Lesson 138/202 · 22 words · 0 learned

A2 · Describing things (3)

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specific(adjective)
/spəˈsɪfɪk/
connected with one particular thing only
The customer's specific complaint was not addressed in his e-mail.
In a contract, one specific word can change the meaning dramatically
Synonymsparticularpreciseexplicitdefiniteexact
Antonymsgeneralvaguebroadindefinitenonspecific
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quality(noun)
/ˈkwɑːləti/
the standard of something when it is compared to other things like it; how good or bad something is
The quality of their clothes has fallen ever since they started using cheaper fabrics to make them
The most important qualities we look for in a supplier are reliability and quick response
Synonymsstandardgradeexcellencevalueattributepropertyfeature
Antonymsinferioritydefectflawpoornessworthlessness
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serious(adjective)
/ˈsɪriəs/
bad or dangerous
Smoking can cause serious health problems such as heart disease.
Synonymsgravesolemnearnestimportantcriticalsignificantweightyintense
Antonymsfrivoloustrivialinsignificantplayfuljokinghumorousunimportant
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separate(adjective)
/ˈseprət/
forming a unit by itself; not joined to something else
I try to keep meat separate from other food in the fridge.
Stir the sauce constantly so that it does not separate.
Synonymsdividedetachdisconnectisolatesegregatepartition
Antonymsjoinconnectunitecombinemergeintegrate
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sort(noun)
/sɔːrt/
a group or type of people or things that are similar in a particular way
This sort of problem is quite common.
There are all sorts of activities (= many different ones) for kids at the campsite.
Synonymstypekindvarietycategoryclassgenus
Antonymsuniqueindividualspecificatypicaluncommon
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shut(verb)
/ʃʌt/
to close something; to become closed
The window won't shut.
Philip went into his room and shut the door behind him.
Synonymsclosesecurefastenseallock
Antonymsopenunfastenunlock
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wet(adjective)
/wet/
covered with or containing liquid, especially water
Her hair was still dripping wet.
My shirt was wet through(= completely wet).
Synonymsdampsoakedmoistwaterloggedsoggy
Antonymsdryaridparched
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usual(adjective)
/ˈjuːʒuəl/
that happens or is done most of the time or in most cases
She sat in her usual seat at the back.
He came home later than usual.
Synonymscommoncustomarynormaltypicalregularhabitual
Antonymsunusualrareexceptionalabnormalatypical
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wooden(adjective)
/ˈwʊdn/
made of wood
a wooden box
furniture made of a variety of different woods
Synonymstimbertimberedwood
Antonymsmetalplasticstoneconcrete
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typical(adjective)
/ˈtɪpɪkl/
having the usual qualities or features of a particular type of person, thing or group
Typical symptoms would include headaches, vomiting and dizziness.
a typical Italian cafe
Synonymsusualcommonnormalstandardrepresentativecharacteristicaverage
Antonymsunusualrareatypicalabnormaluncommon
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slowly(adverb)
/ˈsləʊli/
at a slow speed; not quickly
Please could you speak more slowly?
The boat chugged slowly along.
Synonymsgraduallyleisurelyunhurriedlygentlydeliberately
Antonymsquicklyrapidlyfastspeedilyhastily
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unusual(adjective)
/ʌnˈjuːʒuəl/
different from what is usual or normal
It’s unusual for a man to do this job.
It's not unusual for young doctors to work a 70-hour week (= it happens often).
Synonymsrareoddpeculiarstrangeexceptionalextraordinaryuncommon
Antonymscommontypicalnormalusualordinary
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soft(adjective)
/sɔːft/
changing shape easily when pressed; not stiff or hard
soft feather pillows
soft margarine
Synonymsgentletendersmoothdelicatemildpliantyielding
Antonymshardfirmroughstifftough
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strange(adjective)
/streɪndʒ/
unusual or surprising, especially in a way that is difficult to understand
She was looking at me in a very strange way.
Strange to say, I don't really enjoy television.
Synonymsoddpeculiarunusualweirdbizarrecuriousabnormal
Antonymsnormalordinaryusualcommonfamiliar
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structure(noun)
/ˈstrʌktʃər/
the way in which the parts of something are connected together, arranged or organized; a particular arrangement of parts
Tell me about the structure of the examination.
the structure of the building
Synonymsarrangementorganizationformframeworkdesignconstitutioncomposition
Antonymsdisorderchaosdisorganizationformlessness
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safe(adjective)
/seɪf/
protected from any danger, harm or loss
In some cities you don't feel safe going out alone at night.
Nobody is safe from suspicion at the moment.
Synonymssecureprotectedharmlessunharmedcertainreliable
Antonymsdangerousriskyhazardousunsafevulnerable
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simple(adjective)
/ˈsɪmpl/
not complicated; easy to understand or do
We lost because we played badly. It's as simple as that.
Give the necessary information but keep it simple.
Synonymseasybasicplainstraightforwarduncomplicatedclearelementary
Antonymscomplexdifficultcomplicatedintricatehardadvanced
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secret(adjective)
/ˈsiːkrət/
known about by only a few people; kept hidden from others
They kept their plans secret from everyone at school.
Synonymsconfidentialclassifiedprivatehiddencovertmystery
Antonymspublicopenknownobviousrevealed
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worst(adjective)
/wɜːrst/
of the poorest quality or lowest standard; worse than any other person or thing of a similar kind
It was the worst film I have ever seen.
Synonymspoorestlowestmeanestshoddiestlousiestawfulestdirestvilest
Antonymsbestfinestgreatestoptimumprimetopmost
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quietly(adverb)
/ˈkwaɪətli/
in a way that makes very little noise
She entered the room quietly.
Synonymssoftlysilentlypeacefullycalmly
Antonymsloudlynoisily
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successful(adjective)
/səkˈsesfl/
achieving your aims or what was intended
She was a successful businesswoman.
Synonymstriumphantprosperousflourishingfortunate
Antonymsunsuccessfulfailedabortive
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worse(adjective)
/wɜːrs/
of poorer quality or lower standard; more unpleasant
The weather is getting worse.
Synonymsinferiorpoorershoddierdeteriorated
Antonymsbettersuperiorimproved