Lesson 137/202 · 22 words · 0 learned

A2 · Describing things (2)

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general(adjective)
/ˈdʒenrəl/
affecting all or most people, places or things
We have a general idea of how many guests will attend
In general, about half the guests will bring their spouses
Synonymscommonusualordinarytypicaloverallbroad
Antonymsspecificparticularprecisedetailed
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helpful(adjective)
/ˈhelpfl/
able to improve a particular situation
It would be helpful for me to see the damage for myself.
helpful advice/information/suggestions
Synonymsusefulbeneficialadvantageouspracticalsupportivevaluableserviceable
Antonymsunhelpfuluselessdetrimentalharmfuldisadvantageousworthless
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noisy(adjective)
/ˈnɔɪzi/
making a lot of noise
The streets here are noisy until midnight.
noisy children/traffic/crowds
Synonymsloudboisterousclamorousdeafeningtumultuousuproarious
Antonymsquietsilentpeacefulcalmstillhushed
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informal(adjective)
/ɪnˈfɔːrml/
relaxed and friendly; not following strict rules of how to behave or do something
The language used in an informal letter is different from that in the formal one.
Discussions are held on an informal basis within the department.
Synonymscasualunofficialrelaxedeasygoingfamiliarintimate
Antonymsformalofficialceremonialstiffreserved
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necessary(adjective)
/ˈnesəseri/
that is needed for a purpose or a reason
I'll make the necessary arrangements.
If necessary, you can contact me at home.
Synonymsessentialrequiredneededindispensablerequisitevitalobligatorycompulsory
Antonymsunnecessaryoptionalvoluntaryinessentialnonessentialsuperfluous
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lovely(adjective)
/ˈlʌvli/
beautiful; attractive
Da Lat is a lovely resort city with many flowers and pleasant weather.
He has a lovely voice.
Synonymsdelightfulpleasantcharmingattractivebeautifulsweet
Antonymsunpleasantdisagreeableawfulhorribleugly
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excellent(adjective)
/ˈeksələnt/
extremely good
She speaks excellent French.
excellent service
Synonymsoutstandingsuperbexceptionalfirst-ratewonderfulremarkablegreatsuperior
Antonymspoorbadterribleawfulmediocreinferiorlousysubpar
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missing(adjective)
/ˈmɪsɪŋ/
that cannot be found or that is not in its usual place; that has been removed, lost or destroyed
I never found the missing piece.
They still hoped to find their missing son.
Synonymslostabsentlackingwantinggonemislaid
Antonymspresentfoundavailableexistingcomplete
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formal(adjective)
/ˈfɔːrml/
very correct and suitable for official or important occasions
The formal clothes made him feel uncomfortable.
formal evening dress
Synonymsofficialceremonialconventionalstiffcorrectdecorous
Antonymsinformalcasualrelaxedunofficial
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ordinary(adjective)
/ˈɔːrdneri/
not unusual or different in any way
They are ordinary people like you and me.
an ordinary sort of day
Synonymscommontypicalusualregularnormalplainaveragerun-of-the-mill
Antonymsextraordinaryremarkableunusualexceptionalspecialunique
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normal(adjective)
/ˈnɔːrml/
typical, usual or ordinary; what you would expect
My temperature is normal.
quite/perfectly(= completely)normal
Synonymstypicalstandardusualregularaveragecommonordinary
Antonymsabnormalunusualirregularatypicalstrangeoddextraordinary
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ideal(adjective)
/aɪˈdiːəl/
perfect; most suitable
This beach is ideal for children.
It was not the ideal solution to the problem.
Synonymsperfectoptimalexcellentbestprimeultimateexemplary
Antonymsimperfectflawedsuboptimalunsuitableinadequate
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original(adjective)
/əˈrɪdʒənl/
existing at the beginning of a particular period, process or activity
The original plan was to meet at the park, not the café.
Synonymsauthenticgenuineinitialfirstprimaryprototypical
Antonymsfakecopyimitationderivativesecondary
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loud(adjective)
/laʊd/
making a lot of noise
That music is too loud - please turn it down.
You'll have to speak louder—I can't hear you.
Synonymsnoisydeafeningboisterousclamorousthunderousblaringraucous
Antonymsquietsilentsoftmutedinaudiblepeacefulsubdued
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major(adjective)
/ˈmeɪdʒər/
very large or important
We have encountered major problems.
major international companies
Synonymssignificantimportantprimarychiefprincipalsubstantialconsiderableserious
Antonymsminorinsignificantunimportanttrivialsecondarylesser
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fair(adjective)
/fer/
treating people equally or in a way that is right or reasonable
It's not fair that my brother gets more pocket money than me.
Synonymsaverageadequateso-somediocrepassablereasonableequitablejust
Antonymsexcellentoutstandingexceptionalunfairbiasedpoorinferior
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incredible(adjective)
/ɪnˈkredəbl/
impossible or very difficult to believe
an incredible thing
Synonymsunbelievableamazingextraordinaryremarkablefantasticwonderfulastonishing
Antonymsordinarycommonusualaveragebelievableplausible
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impossible(adjective)
/ɪmˈpɑːsəbl/
that cannot exist or be done; not possible
It is impossible to predict the future.
Synonymsunachievableunfeasibleunattainable
Antonymspossibleachievablefeasible
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included(adjective)
/ɪnˈkluːdɪd/
contained as part of something
Breakfast is included in the price of the hotel room.
Synonymscomprisedcontainedencompassedincorporated
Antonymsexcludedomittedleft out
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loudly(adverb)
/ˈlaʊdli/
in a way that makes a lot of noise
He spoke loudly so everyone could hear.
Synonymsboisterouslyvociferouslydeafeningly
Antonymsquietlysoftlysubdued
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particular(adjective)
/pərˈtɪkjələr/
used to emphasize that you are referring to one individual person, thing or type of thing and not others
Is there a particular book you would like to read?
Synonymsspecificdistinctspecialcertain
Antonymsgeneraluniversalbroadvague
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pattern(noun)
/ˈpætərn/
a regular arrangement of lines, shapes or colours used as a design
She wore a dress with a pattern of roses on it.