Paraphrasing Flashcards
Get rid of (better not use the phrasal verb in formal academic writing)
Eliminate
stumbled on
stagger
to move on unsteadily
find out
discover
come from
came from
originated
look into
investigate
cut down
reduce
point out
indicate
beyond any doubt
unequivocally
in a way that is clear and unambiguous:
The theme is unequivocally religious.
undeniably
Provide
cater
In British English, to cater for something means to take it into account. In American English, you say you cater to something.
…shops that cater for the needs of men…
to supply what is required or desired
Joan has catered functions for up to 200 people
: to provide a supply of food
knowledge
understanding
perception
comprehension
the turn of the century / year
the time when a new century/year starts:
It was built at the turn of the century.
by the turn of the century.
roaring /ˈrɔː.rɪŋ/ US /ˈrɔːr.ɪŋ/
adjective
loud and powerful:
the roaring wind
a roaring fire
roaring trade in China
gadgetry
a collection of modern tools and devices:
His desk is covered with electronic gadgetry. * Suburban schools gleam with modern gadgetry, while inner city schools lack basic textbooks.
stress
If you stress a point in a discussion, you put extra emphasis on it because you think it is important.
The spokesman stressed that the measures did not amount to an overall ban…
They also stress the need for improved employment opportunities, better transport and health care…
`We’re not saying we’re outside and above all this,’ he stresses.
account
a written or spoken description of an event
interpret
If you interpret something in a particular way, you decide that this is its meaning or significance.
The whole speech might well be interpreted as a coded message to the Americans…
suggest
hint
indicate
point
refer
Reckon
Believe
Imagine
Suppose
“I reckon I won’t if I don’t want to,” said Horace, working the flag out of his cap.
“reckon you’re the meanest cuss in these woods,” drawled Jim.
Well, I reckon I am—and lay another hundred on top of it, too.’
Plentiful
Hefty
Fruitful
Overflowing
Pleased
I am pleased to start the job
Appreciatory Delighted Enthused Eager Ecited
The government
The state
the belief
the notion
It is based on the notion of equal opportunities for all, equitable distribution of wealth, and public responsibility for those unable to meet their own needs.
mainly
principally
It was the demise of the dinosaurs that let mammals flourish, and humans emerge.
demise = death
flourish = thrive
emerge = appear
The world is on the brink of another mass extinction.
brink = verge
Facing a new event, dangerous or exciting situation that’s about to happen. “I am on the brink of a new discovery,” our physics professor proudly announced.
