Lesson 82/202 · 26 words · 0 learned

A1 · School & learning

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practice(noun)
/ˈpræktɪs/
doing an activity or training regularly so that you can improve your skill; the time you spend doing this
Speaking English every day is good practice for the exam.
Synonymsexercisedrillrehearseapplicationcustom
Antonymstheoryignoranceneglectdisuse
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mistake(noun)
/mɪˈsteɪk/
an action or an opinion that is not correct, or that produces a result that you did not want
I made a mistake in adding up your bill and we overcharged you twenty dollars
It was a mistake thinking that my boss would be reasonable when I explained situation to him
Synonymserrorfaultblunderoversightslip-up
Antonymsaccuracycorrectnessrighttruthperfection
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project(noun)
/ˈprɑːdʒekt/
a planned piece of work with a particular purpose, for example by students or a company
Our class is doing a project on recycling this month.
Synonymsplanschemeundertakingventureforecastpredictestimate
Antonymsrealitytruthcertaintydisproveconceal
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student(noun)
/ˈstuːdnt/
a person who is studying at a university or college
He is a student.
a graduate/postgraduate/research student
Synonymslearnerpupilscholardiscipleapprentice
Antonymsteacherinstructormastergraduateexpert
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dictionary(noun)
/ˈdɪkʃəneri/
a book or electronic resource that gives a list of the words of a language in alphabetical order and explains what they mean, or gives a word for them in a foreign language
To check how a word is spelt, look it up in the dictionary.
The area has been declared a national park.
Synonymslexiconwordbookvocabulary
Antonymsnone
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course(noun)
/kɔːrs/
a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject
to go on a management training course
to take/do a course in art and design
Synonymsclasslessonprogramcurriculummoduleroutedirectionpath
Antonymsdeviationstrayingdigression
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teacher(noun)
/ˈtiːtʃər/
a person whose job is teaching, especially in a school
Ms. Sarah is my English teacher.
a history/science, etc. teacher
Synonymseducatorinstructortutorprofessormentorlecturerguide
Antonymsstudentpupillearner
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test(noun)
/test/
an examination of somebody’s knowledge or ability, consisting of questions for them to answer or activities for them to perform
We have a maths test on Friday, so I need to study tonight.
Synonymsexamineassessevaluatequiztrialverify
Antonymsneglectignoredisregardapprovepass
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topic(noun)
/ˈtɑːpɪk/
a subject that you talk, write or learn about
The main topic of conversation was Tom's new girlfriend.
The article covered a wide range of topics.
Synonymssubjectthemematterissuepointfocus
Antonymsdigressiontangentasidedetour
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subject(noun)
/ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/
an area of knowledge studied in a school, college, etc.
Math is my favourite subject at school.
Synonymstopicthemematterissueconcerndisciplinearea of study
Antonymsobjectdetachmentunrelated
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school(noun)
/skuːl/
a place where children go to be educated
This is my school.
Which school do they attend?
Synonymsacademyinstituteinstitutioncollegeuniversityeducational establishment
Antonymsworkofficejob
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example(noun)
/ɪɡˈzæmpl/
something such as an object, a fact or a situation that shows, explains or supports what you say
Can you give me an example of what you mean?
It is important to cite examples to support your argument.
Synonymsinstanceillustrationcasesamplespecimendemonstrationprototypemodel
Antonymsruleprinciplenormgeneralization
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lesson(noun)
/ˈlesn/
a period of time in which somebody is taught something
Our first lesson on Tuesdays is French
Our first lesson on Tuesdays is French.
Synonymsclassexerciseinstructiontutoriallecture
Antonymsignoranceunlearning
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teach(verb)
/tiːtʃ/
to give lessons to students in a school, college, university, etc.; to help somebody learn something by giving information about it
He teaches them English.
to teach school(= teach in a school)
Synonymseducateinstructtraincoachtutorimpartmentorguide
Antonymslearnstudyneglectignore
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study(noun)
/ˈstʌdi/
the activity of learning or gaining knowledge, either from books or by examining things in the world
After many years of study, she finally became a doctor.
Synonymslearnreadresearchexamineinvestigateanalyzememorizecontemplate
Antonymsignoreneglectoverlookdisregardskim
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page(noun)
/peɪdʒ/
one side or both sides of a sheet of paper in a book, magazine, etc.
Someone has torn a page out of this book.
over the page(= on the next page)
Synonymsleafsheetside
Antonymsvolumebook
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book(noun)
/bʊk/
a set of printed pages that are fastened inside a cover so that you can turn them and read them
My book is thick. Your book is thin.
His desk was covered with piles of books.
Synonymsvolumepublicationworktome
Antonymse-bookarticleleafletpamphlet
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pen(noun)
/pen/
an instrument made of plastic or metal used for writing with ink (= coloured liquid for writing, etc.)
My pen is red.
a new book from the pen of Martin Amis
Synonymswriting instrumentballpointfountain pen
Antonymseraserpencilnone (in the direct sense)
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chart(noun)
/tʃɑːrt/
a diagram, lists of figures, etc. that shows information
a weather chart
a sales chart (= showing the level of a company's sales)
Synonymsgraphtablediagramplotmaprecord
Antonymsdisorganizationconfusionrandomness
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college(noun)
/ˈkɑːlɪdʒ/
(in the UK) a place where students go to study or to receive training after they have left school
a college course/library/student
the Royal College of Art
Synonymsuniversityacademyinstitutioninstituteschool
Antonymsprimary schoolsecondary schoolhigh school
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history(noun)
/ˈhɪstri/
the study of past events, especially as a subject at school or university
My mother is a history teacher.
The area was inhabited long before the dawn of recorded history(= before people wrote about events).
Synonymspastchroniclerecordaccountevents
Antonymsfuture
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class(noun)
/klæs/
a group of students who are taught together
My class has 25 students.
He came top of the class.
Synonymslessoncoursegroupcategorysortkind
Antonymsindividualoneseparate
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practise(verb)
/ˈpræktɪs/
to do an activity or train regularly so that you can improve your skill
You need to practise playing ball every day.
I've been practising my serve for weeks.
Synonymsexercisetrainrehearsedrillwork athonepolish
Antonymsneglectignoreforgetdisregard
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homework(noun)
/ˈhəʊmwɜːrk/
work that is given by teachers for students to do at home
Why don't you do your homework?
How much homework do you get?
Synonymsassignmentschoolworklessonexercise
Antonymsrecreationleisurefunbreak
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learn(verb)
/lɜːrn/
to gain knowledge or skill by studying, from experience, from being taught, etc.
She is learning to play the piano.
Today we learnt how to use the new software.
Synonymsacquiregraspmasterunderstandstudydiscoverfind out
Antonymsforgetmisunderstandunlearnignore
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classroom(noun)
/ˈklæsruːm/
a room where a class of children or students is taught
That is my classroom.
Synonymsschoolroomclasslecture hall
Antonymshallwayoutsideoffice