(neglect)
He gave too much attention to his career and not enough to his wife.
He...
He... neglected his wife and gave too much attention to his career.
100
The woman was greatly ____ to her husband in education. She had a PhD, and he had a bachelor's degree.
superior
100
You left the door unlocked? I thought you would ___.
know better (than that)
100
Now both Ellen and I were perfectly happy to allow Benjamin to bang the key near the key slot. His exploratory behavior seemed harmless enough. But I soon observed an interesting ____.
phenomenon (p5, para4)
100
Spelling 100
affluent
200
(fabricate)
Have you ever lied a little to impress someone you met for the first time?
Have you ever...
Have you ever... fabricated a story to impress someone you met for the first time?
200
Computer hardware are the ____ things that make up a computer system. You can see and touch the hardware, while the information they contain is invisible.
tangible
200
She ____ quite a lot of English during her one-year stay in America!
picked up
200
I've never thought of myself as "poor," but I can't ____ certain facts. Every time I fill out my 1040 form, I fall into one of the lowest income brackets. In the past 35 years, I've taken just one vacation trip.
deny (p33, para3)
200
Spelling 200
patience
300
(fade)
Her enthusiasm for early-morning exercises went away as the weather was getting colder and colder.
As the weather was getting colder and colder, ...
As the weather was getting colder and colder, her enthusiasm for early-morning exercises faded.
300
Michael had been a ____ clerk for 3 years before he was promoted to senior clerk.
junior
300
The old farmer looked ____ at the luxury hotel.
out of place
300
FATHER: I have a surprise for you, Diane.
DIANE: You have... a surprise?
MOTHER: Well, whatever it is, dear, don't ____.
keep us in suspense (p82, scene 2)
300
Spelling 300
departure
400
(make up for)
Yesterday the couple had a quarrel, so today he bought her a present.
Her husband bought her a present...
Her husband bought her a present... to make up for the quarrel they had yesterday.
400
Teaching is considered a(n) ____ job. It may be difficult at times, but there are always rewards.
worthwhile
400
____ other drugs, this new one is easier for absorption.
In contrast to
400
However, I do not want to overstate my case. There is enormous creativity to be found in Chinese scientific, technological and artistic innovations past and present. And there is a danger of ____ creative breakthroughs in the West.
exaggerating (p8, para13)
400
Spelling 400
promote
500
(pursuit)
As you seek knowledge, perseverance is a must.
Perseverance is a must...
Perseverance is a must... in your pursuit of knowledge.
500
There is a strong ____ around the world in favor of honesty in politics.
sentiment
500
A great sense of calm ____ me when I realized that I was no longer responsible for the situation.
came over
500
In contrast to relationships, stuff just doesn't mean that much to me. I think most people feel the same way - except when there are social ____ to not having particular items.