Lesson 133/202 · 23 words · 0 learned

A2 · Thinking & opinions (2)

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strategy(noun)
/ˈstrætədʒi/
a plan that is intended to achieve a particular purpose
A business plan is a strategy for running a business and avoiding problems
Synonymsplantacticapproachschemedesignmethodgame planblueprint
Antonymsrandomnesschanceaccidentimprovisationdisorganization
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source(noun)
/sɔːrs/
a place, person or thing that you get something from
I can't tell you the source of this information
The source of this rare pottery that we are selling in our shop is a small village in India
Synonymsoriginrootbeginningfoundationbasiscausefountainheadwellspring
Antonymsresultoutcomeeffectconsequenceend
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solve(verb)
/sɑːlv/
to find a way of dealing with a problem or difficult situation
Researchers find that every time they solve one problem, two more result
One of the biggest problems to solve is why people would want to own the new product
Synonymsresolvefigure outwork outanswerdeterminedecipher
Antonymscreatecauseworsencomplicatefaillose
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option(noun)
/ˈɑːpʃn/
something that you can choose to have or do; the freedom to choose what you do
With the real estate market so tight right now, you don't have that many options
You could arrange the lease with an option to buy after a certain amount of time
Synonymschoicealternativepossibilityselectionpreference
Antonymsnecessityrequirementcompulsionobligationmust
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suggestion(noun)
/səˈdʒestʃən/
an idea or a plan that you mention for somebody else to think about
Can I make a suggestion about what to order?
We followed the waiter's suggestion and ordered one of the specials
Synonymsrecommendationproposaladvicehintideamotion
Antonymsrejectiondemandorderinsistence
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predict(verb)
/prɪˈdɪkt/
to say that something will happen in the future
I predicted this restaurant would become popular and I was right
Kona was unable to predict what time Andy, who is always late, would show up at the restaurant
Synonymsforecastforeseeanticipateexpectprojectestimate
Antonymsdoubtquestiondisbelieveuncertainty
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method(noun)
/ˈmeθəd/
a particular way of doing something
Gloria perfected a simple method for making croissants
Many chefs borrow cooking methods from a variety of cultures and incorporate them into their cooking style
Synonymsapproachproceduretechniquewaysystemmannerprocess
Antonymschaosdisorderrandomness
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sense(noun)
/sens/
an understanding about something; an ability to judge something
She had the good sense to call a doctor straight away.
Synonymsfeelingperceptionawarenessunderstandingintuitionjudgmentreasonlogic
Antonymsnonsenseabsurdityunreasonablenessignorancestupidity
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thought(noun)
/θɔːt/
something that you think of or remember
I've just had a thought(= an idea).
Would Mark be able to help?It's just a thought.
Synonymsideanotionconceptbeliefopinionconsiderationreflectioncontemplation
Antonymsthoughtlessnessignoranceunawareness
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purpose(noun)
/ˈpɜːrpəs/
the intention, aim or function of something; the thing that something is supposed to achieve
Our campaign's main purpose is to raise money.
The purpose of the book is to provide a complete guide to the university.
Synonymsaimgoalobjectivereasonintentiontargetenddesign
Antonymsaccidentchancerandomnessaimlessness
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realize(verb)
/ˈriːəlaɪz/
to understand or become aware of a particular fact or situation
I don't think you realize how important this is to her.
The moment I saw her, I realized something was wrong.
Synonymsunderstandrecognizecomprehendperceiveappreciatebe aware of
Antonymsmisunderstandoverlookignoredisregardbe unaware of
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support(verb)
/səˈpɔːrt/
to help or encourage somebody/something by saying or showing that you agree with them/it
The majority of ordinary citizens did not support the war.
If you raise it at the meeting, I'll support you.
Synonymsbackaidassistendorseadvocatechampionbolstersustain
Antonymsopposeresisthinderundermineattackobstructdisapprove
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opportunity(noun)
/ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a time when a particular situation makes it possible to do or achieve something
This is the perfect opportunity to make a new start.
There'll be plenty of opportunity for relaxing once the work is done.
Synonymschanceoccasionpossibilityprospectopeningmoment
Antonymsclosuremisfortunelossdifficultyimpossibility
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recommend(verb)
/ˌrekəˈmend/
to tell somebody that something is good or useful, or that somebody would be suitable for a particular job, etc.
He recommended reading the book before seeing the movie.
Can you recommend a good hotel?
Synonymsadvisesuggestendorseurgeadvocatecommend
Antonymsdiscouragedissuadewarncriticizeoppose
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thinking(noun)
/ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
the process of thinking about something
I had to do some quick thinking.
swollen glands
Synonymsreasoningreflectiondeliberationcontemplationconsiderationthought
Antonymsignorancethoughtlessnessunawareness
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suppose(verb)
/səˈpəʊz/
to think or believe that something is true or possible (based on the knowledge that you have)
I don't suppose for a minute that he'll agree (= I'm sure that he won't).
She had supposed him (to be) very rich.
Synonymsassumepresumeguessimaginethinkexpect
Antonymsknowbe certainbe suredoubtdisbelieve
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understanding(noun)
/ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/
the knowledge that somebody has about a particular subject or situation
Most of the students have a sound understanding of English grammar.
The committee has little or no understanding of the problem.
Synonymscomprehensionknowledgeawarenessgraspinsightperceptionappreciation
Antonymsmisunderstandingignoranceconfusionbewilderment
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possibility(noun)
/ˌpɑːsəˈbɪləti/
a thing that may happen or be true; the fact that something might happen or be true, but is not certain
He refused to rule out the possibility of a tax increase.
What had seemed impossible now seemed a distinct possibility.
Synonymschancelikelihoodprospectopportunityprobability
Antonymsimpossibilityunlikelihoodcertaintysurety
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pick(verb)
/pɪk/
to choose somebody/something from a group of people or things
You can pick any book you like from the shelf.
Synonymsselectchoosepluckharvestgather
Antonymsplantsowrejectdecline
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refuse(verb)
/rɪˈfjuːz/
to say or show that you will not do something that somebody has asked you to do
He flatly refused to discuss the matter.
He flatly refused to discuss the matter.
Synonymsdeclinerejectdenywithholddisallow
Antonymsacceptagreeallowapproveconsent
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suggest(verb)
/səˈdʒest/
to put forward an idea or a plan for other people to think about
I suggest being on time.
It has been suggested that bright children should take their exams early.
Synonymsproposerecommendadvisehintimply
Antonymsdemandinsistassertordercommand
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mind(verb)
/maɪnd/
to be annoyed, worried or upset by something
I don't mind getting cold—it's the rain I don't like.
Did she mind about not getting the job?
Synonymscareobjectbotherdislikeregret
Antonymsapprovelikeapprove ofenjoy
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recognize(verb)
/ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
to know who somebody is or what something is when you see or hear them or it, because you have seen or heard them or it before
I recognized her by her red hair.
I recognized him as soon as he came in the room.
Synonymsidentifyacknowledgeknowrealizeperceiveremember
Antonymsmisidentifydisregardignoreoverlookforget