Advanced English Week 1 Flashcards
Adaptation
Definition: A change made to suit a new purpose or condition.
Example: “The movie is an adaptation of a famous novel.”
Advocate
Definition: To publicly support or recommend a cause or policy.
Example: “She advocates for animal rights and encourages people to adopt pets.”
Attribute
Definition: A quality or feature seen as a characteristic of someone or something.
Example: “Patience is an important attribute for a teacher.”
Author
Definition: A person who writes books or other works.
Example: “J.K. Rowling is the author of the Harry Potter series.”
Brief
Definition: Short in duration or extent.
Example: “The meeting was brief but covered all the important points.”
Civil
Definition: Relating to ordinary citizens and their rights.
Example: “The civil rights movement fought for equality and justice.”
Classical
Definition: Related to the ancient Greek or Roman tradition, or traditional and long-established styles in art or music.
Example: “She enjoys listening to classical music.”
Comprehensive
Definition: Complete and including all or nearly all elements.
Example: “The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the problem.”
Contrary
Definition: Opposite in nature, direction, or meaning.
Example: “Her opinions are often contrary to what others believe.”
Coordination
Definition: The act of organizing or working together effectively.
Example: “Coordination between departments is crucial for the success of the project.”
Decades
Definition: Periods of ten years.
Example: “The company has been successful for several decades.”
Definite
Definition: Clearly stated or decided; without any doubt.
Example: “We need a definite answer by the end of the week.”
Domain
Definition: An area of knowledge, activity, or control.
Example: “Mathematics is his domain of expertise.”
Dynamic
Definition: Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.
Example: “The dynamic nature of the tech industry makes it an exciting field to work in.”
Estate
Definition: A large piece of land, often with a grand house, or all the money and property someone owns.
Example: “After her death, her estate was divided among her children.”
