7000 words 98% part 36
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aisle
Keep the aisle clear for emergency access.
wither
Without water, flowers wither within hours.
hallmark
Transparency is a hallmark of our reporting culture.
aquatic
The aquarium includes several aquatic species.
conspire
Two employees conspired to steal confidential files.
conspirator
Police arrested the conspirator before the transfer.
conspiracy
The conspiracy aimed to control pricing in several regions.
mint
He added fresh mint leaves to garnish the dessert.
adjective
Use an adjective like “efficient” to describe the system.
cartoon
The cartoon humorously depicted office life.
overview
The investor requested an overview of our quarterly results.
calf (pl:calves)
A calf was born on the company’s demonstration farm.
temple
He rubbed his temple, trying to ease the tension.
pervasive
Digital marketing has become pervasive in modern business.
roadside
A small café stood by the roadside near the plant.
veil
She wore a light veil during the open-air ceremony.
unveil
They plan to unveil the new prototype next month.
directory
All suppliers are listed in the company directory.
flex
Try to flex your wrist gently after the injury.
flexible
A flexible schedule improves productivity.
flexibility
Flexibility is crucial when managing international clients.
darling
He greeted his darling wife after a long trip.
dispense with
We decided to dispense with the middleman and sell directly.
pluck
He plucked a wire from the bundle to test voltage.
make out
They started to make out in the parking lot — awkward timing.
insurgent
The insurgent group controlled several checkpoints.
insurgency
Authorities declared a state of emergency during the insurgency.
woo
He tried to woo investors with an ambitious vision.
oyster
Oysters are often served with lemon and vinegar.
righteous
He was praised for his righteous actions during the crisis.
righteousness
The priest spoke of faith and righteousness.
come under
The company could come under investigation for safety violations.
outset
At the outset, no one predicted the project’s success.
foyer
We waited in the hotel foyer before the meeting.
text
Text me when you arrive at the terminal.
plaque
A plaque on the wall honors the plant’s founder.
chap
A cheerful chap offered to help carry the tools.
ensemble
The jazz ensemble played live during the reception.
consent
The manager gave his consent to start testing early.
coil
The transformer coil overheated due to short-circuiting.
frog
A frog jumped from the drain after the rain.
lame
He walked with a slightly lame gait after surgery.
lameness
Lameness in livestock can indicate vitamin deficiency.
smirk
His smug smirk annoyed everyone in the room.
homeland
He returned to his homeland after twenty years abroad.
hometown
She still visits her hometown every summer.
go on
The conference will go on despite the weather.
run on
Negotiations will run on until both sides reach an agreement.
endow
The foundation was endowed by a local entrepreneur.
endowment
The endowment supported scholarships for engineers.
track down
They managed to track down the missing shipment.
hunt down
Inspectors will hunt down the source of contamination.
slippery
Be careful — the floor is slippery after cleaning.
gum
He offered her a piece of gum during the flight.
unbelievable
The result was so unbelievable that auditors rechecked the data.
believable
His explanation was surprisingly believable.
bully
The office bully was finally reported to HR.
giggle
She tried not to giggle during the serious briefing.
despair
He sank into despair after losing his position.
transcript
Attach the transcript to your application form.
cliff
The view from the cliff was breathtaking.
meditate
He meditates each morning before work.
meditation
Meditation helped her focus before presentations.
bland
The soup was too bland without seasoning.
blandness
The report’s blandness made it hard to read.
metropolitan
He moved to a metropolitan area for better opportunities.
dangle
Keys dangled from his belt as he walked.
offset
We noticed a slight offset in the alignment marks.
stud
Fasten the panel with a metal stud.
plank
Each plank was sanded before assembly.
coverage
Media coverage of the event was overwhelmingly positive.
jar
She stored the samples in a glass jar.
rivet
Workers riveted steel plates to the framework.
umbrella
Take an umbrella — the weather looks uncertain.
grapple
Both teams grappled for control of the market.
sturdy
Use sturdy brackets for the upper shelf.
conscience
He acted according to his conscience, not convenience.
conscientious
Her conscientious approach earned her a promotion.
molest
Never molest wildlife during research trips.
molestation
The constant phone calls felt like mild molestation.
tempt
They tried to tempt buyers with a free trial.
temptation
The biggest temptation was to skip testing to save time.
casket
The casket was lined with white velvet.
adverb
An adverb modifies a verb — for example, “quickly.”
hang on
Hang on, I’ll check the schedule for you.
expenditure
Annual expenditure rose by 12% this quarter.
flakes
He poured flakes of salt over the roasted nuts.
snowflake
A snowflake landed gently on her glove.
conquest
The conquest of new markets boosted investor confidence.
ashtray
He flicked his cigarette into the ashtray.
realm
The company expanded its realm into renewable energy.
rubber
Rubber seals must be replaced after three years.
falter
His voice faltered during the difficult announcement.
lazy
A lazy approach to testing caused the delay.
laziness
Laziness at work can lead to missed opportunities.
cloud
Clouds gathered before the afternoon storm.
cloudy
It’s cloudy today — production might slow down.
cloudless
The sky was perfectly cloudless at dawn.
daily
They meet daily for a short status update.
weekly
Reports are published weekly on the intranet.
monthly
We send newsletters monthly to all partners.
yearly
Yearly audits ensure compliance and safety.
sunset
We watched the sunset from the workshop terrace.
shred
Shred confidential documents before disposal.
hit back
The team hit back after criticism from competitors.
alas
Alas, the old design can’t be reused.
pass by
I saw him pass by the lab this morning.
passerby
A passerby helped lift the fallen sign.
go by
Weeks go by faster during peak season.
walk by
I watched him walk by without noticing me.
bail
He paid bail and was released pending trial.
thread
Thread the wire carefully through the sensor hole.
journalism
She studied journalism at university before joining the firm.
intended
The document is intended for internal use only.
helmet (helm)
Always wear a helmet when entering the construction zone.
pineapple
We served pineapple juice at the client meeting.
magnitude
The magnitude of the error forced a complete review.
resurrect
They hope to resurrect the old brand name.
resurrection
The play ends with a symbolic resurrection of hope.
depot
The depot stores spare parts and heavy tools.
shallow
Shallow trays dry the samples faster.
signify
Red lights signify an active process.
signification
The signification of the logo changed over time.
squint
He squinted at the monitor to read the fine print.
propagate
We propagate updates automatically to all systems.
propagation
Propagation delay can affect synchronization.
bruise
He had a bruise after bumping into the frame.
oversight
The committee provides financial oversight for the project.
inject
Inject coolant before starting the compressor.
injection
An injection of capital revived the company.
eject
Eject the cartridge carefully after printing.
ejection
Automatic ejection prevents paper jams.
worthwhile
It’s a worthwhile investment for long-term growth.
submerge
Submerge the test piece completely for five minutes.
submersion
Deep submersion caused microcracks in the coating.
precious
Handle precious samples with clean gloves.
peril
Ignoring this warning could put lives in peril.
perilous
Crossing during storms is perilous.
ape
An ape escaped from the zoo enclosure.
kettle
The kettle began to whistle loudly.
spawn
Innovations often spawn entirely new industries.
liaison
He works as a liaison between design and production.
proximity
The proximity of suppliers reduces logistics costs.
hospitality
Their hospitality made the trip unforgettable.
hospitable
The hosts were friendly and hospitable.
inhospitable
It’s an inhospitable region with harsh winters.
intelligible
Clear writing makes even complex ideas intelligible.
unintelligible
His accent was so strong it was almost unintelligible.
hardware
Hardware costs remain a small fraction of total expenses.
noun
Underline the noun in each sentence for practice.
traffic light
The traffic light turned green and trucks rolled out.
raid
Police conducted a raid on illegal storage.
brew
They brew excellent coffee in that café.
brewery
The local brewery sponsors the town festival.
bizarre
His behavior was bizarre but harmless.
buzz
Bees buzzed around the blooming clover.
bristle
The boar’s bristle brush leaves a clean finish.
output
Output from the new line increased by 20%.
slow down
Production must slow down during maintenance.
slowdown
The economic slowdown affected exports.
fluent
She’s fluent in English and Spanish.
fluency
Her fluency impressed the visiting clients.
cramp
He felt a cramp after standing too long.
healthcare
Digital healthcare tools improve patient monitoring.
eradicate
We aim to eradicate pests using natural methods.
eradication
The eradication of corruption remains a top goal.
smudge
He accidentally smudged ink on the contract.
widow
The widow inherited the entire business.
widower
The widower sold his house and moved abroad.
overtake
Never overtake on a blind curve.
speck
A tiny speck of dust ruined the coating.
rustic
They built a rustic cabin using reclaimed wood.
freight
Freight costs rose sharply last quarter.
pancake
They served pancakes with maple syrup.
peck
A hen began to peck at the seeds.
woodpecker
A woodpecker drummed on the metal post.
bunk
Each bunk has its own reading light.
outlook
Her optimistic outlook helped the whole team.
crest
The crest of the wave reached nearly two meters.
flush
Her cheeks flush easily when she’s embarrassed.
burrow
A rabbit darted into its burrow under the fence.
housewife
The housewife managed all orders and deliveries herself.
bleed (bled, bled)
Be careful — the blade can make you bleed.
carpenter
The carpenter measured twice before cutting.
carpentry
He studied carpentry as a teenager.
backbone
Strong leadership is the backbone of any company.
bill
He paid the bill and left a generous tip.
contemplate
She sat quietly to contemplate the results.
contemplation
Contemplation of nature inspired new design ideas.
velvet
The sofa was upholstered in deep blue velvet.
velvety
The dessert had a soft, velvety texture.
futile
They realized further efforts were futile.
futility
All that work ended in futility once funding stopped.
go about
How does your team go about solving such issues?
look out
Look out — the forklift’s turning!
watch out
Watch out — the beam is live!
segregate
We segregate materials for easier recycling.
segregation
Segregation by size improves classifier efficiency.
blatant
It was a blatant attempt to copy the competitor’s logo.
wholesale
We sell components wholesale to distributors.
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