1. Sometimes he can be so petty about money.

2. Laura's a pretty sensible girl. I don't think she'd talk to strangers.

3. Jerry was crafty -- he got into the match free by crawling under the fence.
4. She's become more outgoing since she went to college.
5. Maria can be very blunt and sometimes shocks people who don't know her well.
6. Plastic replicas of the Greek pottery are sold to gullible tourists.
7. You shouldn't be so spiteful to your sister.

60) (50)
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61) (52)

 bustling, dingy, drab, draughty, dreary, gloomy, godforsaken, musty, picturesque, plush, poky, remote, seedy,
sleepy, stuffy, unspoiled

1. He ate lunch in a dark and dingy little cafe next to the station.
2. It's so draughty in here. Is there a window open?
3. The room is so gloomy. You should do something to brighten it up.
4. Laurie gazed out over a dreary landscape of factories and parking lots.
5. The motel room was dark and musty.
6. The firm's headquarters is a plush $2.5 million office building on Woodside Road.
7. When I came to Manchester from Brazil everything seemed so drab and colourless.
8. The old market is a busy, bustling place, full of local colour.
9. How can you stand living in this godforsaken town?
10. His only modest joy in life comes from playing trombone with a third-rate jazz band in a seedy neighborhood
pub.
11. It's getting stuffy in here -- shall I open the window?
12. We visited the picturesque fishing village of Lochinver.
13. The whole family was crammed into two poky little rooms.
14. With its largely unspoiled natural beauty, Vietnam is rapid becoming a destination for more and more foreign
visitors.
15. The helicopter crashed in a remote desert area.
16. She headed for the High Street, the only lively spot in the sleepy little town.

62) (53)

1. Barely one in three will bother to cast a vote on February 26th.

2. The Labour Party won the seat, but it was a close-run election.
3. Even now, although the latest rebellion has been contained, military leaders say another coup attempt is possible.
4. Ellen had to admit the gamble had paid off. (succeeded)
5. The people of Houston will go to the polls next week to elect a new mayor.
6. The polls were predicting that Labour would win a landslide victory.
7. An opinion poll showed that 70% of adults were against legalizing drugs.
8. The scourge of unemployment was added to that of rampant inflation.
9. What right had I to tarnish the reputation of an acknowledged war hero?
10. The organization is using the event to drum up business (get more work and sales).
11. There was a gap in the market which wouldn't last for ever, so we had to take advantage of the situation.
12. Apart from teething troubles no major problems were expected.

63) (54)

 adamant, baffled, blasé, devastated, drowsy, enthralled, flummoxed, flustered, lethargic, livid, stunned, uptight

1. We've spent weeks investigating this case and it's got us completely baffled.
2. You shouldn't drive after taking these pills - they can make you drowsy.
3. The children were enthralled by the story she was telling.
4. I was so livid I just ripped up the letter.
5. If you do get flustered after a mistake then you're likely to make another one.
6. Taylor was adamant that she was not going to quit.
7. She used to be very meticulous about her work but she's becoming very blasé.
8. He tries to be kind, but he always seems a little uptight.
9. I was completely flummoxed by the whole thing.
10. All this hot weather is making me feel lethargic.
11. The news of his brother's death left him too stunned to speak.
12. When we got back, we were devastated to find that the house had been burgled, and everything of value taken.
64) (54)

1. Sorry I was short with you on the phone this morning.

2. Her name is Alex, short for Alexandra.
3. The police searched the length and breadth of the country.
4. The young people spoke at length about their experiences.
5. Some firms will go to any lengths, including spying, to obtain information about their competitors.

65) (55)

1. I crashed out on the sofa this afternoon.

2. I was just beginning to doze off when the telephone rang.
3. She was just starting to drift off, when she heard a scream downstairs.
4. He'd flaked out on my bed.
5. I went straight to bed and went out like a light.
6. It's one o'clock - time to hit the sack.
7. As the speaker droned on, only the occasional nudge from my husband kept me from nodding off.
8. I think I'll go to bed late tonight and sleep in tomorrow.
9. Is it okay if I sleep over at Sam's house tomorrow night?
10. Do you fall asleep as soon as your head hits the pillow, or do you toss and turn for hours before dropping off?
11. I’m very tired. I didn't get a wink of sleep last night.

66) (56)

 brag, brief, clam up, intimate, mutter, reel off, waffle, whinge, yell

1. You'll be picked up from here tomorrow night and briefed on what you have to do.
2. The children were yelling at each other across the street.
3. Interviewers dislike candidates who just sit there and waffle instead of answering the questions.
4. He intimated, politely but firmly, that we were not welcome.
5. Elsie muttered something I couldn't catch and walked off.
6. He always clams up when I ask him about his job – do you think he’s doing anything illegal?
7. Jack reeled off a list of names.
8. He's always whinging about being underpaid.
9. I wish she'd stop bragging about how rich her parents are.

67) (57)

 bicker, butt in, confide in, let slip, nag, natter, scold, tease

1. Look, I don't want to keep nagging you, but would you please take your stuff out of the living room?
2. Don't scold him for doing badly at school, he's doing his best.
3. He wanted desperately to confide in someone about his feelings of failure.
4. Mom, Joe keeps butting in and he won't let me finish my story.
5. Whenever we go shopping together we always start bickering.
6. Liz let slip that she'd seen him quite recently.
7. Keith and Tom were nattering about cars and not doing a stroke of work.
8. Sam's sisters used to tease him because he was overweight.

68) (57)

 all square, clinch, hot favourite, nil, runner-up, send off, thrash, upset

1. Our team won by two goals to nil.

2. The Danish runner was the hot favourite for the 100m sprint.
3. Gordon was also presented with a cheque as runner-up of the closely fought contest.
4. Germany scored twice in the last ten minutes to clinch the championship.
5. The teams were all square at the end of the first half.
6. There was a major upset when the young skater took the gold medal.
7. One of Dundee's players was sent off for punching another player.
8. The Gators soundly thrashed San Jose State.

69) (59,60)

1. There's no call for that kind of language!

2. He’s a desperate man. There’s no telling what he’ll do next.
3. I’ve just about had enough of my job. It’s the same old routine, day in, day out.
4. Sometimes he would not leave his room for days on end.
5. The marriage was a disaster from the word go, although I didn't realize this until it was all over.
6. We haven't seen Tom and Jean for yonks.
7. The class has been cancelled three weeks on the trot now.
8. We’ll be there in next to no time.
9. The proposal would end a long-running dispute between the Internal Revenue and the petroleum producers.
10. I have a long-standing arrangement with the bank.
11. Jacques launched into a long-winded explanation that left us just as confused as before.
12. All our hard work will be worth it in the long run.

70) (60)

1. You should have told me beforehand that you might be late.

2. Even in normal traffic, 20 minutes to get to the airport is cutting it fine.
3. I was dressed in five minutes flat.
4. Get a move on or we'll be late!
5. All the arrangements should be completed prior to your departure.
6. There was a protracted silence before Lydia spoke again.
7. On Saturday I went to bed and slept fourteen hours solid.
8. I'll be with you in a tick.
9. The rebels may be playing for time while they try to get more weapons.
10. I've scheduled a meeting for tomorrow. I hope everyone can attend.
11. When police told them to leave, an argument ensued.
12. We waited for the best part of an hour.

71) (61)

 boast, discerning, haggle, jet lag, littered, soak, stopover, tariff, touch down, while away

1. Discerning investors will find the guide useful.

2. The passenger haggled over the fare before she got into the taxi.
3. I'm suffering from jet lag but I'll feel better after a good night's sleep.
4. Where fishermen once set out to sea, now travellers stop to soak up the sun which bakes the sandy shores.
5. Las Vegas benefited greatly from an influx of visitors, many of whom made stopovers on the way to Phoenix.
6. The King's private plane touched down at Heathrow airport at exactly 12.15 this afternoon.
7. Let's while away the hours swapping stories.
8. The new athletic center boasts an Olympic-size swimming pool.
9. The aim of the organization is to reduce tariffs and promote free trade.
10. The streets were littered with smashed vehicles and glass.

72) (62)

1. Parts of Lisa's story sounded outlandish, and no one would believe her.
2. The closure of the local hospital has caused a huge public outcry.
3. That's a beautiful outfit you're wearing.
4. It was clear from the outset that there were going to be problems.
5. Corbin apologized for his outburst at the meeting.
6. Benefits of the surgery far outweigh the risk.
7. I've always thought it outrageous that the poor have to pay for tax cuts for the rich.
8. His outlook on life is largely a result of his strict education.
9. It was an outstanding performance by a talented young actor.

73) (62)

1. An overwhelming majority of the members were against the idea.

2. Don't underestimate how good the other team is, or how hard they're going to play.
3. Douglas often travelled overseas when he was in the army.
4. As the underdog here, they have nothing to lose and everything to gain.
5. In a series of very smart, underhand moves, Browne gradually gained control of the company.
6. The garden will be overgrown with weeds by the time we get back.
7. To say I was surprised would be an understatement.
8. Unfair criticism can undermine employees' self-confidence.
9. It is easy to overlook a small detail like that.
10. Plans are underway to build a new stadium in the city.

74) (63)

1. If you're feeling down in the dumps, come over and have a chat.
2. Stephen didn't expect her to mope around while he was away on business.
3. “How do you feel to have scored the winning goal?” “Over the moon, Brian.”
4. She was thrilled to bits at the idea of flying to Europe.
5. She choked on the words, seeming on the verge of tears.
6. Bridget suddenly burst into tears and ran out.

75) (63)

 despondent, elated, incessant, innocuous, intriguing, inviting, perk up, uncalled-for, uncanny, unflappable,
unforeseen, ungainly, uninhabited, unprovoked, unruly

1. Elated with the election victory, the crowd waved banners and chanted.
2. Nothing's more inviting than a plump sofa or chair.
3. The murder suspect was an innocuous-looking man with wire-framed glasses.
4. Julia became irritated by the child's incessant talking.
5. That comment was totally uncalled for.
6. She wasn't feeling too good yesterday but she perked up in the evening.
7. Troops have been accused of unprovoked aggression against innocent civilians.
8. Gill had been out of work for a year and was getting very despondent.
9. A good radio-host must be unflappable.
10. It is intriguing to note that only one of his books was published during his own lifetime.
11. Jamie ran his fingers through his unruly hair.
12. We had to cancel our visit to Egypt because of unforeseen problems.
13. He has an uncanny ability to guess what you're thinking.
14. She was old, fat and ungainly, and had to struggle to get to her feet.
15. Access to this remote uninhabited Himalayan mountain is via high snow-covered passes.

76) (64)

 bug, double-cross, eavesdrop, mow, overhear, plummet, plunge, rig, slash, stalk, slump, swindle, tail, tap, trim

1. The senator resigned after accusations that the vote had been rigged.
2. Investors have been swindled out of millions of pounds.
3. Enrollment at the school has plummeted to 25 students.
4. Someone had slashed the car's tires.
5. Investigators had tapped the drug dealer's phone line.
6. Harry and Danny double-crossed the gang and escaped with all the money.
7. It took me two hours to mow the lawn.
8. Could you just trim my hair at the back?
9. How did you know I was going? You've been eavesdropping, haven't you!
10. The currency slumped to a record low.
11. She was stalked by an obsessed fan.
12. I plunged in fully-clothed and pulled her to the river bank.
13. Wells was convinced the house was bugged and insisted on playing loud music while we talked.
14. A group of photographers tailed the couple all over London.
15. I couldn't help overhearing you and Jim last night - is something wrong?

77) (64)

 banish, chuck, comb, curb, evict, expel, fling, fish around in, fizzle out, hamper, hurl, peter out, pelt, rocket, sift
through

1. Car sales rocketed from 180 to 2000 a year.

2. Search efforts were hampered by strong winds and fifteen foot waves.
3. They had been evicted for non-payment of rent.
4. Some demonstrators began hurling bricks at the police.
5. The only way to curb the spread of the disease is by immunizing the entire population.
6. Chuck me those cigarettes, would you?
7. The boys sat in the back of the class, pelting each other with pieces of rolled up paper.
8. The movie made a great start, but the action seemed to fizzle out halfway through.
9. By midday the rain had petered out.
10. Napoleon was banished to the island of St Helena in 1815.
11. The principal expelled John for stealing.
12. Police and volunteers are combing the countryside in the hope of finding the missing boy.
13. He pulled the knife from her hand and flung it out of the window.
14. She fished around in her purse and pulled out a photo.
15. It will take a while to sift through all these magazines.

78) (65)

 abhor, bluff, condone, crave, deem, dispel, dwindle, exacerbate, feign, fend, flaunt, flout, glean, jeopardize, lurch,
mislead, vow, waft

1. Cooking smells wafted up from downstairs.

2. I'm not condoning his behaviour, but I can understand why he wanted revenge on his daughter's attacker.
3. Supporters have vowed to continue the protest until Adams is released.
4. They were told to take whatever action they deemed necessary.
5. Ironically, the government's reassurances may have exacerbated fear about the disease.
6. The original platoon of 30 men had dwindled to 12.
7. They were accused of misleading customers about the nutritional value of their product.
8. Feigning a headache, I went upstairs to my room.
9. You wouldn't really tell her. You're bluffing!
10. He's very rich, but he doesn't like to flaunt his wealth or waste his money.
11. The Central Bank attempted to dispel rumours of a possible financial crisis.
12. Most little kids crave attention.
13. The kids had to fend for themselves while their parents were away.
14. The president abhorred all forms of racism.
15. Paul lurched sideways as the boat rolled suddenly.
16. Several lessons can be gleaned from our experience so far.
17. Thousands of people are killed on our roads every year, yet a majority of us insist on flouting speed limits.
18. A scandal like this might jeopardize his political career.
79) (66)

 boycott, dismantle, divulge, elapse, endeavour, fray, grant, harbour, heckle, mar, oust, quibble, refrain, scrap

1. Kate wanted to slap Keith round the face but she refrained.
2. The Communists were finally ousted from power.
3. We always endeavour to provide our customers with the highest standards of service.
4. Plans to build a new airport have been scrapped because of lack of funding.
5. It is not company policy to divulge personal details of employees.
6. It was only three o'clock and tempers were already beginning to fray.
7. A surprisingly long time had elapsed between the discovery of the body and the arrival of the police.
8. Taylor denied harbouring a grudge against his former boss.
9. Students have threatened to boycott certain banks as a protest at their investment policies.
10. Jimmy was in the garage, dismantling his bike.
11. The company's application to build a billion dollar leisure complex has been granted by city hall.
12. Outbreaks of fighting and lawlessness marred the New Year celebrations.
13. Comedians usually have a few ready comments for members of the audience that come to heckle.
14. Why quibble over whose turn it is to buy lunch? Split it, and forget about it.

80) (67) Ways of walking/running

1. skip = move as if dancing, with hopping movements

2. creep = move quietly and slowly
3. swagger = walk arrogantly swinging your shoulders as you go
4. limp = walk without putting pressure one leg because it is injured
5. strut = walk in a proud, arrogant way, shoulders back, chest pushed forward
6. dash = run
7. scamper = walk quickly, with little steps
8. trudge = walk wearily because you are tired and unhappy
9. skulk = move around secretly, often hiding
10. canter = (for horses) run slowly and steadily
11. trample = walk on sth and crush it as a result
12. march = formally walk together in a group
13. shuffle = walk without lifting your legs from the ground
14. crawl = move slowly on your hands and knees
15. gallop = (for horses) run very fast
16. stagger = walk very unsteadily as if you are about to fall
17. stride = walk confidently with long steps
18. wade = walk in deep water which probably reaches your waist
19. amble = walk slowly in a relaxed manner
20. clamber = quickly climb up a hill on
21. paddle = walk in shallow water, for pleasure
22. saunter = walk in a slow and lazy way
23. trot = (for horses) move quite quickly
24. hobble = walk slowly and with difficulty because it is painful for you to walk
25. sprint = run very fast
26. scurry = move quickly with little steps

81) (67,68)

1. They attacked the driver and he straightaway made a bolt for it.
2. I found Mark at the hospital, pacing restlessly up and down.
3. A few latecomers had slipped into the room and were standing at the back of the audience.
4. After so long on the train, we couldn't wait to get out and stretch our legs.
5. A woman sidled up to us and asked if we wanted to buy a watch.
6. He elbowed his way to the bar and ordered a beer.
7. She picked her way between the puddles.
8. They decide to go for a stroll along the beach.
9. The children came tearing downstairs like greased lightning.
10. I ignored his command and took off after him, running as fast as my legs could carry me.
11. Tim was edging away from the threatening crowd.
12. She yelled at me and stormed out of the room, slamming the door behind her.

82) (68)

 beam, flick, fumble, gaze, giggle, grin, jot, lounge, mumble, peer, pore, rummage, scribble, scour, snigger,
slumped, whisper

1. I lay back on the sand and gazed at the stars above.

2. Aunt Bella sat at the table, poring over catalogues, surveying the accounts, calculating.
3. Fran leant over and whispered something in her sister's ear.
4. Brad was slumped in front of the television watching the game.
5. Dan flicked through the pages, dipping into the typed sections; the handwritten portions could wait.
6. I dried off, then lounged on a hammock at the poolside.
7. Let me jot down your number and I'll call you tomorrow.
8. Roger peered into the dark corridor to see what was making the noise.
9. He mumbled a few words and lost consciousness.
10. Oh no! One of the kids has scribbled all over my report!
11. He spent half an hour scouring the newspaper for any mention of the fire.
12. She was holding the baby, and grinning from ear to ear.
13. Linda and Christina were giggling at some private joke.
14. Daddy sat in the first pew, beaming with pride.
15. The phone rang, and half-asleep, Winston fumbled about to find the receiver.
16. Ruth tripped and fell as she walked up the steps. The boys behind her sniggered.
17. Louise rummaged in her purse and pulled out a small envelope.

83) (69)

 balmy, blustery, breeze, bucket down, cloudburst, drizzle, drought, muggy, nippy, scorcher, sleet, slush, spit,
swelter

1. The weather was incredible for sunbathing; the day was a scorcher.
2. The weather's getting warmer, but the mornings are still nippy.
3. Everyone headed for the beach on that sweltering summer afternoon.
4. The rain isn't too bad - it's only drizzling.
5. A gentle breeze ruffled her hair.
6. A severe drought has caused most of the corn crop to fail.
7. As she was undressing it began to rain again, and soon it was bucketing down.
8. When it's hot and muggy, no one feels like working.
9. Everything had melted into brown slush within a few hours.
10. You don't need an umbrella - it's only spitting.
11. The sun had lost its fierce heat and the air was golden and balmy.
12. We couldn't see anything because of the sleet and snow.
13. It had poured with rain; a total cloudburst, thunder cracking and grumbling in the skies above the city.
14. I keep a firm grip on my hat and stare into the blustery abyss.