Barron's 1100 Words You Need to Know (MCQ Test + PDF) Week 25 - Day 4
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NEW WORDS
- longevity [lon jev´ ə tē]
“The longevity of metal parts is increased by this new process.” Report, General Motors Corporation
- imbibe [im bīb´]
“I got up and went downstairs and into the kitchen to imbibe my first cup of coffee before going to the barn.” Glenway Wescott, The Breath of Bulls
- virile [vir´ əl]
“The danger to our virile economy from weaknesses in the Far East should not be overlooked.” Wall Street Journal, 5/16/98
- senile [sē´ nīl]
“Being on golf’s Senior Tour doesn’t mean that we’re senile.” Leon Jaroff, “Those Rich Old Pros,” TIME, 9/27/99
- doddering [dod´ ər ing]
“The image of the aged as suffering from memory loss and doddering mobility is far from accurate.” AARP Magazine, 9/99
TODAY’S IDIOM
burn the midnight oil—study or work late into the night
If I’m going to pass the test tomorrow, I will have to burn the midnight oil tonight.
