Module 10 Flashcards

1
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embrace (v)

synonyms

to take or clasp in the arms; press to the bosom

A

hug, accept

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2
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embrace (n)

synonyms

A

hug

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3
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pragmatic (adj.)

synonyms

solving problems in practical and sensible way rather than by having fixed ideas or theories

A

realistic, practical

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pragmatic (adj.)

opposites

solving problems in practical and sensible way rather than by having fixed ideas or theories

A

impractical, unrealistic

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anonymous (adj.)

synonyms

without any name acknowledged as that of author or contributor

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undisclosed, unidentified, unnamed

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anonymous (adj.)

synonyms

without any name acknowledged as that of author or contributor

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known, named

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compatible (adj.)

synonyms

able to exist or to be used together without causing problems

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congruent

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compatible (adj.)

opposites

able to exist or to be used together without causing problems

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incompatible

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synchronous (adj.)

synonyms

happening or existing at the same time

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coordinated

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curious (adj.)

synonyms

having a strong desire to know about something

A

inquisitive, nosey

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curious (adj.)

opposites

having a strong desire to know about something

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apathetic

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apparently (adv)

synonyms

according to what you have hear or read; according to the way something appears

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obviously, seemingly

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apparent (adj.)

synonyms

easy to see or understand

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unclear

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boast (v)

synonyms

to talk with too much pride about something that you have or can do

A

brag

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venture (n)

synonyms

a bussiness project or activity especially one that involves taking risk

A

undertaking, project

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16
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venturesome (adj.)

opposites

willing to take risk ;
involving risk

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cautious
safe

17
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leisure (n)

synonyms

time that spent doing what you enjoy when you are not working or studying

A

free time

18
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leisure (n)

opposites

time that spent doing what you enjoy when you are not working or studying

A

work

19
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stimulate (v)

synonyms

A

inspire, encourage, arouse

20
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stimulate (v)

opposites

A

dampen, discourage

21
Q

communicate (v)

synonyms

to exchange information, news, ideas ect with somebody

A

talk, impart, transmit

22
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prefer (v)

synonyms

to like one thing or person better than another, to choose one thing rather than something else because you like it better

A

like better, forechoose

23
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preferable (adj.)

synonyms

A

desirable, superior

24
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preferable (adj.)

opposites

A

inferior

25
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exaggerate (v)

synonyms

to make somthing seem larger, better, worse or more important that it really is

A

overstate, overstress, inflate

26
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exaggerate (v)

opposites

to make somthing seem larger, better, worse or more important that it really is

A

belittle, downplay

27
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associate (v)

synonyms

to make a connection between people or things in your mind

A

connect, relate

28
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associate (v)

opposites

to make a connection between people or things in your mind

A

dissociate

29
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associate (adj.)

synonyms

A

connected, joined, related

30
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associated (adj)

synonyms

related, connected, or combined tohether

A

connected, related, linked

31
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associated (adj)

opposites

related, connected, or combined tohether

A

unrelated

32
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association (n)

synonyms

A

organization

33
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delegate (n)

synonyms

person who is chosen or elected to represent the views of a group of people and vote and make decisions for them

A

representative

34
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nosy (adj.)

synonyms

too interested in things that do not concern you, especially other peoples affairs

A

inquisitive