butler never changed his expression no matter what happened
sedate， serious， self-restrained
staid
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The other kids referred to the teacher's pet as the Tenth Grade \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
one who flatters in the hope of gaining favors
Toady
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I didn't want to wittness the neighbor's ______ affair through the window
giving off intense heat， passionate
torrid
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The professor's comments about the poem were surprisingly _______ and dull
lacking liveliness
vapid
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The guards remained ______ throughout the night， but the enemy never launched the expected attack
watchful， alert
vigilant
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When angry， the woman would spew _________ insults
having a caustic quality
vitriolic
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My friend can't get over her breakup with her boyfriend and now just ________ in self-pity
to become or remain helpless
wallows
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After such a long， frustrating day， I was grateful for Chris's _________ attitude and childich naivete
charming， pleasing
winsome
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We ________ together the logs by tying a string around them
to join， link
yoked
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During the debate， the politician made several __________ about the sexual activities of his opponent
an insinuation
innuendos
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My ________ appetite for melons can be a problem in the winter
incapable of being satisfied
insatiable
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The director told the actor he had to \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_， or else the audience would have no idea what his character was going through
to express emotion
emote
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The _________ tree bore enough apples to last up through the entire season
fruitful， fertile
fecund
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The dog was ________ to the parking meter.
to chain， restrain
fettered
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Guard dogs are known for the great _______ they show toward their masters
loyalty， devotion
fidelity
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If a plant is not watered enough， its leaves become droopy and \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
limp， not firm or strong
flaccid
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I ________ the school's dress code by wearing a tie-dyed tank top and a pair of cut-off jeans
to disregard or disobey openly
flouted
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When we got lost on our hiking trip， we ________ for berries and nuts in order to survive
to graze， rummage for food
foraged
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I ________ the cold I was getting by taking plenty of vitamin C pills
to prevent， delay
forestalled
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Everyone had heard the teacher's ________ about gum chewing in class before
a ranting speech
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harangue
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The superstar's _______ dismissal of her costars will backfire on her someday
disdainfully proud
haughty
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The fourth-grader learned many ______ words from a pomphlet that was being passed around school
forbidden， not permitted
illicit
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If your grades were as _______ as your sister's， then you too would receive a car for a graduation present
exemplary， flawless
impeccable
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Because of their thick layer of fur， many seals are almost ___________ to the cold
incapable of being affected
impervious
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The interior designer admired my __________ of the yellow couch and green table
the act of placing two things next to each other for implicit comparison
juxtaposition
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Echoing throughout our village， the funeral ______ made the stormy day even more grim.
the solemn sound of a bell， often indicating a death
knell
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Because he fell off his bike into a rosebush， the boy's skin was covered with \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
a cut， tear
lacerations
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The author's _______ style has won him many followers who dislike wordiness
terse in speech or writing
laconic
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In the summer months， the great heat makes people ________ and lazy
sluggish from fatigue or weakness
languid
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My brilliant paper was only in its ________ form on the morning that it was due
vaguely defined， cloudy
nascent
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As a _________ in the literary world， he had trouble finding a publisher for his first novel
someone who is young or inexperienced
neophyte
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Jackie was a _______ person; she would study until dawn and sleep until the evening.
relating to or occuring during the night
nocturnal
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Nobody would enter the stalls until the horse's ________ leavings were taken away
unpleasant， esp. to the sense of smell
noisome
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The detective didn't want to answer the questions， so he ________ the truth
to render incomprehensible
obfuscated
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Martin's _______ language confused those who listened to him
not straightforward
oblique
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The ________ child refused to leave the store until his mother bought him a candy bar.
stubborn
obstinate
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Despite the unpleasant smell， the exotic cheese was quite \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
agreeable to the taste
palatable
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Carlos found himself in a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_: should he choose mint chocolate chip or cookie dough?
a perplexed， unresolvable state
quandary
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The skilled leader deftly _________ the rebellion.
to control or diffuse a potentially explosive situation
quelled
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Rob was dared to eat the ________ egg salad sandwich
having a terrible taste or smell
rancid
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When Eileen challenged me to a fight， I could see the _______ in her eyes.
deep， bitter resentment
rancor
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It's best to think things over calmly and thoroughly， rather than make _______ decisions
hasty， incautiuos
rash
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Sarah's neighbors called the cops when her house party got too \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
loud， boisterous
raucous
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The old tenement house was ________ to make room for the large chain store.
to demolish， level
razed
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When the cops showed up at Sarah's party， they __________ her for disturbing the peace.
to scold， criticize
rebuked
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When Tom gave Sarah a sweater for Christmas， she _________ by giving him a kiss.
to give in return
reciprocated
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The priest's ________ gave him the moral authority to counsel his parishioners.
uprightness， extreme morality
rectitude
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The policeman had _______ that Marshall comitted the crime.
to assert， usually without proof
alleged
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This drug will _________ the symptoms of the disease， but only for a while.
to relieve， make more bearable
alleviate
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The scientist could sometimes seem \_\_\_\_\_\_， as if he didn't care about his friends or family.
reserved， distant
aloof
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Because of his charisma， the candidate was able to __________ all democrats and republicans under his banner.
to bring together， unite
amalgamate
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The tense situation was _______ when Sam proposed a solution everyone could agree upon.
to improve
ameliorated
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Advanced physics is the _____ of many students' academic lives.
a burden
bane
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Frankie's mother told him not to be ________ when he refused to attend the birthday party.
shy， excessively timid
bashful
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The thief _______ his partners into surrendering all of their money to him.
to trick， deceive
beguiled
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The new aircraft carrier is among several ________ that the Air Force has added to its fleet.
something of tremendous power or size
behemoths
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His family was ________ of food and shelter following the tornado.
devoid of， without
bereft
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The pianist used the foot pedal to emphasize the ______ of the sonata
a rhythm， progression of sound
cadence
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The murderer's _______ lack of remorse shocked the jury.
harsh， cold， unfeeling
callous
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Fred's buddies ______ him into attending the bachelor party.
to urge， coax
cajoled
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The workers delighted in their new ___________ office space.
very spacious
capacious
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The tobacco industry has long denied that cigarette smoke is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
causing cancer
carcinogenic
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One lie often ________ another lie.
give birth to
begets
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Melvin's smile ________ the grief he was feeling
to contradict
belied
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An __________ of football is a football fan.
aficionado
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An ___ \_\_\_\_\_\_ meal is a picnic.
outside
al fresco
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To be __ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is to know all the latest information
au courant
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If you absolutely despised your landlord， you might say that he was your ____ \_\_\_\_\_\_
bete noire
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To give someone _____ \_\_\_\_\_ is to give them the licence to do anything
carte blanche
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To believe in \_\_\_\_\_\_\_-\_\_\_\_\_ is to believe the government should exert no control over business.
laissez-faire
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After the rebels had driven out the president， the country was ruled by a _______ of army officers.
a small group that rules a country after its government is overthrown
junta
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An _____ \_\_\_\_\_ is an idea that obsesses you or that you can't get out of your mind.
idée fixe
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Henry commited a ______ \_\_\_\_ when he told the hostess that her party had been boring.
faux pas
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something that is already done and cannot be undone
fait accompli
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Your ___ \_\_\_\_ boss is the person who tells you what to do.
actual
de facto
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Your ___ \_\_\_\_\_ boss is the person who is technically in charge of you.
according to role of law
de jure
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a statement that does not follow logically from what has gone before
non sequitur
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An _______ fashion is an unconventional， bizzare fashion
outré
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something given or done in return for something else
quid pro quo
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Understanding is the ____ \_\_\_ ____ of a successful marriage
essential element
sine qua non
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the current state of affairs
status quo
