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Make flexible use of words

1 amaze

He never ceases to amaze me.

2 anecdote

This research is based on anecdote not fact.

3 ambassador

The ambassador called the report deceitful and misleading.

4 angel

The angel appeared unto him in a dream.

5 ambiguous

His role has always been ambiguous.

6 anger

He clenched his fists in anger.

7 ambition

It had been her lifelong ambition.

8 angle

It was pointing outward at an angle of 45 degrees.

9 ambitious

He is ambitious and susceptible to flattery.

10 angry

He never stays angry for long.

11 ambulance

An ambulance drove past.

12 anguish

He groaned in anguish

13 amend

Actually, I need to amend this.

14 amiable

Her parents seemed very amiable.

15 amidst

The world advances amidst turbulence.

16 anniversary

Today's our wedding anniversary.

17 amongst

I found the letter amongst his papers.

18 announce

They will announce the result of the vote tonight.

19 amount

He gave her a fifth of the total amount.

20 annoy

They incidentally annoy their friends.

21 ample

Ample free parking is available.

22 annual

All roses require annual pruning.

23 amplify

She refused to amplify further.

24 amuse

This will amuse you.

25 analog

Computers may be classified as analog and digital.

26 analogy

The analogy between music and fragrance has stuck.

27 antenna

They erected a television antenna on the roof.

28 anticipate

We anticipate that sales will rise next year.

29 antique—you

This isn't a genuine antique—you've been done.

30 ancestor

Her Chinese friends referred to the empress as their venerable ancestor.

31 anxiety

Her voice was full of anxiety.

32 anxious

He appeared anxious to please.

33 anyhow

"Thanks very much anyhow."—"It's a pleasure."

34 apply

I am continuing to apply for jobs.

35 anything

You can't make me do anything.

36 agent

If we come to terms, w'll appoint you as our agent.

37 anyway

What does he know about football, anyway?

38 appointment

When is your next appointment?

39 anywhere

Did you go anywhere interesting?

40 appraisal

It may also be necessary to get a new appraisal of the property.

41 apart

It's difficult to tell them apart.

42 appreciate

I'd appreciate your input on this.

43 approach

I think it's time we tried a fresh approach.

44 Ape

Ape conservation tackles both of these issues head on.

45 appropriate

The appropriate word eluded him.

46 apologise

I thought she was coming over to apologise.

47 approval

There was a roar of approval.

48 apology

We received a letter of apology.

49 approve

She didn't approve of their choice of reading matter.

50 appal

I was appal Ed at the news.

51 approximate

This figure is at most an approximate average value.

52 apparatus

This entire apparatus fits on a chip no larger than a few square millimeters.

53 apparent

She received the news with apparent unconcern.

54 apt

The words of this report are as apt today as in 1929.

55 appeal

We must broaden our appeal.

56 arbitrary

He makes unpredictable, arbitrary decisions.

57 arch

He went under a brick arch.

58 appearance

Don't be fooled by his appearance.

59 archaeology

Aerial photography has revolutionized the study of archaeology.

60 Appendix

Full details are given in Appendix 3.

61 architect

The architect drew the house in section.

62 appetite

He has a healthy appetite.

63 archive

The system will archive the information so agencies can review it in detail.

64 arena

The arena was bathed in warm sunshine.

65 argue

I'm not disposed to argue.

66 applicable

What is a reasonable standard for one family is not applicable for another.

67 arise

Only a finite number of situations can arise.

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