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Sheet3 Sheet2 Sheet1 ballon Swell or puff out; increase rapidly During the dot-com bubble, the university’s investments ballooned to three times their former value. distend,swell, expand,inflate GRE Howling in a deep way, like a dog or wolf 1.The lonely dog bayed all night. 2.The mob bayed for the so-called traitors to be put to death. bark,yelp,bowwow bevy The bar owner cringed when a bevy of women in plastic tiaras came in—“Another drunken bachelorette party,” he sighed. Cheat or defraud bilk Degrade or humble; to lower in rank, status, or esteem abase After messing up at work, the man faced a thorough abasement from his boss; when he realized he had forgotten his own wedding anniversary, he further abased himself in front of his wife. acumen Keen, quick, accurate insight or judgment His political acumen allowed him to bargain behind the scenes and get bills passed despite being in the minority party. perspicacity aerie The billionaire smoked a cigar out his window and watched the riots in the streets below, safe in the aerie of his penthouse apartment. Dwelling or fortress built on a high place; the nest of a bird of prey,such as an eagle or hawk, built on a mountain or cliff stronghold albeit Although, even though 1. The village leader was illiterate albeit highly intelligent. 2. The trip was exciting, albeit brief. aloof Distant physically or emotionally; reserved; indifferent Perceiving her parents as cold and aloof, the child was naturally drawn to her warm, genial aunt. detached, standoffish annul Make void or null, cancel, abolish (usually of laws or other established rules) Can we appreciate the art of a murderer? For many, the value of these paintings is annulled by the artist’s crimes. nullify, void, abort Highly appropriate, suitable, or relevant apposite Inform, give notice to apprise He searched his brain for an apposite word to describe wealthy Americans’ addiction to consumer goods, until he discovered the neologis“affluenza.” I can’t believe