TOEIC Vocabulary

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TOEIC Vocabulary / Meaning by Word / Test # 1 (Answer Keys)

A1 adv. miserably

definition (b) without pleasure or happiness; wretchedly; poorly

A2 n. autograph

definition (d) a person's handwritten signature

A3 v. card

definition (c) to ask for an identification (i.e. in a bar)

A4 v. doctor

definition (a) to provide medical treatment; to fix; to repair; to mend

A5 v. duplicate

definition (c) to copy; to replicate; to photocopy

A6 adj. sound

definition (b) whole; healthy; in good condition; sane; firm; valid

A7 n. anniversary

definition (d) yearly date commemorating a special event; birthday

A8 n. term

definition (a) word; expression; idiom; condition; stipulation

A9 n. clock

definition (b) timepiece; device for telling time

A10 n. balance

definition (d) leveling; harmony; stability; rest; remainder

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A1 adj. rubber

definition (b) composed of elastic material; made from caoutchouc

A2 adj. reticent

definition (a) keeping quiet; reserved; showing self-restraint

A3 adj. thorough

definition (c) comprehensive; complete; finished

A4 adj. emergency

definition (d) in the event of sudden need

A5 adj. dependent

definition (a) relying on; needing (the help or support of another person); conditional; contingent

A6 adj. stock

definition (b) available on a regular basis; employed to handle merchandise or goods

A7 adj. useful

definition (b) functional; practical; applicable

A8 adj. conversant

definition (d) well-versed; proficient; skilled

A9 adj. regular

definition (d) occurring at fixed intervals; normal; usual; ordinary; common

A10 adj. precise

definition (a) exact; not more and not less; meticulous; strict

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A1 n. attorney

definition (c) lawyer; barrister; advocate; solicitor

A2 n. engineer

definition (a) person who designs and plans (machinery, roads, etc.)

A3 n. corruption

definition (c) dishonesty; immorality; irregularity; unlawfulness; illegality

A4 n. irritation

definition (a) something which annoys or aggravates

A5 n. composition

definition (d) make-up; constitution; essay

A6 adv. thus

definition (d) therefore; so

A7 adv. minutely

definition (c) meticulously; exactingly; scrupulously; diligently; thoroughly

A8 n. caution

definition (c) notice; warning; caveat; carefulness; premonition

A9 n. saw

definition (c) tool for cutting consisting of a toothed blade; saying; maxim; proverb

A10 n. party

definition (b) political group; social gathering; side of an agreement; group; gang

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A1 v. segment

definition (d) to partition; to be partitioned

A2 v. possess

definition (c) to control; to dominate; to hold; to own; to have as property

A3 v. correct

definition (a) to make right; to amend

A4 v. discuss

definition (c) to talk about; to debate; to converse

A5 v. fee

definition (d) to pay to; to hire; to employ

A6 v. establish

definition (d) to set up; to found; to base; to build

A7 v. delete

definition (c) to remove totally; to erase; to eliminate

A8 v. preface

definition (d) to use as an introduction; to use as a foreword

A9 v. exaggerate

definition (b) to overstate; to make something seem greater or more important than it really is

A10 v. foster

definition (c) to encourage; to nurture; to promote; to raise; to care for

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A1 abbr. C.O.O.

definition (b) head manager of a company or large organization

A2 abbr. plc

definition (d) public limited liability company in Britain

A3 abbr. ROI

definition (b) method of measuring the profitability of a company (derived by dividing the net income by total

assets)

A4 abbr. C.S.O.

definition (a) top executive rank; person who is responsible for the security of a company's communications

and business systems

A5 abbr. G.N.P.

definition (a) total value of goods and services produced by a country in a given period (generally one year)

A6 abbr. corp.

definition (a) large company; firm; business

A7 abbr. mth.

definition (c) period of about 30 days or 4 weeks; 1/12 of a year

A8 abbr. AOL

definition (b) American corporation headquartered in Virginia, owner and operator of on line and interactive

computer services

A9 abbr. I.O.U.

definition (d) signed note acknowledging a debt

A10 abbr. pd.

definition (b) given money that was owed

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A1 prep. upon

definition (c) on; atop

A2 prep. regarding

definition (c) with relation to

A3 prep. below

definition (b) under; beneath; underneath

A4 prep. despite

definition (c) notwithstanding

A5 prep. save

definition (a) except; besides; but

A6 prep. apart

definition (c) besides; but; excluding

A7 prep. between

definition (c) intermediate to; common; shared

A8 prep. except

definition (a) but; besides

A9 prep. opposite

definition (a) across from; facing

A10 prep. outside

definition (c) besides; aside from

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A1 adv. cheap

definition (d) inexpensively

A2 adv. curtly

definition (d) briefly; bluntly; rudely

A3 adv. particularly

definition (c) especially; specifically

A4 adv. counter

definition (d) against; in contrast to

A5 adv. direct

definition (c) clearly; in a straightforward manner

A6 adv. downward

definition (b) towards a lower place, position or section

A7 adv. clearly

definition (d) obviously; apparently; unmistakably

A8 n. fold

definition (c) bend; crease; depression in the ground; hollow between two hills; yard

A9 v. take

definition (d) to seize; to capture; to possess; to contract

A10 n. exchange

definition (c) conversion; stock market; trade; barter; conversation

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A1 adj. obvious

definition (d) clear; unmistakable; apparent; evident; plain

A2 n. category

definition (d) class; division; section; segment

A3 adv. smoothly

definition (c) gently; without roughness or projections; evenly; calmly

A4 v. cost

definition (c) to have a price; to require payment; to set a price

A5 n. current

definition (c) flow (of water, electricity, etc.); process; tendency; direction

A6 n. supplement

definition (d) something which makes up for a deficiency; addition; extra added part

A7 n. furniture

definition (d) movable articles for use in a home or office (i.e. chairs, desks, cabinets, closets, etc.)

A8 n. guarantee

definition (a) security; warranty; pledge; assurance

A9 v. wrench

definition (c) to pull by force; to twist; to cut off; to distort; to pervert

A10 v. harvest

definition (a) to reap; to gather in ripe crops; to catch; to gather

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A1 adj. late

definition (d) coming or occurring after the usual or expected time; tardy; slow; delayed

A2 adj. unsatisfactory

definition (d) inadequate; disappointing; not good enough

A3 adj. inbound

definition (a) traveling in an inward direction

A4 adj. proof

definition (c) resistant; invulnerable; impervious; sealed; durable

A5 adj. unfair

definition (c) biased; dishonest

A6 qdj. vacant

definition (b) empty; unfilled; unoccupied; lacking expression

A7 adj. assistant

definition (b) serving as an aide; helpful; supportive; auxiliary

A8 adj. obligatory

definition (a) binding; compelling; must be done; necessary

A9 adj. similar

definition (a) alike; having common qualities; comparable

A10 adj. prior

definition (b) earlier; antecedent; former

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A1 n. brochure

definition (c) leaflet; booklet; printed product information

A2 n. offence

definition (c) attack; misdeed; insult; transgression

A3 n. disease

definition (d) sickness; illness

A4 n. discretion

definition (a) caution; wisdom; careful judgment

A5 n. coverage

definition (b) survey; review; news reporting; insurance

A6 n. claim

definition (a) lawsuit; request; right

A7 n. office

definition (d) chamber; bureau; incumbency; agency; authority

A8 n. garner

definition (b) place where grain is stored; granary; storehouse; collection; store

A9 n. task

definition (c) job; assignment; obligation; role

A10 n. yield

definition (d) harvest; return; produce; income; profit

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A1 v. drop

definition (b) to fall; to make fall; to bring down; to go down; to omit; to abandon

A2 v. stipulate

definition (d) to require that certain conditions be met before the signing of a contract; to specify; to require

A3 v. guarantee

definition (a) to vouch for; to give a warranty; to assure; to promise

A4 v. interest

definition (b) to cause to become involved in; to arouse curiosity

A5 v. detect

definition (c) to discover; to discern; to find out

A6 v. contain

definition (c) to include; to hold back; to restrain; to keep under control

A7 adj. harmful

definition (c) injurious; causing damage

A8 v. refund

definition (d) to return money; to reimburse; to repay; to finance again

A9 v. launch

definition (b) to start; to run; to activate; to inaugurate; to break into

A10 v. tenant

definition (c) to rent; to inhabit; to occupy

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A1 abbr. C.T.O.

definition (c) top executive rank; person who is responsible for research and development and possibly for

new product plans

A2 abbr. N/A

definition (c) describing something that can be left out isn't required

A3 abbr. C.V.

definition (b) resume; chronological description of one's employment and educational history; biography

A4 abbr. PR

definition (d) actions of promoting goodwill and distributing information for a company or organization

A5 abbr. Ph.D.

definition (c) graduate with a doctorate; graduate of a doctoral program; university degree; title

A6 abbr. C.C.O.

definition (d) person who is responsible for ensuring that a company and its employees are in compliance with

government regulations and internal policies

A7 abbr. A.O.B.

definition (b) used at the end of the list of subjects to be discussed at a meeting or conference

A8 abbr. p.m.

definition (a) between noon and midnight; in the afternoon; after the hour of 12:00 noon

A9 abbr. C.I.O.

definition (d) Chief Information Officer; person who is responsible for a company's internal information systems

A10 abbr. ASAP

definition (c) quickly; immediately; swiftly; speedily; fast

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A1 prep. throughout

definition (d) in every part; at every point or moment

A2 prep. during

definition (a) while; throughout

A3 prep. until

definition (b) up to

A4 prep. beneath

definition (a) under; underneath

A5 prep. within

definition (a) during

A6 prep. considering

definition (a) taking into account; in light of

A7 prep. concerning

definition (b) about

A8 prep. above

definition (a) over; higher than; more than

A9 prep. behind

definition (d) after; in back of

A10 prep. beyond

definition (b) further; more distant

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A1 adv. consequently

definition (b) as a result; therefore

A2 adv. plain

definition (b) simply; in an unembellished manner; clearly

A3 adv. probably

definition (b) almost certainly; very likely; apparently; in all likelihood

A4 adv. consciously

definition (a) knowingly; with awareness

A5 adv. already

definition (c) previously; before a certain time

A6 adv. precisely

definition (c) exactly; accurately; definitely; certainly; surely

A7 adv. ahead

definition (c) forward; in advance

A8 n. exclusion

definition (c) prevention; rejection; leaving out; keeping out; shutting out

A9 adv. etc.

definition (d) and so on; and so forth

A10 adv. behind

definition (d) late; tardy

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A1 v. banquet

definition (a) to hold a party; to feast; to dine; to drink

A2 adj. flawed

definition (d) defective; imperfect; cracked

A3 n. key

definition (b) device used to open locks; button on a board

A4 v. obtain

definition (a) to acquire; to procure; to secure; to earn; to achieve

A5 n. expiration

definition (c) termination; end

A6 n. regard

definition (d) esteem; respect; thought; consideration; look; glance

A7 adv. anyway

definition (c) in whatever manner; however

A8 v. articulate

definition (d) to express in a fluent and clear manner

A9 n. outside

definition (a) external part or surface of something

A10 adj. major

definition (c) more important than others; great; serious

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A1 adj. conservative

definition (d) resisting change; desiring to preserve traditions; cautious

A2 adj. maternal

definition (c) motherly; related through a mother; relating to or characteristic of a mother or motherhood

A3 adj. downtown

definition (a) pertaining to the commercial center of a city

A4 adj. bulk

definition (c) relating to or designed for the mass of people; large-scale; widespread; popular

A5 adj. detailed

definition (d) itemized; marked by thoroughness in treating small items or parts

A6 adj. formatted

definition (a) arranged in a particular way; prepared for reading and writing

A7 adj. narrow

definition (d) tight; strait; reduced; not wide

A8 v. gather

definition (b) to assemble; to collect; to accumulate; to conclude; to deduce

A9 adj. rival

definition (d) being in competition; contending

A10 adj. credible

definition (c) reliable; trustworthy; dependable

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A1 n. trash

definition (d) something discarded; rubbish; garbage; refuse; nonsense

A2 n. blanket

definition (a) bed covering; quilt

A3 n. motivation

definition (d) incentive; drive; inspiration; state of being stirred to action

A4 n. accounting

definition (d) a system of recording and analyzing financial transactions; auditing; a detailed financial

statement

A5 n. error

definition (b) mistake; something that is incorrect

A6 n. vat

definition (b) large container; tank; tub

A7 n. editor

definition (b) person or organization that prepares printed matter for publication

A8 n. back

definition (c) part of a chair; rear part of the human body

A9 n. resilience

definition (b) elasticity; cheerfulness; quality of quickly recovering from sadness or failure; buoyancy

A10 n. resume

definition (c) summary; synopsis; abstract; CV; curriculum vitae

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A1 v. pad

definition (b) to cushion; to fill; to fill out; to walk; to go by foot

A2 v. discourage

definition (d) to cause to lose heart; to deter; to dissuade; to show disapproval of; to derail

A3 v. enrich

definition (d) to improve; to make better

A4 v. rehearse

definition (c) to drill; to practice an action repeatedly in order to perfect it

A5 v. deposit

definition (a) to put a sum of money in a bank for safekeeping; to pay in part; to set down

A6 adj. changeable

definition (b) arbitrary; fickle; flexible

A7 adv. entirely

definition (a) totally; completely; absolutely

A8 v. border

definition (d) to be adjacent to

A9 v. initiate

definition (b) to set going; to launch; to begin; to start

A10 v. post

definition (a) to assign to a duty; to station; to publicize; to advertise

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A1 abbr. C.O.D.

definition (d) cash payment to be made upon receipt of products or goods

A2 abbr. lb

definition (b) pound; unit of weight in ancient Rome equaling approximately 12 ounces

A3 abbr. C.F.O.

definition (a) treasurer; person who is responsible for all financial aspects of a company

A4 abbr. R&D

definition (a) department in a company that develops new products

A5 abbr. i.e.

definition (a) that is to say (Latin); for example; for instance

A6 abbr. PTO

definition (b) requesting to view or read the opposite side of a page or document

A7 abbr. etc.

definition (d) Latin for and so on; and so forth

A8 abbr. C.E.O.

definition (d) head manager of a corporation, company or large organization

A9 abbr. hr

definition (a) period of 60 minutes

A10 abbr. C.C.

definition (a) secondary email address; copy of a document, message, or email that is sent to a third party

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A1 adv. below

definition (c) at a further point

A2 adv. sincerely

definition (a) honestly; genuinely; earnestly; faithfully

A3 adv. necessarily

definition (c) as a logical result; unavoidably

A4 adv. drastically

definition (b) intensely; in an extreme manner; severely

A5 adv. sternly

definition (a) strictly; firmly

A6 adv. overhead

definition (d) from above; above; in the sky

A7 adv. rapidly

definition (c) quickly; fast; swiftly

A8 n. system

definition (c) combination of related things or parts that form a complex whole

A9 adv. forward

definition (d) ahead; to the front

A10 adv. good

definition (d) nice; excellent; of high quality

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A1 n. infancy

definition (b) beginning phase of a project; babyhood

A2 v. underestimate

definition (c) to assign too low a value to

A3 n. announcement

definition (d) declaration; notice; the act of informing the public

A4 conj. though

definition (b) despite; in spite of

A5 adj. fueled

definition (d) filled with petrol, gas or another substance that produces energy

A6 adv. unfortunately

definition (a) regrettably

A7 adv. nevertheless

definition (c) anyway; anyhow; still; all the same

A8 v. encourage

definition (a) to support; to inspire; to give hope

A9 v. conjure

definition (a) to appeal; to summon; to invoke; to implore

A10 adj. sharp

definition (b) having a thin edge intended for cutting; sudden; clear; smart

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A1 adj. waste

definition (c) leftover; unused; desolate; desert; destroyed

A2 adj. sensitive

definition (a) having the capacity for feeling; susceptible to external influences or agents

A3 adj. remarkable

definition (b) striking; noteworthy; extraordinary; exceptional

A4 adj. part

definition (c) somewhat

A5 adj. kind

definition (d) gentle; good-hearted; understanding; compassionate

A6 adj. collect

definition (a) having the receiver pay the charges (for a phone call)

A7 adj. injured

definition (c) hurt; wounded; insulted; offended; damaged

A8 adj. extensive

definition (c) spreading over a large area; comprehensive

A9 adj. blanket

definition (b) comprehensive; inclusive

A10 adj. equivalent

definition (a) same in worth or value; same in importance; corresponding

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A1 n. pursuit

definition (b) chase; quest; search; occupation; pastime

A2 n. pleasure

definition (a) enjoyment; amusement; entertainment; delight; joy

A3 n. launch

definition (d) act of sending out; act of starting or initiating; commencement; inauguration

A4 n. setup

definition (a) arrangement; structure; organization; hoax; configuration of hardware or software (Computers)

A5 n. strategy

definition (d) plans or methods created for the purpose of achieving a goal

A6 n. final

definition (a) end; conclusion; last edition of a newspaper

A7 n. disposition

definition (d) character; nature; trait; arrangement; placement

A8 n. salient

definition (d) angle that points outward

A9 n. avail

definition (b) advantage; profit; help; benefit

A10 n. minute

definition (c) unit of time equal to 60 seconds; 1/60 of an hour; memo; protocol; memorandum

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A1 v. trustee

definition (a) to grant a person or persons legal custodianship over property not belonging to them

A2 v. bias

definition (b) to prejudice; to influence opinions

A3 v. overcome

definition (a) to subdue; to solve

A4 v. program

definition (b) to schedule; to plan; to write a system of operating instructions for a computer

A5 v. testify

definition (b) to bear witness; to declare under oath; to attest

A6 v. install

definition (c) to set up for use; to put in (i.e. machinery); to establish in an office or position

A7 n. profit

definition (b) earnings; financial gain; benefit; advantage; privilege

A8 v. hire

definition (a) to lease; to rent; to employ

A9 v. stake

definition (d) to risk; to gamble; to finance; to underwrite

A10 v. pair

definition (a) to couple; to be part one of a match; to mate

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A1 abbr. I.P.O.

definition (a) first offering to the public of a company's shares on the stock market

A2 abbr. G.D.P.

definition (a) total goods and services produced by nation during one year excluding payments on foreign

investments

A3 abbr. a.m.

definition (b) morning; time before noon; hours between midnight and noon

A4 abbr. Inc.

definition (b) legally established as a corporation

A5 abbr. no.

definition (a) numeral; mathematical value or its symbol; unit in a series; part

A6 abbr. PIN

definition (b) set of numbers which identifies a person

A7 abbr. Ltd.

definition (c) firm, company that is organized in such a way as to give its owners limited liability

A8 abbr. HTML

definition (d) language used to write pages and sites for the Internet

A9 abbr. H.R.

definition (b) manpower; personnel; human work force; human labor; staff

A10 abbr. attn.

definition (b) directed to a particular person (generally used when addressing a letter or message) or issue

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A1 adv. perhaps

definition (c) maybe; possibly; could be

A2 adv. ultimately

definition (a) in the end; eventually

A3 adv. randomly

definition (b) accidentally; by chance

A4 adv. approximately

definition (b) nearly; about; around; circa

A5 adv. pretty

definition (a) moderately; quite; rather; to some extent

A6 adv. courteously

definition (c) politely; respectfully; graciously

A7 adv. rarely

definition (c) infrequently; not often; seldom

A8 v. rebuild

definition (b) to reconstruct; to erect again

A9 adv. interim

definition (c) meanwhile; in the meantime

A10 adv. last

definition (c) after all others; finally; at the end; most recently

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A1 n. recruit

definition (c) new member of a group; new employee

A2 n. crux

definition (d) heart of the matter; main point

A3 n. capital

definition (c) property; financial means; assets; main city of a country of region

A4 n. technique

definition (b) method of performance

A5 n. deadline

definition (b) time when a project; assignment; task or job must be completed or turned in

A6 n. refusal

definition (a) denial; rejection

A7 v. match

definition (d) to be compatible; to be suitable; to be an equal competitor; to compare

A8 n. grant

definition (c) award; gift; present; contribution; donation

A9 v. impede

definition (d) to delay; to obstruct; to hinder; to prevent; to thwart

A10 v. idealize

definition (d) to represent as the embodiment of perfection

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A1 adj. unbiased

definition (d) impartial; equitable

A2 adj. dotted

definition (d) spotted; speckled; composed of a series of small dashes (about a line)

A3 adj. record

definition (c) comprising the best result ever attained

A4 adj. trade

definition (a) commercial; of commerce

A5 adj. awesome

definition (a) impressive; inspiring; great; frightening

A6 adj. operational

definition (b) working; functional; ready for use

A7 v. penalize

definition (c) to punish

A8 adj. colloquial

definition (d) conversational; not used in formal speaking or writing; informal

A9 adj. drastic

definition (c) extreme; intense; severe

A10 adj. scrupulous

definition (a) moral; adhering to ethical principles; precise; strict; exact

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A1 n. equipment

definition (b) supplies; necessary items; tools, instruments or other objects for completing a task

A2 n. college

definition (d) institution of higher education that grants degrees; type of school; council

A3 n. bound

definition (c) limit; border

A4 n. symposium

definition (c) meeting or conference at which a specific topic is discussed

A5 n. expenditure

definition (b) spending; disbursement; outlay (especially financial)

A6 n. slope

definition (d) side of a hill; incline; upward or downward slant; degree to which a surface deviates from the

vertical

A7 n. exhibition

definition (b) display; show; public presentation of work or skills; trade fair

A8 v. grasp

definition (d) to seize; to grip; to comprehend; to understand; to realize

A9 n. slice

definition (b) thin piece cut from a larger object; portion; share

A10 n. alliance

definition (c) pact; treaty; connection; relationship

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A1 v. progress

definition (d) to advance; to move forward; to gain

A2 v. influence

definition (b) to affect; to impact; to impel; to control

A3 v. bother

definition (a) to annoy; to harass; to worry; to make an effort; to be concerned

A4 v. span

definition (a) to extend across; to stretch from one point another; to bridge

A5 v. display

definition (a) to put out for others to see; to show; to exhibit; to reveal

A6 v. picture

definition (a) to photograph; to paint; to draw; to describe; to depict

A7 v. evaluate

definition (b) to appraise; to judge the worth or quality; to assess; to gauge

A8 adj. name

definition (d) reputed; famous

A9 v. concur

definition (d) to agree; to harmonize; to coincide; to collaborate; to consent

A10 v. plug

definition (c) to cap; to cork; to stop up; to block; to advertise

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A1 adv. severely

definition (d) seriously; gravely; acutely; critically

A2 adv. overseas

definition (a) in a place across an ocean

A3 adv. initially

definition (c) at first; in the first place; at the beginning

A4 adv. late

definition (b) after the usual or expected time; tardily; recently; far on time; formerly

A5 adv. fine

definition (c) very well; excellent

A6 adv. surely

definition (c) confidently; certainly; without a doubt; yes; of course

A7 adv. moderately

definition (b) mildly; deliberatively; in a temperate manner; not excessively; reasonably

A8 v. scale

definition (b) to climb; to ascend; to weigh; to do according to a particular ratio

A9 v. clarify

definition (a) to make clear; to explain

A10 adv. quarterly

definition (b) four times a year; once every three months

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A1 v. doubt

definition (a) to be uncertain; to have misgivings

A2 n. consistency

definition (d) material coherence; firmness; persistence; steadfastness

A3 n. prospect

definition (b) chance; probability of advancement or success; hope; promise

A4 n. commission

definition (c) percentage of profits earned by a salesperson

A5 n. setback

definition (d) obstacle; misfortune; something which hinders progress

A6 n. cash reserves

definition (a) bank deposits that are available on a short-term basis; treasury bills

A7 n. bearer instrument

definition (d) a signed money order which is payable on demand to the holder

A8 v. extract

definition (d) to remove; to take out; to squeeze; to press; to elicit

A9 n. challenge

definition (b) difficult situation; something which tests one's ability to handle difficult tasks

A10 n. journey

definition (c) long trip; distance; voyage

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A1 adj. enough

definition (b) sufficient; adequate

A2 adj. bothersome

definition (b) annoying; irritating

A3 adj. professional

definition (d) of a skilled occupation; working in one of the skilled occupations

A4 adj. moral

definition (a) ethical; virtuous; righteous; principled; having integrity

A5 adj. sufficient

definition (c) enough; adequate

A6 adj. priceless

definition (c) invaluable; beyond any expressible value; very expensive

A7 adj. due

definition (c) owed; payable; right; fitting; suitable; adequate

A8 adj. effective

definition (b) productive; in operation; impressive; striking

A9 adj. second

definition (b) next after the first; alternate; other; additional; subordinate; having a lower rank

A10 adj. ready

definition (b) prepared; set; eager; willing; quick; fast

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A1 n. cycle

definition (b) series (of stories, articles, reports etc.); recurring period of time

A2 n. overview

definition (d) synopsis; general survey; introduction

A3 n. assembly

definition (a) meeting; conference; set; group of people

A4 n. empathy

definition (d) entering into the feelings of another; sympathy; vicarious emotion; understanding

A5 n. tray

definition (d) flat receptacle used to hold other items; platter

A6 n. formal

definition (c) occasion which requires fancy dress (dance, ball, etc.); evening gown

A7 n. fence

definition (c) railing; hedge; ability to argue; person who sells stolen goods

A8 adj. fine

definition (b) delicate; thin; flimsy; handsome; top-quality; excellent

A9 n. overhead

definition (b) general expenses; manufacturing and business expenses

A10 n. itinerary

definition (c) route; travel plans; travel journal

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A1 v. donate

definition (b) to give; to contribute; to grant; to bestow

A2 v. absorb

definition (d) to suck up; take up; take in

A3 v. consume

definition (a) to eat or drink; to use up; to destroy

A4 v. compare

definition (b) to show how (people or things) are alike or different; to consider to be similar

A5 v. swap

definition (c) to exchange one thing for another; to trade; to barter

A6 v. rate

definition (d) to assess; to appraise; to determine value; to grade; to classify; to sort

A7 v. issue

definition (b) to publish; to distribute; to circulate; to emit

A8 v. mean

definition (c) to signify; to be significant; to intend; to indicate

A9 v. amend

definition (a) to change; to alter; to improve

A10 v. alleviate

definition (a) to allay; to soothe; to relieve; to soften; to lessen

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A1 adv. overtime

definition (a) exceeding regular working hours

A2 adv. cordially

definition (d) in a friendly manner; warmly

A3 adv. contrary

definition (a) in opposition; against; counter

A4 adv. ill

definition (a) with difficulty; barely; scarcely; poorly; improperly

A5 adv. originally

definition (b) at first; in the first place; in a unique manner

A6 adv. obviously

definition (c) clearly; unmistakably; plainly; apparently

A7 adv. abreast

definition (d) side by side; in alignment; on top of; up-to-date; well-informed

A8 adv. above

definition (b) overhead; over; in a higher place

A9 adv. downtown

definition (b) into the city center; into the the town

A10 adv. though

definition (b) anyway

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A1 n. lawsuit

definition (b) case in a court of law brought by one party against another; legal claim

A2 n. electrician

definition (c) person who installs or maintains wiring systems

A3 v. exceed

definition (d) to surpass; to pass; to go beyond; to outdo

A4 adj. limited

definition (c) confined within a boundary; restricted; narrow; mediocre

A5 n. nexus

definition (d) means of connection; link; joint; connected group

A6 adj. senior

definition (c) older; elder; having a higher rank; aged

A7 n. glove

definition (a) protecting covering for the hand; padded covering for the hand

A8 n. variation

definition (b) degree of diversity; change; modified version; deviation

A9 n. top

definition (b) summit; peak; head

A10 v. accelerate

definition (c) to hasten; to increase the speed of something; to speed something up

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A1 adj. impossible

definition (a) unbearable; cannot be done; cannot be endured

A2 adj. stationary

definition (a) still; fixed in place; static; settled; tending to stay in one place

A3 adj. alert

definition (b) ready; attentive; quick; agile

A4 adj. polite

definition (a) courteous; having good manners; gentle; genial; kind

A5 adj. own

definition (b) belonging to oneself or itself (mine, yours, his, etc.); self; by oneself

A6 adj. initiative

definition (a) beginning; introductory

A7 adj. sanitary

definition (b) hygienic; clean; healthy

A8 adj. quality

definition (d) excellent; having superior characteristics; fine

A9 adj. duplicate

definition (b) double; identical; matching

A10 adj. prize

definition (d) valuable; unique; outstanding; award-winning

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A1 n. offset

definition (d) outcome; compensation; counterbalance

A2 n. territory

definition (d) region; district; zone; area; domain

A3 n. circle

definition (d) ring-shaped geometric figure; round figure; group; society

A4 n. weapon

definition (d) instrument for use in attack or defense in combat

A5 n. majority

definition (c) greater number or part; number greater than half of the total

A6 n. disk

definition (d) flat circular object

A7 n. limit

definition (b) point at which something ends; edge; border; restriction; restraint

A8 n. taste

definition (c) perception of flavor; sense; reason

A9 n. seminar

definition (d) educational meeting; training session

A10 n. frank

definition (a) mark or signature which allows a letter or package to be sent free of charge

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A1 v. seek

definition (b) to go in search of; to look for; to search for; to request

A2 v. resemble

definition (b) to be similar to; to be akin to; to look like; to have a similar appearance to

A3 v. bill

definition (c) to charge; to announce; to advertise

A4 v. credit

definition (d) to believe; to have faith in; to supply goods by deferred payment

A5 v. vacation

definition (a) to go on holiday

A6 v. mark

definition (d) to indicate; to signal; to write down; to record; to notice

A7 v. describe

definition (d) to illustrate; to explain; to characterize; to elucidate

A8 n. interest

definition (a) concern; affair; percentage on a loan which is paid over time

A9 v. scan

definition (d) to convert an object or image into a digital image using an optical device to browse

A10 v. graduate

definition (a) to complete a course of study and receive a degree or diploma

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A1 adv. easy

definition (d) comfortably; without great difficulty or effort

A2 adv. regularly

definition (b) at fixed intervals; at evenly-spaced intervals; usually; customarily

A3 adv. enough

definition (c) quite; sufficiently; fairly

A4 adv. abroad

definition (b) in another country; outside; widely

A5 adv. least

definition (a) to the smallest extent possible

A6 adv. comparatively

definition (c) relatively

A7 adv. frequently

definition (c) regularly; often

A8 n. particular

definition (a) detail; individual characteristic; item; article; specific proposition

A9 adv. between

definition (a) amid; in the middle

A10 adv. beneath

definition (d) under; below

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A1 adj. interchangeable

definition (b) can be traded; can be substituted by something else

A2 adj. incumbent

definition (c) presently holding an office or position; compulsory; necessary; resting; lying

A3 v. criticize

definition (c) to disapprove; to censure; to find fault

A4 conj. whether

definition (a) if

A5 n. valuable

definition (c) something of great worth

A6 adj. necessary

definition (a) vital; essential; indispensable; unavoidable

A7 n. means

definition (b) method; way; medium; resources; funds

A8 v. call

definition (b) to invite; to speak loudly; to visit; to phone

A9 v. suit

definition (a) to fit; to match; to satisfy; to please; to clothe

A10 n. trouble

definition (d) problem; misfortune; annoyance; cause of worry

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A1 adj. ill

definition (c) sick; bad; unfriendly; unsatisfactory; inadequate; inferior

A2 adj. informal

definition (a) unofficial; relaxed; casual; easy; laid-back

A3 adj. dynamic

definition (c) forceful; energetic; vigorous; spirited; alive

A4 adj. substantial

definition (a) firm; wealthy; influential; important; considerable

A5 adj. competent

definition (b) adept; capable; suitably skilled; well qualified; experienced

A6 adj. cautious

definition (c) careful; wary; suspicious

A7 adj. hourly

definition (b) continual

A8 adj. clear

definition (d) pure; obvious; easy to understand; comprehensible

A9 adj. pretend

definition (a) simulated; feigned; make-believe

A10 adj. downsize

definition (d) of a smaller version or dimension

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A1 n. size

definition (b) spatial dimension; measurement; extent; degree

A2 n. possibility

definition (c) probability; feasibility; chance; likelihood

A3 n. revise

definition (a) act of making changes; alteration; proof sheet made to verify changes made and check for

additional errors

A4 n. rehearsal

definition (b) practice session for a performance

A5 n. regular

definition (a) frequent customer; repeat customer

A6 n. upgrade

definition (d) the process of installing a newer and more powerful version of a software package or a piece of

hardware

A7 n. employee

definition (a) worker; person who works for a company or an individual

A8 n. dial

definition (d) rotatable disk on a telephone

A9 n. quote

definition (d) citation; commercial offer

A10 n. charge

definition (b) price; cargo; responsibility

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A1 v. admonish

definition (a) to warn; to scold; to reprove

A2 v. adhere

definition (b) to stick to; to cling to; to be devoted to (an idea, group, organization etc.)

A3 v. trouble

definition (a) to worry; to cause concern; to annoy; to bother; to disturb

A4 v. adjourn

definition (d) to postpone; to delay; to end a meeting; to move to another place

A5 v. margin

definition (a) to set apart an additional amount of space or money for security

A6 v. strive

definition (b) to endeavor; to try hard; to compete; to struggle; to resist

A7 adv. ostensibly

definition (a) apparently; seemingly; to all appearances

A8 v. alternate

definition (c) to interchange; to take turns; to rotate; to substitute

A9 v. handle

definition (b) to manage; to process; to deal in; to do business with; to treat

A10 v. reclaim

definition (b) to demand the return of property; to repossess

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A1 adv. truly

definition (b) really; genuinely

A2 adv. opposite

definition (b) contrarily

A3 adv. twice

definition (a) doubly

A4 adv. gradually

definition (b) progressively

A5 adv. previously

definition (c) before; at an earlier time; in the past; antecedently

A6 adv. beyond

definition (b) past; further than

A7 adv. barely

definition (d) hardly; scarcely

A8 v. blanket

definition (b) to cover; to coat

A9 adj. adroit

definition (b) alert; clever; ingenious; skillful; adept

A10 adv. apart

definition (b) separately; aside; into pieces

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A1 v. execute

definition (b) to perform; to carry out; to put into practice

A2 v. waver

definition (c) to sway; to oscillate; to vacillate; to fluctuate

A3 v. treasure

definition (b) to put away for future use

A4 n. stall

definition (c) stand; booth; pen; pretext to delay

A5 n. state

definition (d) condition; phase; mood; splendor; nation

A6 n. estimate

definition (a) judgment of an object's worth; appraisal; opinion; judgment

A7 v. enlighten

definition (c) to instruct; to provide with intellectual or spiritual understanding

A8 n. structure

definition (a) building; something created from a number of interconnecting parts

A9 adj. conscientious

definition (b) careful; wanting to do what is right

A10 n. field

definition (c) area; domain; range; piece of land; surface

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A1 adj. robust

definition (d) strong; healthy

A2 adj. metropolitan

definition (b) characteristic of a capital city; sophisticated

A3 adj. original

definition (c) first; primary; innovative; creative; novel

A4 adj. attendant

definition (c) present; opposite of absent; accompanying

A5 adj. critical

definition (d) judgmental; important; crucial; vital

A6 adj. liable

definition (d) under legal obligation; responsible; prone

A7 n. merchandise

definition (a) goods; ware; stock; articles or items to be sold

A8 adj. either

definition (a) one of two

A9 adj. conventional

definition (a) customary; routine; formal

A10 adj. prolific

definition (b) fruitful; productive; abundant; plentiful; multiplying; producing fruit

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A1 n. image

definition (d) figure; form; reflection; picture; likeness; embodiment

A2 n. cuisine

definition (d) style of cooking; national food

A3 n. acceptance

definition (c) act of receiving; approval; state of believing in something

A4 n. candidate

definition (d) applicant; nominee; examinee

A5 n. premises

definition (d) property; site; area; grounds; building with the grounds belonging to it

A6 n. royalties

definition (c) percentage of profits paid to an artist for each copy of his work that is sold

A7 n. government

definition (c) ruling of a country or area; political control; authority

A8 n. imperative

definition (d) necessity; obligation; command; order

A9 n. subject

definition (a) topic; branch of studies; major; citizen; motive

A10 n. myriad

definition (a) great number of persons or things; many; a lot; composed of a countless number of items

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A1 v. lesson

definition (c) to instruct; to teach; to scold; to reprove; to rebuke

A2 v. carpet

definition (a) to cover or to furnish with textile materials; to reprimand; to scold

A3 v. offset

definition (c) to compensate; to balance

A4 v. decide

definition (c) to choose; to select from several options; to conclude; to resolve

A5 v. advantage

definition (b) to help; to assist; to promote; to be beneficial to

A6 v. transact

definition (d) to carry out; to conduct; to perform

A7 v. survive

definition (a) to outlive; to remain in use; to outlast; to endure; to withstand

A8 v. fine

definition (b) to impose a tax upon; to purify; to make thin or thinner; to reduce; to clarify

A9 v. succeed

definition (b) to prosper; to achieve; to attain; to follow; to inherit

A10 v. haze

definition (a) to treat someone new in a humiliating manner; to harass; to humiliate

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A1 n. puzzle

definition (a) enigma; riddle; game; jigsaw

A2 n. contract

definition (a) agreement; pact; deal

A3 adj. executive

definition (b) administrative; operational; having the power to execute laws and policy

A4 conj. whereas

definition (b) since; inasmuch as; while; while on the contrary

A5 n. mood

definition (c) state of mind; predominant emotion

A6 v. peddle

definition (d) to hawk; to vend; to deal; to distribute; to sell

A7 v. vary

definition (a) to alter; to change; to fluctuate

A8 n. enough

definition (d) adequate amount; sufficient degree

A9 adv. yet

definition (b) still; already; but; in spite of; although

A10 n. metropolitan

definition (c) resident of a capital city; sophisticated big-city person

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A1 adj. sophisticated

definition (a) refined; cultured; complex; intricate; complicated

A2 adj. civic

definition (a) pertaining to a city; pertaining to citizenship

A3 adj. elect

definition (b) chosen for office but net yet formally installed

A4 adj. splendid

definition (c) wonderful; excellent; marvelous; grand; elegant; magnificent

A5 adj. sincere

definition (d) honest; truthful; frank; straightforward; genuine; earnest

A6 adj. healthy

definition (a) well; not sick; fit; sound

A7 adj. false

definition (d) not true; counterfeit; deceitful; wrong; artificial; not faithful

A8 n. cruise

definition (d) traveling on a ship; sea voyage; sailing

A9 n. integrity

definition (d) honesty; uprightness; morality; wholeness; unity

A10 adj. opposite

definition (d) facing; across from; contrary; reverse; different; antithetical

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A1 n. initiative

definition (d) enterprise; drive; ambition; beginning move in a process; first step

A2 n. pose

definition (b) stance

A3 n. hire

definition (d) wages; rent; rental; charge; fee

A4 n. departure

definition (c) leaving; going away; opposite of arrival

A5 n. pointer

definition (d) indicator; something used to point; hand on a clock; clue; advice

A6 n. adjustable rate

definition (a) an interest percentage that changes over time

A7 v. apply

definition (b) to make a request; to implement; to realize; to put into practice

A8 n. cover

definition (a) insurance; shelter; casing; front; lid

A9 n. interpreter

definition (c) person who translates from one language to another (orally); person how clarifies; commentator

A10 n. lever

definition (a) a simple machine that gives a mechanical advantage when given a fulcrum

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A1 v. counterbalance

definition (b) to act against; to oppose (with an equal weight, force etc.)

A2 v. slump

definition (b) to collapse; to decline; to decrease; to deteriorate; to settle

A3 v. assemble

definition (a) to gather; to collect; to converge; to arrange; to meet

A4 v. sustain

definition (a) to support; to provide for; to finance; to assist; to encourage

A5 v. survey

definition (a) to look over; to observe; to examine carefully; to study

A6 v. manage

definition (d) to administer; to direct; to supervise; to accomplish; to handle

A7 v. judge

definition (c) to criticize; to assess; to determine; to rule

A8 adj. forecast

definition (d) predicted; expected; anticipated

A9 v. keep

definition (b) to hold onto; to save; to store; to watch over; to care for

A10 v. score

definition (a) to gain; to obtain; to earn a point (in a game, etc.); to tally; to grade a test

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A1 n. abbreviation

definition (c) shortened form of a word or word combination

A2 v. analyze

definition (d) to examine; to break down into parts and study (as in a subject)

A3 v. saw

definition (b) to cut with a toothed blade

A4 n. volunteer

definition (a) one who offers his services of his own free will or without pay

A5 v. exclude

definition (c) to leave out; to keep out; to prevent from happening or being; to reject

A6 n. craft

definition (d) trade; skill; occupation; boat; plane

A7 n. regulations

definition (c) statute; law; act of controlling; management; direction

A8 v. contact

definition (a) to establish communication; to make a connection; to link to; to connect with

A9 n. post

definition (d) mail; column; opinion; role; job placement

A10 v. copy

definition (c) to duplicate; to imitate

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A1 adj. separate

definition (d) detached; disconnected; distinct; set apart

A2 adj. easy

definition (a) mild; slight; comfortable; simple

A3 adj. famous

definition (d) well-known; excellent; wonderful

A4 adj. consecutive

definition (b) sequential; following one after another

A5 adj. departmental

definition (d) arranged in divisions; divisional; concerning an office

A6 adj. renowned

definition (a) famous; prominent

A7 adj. absorbed

definition (b) treated as an expense

A8 adj. whole

definition (a) complete; full; entire; healthy

A9 adj. meticulous

definition (b) pedantic; cautious concerning minute details; scrupulous

A10 adj. apt

definition (c) suitable; appropriate; intelligent; savvy; capable

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A1 n. consumer

definition (c) buyer; client

A2 n. technology

definition (d) sciences of the industrial arts; applied sciences

A3 n. delay

definition (c) postponement; hindrance; hold-up; stopping; lingering

A4 n. investment

definition (a) expenditure of money or effort for future benefits; authorization

A5 n. inference

definition (c) act of deriving; speculation; drawing of a conclusion

A6 n. pattern

definition (d) sample; model; form; mold; decorative design

A7 adv. seamlessly

definition (c) smoothly; continuously; inconspicuously

A8 n. kind

definition (b) type; sort; class; group of things which are classed together because of their similarities

A9 n. leave

definition (c) vacation; time off; permission to be absent; departure; farewell

A10 n. opposite

definition (d) contrast; something contrary

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A1 v. number

definition (c) to count; to equal in amount; to limit; to allot

A2 v. insulate

definition (d) to separate from others; to segregate

A3 v. come across

definition (c) to happen upon; to find by chance; to discover; to see

A4 v. originate

definition (d) to begin; to be created; to result from; to develop; to be produced

A5 v. recap

definition (b) to summarize; to review with a short summary

A6 v. extradite

definition (b) to hand over to another nation or judicial authority

A7 v. list

definition (b) to write or print a series of names or items according to a certain order; to inscribe; to record

A8 v. gain

definition (c) to acquire; to earn; to purchase; to obtain; to profit

A9 v. bulk

definition (b) to inflate; to play an important role

A10 v. last

definition (b) to continue; to suffice; to endure; to persist

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A1 v. compensate

definition (a) to reward; to reimburse; to pay back; to make up for

A2 n. pass

definition (b) alleyway; narrow road between mountains; successful grade on a test

A3 n. feasibility

definition (d) capability of being carried out; capability of being achieved; likelihood; probability

A4 adj. pervasive

definition (a) penetrating; infiltrating; spreading; extending; permeating

A5 n. gauge

definition (b) standard of measure; device for measuring (pressure, amount, distance, etc.)

A6 v. slice

definition (a) to cut into portions; to cleave

A7 adv. foremost

definition (d) first in place or rank; primary; leading; main

A8 v. induce

definition (c) to cause; to bring about; to set in motion; to influence

A9 adj. opportune

definition (c) appropriate; fitting; well-timed; timely; proper; expedient

A10 n. emergency

definition (d) sudden need demanding immediate action

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A1 adj. mediocre

definition (d) regular; ordinary; low-grade; poor

A2 adj. fleet

definition (c) swift; fast

A3 adj. unforeseen

definition (c) not anticipated; not expected

A4 adj. vast

definition (a) large; enormous; huge

A5 adj. pleased

definition (b) content; satiated; having one's desires satisfied

A6 adj. homebound

definition (b) confined usually by illness

A7 adj. fortunate

definition (c) lucky; successful; opportune

A8 adj. alternate

definition (c) rotating; one after the other; interchanging

A9 adj. perishable

definition (a) expendable; spoils rapidly; likely to spoil; mortal

A10 adj. quarter

definition (b) being one fourth; having four equal parts

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A1 n. remark

definition (a) comment; observation; notice

A2 n. acquaintance

definition (d) person that you have met but do not know well; knowledge of something; familiarity

A3 n. tax

definition (d) levy; fee

A4 n. ability

definition (d) skill; talent; aptitude; capacity; power

A5 n. birth rate

definition (c) number of babies that are born per year per thousand

A6 n. share

definition (c) part; portion; quota; allocation; issue of stock

A7 n. commentary

definition (c) series of remarks; explanation (often written in essay or book form)

A8 n. gratuity

definition (c) tip; bonus; recompense

A9 n. pharmacist

definition (c) druggist; apothecary

A10 n. repeat

definition (a) act of redoing something

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A1 v. crate

definition (c) to pack in a box

A2 v. halt

definition (b) to stop; to cause to stop; to pause; to hesitate; to be uncertain

A3 v. resign

definition (b) to quit an office or position; to relinquish; to give up; to abdicate

A4 v. abide

definition (b) to comply; to obey; to conform; to stay; to tolerate

A5 v. expose

definition (d) to reveal; to uncover; to disclose; to abandon

A6 v. compartmentalize

definition (c) to separate into sections; to partition

A7 v. protect

definition (a) to defend; to save from harm; to watch over; to guard

A8 adj. efficient

definition (c) done without waste (of time, resources, etc.)

A9 v. foresee

definition (a) to predict; to prophesy; to foretell

A10 v. expand

definition (c) to grow larger; to broaden; to increase; to enlarge; to add to

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A1 n. senior

definition (b) person of higher rank; older person; elder

A2 n. recommendation

definition (b) endorsement; approval; letter of reference; suggestion; advice

A3 v. enclose

definition (c) to surround; to confine; to close in; to place an additional document or letter within another

A4 n. refund

definition (b) return of money; repayment; reimbursement

A5 v. interfere

definition (d) to impede; to obstruct; to hinder; to meddle

A6 v. voice

definition (b) to raise an opinion; to adjust the tone of

A7 adv. upwards

definition (a) to a higher level; more than; higher than

A8 v. close

definition (d) to shut; to be shut; to finish; to complete

A9 adj. fraught

definition (b) full of or accompanied by; charged with; laden with

A10 v. loom

definition (c) to appear as a large and indistinct form; to appear as larger than life; to impend

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A1 adj. irritated

definition (a) annoyed; aggravated; exasperated

A2 adj. candid

definition (b) honest; straightforward; open; frank

A3 adj. ideal

definition (b) perfect; imaginary; excellent; best; exemplary

A4 adj. honest

definition (b) truthful; candid; frank

A5 adj. edge

definition (d) at or constituting a place where two surfaces meet

A6 adj. essential

definition (c) necessary; needed; fundamental; crucial; very important

A7 adj. diligent

definition (d) ambitious; industrious; hard-working

A8 n. bill

definition (c) banknote; invoice; proposed law

A9 adj. perennial

definition (c) lasting throughout the whole year; continuing for many years; perpetual; everlasting

A10 adj. discrete

definition (d) separate; individual; discontinuous

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A1 n. colleague

definition (d) fellow worker; cowoker

A2 n. midday

definition (b) noon; 12 a.m.

A3 n. examinee

definition (d) person who is tested; candidate

A4 n. midmorning

definition (d) before noon

A5 n. strike

definition (d) temporary work stoppage; good luck; discovery of natural resources

A6 n. attitude

definition (a) position; opinion; viewpoint; outlook; perspective

A7 adj. entire

definition (d) whole; including every part; complete; full

A8 n. tour

definition (b) voyage; sightseeing excursion; trip; route

A9 n. synthesis

definition (b) combining of separate elements into a complete whole

A10 n. propensity

definition (b) inclination; tendency; disposition; aptitude

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A1 v. conceptualize

definition (a) to plan; to design; to imagine; to conceive; to envision

A2 v. veil

definition (a) to cover; to hide

A3 v. prejudice

definition (c) to express a preconceived opinion; to express one's biases

A4 v. need

definition (a) to require; to be in distress; to be under hardship; to be obligated

A5 v. transfer

definition (c) to convey; to relocate; to hand over; to pass on

A6 v. attend

definition (c) to be present in a place; to care for; to serve; to accompany

A7 v. permeate

definition (b) to enter; to penetrate; to infiltrate; to suffuse

A8 v. pioneer

definition (c) to pave the way; to create a path; to guide; to initiate; to originate

A9 v. visit

definition (d) to stay somewhere temporarily; to make an official inspection

A10 v. charge

definition (b) to entrust; to order; to command; to supply with power

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A1 adj. total

definition (d) entire; complete; absolute

A2 v. solve

definition (c) to find the answer to; to explain

A3 n. vessel

definition (b) large craft made for navigation on water; boat; ship; container

A4 v. fertilize

definition (d) to impregnate; to inseminate; to enrich the soil by the addition of organic or chemical substances

A5 n. embrace

definition (b) hug; act of wrapping one's arms around another person or thing

A6 adv. solely

definition (d) only; exclusively; merely

A7 adv. subjectively

definition (c) based on individual thoughts and feelings

A8 n. good

definition (a) product; item; asset; benefit

A9 adj. coordinate

definition (d) equal; equivalent; of equal rank or authority

A10 v. operate

definition (b) to act; to function; to manage; to use; to activate; to perform surgery

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A1 adj. token

definition (a) nominal; symbolic; perfunctory

A2 adj. overt

definition (b) plain; clear; visible; public; intentional; undisguised (Law)

A3 adj. savvy

definition (b) experienced; knowledgeable (Slang)

A4 adj. intense

definition (b) extreme; great; powerful; strong; profound

A5 adj. ambitious

definition (a) aspiring; desirous of success; requiring great effort

A6 adj. unauthorized

definition (d) unlicensed; forbidden; unlawful

A7 adj. able

definition (c) competent; talented; apt

A8 v. route

definition (b) to direct along a particular path; to chart a course

A9 adj. above

definition (d) mentioned earlier in the same text

A10 adj. fundamental

definition (d) basic; elemental; essential

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A1 n. coal

definition (d) fuel made from carbon; cinder; ember

A2 n. preface

definition (c) introduction; foreword; opening statement

A3 n. story

definition (a) true or fictional account of some occurrence; short work of fiction; plot; news report

A4 n. suitcase

definition (a) rectangular traveling bag; valise

A5 n. percent

definition (a) one part of a hundred

A6 n. direction

definition (c) guidance; supervision; conducting; management

A7 n. paragraph

definition (c) passage; distinct portion of text (usually begins with an indented line); section; clause

A8 n. assessment

definition (d) estimation; appraisal; measurement

A9 n. recession

definition (a) a significant decline in general economic activity extending over a period of time

A10 n. survey

definition (d) review; overview; statistical study

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A1 v. wrong

definition (c) to cause suffering to; to behave unjustly toward

A2 v. review

definition (c) to survey; to conduct a general study; to inspect; to examine; to reconsider

A3 v. fluctuate

definition (a) to vacillate; to waver; to vary; to change

A4 v. remain

definition (a) to stay; to abide; to continue; to go on

A5 v. traffic

definition (b) to deal in; to sell

A6 v. capitalize

definition (d) to turn into money; to turn profit; to finance

A7 v. idle

definition (b) to lounge; to do nothing; to laze around

A8 adj. formal

definition (b) ceremonious; conventional; according to custom; stiff; strict; symmetrical

A9 v. dot

definition (a) to stud; to constellate

A10 v. title

definition (b) to furnish with a caption or heading

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A1 n. appearance

definition (c) impression; the way a person looks; image; semblance

A2 v. delegate

definition (d) to authorize; to appoint as representative; to pass a duty or responsibility on to someone else

A3 n. still

definition (a) silence; quiet; photograph

A4 n. priority

definition (c) preference; precedence; higher rank; privileged position; seniority

A5 n. scratch

definition (b) abrasion; cut; score of zero; cash; money (Slang)

A6 v. fade

definition (b) to wither; to die out; to bleach; to disappear

A7 adj. entitled

definition (c) allowed; eligible; having the right to something

A8 adj. adamant

definition (b) unyielding; firm; hard; unbending

A9 v. apparel

definition (c) to dress; to adorn wear

A10 adj. unique

definition (c) singular; matchless; rare

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A1 adj. anxious

definition (a) fearful; worried; worrisome; eager; keen

A2 adj. circumspect

definition (a) careful; cautious

A3 adj. complete

definition (c) whole; perfect; finished

A4 adj. ambiguous

definition (d) open to dispute; obscure; vague

A5 adj. supportive

definition (c) providing assistance

A6 adv. systematically

definition (b) methodically; in an organized fashion

A7 v. abuse

definition (a) to injure; to harm; to mistreat

A8 adj. lucid

definition (c) comprehensible; intelligible; rational; transparent; bright

A9 adj. foreign

definition (b) strange; unfamiliar; from or of another place; pertaining to dealings with another country

A10 adj. fluent

definition (c) articulate; eloquent; able to read and write with ease; graceful; flowing

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A1 n. goal

definition (d) target; aim; purpose; objective; destination

A2 n. correlation

definition (d) mutual connection (between two or more things); similarity; parallel

A3 n. declaration

definition (d) statement; proclamation; announcement

A4 n. suit

definition (c) matching outfit consisting of a jacket and trousers or a skirt; request; courtship

A5 n. tradition

definition (c) custom; practice; convention

A6 n. wrong

definition (a) injustice; evil; bad; broken law; transgression

A7 n. attentiveness

definition (c) concentration; ability to concentrate on an issue

A8 v. institute

definition (a) to establish; to set up; to begin; to initiate; to start

A9 n. repair

definition (d) act of fixing; correction; act of mending

A10 n. counter

definition (a) bar; counting device

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A1 v. impact

definition (b) to influence; to affect strongly; to collide; to squeeze in

A2 v. revere

definition (a) to respect deeply; to honor greatly

A3 v. solicit

definition (a) to try and obtain something through persuasion or earnest requests

A4 v. mitigate

definition (a) to soften in force or severity; to lessen the impact or intensity of; to appease

A5 v. reschedule

definition (b) to set a new time and date

A6 v. load

definition (d) to fill; to pack (with goods, cargo, etc.)

A7 v. relocate

definition (b) to move to a different apartment; to move to a different place

A8 v. elude

definition (a) to avoid; to escape; to shrink

A9 v. pass

definition (c) to cross; to transport; to approve

A10 v. defect

definition (c) to desert; to abandon; to change sides

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A1 n. address

definition (a) location; description of a location

A2 n. warehouse

definition (c) depot; wholesale store; large retail store

A3 v. conserve

definition (d) to protect; to guard from harm

A4 n. house

definition (d) building used for a particular purpose; business; audience; legislative body

A5 n. tie

definition (c) rope; cord; link; connection; equal score in a game

A6 n. guide

definition (d) instructor; director; escort; leader; manual; handbook

A7 adj. rigorous

definition (c) harsh; strict; severe; exact; precise

A8 v. dominate

definition (d) to control; to rule; to command

A9 v. reiterate

definition (a) to repeat; to say again; to restate

A10 v. recover

definition (a) to get well; to get back; to regain; to obtain again

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A1 adj. curt

definition (b) brief; blunt; rude

A2 adj. confidential

definition (b) classified; secret; strictly private

A3 adj. intent

definition (b) concentrated; focused; determined; resolute; purposeful

A4 adj. peculiar

definition (b) exceptional; special; strange; odd; curious

A5 adj. rational

definition (b) logical; reasonable; intelligent; prudent; expressible as a whole number (Mathematics)

A6 adj. bonded

definition (a) secured in a warehouse

A7 v. promote

definition (d) to further; to encourage sales; to aid; to help; to assist

A8 adj. inherent

definition (c) intrinsic; existing as a natural and integral part; natural; inborn

A9 adj. brief

definition (b) short; concise

A10 adj. interim

definition (c) temporary; provisional

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A1 n. tackle

definition (b) equipment; device for lifting and lowering objects

A2 n. resignation

definition (b) act of quitting a position; letter stating that one quits a position; relinquishment

A3 n. catalog

definition (d) itemized list; index; directory

A4 n. angle

definition (c) point of view; perspective

A5 n. inhabitant

definition (d) person who lives in a particular place; resident; tenant; occupant

A6 n. bookcase

definition (c) shelves used to store printed items

A7 adj. widespread

definition (d) common; popular; extensive; prevalent

A8 n. deposit

definition (c) sum of money that has been put in a bank for safekeeping; partial payment; pledge

A9 n. veracity

definition (c) truthfulness; something that is a truth

A10 n. delegate

definition (c) representative; deputy; agent; participant of a conference, convention, seminar etc.

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A1 v. impose

definition (b) to require; to compel; to force upon; to enforce; to institute

A2 v. import

definition (c) to bring from another place; to bring goods from a foreign country; to signify; to imply

A3 v. perpetuate

definition (a) to eternalize; to make everlasting; to preserve from extinction

A4 v. deserve

definition (d) to be worthy of; to have a right to

A5 v. accompany

definition (a) to go along with; to go together with; to join; to attach

A6 v. reveal

definition (c) to show; to exhibit; to display; to expose; to disclose

A7 v. focus

definition (d) to make clear; to concentrate

A8 v. vilify

definition (d) to slander; to defame

A9 v. honor

definition (c) to respect; to esteem; to pay tribute; to praise; to accept

A10 v. recognize

definition (c) to identify; to acknowledge; to know; to admit

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A1 v. edge

definition (b) to sharpen; to provide with a border; to advance gradually or furtively

A2 v. sight

definition (a) to see with the eyes; to view; to notice; to discern; to observe

A3 n. nationality

definition (a) citizenship; patriotism

A4 n. standard

definition (a) model; criterion; norm; average; commodity which backs a monetary system

A5 v. floor

definition (b) to knock down; to astound; to shock

A6 n. domestic

definition (d) housemaid; servant; housekeeper

A7 adj. recognizable

definition (a) identifiable; determinable; able to be distinguished

A8 v. jeopardize

definition (d) to endanger; to place in danger; to imperil; to put at risk

A9 n. decrease

definition (d) decline; reduction; lessening

A10 n. sign

definition (d) mark; symbol; indication; hint; trace; notice; advertisement

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A1 adj. domestic

definition (b) pertaining to home; pertaining to family; tame (about an animal)

A2 adj. nearby

definition (a) close at hand

A3 adj. set

definition (d) fixed; arranged; prepared; resolute; firmly resolved; determined in advance

A4 adj. scatterbrained

definition (b) unable to think in a clear and orderly manner; giddy or frivolous

A5 adj. eager

definition (c) strongly desiring; keen; fervently interested

A6 adj. urgent

definition (d) pressing; compelling; immediate; prompt

A7 v. privatize

definition (b) to transfer control from governmental to individual powers

A8 adj. square

definition (d) having four equal sides enclosing four equal angles

A9 adj. confident

definition (a) certain; sure of oneself; composed

A10 adj. compliant

definition (b) obedient; submissive; obliging; yielding; acquiescent

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A1 n. watch

definition (d) small clock that is usually worn on the wrist; guarding; observation

A2 n. virtual

definition (b) computerized representation of an actual object

A3 n. suite

definition (d) group of things that together form a set; group of attendants

A4 n. anger

definition (c) rage; fury

A5 n. enclosure

definition (b) confinement; additional document or letter placed within another

A6 n. reserve requirement

definition (a) minimum amount of money and liquid assets set by the central banking system of the U.S.

A7 n. choice

definition (a) option; selection; variety

A8 adj. staple

definition (d) essential; regularly used; primary; principal; main (of goods or products)

A9 n. funnel

definition (d) device with a wide opening at the top which narrows as it reaches the bottom

A10 n. profession

definition (d) vocation; skilled occupation; declaration; proclamation

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A1 v. pocket

definition (d) to profit; to roll a ball into a hole (Billiards)

A2 v. attach

definition (a) to fasten; to link to; to add; to ascribe to; to connect to

A3 v. subsidize

definition (b) to provide financial assistance

A4 v. get over

definition (c) to recover

A5 v. tour

definition (c) to sightsee; to voyage; to travel

A6 v. prize

definition (d) to appreciate; to esteem; to respect; to appraise; to assess worth

A7 n. additive

definition (b) supplement

A8 v. calendar

definition (d) to write down in a timetable; to register

A9 v. stem

definition (c) to arise; to come from; to originate; to stop; to check

A10 v. major

definition (d) to specialize in a certain field

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A1 adv. outside

definition (b) out of doors

A2 adj. cheap

definition (d) opposite of expensive; inexpensive

A3 n. message

definition (c) communication; information; announcement; note; memo; intimation

A4 adj. top

definition (c) highest; prime; leading

A5 n. accomplishment

definition (b) fulfillment; realization; attainment; achievement

A6 v. generate

definition (b) to create; to produce; to bring into being

A7 n. character

definition (c) nature; disposition; attitude; figure; person; statement of qualities

A8 v. emerge

definition (d) to appear; to come out; to be revealed

A9 pref. counter

definition (d) against; opposed

A10 v. measure

definition (c) to gauge; to quantify; to assess; to evaluate; to estimate

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A1 adj. inventive

definition (a) creative; new; original

A2 adj. certain

definition (b) sure; definite; particular; specific

A3 adj. forward

definition (b) advanced; ahead; ready; brash; of the future; progressive

A4 adj. fraudulent

definition (a) guilty; dishonest

A5 adj. close

definition (c) near; adjacent; careful

A6 adj. curious

definition (d) inquisitive; desiring to know and understand; odd; strange; rare

A7 n. dealer

definition (a) supplier; seller; merchant; agent; sales representative

A8 adj. continuous

definition (d) successive; uninterrupted; permanent

A9 adj. rear

definition (c) back; hind

A10 adj. intricate

definition (a) complex; complicated; involved; entangled

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A1 n. florist

definition (b) owner of a flower shop; person who makes flower arrangements

A2 n. station

definition (b) position; place where a person or thing is usually found; headquarters; broadcast frequency

A3 n. surface

definition (d) exterior or upper boundary of a thing; external part or layer; outward appearance

A4 n. dress code

definition (d) formally or socially imposed standards of attire

A5 n. link

definition (b) connection; relation; association; one ring of a chain; ring

A6 n. fraction

definition (b) product of the division of one number by another; part of a whole; segment; fragment; quotient

A7 n. surprise

definition (a) astonishment; something which startles or astonishes; unexpected event

A8 adj. downward

definition (b) descending

A9 n. carpet

definition (d) rug; fabric floor covering

A10 n. compatible

definition (d) piece of equipment which can be used with other machines without alternation

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A1 v. legitimate

definition (a) to make valid; to make lawful; to justify; to make permissible

A2 v. proceed

definition (a) to continue; to carry on; to advance; to progress; to move forward

A3 v. afford

definition (b) to be able to pay for; to supply; to provide

A4 v. broker

definition (a) to act as a middleman; to buy and to sell property for other people

A5 v. challenge

definition (b) to dare; to invite to engage in a contest; to stimulate; to test one's ability

A6 v. include

definition (b) to comprise; to contain; to embrace

A7 v. image

definition (d) to draw a likeness; to describe; to reflect; to picture in the mind

A8 v. accommodate

definition (c) to adapt oneself; to host guests; to provide lodging

A9 v. key

definition (b) to fit; to adapt; to adjust; to tune; to supply with an explanatory device

A10 v. caution

definition (a) to warn; to notify of danger

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A1 conj. directly

definition (b) immediately following; the moment that; as soon as

A2 v. provide

definition (a) to supply; to grant; to set; to offer

A3 v. administer

definition (c) to manage; to supervise; to supply; to dispense

A4 v. compute

definition (b) to calculate; to figure; to estimate

A5 pref. photo

definition (b) of light

A6 n. concrete

definition (c) cement; something tangible (idea, object, etc.)

A7 v. ensure

definition (c) to make certain; to guarantee; to make secure

A8 n. possession

definition (d) custody; property; asset; control; ownership

A9 v. chop

definition (c) to cut; to cut down; to cut into pieces; to mince

A10 n. incline

definition (a) slope; grade; slant

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A1 adj. beneficial

definition (d) advantageous; pleasurable; enjoyable

A2 adj. careful

definition (b) cautious; particular; concentrated; meticulous

A3 adj. fair

definition (a) just; reasonable; handsome; light colored; clean; clear

A4 adj. ordinary

definition (c) regular; common

A5 adj. stipendiary

definition (d) receiving of a regular or fixed payment

A6 adj. pocket

definition (a) small; of a pouch

A7 adj. elementary

definition (d) basic; fundamental

A8 adj. tender

definition (b) gentle; soft; delicate

A9 adj. even

definition (d) smooth; straight; level; parallel; equal; consistent

A10 adj. correct

definition (d) right; proper; exact; accurate

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A1 n. occurrence

definition (b) happening; event; incident

A2 n. proliferation

definition (a) rapid multiplication; rapid reproduction; prosperity

A3 n. courier

definition (c) messenger; company that delivers messages, documents, parcels, etc.

A4 n. leverage

definition (b) influence; ability to affect or alter people or circumstance

A5 n. originality

definition (d) state of not being a derivative of anything else

A6 n. potency

definition (d) power; strength; force; capacity to be

A7 n. mayor

definition (b) elected official acting as executive head of a town or city

A8 n. file

definition (d) dossier; collection of documents on a subject; tool for smoothing surfaces; line; queue

A9 n. focus

definition (a) center; hub; concentration

A10 n. spread

definition (b) expansion; growth; range; story or advertisement that covers two pages

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A1 v. justify

definition (c) to vindicate; to defend; to support; to excuse

A2 v. frame

definition (d) to contrive false evidence against; to set up; to construct; to build; to fashion; to formulate

A3 v. second

definition (c) to support a proposal or statement; to endorse; to approve; to help; to assist

A4 v. source

definition (d) to originate from; to reveal the origin of something; to obtain from a particular supplier

A5 v. ferry

definition (d) to convey passengers or cargo by boat across a small body of water

A6 v. agree

definition (a) to consent; to concur; to suit; to have the same opinion; to fit

A7 v. renew

definition (c) to restore to good condition; to restart; to resume; to refresh

A8 v. misunderstand

definition (c) to interpret incorrectly; to comprehend incorrectly

A9 v. purchase

definition (b) to buy; to acquire in exchange for money; to procure; to obtain

A10 v. exact

definition (c) to demand; to require; to insist upon; to force

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A1 n. requirement

definition (b) something that is demanded; necessity; something that is needed

A2 n. general

definition (c) high ranking military officer

A3 v. insist

definition (d) to demand; to emphasize firmly; to request firmly; to require; to persevere

A4 n. breakdown

definition (a) collapse; crash; incident

A5 n. shipyard

definition (d) place where vessels are built and repaired

A6 n. developer

definition (d) person who creates something; chemical substance used in photography

A7 v. tantalizing

definition (b) to tempt or tease by presenting something as available and then withholding it

A8 v. rise

definition (a) to stand up; to get into an upright position; to climb; to ascend

A9 v. figure

definition (d) to calculate; to think; to assume; to portray; to depict; to express verbally

A10 v. prospect

definition (b) to search for valuable materials (such as gold, oil, etc.)

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A1 adj. state

definition (b) governmental; bureaucratic; majestic; dignified

A2 adj. party

definition (a) of a political group; of social gatherings

A3 adj. introductory

definition (b) preliminary; beginning

A4 adj. capable

definition (c) skilled; able; proficient; adept

A5 adj. periodical

definition (a) occurring at regular intervals; recurrent; cyclic; seasonal

A6 adj. immediate

definition (c) instantaneous; prompt; direct; close

A7 n. realization

definition (c) accomplishment; fulfillment

A8 adj. manual

definition (d) physical; done using human skill or force

A9 adj. lead

definition (a) most important; main; first; opening; beginning

A10 adj. quarterly

definition (b) occurring every three months; taking place four times a year

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A1 n. reception

definition (a) acceptance; event in which guests are formally welcomed by their host; check-in

A2 n. bullion

definition (d) bars of gold; bars of silver

A3 n. change

definition (d) replacement; alteration; shift; coins; money received back after paying for goods

A4 n. innovation

definition (c) introduction of something new; change; new method or practice

A5 n. pie

definition (b) type of dessert; cake; baked dish consisting of a crust and filling

A6 n. policy

definition (c) course or method of action; guidelines; position; standpoint; insurance contract

A7 n. invention

definition (c) creativity; resourcefulness; fabrication; falsehood

A8 n. pocket

definition (b) pouch used to carry objects; sac; underground deposit of oil

A9 n. quarter

definition (d) one fourth; neighborhood; coin worth 25 cents; period of three months; district

A10 n. principle

definition (c) doctrine; tenet; precept; fundamental law; primary law on which other laws are based

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A1 v. underline

definition (c) to emphasize

A2 v. construe

definition (d) to interpret; to see; to perceive

A3 v. advertise

definition (b) to promote; to draw attention to; to publicize

A4 v. break

definition (d) to shatter; to crack; to be cut off; to cancel

A5 v. offer

definition (d) to suggest; to tender; to bid; to propose a price; to present

A6 v. allot

definition (a) to give out; to distribute; to ration; to set aside for a special purpose

A7 v. depend

definition (c) to rely on; to trust; to be supported by

A8 v. deliver

definition (c) to convey; to give; to bring; to distribute; to express

A9 v. remove

definition (d) to take off; to shed; to take away; to eliminate; to get rid of

A10 v. access

definition (d) to gain entrance to; to get at

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A1 adj. payable

definition (c) may be settled

A2 adj. annual

definition (b) occurring once a year; yearly

A3 adj. straightforward

definition (b) frank; candid; sincere; honest; simple; uncomplicated

A4 v. give up

definition (c) to surrender; to quit; to stop doing

A5 v. detail

definition (d) to list; to describe; to specify; to assign

A6 n. official

definition (a) person who holds public position; authority

A7 v. encounter

definition (a) to meet by chance; to face; to meet with (difficulties, hardships, etc.)

A8 v. refer

definition (d) to send; to direct; to ascribe to; to relate to; to apply to; to call attention to

A9 adj. abundant

definition (b) plentiful; copious; profuse; full abounding with

A10 n. reply

definition (a) answer; response

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A1 adj. appealing

definition (b) begging; attractive; interesting

A2 adj. prime

definition (c) major; chief; select; of the highest quality; excellent

A3 adj. adequate

definition (a) sufficient; suitable; appropriate; proper

A4 adj. recent

definition (d) new; fresh; late; of late times

A5 adj. exact

definition (a) precise; meticulous; extremely accurate

A6 adj. self-employed

definition (d) independent; independent contractor; business owner; person who is not a hired laborer

A7 adj. number

definition (b) anesthetized; lacking sensitivity (to pain); in shock; senseless

A8 adj. current

definition (b) recent; common; prevalent; present; popular

A9 adj. contrary

definition (d) opposed

A10 adj. minute

definition (b) tiny; extremely small; trivial; petty; accurate

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A1 n. aim

definition (c) purpose; goal; objective; target

A2 n. inventory

definition (d) stock; list of assets; act of checking stock

A3 n. entertainment

definition (d) something interesting or amusing; fun; hospitality

A4 n. addition

definition (a) supplement; mathematical operation

A5 n. care

definition (b) attention; concern; caution; supervision; management

A6 n. utilization

definition (a) the proportion of available time that an item of equipment is operating

A7 n. queues

definition (b) line; file (British); row; braid; plait

A8 adj. potential

definition (d) possible; capable of becoming; able to be

A9 n. save

definition (c) action or instance in which the ball or puck is prevented from entering the goal

A10 n. box

definition (b) case; crate; punch; hit

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A1 v. acquaint

definition (b) to make familiar; to present someone; to introduce someone

A2 v. journey

definition (d) to travel; to take a trip

A3 v. eliminate

definition (d) to remove; to get rid of

A4 v. build

definition (a) to construct; to create; to increase intensity; to energize

A5 v. approach

definition (d) to come near to; to tackle (a problem or situation)

A6 v. allow

definition (b) to permit; to enable

A7 v. inhabit

definition (c) to occupy; to live in; to dwell in; to reside in; to populate

A8 v. reference

definition (b) to add a footnote; to place a note that directs readers to another source of information (in a book,

journal, etc.)

A9 v. pounce

definition (d) to fall on; to storm; to invade; to attack; to seize; to assault

A10 v. occur

definition (b) to happen; to take place; to transpire; to come to mind; to suggest itself

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A1 n. package

definition (b) bundle; parcel; container for storage or transportation; inseparable combination of items

A2 v. store

definition (c) to amass; to accumulate; to supply; to equip

A3 adj. inalienable

definition (b) non-transferable

A4 n. witness

definition (d) testifier; onlooker; bystander; testimony

A5 adj. superior

definition (c) higher in rank or position; above average; exceptional

A6 v. customize

definition (d) to make or to fit according to individual needs or desires; to personalize; to individualize

A7 adj. digital

definition (c) using numbers; with numbers

A8 n. encounter

definition (a) chance meeting

A9 adj. innocent

definition (d) not guilty; pure; simple; naive; unsophisticated; harmless

A10 adj. return

definition (c) reciprocal; done in response to a previous action; repeated; recurring

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A1 adj. overhead

definition (a) of general expenses; general

A2 adj. resolute

definition (d) determined; firm; steadfast

A3 adj. sick

definition (b) ill; nauseous; feeling the need to vomit; disgusted; fed up

A4 adj. outbound

definition (c) leaving; sailing; traveling to another country

A5 adj. inspiring

definition (c) motivating; stimulating; encouraging; provoking; inhaling

A6 adj. great

definition (d) large; important; huge; immense; wonderful; exciting

A7 n. rectangle

definition (a) parallelogram

A8 adj. resident

definition (c) staying in a particular place; not migratory; intrinsic; existing

A9 adj. appropriate

definition (c) suitable; fitting

A10 adj. head

definition (c) chief; leading; main; principal

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A1 n. rush

definition (b) speed; haste; sudden increase in activity or speed

A2 n. backup

definition (c) copying of data for safety purposes; substitute; reserve; spare

A3 n. parentheses

definition (a) grouping symbols ()

A4 n. prescription

definition (c) written order for a medication; instruction; directive; order; command

A5 n. boiler room

definition (a) a fraud scheme involving cold calling

A6 n. fabric

definition (d) textile; weave; structure; framework; construction

A7 n. consortium

definition (a) partnership; association

A8 n. likelihood

definition (b) probability; chance; feasibility; possibility

A9 n. bulk

definition (d) volume; mass; main part; most

A10 n. temper

definition (d) disposition; mood

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A1 v. release

definition (b) to set free; to emancipate; to make available to the general public; to surrender

A2 v. gross

definition (c) to make or earn a total of (before taxes and other expenses)

A3 v. stretch

definition (c) to extend; to elongate; to reach out; to pull; to strain

A4 v. conclude

definition (c) to finish; to infer; to deduce; to make a decision

A5 v. neglect

definition (d) to disregard; to ignore; to forget to perform (a duty); to shirk; to abandon

A6 v. fall off

definition (b) to separate; to be separated; to decrease; to become smaller

A7 v. illustrate

definition (d) to exemplify; to clarify; to explain; to depict; to elucidate

A8 v. demonstrate

definition (a) to present; to show or illustrate something through example, or physical demonstrations

A9 v. appreciate

definition (b) to esteem; to regard highly; to become more valuable

A10 v. size

definition (d) to arrange according to dimension

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A1 n. repetition

definition (c) reiteration; act of redoing something

A2 v. ticket

definition (a) to label; to fine

A3 n. capitalization

definition (c) process of turning money into profit

A4 adj. warning

definition (c) cautioning; giving advice about danger

A5 v. omit

definition (a) to delete; to skip over; to neglect

A6 n. total

definition (b) sum; whole

A7 v. budge

definition (d) to move; to be moved

A8 n. bother

definition (d) effort; nuisance

A9 n. pioneer

definition (a) pathfinder; forerunner; person who paves the way; member of a military engineering corps

A10 n. press

definition (a) journals and newspapers collectively; act or process of printing

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A1 adj. outdoor

definition (d) of nature

A2 adj. liberal

definition (d) in favor of reform; supporting a progressive philosophy; tolerant; open-minded

A3 adj. difficult

definition (d) hard; troublesome; complicated; complex

A4 adj. subject

definition (b) under the rule of; subordinate; exposed to; liable to; conditional

A5 adj. terrible

definition (a) awful

A6 adj. expensive

definition (a) costly; precious; opposite of cheap

A7 adj. becoming

definition (a) appropriate; noble

A8 adj. plain

definition (c) clear; evident; simple; flat; smooth

A9 adj. main

definition (d) principal; head; chief

A10 adj. foster

definition (c) entrusted to the care

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A1 n. firm

definition (c) company; commercial business; corporation

A2 n. reference

definition (b) comment; remark; ascription; mention; regard

A3 n. institute

definition (c) foundation; organization which provides a certain service or supports a particular cause

A4 n. chef

definition (a) professional cook; head cook in a restaurant of hotel

A5 n. failure

definition (c) inability to succeed; lack of success; lack; bankruptcy; downfall

A6 n. alternative

definition (b) choice; option

A7 n. property

definition (c) possessions; belongings; estate; assets; ownership

A8 n. glossary

definition (d) list of terms and definitions (usually at the end of a book); dictionary of technical or specific terms

A9 n. contrary

definition (a) something which is opposite

A10 n. esteem

definition (c) admiration; respect

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A1 v. replay

definition (d) to rebroadcast

A2 v. apologize

definition (a) to express regret; to say sorry

A3 v. jeopardy

definition (b) to endanger; to imperil; to put at risk; to place in danger

A4 v. corner

definition (a) to hold at bay; to gain advantage on the market; to approach; to catch; to trap

A5 v. treat

definition (b) to relate to; to deal with; to process; to pay for

A6 v. weigh

definition (a) to consider; to be of a particular heaviness; to burden

A7 v. package

definition (c) to wrap; to combine things together as one inseparable unit

A8 v. check

definition (c) to examine; to investigate; to inspect; to scrutinize

A9 v. irritate

definition (b) to annoy; to bother; to aggravate; to anger

A10 v. founder

definition (c) to fill with water and sink; to fall; to fail; to stumble; to cause to sink

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A1 adj. minimum

definition (d) pertaining to the smallest; indicating the least

A2 v. coin

definition (b) to mint; to invent a new word or phrase

A3 adj. plane

definition (a) flat, level; even

A4 adj. underway

definition (c) having begun a journey (especially of a sea vessel); initiated; in progress; under construction

A5 v. stress

definition (a) to emphasize; to accentuate

A6 v. puzzle

definition (a) to mystify; to baffle; to confound; to confuse; to perplex

A7 adj. remote

definition (c) distant; located far away; secluded; isolated; aloof

A8 v. care

definition (d) to be concerned with; to look out for; to watch over; to like; to be fond of

A9 adj. succinct

definition (a) stated briefly but clearly; clear and concise; short and to the point

A10 v. benefit

definition (d) to profit; to gain; to be advantageous

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A1 adj. valuable

definition (d) of great worth; costly; cherished; dear; important

A2 adj. conscious

definition (a) aware; awake; attentive

A3 adj. reverse

definition (a) having the back side exposed to view; opposite; contrary

A4 adj. different

definition (c) not the same; unusual; distinctive

A5 adj. interior

definition (c) inner; inside; inland; of a country's domestic affairs; of an individual's inner life

A6 adj. useless

definition (d) not functional; not practical

A7 adj. grateful

definition (b) thankful; appreciative; expressing thanks

A8 v. affect

definition (b) to influence

A9 adj. articulate

definition (d) lucid; eloquent; expressed using clear and distinct words; able to speak

A10 adj. key

definition (b) important; significant; fundamental; necessary; crucial

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A1 n. demand

definition (b) claim; requirement; strong request

A2 n. lawyer

definition (b) person who represents people in a court or advises them on legal matters; attorney; barrister

A3 n. coach

definition (c) trainer; tutor; teacher; bus

A4 n. trust

definition (a) confidence; faith; credit; monopoly; several companies banded together in order to reduce

competition

A5 n. repo

definition (a) agreement in which the seller of securities agrees to buy them back at a specified time and price

A6 n. move

definition (a) change of residence; action; turn in a game; formal request or proposition

A7 n. bearer

definition (b) person who holds a money order

A8 n. rate

definition (d) price; cost; speed; pace; tax

A9 n. jeopardy

definition (c) danger; peril; hazard; risk; endangerment

A10 n. trail

definition (b) track; footprints; path; way

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A1 v. revolve

definition (c) to rotate; to turn; to spin; to encircle; to think about; to contemplate

A2 v. bottom

definition (a) to establish; to construct; to base; to provide a foundation

A3 v. set out

definition (a) to display; to undertake; to attempt; to begin a journey; to arrange

A4 v. value

definition (b) to esteem; to cherish; to assess; to estimate

A5 v. lose

definition (a) to misplace; to be deprived of; to be defeated; to fail; opposite of to win

A6 v. fetch

definition (c) to go after and bring back; to pick up; to charm

A7 n. consciousness

definition (d) awareness; cognition; ability to perceive

A8 v. gauge

definition (a) to measure; to evaluate; to determine; to estimate

A9 v. frank

definition (c) to deliver without charge

A10 v. compromise

definition (a) to establish an agreement; to settle a dispute

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A1 n. debate

definition (c) argument; dispute; discussion; conversation

A2 adj. characteristic

definition (d) typical; distinctive

A3 n. service

definition (a) act of providing; act of offering; work; labor; function; role; offer

A4 adj. dense

definition (c) compact; having a high mass per unit volume; close

A5 adj. expert

definition (c) skilled; knowledgeable; highly sophisticated; very experienced

A6 v. withdraw

definition (a) to take money from the bank; to retire; to remove

A7 n. addiction

definition (d) devotion to a certain habit; dependency

A8 v. transcend

definition (b) to excel; to rise above

A9 adj. diverse

definition (a) different; varied

A10 n. specialty

definition (d) distinguishing mark; unique ability; area of expertise

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A1 adj. concrete

definition (b) tangible; real; substantial; solid

A2 adj. straight

definition (b) having no curves or bends; frank; continuous; honest; consistent

A3 adj. perfect

definition (c) flawless; complete; undamaged

A4 adj. weak

definition (a) frail; feeble; faint; dilute; watery

A5 adj. express

definition (a) clear; exact; precise; quick

A6 adj. unsanitary

definition (b) not healthful; not clean

A7 adj. likely

definition (c) reasonable; probable; possible; appropriate; promising

A8 adj. profuse

definition (c) plentiful; abundant; generous; extravagant; wasteful

A9 adj. beneficent

definition (c) kind; good

A10 adj. ample

definition (a) much; plenty; large; spacious