Lesson 156/202 · 19 words · 0 learned

B1 · Communication & media (2)

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warning(noun)
/ˈwɔːrnɪŋ/
a statement, an event, etc. telling somebody that something bad or unpleasant may happen in the future so that they can try to avoid it
The red flashing light gives a warning to users that the battery is low
Flashing images on a web page are designed to attract users' attention
Synonymsalertcautionnotificationadmonitionthreatsignal
Antonymsreassurancesecuritysafetyencouragementnegligence
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update(verb)
/ˌʌpˈdeɪt/
to add the newest changes, fixes or information to software, a system or a record
The app updates automatically when a new version is available.
Please update your antivirus definitions before connecting to the network.
Synonymsrevisemodernizeupgraderefreshinformnotify
Antonymsdeleteremoveignoreneglectinvalidateoutdate
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scan(verb)
/skæn/
to look quickly but not very carefully at a document, etc.
She scanned through the newspaper over breakfast.
Synonymsskimbrowseglancesurveyexaminescrutinizechecksearch
Antonymsscrutinizestudypore overdelveignore
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translation(noun)
/trænzˈleɪʃn/
the process of changing something that is written or spoken into another language
The translation of the statement from Japanese into English was very helpful
The accountant was able to provide a translation of the economic terms used in the meeting
Synonymsversioninterpretationrenderingtranscriptionadaptation
Antonymsoriginalsourceunaltered text
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theme(noun)
/θiːm/
the subject or main idea in a talk, piece of writing or work of art
North American literature is the main theme of this year's festival.
Synonymssubjecttopicmotifideaconceptargumentmatterpoint
Antonymsdigressionirrelevancedeviation
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quote(verb)
/kwəʊt/
to repeat the exact words that another person has said or written
In your essay, quote two lines from the poem to support your idea.
Synonymsestimatebidpriceofferciteexcerptmention
Antonymsdenialretractionwithhold
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studio(noun)
/ˈstuːdiəʊ/
a room where radio or television programmes are recorded and broadcast from, or where music is recorded
a recording studio
a studio audience(= one in a studio, that can be seen or heard as a programme is broadcast)
Synonymsworkshopatelierworkroomofficesoundstage
Antonymsopen spacefieldoutdoors
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translate(verb)
/trænzˈleɪt/
to express the meaning of speech or writing in a different language
‘Suisse’ had been wrongly translated as ‘Sweden’.
My work involves translating from German.
Synonymsinterpretrenderconvertdecodeparaphrasereword
Antonymsmisinterpretdistortconfuse
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press(noun)
/pres/
newspapers and magazines
The incident has been widely reported in the press.
He pressed a handkerchief to his nose.
Synonymsmedianews mediajournalismnewspaperspublications
Antonymssilencesecrecycover-upnon-disclosure
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warn(verb)
/wɔːrn/
to tell somebody about something, especially something dangerous or unpleasant that is likely to happen, so that they can avoid it
This sign warns you of a curve on the road ahead
I had been warned what to expect.
Synonymsalertcautionnotifyadviseforewarnsignal
Antonymsassureencourageneglectignore
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printing(noun)
/ˈprɪntɪŋ/
the act of producing letters, pictures, patterns, etc. on something by pressing a surface covered with ink (= coloured liquid for printing, drawing, etc.) against it
the printing trade
colour printing
Synonymspublishingduplicatingreproductionimpression
Antonymshandwritingmanuscript
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written(adjective)
/ˈrɪtn/
expressed in writing rather than in speech
written instructions
It's about 10 metres in width.
Synonymsdocumentedrecordedin writingtranscribedpenned
Antonymsoralspokenverbalunwritten
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package(noun)
/ˈpækɪdʒ/
something that is wrapped in paper or put into a thick envelope so that it can be sent by mail, carried easily, or given as a present
The postman delivered a large package to our house this morning.
Synonymswrapboxbundlecontainerizeencase
Antonymsunpackunwrapopendisassemble
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spoken(adjective)
/ˈspəʊkən/
involving speaking rather than writing; expressed in speech rather than in writing
spoken commands
spoken English
Synonymsverbaloralutteredexpressed
Antonymswrittenunspokensilent
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keyboard(noun)
/ˈkiːbɔːrd/
the set of keys for operating a computer or typewriter , or the set of letters that you can touch to write on a smartphone or tablet
I have to buy a new keyboard for my computer.
Predictions of an early improvement in the housing market proved false.
Synonymskeypadkeysinput device
Antonyms(none readily applicable - keyboard itself doesn't have a direct oppositebut one could argue alternatives)voice inputtouchscreen
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reference(noun)
/ˈrefrəns/
a thing you say or write that mentions somebody/something else; the act of mentioning somebody/something
She made no reference to her illness in her speech.
Synonymsrecommendationtestimonialendorsementcitationmention
Antonymsdisavowaldenialrepudiationrejection
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viewer(noun)
/ˈvjuːər/
a person watching television or a video on the internet
The programme attracted millions of viewers.
Synonymsspectatorobserveraudience memberattenderwitness
Antonymsparticipantperformeractorpresenter
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narrative(noun)
/ˈnærətɪv/
a description of events
The movie's narrative was complex and engaging.
Synonymsstoryaccounttalechronicle
Antonymsnonfictionreality
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quotation(noun)
/kwəʊˈteɪʃn/
a group of words or a short piece of writing taken from a book, play, speech, etc. and repeated because it is interesting or useful
The book begins with a quotation from Shakespeare.
Synonymsexcerptquotecitationpassage
Antonymsoriginalsource