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B1 · Communication & media (1)

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announcement(noun)
/əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a spoken or written statement that informs people about something
Did you hear an announcement about our new departure time?
I expect an announcement any time now about a snow emergency at the airport
Synonymsnoticestatementdeclarationproclamationbulletin
Antonymssuppressionconcealmentsecret
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confirm(verb)
/kənˈfɜːrm/
to make an arrangement, a reservation, etc. definite, often by phone or in writing; to show that something is true
Please write to confirm your reservation
Synonymsverifyvalidateaffirmcorroboratesubstantiatecertifyauthenticateassure
Antonymsdenyrejectrefutedisproveinvalidatecontradict
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contact(noun)
/ˈkɑːntækt/
the act of communicating with somebody, especially regularly
I have had no contact with my old classmates since I moved away.
Synonymsreachget in touch withcommunicate withcallphonetouch base with
Antonymsignoreavoiddisregardlose touch with
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editor(noun)
/ˈedɪtər/
a person who is in charge of a newspaper, magazine, etc., or part of one, and who decides what should be included
Our professional editors have contributed to the success of this program.
the sports/financial/fashion, etc. editor
Synonymsproofreadercopy editorreviewercompilerpublisher
Antonymsauthorwritercontributor
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apologize(verb)
/əˈpɑːlədʒaɪz/
to say that you are sorry for doing something wrong or causing a problem
Go and apologize to her.
We apologize for the late departure of this flight.
Synonymsbeg pardonsay sorryexpress regretatonemake amends
Antonymsdefyrefusejustifycondoneexcuse
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click(verb)
/klɪk/
to choose a particular function or item on a computer screen, etc., by pressing one of the buttons on a mouse or touchpad
To run a window, just double-click on the icon.
Click here to add your opinion to the survey.
Synonymstappressactivateselectchoose
Antonymsignoredeselectbypass
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complaint(noun)
/kəmˈpleɪnt/
a statement from a customer saying that they are unhappy with a product or service
We received several complaints about late deliveries this month.
Every complaint must be answered within 24 hours.
Synonymsgrievanceobjectionprotestaccusationcharge
Antonymspraisecommendationapprovalsatisfactionagreement
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define(verb)
/dɪˈfaɪn/
to say or explain what the meaning of a word or phrase is
Life imprisonment is defined as 60 years under state law.
The term ‘mental illness’ is difficult to define.
Synonymsspecifyexplaindescribedetermineestablishset outidentifydelineate
Antonymsconfuseobscureblurvague
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definition(noun)
/ˌdefɪˈnɪʃn/
an explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase, especially in a dictionary
clear simple definitions
Neighbours by definition live close by (= this is what being a neighbour means).
Synonymsmeaningexplanationinterpretationdescriptionsenseelucidation
Antonymsambiguityobscurityvaguenessmisunderstandingmisinterpretation
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communication(noun)
/kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃn/
the activity or process of expressing ideas and feelings or of giving people information
Face to face communication is very important in English teaching and learning.
Doctors do not always have good communication skills.
Synonymscorrespondenceexchangeintercoursedialogueliaisoncommunion
Antonymssilencemiscommunicationwithholding
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channel(noun)
/ˈtʃænl/
a television station
This programme is so exciting. What channel is it on?
What's on Channel 4 tonight?
Synonymsstationoutletroutecourseavenueway
Antonymsblockageobstructionstoppage
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indicate(verb)
/ˈɪndɪkeɪt/
to show that something is true or exists
Our results indicate how misleading it could be to rely on this method.
Kingston-upon-Thames, as the name indicates, is situated on the banks of the Thames.
Synonymsshowsuggestpoint todemonstraterevealsignifyimply
Antonymsconcealhideobscuremaskcontradict
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Journal(noun)
/ˈdʒɜːrnl/
a newspaper or magazine that deals with a particular subject or profession
The doctor is reading the Journal of Medical Science.
SynonymsMagazinePeriodicalPublicationReviewRecordLog
AntonymsNone (rarely has a direct antonym)Memorandum (in some contexts of daily records)Unpublished work
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documentary(noun)
/ˌdɑːkjuˈmentri/
a film or a radio or television programme giving facts about something
It is a documentary about real events including real crimes.
Synonymsfilmmovienon-fiction filmfactual filmreportrecord
Antonymsfictionfeature filmdramastorynarrative
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announce(verb)
/əˈnaʊns/
to tell people something officially, especially about a decision, plans, etc.
The company will announce its new product next week.
Synonymsdeclareproclaimreportstatedisclosereveal
Antonymsconcealhidesuppresswithholdkeep secret
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clause(noun)
/klɔːz/
a group of words that includes a subject and a verb, and forms a sentence or part of a sentence
In the sentence 'I left because I was tired', 'because I was tired' is a clause.
Synonymsprovisionstipulationconditiontermarticle
Antonymswholeentirety
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episode(noun)
/ˈepɪsəʊd/
one part of a story that is broadcast on television or radio in several parts
I watched the latest episode of the show last night.
Synonymsinstallmentchaptersegmentpart
Antonymsserieswhole
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headline(noun)
/ˈhedlaɪn/
the title in large letters at the top of an advert, article or web page
The headline must grab attention in less than three seconds.
We tested two headlines and the shorter one won.
Synonymsheadingtitlecaption
Antonymsbodycontenttext
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ad(noun)
/æd/
a notice, picture or film telling people about a product, job or service
I saw an ad for a new car.
Synonymsadvertisementcommercialpromotionplug
Antonymssuppressionconcealment