2
Q
What’s the missing word?
Her ______ that the project would succeed was based on careful research.
Hint: Starts with “a” and means “a confident statement or claim”.
A
assertion
uh-SUR-shun | /əˈsɜːrʃən/
The scientist made a bold assertion.
make an assertion | strong assertion | clear assertion
3
Q
What’s the missing word?
From the evidence, we can ______ that the suspect left the building before midnight.
Hint: Starts with “i” and means “to guess or conclude based on evidence”.
A
infer
in-FUR | /ɪnˈfɜːr/
You can infer the answer from the clues.
infer from | logically infer | infer meaning
4
Q
What’s the missing word?
Many people are concerned about the risks of ______ energy.
Hint: Starts with “n” and means “related to atomic energy or weapons”.
A
nuclear
NOO-klee-er | /ˈnuːkliər/
The government controls nuclear weapons.
nuclear energy | nuclear power | nuclear weapons
5
Q
What’s the missing word?
The ______ of the movie was over two hours.
Hint: Starts with “d” and means “the length of time something lasts”.
A
duration
doo-RAY-shun | /dʊˈreɪʃən/
The duration of the flight is three hours.
length of duration | total duration | short duration
6
Q
What’s the missing word?
It can be difficult to ______ with stress during exam season.
Hint: Starts with “c” and means “to manage or deal with something difficult”.
A
cope
KOHP | /koʊp/
He is learning to cope with stress.
cope with stress | cope with problems | learn to cope
7
Q
What’s the missing word?
The company offered a cash ______ to employees who met their sales targets.
Hint: Starts with “i” and means “something that encourages or motivates”.
A
incentive
in-SEN-tiv | /ɪnˈsɛntɪv/
Good grades are an incentive for students.
financial incentive | provide an incentive | offer an incentive
8
Q
What’s the missing word?
Salt water can ______ metal pipes over time.
Hint: Starts with “c” and means “to slowly destroy or wear away”.
A
corrode
kuh-ROHD | /kəˈroʊd/
Water caused the pipes to corrode.
slowly corrode | corrode over time | corrode a relationship
9
Q
What’s the missing word?
He felt ______ to help when he saw the injured animal.
Hint: Starts with “i” and means “likely or willing to do something”.
A
inclined
in-KLYND | /ɪnˈklaɪnd/
I’m inclined to believe her story.
inclined to believe | inclined to agree | inclined to help
10
Q
What’s the missing word?
The teacher used an ______ by comparing the heart to a pump.
Hint: Starts with “a” and means “a comparison showing similarity”.
A
analogy
uh-NAL-uh-jee | /əˈnælədʒi/
The story is an analogy for life.
make an analogy | use an analogy | explain by analogy
11
Q
What’s the missing word?
Construction on the new road is ______ despite the bad weather.
Hint: Starts with “o” and means “continuing without stopping”.
A
ongoing
ON-goh-ing | /ˈɑːnˌɡoʊɪŋ/
The investigation is ongoing.
ongoing process | ongoing investigation | ongoing support
12
Q
What’s the missing word?
Her ______ of the essay was late, so she lost marks.
Hint: Starts with “s” and means “the act of giving something for approval or judgment”.
A
submission
sub-MISH-un | /səbˈmɪʃən/
We received many submissions for the contest.
online submission | final submission | deadline for submission
13
Q
What’s the missing word?
The building passed its annual safety ______.
Hint: Starts with “i” and means “a careful check or examination”.
A
inspection
in-SPEK-shun | /ɪnˈspɛkʃən/
They did a quick inspection of the room.
regular inspection | safety inspection | pass inspection
14
Q
What’s the missing word?
The walls needed extra ______ to withstand the strong winds.
Hint: Starts with “r” and means “something that makes something stronger”.
A
reinforcement
ree-in-FORS-munt | /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/
Positive reinforcement helps students learn.
positive reinforcement | extra reinforcement | need reinforcement
15
Q
What’s the missing word?
Over time, children ______ and become more independent.
Hint: Starts with “m” and means “to become fully grown or developed”.
A
mature
muh-CHUR | /məˈtʃʊr/
The cheese needs time to mature.
mature quickly | fully mature | mature adult
16
Q
What’s the missing word?
Each snowflake has a ______ pattern that is different from all others.
Hint: Starts with “u” and means “one of a kind; not like anything else”.
A
unique
yoo-NEEK | /juːˈniːk/
She has a unique way of thinking.
unique opportunity | unique style | unique experience
17
Q
What’s the missing word?
There is a clear ______ between fact and opinion in academic writing.
Hint: Starts with “d” and means “a difference or separation”.
A
distinction
dis-TINK-shun | /dɪˈstɪŋk.ʃən/
The law makes a distinction between adults and minors.
make a distinction | clear distinction | distinction between
18
Q
What’s the missing word?
The country became ______ after years of division.
Hint: Starts with “u” and means “joined together or acting as one”.
A
unified
YOO-nuh-fyd | /ˈjuːnɪfaɪd/
They presented a unified plan.
unified group | unified effort | become unified
19
Q
What’s the missing word?
The agency must ______ the use of chemicals in food products.
Hint: Starts with “r” and means “to control or direct by rules”.
A
regulate
REG-yuh-layt | /ˈrɛɡjəˌleɪt/
The government regulates banks.
regulate use | help regulate | regulate carefully
20
Q
What’s the missing word?
The law is under ______ and may change soon.
Hint: Starts with “r” and means “a change or improvement to something written”.
A
revision
rih-VIZH-un | /rɪˈvɪʒən/
The book is in its second revision.
make a revision | final revision | need revision
21
Q
What’s the missing word?
We may ______ unexpected problems during the project.
Hint: Starts with “e” and means “to meet or experience something, often unexpectedly”.
A
encounter
en-KOWN-ter | /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
He encountered a stranger on the road.
encounter problems | encounter difficulties | unexpected encounter
22
Q
What’s the missing word?
The rules for the competition are very ______ and cannot be changed.
Hint: Starts with “r” and means “not flexible or able to change”.
A
rigid
RIJ-id | /ˈrɪdʒɪd/
The metal is rigid and strong.
rigid rules | rigid structure | rigid routine
23
Q
What’s the missing word?
The factory will ______ operations at the end of the month because of financial difficulties.
Hint: Starts with “c” and means “to stop doing something”.
A
cease
SEES | /siːs/
They agreed to cease fighting.
cease operations | cease to exist | never cease
24
Q
What’s the missing word?
The euro is the official ______ in many European countries.
Hint: Starts with “c” and means “the money used in a country”.
A
currency
KUR-en-see | /ˈkɜːrənsi/
The value of the currency fell.
foreign currency | local currency | value of currency
25
Q
What’s the missing word?
Chemicals from the factory could ______ the river water.
Hint: Starts with “c” and means “to make something dirty or unsafe”.
A
contaminate
kun-TAM-uh-nayt | /kənˈtæmɪneɪt/
The air is contaminated with smoke.
contaminate water | contaminate food | try not to contaminate
26
# What's the missing word?
She hopes to \_\_\_\_\_\_ her goals by the end of the year.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "a" and means "achieving or reaching something".*
attain
| uh-TAYN | /əˈteɪn/
## Footnote
*She finally **attained** her dream job.*
**attain** a goal | **attain** success | **attain** a level
27
# What's the missing word?
He offered a \_\_\_\_\_\_ solution that was very different from the usual approach.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "r" and means "very new and different from what is usual".*
radical
| RAD-ih-kul | /ˈrædɪkəl/
## Footnote
*The new policy is quite **radical**.*
**radical** change | **radical** idea | **radical** decision
28
# What's the missing word?
The ceremony will \_\_\_\_\_\_ at 10 a.m. sharp.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "c" and means "to begin or start".*
commence
| kuh-MENS | /kəˈmɛns/
## Footnote
*Construction **commenced** last year.*
**commence** at | **commence** on | ready to **commence**
29
# What's the missing word?
The weather was cold; \_\_\_\_\_\_, we decided to go hiking.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "n" and means "in spite of that; however".*
nevertheless
| nev-er-the-LESS | /ˌnɛvərðəˈlɛs/
## Footnote
*The task was hard; **nevertheless**, she finished it.*
but **nevertheless** | **nevertheless** continued | **nevertheless** successful
30
# What's the missing word?
The investigation will \_\_\_\_\_\_ the company’s illegal practices.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "e" and means "to make something visible or put in danger".*
expose
| ik-SPOHZ | /ɪkˈspoʊz/
## Footnote
*He was **exposed** to many cultures.*
**expose** the truth | **expose** someone | **expose** a problem
31
# What's the missing word?
Facial expressions can \_\_\_\_\_\_ emotions without words.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "c" and means "to communicate or make known".*
convey
| kun-VAY | /kənˈveɪ/
## Footnote
*Words can **convey** feelings.*
**convey** a message | **convey** meaning | **convey** feelings
32
# What's the missing word?
The design was \_\_\_\_\_\_ by the limited budget.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "c" and means "limited or held back by something".*
constrained
| kun-STRAYND | /kənˈstreɪnd/
## Footnote
*She felt **constrained** in her job.*
**constrained** by | feel **constrained** | highly **constrained**
33
# What's the missing word?
He was \_\_\_\_\_\_ to try the new food because it looked strange.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "r" and means "not wanting to do something".*
reluctant
| rih-LUK-tunt | /rɪˈlʌktənt/
## Footnote
*She sounded **reluctant** to go.*
**reluctant** to try | **reluctant** to change | feel **reluctant**
34
# What's the missing word?
He became an \_\_\_\_\_\_ for environmental protection.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "a" and means "a person who supports or argues for something".*
advocate
| AD-vuh-kit | /ˈæd.və.kət/
## Footnote
*She works as a patient **advocate**.*
**advocate** for change | human rights **advocate** | **health advocate**
35
# What's the missing word?
We will discuss this in a \_\_\_\_\_\_ meeting—not today.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "s" and means "coming after something else".*
subsequent
| SUB-sih-kwent | /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt/
## Footnote
*Her health improved in **subsequent** weeks.*
**subsequent** events | **subsequent** research | **subsequent** investigation
36
# What's the missing word?
The law makes it illegal to \_\_\_\_\_\_ based on age or gender.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "d" and means "to treat someone unfairly because they are different".*
discriminate
| dis-KRIM-uh-nayt | /dɪˈskrɪmɪneɪt/
## Footnote
*They do not **discriminate** against anyone.*
**discriminate** against | illegal to **discriminate** | unfairly **discriminate**
37
# What's the missing word?
The two devices are not \_\_\_\_\_\_, so they can’t connect.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "c" and means "able to work or exist together".*
compatible
| kum-PAT-uh-bul | /kəmˈpætəbəl/
## Footnote
*The new program is **compatible** with Windows.*
**compatible** with | not **compatible** | **compatible** device
38
# What's the missing word?
She loves sports; \_\_\_\_\_\_, her brother is a good athlete.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "l" and means "in the same way; also".*
likewise
| LYKE-wyze | /ˈlaɪkwaɪz/
## Footnote
*The teacher was late; **likewise**, the students were late.*
and **likewise** | **likewise** also | **likewise** tired
39
# What's the missing word?
I had lunch with a \_\_\_\_\_\_ from the marketing department.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "c" and means "a person you work with".*
colleague
| KAH-leeg | /ˈkɑːliːɡ/
## Footnote
*She is a respected **colleague**.*
work **colleague** | respected **colleague** | former **colleague**
40
# What's the missing word?
They faced an \_\_\_\_\_\_ challenge but did not give up.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "e" and means "very large; huge".*
enormous
| ee-NOR-mus | /ɪˈnɔːrməs/
## Footnote
*They made an **enormous** effort.*
**enormous** amount | **enormous** effort | **enormous** impact
41
# What's the missing word?
Good roads are part of a country’s \_\_\_\_\_\_.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "i" and means "the basic systems and structures for a society".*
infrastructure
| IN-fruh-struhk-chur | /ˈɪnfrəˌstrʌktʃər/
## Footnote
*The city’s **infrastructure** needs repair.*
build **infrastructure** | improve **infrastructure** | basic **infrastructure**
42
# What's the missing word?
The hiring \_\_\_\_\_\_ includes several interviews and tests.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "p" and means "a set of steps to do something".*
procedure
| proh-SEE-jur | /prəˈsiːdʒər/
## Footnote
*Safety **procedures** are required.*
safety **procedure** | follow a **procedure** | correct **procedure**
43
# What's the missing word?
She wrote a first \_\_\_\_\_\_ of her essay before editing.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "d" and means "a rough or unfinished version of something written".*
draft
| DRAFT | /dræft/
## Footnote
*The **draft** was approved.*
first **draft** | rough **draft** | edit a **draft**
44
# What's the missing word?
There were \_\_\_\_\_\_ meetings in different rooms.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "c" and means "happening at the same time".*
concurrent
| kun-KUR-unt | /kənˈkɜːrənt/
## Footnote
*They held **concurrent** sessions.*
**concurrent** events | **concurrent** sessions | **concurrent** use
45
# What's the missing word?
The government will \_\_\_\_\_\_ new taxes next year.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "i" and means "to force someone to accept something".*
impose
| im-POHZ | /ɪmˈpoʊz/
## Footnote
*Don’t **impose** your ideas on others.*
**impose** a rule | **impose** a tax | **impose** restrictions
46
# What's the missing word?
The teacher asked the students to find a \_\_\_\_\_\_ from a famous author.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "q" and means "the exact words someone else said or wrote".*
quote
| KWOHT | /kwoʊt/
## Footnote
*That is a well-known **quote**.*
famous **quote** | direct **quote** | use a **quote**
47
# What's the missing word?
Some people \_\_\_\_\_\_ natural resources for profit.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "e" and means "to use something or someone unfairly for your own benefit".*
exploit
| ek-SPLOYT | /ɪkˈsplɔɪt/
## Footnote
*They **exploit** natural resources.*
**exploit** resources | **exploit** workers | try to **exploit**
48
# What's the missing word?
You should \_\_\_\_\_\_ all available resources to complete the project.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "u" and means "to use something effectively".*
utilize
| YOO-tuh-lyze | /ˈjuːtəlaɪz/
## Footnote
*She **utilized** her skills well.*
**utilize** resources | **utilize** technology | fully **utilize**
49
# What's the missing word?
Her influence in the company began to \_\_\_\_\_\_ after the merger.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "d" and means "to become smaller or less important".*
diminish
| dih-MIN-ish | /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/
## Footnote
*Interest may **diminish** quickly.*
**diminish** over time | **diminish** quickly | **diminish** the value
50
# What's the missing word?
The computer program can \_\_\_\_\_\_ real-life driving conditions.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "s" and means "to imitate or copy the appearance or actions of something".*
simulate
| SIM-yuh-layt | /ˈsɪmjuleɪt/
## Footnote
*We **simulated** the process in class.*
**simulate** a situation | **simulate** conditions | **simulate** reality
51
# What's the missing word?
The roof may \_\_\_\_\_\_ under heavy snow.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "c" and means "to fall down or fail suddenly".*
collapse
| kuh-LAPS | /kəˈlæps/
## Footnote
*The company **collapsed** last year.*
**collapse** under pressure | economic **collapse** | risk of **collapse**
52
# What's the missing word?
The rainbow is a natural \_\_\_\_\_\_ that appears after rain.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "p" and means "something that can be seen or happens, especially something unusual".*
phenomenon
| fi-NOM-uh-non | /fəˈnɑːmɪnɒn/
## Footnote
*This is a new **phenomenon** in science.*
natural **phenomenon** | rare **phenomenon** | explain the **phenomenon**
53
# What's the missing word?
Many English words \_\_\_\_\_\_ from Latin.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "d" and means "to come from or get from something else".*
derive
| dih-RYV | /dɪˈraɪv/
## Footnote
*He **derived** pleasure from reading.*
**derive** from | **derive** energy | **derive** meaning
54
# What's the missing word?
His responsibilities at work \_\_\_\_\_\_ with his studies.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "o" and means "to cover the same area or share something in common".*
overlap
| OH-ver-lap | /ˌoʊvərˈlæp/
## Footnote
*There is an **overlap** in duties.*
significant **overlap** | **overlap** in time | **overlap** between
55
# What's the missing word?
In a company \_\_\_\_\_\_, managers supervise employees who report to them.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "h" and means "a system where people or things are ranked one above the other".*
hierarchy
| HY-uh-rahr-kee | /ˈhaɪərˌɑːrki/
## Footnote
*She is high in the company **hierarchy**.*
strict **hierarchy** | company **hierarchy** | social **hierarchy**
56
# What's the missing word?
He studied hard and \_\_\_\_\_\_ passed the exam.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "u" and means "in the end; finally".*
ultimately
| UL-tuh-mit-lee | /ˈʌltɪmətli/
## Footnote
***Ultimately**, it’s your choice.*
**ultimately** decide | **ultimately** responsible | **ultimately** lead to
57
# What's the missing word?
The new software will \_\_\_\_\_\_ users to work from home.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "e" and means "to make it possible for someone to do something".*
enable
| en-AY-bul | /ɪˈneɪbəl/
## Footnote
*Good health **enables** you to enjoy life.*
**enable** someone to | **enable** learning | **enable** access
58
# What's the missing word?
Exercise is an \_\_\_\_\_\_ part of a healthy lifestyle.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "i" and means "necessary and important; essential".*
integral
| IN-tuh-grul | /ˈɪntəɡrəl/
## Footnote
*He played an **integral** role in the project.*
**integral** part | **integral** role | **integral** to
59
# What's the missing word?
Many students take \_\_\_\_\_\_ classes from home.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "v" and means "existing only on computers or the internet".*
virtual
| VUR-choo-ul | /ˈvɜːrtʃuəl/
## Footnote
*We had a **virtual** meeting.*
**virtual** reality | **virtual** meeting | **virtual** classroom
60
# What's the missing word?
The committee is \_\_\_\_\_\_ of experts from several fields.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "c" and means "made up of; formed from".*
comprised
| kum-PRYZD | /kəmˈpraɪzd/
## Footnote
*The group is **comprised** of students.*
mainly **comprised** of | entirely **comprised** of | largely **comprised** of
61
# What's the missing word?
We must \_\_\_\_\_\_ that all data is correct before submitting the report.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "e" and means "making certain that something happens".*
ensure
| en-SHUR | /ɪnˈʃʊr/
## Footnote
*They **ensure** quality in every product.*
**ensure** safety | **ensure** quality | **ensure** compliance
62
# What's the missing word?
New \_\_\_\_\_\_ was passed to protect endangered species.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "l" and means "a law or set of laws made by a government".*
legislation
| lej-is-LAY-shun | /ˌlɛdʒɪsˈleɪʃən/
## Footnote
*The government passed new **legislation**.*
pass **legislation** | new **legislation** | environmental **legislation**
63
# What's the missing word?
If you don’t clean your teeth, they can slowly \_\_\_\_\_\_ and develop cavities.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "d" and means "to rot, break down, or gradually become worse".*
decay
| dih-KAY | /dɪˈkeɪ/
## Footnote
*If left alone, fallen fruit will quickly **decay** on the ground.*
tooth **decay** | urban **decay** | slow **decay**
64
# What's the missing word?
The \_\_\_\_\_\_ of water to steam happens at 100°C.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "c" and means "the process of changing from one form to another".*
conversion
| kuhn-VER-zhun | /kənˈvɜːrʒən/
## Footnote
*The **conversion** of sunlight into energy is important for plants.*
currency **conversion** | rapid **conversion** | **conversion** rate
65
# What's the missing word?
The discussion was led by a \_\_\_\_\_\_ of experts from different fields.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "p" and means "a group of people brought together to discuss a matter".*
panel
| PAN-ul | /ˈpæn.əl/
## Footnote
*The TV show invited a **panel** of judges.*
control **panel** | discussion **panel** | advisory **panel**
66
# What's the missing word?
The twins wore \_\_\_\_\_\_ outfits to the party, making it hard to tell them apart.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "i" and means "exactly the same in every detail".*
identical
| eye-DEN-ti-kuhl | /aɪˈdɛn.tɪ.kəl/
## Footnote
*The two signatures were almost **identical**.*
**identical** twins | **identical** results | nearly **identical**
67
# What's the missing word?
She made an \_\_\_\_\_\_ about the new course at the college to get more information.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "i" and means "a formal question or an official investigation".*
inquiry
| in-KWY-ree | /ɪnˈkwaɪə.ri/
## Footnote
*The committee began an **inquiry** into the accident.*
make an **inquiry** | **inquiry** | public **inquiry**
68
# What's the missing word?
Technology can \_\_\_\_\_\_ communication between students in different countries.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "f" and means "to make something easier or help it happen".*
facilitate
| fuh-SIL-uh-tayt | /fəˈsɪl.ɪ.teɪt/
## Footnote
*Good planning can **facilitate** learning.*
**facilitate** communication | **facilitate** change | **facilitate** learning
69
# What's the missing word?
The audience was \_\_\_\_\_\_ and did not react to the speech at all.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "p" and means "not taking action or being inactive".*
passive
| PASS-iv | /ˈpæs.ɪv/
## Footnote
*She was **passive** and let others make the decisions.*
**passive** attitude | **passive** behavior | **passive** role
70
# What's the missing word?
The workers poured concrete to build the \_\_\_\_\_\_ of the house before adding walls.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "f" and means "the base or main support of something".*
foundation
| fown-DAY-shun | /faʊnˈdeɪ.ʃən/
## Footnote
*Trust is the **foundation** of a good relationship.*
strong **foundation** | lay the **foundation** | solid **foundation**
71
# What's the missing word?
The economy remained \_\_\_\_\_\_ despite the global crisis, with little change.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "s" and means "firm, steady, or not likely to change or move".*
stable
| STAY-bull | /ˈsteɪ.bəl/
## Footnote
*The patient’s condition is now **stable**.*
**stable** condition | **stable** job | **stable** relationship
72
# What's the missing word?
The country faced a long period of economic \_\_\_\_\_\_, with high unemployment.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "d" and means "a period of deep sadness or a time of economic trouble".*
depression
| dih-PRESH-un | /dɪˈprɛʃ.ən/
## Footnote
*She suffered from **depression** after losing her job.*
clinical **depression** | deep **depression** | economic **depression**
73
# What's the missing word?
The news report seemed to \_\_\_\_\_\_ the facts about the event.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "d" and means "to change something so it is no longer true or clear".*
distort
| dih-STORT | /dɪˈstɔːrt/
## Footnote
*The loudspeaker can **distort** your voice.*
**distort** the truth | **distort** sound | **distort** reality
74
# What's the missing word?
The referee may \_\_\_\_\_\_ the game if it rains heavily.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "s" and means "to stop something for a time or to hang something".*
suspend
| suh-SPEND | /səˈspɛnd/
## Footnote
*The school will **suspend** classes during the storm.*
**suspend** a student | **suspend** service | **suspend** operations
75
# What's the missing word?
It’s hard to \_\_\_\_\_\_ of life on other planets because we have no proof.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "c" and means "to imagine or form an idea in the mind".*
conceive
| kun-SEEV | /kənˈsiːv/
## Footnote
*It’s difficult to **conceive** such a big project.*
**conceive** a plan | hard to **conceive** | **conceive** a concept
76
# What's the missing word?
The museum will \_\_\_\_\_\_ the old painting to its original colors.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "r" and means "to bring something back to its original condition".*
restore
| ri-STORE | /rɪˈstɔːr/
## Footnote
*The team will **restore** the building.*
**restore** order | **restore** health | **restore** confidence
77
# What's the missing word?
The story describes a \_\_\_\_\_\_ between two friends over a misunderstanding.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "c" and means "a serious disagreement or fight".*
conflict
| KON-flikt | /ˈkɒn.flɪkt/
## Footnote
*There was a serious **conflict** between the groups.*
armed **conflict** | internal **conflict** | **conflict** resolution
78
# What's the missing word?
She prefers a \_\_\_\_\_\_ approach to medicine rather than experimental treatments.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "c" and means "usual, traditional, or commonly accepted".*
conventional
| kun-VEN-shuh-nul | /kənˈvɛn.ʃən.əl/
## Footnote
*He wore a **conventional** suit to the interview.*
**conventional** wisdom | **conventional** approach | **conventional** treatment
79
# What's the missing word?
Employees must \_\_\_\_\_\_ to company policies to keep their jobs.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "c" and means "to behave according to rules or standards".*
conform
| kun-FORM | /kənˈfɔːrm/
## Footnote
*Most people **conform** to social norms.*
**conform** to rules | **conform** to standards | refuse to **conform**
80
# What's the missing word?
Athletes often \_\_\_\_\_\_ intense training before a big competition.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "u" and means "to experience or go through something".*
undergo
| un-der-GO | /ˌʌn.dɚˈɡoʊ/
## Footnote
*She will **undergo** surgery next week.*
**undergo** treatment | **undergo** training | **undergo** surgery
81
# What's the missing word?
We need to \_\_\_\_\_\_ our vocabulary to improve our writing.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "e" and means "to increase in size, number, or importance".*
expand
| ek-SPAND | /ɪkˈspænd/
## Footnote
*The business will **expand** into new markets.*
**expand** rapidly | **expand** operations | **expand** knowledge
82
# What's the missing word?
They agreed to \_\_\_\_\_\_ the policy after public feedback.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "a" and means "to make changes or improvements to a document or law".*
amend
| uh-MEND | /əˈmɛnd/
## Footnote
*The group will **amend** the proposal.*
**amend** the law | **amend** a contract | **amend** the constitution
83
# What's the missing word?
Artists often choose paint as their favorite \_\_\_\_\_\_.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "m" and means "a way or means of doing or expressing something".*
medium
| MEE-dee-um | /ˈmiː.di.əm/
## Footnote
*Television is a popular **medium** for communication.*
artistic **medium** | communication **medium** | social **medium**
84
# What's the missing word?
Can you give me another \_\_\_\_\_\_ where this grammar rule applies?
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "i" and means "a specific case or example".*
instance
| IN-stuns | /ˈɪn.stəns/
## Footnote
*In this **instance**, the rule does not apply.*
for **instance** | **instance** of | in this **instance**
85
# What's the missing word?
The factory is running at full \_\_\_\_\_\_ this month.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "c" and means "the maximum amount something can contain or produce".*
capacity
| kuh-PASS-ih-tee | /kəˈpæs.ɪ.ti/
## Footnote
*The elevator’s **capacity** is ten people.*
storage **capacity** | full **capacity** | limited **capacity**
86
# What's the missing word?
A \_\_\_\_\_\_ essay has ideas that are clearly connected.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "c" and means "sticking together or being united".*
cohesive
| koh-HEE-siv | /koʊˈhiː.sɪv/
## Footnote
*The group became more **cohesive** after the retreat.*
**cohesive** team | **cohesive** group | **cohesive** writing
87
# What's the missing word?
The company will \_\_\_\_\_\_ a new project next month.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "i" and means "to start or begin something".*
initiate
| ih-NISH-ee-ayt | /ɪˈnɪʃ.i.eɪt/
## Footnote
*They will **initiate** a new training program.*
**initiate** action | **initiate** contact | **initiate** change
88
# What's the missing word?
The organization will \_\_\_\_\_\_ funding for its new project.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "s" and means "to look for or try to get something".*
seek
| seek | /siːk/
## Footnote
*She will **seek** help from her friends.*
**seek** advice | **seek** help | **seek** approval
89
# What's the missing word?
Parents often \_\_\_\_\_\_ a lot of energy to their children.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "d" and means "to give your time or effort to a purpose".*
devote
| dih-VOHT | /dɪˈvoʊt/
## Footnote
*She decided to **devote** her life to science.*
**devote** time | **devote** energy | **devote** resources
90
# What's the missing word?
Imagine a \_\_\_\_\_\_ where everyone works from home.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "s" and means "a possible situation or sequence of events".*
scenario
| sih-NAIR-ee-oh | /sɪˈner.i.oʊ/
## Footnote
*The worst-case **scenario** was losing all the data.*
worst-case **scenario** | likely **scenario** | best-case **scenario**
91
# What's the missing word?
His health began to \_\_\_\_\_\_ after the accident.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "d" and means "to decrease or become less".*
decline
| dih-KLYN | /dɪˈklaɪn/
## Footnote
*Sales began to **decline** in the winter.*
gradual **decline** | sharp **decline** | **decline** in sales
92
# What's the missing word?
The instructions were clear and \_\_\_\_\_\_.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "s" and means "simple, direct, and easy to understand".*
straightforward
| strayt-FOR-werd | /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːr.wɚ/
## Footnote
*The solution was **straightforward** and easy to follow.*
**straightforward** answer | **straightforward** process | **straightforward** explanation
93
# What's the missing word?
She added one more \_\_\_\_\_\_ of paint to the wall.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "l" and means "a thin sheet or layer covering a surface".*
layer
| LAY-er | /ˈleɪ.ər/
## Footnote
*The earth’s crust is the outer **layer**.*
thin **layer** | top **layer** | paint **layer**
94
# What's the missing word?
We have \_\_\_\_\_\_ evidence to support the claim.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "s" and means "enough or adequate for a purpose".*
sufficient
| suh-FISH-unt | /səˈfɪʃ.ənt/
## Footnote
*There was **sufficient** evidence to support the claim.*
**sufficient** time | **sufficient** reason | **sufficient** funds
95
# What's the missing word?
The teacher’s \_\_\_\_\_\_ helped the student succeed.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "i" and means "the act of becoming involved to help".*
intervention
| in-ter-VEN-shun | /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/
## Footnote
*Early **intervention** can prevent problems.*
medical **intervention** | government **intervention** | early **intervention**
96
# What's the missing word?
The teacher asked him to \_\_\_\_\_\_ his answer so that everyone could understand.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "c" and means "to make something clear or easier to understand".*
clarify
| KLAR-uh-fy | /ˈklær.ə.faɪ/
## Footnote
*Please **clarify** your instructions.*
**clarify** a point | **clarify** meaning | **clarify** the issue
97
# What's the missing word?
The theory of \_\_\_\_\_\_ explains how species change over time.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "e" and means "the gradual development or change of something".*
evolution
| ev-uh-LOO-shun | /ˌɛv.əˈluː.ʃən/
## Footnote
*The **evolution** of technology is rapid.*
theory of **evolution** | human **evolution** | cultural **evolution**
98
# What's the missing word?
The company gave its customers \_\_\_\_\_\_ that the product was safe.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "a" and means "a promise or guarantee".*
assurance
| uh-SHUR-ans | /əˈʃʊr.əns/
## Footnote
*He gave his **assurance** that the work would be finished on time.*
give **assurance** | need **assurance** | written **assurance**
99
# What's the missing word?
The new system will \_\_\_\_\_\_ unnecessary steps so the process is more efficient.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "e" and means "to completely remove or get rid of something"*
eliminate
| ih-LIM-uh-nayt | /ɪˈlɪm.ɪ.neɪt/
## Footnote
*The team wants to **eliminate** errors in the process.*
**eliminate** waste | completely **eliminate** | **eliminate** risks
100
# What's the missing word?
The teacher was a good \_\_\_\_\_\_ for the regular teacher.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "s" and means "a person or thing that takes the place of another".*
substitute
| SUB-sti-toot | /ˈsʌb.stɪ.tuːt/
## Footnote
*Almond milk is a good **substitute** for cow’s milk.*
sugar **substitute** | suitable **substitute** | temporary **substitute**
101
# What's the missing word?
The project was \_\_\_\_\_\_ thanks to everyone’s hard work.
## Footnote
***Hint:*** *Starts with "s" and means "having achieved success or a goal".*
successful
| suk-SESS-ful | /səkˈsɛs.fəl/
## Footnote
*He was **successful** in starting his own business.*
highly **successful** | **successful** career | **successful** outcome
Advanced English
flashcards
Decks in class (30)
# Cards
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Warm-Up83
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Vocabulary: Set 1100
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Vocabulary: Set 2100
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Vocabulary: Set 3100
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Vocabulary: Set 4100
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Grammar: Verb Tenses70
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Grammar: Modal Verbs35
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Grammar: Conditionals40
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Grammar: Descriptions and Comparisons40
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Grammar: Passive Voice30
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Grammar: Articles40
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Grammar: Prepositions74
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Grammar: Prepositions of Time35
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Grammar: Prepositions of Place 150
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Grammar: Prepositions of Place 250
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Grammar: Reported Speech30
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Common Confusables60
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Grammar: Phrasal Verbs 1120
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Grammar: Phrasal Verbs 2100
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Grammar: Phrasal Verbs 3100
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Grammar: Phrasal Verbs 4100
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Pronunciation: Sounds and Words153
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Pronunciation: Stress and Rhythm in Sentences84
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Dad Jokes30
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Tongue Twisters29
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Proverbs59
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Irregular verbs: Past participles100
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Difficult numbers135
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Common Collocations60
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Idioms64
