General 02 Flashcards

Question

return to a previous state

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Try not to _revert to_ your old eating habits. Let us _revert to_ the original subject.

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Speed is his greatest _asset_ as a tennis player.

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assimilate, استوعب digest هضم الطعام وهضم الأفكار

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bureaucratic

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charitable

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توافق The members of the committee do not (_coincide / concur_) in opinion. تزامن The show is timed to _(coincide_) with the launch of a new book.

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He denied _complicity_ in the murder.

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complication , complexity

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She found a (_compatible, harmonious_ ) partner through a computer dating agency.

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The law will compel employers to provide health insurance.

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compelling

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We are trying to _compile_ a list of suitable people for the job. It takes years of hard work to _compile_ a good dictionary

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In a backhanded _compliment_ she said he looked very good for his age.

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We offer you a _comprehensive_ training in all aspects of the business.

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compromise, adjustment, settlement

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I cannot _conceive_ he would wish to harm us

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concentrate

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It is important to _conserve_ energy/ water/ food. you'll need it!

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conservative

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This statement must be understood in the _context_ of the entire document.

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controversial

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His actions do not _correspond_ with his words.

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Most animals _decompose_ very quickly after death

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وصف, صور Her paintings _depict_ the lives in the last century.

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I have had to _deplete_ my bank account of most of my money to pay for the house furnishings.

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He was a direct _descendant_ of Napoleon Bonaparte.

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The spokesman refused to _disclose_ details of the takeover to the press.

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He tries to be more **_discreet_** about his own political leanings

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discrete , distinct

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Groups of police were (dispersed) all along the street

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The aim is to _disseminate_ messages as widely as possible

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تميز, فرق, I can't see any _distinction_ between these two cases. إمتياز, تفوق She passed the exam with _distinction_.

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He looked _distinctly_ uncomfortable when the subject was mentioned.

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distinguish

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If you want to indicate large numbers of same or similar kind use "several". If you have varied kinds in the group with large number, use "various" There are various types of fruits in the world. We have several amusement locations in my city but the town's park stands as superior "diverse" can be used instead of various and it imply that there is a wide difference ( It emphasize the variety of options) " numerous" can be used instead of various and it imply that there are many options ( It emphasize the number of options)

Answer 36

The band are about to _embark_ on a six-month world tour. Passengers will have to pay a fee at the airport where they _embark_.

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Conditions after the war led to the _emergence_ of a new type of political party.

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The king could not _enact_ laws without the sanction of Parliament.

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engagement

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engaging - enjoyable

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enterprise

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Some _enterprising_ girls organized a sponsored walk.

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The _entrepreneur_ takes business risks in the hope of making a profit.

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There's a need for an _entrepreneurial_ spirit.

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You _glorify_ them. They're not movie stars. The poem was written to _exalt_ the Roman empire.

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Army units must work hard and _expeditiously_.

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The educational system here is a (_manifest, obvious,evident_ ) failure.

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The quantity of chemical pollutants has increased _exponentially_.

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Her wedding dress was absolutely (_exquisite,deluxe,luxurious_).

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They know this is just another _fad_.

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fluctuation

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Education remains at the _forefront_ of the state's planning

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Good eating habits help to _fortify_ the body against disease

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The unemployed are not a _homogeneous_ group.

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hypothetical

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hypothesize

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Many such drugs were (_illicit,outlawed ,unlawful_) now.

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illiterate

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implant , embed The scene was _embedded_ in his memory In this operation the surgeons _implant_ a new lens .

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The parking facilities are _inadequate_ for a busy shopping centre I still feel _inadequate_, useless and mixed up.

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From his manner, we drew the _inference_ that he was satisfied.

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The building is part of our national _heritage_ The _inheritance_ money was shared equally among the three sisters.

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The government would not _intervene_ in private-sector wage bargaining.

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She _intuitively_ understood his need to be alone.

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Congress is the _legislative_ branch of the U.S. government

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If the United Nations had more troops in the area, it would have greater (leverage).

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The two men _loathe_ each other. I _loathe_ having to get up so early in the morning!

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long hair should be tied back to avoid it getting stuck in _machinery_

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The government gave the police a _mandate_ to reduce crime. The President was elected with a clear _mandate_ to tackle violent crime.

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نضج فكري Beth shows a _maturity_ way beyond her 16 years. بلوغ فيزيائي It can take years for these plants to reach full _maturity_.

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meditate contemplate

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She is very _modest_ about the prizes she has won In my _humble_ opinion, he will win the election في الحالة الأولى وصفنا تصرفها عندما فازت في الحالة الثانية وصف رأيه انه متواضع being modest refers to your behaviour, being humble refers to your inner state and feelings.

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_Onerous_ conditions of contract cost money.

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Most of the passes have been closed with the _onset_ of winter.

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The war was a _paradigm_ of the evil side of human nature The car is presently at the _prototype_ stage.

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Did you _perceive_ anyone entering the laboratory? You can easily _perceive_ what he wants.

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_Periodic_ table He suffers _periodic_ mental breakdowns.

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persevere و persist

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A lot of _preparatory_ work still needs to be done.

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proposition

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We chose the house for its _proximity_ to the school.

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The _ramifications_ of the decision whether to build a motorway or not are enormous.

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The film lacks any semblance of _realism_.

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He tried to _reconcile_ his father to the idea of the wedding. I can't _reconcile_ those two ideas.

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Wells finally agreed, but with _reluctance_.

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The army was ready to _repel_ an attack This material will _repel_ moisture

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The police have managed to _retrieve_ some of the stolen money.

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We should all strive to reunify our motherland and _revitalize_ our nation

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Water is _scarce_ in the desert. That bird has become _scarce_ in this country.

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the river taxi _shuttled_ employees between the newspaper's offices and the capital A _shuttle_ bus runs frequently between the Inn and the Country Club

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He was dissatisfied with the _status quo._

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Ice and snow are different forms of the same _substance_, water. The real _substance_ of the report was in the third part.

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There are _substantial_ differences between the two groups. The house is _substantial_ enough to last a hundred years.

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Do you have any proof to _substantiate_ your claim

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substitute

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Wealth is not necessarily _synonymous_ with happiness

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During his _tenure_ as dean, he had a real influence on the students.

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I can _undertake_ that you will enjoy the play. I want you to _undertake_ all the responsibility.

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Few musicians are as _versatile_ as he is: he plays, composes, arranges, and teaches.

Answer 100

Rising costs are threatening the _viability_ of many businesses.

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All troops will be _withdrawn_ by the end of the year. She became _withdrawn_ and pensive, hardly speaking to anyone.

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Quality is our _watchword_.

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It's not fair to _diminish_ the skill of others. We should try to _diminish_ the cost of production.

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Both salt and sugar _dissolve_ easily in water The king had the power to _dissolve_ parliament

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innocuous ,

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She tried to _accommodate_ her way of life to his. The hotel can _accommodate_ up to 500 guests.

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She's very _conventional_ in her views.

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A _county/province_ usually consists of several towns and the rural areas which surround them.

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There are a _disproportionate_ number of girls in the class

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There is considerable public _disquiet_ about the safety of the new trains. The bad news _disquieted_ him

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elicit [e·lic·it | The questionnaire was intended to _elicit_ information on eating habits.

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ergonomic I choosed an _ergonomic_ chair.

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These questions are _extraneous_ to the issue being discussed.

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retaliate If someone insults you, don't retaliate as it only makes the situation worse.

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This latest incident could _derail_ the peace process. They had planned to _derail_ the trains that carried atomic waste.

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This method allows very little _latitude_ for error. Employees should have some _latitude_ in organizing their work. The _latitude_ of the island is 20 degrees south and the longitude is 28° west.

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He denies any _liability_ for the damage caused.

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The teacher advised him to _amend_ his way of living.

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The small town has all the _amenities_ of a large city.

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Anti-abortion

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The company's _commitment_ is providing quality at a reasonable price

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Have they any evidence to _implicate_ him in the robbery The results _implicate_ poor health as one cause of the outbreak

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implication

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His mother is the only person he trusts _implicitly_.

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The cross is _symbolic_ of Christianity. People threw flowers into the river between the two countries as a _symbolic_ act of brotherhood.

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A fur coat has more _utility_ in winter than in autumn.

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public utility

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utilities [u·til·i·ty || juː'tɪlətɪ]

Answer 129

Don't _neglect_ your duties.

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The accident was due to her _negligence_.

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They bore his body to the _tomb/grave_ . mausoleum قليلة الاستخدام وغالبا للشخصيات التاريخية وعلى ما يبدو تساوي كلمة ضريح

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We had (_adequate,sufficient_) food and drink for a week's journey.

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Agriculture

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agronomist

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People who _circulate_ false news are to be blamed.

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cultivation

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The Chief of Police ordered the _deployment_ of 2 000 troops to try to stop the rioting. Without the full _deployment_ of resources, we cannot achieve our aims

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I want to get the job on _merit_. He was awarded a certificate of _merit_ for his piano playing Surely such weighty matters _merit_ a higher level of debate?

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This coffee has a _nasty_ taste. He had a _nasty_ moment when he thought he'd lost his passport.

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water closet W.C.

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overwhelming

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The smell of cooking _permeated, penetrated_ the entire apartment building

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I am sure that common sense will _prevail_ in the end.

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Yellow is the _prevailing_ color in her room.

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I had the _privilege_ of meeting the queen.

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procurement

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religiously

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If you want knwledge, you must _toil_ for it. A life of _toil_ is generally the price of fame and success.

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Make sure you keep _within_ the new lower speed limit. Happiness is _within_. It comes when you believe that you have done something truly meaningful.

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When the _wound_ is healed, the pain is forgotten

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rigorous , drastic

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Appropriate و convenient , suitable

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_Assemble_ your papers and put them in the file.

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5 Percent of project value is _attributed_ to the design

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As usual, the yearly _audit_ will take place in December. Each year they _audit_ our accounts

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The college ( magnified / augmented ) its course offerings because students complained that there were too few choices.

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We refuse to _bargain_ over the price. She drove a hard _bargain_ with the seller.

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The houses appeared as a _blur_ in the mist.

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cast doubt on

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There are three or four _certifiably_ hot days in the winter here.

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Martin Luther King was a very _charismatic_ speaker.

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consortium

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competence

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competent , qualified, eligible,

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A whole consists of parts, the parts _constitute_ the whole. The company will _constitute_ you captain of the ship.

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I will take a vacation. I really need a break from the _daily grind_!

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The general took _de facto_ control of the country.

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Don't you _deem_ that it is your duty to help? We _deem_ very highly of his administrative talent.

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He won't _degrade_ himself by asking for money.

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denominator

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You can't _dictate_ to people how they should live.

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discriminate

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These voices of _dissent_ grew louder and louder.

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Your first payment is now _due_.

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The space program is the _evolution_ of years of research.

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It was a _fruitful_ meeting; we made a lot of important decisions.

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If it is a _genuine_ Michelangelo drawing, it will sell for millions. The document is not considered _genuine_.

Answer 178

We need to reduce the burden of taxes that _impoverish_ the economy. Impoverish the soil by overuse.

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Julia's worked for that company from its _inception_.

Answer 180

The report blamed police _incompetence_ for the tragedy.

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incompetent

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We shall try to _incorporate_ some of your ideas in our future plan.

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indiscreet

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Chinese people are brave and _industrious_. He is _industrious_ about his study.

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infinitesimal

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ingredient

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An unhappy family life may _inhibit_ children's learning.

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Sound system is integrally mounted in the laptop station.

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Our personalities result from the complex _interplay_ between our genes and our environment.

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interpretation

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the ceramic is clean, with _minimalist_ lines and simple curves.

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A _nationwide_ poll revealed different food preferences in the North and the South.

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The idea that she was being punished began to _obsess_ her.

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occupation

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The _occurrence_ of storms delayed our trip.

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She is an active _participant_ in this activity.

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His _passion_ is making model aircraft.

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possession

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There is no _precedent_ for a disaster of this scale. The achievements of this period were without _precedent_ in history.

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precipitation

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privity of contract

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Always get a written quote before proceeding with work

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The _proceedings_ will begin with a speech to welcome the guests.

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He was in town to _promote_ his new books.

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psychic , mental

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qualitative

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quantitative

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rigor , strictness

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sensitivity

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There's no room for _sentiment_ in business.

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May I _solicit_ your advice on a matter of some importance?

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Her words had a _soothing_ effect.

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sophistication

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synchronous

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tournament

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unforeseen

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She bathed the cut with _antiseptic_.

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The negotiations ended in _deadlock_.

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fallback career.

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This will (liberate) him from economic worry.

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Proofreading

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invincible

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All the kids are _keen on_ swimming.

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How can I _accumulate/cumulate_ enough cash to get out of debt?

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I was certain any mention of politics would _trigger_ a big argument

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Apparently

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Appraisal , assessment

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assumption

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criterion, criteria

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curriculum

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In USA, being an alcoholic is not against the law, and not criminal, although it is _deviant_.

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effectiveness

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efficiency

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I hereby _pronounce_ you man and wife.

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No one wants to _relinquish_ power once they have it.

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Students _conduct_ surveys he _conducted_ us through his personal gallery of the Civil War

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I can't _convey_ my feelings in words.

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Anyway, I can't _deceive_ him - it's against all my principles.

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The two companies will combine to form a new _entity_.

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Many of the dancers at the _fancy_ dress ball wore colourful masks. She didn't _fancy_ the idea of going home in the dark.

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Compliment people. _Magnify_ their strengths, not their weaknesses. A lens would _magnify_ the picture so it would be like looking at a large TV screen.

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A popular _misconception_ is that plastic is a hazard to the environment.

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The troops received orders to _mobilize_

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Everything that exists _objectively_ can be understood. Stand back and look _objectively_ at the problem.

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The highway runs _parallel_ with the railway. No one can _parallel_ him in Math.

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per capita

Answer 247

pilot project

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My _sole_ reason for coming here was to see you.

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Selection is based _solely_ on merit.

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_corrode_ is a chemical thing & _erode_ is a more general term of anything being worn down. So corrosion is a form of erosion

Answer 251

guarantee و bond

Answer 252

abbreviation

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Don't be afraid to _abbreviate_. You should cut a paragraph here and shorten one there.

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I don't agree with her, but I _admire_ her for sticking to her principles.

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What he felt was more _akin_ to pity than love.

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You should _(allocate / apportion)_ the same amount of time to each question.

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He divided up his property and gave a _portion_ to each of his children.

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Children must learn to _behave_ at table.

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behavior و manner

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campaign , kæm'peɪn

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check, bill , invoice

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What a _pity_ we've lost such a great man.

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The _color scheme_ for this room was determined by an interior decorator.

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Because she is understanding, people around her _confide_ in her.

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confidential

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A fire in our warehouse was a _contingency_ that we had not expected. Have you made any _contingency_ plans?

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Winning first prize was the _culmination_ of years of practice and hard work.

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cumulative

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A _defect_ was found in the electrical circuit. He was born with a hearing _defect._

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discipline [dis·ci·pline]

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It is important to _emphasize_ this point.

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expectations

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The authorities conducted an _extensive_ investigation into his tax affairs. There was an _expansive_ view from the window.

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fatal [feɪtl]

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forest fire

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Little _headway_ has been made so far in the negotiations. The ship made little _headway_ in the storm.

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Don't be so _impulsive_ - think before you act.

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indisputable

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I took the _initiative_ in blood donation.

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They wanted to _initiate_ a discussion on economics.

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insignificant

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I did not _intend_ to be rude. I fully _intend_ to repay them the money that they lent me.

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intent , intention

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I didn't ignore her _intentionally - deliberately_ - I just didn't recognize her

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We live in an increasingly _interdependent_ world.

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Will you stop _interrupting_ me when I'm talking!

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He tried to _justify_ himself to me by saying that he was late.

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You look _ridiculous_ in those tight jeans. They want two million dollars for the house? That's _ludicrous_! ridiculous مثير للسخافة والغباء ludicrous مثير للضحك والسخرية

Answer 289

The _merger_ of these two companies would create the world's biggest accounting firm.

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Journalists are supposed to be politically _neutral / impartial_

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offense / violation

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offensive / violent

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I'm just an _ordinary_ person, I have my little emotion. No _ordinary_ families can afford to hire servants.

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outrageous

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He was walking at a very quick _pace_ and I had to jog to keep up with him. The _pace_ of change has not been quick enough to satisfy everyone.

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What is the _penalty_ for dangerous driving

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The idea of making a speech in public _petrified_ him.

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The museum is full of rare and _precious_ treasures.

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Historians can't estimate the date with any _precision_.

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Major developments are in _prospect_ for the company. أفق Is there any _prospect_ of the weather improving? أفق Travelling alone around the world is a daunting _prospect_. مشهد house with a southern _prospect_ مشهد

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The child _protruded_ his tongue. The envelope was _protruding_ from her bag.

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_Provisions_ may be purchased from the mini-market. We had enough _provisions_ for two weeks.

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provide / cater my mother helped to _cater_ for the party

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receipt [rɪ'sɪːt]

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After our fifth goal the match became a _rout_. Indeed, even amid the _rout_, some companies continue to report strong results.

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Don't believe all the _gossip/ rumor_ you hear. rumar: for general subjects gossip: for personal subjects

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Spirituality

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This system is designed for the small and medium-sized enterprises, and based on the model of _stand-alone_ computer structure.

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ou may print either a _subset_ or all of your oldest 16 mail messages.

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suburbs , outskirt

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It's _terribly_ noisy living near the airport

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theoretical

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thick-skinned

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thin-skinned

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tremendous, enormous

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underestimate

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He is an _unimaginative_ individual who does everything by the book.

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The war could _unleash_ unstoppable political and economic changes.

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You need an official signature to validate the order.

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attribute , feature

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The mountains have a magical _aura_. She always has an _aura_ of confidence.

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ventilation

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reasonable

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advancement

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tournament

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Salespeople are often accused of using artificial _flattery_.

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It's an _explicit_ statement. They gave _explicit_ reasons for leaving.

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Police fired tear gas to _quell_ the rioting.

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Much _controversy_ surrounds Trump

Answer 330

There are doubts about the _usefulness_ of these tests.

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It will be to your _benefit_ to arrive early.

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Please don't _omit_ any details _Omit_ the salt in this recipe.

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The trains were not considered _adequate_ for use on the modern railways. He's very _competent_ in his work.

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It is _mandatory/compulsory_ for blood banks to test all donated blood for the virus.

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He has sent swarms of officers to _harass_ our people. He uses his position of power to sexually _harass_ his female employees.

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He was in a _dilemma_, and could see no way out.

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How could she _abandon_ her own child?

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All other issues are _subsidiary_ to this one.

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