Lesson 167/202 · 30 words · 0 learned

B1 · Everyday actions

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consume(verb)
/kənˈsuːm/
to use something, especially fuel, energy or time
The printer consumes more toner than the downstairs printer
The business plans consumed all of Fritz's attention this fall
Synonymsusedevourexpenddepleteexhaustutilizeabsorb
Antonymsconservepreservesaveproducecreatehoard
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require(verb)
/rɪˈkwaɪər/
to need something; to depend on somebody/something
Most plants require plenty of light and water to grow well.
Synonymsdemandnecessitateneedentailcommandstipulatecompelobligate
Antonymsforbidprohibitallowpermitwaiveexempt
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access(noun)
/ˈækses/
the opportunity or right to use something or to see somebody/something
You can't gain access to the files unless you know the password
We accessed the information on the company's web site
Synonymsentryadmissionentranceapproachway inright to use
Antonymsdenialexclusionrejectionblockagerestriction
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fold(verb)
/fəʊld/
to bend something, especially paper or cloth, so that one part lies on top of another part
Fold the letter into three parts before stuffing it into the envelope
Don't fold the document if it doesn't fit the envelope
Synonymscreasebenddoubleoverlappleat
Antonymsunfoldstraightenflattenexpand
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mix(verb)
/mɪks/
if two or more substances or things mix or you mix them, they combine, usually in a way that means they cannot easily be separated
Mix the flour and sugar together before adding the eggs.
Synonymsblendcombinationamalgamationfusionmedleyassortment
Antonymsseparatesegregationdivisionunmix
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assist(verb)
/əˈsɪst/
to help somebody to do something
Bonnie hired a secretary to assist her with the many details of the event
The hotel manager was able to assist us with some last-minute advice
Synonymshelpaidsupportfacilitaterelieveserve
Antonymshinderobstructimpederesistoppose
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combine(verb)
/kəmˈbaɪn/
to come together to form a single thing or group; to join two or more things or groups together to form a single one
The director combined two previously separate visual techniques
The new production company combines the talents of three of Hollywood's best known teams
Synonymsmergeunitejoinmixblendintegratefuse
Antonymsseparatedividesplitdisconnectisolate
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release(verb)
/rɪˈliːs/
to let somebody come out of a place where they have been kept or stuck and unable to leave or move
The prisoner was released after spending ten years in jail.
Synonymslaunchissuepublishunleashdischarge
Antonymssuppresswithholdcontainholdcensor
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occur(verb)
/əˈkɜːr/
to happen
The murder in the play occurs in the second act
It never occurred to me that the wife whom the character referred to was imaginary
Synonymshappentake placetranspireariseresultmaterializeexistprevail
Antonymsceaseendstopvanishdisappear
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improvement(noun)
/ɪmˈpruːvmənt/
the act of making something better; the process of something becoming better
There is still room for improvement in your work.
Sales figures continue to show signs of improvement.
Synonymsbettermentrefinementprogressadvancegrowthameliorationenhancement
Antonymsdeclinedeteriorationworseningregression
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attach(verb)
/əˈtætʃ/
to fasten or join one thing to another
Please attach a recent photograph to your application form.
Synonymsfastenaffixconnectjoinadhereappend
Antonymsdetachremoveseparatedisconnect
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fasten(verb)
/ˈfæsn/
to close or join together the two parts of something; to become closed or joined together
He fastened up his coat and hurried out.
Fasten your seatbelts, please.
Synonymssecureattachconnectfixjoin
Antonymsunfastendetachloosenreleaseseparate
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hurry(verb)
/ˈhɜːri/
to move or act quickly because there is not much time
We had to hurry to catch the last bus home.
Synonymsrushhastespeeddashscurry
Antonymsleisureslowdelayrestunhurried
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mixture(noun)
/ˈmɪkstʃər/
a combination of different things
Their latest CD is a mixture of new and old songs.
We listened to the news with a mixture of surprise and horror.
Synonymsblendcombinationamalgamationmedleyfusioncomposite
Antonymsseparationdivisionsegregationpuredistinct
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damage(noun)
/ˈdæmɪdʒ/
physical harm caused to something which makes it less attractive, useful or valuable
The damage to his car was considerable.
Smoking seriously damages your health.
Synonymsharminjuryimpairmentdestructionloss
Antonymsrepairimprovementbenefitadvantagerestoration
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switch(verb)
/swɪtʃ/
to change or make something change from one thing to another
The meeting has been switched to next week.
When did you switch jobs?
Synonymschangeshiftalterconvertexchangesubstitutetransfer
Antonymsmaintainkeepretaincontinuepersist
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tend(verb)
/tend/
to be likely to do something or to happen in a particular way because this is what often or usually happens
People tend to think that the problem will never affect them.
When I'm tired, I tend to make mistakes.
Synonymsinclinebe likelybe pronebe apthave a tendency
Antonymsresistavoiddisincline
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favour(noun)
/ˈfeɪvər/
a thing that you do to help somebody
I'm going as a favour to Ann, not because I want to.
Thanks for helping me out. I'll return the favour(= help you because you have helped me) some time.
Synonymskindnessgood turncourtesyserviceadvantagebenefit
Antonymsdisfavordisserviceharminjury
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remain(verb)
/rɪˈmeɪn/
to continue to be something; to be still in the same state or condition
Train fares are likely to remain unchanged.
He will remain (as) manager of the club until the end of his contract.
Synonymsstaycontinuepersistendureabide
Antonymsleavedepartchangegodisappear
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pretend(verb)
/prɪˈtend/
to behave in a particular way, in order to make other people believe something that is not true
I pretended to be asleep.
Of course I was wrong; it would be hypocritical to pretend otherwise.
Synonymsfeignsimulateaffectshamcounterfeitact
Antonymsbe honestbe truthfulbe genuinebe real
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bury(verb)
/ˈberi/
to place a dead body in the ground
His father is buried in the cemetery on the hill.
He was buried in Highgate Cemetery.
Synonymsinterentombinhumesepulcherlay to rest
Antonymsexhumedisinterunearthresurrect
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treat(verb)
/triːt/
to behave in a particular way towards somebody/something
They treated me like a member of their family.
He was treated as a hero on his release from prison.
Synonymshandledeal withmanageaddresscare fornurseadministerregard
Antonymsignoreneglectmistreatabuse
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effort(noun)
/ˈefərt/
an attempt to do something especially when it is difficult to do
You should put more effort into your work.
A lot of effort has gone into making this event a success.
Synonymsexertionendeavorstrivingapplicationenergylabor
Antonymsapathyidlenesslazinessnegligenceinaction
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involved(adjective)
/ɪnˈvɑːlvd/
taking part in something; being part of something or connected with something
to be/become/get involved in politics
We need to examine all the costs involved in the project first.
Synonymsimplicatedconcernedaffectedparticipatingengrossedentangled
Antonymsuninvolveddetacheddisinterestedaloofseparateunconcerned
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loss(noun)
/lɔːs/
the state of no longer having something or as much of something; the process that leads to this
He suffered a hearing loss.
Synonymsdetrimentmisfortunedefeatfailureprivationbereavementdamagewaste
Antonymsgainprofitvictorysuccessadvantage
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participate(verb)
/pɑːrˈtɪsɪpeɪt/
to take part in or become involved in an activity
She never participates in any of our discussions.
Synonymsjoinengagecontributepartakeget involvedtake partcollaborate
Antonymsabstainrefrainwithdrawdeclineavoiddisengageignore
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bother(verb)
/ˈbɑːðər/
to spend time and/or energy doing something
You could have phoned us but you just didn't bother.
Synonymstroubleannoyinconveniencedisturbworrycare
Antonymspleasehelpaidassistcomfort
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consist(verb)
/kənˈsɪst/
to be formed from the things or people mentioned
The meal will consist of soup and a sandwich.
Synonymscompriseincludecontaininvolvecompose
Antonymsexcludelackomitmiss
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challenge(verb)
/ˈtʃælɪndʒ/
to question whether a statement or an action is right, legal, etc.; to refuse to accept something
This new discovery challenges traditional beliefs.
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pressure(noun)
/ˈpreʃər/
the force or weight with which something presses against something else
Press firmly on the wound to apply pressure and stop the bleeding.