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No	Word	Pronunciation	Meaning	Example
1	appalling	/əˈpɔː.lɪŋ/	very bad	The drive home was appalling.
2	eminent	/ˈem.ɪ.nənt/	famous, respected, or important	This paper will emphasize that phrenologists and anti-phrenologists adopted similar or even identical parameters for studying the brains of eminent persons.
3	intentional	/ɪnˈten.ʃən.əl/	planned or intended	Did you leave his name out by accident or was it intentional?
4	picturesque	/ˌpɪk.tʃərˈesk/	(especially of a place) attractive in appearance, especially in an old-fashioned way	In its worst guise, a preoccupation with the image leads to a superficial veneer of facadism, arguably a new picturesque, but one devoid of meaning.
5	romantic	/rəʊˈmæn.tɪk/	relating to love or a close loving relationship	You used to be so romantic, but now you never tell me that you love me
6	contagious	/kənˈteɪ.dʒəs/	A contagious disease can be caught by touching someone who has the disease or a piece of infected clothing	The infection is highly contagious, so don't let anyone else use your towel.
7	epidemic	/ˌep.ɪˈdem.ɪk/	the appearance of a particular disease in a large number of people at the same time	Further work is needed to study the impact of this assumption on the size and the duration of the simulated epidemics.
8	myriad	/ˈmɪr.i.əd/	a very large number of something	And now myriads of bars and hotels are opening up along the coas
9	probable	/ˈprɒb.ə.bəl/	likely to be true or likely to happen	The probable cause of death was heart failure.
10	ruthless	/ˈruːθ.ləs/	not thinking or worrying about any pain caused to others; cruel	Some people believe that to succeed in this world you have to be ruthles
11	abuse	/əˈbjuːz	to use something for the wrong purpose in a way that is harmful or morally wrong	She is continually abusing her position/authority by getting other people to do things for her.
12	barbarism	/ˈbɑː.bə.rɪ.zəm/	extremely cruel and unpleasant behaviour	He witnessed some appallingacts of barbarism during the wa
13	calamity	/kəˈlæm.ə.ti/	a serious accident or bad event causing damage or suffering	A series of calamities ruined them - floods, a failed harvest, and the death of a son.
14	folklore	/ˈfəʊk.lɔːr/	the traditional stories and culture of a group of people	Her books are often based on folklore and fairy-tales.
15	novelty	/ˈnɒv.əl.ti/	the quality of being new and unusual	The novelty of these toys soon wore off and the children became bored with them.
16	baffle	/ˈbæf.əl/	to cause someone to be completely unable to understand or explain something	She was completely baffled by his strange behaviour.
17	bewilder	/bɪˈwɪl.dər/	to confuse someone	The instructions completely bewildered me
18	deceive	/dɪˈsiːv/	to persuade someone that something false is the truth, or to keep the truth hidden from someone for your own advantage	The company deceived customers by selling old computers as new ones.
19	knoll	/nəʊl/	a small low hill with a rounded top	The opening or pit to the right of the knoll is clearly drawn to relate to the farthest vent or chimney, demonstrating the hollowness of the knoll.
20	sincerity	/sɪnˈser.ə.ti/	honesty	The priest was a man of deep sincerity.
21	aggressive	/əˈɡres.ɪv/	behaving in an angry and violent way towards another person	The stereotype is that men tend to be more aggressive than women.
22	ecology	iˈkɒl.ə.dʒi/	the relationships between the air, land, water, animals, plants, etc., usually of a particular area, or the scientific study of this	The oil spill caused terrible damage to the fragile ecology of the coast.
23	inevitable	/ɪˈnev.ɪ.tə.bəl/	certain to happen and unable to be avoided or prevented	The accident was the inevitable consequence/result/ outcome of carelessness.
24	motivate	/ˈməʊ.tɪ.veɪt/	to cause someone to behave in a particular way	He is genuinely motivated by a desire to help people
25	strategy	/ˈstræt.ə.dʒi/	a detailed plan for achieving success in situations such as war, politics, business, industry, or sport, or the skill of planning for such situations	The president held an emergency meeting to discuss military strategy with the Pentagon yesterday.
26	catastrophe	/kəˈtæs.trə.fi/	a sudden event that causes very great trouble or destruction	They were warned of the ecological catastrophe to com
27	ferocious	/fəˈrəʊ.ʃəs/	frightening and violent	The president came in for some ferocious criticism
28	intelligible	/ɪnˈtel.ɪ.dʒə.bəl/	(of speech and writing) clear enough to be understood	She was so upset when she spoke that she was hardly intelligibl
29	sanctuary	/ˈsæŋk.tʃʊə.ri/	protection or a safe place, especially for someone or something being chased or hunted	The chapel became a sanctuary for the refugee
30	valid	/ˈvæl.ɪd/	based on truth or reason; able to be accepted	My way of thinking might be different from yours, but it's equally valid
31	advent	/ˈæd.vent/	the fact of an event happening, an invention being made, or a person arriving	Life was transformed by the advent of the steam engine
32	anthology	/ænˈθɒl.ə.dʒi/	a collection of artistic works that have a similar form or subject, often those considered to be the best	This Bob Dylan anthology includes some rare recordings of his best songs.
33	integrity	/ɪnˈteɡ.rə.ti/	the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles that you refuse to change	No one doubted that the president was a man of the highest integrity.
34	mystical	/ˈmɪs.tɪ.kəl/	relating to the belief that there is hidden meaning in life, or that each human being can unite with God	She joined a religious community after having a series of mystical vision
35	pacify	/ˈpæs.ɪ.faɪ/	to cause someone who is angry or upset to be calm and satisfied	He pacified his crying child with a bottle.
36	alliance	/əˈlaɪ.əns/	a group of countries, political parties, or people who have agreed to work together because of shared interests or aims	NATO is sometimes called the Atlantic Alliance.
37	defy	/dɪˈfaɪ/	to refuse to obey a person, decision, law, situation, etc.	It is rare to see children openly defying their teachers.
38	misdeed	/ˌmɪsˈdiːd/	an act that is criminal or bad	She's been making up for her past misdeeds by doing a lot of voluntary work.
39	nourish	/ˈnʌr.ɪʃ/	to provide people or living things with food in order to make them grow and keep them healthy	Children need plenty of good fresh food to nourish them
40	sustain	/səˈsteɪn/	to cause or allow something to continue for a period of time	He seems to find it difficult to sustain relationships with women
41	accessory	/əkˈses.ər.i/	something added to a machine or to clothing that has a useful or decorative purpose	She wore a green wool suit with matching accessories (= shoes, hat, bag, etc.).
42	calculation	/ˌkæl.kjəˈleɪ.ʃən/	the process of using information you already have and adding, taking away, multiplying, or dividing numbers to judge the number or amount of something	We used different methods of calculation, but we both got the same result.
43	convert	/kənˈvɜːt/	to (cause something or someone to) change in form or character	Could we convert the small bedroom into a second bathroom?
44	gallery	/ˈɡæl.ər.i/	a room or building that is used for showing works of art, sometimes so that they can be sold	It was hot so we checked our coats before going round the gallery.
45	valor	/ˈvæl.ɚ/	great courage	He was promoted to the rank of major in recognition of his valor during the battle.
46	badger	/ˈbædʒ.ər/	an animal with a flat body, wide feet with long claws, and strong jaws, that lives underground and comes out to feed at night. There are six main types of badger. Most have narrow faces, heads with light and dark hair, and brown or gray hair on their bodies.	His conclusion was that the sum of evidence "strongly supports the view that badgers are a cause of herd breakdowns".
47	complement	/ˈkɒm.plɪ.ment/	to make something else seem better or more attractive when combining with it	Strawberries and cream complement each other perfectly.
48	customary	/ˈkʌs.tə.mər.i/	usual	She's not her customary cheerful self today.
49	intervene	/ˌɪn.təˈviːn/	to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse	The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
50	vitality	/vaɪˈtæl.ə.ti/	energy and strength	According to the packet, these vitamin pills will restore lost vitality
51	adjacent	/əˈdʒeɪ.sənt/	very near, next to, or touching	They work in adjacent buildings.
52	attain	/əˈteɪn/	to reach or succeed in getting something	He has attained the highest grade in his music exams
53	fragile	/ˈfrædʒ.aɪl/	easily damaged, broken, or harmed	Be careful with that vase - it's very fragile.
54	harmonious	/hɑːˈməʊ.ni.əs/	having a pleasant tune or harmony	In contrast to social structures and institutions, culture is often regarded as a coherent entity, as a harmonious unit providing for the integration of society.
55	multicolored	/ˌmʌl.tiˈkʌl.ɚd/	having many different colors	She wore pink pants and a multicolored top.
56	artisan	/ˈɑː.tɪ.zæn/	someone who does skilled work with their hands	By deploying the language of class, the author argues, artisans sought to present themselves as representatives of a broader working class.
57	deceased	/dɪˈsiːst/	dead	In somatic care and prescribed drugs, the expenditure clearly decreased with age among deceased individuals.
58	glorify	/ˈɡlɔː.rɪ.faɪ/	to praise and honour God or a person	There are 99 prayer beads - one for each way Allah can be glorified in the Koran.
59	incomparable	/ɪnˈkɒm.pər.ə.bəl/	so good or great that nothing or no one else could achieve the same standard
60	pulverize	ˈpʌl.vər.aɪz/	to press or crush something until it becomes powder or a soft mass	Worms were placed in 1n5 ml microcentrifuge tubes and pulverized on dry ice with a chilled pestle.
61	confederation	/kənˌfed.əˈreɪ.ʃən/	an organization consisting of different groups of people working together for business or political reasons	How did this transnational confederation of the learned make its peace with the nationalism that was often the key to its financial support?
62	discord	/ˈdɪs.kɔːd/	very near, next to, or touching	A note of discord has crept into relations between the two countries.
63	foresight	/ˈfɔː.saɪt/	the ability to judge correctly what is going to happen in the future and plan your actions based on this knowledge	She'd had the foresight to sell her apartment just before the housing market collapsed.
64	menagerie	/məˈnædʒ.ər.i/	a collection of wild animals that are kept privately or to show to the public	And he apparently had experience with a floating menagerie.
65	posterity	/pɒsˈter.ə.ti/	the people who will exist in the future	Every attempt is being made to ensure that these works of art are preserved for posterity.
66	delegate	/ˈdel.ɪ.ɡət/	a person chosen or elected by a group to speak, vote, etc. for them, especially at a meeting	Delegates have voted in favour of the motion
67	feline	/ˈfiː.laɪn/	belonging or relating to the cat family	Other subjects, such as felines, insects, blobs, etc., have occurred in fictional representations of aliens.
68	isolation	/ˌaɪ.səlˈeɪ.ʃən/	the condition of being alone, especially when this makes you feel unhappy	The prisoner had been kept in isolation for three days
69	phenomenon	/fəˈnɒm.ɪ.nən/	something that exists and can be seen, felt, tasted, etc., especially something unusual or interesting	There's evidence to suggest that child abuse is not just a recent phenomenon.
70	revelation	/ˌrev.əˈleɪ.ʃən/	the act of making something known that was secret, or a fact that is made known	Shocking revelations about their private life appeared in the papers
71	adequate	/ˈæd.ə.kwət/	enough or satisfactory for a particular purpose	I didn't have adequate time to prepare.
72	descent	/dɪˈsent/	the state or fact of being related to a particular person or group of people who lived in the past	She's a woman of mixed/French descent.
73	gnarled	/nɑːld/	rough and twisted, especially because of old age or no protection from bad weather	The old man drew a long, gnarled finger across his throat.
74	inflexible	/ɪnˈflek.sə.bəl/	(especially of opinions and rules) fixed and unable or unwilling to change	The prime minister has adopted an inflexible position on immigration
75	menace	/ˈmen.ɪs/	something that is likely to cause harm	Dogs running loose are a public menace.
76	advantageous	/ˌæd.vænˈteɪ.dʒəs/	giving advantages or helping to make you more successful	The lower tax rate is particularly advantageous to poorer families.
77	enhance	/ɪnˈhɑːns/	to improve the quality, amount, or strength of something	These scandals will not enhance the organization's reputation.
78	incite	/ɪnˈsaɪt/	to encourage someone to do or feel something unpleasant or violent	She incited racial hatred by distributing anti-Semitic leaflets.
79	inherit	/ɪnˈher.ɪt/	to receive money, a house, etc. from someone after they have died	Who will inherit the house when he dies?
80	mutual	/ˈmjuː.tʃu.əl/	(of two or more people or groups) feeling the same emotion, or doing the same thing to or for each other	Theirs was a partnership based on mutual respect, trust and understanding.
81	adapt	/əˈdæpt/	to change, or to change something, to suit different conditions or uses	Many software companies have adapted popular programs to the new operating system.
82	basis	/ˈbeɪ.sɪs/	the most important facts, ideas, etc. from which something is developed	This document will form the basis for our discussion.
83	impel	/ɪmˈpel/	to make someone feel that they must do something	I wonder what it is that impels him to exercise all the time.
84	petition	/pəˈtɪʃ.ən/	a document signed by a large number of people demanding or asking for some action from the government or another authority	I signed a petition against the proposed closure of the local hospital today.
85	primitive	/ˈprɪm.ɪ.tɪv/	relating to human society at a very early stage of development, with people living in a simple way without machines or a writing system	The spiny anteater is a mammal, although a very primitive one
86	assumption	/əˈsʌmp.ʃən/	something that you accept as true without question or proof	These calculations are based on the assumption that prices will continue to rise.
87	controversy	/ˈkɒn.trə.vɜː.si/	a lot of disagreement or argument about something, usually because it affects or is important to many people	There was a big controversy surrounding/over the use of drugs in athletics.
88	omission	/əʊˈmɪʃ.ən/	the act of not including something or someone that should have been included, or something or someone that has not been included that should have been	There are some serious errors and omissions in the book
89	potential	/pəˈten.ʃəl/	possible when the necessary conditions exist	A number of potential buyers have expressed interest in the company.
90	restore	/rɪˈstɔːr/	to return something or someone to an earlier good condition or position	The badly neglected paintings have all been carefully restored.
91	consecutive	/kənˈsek.jə.tɪv/	Consecutive events, numbers, etc. follow one after another without an interruption	This is the fifth consecutive weekend that I've spent working.
92	diction	/ˈdɪk.ʃən/	the manner in which words are pronounced	It is very helpful for a language teacher to have good diction
93	feasible	/ˈfiː.zə.bəl/	able to be made, done, or achieved	With the extra resources, the project now seems feasible
94	immense	/ɪˈmens/	extremely large in size or degree	They spent an immense amount of time getting the engine into perfect condition.
95	insoluble	/ɪnˈsɒl.jə.bəl/	(of a problem) so difficult that it is impossible to solve	Traffic congestion in large cities seems to be an insoluble problem.
96	creative	/kriˈeɪ.tɪv/	producing or using original and unusual ideas	Creative children are often learning and thinking when they appear to be playing around, often in manipulative or exploratory activities.
97	durable	/ˈdʒʊə.rə.bəl/	able to last and be used for a long time without becoming damaged	The machines have to be made of durable materials.
98	hilarious	/hɪˈleə.ri.əs/	extremely funny and causing a lot of laughter	He didn't like the film at all - I thought it was hilarious.
99	ingenious	/ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs/	(of a person) very intelligent and skilful, or (of a thing) skilfully made or planned and involving new ideas and methods	Johnny is so ingenious - he can make the most remarkable sculptures from the most ordinary materials.
100	ordeal	/ɔːˈdɪəl/	a very unpleasant and painful or difficult experience	The hostages' ordeal came to an end when soldiers stormed the building.
101	aristocrat	/ˈær.ɪ.stə.kræt/	a person of high social rank who belongs to the aristocracy	Many aristocrats were killed in the French Revolution.
102	decade	/ˈdek.eɪd/	a period of ten years, especially a period such as 2010 to 2019	Air traffic has increased 30% in the last decade.
103	emigrate	/ˈem.ɪ.ɡreɪt/	to leave a country permanently and go to live in another one	Millions of Germans emigrated from Europe to America in the 19th century.
104	malnutrition	/ˌmæl.njuːˈtrɪʃ.ən/	physical weakness and bad health caused by having too little food, or too little of the types of food necessary for good health	Many of the refugees are suffering from severe malnutrition.
105	optimism	/ˈɒp.tɪ.mɪ.zəm/	the quality of being full of hope and emphasizing the good parts of a situation, or a belief that something good will happen	There was a note of optimism in his voice as he spoke about the company's future.
106	censorship	/ˈsen.sə.ʃɪp/	the act of censoring books, films, etc.	With a reference list of literary works, munication networks, and new approaches to story resources to fight censorship, and three appendices telling.
107	deport	/dɪˈpɔːt/	to force someone to leave a country, especially someone who has no legal right to be there or who has broken the law	Thousands of illegal immigrants are caught and deported every year
108	famine	/ˈfæm.ɪn/	a situation in which there is not enough food for a great number of people, causing illness and death, or a particular period when this happens	There were reports of refugees dying of famine.
109	morale	/məˈrɑːl/	the amount of confidence felt by a person or group of people, especially when in a dangerous or difficult situation	A couple of victories would improve the team's morale enormousl
110	refuge	/ˈref.juːdʒ/	(a place that gives) protection or shelter from danger, trouble, unhappiness, etc.	These people are seeking/ taking refuge from persecution
111	anxiety	/æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/	an uncomfortable feeling of nervousness or worry about something that is happening or might happen in the future	Children normally feel a lot of anxiety about their first day at school
112	burly	/ˈbɜː.li/	A burly man is large and strong	He has paws that are turned in and gnarled into burly nubs.
113	nationality	/ˌnæʃ.ənˈæl.ə.ti/	the official right to belong to a particular country	She has British nationality.
114	predicament	/prɪˈdɪk.ə.mənt/	an unpleasant situation that is difficult to get out of	She is hoping to get a loan from her bank to help her out of her financial predicament.
115	resolute	/ˈrez.ə.luːt/	determined in character, action, or ideas	She's utterly resolute in her refusal to apologiz
116	boycott	/ˈbɔɪ.kɒt/	to refuse to buy a product or take part in an activity as a way of expressing strong disapproval	People were urged to boycott the country's product
117	multitude	/ˈmʌl.tɪ.tʃuːd/	a large number of people or things	The city has a multitude of problems, from homelessness to drugs and murder.
118	naturalization	/ˌnætʃ.ər.əl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/	the act of making someone a legal citizen of a country that they were not born in	If they can't prove their citizenship, they have to go through the naturalization process.
119	propaganda	/ˌprɒp.əˈɡæn.də/	information, ideas, opinions, or images, often only giving one part of an argument, that are broadcast, published, or in some other way spread with the intention of influencing people's opinions	At school we were fed communist/ right-wing propaganda.
120	urban	/ˈɜː.bən/	of or in a city or town	The richness of interpretation shown here is a model for other urban studies.
121	accessible	/əkˈses.ə.bəl/	able to be reached or easily got	The resort is easily accessible by road, rail, and air.
122	boisterous	/ˈbɔɪ.stər.əs/	noisy, energetic, and rough	A scherzo displays bluff, boisterous good humour, leavened by a ruminative trio section.
123	fraudulent	/ˈfrɔː.dʒə.lənt/	dishonest and illegal	A worrying trend for insurers has been a rise in fraudulent claims.
124	impulsive	/ɪmˈpʌl.sɪv	showing behaviour in which you do things suddenly without any planning and without considering the effects they may have	Don't be so impulsive - think before you act.
125	riotous	/ˈraɪ.ə.təs/	very loud and uncontrolled, and full of energy	We went to a riotous party and danced all night.
126	bankrupt	/ˈbæŋ.krʌpt/	unable to pay what you owe, and having had control of your financial matters given, by a law court, to a person who sells your property to pay your debts	He went bankrupt after only a year in business.
127	dilapidated	/dɪˈlæp.ɪ.deɪ.tɪd/	old and in poor condition	The hotel we stayed in was really dilapidated.
128	hospitable	/hɒsˈpɪt.ə.bəl/	friendly and welcoming to guests and visitors	The villagers were very hospitable to/towards anyone who passed through.
129	premiere	/ˈprem.i.eər/	the first public performance of a play or any other type of entertainment	The world premiere of the opera will be at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York.
130	transit	/ˈtræn.zɪt/	the movement of goods or people from one place to another	It is possible to make an insurance claim for any goods lost or damaged in transit.
131	acceptance	/əkˈsep.təns/	general agreement that something is satisfactory or right, or that someone should be included in a group	The party marked his acceptance into the community.
132	exaggeration	/ɪɡˌzædʒ.əˈreɪ.ʃən/	the fact of making something seem larger, more important, better, or worse than it really is	Sal estimates over 60 people were there but I think that's a slight exaggeration.
133	immigrate	/ˈɪm.ɪ.ɡreɪt/	to come to live in a different country	He immigrated with his parents in 1895 and grew up on Long Island.
134	jubilation	/ˌdʒuː.bəlˈeɪ.ʃən/	a feeling of great happiness, especially because of a success	There was jubilation in the crowd as the winning goal was scored.
135	prosecute	/ˈprɒs.ɪ.kjuːt/	to officially accuse someone of committing a crime in a law court, or (of a lawyer) to try to prove that a person accused of committing a crime is guilty of that crime	He was prosecuted for fraud.
136	circulate	/ˈsɜː.kjə.leɪt/	to go around or through something, or to make something go around or through something	I've circulated a good luck card for everyone to sign.
137	grieve	/ɡriːv/	to feel or express great sadness, especially when someone dies	He is still grieving for/over his wife.
138	intensity	/ɪnˈten.sə.ti/	the quality of being felt strongly or having a very strong effect	The explosion was of such intensity that it was heard five miles away.
139	privilege	/ˈprɪv.əl.ɪdʒ/	an advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because of their position or because they are rich	Healthcare should be a right, not a privilege.
140	thrive	/θraɪv/	to grow, develop, or be successful	She seems to thrive on stress.
141	dedicate	/ˈded.ɪ.keɪt/	to give all of your energy, time, etc.	He has dedicated his life to scientific research.
142	dispense	/dɪˈspens/	to give out things, especially products, services, or amounts of money	There is a vending machine on the platform that dispenses snacks.
143	exertion	/ɪɡˈzɜː.ʃən/	the use of a lot of mental or physical effort	We were exhausted after our exertions.
144	humidity	/hjuːˈmɪd.ə.ti/	the quality of being humid	I don't like the humidity of this climate.
145	restrain	/rɪˈstreɪn/	to control the actions or behaviour of someone by force, especially in order to stop them from doing something, or to limit the growth or force of something	When he started fighting, it took four police officers to restrain him.
146	depose	/dɪˈpəʊz/	to remove someone important from a powerful position	Gingrich was deposed as Speaker of the House after the election in 1998.
147	dissect	/daɪˈsekt/	to cut open something, especially a dead body or a plant, and study its structure	In biology classes we used to dissect rats.
148	haven	/ˈheɪ.vən/	a safe or peaceful place	The garden was a haven from the noise and bustle of the city.
149	memento	/məˈmen.təʊ/	an object that you keep to remember a person, place, or event	I kept a seashell as a memento of our holiday.
150	tumult	/ˈtʃuː.mʌlt/	a loud noise, especially that produced by an excited crowd, or a state of confusion, change, or uncertainty	You couldn't hear her speak over the tumult from the screaming fans.
151	hamper	/ˈhæm.pər/	to prevent someone doing something easily	Fierce storms have been hampering rescue efforts and there is now little chance of finding more survivors.
152	impose	/ˈhæm.pər/	to prevent someone doing something easily	Fierce storms have been hampering rescue efforts and there is now little chance of finding more survivors.
153	intercept	/ˌɪn.təˈsept/	to stop and catch something or someone before that thing or person is able to reach a particular place	Law enforcement agents intercepted a shipment of drugs from Central America.
154	negligent	/ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒənt/	not being careful or giving enough attention to people or things that are your responsibility	The judge said that the teacher had been negligent in allowing the children to swim in dangerous water.
155	recuperate	/rɪˈkuː.pər.eɪt/	to become well again after an illness; to get back your strength, health, etc	She spent a month in the country recuperating from/after the operation.
156	imperative	/ɪmˈper.ə.tɪv/	extremely important or urgent	[ + that ] The president said it was imperative that the release of all hostages be secured.
157	inconsiderate	/ˌɪn.kənˈsɪd.ər.ət/	not thinking or worrying about other people or their feelings	Our neighbours are very inconsiderate - they're always playing loud music late at night.
158	liable	/ˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/	having (legal) responsibility for something or someone	The law holds parents liable if a child does not attend school.
159	presume	/prɪˈzjuːm/	to believe something to be true because it is very likely, although you are not certain	[ + (that) ] I presume (that) they're not coming, since they haven't replied to the invitation.
160	spacious	/ˈspeɪ.ʃəs/	large and with a lot of space	From there first arose poisonous kind, spread widely, those which surging now through poisonous breath make spacious the entrance.
161	aroma	/əˈrəʊ.mə/	a strong, pleasant smell, usually from food or drink	The later one is more highly wrought and has a haunting aroma of tonal evasion.
162	elegant	/ˈel.ɪ.ɡənt/	graceful and attractive in appearance or behaviour	The physical elements of the design are elegant and the durable casing of the sound components requiring no power or maintenance is clever and practical.
163	gracious	/ˈɡreɪ.ʃəs/	behaving in a pleasant, polite, calm way	He was gracious enough to thank me.
164	manageable	/ˈmæn.ɪ.dʒə.bəl/	easy or possible to deal with	The work has been divided into smaller, more manageable sections.
165	occupant	/ˈɒk.jə.pənt/	a person who lives or works in a room or building	The previous occupants were an Italian family.
166	capital	/ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/	a city that is the centre of government of a country or smaller political area	Australia's capital city is Canberra.
167	frequency	/ˈfriː.kwən.si/	the number of times something happens within a particular period, or the fact of something happening often or a large number or times	Complaints about the frequency of buses rose in the last year.
168	haughty	/ˈhɔː.ti/	unfriendly and seeming to consider yourself better than other people	She has a rather haughty manner.
169	monopoly	/məˈnɒp.əl.i/	(an organization or group that has) complete control of something, especially an area of business, so that others have no share	The government is determined to protect its tobacco monopoly.
170	probation	prəˈbeɪ.ʃən/	a period of time when a criminal must behave well and not commit any more crimes in order to avoid being sent to prison	He was fined and given two years' probation.
171	baste	/beɪst/	to pour hot fat and liquid over meat while it is cooking	Baste the turkey at regular intervals.
172	dismantle	/dɪˈsmæn.təl/	to take a machine apart or to come apart into separate pieces	She dismantled the washing machine to see what the problem was, but couldn't put it back together again.
173	populate	/ˈpɒp.jə.leɪt/	If an area is populated by people or animals, they live in that area	The inner cities are no longer densely populated.
174	remote	/rɪˈməʊt/	far away in distance	Australia is large, and remote from the great centres of population of the world.
175	saturate	/ˈsætʃ.ər.eɪt/	to make something or someone completely wet	The grass had been saturated by overnight rain.
176	diminish	/dɪˈmɪn.ɪʃ/	to reduce or be reduced in size or importance	These memories will not be diminished by time.
177	embarrass	/ɪmˈbær.əs/	to cause someone to feel nervous, worried, or uncomfortable	You're embarrassing him with your compliments!
178	prearranged	/ˌpriː.əˈreɪndʒd/	arranged at an earlier time	At a prearranged signal, everyone started moving forward.
179	rigid	/ˈrɪdʒ.ɪd/	stiff or fixed; not able to be bent or moved	Here we investigate an idealised problem where the rigid bottom is replaced by a layer with a damping mechanism.
180	sedate	/sɪˈdeɪt/	avoiding excitement or great activity and usually calm and relaxed	The fight against a chemical storage site has transformed a normally sedate village into a battleground.
181	access	/ˈæk.ses/	the method or possibility of getting near to a place or person	The only access to the village is by boat.
182	circumnavigate	/ˌsɜː.kəmˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/	to sail all the way around something	They circumnavigated Cape Horn Island in canoes.
183	liberate	/ˈlɪb.ər.eɪt/	to help someone or something to be free	They said they sent troops in to liberate the people/the country from a dictator.
184	pleasantry	/ˈplez.ən.tri/	a polite and often slightly humorous remark, usually made to help other people feel relaxed	After exchanging pleasantries, the delegation revealed the purpose of their visit.
185	regime	/reɪˈʒiːm/	a particular government or a system or method of government	The old corrupt, totalitarian regime was overthrown.
186	accommodations	/əˌkɒm.əˈdeɪ.ʃənz/	a place to stay when you are travelling, especially a hotel room	Sweepstakes winners will enjoy a week-long stay in luxury accommodations in Las Vegas.
187	evacuate	/ɪˈvæk.ju.eɪt/	to move people from a dangerous place to somewhere safe	The police evacuated the village shortly before the explosion.
188	notify	/ˈnəʊ.tɪ.faɪ/	to tell someone officially about something	The school is required to notify parents if their children fail to come to school.
189	provision	/prəˈvɪʒ.ən/	the act of providing something	The provision of good public transport will be essential for developing the area
190	remorse	/rɪˈmɔːs/	a feeling of sadness and being sorry for something you have done	He felt no remorse for the murders he had committed.
191	adept	/əˈdept/	having a natural ability to do something that needs skill	She's very adept at dealing with the media.
192	disagreeable	/ˌdɪs.əˈɡriː.ə.bəl/	unpleasant	She said some very disagreeable things.
193	jeopardize	/ˈdʒep.ə.daɪz/	to put something such as a plan or system in danger of being harmed or damaged	She knew that by failing her finals she could jeopardize her whole future.
194	persistent	/pəˈsɪs.tənt/	lasting for a long time or difficult to get rid of	There have been persistent rumours that the principal might take early retirement.
195	titanic	/taɪˈtæn.ɪk/	extremely powerful, strong, important, or large	In the experiments aluminum and titanic targets were used.
196	dingy	/ˈdɪn.dʒi/	dark and often also dirty	Her hair was a dingy brown colour.
197	humiliate	/hjuːˈmɪl.i.eɪt/	to make someone feel ashamed or lose respect for himself or herself	England were humiliated (= completely defeated) in last night's match.
198	maroon	/məˈruːn/	a dark reddish-purple colour	In the field it appears to be quite similar to maroon mottled siltstone except for its clayey nature.
199	thrifty	/ˈθrɪf.ti/	showing a careful use of money, especially by avoiding waste	They have plenty of money now, but they still tend to be thrifty.
200	verify	/ˈver.ɪ.faɪ/	to prove that something exists or is true, or to make certain that something is correct	These numbers are surprisingly high and they'll have to be verified.
201	aspiration	/ˌæs.pɪˈreɪ.ʃən/	something that you hope to achieve	I've never had any political aspirations
202	foreword	/ˈfɔː.wɜːd/	a short piece of writing at the beginning of a book, sometimes praise by a famous person or someone who is not the writer	It is convenient as a conclusion to this foreword to outline some directions of future research as we see them now.
203	premier	/ˈprem.i.ər/	best or most important	He's one of the nation's premier scientists.
204	sable	/ˈseɪ.bəl/	a small animal with thick, warm fur, or the fur of this animal used for making clothes and artists' brushes	Pelts in demand were sable, mink, chinchilla and silver fox.
205	satire	/ˈsæt.aɪər/	a way of criticizing people or ideas in a humorous way, especially in order to make a political point, or a piece of writing that uses this style	Her play was a biting/cruel satire on life in the 80s.
206	diplomat	/ˈdɪp.lə.mæt/	an official whose job is to represent one country in another, and who usually works in an embassy	The deal is being authored by a Greek diplomat.
207	obituary	/əˈbɪtʃ.ʊə.ri/	a report, especially in a newspaper, that gives the news of someone's death and details about their life	The book is divided into sections devoted to interview features, articles on aesthetics, music and politics, and concert reviews, and obituaries of leading figures.
208	pun	/pʌn/	a humorous use of a word or phrase that has several meanings or that sounds like another word	She made a couple of dreadful puns.
209	salutation	/ˌsæl.jəˈteɪ.ʃən/	a greeting in words or actions, or the words used at the beginning of a letter or speech	A salutation that means the crossing of a threshold.
210	tariff	/ˈtær.ɪf/	a charge or list of charges either for services or on goods entering a country	Another is that competition, even if successful in reducing tariffs, will marginally affect the households bills.
211	blockade	/blɒkˈeɪd/	the situation in which a country or place is surrounded by soldiers or ships to stop people or goods from going in or out	The Soviet blockade of Berlin was lifted in May 1949.
212	generate	/ˈdʒen.ə.reɪt/	to cause something to exist	Her latest film has generated a lot of interest/excitement.
213	neutral	/ˈnjuː.trəl/	not saying or doing anything that would encourage or help any of the groups involved in an argument or war	If there's an argument between my daughter and her mother, it's important that I remain neutral.
214	pewter	/ˈpjuː.tər/	a bluish-grey metal that is a mixture of tin and lead	It is lost by the publican when he transfers the beer from the barrel to the pewter.
215	quench	/kwentʃ/	to drink liquid so that you stop being thirsty	When it's hot, it's best to quench your thirst with water.
216	confiscate	/ˈkɒn.fɪ.skeɪt/	to take a possession away from someone when you have the right to do so, usually as a punishment and often for a limited period, after which it is returned to the owner	His passport was confiscated by the police to prevent him from leaving the country.
217	indelible	/ɪnˈdel.ə.bəl/	An indelible mark or substance is impossible to remove by washing or in any other way	The blood had left an indelible mark on her shirt.
218	obscure	/əbˈskjʊər/	not known to many people	The trials, too, which came and went, give the impression of a ' rise ' and then a ' decline ' of magic, obscuring its perennial and persistent nature.
219	quaint	/kweɪnt/	attractive because of being unusual and especially old-fashioned	In the next scene we find this quaint and otherwise forgettable metaphor developed to grotesque effect.
220	urgent	/ˈɜː.dʒənt/	very important and needing attention immediately	He's got to sign that paper - will you tell him it's urgent?
221	activate	/ˈæk.tɪ.veɪt/	to cause something to start	The alarm is activated by the lightest pressure.
222	colossal	/kəˈlɒs.əl/	extremely large	In the centre of the hall stood a colossal wooden statue, decorated in ivory and gold.
223	eccentric	/ɪkˈsen.trɪk/	strange or unusual, sometimes in a humorous way	Obsidian eccentrics became quite rare, although their cher t counterpar ts remained common.
224	invaariable	/ɪnˈveə.ri.ə.bəl/	staying the same and never changing	Michael's invariable reaction was anger and a reluctance to try anything new.
225	pious	/ˈpaɪ.əs/	strongly believing in religion, and living in a way that shows this belief	She is a pious follower of the faith, never missing her prayers
226	charitable	/ˈtʃær.ə.tə.bəl/	giving money, food, or help free to those who are in need because they are ill, poor, or have no home	The entire organization is funded by charitable donations
227	confide	/kənˈfaɪd/	to tell something secret or personal to someone who you trust not to tell anyone else	[ + that ] He confided (to her) that his hair was not his own.
228	intolerance	/ɪnˈtɒl.ər.əns/	the fact of refusing to accept ideas, beliefs, or behaviour that are different from your own	One side-effect of the drug is intolerance of (= being unable to bear) bright light.
229	petty	/ˈpet.i/	not important and not worth giving attention to	Prisoners complain that they are subjected to too many petty rules and restrictions.
230	tarnish	/ˈtɑː.nɪʃ/	to make or (especially of metal) become less bright or a different colour	Although that image is tarnished now, the damage to public confidence in, and support for, state pensions may be hard to reverse.
231	apt	/æpt/	suitable or right for a particular situation	What emerges from all these studies is apt to be broad agreement on what eighteenth-century historians were attempting.
232	deduction	/dɪˈdʌk.ʃən/	the process of reaching a decision or answer by thinking about the known facts, or the decision that is reached	Through a process of deduction, the detectives discovered the identity of the killer.
233	irk	/ɜːk/	to annoy someone	The negative reply to my complaint really irked me
234	sarcasm	/ˈsɑː.kæz.əm/	the use of remarks that clearly mean the opposite of what they say, made in order to hurt someone's feelings or to criticize something in a humorous way	"You have been working hard," he said with heavy sarcasm, as he looked at the empty page.
235	summit	/ˈsʌm.ɪt/	an important formal meeting between leaders of governments from two or more countries	World leaders will meet next week for their annual economic summit
236	clarity	/ˈklær.ə.ti/	the quality of being clear and easy to understand	There has been a call for greater clarity in this area of the law.
237	essay	/ˈes.eɪ/	a short piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one done by students as part of the work for a course	For homework I want you to write an essay on endangered species
238	proposal	/prəˈpəʊ.zəl/	a suggestion, sometimes a written one	Congress has rejected the latest economic proposal put forward by the President.
239	successor	/səkˈses.ər/	someone or something that comes after another person or thing	This range of computers is very fast, but their successors will be even faster.
240	temperament	/ˈtem.pər.ə.mənt/	the part of your character that affects your moods and the way you behave	The design of the current study precluded us from examining how the development of temperament may influence trajectories of symptomatology in early childhood.
241	anonymous	/əˈnɒn.ɪ.məs/	made or done by someone whose name is not known or not made public	The money was donated by an anonymous benefactor.
242	climax	/ˈklaɪ.mæks/	the most important or exciting point in a story or situation, especially when this happens near the end	The election campaign reaches its climax next week
243	famished	/ˈfæm.ɪʃt/	extremely hungry	Have some dinner with us - you must be famished!
244	frangment	/ˈfræɡ.mənt/	a small piece or a part, especially when broken from something whole	The road was covered with fragments of glass from the shattered window
245	occurrence	/əˈkʌr.əns/	something that happens	Street-fights are an everyday occurrence in this area of the city
246	casual	/ˈkæʒ.ju.əl/	Casual clothes are not formal or not suitable for special occasions	She successfully overcomes her fear of hurting casual acquaintances' feelings and ultimately, though tactfully, tells them the truth.
247	comtemporary	/kənˈtem.pər.ər.i/	existing or happening now	Although the play was written hundreds of years ago, it still has a contemporary (= modern) feel to it.
248	fictitious	/fɪkˈtɪʃ.əs/	invented and not true or not existing	He dismissed recent rumours about his private life as fictitious.
249	literal	/ˈlɪt.ər.əl/	The literal meaning of a word is its original, basic meaning	You will need to show more than just a literal understanding of the text
250	therapy	/ˈθer.ə.pi/	a treatment that helps someone feel better, grow stronger, etc., especially after an illness	Psychological therapies, family treatments and vocational rehabilitation are described.
251	condemn	/kənˈdem/	to criticize something or someone strongly, usually for moral reasons	The film was condemned for its sexism.
252	dilute	/daɪˈluːt/	to make a liquid weaker by mixing in something else	Dilute the juice (with water) before you drink it.
253	emphasize	/ˈem.fə.saɪz/	to show that something is very important or worth giving attention to	[ + question word ] I'd just like to emphasize how important it is for people to learn foreign languages.
254	falter	/ˈfɒl.tər/	to lose strength or purpose and stop, or almost stop	Her friends never faltered in their belief in her.
255	intrigue	/ɪnˈtriːɡ/	to interest someone a lot, especially by being strange, unusual, or mysterious	Throughout history, people have been intrigued by the question of whether there is intelligent life elsewhere in the universe.
256	dictate	/dɪkˈteɪt/	to give orders, or tell someone exactly what they must do, with total authority	The UN will dictate the terms of troop withdrawal from the region.
257	dispatch	/dɪˈspætʃ/	to send something, especially goods or a message, somewhere for a particular purpose	Two loads of cloth were dispatched to the factory on 12 Decembe
258	endorse	/ɪnˈdɔːs/	to make a public statement of your approval or support for something or someone	The Council is expected to endorse the committee's recommendations.
259	improvise	/ˈɪm.prə.vaɪz/	to invent or make something, such as a speech or a device, at the time when it is needed without already having planned it	I hadn't prepared a speech so I suddenly had to improvise.
260	modify	/ˈmɒd.ɪ.faɪ/	to change something such as a plan, opinion, law, or way of behaviour slightly, usually to improve it or make it more acceptable	The proposals were unpopular and were only accepted in a modified form
261	articulate	/ɑːˈtɪk.jə.lət/	able to express thoughts and feelings easily and clearly, or showing this quality	She gave a witty, entertaining, and articulate speech
262	demonlish	/dɪˈmɒl.ɪʃ/	to completely destroy a building, especially in order to use the land for something else	A number of houses were demolished so that the supermarket could be built.
263	detach	/dɪˈtætʃ/	to separate or remove something from something else that it is connected to	You can detach the hood if you prefer the coat without it.
264	illumilate	/ɪˈluː.mɪ.neɪt/	to light something and make it brighter	The streets were illuminated with strings of coloured lights.
265	testify	/ˈtes.tɪ.faɪ/	to speak seriously about something, especially in a law court, or to give or provide proof	[ + that ] He testified that he had seen the man leaving the building around the time of the murder.
266	category	/ˈkæt.ə.ɡri/	(in a system for dividing things according to appearance, quality, etc.) a type, or a group of things having some features that are the same	(in a system for dividing things according to appearance, quality, etc.) a type, or a group of things having some features that are the same
267	denial	/dɪˈnaɪ.əl/	a statement that something is not true or does not exist	The CEO issued a denial of the report that she is about to resign
268	distraction	/dɪˈstræk.ʃən/	the state of being very bored or annoyed	His lessons bore me to distraction.
269	inclination	/ˌɪn.klɪˈneɪ.ʃən/	a feeling that you want to do a particular thing, or the fact that you prefer or are more likely to do a particular thing	We should be basing our decisions on solid facts, not inclinations and hunches.
270	upbraid	/ʌpˈbreɪd/	to forcefully or angrily tell someone they should not have done a particular thing and criticize them for having done it	In newspaper articles she consistently upbraided those in authority who overstepped their limits.
271	braggart	/ˈbræɡ.ət/	someone who proudly talks a lot about himself or herself and his or her achievements or possessions	Only members of the political class, business people or social braggarts used mobile phones at that time.
272	eligible	/ˈel.ɪ.dʒə.bəl/	having the necessary qualities or satisfying the necessary conditions	You might be eligible for a grant.
273	imply	/ɪmˈplaɪ/	to communicate an idea or feeling without saying it directly	I detected an implied criticism of the way he was treated.
274	secluded	/sɪˈkluː.dɪd/	quiet, private, and not near people, roads, or buildings	a secluded house in the forest
275	tangible	/ˈtæn.dʒə.bəl/	real and not imaginary; able to be shown, touched, or experienced	We need tangible evidence if we're going to take legal action.
276	derive	/dɪˈraɪv/	to get something from something else	She derives great pleasure/ satisfaction from playing the violin
277	extensive	/ɪkˈsten.sɪv/	covering a large area; having a great range	Her knowledge of music is extensive (= she knows a lot about music)
278	miscellaneous	/ˌmɪs.əlˈeɪ.ni.əs/	consisting of a mixture of various things that are not usually connected with each other	They seem to have been prepared to handle anything (zakka, miscellaneous goods).
279	superficial	/ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl/	(of a person) never thinking about things that are serious or important	He's fun to be with, but he's very superficial.
280	unique	/juːˈniːk/	being the only existing one of its type or, more generally, unusual, or special in some way	Each person's genetic code is unique except in the case of identical twins
281	arrogant	/ˈær.ə.ɡənt/	unpleasantly proud and behaving as if you are more important than, or know more than, other people	I found him arrogant and rude
282	congest	/kənˈdʒest/	to make something blocked or crowded in a way that causes difficulties, or to become blocked or crowded	There is no need for us to congest the city with traffic.
283	hypothesis	/haɪˈpɒθ.ə.sɪs/	an idea or explanation for something that is based on known facts but has not yet been proved	Several hypotheses for global warming have been suggested.
284	rebate	/ˈriː.beɪt/	an amount of money that is returned to you, especially by the government, for example when you have paid too much tax	We begin by assuming that tariffs are fully rebated in the form of lump-sum subsidies.
285	technology	/tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/	(the study and knowledge of) the practical, especially industrial, use of scientific discoveries	What this country needs is a long-term policy for investment in science and technology.
286	commute	/kəˈmjuːt/	to make the same journey regularly between work and home	It's exhausting commuting from Brighton to London every day.
287	considerate	/kənˈsɪd.ər.ət/	kind and helpful	It wasn't very considerate of you to drink all the milk
288	malfunction	/ˌmælˈfʌŋk.ʃən/	to fail to work or operate correctly	The degradation identification represents the system's malfunctioning states from the property deviations of system flows identified through a monitoring process.
289	synthetic	/sɪnˈθet.ɪk	Synthetic products are made from artificial substances, often copying a natural product	synthetic fibres
290	warranty	/ˈwɒr.ən.ti/	a written promise from a company to repair or replace a product that develops a fault within a particular period of time, or to do a piece of work again if it is not satisfactory	The warranty covers the car mechanically for a year, with unlimited mileage.
291	aeronautics	/ˌeə.rəˈnɔː.tɪks/	the science of designing, building, and operating aircraft	But the scale here paled in comparison to the expenses associated with aeronautics.
292	antibiotics	/ˌæn.ti.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/	a medicine or chemical that can destroy harmful bacteria in the body or limit their growth	I'm taking antibiotics for a throat infection.
293	erosion	/ɪˈrəʊ.ʒən/	the fact of soil, stone, etc. being gradually damaged and removed by the waves, rain, or wind	Lastly, the amendment refers to, "further erosions of individual freedom and choice in the name of safety".
294	parasitic	/ˌpær.əˈsɪt.ɪk/	caused by or relating to a parasite	In some parasitic helminths the phosphatase was studied biochemically as well as histochemically.
295	planetarium	/ˌplæn.ɪˈteə.ri.əm/	a building in which moving images of the sky at night are shown using a special machine	The automation of circular motions in the planetarium had to be adapted to the speed of the individual heavenly bodies' movements, according to astronomical calculations.
296	agenda	/əˈdʒen.də/	a list of matters to be discussed at a meeting	There were several important items on the agenda
297	automaton	/ɔːˈtɒm.ə.tən/	a machine that operates on its own without the need for human control, or a person who acts like a machine, without thinking or feeling	I take the same route to work every day, like some sort of automaton
298	hydraulic	/haɪˈdrɒl.ɪk/	operated by or involving the pressure of water or some other liquid	However, alternative energy sectors (electricity and hydraulic), plus the textile sector are the 'winning' sectors here.
299	photogenic	/ˌfəʊ.təˈdʒen.ɪk/	having a face that looks attractive in photographs	The architect constructs experiences and spiritual conditions rather than visual and photogenic images.
300	respiration	/ˌres.pɪˈreɪ.ʃən/	breathing	Her respiration was slow and difficult.