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1. The magician amazed the audience with his ___________ of hand. (SLY)
2. The _____________ of the weather made it difficult to plan our camping trip, since we
didn't know if it would be sunny or rainy over the weekend. (VAGUE)
3. The accountant was fired for the _____________ of millions of dollars from the
company's pension fund over many years. (FALCATE)
4. The post-apocalyptic landscape was ______________ bleak, with abandoned buildings
and debris strewn everywhere under a perpetually gloomy gray sky. (NIGHT)
5. The politician’s catchy ______________ from his speech quickly spread across social
media platforms. (SOUND)
6. The repetitive, mind-numbing factory work was ______________ for the employees.
(SOUL)
7. Despite living in a bustling city, John remained a(n) ______________ individual and
preferred his own company rather than relying on others for support. (CONTAIN)
8. Many companies are moving jobs overseas through ______________ to reduce labor
costs. (SHORE)
9. The room was ______________ tidy with everything seemingly in its place, but closer
inspection revealed layers of dust and grime. (NAME)
10. The software industry relies heavily on ______________ positions like computer
programmers and systems analysts to continue innovating. (KNOW)
11. Despite being a(n) ______________ in the race initially, he managed to catch up and win
the marathon. (LAG)
12. The doctor prescribed strong ______________ to help manage the patient's chronic back
pain. (PAIN)
13. The wait for the exam results was ______________ long, which made the students
anxious. (CRUX)
14. The ______________ wind howled through the trees and sent shivers down our spines.
(BONE)
15. The politician was accused of ______________ when he exaggerated the risks of the new
policy in order to turn voters against it. (SCARE)
16. With the unpredictable weather this spring, many farmers are in a(n) ______________
situation regarding when to begin planting crops. (WAIT)
17. Instances of ______________ have been increasing, but law enforcement frequently
struggles to press charges because of unclear legislation. (SKIRT)
18. Their ______________ love for each other was evident after decades of marriage. (DIE)
19. The cast did their first ______________ of the new script last night to get familiar with the
dialogue before rehearsals start. (READ)
20. The football player was banned from the sport for his involvement in ______________
during several championship games. (MATCH)
21. Despite her friend’s attempts at ______________, she trusted her own memories and
stood firm in her beliefs. (GAS)
22. The Red Cross set up emergency shelters to provide food and shelter for the
______________ forced to flee their homes due to the wildfires. (EVACUATE)
23. The teacher frowned at the ______________ who interrupted the lesson by noisily
entering the classroom 15 minutes after class had started. (LATE)
24. The engineers incorporated multiple ______________ mechanisms into the rocket's
design to ensure a successful launch. (FAIL)
25. Despite being called a(n) ______________, he surprised everyone with his quick wit and
clever solutions. (SIMPLE)

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26. The leaders of several nations met ______________ to negotiate a new trade agreement
between their countries. (LATERAL)
27. The ______________ of the new regulations by the government agency caused some
confusion among businesses. (ISSUE)
28. My ______________ little brother always seems to take life's ups and downs in stride.
(HAPPY)
29. After their big ______________ last year, the two friends still haven't reconciled and
remain estranged from one another. (FALL)
30. The ______________ of the document was messed up when transferring it from one
program to another, with page numbers showing up in the wrong order. (PAGE)
31. The TV show aims to do some ______________ by using scientific experiments to
determine the validity of common urban legends. (MYTH)
32. In the ______________ of the revolution, it was difficult for ordinary citizens to find safety
and peace. (STREAM)
33. Due to her ______________, the elderly woman could no longer care for herself and had
to move into an assisted living facility. (FIRM)
34. The city has launched a campaign to reduce ______________, emphasizing the dangers it
poses to both pedestrians and drivers. (WALK)
35. The international community must unite to prevent acts of ______________ and ensure
justice for its victims. (GENE)
36. The right to freedom of speech is ______________ in the constitution of many
democratic countries. (SHRINE)
37. Despite their best efforts, the team ______________ fell short of their goal, losing the
championship by a single point. (SPIRIT)
38. After a(n) ______________ in the stock market, many investors were wary of making
further investments. (SHELL)
39. In the ______________ future, we may see significant advancements in technology that
could change our daily lives. (DISTANCE)
40. The security guards had to ______________ the unruly spectator out of the stadium for
causing a disturbance. (FROG)
41. His ______________ attitude towards life often led him to take risks that others would
shy away from. (DEVIL)
42. The prosecution ______________ the eyewitness, ordering him to appear in court to
answer questions about what he saw the night of the crime. (PENAL)
43. The student included a brief ______________ from the poem in her essay to support her
analysis. (SNIP)
44. I sprayed some air ______________ around the room to get rid of the unpleasant odor
before the guests arrived. (FRESH)
45. I put the leftover cookies in a(n) ______________ plastic bag so they would stay fresh.
(SEAL)
46. The therapist noticed the client's ______________ cues, such as fidgeting and lack of eye
contact, that revealed his anxiety. (VERB)
47. The science fiction movie featured ______________ robots that were indistinguishable
from real people. (HUMAN)
48. The infantry launched a(n) ______________ attack on the enemy's fortified position.
(FRONT)
49. The missionaries traveled to remote villages to ______________ and spread their
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50. After going through a difficult breakup, she decided to move to a new city and start
______________. (FRESH)
51. The class clown couldn't resist making a(n) ______________ even though the teacher had
scolded him several times already. (WISE)
52. The movie had a complex, ______________ narrative that jumped back and forth through
different time periods. (LINE)
53. The politician engaged in some ______________ by leaking proposed policy changes to
the press to see what the public reaction would be before formally announcing
anything. (KITE)
54. The two cars crashed in a(n) ______________ collision after one of the drivers lost
control on the icy road and swerved into oncoming traffic. (HEAD)
55. Rather than engaging in unproductive ______________ over who was to blame, the
managers decided to focus their efforts on finding a solution. (FINGER)
56. In the field of computer science, the terms ‘function’ and ‘method’ are often used
______________, though they have distinct meanings in certain contexts. (CHANGE)
57. The critic's review seemed more focused on ______________ small details rather than
providing any real insight into the film. (PICK)
58. The girls stayed up all night at the ______________, watching movies and eating popcorn.
(SLEEP)
59. The constant ______________ by the manager made the employees dread staff
meetings. (TICK)
60. The athlete was banned from the sport for using illegal ______________ drugs to improve
his abilities. (PERFORM)
61. The ______________ researchers developed innovations that had applications far
beyond their original intended uses. (FORWARD)
62. The new regulations will have ______________ effects across multiple industries over the
next few years. (REACH)
63. Going for a run is my favorite ______________ after a long day at work. (STRESS)
64. The government has initiated a(n) ______________ program to reintegrate former
extremists back into society. (RADICAL)
65. His provocative remarks ______________ a great deal of controversy among the
audience. (GENDER)
66. The ______________ heat of the desert made it impossible for the explorers to continue
their journey during the day. (SUPPORT)
67. The ______________ design of the foldable furniture makes it perfect for small
apartments. (SPACE)
68. The local police have increased night patrols in the shopping district due to a recent
spate of ______________ incidents. (RAM)
69. The recent military parade was seen as a clear act of ______________ by the country,
which was intended to intimidate its opponents. (MUSCLE)
70. Despite the thrill it may provide, a(n) ______________’s actions can lead to serious
consequences, including legal penalties and endangering the lives of others. (RIDE)
71. In an effort to combat the rise of the ______________, the government has launched a
nationwide education campaign. (LITERACY)
72. After years of training and hard work, she finally became a(n) _____________ pilot and
was ready to command her own flights. (FLEDGE)
73. Despite the numerous challenges she faced, her ______________ spirit kept her going
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74. The speaker’s ______________ during the formal event shocked the attendees, as they
expected a more respectful behavior. (DECOR)
75. The new sports car had fast acceleration and its sleek design was ______________
beautiful. (JAW)
76. With more people working from home during the pandemic, there was an unfortunate
rise in ______________ incidents where uninvited guests would disrupt video
conferences with offensive content. (ZOOM)
77. When Jake's girlfriend discovered he had been ______________ her with another woman,
she broke up with him immediately. (TIME)
78. The icy road conditions led to a huge ______________ of over 50 vehicles on the highway
during rush hour this morning. (PILE)
79. The bride looked stunning in her ______________ wedding gown, which fit her perfectly.
(MEASURE)
80. The company's core values of integrity, excellence, and respect serve as ______________
for how employees should conduct themselves in the workplace. (POST)
81. When the car in front of me suddenly slowed, I had to quickly ______________ to avoid
rear-ending it. (SHIFT)
82. The historian examined ______________ scenarios about what might have happened if
key events in history had gone differently. (FACT)
83. The accountants utilized legal ______________ to minimize their client's tax burden.
(HOLE)
84. The antique store was full of ______________ furniture and trinkets that looked like they
were from another era. (TIME)
85. The contract was deemed ______________ by the court because some of the terms were
unlawful. (FORCE)
86. After months of clutter building up, I finally took a day to do a complete ______________
of the garage - tossing what was no longer needed, organizing the tools and sporting
equipment, and neatly arranging the shelves. (SORT)
87. The boss was so convinced that the new employee would fail that it became a(n)
______________ prophecy when his negative attitude discouraged and undermined her
performance. (FULFILL)
88. Waiting to hear back from the job interview was a(n) ______________ experience
because I really wanted that position. (NERVE)
89. The professor's lectures were so incredibly ______________ that students struggled to
stay focused until the end of the two hour classes. (WIND)
90. The manager's ______________ attempt to boost morale with a motivational speech
ended up having the opposite effect, with employees feeling patronized. (HAM)
91. The arson investigators believe the serial ______________ who has been torching
abandoned buildings over the last few months poses a dangerous threat to public
safety. (FIRE)
92. He was a(n) ______________ supporter of the political party, unwilling to change his
beliefs no matter how much evidence was presented. (DIE)
93. The professor claimed the student's paper was just a(n) ______________ analysis and
lacked original insight or ideas. (GARDEN)
94. The community center hosts many ______________ activities to bring together young
people and senior citizens for mutual learning and relationship building. (GENERATION)
95. The free tutoring program was a(n) ______________ for students struggling with remote
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96. The ______________ football game went into overtime with neither team able to pull
ahead, which kept fans on the edge of their seats until the very last second. (NAIL)
97. The ______________ politician easily charmed voters with his eloquent speeches and
captivating promises. (TONGUE)
98. The professor's ______________ expression gave no indication of whether students had
answered the question correctly. (SPHINX)
99. The old video game had ______________ graphics that looked blocky compared to the
smooth modern HD games. (PIXEL)
100. The carpenter’s excellent ______________ was evident in the beautifully crafted wooden
table. (WORK)
101. Despite the ______________ circumstances, the team managed to complete the project
on time. (TO)
102. Implementing the new marketing strategy helped to ______________ the company’s
sales growth. (TURBO)
103. When the celebrity was criticized on social media, she had a witty ______________ ready
for her detractors. (CLAP)
104. The team’s efforts to improve customer service seemed to ______________ perfectly
with their new marketing strategy. (DOVE)
105. From the ______________, it was clear that the project was going to be a major success
due to the team’s dedication and hard work. (GET)
106. In the realm of quantum physics, there are many ______________ that continue to baffle
scientists. (PONDER)
107. After the negative news was released, the company’s stock prices took a(n)
______________. (NOSE)
108. She checked the ______________ weather report before heading out for her morning run.
(MINUTE)
109. The candidate tried to appeal to ______________ voters by avoiding extreme positions
on controversial issues. (ROAD)
110. The beauty industry promotes a wide array of ______________ creams and serums that
claim to reduce the visible signs of wrinkles. (AGE)
111. The ______________ teenager built his own gaming computer and helped his parents set
up their new smartphones. (TECHNOLOGY)
112. The professor refused to ______________ any details about the upcoming exam because
he wanted the students to prepare thoroughly on all parts of the course material.
(SAFE)
113. The ______________ politician took credit for the new economic policy, even though he
had little to do with its development. (GRAND)
114. To supplement her income from her regular 9-to-5 office job, Sue spent her evenings
and weekends ______________ as a rideshare driver. (MOON)
115. The ______________ tour guide was able to converse effortlessly with visitors in English,
Spanish, French, and Italian. (GLOSS)
116. The company announced a new policy change in an attempt to ______________
criticism from consumer advocates. (STALL)
117. The school was in ______________ when there were reports of an armed person trying to
enter the premises. (LOCK)
118. The journalist's ______________ actions of fabricating sources undermined the
reputation of the newspaper. (CREDIT)
119. The lawyer argued that it was not a(n) ______________ decision and required further
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120. The journalist’s ______________ of the complex political situation into a two-minute
news segment was impressive and informative. (CAPSULE)
121. Originality and attention to detail were the ______________ of the designer's work.
(HALL)
122. The scientists engaged in a lengthy ______________ about the potential implications of
their new discovery. (FABLE)
123. The boss noticed one employee had become a(n) ______________ who was distracted,
less engaged and productive as they anticipated the end of the workday. (CLOCK)
124. His ______________ pessimism led him to give up on the job search after just a few
rejections. (DEFEAT)
125. The athlete set a new ______________ time in the 100-meter dash at the Olympics.
(RECORD)
126. The ______________ call center recruiters were able to converse with customers in
English, Spanish, French and German. (LANGUAGE)
127. The investigative journalist is known for his ______________ reporting on political
corruption in the city. (MUCK)
128. The competitor performed the routine with ______________ precision, impressing the
judges with her accuracy and skill. (LETTER)
129. The ______________ entertainment system offered a wide variety of movies and music
to keep passengers entertained during the long journey. (FLY)
130. Megan felt bored in her ______________ office job and dreamed of pursuing a more
exciting and adventurous career. (WORK)
131. The ______________ homeowner always kept her home immaculately clean and perfectly
decorated to display her sense of style and taste. (HOUSE)
132. Despite the allure of the ______________ scheme, he decided to invest his money in a
more reliable and sustainable business venture. (QUICK)
133. The ______________ was caught red-handed while trying to overhear the confidential
conversation between the CEO and the CFO. (EAVE)
134. In the heated debate, it was difficult for her to get a word in ______________. (EDGE)
135. The startup's ______________ growth led to rapid expansion that surprised industry
experts. (HEAR)
136. Since she became a(n) ______________ last year, Mary no longer drinks alcohol and
always opts for the non-alcoholic options when out with friends. (TOTAL)
137. The cost of the exotic sports car was ______________, with its price tag reaching well
into the six figures. (EYE)
138. Seeing the rare total solar eclipse was a(n) ______________ experience that I will never
forget. (LIFETIME)
139. The architect created a(n) ______________ of the building design using cardboard, tape
and paint so the client could visualize the finished product before construction began.
(MOCK)
140. The celebrity ______________ fooled fans into thinking he was the real musician when he
appeared in public. (LOOK)
141. The branches of the two trees ______________ with each other and formed a natural
archway over the path. (LACE)
142. His ______________ sense of loyalty and duty led him to defend his family's questionable
business practices, even though he knew they were unethical. (BREED)
143. My grandfather often dispensed ______________ wisdom and old-fashioned advice that
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144. The government's decision to increase interest rates had a(n) ______________ effect on
the housing market as it led to a sharp decline in new home sales. (KNOCK)
145. I was always embarrassed to wear my older brother's ______________ clothes to school
while the other kids had new stuff. (HAND)
146. The massive accident on the highway caused total ______________ as cars and trucks
were backed up for miles in every direction. (GRID)
147. The lawyers met to observe the ______________ and sign the final paperwork, even
though the business deal had already been struck months before. (FORMAL)
148. The famous singer arrived with an enormous ______________ of assistants, managers
and bodyguards. (TOUR)
149. After the accident, I had a(n) ______________ experience where I felt I was floating above
my body looking down on the scene. (BODY)
150. We decided to buy a(n) ______________ rather than an older property because
everything would be newly constructed and modern. (BUILD)
151. As a(n) ______________ attempt to save the business, the company founders tried to
secure more funding from angel investors. (DITCH)
152. The manager's excessive ______________ frustrated his employees, who felt they were
not trusted to do their jobs properly. (MANAGE)
153. Lacking the proper tools, they constructed a(n) ______________ shelter from branches,
leaves and tarps to stay dry during the storm. (SHIFT)
154. The researchers utilized ______________ techniques like gene editing and
nanotechnology in their work on diagnosing and treating complex diseases. (CUT)
155. The suspect had a(n) ______________ alibi placing him out of town at the time the crime
was committed. (IRON)
156. She thought she had a(n) ______________ plan to surprise her parents for their
anniversary, but her siblings unintentionally spoiled the secret. (FOOL)
157. The lawyer was known for his unethical ______________ tactics by soliciting potential
personal injury clients at accident scenes. (AMBULANCE)
158. The comedian's ______________ jokes about airline food and marriage felt tired and
predictable to the audience who had heard them multiple times before. (SHOP)
159. During their trip from New York to London, they had a brief ______________ in Reykjavik
before continuing on to their final destination. (STOP)
160. The wrestling match turned into an epic ______________ between the two fierce
competitors, who taunted and battled each other aggressively all night long. (SMACK)
161. The proposed bill was a(n) ______________ in Congress because it lacked support from
leadership in both parties. (START)
162. After a thorough review, the company announced the ______________ of the employee
who had been dismissed unfairly. (STATE)
163. The office had switched to ______________, so employees no longer had assigned seats
and instead worked from whatever desk was available each day. (DESK)
164. The two accountants decided to ______________ the senior auditor position, splitting
the duties and salary by each working three days a week. (JOB)
165. The trainer could see the racehorse was a complete ______________ and had no chance
of winning its first event. (HOPE)
166. The new project was challenging, but our team leader handled it ______________ by
ensuring that all tasks were delegated effectively and completed on time. (MANAGE)
167. The political debate turned into a real ______________ fight between the two candidates
as they traded vicious personal attacks and accusations. (DRAG)
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crime without considering more complex societal factors. (KNEE)
169. The tech industry is full of ______________ who went from unknown startups to running
multi-billion dollar companies overnight. (FLY)
170. The company used aggressive ______________ tactics to poach top talent from their
competitors. (HEAD)
171. After the meeting ran late, I got a hard ______________ from my boss about being on
time for conference calls. (EAR)
172. The restaurant implemented new protocols like contactless menus and reduced
seating capacity to provide a(n) ______________ dining experience for its patrons.
(COVID)
173. ______________ among the political party leadership threatened their chances in the
upcoming election. (FIGHT)
174. The unexpected inheritance she received after her husband's passing seemed
______________. (HEAVEN)
175. The famous musician grew weary of the endless stream of ______________ who wanted
to join his entourage and ride his coattails to fame. (HANG)

1. sleight: Sleight of hand is speed and skill of the hand when performing tricks.
2. vagaries: unexpected events or changes that cannot be controlled and can influence a
situation
3. defalcation: the act of secretly taking money that is in your care or that belongs to an
organization or business you work for
4. nightmarishly: in a way that is extremely unpleasant and very upsetting or frightening
5. soundbites: short sentences or phrases that are easy to remember, often included in a
speech made by a politician and repeated in newspapers and on television and radio
6. soul-destroying: a soul-destroying job or other activity is so boring that it makes you
very unhappy
7. self-contained: a self-contained person does not have a large number of relationships
with other people or does not depend on others for support
8. offshoring: the practice of basing a business or part of a business in a different country,
usually because this involves paying less tax or other costs
9. nominally: in name or thought but not in fact, or not as things really are
10. knowledge-intensive: needing a lot of experience, understanding, information, and skills
in order to be successful
11. laggard: someone or something that is very slow
12. painkillers: drugs that are used to reduce or remove physical pain
13. excruciatingly: in a way that is extreme and difficult to bear
14. bone-chilling: extremely cold
15. scaremongering: the action of spreading stories that make people feel worried or
frightened
16. wait-and-see: A wait-and-see situation is one in which someone is not sure what to do
and decides to wait before taking any action.
17. upskirting: the activity, illegal in some places, of taking a photograph or video from a
position that allows someone to look up inside a woman's dress or skirt, without the

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woman's permission
18. undying: permanent
19. read-through: an occasion when actors, presenters, etc. read a script out loud together
20. match-fixing: dishonest activity to make sure that one team wins a particular sports
match
21. gaslighting: the action of tricking or controlling someone by making them believe things
that are not true, especially by suggesting that they may be mentally ill
22. evacuees: people who are evacuated from a dangerous place, especially during a war
23. latecomers: people who come late
24. fail-safe: causing a piece of machinery or other mechanism to revert to a safe condition
in the event of a breakdown or malfunction
25. simpleton: a person without the usual ability to use reason and understand
26. multilaterally: in a way that involves more than two groups or countries
27. issuance: the act of supplying an official document, especially a financial product
28. happy-go-lucky: not easily made worried or anxious
29. falling-out: an argument
30. pagination: the way in which the pages of a book, document, etc. are given numbers
31. myth-busting: the act of saying or showing that something generally thought to be true
is not, in fact, true, or is different from how it is usually described
32. maelstrom: a situation in which there is great confusion, violence, and destruction
33. infirmity: illness, especially for long periods or because of old age
34. jaywalking: the action of walking across a street at a place where it is not allowed or
without taking care to avoid the traffic
35. genocide: the crime of intentionally destroying part or all of a national, ethnic, racial, or
religious group, by killing people or by other methods
36. enshrined: If a political or social right is enshrined in something, it is protected by being
included in it.
37. dispiritingly: in a way that causes you to not have much hope about a particular
situation or problem
38. shellacking: a complete defeat
39. not-too-distant: used to describe a time that is not far from the present
40. frogmarch: to force someone who is unwilling to move forward by holding the person's
arms behind their back and then pushing them forward
41. devil-may-care: not considering or worrying about the results of your actions
42. subpoenaed: to order someone to go to a law court to answer questions
43. snippet: a small and often interesting piece of news, information, or conversation
44. fresheners: substances or devices that make a room or vehicle smell pleasant
45. resealable: used for describing containers that can be sealed again after they have
been opened
46. non-verbal: not using words, or not relating to the use of words
47. humanoid: with the appearance and qualities of a human
48. full-frontal: very strongly and clearly expressed
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50. afresh: if you do something afresh, you deal with it again in a new way
51. wisecrack: a funny and clever remark or joke
52. non-linear: used to describe a process, series of events, etc. in which one thing does
not clearly or directly follow from another
53. kite-flying: the act of trying to find out what people's opinion about something new will
be by informally spreading news of it
54. head-on: a head-on accident is one in which the fronts of two vehicles hit each other
55. finger-pointing: a situation in which someone is blamed for something that goes wrong
56. interchangeably: in a way that can be exchanged without making any difference or
without being noticed
57. nitpicking: to find faults in details that are not important
58. sleepover: a type of party when a young person or a group of young people stay for the
night at the house of a friend
59. ticking-off: severe criticism because you have done something wrong
60. performance-enhancing: used to describe drugs that are taken illegally by someone
who plays a sport to make them better at that sport
61. forward-thinking: thinking about and planning for the future, not just the present
62. far-reaching: likely to influence many people or things
63. stress-buster: an activity or product that stops or reduces stress
64. deradicalization: the process of making someone become less extreme in their political
or religious beliefs
65. engendered: to make people have a particular feeling or make a situation start to exist
66. insupportable: difficult or impossible to bear
67. space-saving: used to refer to a device, piece of furniture, etc. that takes up little room,
for example a folding bed
68. ram-raiding: the act of driving a car, usually a stolen car, through the front window of a
shop so that the contents of the shop can be stolen
69. muscle-flexing: a public show of military or political power that is intended to worry an
opponent
70. joyrider: a person who drives fast and dangerously for pleasure, especially in a stolen
vehicle
71. illiterati: people who have not had a high standard of education or who lack knowledge
or information about a particular subject or area of activity
72. full-fledged: completely developed or trained
73. indefatigable: always determined and energetic in trying to achieve something and
never willing to admit defeat
74. indecorum: behavior that is rude, not controlled, or against accepted social customs
75. jaw-droppingly: in a very surprising or shocking way
76. zoom-bombing: the act of someone taking part in a video conference to which they
have not been invited, often with the intention of interrupting and annoying the people
in the meeting
77. two-timing: Two-time is to deceive someone you are having a relationship with by
having a secret sexual relationship with someone else at the same time.
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79. made-to-measure: used to describe something that is specially made to fit a particular
customer, room, etc.
80. guideposts: rules or pieces of advice or information that help people understand
something or know what to do
81. downshift: to slow down or become less active
82. counterfactual: thinking about what did not happen but could have happened, or
relating to this kind of thinking
83. loopholes: small mistakes in an agreement or law that give someone the chance to
avoid having to do something
84. timeworn: no longer of interest or value because of having been used a lot over a long
period of time
85. unenforceable: an unenforceable law or system cannot be accepted as legal in a court
of law
86. sort-out: an occasion when you put things in order or in their correct place
87. self-fulfilling: Self-fulfilling prophecy is something that you cause to happen by saying
and expecting that it will happen.
88. nerve-(w)racking: difficult to do and causing a lot of worry for the person involved in
89. long-winded: continuing at length and in a tedious way
90. ham-handed / ham-fisted: doing things in an awkward or unskilled way when using the
hands or dealing with people
91. fire-raiser: a person who intentionally starts a fire in order to damage or destroy
something, especially a building
92. diehard: a person who strongly opposes change or who continues to support something
in spite of opposition
93. garden-variety: very common or ordinary
94. intergenerational / intergeneration: involving different generations
95. godsend: something good that happens unexpectedly, especially at a time when it is
needed
96. nail-biting: causing great anxiety or tension
97. silver-tongued: showing skill at persuading people to do or to believe what you say
98. sphinx-like: mysterious and not allowing people to know what you are thinking
99. pixelated: made up of pixels
100.workmanship: the degree of skill with which a product is made or a job done
101. untoward: unexpected and inappropriate or inconvenient
102. turbocharge: to make something grow or increase at a faster rate than usual or to make
something much more effective
103. clapback: a clever or funny answer to someone who has criticized or insulted you
104. dovetail: to cause something to fit exactly together
105. get-go: the beginning, when someone starts to do something, or a process starts
106. imponderables: factors that are difficult or impossible to estimate or assess
107. nosedive: a sudden fast fall in prices, value, etc.
108. up-to-the-minute: incorporating the very latest information or developments
109. middle-of-the-road: used to describe a person, organization, opinion, or type of
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110. anti-aging: designed to prevent the appearance of getting older
111. tech-savvy: knowing a lot about modern technology, especially computers
112. vouchsafe: to tell or give something to someone
113. self-aggrandizing: doing or saying things to make yourself seem more powerful or
important
114. moon-lighting: to work at an extra job, especially without telling your main employer
115. polyglot: speaking or using several different languages
116. forestall: to prevent something from happening by acting first
117. lockdown: an emergency situation in which people are not allowed to freely enter, leave,
or move around in a building or area because of danger
118. discreditable: causing or likely to cause a loss of respect for a person, group, or idea
119. cut-and-dried / cut-and-dry: clear and simple and removing any further uncertainty or
difficulty
120. encapsulation: the process of expressing or showing the most important facts about
something
121. hallmarks: typical characteristics or features of a person or thing
122. confabulation: conversation or discussion about something
123. clock-watcher: someone who repeatedly looks to see what time it is in order to see
how much longer they have to work
124. self-defeating: used to describe something that causes or makes worse the problem it
was designed to avoid or solve
125. record-breaking: better, bigger, longer, etc. than anything else before
126. multilingual: able to use more than two languages for communication, or written or
spoken in more than two different languages
127. muckraking: the activity, especially by newspapers and reporters, of trying to find out
unpleasant information about people or organizations in order to make it public
128. letter-perfect: used to describe words produced without any mistakes, or a person who
is able to repeat a particular text from memory without making any mistakes
129. in-flight: happening or available during a flight
130. workaday: ordinary, not unusual
131. houseproud: very worried about your house being completely clean and tidy and
spending a lot of time making it so
132. get-rich-quick: used to describe a plan or wish to make a lot of money in a short time
133. eavesdropper: a person who listens to someone's private conversation without them
knowing
134. edgewise: with the narrowest part going first
⇒ Get a word in edgewise is to have an opportunity to speak.
135. unheard-of: surprising or shocking because not known about or previously experienced
136. teetotaler: someone who never drinks alcohol
137. eye-watering: extremely surprising because of being great in amount
138. once-in-a-lifetime: very rare
139. mock-up: a full-size model of something large that has not yet been built, showing how
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something else
141. interlaced: to join different parts together to make a whole, especially by crossing one
thing over another or fitting one part into another
142. inbred: having as a basic part of your character
143. homespun: simple and ordinary
144. knock-on: causing other events or situations to happen, although not directly
145. hand-me-down: passed on from another person
146. gridlock: a situation where roads in a town become so blocked by cars that it is
impossible for any traffic to move
147. formalities: something that the law or an official process says must be done
148. entourage: the group of people who travel with and work for an important or famous
person
149. out-of-body: Out-of-body experience is an experience in which you feel as if you have
left your own body and can see it from the outside, usually from above.
150. new-build: a house or other building that has been built recently
151. last-ditch: happening or tried at the final opportunity, before it is too late
152. micromanagement: the act of controlling every part of a situation, including small
details
153. makeshift: temporary and of low quality, but used because of a sudden need
154. cutting-edge: very modern and with all the newest features
155. cast-iron: very strong or certain
156. foolproof: so simple and easy to understand that it is unable to go wrong or be used
wrongly
157. ambulance-chasing: an attempt by a lawyer to get work by persuading someone who
has been injured to claim money from the person or company responsible
158. shopworn: boring or not interesting for being so familiar to people
159. stopover: a short stay in a place that you make while you are on a longer journey to
somewhere else
160. smackdown: an occasion when two people, companies, etc. compete with each other in
order to win or achieve something
161. non-starter: an idea, plan, or person with no chance of success
162. reinstatement: the act of giving someone back their job or making something exist
again
163. hot-desking: a way of saving office space in which workers do not have their own desk
and are only given a desk when they need it
164. job-share: to have a job for which the duties and the pay are divided between two
people who work at different times during the day or week
165. no-hoper: someone or something that will fail
166. managerially: in a way that relates to a manager or management
167. knock-down-drag-out: very aggressive and unpleasant
168. knee-jerk: produced in reaction to something, without any serious thought
169. high-flyers / high-fliers: extremely successful organizations, businesses, or teams
170. headhunting: the process of persuading someone to leave their job by offering that
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171. earbashing: angry words spoken to someone who has done something wrong
172. covid-secure: protecting people against the possibility of the Covid-19 infection being
passed from one person to another, especially because of rules or processes that are
being followed
173. Infighting: competition between people within a group, especially to improve their own
position or to get agreement for their ideas
174. heaven-sent: happening unexpectedly and at exactly the right time
175. hangers-on: people who try to be friendly and spend time with rich and important
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