[ { "word": "abound", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "v. to exist in large numbers", "example": "Rumours abound as to the reasons for his resignation.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/abound.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "abound", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 0 }, { "word": "absence", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "n. not being present; time away", "example": "The absence of certain species of flora and fauna\nIn the absence of any evidence, the police had to let Myers go.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/absence.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "absence", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 1 }, { "word": "academic", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "Adj. related to school, especially the university", "example": "a program to raise academic standards", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/academic.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "academic", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 2 }, { "word": "account for", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "v. to be responsible for; be the cause of", "example": "The transportation sector accounts for 27 percent of all greenhouse gases produced in Canada.\nAccidents account for most disabilities.\nRecent pressure at work may account for his behavior.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/Account for (2).jpg", "audio_tts_text": "account for", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 3 }, { "word": "acquaintance", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "n.[countable] a friend you do not know well", "example": "She was a casual acquaintance of my family in Vienna.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/acquaintance.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "acquaintance", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 4 }, { "word": "adolescent", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "n.[countable] a person between the ages of thirteen and nineteen", "example": "adolescent girls", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/adolescent.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "adolescent", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 5 }, { "word": "apparently", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "Adv. seemingly", "example": "Apparently the company is losing a lot of money.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/apparently.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "apparently", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 6 }, { "word": "approximately", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "Adv. close but not exactly", "example": "The plane will be landing in approximately 20 minutes.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/approximately.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "approximately", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 7 }, { "word": "bear", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "v. to carry; have responsibilities for", "example": "She was afraid she wouldn’t be able to bear the pain.\nMake the water as hot as you can bear.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/bear.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "bear", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 8 }, { "word": "capable", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "Adj. able to do something", "example": "I'm perfectly capable of taking care of myself", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/capable.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "capable", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 9 }, { "word": "carry out", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "v. to do; perform", "example": "We need to carry out more research.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/Carry out.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "carry out", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 10 }, { "word": "commensurate", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "Adj. similar in size or amount", "example": "Salary will be commensurate with age and experience.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/commensurate.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "commensurate", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 11 }, { "word": "community", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "n.[countable] a social group", "example": "different ethnic communities\nThe new arts centre will serve the whole community.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/community_1470756627987.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "community", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 12 }, { "word": "compact", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "Adj. small", "example": "The students’ rooms were compact, with a desk, bed, and closet built in.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/compact.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "compact", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 13 }, { "word": "consequence", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "n. result", "example": "Many believe that poverty is a direct consequence of overpopulation.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/consequence_1470756627987.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "consequence", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 14 }, { "word": "contact", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "n. communication; connection", "example": "We stay in contact by email.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/contact.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "contact", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 15 }, { "word": "corridor", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "n.[countable] hallway", "example": "Go down here and the bathroom’s at the end of the corridor.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/corridor.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "corridor", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 16 }, { "word": "curb", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "n. the raised edge of the street", "example": "A car was parked at the curb.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/curb.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "curb", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 17 }, { "word": "devote", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "v. give; commit;", "example": "He devoted his energies to writing films.\nShe devoted herself full-time to her business.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/devote.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "devote", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 18 }, { "word": "dire", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "Adj. very serious or extreme; very bad", "example": "The country is in dire need of food aid.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/dire.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "dire", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 19 }, { "word": "disability", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "n.[countable] a physical or mental condition that makes it difficult to do things other people do", "example": "Public places are becoming more accessible to people with disabilities.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/disability.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "disability", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 20 }, { "word": "discrepancy", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "n.[countable, uncountable] a difference between two amounts, details, reports etc that should be the same", "example": "There is a large discrepancy between the ideal image of motherhood and the reality.\nPolice found discrepancies in the two men’s reports.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/discrepancy (1).jpg", "audio_tts_text": "discrepancy", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 21 }, { "word": "equality", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "n. being the same; having the same rights and opportunities", "example": "equality between men and women\nAll people have the right to equality of opportunity.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/equality.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "equality", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 22 }, { "word": "eradicate", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "v. to remove completely", "example": "We can eradicate this disease from the world.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/eradicate.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "eradicate", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 23 }, { "word": "exchange", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "v. to trade something", "example": "He exchanged the black jacket for a blue one\n(exchange something for something)\nWe exchange gifts at Christmas.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/exchange.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "exchange", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 24 }, { "word": "explode", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "v. to grow suddenly and rapidly; to suddenly increase greatly in number, amount, or degree", "example": "Florida’s population exploded after World War II.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/explode.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "explode", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 25 }, { "word": "exterior", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "n. the outside of something", "example": "the exterior of the building.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/exterior.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "exterior", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 26 }, { "word": "frustration", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "n. lack of satisfaction; inability to reach goals", "example": "People often feel a sense of frustration that they are not being promoted quickly enough.\nI was practically screaming with frustration.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/frustration.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "frustration", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 27 }, { "word": "funding", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "n. money provided, especially by an organization or government, for a particular purpose.", "example": "The money will also be used to provide funding for an ethnic officer to work in the community", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/funding.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "funding", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 28 }, { "word": "guidance", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "n.[uncountable] advice; assistance", "example": "Children need moral guidance.\nI went to a counselor for guidance on my career\n(guidance on/about)", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/guidance (1).jpg", "audio_tts_text": "guidance", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 29 }, { "word": "immense", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "Adj. very big; huge", "example": "People who travel by rail still read an immense amount.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/immense_1470756627987.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "immense", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 30 }, { "word": "impose", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "v. to force", "example": "parents who impose their own moral values on their children\nThe government imposed a ban on the sale of ivory.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/impose.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "impose", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 31 }, { "word": "incapacitated", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "Adj. unable to do things normally", "example": "Richard was temporarily incapacitated", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/incapacitated.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "incapacitated", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 32 }, { "word": "inordinate", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "Adj. far more than you would reasonably or normally expect", "example": "Testing is taking up an inordinate amount of teachers’ time.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/inordinate.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "inordinate", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 33 }, { "word": "interact", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "v. to communicate with", "example": "Lucy interacts well with other children in the class.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/interact.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "interact", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 34 }, { "word": "interior", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "n. the inside of something", "example": "The interior of the church was dark.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/interior (1).jpg", "audio_tts_text": "interior", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 35 }, { "word": "invaluable", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "Adj. very valuable; extremely useful", "example": "Your advice has been invaluable to us\n(invaluable to/for)\nThis help was invaluable in focussing my ideas\n(be invaluable in/for (doing) something)", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/invaluable.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "invaluable", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 36 }, { "word": "mentor", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "n.[countable] a person who gives help and advice", "example": "Auden later became a friend and mentor.\nyou need a mentor to guide you along the way.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/mentor_1470756627987.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "mentor", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 37 }, { "word": "necessitate", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "v. to make necessary", "example": "This would necessitate interviewing all the staff.\nLack of money necessitated a change of plan.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/necessitate.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "necessitate", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 38 }, { "word": "persist", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "v. to continue", "example": "She persisted in asking the question.\n(persist in (doing) something)", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/persist.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "persist", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 39 }, { "word": "post", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "v. to display information in a public place", "example": "There was post after post criticizing the Minister.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/post.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "post", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 40 }, { "word": "poverty", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "n.[uncountable] the condition of being poor", "example": "Millions of elderly people live in poverty.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/poverty.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "poverty", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 41 }, { "word": "pressure", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "n.[uncountable] demands; responsibilities", "example": "the pressure of his hand on my arm.\nThe minister was under pressure to resign\n(be/come under pressure to do something)", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/pressure.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "pressure", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 42 }, { "word": "progress", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "v. to move forward", "example": "The police are disappointed by the slow progress of the investigation.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/progress (1).jpg", "audio_tts_text": "progress", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 43 }, { "word": "pursue", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "v. to hunt for; seek", "example": "She plans to pursue a career in politics.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/pursue.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "pursue", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 44 }, { "word": "ramp", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "n. a smooth surface that allows access between levels", "example": "Ramps are needed at exits and entrances for wheelchair users.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/ramp_1470756627987.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "ramp", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 45 }, { "word": "recreation", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "n. leisure activities", "example": "His only recreations are drinking beer and watching football.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/recreation.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "recreation", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 46 }, { "word": "slippery", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "Adj. causing things to slide or slip; difficult to hold or stand on", "example": "In places, the path can be wet and slippery.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/slippery (1).jpg", "audio_tts_text": "slippery", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 47 }, { "word": "slope", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "n. a surface at an angle; with the top higher than the bottom", "example": "a slope of 30 degrees", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/slope (1).jpg", "audio_tts_text": "slope", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 48 }, { "word": "statistics", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "n.[plural] information in the form of numbers; data", "example": "statistics for injuries at work.\nthe official crime statistics.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/statistics.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "statistics", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 49 }, { "word": "struggle", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "v. to fight", "example": "She struggled to free herself.\nShe’s struggling to bring up a family alone.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/struggle (1).jpg", "audio_tts_text": "struggle", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 50 }, { "word": "susceptible", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "Adj. easily affected", "example": "She was very susceptible to flattery.\nA lot of TV advertising is aimed at susceptible young children.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/susceptible.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "susceptible", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 51 }, { "word": "switch", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "n.[countable] a button used to turn on lights or machines", "example": "Where’s the light switch?", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/switch.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "switch", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 52 }, { "word": "terrain", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "n.[countable, uncountable] a particular type of land", "example": "rocky terrain", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/terrain.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "terrain", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 53 }, { "word": "trend", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "n.[countable] movement in a certain direction; popular fashion", "example": "Lately there has been a trend towards hiring younger, cheaper employees.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/trend.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "trend", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 54 }, { "word": "undergo", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "v. to experience; suffer", "example": "The country has undergone massive changes recently.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/undergo.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "undergo", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 55 }, { "word": "unfold", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "v. to develop; open up", "example": "As the story unfolds, we learn more about Max’s childhood.\nHe unfolded the map.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/unfold.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "unfold", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 56 }, { "word": "unwieldy", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "Adj. difficult to manage;", "example": "the first mechanical clocks were large and unwieldy", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/unwieldy.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "unwieldy", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 57 }, { "word": "update", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "v. to modernize; improve", "example": "security measures are continually updated and improved.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/update.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "update", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 58 }, { "word": "validate", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "v. to confirm; make a person feel valued", "example": "Many scientists plan to wait until the results of the study are validated by future research.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/validate.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "validate", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 59 } ]