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Ability []

Ability

capability

potential

resource

aptitude competence

expertise

facility

faculty

genius

intelligence

proficiency

qualification

strength

talent

have the capability to produce nuclearweapons

help each child fulfill his or herpotential

Demand for many nonrenewable resources isstill growing.

have an aptitude for mathematics

The teacher was dismissed forincompetence.

technical/medical/legalexpertise

The phone is equipped with a callbackfacility

be in full possession of onesfaculties

a man ofgenius

a child of average intelligence

a studentsproficiency in math

have the right qualifications to become a

doctor

have an innerstrength to take on a tough job

has a realtalentfor painting

Action []

Action

deed

effort

endeavor

enterprise

exploit

performance

undertaking

gooddeeds Despite the doctorsefforts, the patient died.

an endeavorto create a lasting peace

The show is a huge enterprise.

the young explorers exploits

a faultlessperformance

Holding the Olympic Games is a massiveundertaking.

Admit []

Admit

confess

acknowledge

concede

declare


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grant

recognize

Smith confessed to the shootings after his

arrest.

It is acknowledged as the finest restaurant inLondon.

She reluctantly concededthat I was right.

Her declared ambition is to become apolitician.

I grant you she's a clever woman, but Iwouldn't want to work for her.

Its important to recognize that stress can

affect your health.

Advice []

Advice

propose

suggest

recommend

convince

dissuade

lobby

lure

persuade

discourage

warn

consult

alert

coax

prevail upon

influence

cajole

The proposed tax cuts should help tostimulate the economy.

Gina Reeds name has been suggestedfor thejob.

He recommended investing in stocks andbonds.

His lawyers convinced the jury that Boothwas innocent.

efforts to dissuade teenagersfrom drinking

lobby a bill through the Senate

lure him into a trap

We eventually persuadedMark to come withus.

Keiths mother tried to discourage him fromjoining the navy.

My fatherwarnedus to keep out of trouble.

Dont do anything without consulting withyour lawyer.

As soon as we suspected it was a bomb, we

alertedthe police.

Firefighters coaxedthe man down.

I might be willing to prevail upon thecommittee to reconsider its decision.

I dont want to influence your decision.

She cajoledhim into helping.

Allow []

Allow

permit

approve

authorize

prohibit

forbid

sanction

denounce

ban

condone

endorse

proscribe

bar

ratify

The consumption of alcohol is notpermittedon campus.


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Her parents disapproved ofher boyfriend.

No one authorizedyou to sign this.

The law prohibits discrimination againsthandicapped persons.

This area is forbidden to everyone but thepolice.

The UN refused to sanction the use of force.

The bishop denouncedthe film as immoral.

The countrys government has bannedforeignjournalistsfrom the area.

I cannotcondone the use of violence.

The principalendorsedthe recommendations.

The lawsproscribe child labor. During the drought, residents were barred

from watering their lawns.

Both sides are willing to ratify the treaty.

Appear []

Appear

reveal

emerge

loom

occur

spring up

surface

materialize

The company has not revealed the name ofthe prospective buyer.

The sun emergedfrom behind the clouds.

Fear of failure loomedlarge in his mind.

Earthquakes occur without any warningsigns.

All along the railroad, new towns sprangup.

Rumors have begun to surface in the press.

A man materializedfrom the shadows.

Bad []

Bad

nasty unkind

horrible

unpleasant

hopeless

appalling

horrific

unsatisfactory

below standard

second rate

inferior

intolerable

disgusting

foul

revolting

catastrophic

tragic

abusive

thoughtless

vicious

malicious

Their neighbors were really nasty.

She never says an unkindword.

The weather was horrible.

an unpleasantsurprise

the hopeless poverty of the inner cities

animals kept in appallingconditions

a horrific plane crash

Your work is unsatisfactory/belowstandard.

a second/thirdrate movie

make me feelinferior

The heat was barely intolerable

The way he treats her is disgusting.

in afoulmood/ temper

a revoltingstench


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catastrophic floods

tragic death in a plane crash

her husbands abusive tyranny

a thoughtless remark

a vicious rumor

malicious gossip

Beautiful []

Beautiful

eye-catching

presentable attractive

appealing

glamorous

tempting

seductive

striking

noticeable

good-looking

nice-looking

stunning

gorgeous

an eye-catchingdesign

Do I lookpresentable?

an appealingsmile

aglamorous lifestyle

a temptingoffer

a seductive job offer

a man with a strikingface

Theres been a noticeable improvement inyour work.

You lookstunningin that dress.

You lookgorgeous!

Begin []

Begin

initiate

originate

set about

set off

establish

commence

embark on

launch

pioneer

precipitate

take the initiative

trigger off

The bank has recently initiatednew securityprocedures.

The custom of having a Christmas treeoriginatedin Germany.

setaboutimproving his English

In the 1980s, the two countries establishedtrade relations.

The trial commenced with the testimony ofthe first witness.

embarkedon a new career as a teacher

The movie launchedhis acting career.

a hospitalpioneeringa new type of surgery

The Presidents death precipitateda politicalcrisis.

taketheinitiative and solve the problem

Heavy rain may trigger (off) mudslides

Beneficial []

Beneficial

advantageous

constructive

favorable

healthy

nourishing


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nutritious

profitable

rewarding

salutary

wholesome

Researchers may find itadvantageous to talkto experts in the field.

constructive criticism of students essays

Try to make afavorable impression.

Healthy and delicious food

a nourishing/nutritious meal

The company has had aprofitable year.

a rewardingjob

It was a salutary lesson to see the whole teamso easily defeated.

wholesome advice

Biased []

Biased

distorted

influenced

partial

partisan

prejudiced

racist

sexist

unjust

The announcement was so distorted that Icouldn't understand what was said.

It's clear that her painting has beeninfluencedby Picasso.

The referee was accused of being partialtowards the home team.

You must listen to both points of view and trynot to bepartisan.

He regarded her critics as ignorant andprejudiced.

I find his racistviews totally repugnant.

It is sexist to say that women are lessintelligent than men.

an unjustaccusation

Break []

Break

split

crack

collapse wreck

destruct

ruin

vandalize

sabotage

destroy

smash

crush

shatter

demolish

splitthe check

a spy who nevercrackedunder questioning

The countrys economy is on the edge ofcollapse

He misjudged the turn andwreckedhiscar.

weapons ofmassdestruction

The country might plunge into the abyss of

economicruin.

The scandal has ruined his credibility as aleader.

The churchproperty had been vandalized.

Outside forces are trying to sabotage theMiddle Eastpeaceprocess.

We need to tap the countrys naturalresources without destroying theenvironment.


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Angry crowds smashedwindows downtown.

Two workers were crushed todeath when abuilding collapsed.

A knee injury shattered his hopes ofbecoming a baseball player.

Several houses were demolished to makespace for a new park.

Chance []

Chance

coincidence

destiny fortune

misfortune

prospect

likelihood

By sheer/pure coincidence, he was seatednext to his ex-wife.

a nation fighting to control its destiny

I had the goodfortune to be chosen for a tripabroad.

We had the misfortune of being in an airportwhen the snowstorm hit.

a company with goodprospects for growth

In all likelihood the meeting will becancelled.

Change []

Change

acclimatize

adapt

adjust

alter

amend

modify

rearrange

reform

revise

tailor

transform

It takes many months to acclimatize life in atropical climate.

These plants are able to adapt themselves todesert conditions.

It took a few seconds for her eyes to adjusttothe darkness.

The discovery of penicillin alteredthe courseof medical history.

The act was amendedto protect wildlife.

modify the plan

We rearranged the furniture in the livingroom.

The plans to reform the health care systemare controversial.

Plans for the building are beingrevised.

The music class is tailoredto children.

transform the country into a democracy

Common []

Common

accepted

universal

average

conventional

habitual

prevalent

typical

widespread

be officially accepted

Nuclear energy was seen as a universalpanacea for all our energy problems.


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The temperature has been abovetheaveragerecently.

Acupuncture is one alternative toconventionalmedicine.

a habitualsmoker

The disease is more prevalent among youngpeople.

a typicalhouse in a residential neighborhood

the widespreaduse of illegal drugs

Cause []

Cause

motivation

motive

origin

root

source

stimulus

inspiration

What was the motivation behind his actions? The people began to question the motives of

their leaders.

He never forgot his humble origins.

The rootof the problem is money.

Is that well the source of all the cases ofinfection?

The budget package will give a stimulus tothe economy.

Her hard work and imagination should be aninspiration to everyone.

Cause []

Cause arouse

create

generate

incite

kindle

provoke

trigger

Her behavior aroused the suspicions of thepolice.

create more jobs

Wind power is used togenerate electricity

One man was jailed forincitinga riot.

kindle excitement/interest

The presidents speech provoked criticismfrom Democrats.

Peanuts can trigger an allergic reaction insome people.

Comfortable []

Comfortable

cozy

relaxing

roomy

affluent

agreeable

homely

luxurious

prosperous

restful

serene

well-off

a cozy cabin in the woods

Knitting is a relaxingdiversion.

a roomy car

the affluentsociety

a solution thats agreeable to both parties

a homely atmosphere


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a luxurious hotel

point the way to a moreprosperous future

a restfulweekend

In spite of the panic, she remainedserene and

in control.

Stellas family is well-off.

Creative []

Creative

artistic

fertile

imaginative

inspired

inventive

original

productive

resourceful

talented

an artistic temperament

fertile imagination/mind

an imaginative writer

an inspiredleader

an inventive cook

Steve comes up with a lot oforiginalideas.

Some workers become more/less productiveunder this system.

a resourcefulleader

His coach saw that he was a talentedyoungplayer.

Convenient []

Convenient accessible

available

handy

labor-saving

nearby

opportune

suitable timely

We want a low-cost health care system that isaccessible to every citizen.

The database in the library is available toanyone.

You should always keep a first aid kithandy.

a nearby farm

an opportune moment/time/place

A movie may include parts that are notsuitable for young children.

a timely decision

Dangerous []

Dangerous

alarming

hazardous

insecure

menacing

perilous

reckless

risky

treacherous

violent

destructive

harmful noxious

toxic

an alarmingincrease in violent crime

A carcinogenic substance is, by definition,hazardousto humans.

Children often behave badly when they feel


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insecure.

a menacinglaugh

aperilous journey

reckless driving

Investing in the stock market is risky business

That ice is treacherous (ie not as strong orthick as it looks).

The protests turnedviolent.

the destructive force of the storm

the harmfuleffects of smoking

a noxious gas

Toxic waste is polluting the air /ocean

/environment.

Different []

Different

various

disparate

assorted

dissimilar diverse

mixed

varied

compatible

opposite

contradictory

contrary

conflicting

Children go through various stages ofdevelopment.

The five experiments gave quite disparateresults.

a box ofassortedcookies

These fish are quite dissimilarto those foundin the deep ocean.

The U.S. is a culturally diverse nation.

have mixedfeelings

a varieddiet

The two businesses have compatible aims,and they may eventually merge

contact with the opposite sex

contradictory statements/ reports

traffic moving in contrary directions

We have heard many conflictingopinions onthe subject.

Decrease or reduce []

Decrease

or

Reduce

abate

curtail

lessen

lower

decline

diminish

shrink

subside

wane

minimize narrow

dwindle

soothe

alleviate

palliate

plummet

Public anger does not appear to be abating.

new laws to curtailimmigration

A low-fat diet can lessen the risk of heartdisease.

Please loweryour voice

a precipitous drop/decline in property values

The shows audience has slowly diminished.

Profits have been shrinking over the lastyear.


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The storm subsidedaround dawn.

My enthusiasm for the project was waning.

To minimize the risk of getting heart disease,eat well and exercise daily.

The police have narroweddown their list ofsuspects.

Their ten-point lead has dwindled now toonly four points.

A hot bath willsoothe aching muscles.

Sitting in a warm bath may alleviate thediscomfort.

Can acupuncture palliate breathingdifficulties?

House prices haveplummeted.

Difficult []

Difficult

abstruse

baffling

complicated

intricate

arduous

burdensome

challenging

demanding

exhausting

laborious

rigorous

tough

the abstruse regulations on saving forpensions

a bafflingcrime

an extremely complicatedprocess

an amazingly intricate structure

a long andarduous trip

a challengingnew job

Being a nurse is a demandingjob.

an exhaustingtrip

Filmmaking can be a laborious process.

rigorous safety checks

Its been a tough few months, but Ill survive.

Disappear []

Disappear

hide

vanish

fade

disperse

dissolve ebb

melt away

wane

The trees hidthe house from view.

The ship vanishedwithout a trace

Their faces havefadedfrom my memory now

The police used tear gas to disperse thecrowd.

Dissolve the tablets in warm water.

His courage slowly ebbedaway.

He began to exercise regularly, and theweightmeltedaway.

My enthusiasm for the project was waning.

Dislike []

Dislike

avoid

disgust

despise

loathe

resent

detest


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abhor

shun

Pauls been avoidingme all day.

The use of torture mustdisgustany civilizedperson.

She despisedher neighbors.

loathe the smell of fried fish

I bitterly resentyour criticism.

Idetestcigarettes.

He abhors violence of any kind.

She shuns publicity.

Disadvantage []

Disadvantage

drawback

handicap

shortcoming

hardship

downside hindrance

impediment

The greatdrawbackto living on a main roadis the constant noise.

Not being able to speak Spanish was a realhandicap.

the shortcomings of the new law

Many families were suffering economichardship.

I like the job, but the downside is that I haveto get up at five to get to work.

Students family problems can be a hindranceto their education.

The current law is a major impediment totrade.

Duty []

Duty

allegiance faithfulness

loyalty

obedience

obligation

fidelity

pledge/swearallegiance to the Queen

We all have a loyalty to the company.

Obedience to authority is an essential part oftheir culture.

You are under no obligation to answer thesequestions.

fidelity to one's principles, religion, leader

Famous []

Famous

celebrated

distinguished

eminent

legendary

notable

noted

renowned

notorious

a celebratedactress, writer, pianist

a distinguishedscientist

He is eminent both as a sculptor and as aportrait painter.

legendary heroes

a notable success, event, discovery

a notedauthor


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She was renownedforher beauty.

He was notorious as a gambler and rake.

Few or Little []

Few

or

Little

inadequate

limited

rare

scarce

sparse

sporadic

uncommon

modest

Both he and his wife work, but their wagesare inadequate to lift the family out ofpoverty.

Only a limitednumber of places is available.

a rare book/ plant

It was wartime and food was scarce.

sporadic raids, gunfire, fighting

Hurricanes are uncommon in England.

a modestsalary/ success/ income

Find []

Find

acquire

dig up

encounter

light on

locate

recognize

spot

uncover

unearth

reveal

disclose

witness

acquire a good knowledge of English

Police dug up the missing mans body fromthe yard.

She encountereda lot of difficulties trying toget her article published.

This sheds some light on the cause of thedisease.

Divers have locatedthe shipwreck.

recognize a tune, an old friend, a signal

Subsequent investigations did not uncover

any new evidence. unearth buried treasure

The personality test reveals traits such asshyness or risk-taking.

disclose details of the agreement

During her lifetime, she had witnessed twoworld wars.

Finish []

Finish

accomplish

conclude

finalize

perfect

terminate

settle

cease

a man who will neveraccomplish anything

The study was concludedlast month.

Can wefinalize the details tomorrow?

She needs toperfecther Arabic before goingto work in Cairo.

terminate someones contract


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It's time you settledyour dispute with him.

By noon, the rain hadceased.

Goal []

Goal

ambition

aspiration

intention

objective

purpose

target

She seems determined to achieve all herambitions.

a young man with politicalaspirations

She's keeping herintentions to herself.

The companys main objective is to increasesales overseas.

Getting rich seems to be her only purpose inlife.

It will take a lot of hard work to meet/achieveourtargetthis year.

Good []

Good

charitable

considerate

dependable dutiful

ethical

honest

loyal

obedient

reliable

saintly

trustworthy

virtuous

The money went to a charitable group/organization/institution/trust.

a considerate person/act/attitude

a highly dependable employee

a dutifulson

His behavior has not been strictly ethical.

an honestface

remain loyalto one's principles

an obedientchild

Reliable sources say the company is goingbankrupt.

a saintly way of life

feel virtuous at/about having done thewashing-up

Good []

Good

agreeable

delightful

fabulous

marvelous

outstanding

remarkable

satisfactory

splendid

superb

suitable

agreeable weather

a delightfulstory for younger children

You lookfabulous!

a marvelous opportunity

an outstandingperformance

She is a truly remarkable woman.

a satisfactory attempt/meal/book/piece of


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work

a splendidsunset/house/victory

The hotel was superb.

This movie is suitable for children aged 12

and up.

Have []

Have

possess

seize

harbor

grab

confiscate

boast

retain

reserve

Theypossess property all over the world.

The army has seizedpower.

harbor a grudge, suspicions, thoughts of

revenge

Shellgrab for power when the time is ripe.

If you are caught smuggling goods into thecountry, they will probably be confiscated.

The new athletic center boasts anOlympic-sized swimming pool.

The Republicans retained control ofCongress.

a parking space reservedfor the disabled

Important []

Important

central

chief

essential

fundamental

momentous

noteworthy

primary

principal

strategic urgent

Linda played a central role in thenegotiations.

Safety is ourchiefconcern.

Care for the elderly is essentialin a civilizedsociety.

People are demanding afundamentalchange

in the political system.

the momentous events of the past year

a noteworthy performance by a young soloist

Theprimary goal of the campaign was to winthe next election.

Oil is the countrys principal source ofincome.

a strategic position/move

Shes in urgentneed of medical attention.

Inconvenient []

Inconvenient

annoying

bothersome

cumbersome

inopportune

tiresome

troublesome

untimely

problematic

ill-timed

This interruption is very annoying/bothersome.


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Getting a passport can be a cumbersomeprocess.

They arrived at an inopportune moment.

Selling your house can be a tiresomebusiness.

an untimely arrival/remark/intervention

Painkillers can be problematic whencombined with other medicines.

an ill-timedannouncement

Increase []

Increase

amplify

augment

boost

enlarge

expand

extend

lengthen

magnify

maximize

multiply

prolong

strengthen

swell

escalate

intensify

amplify the sound/electric current/signal

augmentone's income by writing reviews

The win boostedthe teams confidence.

Enlarge your vocabulary by reading books.

Our foreign trade has expanded greatly inrecent years.

The Department of Immigration is extendingher visa by another six months.

The days start to lengthen in March.

A microscope magnifies the image so you cansee the cells.

We mustmaximize profits.

Our problems have multipliedsince last year.

In hospitals, high-tech machinery prolongspeoples lives.

His words only strengthened her resolve topersevere.

The group of onlookers soon swelled to acrowd.

a dispute which has escalatedinto violence

Global competition has continued tointensify.

Influence []

Influence

affect

impress

strike

control

manipulate

maneuver

Alcohol affects the perception mechanism ofthe brain.

The sights of the city never fail to impressforeign tourists.

The family was struckby yet another tragedy.

a dictator who controlledthe country for over50 years

He knew he was beingmanipulated, but feltpowerless to protest.

She maneuvered her friends into positions ofpower.

Information []


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Information

announcement

briefing

data

evidence

intelligence

statistics

detail

source

reference

The announcement caused widespreadpanic.

receive a thorough briefing

Recent information has cast doubt on the

evidence. intelligence on troop movements

Statistics can be very misleading.

We cant discuss the details because they arestill under negotiation.

Reliable sources say the company is goingbankrupt.

Ill keep a copy of the document for futurereference.

Interesting []

Interesting

appealing

engrossing

fascinating

amusing

entertaining

humorous

hilarious

witty

pleasurable

charming

The idea of a holiday abroad is certainlyappealing.

an engrossingstory

I found herfascinating.

a highly/mildly/fairly amusingmovie

a mostentertainingguest

a humorous writer/remark

a hilarious video

a witty response

pleasurable activities

a charmingman, village, song

Join []

Join

affiliate

enroll

participate

volunteer

involve

engage

attach

dedicate

The College is affiliatedto the University.

the students enrolledin honors classes

Thanks to everyone who participated in thefestival.

Ivolunteeredfor the job.

To improve kids health, efforts should bemade to involve them in sports activities.

engage in regular exercise

Ive dedicatedmy life to my work.

Kill []


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Kill

butcher

decimate

execute

exterminate

martyr

massacre

murder

slaughter

suicide

Women and children were butchered by therebels.

a nation decimatedby war

He was executedfor treason.

exterminate rats to prevent the spread ofdisease

He was martyredby the Romans.

Government troops massacred hundreds ofstudents.

John Lennon was murderedin 1980.

Hundreds of innocent civilians had beenslaughteredby government troops.

Her brothercommittedsuicide last year.

Leave []

Leave

depart

abscond

resign

abandon

quit renounce

suspend

We departedfor London at 10 am.

Two employees allegedly abscondedwith themoney.

His decision to resign created a furor.

We had to abandon the car and walk the restof the way.

There have been persistent rumors that thechairman is going to quit.

renounce a claim, title, right, privilege

Joey was suspendedfrom school.

Like []

Like

admire

appreciate

delight in

prefer

welcome

satisfy

Iadmiredher for having the courage to tellthe truth.

Mom really appreciatedthe flowers you sent.

little boys who delightin scaring people

Sheprefers walking to driving.

We wouldwelcome a change in the law.

satisfy ones curiosity

Live []

Live

exist flourish

remain

survive

subsist

feed on

dwell

inhabit

occupy

reside


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Wild birds existon nuts, berries, and insects.

The plantsflourishedin the warm sun.

Only half the statue remains.

Only one person survivedthe crash.

The prisoners subsistedon rice and water.

Cowsfeedon grass.

Quitdwellingon the past.

The forest is inhabitedby bears and moose.

The family have occupied the farm for manyyears.

reside abroad

Make []

Make

manufacture

generate

create

construct

produce

invent

reinvent

breed

engender

fabricate

engineer

formulate

assemble

process

I work for a company that manufactures

aircraft engine parts.

During replication, each strand of DNAgenerates a new strand.

The only cure for unemployment is to make iteasier for companies to invest andcreate newjobs.

There are plans to constructa new library.

The area uses electricity produced bynuclear/solar/wind power.

Who inventedthe light bulb?

To stay popular, pop stars must often reinventthemselves.

The crowded living conditions bred diseaseand crime.

Some people believe poverty engenderscrime.

He later admitted that he hadfabricated thewhole story

genetically engineeredcorn

formulate a rule/policy/theory

assemble the parts of a watch

In the early 1900s, companies began toprocess food and distribute it using therailroads.

Many []

Many

abundant countless

numberless

numerous

various

myriad

an abundantsupply of fresh fruit

I've told hercountless times.

numberless stars/bacteria

data culled from various sources

the myriadplants and animal species that livein the forest

Necessary []


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Necessary

compulsory

imperative

indispensable

inevitable

mandatory obligatory

requisite

unavoidable

compulsory military service

It is imperative that we make a quickdecision.

The information he provided was

indispensable to our research.

It was inevitable that someone would gethurt.

mandatory safety inspections

Attendance at school is obligatory.

He lacked the requisite skills for the job.

an unavoidable delay

Neutral []

Neutral

detached

disinterested

impartial

indifferent

objective

unbiased

unprejudiced

My father was always emotionally detachedfrom the rest of us.

a disinterestedobserver of the voting process

A trial must have an impartialjudge and jury.

The industry seems indifferent toenvironmental concerns.

Students must try to be objective when doingan experiment.

an unbiasedobserver

New []

New

fresh

unused

contemporary

current

innovative

latest

modern

novel

original

revolutionary

up-to-date

make afresh start

an unusedenvelope

a museum ofcontemporary art

Sales for the currentyear are low

an innovative approach to language teaching

the latestversion of the software

Laser surgery is one of the marvels ofmodern medicine.

a novelidea

The original version of the song is muchbetter.

a revolutionary treatment for cancer

Doctors must keep up-to-date with medicalresearch.

Obvious []


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Obvious

blatant

conspicuous

evident

notable

perceptible

recognizable

self-evident

visible

blatantdiscrimination

The notice must be displayed in aconspicuous place.

Johns ability is evidentin his grades.

a notable success, event, discovery

perceptible movements, sound

She was barely recognizable as the girl I hadknown at school.

a self-evidenttruth/statement/fact

visible improvements/differences/changes

Old []

Old

ancient

antique

classic

decaying

historic

obsolete

primitive

aged

mature

previous

bygone

ancientcivilizations

an antique table

a classic book/movie

the decayingdowntown area

importanthistoric sites

Floppy disks have become obsolete.

primitive living conditions

an agedman

Shes young, but shes very mature for herage.

Miller had noprevious criminal record.

bygone days/age/era

Opinion []

Opinion

assessment

attitude

comment

estimate

perception

judgment

outlook

viewpoint

standpoint

What is yourassessmentof the situation?

What is yourattitude to abortion?

He made rude comments about her.

This is an outside estimate of the price

A childs perception of the world is not thesame as an adults.

Its still too early to make a judgmentaboutthe quality of her work.

Nels has a very positive outlookon life.

Lets look at this from a practicalstandpoint.

Oppose []


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Oppose

challenge

combat

compete

confront

contradict

counter

defy

disapprove

obstruct

resist

rival

withstand

We need to challenge many popularperceptions of old age.

More security at airports is part of the effortsto combatterrorism.

Athletes from all over the worldcompete inthe Olympics.

They confronted the prisoner with hisaccusers.

The two statements contradicteach other.

The minister countered his critics with astrong speech defending his policies.

defy the Government/the law

She wants to be an actress, but her parentsdisapproveofher intentions.

obstructthe police in the course of their duty

resistan enemy/attack

a view rivalinganything the Alps can offer

withstandattacks/pressure

People []

People

human beings

humanity

humankind

mankind

citizens

community

inhabitants

population

society

public

crimes againsthumanity

the darkest time in the history ofhumankind

an invention that benefits mankind

the citizens of Rome

work for the good of the community

the localinhabitants

A mere 10% of the population voted in thelast election.

The U.S. is a multiculturalsociety.

the Britishpublic

Person []

Person

adolescent

toddler

adult

juvenile

individual

personage

character

adolescentboys/crises/attitudes

These films are suitable foradults only.

As a juvenile, he faces a maximum sentenceof five years.

the rights of an individual compared withthose of society as a whole

Political and royalpersonages from manycountries attended the funeral.

Dans a strange character.


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Place []

Place

location position

situation

neighborhood

region

vicinity

spot

setting

scene

a suitable location for new houses

From his position on the cliff top, he had agood view of the harbor.

get into/out of a difficultsituation

Theres very little crime in this neighborhood.

The UN is attempting to break the deadlock inthe region.

The car was found in the vicinity of the busstation.

The other car was right in my blindspot.

The settingof the story

the scene of the accident/crime

Policy []

Policy

guideline procedure

protocol

strategy

tactics

manifesto

discipline

theguidelines for health and safety at work

The prison has recently initiated new securityprocedures.

The organizer was familiar with the protocolof royal visits.

marketing/business/developmentstrategy

aggressive sales tactics

the Communistmanifesto

military discipline

Power []

Power

authority

jurisdiction

control

order

command

sway

dominion

influence

We have the authority to search this building.

The court has no jurisdiction over foreigndiplomats living in this country.

children who lack parentalcontrol

The soldiers had been trained to obey/followorders.

He should not be given commandof troops.

Superstitious beliefs still hold sway in thecountry.

be given dominionoverpeoples

the influence of parents on their children

Prove []


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Prove

ascertain

attest

confirm

establish

justify

substantiate

verify

ascertain the true facts

The crowd of people waiting outside his dooratteststo this young stars popularity.

Tests confirmedthe books authenticity.

We've establishedhis innocence.

Such action can bejustifiedon the grounds ofgreater efficiency.

The evidence failed to substantiate hisclaims.

There was no way to verify his story.

Progress []

Progress

advance

breakthrough

headway

growth

improvement

advances in modern medicine

Scientists have made an important

breakthrough in the treatment of heartdisease.

They have made little headway in the peacetalks.

the rapid growth of plants, of hair, ofinflation, of the economy

Your English is getting better, but theres stillroom forimprovement.

Result []

Result

consequence ending

outcome

product

conclusion

finale

termination

Her investment had disastrous consequences:she lost everything she owned.

a story with a sad/happy ending

We never dreamed there would be such agoodoutcome.

theproducts of genius,

arrive at a conclusion

the grandfinale of a Broadway musical

the termination of one's contract

Right []

Right

decent

ethical

honest

just

honorable

lawful

moral

principled

responsible

virtuous

accurate

exact

faultless

suitable


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a decentjob/ man/ education

The use of animals in scientific tests raisesdifficultethicalquestions.

an honestwitness/businessman

ajustdecision, law, solution, society

an honorable person, deed

take power by lawfulmeans

the decline ofmoralstandards

a strongly/highlyprincipledwoman

I am wholly/partly responsible for theconfusion.

feel virtuous at/about having done the

washing-up The thermometer is very accurate, reacting to

very small temperature differences.

I don't know the exactsize of the room.

afaultless performance

a suitable room, book, proposal, date

Special []

Special

typical

characteristic

distinctive

exceptional

memorable

particular

representative

unique

extraordinary singular

On a typicalday we receive about fifty letters.

Each wine hasparticularcharacteristics.

a distinctive appearance, style, smell

This weather is exceptionalfor June.

a memorable evening

hisparticularproblems

Is a questionnaire answered by 500 peopletruly representative of national opinion?

The issues being discussed here are notunique to the U.S.

an extraordinary talent

a person ofsingularcourage and honesty

Safe []

Safe

immune

invulnerable

foolproof

guarded

secure

protected

intact

undamaged

unharmed

docile

harmless

tame

drinkable

edible

eatable

potable

uncontaminated

nonpoisonous

The company seems to be immune toeconomic pressures.

The army was in a invulnerable position.

afoolproofplan/ method

a closely-guardedsecret

Keep your passport in a secure place.

Almost nothing was leftintactby the storm.

a docile animal

harmless bacteria


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The pigeons are so tame they will sit on yourshoulder.

The water is drinkable

Our school meals are hardly eatable.

edible wild berries

potable water

Simple []

Simple

natural

humble

straightforward

uncomplicated

unpretentious

elementary

foolproof

understandable

Its only natural to have doubts before yourwedding.

humble beginnings/background

The task was relatively/fairlystraightforward.

The instructions are clear anduncomplicated.

an unpretentious little book but one that tellsa simple story well

the elementary human need for food

afoolproofplan

Your anger toward him is perfectlyunderstandable.

Same []

Same analogous

comparable

corresponding

duplicate

equal

parallel

synonymous unchanged

identical

equivalent

matching

The system of roads across the country isanalogous to the veins and arteries in thehuman body.

Is the pay rate comparable to that of other

companies?

She was given a promotion and acorrespondingincrease in salary.

a duplicate of the front door key

Both candidates received an equalnumber ofvotes.

The novel has twoparallelstory lines.

He thinks that being poor is synonymouswith being a criminal.

stay unchangedfor a long time

Skill []

Skill

aptitude

craft

cunning

expertise handicraft

mastery

professionalism

technique

versatility

workmanship

He never had much aptitude for business.


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a craftsuch as knitting

When he couldn't get what he wanted openlyand honestly, he resorted to low cunning.

technical/medical/legalexpertise

an exhibition ofhandicrafts

Shakespeares mastery of the Englishlanguage

Gossiping about your co-workers shows alack ofprofessionalism.

Tiger Woods is regarded as a golfer withexcellenttechnique.

They admired herworkmanship.

Standard []

Standard

benchmark

criterion

gauge

guideline

measurement

norm

specification

yardstick

The test results provide a benchmark formeasuring student achievement.

Success in making money is not always agoodcriterion of success in life.

The amount of money you make is not theonlygauge of your success.

theguidelines for health and safety at work

What is your waistmeasurement?

the social/culturalnorms of American society

the technicalspecifications of a new car

He uses his dads accomplishments as ayardstick against which to measure his ownachievements.

Study []

Study

analyze investigate

inspect

research

scrutinize

cram

examine

inquire

explore

probe

query

The material was taken to a police laboratoryto be analyzed.

Police are currently investigatingthe case.

inspectan object for fingerprints

Recentresearch has shed light on the causesof the disease.

scrutinize all the documents relating to thetrial

Julia stayed up all night cramming for hermath final.

The study examines how alcohol abuseaffects family relationships.

She called to inquire whether her applicationhad been received.

We set out to explore the city on foot.

Reporters have probed into the senatorspersonal life.

Iquery whether he can be trusted.

Support []

Support contribute


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donate

encourage

patronize

sponsor

reinforce

strengthen underlie

Large companies contribute money to bothparties.

donate blood

a plant food thatencourages growth

He resented the way shepatronizedhim.

an athlete sponsoredby a bank The fire safety rules will be reinforced by

regular drills.

His words only strengthened her resolve topersevere.

Unless we deal with the problems thatunderlie crime, crime rates will neverdecrease.

Separate []

Separate

detach

disconnect

isolate

segregate

split

diverge

classify

categorize

partition

apportion

My father was always emotionally detachedfrom the rest of us.

Disconnect the cables before you move thecomputer.

Computers seem to have isolatedus from oneanother.

Not long ago, schools in the South wereracially segregated.

Try splittingthis section into two.

Until their paths diverged Lennon andMcCartney wrote many hits together.

In the study families are classifiedaccordingto their incomes.

Weve categorizedthe wines by region.

After the war, Germany waspartitioned intotwo separate entities.

The funds are apportioned to each of theschools in the district.

Side []

Side

angle

aspect

perspective

standpoint

viewpoint facet

detail

We need to look at this from a new angle.

The book deals with the social aspects ofhuman behavior.

The novel is written from a childsperspective.

from the standpointof the customer

From his viewpoint, he had done nothingwrong.

Youve only seen onefacetof his personality.

Please give me all the details.

Speak []


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Speak

blurt out

chatter

gossip

mumble

murmur

roar

scream

stammer

stutter

whisper

He blurted out the bad news before I couldstop him.

Do stop chatteringon about the weather.

What are yougossipingabout?

He mumbledsomething to me which I didn'tquite catch.

He softly murmuredher name.

The audience roaredwith laughter.

She lay there screamingin pain.

stammer/stutterout a request

whisperedsomething in her ear

Teach []

Teach

brainwash

coach

counsel

drill

enlighten

implant

inculcate

instruct

lecture

tutor

Two former members of the Church claimthey were brainwashedinto joining.

coach him in math

Tyrone got a job counseling patients whohave cancer.

The well-drilledcrew managed to rescue mostof the passengers.

Can you enlighten me as to the newprocedure?

His family implantedin him a strong sense ofpatriotism.

Dad had inculcated in us a strong sense offamily loyalty.

instruct senior citizens in basic computerskills

He lectures on psychiatry at the medicalschool.

tutorsomeoneforan examination

Think []

Think

brood

contemplate

deliberate

meditate

ponder

reflect

ruminate

It doesn't help to broodon your mistakes.

a few quiet minutes in the middle of the day tosit andcontemplate

The jury deliberated for three days beforefinding him guilty.

Imeditate in order to relax.

ponderedthe question

Please take some time to reflecton our offer


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ruminatingon recent events

Think []

Think

accept

conclude

deem

assume

imagine

presume

suppose

surmise

It took Ann months to accepther sons death.

Doctors have concluded that sunburn canlead to skin cancer.

The judge deemedthe question inappropriate.

It's arrogant of you to assume you'll winevery time.

Just imagine what you could do with amillion dollars.

Many of these diseases are now widelypresumedto be under control.

It was generally supposed that it would nothappen again.

We surmised that he must have had anaccident.

Trouble []

Trouble

adversity

anxiety

burden

grief

hardship

misery

misfortune

sorrow

dilemma

mess

nuisance

We remained hopeful in the face ofadversity.

workersanxiety about being fired

I dont want to be a burden on my childrenwhen Im old.

Crying is a healthy expression ofgrief.

Many families were suffering economichardship.

the suffering andmisery of the poor

companions in misfortune

Our prayers are with you in your time ofsorrow.

Thing []

Thing

article

entity

item

object

affair

event

incident

phenomenon

concept

issue

an article of clothing

a separate politicalentity

There is one more item on the agenda.

There were severalobjects on the floor of theroom

a love affair

the dramatic events of the past week


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Any witnesses to the incidentshould speak tothe police.

a naturalphenomenon

The discovery supports the concept that oursolar system is not unique.

raise peoples consciousness about womenshealth issues

Try []

Try

aim

attempt endeavor

strain

strive

struggle

venture

a program aimedat creating more jobs

He died when he attemptedto rescue his wife.

endeavorto create a lasting peace She was strainingto hear what they said.

strive to improve his social position

Were strugglingto pay the bills.

venture a visit to the doctor

Topic []

Topic

issue

theme

argument

controversy

dispute

thesis

address an issue

Challenging the gods is a common theme inclassical literature.

The article makes a coherent argument infavor of economic change.

The controversy surrounding the theorycontinues to this day

He was involved in a legal dispute with hisneighbor.

She was accused ofplagiarism in writing herthesis.

Unimportant []

Unimportant

irrelevant

minor

negligible

secondary

trifling

trivial

worthless

Large parts of the movie seemedirrelevanttothe plot.

We made a few minorchanges to the plan.

a negligible error

Some of the students behave as thoughstudying is secondaryto their social life.

This is no triflingmatter

This issue is not a trivialmatter. The data was worthless.

Unknown []

Unknown anonymous


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disguised

mysterious

nameless

unnamed

uncharted

alien foreign

unexplored

humble

obscure

enigmatic

The art museum received $10,000 from ananonymous donor.

a disguisedinsult

the mysterious disappearance of ourneighbor

a gift from a nameless businessman

The newspaper quoted an unnameddiplomatic source.

We are in unfamiliar/unchartedterritory

The landscape was alien to me.

Their way of life was completely foreign to

her. a hitherto unexploredland

ones humble beginnings/background

Jarrett didnt like the plan for some obscurereason.

I've known him for many years, but heremains enigmatic to me.

Use [

]

Use

apply

employ

exploit

utilize

wield

waste

abuse

exhaust

consume

substitute

Internships give students a chance to applytheir skills in real situations.

You couldemploy your spare time better.

The country must exploit its resources moreeffectively.

utilize solar power as a source of energy

wieldauthority

All our efforts were wasted.

Her husbandabusedand humiliated her.

We are in danger of exhausting the worldsoil supply.

Smaller cars consume less fuel.

You can substitute margarine for butter inthis recipe.

Violence []

Violence

conflict

disorder

discord

disturbance

fuss

misconduct

turmoil

unrest

The conflict is causing human misery on anunprecedented scale.

The nation is in a state ofcivildisorder.

A note ofdiscordcrept into their relationship.

The police arrested three men forcausing/creating a disturbance at the bar.


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They wanted a quiet wedding without anyfuss.

an investigation into police misconduct

The country was in racialturmoil.

control the civilunrest

Want []

Want

covet

crave

demand

desire

hunger for

long for

pine for

yearn for

covetsomebodys possessions

Most little kids crave attention.

The workers are demandingbetter pay.

the countrys desireforpeace

a hungerforpower

a longed-forrest

I waspiningforhome.

Sheyearnedfora child.

Wait []

Wait

halt

hesitate

linger

pause

rest

Safety concerns have haltedwork on the dam.

Donthesitate to call me if you need any help.

We found a small cafe where we could lingeroverour coffee.

Robertpausedfor a moment.

Sit down andrestyour legs.

Walk []

Walk

crawl

creep

hike

limp

lope

pace

stagger

stalk

stride

stroll

toddle

They had to crawlthrough a tunnel to escape.

She creptdown the hall, trying not to wake upher mom.

We went for a hike on Sunday.

The injured footballer limped slowly off thefield.

The tigerlopedoff into the jungle.

He paced up and down (the platform),waiting for the train.

Somehow he managed to stagger to ahospital.

We know the rapiststalks his victims at night.

He strode across the room.

We strolledalong the beach.

Her two-year-old son toddledinto the room.


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Way []

Way

method means

style

technique

procedure

approach

scheme

strategy

routine

avenue

mode

path

tactic

channel

medium

modern methods of teaching

use illegalmeans to get a passport

Monets style of painting

a more refinedtechnique for teaching

Security checks are now standardprocedure.

a systematic approach to training

He concocted a scheme to rob the bank.

the governments economic strategy

Harry doesnt like any change in his dailyroutine.

We explored every avenue, but couldnt find asolution.

The level of formality determines the precisemode of expression.

thepath to power

aggressive sales tactics

Your complaint must be made through theproperchannels.

The Internet is a powerful advertisingmedium.

Win []

Win

be victorious conquer

overcome

prevail

triumph

secure

hold the record

defeat

overpower

annihilate

The police are not always victorious in theirfightagainstcrime.

The Greeks conqueredthe Trojans.

Union troops finally overcame rebel forces inthe south.

Justiceprevailedin the end.

triumphoverone's difficulties

The town wassecuredagainstattack

She holds the world record in/for the 100meters.

The enemy was defeatedin a decisive battle.

The burglars were easily overpoweredby thepolice.

The enemy was annihilated.

Wrong []

Wrong

corrupt

criminal

deceitful

dishonest

evil

illegal

illicit


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immoral

irresponsible

sinful

unethical

unlawful

vicious wicked

erroneous

misleading

fallacious

imprecise

unacceptable

unjust

a corruptjudge who took a bribe

Drinking and driving is a criminaloffense

a deceitfulchild

She was defrauded of her money by adishonestaccountant.

the battle between good andevil

illegalimmigrants/aliens in the U.S.

illicitdrugs

Their church believes that dancing is sinful

andimmoral.

It was irresponsible of John to leave the kidsalone.

sinfuldeeds

an unethicalbanking practice

unlawfulassembly

a vicious rumor

a wickedplot

The information we received was erroneous

He admitted making a false and misleadingstatement to Congress

afallacious statement

an imprecise measurement

These mistakes are totally unacceptable.

unjustlaws

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