extracted_text:
1.   abandon

forsake, leave behind
NOTES:
Common academic collocations: abandon a hypothesis, abandon a line
of research
COCA ( www.americancorpus.org)
indicates academic collocates include decision, efforts, position, policy...i
couldn't find any examples in mechanical engineering, so this might be a verb
used more in policy-related fields?
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
As people abandon desktop computers for mobile
ones, existing tech companies’ business models are being upended and new
companies are blooming.
— New
York Times (Jan 7, 2013)

2.   abstract

existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment
NOTES:
Also a noun. the abstract of an article is a structured summary of
its contents. We need to supply abstracts of conference presentations for the
conference program or conference proposals sometimes too.
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The other group wrote in a more abstract, evaluative
way, prompted by questions such as “Why did the event happen?
— Scientific
American (Dec 28, 2012)

3.   access

the right to enter
NOTES:
I need to remember to pronounce the /k/ sound in the middle: AEK
sess. If not, I sound like I'm saying the verb "assess"
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
But one reason may be, paradoxically, greater access to
health insurance.
— Reuters
(Jan 7, 2013)

4.   accommodate

have room for; hold without crowding
NOTES:
academic collocations: "accommodate needs,"
"designed to accommodate [something]" common nouns that collocate
with this verb are "learning, changes, differences" (COCA atwww.americancorpus.org)
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
City clerks' offices around Maine scheduled extra office hours
to accommodate same-sex couples rushing to wed.
— Reuters
(Dec 29, 2012)

5.   accompany

go or travel along with
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Mr. Obama demands that any spending cuts be accompanied by
revenue increases.
— New
York Times (Jan 6, 2013)

6.   accumulate

get or gather together
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Business would still be left with record reserves, much higher
than those accumulated in earlier recessions.
— The
Guardian (Jan 2, 2013)

7.   acknowledge

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Acknowledging differences in work
style enables leaders to structure interactions better.
— Washington
Post (Jan 5, 2013)

8.   acquire

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
NOTES:
collocations: acquire a house, knowledge, experience
q is /k/
stress on QUIRE
obtain, get, buy
members of the word family: acquisition (mergers and acquisitions)
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The design of the product resembles gadgets made by Nest Labs,
the connected home company Google acquired earlier this year
for $3.2 billion.
— Wall
Street Journal (Sep 10, 2014)

9.   adapt

make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Japanese officials said adapting overseas
technologies presented a particular challenge.
— New
York Times (Jan 7, 2013)

10.
adequate

having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Better said it had injected significant funds into the business
"without adequate returns".
— The
Guardian (Jan 4, 2013)

11.
adjust

alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a
standard
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The managers typically adjust their holdings
based on algorithms and charts tracking trends in global markets.
— Wall
Street Journal (Jan 6, 2013)

12.
advocate

speak, plead, or argue in favor of
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
He was probably best known for his work on heart disease, advocating prevention
through exercise and diet, particularly foods low in animal fat and
sodium.
— New
York Times (Jan 6, 2013)

13.
affect

have an effect upon
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Would adding this data to someone's medical record affect health
insurance rates?
— Slate
(Jan 7, 2013)

14.
aggregate

a sum total of many heterogenous things taken together
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Using data from Twitter covering 60,000 trips, aggregated within
a ten mile radius, Fischer created this map of Europe's transport
network.
— The
Guardian (Nov 22, 2012)

15.
allocate

distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special
purpose
NOTES:
allocate resources
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Existing x86 processor designs allocate cache
on a first come, first served basis, which allows some workloads to monopolize
the shared pool.
— Forbes
(Sep 10, 2014)

16.
alter

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Yet scientists have struggled to understand whether climate
change is altering that cycle.
— Scientific
American (Jan 4, 2013)

17.
ambiguous

having more than one possible meaning
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The fourth is currently classified as probable case and
his infection status may remainambiguous.
— Scientific
American (Dec 5, 2012)

18.
analogy

drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity in some
respect
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
While both air travel and pipelines are safer than their road
alternatives, the analogy only extends so far.
— Scientific
American (Nov 16, 2012)

19.
annual

occurring or payable every year
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
What are the annual sales of electric vehicles
in India?
— Forbes
(Jan 7, 2013)

20.
anticipate

regard something as probable or likely
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
“We anticipate some potential short-term
disruption,” Mr. Morton said, “but no significant long-term
implications.”
— New
York Times (Jan 6, 2013)

21.
apparent

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The report of Rain's apparent romance with
popular South Korean actress Kim Tae-hee, 32, broke in local media on
Tuesday.
— BBC
(Jan 2, 2013)

22.
append

fix to; attach
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The hashtag has been appended to quite a few
approving tweets.
— The
Guardian (Jun 20, 2012)

23.
appreciate

be fully aware of; realize fully
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
There are, of course, plenty of things to appreciate about
Downton.
— Time
(Jan 4, 2013)

24.
approach

ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
He said a better understanding of the links between high blood
pressure and dementia could be crucial for developing new treatments or approaches to
prevention.
— BBC
(Jan 7, 2013)

25.
appropriate

suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Mr. Frederick said “that kind of legal strategy is
perfectly appropriate.”
— New
York Times (Jan 7, 2013)

26.
approximate

judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Food technology means they aren't bad these days, but they're
only going to approximate the real thing.
— The
Guardian (Jul 12, 2012)

27.
arbitrary

based on or subject to individual discretion or preference or
sometimes impulse or caprice
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
His works are often intentionally placed in unglamorous, arbitrary surroundings
like abandoned buildings, far from the sleek world of urban galleries.
— New
York Times (Dec 5, 2012)

28.
aspect

a characteristic to be considered
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
He will oversee all aspects of marketing for
the company, including advertising, brand management, social media, and
communications, LivingSocial said on Tuesday.
— Reuters
(Jan 8, 2013)

29.
assess

evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or
significance of
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Another complexity: most studies assess maternal
drinking through interviews, and pregnant women might lie about or
underestimate their consumption out of embarrassment or shame.
— Scientific
American (Jan 4, 2013)

30.
assign

select something or someone for a specific purpose
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
A larger staff has been assigned to the school,
she said, including mental health professionals.
— New
York Times (Jan 3, 2013)

31.
assume

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification
or proof
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The market, it is generally assumed, will eventually
drive up wages.
— New
York Times (Dec 30, 2012)

32.
attach

be attached; be in contact with
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
“Indonesians are religious people, they are very much attached to
their religious teachings, their religious values,” he said.
— New
York Times (Jan 6, 2013)

33.
attain

to gain with effort
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
He joined the Army near the end of and attained the
rank of staff sergeant, remaining in the United States.
— New
York Times (Oct 12, 2012)

34.
attribute

an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Ms. Ora attributes much of her fashion
education to her surroundings.
— New
York Times (Jan 9, 2013)

35.
authority

the power or right to give orders or make decisions
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Soccer authorities have been helping those
banned with getting back on their feet and finding a way back into
society.
— New
York Times (Jan 11, 2013)

36.
behalf

as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as
"on behalf of" rather than "in behalf of")
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The husband sits in the dominant, protective role, watching his
wife’s efforts on behalf of the family and taking pride.
— New
York Times (Aug 30, 2012)

37.
bias

a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue
or situation
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
More than 300 political parties contested the last general
elections, representing various concerns,biases, cries for justice and
pressure groups.
— New
York Times (Jan 2, 2013)

38.
brief

give essential information to someone
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
“Flu vaccines are tough,” Bresee said during a telephone briefing with
reporters.
— Washington
Post (Jan 11, 2013)

39.
bulk

the property possessed by a large mass
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Across Portugal, supermarkets and hypermarkets, with their
inexpensive packaged goods andbulk items, continued to gain
ground.
— New
York Times (Nov 17, 2012)

40.
capable

(usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
As John Stuart Mill emphasized many years ago, those who
are capable of supporting themselves should not rely on the
habitual aid of others.
— New
York Times (Dec 17, 2012)

41.
capacity

capability to perform or produce
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
“The hospitals treating the injured are at maximum capacity.
— Newsweek
(Jan 11, 2013)

42.
cease

put an end to a state or an activity
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The company said it was also temporarily ceasing sales
of modern sporting rifles nationwide.
— New
York Times (Dec 18, 2012)

43.
channel

transmit or serve as the medium for transmission
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Options include channeling more funds to the
banking sector to boost lending, buying government bonds on the secondary
market and even reducing foreign currency reserves.
— Reuters
(Jan 10, 2013)

44.
chart

a visual display of information
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
In some countries, including the largest developing economies in
Asia, the G.D.P. charts show no indication that bad things
ever happened.
— New
York Times (Dec 28, 2012)

45.
cite

make reference to
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The ratings agency cited India's high saving
and investment rates, relatively competitive private sector and diverse economy
as rationale behind its decision.
— New
York Times (Jan 10, 2013)

46.
civil

of or occurring within the state or between or among citizens of
the state
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
What followed, officials said, was a remarkable show of
international cooperation over Syria's civilwar.
— New
York Times (Jan 8, 2013)

47.
clarify

make clear and (more) comprehensible
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
He later clarified his meaning and said the
media had his misconstrued his comments.
— Washington
Post (Nov 9, 2012)

48.
classic

of recognized authority or excellence
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
“The Blue Angel,” adapted from Heinrich Mann’s novel “Small Town
Tyrant,” is a cinema classic that made Marlene Dietrich a
star.
— New
York Times (Dec 26, 2012)

49.
code

a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
France's Civil Code says one must have another
nationality in order to give up French citizenship because it is forbidden to
be stateless.
— New
York Times (Jan 3, 2013)

50.
coherent

marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent
relation of parts
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
That leadership vacuum, Mr. Bealefeld and others said, has
inevitably depleted morale and kept the agency from developing a coherent agenda.
— New
York Times (Dec 26, 2012)

51.
coincide

happen simultaneously
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The cutbacks in education and growing youth unemployment coincide with
two demographic crises facing European governments.
— New
York Times (Oct 15, 2012)

52.
collapse

break down, literally or metaphorically
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The collapse of Latvia’s largest bank in 1995
wiped out many people’s savings.
— New
York Times (Jan 2, 2013)

53.
commence

set in motion, cause to start
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Training commences with what is known as a
“warm welcome.”
— New
York Times (Jun 24, 2012)

54.
commission

a special group delegated to consider some matter
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The commission collected evidence that showed
the authorities discussed covering up killings, including by quickly burying
the bodies of victims.
— New
York Times (Jan 3, 2013)

55.
commit

give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
A lawyer for the medical examiner’s office, Mimi Mairs, said the
agency had committed to “leaving no stone unturned in
recalling casework she touched.”
— New
York Times (Jan 11, 2013)

56.
communicate

be in verbal contact; interchange information or ideas
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
By introducing the rating system to games that rely on digital
distribution, Vance said, developers will be able to better communicate their
nature to consumers.

57.
community

(ecology) a group of interdependent organisms inhabiting the
same region and interacting with each other
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
In November, Hurricane Sandy devastated entire communities in
coastal New York and New Jersey and killed over 100 people.
— New
York Times (Jan 9, 2013)

58.
compatible

able to exist and perform in harmonious or agreeable combination
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Starting in late June, a system that sends emergency alerts via
texts began operating oncompatible cellphones.
— New
York Times (Aug 14, 2012)

59.
compensate

make amends for; pay compensation for
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The German government has already compensated Jews
who were forced to work in the ghettos.
— New
York Times (Jan 3, 2013)

60.
compile

get or gather together
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Mobile video calling has risen so quickly that industry analysts
have not yet compiled exact numbers.
— New
York Times (Dec 10, 2012)

61.
complement

something added to complete or embellish or make perfect
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Third, in 2008-9, monetary and fiscal policies were complemented by
government capital injections directly into United States and European
banks.
— New
York Times (Aug 11, 2011)

62.
component

an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite
entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to
a system
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Avoiding turnovers, hitting the offensive boards and getting to
the free throw line are all keycomponents of an efficient
offense.
— New
York Times (Nov 29, 2012)

63.
compound

a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The New England Compounding Center was shut
down, and inspections found extensive contamination.
— New
York Times (Jan 5, 2013)

64.
comprehensive

including all or everything
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
“ Comprehensive investigative reports for the
four equine fatalities from the inner track meet are being completed by board
staff.”
— New
York Times (Jan 12, 2013)

65.
comprise

be composed of
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Peck, though, was surprised to learn the other team nicknames
used in his league, which wascomprised entirely of white men.
— Washington
Post (Jun 27, 2012)

66.
conceive

have the idea for
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
This strategy, while not entirely random, was hardly well conceived.
— New
York Times (May 21, 2012)

67.
concentrate

make denser, stronger, or purer
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Mostly we were silent, concentrating on our
steps, but occasionally we would chat.
— New
York Times (Jan 3, 2013)

68.
concept

an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific
instances
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
There is little technical artistry involved, the focus instead
on simple concepts and difficult execution.
— New
York Times (Jan 8, 2013)

69.
conclude

bring to a close
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Taken together, the reports have led analysts to conclude that
after years of being an economic drag, housing is now contributing to economic
growth.
— Washington
Post (Dec 27, 2012)

70.
concurrent

occurring or operating at the same time
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Problem solving was concurrent with physical
effort, so the brain must have adapted by developing appropriate regions to enhance
neurocognition.
— New
York Times (Sep 15, 2010)

71.
conduct

(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other
people
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
For years, lawmakers, urged by the NRA, have placed so-called
riders on spending bills that restrict these and other agencies from conducting such
research.
— Washington
Post (Jan 13, 2013)

72.
confer

have a conference in order to talk something over
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
He especially prefers having a radiologist on-site because he
believes that conferring in person helps prevent mistaken
readings and gets quicker results.
— New
York Times (Oct 9, 2012)

73.
confine

place limits on (extent or access)
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Is erotic sculpture confined to temples or
particular religious cults?
— New
York Times (Jan 10, 2013)

74.
confirm

establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The identities have yet to be officially confirmed,
he said.
— New
York Times (Jan 11, 2013)

75.
conform

be similar, be in line with
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
In other words, they conformed to feminine
stereotypes.
— New
York Times (Dec 16, 2012)

76.
consent

give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Companies also must get parental consent before
using tracking tools such as cookies that peek into children’s IP addresses and
device identification numbers.
— Washington
Post (Dec 20, 2012)

77.
considerable

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or
degree
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
In other words, the trial court wanted to treat the mass media
like a public utility, which carriedconsiderable consequences.
— New
York Times (Jan 5, 2013)

78.
consist

have its essential character; be comprised or contained in; be
embodied in
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
They consist of arms, elbows and very long
finger bones connected by two layers of thin skin.
— Washington
Post (Oct 31, 2012)

79.
constant

uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
False reviews are a constant problem on
consumer Web sites.
— New
York Times (Nov 13, 2012)

80.
constitute

form or compose
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The FDA said it is also working on proposed safety regulations
targeting imported food – whichconstitutes 15% of what’s eaten in
the U.S.
— Chicago
Tribune (Jan 5, 2013)

81.
constrain

hold back
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Constrained school budgets are
likely to prevent any mass hiring or arming of security officers.
— New
York Times (Dec 19, 2012)

82.
construct

make by combining materials and parts
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
He wanted and received some honest feedback to help construct a
game plan that would put them in better positions to succeed.
— Washington
Post (Nov 29, 2012)

83.
consult

get or ask advice from
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
She said she had decided to step down after consulting family
members and friends.
— New
York Times (Jan 10, 2013)

84.
consume

use up (resources or materials)
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The technology in theory allows for thinner screens that consume less
power.
— Reuters
(Jan 8, 2013)

85.
contact

be in or establish communication with
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Beck made eye contact with me and nodded.
— New
York Times (Jan 11, 2013)

86.
contemporary

belonging to the present time
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
There is, in other words, much to appreciate about contemporary movies
this year.
— New
York Times (Dec 14, 2012)

87.
context

the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or
event
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Geological Survey has posted some useful context and
interpretation.
— New
York Times (Dec 19, 2012)

88.
contract

a binding agreement between two or more persons that is
enforceable by law
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Other league business will also resume, including trades
and contract signings.
— New
York Times (Jan 13, 2013)

89.
contradict

prove negative; show to be false
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The C.I.A.’s acting director, Michael Morell, recently contradicted that,
saying harsh techniques did produce some tips that led to Bin Laden.
— New
York Times (Jan 3, 2013)

90.
contrary

exact opposition
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
On the contrary, he wrote, such clauses are used in
most debt restructuring exercises, and investors “would expect Greece to use
it.”
— New
York Times (Dec 23, 2012)

91.
contribute

contribute to some cause
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
In 2009, researchers at Mount Sinai Medical Center reported
finding evidence suggesting that the chemicals may also contribute to
obesity in girls.
— New
York Times (Jan 7, 2013)

92.
controversy

a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong
disagreement
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
But the performance has been clouded by controversy.
— New
York Times (Jan 7, 2013)

93.
convene

meet formally
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
One week later, the sides convened again with
federal mediators in New Jersey, but still couldn't make progress.
— New
York Times (Dec 29, 2012)

94.
converse

carry on a conversation
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
But people in traditional societies converse constantly,
learning from one another and sharing.
— New
York Times (Jan 10, 2013)

95.
convert

change the nature, purpose, or function of something
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Let us embrace book shelves that convert to
dining room tables.
— New
York Times (Dec 29, 2012)

96.
convince

make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or
validity of something
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
They are still not convinced of Mr.
Bozizé’s good will.
— New
York Times (Jan 11, 2013)

97.
cooperate

work together on a common enterprise of project
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
We are cooperating with authorities and
conducting a full internal investigation.
— New
York Times (Jan 4, 2013)

98.
core

the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea
or experience
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
College admission personnel will focus on your performance in
this year's core academic classes.
— New
York Times (Jan 8, 2013)

99.
correspond

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their
characteristics
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had made the temporary
cease-fire by Israel’s airplanes conditional on a corresponding halt
to rocket fire from Gaza.
— New
York Times (Nov 16, 2012)

100.
create

bring into existence
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
What started as a few coins to buy one hen ends up creating jobs
for people all over Ghana.
— Washington
Post (Jan 11, 2013)

101.
criterion

the ideal in terms of which something can be judged
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Regulators say lenders must consider at least eight criteria,
including a borrower’s credit history, debt obligations, employment status,
income and assets.
— Washington
Post (Jan 10, 2013)

102.
crucial

of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Developing Internet programming is a crucial part
of Sony’s future, he said.
— New
York Times (Jan 6, 2013)

103.
culture

a particular society at a particular time and place
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
“It was really mixed cultures growing up,” she
said.
— New
York Times (Jan 9, 2013)

104.
currency

the metal or paper medium of exchange that is presently used
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The main move in currency markets Tuesday was a
stronger yen.
— Wall
Street Journal (Jan 7, 2013)

105.
cycle

a periodically repeated sequence of events
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
But real estate tends to move in longer cycles, and
Mr. Case is still saying now is a good time to buy.
— New
York Times (Jan 11, 2013)

106.
debate

a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some
proposition or proposal
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
“Political capital in the gun debate only goes
so far.
— New
York Times (Jan 12, 2013)

107.
decade

a period of 10 years
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Decades ago, Andrews whittled wood,
watching the shavings fall away to reveal something recognizable.
— Washington
Post (Jan 13, 2013)

108.
decline

grow worse
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
But there will be less dancing now, because the chickens’
numbers have declined.
— New
York Times (Jan 13, 2013)

109.
deduce

conclude by reasoning; in logic
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Looking at a map later, I deduced that this one
was private too.
— New
York Times (Nov 30, 2011)

110.
define

show the form or outline of
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Relative greatness can be tricky to define across
tennis eras.
— New
York Times (Jan 11, 2013)

111.
definite

precise; explicit and clearly defined
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
While there are no definite plans yet, “we are
looking to broaden our outreach beyond New York,” said Terry Lynam, a spokesman
for North Shore.
— New
York Times (Mar 8, 2012)

112.
demonstrate

give an exhibition of to an interested audience
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
“Over a century of experience in the United States has demonstrated the
powerful role women’s colleges play in educating women leaders.”
— New
York Times (Nov 26, 2012)

113.
denote

be a sign or indication of
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Heard in that light, the work’s agonized gestures, halting pace
and tense silences denoted courage and ineffable
dignity.
— New
York Times (Mar 12, 2012)

114.
deny

declare untrue; contradict
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Both the military and Mr. Qadri have publicly denied working
together.
— New
York Times (Jan 13, 2013)

115.
depress

press down
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
"It was the most depressing meeting
ever," said one attendee who spoke on the condition of anonymity.
— New
York Times (Jan 10, 2013)

116.
derive

come from
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
He said his son was "a very simple person at heart"
who " derives pleasures from simple things in
life."
— New
York Times (Oct 17, 2012)

117.
design

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a
sketch or outline or plan)
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The previous models had identical designs that
made it easier for bump drafting because the front and rear bumpers lined up
squarely.
— New
York Times (Jan 12, 2013)

118.
detect

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
But soon enough, they detected something wrong,
not least that Mr. Holmes was apparently trying to conceal a handgun.
— New
York Times (Jan 9, 2013)

119.
device

an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Mr. Scal said wireless fitness devices were
becoming popular because they address basic needs for consumers, unlike another
trend seen at the show, enormous televisions.
— New
York Times (Jan 12, 2013)

120.
devote

dedicate
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
He says movies based on video games rarely please devoted fans
and could taint the brand.
— New
York Times (Dec 16, 2012)

121.
differentiate

be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a
very positive sense
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
“Whirlpool’s key differentiating points are
quality and innovation,” said Mr. Beck, and “the icing is that, hey, we’re made
in the United States.”
— New
York Times (Dec 24, 2012)

122.
dimension

a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
And then there are Houston’s narrow field dimensions,
a factor in United’s struggles this year.
— Washington
Post (Nov 11, 2012)

123.
diminish

decrease in size, extent, or range
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The market malfunctions have been assigned part of the blame for
the diminishing amount of trading happening on the nation’s
stock exchanges.
— New
York Times (Jan 10, 2013)

124.
discrete

constituting a separate entity or part
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The film’s narrative is divided into discrete chapters
and told out of chronological sequence.
— New
York Times (Dec 12, 2011)

125.
displace

cause to move, usually with force or pressure
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
“There are these young guys in the camps, very well dressed,
that are definitely not displacedpersons,” Mr. Goffeau said.
— New
York Times (Dec 16, 2012)

126.
display

something intended to communicate a particular impression
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Eighty of his black-and-white photographs, taken over a 70-year
period, will be on display in this exhibition.
— New
York Times (Jan 10, 2013)

127.
dispose

throw or cast away
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Food trash has to be disposed of immediately,
the futon tucked into its slot every morning, each object stored after
use.
— New
York Times (Sep 22, 2012)

128.
distinct

recognizable; marked
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The small plant in Montreal is divided into two distinct operations.
— New
York Times (Dec 31, 2012)

129.
distort

twist and press out of shape
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
But he insists that his work has been intentionally distorted by
critics.
— New
York Times (Jan 7, 2013)

130.
distribute

give to several people
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Mr. Guevara said he believed the institute should stop producing
films and be limited to, say, renting out sets and distributing movies.
— New
York Times (Jan 4, 2013)

131.
diverse

distinctly dissimilar or unlike
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
“They represent what New York City is all about: a truly diverse melting
pot.”
— New
York Times (Jan 12, 2013)

132.
document

writing that provides information (especially information of an
official nature)
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The document showed that the containers
originated in Iran and declared the contents to be “building materials.”
— New
York Times (Jan 11, 2013)

133.
domain

territory over which rule or control is exercised
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
He said China’s claims included an area that was “clearly part
of the Philippines’ territory and maritime domain.”
— New
York Times (Nov 22, 2012)

134.
dominate

be in control
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The Chinese economy remains dominated by
manufacturing and factory overcapacity still exists in some sectors.
— New
York Times (Jan 13, 2013)

135.
draft

any of the various versions in the development of a written work
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Rethinking Those Words for Screen Any writer knows the sinking
feeling: This line, this draft, this entire project, is not quite
working.
— New
York Times (Jan 2, 2013)

136.
drama

a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
She studied art, music and drama in high school
and later attended Compton Community College.
— New
York Times (Jan 3, 2013)

137.
duration

the period of time during which something continues
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The researchers also found that short sleep duration and
snoring were each independently associated with a greater likelihood of sleepy
driving.
— New
York Times (Jan 4, 2013)

138.
economy

the system of production and distribution and consumption
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The Chinese economy remains dominated by
manufacturing and factory overcapacity still exists in some sectors.
— New
York Times (Jan 13, 2013)

139.
element

an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a
composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or
attached to a system
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The importance of employment for former fighters is acknowledged
as an important element of keeping them from picking up arms
again.
— New
York Times (Jan 9, 2013)

140.
eliminate

terminate, end, or take out
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
School districts have reported eliminating thousands
of jobs, increasing class sizes and reducing library services and other
programs.
— New
York Times (Jan 12, 2013)

141.
emerge

come out into view, as from concealment
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
But an emerging labor shortage, particularly of
young workers, has changed that picture.
— New
York Times (Jan 13, 2013)

142.
emphasis

special importance or significance
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Instead, Mr. Langston explained, the emphasis is
on using existing geriatricians as educators and consultants for the generalist
physicians who will actually treat older patients.
— New
York Times (Jan 9, 2013)

143.
empirical

derived from experiment and observation rather than theory
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The precise impact can only be determined by careful analysis
unencumbered by dogmatic beliefs not anchored in empirical results.
— New
York Times (Jan 8, 2013)

144.
enable

render capable or able for some task
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
New technologies have raised productivity and profits,
while enabling companies to shed workers and slice
payroll.
— New
York Times (Jan 12, 2013)

145.
encounter

a casual or unexpected convergence
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Mr. Reimer also reported that both diesel engines shut off
around this time, Mr. Sumwalt said, though he encountered no
problems with steering.
— New
York Times (Jan 10, 2013)

146.
enforce

compel to behave in a certain way
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
These rules were strictly enforced using the
flight recording equipment they carried.
— New
York Times (Jan 12, 2013)

147.
enhance

make better or more attractive
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Happily, the field is evolving in ways that may enhance safety.
— New
York Times (Dec 22, 2012)

148.
enormous

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or
degree
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Some exhibits designed by Gallagher & Associates are less
enticing, including enormousinteractive video databases.
— New
York Times (Jan 11, 2013)

149.
ensure

make certain of
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The Interior Department remains focused on ensuring safe
drilling rather than barring drilling off Alaska’s coast.
— Washington
Post (Jan 8, 2013)

150.
entity

that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own
distinct existence (living or nonliving)
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
He said about half of all companies today were structured as
so-called pass-through entities.
— New
York Times (Jan 11, 2013)

151.
environment

the totality of surrounding conditions
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
“I would rather him be in a classroom environment,”
Ms. Allen said.
— New
York Times (Jan 7, 2013)

152.
equate

consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Bacon said physical activity was important to good health but
might not necessarily equate with weight loss.
— New
York Times (Nov 20, 2012)

153.
equip

provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Some are getting rid of checkout lanes and registers altogether
in favor of roaming clerksequipped with mobile devices, for
instance.
— New
York Times (Dec 19, 2012)

154.
equivalent

being essentially equal to something
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
And 100 half-time employees are considered equivalent to
50 full-time employees.
— New
York Times (Dec 31, 2012)

155.
erode

become ground down or deteriorate
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
“The state’s historical lack of spending has had an eroding effect
on the district,” he said.
— New
York Times (Dec 30, 2012)

156.
establish

set up or found
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The most recent one was established by Ford
Motors in Mountain View, Calif., in June.
— New
York Times (Jan 12, 2013)

157.
estate

extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained
by the owner for his own use
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Today he earns his living in the real estate market
niche known as A.R.V., for “after repair value.”
— New
York Times (Jan 12, 2013)

158.
estimate

judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
By some estimates, half of the nation’s health care
plans are run by companies in the Nashville area.
— New
York Times (Jan 8, 2013)

159.
ethic

the principles of right and wrong that are accepted by an
individual or a social group
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Professor Gillers, the legal ethics expert,
agreed, saying the ethics rules do not forbid paying for
information.
— New
York Times (Jan 5, 2013)

160.
ethnic

denoting or deriving from or distinctive of the ways of living
built up by a group of people
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
A vibrant ethnic melting pot, Marseille is also
home to an increasing number of contemporary art and avant-garde
performances.
— New
York Times (Jan 11, 2013)

161.
evaluate

evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or
significance of
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
On Wednesday, his office released a statement saying the public
prosecutor would evaluate the commission’s findings.
— New
York Times (Jan 2, 2013)

162.
eventual

expected to follow in the indefinite future from causes already
operating
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
As the U.S. economic recovery gains traction, investors also are
trying to factor in an eventual end to the Fed's fiscal
stimulus.
— Wall
Street Journal (Jan 8, 2013)

163.
evident

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
In addition, the report’s loss estimates are somewhat surprising
given that the loans it examined were made after the mortgage crisis
became evident.
— New
York Times (Dec 12, 2012)

164.
evolve

undergo development or evolution
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
“This is an evolving and emerging threat,” he
said.
— New
York Times (Jan 10, 2013)

165.
exceed

be superior or better than some standard
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
An earlier review by the commission found that credit card
tips exceeded 20 percent in fall 2009.
— New
York Times (Jan 2, 2013)

166.
exclude

prevent from entering; shut out
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The most rigorous Drug Free Sport testing panel excludes drugs
like peptide hormones, stimulants, narcotics and many masking agents.
— New
York Times (Jan 5, 2013)

167.
exhibit

to show, make visible or apparent
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Some exhibits designed by Gallagher &
Associates are less enticing, including enormous interactive video
databases.
— New
York Times (Jan 11, 2013)

168.
expand

make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
American economic output has continued to expand at
a sluggish pace.
— New
York Times (Jan 12, 2013)

169.
expert

a person with special knowledge or ability who performs
skillfully
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
But even so, such controls have some benefits, public
health experts say.
— New
York Times (Jan 12, 2013)

170.
explicit

precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving
nothing to implication
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
And then there’s the film’s explicit subject
matter.
— New
York Times (Jan 13, 2013)

171.
exploit

use or manipulate to one's advantage
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
But their potential in other subject areas is already
being exploited.
— New
York Times (Jan 7, 2013)

172.
export

sell or transfer abroad
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Such findings have implications for national export officials.
— Washington
Post (Jan 9, 2013)

173.
expose

to show, make visible or apparent
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Empty picture frames hang on exposed brick
walls, blank as the mind.
— New
York Times (Jan 10, 2013)

174.
external

happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or
especially surface
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
“ External demand seems to be holding up better
than we had thought,” Mr. Moëc said.
— New
York Times (Jan 8, 2013)

175.
extract

remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an
abstract sense
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Green tea extracts, more richly concentrated with
EGCG, may not be much better.
— New
York Times (Dec 24, 2012)

176.
facilitate

make easier
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
“We have seen over and over again that states are very eager
to facilitate direct investment promotion efforts,” Mr. Riskind
said.
— New
York Times (Nov 6, 2012)

177.
factor

anything that contributes causally to a result
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
So other factors, such as genetics, may be more
important for human longevity.
— Washington
Post (Dec 31, 2012)

178.
feature

a prominent attribute or aspect of something
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The organic results featured several Nike
entries and various shoe retailers, but no comparison shopping sites, at least
not on the first page.
— New
York Times (Jan 4, 2013)

179.
federal

characterized by or constituting a form of government in which
power is divided between one central and several regional authorities
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Currently, people using the card get only one free withdrawal
per deposit of federal funds.
— Washington
Post (Jan 12, 2013)

180.
finance

the commercial activity of providing funds and capital
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Some of the student exchanges are financed by
the Erasmus Program, while others rely on joint agreements.
— New
York Times (Jan 13, 2013)

181.
finite

bounded or limited in magnitude or spatial or temporal extent
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
But a broken bone, unlike stretched ligaments, usually heals
completely in a finite period of time.
— New
York Times (Sep 3, 2012)

182.
flexible

able to adjust readily to different conditions
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Where screens are concerned, apparently, the future
remains flexible.
— Washington
Post (Jan 7, 2013)

183.
fluctuate

move or sway in a rising and falling or wavelike pattern
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
This create a fluctuating magnetic field that
generates heat without physical contact.
— New
York Times (Nov 6, 2012)

184.
focus

the concentration of attention or energy on something
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The second half focused on specific
20th-century songs in the Gilbert and Sullivan style.
— New
York Times (Jan 13, 2013)

185.
format

the organization of information according to preset
specifications (usually for computer processing)
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
What customers are now seeing reflects changes in the format of
Google results.
— New
York Times (Jan 6, 2013)

186.
formula

a representation of a substance using symbols for its
constituent elements
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
One former member of the DNA Subcommittee said he was concerned
the formula was based on assumptions, not practice.
— New
York Times (Dec 15, 2012)

187.
forthcoming

at ease in talking to others
NOTES:
"Forthcoming" also implies that someone will say
something that others might be reluctant to say, or that the context might
suggest one would be uncomfortable saying.
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Reflecting on the match Broad outlined the problem clearly
enough but was less forthcomingabout the likely solution.
— The
Guardian (Sep 28, 2012)

188.
foundation

education or instruction in the fundamentals of a field of
knowledge
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The foundation has grown, supporting visual as
well as performing artists and changing its name to the Foundation for
Contemporary Arts.
— New
York Times (Dec 20, 2012)

189.
framework

the underlying structure
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The ratings firm said that the unpredictable nature of the
policy framework in Europe is weighing on Spain's credit
rating.
— Wall
Street Journal (Oct 11, 2012)

190.
function

what something is used for
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Her best works function like brilliant
collages, creating meaning through idiosyncratic constellations of references
and concepts.
— New
York Times (Jan 11, 2013)

191.
fund

a reserve of money set aside for some purpose
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
A year later, he and other enthusiasts received a state charter
to start collecting funds and archival material.
— New
York Times (Jan 11, 2013)

192.
fundamental

serving as an essential component
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
“Providing access to the fundamental technology
is entirely different,” he said in an e-mail Friday.
— New
York Times (Dec 30, 2012)

193.
furthermore

in addition
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Furthermore, the train in Europe or
Asia is likely to have traveled at much higher speed.
— New
York Times (Nov 16, 2012)

194.
gender

the properties that distinguish organisms on the basis of their
reproductive roles
NOTES:
The vocabulary.com definitions of gender lack a common academic
use of the word in sociology, anthropology, and other social sciences to denote
the socially constructed category of gender identity, e.g. what it means to be
"male" or "female" and how something in-between is silently
categorized as abnormal.
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Thousands marching for gender justice on New
Years eve.
— New
York Times (Dec 31, 2012)

195.
generate

bring into existence
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
But China is not particularly interested in sharing much of the
wealth the railroad would generate.
— New
York Times (Jan 1, 2013)

196.
generation

a coming into being
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Among them: research showing that boomers are giving their time
to community groups at higher rates than past generations.
— New
York Times (Jan 12, 2013)

197.
globe

an object with a spherical shape
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Some artists have created somewhat darker snow globes.
— New
York Times (Dec 19, 2012)

198.
goal

the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that
(when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
“ Goals can be extremely effective, depending
on how people set and approach them,” he says.
— New
York Times (Jan 12, 2013)

199.
grade

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
In all, 17,000 students and more than 1,100 teachers would be
affected by closings, program changes and new grade configurations.
— New
York Times (Dec 30, 2012)

200.
grant

allow to have
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The change is allowed under a "local option" granted by
the church's General Convention, church leaders said.
— New
York Times (Jan 9, 2013)

201.
guarantee

an unconditional commitment that something will happen or that
something is true
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
He found his previous job within 30 days, picking up a
year’s guaranteed contract work in Hartford.
— New
York Times (Jan 12, 2013)

202.
guideline

a rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate
behavior
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Hang gliding became safer as technology improved and
training guidelines were established.
— New
York Times (Jan 12, 2013)

203.
hierarchy

a series of ordered groupings of people or things within a
system
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Hyenas live in huge social groups called clans that are
structured by a “linear dominancehierarchy.”
— Scientific
American (Nov 29, 2012)

204.
highlight

move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
One particularly striking finding in their analysis highlights the
power that comes with drawing the maps.
— New
York Times (Dec 14, 2012)

205.
hypothesis

a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
His hypothesis was neglected for many years
because the methodology for detecting such chemical factors in the living
embryo was not yet available.
— Scientific
American (Jan 3, 2013)

206.
identical

being the exact same one; not any other:
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The previous models had identical designs that
made it easier for bump drafting because the front and rear bumpers lined up
squarely.
— New
York Times (Jan 11, 2013)

207.
identify

give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by
name or some other identifying characteristic property
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The spokeswoman declined to be identified by
name, citing company policy.
— New
York Times (Jan 10, 2013)

208.
ideology

an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or
nation
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Unfortunately, some United States officials are so captured or
captivated by the ideology of modern banking that they want to
play along.
— New
York Times (Jan 10, 2013)

209.
ignorance

the lack of knowledge or education
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
One thing I felt keenly while reading was the ignorance of
even great minds, based on when they lived in history.
— New
York Times (Jun 6, 2012)

210.
illustrate

depict with an illustration
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Investigators have so far not linked any historical pipeline
problems to malicious cyberactivity, but software malfunctions have illustrated the
potential threat.
— New
York Times (Jan 10, 2013)

211.
image

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or
abstraction) produced on a surface
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Images of a hang glider soaring
through the Grand Canyon were offset by reports of dozens of pilots dying each
year in accidents.
— New
York Times (Jan 12, 2013)

212.
immigrate

come into a new country and change residency
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
When Mr. Salomon was 19, he immigrated to the
United States; his father worked in a factory in New York City.
— New
York Times (Dec 5, 2012)

213.
impact

have an effect upon
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Whatever the economic impact of low interest
rates, they seem to be helping corporate America.
— New
York Times (Jan 12, 2013)

214.
implement

apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The big idea: Many business leaders struggle with implementing strategic
change.
— Washington
Post (Jan 5, 2013)

215.
implicate

bring into intimate and incriminating connection
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The cases involving big banks, he said, lacked sufficient
evidence implicating C.E.Os.
— New
York Times (Jan 9, 2013)

216.
implicit

implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of
something
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
But he said there was an implicit understanding
that high-ranking officials were off limits.
— New
York Times (Dec 25, 2012)

217.
imply

express or state indirectly
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Foreign exchange reserves have remained largely static for 18
months, implying that the Chinese central bank has made no
major intervention in the currency.
— New
York Times (Nov 6, 2012)

218.
impose

compel to behave in a certain way
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Similar restrictions have been imposed by the
United Kingdom, Chile and Brazil.
— New
York Times (Jan 11, 2013)

219.
incentive

a positive motivational influence
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
But using generous economic incentives and
relying on conventions has been called an outdated economic strategy.
— New
York Times (Jan 8, 2013)

220.
incidence

the relative frequency of occurrence of something
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
“The incidences are higher and it’s more
threatening,” he said.
— New
York Times (Jun 28, 2012)

221.
incline

lower or bend (the head or upper body), as in a nod or bow
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Corporations are generally inclined to settle
potential cases because even being indicted can cripple business.
— New
York Times (Nov 14, 2012)

222.
income

the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given
period of time
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Even if income tax rates are higher later, I
think the tax deferral” makes up for that increase.
— New
York Times (Jan 11, 2013)

223.
incorporate

unite or merge with something already in existence
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Clinton said he incorporated both of Obama’s
suggestions — “He was right!” exclaimed the former president.
— Washington
Post (Sep 12, 2012)

224.
indicate

indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially
or figuratively
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Instead, he indicated he might have some inside
information on who will be.
— Chicago
Tribune (Jan 11, 2013)

225.
individual

being or characteristic of a single thing or person
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
“Everybody needs to put individual thoughts
behind them,” Smith said.
— New
York Times (Jan 12, 2013)

226.
induce

cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Ms. Ortega was not in a medically induced coma.
— New
York Times (Oct 27, 2012)

227.
inevitable

incapable of being avoided or prevented
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
But, he said, “In time, as society becomes more comfortable and
legal concerns are ironed out, full autonomy will become practical, inevitable and
necessary.”
— New
York Times (Jan 12, 2013)

228.
infer

conclude by reasoning; in logic
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
From this they inferred that infants comprehend
the cartoon character’s perspective, Dr. Endress said.
— New
York Times (Jan 3, 2011)

229.
infrastructure

the basic structure or features of a system or organization
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Mongolia’s vast grasslands have long attracted adventure
travelers, particularly those willing to go on horseback, but a limited
tourism infrastructure has kept numbers low.
— New
York Times (Jan 11, 2013)

230.
inherent

existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
But all predictions based on computer projections have inherent uncertainties.
— New
York Times (Nov 13, 2012)

231.
inhibit

limit the range or extent of
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
However, she said that the respondents might have been inhibited in
answering because their interviews were carried out in front of other family
members.
— New
York Times (Jan 2, 2013)

232.
initial

occurring at the beginning
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
In fact, Emery still has initial interviews
scheduled.
— Chicago
Tribune (Jan 11, 2013)

233.
initiate

set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
In the last half-dozen presidential campaigns, the news media
have attempted to bring more accountability by initiating ad
watches and fact checks.
— New
York Times (Oct 14, 2012)

234.
injure

cause damage or affect negatively
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Players saw Smith benched two months ago because he admitted he
was injured.
— Washington
Post (Jan 14, 2013)

235.
innovate

bring something new to an environment
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
They are really looking for someone to innovate in
nutrition and hunger solutions.
— Washington
Post (Nov 25, 2012)

236.
insert

put or introduce into something
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
He said he tried unsuccessfully to insert renovations
into Lincoln Center’s master plan, “but basically the program was over.”
— New
York Times (Dec 5, 2012)

237.
insight

clear or deep perception of a situation
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
But he found that being calm, clear and compassionate gave him
better insights and better timing.
— New
York Times (Jan 5, 2013)

238.
inspect

look over carefully
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Accredited outside auditors inspected the
factory on Walmart’s behalf at least twice in 2011, he said.
— New
York Times (Dec 6, 2012)

239.
instance

an item of information that is typical of a class or group
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Research has found, for instance, that Indian
mothers tend to breast-feed boys longer than they do girls, Ms. Anderson
said.
— New
York Times (Jan 12, 2013)

240.
institute

set up or lay the groundwork for
NOTES:
There is an additional meaning of "institute" not raised
in vocabulary.com, that is, to implement.
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The Electric Power Research Institute has some
advice, none of it encouraging.
— New
York Times (Jan 9, 2013)

241.
instruct

impart skills or knowledge to
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
He is not technically an assistant coach, but he helps instruct the
quarterbacks.
— New
York Times (Nov 7, 2012)

242.
integral

existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
As this season has gone on, it has become more integral in
Seattle's offense.
— New
York Times (Jan 2, 2013)

243.
integrate

make into a whole or make part of a whole
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
This mission is complicated by the fact that Moscow’s ruling
class is, in fact, already deeplyintegrated into Western
Europe.
— New
York Times (Jan 12, 2013)

244.
integrity

an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing
wanting
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Engineers determined that weaker ones were originally installed,
raising concerns about the structure’s integrity.
— New
York Times (Jan 1, 2013)

245.
intelligence

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from
experience
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
He also noted that to carry out commando raids, the American
military needs bases, anintelligence network and arrangements for
medical evacuation.
— New
York Times (Jan 8, 2013)

246.
intense

extremely sharp or intense
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
“Currently in China people are unusually sensitive to
developments like this, and so the reaction has been quite intense,”
Mr. Zhan said.
— New
York Times (Jan 6, 2013)

247.
interact

act together or towards others or with others
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
He clearly enjoyed interacting with sports fans
of Chicago he respects.
— Chicago
Tribune (Dec 17, 2012)

248.
intermediate

around the middle of a scale of evaluation
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Has also assumed a bigger role in the passing game, primarily at
the intermediate levels.
— New
York Times (Nov 7, 2012)

249.
internal

located inward
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The Internal Revenue Service issued guidance to
employers to increase withholding from paychecks beginning Tuesday to match new
tax rates at every income level.
— New
York Times (Jan 1, 2013)

250.
interpret

make sense of; assign a meaning to
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
But people do interpret and observe religion
differently and, as Celtics Coach Doc Rivers noted, a fair number of folks “do
work on Christmas.”
— New
York Times (Dec 26, 2012)

251.
interval

the distance between things
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Players who sustained head injuries also received scans at
three intervals after the injuries, with researchers using
advanced magnetic resonance imaging techniques.
— New
York Times (Nov 30, 2012)

252.
intervene

get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through
force or threat of force
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Meanwhile, financial markets remain focused on how the European
Central Bank might actually go about intervening in government
bond markets.
— New
York Times (Aug 20, 2012)

253.
intrinsic

belonging to a thing by its very nature
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Roughly speaking, some Christian thinkers believe animals
have intrinsic rights to be treated well, like people.
— New
York Times (Oct 15, 2011)

254.
investigate

conduct an inquiry or investigation of
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Police detectives are investigating several
thefts in at least two precincts that appear to include the same suspects, said
Sgt.
— New
York Times (Jan 12, 2013)

255.
invoke

cite as an authority; resort to
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Yet the concepts invoked are often abstract,
requiring reflection and explanation.
— New
York Times (Dec 13, 2012)

256.
involve

contain as a part
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Another United States Attorney’s office could reopen that
investigation, several lawyers involved in the case said,
although that is unlikely.
— New
York Times (Jan 13, 2013)

257.
isolate

place or set apart
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
That damage would have been reduced by about two-thirds if
controllers in Houston isolated the rupture as soon as
problems emerged, investigators said.
— New
York Times (Jan 3, 2013)

258.
issue

some situation or event that is thought about
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The big issues that Nokia faces, he said, are
“managing efficiently, building great products and changing the way we
operate.
— New
York Times (Jan 11, 2013)

259.
journal

a periodical dedicated to a particular subject
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The findings were published online January 10 in the Journal of
Breath Research.
— Scientific
American (Jan 11, 2013)

260.
justify

show to be right by providing justification or proof
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Justifying her sentence, she noted
that the men were driven by financial motives and difficult family
circumstances rather than ideology.
— New
York Times (Jan 5, 2013)

261.
label

a brief description given for purposes of identification
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Ms. Lutz, the Living Essentials spokeswoman, said the bold “No
Crash Later” statement on productlabels was followed by a special
mark.
— New
York Times (Jan 2, 2013)

262.
layer

single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
“If Disney can drive more value from existing infrastructure
by layering on technology, that is extremely powerful,” said
Mr. Brown of Lo-Q.
— New
York Times (Jan 7, 2013)

263.
lecture

teaching by giving a discourse on some subject (typically to a
class)
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
But each year, Mr. Wright gives a lecture on
his experiences as a parent of a child with special needs.
— New
York Times (Dec 25, 2012)

264.
legal

established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
As required by state law, the patient’s legal guardian
was notified, along with local law enforcement.
— Washington
Post (Jan 10, 2013)

265.
legislate

make laws, bills, etc. or bring into effect by legislation
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
But the recently introduced Lisbon Treaty has widened the scope
for Brussels to ask member nations to legislate on criminal
matters.
— New
York Times (Dec 8, 2010)

266.
locate

discover the location of; determine the place of; find by
searching or examining
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
But no one has ever thought that the fountain might be located beneath
a house in Maine.
— Washington
Post (Jan 5, 2013)

267.
maintain

keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep
clean"
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Mr. Sprecher indicated that he was willing to maintain two
headquarters, ICE's home in Atlanta and the Big Board's center in New York
City.
— New
York Times (Dec 21, 2012)

268.
major

greater in number or size or amount
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. also is meeting separately
Thursday with major gun retailers, including Wal-Mart.
— Washington
Post (Jan 11, 2013)

269.
manipulate

influence or control shrewdly or deviously
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
As the financial crisis was heating up, Barclays said it manipulated rates
to increase profits and hide its failing financial health.
— Washington
Post (Dec 13, 2012)

270.
manual

of or relating to the hands
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
However, back at the other office, Mr. Tuli did point out an
engineer who was translating manualsfor companies assembling
DataWind tablets in China.
— New
York Times (Dec 31, 2012)

271.
margin

the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The new military spending bill, known as the 2013 National
Defense Authorization Act, was passed in both houses of Congress by wide margins.
— New
York Times (Dec 24, 2012)

272.
mature

having reached full natural growth or development
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Coach Mike Smith said Monday they had learned from and
been matured by their recent disappointments.
— New
York Times (Jan 8, 2013)

273.
mechanism

device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that
perform some function
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Mr. Kasuri expressed surprise over the government’s failure to
install an effective firewallmechanism despite having months to do
so.
— New
York Times (Dec 30, 2012)

274.
medium

the surrounding environment
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Witnesses told local news media that the
helicopter appeared to have exploded after hitting the ground.
— New
York Times (Jan 9, 2013)

275.
mediate

act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
A few violence interrupters were mediating between
the gangs' leaders, while the rest worked the crowd, calming people down.
— New
York Times (Dec 26, 2012)

276.
medical

relating to the study or practice of medicine
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
But some critics said that poor and uninsured patients sometimes
used the emergency room as their primary source of medical care.
— New
York Times (Jan 11, 2013)

277.
mental

involving the mind or an intellectual process
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Yet Justice Del Giudice, who was scheduled to sentence Mr.
Isaac, ordered a mental health examination instead.
— New
York Times (Jan 12, 2013)

278.
method

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies
an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
NOTES:
What's missing in this definition is "the scientific
method," or the "Methods" section of a research paper.
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Other schools have also adopted inventive methods to
promote graduating in four years.
— Time
(Jan 10, 2013)

279.
migrate

move from one country or region to another and settle there
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Jeffrey Hart is a Briton migrating back and
forth between Canada and the United States on work visas, gaining experience in
natural building.
— New
York Times (Aug 20, 2012)

280.
minimal

the least possible
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The fighters are operating on a minimal budget,
eating just one meal a day, he added.
— New
York Times (Jan 11, 2013)

281.
minimum

the smallest possible quantity
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Employees will be given a minimum 60-day notice
before any furlough of longer than 22 days takes place, according to the
document.
— Washington
Post (Dec 28, 2012)

282.
minor

inferior in number or size or amount
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
In my next post, we'll look at how seemingly minor details
in a transaction, if not handled properly,  can make your life
miserable.
— New
York Times (Dec 19, 2012)

283.
mode

how something is done or how it happens
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Altogether, shifting transportation modes would
drive up prices, he said, adding, “Rail is not the answer.”
— New
York Times (Dec 24, 2012)

284.
modify

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Riders complained about inaccurate modified schedules
on the Web site — a criticism the agency sometimes acknowledged.
— New
York Times (Dec 15, 2012)

285.
monitor

keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
A screen in one corner relayed footage from the closed circuit
cameras installed across the office floors, monitoring staff
activity.
— New
York Times (Jan 9, 2013)

286.
motive

the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action
toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and
direction to behavior
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
But his prime motive in choosing Google, he
said, was online collaboration.
— New
York Times (Dec 26, 2012)

287.
mutual

common to or shared by two or more parties
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Teams are taught four skill sets: leadership, mutual support,
situation monitoring and communication.
— Washington
Post (Dec 26, 2012)

288.
negate

make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
She notes that salad dressing packets typically contain as many
as four servings, which cannegate any nutritional value of the
greens.
— Washington
Post (Dec 20, 2011)

289.
neutral

having no personal preference
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
As head of state, the queen performs some ceremonial and formal
duties related to government but must remain neutral on
political matters.
— New
York Times (Dec 19, 2012)

290.
nevertheless

despite anything to the contrary (usually following a
concession)
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Nevertheless, Mr. Ostreicher ended up
in June 2011 as the only American in Palmasola Prison, an experience he
described as “sheer terror.”
— New
York Times (Jan 2, 2013)

291.
nonetheless

despite anything to the contrary (usually following a
concession)
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Nonetheless, Mr. Cowen’s illnesses
have led to his falling about $8,400 behind in his rent; he could face eviction
proceedings beginning next month.
— New
York Times (Dec 26, 2012)

292.
norm

a standard or model or pattern regarded as typical
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
However, let’s take it one step further, beyond social norms.
— Washington
Post (Dec 6, 2012)

293.
normal

conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or
type or social norm; not abnormal
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
“I think this is going to end up like a regular summer weekend,
no more busy than normal,” he said.
— New
York Times (Jan 10, 2013)

294.
notion

a general inclusive concept
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The notion that India’s weak manufacturing
sector can catch up to China in advanced computer hardware also strikes some
experts as far-fetched.
— New
York Times (Dec 30, 2012)

295.
notwithstanding

despite anything to the contrary (usually following a
concession)
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The gloomy weather forecast notwithstanding, the day
was indeed summery.
— New
York Times (Jun 30, 2012)

296.
nuclear

constituting or like a nucleus
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
A few prominent environmentalists argue that the rapidly heating
world cannot make wrenching changes without nuclear power to
ease the transition.
— New
York Times (Jan 8, 2013)

297.
objective

the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be
attainable)
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Mr. Dempsey's stated main objective was to
preserve as many Tully's jobs as possible.
— New
York Times (Jan 5, 2013)

298.
obtain

come into possession of
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
A Web site marketing Wegelin's services said, "Neither the
Swiss government nor any other government can obtain information
about your bank account."
— New
York Times (Jan 4, 2013)

299.
obvious

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Jet lag’s severity depends on several factors, the most obvious being
how many time zones you crossed.
— Washington
Post (Jan 1, 2013)

300.
occupy

live (in a certain place)
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Next to it is a lane usually occupied by parked
vehicles, and then a traffic lane.
— New
York Times (Dec 29, 2012)

301.
occur

to be found to exist
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
However nothing else occurred, and in a few minutes
he had gone back to sleep.
— New
York Times (Jan 10, 2013)

302.
offset

a compensating equivalent
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
That is a particularly weighty question, given the urgent need
for tax revenue to offset the ballooning federal budget deficit.
— New
York Times (Jan 12, 2013)

303.
ongoing

currently happening
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
“Discussions with various authorities in relation to Libor
setting are ongoing,” an RBS spokeswoman said.
— Wall
Street Journal (Jan 10, 2013)

304.
option

one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
“All options are on the table,” said a senior
European official who is participating in the talks but was not authorized to
speak publicly.
— New
York Times (Jan 10, 2013)

305.
outcome

something that results
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Sure, compound interest has a powerful outcome, but
it takes an awfully long time to become fun and exciting.
— New
York Times (Jan 7, 2013)

306.
output

production of a certain amount
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
American economic output has continued to
expand at a sluggish pace.
— New
York Times (Jan 12, 2013)

307.
overall

including everything
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Overall, though, analysts said the
industry eased up on promotions such as rebates and low-interest
financing.
— New
York Times (Jan 3, 2013)

308.
overlap

extend over and cover a part of
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The building housed a research center run by the national
security agency, one of manyoverlapping intelligence
agencies.
— New
York Times (Jul 19, 2012)

309.
panel

sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular)
section or component of something
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
On request, Mr. Singh showed a sample of a touchscreen panel that
he said had been made at DataWind's manufacturing unit in Montreal.
— New
York Times (Jan 9, 2013)

310.
paradigm

a standard or typical example
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Even if these new shows end up being remakes of familiar paradigms,
more is at stake here.
— New
York Times (Jan 6, 2013)

311.
parallel

being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Increasingly she turned to writing about the recipes she was
trying as her interest in cooking deepened in parallel to her
relationship.
— New
York Times (Dec 12, 2012)

312.
participate

become a participant; be involved in
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
“All options are on the table,” said a senior European official
who is participating in the talks but was not authorized to
speak publicly.
— New
York Times (Jan 10, 2013)

313.
passive

lacking in energy or will
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
On this night, Ms. Meade basically brought to a character a
vulnerability that came across aspassive.
— New
York Times (Dec 7, 2012)

314.
perceive

to become aware of through the senses
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Insurance, like taxes, quantifies the perceived societal
cost of an activity.
— New
York Times (Jan 12, 2013)

315.
period

an amount of time
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
“We were a little bit lost last year when he was out for such an
extended period of time,” Troy Brouwer said.
— Washington
Post (Jan 11, 2013)

316.
persist

continue to exist
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
While the specific numbers have most likely shifted over time,
the basic categories persist.
— New
York Times (Jan 10, 2013)

317.
perspective

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
It is helpful to summarize the important policy effects on the
labor market from workers'perspectives in terms of marginal tax
rates.
— New
York Times (Jan 9, 2013)

318.
phase

any distinct time period in a sequence of events
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
“He’s progressively gotten better in all phases,”
Haslett said.
— Washington
Post (Dec 21, 2012)

319.
phenomenon

any state or process known through the senses rather than by
intuition or reasoning
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Researchers found that employee turnover slows down considerably
as businesses get older and bigger, which could be contributing to the
wage phenomenon.

320.
philosophy

a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by
some group or school
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
He often coupled common sense with Greek philosophy,
which, he wrote, "seemed to astonish the whole journalistic fraternity in
New York City."
— New
York Times (Jan 1, 2013)

321.
physical

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Various companies showed off tools that intervened in our physical lives.
— New
York Times (Jan 11, 2013)

322.
policy

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
“Chuck Hagel is out of the mainstream,” Mr. Graham says, “on
most issues regarding foreignpolicy.”
— New
York Times (Jan 13, 2013)

323.
portion

something determined in relation to something that includes it
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
A large portion of that is held by a group of
hedge funds including York Capital Management, which invests heavily in
distressed debt.
— Chicago
Tribune (Dec 17, 2012)

324.
pose

put into a certain place or abstract location
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Pointing out the potential hazards posed by
data brokers and the like is part of Mr. Fertik’s M.O.
— New
York Times (Dec 8, 2012)

325.
positive

characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or
certainty etc.
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
“Call me an optimist, but I see positive indications
of the markets moving forward,” he said.
— New
York Times (Jan 10, 2013)

326.
potential

existing in possibility
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Investors fixated last year on so-called tail risks, or potential negative
surprises.
— New
York Times (Jan 12, 2013)

327.
practitioner

someone who practices a learned profession
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
“Many practitioners haven’t caught up to the
advanced technology yet,” he said.
— New
York Times (Jan 9, 2013)

328.
precede

be earlier in time; go back further
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
There are perils in having publicity precede peer
review.
— New
York Times (Jul 29, 2012)

329.
precise

sharply exact or accurate or delimited
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The precise impact can only be determined by
careful analysis unencumbered by dogmatic beliefs not anchored in empirical
results.
— New
York Times (Jan 8, 2013)

330.
predict

make a prediction about; tell in advance
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Research is why he will never live in Seattle, he said;
scientists are predicting a big earthquake someday.
— New
York Times (Jan 4, 2013)

331.
predominant

having superior power and influence
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
According to the World Health Organization, B flus are predominant in
China.
— New
York Times (Feb 24, 2012)

332.
preliminary

denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something
more important; designed to orient or acquaint with a situation before
proceeding
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
West Bengal: A preliminary medical examination
suggested that a three-year-old girl was raped in Goai village, the Indian
Express reported.
— New
York Times (Dec 30, 2012)

333.
presume

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification
or proof
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The 32 remaining passengers are presumed to
have drowned.
— New
York Times (Dec 20, 2012)

334.
previous

just preceding something else in time or order
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
He found his previous job within 30 days,
picking up a year’s guaranteed contract work in Hartford.
— New
York Times (Jan 12, 2013)

335.
primary

of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate
rather than secondary
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
But some critics said that poor and uninsured patients sometimes
used the emergency room as their primary source of medical
care.
— New
York Times (Jan 10, 2013)

336.
prime

used of the first or originating agent
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Acquiring the service would not only give Apple access to prime data
but also, as Search Engine Land noted, would complement Apple in other
ways.
— Washington
Post (Jan 3, 2013)

337.
principal

most important element
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Among Wall Street's principal concerns about
Facebook has been the company's ability to profit as its users increasingly log
in on their mobile phones.
— New
York Times (Nov 14, 2012)

338.
principle

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be
used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The business was built on two main principles: outstanding
customer service and offering high-quality clothes to help people become
accepted into society, relatives said.
— Chicago
Tribune (Dec 31, 2012)

339.
prior

earlier in time
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Mr. Akhtar said that no prior warning or threat
had been given to his organization by militants.
— New
York Times (Jan 1, 2013)

340.
priority

status established in order of importance or urgency
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
“When you are running investments, your priority needs
to be maximizing return.”
— Washington
Post (Jan 4, 2013)

341.
proceed

move ahead; travel onward in time or space
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
If successful, lawyers said, future proceedings, at
least in the pre trial stage, will be open.
— New
York Times (Jan 8, 2013)

342.
process

a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Hall of Fame voting is ultimately designed to be a
consensus process.
— New
York Times (Jan 12, 2013)

343.
professional

of or relating to or suitable as a profession
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Mitchell, 30, entered his last fight coming off the longest
layoff of his professional career.
— Washington
Post (Jan 10, 2013)

344.
prohibit

command against
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
One student studying preschool education said she was prohibited from
quitting her internship and was compelled to work night shifts.
— New
York Times (Dec 26, 2012)

345.
project

a planned undertaking
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The landscaping project was announced in 2011
but has taken time to advance through public review as officials wrestled with
the security question.
— New
York Times (Jan 13, 2013)

346.
promote

contribute to the progress or growth of
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Some rinks installed concrete floors to promote cooling,
but others employed newer technologies.
— New
York Times (Jan 4, 2013)

347.
proportion

the relation between things (or parts of things) with respect to
their comparative quantity, magnitude, or degree
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Insulin is known to fuel cell growth, and cancer cells consume
glucose out of proportion to other nutrients.
— New
York Times (Dec 31, 2012)

348.
prospect

the possibility of future success
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Nothing to do, no prospects for getting
out.
— New
York Times (Jan 12, 2013)

349.
protocol

forms of ceremony and etiquette observed by diplomats and heads
of state
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
But organizations that foster student musicians still mostly
insist on standard protocols.
— New
York Times (Dec 31, 2012)

350.
psychology

the science of mental life
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
David Popplewell of Brasenose College grilled an
experimental psychology candidate by asking: "Why do
human beings have two eyes?"
— New
York Times (Oct 15, 2012)

351.
publication

the act of issuing printed materials
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The New York Times and other mainstream publications published
hundreds of the documents Private Manning is accused of leaking.
— New
York Times (Jan 9, 2013)

352.
publish

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The Smoking Gun Web site published the document
online.
— Washington
Post (Jan 10, 2013)

353.
purchase

something acquired by purchase
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
He also said that there are no minimum purchases required
by distributors, denouncing so-called "pay to play" allegations.
— Reuters
(Jan 10, 2013)

354.
pursue

follow in or as if in pursuit
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Ask for help pursuing that interest beyond
class assignments.
— New
York Times (Jan 10, 2013)

355.
qualitative

involving distinctions based on qualities
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
It will also require improved techniques for integrating
quantitative and qualitative information.
— New
York Times (Nov 9, 2012)

356.
radical

(used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Voters appeared to prefer stability over Mr. Moon’s calls
for radical change.
— New
York Times (Dec 20, 2012)

357.
random

lacking any definite plan or order or purpose; governed by or
depending on chance
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Monte Carlo methods use a random process to
solve complicated problems.
— New
York Times (Jan 7, 2013)

358.
range

a variety of different things or activities
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
He successfully fought to keep cost increases within a
manageable range.
— New
York Times (Jan 8, 2013)

359.
ratio

the relation between things (or parts of things) with respect to
their comparative quantity, magnitude, or degree
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Pythagoras, he tells us, used the concept of dissonance in
coming to his theories about the simpleratios of whole
numbers.
— New
York Times (Dec 31, 2012)

360.
rational

consistent with or based on or using reason
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Is there any rational reason to think that
things will change next year?
— New
York Times (Jan 11, 2013)

361.
react

show a response or a reaction to something
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Every college coach wants smart players — athletes who can grasp
complex offenses, dissect sophisticated defenses and react quickly
under pressure.
— Washington
Post (Jan 7, 2013)

362.
recover

regain or make up for
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Figure Skating Championships later this month while he recovers from
hip surgery.
— New
York Times (Jan 8, 2013)

363.
refine

reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from
extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
But experts also suggested that concepts of fat be refined.
— New
York Times (Jan 1, 2013)

364.
regime

the organization that is the governing authority of a political
unit
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
“In general, I think the regime in Damascus is
approaching collapse,” he said.
— New
York Times (Dec 13, 2012)

365.
region

the extended spatial location of something
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The region is loaded with iron, and mining
companies will continue to go after it.
— New
York Times (Jan 11, 2013)

366.
regulate

bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose
regulations
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
While closely regulated by the Department of
Environmental Conservation, New York also offers great fishing
opportunities.
— New
York Times (Jan 8, 2013)

367.
reinforce

strengthen and support with rewards
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Patterns of one or the other are reinforced over
time.
— New
York Times (Nov 28, 2012)

368.
reject

refuse to accept or acknowledge
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Intermittent fighting increased last month when the rebels rejected a
government demand that they allow supply convoys to reach an army base.
— New
York Times (Jan 12, 2013)

369.
relax

become loose or looser or less tight
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
At a Tuesday morning news conference, Saban seemed relaxed.
— New
York Times (Jan 8, 2013)

370.
release

grant freedom to; free from confinement
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Another senior official, speaking anonymously because he was not
authorized to release military information, said two pilots
were on board.
— New
York Times (Jan 12, 2013)

371.
relevant

having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
"But working on something so relevant to
society caught my attention."
— New
York Times (Dec 31, 2012)

372.
reluctance

a certain degree of unwillingness
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
But he was expressing some reluctance to get on
board.
— New
York Times (Jan 11, 2013)

373.
rely

have confidence or faith in
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
But there is an inherent risk in anything that relies on
transporting natural resources because demand can vary.
— New
York Times (Jan 11, 2013)

374.
remove

remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking
off, or remove something abstract
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Six thousand fewer tons of steel trusses, which were removed in
2004.
— New
York Times (Jan 4, 2013)

375.
require

have need of
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Current law requires reporting multiple purchases
of handguns, but not semi-automatic assault rifles.
— Washington
Post (Jan 12, 2013)

376.
research

a search for knowledge
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Research has found, for instance,
that Indian mothers tend to breast-feed boys longer than they do girls, Ms.
Anderson said.
— New
York Times (Jan 12, 2013)

377.
reside

live (in a certain place)
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
I was intrigued by our parallel worlds - two Muslim Middle
Eastern women, eyes lined with pencils of coal, residing in
the United States.
— New
York Times (Nov 27, 2012)

378.
resource

a source of aid or support that may be drawn upon when needed
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
But there is an inherent risk in anything that relies on
transporting natural resources because demand can vary.
— New
York Times (Jan 11, 2013)

379.
respond

show a response or a reaction to something
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Protest leaders said the court had given the state six days
to respond.
— New
York Times (Jan 11, 2013)

380.
restore

bring back into original existence, use, function, or position
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Some other buildings in the area have yet to have their phone
service restored, however, Verizon officials said.
— New
York Times (Jan 7, 2013)

381.
restrain

hold back
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Additional cuts in government spending later this year, above
those already emanating from the cap on discretionary spending, would
further restrain job creation.
— New
York Times (Jan 11, 2013)

382.
restrict

place under restrictions; limit access to
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
But of greater concern was this: A hang gliding flight that
crossed into restricted airspace was ineligible for the record
book.
— New
York Times (Jan 12, 2013)

383.
retain

hold back within
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Hirscher retained his lead in the overall World
Cup standings.
— New
York Times (Jan 12, 2013)

384.
reveal

make known to the public information that was previously known
only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
If prodded, Mr. Gogu will reveal a few
celebrity stories.
— New
York Times (Jan 11, 2013)

385.
revenue

the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
That is a particularly weighty question, given the urgent need
for tax revenue to offset the ballooning federal budget
deficit.
— New
York Times (Jan 12, 2013)

386.
reverse

change to the contrary
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
But Mrs. Nader and some others are beginning to reverse that
trend.
— New
York Times (Jan 9, 2013)

387.
revise

revise or reorganize, especially for the purpose of updating and
improving
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The revised editorial instead lauded Communist
Party’s policies.
— New
York Times (Jan 8, 2013)

388.
revolution

a single complete turn (axial or orbital)
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The biggest winner in this revolution will
likely be Google, with its free Android operating system.
— Washington
Post (Jan 4, 2013)

389.
rigid

fixed and unmoving
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The result is the smallest, most rigid playing
field in recent history: One that excludes 41 states.
— Washington
Post (Oct 10, 2012)

390.
role

the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected
of a person or group
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Newsome remembers Lewis’s first news conference after his role in
the Atlanta murders was resolved.
— New
York Times (Jan 11, 2013)

391.
route

an established line of travel or access
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Alabama, en route to its third national title
in four years, scored the first three times it had the ball.
— Washington
Post (Jan 8, 2013)

392.
scenario

an outline or synopsis of a play (or, by extension, of a
literary work)
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
“They are always prepared for different scenarios,”
he said of the government.
— New
York Times (Jan 7, 2013)

393.
schedule

an ordered list of times at which things are planned to occur
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Washington is scheduled to open its season
Saturday at Tampa Bay.
— Washington
Post (Jan 12, 2013)

394.
scheme

an elaborate and systematic plan of action
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Some of these offers turned out to be Ponzi schemes.
— New
York Times (Dec 31, 2012)

395.
scope

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or
control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The credit can also apply to a wide scope of
industries — not just manufacturing, but computer software, architects,
engineers, and food processing firms.

396.
section

one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to
constitute a whole object
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The Journal is planning a full page of excerpts in its Leisure
& Arts section on Wednesday.
— New
York Times (Jan 8, 2013)

397.
sector

a particular aspect of life or activity
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The China corporate sector has been battling
falling profits.
— New
York Times (Jan 11, 2013)

398.
secure

free from danger or risk
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Register online well in advance to secure a
spot at your preferred test site.
— New
York Times (Jan 10, 2013)

399.
sequence

a following of one thing after another in time
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
“We built five separate set pieces to shoot different parts of
the sequence,” Mr. Hennah said.
— New
York Times (Jan 8, 2013)

400.
series

similar things placed in order or happening one after another
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
But laying out a series of possible routes
would allow readers to make an educated choice.
— New
York Times (Jan 12, 2013)

401.
shift

move very slightly
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
While the specific numbers have most likely shifted over
time, the basic categories persist.
— New
York Times (Jan 10, 2013)

402.
significant

important in effect or meaning
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
"To go this far without significant problems
after the worst housing crisis since the Great Depression is remarkable,"
Mr. Griffith said.
— New
York Times (Jan 9, 2013)

403.
simulate

reproduce someone's behavior or looks
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
They reported the results of the simulated audio
invasion online on Wednesday in Biology Letters.
— New
York Times (Jun 7, 2012)

404.
so-called

doubtful or suspect
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Better still, he said, are so-called unconstrained
bond funds whose managers have great flexibility in how they invest.
— New
York Times (Jan 12, 2013)

405.
source

the place where something begins, where it springs into being
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
According to a reliable source, “Baseball has ruled
on it.
— Washington
Post (Dec 14, 2012)

406.
specific

(sometimes followed by `to') applying to or characterized by or
distinguishing something particular or special or unique
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Department stores like Saks Fifth Avenue use e-mail to
target specific audiences, but older shoppers still must sift
through clothes and accessories for all ages.
— New
York Times (Jan 11, 2013)

407.
specify

be specific about
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The sentence mentioning the alternate swearing-in does not specify a
date, and government officials have said that means Mr. Chávez can be
sworn in later.
— New
York Times (Jan 8, 2013)

408.
sphere

a three-dimensional closed surface such that every point on the
surface is equidistant from the center
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
After surviving the collapse of the twin towers, the
battered sphere was moved to Battery Park.
— New
York Times (Oct 17, 2012)

409.
stable

resistant to change of position or condition
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Mr. Abrams said rental companies preferred to keep prices stable and
spend their energy on trying to gain market share.
— New
York Times (Jan 7, 2013)

410.
statistic

a datum that can be represented numerically
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
In recent years, a growing number of high schools have stopped
providing class rankings to colleges, raising questions about the value of
the statistic.

411.
status

a state at a particular time
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
But he has made no mention of addressing North Korea’s status as
one of the world’s least wired nations.
— New
York Times (Jan 10, 2013)

412.
straightforward

pointed directly ahead
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
"We are always looking for sophisticated and straightforward dishes
to add to our tailgate menu," Jackson wrote.
— New
York Times (Nov 16, 2012)

413.
strategy

an elaborate and systematic plan of action
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
But using generous economic incentives and relying on
conventions has been called an outdated economic strategy.
— New
York Times (Jan 8, 2013)

414.
stress

difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
An estimated 75 to 90 percent of all doctors' visits are related
to stress.
— US
News (Jan 8, 2013)

415.
structure

the manner of construction of something and the arrangement of
its parts
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Engineers determined that weaker ones were originally installed,
raising concerns about thestructure’s integrity.
— New
York Times (Jan 1, 2013)

416.
style

a particular kind (as to appearance)
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Tunisian Style Baked Cauliflower Frittata In
the authentic version of this frittata there is a lot more olive oil, as well
as chopped hard-boiled eggs.
— New
York Times (Jan 8, 2013)

417.
submit

hand over formally
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Litigation often waits until after claims are submitted,
evaluated and adjusted, said Lon Berk, partner at Hunton & Williams.
— Wall
Street Journal (Dec 27, 2012)

418.
subordinate

lower in rank or importance
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Being a United States Marine means showing no weakness, no pain,
especially to yoursubordinates.
— New
York Times (Jun 22, 2012)

419.
subsequent

following in time or order
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
But nothing in Mr. Sullivan’s universe is random, and subsequent chapters
reveal a tangle of dark meanings under the surface.
— New
York Times (Dec 11, 2012)

420.
subsidy

a grant paid by a government to an enterprise that benefits the
public
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Meanwhile, Mr. Chidambaram aims to cut India's budget deficit by
reducing fuel subsidies.
— Wall
Street Journal (Dec 18, 2012)

421.
substitute

a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Cellphones, email and Skype allow more connection among family
members and loved ones, but are no substitute for being
there.
— New
York Times (Nov 12, 2012)

422.
successor

a person who follows next in order
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
His successor at the U.S. unit will be
announced later, BP said.
— New
York Times (Nov 23, 2012)

423.
sufficient

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without
being abundant
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The cases involving big banks, he said, lacked sufficient evidence
implicating C.E.Os.
— New
York Times (Jan 9, 2013)

424.
summary

briefly giving the gist of something
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
In the committee meetings, the summaries prepared
by the first and second readers are often read out loud and discussed.
— New
York Times (Sep 27, 2012)

425.
supplement

a supplementary component that improves capability
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Some contain anabolic steroids, and even high-quality
protein supplements might be dangerous in large amounts, or if
taken to replace meals, he said.
— New
York Times (Nov 21, 2012)

426.
survey

make a survey of; for statistical purposes
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
A survey in China on Monday found manufacturing
activity in that country expanded for the third consecutive month.
— New
York Times (Jan 2, 2013)

427.
survive

continue in existence after (an adversity, etc.)
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Last week, in fact, he survived a vigilante
assassination attempt; a car bomb reportedly killed the would-be
assassin.
— New
York Times (Jan 8, 2013)

428.
suspend

stop a process or a habit by imposing a freeze on it
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Last spring, Binghamton University suspended pledging
after a series of complaints about people being physically abused, deprived of
sleep and forced to drink heavily.
— New
York Times (Jan 11, 2013)

429.
sustain

lengthen or extend in duration or space
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
He balked at describing the actions as “harassment” or
“molestation,” saying that implied aggravated or sustained behavior.
— New
York Times (Dec 30, 2012)

430.
symbol

something visible that by association or convention represents
something else that is invisible
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
She is looking for dinnerware painted with winged goddesses,
holding aloft trumpets and bald eagles, which are symbols of
the Society of the Cincinnati.
— New
York Times (Jan 10, 2013)

431.
target

a reference point to shoot at
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
In the mid-1990s, some joined suicide bombing attacks aimed at
military and civilian targets, sometimes deflecting suspicion by
dressing as though pregnant.
— New
York Times (Jan 11, 2013)

432.
task

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The task had taken considerably longer than
expected.
— New
York Times (Jan 12, 2013)

433.
technical

of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Ultimately, Mr. Bevan noticed that Iran had published
limited technical details of its cartridges, including bullet
weights.
— New
York Times (Jan 11, 2013)

434.
technique

a practical method or art applied to some particular task
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Each had been a licensed peace officer for five to seven years
and had received specialized training in investigative techniques and
firearms.
— New
York Times (Jan 2, 2013)

435.
technology

the practical application of science to commerce or industry
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
New technologies have raised productivity and
profits, while enabling companies to shed workers and slice payroll.
— New
York Times (Jan 12, 2013)

436.
temporary

not permanent; not lasting
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Then in late March, a temporary law financing
the government expires.
— New
York Times (Dec 31, 2012)

437.
terminate

be the end of; be the last or concluding part of
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Terminating that case without a
further fight, however, would mean giving up on charging other detainees with
those offenses.
— New
York Times (Jan 7, 2013)

438.
text

the words of something written
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Writing essays has never been my strong suit; I have as much
difficulty conveying sincerity throughtext as I do in speech.
— New
York Times (Jan 3, 2013)

439.
theme

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
“I derive my themes from what’s happening in
everyday life,” Ms. Dimoula had said earlier.
— New
York Times (Jan 11, 2013)

440.
theory

a belief that can guide behavior
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
“In theory you could have fired that cannon,”
Mr. Browne said, “because the powder was still working.”
— New
York Times (Jan 11, 2013)

441.
thereby

by that means or because of that
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
In principle, work and investment decisions become more
efficient and thereby raise growth.
— New
York Times (Oct 16, 2012)

442.
thesis

an unproved statement put forward as a premise in an argument
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
My original thesis that only Washington
Nationals employees, Washington Nationals fans and D.C. media members supported
the strategy has turned out to be incorrect.
— Washington
Post (Aug 29, 2012)

443.
topic

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Her newest book, “Prime Time,” a mix of advice on health,
fitness, friendship, sex and other topics, recently came out in
paperback.
— Washington
Post (Jan 7, 2013)

444.
trace

an indication that something has been present
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
North Korea also deployed equipment to trace cellphone
signals.
— New
York Times (Jan 4, 2013)

445.
tradition

a specific practice of long standing
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Yes, it's a New York tradition, the first gathering
having taken place in 1904.
— New
York Times (Dec 31, 2012)

446.
transfer

move from one place to another
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
He ended up at Division III Greensboro College for two years
until Clark secured his transfer to Stanford.
— New
York Times (Jan 10, 2013)

447.
transform

change or alter in form, appearance, or nature
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Regulators say money market funds need to be fundamentally transformed to
prevent them from creating too much systemic risk.
— Washington
Post (Jan 12, 2013)

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