读故事背雅思单词
读故事背雅思单词
读故事背雅思单词
An honorable entry
The acclaimed academic, Dr. Sir Walter T.J. Fitzbody, accompanied the equally accessible expert of aboriginal
history, Dr. Mugambe H. C. Carriky, slowly to the platform to accept his National Science Foundation Award. Both
were noted for their absenteeism, rarely seen in public and still marveled at for their abnormal usage of double
abbreviations in their
names. That it was Dr. Carriky, the former pupil of Dr. Fitzbody who was receiving this life-time award before his
mentor was only minor. Dr. Fitzbody knew that academia was not always fair and, having always been rather
accommodating for his favorite student anyhow, was taking the event as an honor to his work as well.
When Dr. Carriky accidentally tripped over the toe of a person with his leg extended too far into the aisle, the
gasps of the crowd conveniently covered the abusive words that came
out of Dr. Carriky's mouth. The man did not take the abuse kindly, however, and abandoning all respect, began to
rise to respond to the guest of honor. Dr. Fitzbody, sensing trouble, quickly accelerated towards the stage. It did not
matter that an accessory of his robe was lost to the floor as they escaped. The rest of the audience, sensing a need
for accommodation, politely gave clear access so that no further mishaps would occur.
Having accomplished their entry, Dr. Fitzbody began his introduction of Dr. Carriky. He gently smiled and said
a joke that related the fall to a historical abstraction. The crowd laughed in relief and breathed easily as they knew
that honor and dignity had been restored.
.T.J. H.C.
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abandon v.
abbreviation n.
abnormal adj. ;
aboriginal a. n.
absenteeism (absent )->n.. ;
abstraction n. , ,
abuse v/n ,
abusive ; ;
academia n.. ;
academic a. , n.
accelerate v. ;
accept v
access 1.n. ( ) ; ( )
(to); ( ) 2. , ;
accessible a. , ; ( )
accessory n. ,
accidentally ad. ,
acclaim v …
accommodating a. ,
accommodation ( )n , ; , ,
accompany v. , , … ,
accomplish v. ( ); ( ); ,
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accountant-adapt Accreditation crisis
Dave' s business acumen was sorely questioned when the first round of accreditation for his music sc
hool failed. His partners accused him of not accumulating a qualified staff, his accountant acquiesced that
his bookkeeping was not orderly, and his wife said he wasn't as acquainted with the process as he shou
ld have been. Regardless of the accuracy of the complaints, Dave felt an acute pain; it was as if he was
drinking acid. How could his friends all abandon him so quickly when troubles came? Dave knew that
if he ever wanted to achieve anything else in his life after this, he would first have to overcome this e
motional acupuncture, acknowledge his mistakes and move on.
His first step Ms to adapt to the situation and keep his acquisitive partners from selling whet he had
started to the highest bidder. TO do this he quickly acquired the report on what had been successfully
accredited and what had failed. He was surprised to find that his school had only failed on one point, th
e acoustics of their main music hall. That meant that everything else was fine, that it was a success exc
ept for that one thing!
At the meeting the next day with all parties involved, Dave presented the report and his plan for he
w they could improve the acoustics of the hall and then activate e a second round of accreditation meeti
ngs. Everyone was happy except for the partners. They had already viewed the school as a failed acquisi
tion and it was hard for them to adjust their thinking. Dave was quick, however, and encouraged them t
hat this was still a successful item in their accumulation of a diversified portfolio. They agreed and the s
chool was licensed three months later.
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accountant n. ,
accredit v.1. , , 2. … , …
accreditation n.1. , , 2. ,
accumulate v. , , ,
accumulation n. , , ,
accuracy n. ,
accuse v. , ;
achieve v. ,
acid a. , n. ,
acknowledge v.1 , … ( ) 2. … , 3. ...
; …
acoustics( ) n.( ) ; ,
acquiesce v. ,
acquire v. ; ( );
acquisition n.1 , , 2.( ) ; ( ) (
)
acquisitive a.( ) ; ;
activate v. ,
acumen n. ;
acupuncture n. ; ;
acute a. , ;( ) , ,
adapt v. , ; ,
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adaptable-advisable
An adaptable administration
Last Advent our local Catholic Church adopted a new policy for dealing with teenagers struggling thr
ough adolescence. The new priest, originally from New York, addressed the issue that day in his sermon
about adjusting our view to administer help to those young people who were helpless, without support a
nd suffering during this difficult time of life. This would include dealing with drug addicts, young single
mothers, and youth with disciplinary problems that most people simply wanted to avoid, It was admitted
ly a controversial talk, but his words spoke to us all and we all decided to be adaptable to trying somet
hing new for our community.
The local catholic administration was more adverse to the concept. They did not want to have trouble
makers adjacent to lonely widows, young children, orphans and others that the church was already adept
at dealing with. The new priest gave his admission to this and promised to build a separate addition for
the adolescents he would work with. He also agreed to adhere to all traditional administrative procedures
and to submit to their ultimate authority.
The adaptation to the Church’s focus was a great success. Troubled youth began coming in and out o
f the new building adjoining the Church with smiles on their faces and a renewed hope for life. And wh
ile it was advisable forthe priest to work with a team of volunteers, each adolescent began to see him as
the father that they had never had. Lives were changed, needs were met, and attendance grew. The adm
inistration was very pleased.
Tomorrow is Advent again. It has been One year since we changed our outlook and we have much t
o celebrate!
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adaptable a. ,
adaptation n. ; ( ); ( )
addict v. ,
addition n. ;( )
address v.1 ... 2 , ; ( )
adept a. , ,
adhere v. ; ,
adjacent a. ; ;
adjoin v. ... , ,
adjust v.1 2. ; ... (to)
administer v.1. , ... , , ( )
administration n.1. , , 2. , ; , 3.( ) , ( )
administrative a. , , ;
admission n. , , ; ,
admittedly ad. , ,
adolescence n. ,
adolescent n. a. ,
adopt v. , ; , ; ,
Advent n.( ) ;(a-)9( ) ,
adverse a. , ; ,
advisable a. , ;
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advisory-ailment
The price of an affluent society
"An affluent society cannot afford advocates of its own destruction. A society that can destroy itself i
s an aggravated society suffering from an ailment that needs to be cured."
These were the thoughts of the secret agent as he prepared to afflict harm on Hamilton Smith, the le
ader of a prominent government advisory committee. Mr. Smith was determined to affect the course of hi
story by affirming a new order. He wanted to destroy all that was good and begin again with how he th
ought a country should run.
This agenda was unacceptable to the top-secret agency that really ruled the country. And it was this
agency that found an agreeable agent to sacrifice himself for his country by murdering Hamilton Smith i
n front of the world. The affluence of all would only continue thanks to this agent, even though there w
ould never be any affection for his memory or any desire to be affiliated with his tainted name.
As he hung from the bars of the ceiling of the conference hall, the agent was glad he was an aerobi
cs teacher in his spare time. Without all of his physical training this task would have been pure agony.
He smiled when he imagined the world's reaction to his killing Hamilton Smith. There was a certain aest
hetic that only a few would appreciate.
As he looked down he could see that people were agglomerating around Hamilton Smith already as h
e was entering the room. This aggregation of people was a problem but there was nothing the agent cou
ldn't deal with. It would make the event even more impressive. When he finally saw Hamilton's head he
pulled his gun up to aim. It was show time!
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advisory a.1 , 2. ;
advocate v. , , n. , ,
aerobic a. , 2. n.(~s)( )
aesthetic a.1 , 2. , n.1 , 2(~s) ,
affect v.
affection n.1. , 2. ,
affiliate v. , ( ) n. ; ;
affirm v. , ;
afflict v. ,
affluence n. ; ,
affluent a. ; ,
afford v.1( can,be able to ) , (... )2.
agency n.
agenda n.
agent n. ( )
agglomerte v.( ) ; ;( )
aggravate v. , ,
aggregation n. ;
agony n.
agreeable a. ( ) ;
ailment n.
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aisle-altitude
The crazy alchemist
The alchemist had always been alienated from his peers because of his alarming theories. Only the m
ost alternative universities were willing to allocate small allowances to him to further research his ideas.
When he found evidence of aliens living in the highest altitude mountains of the world, he was recogniz
ed as an all-round failure. It was therefore even more unfortunate that he was right,
The alchemist ignored' the further alienation and built an alliance of extremists to get physical proof
of the alien and to alter the world's view of his theory. When they returned with photos and video of th
e alien he was sure he would walk down many aisles to claim international awards and financial allocati
ons to test all of his other theories. However, this proof did nothing to alleviate the concerns of his peer
s that he was truly insane.
When the alchemist was alerted that the aliens were coming down from the mountains and alighting
on the roofs of buildings his peers still did not believe what he alleged. When an alien finally walked in
to the conference room everything changed. In addition to being named chief ambassador to the aliens, t
he alchemist was allotted more honor than he had ever dreamed. All of his dreams had come true.
The aliens unfortunately suddenly developed an allergy for human beings and started dying. The alche
mist found that they were allergic to human hair, developed a cure, and saved the aliens. Now he was t
he hero of the galaxy!
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aichemist n.
alert a. v.
alien a./n. ,
alienant v.
alienation n.
alight ad./a.( )
v.( ) ,( )
allege v. ,
allergy n.( ) ;
alleviate v.
alliance n.
allocate v.
allocation n. , ,
allot v.( ) , , , ( )
allowance n.
all-round a. ; ;
alter v.
alternative n. ( ) , ; ; ( )
a. ; ; , ,
altitude n. , ,
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Animal testing
"It was always my ambition to be a research analyst studying amphibian anatomy for the benefit of
mankind." Said Dr. Cull to the high school students touring the laboratory. "My ancestors were all scienti
sts and my father taught me that it is simply amazing to appreciate all of the anatomical detail in each
creature. There is nothing amorphous about them. I also hope that through my research we can understan
d the impacts of our society on these creatures so that we can know how to ameliorate environmental pr
oblems and amend our wrongs. Frogs, for example, are an indicator of environmental pollution"
"You are very ambitious, Dr. Cull." A bright, amber-haired girl said. "So you are looking for analogie
s between animals and humans?"
"Yes, and there are already ample findings amid the analogues we already have. We know much abou
t how anesthetics work, for example, based on clinical trials with rats."
"Ooowww. I disagree with using animals for tests!" Another student suddenly said.
"Some people think that the ethics of using animals for testing are fairly ambiguous. But the amount
of knowledge we have amassed about health, vaccines, antibiotics etc. is incredible. Many of your daily
amenities are based on results from animal research. There is really nothing amateurish or careless slx)u
t animal testing." Replied the Doctor.
"But I've seen videos of the amateur conditions in different research facilities and things look pretty
bad for animals." Interjected yet another high school student.
"I see we've hit on an interesting topic. Let's step into this conference room and discuss this further.
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amass v.1 2. ...
amateur n.1. 2.
a.
amateurish a. ( )
amazing a.
amber n.
ambigous a.1. ( ) ;
2. ,
ambition n.
ambitious a.1.
2.
ameliorate v. ,
amend v.
amenity n. amenities
amid prep. ...
amorphous a.
amphibian n.
a.
ample a.
anaesthetic a.
n.
analogue n.
a.
analogy n. , ; ; ;
analyst n.
anatomical a.
anatomy n. ;
ancestor n.
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ancient-apparatus
Animation announcement
Welcome to the 23rd Annual Animation Anniversary. I'm Dick Proctor, your host for the evening and
I' d like to open with a couple of words about recent developments. I don’t have any funny anecdotes
like I did last year; I got myself in enough trouble with a couple of those. But you' 11 get plenty of co
medy with our main speaker, Mr. Jerry Sprainer.
I'm first proud to say that we have had appalling success in computer animation over this past year.
Tiny boxes on our tables called computers have replaced ancient technique in animation. Tools we used t
en years ago are on display at the local museum. Drawing apparatus from five years ago are collector's i
tems with the status of antiques. And that device I used last week has already tripled in price! Some ant
agonism still remains among a few annoying old-timers that we all still love, honor and respect, but we
all anticipate a bright future for animation on computers.
Anyway, I would now like to announce the beginning of a new animation movie project set in the A
ntarctic that will continue to merge traditional and computer animation. This project has full funding, will
test even newer technology and, while the story is still only anecdotal, anticipation is great. We hope to
annihilate other movies released in competition with this project at the box office.
Anyhow, if there are no further announcements, and before they pull me off the stage, I would like t
o introduce our main speaker, a man for whom there is no apathy, Mr. Jerry Sprainer.
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ancient a. ;
anecdotal a. ;
anecodote n.
animation n.1 , ; , ;2 ,
annihilate v.1 , ;2 ,
anniversary n. ,
announce v.1. , 2. , ;
announce v.1 , 2
announcement n.1 , 2. , ;
annoying a. ,
annual a. , ;
antagonism n. ; ; ,
antarctic a. n.
anticipate v. , ;
anticipation n. , ; ; ( )
antique a. , ; , n. ,
anyhow ad. ,
anyway ad.anyhow
apathy n.1 , 2 ,
appalling a. , ;
apparants n. ; ;
8(apparent-arable)
apparent-arable
Apprentice interview
"Well Jim, you can approach my desk now. I have done an appraisal of your application to be my a
pprentice, and I have a few questions for you. You don't seem to have any apparent experience in worki
ng with large aquatic appliances. You do know that the aquariums I clean and make are not for goldfish
or restaurant shelves, right?"
"Ummm. You mean you can put minnows in them too?"
"No. I mean they put sharks, manta rays, whales, and seals in them! Well, I applaud your effort and
appreciate your coming across town for this interview, but you don’t have the experience or aptitude tha
t is usually required for this type of apprenticeship. I just can't approve hiring you."
"Thank you, sir.” I am very appreciative of your apt assessment of my qualifications. But
I believe you are wrong and I would like to appeal, uhhh, to you to give me approval to at least be yo
ur apprentice for an approximate test period. I know I don't know anything about aquariums. I don't eve
n know an approximate amount of information about them! I come from the desert where arable land is
a rare thing. But that's why I came to California, to work with water, sir. And I know you approve of d
etermination. Well sir, I have that and I hope you will give me a try."
"Hmmm. Okay Jimmy, I'11 take a risk and give you a try. I will appoint you for a three-month test
period. We' 11 take a look at how you' re doing in three months and go from there."
"Thank you, sir! You won't be disappointed!"
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apparent a.
appeal v.
n.
applaud v.
appliance n. ; ;
applicatin n.1. 2.
appoint v.
appraisal n.
appreciate n.1. ... 2. ; ;
appreciative a. ; ,
apprentice n. ; ; v. ,
apprenticeship n.1. , 2. ,
approach v. ; ; ,
n.1 , 2. ;
approval n. , , ;
approve v. , , , ; ...
approximate a. ,
apt a. ... , ... ; , ;
aptitude n. ;
aquarium n. ,
aquatic a.1 ; 2 ; ( )
arable a. ,
9(arbitrary-ascertain)
arbitrary-ascertain
An ancient arena
Welcome you students to this site. Based on the archaeological evidence and artifacts we have found
so far, we can ascertain that there was once a great arena here. Those arches over there were the main
entrances and these articles that we found over there is the type once worn by gladiators. Take a look at
them. The color is still bright because none of the dyes used then were artificial; they were well proces
sed and obviously permanent.
Now if we look at the land closer we can see that that area where the land slopes up is where the
gladiators would ascend to greet the leader of the tournament. For many gladiators that was their last asc
ent ever, they would never arise again.
This array of arbitrary items and weapons found here in the center of the arena arouses the idea in
me that the battle was arduous. Note how many are broken.
We can also see from these seeds that we can detect in lower layers of the soil, that aromatic spices
were used as part of the celebration and spread throughout the arena. This area was quite dry even bac
k then; these seeds must have come from a much more arboreal area. Other similar archaeological sites
have seeds and artifacts from as far as the arctic region.
You may wonder why I can be so articulate, confident and ardent about this information. Well, I'm n
ot being arrogant, this area was simply a main artery of civilization and there are many other similar sit
es that I have researched all of my life.
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arbitray a. ,
arboreal a.1 2 ,
arch n. ,
archaeological a.
arctic a. , n.
ardent a. ,
arduous a. ,
arena a. ,( ) ,
arise v. , ; ,
aromatic a. ,
arouse n. , ,
array n.( ) ;
arrogant a. ,
artefact n. ,
artery n. , ,
article n.( ) ; ; ; ;
articulate a./v. ,
artifact n. ,
artifical a. , ; ;
asecend v. ; ; ;
ascent n. , ;
ascertain v. , ,
10(ascribe-astonish)
ascribe-astonish
An asteroid
When the aspiring young man tried to assert his opinion that an asteroid was going to destroy Earth t
he following year, he was astonished to be kicked out of his association. He though he had assessed the
situation clearly, but he had been wrong to think that the assorted gentlemen would believe his core ass
umptions. He tried to give assurances of their accuracy, but the verbal assault on his theory made him fe
el as if he had been assassinated.
As he walked out of the building he saw that his most valuable asset, his car, had been stolen. With
his aspirations crushed even further he walked home to assemble what was left of his life. He just could
n't stop thinking that those men to whom he had ascribed such wisdom were unable to assume an open
mind to consider other ideas. He had aspired so much for their respect, to become assimilated with them.
The aspect of this experience that would stay with him the most, however, was the humiliation.
But the day was not over yet. As he turned the corner to his home he began to see the ash in the ai
r. When he looked up he saw that his house had been burned down. He was numb. Luckily the neighbo
rs come over, put their arms around him and assisted him to a nearby home to rest. When the assessor
came in to tell him that he didn’t have fire insurance, the young man went white. When he was found
dead the next morning, the neighbors pooled together money to pay for his funeral. The association prom
ptly forgot him.
They only remember him 10 months later when the whole world saw with their own eyes that an aste
roid was heading straight for earth.
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ascribe v. ... (to)
ash n. ,
aspect n.( , )
aspiration n.1 , ; 2
aspire v. , ,
aspiring a. ,
assassinate v. ,
assault n./v.
assemble v. , ;
assert v. ( )
assess v.1( ) ( ) 2. ( )
assessor n. ; ;
asset n. ; ( ) ( )
assimilate v. ,
assist v. ,
association n. , ,
assorted a.
assume v. , ; ; , , ,
assumption n.1 , ; , 2 ,
assurance n.1 2 , ;
asteroid n.
astonish v.
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astound-authoritative
An auction
Before we start today's auction let me remind all participants that experts who are authoritative in the
ir fields have authenticated each item. Tax attorneys will also be present at the end of the auction to ans
wer all tax and audit questions. Please note that you can view close-ups of each item on the audiovisual
equipment attached to walls throughout the room. Please keep the volume of the headsets just audible,
however, as not to disturb your neighbor.
I am now honored to say that all auguries for this auction are excellent. Let us begin!
Our first item is an authentic atlas of the stars drawn by a famous astronomer in the year 1414. We
were astounded to have this item be available to you all. Are there any bids? Ah yes, we start the biddi
ng with the audacious former astronaut, Buck Williams, at $ 25,000. Any others? Thank you, sir. The bi
d is at $ 30,000. Now we have $ 35,000 from the famous athlete Cal Ripken. Yes sir, $ 38,000. Others?
And again from Mr. Williams we have $ 40,000. Any others? Mr. Ripken you have attained the item o
f your choice. The atlas is yours for $ 42,000. I sense a slight asymmetry with your purchasing this ite
m. I was sure Mr. Williams would want to augment his collection, but I guess your competitive attribute
s got the best of him this time. But this is not an audition for who can compete the best, Mr. Williams.
Congratulations!
Now let us move to the next item in the auction.
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astound v. ,
astronaut n. ,
astronomer n.
asymmetry n. ,
athlete n. , ;( )
atlas n. ,
attach v.1 ; ; 2. , 3. ,
attain v. , ;
attorney n.
attribute v.1. ... ; ... (to)
2. ... (to)
n.1. , 2. ,
auction v./n.
audacious a. ,
audible a.
audiovisual a. ;
audit v./n. ,
audition n.1 , 2. , ,
augment v. , ; ,
augury n. ,
authentic a. ,
authenticate v. ... ;
authoritative a.1 , 2 ,
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authority-badminton
After the avalanche
Mick averted his eyes from the reflection of the sun bouncing off the badge of the ski patrol captain.
"I don't know how it happened for sure." He said. "I was walking up the mountain along the southe
rn axis looking for alpine bacteria when I became aware of movement in the Background Then, when I
saw the avalanche I froze. It was an automatic response. Luckily it missed me, but there must have been
some kind of backlash because I was swept off my feet onto my backbone by something. And then I
woke up and you were here."
"Well, you're lucky you' re okay." Answered the captain. "Others have been less fortunate. Here, you
can use my auxiliary skis to help you get down the mountain. They' re all I have available, unless you
want to try to walk down on a pair of badminton rackets. Anyhow, you shouldn't come in this area agai
n without being authorized. This is an autonomous managed region and local authorities are real hard-cor
e about their autonomy. In addition, they have noted that temperatures this year are higher than average.
This increases the risk of avalanches. They don' t have many avenues to spread this information and war
n people because the only way to get here is via aviation. Their attempts to warn potential visitors were
to no avail for you, unfortunately, but they are starting to automate a process for obtaining travel permi
ts for others. This will be a method for them to give weather warnings."
"Thanks." Mick said as he strapped on the skis. "It's a beautiful area. I'll be back for sure.
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authority n.1 ; , 2 , 3 ;
authorize v.1 , 2 , ,
automate v.1( ) 2 ;
automatic a.1 ; 2. ,
autonomous a. ;
autonomy n. ,
auxiliary a. , ; ;
avail v. , , n. , ,
availabe a. , ; ,
avalanche n. ,
avenue n. ;( ) ,
average a.1 2 , ,
n.1 2 ,
avert v.1 , , 2 ( , )
aviation n.1 ; , 2
aware a. ;
axis n. ;
backbone n. ; ; , ,
background n. , ; ,
backlash n.1 ; 2( ) ,
bacteria n.
badge n.1 , , 2 ,
bandminton n.
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baffle-battery
A balcony with a view
Dr. Martin watched the preparation for the banquet from the balcony. His wife had banished him fro
m helping because it was in his honor. He wiped the sweat from his bald head in frustration, however,
because he loved to bake and run the barbeque himself, even as he loved to manage the distribution of
barrels of beer to the bar.
As he leaned on the barrier he heard a bark and turned to look towards the river. Another barge wa
s floating by loaded up with old, discarded car batteries. A recent ballot to ban putting the trash in a lo
cal garbage dump had failed and the barge was taking its baggage up the river to the next town. That c
ity had baffled its own residents by offering to accept the trash at a bargain rate. Apparently there was a
large area of barren land that they had not been able to use. Now people marching in protest beset that
city. More people were jumping on the bandwagon each day. The only winner was the barge company;
the deal had saved them from going bankrupt.
It was difficult to balance the needs of society with its desire to protect the environment, thought th
e Dr] as he frowned. We just have a way of battering this planet even as we feel we need to live more
comfortably.
Dr. Martin was brought back quickly to his setting, however, when he heard a noise and looked dow
n to see that his wife had fallen down the basement steps. He ran down to help. His banishment was ce
rtainly over now.
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baffle v.1 , ; ; 2 ( )
baggage n. ;( )
bake v. , ,
balcony n. ;( ) ,
bald a. ; ;
ballot n. , ,
ban v. , ,
bandwagon n.1( ) ;
2 , ,
banish v.1 , , ... 2. ,
banishment n. ,
bankrupt n. ,
banquet n. v.
bar n. , ;( , ) , , , )
v. , ; ; ,
barbecue n. ; v.( ) ( )
bargain n. , ; ; ,
v. , ; ,
barge n.
bark v./n. ( )
barrel n. ,
barren a.( ) , , ; ,
barrier n.1 , 2 , , ,
basement n. ;( ) ,
batter v.1 , , 2 , 3.( ) ,
battery n. ( ), ( )
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beach-bidding
A dog attack
"I bet our bereaved widow had no idea the beast would one day not listen to her husband." Said the
bespectacled inspector as he sipped from his hot beverage at the crime scene. "That's why I hate big d
ogs. I don' t think they have any bias towards people who want them to be their best friend. They just
do their bidding and live off their care while they are waiting for the right moment to betray them."
"Well, whether you think the dog knew what he was going to do beforehand or not, it was an ugly
attack. Look at the trail of beads that lead down to the beach." Noted a policeman.
"Hmmm. Yes, that is strange." Said the inspector as he bent down to inspect the wounds on the man
and then scratched at his beard. "But I don't think the husband was wearing beads." He walked back in
to the house past the bellows hard at work keeping the furnace running, beset with sudden doubt.
"That was a beneficial insight." He said to the policeman. "I'll be sure to refer to you in the bibliogr
aphy of my report. Excuse me ma' am. You' re under arrest for the murder of your husband!"
"What?" Said the bewildered woman.
"Yes, ma'am. You murdered your husband, dragged him out of the house and then made the dog bite
and chew him after the fact. I know this because of the trail of beads leading to your dead husband an
d the lack of deep, life threatening dog bites on his body."
"Wow." Said the policeman. "This will be a benchmark in your bid to be promoted to chief inspector.
"
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beach n.
bead n.
beard n.( ) , ,
beast n. ;
beforehand ad. , ;
bellows n.( ) ; ;( )
benchmark v. ( )n. , ;( )
beneficial a. , ,
bereave v.( ) ( ); ,
beset v. ,
bespectacled a.
bet v.
betray v. , ; ,
beverage n. ( , , )
bewilder v. , ; , , ,
bias n. ,
bibliography n. ,
bid v.1 , 2 , , ;
bidding n. , ;( ) ,
15(bilateral-blunder)
bilateral-blunder
A clean escape
Butch had been blundering with the blueprints of the factory looking for an exit when an explosion
in the bleaching room blasted him out of the main hall, through a window and into a patch of rose blos
soms. As he lay there bleeding only slightly he realized that he had been blessed by the blast; in the bli
nk of an eye he had been thrown from the scene of the crime that he had committed. He was also unb
urned by the hot biodegradable bleach that had covered his body. Bless you St. Peter, he thought.
He quickly moved to blend into the vegetation even more. Policemen had arrived and the vegetation
blocked them from seeing Butch. Thank God the roses were in bloom. Without the blooming flowers he
would surely have been seen. They didn' t even hesitate as they looked in his direction with blank expre
ssions.
Butch stared, still amazed at his luck. He was no longer bitter at his employers. There would be no
way they could blame him for the explosion, it wasn't his fault. And the fire it had started was sure to
destroy all evidence of his stealing valuable stock from the accountants' office. It had not been a bilatera
l decision with his wife to steal those documents, but Butch realized that what was once a bleak future
was now, because of a bizarre accident, like a bill of freedom for Butch He would be able to walk awa
y rich, innocent of any suspicion and no longer bound to work with an employer that had almost ruined
his life and marriage.
Maybe he wouldn't even tell his wife that he had succeeded....
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bilateral a.1 ; , 2
bill n.1 , 2 ,
biodegradable a. ,
bitter a. ; ; , ; ,
bizaare a. ; ;
blame v./n. ,
blank a.( ) ,( ) ; ,
n. ,
blast v.( ) , ; , ...
n. ( ); ; ,
bleach v. , n. , ,
bleak a. , , ;
bleed v. ,
blend n. , ; ;
v. , ,
bless v. ... ; ... ; ,
blessed a.1 ,
2 ( )
3 ,
blink v./n.
block v. ; ;
n. ;
bloom v.1 2 , ,
blooming a.1 2 ,
blossom n. ; ( );
v. ; ;
blueprint n. ;
blunder n.( )
v.1( )
2 , ( )
16(blunt-breach)
blunt-breach
Too much brainstorming
"You' re wrecking my botany experiment! Don’t breach the large tank with the soil samples in it!" S
hawn yelled as he bobbed his head back down behind the booth in order to avoid another blunt object t
hat was flying across the room like a blur.
"I don't care about your stupid plant and soil experiments!" Said Michelle. "There is no longer any b
ond between us. I am sick of all of your boasting about boring into a mountain in Montana to find you
r bonanza!"
"But it's really there! And I can't cancel our flight booking anymore. We have to go!" Shawn yelled
back. Michelle’s only response was to bombard him even more with whatever item she could find. She
had left the boundary of polite conversation hours ago and was now bound to make Shawn pay for all
of the hours of pointless brainstorming sessions he had forced her into for this stupid idea.
"You can’t boycott your future, Michelle." Shawn boomed. "There is endless bounty there for both o
f us. I know it's a bold adventure, but if we succeed, then you can buy all of the brand name clothing
you want when we get back!"
"I don't believe you!" Michelle yelled back. And then she stopped throwing things and started to cry.
Shawn crawled out across the border of his safe zone and boosted himself up to look Michelle in the f
ace.
That was when a huge plate crashed on his head and knocked him out.
"That was a bonus!" Said Michelle as she looked at him on the ground and got up to leave.
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1
blunt a. ; , v. ,
blur n. , ,
v. , ; ;
boast v. , ; ,
bob v. ( ) ( )
bold a. ,
bombard v. ; ; ,
bond n.1 , ,
2 , ,
v.1 ; 2
bonus n.1 2
booking n. ,( )
boom n.1 2( ) ,( ) , ,
v.1 2 , ; , ,
boost v.1 , , 2 , , ,
booth n.1 , 2 ,
border n. , v. ; ...
bore v.1 ; ; 2 ;
botany n.
bound a. ,
boundary n. , ,
bounty n.1 ,
2 , ,
boycott v./n. ,
brainstorm v. ,
brand n. ,
brand name ,
breach n. , ; , ; ,
v. , ; ,
17(breakthrough-bulky)
breakthrough-bulky
Ever for a bee…
The brood of bees approached the new field of budding flowers with care. The breeze had changed a
nd there was a strange smell in the air. Something bulky was also here. Several bees quickly browsed th
e area and noted that the ground was bulging in one portion of the field close to the brink of a cliff. T
his was also the area with the largest amount of flowers, so the queen bee let her workers make a brea
kthrough to begin briskly gathering nectar.
It was a brief hesitation, but her breed of bees had always been very careful in choosing new lands.
Ever since her breach of her mother' s command and the subsequent breakup of the bulk of their brood,
she was even more careful. Her authority in this new group was brittle and, like the fear of a bugbear
by all of the young bees, all of the worker bees were watching to see if she would lead well. She had
to budget her commands and earn their respect.
This was not her day, however. Suddenly a bee came back to report that the ground was bubbling ne
ar the bulging area. And then a buck sprung out of the forest and ran across the field, killing several of
her best workers in the process. As she flew over to the area with bubbles she passed over an old bro
chure for the brewery that was buried beneath. She would bear the brunt of the blame for the deaths of
the bees for not being aware of the buck, but at least she could make sure no nectar was harvested fro
m the dangerous bubbling area. She quickly gathered her brood and moved on. Leadership was not easy,
even for a bee.
1
breakthrough n. , ,
breakup n.1 , ,
breed v. ... ; ( ); ;
n. , ,
breeze n. ,
brewery n. ;
brief a. ;
brink n.( ) , ; ;
briskly ad.1 , ,
2 ,
brittle a. , ; ,
brochure n.
brood n.1 ( );
;
( )
2 , , , ,
browse v.( ) ( ); ,
n. , ,
brunt n. ( ); ; ( )
bubble v.1 , 2 , ,
budding a.1 , 2
budget n. ; ; v. ... , ; ,
bugbear n. ( ) , ;
bulge v. ;
bulk n.1 , 2 , ,
bulky a.1 ; ;
2 ( ) ; ; ; ; ,
18(bunch-can)
bunch-can
To Catherine
The bungalow at the edge of campus near the lake was not like the burrow Mrs. Catherine had lived
in previously. Sure the bureaucracy had taken long enough to finally allow her to move in, and she had
had to campaign quite hard. It was a quiet location far from the highway bypass, close to the cafeteria
and of better caliber than all of the other bungalows. She imagined that she could be happy here, at le
ast for as long as she could avoid any calamity like the bushfire that had chased her from her last hom
e.
She had never calculated that a move would be so exhausting and she collapsed in her bed. As she l
ooked out of the window she saw a buoy in the water that she had never seen before. Suddenly a bunc
h of young children burst past her window buzzing with excitement. They stripped off their clothing and
jumped in the water tom around the buoy she had just noticed. Soon her beautiful lawn resembled an a
bandoned campsite with cans thrown everywhere. She looked up at the calendar and moaned: it was Spri
ng Break.
As she looked at the buoyant children on the water, the crowd in her lawn burgeoned into a regular
party. She had never taken into her calculations that other people might like the peacefulness of her new
bungalow at all. But she decided to play along, got hermsuit on, and went out and joined the party. So
on guests and new friends were going in and out of her home and Mrs. Catherine was happier than ever.
A by-product of her good sportsmanship and friendliness was that her name became the buzzword form
ming at this location.
1
bunch n.1. , , 2( ) ,
bungalow n.( ) ; ;
buoy n.1 , 2 ,
buoyant a. ; ; ,
bureaucracy n.( ) ; ;
buregeon v.1 , 2 ,
burrow n.( ) , ; ,
v. ;
burst v.1 ; ; ,
2 ,
3 ;
bushfire n.( )
buzz n.1( , ) ,( )
buzzword n.( )
, ,
bypass n.( ) ,
by-product n.1 2( );
cafeteria n. ,
calamity n. ;( ) ,
calculate v.1 ,
2
3 ,
calendar n. , ,
calibre n.1 , 2 , ,
campaign n.1 2 ; v. ( ) ; ( );
campsite n. ;
campus n. , ; ,
can 1( ) ( )
2( ) ,
19(cancel-catalogue)
cancel-catalogue
A caption to love
When the caravan captain captured Lucy he had no idea that she would soon become the top candida
te to be his wife. She was the casualty of a small battle over cargo that he had had at the last town. H
e had killed those who had fought with him, carving them up into little pieces to be fed to the carnivor
es that always followed his train. Casting his eyes to the horizon he had seen them coming already. Wh
en he looked back he noticed the former grocery store cashier hiding behind a pile of canes. He pulled
out his canteen to offer her water. When she came out to accept he grabbed her. She had been his capti
ve ever since.
As they rode away he watched the animals eat the meat of the dead. Some, in their hunger for meat,
even cannibalized some of their own. They were capable of anything, the captain thought, just as I am.
He catalogued this thought in his head like an entry in a capsule to be viewed at another time. The ca
ption he placed in his head under this thought was, 'animals with unlimited capacity'.
Then he looked at Lucy. She was beautiful and over the last several weeks of traveling across the de
sert he saw that she had a truly carefree spirit. This attracted him and he canceled his ownership of her
to make him his wife. Lucy loved him in return. The captain's caption for Lucy was "capacity to forgiv
e and love her captor." It was the beginning of a beautiful relationship.
1
cancel v. , ; ,
candidate n.1. ; ; ,
2.
cane n.1. , ,
2. ,
3.
cannibalize v. ; ( );
canteen n. , ; ;( )
capable a. , , ;
capacity n.1 , ,
2 ,
3 ,
capsule n.( ) ,( ) , ;
captain n. , ; , ,
caption n.1( ) ,
2
captive a.1 , ,
2 ,
capture v.1 ,
2 ,
3 , ,
carefree a. , ; ,
cargo n.( )
carnivore n.
carve v.1 , ... ( )
2 ,
cashier n. ,
cast v.1 2 ( )
casualty n. ; ;
catalogue n. ; ,
v. ; ,
20(catastrophe-certificate)
catastrophe-certificate
A father found
Mark met his father for the first time at the centennial celebration of the cathedral's construction. Mar
k was catering for the celebrity-filled ceremony when he heard a caustic voice. There, standing only thre
e meters away was a man with a catching young woman. He was talking on his cellular phone about de
livering some certificate as soon as possible.
"No, we need it now. How can we celebrate without the main award? Yes. I know the Bishop has b
een censured officially, but this event is not about him. I run the biggest cement company in Germany...
no, not a ceramic company, you idiot! ... and I am the presiding president of the central committee. Yo
u get that certificate here now, or you will cease to have your job. Do you understand? Don't make this
a catastrophe or I'll make your life hell!"
Mark looked in amazement. He knew that this was his father based on what his mother had told him.
But Mark knew that he should proceed with caution. His father was in a whole other category of peopl
e. Mark's mother was just a worker as was he. His father might not even remember her!
But Mark was not so cautious. He approached the man, said who he was and waited for his father's
response. His father stared in surprise and then burst out in tears. He wrapped his arms around Mark an
d said that he had been looking for him and his mother for years. He had even searched every census,
all to no avail. Now they were reunited.
The catching young woman smiled as well. His father introduced her and said, "This is your half sist
er. Welcome to a new family, young man!"
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catastrophe n. , ;
catching n.a.1 2 ,
category v.1 , 2
cater v.1 , 2 ,
cathedral n.
caustic a.1 ;( )
2 , ,
caution n. , ,
v. ,
cautious a. ,
cease v. , ; ,
celebrate v. ( , ), ,
celebrity n.1 ,
2 , ,
cellular a.1 , ;
2 ,
cement n. ; ,
centennial a. ( ) , ,
n. , ( )
central a.1 ;
2 ,
ceramic a. n. ;
ceremony n. ,
certificate n. ( ) ;( ) ;
21(certification-chick)
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Adrian( )
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certification-chich
The death of a loser
The charcoal wiped across Big Al's face certified that he was serious about fighting Terence here and
now. There was no more charity in Big Al's face and his charm had all but disappeared. Chaos was all
that was in his eyes and there was no charter stating what would be allowed and not allowed in the fi
ght: it would be 'anything goes.' This was one bad character; some long dead gladiator was probably bei
ng channeled into him even now.
There was also no doubt in Terence’s mind that Big A1 was Lisa's champion. Big A1 cherished her
more than Terence did, and that was all that mattered to Lisa. She was one chic who only wanted to be
loved by the biggest man. And she knew Terrance was no challenge for Big Al.
Big A1 charged. He hit Terence like a chartered bus and as Terence fell to the ground he saw the m
ental checklist of things he still had to do in life disappear. He felt cheated. But this was just characteris
tic of his life: whenever he thought things were going well, that was when they would end. He had eve
n given Lisa a baby chick that morning to show her that he thought she was the coolest. She loved it a
nd chattered that he was so sweet.
When Terence's death certification arrived at Lisa's door the following week, she placed it at the bott
om of the chicken cage that he had given her. Then she went and hugged the Doberman Pinscher from
Big Al.
1
certification n.1. , 2
certify v. ,
challenge v./n. ,
champion n.1. , ( )2. ,
channel n. ; , v. ,
chaos n. ,
character n. , 2 ,
characteristic a. , n. , ,
charcoal n.
charge v.1. , 2. , 3 ,
n.1 , 2. ,
charity n. , , ; ; ,
charm n. ,
charter n. ; v.1. , ...2. , 3.
cheat n. , 2 ,
checklist n.( ) ( )
chersih v. , ; ( ), ( )
chic a. , ,
n. , ,
chick n.1. ; 2.
22(chill-clarify)
( )
Adrian( )
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chill-clarify
The packing of a circus
The circus freaks gathered in chronological order around the circumference of the big tent where the
y had performed shows daily for the past two weeks. Then, like one clan unified in their chore, they cla
mped on to the large pins holding the tent in place and pulled them out. After that they clamored about
in a very civilized manner until they had packed up the large tent, wiped off the wood chips and chop
ped down the remaining poles to be used as firewood. The wood that they had claimed two weeks ago
was now theirs to circulate amongst themselves to help heat the small cabins where they all lived and fi
ght the chill that came every night.
Their efficiency at taking down the tent was cited respectfully in the civilian newspaper the following
day. This paper had a large circulation and the circus freaks were thankful. Other towns were sure to k
now they were in the area because of it. They had hoped the article in the paper would also clarify whi
ch towns they would be visiting next. But it was a chronic problem that they could not always get the f
ull press that they desired. They were nevertheless civil and accepted whatever promotion they could get.
It was the circumstances of civilization that had made them what they were, but they were not going to
turn their backs and cause problems. They were just glad to have a home, a clan that was like a big f
amily, and jobs where they could be themselves and make a living.
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chill n. , ; ;
a. ,
chip n. , ;
v. ... ,
chop n./v. , ,
chore n.1. 2. ,
chronic a.1. ; 2( ) ,
chronologcal a. date
circulate v.1 , ; , 2 ,
circulation n.1. ,
2.( ) ,( ) ; ;( )
3.
circumference n.1 , 2 ( ) ( )
circumstance n. , ,
circus n. , ,
cite v.1. , ; ,
2. , ,
civil a.1. ,
2. ,
3.( ) , ,
civilian n. a. ,
civilization n.1 ( ) 2 ; ;
civilize v. , ; , ,
claim v.1. ; ; 2. ; ,
n.1( ) , 2 ; ;
clamo v. ; , ,
n. ,
clamp v. , ;
clan n. ,
calrify v. , ,
23(clarity-coach)
( )
Adrian( )
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clarity-coach
After the exam
"Oh that was awesome! There was a moment of clarity when the cloud of confusion cleared and I c
ould classify every part of the body in front of me. I thought I would have no clue about some parts, b
ut your coaching was great and I'm sure my classifications were correct and I passed the test!" Said Mar
y as she clutched the coat she had just been given from the cloakroom. “I was so clumsy a week ago i
n the clinic. But today everything just clicked. And I know it's totally cliché to say this, but my e
yes have really been opened because of you."
"No problem." Replied Jack proudly. "You just had a classic case of pre-test worry. Working with cla
y dummies always helped me and I thought it might help you. I'm glad also that you climaxed with you
r preparation right before the test. In the future, just remember that your clients will be real, not made o
f clay."
"Hey." Said Mary as she grabbed Jack's arm. "I also imagined hearing classical music in my head lik
e you recommended. That really put me at peace."
"That's great. If you passed you will now have clearance to work in real clinical situations. Just cling
to the knowledge you have gained and you' 11 be fine."
Mary smiled and looking into Jack's eyes said, "Thanks again so much. You really helped. Hey, do y
ou want to get a bite to eat?"
"I’d love to." Jack replied as Mary slipped her arm in his and they walked happily out of the hospit
al's side entrance.
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clarity n. , ; ,
classic n. , a. , ; ;
classical a.( ) ,
classification n. ,
classify v. ... , ...
clay n. ,
clearance n. , ; , ;( )
cliche n. ;( ) ,
client n. , ; ,
climax n. ,( )
v.
cling v.1 2 ,
clincal a.1. , 2. ,
cloakroom n. ;
cloud n. , ;
v.1( ) , 2 , ,
clue n.( )
cumsy a. ,
clutch v. , n.1 , 2 , , ( )
coach n. v. , , ...
24(coarse-colossal)
( )
Adrian( )
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coarse-colossal
A victory for coeducation
"Well, I hate to say it, but that was a colossal failure!" Said Mr. Wells after he had collected all of
the surveys he had passed out. ~I thought there would be coherent arguments against coeducation, as w
ell as a clear majority to keep things the way they are already. But all of the students and colleagues in
our very cognitive university setting seem to think that we should change our school code to allow a c
oed university. Some even want coed dormitories. That won' t happen over my dead body! Do you think
there is any way that we can coerce them otherwise?"
"Well, let's first collate the surveys to see what the exact numbers are." Said Mr. MacKenzie in respo
nse. "Okay, I've collapsed the results into three categories. It's no coincidence; the majority favors this co
arse change in policy just as you said. Well Mr. Wells, I guess that there was really no need for us to
collaborate on this issue. We havefailed. We coined several good slogans. Several collocations were brillia
nt. And the coherence of our arguments was sound. But we have just collided with reality! They want a
coed university!"
"Okay. admit defeat." Sighed Mr. Wells. "Let's take this collection of surveys to the library. Oh, watc
h out! We just avoided a major collision with that biker. Ah well, maybe students will remember some o
f our coinages later in life."
"Yes, but they' 11 probably remember and laugh. We' re in for a lot of change, Mr. Wells, a lot of c
hange! "
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1
coarse a. , ; ,
code n. , , ;
coed n. ,
coeducation n. ( )
coerce v. ,
cognitive a. , , ;
coherence n.1 2 , ,
coherent a. , ; ,
coin n. ,
v. , , ( )
coinage n.( ) ;( ) , ;
coincidence n. , ; , ; ,
collaborate v.( ) ,
collapse v./n. , , ; ,
collate v. ,
colleage v.
collection n. , , ;( )
collide v. , ; ,
collocation n.( ) , , ;
colossal a. ,
25(column-comparable)
column-comparable
The commercial life
"Well folks, commerce for the day has commenced and I am sure we are in for a great day of com
modity trading. Other commuters are lined in columns along the highway, at the rail station, and on bus.
It is a wonder that the comedy of this life escapes us. But it would take a comet striking the earth to
shake us from our comic and absurd ways."
As the commentator continued his running commentary about the day's events, Beth and Lisa simply
frowned. "I hate that guy." Said Beth. "He's always so smug as he commits thoughts into our heads wh
ether we like them or not. I have even heard that he gets a bigger commission whenever people complai
n. It's like there is this committee out there trying to remind us about the combustibility of our commerc
ial life style. I know it's not natural:living in steel buildings, wearing the same suits, driving the same ca
rs day after day. But there is no comparable alternative. I don't want to go back to living in some cave.
You can commemorate me at my grave if anyone ever forces me to do that!"
"Yeah, but his commitment and telling the truth are honorable! And I like his command of the Englis
h language: He speaks so well! I mean think of it! He's right; every thing we do is about surviving in t
he economic structure that has been forced on us. I bet if we combined all of the money traded here in
one day we could cure cancer and do away with poverty!" Responded Lisa.
Lisa., I never knew you! Said Beth with a frown as she sat down in her cubicle that was identical
to that of every other person in the office.
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1
column n.1.( ) , ;( )
2. , ( )
combine v. , , ,
combustibility n. , ;
comedy n. , ,
comet n.
comic a.
n. , ;
command v. , ; ,
commemorate v. , ; ...
commentary n. ; , ,
commentator n. ; ,
commentator n.( ) ,
commerece n. ,
commercial a.1 , 2. ;
commission n.1 , 2 3 ,
v.1 , ;
2
commit v.1 ( ), ( )
2 ... , ...
3
commitment n.1 , ; ,
2 ,
committee n.
commodity n. , ; ,
commuter n.
comparable a.1. (with); (to)2.
26(comparison-complicated)
comparison-complicated A rant against consumerism
"The situation is really not that complicated, Mike. The company simply has a compendium of charge
s that have been compiled against you and they just don' t want you to work here any more! There's no
thing I can do to help you!"
"Aw c'mon, Mr. Moan. We’re old compatriots in this company. We’ve always shared compartments an
d I thought we had such compatible characteristics! I'm as competent as you are with often more compel
ling excuses for our bosses as to why we missed the completion of project deadlines! You need me!"
"Actually not, Mike. Ever since they promoted me, they have been compelling me to get rid of you.
And please don' t make any comparison to your lying ways and my honest mistakes."
"Okay okay. You are an honest man. But hey, who will get you complementary tickets to see the Bu
lls if I'm gone?"
"Mike. For now let' s compartmentalize our friendship from work, okay? They have great compensatio
n for you! And if you are in compliance with leaving, they will write a glowing recommendation for yo
u about your competence, so that you can go and get a job with the competition! They've taken all of t
he complexity out of it for you!"
"Really? So how will they compensate me? Hey, you're right, that's not a complex deal at all. I can
take a long vacation! Okay. I'll take it. But no more free tickets for you buddy. You're the competition n
ow! Some kind of friend you turned out to be!"
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comparison n. , ; , ; ,
compartment n. ,
compartmentalize v. ,
compatible a.1. , , 2.
compatriot n.1. , 2. ,
compel v. , 2 ,
compelling a. , ,
compendium n.1. 2. , , , 3. ;
compensate v. ,
compensation n.1. , , 2. ;
competence n. ; ,
competent a. , ; ;
competition n.1. 2. ,
complementary a. , ,
completion n. , ; ,
complex a. , n.
complexity n. ;
compliance n. , ; ,
complicated a. , ,
27(complication-conceive)
complication-conceive A complicated composition
"This piece is filled with more complication than I could ever have conceived of composing." Said th
e composer to the newspaper journalist. "You see, the song is comprised of a variety of separate element
s that are concealed within the song. I concede that they may be hard to detect in the beginning, but lik
e a concave bowl, with everything gathered together in the middle that you can only understand when y
ou come out. You understand in the end as they are compounded in such a manner so that they compli
ment each other in a beautiful and compulsory finale."
"Yes, I have heard your explanation before, Maestro." Responded the journalist in a kind manner. "An
d we honor your reputation greatly. But others just cannot comprehend this piece of music that you have
written! They say that you have compressed a mix of components from other well-known songs. For th
em it is not conceivable that there is any order, form or pattern. They say that you have compromised t
he art form and that there should be some compulsion for you to comply with demands for your withdra
wal of this song from the public arena!"
"There may be some compression present. I agree." Defended the composer. "But it is beyond my co
mprehension why I should remove this piece of art from the public's ear!"
"Well Maestro, it's the public that is having the problem with your song! No one likes it. No one un
derstands it! So no one wants to listen to it!"
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1
complication n.1 , , 2 , ,
compliment n./v.
comply v. , ,
component n. ,
compose v. , ; , ...
composer n. , a. ,
compound n. , ;
v. , , ,
comprehend v. , ,
comprehension n. ;
compress v. , ; ,
compression n. , ; ,
comprise v.1 , 2 ... , ...
compromise v. ,
n.1 , ,
2 ,
3 ,
complusion n. , ; ,
compulsory a.1 ,
2 ,
concave a. ,
conceal v. , ;
concede v. ,
conceivable a. , ,
conceive v.1 , ,
2 ( )
3
4
28(concentrate-confer)
concentrate-confer Too curious
Before the conclusion of the concert, Marianne slipped to the Concession Stand for an ice cream con
e. When she was there she overheard two men conferring together about their lack of confidence in arres
ting someone at the end of the performance. Marianne concentrated more to see if she could understand
their words. It was none of her concern, of course, but this type of conduct was typical for Marianne.
The name of the person that was conferred upon was too much for her to bear, however, and she ba
d to confess to herself that this was something she really shouldn't know. As she walked back to her ch
air she was condemning herself already for being so curious.
Condemnation never worked with Marianne, unfortunately, and she suddenly had the conception to wa
rn the individual. She could not condone his arrest; he was too nice of a friend and a good neighbor.
She stood again and, planning to speak condolences for the death of the son this man had recently lo
st, she stepped across the concrete stairway that separated her from the man who would soon be arrested.
This walkway was not conducive to Marianne' s shoes, however, and she tripped and fell. She tried to
grab a hand to stop her, but she only succeeded in pulling a cup of coffee with too much condensed mi
lk across her new dress. And then she passed out.
When Marianne awoke she had no concept of where she was. Eventually she rose to see that everyo
ne was gone and only one kind gentleman was left to help her. She frowned when she realized that her
effort to held that man had failed. He had been arrested for sure!
1
concentrate v.1 ; , 2
concept n. ; , ,
conception n.1 , ,
2 , ,
3 ; ,
concern v.1 ,
2 ,
3 ,
n.1.( ) ; ;
2. , , ,
3. ,
concert n.
concession n.1. ; ,
2.( ) ,
3.
conclusion n.1. , ; , ,
2. ,
concrete n. ;
a.1 ,
2 ( )
condemn v.1
2 , ,
3 ( )
condense v. , ,
condolence n.
codone v. ,
conducive a.
conduct n. , , , , , , , , ;
cone n. ;( )
confer v. , ; , ( , , )
confess v. , ;( )
confidence n. , ,
29(confident-conservation)
confident-conservation Failed confrontation
Barry had never been the person they chose for confrontation of the enemies of conservation, but w
hen he had two consecutive successful meetings with confident businessmen it was the consensus of his
organization that he confront the large oil company president scheduled to come to town the next week.
The configuration for his plan was to first ask to have a confidential meeting with the man in a co
nfined location. If this did not work he would ask the man to consent to meeting in a public forum whe
re he would feel safe from aggressive questioning. If the man would not conform, Barry would accept th
e consequences and address the man there when he met him. There was certain to be conflict with this
option, but Barry would talk to the man in as conscientious of a fashion as possible. He simply needed
to be confronted.
When the time came for Barry to approach the president of the oil company, however, several of th
e businessman’s bodyguards connected the signals and saw that Barry might be a problem. They confirm
ed with each other in their headphones and moved the businessman to a congruent location. Barry never
had a chance.
Afterwards Barry knew that no congratulations would be given to him in conjunction with this failed
event. As he fell out of consciousness and into sleep that evening in his bed, however, Barry was relieve
d that nothing bad had happened. He had been brave and consequent to the conservation movement. And
there would always be a next time.
1
confident a. , ; ,
confidential a. , ;
configuration n.1 , ; , 2 ,
cnfine v. ,
n. , ,
confirm v. , ; ; ,
conflict n.( ) , ; ,
confirm v. ,
conflront v. , ; ,
confrontation n. ,
congratulation n.1 ,
2 ;
congruent a. , ; ,
conjuction n. , ,
in conjunction with ... ,
connect v.1. , 2. ... , ...
conscientious a. , ;
consciousness n. , ; , ,
conseutive a. ,
consensus n./n. ,
consequence n. ,
consequent a. , , , ,
conservation n.( ) ; ( )
30(conservative-consume)
conservative-consume Conservative constituents
It was no consolation to Miss Elizabeth that she was losing weight. The constituents of her compan
y were very conservative and they had constricted her to a consistent and constrained diet. She had consi
derable power herself, but they had consolidated together in order to keep her weight at a constant level
of decline so as to best increase sales of the clothing line they sold.
Her thinness was becoming conspicuous, however, and television consultants were beginning to tell h
er to consume more food, for God' s sake! They were forming a sort of loose consortium of considerate
people willing to console her and give her positive consultation. This constituted a mutiny to her compa
ny, however, and they were planning to lock her in a conservatory to control her before any one else co
uld.
That was when Miss Elizabeth began to slip more and more into depression each day. The consistenc
y of her public appearances declined and people began to construct all kinds of theories as to what was
happening. Soon she disappeared altogether. All of the consultative people had not helped. Her constituent
s had won.
When Miss Elizabeth passed away in her conservatoire and company sales declined drastically, even t
he most conservative constituents acknowledged that they might have made a mistake. As Miss Elizabeth'
s younger sister, Miss Delphine, stepped in to take over her sister's share in the company, however, the c
onstituents convinced her as well that she needed to lose weight in order to boost sales. Miss Delphine s
adly began the same slide that had takenher sister. No one had learned anything.
!
1
conservative a.1. , ;
2. ; ,
conservatory n.1=conservatoire2 ,( )
considerable a.1. , 2 ( ) , ( )
considerate a. , ,
consistency n. , , , ,
consistent a. , ,
consolation n. ,
console v. ,
consolidate v.1 , ; ...
2 ... , ,
consortium n. . , ;( ) ,
conspicuous a. ,
constant a. , ; ,
constitute v. , ,
constrain v. , ; , ; , ,
constrict v. ; ;
construct v. , , ;( ) ,
consultant n.
consultation n.1 , , 2.( ) ,
consultative a. , ;
consume v.1 , ,
2( ) ,
31(consumer-contractual)
consumer-contractual A rant against consumerism
Consumerism has taken over the globe. Contemporary culture tells us that we have a contractual obli
gation to live our lives as perpetual consumers each day and every day of our life, always wanting more,
always wanting the best. When one contemplates the absurdity of this, however, one realizes that interna
tional corporations seem to hold real people in contempt. It appears to be their contention that a compan
y's success is more important than containing global problems that reflect the cost of consumerism.
Many contend that we have already contaminated the world beyond repair. Containers of oil burst an
d pollute the seas with contaminants each day. The continental scale of global warming, the greenhouse e
ffect, and the hole in the ozone layer all have shocked us. But no one has a contingency plan that inclu
des controlling large international corporations or changing how we consume.
In this context consumers must no longer remain content to feed the giants with their hard-earned m
oney. Contact must be established to open new lines of communication and education. Contracts that are
bad for the world must be broken. If there is not a global contraction of our thirst for more of what we
don' t need, this continuous burden on the planet earth will have unbearable consequences.
Consumers need to learn to be satisfied with "enough". There is no need for more. Be satisfied with
what you have. Figure out what you don't need. And let international corporations know that you don’t
need their products anymore.
Consumerism is not healthy for you. Consumerism is not healthy for our planet.
1
consumer n.
consumerism n.1
2
3( )
contact n.1 , ; , ;
v. ... ( ), ...
contain v.1 ; 2 ; ,
container n. ( );
contaminant n. ,
contaminate v.1 , ;
2 ,
contemplate v.1 ...
2 ,
3 ,
4 , ...
contemporary a.1 ,
2 ,
n. ( )
contempt n. ,
contend v.1 , ; ,
2 ,
3 ,
v. ;
content n.1( ~s) v. a.
contention n.1( )
2 , ,
3 ,
context n.1 ,
2( ) , ,
continental a.1 ( ) ;( )
contingency n. , ,
contingency plan ,
continuous a. , ;
contract n. ,
v. ,
contraction n.1 ; ; 2 ,
contractual a. ( ) , ( )
32(contradict-core)
contradict-core
The Conversation Center Coordinator
No one knew Carrigan' s history. Not even his employers at the convention center. Carrigan had esca
ped conviction for a serious crime. It was very controversial at the time and the public tried to convince
the court afterwards to have Carrigan wear a copper device so that they would always know where he
was. The controversy was great, but the court of law said that he was innocent and that it was not conv
entional to monitor an innocent man freed from conviction. That would contradict his right to freedom.
Now Carrigan was just the conference convenor responsible for coordinating the daily events at the c
enter. He was good at his job, contributing daily to the improvement of operations. But his contribution
was not so great that he was always busy. He had, in fact, perhaps too much free time. That was when
he converted his garage into a workshop for auto repair. But it was only a contrived workshop, which
conveyed a sense of good business. In the back were all the tools Carrigan needed to commit his next c
rime. His coordinator position as well was only a cover; Carrigan was a true criminal.
That was why he was so good at the Convention Center; Carrigan' s coordination skills were superb.
He was an expert at masking his true identity from the public. And he was excellent at conversing with
people~ they all believed him to be a nice guy.
When crimes resembling the ones that Carrigan had almost been convicted of began occurring again,
not even the police thought to look at Carrigan again. He had been smart. They had known him then as
always using a wire, now he used a cord. The difference was subtle, but the police thought it was the
core of the matter.
contradict v.1 , 2 ... , ...
contribute v. ; ( );
contribution n. ; ;
contrive v. , ;
controversial a.1 , 2 ,
controversy n. , ,
convenor n.
convention n.( ) ;( ) , ; ,( )
conventional a. , ; ,
converse a. , ,
convert v. , ; ,
convey v. , ; , ,
conviction n. , ; , ; ,
convince v. , ,
coordinaor n. ,
coordination n. ,
copper n. , ;( )
cord n. ,
core n. , ;
33(corporate-couple)
corporate-couple
A counter productive attemept
The corporation was too close to the city council for its own good. The relationship was cozy with t
he suspicion of corrupt dealings too likely. And it was becoming costly; the Corporation's public approval
was declining. Mike Danner, an accountant in the office, could see this and he decided that he had to t
ry and fix it. As he walked down the corridors of the cosmopolitan building where he worked, he knew
that an argument with the president would be counterproductive. He had to find a way of counseling th
e president that he needed distance from his counterpart in the local government. They were an odd cou
ple, he and the mayor; corrective measures were needed.
But Mike Danner never thought that there would be any true corresponding crime. Counterfeit money
was being produced in the back offices of the corporate parking lot and shipped to the city council in
corrugate boxes where the mayor would countersign their authenticity. The corpus of the council knew th
is. He was walking into the fire!
The next day, when his body was found with his cortex pealed from his head, the press never thoug
ht to correlate his murder with a controversy surrounding the corporation and the city council. Instead th
ey created a cosmetic motive for a local drug dealer to be put in prison on false charges. The Chief of
Police was involved in the counterfeit deal as well. And he wasn't about to sacrifice the college money f
or his three kids for some curious corporate office boy.
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corporate a. , ,
corporation n. , ;( )
corpus n.1 ,
2( )
corrective n. ;
a. , ;
correlate v. ; ,
correspond v. , , ; , ;
corridor n.
corrugate v. , ;
a.
corrupt v. ,
cortex n. , ;
cosmetic n.
a.1 ,
2 , ( )
cosmopolitan a.1 , ( )
2 ( ) , ,
3 ,
costly a.1 ,
2 ,
cosy,cozy a.1 ,
2 ,
council n.1 2 , ,...
v. ,
counsel n.1 , 2 ,
v. ,
counterfeit a. ; v. n.
counterpart n. ( ); ( )
counterproductive a. ( )
countersign n.1 , , ( )
2 , ,
couple n. ,
v. , , ; , ...
34(coupon-criterion)
coupon-criterion
Under a crescent moon
When the moon was crescent shaped people began to disappear. First it was an old lady out late one ni
ght counting coupons. Then it was a courier, crisscrossing town to make requested deadlines. And finally
it was a local craftsman, whose remains were found next to a crack that led to a mysterious crater. It s
eemed that there was no criterion by which this criminal attacked. But the clean up crew was beginning
to think that it was not a person, but a creature.
When the crisis became known throughout the small town, all but the most courageous left to "visit relat
ives." News coverage was intense, the local economy was crippled and more than several young couples
made a covenant to marry by the end of the week. The credentials of the local police were also no long
er good enough; the FBI was called in. That was when the murders stopped.
As the weeks went on and reporters
no longer cared about covering what was once a major story, people came crawling back to their homes.
To the credit of many, nighttime activities began to become common again. Life seemed to be returning
to normal.
After a month had passed since the last murder had occurred, however, and the moon became a cresc
ent again, the creature came creeping out of his hole' when a man Walking in a park bent down to fix
a crease in his pants, he had no idea that the deaths were about to start all over again, starting with his.
coupon n. ; ,
courageous a. ,
coiurier n.1 2 ,
covenant n. , ,
cover v.1 ,
2 ,
3 , ,
4 ,
coverage n.1 ,
2 ( )
crack n. , , ,
craftsman n. ,
crater n. ;
crawl v.1 , ;
2 ( )
crease n. , ;
creature n. ;
credential a. , , ,
credit n.1 , , ,
2 , ,
3
4 ,
5
creep v. ; ,
crescent n. , ( )
a. ,
crew n.1 ; ,
2
criminal a. ,
n.
cripple v.1 , ,
2 , , ( )
crisis n.
crisscross v.1 ( )
2 ... ,
criterioin n.( ) , ,
35(critic-curative)
critic-curative
A culinary conversation
"This dish also has curative properties!" Said the renowned culinary expert, Dr. Jane Wool win, "It is
the crowning achievement of my recent cruise through the Hawaiian Islands."
"Mmmm. It's fabulous. Now it's critical that you give me the recipe." Said the food critic evaluating
the meal.
"No sir. I know you' re on a crusade to expose the secrets of fine cuisine. And you’re quite cunning.
But this recipe is staying in my head. You are one culprit who I know I can't trust. Oh, and don't forg
et to add this spice cube to the soup." Replied Dr. Woolwin with a smile.
"But I have worked so hard on cultivating our relationship! Can't you tell me what it is here? I thou
ght we were at a crossroads and beyond all that worry about secrets, reports and all of that! Don't be so
cumbersome!"
"Well I'm beyond those reports. But I looked in my crystal ball yesterday and you are not!"
"Okay, okay. But this crust is wonderful. And I like your beautiful crockery. Where did you pick this
up?"
"In the Hawaiian Islands, like I just said. But my trip culminated on Oahu Island, so maybe you can
go there if it is so crucial that you have the same crockery!"
"Fine, I'll take your cue and visit Hawaii. Thanks again anyhow for the good food. I'll be sure to wr
ite a favorable report about your cooking." Said the critic as he began to leave.
"See, I said you were still reporting."
"I never disagreed, my darling. I never disagreed."
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critic n. , ;
critical a.1 ,
2 , ; ,
3 ;
crockery n.
crossroad n.1 , ,
2 , ; ,
crown n. ;
v. ,
crucial a. , ,
cruise v./n. , ,
crusade n.( )
crust n.1( ) ,
2
3
crystal n.1 ,
2
cube n. ,
v. , ... ;
cue n. ,
cuisine n. , ; ,
culinary a. , ,
culminate v. , ,
culprit n.1 ; ;
2 ,
cultivate v.1
2 , ;
3 ,
cumbersome a. , ; ;
cunning a.1 2 ,
curative a. , ,
n. ,
36(curb-dazzle)
curb-dazzle
A cow on a road
It was just after dawn when people are opening their curtains to let the light in when the dairy cow
accidentally walked onto the road. The strange black pavement dazzled him so much that he was curious
to step off of the curb onto the street.
A man on a cycle drove by with a damning look, but he didn’t stop. Then a cute girl with a backpa
ck filled with teaching curriculum came around the curve. Now customarily she never stopped for anyone,
and she was actually: quite cynical about all of this "help your neighbor" stuff. But when she saw the
cow on the road she decided to cure him of his confusion and direct him back onto his field.
Her touch on the cow's side, however, felt like a dart to the cow and he jumped away quickly. His r
ear foot slipped on a datum mark and he tipped over into the damp grass. An old piece of cutlery was
lying on the ground where he fell and he started to bleed. The girl did the best she could to help the c
ow up, but she fell to the ground herself as well.
What a mess! She thought to herself. I will add the data about this experience and remember to neve
r help a cow walking on a road again. Even the cynic, the girl stood up, abandoned the cow, and walke
d away.
The cow, meanwhile, stood up by himself, noticed that he had stopped bleeding, and quietly went ba
ck to his field. He would remember to avoid strange black pavement in the future!
!
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curb n. , , ,
v. , ,
cure v. , ,
n.1 ;
2 ;( ) ;( ) ,
curious a. ,
curriculum n. ,
curtain n.1 , ,
2 , ,
curve n.1 , ,
2 ,
3 ,( )
customarily ad. , ( ),
cute a. ,
cutlery n. ,( )
cycle n.1 ,
2 , ,
cynic n. ,
a. , , ,
cynical a. ; ,
dairly n.1 ;
2 , ,
a. , ,
damning a. , , , ,
damp a. ,
dart n. , , ; ,
v. , ; ,
data n.datum
datum n.1 ,
2 ,
3 ( )
dawn n. , ; ,
v.1 ; , 2 , ,
dazzle v.( ) ,( ) ;( ) ,( )
37(deadline-decrease)
deadline-decrease
God speaks
As the dean stood on the deck of his boat, he noticed a piece of decayed debris floating by. "I have
deceived myself," he thought, "my decline has simply shown me that my inner char acter is really like
that piece of debris. But I am decomposing on the inside."
"I have filled my life with decorative nonsense." He declared to the open sea. "Now my debt is too
great and the drug dealer I owe money to is coming to visit me with deadly intentions. It was a decade
of excess, but my deadline has come! I am not a decent person and I know it! God, why did you hav
e to make me this way???"
"Let your desires decrease." A rumbling voice from heaven said. "And let a desire for me increase in
you. Do not decorate yourself on the outside with what does not matter. Decorations fade. It is what is
on the inside that counts! Be holy as I am holy!"
As the dean stood in awe that God had really spoken to him, he almost didn’t' t decipher what God
was saying. "Do you mean that I should simplify my life?" He yelled. But there was no more answer.
God had spoken once and He would not speak further.
The Dean went back into the boat and was about to begin his usual decompression by having a gl
ass of Vodka. He stopped, however, and decided to listen to God. "The first thing I will do," he thought,
"is selling this boat!"
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deadline n. ;( )
deadly a. , ; ,
dealer a. ;( )
dean n. , ; ; ;( )
debrise n.( ) , ; ,
debt n. ,
decade n. ; ,
decay n. , ,
deceive v. ;
decent a. , , ,
decipher v.1 2 ( )
deck n. ,
declare v. , ;
decline v. , ; ,
n. , ; ,
decompose v. ; ,
decompression n. ,
decorate v. , ,
decoration n. , ,
decorative adj. ,
decrease v./n. ,
38(decree-degrade)
decree-degrade
Death of a defective company
When the defective equipment sold throughout the country was shown to have degraded the groundwa
ter of a large park, there was no option but to deforest the area, burn the land and decree it off limits.
That was the best defence that would help the company deflect the intense criticism that was coming. It
was, in fact, the only defensive position available. Defects in the company's equipment were becoming co
mmon and their opponents were becoming deft at providing definitive deductive evidence that the compa
ny should be shut down. The degradation they were causing was simply too great and the favor of the p
ublic was fading
At first-, the company wanted to defy public opinion, however, and continue to operate. They renewe
d an advertisement campaign to show the public their dedication to fixing their deficiencies. They also pr
omised in these ads that they would dedicate even more efforts to environmental protection, pay for clea
nup and fund environmental education. The public deduced that the ads were the last gasps of a degener
ate company, however, and deemed them unbelievable. They even called the advertisements a joke!
That was when the company realized that it had failed to re-define itself to the public and agreed wit
h the consensus that they should cut their losses and close down. They de, faulted on their loan payment
s and filed for bankruptcy.
It was the end of the company but definitely not the end of the battle. Numerous other companies w
ere still out there, polluting the environment and selling defective products. The battle would be long, but
the dedicated few knew that it would be worth it to everyone in the end.
!
decree n. ,
v. ,
dedicate v. ( ) , ( )
dedicated a. , ,
dedication n. , ,
dedue v. , ,
deductive a. , ;
deem v. , ,
default n./v. , ,
defect n. , ; ,
defective a. ,
defence n. , , ; ,
defensive a. , ;
deficiency n.1
2 , ,
3
4
define v.1 , ...
2 ,
definitely ad. , ; ,
definitive a.1 , ,
2 ,
deflect v.1( ) ,( )
2 ,
deforest v. ... , ...
deft a. ,
defy v.( ) , , , ;
degenerate v. ,
a. , ,
degradation n. , ; , ;
degrade v.1
2 ... , , ...
3
39(delay-departure)
delay-departure
Save the delta
"We are witnessing the demise of a unique demographic, the delta-dwelling aborigines." Said the famo
us scientist Dr. Walker. "They have never had a high population density, but they have always needed a
particular land form to be able to make the delectable food that outsiders have come to love. The proces
s for making this food is very deliberate and quite demanding. It includes delayering the soil several lay
ers to a certain depth, the planting of a delicate seed, and then a prolonged delay before harvest."
"Several delegates who have recently visited the aborigines were delighted to be able to study the pro
cess. They had a delightful time with the aborigines. But while they were there they saw that yet anothe
r area of the delta was demolished. They tried to denounce this activity, but the company clearing the la
nd denoted them as radical environmentalists who don't care about real jobs!"
"Sir James, a noted professor of demographics, was even injured as he tried to deliver a serving of t
he aboriginal food to the company president as a peace offering. They denied his access and, in hastenin
g his departure, caused him to fall and break a leg. Thankfully this is a great opportunity to bring more
attention to this situation."
"In other news we have discussed demerging some of the larger populations. They are simply too den
se in some areas. This option has been denounced as well, however, because that would simply be our s
olution for a culture that we should not alter. Our best option is to halt the destruction of this land type.
So our new slogan is 'Save the delta!'"
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delay n/v ,
delayer v. ,
delectable a. , ; ,
delegate n.
v.1 ( )...
2 ; ... (to)
deliberate a. ; , ; ,
delicate a1. ,( )
2( ) ,
3 ,
4
5 , ,
6 ,
7 ,
8 ,
delighted a. , ,
delighful a. ;
deliver v. , , ; , ; ,
delta n.
demanding a. ; ; ; ,
demerge v.
demise n. , , ( )
demographic a. ; ;
demographics n.
demolish v. ; ,
denote v.1 , ...
2( )
denounce v. , ; ,
dense a. ;
density n. , ;
deny v. ; ; ,
departure n. , ,
40(depict-destitute)
depict-destitute
Not destitute enough
Lola was destitute for now, but she knew her destiny was for better things. Many men still found he
r desirable, despite her frequent problems with depression. And she knew that she could descend no furth
er than where she was now. Her only destination was up!
Depleted of energy, however, she told herself that she first deserved one more hit of heroin. So she s
tood up, and in one last act of desperation, went over to the derelict house where she knew she could g
et some drugs. When she arrived, she deposited herself in the first room next to the door and began to
design her argument for one last hit.
When~ the police deployed to the house to arrest drug dealers burst through the door, she was the fi
rst one they designated for arrest. In the police holding cell that afternoon her situation became even mo
re desperate when her body began shaking uncontrollably. They moved her to a hospital to restore the n
utrient depletion in her body.
Lying in the hospital bed, Lola listened as the nurse told her that she could not deprive herself of no
rmal food any longer. Her physical descent had gone too far and her health was now critical. The nurse
depicted her situation to her so strongly that Lola finally had the desire to beat her drug addiction and
start life over. She knew that she had to finally derive wisdom from this experience.
The next year, when a beautiful woman walked in to the hospital with a bunch of flowers, the nurse
didn' t recognize Lola. But Lola recognized her; she walked over, hugged the nurse and thanked her for
saving her life.
!
depcit v.1 ;
2 ,
deplete v. ,
depletion n.1. ,
2.( )( ) ,
deploy v.1 ,
2 , ,
deposit v. , ; ; ( ), ( )
depression n.1 ,
2 , ( )
deprive v.1. , ;
2.
derelict a. , ; , ; ,
derive v. , ;
descend v.1 ,
2 , ; ...
descent n. ,
deserve v. ,
design n. , ; ,
v. , , ( ), ( )
designate v.1 , ,
2 ... ,
desirable a.1 ,
2 ,
desire n./v. , ; ,
desperate a.1. ,
2. ,
3. ,
desperation n. ; ,
despite prep. , ,
destination n.1 ,
2 , ,
destiny n.
destitute a. ,
n.[the ]( ) ;
41(destroy-devise)
destroy-devise
A devil's device
Tommy deviated from being normal when he met the devil in a detached house in the woods.
"Tommy! Come here! Let me show you something that I have devised especially for you!"The devil
said as he detached himself from a black horse.
"Hey, you' re the devil! My mom detests you! She said that you are detrimental to the health of eve
ryone you meet! She'd be devastated if I listened to you!"
"Well, just take a small detour with me then, eh?" Said the devil, determined to influence Tommy. "L
ook at this little device I have here." Holding up his staff the devil took off the detachable top piece an
d handed it to Tommy, who had always been as curious as a detective. "This can change your life."
"How?" Said Tommy, no longer deterred from talking with the devil. "Can it give me three wishes?"
Nonsense. Now be quiet and don't detract me from what I was saying. If you just keep this device
you will be rich and famous. Only do not detach the lid or wash it with detergent." And then the devil
disappeared.
From that day on Tommy always carried the device with him. His former politeness disappeared and
he became a renowned deviant. His mother noticed his deviance, however, and when a conversation with
Tommy quickly deteriorated into a vicious argument, Tommy pulled out the device. She never spoke ag
ain.
Tommy did become rich; he even became famous. But the device destroyed everything good that he
came in contact with. And while he knew that it was truly a detriment to his happiness, he enjoyed his
riches and his fame. He could never part with it, taking it with him to
the grave!
! ! !”
! ! !
!”
?”
?” ?”
!
!
destroy v.1 , ,
2 ,
detach v. , ,
detachable a. ,
detached a.1 ,
2 , ;
detective n. ; ,
a. ; ;
deter v. , ; ,
detergent n. ,
deteriorate v. , , ,
determine v. , ,
detest v. , ,
detour n. ;
detract v.1 , , (from)
2 , ( ),
detriment n.1 , ,
2 ( )
detrimental a. , (to)
devastate v.1 , , ,
deviance n. , , ; , , ( )
deviant a. , ,
n. ,
deviate v. ,
n.
device n. , , , , ( )
devil n. ,
devise v. , ;
42(devote-dimension)
devote-dimension
The foolish dietician
Beth the dietician was in a dilemma. She was lying in a dilapidated room and the lights were so di
m that she couldn't differentiate the walls from the floor. It seemed as if there was an extra dimension. I
f she lifted her head it felt as if she was lifting it diagonal from the ground. But maybe her pupils just
weren't dilating correctly. She had heard that it was sometimes difficult to focus in diffuse light.
She rubbed her eyes and recalled how she had come to be in this place. She remembered that she h
ad been working so much lately that her boss said that she was more than devoted; she was obsessed. B
ut he hadn't stopped her, he just kept on talking and she continued her dictation. But then he ceased to
dictate and gave her a strange look.
"Would you like to try the new diet I'm developing?" He asked.
When she said yes, he began to dig in his pockets. He pulled out a few pills of small diameter and
told her that they were called obkidnicks w . The name was from a lost dialect of Navajo'. It meant "sk
inny forever". Then he showed her the diagram he had sketched about how the pill worked. Beth underst
ood some of it, but not all.
Beth fetched a glass of diluted water and devoured the pills. Even before she had had time to digest
them, however, she began to feel strange. Now she was in an abandoned factory and she felt as if she
had lost all of her dignity. She tried to pull herself up. No such luck, she couldn't move. Then she kne
w that she was stuck here until someone found her. She hoped it wouldn't be that long.
*obkidnicks: a nonsense word. No meaning at all. Just the made=up name of the pills.
*Navajo: an American Indian language
?”
devoted a. , ...
devour v. , ,
diagonal a. ;
diagram n. , , ,
dialect n.1 , ,
2 ;
diameter n.
dictate v.1 ,
2 ,
diet n.1
2( ) ,
dietitian,dietician n.
differentiate v. , ;
diffuse v. ,
a. ;
dog v.1 ,
2 , ,
digest v. ( ); ,
n. ,
dignity n.1 ,
2( ) , ,
dilapidated a. , ,
dilate v.( ) ,
dilemma n. , ,
dilute v.1 ,
2 ,
dim a.1 , ,
2 , ,
dimension n.1( s) , , , , ; ,
2 ,
3
43(diminish-discretion)
diminish-discretion
Expendable diplomats
"You know that I have diplomatic immunity!" said the Ambassador, "I strongly disapprove of your ho
lding me against my will in this room!"
His captor, a man dressed in discreet dark clothing, responded with such calm that it displayed his co
nfidence in his own discipline. "There is nothing special about you, dear Sir. That is one of my main go
als here, to dismhuse you of your feelings of grandeur."
"I am nothing! If you think that you can diminish the role of my country in this city by harming m
e then you are wrong! I am just one discrete unit discharged here for a certain purpose, When my gover
nment notices the discrepancy of my absence, they will discern the potential disaster, and hire a replacem
ent. That is something we are all trained to understand. Every diplomat is expendable. We can each be d
iscarded at a moment's notice and our policy will not change."
"A sick system if you ask me!" Said the captor, tiring of the discourse and turning to dip his spoon
in to stir a cup of tea. "And one that needs to be discredited. Well, do not discount the power of negati
ve press and death during kidnapping. When I have disclosed the ransom that I want, your government
will pay it and even issue me an honorary diploma from Harvard if I so ask for it." The captor stirred
his tea and slowly lifted his head. "And they will honor my request for discretion as well. I have your
wife and daughter in another location!"
At those words the ambassador lost all hope and lowered his head.
!” “ !”
! !
!”
!”
diminish v. , , , ,
dip v. , ;( ) ( )... ,
diploma n. ,
diplomatic a. , ;
disabuse v. ... ,
disapprove v. , ; ,
disaster n. , ,
discard v. ,
discern v. , ; ,
discharge v.1 , ,
2 , ,
3 ( )
discipline n. ; ; , ; ,
diclose v.1 , , ,
discount v.1 ,
2 , ,
3 ,
n.1
2
discourse n.1 ; ;
2
discredit v.1 ;
2 , ...
3 ,
discreet a.1 ,
2 ,
discrepancy n.1 , ,
2 ,
discrete a. , ,
discretion n.1
2 ( ) ; ( )
44(discrimination-disregard)
discrimination-disregard
A scene caused by discrimination
As the crowd dispersed, a disfigured man was left standing next to a coke dispenser. The level of cal
m he displayed was disproportionate to the level of chaos that he had just created.
"I am tired of being discriminated against because of how I look! He yelled. The disparity between
what I experience and normal people experience is unbearable."
"If you have a dispute with your employer we can help you get a good lawyer!"
"No lawyer can help me. Every lawyer is ..." Yelled the man as he let fly a series of disparaging re
marks about lawyers. His disdain for lawyers was made clear in that moment as did his level of disillusi
onment. The policeman who had spoken knew that he had to handle this man before the situation disinte
grated even further. But his first priority was the disposal of the gun that the disfigured man was holdin
g before the man showed total disregard for order and hurt someone.
"I won't disprove your feelings about lawyers nor can I stop discrimination, sir. But I can dismiss all
of these policeman with guns pointing at you if you would just put down that gun!" Said the policema
n.
"If you dismantle me of my gun then no one will listen anymore. No, this disharmony must continue
and you have to get that reporter, Buck Williams to put me on TV so that I can say what I have to s
ay."
"He isn't that one reporter who was disenfranchised recently?" Whispered another policeman. Yes it w
as, but they decided to do anything to buy time and give the disfigured man a chance to speak about th
e wrongs he had suffered.
!” “
!”
...”
•
”
?”
discrimination n.1 , 2 ,
discriminate v. , ; ;
disdain v./n. ,
disenfranchise =disfranchise
disfigure v. ... ,
difranchise v.1. ... ( ); ...
2. ...
disharmony n. , ,
disillusionment n. , ,
disintegrate v. , , ,
dismantle v.1 ... ( )
2 ,
3 , ,
dismiss v.1 ... ,
2
3 ,
disparage v.1 ,
2 , ...
disparity n. , , ,
dispenser n.1 ,
2
disperse v. , ,
display v./n.1. , ,
2. ,
disposal n.1 ,
2 ,
disproportionate a. , , ,
disprove v. ... ; ... ( );
dispute v./n. ,
disregard v. , ; ,
n. ; ,
45(disrupt-dividend)
disrupt-dividend
A dissertation on doversity
As Marissa distributed her dissertation to her distinguished guests, her attention was diverted by the a
bsence of Professor Bell. Professor Bell was her strongest supporter and Marissa needed her. The crowd
was not as diverse as Marissa had hoped. Her other supporter had been called to appear in District Cour
t and Professor Bell was all she had. Marissa needed the diversity; too many white men in the crowd w
ould lead to a distinct bias against her findings. This began to distil a sense of fear in Marissa, but she
quickly brushed aside the distraction and continued with her distribution.
As she finished and prepared to begin, Marissa hoped for any diversion. After a few minutes of intro
ducing her topic a hand in the back of the room distracted Marissa. There were several distinctive bracel
ets on that hand and Marissa smiled to see Professor Bell coming to the front. The other people were o
nly disrupted briefly, however, and Marissa continued talking; now with more confidence.
When her talk was finished it was time for questions. One professor asked about several of the distin
ctions in her research. Another asked if she had included the proper level of diversification in her sampli
ng procedures. When a third began to talk about how they thought Marissa had distorted her key finding
s, the room dissolved into groups arguing quite loudly.
The room only quieted when Professor Bell stood up to defend Marissa. It was quite a dividend to s
ee her rebuke all of those midd] e-class, white male professors. But as Marissa saw the scene her resear
ch had caused, she knew that more would come when she disseminated her findings to the rest of the w
orld. Professor Bell wouldn't be able to calm that storm.
disrupt v.1 , ,
2 ,
disseminate v.1 ( )
2 ;
dissertation n.( ) ;( ) ;
dissolve v.1( ) ,( ) ,( )
2( ) ,( )
distil v. ; ... ( ); ; ;
distinct a.1 , ; ( )
2 ,
distinct a.1 , ; ( )
2 ,
distinction n. , , ; , ; ,
distinctive a. , ,
distinguish v.1 , ,
2 ,
distort v. ,
distract v.1 ( ), ( );
2 , ...
distraction n.1 ;
2 ,
3 ,
distribute v.1 , ,
2 ,
ditribution n.1 , ,
2 ,
3 ,
district n.1 ,
2 , ,
diverse a. , ; ,
diversification n.1 2
diversion n. , , ; ,
diversity n. , ;
divert v. , ... ; , ...
dividend n.1 , ; ,
2 , ;
46(divine-dormitory)
divine-dormitory
A docket found
Jill couldn't find the docket anywhere. But she kept looking, passing by the dormant body of her hu
sband on the couch. The light from the dome in the ceiling made her suddenly feel dizzy and she sat d
own. How she had escaped her domestic life and her dominant husband to return to college she would n
ever know. He hadn't taken it well, but he acknowledged that it was better for the kids than a divorce a
nd he sincerely hoped it would make her happy. If she didn't find her documentation, however, she woul
d be doomed to domesticate herself again.
She walked past the wall of plants that marked their division of living room from dining room. Nothing.
Jill was becoming dominated by fear when she remembered that she had taken the documents to her so
n' s divisional soccer playoffs near the dockyard two days ago. She prayed a prayer asking for divine he
lp and left her domain.
"That's an interesting documentary you' re writing." Said the maintenance worker when he handed th
e docket back to Jill. "I was just about to take it to one of the dormitories when you drove up."
"I was getting so worried that I wouldn't find it. Is there anything I can do to thank you?"
"Oh, no. But I do admit that having a bit of dominance over a beautiful, intelligent woman is quite
intriguing. But no, no, I'm just joking."
"Thank you." Said Jill feeling a little bit uncomfortable.
"Oh, well there is one thing you could do for me." He said, as Jill looked a little bit worried. "You
could donate some money to the after-school program. Those kids really need some new balls to play
with."
"No problem." Jill replied with relief. "I'll talk to my friends right away."
?”
divine a.1 ,
2 , ,
3 , ,
division n. , ; , ;
divisional a. , ;
divorce n. ; ,
v. ... , ,
dizzy a. , ; ,
docket n. , ; ,
dockyard n. ,
documentary n. , ,( )
documentation n. ,
domain n.1 , ; ,
2( ) ,
dome n.1 ,
2 ;
domestic a.1 , ; ;
2 ,
3 ,
domesticate v.1 ( )
2 ; ( )
3 ( ), ( )
dominance n. , ,
dominant a. ; , , ,
dominate v.1 , , ; ...
2 ... ,
donate v.
doom a. , , ( )
dormitory n. ,
47(downpour-durable)
downpour-durable
No drudgery in the ditches
Sam was dredging the drainage ditch behind the town dump when the downpour began. There were o
nly a couple of small droplets at first, but then the rain really began to fall. He smiled as he hoped that
the drought would now be over--they were long due for some rain. He put down his shovel and drill a
nd happily escaped the drudgery of his work to the shed on the hill. Inside he shut the door and sat do
wn to relax.
Not paying attention to the draft coming in through the walls, Sam's thoughts began to drift. It was a
dubious job, cleaning ditches, but he had accepted the dramatic change in lifestyle quite easily. He had
never been happy in the corporate world. And he had taken the loss of his job because of downsizing q
uite hard at first. But then he had accepted the downturn to see what life still had to offe
r.
When he found his current job, his family dubbed him lost forever. They had thought he would be a
ble to find a duplicate job in another company, but that thought was dreadful for Sam and he knew that
he wouldn' t have been durable enough to be happy again in business. Now Sam was quite happy. It w
as a drastic change, sure, moving from a nice office in a tall building to always working in fields and d
itches, but Sam quite liked being outside and he was happy.
When the rain stopped Sam peacefully stepped out of the shed and went back to work. The air was
fresh and he regretted nothing.
downpour n.1
2( )
downsize v. , ; ( )
downturn n.( ) ,
draft n. ,
drainage n.1 , ,
2 ,
dramatic a. , ,
dreadful a.1 ; ;
2( ) ,
dredge v.
drift v. ,
drill n.1 ,
2c ,
droplet n.
drought n. ,
drudgery n. ,
dub v. ... , ... , ... ; ,
dubious a. , ; ,
due a.1 ,
2 ,
3
4 ,
dump v. , ; ,
n. ;
duplicate a. ; ;
n. ,
v. , ; , ; ,
durable a. ,
n.
48(duration-edifice)
duration-edifice
Daryl the Dwarf
Ecotourism was good for Daryl the dwarf. And while he came from a long dynasty of hill dwellers t
hat had traditionally been quite eccentric, he was getting used to frequent visitors. His relatives didn't hel
p much; they suffered from social dysfunction. But they were dwindling each year and someone had to f
ind a way to carry on their legacy.
Daryl brushed off his dusty jacket and went outside to gather some food. The earthbound life require
d no grocery stores, only time gathering edible plants and berries. It was darker than usual for nighttime,
but that was because of the eclipse. When Daryl heard a small noise, he ducked his head with ease. T
he bat, guided by echolocation, would never have hit him; the echoes would have located Daryl’s head.
But he had moved as a reflex.
Daryl soon arrived at the edge of the field where he would gather a unique plant, the Eclipse Flower.
This flower only bloomed during the very short duration of an eclipse. How that plant survived Daryl d
idn' t know; it was an edifice of the mystery of nature. But he did know that, when brewed properly, th
e drink from the flower made one feel quite dynamic. He had learned this during his edification with his
grandmother who was now long dead.
Daryl lay down on the ground to wait. He would have to wait for the right moment, but that was a
small price to pay. Dwelling on the earth had many small costs, but they were all worth living an earn
est life in harmony with nature.
duration n. ;
dusty a.1 ,
2 ,
dwarf n.
v. ; ...
dwell n. , , , (on)
dweller n. ,
dwindle v. ,
dynamic a.1 ;
2 ,
3 ,
dynansty n. ;
dysfunction n. ; ;
earnest a. , ,
earthbound a.1 ,
2 ,
3 ,
east n. , ; ;
vt. , ( )... ( )
eccentric a. ,
echo n. , ; , ;
v. , ;
echolocation n. ,
eclipse n.( )
v.( ) , ( )
ecotourism n.
edge n. ; , ; ;
edible a. ,
edification n. , ,
edifice n.1( ) ,
2
49(edition-embankment)
edition-embankment
An elite town
There would never be an egalitarian society in Middleton, a beautiful small town bordering an emban
kment of the St. Louis River. An elite family ruled effectively and the citizens were quite happy to have
such elegant, although sometimes elusive, rulers.
Each daily edition of the town paper spoke eloquently of their efficient town even listing improvemen
ts in the basic elements of life in Middleton. The recent flow of effluent into the basement of several ho
mes in the town center was quickly cleaned up. The paper reported that 5 days had elapsed before the r
ulers of a nearby town had responded to a similar problem. In Middleton the problem was fixed and cle
aned up within hours.
When news was spread of how good life was in Middleton, people who had been ejected from other
towns began to relocate. They hoped to benefit from the elevated standards of Middleton and live a life
of increased efficiency and orderliness. This had the opposite effect, however, and lowered the quality o
f people in Middleton. They did not have the elasticity of normal Middleton citizens and began to dema
nd more say in how the town was run.
The elite developed an elaborate plan to eliminate these newcomers from Middleton. They detailed tha
t the only people that would be eligible to live in Middleton were those who had been born there. Heav
y fines and taxes were placed on those that did not meet this standard. Soon the newcomers left and Mi
ddleton returned to normal; ruled by an elite, but happy.
editon n. , ;
effect n. , ,
effectively ad. , ,
efficiency n. , ;
efficient a. ; ,
effluent a. , ,
n. ; ,
egalitarian a. ,
n.
deject v. , ; ; , ( )
elaborate a. ( ) , ,
v. ,
elapse v./n.( ) ,
elascity n. , ; ; ,
elegant a.1 , ,
2 ,
3( ) ,
element n.1 ,
2( )
elevate v. , ; ; ,
eligible a. , , ( )
eliminate v. ; , ;( )
elite n.( ) , , , ; ,
a. , ;
eloquent a. , ;
elusive a. ; ,
embankment n.( ) ;( )
50(embark-endeavour)
embark-ebdeavour
An overprotective father
Tom embraced Sally when he heard that the, embryo his wife was carrying was no longer endangere
d. They have endeavored for years to have a child. And, while empirical evidence had shown that it was
impossible, they had embarked on a journey to pay any cost to embed an embryo in her womb.
When they succeeded their emotion was too great to describe. Tom gave Sally a ring that he had em
bossed to read "Mother", he embellished an empty room in preparation for a baby, and he invited all of
his eminent friends over for a dinner celebration. He embodied the happy father.
When news of a threat to the embryo arose, Tom made sure that Sally enacted every recommendation
of the doctor to protect it. When he heard that automobile emissions might be negatively influencing th
e womb, he installed protective material in Sally's room. When he thought that encounters with other peo
ple might risk getting sick as well, the room became the empire of all of her visitors. He did several ot
her things that truly constrained Sallyto her bedroom.
Word of a safe embryo now signaled to Sally an emergence from all of Tom' s emotive pre-cautions.
She felt empowered and Tom agreed that she could have more freedom. He would no longer encompass
every area of her life. He was just glad the baby was okay.
When Sally gave birth to a baby girl two months later, she hugged Tom and thanked him for all of
his craziness. Now they finally had a child.
embark v. ; ,
embed v. ... ( );
embellish v. , ,
embody v. ,
embrace v.1 ,
2( ) ,
3 ,
embryo n. , ,
emergence n. , ,
eminent a. , ,
emission n.1 ,
2 ; ,
emotion n. ,
emotive a.1 ;
2 ,
empire n. ( ),
empirical n.1 ( )
2 ( )
empower v. , ,
enact v. , ( ); , ( ); , ...
encompass v.1. , ,
2. ,
encounter v.1. ,
2.
n.1. ,
2. ,
endanger v. , ;
endeavour v./n. , ;
51(endorse-enthusiastic)
endorse-enthusiastic
Enfranchised for nothing
Mohammed told his wife that he had no enmity for the country that had just enfranchised him with
citizenship. He was enthusiastic about an enhanced level of freedom, new opportunities to be enterprising,
and the enlightenment of his new fellow countrymen. He was sure that his life would be enriched in m
any ways. He even seemed to be enjoying himself.
When an ensemble of old friends from his homeland arrived, however, he was not so enthusiastic. Th
e changes that ensued concerned his wife greatly. He began to enforce strict dietary rules on the family,
he spent an enormous time out of the house and he endorsed an enterprise that did not seem so legitima
te.
When she could no longer endure all of the changes, Mohammed's wife made an enquiry at the enter
prise about what their true business was. She ensured that they would not know who she was by speaki
ng in a higher voice and using a false name.
Mohammed came home early that afternoon. He was devoid of any enthusiasm.
"I am only here to enlarge the power of my homeland." He said in a voice she had never heard. "A
nd enlist people to work against this country from within. I had hoped you would never know. But now
you have gone too far and I fear what I am entailed to do."
Mohammed's wife shuddered when he looked at her with eyes full of hate. She didn't even notice the
men carrying guns pointed at her coming in through the back of the house...
endorse v. , ,
endure v.1 ,
2 ,
enforce v. ,( )
enfranchise v.1. ... ( )
2. ( )
enhance v. , ; ,
enjoy v.1. ,
2. ,
enlarge v. , ,
enlightemnent n. , ,
enlist v.1 ,
2 ... ( )
enmity n. , ; ,
enormous a. , ,
ensemble n. , ;
ensue v. ; ;
ensure v. , ;
entail v. , ,
enterprise n.1. , ;
2. , ;
enterprising a. , ; , ;
enthusiastic a. , , ,
52(entire-equivalent)
entire-equivalent
Epic fame
Andre had been very proud of that entree. He had envisioned it as a key element in the success of h
is new restaurant, his entitlement as a member of the upper class and the envy of every chef in town.
When an epidemic plague was blamed on the special enzymes he had used in the entree, however, Andr
e lost his entrepreneur's license, all of his equity and his reputation. But that was only the first episode.
As millions were entombed, an epoch began that affected the entire world.
Andre became known as the entity that changed the planet. He was not entitled to stay in any land a
nd hunted from country to country. His capture soon achieved epic proportions as each nation equipped
Special Forces to find him and bring him to justice. It was the equivalent of a witch-hunt and Andre wa
s eventually caught.
The world never factored into the equation, however, that Andre was just a simple, nice man who ha
d accidentally caused the death of millions. The equilibrium of justice was against him and he was sente
nced to death on national television. Everyone thought this payment was equitable.
As Andre was about to be executed the world gave a collective gasp when, having been asked for an
y last words, Andre said, "I have the cure!" No one had been able to stop the plague and suddenly the
source of misery was also claiming to be the world's savior.
Andre stepped down from the electric chair and said, "You have to have the main course.
!”
entire a. , , ,
entitle v.1 ... ,( )(to)
2 ( ) ; ... ( );
entitlement n.1
2 ,
entity n. , ;
entomb v. ,
entree n. ;( ) ;( )
entrepreneur n. ; ,
envision v. ,
envy n./v. ,
enzyme n.
epic n. , ( )
a.1 ,
2 , ;
3 ,
epidemic n. ; , ,
a.( ) ; ,
episode n. , ,
epoch n. , ; ,
equation n. ,
equilibrium n. , ,
equip v. ,
equity n. , ;
equivalent a. ,
n.1 , ,
2
53(equivocal-estate)
equivocal-estate
After fall
When they found Missy' s essay in the estate sale forty years after the fall of civilization, people lau
ghed that Missy had written about how society found global warming to be equivocal. That such a devel
oped society could make such erroneous conclusions caused the survivors to eschew all other wisdom tha
t they might have gained from the essence of the books they had found.
They did not want to read any more about how the establishment had destroyed itself. Volcanic erupti
ons were still happening everyday and they had to seek shelter or they would be eradicated as well. Tha
t era was over because of their errors.
So much had changed since then. Only a few of the buildings erected in the past remained standing.
Erosion made it impossible to grow plants, escalating temperatures made it even more difficult to breath
e in the already scalding air and established bases of refuge were becoming harder and harder to find.
The most recent shelter, an old escalator shaft that went deep into the ground, was causing more inte
rest anyhow than an old essay. As they walked down the eroding tunnel, they established that this was a
lso a remnant of that dead society. When they reached a door and opened it, however, they discovered s
omething that only the old-timers knew about, a movie theater. This, they said, was the dominant escapis
m at the fall of society, essential for those people who only valued entertainment while their world colla
psed.
As one of the older men turned on the projector, the rest of the group sat down and stared in amaze
ment as images flashed on the screen. A child dropped the essay to the floor, never to be looked at agai
n.
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equivocal a.1. ,
2. ,
era n. , ,
eradicate v.1. , ,
2. ,
erect a. ,
v. , ,
erode v.1. , ,
erosion n.1. , ,
2.
erroneous a. ,
error n. ,
eruption n. , ,
escalate v. , ,
escalator n. , ; ( )
escapism n.
eschew v. , ,
essay n. ; , ,
essence n.1 , ;
2 ,
essential a.1 ,
2 , ,
n. ,
establish v.1. , ,
2. , ,
established a.1 ;
2 , ,
3
establishment n.1 , ,
2 ,
estate n.( ) , , ; ; ,
54(esteem-exacerbate)
esteem-exacerbate
A protected estuary
As Molly Lakewater walked into the bird estuary she was quite proud of her ethnic heritage. Here w
as a protected area that her esteemed ancestors had valued; here was an everlasting piece of her past; he
re was the essence of her culture. When international scientists had finished their evaluation to declare th
at the land should be placed in eternal protection, her family had rejoiced. It was the only ethical solutio
n, others declared, and the 0nly way to let evolution continue untouched by man in at least one place.
The estuary had almost been destroyed. It was only because of her family' s care that the stuary had
evaded that planned destruction and called in the experts. This had exacerbated evelopers, but the gover
nment rewarded Molly' s family by not evacuating them or forcing hem to stop their fishing and trappin
g in the area. Their presence on the land evoked images f a better time, even for the government, and n
o event would ever persuade them to destroy his land. Even if developers gave large estimates of the m
oney that they would add to the ocal government by developing houses in the area, this land would evol
ve in peace.
Eventually everyone appreciated the estuary. It became part of local etiquette to take isitors to see mi
gratory birds. And when a drought threatened the area, evaporating much of he water, locals even dug a
ditch to bring water in from the city reservoir * .
No one ever tried to evaluate changing the estuary again. It was a model of environmental protection.
*city reservoir: a pool of water reserved for drinking.
•
*
esteem n./v.
estimate v./n.
estuary n. , ,
eternal a. , , , ; ,
ethical a.1 ,
2 ,
3
ethnic a. ,
etiquette n. , ; ,
evacuate v. , , ( ); ,
evade v. ,
evaluate v. ... , ... , ... ,
evaluation n. , ,
evaporate v. , , , ,
even ad. , ,
a.1. ,
2. ,
event n. , ,
eventually ad. ,
everlasting a. ,
evoke v.1 ,
2
evolution n. , ,
evolve v. , ; ; ;
exacerbate v.1. , ,
2. ,
55(exact-exorcism)
( )
Adrian( )
3 G
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exact-exorcism
The exhibition of an exorcist
Bishop Cane was under exorbitant pressure from his superiors in the Catholic Church to teach young
priests the exact procedures for conducting the exorcism of a demon from a child. He was reluctant, beli
eving that only a few exclusive priests, capable of exercising self-control and intense physical exertion, s
hould have the knowledge he had acquired. Bishop Cane also knew that demons were real and not some
thing to be toyed with or used in a teaching setting.
An executive decision from the highest levels forced him, however, to exhibit his methods and take st
udents on a real exorcism excursion. Bishop Cane agreed, but only as an exception, saying that if anythi
ng went wrong he would be exemptfrom all blame. His authorities agreed. When students heard this they
were exhilarated and anxious for this exceptional opportunity to see how Bishop Cane worked.
The excess that they encountered during the exorcism was so excessive, that the students all ran for t
he exit. None were able to exemplify Bishop Cane in his conduct, and none were sble to exert as much
emotional will power as he in the face of the demon that controlled a young 12-year-old girl. Excludin
g the young priest named Banning, who had come from a very troubled childhood, all fled, never to exp
ress an interest in exorcisms again. Banning cowered in the corner, terrified, but unable to move.
The results of this exhibition exceeded all of Bishop Cane’s expectations; now he had the sole decisio
n making power for who should and should not be trained on conducting exorcism. Everyone agreed that
this was the best approach.
exact a.
v.1
2.
exceed v.
exception n.
exceptional a.1
2
excess n.1
2
3 ( )
adj.
excessive a.
exclude v.1. …
2.
exclusive adj.
excursion n.
executive a.1
2
3
exemplify v.1 … ( )
2
exempt v.
a. ( )
exercise v.
exert v.1 ( ) ( )
2
exertion n.1
2
exhibit n.
v.1
2
exhibition n.
exhilarate v.
exit n.1
2
v.
exorbitant a.( ) ( )
exorcism n.1 ( )
2
56(exotic-extensive)
( )
Adrian( )
3 G
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exotic-extensive
Exploring for Diamonds
Kip had extensive knowledge of the area under exploration, but he had no expertise in creating explo
sions. He was an expert at import and export and a long-term expatriate with more exposure to life in t
he jungle than any other foreigner.
The explosives were Monsieur Philippe's responsibility, and he took exquisite pleasure in the fact. Kip
might lead the expedition, but success depended on Philippe. It was a good team.
As they went deeper and deeper into the exotic jungle, expanding their search, Kip monitored all exp
enditures as well as the extension of their permit into unknown areas. The scenery was exquisite and Phi
lippe was happy to explore, but they had just extended their permit for the last time and time was expiri
ng; they needed to find what they were looking for.
When they found it, Monsieur Philippe went to work. Sounds never heard in the jungle followed and
they successfully exploited the land for over $10 million worth of rare diamonds. Their return journey
was as expedient as possible, so that they would not be expelled from the country without their prize.
When they exposed the amount of diamonds that they had found at the border, however, they were g
iven trouble. But the permit was explicit that they could take out whatever they found and they were rel
eased to return home. The border guards were furious, but their boss, the chief of police, was able to se
nd his whole family to America the following year, never to return.
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exoctic ( ) ( )
1 1
2
expand v.( )
a. ( )
a.
expartriate v.
n.
expendient a.1.( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
( )
expel v.
expenditure n.
expertise n. ( )
expire v. ( )
explict a.
exploit v.1.
2. …
3.
exploration n.1.
2
explore v.
explosion n. ( ) ( ) ( )
export v. ( ) ( ) ( )
n.
a.
expose n.
exposure n.
exquisite a.
extend v.1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
extension n.1.
2.
3. ,
extensive a.
57(extent-facet)
extent-facet
Extinguishing the extravagant
As Fire Chief McAllister used his extinguisher to put out the fire he couldn't help noticing that the e
xtravagance of the interior of the club was extreme in comparison to the poor quality of the exterior. "It
was a shame," he thought to himself, "that this place was burning down." He lifted his extinguisher to
put out a flame on some eye-catching fabric. He knew, even if he was trying to save small pieces of th
e club, that the extent of the fire damage would require complete remodeling, a new facade, and an extr
aordinary sum of money.
McAllister hoped also that the owners would be as extravagant as before. It had obviously been a fa
bulous place; the type that he had thought had become extinct. Anyhow, if they restored the place, he to
ld himself, he would certainly return here to take his wife out to dinner.
When he had exterminated the last threat of fire, the owners came in. The exuberant celebrations of
previous days were forgotten as they felt the loss of each facet of their precious club. They had hoped t
hat the damage would be only external, but now, as they extracted themselves from the ruins, they knew
that they would have to start over from scratch.
Looking at McAllister they extolled him for his extra attempt to save the club. McAllister apologized
and shared his views that he would come back if they fixed the place up again. They both fabricated
weak smiles and left, determined to rebuild again.
extent n.1. , , ,
2. , ,
exterior a. , ,
n. , ,
exterminate v. , ,
external a.1. , ,
2. , , ;
extinct a.1.( )
2.( ) ,
3. , ,
extinguisher n. , ; ,
extol v. , ,
extra , ; ;
extract v.1.( ) ;( )
2. ,
3. , ,
n.1. , ,
2. , ,
extraordinary a. , , , ,
extravagance n.1. , ,
2. ,
3. ; ;
extravagant a. , ; ; ,
extreme a. , ( )
exuberant a.1. , ,
2. , ,
eye-catching a.
fabric n.
fabricate v..
fabulous a.1. ,
2.( ) ,
facade n.1.( ) ,
2.( )
facet n.1.( ) ;( )
58(facilitate-fantasy)
facilitate-fantasy
Travel through time
It was a fanatical fantasy, but Dr. Hathaway was determined to find fame by being the first to travel
through time. Working deep in the research facilities of his university, Hathaway was an expert at using
his faculty status to get research money from faithful supporters. They would do anything to facilitate h
is success, even though they knew that Hathaway might be fallible. The money they gave Hathaway was
fantastic, and he was sure he was making progress.
When Hathaway showed up to a meeting in fancy clothing from another era, his peers thought he wa
s faking success. Hathaway faltered in his description of what he had experienced, however, and fainted.
No one had factored in the possibility that he might have succeeded, but they took care of him until he
could give them more factual information.
Those familiar with Hathaway were fairer, however, and when Hathaway awoke to say that he had d
one it, they erupted with loud fanfare. Their faith in Hathaway was confirmed and his fame spread insta
ntly.
But Hathaway was not prepared to show how he had traveled through time. He said that there was a
large fallacy in his understanding of time travel that he still had to work out. After several weeks had
passed and Hathaway was no longer to be found, his followers burst into the research facility. They foun
d Hathaway lying on the ground and turned him around. They jumped back when they saw his face; he
was suddenly an old man.
"I can't fix the problem.''' He said. "Regardless of where you travel in time, you continue to age. I j
ust spent thirty years in the future and still was not able to solve the problem." With that he uttered his
last breath, never to tell anyone how he had traveled through time.
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”
facilitate v.1. ( ) ,
2. , ( )
facility n.1. , , ,
2. ,
3.( facilities)
factor n.
v. …
factual a. ;
faculty n.1. , , ,
2.( ) , ,
3.( )
faint v.
a.1.
2. , ; ;
fair a.
n.1.
2. ,
faith n.1. , ,
2. ; ,
faithful a.1. , ,
2.
fake a. , ,
n. , ; ,
fallacy n. , ( )
fallible a. ,
falter n. , ;( ) ,
fame n. , ,
v.( ) ,
familiar a. ; ; ; ;
fanatical a. ,
fancy n.1. ,
2. ,
a. , ,
v. ; ;( ) ( )
fanfare n./v. , ;
fantastic a.1. , ; ,
2. , ,
fantasy n.1. ,
2. ,
59(farfetched-fetus)
farfetched-fetus
Pregnant
Maryanne was fertile and full of felicity; tonight she would become pregnant! She had been fastidious
in counting days, following all of the feedback of the experts, and avoiding physical fatigue. Now she
got on the phone and called her husband. He was at a fete for a new client. But she knew he would le
ave any festival occasion if there were a feasible chance that she could become pregnant. He did and he
came home in a timely fashion.
Months later they saw the fetus in an ultrasound. It was fascinating to watch their child on a comput
er screen and Maryanne even noticed several features on her baby' s face.
"Is it okay?" Maryanne asked the nurse in a feeble voice. Yes, said the nurse, and it was a very acti
ve female with a ferocious heartbeat! That was a good sign! But she would have to be careful, the nurs
e said, so as to avoid any accidents or drugs that could be fatal to the child. Even smoking could have
far-reaching consequences, she said. Maryanne nodded and said she didn't smoke.
When Maryanne screamed from her bedroom the next day, her husband raced home from the neighbo
rs, jumping the fence between their yards.
"Fetch the camera!" Maryanne yelled when he entered the room. He ran quickly, not knowing what f
arfetched notion Maryanne had in her head. "It just moved!" She said with a smile as he returned, reliev
ed that everything was okay.
"Don't scream like that again please." He urged her. "The feasibility of losing the baby is still great,
I know. But you don't want to give me a heart attack first, do you?"
"Oh, I'm sorry. That was my fault. I was just so excited." Maryanne said as she hugged her husband.
It was all going so perfectly.
farfetched a.
far-reachmg a.
fascinating a.
fashion n.
v.1 , , …
2
fastidious a.
fatal a.1
2
fatigue n.
fault n.1.
2.( )( )
feasibility n.
feasible adj. , ;
feature n.
v. …
feeble a.
feedback n. ( )
felicity n.
female n.
a. ( )
fence n.
ferocious a.1.
2.( ) ,
fertile a.1.
2. ;
3. ; ( )
4.( ) , ( )
festival n.
a.
fetch v.( )
fete n.
v.1. ( )
2. …
fetus n.
60(fibre-flee)
fibre-flee
The fight of a fledgling
He was only a fledgling student of Gong Fu, but Louie thought he had the fibre to win a fight alrea
dy. The fierce figure that approached him in the field was more terrifying than expected, however, and h
e suddenly had thoughts of fleeing. But he was firm in his resolution and he called his friends to his fla
nk.
"Make sure he doesn't beat me too had." He said as he flashed them a weak smile.
"Louie, don't flatter yourself. You can't take this guy!"
Louie bent down and put his hand into the fine-grained sand at his feet. The hair on his neck was fi
zzling, but he knew he might need something extra to help. The big guy was also certain to have some
flaw.
Then the fight began. Louie was hit right away with the flat part of his opponent' s hand. This emba
rrassed him, even as he tasted the flavor of his own blood in his mouth. When he looked up he saw hi
s opponent take off his jacket with flange shoulders. He also put down a pipe that he had filed to a poi
nt. Good, Louie thought, you think you can beat me easily. That' s your flaw!
The fight went on for several more minutes. Louie' s opponent began to tire; his strength was more f
inite than Louie' s. Louie was grateful for all of his fitness training, realizing that he was in fine physic
al form.
After Louie threw the sand in his opponent's face and punched him to the ground, the flame went ou
t in his opponent's attack. He had lost. Louie had won.
o”
!”
fibre n.1. , ;
2. , , ; ,
fierce a. ; ; ,
figure n. ( 0 9 ); ; ( ); , , ,
file n.1. ( ); , , ;( )
2. ,
v.1. … …
2. ( ) ( )
3. , … ( )
fine a. ;
v. …
n. ,
fine-grained a.( )
finitel a. ,
firml a. ,
n.( ) , ; ,
fitness n.1. , ,
2.
fizzle v.1. ( )
2. ,
flame n. , ; ,
flange v. … ( )
n.
flank n.1.( ) ,( )
2.( )
flash v.1.
2. , ,
3. ,
n. ,
a.( )
flat a. , , ; ; ,
flatter v. , ;( ) ( )
flatter oneself n. , ,
flavo(u)r n. ; , ,
flaw n. ;
fledg(e)ling n. ; , ;
fleel v. , ; ,
61(fleecy-forbid)
fleey-forbid
My kids
My boys love to throw things. And it doesn't matter how they feel or what kind of flux of emotion
they are in. It doesn't matter if they have the flu, a broken leg, or even a fever, they will gladly fling fl
uffy things across the room. Most often they throw fleecy pillows that I can flip away; no problem. And
sometimes they throw flexible items that I can catch and throw back. They really like that. Other items
are so light that they float across the room for a floppy landing at my feet. But they can't throw things
like rocks, toy cars, arrows or even the flint stones I gave them when I taught them how to make a fi
re.
I tried to forbid throwing things. One time they threw a pile of foam that got all over the house. Th
at made me angry but it was still better than the time they were throwing flour. That was a mess! They
spent an hour cleaning that up. Fluids are an absolute no-no! I don't want to get wet! And when they t
hrow blankets I always make them fold them up when they're done. They hate that! So they don' t thro
w blankets too much any more.
I have simply found that if I am flexible and let them play just a little bit at an appropriate level, th
en their moods don' t fluctuate between extremes. And it's fun! I love the flicker of play in their eyes, t
heir flimsy accusations that their brother did it, their constant giggling and now they always flock to me
to wrestle when we're done. It's good to have kids. And if we stay focused, play flourishes and everyo
ne is happy.]
! !
! !
fleecy a.
flexiblel a.
flicker v./n.
flimsy a.
fling v.
flint n.
flip n.( ) ( )
float v.( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
n.
flock v.
floppy a.
flour n.
flourish v.1
2.
flu n.( )( the ) (influenza )
fluctuate n.
fluffy a.
fluid n.
flux n.1 2 ( )
foam n.
focus n. ( )
v.
fold v.1
2
forbid v.1
2 ( ) ( )
62(forecast-foul)
forescast-foul
An unplanned stay in the forest
"There's a storm coming in." The captain said as he lowered his hand from his forehead. He was sta
nding in the foreland looking across the sea. "And it will be a foul one. There's no foreseeable chance o
f us getting back to town tonight, we'd better forge into the woods and find a safe spot to hole up."
Knowing that he was always forthcoming about the weather and that his forecasts were al-ways corre
ct, we didn't hesitate to pick up the fossils we were gathering to move into the woods. The items we w
ere carrying had been fossilized centuries before and part of the research we needed to graduate from co
llege. They couldn't be left behind.
As we passed under the trees Mike noted that he almost studied forestry. But then his foster parents
had convinced him that studying people would be more interesting. They never thought it would take hi
m forever to do his research in either field.
It was indeed a formidable storm. They had had several forums about whether to leave or not, but e
ach time the captain said he could foresee no way across the rough water. Luckily the captain had some
incredible formula for herbal tea. But he wouldn't part with the plants he used or how he formulated th
e tea. He said that it was part of his grandfather’s secret formulary. He impressed them with several oth
er incredible meals, all from the weeds and plants around them.
A fortnight later they came out of the woods. Their stay in the woods hadn't been part of their plann
ed trip format, but when they returned to school several weeks later it was the part they remembered mo
st fondly.
forecast v..
n.
forehead n.( )
foreland n.1 ( )
2
3
foresee v.
foreseeable v.
forestry n.1
2
3
forever a.
forge n.
v. ( )
format n.1 ( )
2 ( ) ( )
formidable a.1
2 ( )
formula n.
formulary n.
formulate v. ( ) ( ) ( ) (
) …
forthcoming a.
fortnight n.
forum n.
fossil n.
a.1
2
fossilize,fossilise v.1
2 ( )
foster n.
a.
foul a.1
2
3 ( )
4 ( )
63(foundation-frustrating)
foundation-frusrating
A frustrating foyer
It was so frustrating building a home by yourself, even if the fragrant smell of fresh wood made him
feel good, Joe thought as he went to the fridge to get a beer. ~I don't know if I'll ever see this thing t
hrough to fruition. Maybe I should just hire a freelance carpenter and be done with this." But he was a
little bit afraid of fraud. He had heard that some freelancers were not so honest.
Joe walked back to the foyer where he was putting on an addition to his home. He had finished the
foundation several weeks earlier and was now working on the frame. He stepped over the fragments of
the framework and swore to himself. His work was fraught with problems and he had to make frequent
trips to the hardware store. The frequency of his visits was so great that the staff at the store now greet
ed him by name.
He was sitting only a fraction of a moment when the whole frame fell apart. It had been too fragile,
just as he feared. He didn't even get angry; he just got up and went to the phone.
"Hello, Carpenter School? Can you send over one of your freshers to help with some home repair?"
The helper arrived the next day and immediately began to improve Joe's work. He was a frail guy, but
he knew what he was doing. Joe, not wanting to cause any friction about how things should be done, e
ven began to stand on the fringes just to let the young man work. And sure enough the foyer was done
by the end of the week. Thank god for schools of education.
? ?”
foundation n.1 ( s)
2
3
foyer n.( )
fraction n.
fragile a.
fragment n.
fragrant a.
frail a.
frame n.
framework n.
fraud n.
fraught a.( )
freelance a.
frequency n.1
frequent a.
fresher n.( )
friction n.
fridge n.
fringe n.( s)
fruition v.
frustrating a.
64(fuel-gear)
fuel-gear
The galactic garbage collector
Gus, the best garbage collector in the Galaxy, put on his space gear and set out to clean up another
galactic mess. He hated all of these star wars, but it paid his bills.
Arriving at the part of space where the most recent battle had occurred, Gus put on his helmet to pr
otect himself from fumes, fussed over the controls of his equipment, and then decided to fly around to g
auge the extent of the mess. It was always a gamble cleaning up the wreckage of space ships. You neve
r knew what was going to blow up next, but Gus made sure he was funded adequately in case of some
debilitating accident. That type of protection was fundamental to this type of work. It would be futile t
o work otherwise.
When he had gazed long enough he knew that it would be a profitable day. Several pieces could be
gathered to sell and a few placed in his galactic gallery. Some might even function as replacement ships
for his friends. The furniture inside each was definite trash; the aliens had a totally different body shap
e. But Gus could furnish each ship with leftovers from other ships. He'd fulfill his quota today and more.
Gus was furious, however, to discover that there was no fuel for him to gather. But his fury subside
d when he discovered a functional space blaster that he knew he could sell for a large sum of space dol
lars. Yep, the garbage business was good.
fuel n.
v.
fulfil v.1
2
3
4
fume n.( )
function n.
v.
functional a.1.
2.
3.
n.
fund v. …
fundamental a.
furious a.
furnish v. ( ) ( )
furniture n.( ) ( )
fury n.
fuss n./v.
futile a.
galactic a.( )
galaxy n.( ) ( ) ( )
gallery n.1
2
3 ( )
gamble n.
garbage n.
gather v.1
2
gauge n ( ) ( ) ( )
gaze v.n.
gear n.1 ( )
2
v. (to)
65(gene-glimmer)
gene-glimmer
A giant of a man
"If my friends from the ghetto could only see me now!" Said Tom to his partner as he put his hand
up to block the glimmer from the gigantic glacier he was surveying. He was on a survey of unique ge
ological glacial features in Antarctica using the newest geometric equipment. It was a place that he had
never thought he would visit when he was a child. But then his teachers had discovered he was a geniu
s when he was a teenager and placed him in a school for gifted students.
He flourished under their care. They even took samples of his genes so that they would be able to d
ecipher his genome to better understand how he had such a gift. It was a glamorous life, playing with t
he newest gizmos, receiving generous funding for research and the like. And Tom had even escaped the
curse of geniuses; he had remained genuine and even gentle. Everyone liked him.
Tom repaid their support by making numerous discoveries that generated even more patents. He made
a robot to attack germs, he programmed a camera to understand hand gestures, and now he was mappin
g the planet. Previous maps generalized to the nearest 10 meters. His map would go to one tenth of a
meter. It would have a tremendous impact.
He was a giant in his field and quite famous. But he still remembered his childhood in the poor regi
ons of New York. And that was where the bulk of his income went; back to improving the lives of oth
er children. Tom wanted to give others the same chance that he had been given. That was the gist of hi
s nature, and that was the good that came from the generosity of others.
!”
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gene n.( )
generalize v.1
2 ( )
generate v.1 ( )
2
generous a.
genius n.{( )~es genii}
1 ( )
2 {( )~es}
genome n.( )
gentle a.1 ( ) ;
2 ( )
genuine a.
geologic(al) a. ( )
geometric a.
germ n.1
2.
gesture n.
ghetto n.1 ( )
2
giant n.
a.
gift n.
v. … (with)
gifled a.
gigantic a.
gist n.( )
gizmo n.( mos) ( )
glacial a. ( ) ( )
glamo(u)rous a.1
2
glimmer n.
v.
66(glimpse-gratify)
glimpse-gratify
The gorgeous blonde
The gorgeous blonde made her grand entrance to the delight of all. When she took her first steps fro
m the top of the staircase and then handed her hand to her gracious host, the glitter on her cheeks refle
cted the flashes of cameras. Her glorious dress produced oohs and ahhs from the women. And the latest
gossip about whom she was seeing was on the lips of everyone.
But her heart was made of granite and she didn' t care for any one of them. She only wanted to gra
tify her own desire for attention, grant a few interviews where she would be praised and then return to
her room to gorge herself on chocolate. Her only goal was to give the public enough of a glimpse of h
er to leave her alone for months.
No one grasped this but her sister, the brunette. She governed every aspect of the blonde's life, inclu
ding her global public relations campaign, the graphic portrayal of her life and even the glossary that her
sister used when she spoke. It seemed to be a gloomy life for the brunette, but she was the glue that
held her sister together.
And the brunette felt no need to grab any attention for herself. She was grateful for her sister' s fam
e because she could be a part of it without it becoming hers. They were both doing exactly what they
wanted to do and both were happy with who they had become. It was a match made in heaven.
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glimpse n./v.
glitter v./n.
global a.
gloomy a.
glorious a.
glossary n.1 ( )
2
glue n.( )
v.
goal n.
gorge n.( )
v.( oneself )
gorgeous a.
gossip n.
v.
govern v.
grab v./n.
gracious a.
grand a.1
2 ( )
3
granite n.
grant v.1
2 ( ) ( ) ( )
graphic a. ( ) ( )
grasp v.
n.( )( ) ( )
grateful a.
graftfy v.
67(grave-gym)
grave-gym
A groan or a moan
Only the husband understood the gravity of the situation. Years ago, when he, the groom had kissed
his bride at the end of their wedding ceremony, a supposedly groundbreaking moment in their relationshi
p, she had groaned. Everyone thought it was a moan. But he had held
a grudge ever since.
Now they had been married for two years and he knew that her three hours each night at the gym
was not just for exercising. That was a gross lie and he couldn't believe that she didnt' t know that he
knew that she was seeing someone else.
The next night when he gullibly assented to her "going out to exercise", he followed and took pictur
es of her in the grip of another man. He grumbled all the way home that this was enough grievance for
a divorce.
When she returned home that night he had a grave expression on his face. "I have an ax to grind wi
th you." He said. He threw the photos on the table. But she was on her guard and didn't look guilty at
all.
"That' s my gym coach!" She said. "There was a large gust of wind and he was just helping me not
fall. I can guarantee that it was totally innocent. Oh, and see the paper in his hand with my exercise g
rid for the week? Those have all the guidelines for my routine. He was just there to give them to me!"
Even after the plate that her husband then threw grazed her on her head, the wife did not change he
r story. But he changed his and decided that he had been too hard on her. Maybe that groan had been a
moan after all?
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grave a.
gravity n.1
2 ( )
graze v.1 ( )
2
grid n.( ) ( )
grievance v.1
2
3
grind v.
n.
grip v.1
2
n.1
2.
groan n.
v.( ) ,
groom n.
v.1 ( )
2
3
gross a.
groundbreaking a.
grudge n.
v.1
2.
grumble v.1
2
guarantee v.1.
2 …
n.
guard v.
n.
guideline n.
gullibly a.1 ( )
2
gullibly a.
gust n. ( ) ( )
v.
gym n.( )1.
2.
68(habitat-haul)
Habitat-haul
Harvest time
Harvest time was the best time of the year. That was when each family would haul in the produce o
f their hard work and fill their habitations with food and celebration. The harsh winter was long forgotte
n and the hardy folk of the countryside had reason to celebrate.
The nearby town always took part in the celebrations of harmony as well. Farmer's wives came in to
buy new hairdressing, local boys ceased to harass the country boys and the pretty girls no longer harbo
red disdain for a young man in blue jeans. Many plans for secret meetings in the woods were hatched. I
n other parts of town local police were able to handle brawls, relieved for a season of just dealing with
simple fights over nothing at all.
The summer dance was always the hallmark of the season. Every person for miles left their habitat f
or a spin on the floor to some good country music. Every man grabbed hid sweetheart and renewed his
vows of love. Even the handicapped were not hampered from a roll on the dance floor. This was also al
ways the time when the mayor would hail the unity of the county and pass handouts to those who were
still needy.
It was as if every good emotion was harnessed during harvest season and no one wanted to halt the
entertainment. It always ended, however, and men who had drunk just a little too much inevitably bega
n the haphazard journey home leaning on the arms of their faithful wives. But everyone knew that there
would be another harvest time next year. And that was something worth waiting for.
habitat n.( )
habitation n.1
2
3
hail v. … …
hairdressmg n.1
2
hallmark n.
halt n.( )
v.
hamper v.
handicapped a.
handout n.( ) ( ) ( )
handle n.
v.
haphazard a.
ad.
harass v.
harbo(u)r n.( )
v.1 ( )
2
hardy a.( )
harmony v.1
2
harness v. ( )
harsh a.
harvest v.
hatch v.( ) ( )
haul v. ( )
69(haunt-herbivorous)
haunt-herbivorous
A haven of hedonists
Living in East Haven during Halloween was hazardous to one' s health. Headlines heralded the comi
ng of Halloween weeks in advance and police headquarters issued warnings on how to keep safe. Everyo
ne heeded these warnings because East Haven was the haven of the largest group of witches in the west
ern hemisphere.
It was hoped that only herbivores would go missing. Every heir to any family name was kept inside
on that day. Most left town bec~se the scene of hedonism that would happen scared them even behind
locked doors. One year the havoc had led to a fire that destroyed a whole block of homes. Heaps of tra
sh would always be found in the street the next day and houses would have to be repainted to cover th
e helix signs painted on them. Every hectare would be affected.
When the degree of hazard had grown too much, the good people of the town had tried to outlaw t
he group. But the haven claimed religious freedom and won. Those families that had opposed the haven
were haunted for years. It was as if the legal victory had only heightened the power of the witches. Tha
nk God that people didn' t usually go missing. But townsfolk suspected that missing persons' reports fro
m nearby towns were related to this.
It was the most hectic time of the year and there was no possibility of healing. The only good new
s was a new trend among witches to heal the sick. The sacrifice of herbivorous animals was supposed to
be part of their ritual. Every home therefore put harmless animals on their doorstep hoping that their ho
me would be spared from the chaos.
But most just prayed that Halloween would be over as quickly as possible.
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haunt v.1 ( ) ( ) …
2
n.
haven n.
havoc a.
hazard n.
hazardous a.
headline n.
headquarters n.1
2 ( )
heal v.
heal v.
a.( )
heap n.( )
hectare n.
hectic a.
hedonism n.1
2 ( ) ( )
heed v.
heighten v.
heir n.
helix n. ( )
hemisphere n.1 ( )
2
herald v. …
herbivore n.
herbivorous a.
70(herculean-holistic)
herculean-holistic
A circu hijacking
Circuses in the hinterland were hilarious. Due to some hereditary miracle in the people who joined t
he circus, hitherto never-attempted feats of daring were always being performed. High-flying stunts were
popular. Herculean physical feats were the standard. But it was the high tech plan to hijack a real plane
as it flew over the circus that really hinted at something more than heterodox.
It was no hit-and-miss plan. This hijacking was going to be done by locals hired by the circus anno
uncer and remembered as part of his heritage. The hierarchical order of each member of the team was t
he highlight of the event. That was because the announcer' s son, only 17 years old, was directing men
ten to twenty years older than himself. In hindsight, all agreed that this was the obvious reason for the
hiccup.
The holistic plan was executed brilliantly. When the plane was hijacked it flew over the circus and
did two aerial loops. The passengers had a scare when that happened. When one of the hired men broke
out of the hierarchy and told the pilot to do it again, however, no one tried to hinder him but the ann
ouncer' s son. The man yelled out his name and told him to leave him alone.
When the hijacking was complete and the whole team escaped successfully everyone thought it was a
heritage to be proud of. Unfortunately the police had heard the name of the announcer's son. They attac
ked the circus like a hive of bees and arrested all involved. A hijacking wasn't so hilarious to them!
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haunt v.1 ( ) ( ) …
2
n.
haven n.
havoc a.
hazard n.
hazardous a.
headline n.
headquarters n.1
2 ( )
heal v.
heal v.
a.( )
heap n.( )
hectare n.
hectic a.
hedonism n.1
2 ( ) ( )
heed v.
heighten v.
heir n.
helix n. ( )
hemisphere n.1 ( )
2
herald v. …
herbivore n.
herbivorous a.
71(hollow-hostile)
hollow-hostile
A hostile homestay
Dave had only wanted a place to do a homestay and earn his degree in desert horticulture. He hadn't
wanted to go to a hostel or rent his own apartment. Hehad just wanted to get to know the hospitality
of the locals. He had no idea that members of the family he was staying with were victims of the holoc
aust. When they found out that Dave was German he was sure they would commit homicide.
Now the situation was hopeless. When he had said that there had been good Germans too, they only
locked him hostage in his room. Hordes of hostile neighbors were gathering outside his window. One w
oman with hair on her face yelled that the Nazis had experimented on her hormones. Another man with
a hollow face said that Dave' s parents had killed his children. This was ridiculous!
"They were not homogenous! My father lost a leg running from the Nazis himself! He was an honor
able man!"
That was when the honking began and a man with a metal bar ran towards the house, swung it and
broke his window! Dave jumped up, grabbed a large hook from the wall and prepared to defend himself.
At least he would die with honour defending his parents! He hopped out the window to face the crowd.
Sirens in the distance caused them all to stop. Dave looked hopefully at the police cars as they drov
e up over the horizon. When the Police Chief walked up, rolled up his sleeve and held it horizontal to t
he ground in front of Dave's face, however, he knew it was over; his arm was stamped with a number.
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hollow a. ( )
holocaust n.
homestay n.( )
homicide n.
homogeneous a.
honk v.( )
hono(u)r n.
v. ( )
1nm(u)mille a.1
2
3
hook n.
v.1
2 ( ) …
hop v.1 ( )
2
hopefulb ad.1
2
3
hopeless a.
horde n.1 ( )
2
horizon n. ( ) ( )
horizontal a.1 ( )
2
3
hormone n.
horticulture n. ( )
hospitality n.
hostage n.
hostel n.1 ( )
2 ( )
hostile a.1
2
72(house-idiom)
house-idiom
Homecoming
"What' s all the hubbub?" Mr. Williams yelled over the howling of his identical twins as he hurdled
over a fallen toy while coming in the front door.
"There's a strange man in the house and we don't know his identity! I think he's mom's old boyfrie
nd. She gave him a big hug!" Huffed his son, Dan.
"Mommy's got a boyfriend. Mommy's got a boyfriend." Dana, his sister began to sing.
"That' s not my hypothesis! He had bad hygiene. I bet he' s a bad guy that Dad will identify from a
wanted poster!" Dan yelled back.
"For the love of humanity, behave yourselves! It would be ideal if you would both stop being so hys
terical and not humiliate us in front of company. Okay?" Mr. Williams said. Dana walked away still hum
ming the little rhyme.
Mr.: Williams wiped the sweat from his forehead and cursed the humidity. "And someone turn on the
air conditioner!" Then he walked back to the kitchen.
"But my ideology hasn't changed a bit!" A man with long hair and a beard was saying to his wife.
"It's just that the president is really a humble man! And I like him." What they were talking about Mr.
Williams couldn't guess but the man stood up suddenly as he walked in.
"Who are you and what are you doing in my house?" He said as politely as he could.
"Honey, look at his identification card. It's Davey, your brother. He's come home from the war!" Mr.
Williams caught his breath and then walked over and hugged his long-lost brother with a huge laugh.
"Oh, it's good to have you home Dave."
"And it's good to be here. I know it's an old idiom, but home is truly where the heart is."
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1
house n.
v. …
howl v.1 ( )
2 ( )
3 ( )
hubbub n.1
huff v.1
2
3
4
hug v./n.
hum v.
humanity n. ( )
hmnble a.1 ( )
2
humidity n.
humfiiate v.
hurdle n.1 ( ) ( )
2 (~s)I ]
3
v. ( ) ( )
hygiene n.
hypothesis n.1
2 ( )
hysterical a.
ideal a.
identical a.( )
identification n.1
2 ( ID)
identify v.1 ( )
2 … (with)
identity n.
ideology n.1 ( )
2
idiom n.1
2 ( )