المفردات

· a disposition free from stress or emotion

· a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance

he loved her only in the abstract — not in person

· in a keen or penetrating way

he was keenly aware of his own shortcomings

· lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

Canada adjoins the U.S.

· giving an advantage

a contract advantageous to our country

· conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

Is the plan agreeable to you?

· aimlessly drifting

a drifting double-dealer

· arouse hostility or indifference in where there had formerly been love, affection, or friendliness

She alienated her friends when she became fanatically religious

· place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight

align the car with the curb

· addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail

a few remarks added in amplification and defense

· to an ample degree or in an ample manner

these voices were amply represented

· strike with disgust or revulsion

The scandalous behavior of this married woman shocked her friends

· quick to understand

· (often followed by ‘for’) ardently or excessively desirous

avid for adventure

· not dangerous to health; not recurrent or progressive (especially of a tumor)

a benign smile

· get blistered

Her feet blistered during the long hike

· persuade completely, often through coercion

The propaganda brainwashed many people

· add a buffer (a solution)

buffered saline solution for the eyes

· characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

blunt talking and straight shooting

· someone whose employment involves carrying something

the bonds were transmitted by carrier

· a sizeable hole (usually in the ground)

they dug a pit to bury the body

· make a chart of

chart the territory

· coldness due to a cold environment

a frisson of surprise shot through him

· depress or discourage

The news of the city's surrender chilled the soldiers