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1. I read what I write out loud rather than just __________ it as I write. (VOCAL)

vocalise: to express in spoken words rather than just thinking silently

2. My sister suggested buying a(n) __________ bookcase where the pieces came in a flat pack for us to put together ourselves. (ASSEMBLE)

self-assembly: designed to be put together by the buyer

3. We are all __________, all of the time, mastering levels of formality, adjusting content to context in speech as well as writing. (DIALECT)

multidialectal: able to use different dialects depending on context

4. Using a digital __________, the time taken for an achene to fall 2m in a tightly closed room was measured. (CHRONICLE)

chronometer: a precise timing device used for measurement

5. The fact that a lot of other people demonstrate that they are honest does not mean that any particular individual is honest and __________. (CORRUPT)

incorruptible: unable to be influenced into dishonesty

6. As well as being a fear of open spaces, __________ is also a fear of being in a crowd, being alone in a house and travelling alone. (PHOBIA)

agoraphobia: fear of open spaces or crowded/isolated situations

7. Nanotechnology may open the door to smaller, more reliable, and less __________ memory chips in cell phones, network gear, and other devices. (POWER)

power-hungry: requiring a large amount of energy

8. Since the bank robbers have hostages, the police chief decided to __________ the order to storm the building. (MANDATE)

countermand: to revoke or cancel an official order

9. Loyalty programs, gift cards, and other __________ aimed at keeping shoppers hooked on a particular retailer are spreading faster than word of a fabulous bargain in aisle 5. (COME)

inducements: incentives used to persuade or attract customers

10. It is likely that prices will decrease as there is a(n) __________ of 25,000 unsold new houses. (HANG)

overhang: a surplus causing downward pressure on prices

11. Passers-by stood still, __________ in disbelief, as she started to sing. (JAW)

slack-jawed: stunned with mouth open in shock

12. Wonderful it is to find that the change produced by respiration, which seems so __________ to us (for we cannot breathe air twice over), is the very life and support of plants and vegetables that grow upon the surface of the earth. (INJURY)

injurious: harmful or damaging

13. For terms such as policeman or watchman, use instead __________ terms like police officer and guard. (GENDER)

gender-neutral: not specific to a particular gender

14. "__________" is an insulting term which refers to people who ignores health advice about Covid-19. (COVID)

covidiot: someone ignoring COVID-19 health advice

15. The state must ensure the independence and __________ of the justice system. (PART)

impartiality: fairness and lack of bias

16. It is vital that we __________ this realm if we ever want to get anything done effective in securing it. (MYSTERY)

demystify: to make something easier to understand

17. The protagonist in the latest movie by James Wan seems __________ on self-destruction, considering her serious alcohol problems. (BENT)

hell-bent: determined to do something at all costs

18. The Mole Antonelliana towers was completed in 1889, and today it is the home of the National Museum of Cinema, housing equipment and __________ from the earliest days of film production to the present. (MEMORY)

memorabilia: objects kept as reminders of events

19. At best the __________ are patronised and promoted on their master's terms; at worst they are treated with contempt as pariahs. (DOG)

underdogs: those expected to lose or be disadvantaged

20. Everyone was taken aback finding out how generous and __________ he could be even when harmed. (ANIMUS)

magnanimous: generous and forgiving

21. Copernicus justified his innovation by citing __________ authorities. (PEACH)

unimpeachable: beyond doubt or criticism

22. The strike was engineered by a handful of __________ who whined about the smallest issues. (CONTENT)

malcontents: people who are dissatisfied and complain

23. The attorney's rambling __________ in court proved that he was unprepared for the trial and was flying by the seat of his pants. (TEMPORARY)

extempore: spoken without preparation

24. While the restaurant's kitchen is not overly attractive, its __________ layout allows the cooks to prepare meals quickly and competently. (UTILIZE)

utilitarian: designed to be practical rather than attractive

25. Inside the American Museum of Natural History were __________ specimens of wild animals, which beckoned every tourist to enter and take preserved photographs. (TAXI)

taxidermically: relating to the preservation of animal bodies

26. It's very difficult to tell the __________ difference between the identical twins. (MEASURE)

incommensurable: impossible to measure or compare

27. The president visited a local community on the outskirts of Da Nang in the immediate __________ of Typhoon Damrey. (MATH)

aftermath: the consequences following an event

28. In order to raise funds for impoverished musicians, an auction of Beatles __________ is to be held next week. (MEMORY)

memorabilia: collected items recalling past events

29. The doctor prescribed __________ drugs to reduce the old man's arthritis. (FLAME)

anti-inflammatory: reducing inflammation

30. Immigration has played a significant role in the development of the US economy; however, this ever increasing __________ of the nation's population will bring about a whole new set of challenges. (GENEROUS)

heterogenerousness: the quality of being diverse or varied

31. Some things are __________ true: Water is wet, grass is green (kind of), dogs bark and house prices rise. (ALIEN)

inalienably: in a way that cannot be removed or changed

32. The country had been __________ from thirteen years of middle-level Conservative rule of reasonable efficiency, modest dynamism but small-power idealism. (MANCIPLE)

emancipated: set free from restriction or control

33. The foreigners in Ottawa constitute a(n) __________ threat to the integrity and autonomy of our province. (OMEN)

ominous: giving the impression that something bad will happen

34. The sparse dialogue is as mind-numbingly __________ and unsubtle as political oratory. (CLAIM)

declamatory: expressed in a dramatic or forceful way

35. Although she was from a __________ family and could have led a very comfortable life, Judith had chosen otherwise. (DO)

well-to-do: wealthy and comfortable

36. Many gun shops offer __________ services on the premises for customers to buy, custom and fix right at the shop. (GUN)

gunsmith: a person who repairs or makes guns

37. The science fair is an annual event of this school and is regarded as a(n) __________ of their scientific superiority. (SHOW)

showcase: an event or display highlighting achievements

38. With so many areas of ancient __________ being cut down, many rare species are put under threat of habitat loss and extinction. (WOOD)

woodland: land covered with trees

39. My children always take pride in their grandmother, who is a(n) __________ of the Vietnam People's Navy with lots of old stories to tell. (SERVICE)

ex-servicewoman: a woman who formerly served in the military

40. My whole family has agreed on the living room design but wood __________ is still something that requires consideration due to its cost. (FLOOR)

flooring: material used to cover a floor

41. As long as the party pursues this __________ nonsense, it will stay rock bottom of the Scottish opinion polls. (DOOM)

doom-laden: filled with a sense of impending disaster

42. Ironically, people spend more time talking about pensions being __________ as it relates to bankruptcies, rather than make sure we don't get to this point. (SACRED)

sacrosanct: regarded as too important or sacred to be changed

43. My friend was refused a visa and what looked like a short hiccup developed into a __________ campaign. (DRAW)

long-drawn-out: continuing for a long time, often tediously

44. WHO needs to be free to investigate the origin of the virus as people all want real answers, not a __________ political solution. (FUNCTION)

perfunctory: done with minimal effort or interest

45. She __________ questions about whether she plans to run, saying she's focused on her voter registration and campaign finance initiatives. (SIDE)

sidesteps: avoids answering directly

46. There is an extraordinary capacity for __________. They delight in pointing the finger at everyone else and do not acknowledge they have a problem. (THINK)

doublethink: holding two contradictory beliefs at once

47. Arrogance is just a __________ for insecurity, something people put up when they don't want to be challenged. (SCREEN)

smokescreen: something used to hide true intentions

48. I'll be back one of these days, and we'll have a __________ meal together. (SLAP)

slap-up: large and very enjoyable (meal)

49. Billy Graham was not only charismatic and __________, but he understood that no matter how large the crowd, he had to move each man and woman attending his crusades personally. (TELEVISION)

telegenic: attractive on television

50. Many traditional __________ producers make use of flashy catchphrase, repeat basic ideas, or employ scientist-like characters or celebrities as guests or hosts in their ad. (INFORMATION)

infomercial: a TV program that promotes a product in an informative style

51. When getting fitted with contacts, eye doctors measure the __________ of your cornea and prescribe the correctly curved lenses that hug the eye without squeezing or scratching the cornea. (CURVE)

curvature: the shape or degree of being curved

52. Dreams are __________ in and of themselves, but, when combined with other data, they can tell us much about the dreamer. (SCRUTINY)

inscrutable: impossible to understand or interpret

53. With proper refrigeration, milk should last five to seven days past its __________ date before turning sour. (SALE)

sell-by: the recommended last date for selling a product

54. Using a(n) __________, researchers recorded usual walking activity over a week. (METER)

pedometer: a device that counts steps

55. All three buses stopped outside the pool, each __________ a gaggle of youth who were greeted by the scorching heat of the sun. (GORGE)

disgorging: releasing or pouring out in large numbers

56. The suspect's reputation may be __________ damaged because publicised false or defamatory statements are impossible to scrub from the Internet. (REMEDY)

irremediably: impossible to repair or correct

57. News of the alleged attack spread through the __________, leading a website to identify a person believed to be the attacker. (BLOG)

blogosphere: the community of bloggers and blogs

58. Adultsplaining refers to the phenomenon in which adults __________ tell kids and teens what it means to be them and devalue what kids have to offer. (LITTLE)

belittlingly: in a way that makes others feel unimportant

59. Despite his talent for music, Ben has __________ a musical career in pursuit of pharmacy according to his parents' wishes. (SWEAR)

forsworn: given up or renounced

60. Baseball matches will look different with silent cardboard __________ replacing fans. (CUT)

cut-outs: flat figures cut from material

61. In some courts, audio recordings are considered __________ evidence. (ADMIT)

inadmissible: not allowed as evidence in court

62. Our new neighbor seems the __________ type who seldom talks about themselves. (EFFACE)

self-effacing: modest and not drawing attention to oneself

63. The sculptor fears his work may sink to __________. (MEDIOCRE)

mediocrity: the state of being average or low quality

64. I can't see why the board keeps __________ the debate about dismissing the coach. (COMMIT)

non-committal: avoiding clear decisions or opinions

65. __________ marriage has been made illegal by most modern societies. (AGE)

underage: involving people below legal age

66. We all find the government's effort to solve environmental problems __________. (MERIT)

meritorious: deserving praise or reward

67. Although __________ to some people, the impacts of unhealthy lifestyles are real. (PERCEIVE)

imperceptible: too slight to be noticed

68. The country is heavily in debt due to financial __________. (MANAGE)

mismanagement: poor or ineffective management

69. He's such a(n) __________ who pretends to know everything. (INTELLECT)

pseudo-intellectual: someone pretending to be intellectual

70. I hate admitting defeat but the opposition is __________ correct. (REFUTE)

irrefutably: impossible to deny or disprove

71. Entrepreneurs like Richard Branson were academically __________ by peers at school. (SHINE)

outshone: surpassed or excelled beyond others

72. Efforts have been made to recover disaster-stricken and __________ areas. (WAR)

war-torn: badly damaged by war

73. Saying all black people are lazy is a very __________ remark. (RACE)

racist: showing prejudice based on race

74. Women can sue husbands for having __________ affairs. (MARRY)

extramarital: outside marriage

75. Students can apply for a(n) __________ maintenance grant. (PAY)

non-repayable: not required to be paid back

76. Their marriage won't last long; they are __________ quarrelling. (CONTINUE)

continually: happening repeatedly

77. Six-core processors are among the most __________ technologies. (CUT)

cutting-edge: highly advanced

78. It's __________ when people refuse obvious truths. (FURY)

infuriating: making one very angry

79. Globalization deepens the relationship and __________ among countries. (DEPEND)

interdependence: mutual reliance

80. Directors criticised the __________ dereliction of duties. (SEE)

overseers: supervisors responsible for management

81. Jack got in trouble for __________ breaking school rules. (PERSIST)

persistently: continuously and repeatedly

82. Though __________, the wedding pictures were taken before WWII. (DATE)

undated: not marked with a date

83. Abusing the elderly shows a __________ mentality. (BEAST)

bestial: savage or cruel

84. The __________ anticipate high demand for the painting. (AUCTION)

auctioneers: people who conduct auctions

85. I didn't mean to offend her - I just said it __________. (THINK)

unthinkingly: without considering consequences

86. Lettering is a simple form of __________ learned early in life. (PEN)

penmanship: handwriting skill

87. Unless removed, the virus will __________ the computer system. (CAPACITY)

incapacitate: to weaken or disable

88. The reporter took __________ notes using abbreviations. (HAND)

shorthand: a rapid writing system

89. She listened __________, showing little interest. (PATHETIC)

apathetically: without emotion or interest

90. He is an __________ with strong beliefs about America's role. (IDEA)

ideologue: someone driven by ideology