Deck 2 Flashcards
(200 cards)
1
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Her heart was [] in her chest as she waited for the exam results.
- A sound made by a heavy object striking a surface with a dull, muffled noise. Used metaphorically to describe an intense or heavy sensation, often emotional or physical.
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Her heart was thudding in her chest as she waited for the exam results.
2
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The [] footsteps of the giant echoed through the forest.
- Heavy, dull.
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The thudding footsteps of the giant echoed through the forest.
3
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She felt a [] sense of dread as she approached the principal’s office.
- Heavy, oppressive.
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She felt a thudding sense of dread as she approached the principal’s office.
4
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His act was just a clever [] to get me to go out with him.
- A wily subterfuge.
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His act was just a clever ruse to get me to go out with him.
5
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His act was just a clever ruse to [] me [] go out with him.
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His act was just a clever ruse to get me to go out with him.
6
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They obtained the documents by [].
- Deception by artifice or stratagem in order to conceal, escape, or evade.
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They obtained the documents by subterfuge.
7
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She turned out to be a [] negotiator.
- Crafty. Full of tricks or stratagems intended to ensnare or deceive.
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She turned out to be a wily negotiator.
8
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I had to use all of my [] to convince her to go to bed with me.
- Trick or stratagem intended to ensnare or deceive. Skill in outwitting.
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I had to use all of my wiles to convince her to go to bed with me.
9
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Their friendship [] into cannibal lust.
- To come into one’s own. Develop. Bloom. To become evident. To make an appearance.
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Their friendship blossomed into cannibal lust.
10
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He had a slow start as a ladies man, but he’s [ph] this season.
- To achieve one’s potential.
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He had a slow start as a ladies man, but he’s come into his own this season.
Also, to gain recognition.
11
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After some delay and [], the door grudgingly turned on its hinges.
- Hesitation (as in doing or accepting) usually based on doubt of the acceptability of something offered or proposed.
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After some delay and demur, the door grudgingly turned on its hinges.
12
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We accepted his offer to pay for our dinners without [].
- The act or an instance of objecting. Protest.
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We accepted his offer to pay for our dinners without demur.
13
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Don’t hesitate to [] to the idea if you have any qualms.
- To take exception. Object. Often used with to or at.
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Don’t hesitate to demur to the idea if you have any qualms.
14
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She suggested that he would win easily, but he [], saying he expected the election to be close.
- Delay, hesitate.
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She suggested that he would win easily, but he demurred, saying he expected the election to be close.
15
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She [] to win.
- Aspire, intend.
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She aims to win.
16
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She acted with [] disregard for the rules.
- Readily visible or intelligible. Obvious.
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She acted with patent disregard for the rules.
17
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Tourism is a [] of the city’s economy.
- A crucial or key part of something.
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Tourism is a mainstay of the city’s economy.
18
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Her immense pride in him and unquestioning support were among the few [] in his life.
- Someone or something that is a principal or reliable support or resource.
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Her immense pride in him and unquestioning support were among the few mainstays in his life.
19
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While we’re away, [ph] your sister and bear in mind she’s a virgin.
- Watch, observe.
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While we’re away, keep an eye on your sister and bear in mind she’s a virgin.
20
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She has [ph] of mystery about her.
- The look, appearance, or bearing of a person especially as expressive of some personal quality or emotion. Demeanor.
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She has an air of mystery about her.
21
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The uncertainty of the situation had a [] effect on him.
- Physically or emotionally exhausting.
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The uncertainty of the situation had a draining effect on him.
22
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All their hard work [ph].
- To a state of being wasted or irretrievably lost.
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All their hard work went down the drain.
23
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The fact that they’d written the play themselves made it [ph]impressive.
- Even more.
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The fact that they’d written the play themselves made it all the more impressive.
24
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When all the effort went down the drain, he wasn’t there to [] the blame.
- To assume the burden or responsibility of.
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When all the effort went down the drain, he wasn’t there to shoulder the blame.
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It seemed like she [*ph*] the situation.
* *To understand and be able to deal with (something).*
It seemed like she **had a good handle on** the situation.
26
I can't quite [*ph*] the way this machine works.
* *To understand and be able to deal with (something).*
I can't quite **get a handle on** the way this machine works.
27
The company has fallen into complete [ ].
* *A lack of order or sequence. Confusion, disorder.*
The company has fallen into complete **disarray**.
28
Her date was a bit of a slob, but she had fun [*ph*].
* *Despite everything. Nevertheless.*
Her date was a bit of a slob, but she had fun **all the same**.
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Her date was a bit of a [ ], but she had fun all the same.
* *A slovenly ot boorish person. An ordinary person.*
Her date was a bit of a **slob**, but she had fun all the same.
30
Rodolfo was a [ ] of a professor whose office was littered with a decade's worth of notes and student papers.
* *A slovenly ot boorish person. An ordinary person.*
Rodolfo was a **slob** of a professor whose office was littered with a decade's worth of notes and student papers.
31
As Trunk’s power has grown, his public [ ] has changed.
* *Behavior toward others. Outward manner.*
As Trunk’s power has grown, his public **demeanor** has changed.
32
Cum [ ] from my cock.
* *To issue copiously or violently. To emit a sudden copious flow.*
Cum **gushed (out)** from my cock.
33
In the dream, my cock became an unstoppable [ ] of cum, fireworks, and confetti.
* *One that gushes. An oil well with a copious natural flow.*
In the dream, my cock became an unstoppable **gusher** of cum, fireworks and confetti.
34
She was about to give up, but in that moment a [ ] of her boyfriend's cum splashed onto her face.
* *A sudden outpouring. Something emitted in a gushing forth.*
She was about to give up, but in that moment a **gush** of her boyfriend's cum splashed onto her face.
35
My aunt couldn't stop [ ] over the baby.
* *To make an effusive display of affection or enthusiasm.*
My aunt couldn't stop **gushing** over the baby.
36
Blood [ ] from the cut.
* *To go, come, or flow out. To come forth; emerge. Suggests emerging from confinement through an outlet.*
Blood **issued** from the cut.
| Also, **gush**, **be emitted**...
## Footnote
Synonyms: **SPRING, ARISE, RISE, ORIGINATE, DERIVE, FLOW, ISSUE, EMANATE, PROCEED, STEM**.
37
Lilith [*pv*] on the deal.
* *To turn against. Betray.*
Lilith **crossed me up** on the deal.
38
She was really [*pv*] when she found out her coworker took credit for her idea.
* *Angry. Very annoyed.*
She was really **pissed off** when she found out her coworker took credit for her idea.
39
I was pretty [ ] when they canceled my flight at the last minute.
* *Mildly annoyed.*
I was pretty **peeved** when they canceled my flight at the last minute.
40
His constant interruptions really [ ] me during the meeting.
* *Slightly annoyed.*
His constant interruptions really **irked** me during the meeting.
41
The politician's speech [*pv*] the crowd.
* *More than annoyed, close to agitation.*
The politician's speech **riled up** the crowd.
42
He sat in the corner, [ ] after the argument.
* *Very angry. Seething with anger.*
He sat in the corner, **fuming** after the argument.
43
She got all [ ] when I pointed out her mistake.
* *Irritated, easily offended.*
She got all **huffy** when I pointed out her mistake.
44
He got all [*pv*] over a minor disagreement.
* *Quite angry.*
He got all **steamed up** over a minor disagreement.
45
He was really [*pv*] when they gave him the wrong order.
* *Annoyed, irritated (sports-related, comes from golf).*
He was really **teed off** when they gave him the wrong order.
46
I'm [*pv*] that they changed the deadline at the last minute!
* *Annoyed, but not as strong as "pissed off" (widely used).*
I'm **ticked off** that they changed the deadline at the last minute!
47
He's still [ ] about losing the competition.
* *Angry or resentful.*
He's still **sore** about losing the competition.
48
President Trunk vowed to support antiabortion-rights protesters in his second term as tens of thousands of demonstrators [ ] in Washington on Friday.
* *To join in a common cause. To engage in a mass meeting intended to arouse group enthusiasm.*
President Trunk vowed to support antiabortion-rights protesters in his second term as tens of thousands of demonstrators **rallied** in Washington on Friday.
49
The team of chefs hope to [ ] the support of their collective fan bases and pool funds.
* *To muster for a common purpose. To arouse for action.*
The team of chefs hope to **rally** the support of their collective fan bases and pool funds.
50
There is a pressing need for a sharper focus on combating cyberterrorism and radicalization rather than engaging in political [ ].
* *The art or practice of pushing a dangerous situation or confrontation to the limit of safety especially to force a desired outcome.*
There is a pressing need for a sharper focus on combating cyberterrorism and radicalization rather than engaging in political **brinkmanship**.
51
The issue was debated [*ph*].
* *Fully. Comprehensively.*
The issue was debated **at great length**.
52
We [*ph*] reached the top of the mountain.
* *At last. Finally.*
We **at length** reached the top of the mountain.
53
The new service rates [ ] the customers.
* *To make agitated an angry. Upset. Implies inducing an angry or resentful agitation.*
The new service rates **riled** the customers.
54
The "literary" fiction being written in this country nowadays strikes me as so [ ], self-absorbed and lifeless that I am just about unable to read it, much less pass fair judgment on it.
* *Devoid of significance or interest. Dull.*
The "literary" fiction being written in this country nowadays strikes me as so **jejune**, self-absorbed and lifeless that I am just about unable to read it, much less pass fair judgment on it.
55
As usual, the President delivered a [ ] and gassy speech.
* *Devoid of significance or interest; dull. Suggests a lack of rewarding or satisfying substance.*
As usual, the President delivered a **jejune** and gassy speech.
56
The film was peppered with [ ] reflections on life and art.
* *Juvenile, puerile.*
The film was peppered with **jejune** reflections on life and art.
57
His was a [ ] prose.
* *Characterized by many words but little content. Emptily verbose.*
His was a **gassy** prose.
58
Once she became rich and didn't need them anymore, she [*pv*] all her old friends like so much junk.
* *To throw away or aside. Loose ([*pv*] a hunting dog). Unfasten ([*pv*] a boat).*
Once she became rich and didn't need them anymore, she **cast off** all her old friends like so much junk.
59
This pulsing dance-rocker finds Yola [*pv*] negative forces in her life.
* *To throw away or aside. Loose ([*pv*] a hunting dog). Unfasten ([*pv*] a boat).*
This pulsing dance-rocker finds Yola **casting off** negative forces in her life.
60
Weisman had landed on the floor and was flat on his back amid an upturned ashtray, a [*adjpv*] tablecloth and a clutter of broken crystal.
* *Thrown away or aside.*
Weisman had landed on the floor and was flat on his back amid an upturned ashtray, a **cast-off** tablecloth and a clutter of broken crystal.
61
I was a [ ] child, not given to sharing.
* *Not generous or liberal; sparing or scant in using, giving, or spending. Implies a marked lack of generosity.*
I was a **stingy** child, not given to sharing.
## Footnote
Synonyms of **STINGY: CLOSE, NIGGARDLY, PARSIMONIOUS, PENURIOUS, MISERLY.**
62
The company was too [ ] to raise salaries.
* *Not generous or liberal; sparing or scant in using, giving, or spending. Implies a marked lack of generosity.*
The company was too **stingy** to raise salaries.
## Footnote
Synonyms of **STINGY: CLOSE, NIGGARDLY, PARSIMONIOUS, PENURIOUS, MISERLY.**
63
They had to make do with the [ ] portions of meat that the miserly host served.
* *Meanly scanty or small.*
They had to make do with the **stingy** portions of meat that the miserly host served.
64
In a [ ] worded letter she told me that she never wanted to see me again.
* *In a base or ungenerous manner. In an inferior manner.*
In a **meanly** worded letter she told me that she never wanted to see me again.
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That is a [ ] trick to play on a trusting person.
* *Characterized by petty selfishness or malice. Suggests small-mindedness, ill temper, or cupidity.*
That is a **mean** trick to play on a trusting person.
## Footnote
Synonyms: **IGNOBLE, ABJECT, SORDID**.
66
He's very [ ] with his money.
* *Penurious. Stingy.*
He's very **mean** with his money.
67
To all accounts, the appearances were greatly [ ].
* *Giving a false impression.*
To all accounts, the appearances were greatly **deceiving**.
68
Without you the job would have been [*ph*] impossible.
* *Very nearly. Almost.*
Without you the job would have been **all but** impossible.
69
We had [*ph*] given up hope.
* *Very nearly. Almost.*
We had **all but** given up hope.
70
Her comments on the subject were [ ].
* *Giving a wrong impression.*
Her comments on the subject were **misleading**.
## Footnote
Synonyms of MISLEADING: DECEIVING, DELUDING, BEGUILING
71
Her seductive manners [ ] him into crime.
* *To lead by deception.*
Her seductive manners **beguiled** him into crime.
72
His seductive voice [ ] the audience.
* *To engage the interest of by or as if by guile.*
His seductive voice **beguiled** the audience.
73
Thanks to her magnificent oral skills, Laura [ ] her classmates into doing the work for her.
* *Hoodwink.*
Thanks to her magnificent oral skills, Laura **beguiled** her classmates into doing the work for her.
74
Politicians thrive on most people allowing themselves to be [ ] by gassy promises.
* *To deceive by false appearance. Dupe.*
Politicians thrive on most people allowing themselves to be **hoodwinked** by gassy promises.
75
Hollywood needs to [ ] cheap blockbusting moneymakers and figure out how to produce quality films.
* *To abandon or get rid of as no longer of enough worth or effectiveness to retain.*
Hollywood needs to **scrap** cheap blockbusting moneymakers and figure out how to produce quality films.
## Footnote
Synonyms of SCRAP: **DISCARD, CAST, SHED, SLOUGH, JUNK**.
76
I got [ ] by the salesperson to buy a more expensive model.
* *To deceive by underhanded methods. Dupe, hoodwink.*
I got **bamboozled** by the salesperson to buy a more expensive model.
77
The quarterback was [ ] by an unexpected defense.
* *To confuse, frustrate, or throw off thoroughly or completely.*
The quarterback was **bamboozled** by an unexpected defense.
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Bamboozling is the art or practice of deceiving by [ ] methods.
* *Marked by secrecy, chicanery, and deception; not honest and aboveboard. Sly.*
Bamboozling is the art or practice of deceiving by **underhanded** methods.
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A significant part of human creativity stems from our [ ] thoughts.
* *Lying hidden. Obfuscated, latent.*
A significant part of human creativity stems from our **delitescent** thoughts.
80
They were [ ] in the corner of the room.
* *To kiss and caress amorously.*
They were **necking** in the corner of the room.
81
The motor [ ] and died.
* *To make explosive popping sounds.*
The motor **sputtered** and died.
82
He was [ ] with rage.
* *To speak explosively or confusedly in anger or excitement. To spit or squirt particles of food or saliva noisily from the mouth.*
He was **sputtering** with rage.
83
When he stuck his dick up her ass, she [ ] an angry protest.
* *To utter hastily or explosively in confusion or excitement. To spit or squirt from the mouth with explosive sounds.*
When he stuck his dick up her ass, she **sputtered** an angry protest.
84
The passages he shared from his book
[ ] with wit.
* *To show animation. Sparkle.*
The passages he shared from his book **crackle** with wit.
85
The fire [ ] on the hearth.
* *To make small sharp sudden repeated noises.*
The fire **crackles** on the hearth.
86
If you quit school, you will be [*pv*].
* *In a more unfavorable position.*
If you quit school, you will be **worse off**.
87
He was [*pv*] financially than he was before.
* *Having less money and possessions. Less wealthy.*
He was **worse off** financially than he was before.
88
Faced with a class forever enveloped in a miasma of apathy and intellectual [ ], the professor had little hope of kindling an interest in medieval European history.
* *Lethargy. Dullness.*
Faced with a class forever enveloped in a miasma of apathy and intellectual **hebetude**, the professor had little hope of kindling an interest in medieval European history.
89
A form of schizophrenia characterized especially by incoherence, delusions lacking an underlying theme, and affect that is usually flat, inappropriate, or silly.
**Hebephrenia**
90
"Get out of bed now!" [ ] the sergeant.
* *To utter in a rough, brusque voice or manner.*
"Get out of bed now!" **gruffed** the sergeant.
91
He gave them a [ ] reply.
* *Rough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect.*
He gave them a **gruff** reply.
92
The bench park hobo felt [ ] by the Nobel selection committee.
* *To treat with disdain or indifference. To treat as slight or unimportant, make light off.*
The bench park hobo felt **slighted** by the Nobel selection committee.
93
He must have employed some sophisticated [ ] to con that wary couple out of their money.
* *Deceitful craftness, stratagem.*
He must have employed some sophisticated **sleight** to con that wary couple out of their money.
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Subsequently, a new theory was developed that pays tribute to his remarkable [ ] of mind.
* *Dexterity, skill*
Subsequently, a new theory was developed that pays tribute to his remarkable **sleight** of mind.
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He was always [*ph*] his problems, even when he was being dismembered on the rack.
* *To treat as of little account.*
He was always **making light of** his problems, even when he was being dismembered on the rack.
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The campaign has begun to [*ph*].
* *To begin to be more popular and effective.*
The campaign has begun to **gather momentum/strength**.
97
His new book is [*ph*] his bestsellers.
* *At the same level or standard as (someone or something else).*
His new book is **on (a) par with** his bestsellers.
98
With her avatar’s oversized sword and comically [ ] battle armor, Apolline takes on one quest after another, rarely leaving the folds of her bedroom.
* *Deficient in supply or execution. Scanty. It usually suggests niggardliness or penury as the cause of the deficiency.*
With her avatar’s oversized sword and comically **skimpy** battle armor, Apolline takes on one quest after another, rarely leaving the folds of her bedroom.
99
In January the daylight hours are [ ].
* *Lacking in amplitude or quantity.*
In January the daylight hours are **scant**.
100
He's fat, and [ ] of breath.
* *Having a small or insufficient supply.*
He's fat, and **scant** of breath.
101
Food was in [ ] supply.
* *Excessively frugal. Barely or scarcely sufficient. Having a small or insufficient supply.*
Food was in **scant** supply.
102
She paid [ ] attention to the facts.
* *Barely or scarcely sufficient.*
She paid **scant** attention to the facts.
103
Don't [ ] the peanut butter on those sandwiches!
* *To provide an incomplete supply of. Stint.*
Don't **scant** the peanut butter on those sandwiches!
104
By [ ] this complexity, Remnick leaves readers with a less than totally satisfying depiction of Obama's encounter with the world of black Chicago.
* *To give excessively frugal attention to. Slight.*
By **scanting** this complexity, Remnick leaves readers with a less than totally satisfying depiction of Obama's encounter with the world of black Chicago.
105
He was [ ] in laudatory words and prodigal in recriminations.
* *Excessively frugal. Not prodigal.*
He was **scant** in laudatory words and prodigal in recriminations.
106
This government is [*ph*] getting involved in foreign entanglements.
* *Discreetly cautious. Hesitant and vigilant about dangers and risks.*
This government is **chary of** getting involved in foreign entanglements.
107
He was very [*ph*] compliments.
* *Slow to grant, accept, or expend.*
He was very **chary of** compliments.
108
Supplies too [ ] to last the winter.
* *Deficient in supply or execution especially. It stresses insufficiency in amount, quantity, or extent.*
Supplies are too **scanty** to last the winter.
109
Parents shouldn't [ ] when it comes to their child's safety.
* *To give insufficient or barely sufficient attention or effort to or funds for.*
Parents shouldn't **skimp** when it comes to their child's safety.
110
She [*ph-*] the quilt [*-ph*] from scraps of old cloth.
* *To make (something) by bringing together various parts or pieces.*
She **pieced** the quilt **together** from scraps of old cloth.
111
The police had to [*ph*] reports from several witnesses to get an accurate account of what happened.
* *To bring together (various parts or pieces) to form one complete thing*
The police had to **piece together** reports from several witnesses to get an accurate account of what happened.
112
Th-that's simply not true,” he [ ].
* *To utter hastily or confusedly. Stammer.*
Th-that's simply not true,” he **spluttered**.
113
She coughed and [ ] as she climbed out of the icy water.
* *To make a noise as if spitting*
She coughed and **spluttered** as she climbed out of the icy water.
114
Whenever you need help with your project, [*v*] me [*p*].
* *To ask (someone) for something (such as money).*
Whenever you need help with your project, **hit** me **up**.
115
All work is dirty and [ ] when it doesn't come from a genuine desire of creating something valuable for oneself.
* *Damaging or lowering the character, status, or reputation of someone or something.*
All work is dirty and **demeaning** when it doesn't come from a genuine desire of creating something valuable for oneself.
116
The film playfully critiques certain cannibalistic customs, but never in a [ ] way, while providing a heartwarming coming-of-age narrative of a young couple who end up (literarlly) eating each other.
* *Damaging or lowering the character, status, or reputation of someone or something.*
The film playfully critiques certain cannibalistic customs, but never in a **demeaning** way, while providing a heartwarming coming-of-age narrative of a young couple who end up (literarlly) eating each other.
117
It may also be a respite for booksellers, who have been grumbling for several years about sluggish sales and a [ ] of dependable blockbuster fiction.
* *Scarcity that makes dear (specifically, famine). An inadequate supply, lack.*
It may also be a respite for booksellers, who have been grumbling for several years about sluggish sales and a **dearth** of dependable blockbuster fiction.
118
McDonald's has been utterly [ ] since drive-throughs began popping up around the country in the 1950s.
* *Capable of being trusted or depended on. Reliable.*
McDonald's has been utterly **dependable** since drive-throughs began popping up around the country in the 1950s.
119
Petra and Max are seeking a [ ] person to look after their summer home in the off-season.
* *Capable of being trusted or depended on. Reliable.*
Petra and Max are seeking a **dependable** person to look after their summer home in the off-season.
120
The bus [*pv*] their retreat.
* *Shut off. Bar.*
The bus **cut off** their retreat.
121
The bartender [*v*] them [*p*].
* *To refuse to serve (someone) more alcohol.*
The bartender **cut** them **off**.
122
Each one of those names reflects a life that was prematurely [*pv*].
* *To bring to an untimely end.*
Each one of those names reflects a life that was prematurely **cut off**.
123
I'd like to [*pv*] my subscription.
* *Discontinue. Terminate.*
I'd like to **cut off** my subscription.
124
He finally [*pv*] the engine.
* *To stop the operation of. Turn off.*
He finally **cut off** the engine.
125
What if the salary cap hadn’t [ ] in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic?
* *To become or remain stale, not advancing or developing, like water not flowing in a current or stream.*
What if the salary cap hadn’t **stagnated** in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic?
126
Art and culture [ ] during this period, partly due to the legendary emperor’s conquests.
* *To grow luxuriantly; thrive. To achieve succes; prosper.*
Art and culture **flourished** during this period, partly due to the legendary emperor’s conquests.
127
She opened the door with a [ ].
* *Showiness in the doing of something.*
She opened the door with a **flourish**.
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129
The world of luxury—often perceived as immune to mainstream market fluctuations—is now facing a [*ph*].
* *Something that clarifies or serves as a reminder of reality often by correcting a misconception.*
The world of luxury—often perceived as immune to mainstream market fluctuations—is now facing a **reality check**.
130
The family struggled through [ ] economic times.
* *Having nothing likely to provide cheer, comfort, or interest. Gloomy. Dismal.*
The family struggled through **dreary** economic times.
131
It was a gray, [ ] morning conducing to a [ ] state of mind.
* *Feeling, displaying, or reflecting listlessness or discouragement.*
It was a gray, **dreary** morning conducing to a **dreary** state of mind.
132
Her social media pages are also [*ph*] criticism, particularly for other celebrities.
* *Having a large amount of (something bad or unpleasant) . Full of it.*
Her social media pages are also **rife with** criticism, particularly for other celebrities.
133
The guests arrived at the wedding in all their [ ].
* *Ornament; decoration. Especialy, dressy or showy clothing and jewels.*
The guests arrived at the wedding in all their **finery**.
134
The ladies arrived [ ] in furs.
* *To clothe with finery.*
The ladies arrived **bedecked** in furs.
135
The Martins [ ] the house with hundreds of miniature lights for the party.
* *Decorate. Furnish with something ornamental.*
The Martins **bedecked** the house with hundreds of miniature lights for the party.
136
He told us that he longed to kidnap Mary, lock her in his house, and [*pv*] forever on her smoldering sexiness.
* *To experience bliss or ecstasy.*
He told us that he longed to kidnap Mary, lock her in his house, and **bliss out** forever on her smoldering sexiness.
137
Other than anal sex (which [*pv*] both sexes), men and women need very different things to be happy.
* *To cause (someone) to experience bliss or ecstasy : to make (someone) blissfully happy.*
Other than anal sex (which **blisses out** both sexes), men and women need very different things to be happy.
138
The competitors should all be [ ] equal respect.
* *To grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned.*
The competitors should all be **accorded** equal respect.
139
His theory doesn't [ ] with the known facts.
* *To be consistent or in harmony. Agree.*
His theory doesn't **accord** with the known facts.
140
Hopelessness can lead to immigrants leaving the country [*ph*].
* *Voluntarily. On an spontaenous impulse to act.*
Hopelessness can lead to immigrants leaving the country **of their own accord**.
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The hobo acted in [ ] with the company's policy.
* *Agreement, conformity.*
The hobo acted in **accord** with the company's policy.
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The two sides were unable to reach an [ ].
* *A formal reaching of agreement. Compact, treaty.*
The two sides were unable to reach an **accord**.
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She gently [ ] the baby to sleep before throwing it off the window.
* *To move back andd forth in or as if in a cradle.*
She gently **rocked** the baby to sleep before throwing it off the window.
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An earthquake [ ] the town.
* *To cause to shake violently.*
An earthquake **rocked** the town.
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A hard right [ ] the contender.
* *To daze with or as if with a vigourous blow.*
A hard right **rocked** the contender.
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The scandal [ ] the community.
* *To astonish or disturb greatly.*
The scandal **rocked** the community.
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In the picture he's [ ] a beard, a pair of shades and a striped t-shirt.
* *To wear, display, or feature (something striking, distinctive, or attractive.*
In the picture he's **rocking** a beard, a pair of shades and a striped t-shirt.
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Her new car [ ].
* *To be extremely enjoyable, pleasing, or effective.*
Her new car **rocks**.
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Dialogue is nearly nonexistent, but the film [ ] with a kinetic musical rhythm.
* *To sound with a monotonous hum.*
Dialogue is nearly nonexistent, but the film **thrums** with a kinetic musical rhythm.
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In the background, we heard the steady [ ] of the turbines in the power plant.
* *A monotonous tiresome sound.*
In the background, we heard the steady **thrum** of the turbines in the power plant.
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He [ ] when he was presented with the car repair bill.
* *To withdraw or shrink from or as if from pain. Wince.*
He **flinched** when he was presented with the car repair bill.
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I cannot help [ ] when I hear the dentist's drill.
* *To tense the muscles involuntarily in anticipation of discomfort.*
I cannot help **flinching** when I hear the dentist's drill.
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The movie [ ] documentary footage and dramatized reenactments so seamlessly and ingeniously that viewers may not know what is real and what is not.
* *To bring together. Blend. To combine into a composite whole.*
The movie **conflates** documentary footage and dramatized reenactments so seamlessly and ingeniously that viewers may not know what is real and what is not.
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Be careful not to [ ] gossip with real news.
* *Confuse.*
Be careful not to **conflate** gossip with real news.
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The bag contains the turkey neck and giblets, which can include the heart, liver, kidneys, and [ ].
* *Innards*
The bag contains the turkey neck and giblets, which can include the heart, liver, kidneys, and **gizzards**.
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We need to sit down and [*v*] things [*p*].
* *To talk about (something). Discuss (something).*
We need to sit down and **hash** things **out/over**.
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They've spent quite a bit of time [*pv*] the problem.
* *To talk about (something). Discuss (something).*
They've spent quite a bit of time **hashing over** the problem.
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The detectives [*pv*] their theories about who committed the murder.
* *To talk about (something). Discuss (something).*
The detectives **hashed out** their theories about who committed the murder.
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Their lawyers [*pv*] a resolution.
* *To find (a solution) by talking.*
Their lawyers **hashed out** a resolution.
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We were finally able to [*pv*] our differences.
* *To solve (a problem) by talking.*
We were finally able to **hash out** our differences.
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When she demanded an explanation, he gave him the same old [ ].
* *A restatement of something that is already known.*
When she demanded an explanation, he gave him the same old **hash**.
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He managed to make a [ ] of the whole project.
* *A confused muddle.*
He managed to make a **hash** of the whole project.
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Audrey [*ph*], surveying him acutely.
* *Focused on.*
Audrey **turned her attention to him**, surveying him acutely.
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He [ ] us in a lordly way.
* *Inspect; scrutinize.*
He **surveyed** us in a lordly way.
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The teacher [ ] the room.
* *To view or consider comprehensively.*
The teacher **surveyed** the room.
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She surveyed me [ ].
* *Shrewdly, observantly, intensely.*
She surveyed me **acutely**.
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"It's your fault."
[*ph*]!"
* *Used to say in an angry and forceful way that one will not do something, does not agree, etc.*
"It's your fault."
"**The hell it is**!"
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Barney stared at them and they [*ph*] placidly, unable to move.
* *Did likewise.*
Barney stared at them and they **stared back** placidly, unable to move.
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For an interval she [ ] him.
* *Look, gaze.*
For an interval she **regarded** him.
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For an [ ] she regarded him.
* *A space of time between events or states.*
For an **interval** she regarded him.
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She can't rely on her [ ] son.
* *Weak, ineffective.*
She can't rely on her **feckless** son.
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They gave a well-intentioned but [ ] response to the rise in school violence.
* *Worthless, irresponsible.*
They gave a well-intentioned but **feckless** response to the rise in school violence.
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The family picked through the [ ] of their possessions after the hurricane, looking for anything that could be salvaged.
* *Debris, remains. Floating wreckage. Miscellaneous or unimportant material. A floating population (as of emigrants or castaways), as in "human [ ].*
The family picked through the **flotsam** of their possessions after the hurricane, looking for anything that could be salvaged.
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There was a lot of [ ] going on behind the scenes.
* *Playful or foolish behavior.*
There was a lot of **tomfoolery** going on behind the scenes.
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The band [ ] its fans by playing for only 30 minutes.
* *To deprive of or give less than something due. Cheat.*
The band **shortchanged** its fans by playing for only 30 minutes.
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He's just waiting for Susan to [ ] so he can get her job.
* *To do something badly or make a silly mistake that causes something to fail.*
He's just waiting for Susan to **goof up** so he can get her job.
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Do realize that once AI hits sentience if that day arrives, [*ph*].
* *Used to describe a situation in which it is impossible to be sure about what will happen.*
Do realize that once AI hits sentience if that day arrives, **all bets are off**.
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There was a lot of public [ ] over the proposed public brothel.
* *A state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance.*
There was a lot of public **uproar** over the proposed public brothel.
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Bryant appeared more open to the idea of [ ] with the terms of trade — the rules that allow UK producers to retain their rights.
* *To repair, adjust, or experiment with.*
Bryant appeared more open to the idea of **tinkering** with the terms of trade — the rules that allow UK producers to retain their rights.
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In his free time, Jim enjoyed working on classic trucks and [ ] in his shop.
* *To repair, adjust, or work with something in an unskilled or experimental.*
In his free time, Jim enjoyed working on classic trucks and **tinkering** in his shop.
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That was a very [ ] decision.
* *Marked by courage, pluck, or determination.*
That was a very **gutsy** decision.
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There was always some rough-and-tumble band playing [ ] country blues.
* *Expressing or characterized by basic physical senses or passions.*
There was always some rough-and-tumble band playing **gutsy** country blues.
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Mr. Wilkinson was a [ ] coach willing to let his fighters bite a testicle or two off their rivals in the cage.
* *Rough or plain in style. Not bland or sophisticated.*
Mr. Wilkinson was a **gutsy** coach willing to let his fighters bite a testicle or two off their rivals in the cage.
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It took a while for the snarky comment to [ ] with her.
* *To make or convey an impression.*
It took a while for the snarky comment to **register** with her.
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The rising startup is [*ph*] of its biggest competitor.
* *Closely pursuing or following someone.*
The rising startup is **hot on the heels** of its biggest competitor.
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The wreck led to [*ph*] safety improvements.
* *A large collection or number.*
The wreck led to **a raft of** safety improvements.
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The meat was wonderfully seasoned and cooked as ordered -- well done [*ph*].
* *Regarding the two points that have been mentioned.*
The meat was wonderfully seasoned and cooked as ordered -- well done **on both counts**.
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Destiny's [ ] suggested that she was accustomed to having her wishes carried out promptly and without question.
* *A particular way of carrying oneself. Bearing. Carriage.*
Destiny's **poise** suggested that she was accustomed to having her wishes carried out promptly and without question.
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She [ ] her pencil above the paper and waited for the signal to begin writing.
* *To hold supported or suspended without motion in a steady position.*
She **poised** her pencil above the paper and waited for the signal to begin writing.
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No angry outbursts marred their [ ] during the argument.
* *Easy self-possessed assurance of manner. Gracious tact in coping or handling. Also, the pleasantly tranquil interaction between persons sharing this trait.*
No angry outbursts marred their **poise** during the argument.
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Le Marquis answered the accusations with unruffled [ ].
* *Easy self-possessed assurance of manner.*
Le Marquis answered the accusations with unruffled **poise**.
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He wrote from the gut, never caring to smooth up the roughest edges--and he did it with [ ].
* *A stably balanced state. Equilibrium. Gracious tact in coping or handling.*
He wrote from the gut, never caring to smooth up the roughest edges--and he did it with **poise**.
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She trudged with the slow, determined step of an old elephant [ ] its way to the graveyard.
* *To walk heavily or clumsily.*
She trudged with the slow, determined step of an old elephant **stumping** its way to the graveyard.
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They slowly [ ] back to the camp.
* *To move or proceed on or as if on foot.*
They slowly **trod** back to the camp.
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When you talk to them, be careful not to [*ph*]. They're a sensitive crowd.
* *To give offense (as by encroaching on one's rights or feelings).*
When you talk to them, be careful not to **tread on someone's toes**. They're a sensitive crowd.
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The [ ] of the tires were badly worn.
* *The part of a wheel, shoe, or boot sole that touches the ground.*
The **treads** of the tires were badly worn.
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The INsult so [ ] him that he had to be restrained from hitting the guy.
* *To arouse the extreme anger or indignation of.*
The INsult so **incensed** him that he had to be restrained from hitting the guy.
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The rapper wears a full denim monogram motif look by the brand, adding a bit of UK [ ].
The rapper wears a full denim monogram motif look by the brand, adding a bit of UK **flare**.
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Tensions are also reportedly [ ] between Musk and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
* *To break out or intensify usually suddenly or violently.*
Tensions are also reportedly **flaring (up)** between Musk and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
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I knew we were in trouble when she came back all [ ], demanding an explanation.
* *To become suddenly excited or angry. To express strong emotion (such as anger).*
I knew we were in trouble when she came back all **flared (up)**, demanding an explanation.
