1 Vocabulary

1. a matter of speculation =supposition n. 46. advent= beginning n. ;

2. a solicitation of =an invitation of n. ; 47. affair= matter n. ;
3. abandoned= left a. 48. afford= provide v. ;
4. aberrant= abnormal a. , 49. aggravate= increase v. ;
5. abort= quit v. ; 50. aggravate =annoy v.
6. abruptly= suddenly ad. ; 51. aggregate= overall a. ;
7. absorb =appeal v. ; 52. aggregate= combined a. ;
8. absorb= learn( ) v. 53. agile= astute a. ;
9. absorb= take in v. ; 54. agile= clever a. ;
10. abstract= not concrete a. ; 55. agile= quick and active a. ;
11. absurd= ridiculous a. ; 56. agile= move and act quickly a. ;
12. abundance= large amount n. 57. air= feeling n.
13. abundance= great number n. 58. alarm= sound v.
14. abundant = affluent a. ; 59. alarm= warning n.
15. abundant= ample a. ; 60. albeit= although conj.
16. abundant= numerous a. ; 61. albeit =even though conj.
17. abundant= plentiful a. ; 62. allow= enable v.
18. abundant= substantial a. ; 63. allude= suggest v.
19. abundantly= plentifully ad. ; 64. allude to= refer to phrv.
20. access =reach v. 65. ally with= link to v.
21. accessible =reachable a. 66. alter= change to v.
22. accessible =easy to reach a. 67. amazing= remarkable/replacement a. /
23. accidental =unexpected a. ; 68. ambiguous =vague a.
24. accommodate= provide for v. 69. ambivalent =mixed a.
25. accomplished =achieved a. 70. ample= plentiful a. ;
26. accomplished =skilled a. 71. ample =spacious a.
27. account= description n. 72. anchor= hold in place v.
28. account for= explain v. 73. ancient= old a.
29. accumulate =collect v. ; 74. ancient =antique a.
30. accumulate =pile up v. ; 75. annihilate= destroy v.
31. accurate =correct a. 76. annihilate =completely remove v.
32. accurately= correctly ad. 77. annually= yearly ad.
33. acknowledge= recognize v. 78. anomaly= irregularity n.
34. actually= in fact ad. 79. antagonist =competitor n. ;
35. added =extra a. ; 80. anticipate= expect v.
36. adept =skilled a. 81. antiseptic =clean a.
37. adherent= supporter n. 82. antithesis= opposite n.
38. adjacent =nearby a. 83. antler =horn n.
39. adjacent =neighboring a. 84. anxiety =worry n. ;
40. adjust= modify v. ; 85. apart from= exception phr.
41. administer = manage v. 86. apart from =except for phr.
42. admit= let in v. 87. apparatus= equipment n. ;
43. adopt= enact v. 88. apparent =obvious a.
44. advance= improvement n. ; 89. apparently= clearly ad.
45. advent= arrival n. ; 90. appeal= attraction n.
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91. appealing =attractive a. 137. avenue= method n. ;

92. appear= seem v. 138. avenue =means n. ;
93. appearance= rise n. 139. avid= enthusiastic a.
94. appearance= arrival n. 140. barely = just ad.
95. appearance= showing up n. 141. barge= boat n.
96. application= use n. 142. barrier= obstacle n.
97. appreciable= noticeable a. 143. barrier =impediment n.
98. approach =method n. 144. battle= struggle n. ;
99. approach= move toward v. 145. be inclined =tend v.
100. approximately= roughly ad. 146. be accustomed to= get used to phrv.
101. architecture= structure n. 147. be aware of =familiar with phrv.
102. archive= record v. 148. be beforehand= foreordain v.
103. archive= stock v. 149. be closer resemblance to= be more like phr.
104. archive= store v. 150. be consistent with= be compatible with phr.
105. arduous= difficult a. 151. be entitled to= have the right phrv.
106. arid =dry a. 152. beckon= invite v. ;
107. arise= emerge v. 153. become extinct= die out phrv.
108. arrangement= configuration n. ; 154. being= creature n.
109. array=range n. 155. beneficial =advantageous a.
110. article= item n. 156. blossom= flourish v.
111. article= object n. 157. blossom= thrive v.
112. as a rule =in general phr. 158. boast= puff v.
113. assert= declare v. ; 159. boast= exaggerate v.
114. assertion= strong statement n. ; 160. bombard= assail v. ;
115. asset= advantage n. ; 161. bombard =assault v. ;
116. assimilate= combine v. 162. bombard =strike v. ;
117. assistance= help n. 163. boom= expansion n. ;
118. assorted= various a. 164. boon= great benefit n.
119. assume= believe v. ; 165. boost= raise v. ;
120. assume= suppose v. ; 166. boundary= periphery n.
121. assume= take on v. 167. branch =division n.
122. assumption= premise n. 168. breed= reproduce v. ;
123. astonishing= amazing a. 169. brilliant= bright a. ;
124. astute= clever a. 170. brittle= breakable a.
125. at random= without a definite pattern phr. ; 171. brittle= fragile a.
126. attachment to= preference for n. 172. broad appeal =wide popularity a.
127. attain =achieve v. ; 173. broadly =generally ad.
128. attainment =achievement n. ; 174. broadly= extensively ad.
129. attendant= accompanying a. 175. bulk= majority n.
130. attest to =confirm v. 176. bulk= large part n.
131. attribute= accredit v. ; 177. bulk =major part n.
132. attribute =characteristic n. 178. bulk= large portion n.
133. attribute to =credit with v. ; 179. bulk= great quantity n.
134. attribution =character n. 180. burgeon= expand v.
135. augment= increase v. ; 181. bustling= lively a.
136. available =obtainable a. 182. camouflage= disguise v.
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183. camouflage =hide v. 229. compensate= reimburse v. ;

184. camouflage= decorate( ) v. 230. compensate for =balance phrv. ;
185. camouflage= blend with circumstances v. 231. complaint =protest v.
186. cardinal= fundamental a. 232. complement= supplement n.
187. cargo= shipment n. ; 233. complement= add to v.
188. celebrated= famous a. 234. completely= totally ad.
189. central= essential a. 235. complex= elaborate a.
190. certain= specified a. 236. complex =system n. ;
191. chancy =risky a. 237. complicated =complex a.
192. channel =provide v. 238. complicated =made things more difficult a.
193. channel =direct v. 239. component= constituent a.
194. channel =guide v. 240. composition= mixture n.
195. chaotic= disorganized a. 241. comprehensive= understandable a.
196. cherish =value v. 242. comprehensive= complete a.
197. chief= major a. 243. comprise= form v.
198. chisel =carve v. ; 244. comprise =make up v.
199. choose= opt v. 245. concern= interest v.
200. chronic= persistent a. ; 246. conclusive= final a.
201. chronic =confirmed a. ; 247. conclusive= ultimate a.
202. chronic= habitual a. ; 248. conducive= contributive a. ...
203. chronic =inveterate a. ; 249. configuration= arrangement n. ;
204. chronically=constantly ad. 250. configuration= form n. ;
205. circuitous =indirect a. 251. confine =limit/boundary v.
206. circumstance= condition n. ; 252. confront= face v.
207. cite= quote v. 253. congeal= solidify v.
208. cite =refer to v. 254. consecutive= successive a.
209. classic =typical a. 255. consequence= result n. ;
210. clear =visible a. 256. consequence =importance n. ;
211. clear= apparent a. 257. consequent= later a.
212. cling to= attach to v. 258. consequent= resultant a.
213. close= careful a. ; 259. consequent =resulting a.
214. clue= hint n. 260. consequential= significant a.
215. coating= cover n. 261. consequently= therefore ad.
216. coincide with= be as the same time as v. 262. consequently= thus ad.
217. collaborate= cooperate v. 263. conserve= save v.
218. collaboration= joint effect n. 264. consider =think as v. ;
219. collect =gather v. 265. consider =view as v. ;
220. collide= hit each other v. 266. consider =think about v. ;
221. collide with =run into v. 267. considerable= substantial/significant a.
222. commemorate =celebrate v. ; 268. consist of =compose of v.
223. compact =concise a. ; 269. consistent= regular a.
224. compact= compressed( ) a. ; 270. consistently= regularly ad.
225. comparable= equivalent a. 271. conspicuous= notable a.
226. comparative = relative a. 272. constant =stable a. ;
227. compel =push v. 273. constantly =always ad. ;
228. compelling= convincing a. 274. constellation =collection n. ;
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275. constellation =combination n. ; 321. critical= essential a.

276. constitution= component n. 322. criticize =debate( ; ) v. ;
277. constrain =restrict v. 323. crucial= important a.
278. constraint= limit n. 324. crucially= decisively ad.
279. constraint= restriction n. 325. crushed =ground a.
280. consume= eat up v. ; ; ; 326. cumbersome awkward a. ;
281. consumed= used up v. 327. cumbersome= clumsy a. ;
282. contemplate= consider v. 328. cumbersome= unwieldy a. ;
283. contentious= disputed a. 329. curb= control v. ;
284. continual= constant a. ; 330. current =present a.
285. continuous =uninterrupted a. ; 331. dam= block v. ;
286. contrive= create v. 332. dangle= hang v. ;
287. contrive= invent v. 333. daring =bold a.
288. conventional= customary a. ; 334. debate= argue v. ;
289. conventional= traditional a. ; 335. decimate= destroy v.
290. converging= concentrating a. ; 336. decimation= destruction n.
291. convert =transform v. 337. degree =extent n.
292. convert into= change to v. 338. degree= measure n.
293. convict= condemn v. 339. delicate= dainty a. ;
294. convict =sentence v. 340. delight= please v.
295. convict =doom( ) v. 341. delight= pleasure n. ;
296. conviction= belief n. ; 342. deluxe= lavish a.
297. conviction =strong belief n. 343. demand= need n. ;
298. cope with= handle phrv. ; 344. demise =extinction n.
299. cope with= deal with phrv. ; 345. demography= population n.
300. copious= plentiful a. ; 346. dense= crowded a. ;
301. core =center n. ; 347. dense= thick a. ;
302. correspondence= harmony n. 348. depend= rely on v. ;
303. corroborate= confirm v. ; 349. dependable= reliable a.
304. costly= expensive a. ; 350. depict= describe v.
305. counsel =advise v. 351. depict= portray v. ;
306. countless= innumerable a. 352. depletion= drain n. ;
307. counter= oppose v. 353. deposit =accumulate v.
308. counter of= in the opposite of a. 354. deposit= lay down v. ;
309. counterpart= version( ) n. ; 355. derive= arise v. ;
310. counterpart= similitude( ) n. ; 356. design =create v.
311. counterpart= equivalent( ) n. ; 357. designate= identify v. ;
312. countervail =compensate v. ; 358. detractor= critic( ) n. ;
313. countervail= oppose v. ; 359. detrimental =harmful a. ;
314. couple =associate v. 360. deviate= digress v.
315. covered= included a. ; 361. deviation= departure n.
316. crawl =move v. ; 362. devise= create v. ;
317. create= invent v. ; 363. devoid of= lack of a.
318. creative= inventive a. 364. devoid of= without(prep.) a.
319. crest= peak n. 365. devoid of= scant of a.
320. critical =crucial a. 366. devoted =dedicated a. ;
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367. devoted to =concentrated on a. ; 413. diversification= emergence of many varieties n.

368. discernible = noticeable a. 414. diversity =variety n.
369. dictate= determine v. ; 415. divest =deprive v.
370. dictate= order v. 416. divest =get rid of v.
371. differential= uneven a. ; 417. domestic= home a. ;
372. diffuse =travel v. ; 418. dormant= hibernated a. ;
373. diffuse= spread(out) v. ; 419. dormant= inactive a. ;
374. diligent= careful a. 420. dramatically= greatly ad.
375. diligently= carefully ad. 421. drastic= extreme a. ;
376. dilute= reduce v. ; 422. drastically =obviously ad. ;
377. dim= decrease v. 423. drastically =severely( ) ad. ;
378. disassemble= break apart v. 424. dual =double a. ;
379. disassemble =break up v. 425. duplicate= copy v.
380. disband =dismiss v. ; 426. duplicate= repeat n.
381. discard= throw away v. ; 427. durable= lasting a. ;
382. discard= throw up v. ; 428. earn= acquire v. ;
383. discernible= noticeable a. 429. ease= facilitate( ) v. ;
384. discernible= discriminating a. 430. eccentric= erratic a. ;
385. discharge= release v. 431. eccentric =strange a. ;
386. disentangle =disband v. 432. efface= eliminate v.
387. disgust= distaste v. 433. elaborate =detailed a. ;
388. disintegrate= break apart v. ; 434. elaborate= dainty a. ;
389. disintegrate =fall apart v. ; 435. elapsed =passed a. ;
390. disintegrate= tear apart v. ; 436. element =weather condition n.
391. dismantle =demolish v. ; 437. eliminate= remove v. ;
392. disorder= anarchy n. 438. elusive =difficult to catch a. ;
393. dispensable= not necessary a. 439. emanate= emerge v. ;
394. dispersal =distribution n. ; 440. embark on=start v. ( )
395. displace= move out of position v. ( ) 441. embed= insert v. ;
396. disposition= temperament n. ; 442. embed= implant v. ;
397. dispute= contention n. ; 443. embed =enclose v. ;
398. dispute =argument n. ; 444. emergence= appearance n.
399. dissipate= disperse v. 445. emergency =crisis n.
400. dissipated =dispersed a. 446. emergent =developing a.
401. dissuade =discourage v. 447. employ= use v.
402. distinct= clear and recognizable a. ; 448. enable =allow v.
403. distinction= difference n. 449. enactment= establishment n.
404. distinction= honor n. 450. encapsulate= state briefly v.
405. distinction= excellence n. ; 451. encourage= stimulate v.
406. distinctive= characteristic a. 452. endangered= not abundant a.
407. distinguish= notice from the difference v. ; 453. endeavor= enterprise n.
408. distribute= spread v. ; 454. endow= bestow v.
409. distribution= dispersion n. 455. engulf= swallow v.
410. distribution =geographic range n. 456. enhance= improve v. ;
411. disturb= upset v. 457. enhance= intensify v. ;
412. diverse= distinct a. 458. enjoy =experience v.
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459. enlist= obtain v. 505. excrete= expel v. ;

460. enormous= great a. 506. exercise =use v.
461. enrich= enhance v. 507. exhausted= tired a.
462. ensue= result v. 508. exhausted= used up a. ;
463. ensuing= subsequent a. 509. exhibit =demonstrate v. ;
464. ensure= guarantee v. ; 510. exhibit =display v. ;
465. entail=l involve v. 511. expand= stretch v. ;
466. enthusiastic= eager a. 512. expand =increase v. ;
467. environment= setting n. 513. expanse= area n.
468. ephemeral =short-lived a. 514. expansive= large a.
469. ephemeral =transient a. 515. expediency= convenience n. ;
470. episode= event n. 516. expediency= advantage( ; ) n.
471. equilibrium= balance n. 517. expedient= fitting a. ;
472. era =period n. ; 518. expend= use v.
473. eradicate= remove completely v. ; 519. explicit =obvious a. ;
474. erect =build v. 520. explicitly= clear ad.
475. erratic= unpredictable a. ; 521. exploit= utilize v.
476. erratic= irregular a. ; 522. exploit= take advantage of v.
477. escalate= extend v. 523. exploit= make use of v.
478. essential= crucial a. 524. explore= investigate v. ;
479. established =qualified a. 525. expose to= subject to ( ) v.
480. establishment =formation( ) n. ; 526. express= communicate v.
481. estimate= projection n. 527. extant= existing a. ;
482. estimation =evaluation n. 528. extant =remaining a. ;
483. euphoric= extremely happy a. 529. extant= not extinct a. ;
484. evaluate= judge v. 530. extend= stretch v.
485. eventual= later a. 531. extend= reach v.
486. eventually= later ad. 532. extol =praise v.
487. eventually= ultimately ad. 533. extraneous= inessential a. ;
488. evidence= proof n. 534. extraneous= from outside a. ;
489. evident= apparent a. 535. extraordinary= exceptional a.
490. evident =obvious a. 536. exude= release v. ;
491. evoke= arouse v. ; 537. exude= give off v. ;
492. evoke= draw v. ; 538. fabricate= produce v.
493. evoke=produce v. ; 539. far-reaching= extensive a. ;
494. evoke= promote v. ; 540. far-reaching= broad a. ;
495. evoke= stimulate v. ; 541. fascinating= extremely attractive a.
496. evoke =create in the mind v. ; 542. fashion= make v. ;
497. exaggerate =overstate v. ; 543. fashion= way n. ;
498. excavate =dig out v. 544. fashionable =popular a. ;
499. excavation =dug-out n. 545. feasible= achievable a.
500. exceed= surpass v. ; 546. feasible= practical a.
501. exceed =beyond above v. ; 547. feast= eating n.
502. exceedingly =extremely ad. ; 548. ferry= transport n.
503. excess =go beyond n. ; 549. fertile= reproductive a. ;
504. exclusively= only ad. ; 550. fertile= productive a. ;
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551. figure out =map( ) phr. ; 597. groom= clean v. ;

552. finding= discovery n. 598. groom =make up v. ;
553. first and foremost =above all phr. ; 599. groundless =unfounded a.
554. flake =fragment n. 600. grounds =reasons n. ;
555. flattery= praise n. 601. groundwork= base n.
556. flee= run away from v. 602. groundwork= basis n.
557. flexible= adaptable a. 603. groundwork= foundation n.
558. float= stay on the top v. 604. grudging= unenthusiastic a.
559. float =upward rise phrv. 605. guarantee= ensure v. ;
560. flourish =prosper v. ; 606. hallmark= characteristic n.
561. flourish= thrive v. ; 607. hamper =district v. ;
562. flourishing= prosperous a. 608. hamper= restrict v. ;
563. flow= movement n. 609. hamper =make difficulty v. ;
564. fluctuate= change v. 610. handy= convenient a. ;
565. fluctuation= variation n. ; 611. haphazard= random a.
566. focal= point centre area n. 612. harness= use v.
567. follow= track v. 613. harness= utilize v.
568. for instance= for example phr. 614. harsh= drastic a. ;
569. forage= feed n. 615. hasty= hurried a. ;
570. forage =search for food v. 616. haul= pull v.
571. formidable =excessive a. 617. have nothing to do with= in no relation to phrv.
572. foster= encourage v. 618. havoc= destruction n.
573. foster= urge v. ; 619. hazard =danger n.
574. foster =promote the development of v. ; 620. heed= notice v. ;
575. foul= pollute v. 621. heighten= increase v. ;
576. fragment= break up v. 622. heir= inheritor n. ;
577. fragmentation= break n. 623. hence= therefore ad.
578. fragmentize= break up v. 624. heritage =legacy n. ;
579. frankly =openly ad. 625. heritage= tradition n. ;
580. frankly= sincerely ad. 626. heterogeneous= varied a.
581. friction= conflict n. ; 627. hide= conceal v.
582. function= operation n. ; 628. hinder= interfere with v.
583. function= utility n. ; 629. hint= clue n. ;
584. fundamental =basic a. 630. hint= implication n. ;
585. funds= money n. 631. hint= indication n. ;
586. furthermore= in addition ad. 632. hint= lead n. ;
587. gap= opening n. ; 633. hire= employ v.
588. gear =adjust v. 634. hobby= pastime n.
589. generate= produce v. 635. hold =support v. ;
590. genuinely =actually ad. 636. hold= keep up v. ;
591. get accustomed to= become used to phrv. 637. hollow= an empty space n.
592. give rise to= produce phrv. 638. homogeneous =uniform a.
593. given =particular a. ; 639. host of =great number n.
594. govern= regulate v. ; 640. however =yet conj.
595. govern= control v. ; 641. hub= center n.
596. grasp =understand v. ; 642. huge= large a.
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643. hurdle =fence v. 689. indispensable= required a.

644. hypothetical =supposed a. ; 690. indispensable= vital a.
645. ice sheet= glacier( ) n. 691. indispensable= significant( ) a.
646. identical= the same a. 692. induce =bring v.
647. idiosyncrasies =peculiarity n. 693. induce =cause v.
648. ignite= set on fire v. 694. ineffectively= without any result ad.
649. illusion= impression( ) n. ; 695. inert= motionless a. ;
650. immediately= closest ad. ; 696. inert= motiveless a. ;
651. immense= great a. 697. inevitable= unavoidable a.
652. immense= huge a. 698. inference= conclusion n.
653. immense= vast a. 699. infirm= weak a. ;
654. immensely= extremely ad. 700. inflate= expand v. ;
655. immigration= movement n. 701. infrastructure= foundation n.
656. immobile= fixed a. ; 702. ingenious= very clever a.
657. immobility= absence of motion n. ; 703. ingenuity= cleverness n. ;
658. immoral= indecent a. 704. ingenuity= creativeness n. ;
659. immoral= improper a. 705. ingenuity= inventiveness n. ;
660. impermeable= impenetrable a. 706. ingenuity= resourcefulness n. ;
661. impermeable =impervious a. 707. inherent= essential a. ;
662. impetus= stimulus v. ; 708. inherent= internal a. ;
663. impetus= incentive n. ; 709. inherent= instinctive a.
664. implausible= unbelievable a. 710. inherent= in characteristic of a.
665. implement= tool n. 711. inherently =essentially ad.
666. imply= indicate v. 712. inhibit =hinder v. ;
667. imposing= impressive a. 713. inhospitable= unfavorable a. ;
668. imprecise= inexact a. 714. inhospitable= adverse a. ;
669. improbable= unlikely a. 715. initial= first a.
670. in fact= actually phr. 716. initially =originally ad. ;
671. in great demand =in popularity phr. 717. initiate= begin v. ;
672. in respect to= in term of phr. 718. initiate =start v. ;
673. inaccessible= unreachable a. 719. innovation =new n. ;
674. inadvertently= unintentionally ad. 720. innovative= new a.
675. inadvertently =without knowing ad. 721. inordinate= excessive a.
676. inauspicious= unfavorable a. 722. install= put in place v.
677. incidentally= by the way ad. 723. instant= moment n. ;
678. inclement =unfavorable a. ( ) 724. instantaneous= immediate a.
679. inconceivable= unimaginable a. 725. instigate= incite v. ;
680. inconclusive= without result( ) a. 726. instructive= informative v.
681. incorporate= include v. 727. insufficient= inadequate a.
682. incorporate= merge v. ; 728. intact= untouched a.
683. incursion= invasion n. 729. intangible =nonmaterial a.
684. indicate= demonstrate v. ; 730. intangible= immaterial a.
685. indigenous =native a. ; 731. integral= essential a.
686. indispensable =essential a. 732. intense =strong a.
687. indispensable= necessary a. 733. intentionally= deliberately ad. ;
688. indispensable= needed a. 734. intermediate= in-between a./n. ;
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735. intimate =close a. 781. link= consist of v. ;

736. intricate= complex a. 782. link= put together v. ;
737. intricate =carefully shaped a. 783. listening =advertent a.
738. intrigue= interest v. 784. livelihood= means of support n. ;
739. intriguing= fascinating a. 785. locale= place n. ;
740. intrinsic= essential a. ; 786. locate= find v.
741. intrinsic= inherent a. ; 787. lucrative= profitable a.
742. intrusive= invasive a. 788. luxuriant= thriving a.
743. invade= move into v. ; 789. magnify= enlarge v.
744. invaluable= highly useful a. 790. magnitude =extent n. ;
745. invariably= always ad. ; 791. magnitude =amount n. ;
746. invent =devise v. 792. maintain= continue v. ;
747. inviolable= without exception a. 793. majestic= magnificent a.
748. inviolable =allowing no attack a. 794. make their way= travel phrv.
749. invoke =appeal v. , 795. malleable =pliable a. ;
750. irrecoverable =permanent a. 796. mandatory =required a. ;
751. irreparable= permanent a. 797. mandatory =obligatory a. ;
752. isolated= separated a. ; 798. manifest= reveal v. ;
753. jettison= release v. 799. manipulate= control v.
754. jolt= shock v. ; 800. marked =considerable a.
755. judge= estimate v. 801. markedly= distinctly ad.
756. junction =connection n. ; 802. mask =cover v. ; ;
757. juncture =connection n. ; 803. mask= disguise v. ; ;
758. justified= right a. 804. massive= enormous a.
759. justify= prove v. ... 805. massive= huge a.
760. key= significant a. ; 806. mastery= control n.
761. lading= cargo n. 807. matter= issue n. ;
762. lading= shipment n. 808. maximum =greatest size n.
763. landscape= scenery n. ; 809. mean= average n.
764. large= extensive a. ; 810. merely =only ad.
765. largely =mostly ad. ; 811. merely= simply ad.
766. launch= initial v. ; 812. merely =no more than ad.
767. launch= initiate v. ; 813. merge= blend v. ;
768. launch= start v. ; 814. merge= combine v. ;
769. legitimacy= authority n. 815. meticulously= carefully ad.
770. legitimately= properly ad. ; 816. microbe= germ n. ;
771. leisure= free time n. 817. milestone= significant event n. ;
772. leisurely= slowly a. ; 818. milky way =galaxy n.
773. lethal= fateful a. 819. mimic= imitate v.
774. lethal =deadly a. 820. mimic= copy v.
775. liberal =extensive a. 821. miniature= small a.
776. liken= to compare v. 822. minuscule= tiny a.
777. likewise= similarly ad. 823. minute= tiny a.
778. linger= wander v. ; 824. minute =very small a.
779. linger= stroll v. ; 825. minutely= finely ad. ;
780. link= connect v. 826. minutely= in detail ad. ;
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827. mirror= reflect v. ; 873. obtain acquire v. ;

828. misconception= wrong idea n.
829. misleading= erroneous a.
830. misleading= inaccurate a.
831. misunderstanding= wrong idea n.
832. misunderstanding= FALSE idea n.
833. mock= pretend v.
834. modest =limited( ) a.
835. modest= not too large (
836. modification =alteration n.
837. momentous= significant a.
838. monitor= observe v. ; 884. omit neglect v.
839. monopolize= dominate(
840. monotone= tedious a.
841. monotonous= boring a.
842. moreover =additionally ad.
843. moreover= in addition ad.
844. motif= pattern n.
845. mount= climb v.
846. mount =grow v.
847. mount= increase v.
848. mundane= material a.
849. mundane= ordinary a.
850. myriad= countless a.
851. myriad= innumerable a.
852. myriad= numerous a.
853. narrow= limit v.
854. nature= character n. ; 900. ornamentation= decoration n.
855. nearly= almost ad. ; 901. outbreak =sudden increase v.
856. necessary= required a.
857. needless to say= obvious phr.
858. nevertheless= however ad.
859. nevertheless= in spite of ad.
860. nocturnal =nighttime a.
861. notable important a.
862. notable outstanding a.
863. note record v.
864. noticeable obvious a.
865. notwithstanding despite prep.
866. objective purpose n.
867. oblige force v.
868. obscure conceal v. ; 914. peak= maximum n.
869. obscure hide v.
870. obscure unclear a.
871. obscure not clear a.
872. obsession with fixation on n.
874. obvious evident a.
875. occasion event n.
876. occasionally once in a while adv.
877. of legitimacy lawful a.
878. of likelihood probable a.
879. offset compensate v. ;
880. offset balance v. ;
) a. 881. offset make up v. ;
; 882. old male aged male n.
883. omit exclude v. ;
;
) v. 885. on the contrary on the other hand phr.
; 886. on the contrary whereas( ; ) phr.
; 887. on the whole in general ph.
888. ongoing current a.
889. onset beginning n.
890. onset start n.
891. opaque impenetrable a.
892. optimal most advantageous a.
893. option choice n. ;
; 894. orchestrate stage-manage v.
; 895. orientation perspective n.
; 896. orientation introduction n.
; 897. originally at the first ad.
; 898. ornament decorate v.
899. ornamental =decorative a.
;
902. outcome= result n.
903. outermost= farthermost away a.
; 904. overview= summary n.
; 905. overwhelming= powerful a.
906. pacify =assuage v.
; 907. paradox= contrary n. ;
; 908. paradoxically= seemingly contradictory ad.
909. parcel out =distribute phrv. ... ;
910. pare away= remove v. ;
; 911. partly =in some degree ad.
912. patch =spot n.
913. patch =area n.
915. peak =highest point n.
916. peak= time of the greatest period n.
917. peculiar= strange a. ;
; 918. penetrate =enter v. ;
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919. perceptible= appreciable a. 965. posit= suggest v. ;

920. perceptible =noticeable a. 966. posit =assume v. ;
921. peril= danger n. 967. postulate=presume v.
922. perilous= dangerous a. 968. postulate= hypotheses v.
923. perilous= risky a. 969. potent =powerful a.
924. perilous= hazardous a. 970. potential =possible a. ;
925. perilous= toxic a. 971. practically= nearly ad. ;
926. periodically= regularly ad. 972. precarious =insecure a. ;
927. periodically= from time to time ad. 973. precede =be beyond v. ;
928. perishable =easy to spoil a. 974. precede= come before v.
929. permanent =lasting a. 975. precious =valuable a.
930. permeate =penetrate v. ; 976. precipitate =bring about v.
931. permit= allow v. 977. precision =accuracy n. ;
932. perpetual =constant a. ; 978. preclude= rule out v. ;
933. persist =continue v. ; 979. predicament =difficult situation n. ;
934. persist= last v. ; 980. predicament =serious situation n. ;
935. persistent= long lasting a. 981. prediction =prophecy n.
936. personality= character n. ; 982. predominant= principal a.
937. pertinent =relevant a. 983. predominant= most aggressive a.
938. pervasive= widespread a. 984. predominant =very noticeable a.
939. phenomena[pl.] =events n. 985. predominantly= primitively ad.
940. phenomenal= extraordinary a. 986. predominately =mainly ad.
941. phenomenon= occurrence n. 987. preeminent =foremost a. ;
942. phenomenon= observable fact n. 988. premise= assume v. ;
943. piecing =joining n. 989. premise= assumption n. ;
944. pigment= color n. 990. preoccupation with= concentration on phr.
945. pigmentation= coloring n. 991. preordain= appoint v. ;
946. pigmentation= dye n. 992. preordain= foreordain v. ;
947. pinnacle =high point n. ; 993. preordain =ordain v. ;
948. pinpoint =precise a. 994. prerequisite =requirement n.
949. pinpoint =describe precisely v. 995. prerequisite= something required n.
950. pinpoint =clearly identify v. 996. prerequisite= something needed to happen n.
951. plausible =believable a. 997. preserve= protect v. ;
952. plausible =paradoxical a. 998. preserve= retain v. ;
953. pledge= promise n. ; 999. preserve= save v. ;
954. plumage= feather n. 1000. presumable= probably a. ;
955. pocketbook= affordable a. 1001. prevailing= popular a.
956. popular= widespread a. ; 1002. prevailing= dominant a.
957. popular= broad appeal a. ; 1003. prevalent =common a. ;
958. pore= hole n. ; 1004. prevalent =prevailing a. ;
959. pore =space( ) n. ; 1005. previous= past a. ;
960. portion= part n. 1006. previously= before ad. ;
961. portion= constituent n. 1007. primarily= mainly ad.
962. pose= place v. ; 1008. primary= dominant a.
963. pose =present v. ; 1009. primitive= early a.
964. posit =propose v. ; 1010. principal =essential a.
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1011. principal= major a. 1057. radical =drastic a. ;

1012. principle= rule n. 1058. radical =extreme a. ;
1013. principle= standard n. 1059. radical =fundamental a.
1014. prior =previous a. ; 1060. radically =completely a.
1015. priority= ranking preference n. 1061. raise to= cause to/ come about v. ;
1016. pristine= pure a. ; 1062. ramification= branch n. ;
1017. prized= valued a. 1063. ramification =consequence n. ;
1018. probe =explore v. ; 1064. range= vary v. ;
1019. process= purify( ; ) v. 1065. rare =scarce a. ;
1020. procure =obtain v. ; 1066. rate= classify v. ;
1021. procure =acquire v. ; 1067. rather than= instead of phr.
1022. profound= far-reaching a. 1068. readily =easily ad.
1023. programmed= determined a. 1069. ready= receptive( ) a. ;
1024. prohibitive= unaffordable a. 1070. realm= area n.
1025. projection= estimate n. ; 1071. rebellion= revolt n. ;
1026. proliferation= increase n. ; 1072. rebound= recovery n.
1027. prolifically= abundantly ad. 1073. receptacle= receiver n.
1028. prolong =extend v. 1074. receptivity to =openness to phr.
1029. prominent =eminent a. 1075. recharge= refill v.
1030. prominent= outstanding a. ; 1076. recur= repeat v.
1031. prominent =principal a. ; 1077. refine= improve v.
1032. promote= encourage v. ; 1078. refined =decent a.
1033. pronounced= clear a. ; 1079. refined =with high quality a.
1034. pronounced =definite a. ; 1080. refreshing= unusual a.
1035. pronounced= notable a. ; 1081. refuge= safety n.
1036. propagate= multiply v. 1082. refuse= garbage n.
1037. propagate= reproduce v. 1083. regardless =without considering ad.
1038. propel =push v. ; 1084. regulate =adjust v. ;
1039. property =characteristic n. ; 1085. regulate =control v. ;
1040. property= quality n. ; 1086. reinforce= strengthen v.
1041. proponent= supporter n. 1087. relative= comparative a.
1042. prosper =succeed v. ; 1088. relatively =comparatively ad. ;
1043. prosperity= well being n. 1089. relatively= correspondingly ad. ;
1044. prosperous= wealthy a. ; 1090. relatively =oppositely ad. ;
1045. prototype =model n. 1091. relevant= applicable adj. ;
1046. protrude =project v. ; 1092. relic =remain n. ;
1047. protrude= extend v. ; 1093. relic= remnant n. ;
1048. protrude =stick out v. ; 1094. reluctant= disinclined a.
1049. provoke= elicit v. ; 1095. remarkable =notable a. ;
1050. prowess= expertise n. 1096. remarkable= incredible a. ;
1051. prowess =ambition( ) n. 1097. remedy =cure v.
1052. proximity= closeness n. 1098. remnant =remaining a.
1053. proximity =nearness n. 1099. remnant= remains n.
1054. proximity to= close to n. ; 1100. remote= distant a.
1055. pursue =chase v. ; 1101. remote=isolated( ) a.
1056. quarters= residences n. 1102. render= make v.
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1103. rendering= presentation n. ; 1149. scale= magnitude n. ;

1104. renowned= famous a. 1150. scant= minimal a.
1105. repercussion= effect n. ; 1151. scatter =distribute v.
1106. replicas= copies n. 1152. scatter= disperse v.
1107. repudiate= reject v. ; 1153. scented =fragrant a.
1108. reputation= fame n. 1154. scope =horizon n. ;
1109. reserve =save v. ; 1155. scope =extent n. ;
1110. resident= inhabitant n. 1156. scorching= exceedingly hot a.
1111. residual =remaining a. 1157. score =a large number of n. ;
1112. resilient =easy to recover a. 1158. scorn= despise v. ;
1113. resilient= quick to recover a. 1159. scrap= fragment n.
1114. restricted= limited a. 1160. screen =filter v.
1115. retain= keep v. ; 1161. scrutinize= examine v.
1116. retreat= recede v. 1162. scrutiny =examination n.
1117. retrieve= bring back v. 1163. sculpt= shape v. ;
1118. reveal =manifest v. ; 1164. secrete= produce v.
1119. reveal =show v. ; 1165. sedentary= settled a. ;
1120. reveal= make known v. ; 1166. seething= excited a.
1121. revenues= income n. 1167. seething =active a.
1122. revival =restoration n. ; 1168. segment= portion n. ;
1123. revival =resuscitation n. ; 1169. seize= take v.
1124. revolution= dramatic change n. 1170. seldom= rare a.
1125. revolutionize =change dramatically v. 1171. separate =different a. ;
1126. rigidly= strictly ad. 1172. serene= calm a.
1127. rigorous= demanding a. 1173. serene= silent a.
1128. rigorous= harsh a. 1174. set in= motion start phrv.
1129. rise= emerge v. 1175. set off= begin phrv. ; ;
1130. risk =danger n. 1176. settle =inhabit v. ;
1131. ritual =ceremonial n. 1177. severe=harsh a. ;
1132. rival =compete v. ; 1178. shallow= not deep a.
1133. roam= wander v. 1179. shatter= destroy v.
1134. robust= healthy a. ; 1180. sheer= absolute a.
1135. role =function n. 1181. shield =protect v.
1136. rotate= turn v. 1182. shift =change v. ;
1137. roughly= approximately ad. 1183. shift= move v. ;
1138. roundabout= circuitous a. 1184. shiver= tremor v. ;
1139. route= path n. 1185. showcase= display v.
1140. routinely commonly ad. 1186. shrink= contract v. ;
1141. rudiment= basic n. 1187. shy away from =avoid phrv.
1142. rudimentary= basic a. 1188. significant =considerable a.
1143. rudimentary =primitive a. 1189. significant= important a.
1144. rupture= burst v. 1190. significant =meaningful a.
1145. sacred= holy a. 1191. simulated= artificial a. ;
1146. sample= example n. ; 1192. simultaneously= at the same time ad.
1147. satisfied =fulfilled a. 1193. singularly =particularly ad. ;
1148. save for =except for prep. 1194. sink= descend v. ;
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1195. sink= drop to the bottom v. ; 1241. spontaneous= instinctive a. ;

1196. sink= pass out of sight v. ; 1242. spontaneous= unplanned a. ;
1197. site= locate v. ; 1243. sporadic= irregular a.
1198. size up= reckon up to v. 1244. sporadic= intermittent a.
1199. skeptical =doubting a. ; 1245. sporadically= occasionally ad.
1200. skeptical= suspected a. ; 1246. spot= catch v. ;
1201. slight= small a. ; 1247. spot= see v. ;
1202. slightly= somewhat ad. 1248. spot= identify v. ;
1203. slope =incline v. 1249. spottily =occasionally ad.
1204. snap= break v. 1250. spread= distribute v.
1205. so far= until present phr. 1251. spur =stimulate v.
1206. so far= up to now phr. 1252. stabilize= hold in place v.
1207. so far= up to present phr. 1253. staggering= overwhelming a.
1208. soak =absorb v. 1254. staple= important a.
1209. sole= only a. ; 1255. staunch= loyal a. ;
1210. sole= unique a. ; 1256. staunch =strong a. ;
1211. solicit= request v. ; 1257. steadfast= firm a. ;
1212. solitary= alone a. ; 1258. stealthily= silently ad.
1213. sophisticated =complex a. ; 1259. stem= arise v.
1214. sophisticated= elaborated a. ; 1260. stimulate= cause v. ;
1215. sophisticated =refined a. ; 1261. stimulate= prompt v. ;
1216. sophistication= technology n. 1262. stockpile= store up v. ;
1217. sort= kind n. ; 1263. strictly= only ad.
1218. sort= type n. ; 1264. stride= step n. ;
1219. sought-after =desired a. 1265. strike= come into/ contract with v. ;
1220. source =origin n. 1266. striking= dramatic a.
1221. span =period n. 1267. string= series n.
1222. spark= set off v. 1268. stringent =strict a.
1223. sparse =not rich a. ; 1269. strip =remove v.
1224. spawn= create v. ; 1270. sturdy =strong a. ;
1225. spawn= produce v. ; 1271. stylus= pen n.
1226. speak of =indicate phrv. 1272. subject to= vulnerable to a.
1227. speciation= evolution( ) n. 1273. subjected to= dominated by v.
1228. specific= particular a. ; 1274. subsequent= ensuing a. ;
1229. specify= state v. 1275. subsequent =later a. ;
1230. spectacular= impressive a. 1276. subsidiary =less important a.
1231. spectator= beholder n. 1277. substantial =sturdy a.
1232. spectator= viewer n. 1278. substantial= significant a. ;
1233. spectator= human viewer n. 1279. substantial= actual a. ;
1234. spectrum= range n. ; 1280. substantial =essential a. ;
1235. speed= increase the rate of v. 1281. substantially =importantly ad.
1236. spell= period of time n. 1282. substantiate =confirm v. ;
1237. sphere= area n. ; 1283. substitute= replace v.
1238. splendor= magnificence n. ; 1284. substitute =replacement n.
1239. split= divided a. 1285. succession =series n.
1240. spontaneous =impulsive a. ; 1286. suitable =appropriate a.
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1287. suited =appropriated a. 1333. terminal= final a. ;

1288. sumptuous= luxurious a. ; 1334. terrain= tract( ) n. ;
1289. sunk= down to the bottom a. 1335. testify= give evidence v.
1290. supplant= substitute v. ; 1336. therefore =consequently ad.
1291. supplant= replace v. ; 1337. therefore= in that purpose ad.
1292. suppress =stop by force v. ; 1338. thoroughly= completely ad. ;
1293. surmise= infer v. 1339. threaten= endanger v.
1294. surmise= assumption v. ; 1340. threshold =limit n. ;
1295. surmise= guess v. ; 1341. through= by prep.
1296. surmise= infer v. ; 1342. thus= consequently ad.
1297. surplus= excess a. 1343. tie =connection n. ;
1298. surplus =extra a. 1344. tie= relation n. ;
1299. surveillance= careful observation n. ; 1345. timid= fearful a.
1300. susceptible to =prone to a. 1346. toil= work v.
1301. suspect= believe v. ; 1347. tolerate= endure v.
1302. suspect= doubt v. ; 1348. toxic= poisonous a.
1303. suspend =hang v. 1349. track =follow v. ;
1304. sustain =support v. ; 1350. track =observe( ; ) v. ;
1305. sustain= persist v. 1351. tracts(of land)= area n.
1306. sustenance= food n. ; 1352. transfer= move v. ;
1307. sustenance= life n. ; 1353. transform= deform v.
1308. sustenance= living n. ; 1354. transformation= conversion n. ;
1309. swell =expand v. ; 1355. transformation= change n. ;
1310. swell =enlargement n. ; 1356. transformation= rotation n. ;
1311. swiftly =quickly ad. 1357. transformation =shuffle n. ;
1312. symmetric= balance a. ; 1358. transforming =changing n. ;
1313. synthesis= combination n. 1359. transitory= ephemeral a.
1314. tactual= textural a. 1360. transitory =short-lived a.
1315. tailspin= total confusion n. ; 1361. transitory= temporary a.
1316. take= require v. 1362. transitory= transient a.
1317. take place= occur phrv. 1363. trappings= decorations n.
1318. tame= domesticate v. ; 1364. trauma= damage n. ;
1319. tangible =material a. ; 1365. traverse= cross v. ;
1320. tangible =physical a. ; 1366. trend= movement n. ;
1321. tantalizing =anxious a. 1367. trend= tendency n. ;
1322. taper= diminish v. 1368. tricky= difficult a. ;
1323. task= work n. 1369. trigger= start v. ;
1324. technique= method n. ; 1370. trigger= initiate v. ;
1325. teem with= be full of phrv. ; 1371. truism= it was evidence that n.
1326. tempting= appealing a. ; 1372. turbulent= agitated a.
1327. tend= care for v. ; 1373. turn= change to v.
1328. tendency= inclination n. 1374. typical= ordinary a.
1329. tenet= belief n. ; 1375. ubiquitous= common a.
1330. tenet= principle n. ; 1376. ultimately= eventually ad.
1331. tension =pressure n. 1377. ultimately =finally ad.
1332. tenuous = weak a. 1378. unadorned= not decorative a.
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1379. unanimity =total agreement n. 1425. vastly= greatly ad.

1380. undergo= experience v. ; 1426. vehicle= way n. ;
1381. underlying= inner a. ; 1427. vehicle =means n. ;
1382. underpinning= foundation n. ; ; 1428. vehicle= method n. ;
1383. underpinning= support n. ; ; 1429. versatile= adaptable a.
1384. underrate= underestimate v. ; 1430. via= by means of prep. ;
1385. underrate =undervalue v. ; 1431. via= by the way of prep. ;
1386. underscore =stress v. 1432. vial= bottle n.
1387. undertake= attempt( ; ) v. ; 1433. vibrant= vivid a.
1388. undertaking =enterprise n. ; 1434. vigor= energy a.
1389. uneasy= unstable a. 1435. vigorous= strong a.
1390. uniform= without variation a. ; 1436. vigorous= energetic a.
1391. uniformly= evenly ad. 1437. virtually =nearly ad.
1392. uniformly =consistently ad. 1438. virtually =almost ad.
1393. unintendedly =occasionally( ) ad. 1439. virtually= actually ad.
1394. unique= distinct a. 1440. virtually= in fact ad.
1395. unique= sole( ) a. 1441. visual barrier= obstacle to view phr.
1396. unique to= only found in a. 1442. vital =essential a.
1397. universally =without exception ad. 1443. vivid= bright a.
1398. unleash= release v. 1444. volume =quantity n.
1399. unprecedented= initial a. 1445. vulnerable= susceptible a.
1400. unprecedented= new a. 1446. vulnerable= weak a.
1401. unprecedented =novel a. 1447. vulnerable =open to attack a.
1402. unprecedented =unique a. 1448. vulnerable= open to break a.
1403. unqualified =complete a. ; 1449. wanting= inadequate a.
1404. unreceptive =unresponsive a. 1450. warrant =justify v.
1405. unresolved =undecided a. 1451. warrant =authorize v.
1406. unrestricted =unlimited a. 1452. wary= cautious a. ;
1407. unsophisticated =simple a. 1453. way= station stop n.
1408. unsuitable= inappropriate a. 1454. whatever= in any case ad.
1409. unsurpassed =superior a. 1455. whereas= however conj.
1410. unwieldy= cumbersome a. 1456. whereby= through a process in which conj. ;
1411. urbane =cultivated a. 1457. while= although conj.
1412. utilitarian= practical a. 1458. wholly =completely ad. ;
1413. utilitarian= functional a. 1459. wield= exert v.
1414. utterly= completely ad. 1460. with respect of= in terms of( ) phr.
1415. vagary= uncertainty n. 1461. within= inside ad.
1416. vaguely= slightly a. 1462. withstand= resist v. ;
1417. vanish= disappear v. 1463. withstand= tolerate v. ;
1418. variability= tendency to change n. ; 1464. witness =observe v.
1419. variation =difference n. ; 1465. yearly= annual a.
1420. varied= different a. 1466. yearning= longing a. ;
1421. vast= immense a. 1467. yet= however conj.
1422. vast =extended a. 1468. yield= produce v. ;
1423. vast= extensive a. 1469. yield= provide v. ;
1424. vast= large number a. 1470. zenith= peak n.
17 Vocabulary

56. devour = eat vt.

57. dilemma=problem n.
58. dim=weak adj.
59. dimension=size n.
60. dimension=aspect n. [ ]
61. distant=far adj.
17. abrupt=sudden adj. 62. diverse=various adj.
18. accumulate=build up 63. doctrine=principle n.
19. aggregation=group n. 64. elite=excellent person n.
20. apparently=seemingly adv. 65. encounter=meet vt.
bustling=busy adj. 66. end=purpose n.
21. arid=dry adj. 67. enduring=withstanding adj.
22. astoundingly=incredibly adv. 68. entirely=wholly adv.
23. be susceptible to=be subject to 69. envision=imagine vt.
24. brew=develop vt. 70. essential=required adj.
25. by and large=for the most part 71. eventual=final adj.
26. catastrophic=badly harmful 72. eventually= finally adv.
27. champion=promote vt. 73. eventually=in the end adv.
28. circumstance=situation n. 74. evolve=develop vt.
29. cluster=group n. 75. exclusively=solely adv.
30. coincide with=accord with ... 76. exert=utilize vt.
31. coincidence=likely events 77. extensive=broad adj.
32. colossal=enormous adj. 78. focus=concentrate vt.
33. compelling=forcing adj. 79. foremost=important adj.
34. comprehensive=thorough adj. 80. furthermore=moreover adv.
35. compulsory=required adj. 81. genuine=true adj.
36. concensus=agreement n. 82. hairline=slight adj.
37. confined=limited adj. 83. implement=carry out vt.
38. confined=restricted v. 84. incentive=motive n.
39. congregate=gather vt. vi 85. indistinct=not clear adj.
40. consequently=as a result 86. inducement=incentive n.
41. considerablely=greatly adv. 87. initialing=beginning v.
42. constitute=make up vt. 88. insight into=perceive
43. consume=use completely 89. intact=complete adj.
44. continuous=ongoing adj. 90. intercourse=exchange n.
45. contour=outline vt. 91. intermingle=interact vt.
46. convince=persuade vt. 92. keep tune to=maintain
47. couple with=together with 93. lax=careless adj.
48. culminate in=peak 94. marked= significant adj.
49. cushioned=protect 95. markedly=noticeably adv.
50. deficient=inadequate adj, 96. marvelously=remarkably adv.
51. deplete=exhaust vt. 97. mature=get older adj.
52. desiccated=dry adj. 98. mere subsistence=minimize survival
53. despite= even though
54. detected=identified vt. 99. minute=small adj.
55. determine=figure out vt. 100. misleading=unreliable adj.
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101. moderate=temperate adj. 147. spur of the moment=without planning

102. modes=manner n. 148. strategy=plan n.
103. modify=change vt. 149. stunning=astounding adj.
104. mutually exclusive=contradictory adj. 150. subsequent=following in time
105. notably=especially adv. 151. substantial=enough adj.
106. notwithstanding=-nevertheless conj. 152. successive=continuous adj.
107. on the whole=mainly 153. sue=raise a legal action against vt.
108. optimal=ideal adj. 154. supplemental=additional adj.
109. originate from= come into existence from 155. susceptible to=be subject to
110. overlook=ignore vt. 156. thorough=complete adj.
111. owing to=because of 157. throughout=during the period
112. peak=summit/climax n. 158. thus=therefore adv.
113. portable -can be carried adj. 159. tremendous=enormous adj.
114. portions=parts n. 160. ultimate=in the end adj.
115. potential= capability adj. 161. underscore=emphasize vt.
116. pragmatic = practical adj. 162. vast=huge adj.
117. primitive=basic and simple adj. 163. vital=essential adj.
118. profound=deep adj. 164. whole=entire adj.
119. projection=prediction n.
120. proliferating=multiplying vi.
121. prolong=lengthy adj.
122. promote=enhance vt.
123. prompt=cause n.
124. proposal=idea n.
125. provided=if conj.
126. rare=unusual adj.
127. ravage=destroy n.
128. refined=improved adj.
129. regenerate=renew vt.
130. regrettable=unfortunate adj.
131. remarkably=surprisingly adv.
132. resembling=approximating vt.
133. respective=particular adj.
134. resume = start again vt.
135. scanty=thin adj. ;
136. seek=attempt vt.
137. sensational= extraordinary adj.
138. setback=failure n.
139. severed=cut off
140. severity=seriousness n.
141. significance=importance n.
142. skeptical=doubtful adj.
143. specifically=specially adv.
144. splendid=magnificent adj.
145. sponsor = support vt.
146. spontaneously=automatically adv.