Date: 4 April 2020

Words with Phrases

1. Permeate: spread throughout (something); pervade - the aroma of soup permeated the air
2. Unleash - cause (a strong or violent force) to be released or become unrestrained - the failure of the talks could
unleash more fighting
3. Privilege - a special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group -
education is a right, not a privilege
4. Ripped - tear or pull (something) quickly or forcibly away from something or someone - a fan tried to rip his
trousers off during a show
5. Anonymity - the condition of being anonymous - the official spoke on condition of anonymity
6. Condense - make (something) denser or more concentrated - the morning play on Saturday was condensed into a
half-hour package
7. Recognize - acknowledge the existence, validity, or legality of - his work was recognized by an honorary degree
from Glasgow University
8. Informality - relaxed, friendly, or unofficial style or nature; absence of formality - he enjoyed the informality of
the occasion
9. Immediacy - the quality of bringing one into direct and instant involvement with something, giving rise to a sense
of urgency or excitement - email works because it has the immediacy of a scribbled memo
10. Stickler - a person who insists on a certain quality or type of behaviour - he's a stickler for accuracy
11. Obsess - be constantly talking or worrying about something - her husband, who is obsessing about the wrong she
has done him
12. Cope - deal effectively with something difficult - his ability to cope with stress
13. Adequate - satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity - this office is perfectly adequate for my needs
14. Grapple - seize hold of (someone) - he grappled the young man around the throat
15. Grunted - (of an animal, especially a pig) make a low, short guttural sound - an enormous pig grunted and
shuffled in a sty outside
16. Perspire - give out sweat through the pores of the skin as a result of heat, physical exertion, or stress - Mike was
perspiring heavily
17. Toil - work extremely hard or incessantly - we toiled away
18. Probe – question or examine thoroughly and closely – I watched their strategies and probed what they were
thinking and feeling
19. Confront - face up to and deal with (a problem or difficulty) - we were confronted with pictures of moving
skeletons
20. Determine - having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it - Alina was determined to be heard
21. Cultivate - prepare and use (land) for crops or gardening - the peasants who cultivated the land became its owners
22. Carve - cut (a hard material) in order to produce an object, design, or inscription - the wood was carved with
runes
23. Perseverance - persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success - his perseverance
with the technique illustrates his single-mindedness
24. Trait - a distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person - She recognized
this trait and would accept rules she herself would never be able to make.
25. Fiercely - in a savagely violent or aggressive manner - the wind was blowing fiercely
26. Fare - perform in a specified way in a particular situation or over a particular period - the party fared badly in the
elections
27. Assert - state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully - the company asserts that the cuts will not affect
development
28. Nurture - care for and protect (someone or something) while they are growing - for a long time she had nurtured
the dream of buying a shop
29. Eminent - (of a person) famous and respected within a particular sphere - one of the world's most eminent
statisticians
30. Endowment - an income or form of property given or bequeathed to someone - he tried to promote the
endowment of a Chair of Psychiatry
31. Pundit - an expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called upon to give their opinions to the public
- political pundits were tipping him for promotion
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32. Spout - send out (liquid) forcibly in a stream - volcanoes spouted ash and lava
33. Accomplish - achieve or complete successfully - the planes accomplished their mission
34. Cherish - protect and care for (someone) lovingly - he needed a woman he could cherish
35. Self-esteem - confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect - assertiveness training for those with low
self-esteem
36. Thrive - (of a child, animal, or plant) grow or develop well or vigorously - the new baby thrived
37. Brushed off - If someone brushes you off when you speak to them, they refuse to talk to you or be nice to you -
When I tried to talk to her about it, she just brushed me off
38. Pessimist - a person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen - the
pessimists point to ways in which life has deteriorated
39. Vignette - a brief evocative description, account, or episode – when I wrote the vignette, I intentionally made the
grade a C+, not for an F.
40. Catastrophic - involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering - catastrophic mismanagement of the
economy
41. Relish - great enjoyment - I was appointed to a post for which I had little relish
42. Venture - undertake a risky or daring journey or course of action - agents for other people's money, they do not
venture their own capita
43. Exuberant - full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness - a noisy bunch of exuberant youngsters
44. Bolster - support or strengthen - the fall in interest rates is starting to bolster confidence
45. Enshrine - place (a revered or precious object) in an appropriate receptacle - the right of all workers to strike
was enshrined in the new constitution
46. Foster - encourage the development of (something, especially something desirable) - the teacher's task is to foster
learning, a person who would foster Holly was found
47. Pedestal - the base or support on which a statue, obelisk, or column is mounted - a bronze bust on a marble
pedestal, a pedestal washbasin
48. Thrive - (of a child, animal, or plant) grow or develop well or vigorously - the new baby thrived, education
groups thrive on organization
49. Devise -plan or invent (a complex procedure, system, or mechanism) by careful thought - a training programme
should be devised
50. Embrace - hold (someone) closely in one's arms, especially as a sign of affection - Aunt Sophie embraced her
warmly - besides traditional methods, artists are embracing new technology
51. Enthusiastic - having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval - he could be wildly
enthusiastic about a project
52. Embargo - an official ban on trade or other commercial activity with a particular country - an embargo on grain
sales
53. Giddiness (Giddy) - a sensation of whirling and a tendency to fall or stagger; dizziness - the fans can be forgiven
their giddiness - Luke felt almost giddy with relief
54. Encompass - surround and have or hold within - an act designed to encompass the death of the king - How am I
supposed to encompass so much information in only one lecture?
55. Whirlwind - a column of air moving rapidly round and round in a cylindrical or funnel shape - They were
married after a whirlwind romance.
56. Crane - stretch out one's body or neck in order to see something - she spent so much of her time craning over
garden fences, spying on the neighbors
57. Shudder - shake or vibrate deeply - The Dursleys shuddered to think what the neighbors would say if the Potters
arrived in the street.
58. Peculiar - different to what is normal or expected; strange - In fact, Harry had the most peculiar feeling that only
he and Hagrid could see it.
59. Rattle - make (someone) nervous, worried, or irritated - He was rattled.
60. Sighting - an instance of seeing or catching sight of something, typically something unusual or rare - there have
been hundreds of sightings of these birds flying in every direction since sunrise
61. Grin - smile broadly - The news reader allowed himself a grin.
62. Stiff - not easily bent or changed in shape; rigid - he swayed where he stood and then fell flat on his face, stiff as a
board.
63. Howling - producing a long, doleful cry or wailing sound - By nightfall Dudley was howling
64. Amble - walk or move at a slow, relaxed pace - A toothless old man came ambling up to them
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65. Persuade - induce (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument - for eleven years I have been trying
to persuade people to call him by his proper name: Voldemort
66. Expel - officially make (someone) leave a school or other organization - Why were you expelled?
67. Enchantment - a feeling of great pleasure; delight - I suppose you think you’re harder to get past than a pack of
enchantments!
68. Quiver - tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion - The brick he had touched quivered – it wriggled – in the
middle
69. Wriggle - twist and turn with quick writhing movements - the puppy wriggled in his arms
70. Swarthy - dark-complexioned - He had a swarthy, clever face, a pointed beard and, Harry noticed, very long
fingers and feet.
71. Cram - completely fill (a place or container) to the point of overflowing - Once Hagrid had crammed all the dog-
biscuits back inside his pockets, he and Harry followed Griphook towards one of the doors leading off the hall.
72. Curse - an offensive word or phrase used to express anger or annoyance - I was trying to find out how to curse
Dudley
73. Jostle - push, elbow, or bump against (someone) roughly, typically in a crowd - People jostled him on their way to
platforms nine and ten.
74. Shriek - make a high-pitched screeching sound - The boy lifted the lid of a box in his arms and the people around
him shrieked and yelled as something inside poked out a long, hairy leg.
75. Stern - serious and unrelenting, especially in the assertion of authority and exercise of discipline.
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The people at random house have been the most encouraging team I could wish for