Words Flashcards
feature
A) A feature of something is an interesting or important part or characteristic of it.
B) Your features are your eyes, nose, mouth, and other parts of your face
C) When something such as a film or exhibition features a particular person or thing, they are an important part of it.
A) Patriotic songs have long been a feature of Kuwaiti life
B) His features seemed to change.
Her features were strongly defined
C) It’s a great movie and it features a Spanish actor who is going to be a world star within a year
comparative vaguer , superlative vaguest Vague :
A) If something written or spoken is vague, it does not explain or express things clearly.
A) A lot of the talk was apparently vague and general.
Carve , carved , carves , carving
A) If you carve an object, you make it by cutting it out of a substance such as wood or stone. If you carve something such as wood or stone into an object, you make the object by cutting it out.
B) If you carve writing or a design on an
object, you cut it into the surface of the object.
C) If you carve a piece of cooked meat, you cut slices from it so that you can eat it.
D) If you carve a career or a niche for yourself, you succeed in getting the career or the position that you want by your own efforts.
A) One of the prisoners has carved a beautiful wooden chess set
He carves his figures from white pine.
B) He carved his name on his desk. [V n + in/on]
The ornately carved doors were made in the seventeenth century.
C) Andrew began to carve the chicken. [VERB noun]
Carve the meat into slices.
D) She has carved a niche for herself as a comic actor
Accuracy noun . Exactness or careful precision.
Correctness , accurateness, exactitude , preciseness
Accurate: careful ; precise ; lacking errors. 2. Conforming exactly with a qualitative standard, physical or quantitative target.
Accursed adj. under a curse. Detestable ; annoying
Acquaintance: slight knowledge (of a person or thing) being acquainted, person one knows slightly.
An acquaintance is someone you know a little about, but they’re not your best friend or anything. Acquaintance is also having knowledge about something specific, like horror films or the farming techniques of Chinese peasants
An acquaintance is less intimate than a friend, like a person in your class whose name you know, but that’s it.
When you “make the acquaintance of” someone, you meet them for the first time. If you know nothing about eggplants, you’d say, “I have little acquaintance with eggplants.”
I have trouble remembering the names of all my acquaintances”
acquaintanceships
Familiarity , experience , association , friendship, relationship
difer
Bewitch , bewitched, bewitching
To bewitch is to cast a spell on someone with witchcraft or to capture their attention in another way. You might bewitch someone with your beauty or with your potion. The choice is yours.
The word witch is a big clue to what bewitching means. In a Halloween story, if a witch casts a spell over someone to control them, that’s an example of bewitching. Bewitching happens in the real world when something captures your attention or attracts you. A fascinating storyteller bewitches you. When people fall in love, they bewitch one another.
Synonym. captive
They did not, would not believe it, and her grand mother said, “It was the elves. We heard them. They must have bewitched her.”
Smidge: a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
Gen opened the front door, just a smidge.
I reply, stepping forward, maybe a smidge too excited.
Did I say too much?
No, just a smidge
Counteract; counteracted; counteracting; counteracts
To counteract is to work against something in an attempt to reverse it or cancel it out. You can try to counteract the neighbors’ annoyance at your loud music by bringing them some homemade brownies.
When you counteract something, you act counter — or in opposition — to it. To counteract rising global temperatures, we have to reduce the greenhouse gases flowing into the atmosphere. In order to counteract the effects of a long sleepless night, you may want to drink a cup of coffee or tea. And a good way to counteract a limited vocabulary is to learn a new word every day!
Offset ; offsets, offsetting
a compensating equivalent
2.compensate for or counterbalance
When you offset something—say, the price of gas—you find a way to make up for it. My new car’s ability to get fifty miles per gallon offset the rise in the price of gas. Offset functions as both a noun and a verb.
Okay, let’s talk turkey. The Duke’s lack of height was offset by his enormous wig. Even without shoes, he towered above most people, because his wig alone was five feet tall. The cost of the wig—close to $10,000—was easily offset by its quality: it was worth every cent. The inconvenience of the blizzard was offset by the joy of not having to go to school or work—or even get out of bed. The joy was what you might call an offset.
Neglect , neglecting, neglected
fail to care for properly.
“the old churchyard has been sadly neglected”
not pay proper attention to; disregard.
“you neglect our advice at your peril”
fail to do something.
“he neglected to write to her”
gladden , gladdened
make glad.
“the high, childish laugh was a sound that gladdened her heart”
If you’re prone to doing something, it means you’re likely to do it, have a habit of doing it, or are susceptible to it. People who are prone to getting the flu every winter should probably get a flu shot in the fall.
The second meaning of prone is “lying face down,” and the Latin root is pronare, “to bend forward.” This is a handy way to remember both meanings: if you tend to wait to start your term paper until the night before it’s due, you are prone to procrastination — you bend toward it. If you stay up so late you fall asleep face down in the book, you are now prone at your desk.
having a tendency (to); often used in combination
a child prone to mischief”
“failure- prone”
lying face downward
Johnson got down in a prone position and started stitching the bushes.
detract , detracted , detracting
If you detract from something — like an achievement or an opinion or an object — you take away some of its value or diminish it. That dent in the door of your car may detract from its overall value.
The verb detract comes from the Latin word detrahere, meaning “draw away from,” or “take down.” If you detract from someone’s credibility, you reduce — or take down — that person’s worth. When you make valid points opposing an argument a politician is making, you detract from her platform. Detract can also describe drawing attention away from something. If the politician then makes a public display of her humanity, she’s trying to detract attention away from your arguments.
“His bad manners detract from his good character”
excel , excelled; excels; excelling
If you excel at math, you are doing it better than anyone else. You might even be moving so much faster than the rest of your class, you’re put into a special, accelerated math program.
Excel derives from the Latin excellere, which is all about going beyond the high. Someone who excels at the violin might practice five hours a day because they are striving for excellence, meaning outstanding-ness. You could describe their performance as excellent, or fantastic. That doesn’t mean you yourself want to practice five hours a day. Excel means to stand out, and some of us are pretty happy standing right where we are.
subtract; subtracted; subtracting; subtracts
In math, when you subtract, you take one number away from another. If you subtract four from ten, you’re left with six. You can also use subtract to mean “take away” in a more general sense, as in “If you subtract some of the salt from the recipe, the pasta will be healthier.”
When you’re doing math, you know you’re supposed to subtract if you see a minus sign. Subtracting gives you the difference between numbers, and you can see this in a real way when you subtract actual objects instead of numbers. If you have a dozen cupcakes and subtract ten of them, you have only two cupcakes left. The Latin root of subtract is subtrahere, “take away or draw off.”
make a subtraction
“subtract this amount from my paycheck”
synonyms:deduct, take off
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verb take off or away
“this prefix was subtracted when the word was borrowed from French”
synonyms:subduct
needlessly
Many young people died needlessly in a senseless war.
Avoid clicking needlessly as otherwise your time will get reduced.
fare; fared; fares; faring
It’s not fair that fare means three unrelated things. As a verb, it means to proceed or get along, as in “Fare thee well.” As a noun, it can refer to the cost of travel (“Train fare is ten dollars”) or to food (“Tatertots are typical cafeteria fare”).
Although this word has multiple meanings, they can all be traced back to the Old English root for “journey.” If you’re taking a trip, fare well! If you do fare well, you’ll have a great time. A taxi looking for a fare might give you a ride to the airport (though you’ll have to pay the fare). And if you didn’t bring your own food, you’ll have to eat airplane fare. Fare is a handy word to bring on a journey!
They smell a foreigner, they triple their fares.”
An end to making blacks pay their fares at the front of the bus but then get off and reenter through the rear door to find a seat at the back.
shatter; shattered; shattering; shatters
When you shatter something, you smash it or break it into small bits. If your sister hits a baseball directly into the kitchen window, the window will shatter — and your sister will be in big trouble.
When you drop something fragile, it will probably shatter—lightbulbs, teacups, mirrors, and windows all shatter fairly easily. Things can also shatter in a less literal way, when it just feels like they’re breaking apart violently. If your best friend ignores you all day, your heart shatters; and if you stumble and fall on your way up to a podium to give a speech, your confidence may shatter.
break into many pieces
“The wine glass shattered”
cause to break into many pieces
“shatter the plate”
damage or destroy
“The news of her husband’s death shattered her life”
threshold
A threshold is what you step across when you enter a room. A threshold takes you from one place into another, and when you’re about to start something new, you’re also on a threshold.
A threshold is a point of departure or transition. Graduation can mark a threshold — when you graduate from circus school, you’re standing at the threshold of your new career as a trapeze artist. Another kind of threshold is a limit or boundary. If you have a high threshold for pain, you can tolerate a lot of it, and your dentist can drill away without worrying about your squirming and howling.
tipping point
A tipping point is a moment at which a change or effect becomes irreversible. After you reach the tipping point, there’s no going back.
We often think of climate tipping points these days — changes that reach a threshold past which there’s no way to stop their effects on Earth’s climate. If melting permafrost reaches a tipping point, it means so much has melted, releasing methane gas that further warms the atmosphere, that there’s no way that ice will ever form again. Tipping point literally meant “point at which an object tips over” until it began being used figuratively around 1950.
Unwind: Generally speaking, “unwind” means to relax after a period of stress or tension. It can also mean to undo something that has been wound or twisted, like a piece of string or a mechanism.
- After a long day at the office, she likes to unwind with a glass of wine and a good book.
- I need some time to unwind after that intense meeting.
- A warm bath helps me unwind and clear my mind before bed
Draw on
To Utilize or Use: To use or make use of something as a resource.
She drew on her years of experience to solve the problem.
To Rely on or Depend on:
To depend on something for support or assistance.
The team drew on their collective skills to complete the project.
To Develop or Expand: To build upon or develop from an existing base.
The artist’s new work draws on themes from her previous collections
To Approach or Reach: To move closer to or approach something (often used in reference to time).
As the deadline draws on, we need to finalize our plans.
Insight
Understanding or Perception:
Her insight into human behavior helped her excel as a psychologist.
Revealing Knowledge:
The report provides valuable insights into the market trends.
Problem-Solving:
After analyzing the data, he gained new insights into the company’s performance.
Personal Reflection:
The book gave me new insights into how to approach personal growth
grapple with
Dealing with a Problem:
She is grappling with the complexities of managing a large team
Understanding a Concept:
The students grappled with the difficult concepts presented in the lecture
Facing Challenges:
The country is grappling with an economic recession.
Discard: to throw away, get rid of, or abandon something that is no longer useful, wanted, or needed. It implies a deliberate action of removal or rejection.
- Discard an idea: “After a thorough review, the committee chose to discard the proposal for budget cuts.”
- Discard a belief: “He discarded the notion that he wasn’t capable of learning new skills.”
- Discard a belief: “He discarded the notion that he wasn’t capable of learning new skills.”
- Discard waste: “Factories must find sustainable ways to discard waste to reduce environmental impact.”
- Discard an option: “Given the budget constraints, they quickly discarded the option of hiring new staff.”
- Discard clothing: “Spring cleaning gave her the perfect opportunity to discard clothing she no longer wore.”
- Discard data: “The software automatically discards data that doesn’t meet the quality standards.”
Expel : means to force someone or something to leave a place or organization, often permanently. It can also refer to the act of ejecting something from within.
- Expel a student
The school decided to expel the student for repeated violations of the code of conduct.
2 . Expel air
He took a deep breath and then slowly expelled the air from his lungs
- Expel a member
The club voted to expel the member who had broken the rules
- Expel gas
The chemical reaction caused the bottle to expel gas
- Expel a foreign body: To remove an object that does not belong, often from a living body.
The doctor was able to expel the splinter from her finger
Restring; restrung: means to replace the strings on a musical instrument, such as a guitar, or to replace strings on any item that uses them, like a tennis racket or a bow.
- Restrung a guitar
He restrung his guitar to get a better sound quality
- Restrung a tennis racket
The tennis player had her racket restrung before the big match.”
- Restrung a bow: replace the string on a bow (as used in archery).
The archer restrung his bow to improve its tension and accuracy
- Restrung a necklace: To replace or repair the string holding the beads of a necklace
She restrung the broken necklace with a stronger thread
Enlist : means to engage or enroll in a service or cause, often with the implication of committing to some form of duty or responsibility.
- Enlist in/into: Typically used with joining the military.
He decided to enlist in the army after finishing college.
- Enlist help/aid/assistance: Seeking help or support.
She enlisted the help of her friends to organize the charity event.
We need to enlist additional aid to complete the project on time.
- Enlist support: Gaining backing for a cause or project.
The campaign aims to enlist the support of local businesses
- Enlist someone: Recruiting a person for a task or purpose
They enlisted a well-known author to write the foreword for their book.
hit it off: means to quickly form a good relationship with someone, often indicating that two people have a natural connection or get along very well right from the beginning.
- Hit it off with: Refers to forming a good relationship with someone.
She hit it off with her new colleagues on the first day of work
Despite their different backgrounds, they hit it off right away
- immediately/instantly: Indicates an immediate connection.
They hit it off instantly and have been best friends ever since
Tone down: means to make something less forceful, intense, or extreme. This can apply to various contexts such as speech, behavior, colors, or even emotions.
- Tone down (one’s) language/rhetoric: To make speech less harsh or aggressive.
The politician was advised to tone down his rhetoric to appeal to a broader audience
She decided to tone down her language during the meeting to avoid offending anyone
- Tone down (one’s) behavior: To act in a more subdued or restrained manner.
He needs to tone down his behavior at work to maintain a professional atmosphere.
- Tone down colors: To make colors less bright or vivid
We decided to tone down the colors in the living room to create a more relaxing environment.”
“The artist chose to tone down the bright hues in the painting for a more subdued effect.”
- Tone down emotions: To reduce the intensity of feelings or reactions.
She tried to tone down her excitement to avoid drawing too much attention.”
“He had to tone down his anger before addressing the issue with his team.”
threat: refers to a statement or indication of an intention to cause harm, damage, or danger. It can also refer to something or someone that poses a potential danger or risk.
- Poses a threat: Represents a potential danger.
Climate change poses a serious threat to global ecosystems.”
“The new competitor poses a threat to our market share.
- Threat of: Indicates the possibility of something harmful occurring.
There is a threat of severe weather this weekend.”
“The threat of terrorism has increased security measures at airports
- Make a threat: Issue a warning or statement of intent to harm.
He was arrested after making a threat against the public official.”
“She didn’t intend to make a threat; it was just a heated argument.”
- Perceived threat: A danger that is believed to exist.
The perceived threat of job automation worries many workers.
- Imminent threat: A danger that is about to happen soon.
The residents were evacuated due to the imminent threat of flooding
Aggregate: can function as a noun, verb, or adjective and generally means a whole formed by combining several (typically disparate) elements. In different contexts, it can refer to the process of combining, the result of this combination, or the total amount.
- In the aggregate: In total, considering all parts.
In the aggregate, the company’s revenues have grown significantly over the past year.
While individual sales were low, in the aggregate, they amounted to a substantial profit
- Aggregate amount/score: The total sum or score.
The aggregate amount of the donations exceeded our expectations.
The team won the match with an aggregate score of 5-3 over two legs.
- Aggregate data: Combined data from multiple sources.
Researchers analyzed aggregate data from multiple studies to draw their conclusions.
Aggregate data helps businesses understand overall trends rather than isolated incidents.
- Aggregate demand/supply: Total demand or supply in an economy.
“Economists are concerned about the decrease in aggregate demand during the recession.”
“The government implemented policies to boost aggregate supply in the economy.
- Aggregate materials: Combined materials, often used in construction.
The construction project required a large amount of aggregate materials, including sand and gravel.”
address: can function as both a noun and a verb and generally refers to the details of a location (noun) or the act of dealing with or speaking to someone or something (verb).
- Deliver an address: Give a formal speech.
The president will deliver an address to the nation tonight.”
“She delivered an inspiring address at the graduation ceremony.”
- Home/business address: The location details of a residence or company.
Please provide your home address for the delivery.”
“The company’s business address is listed on their website.
- Address an issue/problem: Deal with or tackle a problem
“The manager needs to address the issue of employee dissatisfaction.”
“We must address the problem of climate change urgently.”
- Address a letter: Write the recipient’s details on a letter.
Don’t forget to address the letter before sending it.”
“He carefully addressed the envelope with her name and address.
- Address a concern/question: Respond to or consider a concern or question.
The teacher took time to address each student’s concerns.”
“During the meeting, she addressed the question about the new policy.”
complacent: is an adjective used to describe a state of self-satisfaction accompanied by a lack of awareness of potential dangers or problems. It often implies a sense of uncritical contentment or a failure to recognize potential risks.
- Complacent attitude: A self-satisfied approach or mindset.
The team’s complacent attitude after winning the first game led to their unexpected defeat.”
“A complacent attitude towards security can lead to vulnerabilities.”
- Complacent about: Showing self-satisfaction regarding a specific situation.
“She became complacent about her job performance and missed several deadlines.”
“The company was complacent about the potential risks of the new market.”
- Become complacent: To develop a state of self-satisfaction and lack of concern.
After years of success, the business began to become complacent and missed emerging trends.”
“Don’t become complacent just because the project is running smoothly; always plan for potential issues.”
mitigate: means to make something less severe, intense, or painful. It is often used in contexts where one is trying to reduce the impact of negative effects or to alleviate problems.
- Mitigate the effects/impact: Reduce the severity of something.
The company implemented new safety measures to mitigate the effects of the industrial accident.”
“Planting trees can help mitigate the impact of urban heat islands.”
- Mitigate risk: Reduce the potential for risk or harm.
Insurance can help mitigate the financial risk associated with unforeseen events.”
“The safety protocols are designed to mitigate the risk of accidents in the workplace.”
- Mitigate damage: Decrease the extent of damage.
Firefighters worked quickly to mitigate damage to the historic building.”
“The repair team is focused on mitigating damage caused by the recent flooding.”
- Mitigate problems/issues: Alleviate or lessen the severity of problems.
We need to find ways to mitigate the problems caused by the delay in supply.
witness: can be used as a noun or a verb and generally means to observe an event or to provide evidence based on that observation.
- Eye witness: Someone who directly observes an event
The eye witness reported seeing the suspect leave the scene.”
“Several eye witnesses described the accident in similar terms.”
- Key witness: A crucial person who provides significant evidence.
The key witness in the trial is expected to testify next week.”
Her testimony as a key witness was pivotal in solving the case.”
- Witness testimony: The statements given by a witness.
The lawyer presented the witness testimony to support his client’s case.”
compel: is a verb that means to force or strongly persuade someone to do something. It often implies a strong influence or pressure that makes it difficult for someone to resist or refuse.
- Compel someone to do something: Force or strongly persuade someone to take an action.
The urgent need for funds compelled the organization to launch a fundraising campaign.”
“The threat of severe penalties compelled the company to comply with the new regulations.”
- Compelling reason: A strong or persuasive reason.
There was a compelling reason for the decision to be made immediately
Her compelling reason for moving to the city was the new job opportunity.
- Compel compliance: Force or ensure adherence to rules or requirements.
The new laws were designed to compel compliance from all businesses in the industry.
trigger: can be used as a noun or a verb and generally refers to something that causes an action or reaction, or the action of initiating something.
- Trigger a Reaction: To cause a response or change.
The news of the policy change triggered a strong reaction from the community.
- Trigger an Event: To initiate or cause an event to occur.
The software update triggered a system reboot
- Trigger a Mechanism: To activate a mechanical or electronic device.
Pulling the lever will trigger the alarm.
- Trigger an Emotional Response: To cause an emotional reaction.
The movie’s sad ending triggered many viewers to cry
- Trigger Warning: A notice that something in content may cause a strong emotional reaction.
The article had a trigger warning for discussions about trauma.
hustle: generally means to work hard and with a lot of energy, or to move quickly and energetically. It can also imply a sense of urgency or pushing oneself to achieve something.
- Hustle and Bustle: Refers to the busy, lively activity in a place.
The hustle and bustle of the city streets can be overwhelming.
- Hustle to Achieve: To work hard and make an effort to accomplish something.
She had to hustle to meet the project deadline.
- Hustle for Money: To work hard to earn money, often through multiple jobs or side projects.
Many freelancers hustle to secure enough clients to make a living.
- Hustle Up: To move quickly or urge someone to do so.
We need to hustle up if we want to catch the early train.
- Hustle (as slang): To engage in activities that might be deceitful or morally ambiguous, often for personal gain.
He’s known for his hustle, finding creative ways to make extra cash.
foster: generally means to encourage or promote the development of something, or to care for and nurture someone or something, often in a temporary or supportive role. Here are some common uses and collocations:
- Foster Development: To encourage or promote growth and progress.
The organization aims to foster innovation within the tech industry.
- Foster Relationships: To build and nurture positive connections or bonds.
The mentorship program helps to foster strong relationships between new employees and seasoned professionals.
- Foster Understanding: To encourage greater awareness or empathy.
The workshop was designed to foster understanding between different cultural groups
- Foster a Child: To care for a child temporarily, usually through a formal arrangement.
They decided to foster a child after their own children had grown up.
- Foster Talent: To support and help develop someone’s skills or abilities.
The school provides various programs to foster young artists and musicians.
lofty: generally means something that is very high or elevated, either literally or figuratively. It can describe physical height, high ideals, or elevated aspirations.
- Lofty Goals: Ambitious or high-reaching objectives.
She set herself lofty goals for her career, aiming to become a leading expert in her field.
- Lofty Ideals: High moral or ethical principles.
The organization is guided by lofty ideals of social justice and equality.
- Lofty Building: A building that is very tall.
The city skyline is dominated by a few impressive, lofty skyscrapers.
- Lofty Attitude: An attitude that is arrogant or self-important.
His lofty attitude made it difficult for him to connect with his colleagues.
- Lofty View: A view from a high vantage point.
The hotel room had a lofty view of the surrounding mountains.
dial: generally means to use a device or control to select a number or setting, or it refers to a part of a device used for this purpose. It can also mean to make a phone call by selecting a number.
- Dial a Number: To enter a telephone number to make a call.
Please dial 911 if you need emergency assistance.
- Dial a Phone: To use the phone’s dialing mechanism
She had to dial the operator for help with the call.
- Dial (on a Device): The part of a device that you turn to adjust settings, like a radio or oven.
Turn the dial on the radio to find your favorite station.
- Dial In: To connect to a system or service by phone or online
You need to dial in to the conference call at 3 PM.
- Dial Back: To reduce or lessen something.
You might want to dial back the intensity of your workouts if you’re feeling sore.
Dial up
naive: generally means lacking experience or sophistication, often resulting in a simple or innocent view of the world. It can imply a certain gullibility or lack of critical thinking.
- Naive Understanding: A simple or oversimplified view of a situation.
His naive understanding of the issue led him to underestimate its complexity.
- Naive Approach: A straightforward or uncritical way of dealing with something.
The company’s naive approach to market expansion failed to account for local regulations.
- Naive Person: Someone who is innocent or lacking in worldly experience.
She was a naive person who believed everyone had good intentions.
- Naive Belief: A belief that may seem overly idealistic or unrealistic.
His naive belief in the fairness of the world was challenged by recent events.
- Naive Questions: Questions that might seem overly simple or uninformed.
The student asked some naive questions that revealed her limited knowledge on the subject.
bizarre: generally means something that is very strange or unusual, often in a way that is hard to explain. It can describe situations, behaviors, or appearances that deviate significantly from what is considered normal or expected.
- Bizarre Incident: An unusual or strange event.
The police were called to investigate a bizarre incident involving a mysterious object found in the park
- Bizarre Behavior: Actions that are odd or out of the ordinary.
His bizarre behavior at the party left everyone feeling uneasy.
- Bizarre Appearance: A look or style that is very unusual or unconventional.
The artist’s costume was so bizarre that it drew attention from everyone at the gallery.
- Bizarre Situation: A circumstance that is strange or difficult to understand.
They found themselves in a bizarre situation when they accidentally attended the wrong wedding.
- Bizarre Story: A narrative or account that is odd or unconventional.
The novel’s bizarre story captivated readers with its unpredictable plot twists.
potential: generally refers to the possibility or capacity for something to develop or become something in the future. It can be used to describe a person, situation, or thing that has the capability for growth or success. Here are some common uses and collocations:
- Potential for Growth: The ability to develop or improve over time.
The new startup has significant potential for growth in the tech industry.
- Potential Risk: A possible danger or hazard that might arise.
The project carries a potential risk of delays due to supply chain issues.
- Potential Talent: The capability or aptitude that someone has, which could lead to success in the future.
The coach saw potential talent in the young athlete and decided to mentor him.
- Potential Problem: A possible issue that might arise.
We need to address the potential problem of data security before launching the new system.
- Potential Impact: The possible effect or influence something might have.
The new policy has the potential impact of reducing company expenses significantly.
severe” generally means something that is very serious, intense, or extreme. It can be used to describe conditions, situations, or actions that are harsh or have significant impact.
- Severe Weather: Extreme or harsh weather conditions.
The region experienced severe weather, including heavy snowfall and strong winds.
- Severe Pain: Intense or very strong pain.
She was suffering from severe pain after the surgery.
- Severe Consequences: Serious outcomes or results.
The company faced severe consequences for violating environmental regulations.
- Severe Damage: Significant harm or destruction.
The earthquake caused severe damage to the city’s infrastructure.
- Severe Criticism: Harsh or intense criticism.
The politician faced severe criticism from the media following the scandal.
indulge: generally means to allow oneself to enjoy or satisfy a desire or pleasure, often beyond what is considered necessary or moderate. It can also refer to giving in to someone’s wishes or desires.
- Indulge in: To take part in or enjoy something pleasurable.
On weekends, she likes to indulge in her favorite hobby of painting.
- Indulge Yourself: To give yourself permission to enjoy something.
After a long week of work, he decided to indulge himself with a relaxing spa day.
- Indulge a Child: To pamper or spoil a child by giving them what they want.
She tends to indulge her children by letting them have extra sweets before dinner.
- Indulge a Desire: To satisfy or fulfill a particular wish or craving.
He decided to indulge his craving for adventure by booking a last-minute trip to the mountains.
- Indulge in Excess: To engage in something to an excessive degree.
The partygoers indulged in excessive drinking and dancing.
ordinary: generally means something that is common, usual, or not special in any way. It refers to things or situations that are typical or standard, rather than exceptional or extraordinary.
- Ordinary Person: Someone who is average or not distinguished in any way.
He’s just an ordinary person with a regular job and a simple lifestyle.
- Ordinary Day: A day that is typical and not unusual.
They had an ordinary day at work with nothing out of the ordinary happening.
- Ordinary Life: A life that is normal and unremarkable.
She was content with her ordinary life in a small town.
- Ordinary Object: An item that is common and not special.
The vase looked like an ordinary object but had sentimental value.
- Ordinary Conditions: Standard or typical conditions, as opposed to extreme or special ones.
The car performs well under ordinary driving conditions.
resolution: refers to a firm decision or determination to do something, or a solution to a problem. It can also refer to the formal expression of a decision or opinion made by a group, or the quality of a document or image.
- Firm Decision:
New Year’s resolution
Make a resolution
Personal resolution
Resolve a resolution
She made a resolution to exercise more regularly this year.
- Solution:
Resolution to a problem
Find a resolution
Offer a resolution
Accept a resolution
“The team is working on a resolution to the issue with the software
- Formal Expression:
Resolution passed
Draft a resolution
Adopt a resolution
Resolution statement
The board adopted a resolution to increase the budget.
- Quality:
High resolution
Screen resolution
Resolution of an image
Resolution of a document
The image has high resolution, making it very clear and detailed.
acknowledge” means to recognize or admit the existence, truth, or importance of something. It can also mean to express thanks or appreciation for something.
- Recognize/Admit:
Acknowledge the truth
Acknowledge a mistake
Acknowledge receipt
Acknowledge someone’s efforts
He acknowledged that he had made a mistake in the report.
- Express Thanks/Gratitude:
Acknowledge contributions
Acknowledge support
Acknowledge assistance
She acknowledged the support she received from her colleagues during the project.
- Formal Recognition:
Acknowledge a letter
Acknowledge an email
Acknowledge a claim
The letter was received, and we will acknowledge it shortly.
dismiss : means to reject or refuse to consider something or someone. It can also mean to remove someone from a position or job, or to send someone away.
- Reject/Refuse:
Dismiss a claim
Dismiss an idea
Dismiss a suggestion
Dismiss a theory
The manager dismissed the proposal as impractical.
- Remove from a Position:
Dismiss an employee
Dismiss a worker
Dismiss a staff member
Dismiss from duty
The company decided to dismiss the employee for repeated violations of policy
- Send Away:
Dismiss a class
Dismiss the audience
Dismiss the meeting
The teacher dismissed the class early due to the fire drill.
Approach
As a verb
To come near or nearer to something or someone in distance or time.
To begin to deal with or consider something.
As a noun
A way of dealing with a situation or problem.
The act of coming near or closer to something or someone.
An initial proposal or request made to someone.
- A Method or Strategy: A way of dealing with a situation or problem.
Approach to a problem
Approach to learning
Approach to management
New approach
Her approach to solving the problem involved careful analysis and research.
- Movement Toward Something: The act of coming closer to something or someone.
Approach a person
Approach a destination
Approach cautiously
Approach with care
He approached his boss with a request for a raise.
- A Proposal or Request: The act of making a proposal or initiating contact.
Approach for a meeting
Approach someone for help
Approach with a proposal
Formal approach
The team made a formal approach to the client with their proposal
prior:means something that happens before a particular time or event. It is used to indicate something that occurred earlier in time or comes before something else.
- Before an Event:
Prior to (something)
Prior experience
Prior notice
Prior arrangements
You need to submit your application prior to the deadline.
- Earlier in Time:
Prior commitment
Prior knowledge
Prior approval
Prior engagement
He had prior experience in marketing before joining the company.
assign: means to designate or allocate a specific task, role, or responsibility to someone or something. It can also refer to the act of giving something to someone for a particular purpose.
- Designate Tasks or Responsibilities:
Assign a task
Assign a role
Assign duties
Assign a project
The manager will assign the new project to the most experienced team member.
- Allocate Resources:
Assign resources
Assign funds
Assign equipment
The budget committee will assign funds to various departments based on their needs.
- Give or Transfer:
Assign a case
Assign a job
Assign responsibility
Assign a contract
The lawyer was assigned a complex case involving several parties.
- Educational Context:
Assign homework
Assign readings
Assign a grade
The professor assigned reading from the textbook for the next class
promoted” means to advance or raise someone to a higher position or rank, or to support or encourage something, such as an idea or product.
- Advancement in Position:
Promote someone
Promote to a higher position
Promote an employee
Promote a manager
She was promoted to senior manager after five years with the company.”
- Encouragement or Support:
Promote a product
Promote an event
Promote an idea
Promote a cause
“The organization is working to promote environmental sustainability
- Advertising and Marketing:
Promote a sale
Promote a service
Promote a campaign
Promote a brand
The store is promoting a big sale this weekend.”
eager” means having a strong desire or enthusiasm for something. It describes a state of being keenly interested or excited about something that is anticipated or hoped for.
- Eager to Do Something:
Eager to learn
Eager to help
Eager to start
Eager to participate
She is eager to start her new job and make a positive impact.
- Eager for Something:
Eager for success
Eager for news
Eager for a promotion
Eager for approval
They were eager for news about the outcome of the election.
- Eager Enthusiasm:
Eager anticipation
Eager response
Eager interest
Eager expectation
Her eager response to the job offer showed her excitement about the opportunity.”
take for granted” means to assume that something or someone will always be available or will always perform in a certain way, without appreciating or valuing it properly. It often implies a lack of acknowledgment or gratitude for something that is considered ordinary or expected.
Sometimes people take their friends for granted and only reach out when they need something.”
- Many people take clean drinking water for granted, not appreciating how essential it is.”
Reliable: generally means consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted.
- Reliable source: a source that can be trusted for accuracy.
Wikipedia is generally considered a reliable source of information.
- Reliable information: information that is trustworthy and accurate.
Make sure to gather reliable information before making any decisions.
- Reliable person: someone who can be depended upon.
She is a reliable person who always keeps her promises.
- Reliable service: a service that consistently meets expectations.
The company is known for providing reliable service to its customers.
- Reliable method: a method that consistently produces accurate results.
The experiment was conducted using a reliable method to ensure accurate results.
- Reliable system: a system that functions consistently well.
We need a reliable system for managing our finances.
- Reliable evidence: evidence that can be trusted and verified.
The judge dismissed the case due to a lack of reliable evidence.
- Reliable vehicle: a vehicle that operates consistently without frequent breakdowns.
Honda cars are known for being reliable vehicles.
conscientious : is an adjective that generally means being diligent, careful, and dedicated to doing one’s work or duties well and thoroughly. It often implies a sense of responsibility and moral integrity.
- Conscientious effort
The doctor made a conscientious effort to explain the treatment options to the patient
- Conscientious worker
He is known as a conscientious worker who pays great attention to detail.
- Conscientious student
She is a conscientious student who always completes her assignments on time.
- Conscientious objector
As a conscientious objector, he refused to participate in the war on moral grounds
5.Conscientious decision
He is very conscientious about his diet and exercise routine.
- Conscientious approach
The manager appreciated her conscientious approach to resolving customer complaints.
- Conscientious about
He is very conscientious about his diet and exercise routine.
slump: refers to a sudden or significant decline or drop, typically in performance, quality, quantity, or condition. It can be used both as a noun and a verb.
- Noun
- Economic slump: “The country is struggling to recover from the economic slump caused by the pandemic.”
- Market slump: “Investors are worried about the potential market slump due to geopolitical tensions.”
- Sales slump: “The company experienced a significant sales slump during the last quarter.”
- Price slump: “There was a sudden price slump in the real estate market.”
- Performance slump: “The team is in a performance slump, having lost five consecutive games.”
- Business slump: “The restaurant went through a business slump after the new competitor opened nearby.”
-Verb
- To slump down: “After a long day at work, she slumped down on the couch.”
- To slump over: “He slumped over his desk, exhausted from the late-night study session.”
- To slump into a chair: “Feeling defeated, he slumped into a chair and sighed.”
- Prices slumped: “Oil prices slumped to a record low this month.”
- Sales slumped: “After the product recall, the company’s sales slumped drastically.”
- Profits slumped: “The company’s profits slumped due to increased competition and higher costs.”
underlying” refers to something that lies beneath or forms the basis or foundation of something else. It often implies something fundamental, basic, or hidden that influences or supports what is visible or apparent.
- Underlying cause - The fundamental reason for something.
- The underlying cause of the problem was a lack of communication between the team members.”
- Underlying principle - A basic truth or law that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior.
Underlying principle: “The underlying principle of democracy is that every citizen has a voice.”
- Underlying issue - A basic or fundamental problem that underlies a more apparent problem.
Addressing the underlying issue of poverty is crucial for long-term economic growth.
- Underlying assumption - A basic belief or premise that is accepted as true without proof.
Her argument was based on the underlying assumption that everyone has access to the same resources.”
- Underlying condition - A medical or health condition that serves as the basis for other symptoms or problems.
He was diagnosed with diabetes as an underlying condition that contributed to his fatigue.”
Appear: means to become visible or to come into sight. It can also mean to seem or give the impression of being a certain way.
- Appear to be - Seem to be in a certain state or condition.
She appears to be very confident during her presentations.
- Appear on - To be present or featured in a certain place, like a stage, screen, or list.
He will appear on the talk show next week to discuss his new book
- Appear in - To take part or feature in a particular setting, such as a film or event.
The actor appeared in several blockbuster movies last year.”
- Appear from nowhere - To suddenly become visible or to come into sight unexpectedly.
The cat seemed to appear from nowhere, startling everyone in the room.
- Make an appearance - To be present at an event or place for a short time
The celebrity made a brief appearance at the charity event.”
Appeal : As a noun, it refers to a request for help, support, or a decision to be reconsidered. It can also mean the attractiveness or interest of something.
As a verb, it means to make a serious or urgent request, or to attract or interest someone.
- Appeal to - To attract or interest someone; to make a request to someone.
The new smartphone design appeals to tech enthusiasts with its sleek look and advanced features.
Appeal to (request): “She decided to appeal to the board of directors for additional funding.
- File an appeal - To formally request that a decision be reconsidered, usually in a legal
context.
The lawyer will file an appeal against the court’s decision next week.
- Have appeal - To possess attractiveness or interest.
The movie has a lot of appeal due to its strong cast and gripping storyline.
- Launch an appeal - To initiate a request for help or support.
The charity launched an appeal to raise funds for disaster relief
- Emotional appeal - A request that seeks to elicit an emotional response.
The advertisement made an emotional appeal to viewers, highlighting the plight of homeless animals.
- Mass appeal - Broad or widespread attractiveness or interest.
The new TV show has mass appeal, attracting viewers from all age groups.”
Urge: As a noun: It refers to a strong desire or impulse to do something.
As a verb: It means to strongly encourage or persuade someone to do something.
- Urge someone to - To strongly advise or encourage someone to take a specific action.
The teacher urged the students to study hard for their exams.
- Sense of urgency - A feeling that something needs to be done quickly.
There was a strong sense of urgency in the office as the deadline approached.”
- Urge to - The strong desire or impulse to do something
He felt an irresistible urge to help those in need.”
- Urgent appeal - A pressing request for immediate action or help.
The organization made an urgent appeal for donations to support the disaster relief efforts.”
- Strongly urge - To insistently encourage or persuade.
I strongly urge you to reconsider your decision before making a final choice.
Opposed : means being against or in disagreement with something. It can describe a position, attitude, or action that is contrary to another.
- Be opposed to - To disagree with or resist something.
She is opposed to the new policy because she believes it will negatively impact employees.”
- Strongly opposed - To be firmly against something.
The community was strongly opposed to the construction of the new factory near their homes.”
- Opposed forces - Groups or entities with conflicting interests.
The two armies were made up of opposed forces, each fighting for control of the region.”
- Opposed view - A viewpoint that is contrary to another.
His opposed view on climate change led to heated debates during the conference.
- Opposed stance - A position taken that is contrary to another.
The senator took an opposed stance on the healthcare reform bill, arguing against its provisions.”
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Apprenticeship : refers to a period of training and learning a trade or skill under the guidance of an experienced professional. It often involves both practical work experience and formal education.
- Complete an apprenticeship - To finish a training period in a specific trade or skill.
After completing his apprenticeship, he became a certified electrician.”
- Under an apprenticeship - Refers to the period when someone is undergoing training.
She worked under an apprenticeship for two years before starting her own business.
- Apprenticeship program - A structured program designed to train individuals in a trade or profession.
The company has a well-established apprenticeship program for aspiring carpenters.”
- Begin an apprenticeship - To start the training period.
“He decided to begin an apprenticeship in plumbing to gain hands-on experience.”
- Offer an apprenticeship - To provide an opportunity for someone to undergo training.
The local bakery offers an apprenticeship to help young bakers learn the craft.”
Rewind : means to move something back to an earlier point in time, especially in the context of a recording or tape. It can also refer to the action of reversing a sequence to review or relive it.
- Rewind the tape - To move a tape or recording back to a previous part.
To listen to the previous message, you need to rewind the tape.
- Rewind to - To return to a specific point in time or part of a recording.
Let’s rewind to the beginning of the presentation to review the key points.
- Rewind button - The control used to move a recording backward.
Press the rewind button to start the movie from the beginning
- Rewind a video - To move a video back to an earlier scene.
She rewound the video to watch her favorite scene again.
- Rewind the clock - Figuratively, to return to an earlier time or situation.
If only we could rewind the clock to fix those mistakes.”
