Ngsl Flashcards
NGSL
abuse noun
def
to treat someone or something in a way that is cruel, harmful or wrong.
eg
She was cought in the act of abusing her political power.
syn
corruption
def
to treat someone or something in a way that is cruel, harmful or wrong.
eg
She was cought in the act of abusing her political power.
syn
corruption
NGSL
abuse noun
NGSL
accident noun
def
Sudden unplanned event causing damage, injury, etc.
eg
The sign was damaged in an accident.
syn
disaster
def
Sudden unplanned event causing damage, injury, etc.
eg
The sign was damaged in an accident.
syn
disasterNGSL
accident noun
NGSL
accident noun
NGSL
Habit noun
def
The usual way of behaving, something often repeated
eg
I always buy the same toohtpaste brand out of habit(=because of).
syn
custom
def
The usual way of behaving, something often repeated
eg
I always buy the same toohtpaste brand out of habit(=because of).
syn
custom
NGSL
Habit noun
NGSL
Activity
def
An action or a task (eg Doing the dishes)
eg
There were several of police vans and a lot of activity in the area.
syn
action
def
An action or a task (eg Doing the dishes)
eg
There were several of police vans and a lot of activity in the area.
syn
action
NGSL
Activty
NGSL
add verb
def
To put two thing together or things together
eg
If you add three and for you get seven
syn
Compute, calculate
def
To put two thing together or things together
eg
If you add three and for you get seven
syn
Compute, calculate
NGSL
add verb
NGSL
adjust verb
def
To change something slightly, especially to make it more right.
eg
If the chair is too high you can adjust it to suit you.
syn
adapt, accomodate
def
To change something slightly, especially to make it more right.
eg
If the chair is too high you can adjust it to suit you.
syn
adapt, accomodate
NGSL
adjust verb
NGSL
Administration noun
def
the work of running something (e.g business)
eg
Teachers complain that more of their time is taken up with administration than with teaching.
syn
Control
def
the work of running something (e.g business)
eg
Teachers complain that more of their time is taken up with administration than with teaching.
syn
Control
NGSL
Administration noun
NGSL
advocate noun
def
to publicaly support a belief or to request a change
eg
He advocates the return of capital punishment
syn
supporter
def
to publicaly support a belief or to request a change
eg
He advocates the return of capital punishment
syn
supporter
NGSL
advocate noun
NGSL
analyst noun
def
someone who is skilled at the analysis of data
eg
She is a marketing analyst with a major energy company
syn
accountant, investigator
def
someone who is skilled at the analysis of data
eg
She is a marketing analyst with a major energy company
syn
accountant, investigator
NGSL
analyst
NGSL
arrival noun
def
when someone or something gets to a place
eg
the arrival of satelite televesion has changed the face of broadcasting.
syn
appearance
def
when someone or something gets to a place
eg
the arrival of satelite televesion has changed the face of broadcasting.
syn
appearance
NGSL
arrival noun
ngsl
highlight noun
def
The best or most interesing part of something
eg
Highlights of the show will be shown after the news.
def
The best or most interesing part of something
eg
Highlights of the show will be shown after the news.
ngsl
highlight noun
ngsl
button noun
def
Small round piece of material used to fasten clothing
eg
I did up(=fastened) the button on my blouse
syn
knob
def
Small round piece of material used to fasten clothing
eg
I did up(=fastened) the button on my blouse
syn
knob
ngsl
button
NGSL
appearance noun
def
Way that someone or something looks
eg
she will be making a public appearance, signing copies of her latest book.
syn
presentation
def
Way that someone or something looks
eg
she will be making a public appearance, signing copies of her latest book.
syn
presentation
NGSL
appearance noun
def
Way that someone or something looks
eg
she will be making a public appearance, signing copies of her latest book.
syn
presentation
Ngsl
application
def
formal request for a job, building permision, etc.
eg
I’ve sent off four application for four different jobs.
syn
function, operation and use
def
formal request for a job, building permision, etc.
eg
I’ve sent off four application for four different jobs.
syn
function, operation and use
Ngsl
application
def
formal request for a job, building permision, etc.
eg
I’ve sent off four application for four different jobs.
syn
function, operation and use
ngsl
apply verb
def
To ask formally for (a job, a building permission, etc)
eg
We’ve applied for a grant to get funding for the project
syn
Handle
def
To ask formally for (a job, a building permission, etc)
eg
We’ve applied for a grant to get funding for the project
syn
Handle
ngsl
apply verb
ngls
as preposition
def
A word used to compare two equal things.
eg
She’ll soon be as tall as her mother
syn
similarly
def
A word used to compare two equal things.
eg
She’ll soon be as tall as her mother
syn
similarly
ngls
as preposition
ngsl
Argument noun
def
A discussion in which you disagree with another’s opinion.
eg
He got into an argument with Jeff in the club last night
syn
brawl
def
A discussion in which you disagree with another’s opinion.
eg
He got into an argument with Jeff in the club last night
syn
brawl
ngsl
Argument noun
ngsl
arrange verb
def
to put things in a particular order or to plan and organize an event
eg
I’m trying to arrange my work, so I can have a few days off next week.
syn
organize
def
to put things in a particular order or to plan and organize an event
eg
I’m trying to arrange my work, so I can have a few days off next week.
syn
organize
ngsl
arrange verb
ngsl
arrangement noun
def
plan or preparation to make something happen
eg
They’d made all the arrengments for the party
syn
adjustment
def
plan or preparation to make something happen
eg
They’d made all the arrengments for the party
syn
adjustment
ngsl
arrangement noun
ngsl
hunt noun
def
to search for wild animals to kill or sport
eg
When lions cubs are young, the mother stays with them and let the father lion go to hunt for food.
syn
hunting
def
to search for wild animals to kill or sport
eg
When lions cubs are young, the mother stays with them and let the father lion go to hunt for food.
syn
hunting
ngsl
hunt noun
ngls
art noun
def
A creative skill using the imagination(eg painting)
eg
Can television and music really be considered art?
syn
craft
def
A creative skill using the imagination(eg painting)
eg
Can television and music really be considered art?
syn
craft
ngls
art noun
ngsl
characterize verb
def
to describe the quality of place, person or even a thing.
eg
bright colours and strong strokes characterize his painting style.
syn
Identify
def
to describe the quality of place, person or even a thing.
eg
bright colours and strong strokes characterize his painting style.
syn
Identify
ngsl
characterize verb
ngsl
assessment noun
def
Opinion based on judging the qualities of something or someone.
eg
would you say that is a fair assessment of this situation?
syn
judgment
def
Opinion based on judging the qualities of something or someone.
eg
would you say that is a fair assessment of this situation?
syn
judgment
ngsl
assessment noun
ngsl
asset noun
def
the value of something or someone has or use to a company or someone.
eg
He’ll be a great asset to the team.
syn
resource
def
the value of something or someone has or use to a company or someone.
eg
He’ll be a great asset to the team.
syn
resource
ngsl
asset noun
ngsl
back noun
def
behind;to the rear;previuous
eg
we sat at the back of the bus
syn
rear
def
behind;to the rear;previuous
eg
we sat at the back of the bus
syn
rear
ngsl
back noun
ngsl
associate noun
def
being partner in a proffesional work (e.g., in law )
example
Mr Shelton had a business meeting this evening with his bussines associate.
syn
fellow
def
being partner in a proffesional work (e.g., in law )
example
Mr Shelton had a business meeting this evening with his bussines associate.
syn
fellow
ngsl
associate noun
ngls
atmosphere noun
def
The mixture of gases that surround a place; the feeling that a place gives you
eg
There’s a very relaxed atmosphere in our office
syn
aura
def
The mixture of gases that surround a place; the feeling that a place gives you
eg
There’s a very relaxed atmosphere in our office
syn
aura
ngls
atmosphere noun
ngsl
attitude noun
def
The way you act, think and feel about something
eg
It’s often very dificult to change people’s attitude.
syn
mindset
def
The way you act, think and feel about something
eg
It’s often very dificult to change people’s attitude.
syn
mindset
ngsl
attitude noun
ngsl
Ilustrate verb
def
to explain with examples, to make it easier to understand
eg
A beautiful ilustrated book/manuscript
syn
Clarify
def
to explain with examples, to make it easier to understand
eg
A beautiful ilustrated book/manuscript
syn
Clarify
ngsl
Ilustrate verb
ngsl
audience noun
def
Group of people listening, watch a play or a movie
eg
She lectures to audiences all over the world
syn
crowd
def
Group of people listening, watch a play or a movie
eg
She lectures to audiences all over the world
syn
crowd
ngsl
audience noun
ngsl
author noun
def
person who writes books, poems, plays, etc
eg
He is the author of two books on Medieval history
syn
writer
def
person who writes books, poems, plays, etc
eg
He is the author of two books on Medieval history
syn
writer
ngsl
author noun
ngsl
impose verb
def
to make somebody to do or belieave something
eg
Very high taxed has been imposed on cigarettes
syn
demand
def
to make somebody to do or belieave something
eg
Very high taxed has been imposed on cigarettes
syn
demand
ngsl
impose verb
ngsl
band noun
def
Group of people who work together (e.g., play music)
eg
The beatles were the most probably famous band in the world.
syn
crew
def
Group of people who work together (e.g., play music)
eg
The beatles were the most probably famous band in the world.
syn
crew
ngsl
band noun
ngsl
bar noun
def
to prevent entry, exit or an action
eg
A lack of formal education is no bar to becoming rich
syn
fence
def
to prevent entry, exit or an action
eg
A lack of formal education is no bar to becoming rich
syn
fence
ngsl
bar noun
ngsl
basically adverb
def
In the most important ways even if it is not completely true
eg
Basically, the want to know more information about the project before they put any money into it.
syn
essentialy
def
In the most important ways even if it is not completely true
eg
Basically, the want to know more information about the project before they put any money into it.
syn
essentialy
ngsl
basically adverb
ngsl
bedroom noun
def
room for sleeping, ussually with a bed.
eg
Our house has three bedrooms
syn
chamber
def
room for sleeping, ussually with a bed.
eg
Our house has three bedrooms
syn
chamber
ngsl
bedroom noun
ngsl
belief noun
def
A feeling of something verifiable or true
eg
Her belief in god gave her confidence during hard times
syn
confidence
def
A feeling of something verifiable or true
eg
Her belief in god gave her confidence during hard times
syn
confidence
ngsl
belief noun
ngsl
bind verb
def
to put two things together to limit their freedom
eg
the prisioner was bound hands and feet
syn
tie up
def
to put two things together to limit their freedom
eg
the prisioner was bound hands and feet
syn
tie up
ngsl
bind verb
ngsl
birth noun
def
When a baby comes out of the body of its mother
eg
It was a difficult birth
syn
childbirth
def
to put two things together to limit their freedom
eg
the prisioner was bound hands and feet
syn
tie up
ngsl
bind verb
ngsl
bomb noun
def
a weapon designed to break apart very suddenly and violently.
eg
A bomb went off near a hospital in Baghdad
syn
explosive
def
a weapon designed to break apart very suddenly and violently.
eg
A bomb went off near a hospital in Baghdad
syn
explosive
ngls
bomb noun
ngls
bond noun
def
something that connect people, groups or parts;a duty or promise to another; glue
eg
there has been a close bond between them since he saved her from drowing.
syn
relationship
def
something that connect people, groups or parts;a duty or promise to another; glue
eg
there has been a close bond between them since he saved her from drowing.
syn
relationship
ngls
bond noun
ngsl
border noun
def
a line separeting one country from another
eg
were you stopped at the border?
syn
boundary
def
a line separeting one country from another
eg
were you stopped at the border?
syn
boundary
ngsl
border noun
ngsl
competitor noun
def
someone taking part in a competition
eg
how many competitors took part in the race?
syn
challenger
def
someone taking part in a competition
eg
how many competitors took part in the race?
syn
challenger
ngsl
competitor noun
def
someone taking part in a competition
eg
how many competitors took part in the race?
syn
challenger
ngsl
competitor noun
ngsl
incident noun
def
Something that happened, especially if it is bad or unusual
eg
an unfortunate incident
syn
episode
def
Something that happened, especially if it is bad or unusual
eg
an unfortunate incident
syn
episode
ngsl
incident noun
ngsl
intelligence noun
def
Ability to learn, memorize and understand things.
eg
an intelligence test
syn
intellect
def
Ability to learn, memorize and understand things.
eg
an intelligence test
syn
intellect
ngsl
intelligence noun
ngsl
branch noun
def
A part of tree that grows out from the tree; a area of organization apart from the main office
eg
Inmunology is a brach of medical science
syn
section
def
A part of tree that grows out from the tree; a area of organization apart from the main office
eg
Inmunology is a brach of medical science
syn
section
ngsl
branch noun
ngsl
brand noun
def
name given to a product or service
eg
This isn’t my usual brand of deodorant.
syn
logo
def
name given to a product or service
eg
This isn’t my usual brand of deodorant.
syn
logo
ngsl
brand noun
ngsl
build verb
def
to make(e.g. a house, put thing together)
eg
they’re building new house by the river
syn
begin
def
to make(e.g. a house, put thing together)
eg
they’re building new house by the river
syn
begin
ngsl
build verb
ngsl
business noun
def
the making, buying or selling goods to make money
eg
My brother’s in business
syn
field
def
the making, buying or selling goods to make money
eg
My brother’s in business
syn
field
ngsl
business noun
ngsl
bridge
def
Structure created over a river, so people, animal or vehicules can cross
eg
to get to the restaurant you need to get over the bridge
syn
overpass
def
Structure created over a river, so people, animal or vehicules can cross
eg
to get to the restaurant you need to get over the bridge
syn
overpass
ngsl
bridge noun
ngsl
coverage noun
def
a way a newspaper, television program reports an event
eg
Live coverage showed the team after the game
syn
report
def
a way a newspaper, television program reports and event
eg
Live coverage showed the team after the game
syn
report
ngsl
coverage noun
ngsl
crew noun
def
An organized group of people (e.g. on a ship)
eg
All 44 passenger and crew were killed when the boat sunk
syn
team
def
An organized group of people (e.g. on a ship)
eg
All 44 passenger and crew were killed when the boat sunk
syn
team
ngsl
crew noun
ngsl
kick noun
def
to hit someone or something using your foot
eg
he was accused of kicking a man in the face
syn
punch
def
to hit someone or something using your foot
eg
he was accused of kicking a man in the face
syn
punch
ngsl
kick noun
ngsl
kiss noun
def
to put your lips against somebody’s lips to show love
eg
She gave him a kiss on the lips
syn
peck
def
to put your lips against somebody’s lips to show love
eg
She gave him a kiss on the lips
syn
peck
ngsl
kiss noun
ngsl
dependent adjective
def
someone who depends on somebody for (financial) support
eg
It’s very easy to become dependent on sleeping pills.
syn
vulnerable
ngsl
campaign noun
def
to work in an organized and active way toward a goal
eg
the government has just lunched(=begun) their annual campaign to stop drunken driving.
syn
operation
def
to work in an organized and active way toward a goal
eg
the government has just lunched(=begun) their annual campaign to stop drunken driving.
syn
operation
ngsl
campaign noun
ngsl
latter adjective
def
The second or last mentioned thing
eg
Building of the new library should begin in the latter part of next year
syn
recent
def
The second or last mentioned thing
eg
Building of the new library should begin in the latter part of next year
syn
recent
ngsl
latter adjective
ngsl
lock noun
def
to close something with a device so others cannot open it
eg
safety locks
syn
bolt
def
to close something with a device so others cannot open it
eg
safety locks
syn
bolt
ngsl
lock noun
ngsl
cent noun
def
100th of the basic unit of money
eg
on the foreign exchange the pound rises around 2 cents against the dollar
syn
(cooper) penny
def
100th of the basic unit of money
eg
on the foreign exchange the pound rises around 2 cents against the dollar
syn
(cooper) penny
ngsl
cent noun
ngsl
certainly adverb
def
definitely true or is sure to happen
eg
had you forgotten about our meet on sunday?. Centainly not!. I’ve reserver a table at Lucho’s restaurant for this evening.
syn
absolety adb
def
definitely true or is sure to happen
eg
had you forgotten about our meet on sunday?. Centainly not!. I’ve reserver a table at Lucho’s restaurant for this evening.
syn
absolety adb
ngsl
certainly adverb
ngsl
chain noun
def
series of connected things, events or even people.
eg
Peace campaigners formed a chain around the military base
syn
group or cable
def
series of connected things, events or even people.
eg
Peace campaigners formed a chain around the military base
syn
group or cable
ngsl
chain noun
ngsl
channel noun
def
1a narrow, deep body of water used by ships.
2a system used for end data from one person or place to another person or place.
eg
the boats all have to pass through this narrow channel
syn
route
def
1a narrow, deep body of water used by ships.
2a system used for end data from one person or place to another person or place.
eg
the boats all have to pass through this narrow channel
syn
route
ngsl
channel noun
ngsl
characteristic noun
def
particular feature that a thing or someone has
eg
the male displays several characteristics which distinguish him from the female.
syn
atribute
def
particular feature that a thing or someone has
eg
the male displays several characteristics which distinguish him from the female.
syn
atribute
ngsl
characteristic noun
ngsl
milk noun
def
the white liquid that is produced by females to feed their kids
eg
a milk bottle
syn
buttermilk
def
the white liquid that is produced by females to feed their kids
eg
a milk bottle
syn
buttermilk
ngsl
milk noun
ngsl
colors noun
def
the quality of thing you can see such blue, red
eg
the dress comes in blue, green, red and other colors.
syn
glow
def
the quality of thing you can see such blue, red
eg
the dress comes in blue, green, red and other colors.
syn
glow
ngsl
color noun
ngsl
origin noun
def
the point where someone or something is started.
eg
what’s the origin of this saying? (=where did it come from?)
syn
source
def
the point where someone or something is started.
eg
what’s the origin of this saying? (=where did it come from?)
syn
source
ngsl
origin noun
ngsl
church noun
def
building where people gather and pray
eg
a church spire/tower
syn
chapel
def
building where people gather and pray
eg
a church spire/tower
syn
chapel
ngsl
church noun
ngls
drag verb
def
to pull something that is difficult to move
eg
pick up the chair instead of pulling it behind you!
syn
creep
def
to pull something that is difficult to move
eg
pick up the chair instead of pulling it behind you!
syn
creep
ngsl
drag verb
ngsl
civil adjective
def
It’s related to people related to a country
eg
helicopters are mainly used for military rather than civil use.
syn
local
def
It’s related to people related to a country
eg
helicopters are mainly used for military rather than civil use.
syn
local
ngsl
civil adjective
ngsl
proportion noun
def
an amoun that is part of the whole thing
eg
Children make up a large proportion of the world’s population.
syn
distribution
def
an amoun that is part of the whole thing
eg
Children make up a large proportion of the world’s population.
syn
distribution
ngsl
proportion noun
ngsl
reject verb
def
to refuse to accept, believe or consider
eg
he is in trouble but he has refused all my offers of help
syn
refuse
def
to refuse to accept, believe or consider
eg
he is in trouble but he has rejected all my offers of help
syn
refuse
ngsl
reject verb
ngsl
clothes noun
def
things you wear on your body(e.g.,shirt, dress, tie)
eg
Iˋm just putting my clothes
syn
attire
def
things you wear on your body(e.g.,shirt, dress, tie)
eg
Iˋm just putting my clothes
syn
attire
ngsl
clothes noun
ngsl
course noun
def
direction that a river moves along
eg
changing the course of the river would cause serious enviromental damages to the enviroment.
syn
route
def
direction that a river moves along
eg
changing the course of the river would cause serious enviromental damages to the enviroment.
syn
route
ngsl
course noun
ngsl
colleague noun
def
someone who work with you in the same area
eg
we’re entertaining colleagues of Carol’s tonight.
syn
teammate
def
someone who work with you in the same area
eg
we’re entertaining colleagues of Carol’s tonight.
syn
teammate
ngsl
colleague noun
ngsl
formula noun
def
plan or method for doing or making something
eg
we have changed the formula of the washing powder
syn
procedure
def
plan or method for doing or making something
eg
we have changed the formula of the washing powder
syn
procedure
ngsl
formula noun
ngsl
combination noun
def
result of mixing different things
eg
her experience and energy are a winning combination in business
syn
mix
def
result of mixing different things
eg
her experience and energy are a winning combination in business
syn
mix
ngsl
combination noun
ngsl
fundation noun
def
undergound base on which a building is constructed
eg
the fundation of a new state
syn
base
def
undergound base on which a building is constructed
eg
the fundation of a new state
syn
base
ngsl
fundation noun
ngsl
lip noun
deg
The top and bottom part of the outsise of somebody’s mouth.
eg
He had chocolate on his upper and lower lips.
syn
rim
deg
The top and bottom part of the outsise of somebody’s mouth.
eg
He had chocolate on his upper and lower lips.
syn
rim
ngsl
lip noun
ngsl
comment noun
def
Something you say, give an opinion or remark
eg
gary made a derogatory comment about one of his teachers.
syn
observation
def
Something you say, give an opinion or remark
eg
gary made a derogatory comment about one of his teachers.
syn
observation
ngsl
comment noun
ngsl
commision noun
def
A group in charge of finding out about something or controlling something
eg
A commision on alcohol abuse/family violence
syn
authority
def
A group in charge of finding out about something or controlling something
eg
A commision on alcohol abuse/family violence
syn
authority
ngsl
commision noun
ngsl
commitment noun
def
A promise or decision to do something; something you must do that takes time.
eg
the goverment reaffirment its commitment to the peace process
syn
promise
def
A promise or decision to do something; something you must do that takes time.
eg
the goverment reaffirment its commitment to the peace process
syn
promise
ngsl
commitment noun
ngsl
relief noun
def
the relaxed feeling when something unpleasent stops or doesn’t happen
eg
james can’t come today, that’s a relief!
syn
happiness
def
the relaxed feeling when something unpleasent stops or doesn’t happen
eg
james can’t come today, that’s a relief!
syn
happiness
ngsl
relief noun
ngsl
complain verb
def
to say that you are not happy or satisfied with something or somebody
eg
you’re always complaining
syn
accuse
def
to say that you are not happy or satisfied with something or somebody
eg
you’re always complaining
syn
accuse
ngsl
complain verb
ngsl
component noun
def
one of the parts that make up something
eg
the factory supplies electrical components for cars.
syn
item
def
one of the parts that make up something
eg
the factory supplies electrical components for cars.
syn
item
ngsl
component noun
ngsl
concentrate verb
def
to give all your attention to a task; focus
eg
The company is concentrating (its resources) on improving the internal policy.
syn
focus
def
to give all your attention to a task; focus
eg
The company is concentrating (its resources) on improving the internal policy.
syn
focus
ngsl
concentrate verb
ngsl
condition noun
def
state of living you are in (e.g. health, sight)
eg
he’s in no condition to drive home
syn
status
def
state of living you are in (e.g. health, sight)
eg
he’s in no condition to drive home
syn
status
ngsl
condition noun
ngsl
margin noun
def
the empty space at top, bottom and sides of a printed page
eg
she was in the habit of making notes in the margin of her text books.
syn
edge
def
the empty space at top, bottom and sides of a printed page
eg
she was in the habit of making notes in the margin of her text books.
syn
edge
ngsl
margin noun
ngsl
content noun
def
information in something (e.g. a book or program computer)
eg
it’s a very stylish and beatiful film. but it lacks content.
syn
idea
def
information in something (e.g. a book or program computer)
eg
it’s a very stylish and beatiful film. but it lacks content.
syn
idea
ngsl
content noun
ngsl
contract noun
def
legal agreement (e.g. for doing work for money)
eg
my solicitor is drawing up(=drawing a contract)
syn
arrengment
def
legal agreement (e.g. for doing work for money)
eg
my solicitor is drawing up(=drawing a contract)
syn
arrengment
ngsl
contract noun
ngsl
contribute verb
def
give something of value or help someone or something
eg
aren’t you going to contribute towards Jarren’s leaving present
syn
commit
def
give something of value or help someone or something
eg
aren’t you going to contribute towards Jarren’s leaving present
syn
commit
ngsl
contribute verb
ngsl
pace noun
def
the speed at someone or something moves or happens.
eg
could you slow down? I can’t keep pace with you
syn
velocity
def
the speed at someone or something moves or happens.
eg
could you slow down? I can’t keep pace with you
syn
velocity
ngsl
pace noun
ngls
corner noun
def
place where two lines, sides meet.
eg
I have a bruise where I hit my leg on the corner of the tabel
syn
edge
def
place where two lines, sides meet.
eg
I have a bruise where I hit my leg on the corner of the tabel
syn
edge
ngls
corner noun
ngsl
reputation noun
def
an opinion about something or something based on the past
eg
the goverment’s reputation has already been hurt by a series of scandals.
syn
fame
def
an opinion about something or something based on the past
eg
the goverment’s reputation has already been hurt by a series of scandals.
syn
fame
ngsl
reputation noun
ngsl
shoulder noun
def
the part of the body where the arms attaches or join
eg
then she put her arm around myshoulder and gave me kiss.
syn
-
def
the part of the body where the arms attaches or join
eg
then she put her arm around myshoulder and gave me kiss.
syn
-
ngsl
shoulder noun
ngsl
perception noun
def
the way someone sees and feel someone or something
eg
these photographs will change people’s perception of war.
syn
viewpoint
def
the way someone sees and feel someone or something
eg
these photographs will change people’s perception of war.
syn
viewpoint
ngsl
perception noun
ngsl
similarly adv
def
In a way that someone or something is almost the same as someone or something.
eg
I was brought up to be polite. Similarly, I’ve tried to teach my own children good manners.
syn
alike
def
In a way that someone or something is almost the same as someone or something.
eg
I was brought up to be polite. Similarly, I’ve tried to teach my own children good manners.
syn
alike
ngsl
similarly adv
ngsl
crime noun
def
act that is agains the law;murder,theft,etc.
eg
the goverment plans to put more officer on the streets to tackle serious crime
syn
corruption
def
act that is agains the law;murder,theft,etc.
eg
the goverment plans to put more officer on the streets to tackle serious crime
syn
corruption
ngsl
crime noun
ngsl
supporter noun
def
someone who shows that are in favor of an idea or plan
eg
He’s one of president’s strongest supporter within industry.
syn
ally
def
someone who shows that are in favor of an idea or plan
eg
He’s one of president’s strongest supporter within industry.
syn
ally
ngsl
supporter noun
ngsl
symbol noun
def
action or object that represents an idea or movement
eg
a heart shape is the symbol of love
syn
figure
def
action or object that represents an idea or movement
eg
a heart shape is the symbol of love
syn
figure
ngsl
symbol noun
ngsl
cultural adjective
def
of a particular community’s customs and behaviors
eg
the misunderstanding is likely just the result of cultural difference between them.
syn
artistic
def
of a particular community’s customs and behaviors
eg
the misunderstanding is likely just the result of cultural difference between them.
syn
artistic
ngsl
cultural adjective
ngsl
sky noun
def
the place where we see clouds above us
eg
we looked up/into the sky at the sound of the plane
syn
heavens
def
the place where we see clouds above us
eg
we looked up/into the sky at the sound of the plane
syn
heavens
ngsl
sky noun
ngsl
cream noun
def
the thic white liquid that comes from milk and in used in cocking
eg
a cake cream (A cake with cream in it)
syn
jelly
def
the thic white liquid that comes from milk and in used in cocking
eg
a cake cream (A cake with cream in it)
syn
jelly
ngsl
cream noun
ngsl
evolution noun
def
slow, steady change or development
eg
we watched a documentary about the story of human evolution over the last three thousand years
syn
change
def
slow, steady change or development
eg
we watched a documentary about the story of human evolution over the last three thousand years
syn
change
ngsl
evolution noun
ngsl
example noun
def
something or someone who represents a group.
eg
this painting is marvellous example of her work.
syn
case
def
something or someone who represents a group.
eg
this painting is marvellous example of her work.
syn
case
ngsl
example noun
ngsl
decrease verb
def
to reduce the amount, quantity,size or intensity of something
eg
our share of the market has decresed sharply this year
syn
reduction
def
to reduce the amount, quantity,size or intensity of something
eg
our share of the market has decresed sharply this year
syn
reduction
ngsl
decrease verb
ngsl
exhaust verb
def
to use all of something such as energy, resources, or possibilities to make someone very, very tired
eg
Billy’s heart was so weak that just climbing a few steps exhausted him.
def
to use all of something such as energy, resources, or possibilities to make someone very, very tired
eg
Billy’s heart was so weak that just climbing a few steps exhausted him.
ngsl
exhaust verb
ngsl
soul noun
def
the spiritual part of a person
eg
she’s one of those people who puts their body and soul into their work
syn
conscience
def
the spiritual part of a person
eg
she’s one of those people who puts their body and soul into their work
syn
conscience
ngsl
soul noun
ngsl
delay noun
def
to cause something to happen latter than planned or expected
eg
I think we should delay deciding about this ‘til next year.
syn
lag
def
to cause something to happen latter than planned or expected
eg
I think we should delay deciding about this ‘til next year.
syn
lag
ngsl
delay noun
ngsl
specifically adv
def
in a well-defined or clean manner; in a particular way
eg
these jeans are specifically designed desing for women.
syn
precisely
def
in a well-defined or clean manner; in a particular way
eg
these jeans are specifically designed desing for women.
syn
precisely
ngsl
specifically adv
ngsl
demonstrate verb
def
to show how something works (e.g. a product)
eg
These problems demostrate the importance of strategic planning.
syn
indicate
def
to show how something works (e.g. a product)
eg
These problems demostrate the importance of strategic planning.
syn
indicate
ngsl
demonstrate verb
ngsl
extract verb
def
to take something out from something else
eg
the oil which is extracted from the olive is used for cocking.
syn
separate
def
to take something out from something else
eg
the oil which is extracted from the olive is used for cocking.
syn
separatev
ngsl
extract verb
ngsl
talent noun
def
the natural ability of person to something well
eg
Her talent for music showed at an early age
syn
Capability
def
the natural ability of person to something well
eg
Her talent for music showed at an early age
syn
Capability
ngsl
talent noun
ngsl
desire noun
def
to wish for, want something or hope for something
eg
She had a burning/string desire to get back to her home country before she died.
syn
aspiration
def
to wish for, want something or hope for something
eg
She had a burning/string desire to get back to her home country before she died.
syn
aspiration
ngsl
desire noun
ngsl
destroy verb
def
to damage something so badly that it no longer exists.
eg
The accident seems to have completely destroyed his confidence.
syn
damage
def
to damage something so badly that it no longer exists.
eg
The accident seems to have completely destroyed his confidence.
syn
damage
ngsl
destroy verb
ngsl
direction noun
def
it describes the way you are going (e.g., north)
eg
‘No, go that way’ I said. Pointing in the opposite direction.
syn
way
def
it describes the way you are going (e.g., north)
eg
‘No, go that way’ I said. Pointing in the opposite direction.
syn
way
ngsl
direction noun
ngsl
distinction noun
def
The special quality that makes something different
eg
There’s a clear disctintion between the dialects spoken in the two regions
syn
Characteristic
def
The special quality that makes something different
eg
There’s a clear disctintion between the dialects spoken in the two regions
syn
Characteristic
ngsl
distinction noun
ngsl
division noun
def
something separated in different parts;Groups separated by functions.
eg
the equal division of labor between workers
syn
distribution
def
something separated in different parts;Groups separated by functions.
eg
the equal division of labor between workers
syn
distribution
ngsl
division noun
ngsl
doctor noun
def
a proffesional who is trained to treat sick or injured people.
eg
the doctor prescibed some medication
syn
expert
def
a proffesional who is trained to treat sick or injured people.
eg
the doctor prescibed some medication
syn
expert
ngsl
doctor noun
ngsl
domestic adjective
def
relating to a particular country; relating to the home and family
eg
Domestic opinion had turned agains the war
syn
internal
def
relating to a particular country; relating to the home and family
eg
Domestic opinion had turned agains the war
syn
internal
ngsl
domestic adjective
ngsl
iron noun
def
the hard material used to make steel(Fe)
eg
working iron require higher temperatures than cooper
sym
cast
def
the hard material used to make steel(Fe)
eg
working iron require higher temperatures than cooper
sym
cast
ngsl
iron noun
ngsl
economy noun
def
total of all the goods, services and wages in area
eg
Tourism can help to boost a with economy
syn
frugality
def
total of all the goods, services and wages in area
eg
Tourism can help to boost a with economy
syn
frugality
ngsl
economy noun
ngsl
editor noun
def
a person whose job a to make changes to the contents of a book
eg
she’s a senior editor in the refence deparment in a publising company.
syn
reviser
def
a person whose job a to make changes to the contents of a book
eg
she’s a senior editor in the refence deparment in a publising company.
syn
reviser
ngsl
editor noun
ngsl
elect verb
def
choose someone for a position usually by voting
eg
we elected him as our representative
syn
vote for
def
choose someone for a position usually by voting
eg
we elected him as our representative
syn
vote for
ngsl
elect verb
ngsl
knee noun
def
the middle part of you leg that bends
eg
the baby was crawling around on her hands and knees.
syn
patella
def
the middle part of you leg that bends
eg
the baby was crawling around on her hands and knees.
syn
patella
ngsl
knee noun
ngsl
stem noun
def
the long and thin part of flower that support leaves and flowers
eg
flower stems
syn
branch
def
the long and thin part of flower that support leaves and flowers
eg
flower stems
syn
branch
ngsl
stem noun
ngsl
engineer noun
def
proffesional who build and create complex structures and others complicated structures
eg
I’m studying to become a engineer, and I’m currently working on different robitic projects
syn
architect
def
proffesional who build and create complex structures and others complicated structures
eg
I’m studying to become a engineer, and I’m currently working on different robitic projects
syn
architect
ngsl
engineer noun
ngsl
entirely adverb
def
fully or completely
eg
I entirely forgot about the meeting yesterday, so now I feel so bad.
syn
completely
def
fully or completely
eg
I entirely forgot about the meeting yesterday, so now I feel so bad.
syn
completely
ngsl
entirely adverb
ngsl
wage noun
def
money paid to the worker for the hours who worked
eg
by the next year, I’ll be working a better job a higher salary.
syn
-
def
money paid to the worker for the hours who worked
eg
by the next year, I’ll be working a better job a higher salary.
syn
-
ngsl
wage noun
ngsl
wheel noun
def
the round thing under the car that turns and make it move.
eg
I was trying to fix the wheel, but I kept coming off
syn
roller
def
the round thing under the car that turns and make it move.
eg
I was trying to fix the wheel, but I kept coming off
syn
roller
ngsl
wheel noun
ngsl
espace verb
def
get away from a place or a location where you’re being held
eg
I’m cleaning the wheel on my car because it got dirty
syn
dissapear
def
get away from a place or a location where you’re being held
eg
I’m cleaning the wheel on my car because it got dirty
syn
dissapear
ngsl
escape verb
ngls
winner noun
def
an animal or a person that is the best in a competition or a race.
eg
by the time we arrived, they had already decided the winner of the competition
syn
champion
def
an animal or a person that is the best in a competition or a race.
eg
by the time we arrived, they had already decided the winner of the competition
syn
champion
ngls
winner noun
ngsl
estimate noun
def
guess or calculation of the cost, value or size
eg
by tomorrow, they will have sent us the final estimate for the project
syn
evaluation
def
guess or calculation of the cost, value or size
eg
by tomorrow, they will have sent us the final estimate for the project
syn
evaluation
ngsl
estimate noun
ngsl
appointment noun
def
the time you arranged to meet someone or to do something
eg
at this time tomorrow, I’ll be attending my appointment with the doctor.
syn
date
def
the time you arranged to meet someone or to do something
eg
at this time tomorrow, I’ll be attending my appointment with the doctor.
syn
date
ngsl
appointment noun
ngsl
here adverb
def
in, at or place
eg
by the time you arrive here, I will have waited for over two hours.
syn
present
|def
in, at or place
eg
by the time you arrive here, I will have waited for over two hours.
syn
present
ngsl
here adverb
ngsl
examine verb
def
to look at someone or somebody very carefully in order to learn more
eg
If I were a detective, I would examine every detail of the crime scene
syn
check
def
to look at someone or somebody very carefully in order to learn more
eg
If I were a detective, I would examine every detail of the crime scene
syn
check
ngsl
examine verb
ngsl
breakfast noun
def
the first meal of the day
eg
If I skip breakfast, I always feel tired by noon
syn
ngsl
excite verb
def
to make some happy, eager, interested
eg
If they announce the concert, it will excite a lot of fans
syn
animate
def
to make some happy, eager, interested
eg
If they announce the concert, it will excite a lot of fans
syn
animate
ngsl
excite verb
ngsl
however adv
def
used to say that something is different from what was said before; but
eg
I have tried to study all day;However I keep getting distracted
syn
yet
def
used to say that something is different from what was said before; but
eg
I have tried to study all day;However I keep getting distracted
syn
yet
ngsl
however adv
ngsl
breast noun
def
one of the two parts on the front of a woman that produce milk when she has a baby
eg
she was grilling the chicken breast when the phone rang
syn
chest
def
one of the two parts on the front of a woman that produce milk when she has a baby
eg
she was grilling the chicken breast when the phone rang
syn
chest
ngsl
breast noun
ngsl
capture verb
def
to catch and prevent someone from being free
eg
if the had captured the criminal earlier, the incident wouldn’t have scalated
syn
seize
def
to catch and prevent someone from being free
eg
if the had captured the criminal earlier, the incident wouldn’t have scalated
syn
seize
ngsl
capture verb
ngsl
celebrate verb
def
to observe an evernt or ocation (e.g., a birthday)
eg
If I had more time, I would celebrate with you tonight
syn
honer
def
to observe an evernt or ocation (e.g., a birthday)
eg
If I had more time, I would celebrate with you tonight
syn
honer
ngsl
celebrate verb
ngsl
expense noun
def
the amount of money used to pay for something
eg
the biggest expense last year was repairing my car
syn
charge
def
the amount of money used to pay for something
eg
the biggest expense last year was repairing my car
syn
charge
ngsl
expense noun
ngsl
explore verb
def
to learn about something in detail or travel around
eg
by the end of the month, we will have explored all the haking trails in the park
syn
examine
def
to learn about something in detail or travel around
eg
by the end of the month, we will have explored all the haking trails in the park
syn
examine
ngsl
explore verb
ngsl
extend verb
def
to straigthen or stretch out something (e.g., your legs)
eg
If the weather improves, we will extend our stay at the beach
syn
continue
def
to straigthen or stretch out something (e.g., your legs)
eg
If the weather improves, we will extend our stay at the beach
syn
continue
ngsl
extend verb
ngsl
childhood noun
def
the time when you are a child
eg
If you think about your childhood, it brings back strong emotions
syn
adolescence
def
the time when you are a child
eg
If you think about your childhood, it brings back strong emotions
syn
adolescence
ngsl
childhood noun
ngsl
fairly adv
def
in a reasonable way;between a little and very much
eg
if the weather is fairly good, we’ll go hiking
syn
reasonably
def
in a reasonable way;between a little and very much
eg
if the weather is fairly good, we’ll go hiking
syn
reasonably
ngsl
fairly adv
ngsl
farmer noun
def
someone who owns or looks after farm
eg
a farmer works hard every day to grow crops for the community
syn
grower
def
someone who owns or looks after farm
eg
a farmer works hard every day to grow crops for the community
syn
grower
ngsl
farmer noun
ngsl
fear noun
def
unpleasent feeling by being aware of danger
eg
If I didn’t have this fear of speaking in public, I would join in the debate team
syn
worry
def
unpleasent feeling by being aware of danger
eg
If I didn’t have this fear of speaking in public, I would join in the debate team
syn
worry
ngsl
fear noun
ngsl
feed verb
def
to give food (e.g., to an animal or a baby)
eg
she was feeding the birds when suddenly it started to rain
syn
provide
def
to give food (e.g., to an animal or a baby)
eg
she was feeding the birds when suddenly it started to rain
syn
provide
ngsl
feed verb
ngsl
closely adverb
def
very close in time;just next to
eg
he had studied the map closely before starting the hike
syn
fimrly
def
very close in time;just next to
eg
he had studied the map closely before starting the hike
syn
firmly
ngsl
closely adverb
ngsl
file noun
def
to submit doccument to an authority (e.g., city hall)
eg
if you save the file now, you’ll not lose your progress
syn
record
def
to submit doccument to an authority (e.g., city hall)
eg
if you save the file now, you’ll not lose your progress
syn
record
ngsl
file noun
ngls
angle noun
def
a place where to lines meet
eg
if the angle is too deep, the ladder might slip
syn
corner
def
a place where to lines meet
eg
if the angle is too deep, the ladder might slip
syn
corner
ngls
angle noun
ngls
flower noun
def
plant with a pretty head (e.g., a rose)
eg
if you plant the flower, it will grow faster
syn
blossom
def
plant with a pretty head (e.g., a rose)
eg
if you plant the flower, it will grow faster
syn
blossom
ngls
flower noun
ngsl
attribute noun
def
quality or factor that someone or something has
eg
the most beatiful attribute will have been identified by the end of the meeting
syn
characteristic
def
quality or factor that someone or something has
eg
the most beatiful attribute will have been identified by the end of the meeting
syn
characteristic
ngsl
attribute noun
ngsl
command noun
def
to give an order; have control over others
eg
had the command been clear, would the task have been easier?
syn
order
def
to give an order; have control over others
eg
had the command been clear, would the task have been easier?
syn
order
ngsl
command noun
ngsl
consist adjective
def
alway acting and repeting the same way
eg
her new recipe consisted with only three ingrediente, it was awesome
syn
-
def
alway acting and repeting the same way
eg
her new recipe consisted with only three ingrediente, it was awesome
syn
-
ngsl
consist adjective
ngsl
core noun
def
the central part of a fruit;the center of something
eg
by the end of week, I’ll have mastered the core concepts of this topic
syn
essence
def
the central part of a fruit;the center of something
eg
by the end of week, I’ll have mastered the core concepts of this topic
syn
essence
ngsl
core noun
ngsl
frame noun
def
the basic structure of something that gives it its shape
eg
if the frame had been stronger, the mirror wouldn’t have broken easily.
syn
structure
def
the basic structure of something that gives it its shape
eg
if the frame had been stronger, the mirror wouldn’t have broken easily.
syn
structure
ngsl
frame noun
ngsl
bowl noun
def
Rouden thing used for holding thins such as rice, soup.
eg
if I had a bigger bowl, I could mix all the ingredients at once.
syn
pot
def
Rouden thing used for holding thins such as rice, soup.
eg
if I had a bigger bowl, I could mix all the ingredients at once.
syn
pot
ngsl
bowl noun
ngls
crop noun
def
plant grown on a farm for food
eg
if the corn crop isn’t big enough, we can you the other space on ther right.
syn
???
def
plant grown on a farm for food
eg
if the bowl isn’t big enough, we can use a larger one from the cupboard.
syn
output
ngls
crop noun
ngsl
gain verb
def
to get something wanted, needed or valued
eg
will you be gainin more experience by working part-time next semester?
syn
achievement
def
to get something wanted, needed or valued
eg
will you be gainin more experience by working part-time next semester?
syn
achievement
ngsl
gain verb
ngsl
debt noun
def
the amount of money that is own to somebody and it’s not paid yet.
eg
are you still dealing with debt from your student loans?
syn
bill
def
the amount of money that is own to somebody and it’s not paid yet.
eg
are you still dealing with debt from your student loans?
syn
bill
ngsl
debt noun
ngsl
generally adverb
def
usually, most of the time
eg
by the time we finish this course, we will generally have learnt the most basic concepts
syn
commonly
def
usually, most of the time
eg
by the time we finish this course, we will generally have learnt the most basic concepts
syn
commonly
ngsl
generally adverb
ngsl
last verb
def
the one before
eg
how long is this meeting lasting?
syn
remain
def
the one before
eg
how long is this meeting lasting?
syn
remain
ngsl
last verb
ngsl
exhibition noun
def
an event or group of things is shown to the public
eg
I’ve already visited the museum exhibition downtown, it’s incredible
syn
display
def
an event or group of things is shown to the public
eg
I’ve already visited the museum exhibition downtown, it’s incredible
syn
display
ngsl
exhibition noun
ngsl
graduate noun
def
a person who has recieved a degree
eg
by next summer, the graduate will have started their full-time jobs.
syn
alum
def
a person who has recieved a degree
eg
by next summer, the graduate will have started their full-time jobs.
syn
alum
ngsl
graduate noun
ngsl
leave verb
def
to go away; depart
eg
will you be leaving early tomorrow or staying for the whole event?
syn
take off
def
to go away; depart
eg
will you be leaving early tomorrow or staying for the whole event?
syn
take off
ngsl
leave verb
ngsl
liability noun
def
something that is owed to somebody (e.g., a debt)
eg
they could have avoid a lawsuit if they had had identified the liability earlier more
syn
accountability
def
something that is owed to somebody (e.g., a debt)
eg
they could have avoid a lawsuit if they had had identified the liability earlier more
syn
accountability
ngsl
liability noun
ngsl
gun noun
def
a weapon that shoot small round metal down a metal tube
eg
will they be using guns during the demostration at the firing range?
syn
revolver
def
a weapon that shoot small round metal down a metal tube
eg
will they be using guns during the demostration at the firing range?
syn
revolver
ngsl
gun noun
ngsl
life noun
def
all the living things (e.g., animals, plants, humans)
eg
If life were a little easier, we could travel the world without worries
syn
generation
def
all the living things (e.g., animals, plants, humans)
eg
If life were a little easier, we could travel the world without worries
syn
generation
ngsl
life noun
ngsl
hall noun
def
a usally long and norrow room to other room
eg
the have decorated the room beautifully for this event
syn
hallway
def
a usally long and norrow room to other room
eg
the have decorated the room beautifully for this event
syn
hallway
ngsl
hall noun
ngsl
hang verb
def
to attach a picture, text on the wall
eg
She had already hung the curtains, before the guests arrived
syn
pin verb
def
to attach a picture, text on the wall
eg
She had already hung the curtains, before the guests arrived
syn
pin verb
ngsl
hang verb
ngsl
line noun
def
mark that’s long, straight and thin
eg
they will be standing there when the door open.
syn
edge
def
mark that’s long, straight and thin
eg
they will be standing there when the door open.
syn
edge
ngsl
line noun
ngsl
cake noun
def
a sweet baked food made from flour, fat, sugar and eggs.
eg
by the time the guests arrive, she will have finished icing the cake
syn
loaf
def
a sweet baked food made from flour, fat, sugar and eggs.
eg
by the time the guests arrive, she will have finished icing the cake
syn
loaf
ngsl
cake noun
ngsl
hire verb
def
to employ a person to a particular job
eg
if companies hire qualified candidate, the productivity increases.
syn
enlist verb
def
to employ a person to a particular job
eg
if companies hire qualified candidate, the productivity increases.
syn
enlist verb
ngsl
hire verb
ngsl
historical adjective
def
related to something in the past
eg
next month, they will exploring the historical sites as part of the field trip
syn
ancient
def
related to something in the past
eg
next month, they will exploring the historical sites as part of the field trip
syn
ancient
ngsl
historical adjective
ngsl
host noun
def
person who entertains guests
eg
the host great warmly as the guests arrive at the event
syn
entertainer
def
person who entertains guests
eg
the host great warmly as the guests arrive at the event
syn
entertainer
ngsl
host noun
ngsl
hotel noun
def
place where people can stay when traveling
eg
they are staying at a hotel near the beach at the moment
syn
resort
def
place where people can stay when traveling
eg
they are staying at a hotel near the beach at the moment
syn
resort
ngsl
hotel noun
ngsl
fellow noun
def
someone in the same group or situation
eg
this time tomorrow, our fellow will be presenting his project to the team
syn
associate
def
someone in the same group or situation
eg
this time tomorrow, our fellow will be presenting his project to the team
syn
associate
ngsl
fellow noun
ngsl
many adjective
def
used to refer to a large amoung of thing
eg
if many talented actores were interested, we would cast them in the play.
syn
numerous
def
used to refer to a large amoung of thing
eg
if many talented actores were interested, we would cast them in the play.
syn
numerous
ngsl
many adjective
ngsl
currency noun
def
a money system that a country uses
eg
this time next week, they’ll be trading cryptocurrency in the system
syn
cash
def
a money system that a country uses
eg
this time next week, they’ll be trading cryptocurrency in the system
syn
cash
ngsl
currency noun
ngsl
hurt verb
def
to cause damage, pain or injury
eg
if I hadn’t rushed going down the stairs, I wouldn’t have hurt myself
syn
damage verb
def
to cause damage, pain or injury
eg
if I hadn’t rushed going down the stairs, I wouldn’t have hurt myself
syn
damage verb
ngsl
hurt verb
ngsl
ice noun
def
frozen water
eg
have you ever seen ice forming on the window in winter?
syn
crystal
def
frozen water
eg
have you ever seen ice forming on the window in winter?
syn
crystal
ngsl
ice noun
ngsl
gene noun
def
part of a cell that control the development of living thing
eg
if that gene were better understood, we would have created a cure earlier.
syn
heredity
def
part of a cell that control the development of living thing
eg
if that gene were better understood, we would have created a cure earlier.
syn
heredity
ngsl
gene noun
ngsl
identity noun
def
who someone is; the collection of qualities that represent a person.
eg
we will be exploring different aspects of cultural groups during tomorrow’s workshop.
syn
personality noun
def
who someone is; the collection of qualities that represent a person.
eg
we will be exploring different aspects of cultural groups during tomorrow’s workshop.
syn
personality noun
ngsl
identity noun
ngsl
curve noun
def
smooth rounded line that isn’t straight
eg
if they had noticed the curve eariler, they could have avoided the accident
syn
arc
def
smooth rounded line that isn’t straight
eg
if they had noticed the curve eariler, they could have avoided the accident
syn
arc
ngsl
curve noun
ngls
image noun
def
picture, sculpture or paiting of something
eg
If i had a clearer image, I would use for my presentation
syn
figure
def
picture, sculpture or paiting of something
eg
If i had a clearer image, I would use for my presentation
syn
figure
ngls
image noun
ngsl
imagine verb
def
to think creatively about; form a mental picture of
eg
by this time next year, I’ll have imagined every possible solution to the problem
syn
create
def
to think creatively about; form a mental picture of
eg
by this time next year, I’ll have imagined every possible solution to the problem
syn
create
ngsl
imagine verb
ngsl
modify verb
def
to make small changes to something
eg
I have already modified the document based on your feedback.
syn
adapt
def
to make small changes to something
eg
I have already modified the document based on your feedback.
syn
adapt
ngsl
modify verb
ngls
month noun
def
one of 12 time periods of a year, each from 28 to 31 days long
eg
by the end of the last month, I had completed all my projects
syn
date
def
one of 12 time periods of a year, each from 28 to 31 days long
eg
by the end of the last month, I had completed all my projects
syn
date
ngls
month noun
ngsl
income noun
def
earned money from work, business or investments
eg
next month, we will be discussing new methodologies to solve the problem during the meeting.
syn
cash
def
earned money from work, business or investments
eg
next month, we will be discussing new methodologies to solve the problem during the meeting.
syn
cash
ngsl
income noun
ngsl
indicate verb
def
to show something, point out, direct attention to
eg
if the results indicate a problem, we will address it immediately
syn
demonstrate verb
def
to show something, point out, direct attention to
eg
if the results indicate a problem, we will address it immediately
syn
demonstrate verb
ngsl
indicate verb
ngsl
industrial adjective
def
concerning about the people or business that makes certain products
eg
they are building a new industrial park on the outskirt of town
syn
mechanical
def
concerning about the people or business that makes certain products
eg
they are building a new industrial park on the outskirt of town
syn
mechanical
ngsl
industrial adjective
ngsl
guard noun
def
to watch over something to protect it
eg
the guard had been patrolling the area for hours before the shift ended.
syn
defender
def
to watch over something to protect it
eg
the guard had been patrolling the area for hours before the shift ended.
syn
defender
ngsl
guard noun
ngsl
insist verb
def
to state your opinion strongly and firm
eg
if she insisted on coming with us, we let her join the trip
syn
demand verb
def
to state your opinion strongly and firm
eg
if she insisted on coming with us, we let her join the trip
syn
demand verb
ngsl
insist verb
ngsl
instrument noun
def
a piece of equipment used for an specific porpuse such playing music, measuring.
eg
if she had leaned her instrument one year ago, she would be a proffesional musician.
syn
appliance
def
a piece of equipment used for an specific porpuse such playing music, measuring.
eg
if she had leaned her instrument one year ago, she would be a proffesional musician.
syn
appliance
ngsl
instrument noun
ngsl
depression noun
def
a feeling of great sadness
eg
if had been more undestanding, she wouldn’t feel alone in her depression.
syn
bummer
def
a feeling of great sadness
eg
if had been more undestanding, she wouldn’t feel alone in her depression.
syn
bummer
ngsl
depression noun
ngsl
off preposition
def
away from; leaving
eg
by the time the right bus arrived, she had already gotten off at the wrong bus stop.
syn
outside
def
away from; leaving
eg
by the time the right bus arrived, she had already gotten off at the wrong bus stop.
syn
outside
ngsl
off preposition
ngsl
investor noun
def
a person who gives money to help a business grow for profit
eg
the investor will be meeting with the chamber group to discuss about the new funding proposal.
syn
shareholder
def
a person who gives money to help a business grow for profit
eg
the investor will be meeting with the chamber group to discuss about the new funding proposal.
syn
shareholder
ngsl
investor noun
ngsl
on preposition
def
located on the surface of something (e.g., the apple is on the table)
eg
If I had been on time for the meeting, I would have gotten the promotion
syn
-
def
located on the surface of something (e.g., the apple is on the table)
eg
If I had been on time for the meeting, I would have gotten the promotion
syn
-
ngsl
on preposition
ngsl
entrance noun
def
a way into a place
eg
if we had taken the right turn earlier, we wouldn’t be lost near this entrance now.
syn
door
def
a way into a place
eg
if we had taken the right turn earlier, we wouldn’t be lost near this entrance now.
syn
door
ngsl
entrance noun
ngsl
order verb
def
to ask for something you want o buy
eg
if she ordered early, it arrived on time.
syn
instruct verb
def
to ask for something you want o buy
eg
if she ordered early, it arrived on time.
syn
instruct verb
ngsl
order verb
ngsl
accomodation noun
def
a place a to stay, often a hotel
eg
by the end of the year, the will have been providing accomodation for international students for a decade.
syn
compromise
def
a place a to stay, often a hotel
eg
by the end of the year, the will have been providing accomodation for international students for a decade.
syn
compromise
ngsl
accomodation noun
ngsl
flood noun
def
large amount of water covering land that is usually dry
eg
if there’s another flood next year, the city will improve its drainage system
syn
drown
def
large amount of water covering land that is usually dry
eg
if there’s another flood next year, the city will improve its drainage system
syn
drown
ngsl
flood noun
ngsl
assistant noun
def
a person who helps another, usually as a job
eg
If i had hired a better assistant last year, I wouldn’t be so overwhelm with work now
syn
attendant
def
a person who helps another, usually as a job
eg
If i had hired a better assistant last year, I wouldn’t be so overwhelm with work now
syn
attendant
ngsl
assistant noun
ngsl
party noun
def
a social event incluiding dancing, drinking, and eating food.
eg
they had been planifying this for one month until it finally happened.
syn
celebration
def
a social event incluiding dancing, drinking, and eating food.
eg
they had been planifying this for one month until it finally happened.
syn
celebration
ngsl
party noun
ngsl
label noun
def
a piece of paper that is attached to something to give information about it
eg
if you had read the label, you wouldn’t have bought the wrong size.
syn
tag
def
a piece of paper that is attached to something to give information about it
eg
if you had read the label, you wouldn’t have bought the wrong size.
syn
tag
ngsl
label noun
ngsl
lady noun
def
another way of saying ‘woman’
eg
if the lady were here tomorrow, she would help us with the event.
syn
gentlewoman
def
another way of saying ‘woman’
eg
if the lady were here tomorrow, she would help us with the event.
syn
gentlewoman
ngsl
lady noun
ngls
boss noun
def
a person who manages you, o someone who is in charge of you at work
eg
if my boss were more patient, work would be less stressful.
syn
leader
def
a person who manages you, o someone who is in charge of you at work
eg
if my boss were more patient, work would be less stressful.
syn
leader
ngsl
boss noun
ngsl
past noun
def
the time that existed before now (e,g, long ago)
eg
we were talking about the past when she suddenly changed the topic
syn
history
def
the time that existed before now (e,g, long ago)
eg
we were talking about the past when she suddenly changed the topic
syn
history
ngsl
past noun
ngsl
forecast noun
def
it’s a prediction of the future(e,g, the weather)
eg
if the forecast shower rain, we took umbrella
syn
projection
def
it’s a prediction of the future(e,g, the weather)
eg
if the forecast shower rain, we took umbrella
syn
projection
ngsl
forecast noun
ngsl
jacket noun
def
a light, thin coat
eg
if i had worn my jacket, I wouldn’t have felt so cold.
syn
fur
def
a light, thin coat
eg
if i had worn my jacket, I wouldn’t have felt so cold.
syn
fur
ngsl
jacket noun
ngsl
lawyer noun
def
a professional who is paid to help people with the law
eg
my lawyer gives me great advices whenever I need it.
syn
def
a professional who is paid to help people with the law
eg
my lawyer gives me great advices whenever I need it.
syn
ngsl
lawyer noun
ngsl
plan verb
def
to decide a set of actions to do something
eg
if we planned very well, the event went smoothly.
syn
arrange verb
def
to decide a set of actions to do something
eg
if we planned very well, the event went smoothly.
syn
arrange verb
ngsl
plan verb
ngsl
lesson noun
def
a time when teaching or learning happens
eg
if we paid attention, the lesson made sense.
syn
lecture
def
a time when teaching or learning happens
eg
if we paid attention, the lesson made sense.
syn
lecture
ngsl
lesson noun
ngsl
bottle noun
def
a container with a narrow neck used to contain water
eg
she had left the bottle on the table before living
syn
glass
def
a container with a narrow neck used to contain water
eg
she had left the bottle on the table before living
syn
glass
ngsl
bottle noun
ngsl
license noun
def
official document that allows someone to do something
eg
If I had gotten my driver licence last year, I would drive to work.
syn
certificate
def
official document that allows someone to do something
eg
If I had gotten my driver licence last year, I would drive to work.
syn
certificate
ngsl
license noun
ngsl
chemical noun
def
a basic substance produced by mixing elements
eg
next week, we will be analizying chemical reactions in the lab
syn
synthetic
def
a basic substance produced by mixing elements
eg
next week, we will be analizying chemical reactions in the lab
syn
synthetic
ngsl
chemical noun
ngsl
delight noun
def
a strong feeling of happiness and great pleasure
eg
by the end of the concert, the audience will have felt pure delight.
syn
joy
def
a strong feeling of happiness and great pleasure
eg
by the end of the concert, the audience will have felt pure delight.
syn
joy
ngsl
delight noun
ngsl
engine noun
def
a motor that change energy into motion
eg
if we had fixed the engine earlier, we wouldn’t have been stranded on the road.
syn
turbine
def
a motor that change energy into motion
eg
if we had fixed the engine earlier, we wouldn’t have been stranded on the road.
syn
turbine
ngsl
engine noun
ngsl
loan noun
def
something that is given to you for a period of time with a promise that it will be returned
eg
if I had gotten the loan last year, i would be starting my business
syn
mortgage
def
something that is given to you for a period of time with a promise that it will be returned
eg
if I had gotten the loan last year, i would be starting my business
syn
mortgage
ngsl
loan noun
ngsl
locate verb
def
to find a certain place, position or location.
eg
if she located the problem faster, we would be here now.
syn
discover
def
to find a certain place, position or location.
eg
if she located the problem faster, we would be here now.
syn
discover
ngsl
locate verb
ngsl
expectation noun
def
a belief or hope that something is going to happen
eg
if their expectation matched with the reality, they were satisfied with the outcome
syn
assumption
def
a belief or hope that something is going to happen
eg
if their expectation matched with the reality, they were satisfied with the outcome
syn
assumption
ngsl
expectation noun
ngsl
gentleman noun
def
a man who has good manners and is considerate.
eg
If the gentleman were attending the meeting tomorrow, he would give a speech
syn
Sir
def
a man who has good manners and is considerate.
eg
If the gentleman were attending the meeting tomorrow, he would give a speech
syn
Sir
ngsl
gentleman noun
ngsl
journalyst noun
def
a person who writes report for newspapers, magazines, television or radio
eg
the journalyst had been researching the case for months before publishing it
syn
writer
def
a person who writes report for newspapers, magazines, television or radio
eg
the journalyst had been researching the case for months before publishing it
syn
writer
ngsl
lake noun
def
a large area of water surrounded by land
eg
this time next week, will be visiting carlos’s lake.
syn
basin
def
a large area of water surrounded by land
eg
this time next week, will be visiting carlos’s lake.
syn
basin
ngsl
lake noun
ngsl
room noun
def
a part of a building enclosed by wall (e.g., kitchen)
eg
she has cleaned the room, so it looks spotless now.
syn
place
def
a part of a building enclosed by wall (e.g., kitchen)
eg
she has cleaned the room, so it looks spotless now.
syn
place
ngsl
room noun
ngsl
mass noun
def
a large amount of something, often of no defined shape
eg
they will have been studyin the mass of the new planet for five years by next month.
syn
size
def
a large amount of something, often of no defined shape
eg
they will have been studyin the mass of the new planet for five years by next month.
syn
size
ngsl
mass noun
ngsl
master noun
def
someone who is very skilled at something and has control over others.
eg
before opening his own dojo, he had practice with a master for for many years
syn
instructor
def
someone who is very skilled at something and has control over others.
eg
before opening his own dojo, he had practice with a master for for many years
syn
instructor
ngsl
master noun
ngsl
meal noun
def
food for eating at a particular time(e.g., lunch, and dinner)
eg
by this time next year, we’ll have been serving free meal for a decade.
syn
lunch
def
food for eating at a particular time(e.g., lunch, and dinner)
eg
by this time next year, we’ll have been serving free meal for a decade.
syn
lunch
ngsl
meal noun
ngsl
landscape noun
def
a large area of country side or an area with a partical quality or appearance
eg
if the plants had enough water, the planst grew well.
syn
scene
def
a large area of country side or an area with a partical quality or appearance
eg
if the plants had enough water, the planst grew well.
syn
scene
ngsl
landscape noun
ngsl
set noun
def
complete group of something(e.g., tool set)
eg
if we had bought the chess set, we could have played a game
syn
collection
def
complete group of something(e.g., tool set)
eg
if we had bought the chess set, we could have played a game
syn
collection
ngsl
set noun
ngsl
miss verb
def
to be too late to ride on something(e.g., a bus)
eg
if we were traveling tomorrow, we would miss the meeting
syn
blow
def
to be too late to ride on something(e.g., a bus)
eg
if we were traveling tomorrow, we would miss the meeting
syn
blow
ngsl
miss verb
ngsl
mistake noun
def
something done wrong, calculated error
eg
If i had not made that mistake earlier, I would be more confident now.
syn
aberration
def
something done wrong, calculated error
eg
If i had not made that mistake earlier, I would be more confident now.
syn
aberration
ngsl
mistake noun
ngsl
model noun
def
a copy that represents a copy or standard
eg
If I had chosen a different model, my phone would be faster now
syn
copy
def
a copy that represents a copy or standard
eg
If I had chosen a different model, my phone would be faster now
syn
copy
ngsl
model noun
ngsl
mirror noun
def
a thing with a glass surface to look at yourself.
eg
I’ve just bought a new mirror for my bedroom.
syn
glass
def
a thing with a glass surface to look at yourself.
eg
I’ve just bought a new mirror for my bedroom.
syn
glass
ngsl
mirror noun
ngsl
mouse noun
def
a small animal that has fur and a long tail
eg
If I had seen the mouse earlier, I would have set a trap
syn
vermin
def
a small animal that has fur and a long tail
eg
If I had seen the mouse earlier, I would have set a trap
syn
vermin
ngsl
mouse noun
ngsl
moral adjective
def
relationg to people’s belief about right or wrong behavior
eg
if he had followed his moral instincts, he would be happier now
syn
def
relationg to people’s belief about right or wrong behavior
eg
if he had followed his moral instincts, he would be happier now
syn
ngsl
moral adjective
ngsl
morning noun
def
early part of the day before 12 noon.
eg
If I had woke up earlier this morning, I wouldn’t be running now
syn
dawn
def
early part of the day before 12 noon.
eg
If I had woke up earlier this morning, I wouldn’t be running now
syn
dawn
ngsl
morning noun
ngsl
participant noun
def
somebody who is always involver or is part of an activity
eg
the participant had been training for months before the race started.
syn
player
def
somebody who is always involver or is part of an activity
eg
the participant had been training for months before the race started.
syn
player
ngsl
participant noun
ngsl
passenger noun
def
a person who is traveling in a vehicule
eg
if the passenger has arrived earlier, he could have cought the train.
syn
rider
def
a person who is traveling in a vehicule
eg
if the passenger has arrived earlier, he could have cought the train.
syn
rider
ngsl
passenger noun
ngsl
narrow adjective
def
long but not wide
eg
if the road was too narrow, the truck had trouble passing through
syn
slender
def
long but not wide
eg
if the road was too narrow, the truck had trouble passing through
syn
slender
ngsl
narrow adjective
ngsl
negative adjective
def
being hurmful, unhelpful, unwanted
eg
he would have more friends if his attitude were not so negative
syn
pessimistic
def
being hurmful, unhelpful, unwanted
eg
he would have more friends if his attitude were not so negative
syn
pessimistic
ngsl
negative adjective
ngsl
neither conjunction
def
not one or the other, none of two things
eg
neither the team or the manager is discussing the issue now
syn
not either
def
not one or the other, none of two things
eg
neither the team or the manager is discussing the issue now
syn
not either
ngsl
neither conjunction
ngsl
net noun
def
an item made of tied ropes and used to catch fish or other small animals.
eg
they had been using the old net for years before they bought a new one.
syn
networ
def
an item made of tied ropes and used to catch fish or other small animals.
eg
they had been using the old net for years before they bought a new one.
syn
networ
ngsl
net noun
ngsl
nevertheless adverb
def
despite all has been done or said;nonetheless
eg
he had prepared throuhgly for his test; nevertheless he found it quite difficult
syn
still
def
despite all has been done or said;nonetheless
eg
he had prepared throuhgly for his test; nevertheless he found it quite difficult
syn
still
ngsl
nevertheless adverb
ngsl
musician noun
def
a person who writes, sing and play music as a job
eg
the musician will perform at the concert next month
syn
performer
def
a person who writes, sing and play music as a job
eg
the musician will perform at the concert next month
syn
performer
ngsl
musician noun
ngsl
noise noun
def
a loud or unpleasent noise
eg
If I had known about the noise last night, I would be feeling more rested now
syn
blast
def
a loud or unpleasent noise
eg
If I had known about the noise last night, I would be feeling more rested now
syn
blast
ngsl
noise noun
ngsl
none pronoun
def
not one of a group;not at all or i no way
eg
if none of the guests arrive on time, we will start the event anyway
syn
no one
def
not one of a group;not at all or i no way
eg
if none of the guests arrive on time, we will start the event anyway
syn
no one
ngsl
none pronoun
ngsl
opponent noun
def
someone who you compete against in a game or fight
eg
if he had studied his opponent’s strategy, he would be winning now
syn
adversary
def
someone who you compete against in a game or fight
eg
if he had studied his opponent’s strategy, he would be winning now
syn
adversary
ngsl
opponent noun
ngsl
occasion noun
def
a important time when something crucial happens
eg
the have been planifying the occasion for months to make it unforgetable.
syn
affair
def
a important time when something crucial happens
eg
the have been planifying the occasion for months to make it unforgetable.
syn
affair
ngsl
occasion noun
ngsl
odd adjective
def
being strange or strange from what is usual or normal.
eg
I noticed an odd noise from the engine yestesday.
syn
unusual
def
being strange or strange from what is usual or normal.
eg
I noticed an odd noise from the engine yestesday.
syn
unusual
ngsl
odd adjective
ngsl
plate noun
def
a flat dish used for serving food and eating.
eg
if he washed his plate, he got dessert
syn
bowl
def
a flat dish used for serving food and eating.
eg
if he washed his plate, he got dessert
syn
bowl
ngsl
plate noun
ngsl
snap verb
def
to break something long and thin
eg
if she had snapped at her boss yersterday, she would be regretting it now
syn
def
to break something long and thin
eg
if she had snapped at her boss yersterday, she would be regretting it now
syn
ngsl
snap verb
ngsl
onto preposition
def
moveming toward a position the is on something
eg
the will have moved all their furniture onto(on) the new patio by tomorrow.
syn
above
def
moveming toward a position the is on something
eg
the will have moved all their furniture onto(on) the new patio by tomorrow.
syn
above
ngsl
onto preposition
ngsl
plot noun
def
a plan to something, often in secret and bad
eg
I would have watched the entire movie if the plot had been more exciting .
syn
scenerio
def
a plan to something, often in secret and bad
eg
I would have watched the entire movie if the plot had been more exciting .
syn
scenerio
ngsl
plot noun
ngsl
oppose verb
def
to be against someone in contest or competition; to disagree
eg
they have been opposing to the new company’s policy since it was announced
syn
argue verb
def
to be against someone in contest or competition; to disagree
eg
they have been opposing to the new company’s policy since it was announced
syn
argue verb
ngsl
oppose verb
ngsl
producer noun
def
a company making or growing a certain product
eg
the producer had approved the script before the filming began
syn
maker
def
a company making or growing a certain product
eg
the producer had approved the script before the filming began
syn
maker
ngsl
producer noun
ngsl
organize verb
def
to arrange and plan things (e.g., a party)
eg
they will have organized all the files by the end of the week.
syn
coordinate verb
def
to arrange and plan things (e.g., a party)
eg
they will have organized all the files by the end of the week.
syn
coordinate verb
ngsl
organize verb
ngsl
phenomenon noun
def
a fact that can be seen, observed and studied
eg
they could/would have gathered more data if the scientist had studied the phenomenon earlier,
syn
paradox
def
a fact that can be seen, observed and studied
eg
they could/would have gathered more data if the scientist had studied the phenomenon earlier,
syn
paradox
ngsl
phenomenon noun
ngsl
original adjective
def
being first made, thought or performed
eg
she will have been working on her original design for 2 years by the end of the week.
syn
authentic
def
being first made, thought or performed
eg
she will have been working on her original design for 2 years by the end of the week.
syn
authentic
ngsl
original adjective
ngls
stay verb
def
to spend some time visiting somebode or someone’s place.
eg
I’ve been staying with my granparents since my house is being renovated
syn
hang
def
to spend some time visiting somebode or someone’s place.
eg
I’ve been staying with my granparents since my house is being renovated
syn
hang
ngls
stay verb
ngsl
package noun
def
a box where thing are place in for mailing
eg
they will have arrived at your doorsteps by tomorrow evening.
syn
parcel
def
a box where thing are place in for mailing
eg
they will have arrived at your doorsteps by tomorrow evening.
syn
parcel
ngsl
package noun
ngsl
pair noun
def
two of the same thing(e.g., socks)
eg
I would choose that pair, if I were buying shoes tomorrow.
syn
duo
def
two of the same thing(e.g., socks)
eg
I would choose that pair, if I were buying shoes tomorrow.
syn
duo
ngsl
pair noun
Ngsl
Shadow noun
Def
It’s a dark shape that appears when someone stops the light
Eg
The shadow will have stretched across the entire yard by sunset.
Syn
Shade noun
Def
It’s a dark shape that appears when someone stops the light
Eg
The shadow will have stretched across the entire yard by sunset.
Syn
Shade noun
Ngsl
Shadow noun
Ngsl
Subject noun
Def
The person or thing that is being talked or written about
Eg
She had been studying the subject for hour before she finally understood it
Syn
Case noun
Def
The person or thing that is being talked or written about
Eg
She had been studying the subject for hour before she finally understood it
Syn
Case noun
Ngsl
Subject noun
Ngsl
Singer noun
Def
A person who sings, often as a proffesion
Eg
If the singer were to retire tomorrow, fans would be devastated
Syn
Vocalist
Def
A person who sings, often as a proffesion
Eg
If the singer were to retire tomorrow, fans would be devastated
Syn
Vocalist
Ngsl
Singer noun
Ngsl
Such adjective
Def
So like, similar
Eg
If it was such a serious problem, they would have fixed it inmediately
Syn
alike
Def
So like, similar
Eg
If it was such a serious problem, they would have fixed it inmediately
Syn
alike
Ngsl
Such adjective
ngsl
statistic noun
def
a number the represent piece of information
eg
if statistics were different, they would change their marketing(future unreal conditional) strategy
syn
data
def
a number the represent piece of information
eg
if statistics were different, they would change their marketing strategy
syn
data
ngsl
statistic noun
ngsl
substance noun
def
a particular type of material
eg
if the substance were safer, scientist would use it more frequently (present unreal condintional)
syn
material
def
a particular type of material
eg
if the substance were safer, scientist would use it more frequently (present unreal condintional)
syn
material
ngsl
substance noun
ngsl
summary noun
def
a brief statement that gives the most important information
eg
he included a summary at the end, if he finished his report(past real cond)
syn
announcement
def
a brief statement that gives the most important information
eg
he included a summary at the end, if he finished his report(past real cond)
syn
announcement
ngsl
summary noun
ngsl
permit verb
def
to allow someone to do something or for something to happen
eg
if they needed extra time, the teacher permitted them to stay late. (past real conditional)
syn
accept verb
def
to allow someone to do something or for something to happen
eg
the teacher permitted them to stay late if the needed more time (past real conditional)
syn
accept verb
ngsl
permit verb
ngsl
protein noun
def
a substance found some food such as meat, which is needed by the body to stay healty
eg
they will be preparing high-food protein for the comperition next week. (future continuous)
syn
-
def
a substance found some food such as meat, which is needed by the body to stay healty
eg
they will be preparing high-food protein for the comperition next week. (future continuous)
syn
-
ngsl
protein noun
ngsl
teenager noun
def
a person between 13 and 19
eg
the teenager was listening to music while doing homework last night.
syn
youth noun
def
a person between 13 and 19
eg
the teenager was listening to music while doing homework last night.
syn
youth noun
ngsl
teenager noun
ngsl
photograph noun
def
a picture made with a camara that shows how things are in real life
eg
if he has saved the picture in th past, he would be showing it to us now.
syn
image
def
a picture made with a camara that shows how things are in real life
eg
if he has saved the picture in th past, he would be showing it to us now.
syn
image
ngsl
photograph noun
ngsl
throat noun
def
a hidden passage inside the neck used to swallow and breathe
eg
if he had worn a scarf, his throath wouldn’t have been so sore. (past unreal conditional)
syn
esophagus
def
a hidden passage inside the neck used to swallow and breathe
eg
if he had worn a scarf, his throath wouldn’t have been so sore.
syn
esophagus
ngsl
throat noun
ngsl
tourism noun
def
travelling to new places(e.g., for vacations or abroad)
eg
if the tourism hadn’t declined to the pandemic, the city would be thring next year (Future unreal conditional)
syn
touristry
def
travelling to new places(e.g., for vacations or abroad)
eg
if the tourism hadn’t declined to the pandemic, the city would be thring next year (Future unreal conditional)
syn
touristry
ngsl
tourism noun
ngsl
plenty noun
def
a large amount of something, not too little
eg
if he has saved plenty of money last year, he would be travelling around Europe now. (mixed conditional)
syn
enough
def
a large amount of something, not too little
eg
if he has saved plenty of money last year, he would be travelling around Europe now. (mixed conditional)
syn
enough
ngsl
plenty noun
ngsl
tower noun
def
a tall, narrow building
eg
It would be a major tourist attraction next year if the ancient tower had beed preserverd properly
syn
belfry
def
a tall, narrow building
eg
if the ancient tower had been preserved appropiately, it would be a major tourist atraction next year
syn
belfry
ngsl
tower noun
