ECL vocabulary

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1. abandon: leave 46. call for: get or obtain

2. abrupt: Sudden 47. call in: to summon for a particular purpose
3. abundance: more than a sufficient quantity 48. Call off: Cancel
4. accord: an agreement 49. call off: cancel
5. account for: explain 50. Cancel: Call off
6. adjacent: next to 51. catch up with: overtake
7. adjust: reset 52. cave in: to fall down
8. affiliate: become part of 53. Cavity: Filling
9. aisle: a path between or along rows of seats or shelves 54. cavity: a hollow place
10. allowance: a definite amount 55. checkup: physical examination
11. Alloy: Mixture of two or more metals 56. cheer up: put someone in a better mood
12. alternate: to do by turns 57. chew out: to criticize or reprimand someone loudly
13. ambiguous: not clear in meaning 58. chill out: to relax
14. amend: change 59. chip in: to contribute
15. amendment: a change 60. chop down: to cut down a tree
16. Amount to: Come to 61. chronic: lasting a long time or recurring
17. ample: more than enough 62. claim: prove
18. ascend: to move upward 63. clear away: to remove
19. assume: to suppose 64. come across: to find or discover
20. Astray: To get lost 65. Commence: start
21. Attached to: Hanging on 66. Commence: Start or begin
22. Attached to the wall: Hanging on the wall 67. compact: taking little space, Small
23. backbone: spine 68. compartment: an enclosed place
24. balance: remainder, equality 69. competent: capable, proficient, able
25. bar exam: exam for lawyers 70. complex: complicated
26. beacon: guiding or warning signal 71. conceal: to hide
27. bear in mind: to remember 72. condolence: sympathy
28. begin to consider: take up 73. confirm: to make sure
29. behind time: late 74. Consent: Approval
30. bewildering: confusing 75. consent: approval
31. blast: explosion 76. considerable: large in extent or degree, much , a lot
32. blizzard: heavy snowstorm 77. consider the matter carefully: think it over
33. blown away: Greatly impressed 78. contaminate: to pollute
34. blown away: greatly impressed 79. contingency: an event that is uncertain
35. Blurred vision: Poor eyesight 80. controversial: marked by opposing views; causing
36. blurry: not clear in meaning, Unfocused disagreement
37. boost: an increase or rise that brings encouragement 81. convert: turn into

38. bow: the front end of ship 82. convinced: certain

39. Bowel over: Impress 83. core: the center, the most important part of something
40. bring up: rear 84. corporate: joint
41. Broke up: end 85. corrode: to eat away chemically
42. build rapport: establish a close relationship 86. counterfeit: an imitation of something

43. Buy some more time: Delay a little longer 87. course of action: a plan , procedure
44. by hook or by crook: by any available way 88. cross off: remove an item from a list

45. call down: to point out an error, to reprimand 89. crucial: difficult
90. crude: rough, unfinished, offensive, ill-mannered 135. fall apart: to disintegrate
91. crumble: separate; break into pieces 136. fall behind: to be overdue in work
92. cumulus: cloud 137. feasible: capable of being done
93. curvature: the degree of a curve, being curved 138. feast or famine: Too much or too little
94. cynical: doubt someone, mocking, sneering 139. Fed up: Tired of
95. debris: large broken pieces of rock or stone 140. fervent: Strong desire
96. De-emphasize: Put less stress on, make less important 141. fight off: to defend against
97. defy: to resist, oppose, disobey 142. filthy: dirty
98. demolish: to destroy 143. Flagrant: bad , blatant, brazen
99. demolition: destroying explosives 144. flaw: a fault, weakness, error
100. demonstrate: show or exhibit 145. fleet: a group of ships
101. denomination: a standard , especially of value 146. flimsy: weak, poorly made
102. dent: a hollow mark 147. foe: enemy
103. derive: to obtain or receive fro a source 148. forecast: predict
104. detonate: to explode or cause to explode 149. for good: for ever
105. deviate: to stray from 150. for the sake of: for the good of
106. die down: to stop gradually or become less strong 151. foul up: ruin, spoil
107. digest: condensed forms of articles 152. frank: open, honest, direct
108. dig up: to discover or find 153. Fringe: Marginal
109. diminish: to reduce in size or effect 154. fringe: marginal
110. discrepancy: inconsistency 155. fundamental: basic
111. disregard: to ignore 156. furnace: a device for giving heat
112. distorted: garbled 157. fuse: a detonation device
113. distract: to draw attention from 158. fuzzy: no clear; indistinct
114. Doggy bag: A package to take home what's left over 159. genuine: real
115. double cross: betray, cheat someone 160. get across: to (cause to) be understood
116. Double the radius: diameter 161. get one's hand on: acquire
117. Drapes: Curtains 162. Giggle: Laugh
118. dread: to fear, hate 163. give a hand: help , assist
119. drop off: fall asleep 164. give someone the cold shoulder: reprimand or scold
120. a dry run: a rehearsal 165. Give up: Abandon
121. dry run: rehearsal 166. glacier: a mountain of ice and snow
122. duct: tube-like passage for liquids, gases, etc. 167. glance: to look briefly
123. durable: last for a long time 168. glow: light
124. embedded: set or fixed firmly in a surrounding area 169. Go through: Experience
125. endorse: write your name on the back 170. go with the flow: accept things silently
126. endure: to bear 171. a green thump: the ability to make things grow
127. enthusiasm: a strong interest 172. grid: system of squares on a map
128. enviable task: a job desired by others 173. grind: to rub harshly
129. erratic: uneven 174. gripe: to complain
130. exhausted: weary, tired 175. guide lines: rules
131. exhibit: to demonstrate, display, show 176. Guts: courage
132. expel: to force out 177. hack: pass
133. Fade: Disappear 178. hardship: anything causing suffering
134. fade: lose color 179. heel: foot
180. hilarious: funny 224. jagged: having an uneven pointed edge
181. hinge: a movable part that joins two objects 225. jot down: write down
182. hit pay dirt: have great results 226. Jump out of skin: Be scared or terrified
183. hit the ceiling: extremely angry, livid 227. keep abreast of the situation: know what is happening
184. hoist: to raise up, to lift 228. keep informed about: catch up with
185. hop: to make a slight leap or jump 229. Keep your spirits up: Don't get depressed
186. hull: the body of a ship 230. Knack: ability
187. Illegal: Unlawful 231. landmark: an object used as a guide
188. Illuminate: to give light to, to make bright 232. latitude: parallels measured north or south from the equator
189. Initiate: Implement 233. launch: to begin something, fire
190. Irregular: not uniform 234. lay off: stop
191. identical: the same 235. leave out: omit
192. idle: inactive 236. leisure time: free time
193. illiterate: unable to read and write 237. let the cat out of the bag: reveal a secret
194. imminent: immediate 238. like a bat out of hell: very fast
195. impact: force of contact, influence 239. lining: inner surface
196. impediment: barrier 240. longitude: distance measured east or east from the equator
197. implement: to carry out 241. look down on: to disapprove of
198. implied: suggested 242. look up to: respect
199. imply: to indicate indirectly 243. loony: crazy
200. impression: thought, effect on the mind 244. Lost track: Separate
201. in accordance with: as stated by 245. lumberjack: one who works in a forest cutting wood
202. inadequate: insufficient 246. luxury: enjoyable things usually not necessary and often
203. income: money earned provided by wealth
204. incorporate: to unite together, include 247. Make fun of: Mock

205. incurable: hopeless disease 248. Make good: Succeed

206. indispensable: necessary, essential 249. make it snappy: hurry up

207. inevitable: certain to happen 250. make room: provide space

208. inferior: not as good as 251. make up for: to substitute for, or compensate for a mistake or
offense
209. inflammable: flammable
252. malleable: can be shaped, can be molded
210. initiate: implement
253. manage: get by
211. in regard to: concerning
254. mass: large amount
212. instantaneous: completed in an instant, immediate
255. melt: thaw
213. integrity: strict honesty, honor, principle
256. merchandise: things for sale
214. intense: strong or extreme
257. mess up: to ruin
215. interval: a period of time
258. meticulous: very careful with attention to details
216. intervening: coming between two objects, periods of time,
etc. 259. minimum: least
217. invent: to plane or make for the first time 260. minor: not serious , a person who is not an adult

218. inventory: a list of goods, property 261. Mumble: Speak unclearly and quietly so the words are difficult
to understand
219. invert: to turn upside down
262. narrow: not wide
220. irritate: to disturb, make sore, angry
263. Nip in the bud: Stop before it gets worse
221. isolate: separate
264. notorious: unfavorably known by many people, or famous
222. issue: distribute
especially for something bad
223. itch: hurt
265. novice: beginner
266. numb: having loss of sensation 309. rag: a worn cloth
267. objective: fair 310. rave: speak madly or shout crazily
268. obsolete: out of date, old 311. read him the riot act: reprimand
269. obstacle: a hindrance 312. Real estate: Land and property
270. obstruct: to block 313. real estate: land and property
271. obvious: apparent 314. reciprocate: to move back and forth or up and down
272. off the hock: free of responsibility 315. recognize: to identify, know
273. once in a blue moon: very rarely 316. Rectify: correct
274. oppose: to be against 317. red tape: bureaucratic procedures
275. orphan: having no parents 318. relentlessly: persistently
276. Out of order: Doesn't work 319. relieve: to lessen or reduce
277. overcome: to defeat 320. remain at an equal pace with: keep up with
278. overpass: bridge 321. repel: to drive back
279. pale: to seem colorless or deficient 322. reprimand: to scold or firmly point out an error
280. pass away: die 323. reserve: to keep for a specific purpose
281. pensive: having deep and serious thoughts often about sad 324. reside: to live in a place
matters 325. residue: that which remains or is left over
282. Periodicals: newspapers and magazines 326. resign: to leave a job, position
283. persistent: continuing or lasting for a long time 327. respiratory: relating to respiration(breathing)
284. Perspire: Sweat 328. respond: react
285. perspire: to sweat 329. resume: summary of work experience
286. pertain: to have reference to 330. retain: to keep
287. pertinent: relevant 331. reveal: to tell or make known
288. Piece of cake: easy 332. revolve: to go around in circles
289. pie-in-the-sky: a promise of delayed or postponed happiness 333. rod: long, narrow bar
or prosperity
334. rotate: to spin around, turn
290. Play it by ear: decide what to do
335. rotation: turning
291. plot: to chart or plan a course
336. Rotten: Spoiled
292. plump: chubby
337. run for: campaign for office
293. Poke nose: interfere
338. Save by the bill: Rescue from unwanted situation
294. Poke nose: Interfere
339. scatter: to spread out
295. portable: able to be carried
340. segment: a part or section
296. potential: an existing possibility, ability, capacity
341. sell on: convince
297. pragmatic: practical, useful
342. Send a wrong message: Not to be a good example
298. praise: to express approval
343. Send wrong message: Doesn't set a good example
299. preserve: to save, keep
344. set forth: to start a journey, to explain exactly or clearly
300. primitive: simple, not developed
345. set off: to cause to explode
301. profound: deep, all-encompassing, complete
346. set out: start
302. prohibited: prevented
347. set up: establish
303. protrude: to stick out, project out
348. shallow: not deep
304. Pull: Tow
349. shatter: to break or burst into pieces
305. pull apart: to separate with force
350. shed light on: to explain; to give additional information
306. pull off: accomplish
351. shield: protective device
307. punch: make a hole, hit with the fist
352. shocking: surprising
308. puncture: a small hole made with a sharp point through a soft
353. simulate: imitate
surface
354. simultaneous: occurring at the same time 398. thorny: causing irritation or trouble
355. site: location 399. Thoroughly: Completely
356. sit tight: remain 400. Thrifty: spending money carefully, careful, diligent
357. skeleton: the bony frame of the body 401. thrilled: excited
358. skeptical: doubtful 402. tighten: Put pressure in
359. Skid: Slide 403. Time drags: Time passes slowly
360. slam: to shut or apply pressure forcibly, hit with force 404. Time flies: Time passes quickly
361. sleek: smooth and glossy 405. to be broke: To have no money
362. Sluggish: Lazy 406. To be in debt: To owe money
363. sluggish: slow and lazy 407. to learn the hard way: to learn by making a mistake
364. Snooze: Sleep 408. tolerate: stand
365. sort: a type or kind 409. to smell a rat: to become suspicious
366. spine: backbone 410. to stab in the back: to betray someone
367. spot: detect 411. toxic: poisonous
368. stack: an orderly pile 412. trace: to follow
369. stamp of approval: okay 413. trailer: Vehicle without engine, pulled by an other vehicle
370. Stand: Tolerate 414. trait: a distinguishing characteristic, quality
371. starvation: famine 415. tremendous: very large or great
372. starving: extremely hungry 416. trench: a long, narrow hole cut in the ground
373. stay up: to remain without going to sleep 417. trim: to cut off excess
374. steer: to guide 418. trim the budget: reduce or decrease
375. stick around: remain in/at a place 419. turn down: reject
376. stick by: remain true/faithful 420. turn in: go to bed
377. Stick to: continue doing 421. turn over: to turn upside down or from one side to the reverse
378. sticky: adhesive 422. typical: usual
379. Stuck-up: Snob 423. unanimously: agreeably to all concerned
380. submerge: to go underwater 424. uncanny: weird
381. subscribe: to order and pay for newspaper, magazine, etc. 425. uncanny: weird, strange
382. support: hold up 426. unlikely: doubtful, improbable
383. surge: rapid increase 427. use your head: think intelligently
384. surrender: to stop resisting , give up 428. vacillate: to change frequently between two opinions, Keep
385. suspend: to hang changing, hesitate
386. sustain: to keep strong, to maintain 429. vague: not clearly expressed
387. tactic: means or plan used to achieve a goal 430. valuable: having worth

388. tailor(v): design 431. vanish: to disappear

389. take charge: to take control 432. variable: changeable

390. take effect: to become operative, to be effective 433. vary: change

391. take in: attend 434. vast: huge

392. take out on: to express one's feelings by making someone 435. verify: to make sure something is true or accurate
else suffer 436. vessel: a ship
393. Take up: Start 437. vibrate: to move rapidly back and forth
394. Tear down: Disassemble, take a part 438. vicinity: the surrounding area
395. tentative: not definite, hesitant or doubtful 439. visual: relating to seeing
396. terminate: to end 440. vital: extremely important
397. terrain: land contour 441. wage war: engage in war
442. wait on: serve
443. warped: Out of shape
444. wary: full of caution
445. wax: to polish or shine
446. weary: tired
447. weld: to unite by melting together
448. well-off: prosperous; financially secure
449. whiskers: beard
450. wick: fuse
451. a wild-goose chase: a useless or hopeless activity
452. windbag: talkative
453. wind up: to twist or wrap around; to move in a curving or circular path
454. wind up: to finish or complete; to bring to an end
455. wind up: to finally arrive at a place , situation, or condition; to end up
456. withstand: to endure
457. wobble: to shake or move from side to side that shows a lack of balance, unbalance
458. Worked up: Excited
459. work out: to solve
460. Wouldn't wear it: Reject or refuse
461. wrap up: complete
462. wreck: to destroy