Lesson 100/202 · 19 words · 0 learned

A1 · Describing things (2)

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new(adjective)
/nuː/
not existing before; recently made, invented, introduced, etc.
This toothbrush is new.
Have you read her new novel?
Synonymsfreshnovelrecentmodernoriginal
Antonymsoldusedancientobsoleteworn
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object(noun)
/ˈɑːbdʒɪkt/
a thing that can be seen and touched, but is not alive
You have to hide small objects in your house, or your baby may swallow them.
Many local people object to the building of the new airport.
Synonymsthingitemarticleentitymaterialsubstance
Antonymsabstractionconceptideanothing
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OK(adjective)
/əʊˈkeɪ/
safe and well; not hurt, ill or upset
Are you OK?
Synonymsalrightfinegoodacceptablesatisfactory
Antonymsbadwrongunacceptablepoornot well
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free(adjective)
/friː/
without particular plans or arrangements; not busy
If Sarah is free for lunch I'll take her out.
Respect and friendship provide a solid foundation for marriage.
Synonymsavailableunoccupiedunrestrainedindependentloose
Antonymsbusyoccupiedrestraineddependentconfined
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personal(adjective)
/ˈpɜːrsənl/
your own; not belonging to or connected with anyone else
Use stencils to add a few personal touches to walls and furniture.
The novel is written from personal experience.
Synonymsprivateindividualownpersonalizedcustom
Antonymsimpersonalgeneralpubliccommon
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main(adjective)
/meɪn/
being the largest or most important of its kind
the main course(= of a meal)
Poor housing and unemployment are the main problems.
Synonymschiefprimaryprincipalmajorleadingkeyessentialforemost
Antonymsminorsecondaryinsignificantsubordinateunimportanttrivial
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important(adjective)
/ɪmˈpɔːrtnt/
having a great effect on people or things; of great value
I have an important announcement to make.
an important decision/factor
Synonymssignificantessentialvitalcrucialkeyprimarynotable
Antonymsunimportantinsignificanttrivialminornegligible
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old(adjective)
/əʊld/
having lived or existed for a long time; not young or new
My grandfather is very old, but he still walks every day.
Synonymsagedelderlyancientmaturewornvintage
Antonymsyoungnewyouthfulmodernrecent
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negative(adjective)
/ˈneɡətɪv/
bad or harmful
The whole experience was definitely more positive than negative.
The crisis had a negative effect on trade.
Synonymspessimisticunfavorableadversedetrimentalbadunpleasant
Antonymspositiveoptimisticfavorablegoodpleasant
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popular(adjective)
/ˈpɑːpjələr/
liked or enjoyed by a large number of people
Skiing has become very popular recently.
I'm not very popular with my parents (= they are annoyed with me) at the moment.
Synonymswell-likedfavoredprominentprevalentcommonin demand
Antonymsunpopulardislikedobscurerareuncommon
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positive(adjective)
/ˈpɑːzətɪv/
thinking about what is good in a situation; feeling confident and sure that something good will happen
She tried to be more positive about her new job.
On the positive side, profits have increased.
Synonymsoptimisticconstructivefavorablehopefulupbeatconfident
Antonymsnegativepessimisticunfavorablecritical
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modern(adjective)
/ˈmɑːdərn/
of the present time or recent times
Hanoi is more modern than Yen Bai.
Stress is a major problem of modern life.
Synonymscontemporarynewcurrentup-to-datestate-of-the-artinnovative
Antonymsold-fashionedtraditionalancientoutdatedobsolete
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great(adjective)
/ɡreɪt/
very good or pleasant
She's really great.
The great majority of(= most) people seem to agree with this view.
Synonymsexcellentwonderfulfantasticremarkableoutstandingsuperbamazingterrific
Antonymsterribleawfulpoorbadmediocreinferiorinsignificantminor
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possible(adjective)
/ˈpɑːsəbl/
that can be done or achieved
Expansion was made possible by the investment of government money.
Try to avoid losing your temper if at all possible(= if you can).
Synonymsfeasibleviableachievableattainableconceivablepotential
Antonymsimpossibleunlikelyunfeasibleunachievable
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hard(adjective)
/hɑːrd/
difficult to do, understand or answer
The maths test was too hard for most of the class.
Synonymsdifficulttoughstrenuousarduouslaboriouschallenging
Antonymseasysimplesofteffortless
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open(adjective)
/ˈəʊpən/
allowing things or people to go through; not closed or blocked
Leave the door open so the cat can come in.
Synonymsbegincommenceunfoldunlockaccessavailable
Antonymscloseshutlockendunavailable
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good(adjective)
/ɡʊd/
of high quality or an acceptable standard
The results were pretty good
The results were pretty good.
Synonymsexcellentfinegreatsatisfactorypositivewonderfulpleasantacceptable
Antonymsbadpoorterribleawfulunpleasantinadequateevil
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nice(adjective)
/naɪs/
pleasant or attractive
Have a nice day!
Synonymspleasantagreeablekindgoodenjoyablelovelydelightful
Antonymsunpleasantawfulhorriblenastymeanbad
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perfect(adjective)
/ˈpɜːrfɪkt/
having everything that is necessary; complete and without faults or weaknesses
Her performance was perfect.
Synonymsflawlessidealexcellentsupremeunblemished
Antonymsimperfectflaweddeficientinadequate