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| I was under the MISUNDERSTANDING that the course was for complete beginners. You seem to be under the MIS INTERPRETATION that I approve of the plan. you seem to be under the ILUSION / DELUSION that I approve | /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhenʃn/ = a wrong idea about something, or something you believe to be true that is not true |
| this worldview seems incredibly naive and LIMITED/ NARROW-MINDED John’s view of life is RESTRICTIVE/ CONSERVATIVE and does not include anything outside of his own happiness Because of Heather’s PROVINCIAL / CONVENTIONAL upbringing in the country, she knows nothing about living in a large city. | /pəˈroʊkiəl/ = having a limited or narrow outlook or scope Since the professor tends to be parochial, he is often unwilling to listen to theories other than his own |
| History is STUFFED/ CROWDED with examples of the dangers of war Although the lemonade was FULL with sugar and water, it still had a bitter taste. I received a low score on my essay because the paper was LOADED with mistakes. | /rɪˈpliːt/ WITH = filled with something; with a full supply of something sensational popular fiction, replete with adultery and sudden death |
| ‘the docks fell into STATE OF DISUSE Although the law is still on the books, its enforcement is in A CONDITION ON ABANDOMENT/ INACTION and no longer a matter of police concern. The dusty typewriter has been in ABANDOMENT/ INACTION for over four decades | /ˈdɛswɪtjuːd/ /dəˈsjuːətjuːd/ A state of disuse Because the old building has been in desuetude for many years, the city has decided to tear it down When my mother died, the family tradition of singing carols on Christmas Eve went into desuetude. |
| Many of us in this country - Québecois, Natives, Métis, ESKIMO, Acadians - are citizens by conquest and not by choice Anthropologists agree that Greenland's modern ESKIMOS are descended from the Thule | /ˈɪnjuɪt/ /ˈɪnuɪt/ = a race of people from northern Canada and parts of Greenland and Alaska = /ˈeskɪmoʊ/ ESKIMO |
| UNWELCOMIG terrain an UNWELCOMING climate The UNFRIENDLY man did not offer his guests any refreshments | /ˌɪnhɑːˈspɪtəbl/ (of a place) difficult to stay or live in, especially because there is no shelter from the weather (of people) not giving a friendly or polite During check-in, the inhospitable clerk acted as though my presence was an annoyance |
| a lack of essential NOURISHMENTS. Plants draw minerals and other NOURISHMENTS from the soil. children suffering from a serious NOURISHMENTS deficiency | /ˈnuːtriənt/ = a substance that is needed to keep a living thing alive and to help it to grow fish is a source of many important nutrients, including protein, vitamins, and minerals |
| It was hard to see him clearly IN THE FAINT LIGHT AT NIGHT We went for a walk along the beach at THE END OF THE DAY WHEN THE SUN HAS GONE DOWN a forgotten man who spent his LAST years alone | /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/ = the faint light or the period of time at the end of the day after the sun has gone down the twilight (of something) the final stage of something when it becomes weaker or less important than it was the twilight years (= the last years of your life) |
| If someone tells another that they are “in the Twilight Zone”, it means they think the person is speaking irrationally or whimsically. = (An unusual situation or mental state between reality and fantasy.) “There’s an ethical Twilight Zone between the rich and the common man.” = A conceptual idea that is undefined or intermediate The lowest part of the ocean to which light can penetrate | Believe it or not, the phrase Twilight Zone was influenced by and became popular because of the landmark TV show, The Twilight Zone (1959–1964). It was written and hosted by Rod Serling. The stories on the show were centered around science fiction, fantasy, psychological-suspense and supernatural-horror. It was very popular and unlike any previous TV show. |
| The Inuit traveled by dogsled to EMCAMP along the edge of the firm ice. We will use the tree branches as a MAKESHIFT CAMP if it rains While running for his freedom, the slave slept wherever he could create a discreet MAKESHIFT CAMP. | / ˈbɪv uˌæk, ˈbɪv wæk / = a temporary camp or shelter, without a tent, that is made and used especially by people climbing mountains or by soldiers V= to rest or assemble in such an area; encamp. |
| The hall had been turned into a PROVISIONAL hospital. We converted the boxes into a IMPROVISED table until our furniture arrived A TEMPORARY memorial of teddy bears has been erected at the site of the little girl’s murder. | /ˈmeɪkʃɪft/ = used temporarily for a particular purpose because the real thing is not available Because thousands of families were displaced during the hurricane, the football stadium has been turned into a makeshift shelter |
| Which is correct? The iPhone cases that are retailing for $45 were manufactured for $1 ______. a. a piece b. apiece | These two are easy to confuse because the meanings are similar. They are distinct, though. Apiece means each. For example: The movie tickets cost $9.50 apiece. As two words, a piece means per piece, for something that comes in discrete pieces. For example: “We sold cake for $5 a piece” means that we sold each piece of cake for $5. If we said we sold cake for $5 apiece, that would mean that we sold each cake for $5. So make sure you get the signs right at your bake sale if you want to make any money. |
| Even during times of war rationing, the PROVIDER/ SUPPLIER was able to find coffee and sugar for the wealthy families The weapons PROVIDER/ SUPPLIER is wanted in several countries for providing radicals with bombs. When we asked the wine PROVIDER/ SUPPLIER about his best bottles, he mentioned a bottle of champagne that cost over thirty thousand dollars | /pərˈveɪər/ = a person or company that provides, supplies something After the trial, the jury must decide if the suspect is a purveyor of illegal guns |
| Fancy food is one of the ACCESSORIES/ STUFF of wealthy living, though some people would think otherwise Having one car is normal, but having more cars that you need is the ACCESSORIES/ EXTRAS/ TRAPPINGS of extravagant living | /əˈpərt(ə)nəns/ = an accessory or other item associated with a particular activity or style of living. I feel that nearly anyone would label a mansion as the appurtenance / TRAPPINGS of a rich and luxurious life |
| The horror movie had all the usual CHARACTERISTIC SIGNS including screaming and blood All the FEATURES/ CHARACTERISTIC SIGNS of an unhealthy relationship were present and concerned the woman’s counselo The boys costume had a hat, a lasso, and all of the other PARAPHERNALIA/ ACCESSORIES/ ORNAMNETS of a real cowboy. | /ˈtræpɪŋz/= the outward signs, features, or objects associated with a particular situation, role, or thing Taking on the trappings of being First Lady seemed to be too much for the woman to handle. Tons of balloons, mounds of food, and other trappings of a big celebration were out in full effect and the New Year’s Eve party |
| Many people today CONDEMN the killing of whales under any circumstances, but it was not always the case. The measures were CONDEMN as useless. When a child recently died in an abusive foster home, people marched in protest to CONDEMN the state’s foster care system | /dɪˈkraɪ/ = decry somebody/something (as something) (formal) to strongly criticize somebody/something, especially publicly People who prefer physical newspapers DECRY the high-tech advances that have put many traditional newspaper publishers out of business. |
| More police, that’s what we need,’ he said, REPEATING his father’s views on the subject. This is a view REPEATED by many on the right of the party. This view is REPEATED in the larger modern world. | /ˈekoʊ/ = echo something to repeat an idea or opinion because you agree with it |
| NARWHAL, the Scandinavian name of a WHALE OR DOLPHIN (Monodon inonoceros), characterized by the presence in the male of a long horn-like tusk. WHALES OR DOLPHINS today still carry in their bodies some of the physical traits of their land-dwelling ancestors. | /sɪˈteɪʃn/ = also cetaceous /sɪˈteɪʃəs/ = connected with the group of creatures that includes whales and dolphins |
| The US is seen as an economic LARGE , MASSIVE AND POWERFUL THING/ MONSTER . The HUMONGOUS THING that just docked in port is the biggest ship ever built in the United States In the ocean, the whale is considered a MONSTER because of its tremendous size | /ləˈvaɪəθən/ = 1. the largest or most massive thing of its kind = humongous 2. monstrous sea creature symbolizing evil in the Old Testament. The media leviathan owns forty percent of the television stations in the country When the tiny teenager saw the leviathan he had to wrestle, he ran from the school gym. |
| Your only OPTION/ ALTERNATIVE/ CHOICE is legal action. She made a complete recovery without TURNING TO/ USING/ UTILIZING surgery. The government, when necessary, HAS USED/ EMPLOYED the armed forces. | /ˈriːkɔːrs/ = the fact of having to, or being able to, use something that can provide help in a difficult situation She often had recourse to her dictionary. The mother of an illegitimate child had no legal recourse to the father |
| If someone is injured at your business you should try to get them to sign a waiver that clears you of all liability. Before I allow athletes to participate in my programs, I make sure that each of them signs a waiver so they can't sue me in case they manage to get hurt. By signing the waiver, the scuba diver assumed the risk of any accidents. | A waiver is when a person, government, or organization agrees to give up a right or says that people do not have to obey a particular rule or law Because the parent wouldn’t sign a responsibility waiver, her son couldn’t play football Before they married, Marcy signed a waiver giving up any right to her husband’s fortune. |
| The economy WAS SUCCESSFUL under his administration. She seems to be SUCCEEDING since she moved out of the city. In order for the business to TO BE SUCCESSFUL, the company had to reduce the amount of miscellaneous spending | /ˈprɑːspər/ = to develop in a successful way; to be successful, especially in making money The woman was able to prosper in sales because she was a smooth talker |
| The rule has been REPEALED by mutual consent. You cannot ABOLISH / DO AWAY WITH anyone's right to free speech A good father would never DO AWAY WITH his parental responsibilities | /ˈæbrəɡeɪt/ = to officially end a law, an agreement, etc Our city needs to abrogate outdated laws. More cities are beginning to abrogate smoking in public places because of second-hand smoke hazards. |
| Since I knew how much my mother loved my father, I knew she was not being OVERSENTIMENTAL when she sang his favorite song during his wake My unromantic husband would never do anything as SENTIMENTAL as writing me a poem To the experienced detective, the victim’s wife appeared OVEREMOTIONAL as though she was putting on an act | /ˈmɔːkɪʃ/ = expressing or sharing emotion in a way that is exaggerated or embarrassing; being overly sentimental to the point it comes across as fake or silly Although Larry hated to come across as mawkish, he never hesitated to share pictures of his family with his friends |
| Free tickets were given away to BOOST attendance at the game If I want to feel better about myself, I need to STRENGTHEN/ FORTIFY my self-esteem You should be hesitant to drink any beverage which claims to INCREASE/ INVIGORATE/ REVITALIZE your energy leve | ˈboʊlstər/ = to improve something or make it stronger Raising your voice is not a good way to bolster your position during an argument |
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