Set 1: A-Cab

Question 1

Verb; Latin

/əˈbændən/

Definition: To give up completely; to desert.

Sample Sentence: The sailors had to /əˈbændən/ the sinking ship.

Answer 1

abandon

Sample Sentence: The sailors had to abandon the sinking ship.

Question 2

Adjective; Latin

/ˈæbdʒɛkt/

Definition: Extremely bad, unpleasant, and degrading.

Sample Sentence: The living conditions were /ˈæbdʒɛkt/ and needed immediate attention.

Answer 2

abject

Sample Sentence: The living conditions were abject and needed immediate attention.

Question 3

Verb; Latin

/əˈbɒlɪʃ/

Definition: To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.

Sample Sentence: The government decided to /əˈbɒlɪʃ/ the outdated law.

Answer 3

abolish

Sample Sentence: The government decided to abolish the outdated law.

Question 4

Preposition; Old English

/əˈbʌv/

Definition: In or to a higher place than something else.

Sample Sentence: The painting is /əˈbʌv/ the fireplace.

Answer 4

above

Sample Sentence: The painting is above the fireplace.

Question 5

Noun; French

/ˈækəleɪd/

Definition: An award or privilege granted as a special honor or acknowledgment of merit.

Sample Sentence: The scientist received numerous /ˈækəleɪd/s for her groundbreaking research.

Answer 5

accolade

Sample Sentence: The scientist received numerous accolades for her groundbreaking research.

Question 6

Noun; Latin

/əˈkɒmplɪs/

Definition: A person who helps another commit a crime.

Sample Sentence: The thief and his /əˈkɒmplɪs/ were caught by the police.

Answer 6

accomplice

Sample Sentence: The thief and his accomplice were caught by the police.

Question 7

Adjective; Latin

/ˈækjərət/

Definition: Conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard.

Sample Sentence: Her calculations were /ˈækjərət/ and precise.

Answer 7

accurate

Sample Sentence: Her calculations were accurate and precise.

Question 8

Verb; Latin

/əˈkwɪt/

Definition: To free someone from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty.

Sample Sentence: The jury decided to /əˈkwɪt/ the defendant.

Answer 8

acquit

Sample Sentence: The jury decided to acquit the defendant.

Question 9

Noun; Greek

/əˈkrɒstɪk/

Definition: A poem or puzzle in which certain letters in each line form a word or words.

Sample Sentence: She wrote an /əˈkrɒstɪk/ as a creative gift.

Answer 9

acrostic

Sample Sentence: She wrote an acrostic as a creative gift.

Question 10

Noun; Latin

/ˈæk.jə.mən/

Definition: The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain.

Sample Sentence: Her business /ˈæk.jə.mən/ was evident in her successful company.

Answer 10

acumen

Sample Sentence: Her business acumen was evident in her successful company.

Question 11

Verb; Old English

/ædz/

Definition: To join or unite so as to bring about an increase in size or value.

Sample Sentence: He /ædz/ sugar to his coffee every morning.

Answer 11

adds

Sample Sentence: He adds sugar to his coffee every morning.

Question 12

Noun; Latin

/ədˈmaɪərə/

Definition: A person who has a particular regard for someone or something.

Sample Sentence: He found himself an /ədˈmaɪərə/ of her work.

Answer 12

admirer

Sample Sentence: He found himself an admirer of her work.

Question 13

Noun; Latin

/ˌædməˈnɪʃən/

Definition: A warning or piece of advice.

Sample Sentence: The teacher gave an /ˌædməˈnɪʃən/ about the importance of homework.

Answer 13

admonition

Sample Sentence: The teacher gave an admonition about the importance of homework.

Question 14

Adjective; Latin

/ˈædneɪt/

Definition: Grown together or nearly so; joined.

Sample Sentence: The leaves were /ˈædneɪt/ to the stem.

Answer 14

adnate

Sample Sentence: The leaves were adnate to the stem.

Question 15

Adjective; Old English

/əˈfɔːr.sɛd/

Definition: Denoting a thing or person previously mentioned.

Sample Sentence: The /əˈfɔːr.sɛd/ proposal was accepted by all parties.

Answer 15

aforesaid

Sample Sentence: The aforesaid proposal was accepted by all parties.

Question 16

Noun; English

/ˈæfroʊθ/

Definition: A frothy or bubbly substance, often used metaphorically.

Sample Sentence: The ocean waves left an /ˈæfroʊθ/ along the shore.

Answer 16

afroth

Sample Sentence: The ocean waves left an afroth along the shore.

Question 17

Adverb; Old English

/əˈɡɛn/

Definition: Another time; once more.

Sample Sentence: She tried the experiment /əˈɡɛn/.

Answer 17

again

Sample Sentence: She tried the experiment again.

Question 18

Noun; Latin

/əˈdʒɪləti/

Definition: The ability to move quickly and easily.

Sample Sentence: Her /əˈdʒɪləti/ on the field impressed all the scouts.

Answer 18

agility

Sample Sentence: Her agility on the field impressed all the scouts.

Question 19

Noun; Latin

/ˈælɡiː/

Definition: Simple non-flowering plants of a large group that includes the seaweeds and many single-celled forms.

Sample Sentence: The pond was covered in /ˈælɡiː/.

Answer 19

algae

Sample Sentence: The pond was covered in algae.

Question 20

Adverb; Latin

/əˈloʊn/

Definition: Having no one else present; on one’s own.

Sample Sentence: She preferred to work /əˈloʊn/ in the quiet room.

Answer 20

alone

Sample Sentence: She preferred to work alone in the quiet room.

Question 21

Adjective; English

/əˈluf/

Definition: Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.

Sample Sentence: He remained /əˈluf/ during the entire meeting.

Answer 21

aloof

Sample Sentence: He remained aloof during the entire meeting.

Question 22

Noun; German

/ˈɔːl.tɔːrn/

Definition: A type of tenor horn used mainly in military and concert bands.

Sample Sentence: He played the /ˈɔːl.tɔːrn/ in the marching band.

Answer 22

althorn

Sample Sentence: He played the althorn in the marching band.

Question 23

Verb; Middle English

/əˈmæs/

Definition: To gather together or accumulate over a period of time.

Sample Sentence: She managed to /əˈmæs/ a considerable amount of wealth over the years.

Answer 23

amass

Sample Sentence: She managed to amass a considerable amount of wealth over the years.

Question 24

Verb; Latin

/əˈmeɪzd/

Definition: To surprise someone greatly; fill with astonishment.

Sample Sentence: She was /əˈmeɪzd/ by the magician’s trick.

Answer 24

amazed

Sample Sentence: She was amazed by the magician’s trick.

Question 25

# Noun; Greek /ˈæməzɒn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A large river in South America or referring to a legendary race of female warriors. **Sample Sentence:** *The explorers ventured into the /ˈæməzɒn/ rainforest.*

Answer 25

Amazon ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The explorers ventured into the *Amazon* rainforest.

Question 26

# Adverb; Latin /ˈeɪmiəbli/ ## Footnote **Definition:** In a friendly or agreeable manner. **Sample Sentence:** *The neighbors resolved their dispute /ˈeɪmiəbli/.*

Answer 26

amiably ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The neighbors resolved their dispute *amiably*.

Question 27

# Noun; Greek /ˈæmnəsti/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An official pardon for people who have been convicted of political offenses. **Sample Sentence:** *The government granted /ˈæmnəsti/ to all political prisoners.*

Answer 27

amnesty ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The government granted *amnesty* to all political prisoners.

Question 28

# Noun; Greek /æmˈfɪbiən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A cold-blooded vertebrate animal of a class that comprises the frogs, toads, newts, and salamanders. **Sample Sentence:** *The frog is an /æmˈfɪbiən/ that can live both in water and on land.*

Answer 28

amphibian ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The frog is an *amphibian* that can live both in water and on land.

Question 29

# Noun; Latin /ˈæmjʊlɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An ornament or small piece of jewelry thought to give protection against evil, danger, or disease. **Sample Sentence:** *She wore an /ˈæmjʊlɪt/ for good luck.*

Answer 29

amulet ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She wore an *amulet* for good luck.

Question 30

# Noun; Spanish /ˈæŋkoʊ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A type of chili pepper typically used in Mexican cuisine. **Sample Sentence:** *The recipe called for one /ˈæŋkoʊ/ chili.*

Answer 30

ancho ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The recipe called for one *ancho* chili.

Question 31

# Adjective; Old English /ˈæŋɡri/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Feeling or showing strong annoyance, displeasure, or hostility. **Sample Sentence:** *He was /ˈæŋɡri/ about the missed deadline.*

Answer 31

angry ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He was *angry* about the missed deadline.

Question 32

# Noun; Japanese /ˈænɪˌmeɪ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A style of animation originating in Japan. **Sample Sentence:** *She enjoys watching /ˈænɪˌmeɪ/ in her free time.*

Answer 32

anime ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She enjoys watching *anime* in her free time.

Question 33

# Verb; Latin /ˈænəteɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To add notes to a text or diagram in order to explain or comment. **Sample Sentence:** *Sarah wanted to /ˈænəteɪt/ her notes so that she could add extra details.*

Answer 33

annotate ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Sarah wanted to *annotate* her notes so that she could add extra details.

Question 34

# Pronoun; Old English /əˈnʌðər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Used to refer to an additional person or thing of the same type as one already mentioned or known. **Sample Sentence:** *Would you like /əˈnʌðər/ cup of coffee?*

Answer 34

another ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Would you like *another* cup of coffee?

Question 35

# Noun; English /ˈænibədi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Any person at all; anyone. **Sample Sentence:** *Is /ˈænibədi/ home to answer the door?*

Answer 35

anybody ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Is *anybody* home to answer the door?

Question 36

# Noun; French /əˈpɛrəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Clothing, especially outer garments; attire. **Sample Sentence:** *The store offered discounts on all /əˈpɛrəl/.*

Answer 36

apparel ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The store offered discounts on all *apparel*.

Question 37

# Adverb; English /əˈpærəntli/ ## Footnote **Definition:** As far as one knows or can see; seemingly. **Sample Sentence:** *The meeting was /əˈpærəntli/ over when everyone started leaving.*

Answer 37

apparently ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The meeting was *apparently* over when everyone started leaving.

Question 38

# Adjective; Latin /əˈplɪkəbl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Relevant or appropriate. **Sample Sentence:** *The rule is /əˈplɪkəbl/ to everyone in the class.*

Answer 38

applicable ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The rule is *applicable* to everyone in the class.

Question 39

# Noun; Latin /ˈeɪprəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The fourth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar. **Sample Sentence:** *The flowers bloom beautifully in /ˈeɪprəl/.*

Answer 39

April ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The flowers bloom beautifully in *April*.

Question 40

# Noun; French /ˈeɪprən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A protective garment worn over the front of one's clothes and tied around the back. **Sample Sentence:** *She tied her /ˈeɪprən/ before starting to cook.*

Answer 40

apron ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She tied her *apron* before starting to cook.

Question 41

# Noun; Latin /ˈɛəriə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A region or part of a town, a country, or the world. **Sample Sentence:** *The new mall is located in a busy /ˈɛəriə/ of the city.*

Answer 41

area ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The new mall is located in a busy *area* of the city.

Question 42

# Verb; Latin /ˈɑːɡjuː/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To give reasons or cite evidence in support of an idea, action, or theory, typically with the aim of persuading others to share one's view. **Sample Sentence:** *They began to /ˈɑːɡjuː/ about the best way to learn.*

Answer 42

argue ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They began to *argue* about the best way to learn.

Question 43

# Adjective; Latin /ˈærəɡənt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities. **Sample Sentence:** *His /ˈærəɡənt/ behavior was off-putting.*

Answer 43

arrogant ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His *arrogant* behavior was off-putting.

Question 44

# Verb; Latin /əˈskraɪb/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To attribute something to a particular cause, source, or origin. **Sample Sentence:** *She /əˈskraɪb/ed her success to hard work and determination.*

Answer 44

ascribe ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She *ascribed* her success to hard work and determination.

Question 45

# Noun; Old English /æʃ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance. **Sample Sentence:** *The fireplace was full of /æʃ/.*

Answer 45

ash ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The fireplace was full of *ash*.

Question 46

# Verb; Middle English /əˈstɒnɪʃ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To fill with sudden and overpowering surprise or wonder; amaze. **Sample Sentence:** *The magician's trick would /əˈstɒnɪʃ/ the audience.*

Answer 46

astonish ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The magician's trick would *astonish* the audience.

Question 47

# Adjective; English /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Extremely impressive or surprising. **Sample Sentence:** *The magician's tricks were /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/ to the audience.*

Answer 47

astounding ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The magician's tricks were *astounding* to the audience.

Question 48

# Noun; Greek /ˈæstrəˌnɔt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A person who is trained to travel in a spacecraft. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈæstrəˌnɔt/ prepared for the mission to the moon.*

Answer 48

astronaut ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *astronaut* prepared for the mission to the moon.

Question 49

# Adjective; Latin /əˈstjuːt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage. **Sample Sentence:** *Her /əˈstjuːt/ analysis of the market trends was impressive.*

Answer 49

astute ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Her *astute* analysis of the market trends was impressive.

Question 50

# Noun; Old English /əˈtoʊn.mənt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Reparation for a wrong or injury. **Sample Sentence:** *He sought /əˈtoʊn.mənt/ for his past mistakes by helping others.*

Answer 50

atonement ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He sought *atonement* for his past mistakes by helping others.

Question 51

# Noun; Latin /ˈɔːkʃən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder. **Sample Sentence:** *The painting was sold at an /ˈɔːkʃən/.*

Answer 51

auction ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The painting was sold at an *auction*.

Question 52

# Noun; Sanskrit /ˈævətɑr/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An incarnation or manifestation of a deity or released soul in bodily form on earth. **Sample Sentence:** *In the game, he chose an /ˈævətɑr/ that represented himself.*

Answer 52

avatar ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** In the game, he chose an *avatar* that represented himself.

Question 53

# Noun; Middle English /bæk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The rear surface of the human body from the shoulders to the hips. **Sample Sentence:** *She lay on her /bæk/ to watch the stars.*

Answer 53

back ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She lay on her *back* to watch the stars.

Question 54

# Adjective; Middle English /ˈbæɡi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Loose and hanging in folds. **Sample Sentence:** *He wore a pair of /ˈbæɡi/ pants to the event.*

Answer 54

baggy ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He wore a pair of *baggy* pants to the event.

Question 55

# Noun; Middle English /ˈbeɪlɪf/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An official in a court of law who keeps order, looks after prisoners, etc. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈbeɪlɪf/ escorted the witness into the courtroom.*

Answer 55

bailiff ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *bailiff* escorted the witness into the courtroom.

Question 56

# Noun; Middle English /ˈbændˌmeɪts/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Members of a band or musical group. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈbændˌmeɪts/ practiced their new song together.*

Answer 56

bandmates ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *bandmates* practiced their new song together.

Question 57

# Adjective; Greek /bæpˈtɪzməl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Relating to or used in baptism. **Sample Sentence:** *The /bæpˈtɪzməl/ gown was passed down through generations.*

Answer 57

baptismal ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *baptismal* gown was passed down through generations.

Question 58

# Noun; Australian English /ˈbɑːrbi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A barbecue. **Sample Sentence:** *We threw some steaks on the /ˈbɑːrbi/ for dinner.*

Answer 58

barbie ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** We threw some steaks on the *barbie* for dinner.

Question 59

# Adverb; Old English /ˈbeə.li/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Only just; almost not. **Sample Sentence:** *He could /ˈbeə.li/ hear the whisper.*

Answer 59

barely ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He could *barely* hear the whisper.

Question 60

# Noun; English /ˈbeɪsbɔːl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A ball game played between two teams of nine on a field with a diamond-shaped circuit of four bases. **Sample Sentence:** *He loves playing /ˈbeɪsbɔːl/ with his friends.*

Answer 60

baseball ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He loves playing *baseball* with his friends.

Question 61

# Noun; Old French /ˈbeɪsmənt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The floor of a building which is partly or entirely below ground level. **Sample Sentence:** *They stored old furniture in the /ˈbeɪsmənt/.*

Answer 61

basement ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They stored old furniture in the *basement*.

Question 62

# Verb; Middle English /bæsk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To lie exposed to warmth and light, typically from the sun, for relaxation and pleasure. **Sample Sentence:** *The cat loves to /bæsk/ in the sun by the window.*

Answer 62

bask ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The cat loves to *bask* in the sun by the window.

Question 63

# Noun; French /ˈbiːɡl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A small hound with a smooth coat, short legs, and drooping ears, used in hunting small game. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈbiːɡl/ sniffed the ground to pick up the scent.*

Answer 63

beagle ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *beagle* sniffed the ground to pick up the scent.

Question 64

# Noun; Old English /biːk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The projecting jaws of a bird, especially when they are hard and pointed. **Sample Sentence:** *The bird used its /biːk/ to pick up seeds.*

Answer 64

beak ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The bird used its *beak* to pick up seeds.

Question 65

# Verb; Old English /bɛər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To carry the weight of; support. **Sample Sentence:** *He couldn't /bɛər/ the thought of losing.*

Answer 65

bear ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He couldn't *bear* the thought of losing.

Question 66

# Noun; English /ˈbiːbɒp/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A style of jazz characterized by fast tempo, instrumental virtuosity, and improvisation. **Sample Sentence:** *The band played a lively /ˈbiːbɒp/ tune.*

Answer 66

bebop ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The band played a lively *bebop* tune.

Question 67

# Conjunction; English /bɪˈkɔz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** For the reason that; since. **Sample Sentence:** *She was late /bɪˈkɔz/ the train was delayed.*

Answer 67

because ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She was late *because* the train was delayed.

Question 68

# Noun; Middle English /ˈbɛdləm/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A scene of uproar and confusion. **Sample Sentence:** *The market was a /ˈbɛdləm/ of noise and activity.*

Answer 68

bedlam ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The market was a *bedlam* of noise and activity.

Question 69

# Noun; Old English /ˈbiːtl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An insect of an order distinguished by having the forewings modified into hard wing cases that cover and protect the hind wings and abdomen. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈbiːtl/ crawled slowly across the garden path.*

Answer 69

beetle ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *beetle* crawled slowly across the garden path.

Question 70

# Adjective; Middle English /bɛnt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Sharply curved or having an angle. **Sample Sentence:** *The metal rod was /bɛnt/ out of shape.*

Answer 70

bent ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The metal rod was *bent* out of shape.

Question 71

# Noun; Old English /ˈbɛriz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Small, pulpy, and often edible fruit. **Sample Sentence:** *The pie was filled with fresh /ˈbɛriz/.*

Answer 71

berries ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The pie was filled with fresh *berries*.

Question 72

# Adjective; English /bɪˈspoʊk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Made for a particular customer or user. **Sample Sentence:** *He wore a /bɪˈspoʊk/ suit to the event.*

Answer 72

bespoke ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He wore a *bespoke* suit to the event.

Question 73

# Noun; English /baɪk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A bicycle or motorcycle. **Sample Sentence:** *He rode his /baɪk/ to the park.*

Answer 73

bike ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He rode his *bike* to the park.

Question 74

# Noun; American English /ˈbɪŋɡəʊ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A game in which players mark off numbers on cards as the numbers are drawn randomly by a caller, the winner being the first to mark off five numbers in a row or another required pattern. **Sample Sentence:** *They played /ˈbɪŋɡəʊ/ at the community center.*

Answer 74

bingo ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They played *bingo* at the community center.

Question 75

# Verb; Old Norse /bleɪm/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To assign responsibility for a fault or wrong. **Sample Sentence:** *He refused to /bleɪm/ anyone for the mistake.*

Answer 75

blame ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He refused to *blame* anyone for the mistake.

Question 76

# Adjective; Middle English /blæŋk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Not marked or filled in. **Sample Sentence:** *She handed me a /blæŋk/ sheet of paper.*

Answer 76

blank ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She handed me a *blank* sheet of paper.

Question 77

# Noun; Middle English /ˈblæŋkɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A large piece of woolen or similar material used as a bed covering or other covering for warmth. **Sample Sentence:** *She curled up under a warm /ˈblæŋkɪt/.*

Answer 77

blanket ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She curled up under a warm *blanket*.

Question 78

# Noun; Middle English /blæst/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A strong gust of wind or an explosion. **Sample Sentence:** *There was a sudden /blæst/ of cold air.*

Answer 78

blast ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** There was a sudden *blast* of cold air.

Question 79

# Adjective; Old English /ˈblɪə.ri/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Unable to see clearly; blurred or dimmed. **Sample Sentence:** *After staying up all night, his eyes were /ˈblɪə.ri/.*

Answer 79

bleary ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** After staying up all night, his eyes were *bleary*.

Question 80

# Verb; Old English /blit/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To make a characteristic wavering cry. **Sample Sentence:** *I could hear the sheep /blit/ in the distance.*

Answer 80

bleat ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** I could hear the sheep *bleat* in the distance.

Question 81

# Noun; French /blaʊs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A woman's upper garment resembling a shirt, typically with a collar, buttons, and sleeves. **Sample Sentence:** *She wore a silk /blaʊs/ to the meeting.*

Answer 81

blouse ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She wore a silk *blouse* to the meeting.

Question 82

# Noun; Unknown /blɜːrb/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A short description or promotional piece of text. **Sample Sentence:** *The book's /blɜːrb/ caught my attention instantly.*

Answer 82

blurb ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The book's *blurb* caught my attention instantly.

Question 83

# Noun; Old English /boʊnz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The hard parts of a skeleton that provide structure and protection to the body. **Sample Sentence:** *The archaeologist discovered /boʊnz/ buried in the ancient site.*

Answer 83

bones ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The archaeologist discovered *bones* buried in the ancient site.

Question 84

# Noun; Middle English /ˈbʊkwɜrm/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A person devoted to reading and studying rather than worldly interests. **Sample Sentence:** *She was known as a /ˈbʊkwɜrm/ in school.*

Answer 84

bookworm ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She was known as a *bookworm* in school.

Question 85

# Verb; English /ˈbɒðər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To take the trouble to do something. **Sample Sentence:** *She didn't /ˈbɒðər/ to reply to his message.*

Answer 85

bother ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She didn't *bother* to reply to his message.

Question 86

# Noun; Old English /boʊ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A flexible strip of wood or other material, typically used for shooting arrows. **Sample Sentence:** *He drew the /baʊ/ and aimed at the target.*

Answer 86

bow ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He drew the *bow* and aimed at the target.

Question 87

# Noun; American English /ˈboʊ.i/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A large hunting knife with a fixed blade. **Sample Sentence:** *The frontiersman carried a /ˈboʊ.i/ knife for protection.*

Answer 87

bowie ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The frontiersman carried a *bowie* knife for protection.

Question 88

# Noun; Old English /breɪn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The organ in one's head that controls thoughts, memory, and feelings. **Sample Sentence:** *The human /breɪn/ is incredibly complex.*

Answer 88

brain ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The human *brain* is incredibly complex.

Question 89

# Noun; English /bræntʃ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A part of a tree which grows out from the trunk or from a bough. **Sample Sentence:** *The bird perched on a /bræntʃ/.*

Answer 89

branch ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The bird perched on a *branch*.

Question 90

# Adjective; Middle English /breɪv/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage. **Sample Sentence:** *The /breɪv/ firefighter rescued the kitten from the tree.*

Answer 90

brave ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *brave* firefighter rescued the kitten from the tree.

Question 91

# Noun; Old English /braɪd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A woman on her wedding day or just before and after the event. **Sample Sentence:** *The /braɪd/ looked radiant in her white gown.*

Answer 91

bride ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *bride* looked radiant in her white gown.

Question 92

# Noun; Italian /ˈbrɪɡənd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests and mountains. **Sample Sentence:** *The travelers were wary of /ˈbrɪɡənd/s in the remote areas.*

Answer 92

brigand ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The travelers were wary of *brigands* in the remote areas.

Question 93

# Verb; Middle English /brɔɪl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To cook by direct exposure to intense heat. **Sample Sentence:** *He decided to /brɔɪl/ the chicken for dinner.*

Answer 93

broil ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He decided to *broil* the chicken for dinner.

Question 94

# Adjective; Old English /ˈbrəʊkən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Having been fractured or damaged and no longer in one piece or in working order. **Sample Sentence:** *The vase lay /ˈbrəʊkən/ on the floor.*

Answer 94

broken ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The vase lay *broken* on the floor.

Question 95

# Verb; Middle English /bɪld/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To construct by putting parts together. **Sample Sentence:** *They decided to /bɪld/ a new house on the empty plot.*

Answer 95

build ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They decided to *build* a new house on the empty plot.

Question 96

# Noun; Middle English /bʌmp/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A light blow or a jolting collision. **Sample Sentence:** *He felt a /bʌmp/ as the car went over the speed bump.*

Answer 96

bump ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He felt a *bump* as the car went over the speed bump.

Question 97

# Noun; Old English /ˈbɛriəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The act of placing a dead body into the ground. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈbɛriəl/ took place at noon.*

Answer 97

burial ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *burial* took place at noon.

Question 98

# Noun; English /ˈbʌtərskɒʧ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A hard candy made from butter and brown sugar. **Sample Sentence:** *She loved the taste of /ˈbʌtərskɒʧ/ candies.*

Answer 98

butterscotch ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She loved the taste of *butterscotch* candies.

Question 99

# Adjective; English /ˈbʌzwɜːrði/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Likely to arouse interest and attention. **Sample Sentence:** *The new restaurant quickly became the most /ˈbʌzwɜːrði/ spot in town.*

Answer 99

buzzworthy ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The new restaurant quickly became the most *buzzworthy* spot in town.

Question 100

# Noun; Old French /ˈkæbɪn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A small shelter or house, made of wood and situated in a wild or remote area. **Sample Sentence:** *They stayed in a /ˈkæbɪn/ by the lake.*

Answer 100

cabin ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They stayed in a *cabin* by the lake.