1001 Exercises
Day __by__ day
Day 1
1 I've been very absorbed _____ my work recently.
2 The airplane accelerated _____ the runway.
3 Her application was accepted _____ the manager.
4 They accused us _____ stealing their money.
5 We're hoping to achieve better results _____ this new method.
6 We acquired a lot of experience _____ her.
7 This movie was adapted _____ a novel.
8 You should add the salt _____ the water boils.
9 A spokesman addressed the reporters _____ the press conference.
10 You'll need to adjust your watch because _____ the time change.
11 I've admired his work _____ a long time.
12 The mayor admitted being involved _____ corruption.
13 Medicine has advanced tremendously _____ the last century.
14 I asked her to advise me _____ buying a car.
15 I didn't expect to be so affected _____ the funeral.
16 _____ a long discussion, they finally agreed.
17 I don't understand what they're aiming _____.
18 We are alarmed _____ her sudden appearance.
19 They've allocated more money _____ bonuses this year.
20 The cost _____ damage amounted to one million US dollars.
In this exercise, we have also learned the following verbs:
1 absorb 全神貫注 2 accelerate 加速 3 accept 接納 、接受 4 accuse 指控、指責 5 achieve 達到
6 acquire 獲得7 adapt 採用 8 add 增加 9 address 演說 10 adjust 修正、調整
11 admire 羨慕 12 admit 承認 13 advance 超越 14 advise 建議 15 affect 影響
16 agree 同意 17 aim 目標 18 alarm 驚慌不安 19 allocate 分派 20 amount 達到
Vocabulary Learned:
1 recently 最近 2 runway 跑道 3 application 申請 4 stealing 偷竊 5 method 方法
6 experience 經驗 7 novel 小說 8 reporter 記者 9 spokeman 發言人 10 conference 會議
11 mayor 12 tremendously 厲害 13 funeral 喪禮 14 discussion 討論 15 appearance 外貌
16 bonus 紅利 17 damage 損害
Day 2
21 We were amused _____ his fruitless efforts to open the package.
22 The scientist analyzed the elements _____ the mental.
23 The company announced profits were _____ this year.
24 You really should apologize _____ what you did.
25 The candidate is due to appear _____ the rally.
26 Our boss appointed me the chairman _____ the meeting.
27 I appreciated his help _____ this project.
28 My request _____ vacation time was approved.
29 They always argue _____ about politics.
30 A problem unexpectedly arose _____ the middle of things.
31 He aroused my ire _____ not showing up.
32 They arrived _____ the airport in time.
33 Do you have time to assist me _____ this?
34 You should be careful whom you associate _____.
35 I assumed that my boyfriend had gone _____ a walk.
36 He assured us he'd have the material _____ time.
37 The audience was astonished by the skill _____ the acrobats.
38 Please attach this document to the report when you hand it _____.
39 She has attained a high position _____ her company.
40 After divorcing, the wife avenged _____ her husband.
Verbs learned:
21 amuse 22 analyze 23 announce 24 apologize 25 appear
26 appoint 27 appreciate 28 approve 29 argue 30 arose
31 arouse 32 arrive 33 assist 34 associate 35 assume
36 assure 37 astonish 38 attach 39 attain 40 avenge
Day 3
41 You should avert your eyes _____ the flash of light.
42 I went out _____ the back door to avoid him.
43 I found my father awaiting me _____ there.
44 She was awarded the Nobel Prize _____ literature.
45 Ronald was awarded the Prize _____ improvement.
46 We baited flies _____ honey.
47 The boy balanced himself _____ one leg.
48 They barbecued _____ the backyard.
49 my mother always bargained _____ the vendors.
50 He batted the ball _____ the right field.
51 I can't bear to listen to this kind _____ music.
52 He was accused _____ beating his child.
53 They beautify the park _____ trees.
54 The beggar begged me _____ money.
55 I bet the two of them will get married _____ long.
56 You should beware _____ the man.
57 They bound the dog _____ a rope.
58 He was bitten _____ the dog.
59 He was blamed _____ the failure.
60 The strong wind blew my hat _____.
Verbs learned:
41 avert 42 avoid 43 await 44 award 45 award
46 bait 47 balance 48 barbecue 49 bargain 50 bat
51 bear 52 beat 53 beautify 54 beg 55 bet
56 beware 57 bind 58 bit 59 blame 60 blow
Day 4
61 Sorry, I blundered _____ the secret.
62 I got very tired _____ his constant boasting.
63 Boil the water _____ you drink it.
64 He bored us all to death _____ his endless stories about his childhood.
65 The show will be broadcast _____ eleven tomorrow night.
66 I went to the bookstore and browsed _____ a while.
67 I bumped _____ a car.
68 The dog buried a bone _____ the backyard.
69 The flies are buzzing _____ me.
70 We need to calculate the trajectory precisely _____ launch.
71 Please calm _____. The accident is not so bad.
72 Please calm _____. The situation is not so bad.
73 We've captured thirty percent _____ the market.
74 By the time it was _____, he was so tired that he didn't care if they won.
75 We hired a donkey to carry the bags _____ us.
76 He was caught red-handed stealing _____ company funds.
77 We all went _____ to celebrate passing the examination.
78 She challenged me to a game _____ chess.
79 The police chased the thief _____ the streets.
80 She got caught cheating _____ the examination.
Verbs learned:
61 blunder 62 boast 63 boil 64 bore 65 broadcast
66 browse 67 bump 68 bury 69 buze 70 calculate
71 calm 73 capture 74 care 75 carry
76 catch 77 celebrate 78 challenge 79 chase 80 cheat
Day 5
81 The child was almost choked _____ the plastic bag.
82 Choosing what to major _____ is an important decision.
83 The cook chopped the meat _____ small pieces.
84 I was accused _____ commiting a felony.
85 I hate having to commute _____ an hour to work.
86 You should compare prices _____ buying.
87 The airline is compensating relatives _____ the victims.
88 They are competing _____ a large government contract.
89 She is composing a speech _____ the occasion.
90 I didn't comprehend at all what she was talking _____.
91 It's not easy to compute _____ a calculator.
92 They concealed the extent _____ the damage from us.
93 He said he has difficulty _____ concentrating on his work.
94 They expressed concern _____ my health.
95 I plan to conclude my speech by pointing _____ the implications.
96 The gas will be condensed _____ pressure.
97 Reports have confirmed the outbreak _____ fighting.
98 The armies confronted each other _____ the border.
99 This drink consists mainly _____ water.
100 My company was hired to consult _____ this project.
Verbs learned:
81 choke 82 choose 83 chop 84 commit 85 commute
86 compare 87 compensate 88 compete 89 compose 90 comprehend
91 compute 92 conceal 93 concentrate 94 concern 95 conclude
96 condense 97 confirm 98 confront 99 consist 100 consult
Day 6
101 All the information is contained _____ this folder.
102 They contested _____ the first prize.
103 They convened this meeting to come up _____ a strategy.
104 She prefers not to converse _____ people she doesn't know.
105 We're in the process _____ converting our systems over.
106 _____ packaging, the product is automatically conveyed to shipping.
107 I convinced them not to go ahead _____ their plan.
108 This is too much _____ one person to cope with.
109 Those two have been corresponded _____ some time.
110 I've had a bad cough _____ a while.
111 I covered my face _____ my hands.
112 The baby is crawling _____ the floor.
113 This television show was created _____ a famous director.
114 We had to creep very quietly so we wouldn't wake anyone _____.
115 She dared me to stand up _____ the middle of the restaurant and sing.
116 He has declared his intention to run _____ president.
117 It took us an hour to decorate the place _____ the party.
118 Th number _____ applications has been decreasing.
119 The home team was defeated _____ a close game.
120 Can you define this word _____ me.
Verbs learned:
101 contain 102 contest 103 convene 104 converse 105 convert
106 convey 107 convince 108 cope 109 correspond 110 cough
111 cover 112 crawling 113 creat 114 creep 115 dare
116 declare 117 decorate 118 decrease 119 defeat 120 define
Day 7
121 They denied having anything to do _____ it.
122 The train departs _____ exactly three o'clock.
123 I'm depending _____ him to get it done on time.
124 She left immediately, depriving me _____ the chance to scold her.
125 After the word got _____ what Edison did, all his friends deserted him.
126 The statue was destroyed _____ vandals.
127 This model can be detached _____ the main unit.
128 The test detected some structural flaws _____ the building.
129 This part of the budget is _____ developing new technology.
130 My father devised a good way _____ playing the piano.
131 I devoted a lot _____ time to my volunteer work.
132 He dialed the number _____ the company.
133 His position _____ this issue differs from mine.
134 It will take a while _____ us to digest all these information.
135 Profits have been diminishing _____ the last few months.
136 Her parents were very disappointed _____ her grades.
137 If you are through _____ that, discard it.
138 They discouraged me _____ studying abroad.
139 We need to discuss this further _____ we can decide.
140 I was disgusted _____ his constant complaining.
Verb learned:
121 deny 122 departs 123 depend 124 deprive 125 desert
126 destroy 127 detach 128 detect 129 develop 130 devise
131 devote 132 dial 133 differ 134 digest 135 dimish
136 disappoint 137 discard 138 discourage 139 decide 140 disgust
Day 8
141 She was dismissed _____ her post for political reasons.
142 Her work is on display _____ a gallery downtown.
143 How to dispose _____ garbage is increasingly becoming a problem.
144 She had to dissuade them _____ making the entire trip in one day.
145 She is able to distinguish real antiques _____ fakes.
146 I was distracted _____ the phone ringing.
147 The company distributed samples _____ its new product.
148 I was disturbed _____ the sound of the neighbors'arguing.
149 John dived _____ the swimming pool.
150 The group is divided almost equally _____ Easterners and Westerners.
151 The board of the corporation is dominated _____ men.
152 I doubt any good will come _____ this.
153 He downloaded the information _____ the Internet.
154 He always dozes _____ class.
155 Leon is good _____ drawing portraits.
156 She dreamed _____ her mother again.
157 She dressed herself _____ black yesterday.
158 The wreckage drifted out to the sea _____ the storm.
159 It won't help to keep dwelling _____ your mistakes.
160 He's very concerned _____ educating his children.
Verbs learned:
141 dismiss 142 display 143 dispose 144 dissuade 145 distinguish
146 distract 147 distribute 148 disturb 149 dive 150 divid
151 dominate 152 doubt 153 download 154 dozee 155 draw
156 dream 157 dress 158 drift 159 dwell 160 educate
Day 9
161 He was elected _____ a large majority.
162 They've eliminated several candidates _____ consideration.
163 She was embarrassed _____ everyone's praise.
164 The government wants to emphasize strong fundamentals _____ economy.
165 I was enchanted by the view as soos as I looked _____ the window.
166 I enclosed a copy of the budget _____ my letter to him.
167 I didn't expect to encounter him _____ a place like this.
168 We've been encouraged _____ Ronald's progress lately.
169 Let's end this thing once and _____ all.
170 I felt enriched _____ his talk.
171 You can't enter the building _____ hours.
172 He feels he's entitled to a larger share _____ the profits.
173 Everyone envied her _____ being promoted.
174 Make sure you equip yourself thoroughly _____ heading out.
175 We heard _____ the news a prisoner had escaped.
176 This program was established _____ 1974.
177 St. Paul's Co-ed was established _____ 1915.
178 Our boss wants us to estimate the cost _____ implementing this plan.
179 You don't have to wipe _____ that water; it'll just evaporate.
180 Humans slowly evolved _____ apes.
Verbs learned:
161 elect 162 eliminate 163 embarrass 164 emphasize 165 enchant
166 enclose 167 encounter 168 encourge 169 end 170 enrich
171 enter 172 entitle 173 envy 174 equip 175 escape
176 establish 178 estimate 179 evcaporate 180 evolve
Day 10
181 The possible effects _____ the storm were greatly exaggerated.
182 The detective examined all the evidence _____ the crime.
183 They exceeded their budget _____ quite a bit.
184 She excels _____ pressure.
185 The two countries agreed to exchange prisoners _____ war.
186 The children were very excited _____ going to the amusement park.
187 After the play was _____, the crowd excited the theater.
188 They plan to expand aggressively _____ the next few years.
189 They expend too much _____ clothes.
190 The bomb was set to explode _____ ten o'clock.
191 We're exploring the possibility _____ a joint venture with another firm.
192 This is manufactured especially _____ export.
193 We're thinking _____ extending our stay to another work.
194 They've discovered a new process _____ extracting iron from the ore.
195 The Wright brothers failed several times _____ inventing the airplane.
196 The man felt _____.
197 I was fascinated _____ her every move.
198 The movie is featured _____ Jane Fonder.
199 She needs to feed her dog _____ she leaves.
200 They fought _____ children's education.
Verbs learned:
181 effect 182 examine 183 exceed 184 excel 185 exchange
186 excite 187 excite 188 expand 189 expend 190 explode
191 explore 192 export 193 extend 194 extract 195 fail
196 fall 197 fasinate 198 feature 199 feed 200 fight
Day 11
201 She filled the bottle _____ wine.
202 We turned around and fled _____ the tiger.
203 Oil will float _____ top of the water.
204 Fold the paper, then drop it _____ the box.
205 We were forbidden _____ divulging this to outsiders.
206 They forced me to go along _____ them.
207 I can't forgive him _____ what he did.
208 They're trying to foster better relations _____ them.
209 This university was founded _____ 1845.
210 They put salt _____ the roads in winter to keep them from freezing.
211 The child was frightened _____ the thunder.
212 She is looking _____ an outside source to fund her research.
213 They furnished us _____ everything we needed.
214 They gambled together _____ fun.
215 They're _____ the process of gathering market data.
216 The guard dog gazed _____ us steadily until we walked away.
217 The model gestured _____ the painter.
218 He glimpsed _____ his new car and went away.
219 That country has been governed by one family _____ years.
220 Hong Kong was governed by England _____ 1997.
Verbs learned:
201 fill 202 fly 203 float 204 fold 205 forbid
206 force 207 forgive 208 foster 209 found 210 freeze
211 frighten 212 fund 213 furnish 214 fun 215 gather
216 gaze 217 gesture 218 glimpse 219 govern
Day 12
221 He grabbed the last piece of cake _____ anyone could say anything.
222 After graduating, I plan to live abroad _____ a while.
223 We were greeted _____ the door when we arrived.
224 I grieved _____ the opportunities I missed.
225 She grinned _____ her husband.
226 He groaned _____ his toothache.
227 The flowers _____ the garden grow well.
228 Can you handle it _____ yourself?
229 He was handicapped _____ his appearance.
230 Our progress has been hindered _____ their interference.
231 All students hold a flag _____ their hands.
232 She went out to hunt _____ work.
233 There was no time, so they hurried _____.
234 Even though he was born _____ America, he identifies himself as Twiwanese.
235 I never imagined things would turn _____ this way.
236 That comedian is good _____ imitating famous people.
237 They immigrated _____ Greek.
238 Whar are you implying _____ this statement?
239 She works _____ a company that imports food products.
240 I resent their trying to impose their view _____ us.
Verbs learned:
221 grab 222 graduate 223 greet 224 grieve 225 grin
226 groan 227 grow 228 handle 229 handicap 230 hinder
231 hold 232 hunt 233 hurry 234 identify 235 imagine
236 imitate 237 immigrate 238 imply 239 import 240 impose
Day 13
241 I was impressed she stood _____ to him like that.
242 The budget for next year will be increased _____ five percent.
243 By his lack _____ response, I inferred he wasn't interested.
244 I was influenced _____ my idol.
245 Several people were injured _____ the accident.
246 They inquired _____ his educational background.
247 You need to insert this part _____ the slot.
248 He insists on doing thing _____ his way.
249 He says he was inspired _____ the work of previous composers.
250 I spent the morning installing my new stereo _____ my car.
251 These two groups have similar goals, but they don't interact _____ each other.
252 They said they wouldn't interfere _____ our dispute.
253 Every summer we're invaded _____ mosquitoes.
254 This process was invented _____ a group of Swiss scientists.
255 It's risky to invest _____ technology stocks right now.
256 They're involved _____ a lawsuit.
257 She's been feeling isolated since moving _____ to the suburbs.
258 His book was issued _____ a well-kwown publisher.
259 Don't try to jam everything _____ one suitcase.
260 He wants to join a gym to keep _____ shape.
Day 14
261 The man kicked the dog _____ anger.
262 The robber killed the owner _____ the building.
263 They knelt _____ in prayer.
264 He gave her a hand-knit sweater _____ her birthday.
265 Humans first landed _____ the moon.
266 Honestly, I didn't think he'd last so long _____ this job.
267 The dog is laying _____ the garden.
268 Our guide led us _____ a tour of the city.
269 You can just lean that _____ against the wall until we need it.
270 She leaped back _____ the oncoming car.
271 I want to learn French _____ I go to Europe.
272 My father lectured _____ Chinese History last week.
273 He's trying to limit the amount of meat _____ his diet.
274 She lives _____ America.
275 Load all of these crates _____ the truck.
276 Work has been so tough, she's longing _____ a break.
277 They lost a lot of money because _____ poor investment.
278 The soldiers marched _____ two days.
279 What do you mean _____ that?
280 The workers are measuring the sizes _____ tables.
Day 15
281 The ice cream will melt very quickly _____ this heat.
282 Don't mess _____ the room.
283 Many birds migrate according to the change _____ seasons.
284 She doesn't mind if we begin _____ her.
285 If we modify this part _____ the proposal, I think it would be better.
286 They say personality is molded _____ a very early age.
287 Most suicides is motivated _____ depression.
288 Many people turned _____ to mourn the philanthropist's death.
289 When are you moving _____ your new house?
290 We heard about the murder _____ the news.
291 She muttered something _____ her breath that I didn't quite catch.
292 She was named _____ her grandma.
293 They're still negotiating the details _____ the merger.
294 He nodded _____ agreement at my idea.
295 You can't nourish yourself _____ all that junk food.
296 His parents objected to him going so far away _____ school.
297 She obtained her job _____ family connections.
298 This space is occupied _____ a clothing store.
299 He offered me a good price _____ my car.
300 We accidentally omitted the first part _____ the data.
Verbs learned:
281 melt 282 mess 283 migrate 284 mind 285 modify
286 mold 287 motivate 288 mourn 289 moving 290 murder
291 mutter 292 name 293 negotiating 294 nod 295 nourish
296 object 297 obtain 298 occupy 299 offer 300 omit
Day 16
301 They were oppressed _____ the unfair laws.
302 Organize your arguments _____ you speak.
303 I overheard them gossiping _____ some coworkers.
304 I'm in charge _____ overseeing office operations.
305 Speed _____ so we can overtake him.
306 I was overwhelmed _____ the amount of work I had to do.
307 Children are painting _____ the fences.
308 I'll park the car and meet you _____ the door.
309 We were asked to participate _____ the opening session.
310 The policemen are patrolling _____ the street.
311 I pattern myself _____ my teacher.
312 She paused _____ a while and continued the topic.
313 The road was paved _____ concrete.
314 The thief peeped _____ the keyhole.
315 This stock performed well _____ the last quarter.
316 The press persisted _____ asking the candidate embarrassing questions.
317 She picked up some flowers _____ her mother.
318 I had my ear pierced after I graduated _____ high school.
319 Just place these on top _____ the others.
320 We were very pleased _____ the results.
Verbs learned:
301 oppress 302 organize 303 overheard 304 overseeing 305 overtake
306 overwhelm 307 paint 308 park 309 participate 310 patrol
311 pattern 312 pause 313 pave 314 peep 315 perform
316 persist 317 pick 318 pierce 319 place 320 please
Day 17
321 They polished all the furniture _____ the dinner party.
322 An artist asked her to pose _____ a picture.
323 They decided to postpone their wedding _____ spring.
324 I poured everyone a cup _____ tea.
325 I was praised _____ doing such a good job.
326 Analysts predict the stock market will go _____ this year.
327 She prefers not to live _____ the ground floor.
328 We have a lot of work to do to prepare _____ the camping trip.
329 This group works to preserve the habitat _____ wildlife.
330 _____ a long argument, I finally prevailed.
331 They're training the workers _____ preventing accidents.
332 Preview _____ we start the class.
333 After blowing _____ the candles, she proceeded to cut the cake.
334 They can produce more now _____ using computers.
335 We're making progress _____ solving this problem.
336 The government prohibited us _____ investing abroad.
337 There's no sense _____ prolonging things; let's get it over with.
338 She promised to meet me _____ noon; I don't know why she's not here.
339 The candidate travels with bodyguards _____ protection.
340 You will be provided _____ whatever you need.
Verbs learned:
321 polish 322 pose 323 postpone 324 pour 325 praise
326 predict 327 prefer 328 prepare 329 preserve 330 prevail
331 prevent 332 preview 333 proceed 334 produce 335 progress
336 prohibit 337 prolong 338 promise 339 travel 340 provide
Day 18
341 He claimed he was provoked _____ starting the fight.
342 Her parents punished her _____ breaking their rules.
343 I was puzzled _____ the abrupt change in their attitudes.
344 Children quarrel _____ toys.
345 The dog quested _____ bones.
346 He said he's going to quit _____ the first year.
347 The legal drinking age is raised _____ this state.
348 It was late afternoon _____ the time we reached the hotel.
349 Let's sit down and reason this _____ before acting rashly.
350 She rebelled _____ being forced to work overtime again.
351 I received a package _____ my brother in the mail.
352 She recommended we take the train instead _____ driving.
353 My father is still recovering _____ his operation.
354 She should reflect more _____ what she's doing with her life.
355 Students refreshed themselves _____ a nap.
356 Our request _____ more money was refused.
357 Student must register _____ classes before the term starts.
358 She regretted not having studied harder when she was _____ school.
359 International trade is regilated _____ the federal governmant.
360 We want to relax ourselves ______ work.
Verbs learned:
341 provoke 342 punish 343 puzzle 344 quarrel 345 quest
346 quit 347 raise 348 reach 349 rash 350 rebel
351 receive 352 recommend 353 recover 354 reflect 355 refresh
356 request 357 register 358 regret359 regilate 360 relax
Date 19
361 Drags relieved him _____ pain.
362 You shouldn't rely _____ others so much.
363 I remained behind _____ everyone had left.
364 We need to replace the battery _____ a new one.
365 The Coast Guard rescued the crew _____ the sinking ship.
366 Scientists have been researching _____ it for many years.
367 I've reserved a table _____ a nice restaurant.
368 He was born in New York, but currently resides _____ Seattle.
369 The CEO _____ the company was forced to resign because of poor profits.
370 I was _____ a loss how to respond to her comment.
371 Drunken driving results _____ car accidents.
372 I haven't worked _____ my book for a while, but I plan to resume soon.
373 What do you plan to do _____ you retire.
374 We had to retreat _____ our original position in the negotiations.
375 The location of the meeting was revealed _____ the press.
376 Don't revenge _____ your enemies.
377 They review his notes _____ preparing the test.
378 The soldier was rewarded _____ his loyalty.
379 How to rid of bugs _____ the house?
380 The sun rises _____ the east every day.
Verbs learned:
361 relieve 362 rely 363 remain 364 replace 365 rescued
366 research 367 reserve 368 reside 369 resign 370 respond
371 result 372 resume 373 retire 374 retreat 375 reveal
376 revenge 377 review 378 reward 379 rid 380 rise
Day 20
381 We were startled _____ the roar of the lion.
382 The tourists were robbed _____ the downtown.
383 She rolled _____ her sleeves and clean the house.
384 The belief is rooted and hard to be get rid _____.
385 The food began to rot because _____ the heat.
386 We had to rouse everyone and get them _____ because of the fire.
387 She rubbed me _____ the wrong way.
388 My poor test scores ruined my chances of getting _____ graduation.
389 She rushed _____ the bathroom.
390 Parents always sacrifice _____ their children.
391 The ship is _____ to sail.
392 Her boss was not satisfied _____ her performance.
393 You should always save some _____ your salary.
394 He scanned the picture _____ the computer.
395 The children were scared _____ the firecrackers.
396 Everyone scattered when the police showed _____.
397 We scratched the stickers _____ the screen.
398 He screamed _____ pain when he dropped the bowling ball on his foot.
399 The handy man screwed it _____ me.
400 I sealed my letter ______ wax.
Verbs learned:
381 roar 382 rob 383 roll 384 root 385 rot
386 rouse 387 rub 388 ruin 389 rush 390 sacrifice
391 sail 392 satisfy 393 save 394 scan 395 scare
396 scatter 397 scratch 398 scream 399 screw 400 seal
Day 21
401 They 're still searching ______ someone to fill the position.
402 She is good ______ seasoning.
403 I seeded with corn ______ summer.
404 She's bored ______ her job and is seeking new opportunities.
405 The drags were seized ______ customs agents at the border.
406 You can select ______ these items.
407 I've booked us ______ separtate rooms for the trip.
408 She serves as the liaison ______ the government.
409 There's a hole ______ this pocket that needs to be sewn up.
410 We shook hands ______ the manager.
411 Shame ______ you.
412 I shaped the sand ______ a castle.
413 We agreed ______ share our information.
414 The force ______ the wind shattered the windows.
415 Dogs shed a lot of hair ______ the summer.
416 The thief sheltered ______ the bush.
417 He shifted position continuously ______ the long meeting.
418 The gold ______ the water is shining.
419 She was shocked when she found ______ her husband was having an affair.
420 The policeman took ______ his gun and shot.
Verbs learned:
Vocabulary learned:
Try to compose two sentences with the verb.
Day 22
421 They shopped ______ the whole afternoon.
422 It's nice to shower ______ jogging.
423 Computers are becoming more powerful while shrinking ______ size.
424 The man shut the door ______ God.
425 Don't sign even though you're ______ a bad mood.
426 He signed ______ me that everything was okay.
427 The stone sank right ______ the bottom.
428 The old man sipped the wine and spit ______ .
429 I learned how to skate ______ my sister.
430 The painter sketched ______ those rich women.
431 They want ______ ski tomorrow.
432 I'm going to skip working ______ and go straight home.
433 She sliced the bread and gave it ______ her boy.
434 The board against the wall slid ______ .
435 The boy slipped ______ of the living room
436 She was so mad that she picked ______ a vase and smashed it on the floor.
437 The doctor snapped his fingers ______ attract the baby's attention.
438 She didn't want ______ stay so she sneaked away.
439 She forgot to bring an umbrella, and got soaked ______ the storm.
440 She sobbed ______ her loss.
Verbs learned:
Day 23
441 I worked all the weekend ________ solve this problem.
442 The farmers sort oranges ______ grades.
443 It sounds fine ________ me.
444 We sowed _______ corn.
445 When the girl talked ________ her dream, her eyes sparkled.
446 That company specializes ________ metal plating.
447 To win, they speeded ________ .
448 How _______ spell your name, sir?
449 They spent a lot of money ________ their honeymoon.
450 They split the profits ________ them.
451 If you don't put the eggs ________ the refrigerator, they'll spoil.
452 His shirt was spotted ________ wine.
453 Let's spread this blanket ________ the ground, and then we can sit on it.
454 He sprang ________ of his chair with surprise when we came in.
455 The teacher spurred his students ________ study hard.
456 Her dress got stained when she spilled mustard ________ it.
457 Everyone stared ________ her when she dropped the tray of food.
458 He come in ________ knocking, which startled me.
459 Many people starved ________ the famine.
460 The president stated categorically she had no idea ________ the scandal.
Verbs learned:
Day 24
461 The mistake stemmed ________ my carelessness.
462 Someone stepped ________ me.
463 I don't think this will stick ________ a metal surface.
464 A bee stung him ________ the head.
465 I have ________ stir this continually or it will burn.
466 We'll store these ________ the back from now.
467 The instructor stressed the importance of showing up ________ time.
468 I always stretch ________ before I exercise.
469 She strode ________ a box.
470 Workers decided ________ strike next week.
471 I want to strip ________ these wet clothes and take a bath.
472 You should always strive ________ do your best.
473 The manager struggle ________ a long time to win the position.
474 Hank studied Chinese ________ the college.
475 I plan to submit this piece ________ a magazine when it's finished.
476 He'll be substituting ________ me while I'm on vacation.
477 He always says hard work is what enabled him ________ succeed.
478 Everyone suffered ________ the heat wave.
479 The marketing division suggested changing the name ________ the product.
480 The family suicided ________ some disagreement.
Verbs learned:
Day 25
481 Chairman summarized her points ________ a few words.
482 The test is supervised ________ a government official.
483 They're looking ________ a new source to supply steel.
484 His wife was supporting him while he was ________ school.
485 I suppose I can find time ________ help you.
486 The government quickly sent troops ________ suppress the uprising.
487 Teenagers like surfing ________ the Internet.
488 They ran ________ of supplies and had to surrender.
489 They surveyed potential voters ________ the upcoming election.
490 She suspected I was somehow involved ________ the affair.
491 She suspended work ________ the project until further notice.
492 The pillar sustains this side ________ building.
493 ________ jogging, she sweated a lot.
494 It's a tradition to sweep the house ________ the New Year.
495 The medicine caused her ankle ________ swell.
496 The flag swung ________ the air.
497 I really sympathized ________ you.
498 They talked a lot ________ World War I.
499 Don't try ________ tame your children. Just let it be.
500 All groups teamed ________ to help the poor.
Verbs learned:
Day 26
501 First we tear the bread ________ small pieces, then put them in the soup.
502 The soldier telegraphed ________ me the result.
503 I was temped to have another piece ________ cake, but I resisted.
504 It tends ________ rain quite frequently here.
505 The runner tensed his arm muscles ________ his arm.
506 The lightening terrified all animals ________ the mountain.
507 He was asked to testify as a witness ________ the prosecution.
508 The woman thanked me ________ helping her.
509 Some people think it is wrong to smoke ________ the public.
510 The girl threatened her father to ask ________ more money.
511 I was thrilled when the thief ran out ________ the house.
512 I didn't expect he would thrive ________ so much pressure.
513 Please tie them ________ .
514 She came home too late, so she tiptoed ________ the house.
515 I'm tired ________ your lies.
516 The mountain is topped ________ snow all the year round.
517 We tossed a coin ________ see who should pay the bill.
518 His talk touched ________ some interesting issues.
519 The hunters tracked a deer ________ the forest.
520 I'm going to trade ________ my car when I get a new one.
Verbs learned:
Day 27
521 The ducks trailed ________ their mother.
522 I was sent ________ train them the new system.
523 I'm thinking ________ transferring schools.
524 This place has been transformed ________ her direction.
525 They want this article translated ________ English.
526 We can transmit this information ________ the computer network.
527 The surgeon transplanted her brother's kidney _________ replace hers.
528 We need to transport these boxes to the dock ________ shipping.
529 This winter I want ________ travel to the Bahamas.
530 She always treat others ________ respect.
531 I was so nervous ________ the concert that I was trembling.
532 They like to trouble people ________ buying things for them.
533 The car turned ________ the left.
534 His eyes twinked ________ tears.
535 I found ________ I'll have to undergo an operation.
536 We're trying to find the underlying causes ________ the problem.
537 They undertake a trip to the east.
538 We need to unite together ________ face this adversary.
539 The result ________ losing game always upsets us.
540 They urged me to run ________ the office of treasurer.
Verbs learned:
Day 28
541 Chinese use chopsticks ________ eat.
542 Utilizing the ropes, I was able to climb ________ the wall.
543 When I turned ________ , he had vanished.
544 Temperature changes will cause the results ________ vary.
545 We were surprised he's venture to bring ________ such a sensitive issue.
546 We're trying to verify the rumors ________ the merger.
547 I viewed this matter in a different light ________ discussing it.
548 They volunteered ________ water my garden.
549 We voted ________ freedom.
550 I woke ________ due to the noise outside.
551 Susan has ________ walk a dog every afternoon.
552 I like to wonder ________ the park during my lunch hour.
553 The police warned us not ________ go any further.
554 I think they're wasting their time ________ that project.
555 John waved ________ his friends.
556 Silk weaving was first done ________ China.
557 Mr. Lee wedded a girl ________ Mainland China.
558 The old man weighed the rice ________ hand.
559 She whispered ________ his ear.
560 This road winds up ________ the hills.
Verbs learned:
Day 29
561 He winked ________ the bright light.
562 Wipe that ________ before you sit on it.
563 ________ hearing their explanation, we withdrew our objection.
564 We accused them ________ withholding crucial information.
565 These materials can't withstand that kind ________ force.
566 They were looking ________ people who may have witnessed the incident.
567 Because ________ the economy, people are wandering about their future.
568 I don't know what happened, but things didn't work ________ .
569 Claire is worried ________ whether she'll be able to find a husband.
570 He was wounded ________ the battle.
571 The clerk wrapped the present ________ me.
572 She wrinkled her nose ________ the bad smell.
Verbs learned
Day __by__ day
Day 1
1 I've been very absorbed _____ my work recently.
2 The airplane accelerated _____ the runway.
3 Her application was accepted _____ the manager.
4 They accused us _____ stealing their money.
5 We're hoping to achieve better results _____ this new method.
6 We acquired a lot of experience _____ her.
7 This movie was adapted _____ a novel.
8 You should add the salt _____ the water boils.
9 A spokesman addressed the reporters _____ the press conference.
10 You'll need to adjust your watch because _____ the time change.
11 I've admired his work _____ a long time.
12 The mayor admitted being involved _____ corruption.
13 Medicine has advanced tremendously _____ the last century.
14 I asked her to advise me _____ buying a car.
15 I didn't expect to be so affected _____ the funeral.
16 _____ a long discussion, they finally agreed.
17 I don't understand what they're aiming _____.
18 We are alarmed _____ her sudden appearance.
19 They've allocated more money _____ bonuses this year.
20 The cost _____ damage amounted to one million US dollars.
In this exercise, we have also learned the following verbs:
1 absorb 全神貫注 2 accelerate 加速 3 accept 接納 、接受 4 accuse 指控、指責 5 achieve 達到
6 acquire 獲得7 adapt 採用 8 add 增加 9 address 演說 10 adjust 修正、調整
11 admire 羨慕 12 admit 承認 13 advance 超越 14 advise 建議 15 affect 影響
16 agree 同意 17 aim 目標 18 alarm 驚慌不安 19 allocate 分派 20 amount 達到
Vocabulary Learned:
1 recently 最近 2 runway 跑道 3 application 申請 4 stealing 偷竊 5 method 方法
6 experience 經驗 7 novel 小說 8 reporter 記者 9 spokeman 發言人 10 conference 會議
11 mayor 12 tremendously 厲害 13 funeral 喪禮 14 discussion 討論 15 appearance 外貌
16 bonus 紅利 17 damage 損害
Day 2
21 We were amused _____ his fruitless efforts to open the package.
22 The scientist analyzed the elements _____ the mental.
23 The company announced profits were _____ this year.
24 You really should apologize _____ what you did.
25 The candidate is due to appear _____ the rally.
26 Our boss appointed me the chairman _____ the meeting.
27 I appreciated his help _____ this project.
28 My request _____ vacation time was approved.
29 They always argue _____ about politics.
30 A problem unexpectedly arose _____ the middle of things.
31 He aroused my ire _____ not showing up.
32 They arrived _____ the airport in time.
33 Do you have time to assist me _____ this?
34 You should be careful whom you associate _____.
35 I assumed that my boyfriend had gone _____ a walk.
36 He assured us he'd have the material _____ time.
37 The audience was astonished by the skill _____ the acrobats.
38 Please attach this document to the report when you hand it _____.
39 She has attained a high position _____ her company.
40 After divorcing, the wife avenged _____ her husband.
Verbs learned:
21 amuse 22 analyze 23 announce 24 apologize 25 appear
26 appoint 27 appreciate 28 approve 29 argue 30 arose
31 arouse 32 arrive 33 assist 34 associate 35 assume
36 assure 37 astonish 38 attach 39 attain 40 avenge
Day 3
41 You should avert your eyes _____ the flash of light.
42 I went out _____ the back door to avoid him.
43 I found my father awaiting me _____ there.
44 She was awarded the Nobel Prize _____ literature.
45 Ronald was awarded the Prize _____ improvement.
46 We baited flies _____ honey.
47 The boy balanced himself _____ one leg.
48 They barbecued _____ the backyard.
49 my mother always bargained _____ the vendors.
50 He batted the ball _____ the right field.
51 I can't bear to listen to this kind _____ music.
52 He was accused _____ beating his child.
53 They beautify the park _____ trees.
54 The beggar begged me _____ money.
55 I bet the two of them will get married _____ long.
56 You should beware _____ the man.
57 They bound the dog _____ a rope.
58 He was bitten _____ the dog.
59 He was blamed _____ the failure.
60 The strong wind blew my hat _____.
Verbs learned:
41 avert 42 avoid 43 await 44 award 45 award
46 bait 47 balance 48 barbecue 49 bargain 50 bat
51 bear 52 beat 53 beautify 54 beg 55 bet
56 beware 57 bind 58 bit 59 blame 60 blow
Day 4
61 Sorry, I blundered _____ the secret.
62 I got very tired _____ his constant boasting.
63 Boil the water _____ you drink it.
64 He bored us all to death _____ his endless stories about his childhood.
65 The show will be broadcast _____ eleven tomorrow night.
66 I went to the bookstore and browsed _____ a while.
67 I bumped _____ a car.
68 The dog buried a bone _____ the backyard.
69 The flies are buzzing _____ me.
70 We need to calculate the trajectory precisely _____ launch.
71 Please calm _____. The accident is not so bad.
72 Please calm _____. The situation is not so bad.
73 We've captured thirty percent _____ the market.
74 By the time it was _____, he was so tired that he didn't care if they won.
75 We hired a donkey to carry the bags _____ us.
76 He was caught red-handed stealing _____ company funds.
77 We all went _____ to celebrate passing the examination.
78 She challenged me to a game _____ chess.
79 The police chased the thief _____ the streets.
80 She got caught cheating _____ the examination.
Verbs learned:
61 blunder 62 boast 63 boil 64 bore 65 broadcast
66 browse 67 bump 68 bury 69 buze 70 calculate
71 calm 73 capture 74 care 75 carry
76 catch 77 celebrate 78 challenge 79 chase 80 cheat
Day 5
81 The child was almost choked _____ the plastic bag.
82 Choosing what to major _____ is an important decision.
83 The cook chopped the meat _____ small pieces.
84 I was accused _____ commiting a felony.
85 I hate having to commute _____ an hour to work.
86 You should compare prices _____ buying.
87 The airline is compensating relatives _____ the victims.
88 They are competing _____ a large government contract.
89 She is composing a speech _____ the occasion.
90 I didn't comprehend at all what she was talking _____.
91 It's not easy to compute _____ a calculator.
92 They concealed the extent _____ the damage from us.
93 He said he has difficulty _____ concentrating on his work.
94 They expressed concern _____ my health.
95 I plan to conclude my speech by pointing _____ the implications.
96 The gas will be condensed _____ pressure.
97 Reports have confirmed the outbreak _____ fighting.
98 The armies confronted each other _____ the border.
99 This drink consists mainly _____ water.
100 My company was hired to consult _____ this project.
Verbs learned:
81 choke 82 choose 83 chop 84 commit 85 commute
86 compare 87 compensate 88 compete 89 compose 90 comprehend
91 compute 92 conceal 93 concentrate 94 concern 95 conclude
96 condense 97 confirm 98 confront 99 consist 100 consult
Day 6
101 All the information is contained _____ this folder.
102 They contested _____ the first prize.
103 They convened this meeting to come up _____ a strategy.
104 She prefers not to converse _____ people she doesn't know.
105 We're in the process _____ converting our systems over.
106 _____ packaging, the product is automatically conveyed to shipping.
107 I convinced them not to go ahead _____ their plan.
108 This is too much _____ one person to cope with.
109 Those two have been corresponded _____ some time.
110 I've had a bad cough _____ a while.
111 I covered my face _____ my hands.
112 The baby is crawling _____ the floor.
113 This television show was created _____ a famous director.
114 We had to creep very quietly so we wouldn't wake anyone _____.
115 She dared me to stand up _____ the middle of the restaurant and sing.
116 He has declared his intention to run _____ president.
117 It took us an hour to decorate the place _____ the party.
118 Th number _____ applications has been decreasing.
119 The home team was defeated _____ a close game.
120 Can you define this word _____ me.
Verbs learned:
101 contain 102 contest 103 convene 104 converse 105 convert
106 convey 107 convince 108 cope 109 correspond 110 cough
111 cover 112 crawling 113 creat 114 creep 115 dare
116 declare 117 decorate 118 decrease 119 defeat 120 define
Day 7
121 They denied having anything to do _____ it.
122 The train departs _____ exactly three o'clock.
123 I'm depending _____ him to get it done on time.
124 She left immediately, depriving me _____ the chance to scold her.
125 After the word got _____ what Edison did, all his friends deserted him.
126 The statue was destroyed _____ vandals.
127 This model can be detached _____ the main unit.
128 The test detected some structural flaws _____ the building.
129 This part of the budget is _____ developing new technology.
130 My father devised a good way _____ playing the piano.
131 I devoted a lot _____ time to my volunteer work.
132 He dialed the number _____ the company.
133 His position _____ this issue differs from mine.
134 It will take a while _____ us to digest all these information.
135 Profits have been diminishing _____ the last few months.
136 Her parents were very disappointed _____ her grades.
137 If you are through _____ that, discard it.
138 They discouraged me _____ studying abroad.
139 We need to discuss this further _____ we can decide.
140 I was disgusted _____ his constant complaining.
Verb learned:
121 deny 122 departs 123 depend 124 deprive 125 desert
126 destroy 127 detach 128 detect 129 develop 130 devise
131 devote 132 dial 133 differ 134 digest 135 dimish
136 disappoint 137 discard 138 discourage 139 decide 140 disgust
Day 8
141 She was dismissed _____ her post for political reasons.
142 Her work is on display _____ a gallery downtown.
143 How to dispose _____ garbage is increasingly becoming a problem.
144 She had to dissuade them _____ making the entire trip in one day.
145 She is able to distinguish real antiques _____ fakes.
146 I was distracted _____ the phone ringing.
147 The company distributed samples _____ its new product.
148 I was disturbed _____ the sound of the neighbors'arguing.
149 John dived _____ the swimming pool.
150 The group is divided almost equally _____ Easterners and Westerners.
151 The board of the corporation is dominated _____ men.
152 I doubt any good will come _____ this.
153 He downloaded the information _____ the Internet.
154 He always dozes _____ class.
155 Leon is good _____ drawing portraits.
156 She dreamed _____ her mother again.
157 She dressed herself _____ black yesterday.
158 The wreckage drifted out to the sea _____ the storm.
159 It won't help to keep dwelling _____ your mistakes.
160 He's very concerned _____ educating his children.
Verbs learned:
141 dismiss 142 display 143 dispose 144 dissuade 145 distinguish
146 distract 147 distribute 148 disturb 149 dive 150 divid
151 dominate 152 doubt 153 download 154 dozee 155 draw
156 dream 157 dress 158 drift 159 dwell 160 educate
Day 9
161 He was elected _____ a large majority.
162 They've eliminated several candidates _____ consideration.
163 She was embarrassed _____ everyone's praise.
164 The government wants to emphasize strong fundamentals _____ economy.
165 I was enchanted by the view as soos as I looked _____ the window.
166 I enclosed a copy of the budget _____ my letter to him.
167 I didn't expect to encounter him _____ a place like this.
168 We've been encouraged _____ Ronald's progress lately.
169 Let's end this thing once and _____ all.
170 I felt enriched _____ his talk.
171 You can't enter the building _____ hours.
172 He feels he's entitled to a larger share _____ the profits.
173 Everyone envied her _____ being promoted.
174 Make sure you equip yourself thoroughly _____ heading out.
175 We heard _____ the news a prisoner had escaped.
176 This program was established _____ 1974.
177 St. Paul's Co-ed was established _____ 1915.
178 Our boss wants us to estimate the cost _____ implementing this plan.
179 You don't have to wipe _____ that water; it'll just evaporate.
180 Humans slowly evolved _____ apes.
Verbs learned:
161 elect 162 eliminate 163 embarrass 164 emphasize 165 enchant
166 enclose 167 encounter 168 encourge 169 end 170 enrich
171 enter 172 entitle 173 envy 174 equip 175 escape
176 establish 178 estimate 179 evcaporate 180 evolve
Day 10
181 The possible effects _____ the storm were greatly exaggerated.
182 The detective examined all the evidence _____ the crime.
183 They exceeded their budget _____ quite a bit.
184 She excels _____ pressure.
185 The two countries agreed to exchange prisoners _____ war.
186 The children were very excited _____ going to the amusement park.
187 After the play was _____, the crowd excited the theater.
188 They plan to expand aggressively _____ the next few years.
189 They expend too much _____ clothes.
190 The bomb was set to explode _____ ten o'clock.
191 We're exploring the possibility _____ a joint venture with another firm.
192 This is manufactured especially _____ export.
193 We're thinking _____ extending our stay to another work.
194 They've discovered a new process _____ extracting iron from the ore.
195 The Wright brothers failed several times _____ inventing the airplane.
196 The man felt _____.
197 I was fascinated _____ her every move.
198 The movie is featured _____ Jane Fonder.
199 She needs to feed her dog _____ she leaves.
200 They fought _____ children's education.
Verbs learned:
181 effect 182 examine 183 exceed 184 excel 185 exchange
186 excite 187 excite 188 expand 189 expend 190 explode
191 explore 192 export 193 extend 194 extract 195 fail
196 fall 197 fasinate 198 feature 199 feed 200 fight
Day 11
201 She filled the bottle _____ wine.
202 We turned around and fled _____ the tiger.
203 Oil will float _____ top of the water.
204 Fold the paper, then drop it _____ the box.
205 We were forbidden _____ divulging this to outsiders.
206 They forced me to go along _____ them.
207 I can't forgive him _____ what he did.
208 They're trying to foster better relations _____ them.
209 This university was founded _____ 1845.
210 They put salt _____ the roads in winter to keep them from freezing.
211 The child was frightened _____ the thunder.
212 She is looking _____ an outside source to fund her research.
213 They furnished us _____ everything we needed.
214 They gambled together _____ fun.
215 They're _____ the process of gathering market data.
216 The guard dog gazed _____ us steadily until we walked away.
217 The model gestured _____ the painter.
218 He glimpsed _____ his new car and went away.
219 That country has been governed by one family _____ years.
220 Hong Kong was governed by England _____ 1997.
Verbs learned:
201 fill 202 fly 203 float 204 fold 205 forbid
206 force 207 forgive 208 foster 209 found 210 freeze
211 frighten 212 fund 213 furnish 214 fun 215 gather
216 gaze 217 gesture 218 glimpse 219 govern
Day 12
221 He grabbed the last piece of cake _____ anyone could say anything.
222 After graduating, I plan to live abroad _____ a while.
223 We were greeted _____ the door when we arrived.
224 I grieved _____ the opportunities I missed.
225 She grinned _____ her husband.
226 He groaned _____ his toothache.
227 The flowers _____ the garden grow well.
228 Can you handle it _____ yourself?
229 He was handicapped _____ his appearance.
230 Our progress has been hindered _____ their interference.
231 All students hold a flag _____ their hands.
232 She went out to hunt _____ work.
233 There was no time, so they hurried _____.
234 Even though he was born _____ America, he identifies himself as Twiwanese.
235 I never imagined things would turn _____ this way.
236 That comedian is good _____ imitating famous people.
237 They immigrated _____ Greek.
238 Whar are you implying _____ this statement?
239 She works _____ a company that imports food products.
240 I resent their trying to impose their view _____ us.
Verbs learned:
221 grab 222 graduate 223 greet 224 grieve 225 grin
226 groan 227 grow 228 handle 229 handicap 230 hinder
231 hold 232 hunt 233 hurry 234 identify 235 imagine
236 imitate 237 immigrate 238 imply 239 import 240 impose
Day 13
241 I was impressed she stood _____ to him like that.
242 The budget for next year will be increased _____ five percent.
243 By his lack _____ response, I inferred he wasn't interested.
244 I was influenced _____ my idol.
245 Several people were injured _____ the accident.
246 They inquired _____ his educational background.
247 You need to insert this part _____ the slot.
248 He insists on doing thing _____ his way.
249 He says he was inspired _____ the work of previous composers.
250 I spent the morning installing my new stereo _____ my car.
251 These two groups have similar goals, but they don't interact _____ each other.
252 They said they wouldn't interfere _____ our dispute.
253 Every summer we're invaded _____ mosquitoes.
254 This process was invented _____ a group of Swiss scientists.
255 It's risky to invest _____ technology stocks right now.
256 They're involved _____ a lawsuit.
257 She's been feeling isolated since moving _____ to the suburbs.
258 His book was issued _____ a well-kwown publisher.
259 Don't try to jam everything _____ one suitcase.
260 He wants to join a gym to keep _____ shape.
Day 14
261 The man kicked the dog _____ anger.
262 The robber killed the owner _____ the building.
263 They knelt _____ in prayer.
264 He gave her a hand-knit sweater _____ her birthday.
265 Humans first landed _____ the moon.
266 Honestly, I didn't think he'd last so long _____ this job.
267 The dog is laying _____ the garden.
268 Our guide led us _____ a tour of the city.
269 You can just lean that _____ against the wall until we need it.
270 She leaped back _____ the oncoming car.
271 I want to learn French _____ I go to Europe.
272 My father lectured _____ Chinese History last week.
273 He's trying to limit the amount of meat _____ his diet.
274 She lives _____ America.
275 Load all of these crates _____ the truck.
276 Work has been so tough, she's longing _____ a break.
277 They lost a lot of money because _____ poor investment.
278 The soldiers marched _____ two days.
279 What do you mean _____ that?
280 The workers are measuring the sizes _____ tables.
Day 15
281 The ice cream will melt very quickly _____ this heat.
282 Don't mess _____ the room.
283 Many birds migrate according to the change _____ seasons.
284 She doesn't mind if we begin _____ her.
285 If we modify this part _____ the proposal, I think it would be better.
286 They say personality is molded _____ a very early age.
287 Most suicides is motivated _____ depression.
288 Many people turned _____ to mourn the philanthropist's death.
289 When are you moving _____ your new house?
290 We heard about the murder _____ the news.
291 She muttered something _____ her breath that I didn't quite catch.
292 She was named _____ her grandma.
293 They're still negotiating the details _____ the merger.
294 He nodded _____ agreement at my idea.
295 You can't nourish yourself _____ all that junk food.
296 His parents objected to him going so far away _____ school.
297 She obtained her job _____ family connections.
298 This space is occupied _____ a clothing store.
299 He offered me a good price _____ my car.
300 We accidentally omitted the first part _____ the data.
Verbs learned:
281 melt 282 mess 283 migrate 284 mind 285 modify
286 mold 287 motivate 288 mourn 289 moving 290 murder
291 mutter 292 name 293 negotiating 294 nod 295 nourish
296 object 297 obtain 298 occupy 299 offer 300 omit
Day 16
301 They were oppressed _____ the unfair laws.
302 Organize your arguments _____ you speak.
303 I overheard them gossiping _____ some coworkers.
304 I'm in charge _____ overseeing office operations.
305 Speed _____ so we can overtake him.
306 I was overwhelmed _____ the amount of work I had to do.
307 Children are painting _____ the fences.
308 I'll park the car and meet you _____ the door.
309 We were asked to participate _____ the opening session.
310 The policemen are patrolling _____ the street.
311 I pattern myself _____ my teacher.
312 She paused _____ a while and continued the topic.
313 The road was paved _____ concrete.
314 The thief peeped _____ the keyhole.
315 This stock performed well _____ the last quarter.
316 The press persisted _____ asking the candidate embarrassing questions.
317 She picked up some flowers _____ her mother.
318 I had my ear pierced after I graduated _____ high school.
319 Just place these on top _____ the others.
320 We were very pleased _____ the results.
Verbs learned:
301 oppress 302 organize 303 overheard 304 overseeing 305 overtake
306 overwhelm 307 paint 308 park 309 participate 310 patrol
311 pattern 312 pause 313 pave 314 peep 315 perform
316 persist 317 pick 318 pierce 319 place 320 please
Day 17
321 They polished all the furniture _____ the dinner party.
322 An artist asked her to pose _____ a picture.
323 They decided to postpone their wedding _____ spring.
324 I poured everyone a cup _____ tea.
325 I was praised _____ doing such a good job.
326 Analysts predict the stock market will go _____ this year.
327 She prefers not to live _____ the ground floor.
328 We have a lot of work to do to prepare _____ the camping trip.
329 This group works to preserve the habitat _____ wildlife.
330 _____ a long argument, I finally prevailed.
331 They're training the workers _____ preventing accidents.
332 Preview _____ we start the class.
333 After blowing _____ the candles, she proceeded to cut the cake.
334 They can produce more now _____ using computers.
335 We're making progress _____ solving this problem.
336 The government prohibited us _____ investing abroad.
337 There's no sense _____ prolonging things; let's get it over with.
338 She promised to meet me _____ noon; I don't know why she's not here.
339 The candidate travels with bodyguards _____ protection.
340 You will be provided _____ whatever you need.
Verbs learned:
321 polish 322 pose 323 postpone 324 pour 325 praise
326 predict 327 prefer 328 prepare 329 preserve 330 prevail
331 prevent 332 preview 333 proceed 334 produce 335 progress
336 prohibit 337 prolong 338 promise 339 travel 340 provide
Day 18
341 He claimed he was provoked _____ starting the fight.
342 Her parents punished her _____ breaking their rules.
343 I was puzzled _____ the abrupt change in their attitudes.
344 Children quarrel _____ toys.
345 The dog quested _____ bones.
346 He said he's going to quit _____ the first year.
347 The legal drinking age is raised _____ this state.
348 It was late afternoon _____ the time we reached the hotel.
349 Let's sit down and reason this _____ before acting rashly.
350 She rebelled _____ being forced to work overtime again.
351 I received a package _____ my brother in the mail.
352 She recommended we take the train instead _____ driving.
353 My father is still recovering _____ his operation.
354 She should reflect more _____ what she's doing with her life.
355 Students refreshed themselves _____ a nap.
356 Our request _____ more money was refused.
357 Student must register _____ classes before the term starts.
358 She regretted not having studied harder when she was _____ school.
359 International trade is regilated _____ the federal governmant.
360 We want to relax ourselves ______ work.
Verbs learned:
341 provoke 342 punish 343 puzzle 344 quarrel 345 quest
346 quit 347 raise 348 reach 349 rash 350 rebel
351 receive 352 recommend 353 recover 354 reflect 355 refresh
356 request 357 register 358 regret359 regilate 360 relax
Date 19
361 Drags relieved him _____ pain.
362 You shouldn't rely _____ others so much.
363 I remained behind _____ everyone had left.
364 We need to replace the battery _____ a new one.
365 The Coast Guard rescued the crew _____ the sinking ship.
366 Scientists have been researching _____ it for many years.
367 I've reserved a table _____ a nice restaurant.
368 He was born in New York, but currently resides _____ Seattle.
369 The CEO _____ the company was forced to resign because of poor profits.
370 I was _____ a loss how to respond to her comment.
371 Drunken driving results _____ car accidents.
372 I haven't worked _____ my book for a while, but I plan to resume soon.
373 What do you plan to do _____ you retire.
374 We had to retreat _____ our original position in the negotiations.
375 The location of the meeting was revealed _____ the press.
376 Don't revenge _____ your enemies.
377 They review his notes _____ preparing the test.
378 The soldier was rewarded _____ his loyalty.
379 How to rid of bugs _____ the house?
380 The sun rises _____ the east every day.
Verbs learned:
361 relieve 362 rely 363 remain 364 replace 365 rescued
366 research 367 reserve 368 reside 369 resign 370 respond
371 result 372 resume 373 retire 374 retreat 375 reveal
376 revenge 377 review 378 reward 379 rid 380 rise
Day 20
381 We were startled _____ the roar of the lion.
382 The tourists were robbed _____ the downtown.
383 She rolled _____ her sleeves and clean the house.
384 The belief is rooted and hard to be get rid _____.
385 The food began to rot because _____ the heat.
386 We had to rouse everyone and get them _____ because of the fire.
387 She rubbed me _____ the wrong way.
388 My poor test scores ruined my chances of getting _____ graduation.
389 She rushed _____ the bathroom.
390 Parents always sacrifice _____ their children.
391 The ship is _____ to sail.
392 Her boss was not satisfied _____ her performance.
393 You should always save some _____ your salary.
394 He scanned the picture _____ the computer.
395 The children were scared _____ the firecrackers.
396 Everyone scattered when the police showed _____.
397 We scratched the stickers _____ the screen.
398 He screamed _____ pain when he dropped the bowling ball on his foot.
399 The handy man screwed it _____ me.
400 I sealed my letter ______ wax.
Verbs learned:
381 roar 382 rob 383 roll 384 root 385 rot
386 rouse 387 rub 388 ruin 389 rush 390 sacrifice
391 sail 392 satisfy 393 save 394 scan 395 scare
396 scatter 397 scratch 398 scream 399 screw 400 seal
Day 21
401 They 're still searching ______ someone to fill the position.
402 She is good ______ seasoning.
403 I seeded with corn ______ summer.
404 She's bored ______ her job and is seeking new opportunities.
405 The drags were seized ______ customs agents at the border.
406 You can select ______ these items.
407 I've booked us ______ separtate rooms for the trip.
408 She serves as the liaison ______ the government.
409 There's a hole ______ this pocket that needs to be sewn up.
410 We shook hands ______ the manager.
411 Shame ______ you.
412 I shaped the sand ______ a castle.
413 We agreed ______ share our information.
414 The force ______ the wind shattered the windows.
415 Dogs shed a lot of hair ______ the summer.
416 The thief sheltered ______ the bush.
417 He shifted position continuously ______ the long meeting.
418 The gold ______ the water is shining.
419 She was shocked when she found ______ her husband was having an affair.
420 The policeman took ______ his gun and shot.
Verbs learned:
Vocabulary learned:
Try to compose two sentences with the verb.
Day 22
421 They shopped ______ the whole afternoon.
422 It's nice to shower ______ jogging.
423 Computers are becoming more powerful while shrinking ______ size.
424 The man shut the door ______ God.
425 Don't sign even though you're ______ a bad mood.
426 He signed ______ me that everything was okay.
427 The stone sank right ______ the bottom.
428 The old man sipped the wine and spit ______ .
429 I learned how to skate ______ my sister.
430 The painter sketched ______ those rich women.
431 They want ______ ski tomorrow.
432 I'm going to skip working ______ and go straight home.
433 She sliced the bread and gave it ______ her boy.
434 The board against the wall slid ______ .
435 The boy slipped ______ of the living room
436 She was so mad that she picked ______ a vase and smashed it on the floor.
437 The doctor snapped his fingers ______ attract the baby's attention.
438 She didn't want ______ stay so she sneaked away.
439 She forgot to bring an umbrella, and got soaked ______ the storm.
440 She sobbed ______ her loss.
Verbs learned:
Day 23
441 I worked all the weekend ________ solve this problem.
442 The farmers sort oranges ______ grades.
443 It sounds fine ________ me.
444 We sowed _______ corn.
445 When the girl talked ________ her dream, her eyes sparkled.
446 That company specializes ________ metal plating.
447 To win, they speeded ________ .
448 How _______ spell your name, sir?
449 They spent a lot of money ________ their honeymoon.
450 They split the profits ________ them.
451 If you don't put the eggs ________ the refrigerator, they'll spoil.
452 His shirt was spotted ________ wine.
453 Let's spread this blanket ________ the ground, and then we can sit on it.
454 He sprang ________ of his chair with surprise when we came in.
455 The teacher spurred his students ________ study hard.
456 Her dress got stained when she spilled mustard ________ it.
457 Everyone stared ________ her when she dropped the tray of food.
458 He come in ________ knocking, which startled me.
459 Many people starved ________ the famine.
460 The president stated categorically she had no idea ________ the scandal.
Verbs learned:
Day 24
461 The mistake stemmed ________ my carelessness.
462 Someone stepped ________ me.
463 I don't think this will stick ________ a metal surface.
464 A bee stung him ________ the head.
465 I have ________ stir this continually or it will burn.
466 We'll store these ________ the back from now.
467 The instructor stressed the importance of showing up ________ time.
468 I always stretch ________ before I exercise.
469 She strode ________ a box.
470 Workers decided ________ strike next week.
471 I want to strip ________ these wet clothes and take a bath.
472 You should always strive ________ do your best.
473 The manager struggle ________ a long time to win the position.
474 Hank studied Chinese ________ the college.
475 I plan to submit this piece ________ a magazine when it's finished.
476 He'll be substituting ________ me while I'm on vacation.
477 He always says hard work is what enabled him ________ succeed.
478 Everyone suffered ________ the heat wave.
479 The marketing division suggested changing the name ________ the product.
480 The family suicided ________ some disagreement.
Verbs learned:
Day 25
481 Chairman summarized her points ________ a few words.
482 The test is supervised ________ a government official.
483 They're looking ________ a new source to supply steel.
484 His wife was supporting him while he was ________ school.
485 I suppose I can find time ________ help you.
486 The government quickly sent troops ________ suppress the uprising.
487 Teenagers like surfing ________ the Internet.
488 They ran ________ of supplies and had to surrender.
489 They surveyed potential voters ________ the upcoming election.
490 She suspected I was somehow involved ________ the affair.
491 She suspended work ________ the project until further notice.
492 The pillar sustains this side ________ building.
493 ________ jogging, she sweated a lot.
494 It's a tradition to sweep the house ________ the New Year.
495 The medicine caused her ankle ________ swell.
496 The flag swung ________ the air.
497 I really sympathized ________ you.
498 They talked a lot ________ World War I.
499 Don't try ________ tame your children. Just let it be.
500 All groups teamed ________ to help the poor.
Verbs learned:
Day 26
501 First we tear the bread ________ small pieces, then put them in the soup.
502 The soldier telegraphed ________ me the result.
503 I was temped to have another piece ________ cake, but I resisted.
504 It tends ________ rain quite frequently here.
505 The runner tensed his arm muscles ________ his arm.
506 The lightening terrified all animals ________ the mountain.
507 He was asked to testify as a witness ________ the prosecution.
508 The woman thanked me ________ helping her.
509 Some people think it is wrong to smoke ________ the public.
510 The girl threatened her father to ask ________ more money.
511 I was thrilled when the thief ran out ________ the house.
512 I didn't expect he would thrive ________ so much pressure.
513 Please tie them ________ .
514 She came home too late, so she tiptoed ________ the house.
515 I'm tired ________ your lies.
516 The mountain is topped ________ snow all the year round.
517 We tossed a coin ________ see who should pay the bill.
518 His talk touched ________ some interesting issues.
519 The hunters tracked a deer ________ the forest.
520 I'm going to trade ________ my car when I get a new one.
Verbs learned:
Day 27
521 The ducks trailed ________ their mother.
522 I was sent ________ train them the new system.
523 I'm thinking ________ transferring schools.
524 This place has been transformed ________ her direction.
525 They want this article translated ________ English.
526 We can transmit this information ________ the computer network.
527 The surgeon transplanted her brother's kidney _________ replace hers.
528 We need to transport these boxes to the dock ________ shipping.
529 This winter I want ________ travel to the Bahamas.
530 She always treat others ________ respect.
531 I was so nervous ________ the concert that I was trembling.
532 They like to trouble people ________ buying things for them.
533 The car turned ________ the left.
534 His eyes twinked ________ tears.
535 I found ________ I'll have to undergo an operation.
536 We're trying to find the underlying causes ________ the problem.
537 They undertake a trip to the east.
538 We need to unite together ________ face this adversary.
539 The result ________ losing game always upsets us.
540 They urged me to run ________ the office of treasurer.
Verbs learned:
Day 28
541 Chinese use chopsticks ________ eat.
542 Utilizing the ropes, I was able to climb ________ the wall.
543 When I turned ________ , he had vanished.
544 Temperature changes will cause the results ________ vary.
545 We were surprised he's venture to bring ________ such a sensitive issue.
546 We're trying to verify the rumors ________ the merger.
547 I viewed this matter in a different light ________ discussing it.
548 They volunteered ________ water my garden.
549 We voted ________ freedom.
550 I woke ________ due to the noise outside.
551 Susan has ________ walk a dog every afternoon.
552 I like to wonder ________ the park during my lunch hour.
553 The police warned us not ________ go any further.
554 I think they're wasting their time ________ that project.
555 John waved ________ his friends.
556 Silk weaving was first done ________ China.
557 Mr. Lee wedded a girl ________ Mainland China.
558 The old man weighed the rice ________ hand.
559 She whispered ________ his ear.
560 This road winds up ________ the hills.
Verbs learned:
Day 29
561 He winked ________ the bright light.
562 Wipe that ________ before you sit on it.
563 ________ hearing their explanation, we withdrew our objection.
564 We accused them ________ withholding crucial information.
565 These materials can't withstand that kind ________ force.
566 They were looking ________ people who may have witnessed the incident.
567 Because ________ the economy, people are wandering about their future.
568 I don't know what happened, but things didn't work ________ .
569 Claire is worried ________ whether she'll be able to find a husband.
570 He was wounded ________ the battle.
571 The clerk wrapped the present ________ me.
572 She wrinkled her nose ________ the bad smell.
Verbs learned
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