: 1

1. My brother and I al_________ washing the be______ the wheel

dishes. , de_______
. s________
/( ) st________
2. Our team is b_______ to win if we stay t_____
focused on the match. t______
. 900
, / a tt_________
3. Please as________ what the traffic is like on , / () c a l______
the main highway. c h___________
. c ra ________
, d e ________
4. The route to the bus terminal is con_______. e l_________
. e n_____________
f________
5. India has been implementing a family / ha _________
planning policy to c______ population growth. fo ___________
s o ________
ta __________
.
vic e v_______
/ w__________
6. Some of the cars in the road de________
from the right lane.
.

7. Hundreds of cheering people h______ the

pop star s arrival.
.

8. The road became imp_________ after the

strong typhoon.
.

9. J_________ is against the law in many

countries.
.

10. Please have your ticket va_________

before boarding the train.
.

600
/, av_______
car________
f_______ a seat belt
, /, ve________
800
a_______ by
be b_______ up
 : 1
1. My brother and I alternated washing the behind the wheel
dishes. , detach
. skid
/( ) steer
2. Our team is bound to win if we stay focused toll
on the match. tow
. 900
, / a ttritio n
3. Please ascertain what the traffic is like on , / () c a llo us
the main highway. c ha uffe ur
. c ra c kd o wn
, d e s is t
4. The route to the bus terminal is convoluted. e la p s e
. e nume ra te
fo rte
5. India has been implementing a family / ha mp e r
planning policy to curb population growth. fo ib le
s o b e r
ta ilg a te
.
vic e ve rs a
/ wo b b le
6. Some of the cars in the road deviated from
the right lane.
.

7. Hundreds of cheering people hailed the pop

star s arrival.
.

8. The road became impassable after the

strong typhoon.
.

9. Jaywalking is against the law in many

countries.
.

10. Please have your ticket validated before

boarding the train.
.

600
avenue /,
carpool
fasten a seat belt
, /, vehicle
800
abide by
be backed up
 : 2
1. The expert ap________ the diamond at , ea______
more than a thousand dollars. mon________
1,000 . , / sh_______
800
2. A salesperson was fired for bi_________ , all________
customers. , at a sta_________
. / b_______
ded_________
3. The company com_________ the ~ fall s_______ of
employees for working overtime. , fo__________
. , imp___________
in good st__________
4. The company will con_________ several , in_________
branch offices. save a b_________
. sq________ money
900
5. This economic policy could reduce the , a b o ve p _____
di_______ between rich and poor. a c _________
. a n__________
, b o ________
6. The wealthy businessman promised to fi______ ye a r
e_______ the orphanage with funds. o ff the c ______
s o l_______
. / unp a _________
vic _______ c irc le
7. A mu________ market requires a flexible
business strategy.
.

8. Gift certificates may be re________ for cash.

.

9. Your travel expenses will be

rei___________ after you submit the receipts.

.

10. The employees receive an increase in

rem__________ every year.
.

11. The accountant ta______ expenses for the

upcoming business seminar.
.

600
/, co________
 : 2
1. The expert appraised the diamond at more monopolize
than a thousand dollars. , / share
1,000 . 800
, allocate
2. A salesperson was fired for bilking , at a standstill
customers. / bond
. deductible
~ fall short of
3. The company compensated the employees , foster
for working overtime. , impoverished
. in good standing
, incur
4. The company will consolidate several save a bundle
branch offices. squeeze money
. 900
, a b o ve p a r
5. This economic policy could reduce the a c c rue
disparity between rich and poor. a nnuity
. , b o ls te r
fis c a l ye a r
6. The wealthy businessman promised to o ff the c ha rt
endow the orphanage with funds. s o lve nc y
/ unp a ra lle le d
. vic io us c irc le

7. A mutable market requires a flexible

business strategy.
.

8. Gift certificates may be redeemed for cash.

.

9. Your travel expenses will be reimbursed

after you submit the receipts.
.

10. The employees receive an increase in

remuneration every year.
.

11. The accountant tallied expenses for the

upcoming business seminar.
.

600
/, coverage
, earnings
 : 3
1. This restaurant serves au________ s____ a meal
Vietnamese cuisine. s_____ drink
. , s_______
800
2. The vegetable soup tasted b______. a___-you-can-e____
. cake m___
c________
3. The caf serves freshly br______ coffee / di______
every morning. f________ wine
. g________
l_________
4. The food service business c______ for many , u________
types of events. 900
. b ______ d rinking
, c ____________
5. Pregnant women usually have a , c o _____________
c_________ for sour food. c ________
. , g ________
in________
6. This appetizer d_______ from the flavors of , m________
the main course. , re __________
. , s _________
, t________
7. The beef steak at dinner really hit the , ti________
, v________
s_____.
.

8. After jogging for a mile, the runner became

p_________. 1
.

9. A p________ ensures public transportation

services for the disabled.
.

10. Stick to a ri_______ diet if you want to lose

weight.
.

11. Rice is a s_____ of the Asian diet.

.

12. Athletes have vo________ appetites,

eating twice as much as others.

.

600
 : 3
1. This restaurant serves authentic , spicy
Vietnamese cuisine. 800
. all-you-can-eat
cake mix
2. The vegetable soup tasted bland. cuisine
. / digest
fortified wine
3. The caf serves freshly brewed coffee every gratuity
morning. leftover
. , utensil
900
4. The food service business caters for many b ing e d rinking
types of events. , c o nfe c tio na ry
. , c o rp ule nt
c utle ry
5. Pregnant women usually have a craving for , g na w
sour food. ins a tia b le
. , mo rs e l
, re p ug na nt
6. This appetizer detracts from the flavors of , s up p le
the main course. , tha w
. , titilla te
, va p id
7. The beef steak at dinner really hit the spot.

.

8. After jogging for a mile, the runner became

parched. 1
.

9. A provision ensures public transportation

services for the disabled.
.

10. Stick to a rigorous diet if you want to lose

weight.
.

11. Rice is a staple of the Asian diet.

.

12. Athletes have voracious appetites, eating

twice as much as others.
.
600
skip a meal
soft drink
 : 4
1. Noam Chomsky s theories ac_______ for 600
the origins of language. ~ , ~ ov______
. w_______
800
2. The re p o rt o n g o ve rnme nt c o rrup tio n wa s , am________
writte n b y a n a n ___________ a utho r. an__________
( ) , an________
. br_______
, co________
3. The b a ________ o f the p lo t ma d e the cut to the c______
b o o k p re d ic ta b le . , en________
. n_______
pro_________
4. The te rm p a trio t ha s p o s itive un______
c o n __________ o f ho no r a nd s a c rific e . 900
a b _________
. , a c _______
e f__________
5. Re s e a rc h is e s s e ntia l fo r a his to ria n to , e m___________
lo g ic a lly d e _________ a the o ry. fu________
hy___________
. , l_______- tha n- life
mi___________
6. The me mo ir wa s s o e n __________ tha t I / , p a _____________
re a d it in o ne d a y. p o __________ wo rk
ra ________
. s o l_________

7. The e nd ing o f this s c ie nc e fic tio n no ve l is

d iffic ult to fa _________.
.

8. Ple a s e fill o ut the b la nks in c le a r a nd

le _______ p rint.
.

9. The p la ywrig hts m _________ s a tire

ind ire c tly c ritic ize s the g o ve rnme nt.

.
10. The jo urna lis t o b _________ the ma in
p o ints o f his a rtic le b y inc lud ing trivia l
d e ta ils .
.

11. The man is a pr_______ author with over

200 published books. 200
.
 : 4
1. Noam Chomsky s theories account for the ~ , ~ overlap
origins of language. wordy
. 800
, ambiguous
2. The re p o rt o n g o ve rnme nt c o rrup tio n wa s anecdote
writte n b y a n a n o n ym o u s a utho r. ( ) , anthology
brevity
. , copious
cut to the chase
3. The b a n a lity o f the p lo t ma d e the b o o k , encompass
p re d ic ta b le . naivety
. protagonist
unfold
4. The te rm p a trio t ha s p o s itive 900
c o n n o ta tio n s o f ho no r a nd s a c rific e . a b rid g e d
, a c ume n
. e ffus ive
, e me nd a tio n
5. Re s e a rc h is e s s e ntia l fo r a his to ria n to fumb le
lo g ic a lly d e d u c e a the o ry. hyp e rb o le
, la rg e r- tha n- life
. mis no me r
/ , p a rla nc e
6. The me mo ir wa s s o e n g ro s s in g tha t I p o s thumo us wo rk
re a d it in o ne d a y. ra mb le / s o lilo q uy

.

7. The e nd ing o f this s c ie nc e fic tio n no ve l is

d iffic ult to fa th o m .
.

8. Ple a s e fill o ut the b la nks in c le a r a nd

le g ib le p rint.
.

9. The p la ywrig hts m o rd a n t s a tire ind ire c tly

c ritic ize s the g o ve rnme nt.
.
10. The jo urna lis t o b fu s c a te d the ma in
p o ints o f his a rtic le b y inc lud ing trivia l
d e ta ils .
.

11. The man is a prolific author with over 200

published books. 200
.

600
 : 5
1. Officials prepare for severe storms by ~ fo_______
al_______ staff members to warn the public. , in_______
lighting r_____
. , re________
sc________
2. The re s o rts a re te mp o ra rily c lo s e d d ue to water_______
a re c e nt a v_________. over________
. , p__________

3. The thic k fo g wa s d is ___________ o ve r 900

the who le c ity. , a b _______
. / a ________
e n_______
4. Te mp e ra ture s fl___________ a t the e n_______
c ha ng e o f s e a s o ns . , fa _______
. in_________
, re _______
5. The d ry s e a s o n is i___________ in s ________
So uthe a s t As ia . to _________ ra ins to rm
. , un_________
/ va ___________
6. The ra in will l____ u p b y to mo rro w. s l______
. , g ______

7. Ofte n a re c e d ing tid e p r__________ a

ts una mi.
.

8. The flo o d wa rning fo rc e d the g ue s ts to

p __________ the ir s ta y a t the ho te l.

.

9. I a m fe e ling u n d e r th e w __________
to d a y. .

10. The government must take m________ to

reduce flu cases in the country.
.

600
fr_________
m______

800
, a s____ in the dark
, ad_______
b_______ up
de________
 : 5
1. Officials prepare for severe storms by lighting rod
allotting staff members to warn the public. , residual
scattered
. waterproof
overreact
2. The re s o rts a re te mp o ra rily c lo s e d d ue to , phenomenal
a re c e nt a va la n c h e .
. 900
, a b id ing
3. The thic k fo g wa s d is p e rs e d o ve r the / a c uity
who le c ity. e ng ulf
. e ntwine
, fa lla c y
4. Te mp e ra ture s flu c tu a te a t the c ha ng e o f inc le me nt
s e a s o ns . . , re c a nt
s ultry
5. The d ry s e a s o n is im m in e n t in So uthe a s t to rre ntia l ra ins to rm
As ia . . , und ula te
/ va ria b le
6. The ra in will le t u p b y to mo rro w. s le e t
. , g us t

7. Ofte n a re c e d ing tid e p re c e d e s a

ts una mi.
.

8. The flo o d wa rning fo rc e d the g ue s ts to

p ro lo n g the ir s ta y a t the ho te l.
.

9. I a m fe e ling u n d e r th e w e a th e r to d a y.
.

10. The government must take measures to

reduce flu cases in the country.
.

600
freezing
moist

800
, a shot in the dark
, advisory
bundle up
defrost
~ foreshadow
, innumerable
 : 6
1. The president ad________ the issue of
unemployment in his speech. 12. The lo b b yis ts ha ve u l__________
. m o tive s fo r fa vo ring the De mo c ra tic Pa rtys
he a lth b ill.
2. The s e na to r a d ________ inc re a s ing the .
b ud g e t fo r e d uc a tio n.
. 600
u___________
3. The g o ve rnme nts te le vis e d b ro a d c a s t o n
s wine flu a l________ the p ub lic s fe a rs . 800
ab_________ vote
. ~ be m______ in
dis_____
4. Lo c a l g o ve rnme nts ha ve the a u _________ es_______
to ma na g e the ir o wn a ffa irs . , e_______
, sove________
. / un_______

5. Re d uc ing b u ________ re d ta p e inc re a s e d 900

the e ffic ie nc y o f g o ve rnme nt s e rvic e s . co_________
ext________
.
, ploy () r________
~ , ~
6. The p a rlia me nt e ________ a ne w la w
s_________ to
c o nc e rning c hild p ro te c tio n.
su________ ,
.

7. The inte rna tio na l c o mmunity

d e __________ huma n rig hts vio la tio ns .
.

8. A ne w p o lic y o n o nline e d uc a tio n will b e

im ___________ ne xt ye a r.
.

9. The in __________ ma yo r a nno unc e d his

p la ns fo r re e le c tio n.
.

10. The c o ng re s s io na l c o mmitte e s ________

a ll b uild ing p ro je c ts until ne xt ye a r.

.

11. Ec o no mic s a ___________ a re o fte n a n

e ffe c tive wa y to p e na lize na tio ns fo r
una c c e p ta b le a c tio ns .

.
 : 6
1. The president addressed the issue of
unemployment in his speech. 12. The lo b b yis ts ha ve u lte rio r m o tive s fo r
. fa vo ring the De mo c ra tic Pa rtys he a lth b ill.

2. The s e na to r a d vo c a te s inc re a s ing the .
b ud g e t fo r e d uc a tio n.
. 600
unanimous
3. The g o ve rnme nts te le vis e d b ro a d c a s t o n
s wine flu a lla ye d the p ub lic s fe a rs . 800
absentee vote
. ~ be mired in
disarm
4. Lo c a l g o ve rnme nts ha ve the a u to n o m y to espionage
ma na g e the ir o wn a ffa irs . , exponent
, sovereignty
. / unitary

5. Re d uc ing b u re a u c ra tic re d ta p e 900

inc re a s e d the e ffic ie nc y o f g o ve rnme nt conscript
s e rvic e s .
extraterritoriality
.
, ploy () ratify
~ , ~ succumb
6. The p a rlia me nt e n a c te d a ne w la w
to
c o nc e rning c hild p ro te c tio n.
supersede ,
.

7. The inte rna tio na l c o mmunity d e n o u n c e s

huma n rig hts vio la tio ns .
.

8. A ne w p o lic y o n o nline e d uc a tio n will b e

im p le m e n te d ne xt ye a r.
.

9. The in c u m b e n t ma yo r a nno unc e d his

p la ns fo r re e le c tio n.
.

10. The c o ng re s s io na l c o mmitte e s h e lve d

a ll b uild ing p ro je c ts until ne xt ye a r.

.

11. Ec o no mic s a n c tio n s a re o fte n a n

e ffe c tive wa y to p e na lize na tio ns fo r
una c c e p ta b le a c tio ns .

.
 : 7
1. Our staff strives to create a friendly ~ by no m______
amb______ for guests. (, ) dis_______
~ em_______ on
. , em______
, k_______
2. Ea c h p a s s e ng e r ma y b ring o nly o ne make am______
c ________- o n b a g . no st_______ attached
. , re_________
, un__________
3. Our c o n ________ c a n he lp yo u a rra ng e You have my w_______.
s ig hts e e ing to urs in the s urro und ing a re a s .
900
. , as_______
conf__________
4. The a irp o rt c o n __________ wa s , jit______
re no va te d to inc lud e mo re d uty- fre e s ho p s . , o______

qu_________
.
scr__________
r____-eye flight
5. Yo u mus t c he c k o ut d uring the o ne - ho ur
, tam_____
g _______ tim e to a vo id p a ying fo r a no the r
, vo________
d a y.

.

6. The a irline s te wa rd e s s e s a re tra ine d to

o ffe r im __________ s e rvic e .

.

7. The flig ht fro m Sing a p o re to Ams te rd a m

inc lud e s a la y_______ in Dub a i.

.

8. Airp la ne s ha ve la rg e o ve r______
c o m p a rtm e n ts fo r c a rry- o n b a g g a g e .

.
9. Che c ke d b a g g a g e is s _______ in the
p la ne s c a rg o ho ld .
.

600
case-by-c_______
~ v___

800
, all in g______ time
 : 7
1. Our staff strives to create a friendly (, ) disembark
ambience for guests. ~ embark on
, eminent
. , kiosk
make amends
2. Ea c h p a s s e ng e r ma y b ring o nly o ne no strings attached
c a rry- o n b a g . , retrieve
. , unattended
You have my word.
3. Our c o n c ie rg e c a n he lp yo u a rra ng e
s ig hts e e ing to urs in the s urro und ing a re a s . 900
, assail
. confiscate
, jitters
4. The a irp o rt c o n c o u rs e wa s re no va te d to , overt
inc lud e mo re d uty- fre e s ho p s . quarantine

scrutinize
.
red-eye flight
, tamper
5. Yo u mus t c he c k o ut d uring the o ne - ho ur
, vociferous
g ra c e tim e to a vo id p a ying fo r a no the r d a y.

.

6. The a irline s te wa rd e s s e s a re tra ine d to

o ffe r im p e c c a b le s e rvic e .

.

7. The flig ht fro m Sing a p o re to Ams te rd a m

inc lud e s a la yo ve r in Dub a i.

.

8. Airp la ne s ha ve la rg e o ve rh e a d
c o m p a rtm e n ts fo r c a rry- o n b a g g a g e .

.
9. Che c ke d b a g g a g e is s to w e d in the
p la ne s c a rg o ho ld .
.

600
case-by-case
~ via

800
, all in good time
~ by no means
 : 8
1. The ab_________ on my knee was the 10. The athletes are young and st__________,
result of a fall. and are less prone to injury.
. .
600
2. Overexercising can agg_______ a stiff neck. bl_______
. han_______

3. The dentist gave me an ane_______ to dull 800

the pain. , ab________
. an_______
as________
4. Eating fatty food is det_______ to your c_______
health. f_______
. ho___________
le__________
5. To di________ a disease, doctors first mal_________
obtain a patient medical history. / neu________
/ pe__________
. pl_________
, te__________ ill
6. To regain energy, it is good to d______ off ul______
for a few minutes. vac________
. v__________

7. The menu includes an ex_________ list of

wines. 900
. ab__________ pain
acu__________
8. People with hypo__________ visit the an________
doctor for imagined illnesses. , au_______
. cardio__________
deg_________ disease
9. Mr. Cole is on a strict exercise reg________ pa_________
to lose weight. , vir__________
. se________
hyper________
: 8
1. The abrasion on my knee was the result of
a fall. . 4. Eating fatty food is detrimental to your
health.
2. Overexercising can aggravate a stiff neck. .
.
5. To diagnose a disease, doctors first obtain a
3. The dentist gave me an anesthetic to dull patient medical history.
the pain. .
.
6. To regain energy, it is good to doze off for a hypertension
few minutes.
.

7. The menu includes an exhaustive list of

wines.
.

8. People with hypochondria visit the doctor

for imagined illnesses.
.

9. Mr. Cole is on a strict exercise regimen to

lose weight.
.

10. The athletes are young and sturdy, and are

less prone to injury.
.
600
bleed
handicapped

800
, abortion
anorexia
asthma
coma
fetus
hospitalize
leukemia
malpractice
/ neurotic
/ perspiration
placebo
, terminally ill
ulcer
vaccinate
vomit

900
abdominal pain
acupuncture
anemia
, autopsy
cardiovascular
degenerative disease
panacea
, virulent
sedative
 : : / 74

: 9 ( 4 1 )
1. New staff need time to ac________ to their turn____
job. turn_______
. , work l_____

2. Management increased salaries across the 900

b_______ in every department. ac__________
. , adu_______
, aff_________ company
3. The board members ad________ the , as____________
meeting for lunch. , as_________
. con________
c_______ the numbers
4. Mandatory overtime is a div_______ issue in , / de_______
many workplace. , dis_________
. , /, ex________
, gu_______
5. The assistant was ec_________ to learn over_________
about her promotion to supervisor. p_______
. / per________
pre_______
6. The public official was investigated for , re______
alleged mal__________. s_______
. se_________

7. The administrator was pre_________ with a

budge control problem.
.

8. The negotiators got side_________ by

minor issues during the meeting.
.

600
, bo______
c_____ a meeting

800
, as_______
~ be ad_______ at
bl_______
~ br_______ down one s
neck
(, ) fr______ benefit
ke________ address
l_______ break
~ m_____ over
, no_______
, run________
 : : / 74

: 9
1. New staff need time to acclimate to their turnout
job. turnover
. , work load

2. Management increased salaries across the 900

board in every department. accredited
. , adulation
, affiliated company
3. The board members adjourned the meeting , aspersion
for lunch. , astute
. convene
crunch the numbers
4. Mandatory overtime is a divisive issue in , / default
many workplace. , disingenuous
. , /, exacting
, guileless
5. The assistant was ecstatic to learn about overwrought
her promotion to supervisor. perk
. / pertinent
preside
6. The public official was investigated for , rectify
alleged malfeasance. savvy
. sedentary

7. The administrator was preoccupied with a

budge control problem.
.

8. The negotiators got sidetracked by minor

issues during the meeting.
.

600
, bossy
call a meeting

800
, assent
~ be adept at
blunder
~ breathe down one s
neck
(, ) fringe benefit
keynote address
lucky break
~ mull over
, novice
, runaround
 : : / 62

: 1 0 ( 3 3 )
1. My injury was a bl_______ in disguise as
it allowed me to take time off of work. 9. Heavy rains st______ efforts to rescue the
landslide victims.
. .

2. The earthquake caused a massive 10. The country suffered a st______ of

cat________, with billions of dollars in powerful hurricanes last month.
damages.
. .

3. Aid agencies may co________ with local 600

authorities to distribute relief goods. , aw_____
, d___ damage
. 800
a st______ in time
4. Residents were eva_________ from their ad______
homes during the hurricane. , ca______
. mor_______ rate
om_______
5. Overflowing rivers are inevi_______ during / sh_____
prolonged periods of rain. / sl_____
. , whe_______
/ wr______
6. International aid helped the country pull 900
th_______ its unprecedented disaster. , ab_______
( ) be_____
. , ch______
con________ plan
7. It took a year after the highway collision for , fi______
Tom to reh________ his arms. , int______
pa________
. , push up the d______
, sa_______
8. Passengers were st________ at the airport / sl________
during the snowstorm. , unse_______
. wreak h________
: 1 0
1. My injury was a blessing in disguise as it
allowed me to take time off of work. 3. Aid agencies may coordinate with local
authorities to distribute relief goods.
.
.
2. The earthquake caused a massive
catastrophe, with billions of dollars in 4. Residents were evacuated from their
damages. homes during the hurricane.
. .
 : : / 62
wreak havoc
5. Overflowing rivers are inevitable during
prolonged periods of rain.
.

6. International aid helped the country pull

through its unprecedented disaster.

.

7. It took a year after the highway collision for

Tom to rehabilitate his arms.

.

8. Passengers were stranded at the airport

during the snowstorm.
.
9. Heavy rains stymied efforts to rescue the
landslide victims.
.

10. The country suffered a streak of powerful

hurricanes last month.
.

600
, awful
, do damage
800
a stitch in time
adrift
, casualty
mortality rate
ominous
/ shabby
/ sloppy
, whereabouts
/ wreckage
900
, abject
( ) befall
, chagrin
contingency plan
, fiasco
, intrepid
paramedic
, push up the daisies
, salvage
/ slipshod
, unsettling
 : 1 1 ( 2 9 )
1. Children must be acc_________ by an adult
while in the pool. .
.
600
2. The two pals have had an am_____ , sweet_______
relationship since childhood.
. 800
(, ) (the ~) ber_______
3. Carol received a be_______ birthday / des________
pressure the following day. fa________ party
. ~ have a c_______ on
have a f______-out
4. Some parents feel they must coe__ their , opi_________
kids into doing chores. / rec__________
, s______
.
900
5. Give my cond________ to the relatives of , a b_____ in a china shop
the deceased. , af_________
. , comm__________
conv_________
6. Mark con_______ in his best friend about / gre__________
his personal problems. kick the bu______
. taci_________
vendetta
7. People seek the company of those who are
cong_______ to them.
.

8. Teachers should avoid disp_______ their

students in order not to discourage them.

.

9. The new neighbors like to fl_______ their

wealth by driving expensive cars.
.

10. Planning a social gathering by yourself can

be a ha_______.
.

11. Our supervisor greets us in a per________

way on busy days.
.

12. The event was attended by wealthy people

dressed in an ost__________ manner.
 : 1 1
1. Children must be accompanied by an adult
while in the pool. .
.
600
2. The two pals have had an amicable , sweetheart
relationship since childhood.
. 800
(, ) (the ~) bereaved
3. Carol received a belated birthday pressure / despise
the following day. farewell party
. ~ have an crush on
have a falling-out
4. Some parents feel they must coerce their , opinionated
kids into doing chores. / reconcile
, shun
.
900
5. Give my condolences to the relatives of the , a bull in a china shop
deceased. , affront
. , commiseration
convivial
6. Mark confided in his best friend about his / gregarious
personal problems. kick the bucket
. taciturn
vendetta
7. People seek the company of those who are
congenial to them.
.

8. Teachers should avoid disparaging their

students in order not to discourage them.

.

9. The new neighbors like to flaunt their wealth

by driving expensive cars.
.

10. Planning a social gathering by yourself can

be a hassle.
.

11. Our supervisor greets us in a perfunctory

way on busy days.
.

12. The event was attended by wealthy people

dressed in an ostentatious manner.
 : 1 2 39
1. The British abo_______ slavery in the early ro______ its enemies in battle.
19 century. 19 .
.
600
2. The king s eldest son has ac_______ to the cr_____
throne. . , pi______
rev_____
3. The knight bra__________ his sword 800
against his foe. , am_____
. / arc______
/ be_____
4. Cons_________ droughts occurred in North / cr______
America in the late 20s. 20 deth_____
. en______
/ for_______
5. The word paper is der_______ from the m______
word pay\pyrus . paper papyrus reta______
. take r____
, re______
6. Trade was an inte______ part of the Roman , on_____
economy.
. 900
, atr________
7. The nation had a strong economy before it , bel_______
la______ into poverty. bel______
. cl_____ down on
cul________
8. The troubled company was advised to , down_________
liq_______ its assets. ~ epi_________
. (, ) es_______
(, ) ex_____
9. Many nations were once under the re______ ge_________
of dynasties. igno_______
. o______
, / pro______
10. Alexander the Great s large army easily (, ) us_____
: 1 2
1. The British abolished slavery in the early 19
century. 19 4. Consecutive droughts occurred in North
. America in the late 20s. 20
.
2. The king s eldest son has acceded to the
throne. . 5. The word paper is derived from the word
pay\pyrus . paper papyrus
3. The knight brandished his sword against his .
foe. .
6. Trade was an integral part of the Roman , / progeny
economy. (, ) usurp
.

7. The nation had a strong economy before it

lapsed into poverty.
.

8. The troubled company was advised to

liquidate its assets.
.

9. Many nations were once under the reign of

dynasties.
.

10. Alexander the Great s large army easily

routed its enemies in battle.
.

600
cruel
, pioneer
revenge
800
, amass
/ archive
/ beset
/ cradle
dethrone
enlist
/ forerunner
mummify
retaliate
take root
, regime
, onset

900
, atrocity
, beleaguer
bellicose
clamp down on
culminate
, downtrodden
~ epitomize
(, ) espouse
(, ) exhume
flagitious
ignominious
oust
 : 1 3 35
1. Pictures can be easily al______ with ~ bec________ on
computer software. boy______
. cle_______ sale
, f_____ rate
2. Several precious stones were auc_______ , give______
off to the highest bidders. , high-e____
. , ve______

3. The sales clerk co_____ the woman into 900

buying the expensive jewelry. ba_______
. char_________
, chin______
4. A compl________ gift bag will be given to / disgr________
all purchasers. f____
. , fre_______
(, ) fri_______
5. The retailer store is the exc_______ , / gen_____
distributor of our perfume brand. grat________
. / inn_________
/ pro______
6. Only experts can distinguish a ge______ , pecu_______
diamond from a fake one. , pre__________
. , t_____

7. It s customary to ha______ in the street

markets of Europe.
.

8. My sister always keeps ab________ of the

latest fashion trends.
.

9. Spu______ brands are popular because

they are cheap.
.

10. Consumers th________ around the newly-

opened electronics warehouse.
.

600
h_____ coat
/ second_______

800
, all-p_______
as_______
 : 1 3
1. Pictures can be easily altered with computer ~ becoming on
software. boycott
. clearance sale
, flat rate
2. Several precious stones were auctioned off , giveaway
to the highest bidders. , high-end
. , vendor

3. The sales clerk coaxed the woman into 900

buying the expensive jewelry. bauble
. charlatan
, chintzy
4. A complimentary gift bag will be given to all / disgruntled
purchasers. fad
. , freebie
(, ) fritter
5. The retailer store is the exclusive distributor , / generic
of our perfume brand. gratuitous
. / innocuous
/ prodigal
6. Only experts can distinguish a genuine , pecuniary
diamond from a fake one. , preposterous
. , tout

7. It s customary to haggle in the street

markets of Europe.
.

8. My sister always keeps abreast of the

latest fashion trends.
.

9. Spurious brands are popular because they

are cheap.
.

10. Consumers thronged around the newly-

opened electronics warehouse.
.

600
heavy coat
/ secondhand

800
, all-purpose
assorted
 : : / 101

: 1 4 ( 3 3 )
1. The district attorney ac_______ the he_____ crimes.
eyewitness of lying. .
. 12. The defendant on trial pl_____ innocent to
2. The respondent denied alle_______ that he the charge of robbery.
beat up the victim. .
. 13. The jurors were seq________ from the
3. The government granted am______ to illegal media throughout the trial.
immigrants in the country. .
.
4. The fugitive was app________ by the police 600
during an extensive search. death pe______
. j____
5. The thief was caught red-h______ stealing mi____ offence
a car.
. 800
6. Officials con________ the bombing as a ab_____
horrific act of terrorism. , am_____
. , arb_____
7. The man was con________ to six years in ar____
prison for robbery. 6 ~ em______
. guilty ve_____
8. The defendant was glad to be ex________ . I b___ to differ.
of the charges against him. in_____
. innocent until
9. The accused man gave a series of excuses pr______ guilty
to ext_________ his crime. , liti______
. , pe______
10. The fra_______ stockbroker stole
investors money. 900
. an_____
11. An officer fr______ the offender before , be_____
bringing him to the police station. , cul_____
em______
. / mo_____
12. The murderer received life in prison for his pa______

: 1 4
1. The district attorney accused the eyewitness .
of lying. 4. The fugitive was apprehended by the police
. during an extensive search.
2. The respondent denied allegations that he .
beat up the victim. 5. The thief was caught red-handed stealing
. a car.
3. The government granted amnesty to illegal .
immigrants in the country. 6. Officials condemned the bombing as a
 : : / 101

horrific act of terrorism. embezzle

. / molest
7. The man was convicted to six years in parole
prison for robbery. 6
.
8. The defendant was glad to be exonerated
of the charges against him.
.
9. The accused man gave a series of excuses
to extenuate his crime.
.
10. The fraudulent stockbroker stole investors
money.
.
11. An officer frisked the offender before
bringing him to the police station.

.
12. The murderer received life in prison for his
heinous crimes.
.
12. The defendant on trial pleaded innocent to
the charge of robbery.
.
13. The jurors were sequestered from the
media throughout the trial.
.

600
death penalty
jury
minor offence

800
abduct
, amend
, arbitrary
arson
~ empower
guilty verdict
. I beg to differ.
indict
innocent until
proven guilty
, litigation
, petition

900
annul
, beguile
, culpable
 : 1 5 ( 3 5 )
1. My brother is an a_____ fan of ice hockey. , Don t s______ it.
. , ex________
fishing r____
2. The runner b_____ out even before the race , get wo______ up
began. la______ excuse
. / rule of th____
sp_______ one s ankle
3. The singer da______ in painting as a (, ) take a rain
college student. c______
. / ve______

4. The couple went out for a st_____ in the 900

park. . , ar______
cap_____
5. The cheering fans encouraged the team to daw_____
h______ in there. ene______
. , fort_______
, jo______
6. The farmhouse in the picture looks so , non________
id_____. (, ) sur_______
. , ze______

7. Needlework is a hobby requiring

me________ attention.
.

8. The referee s______ out an argument about

a foul ball.
.

9. The coach will st______ his reputation on

the team s victory.
.

10. Everything seems to be w_______ out all

right with our company.
.

600
at_____
() c___ in line
for a ch________

800
, Achilles h_______
b____
, c_____ in
dare______
 : 1 5
1. My brother is an avid fan of ice hockey. fishing rod
. , get worked up
lame excuse
2. The runner bailed out even before the race / rule of thumb
began. sprain one s ankle
. (, ) take a rain
check
3. The singer dabbled in painting as a college / venue
student.
.
900
4. The couple went out for a stroll in the , ardent
park. . caprice
dawdle
5. The cheering fans encouraged the team to enervate
hang in there. , fortitude
. , jovial
, nonchalance
6. The farmhouse in the picture looks so idyllic. (, ) surmount
. , zealot

7. Needlework is a hobby requiring meticulous

attention.
.

8. The referee sorted out an argument about a

foul ball.
.

9. The coach will stake his reputation on the

team s victory.
.

10. Everything seems to be working out all

right with our company.
.
600
athlete
() cut in line
for a change

800
, Achilles heel
boo
, cave in
daredevil
, Don t sweat it.
, excursion
 : 1 6
1. At_______ do not believe in the existence of consci_________
a supreme being. , sol_______
. Prote__________
800
2. The Pope au________ the addition of 30 , bi_________
new cardinals. 30 , car________
. , de_______
, dis_______
3. Thousands of worshippers cong_________ en_______
to observe Buddha s birthday. ~ ord_______
. () , pers________
se______
4. Puritans practice the conv_______ of , tran________
wearing simple clothing to show humility. 900
, a nti____________
. a rc h_________
(, ) b a __________ o f fire
5. Philosophers often d________ on the / d e _________
meaning of life. / he _______
. mi_________
, o mn________
6. The preacher condemned the president s , s c _________
lic________ behavior. , te ________
. , ve r_________

7. The radio station s policy requires the

removal of pr_______ from broadcasted
shows.
.

8. Muslims go on a pil__________ to Mecca to

give the shrine honor.
.

9. Scholars rev_______ to the ancient

teachings of Plato during the Renaissance.

.

10. Educational development has promoted a

more se________ society.
.

11. Many thinkers try to explain the tra_______

nature of human life.
.

600
 : 1 6
1. Atheists do not believe in the existence of a , solemn
supreme being. Protestantism
. 800
, biblical
2. The Pope authorized the addition of 30 new , cardinal
cardinals. 30 , deify
. , disciple
enshrine
3. Thousands of worshippers congregated to ~ ordain
observe Buddha s birthday. () , persecution
. sermon
, transcend
4. Puritans practice the convention of wearing 900
simple clothing to show humility. , a ntithe tic a l
a rc he typ a l
. (, ) b a p tis m o f fire
/ d e fe re nc e
5. Philosophers often dwell on the meaning of / he re tic
life. . mis c re a nt
, o mnip o te nt
6. The preacher condemned the president s , s c his m
licentious behavior. , te ne t
. , ve ra c io us

7. The radio station s policy requires the

removal of profanities from broadcasted
shows.
.

8. Muslims go on a pilgrimage to Mecca to

give the shrine honor.
.

9. Scholars reverted to the ancient teachings

of Plato during the Renaissance.

.

10. Educational development has promoted a

more secular society.
.

11. Many thinkers try to explain the transient

nature of human life.
.

600
conscientious
 : 1 7
1. The architect received ac______ for his 600
contemporary building designs. mis________
. () p_____ time
800
2. The senator was c______ for driving while , ba________
intoxicated. ~ be dead s____ against
. , by word of m_______
ce_______
3. The documentary on weapons used in World (, ) con________
War I was co_________. 1 ,
de_________
. ~ d_____
, ex_________
4. Media people cr________ up at the , hi_______
comedian s press conference. 900
. (, ) b e __________
c o ________
5. The sitcom has fallen out of f______ due d e _______
to its dull jokes. g ra _________
. ha __________
, ins _________
6. The in________ is designed to improve la __________
communication between management and staff. / p o i__________

.

7. An in_______ program will be broadcasted

to replace the cancelled show.

.

8. My anger was p_______ with a coworker

who lost an important file.
.

9. Media companies must check whether their

works are being pi_______.

.

10. The documentary film is re_______ with

historical facts.
.

11. Many comic strips are sy_________ to

newspapers around the world.
.
 : 1 7
1. The architect received acclaim for his 600
contemporary building designs. misleading
. () prime time
800
2. The senator was cited for driving while , baseless
intoxicated. ~ be dead set against
. , by word of mouth
censor
3. The documentary on weapons used in World (, ) concise
War I was compelling. 1 ,
demystify
. ~ dub
, explicit
4. Media people cracked up at the comedian s , hilarious
press conference. 900
. (, ) b e s mirc h
c o ve rtly
5. The sitcom has fallen out of favor due to d e b unk
its dull jokes. g ra nd s ta nd
. ha ra ng ue
, ins inua te
6. The initiative is designed to improve la mp o o n
communication between management and staff. / p o ig na nt

.

7. An interim program will be broadcasted to

replace the cancelled show.

.

8. My anger was piqued with a coworker who

lost an important file.
.

9. Media companies must check whether their

works are being pirated.

.

10. The documentary film is replete with

historical facts.
.

11. Many comic strips are syndicated to

newspapers around the world.
.
 : 1 8
1. The building s lobby is ad_________ with
marble sculptures. 800
. ~ a far c___ from
a fly in the oi__________
2. The ad_____ street artist swiftly drew a ac_________
caricature of the customer. / below p___
. bring down the h_______
co______
3. The art collector has an ae________ / d____
appreciation for fine paintings. ~ de____
f_______
. , h___
out of s____
4. The museum houses a large collection of , , re_________
ar________ from the ancient Middle East. / up-and-c_______

. 900
, b ra _______
5. The painter s de_______ can be seen in his , b ur____________
brush strokes. , e p h___________
. , fla _________
, e x________
6. The dancer imp_________ a performance , vir____________
on the stage. , vo lu____________
.

7. The violinist is acclaimed for his

ini_________ playing style.
.

8. It is difficult to fully appreciate an

ins__________ work of abstract art.

.

9. The singer received a standing o_______

for her magnificent performance.
.
10. The curator us__________ the visitors into
the gallery.
.

600
, ca______
st_______
, ce________
/ v_______
 : 1 8
1. The building s lobby is adorned with
marble sculptures. 800
. ~ a far cry from
a fly in the ointment
2. The adroit street artist swiftly drew a acoustics
caricature of the customer. / below par
. bring down the house
copycat
3. The art collector has an aesthetic / dab
appreciation for fine paintings. ~ deem
flair
. , hue
out of sync
4. The museum houses a large collection of , , rendition
artifacts from the ancient Middle East. / up-and-coming

. 900
, b ra va d o
5. The painter s dexterity can be seen in his , b urle s q ue
brush strokes. , e p he me ra l
. , fla mb o ya nc e
, e xto l
6. The dancer improvised a performance on , virtuo s o
the stage. , vo lup tuo us
.

7. The violinist is acclaimed for his inimitable

playing style.
.

8. It is difficult to fully appreciate an

inscrutable work of abstract art.

.

9. The singer received a standing ovation for

her magnificent performance.
.
10. The curator ushered the visitors into the
gallery.
.

600
, carve
statue
, celebrated
/ vivid
 : 1 9
1. Travelers cannot resist the al________ of 800
unspoiled waterfalls. / all-in_________
. ~ ba_______
, b______
2. The package includes free use of the hotel s , dr_________
am____________. , ke_________
. , kick up one s
h_______
3. Each student c_______ in some money for l_______-b______
the class excursion. lo______
. / me_________
/, pin_______
4. The lively festival music added ga_______ pass the b_____
to the celebration. , tra_________
.
900
5. The newspaper article exposed political b a ________
int________ in the mayor s office. , b o ______________
, e x_________
. fic _________
, fl_______
6. Our it_________ includes a visit to the / la ________
National Art Gallery. / o p ______
. , p e t p _________
, p ro _____________
7. The war memorial is a well-known , q u__________
la________ in the city.
.

8. The backpackers enjoyed tasting q_______

dishes wherever they visited.

.

9. Gandhi discouraged people from re_______

to violence during protests.

.
10. The CEO took a brief so________ in the
city to meet a supplier. CEO
.

600
ba________
, big d______
, fa________
 : 1 9
1. Travelers cannot resist the allure of / all-inclusive
unspoiled waterfalls. ~ barring
. , brash
, drowsy
2. The package includes free use of the hotel s , keepsake
amenities. , kick up one s heels
. laid-back
loiter
3. Each student chipped in some money for / mesmerize
the class excursion. /, pinnacle
. pass the buck
, traverse
4. The lively festival music added gaiety to the
celebration. 900
. b a c kfire
, b o mb a s tic
5. The newspaper article exposed political , e xhila ra ting
intrigue in the mayor s office. fic kle ne s s
. , flo ut
/ la c klus te r
6. Our itinerary includes a visit to the National / o p ule nt
Art Gallery. , p e t p e e ve
. , p ro flig a te
, q ua nd a ry
7. The war memorial is a well-known landmark
in the city.
.

8. The backpackers enjoyed tasting quaint

dishes wherever they visited.

.

9. Gandhi discouraged people from resorting

to violence during protests.

.
10. The CEO took a brief sojourn in the city to
meet a supplier. CEO
.

600
backpacker
, big deal
, fatigue

800
 : 2 0
1. My office PC is a_______ up again!. () , b______-in
! in_______
, ou______
2. Science made a br__________ with the ~ rev__________
invention of genetic engineering. () user-fri________
.
800
3. Large online stores co________ information bra______
about their customers. , for________
. hy____________ dam
/ in___________
4. Make a du_______ of the contract for your , fl______
records. pi_______
. , op________
900
5. Recent research has made obtaining energy , a nc ___________
from ocean water fe_________. a n________
/ a p p ________
. / b u__________
c o _________
6. Fossil fuels have been used to () , d u________
ge__________ electricity for more than a (, ) ri______
century. s _______
. tr____________

7. A crane can be used to h_______ heavy

objects.
.

8. Roads are vital infr___________ in helping

an economy grow.
.

9. Scientists st______ to make people s lives

better through technological research.

.

10. Cars that run on electricity have become

vi_______.
.

11. Ut________ such as electricity and

transportation are becoming more expensive.

.

600
 : 2 0
1. My office PC is acting up again!. () , built-in
! install
, outdated
2. Science made a breakthrough with the ~ revolutionize
invention of genetic engineering. () user-friendly
. 800
brainchild
3. Large online stores compile information , forefront
about their customers. hydroelectric dam
. / ingenuity
, flawless
4. Make a duplicate of the contract for your pivotal
records. , optimal
.
900
5. Recent research has made obtaining energy , a nc illa ry
from ocean water feasible. a nd ro id
/ a p p e rta in
. / b uttre s s
c o ntra p tio n
6. Fossil fuels have been used to generate () , d uc tile
electricity for more than a century. (, ) rive t
s o na r
. tra c ta b le

7. A crane can be used to hoist heavy objects.

.

8. Roads are vital infrastructure in helping an

economy grow.
.

9. Scientists strive to make people s lives better

through technological research.

.

10. Cars that run on electricity have become

viable.
.

11. Utilities such as electricity and

transportation are becoming more expensive.

.

600
 : 2 1
1. The technician ad________ the TV antenna at______
to improve the reception. (, ) cel_____
TV . , dem_________
~ dis_______ with
2. The leaseholder was ev_______ for , indi___________
deliberately damaging the property. M______ my words.
. , / tre_________
( ) unc______
3. The abandoned home on our street has , refu________
become an ey_________.
. 900
, a d j________
4. The couple fo______ the large house in , a nt________
favor of a modest condo. , / a nti_________
. , b l_______
, b r________
5. A board member m_______ that the meeting h_______
adjourn for lunch. , / o c _______
. , p r______
s c ________
6. Mandy ru________ through the drawers , te __________
looking for a missing ring. , tra ___________
.

7. The old man lives se_________ in a cottage

in the woods.
.

8. A fire forced residents to va_______ the

building.
.

9. Installing blinds on windows helps

in_______ the house against heat.

.

10. The former inh_______ of the house

moved out years ago.

600
ba_______
cup_________
/, fou______
war_______

800
, adj________
 : 2 1
1. The technician adjusted the TV antenna to , demolish
improve the reception. ~ dispense with
TV . , indispensable
Mark my words.
2. The leaseholder was evicted for deliberately , / trespass
damaging the property. ( ) unclog
. , refurbishment

3. The abandoned home on our street has 900

become an eyesore. , a d ja c e nt
. , a ntiq ua te d
, / a ntis e p tic
4. The couple forsook the large house in favor , b la ta nt
of a modest condo. , b rittle
. he wn
, / o c c lud e
5. A board member moved that the meeting , p re c inc t
adjourn for lunch. s c o ur
. , te nuo us
, tra ns fig ure
6. Mandy rummaged through the drawers
looking for a missing ring.
.

7. The old man lives secluded in a cottage in

the woods.
.

8. A fire forced residents to vacate the building.

.

9. Installing blinds on windows helps insulate

the house against heat.
.

10. The former inhabitants of the house

moved out years ago.

600
babysit
cupboard
/, fountain
wardrobe

800
, adjoining
attic
(, ) cellar
 : 2 2
1. Mitchell likes to keep to himself so much that heart______
he is al______ around people. narc_______
. / self-e______
800
2. Patrick apologized several times to / apa_____
as_________ Jean s anger. ap______
. ba______
be tickled p______
3. The old man b____ up at the children for fi________
being noisy. have no qu______
. inf_______
, out of s_____
4. The champion gave his opponent a ,
com__________ smile. s______ out of
. / s______
whole_________
5. Friends and family con_______ the grieving 900
widow. , a b o ________
. , a p p _______
, a ud __________
6. The victim was dis__________ by memories , c r___________
of the accident. , d o _______
. / e n_________
, p ______- up
7. An emp________ person easily ra is e the i____
understands the feelings of others.

.

8. Supporters eu________ the late mayor at

his funeral.
.

9. A person with bipolar disorder may be

alternately exu__________ and depressed.

.
10. It s rea_________ to know that anxiety
disorders may be successfully treated.

.

11. The manager vac_______ between the two

proposals.
.

600
fa_____ hope
 : 2 2
1. Mitchell likes to keep to himself so much that / self-esteem
he is aloof around people. 800
. / apathy
appall
2. Patrick apologized several times to assuage bashful
Jean s anger. be tickled pink
. fixate
have no qualms
3. The old man blew up at the children for infuriate
being noisy. , out of sorts
. ,
snap out of
4. The champion gave his opponent a / sullen
complacent smile. wholeheartedly
. 900
, a b o mina te
5. Friends and family consoled the grieving , a p p e a s e
widow. , a ud a c io us
. , c re s tfa lle n
, d o le ful
6. The victim was distraught by memories of / e nmity
the accident. , p e nt- up
. ra is e the ire

7. An empathetic person easily understands

the feelings of others.
.

8. Supporters eulogized the late mayor at his

funeral.
.

9. A person with bipolar disorder may be

alternately exuberant and depressed.

.
10. It s reassuring to know that anxiety
disorders may be successfully treated.

.

11. The manager vacillated between the two

proposals.
.
600
false hope
heartwarming
narcissistically
 : 2 3
1. High school al_______ are organizing a 800
class reunion after 10 years. academic ad______
10 . . B_____ me.
( ) c______-reference
2. Many colleges allow undergraduates to ex________
a____ classes related to their majors. j____ one s memory
, pr_________
. to some ex_______
, well-r________
3. I will be d_____ with writing my thesis by 900
next Thursday. , ad_________
. / adm_______
bi______________
4. A good instructor ensures that all pupils , coll____________
c______ on to every lesson. d o c to ra l d is s _______________
( ) , e d ____________
. , g _________
, me ____________
5. Students will receive a cum________ grade , s a ______________
based o all of their assignments.

.

6. It suddenly d_______ on me that I had

brought the wrong book to class.

.

7. The professor di________ from the main

point of the lecture.
.

8. In hin_________, I should have checked

the course requirements before signing up.

.

9. The per________ of the researchers led to

the success of the project.
.

10. Make sure to note down only the

sa________ points of the lecture.
.

600
fu_______ questions
ext____________ activity
 : 2 3
1. High school alumni are organizing a class 800
reunion after 10 years. 10 academic adviser
. . Beats me.
( ) cross-reference
2. Many colleges allow undergraduates to audit exertion
classes related to their majors. jog one s memory
, prodigy
. to some extent
, well-rounded
3. I will be done with writing my thesis by next 900
Thursday. , adamant
. / admonish
bibliography
4. A good instructor ensures that all pupils , colloquium
catch on to every lesson. d o c to ra l d is s e rta tio n
( ) , e d ific a tio n
. , g a wky
, me rito rio us
5. Students will receive a cumulative grade , s a b b a tic a l
based o all of their assignments.

.

6. It suddenly dawned on me that I had

brought the wrong book to class.

.

7. The professor digressed from the main

point of the lecture.
.

8. In hindsight, I should have checked the

course requirements before signing up.

.

9. The pertinacity of the researchers led to the

success of the project.
.

10. Make sure to note down only the salient

points of the lecture.
.

600
further questions
extracurricular activity
 : 2 4
1. Animals must a______ to their habitats to 9. Swimming is an in________ ability of fish.
survive. .
.
10. Offspring often have a genetic
Several of Shakespeare s plays have been pre____________ to diseases their parents suffer
a________ into movies. from.
. .

2. The an__________ of the mammoth was due 11. Tooth loss can be a ram________ of
to climate changes and overhunting. untreated gum disease.
. .

3. Salmon always return to freshwater to 600

b________. b______
. , b______
~ , ~ give b______ to
4. Farmers use pesticides to er________ harmful , mic_________
insects. ( ) s________
.
800
5. Employers must fa_______ in holidays when , a________
preparing work schedules. , ca____________
. (, , ) c_____
~ f______ off
6. Tobacco is ind_________ to Central and , ex_________
South America. , hi________
. , l______
(, ) v______
7. Rats in_________ the basement of the office
building. 900
. , ab_________
() , / b_________
8. Shrubs in________ nutrients in the soil (, ) , m___
through their roots. , ta______
. cell m____________
, / di_______
: 2 4
1. Animals must adapt to their habitats to to climate changes and overhunting.
survive. .
.
3. Salmon always return to freshwater to
Several of Shakespeare s plays have been breed.
adapted into movies. .
.
4. Farmers use pesticides to eradicate harmful
2. The annihilation of the mammoth was due insects.
 . cell membrane
, / diurnal
5. Employers must factor in holidays when
preparing work schedules.
.

6. Tobacco is indigenous to Central and South

America.
.

7. Rats infested the basement of the office

building.
.

8. Shrubs ingest nutrients in the soil through

their roots.
.

9. Swimming is an innate ability of fish.

.

10. Offspring often have a genetic

predisposition to diseases their parents suffer
from.
.

11. Tooth loss can be a ramification of

untreated gum disease.
.

600
bough
, bush
~ , ~ give birth to
, microscopic
( ) stalk

800
, algae
, camouflage
(, , ) cub
~ fend off
, exterminate
, hibernation
, lurk
(, ) venom
900
, aberrance
() , / blight
(, ) , molt
, tactile
 : 2 5
1. Start a business if you want to be your own , p_______
b_____. () , ve________
.
800
2. The TV show s sponsors b________ au__________
consumers with advertisements to promote , , bl_______
sales. TV (, ) do_________
. f_______
follow s_______
3. Company engineers col________ with , h_____
scientists to develop a new product. , in_____ and o____
, la__________
. s_____-m______ man
, two______
4. Regulatory agencies sometimes da______
foreign investors with numerous regulations. 900
, a ________
. ~ , ~ a f__________ with
() a m_______________
5. Sailing in stormy weather is a dangerous a n_______
en__________. , , hi________
. , mis ____________
v______
6. The power firm ha__________ solar energy to
produce electricity.
.

7. The airline keeps large supplies of fuel as a

h______ against inflation.

.

8. The manager wants to pr________ additional

equipment for a hydroelectric undertaking.

.
9. The supervisor rep__________ the frequently
absent employee.
.

10. The manufacturer uses a st________ quality

control system to guarantee product safety.

.

600
in every r________
 : 2 5
1. Start a business if you want to be your , patent
own boss. () , venture
.
800
2. The TV show s sponsors bombard augment
consumers with advertisements to promote , , blemish
sales. TV (, ) downsize
. fetch
follow suit
3. Company engineers collaborated with , hurdle
scientists to develop a new product. , inside and out
, laborious
. self-made man
, twofold
4. Regulatory agencies sometimes daunt
foreign investors with numerous regulations. 900
, a c me
. ~ , ~ a ffilia te d with
() a ma lg a ma te
5. Sailing in stormy weather is a dangerous a ntic s
enterprise. , , hia tus
. , mis a p p ro p ria tio n
vie
6. The power firm harnesses solar energy to
produce electricity.
.

7. The airline keeps large supplies of fuel as a

hedge against inflation.

.

8. The manager wants to procure additional

equipment for a hydroelectric undertaking.

.
9. The supervisor reprimanded the frequently
absent employee.
.

10. The manufacturer uses a stringent quality

control system to guarantee product safety.

.

600
in every respect
 : 2 6
1. Ag _______ the s o lutio n to d is s o lve a ny , inq ________
s o lid s ub s ta nc e s . s t__________ up o n
. , va ________
, c a _________
2. Tho us a nd s o f wa te r mo le c ule s in a c lo ud , va __________
c o ________ into a ra in d ro p .
. 9 0 0
a m__________
3. Ca rb o n is a c o n_________ o f o rg a nic b u_________
s ub s ta nc e s s uc h a s c o a l. e xf________
. , : f_________
c o nc lus io n
4. A p e rfume s s me ll d if_______ thro ug h a , , : ju__________
ro o m b y mixing with the a ir. o s __________
. q u_________ me c ha nic s
ra d io a c tive is _________
5. Alc o ho l d il_______ with wa te r is le s s vis __________
c o nc e ntra te d .
.

6. The c he mic a l c o mp o und e x_______ a

p ung e nt o d o r in o ur la b .
.

7. The e mp lo ye e ha d a fli______ e xc us e fo r
c o ming to wo rk la te .
.

8. Exp o s ure to e xtre me he a t c a n ma ke

me ta ls p li______.
.

9. The ve te rina ria n s te ________ s tra y a nima ls

to p re ve nt the ir re p ro d uc tio n.

.

10. The s c ho o l b o a rd s up p o rte d a mo ______

to re no va te the c a fe te ria .
.

6 0 0
, a _____
d e ______

8 0 0
a tr_____ o f
~ , ~ a b _______ in
a n a r______ o f
, e r_______
 : 2 6
1. Ag ita te the s o lutio n to d is s o lve a ny s o lid , inq uis itive
s ub s ta nc e s . s tumb le up o n
. , va nis h
, c a ta lys t
2. Tho us a nd s o f wa te r mo le c ule s in a c lo ud , va p o rize
c o a le s c e into a ra in d ro p .
. 9 0 0
a mo rp ho us
3. Ca rb o n is a c o n s titu e n t o f o rg a nic b uo ya nc y
s ub s ta nc e s s uc h a s c o a l. e xfo lia te
. , : fo re g o ne c o nc lus io n
, , : juxta p o s itio n
4. A p e rfume s s me ll d iffu s e s thro ug h a o s c illa te
ro o m b y mixing with the a ir. q ua ntum me c ha nic s
. ra d io a c tive is o to p e
vis c o s ity
5. Alc o ho l d ilu te d with wa te r is le s s
c o nc e ntra te d .
.

6. The c he mic a l c o mp o und e xu d e s a

p ung e nt o d o r in o ur la b .
.

7. The e mp lo ye e ha d a flim s y e xc us e fo r
c o ming to wo rk la te .
.

8. Exp o s ure to e xtre me he a t c a n ma ke

me ta ls p lia b le .
.

9. The ve te rina ria n s te riliz e s s tra y a nima ls

to p re ve nt the ir re p ro d uc tio n.

.

10. The s c ho o l b o a rd s up p o rte d a m o tio n to

re no va te the c a fe te ria .
.

6 0 0
, a c id
d e ns ity

8 0 0
a tra c e o f
~ , ~ a b o und in
a n a rra y o f
, e rro ne o us
 : 2 7
1. Le tte r writing b e c a me le s s p o p ula r with the
a d ______ o f e - ma il. 9. Ne ws a rtic le s p ro vid e d o nline te nd to
. fo c us o n tr_______ is s ue s ra the r tha n
imp o rta nt o ne s .
2. The numb e r o f o nline s ho p p ing s ite s ha s
b u r_______ in re c e nt ye a rs . .

.
6 0 0
3. Co mmo n c o _______ d e ma nd s tha t yo u a n_______ the ma c hine
turn o ff yo ur p ho ne d uring c la s s . e x______ a c a ll
p ut yo u th_______
wr______ numb e r
4. The inte rne t ha s b e e n a n im p _______ fo r
c ultura l e xc ha ng e . 8 0 0
. , b l_____
e a __________
5. The b uild ing s re s id e nts c o mp la in a b o ut ? Ho w ma y I
a n in te _________ Inte rne t c o nne c tio n. d i_______ yo ur c a ll?
, mu_______
. , ne rve - wr________
, p ro v_________
6. Onc e c o ns id e re d a n o ________, the c e ll , witho ut a h_________
p ho ne no w ha s b e c o me a p a rt o f o ur d a ily
life . 9 0 0
. c a _________
, d il________
7. Bus ine s s e s s o l_______ fe e d b a c k fro m , fa ____ p _____
c us to me rs thro ug h o nline s urve ys . hy_______
, la __________
. , p ro ________
, re c ________
8. Te le g ra ms we re o nc e the fa s te s t wa y to s n_______
tra ________ me s s a g e s o ve r lo ng d is ta nc e s . , unc ________
, wr_______
.
: 2 7
1. Le tte r writing b e c a me le s s p o p ula r with the 4. The inte rne t ha s b e e n a n im p e tu s fo r
a d ve n t o f e - ma il. c ultura l e xc ha ng e .
. .

2. The numb e r o f o nline s ho p p ing s ite s ha s 5. The b uild ing s re s id e nts c o mp la in a b o ut

b u rg e o n e d in re c e nt ye a rs .
.
3. Co mmo n c o u rte s y d e ma nd s tha t yo u turn
o ff yo ur p ho ne d uring c la s s .
a n in te rm itte n t Inte rne t c o nne c tio n.
.
6. Onc e c o ns id e re d a n o ve lty, the c e ll
p ho ne no w ha s b e c o me a p a rt o f o ur d a ily
life .
.

7. Bus ine s s e s s o lic it fe e d b a c k fro m

c us to me rs thro ug h o nline s urve ys .

.

8. Te le g ra ms we re o nc e the fa s te s t wa y to
tra n s m it me s s a g e s o ve r lo ng d is ta nc e s .

.

9. Ne ws a rtic le s p ro vid e d o nline te nd to

fo c us o n trivia l is s ue s ra the r tha n imp o rta nt
o ne s .
.

6 0 0
a ns we r the ma c hine
e xp e c t a c a ll
p ut yo u thro ug h
wro ng numb e r

8 0 0
, b lunt
e a ve s d ro p
? Ho w ma y I
d ire c t yo ur c a ll?
, mund a ne
, ne rve - wra c king
, p ro vo c a tive
, witho ut a hitc h

9 0 0
c a jo le
, d ila to ry
, fa ux p a s
hyp e r
, la c o nic
, p ro vis io na l
, re c o urs e
s no o p
, unc tuo us
, wra ng le
 : 2 8 ( 3 1 )
1. The mo unta in ha s a n a lt_______ o f 5,000 a s t_______
me te rs . 5,000.
8 0 0
2. Bys ta nd e rs c lu ______ ne a r the s ite o f the a my_______ o f
mo to rc yc le a c c id e nt. , a mb i_______
. c e l_______ b o d y
, c o nj_______
A ne w s ta r c lu ________ in o ur g a la xy ha s , d e ______
re c e ntly b e e n d is c o ve re d . la ________
. lo ________
, s u________
3. Co l_______ with a s te ro id s c a us e d the to ________
c ra te rs o n the mo o n. , unm_________
.
9 0 0
4. J e s s ic a c o n _________ a c hild in he r firs t , a rc h__________
ye a r o f ma rria g e . , a x_______
. , c ir__________
c o n__________
5. J o s e p hs we d d ing c e re mo ny c o n _______ , c o r__________
with his o wn b irthd a y. , s a _________
. , w______
s p ________ a rg ume nt
6. Me rc ury is c o ns id e re d a d e s _______
p la ne t witho ut a ny s ig ns o f life .

.

7. Multina tio na l c o rp o ra tio ns a vo id

e xp l_________ lo c a l wo rke rs in a d he re nc e
to na tio na l la ws .
.

8. Po litic ia ns us e the me d ia to p ro ________

the ir id e a s .
.

9. Ne w te c hno lo g y ha s s p a wne d a d va nc e s in
s p a c e e xp lo ra tio n.
.

10. Extre me we a the r p a tte rns p ro vid e

ta ________ p ro o f o f g lo b a l wa rming .

.

6 0 0
c o ______
d _____ s to rm
 : 2 8
1. The mo unta in ha s a n a ltitu d e o f 5,000 a s tro no my
me te rs . 5,000.
8 0 0
2. Bys ta nd e rs c lu s te re d ne a r the s ite o f the a myria d o f
mo to rc yc le a c c id e nt. , a mb iva le nt
. c e le s tia l b o d y
, c o nje c ture
A ne w s ta r c lu s te r in o ur g a la xy ha s re c e ntly , d e b ris
b e e n d is c o ve re d . la titud e
. lo ng itud e
, s urmis e
3. Co llis io n with a s te ro id s c a us e d the to p s o il
c ra te rs o n the mo o n. , unma nne d
.
9 0 0
4. J e s s ic a c o n c e ive d a c hild in he r firs t , a rc hip e la g o
ye a r o f ma rria g e . , a xio m
. , c irc umfe re nc e
c o nund rum
5. J o s e p hs we d d ing c e re mo ny c o n c u rre d , c o rro b o ra te
with his o wn b irthd a y. , s a linity
. , wa ne
s p e c io us a rg ume nt
6. Me rc ury is c o ns id e re d a d e s o la te p la ne t
witho ut a ny s ig ns o f life .
.

7. Multina tio na l c o rp o ra tio ns a vo id

e xp lo itin g lo c a l wo rke rs in a d he re nc e to
na tio na l la ws .
.

8. Po litic ia ns us e the me d ia to p ro p a g a te
the ir id e a s .
.

9. Ne w te c hno lo g y ha s s p a wne d a d va nc e s in
s p a c e e xp lo ra tio n.
.

10. Extre me we a the r p a tte rns p ro vid e

ta n g ib le p ro o f o f g lo b a l wa rming .

.

6 0 0
c o me t
d us t s to rm
 : 2 9 ( 2 9 )
1. Pe o p le a s s _________ into a c o mmunity
b y le a rning the la ng ua g e . .
.
10. The p o litic ia n re s p o nd e d with a b rillia nt
2. Rura l c o mmunitie s a re o fte n b i_______ re ______ a g a ins t his o p p o ne nt.
a g a ins t p e o p le fro m the c ity. .
.
11. The p re s e nc e o f s e c urity c a me ra s
3. Lo c a l g o ve rnme nts d is ________ e ve rywhe re ha s ma d e it ha rd e r to
info rma tio n to c itize ns via ne ws p a p e r s ki_______ the la w.
a nno unc e me nts . .
.

4. The s urve y a ims to e l_____ d a ta o n 6 0 0

la ng ua g e s us e d in the re g io n. d re s s c _____
g e _______
.
8 0 0
5. The US is c o mp o s e d o f ma ny e t______ a b o _______ trib e
g ro up s . a ll w_____ o f life
. b i______ c o ntro l
, c o nt__________
6. The s trug g le fo r re c o g nitio n o f wo me ns d e mo __________
rig hts ha s no t fa ______. fr_________
. , im_______
p o _________
7. The g o ve rno r la ______ the vo lunte e rs fo r
the ir he lp . 9 0 0
. b i_______
, c o n__________
8. Urb a niza tio n o f p e _________ a re a s will (, ) fe li_________
le a d to the e xp a ns io n o f the c ity. , int_______
. m_________
s o c ia l s t_________
9. The Ame ric a n yo uth life s tyle ha s , unre _______
p e r________ ma ny p a rts o f the g lo b e . , ve ________
: 2 9
1. Pe o p le a s s im ila te into a c o mmunity b y .
le a rning the la ng ua g e .
. 4. The s urve y a ims to e lic it d a ta o n
la ng ua g e s us e d in the re g io n.
2. Rura l c o mmunitie s a re o fte n b ia s e d
a g a ins t p e o p le fro m the c ity. .
.
5. The US is c o mp o s e d o f ma ny e th n ic
3. Lo c a l g o ve rnme nts d is s e m in a te g ro up s .
info rma tio n to c itize ns via ne ws p a p e r .
a nno unc e me nts .
6. The s trug g le fo r re c o g nitio n o f wo me ns
rig hts ha s no t fa lte re d .
.

7. The g o ve rno r la u d e d the vo lunte e rs fo r

the ir he lp .
.

8. Urb a niza tio n o f p e rip h e ra l a re a s will le a d

to the e xp a ns io n o f the c ity.
.

9. The Ame ric a n yo uth life s tyle ha s

p e rva d e d ma ny p a rts o f the g lo b e .

.

10. The p o litic ia n re s p o nd e d with a b rillia nt

re to rt a g a ins t his o p p o ne nt.
.

11. The p re s e nc e o f s e c urity c a me ra s

e ve rywhe re ha s ma d e it ha rd e r to s kirt the
la w.
.

6 0 0
d re s s c o d e
g e nd e r

8 0 0
a b o rig ina l trib e
a ll wa lks o f life
b irth c o ntro l
, c o ntra ve ne
d e mo g ra p hic s
fro wn
, imp lic it
p o p ulo us

9 0 0
b ig a my
, c o ns true
(, ) fe lic ito us
, intrins ic
mo o t
s o c ia l s tra tum
, unre le nting
, ve rna c ula r
 : 3 0 ( 3 0 )
1. Ove rg ra zing ma y c a us e fe rtile la nd s to a _____ ra in
b e c o me b a ______. , b ring a _______
. d o h_____
e c ________
2. Enviro nme nta lis ts c o n ______ o n the s ite life - th________
to p ro te s t the b uild ing o f a nuc le a r p o we r
p la nt. 8 0 0
. () a c _______
, a ft_______
3. Huma ns a re d e p _______ the Ea rths , b l______
re s o urc e s a t a n a la rming ra te . , c ____
. e nviro nme nta lly
c o _______
4. The c itys a ir q ua lity d e t_______ a s the p o ________
numb e r o f fa c to rie s inc re a s e d . , s a __________
.
9 0 0
5. Dis ______ p la s tic c o nta ine rs ta ke 450 a r_______
ye a rs to d e c o mp o s e . b e nd o ve r b a _______
450 . , fo r________
, la ________
6. So il c a n b e ma d e fe r_____ witho ut us ing , p e r_________
c he mic a l fe rtilize rs . () , ve r_______
.

7. Inc o ns id e ra te p e o p le li_______ the b e a c h

with the ir tra s h.
.

8. No xio u s fume s fro m the fa c to ry c a us e d

he a lth p ro b le ms fo r lo c a l re s id e nts .

.

9. The flo o d wa te rs g ra d ua lly re c _______

a fte r the ra in s to p p e d .
.
10. De fo re s ta tio n c a n b e a n u n d _________
c a us e o f la nd s lid e s .
.

11. Tro p ic a l ra info re s ts a re ho me to a wid e

va rie ty o f w il______.
.

12. The d e s truc tio n o f fo re s ts is a n

a d _______ e ffe c t o f urb a n d e ve lo p me nt.
.

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1. Ove rg ra zing ma y c a us e fe rtile la nd s to a c id ra in
b e c o me b a rre n . , b ring a b o ut
. d o ha rm
e c o s ys te m
2. Enviro nme nta lis ts c o n ve rg e d o n the s ite life - thre a te ning
to p ro te s t the b uild ing o f a nuc le a r p o we r
p la nt. 8 0 0
. () a c tivis m
, a fte rma th
3. Huma ns a re d e p le tin g the Ea rths , b le a k
re s o urc e s a t a n a la rming ra te . , c a p
. e nviro nme nta lly
c o ns c io us
4. The c itys a ir q ua lity d e te rio ra te d a s the p o a c hing
numb e r o f fa c to rie s inc re a s e d . , s a nc tua ry
.
9 0 0
5. Dis p o s a b le p la s tic c o nta ine rs ta ke 450 a ra b le
ye a rs to d e c o mp o s e . b e nd o ve r b a c kwa rd
450 . , fo rlo rn
, la te nt
6. So il c a n b e ma d e fe rtile witho ut us ing , p e rnic io us
c he mic a l fe rtilize rs . () , ve rd a nt
.

7. Inc o ns id e ra te p e o p le litte re d the b e a c h

with the ir tra s h.
.

8. No xio u s fume s fro m the fa c to ry c a us e d

he a lth p ro b le ms fo r lo c a l re s id e nts .

.

9. The flo o d wa te rs g ra d ua lly re c e d e d a fte r

the ra in s to p p e d .
.
10. De fo re s ta tio n c a n b e a n u n d e rlyin g
c a us e o f la nd s lid e s .
.

11. Tro p ic a l ra info re s ts a re ho me to a wid e

va rie ty o f w ild life .
.

12. The d e s truc tio n o f fo re s ts is a n a d ve rs e

e ffe c t o f urb a n d e ve lo p me nt.
.

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