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B1 · Describing things (1)

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familiar(adjective)
/fəˈmɪliər/
well known to you; often seen or heard and therefore easy to recognize
It's nice to see some familiar items on the menu
The chef blends the familiar tastes with the unusual
Synonymswell-knownrecognizedcommonaccustomedacquainted
Antonymsunfamiliarstrangeforeignunknownnovel
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advanced(adjective)
/ədˈvænst/
having the most modern and recently developed ideas, methods, etc.
Since the hotel installed an advanced computer system, all operations have been functioning more smoothly
Pablo has been promoted to assistant manager and he is happy with his advanced position
Synonymssophisticatedcutting-edgestate-of-the-artinnovativemoderndeveloped
Antonymsbasicprimitiverudimentarysimpleoutdatedobsolete
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element(noun)
/ˈelɪmənt/
a necessary or typical part of something; one of several parts that something contains
The audience is an essential element of live theater
By putting togetther all the elements of theater into one play, he overwhelmed the critics
Synonymscomponentpartfactoringredientaspect
Antonymswholeentityentirety
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category(noun)
/ˈkætəɡɔːri/
a group of people or things with particular features in common
Jazz is one of many categories of music
The works of Mozart are in a category by themselves
Synonymstypekindsortclassgroupclassificationvarietydivision
Antonymswholeentiretyunclassified
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impact(noun)
/ˈɪmpækt/
the powerful effect that something has on somebody/something
The story of the presidential scandal had a huge impact on the public
The impact of the news coverage is yet to be known
Synonymseffectinfluenceforceconsequencerepercussionresult
Antonymsnegligibilityfailureunimportance
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effective(adjective)
/ɪˈfektɪv/
producing the result that is wanted or intended; producing a successful result
Howard was pleased to find that the diet recommended by his doctor was quite effective
The new policies, effective the beginning of the fiscal year, change the amount charged to see the physician
Synonymssuccessfulproductiveoperativepowerfulpotentcapable
Antonymsineffectiveuselessfutileinefficientweak
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convenient(adjective)
/kənˈviːniənt/
useful, easy or quick to do; not causing problems
Is this a convenient location for you to pick up your prescription?
It is convenient to have a pharmacy right across the street from my doctor's office
Synonymssuitableeasypracticalhandyadvantageousopportunefittingappropriate
Antonymsinconvenientawkwarddifficultunsuitablecumbersome
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covered(adjective)
/ˈkʌvərd/
having a layer or amount of something on it
The walls were covered with pictures.
His face was covered in blood.
Synonymsconcealedhiddenprotectedoverlaidcoatedveiledcloakedblanketed
Antonymsuncoveredexposedrevealedbareopen
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highlight(verb)
/ˈhaɪlaɪt/
to emphasize something, especially so that people give it more attention
Your résumé should highlight your skills and achievements.
My dance class is the highlight of my week.
Synonymsemphasizestressunderlineaccentuatefeatureshowcase
Antonymsunderstatedownplayobscurehideminimize
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complex(adjective)
/kəmˈpleks/
made of many different things or parts that are connected; difficult to understand
a complex road system
the complex structure of the human brain
Synonymscomplicatedintricatesophisticatedinvolvedelaborate
Antonymssimpleeasystraightforwardbasicuncomplicated
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basic(adjective)
/ˈbeɪsɪk/
forming the part of something that is most necessary and from which other things develop
You need some basic knowledge of computers for this job.
Synonymsfundamentalessentialelementaryprimarykeyunderlying
Antonymsadvancedcomplexsophisticatedunnecessaryoptional
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essential(adjective)
/ɪˈsenʃl/
completely necessary; extremely important in a particular situation or for a particular activity
Experience is essential for this job.
The charity will be taking food and essential supplies to six refugee camps.
Synonymsnecessarycrucialvitalcriticalimportantfundamental
Antonymsunnecessaryoptionalinessentialtrivialinsignificant
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impressive(adjective)
/ɪmˈpresɪv/
making you admire them, because they are very large, good, skilful , etc.
an impressive building with a huge tower
She was very impressive in the interview.
Synonymsremarkablestrikingadmirableoutstandingremarkablememorablegrandstunning
Antonymsunimpressiveordinarymediocrecommonplaceforgettablerun-of-the-mill
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effectively(adverb)
/ɪˈfektɪvli/
in a way that produces the intended result or a successful result
Last month, I talked to some students about how to learn effectively.
You dealt with the situation very effectively.
Synonymsefficientlysuccessfullyproductivelycompetentlyadeptlycapablywell
Antonymsineffectivelyinefficientlyfruitlesslyunsuccessfullypoorly
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generally(adverb)
/ˈdʒenrəli/
by or to most people
The plan was generally welcomed.
The new drug will be generally available from January.
Synonymsusuallytypicallynormallycommonlylargelymostlyin general
Antonymsspecificallyparticularlyexceptionallyrarelyunusually
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fixed(adjective)
/fɪkst/
staying the same; not changing or able to be changed
people living on fixed incomes
fixed prices
Synonymssetestablishedimmovablestablefirmsecureunchanging
Antonymsvariableunstablechangingadjustableflexibleloose
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absolutely(adverb)
/ˈæbsəluːtli/
used to emphasize that something is completely true
It was absolutely pouring with rain.
He made it absolutely clear.
Synonymscompletelytotallyutterlydefinitelycertainlypositivelyunquestionablyundoubtedly
Antonymsrelativelypartiallysomewhatpossiblyincompletely
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difficulty(noun)
/ˈdɪfɪkəlti/
a problem; a thing or situation that causes problems
the difficulties of English syntax
children with severe learning difficulties
Synonymshardshiptroubleproblemchallengestruggleobstacleimpediment
Antonymseasefacilitysimplicityadvantagebenefittriumph
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importance(noun)
/ɪmˈpɔːrtns/
the quality of being important
The relative importance of the two ideas
It's a matter of the greatest importance to me.
Synonymssignificancerelevanceweightvalueconsequencemoment
Antonymsinsignificanceunimportancetrivialityirrelevancenegligibility
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highly(adverb)
/ˈhaɪli/
very
It is highly unlikely that she'll be late.
highly competitive/critical/sensitive
Synonymsextremelyveryexceedinglygreatlyintenselyremarkablysignificantly
Antonymsslightlysomewhata littleminimallynegligibly
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horrible(adjective)
/ˈhɔːrəbl/
very bad or unpleasant; used to describe something that you do not like
What's that horrible smell?
Synonymsawfulterribledreadfulatrociousfrightfulhideousghastly
Antonymspleasantdelightfulwonderfullovelyniceagreeable
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fascinating(adjective)
/ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/
extremely interesting and attractive
The museum exhibit was fascinating.
Synonymscaptivatingenthrallingintriguingcharming
Antonymsboringdulluninteresting
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incredibly(adverb)
/ɪnˈkredəbli/
extremely
She sang incredibly well.
Synonymsextremelyremarkablyexceptionallyunbelievably
Antonymsslightlymoderatelyordinarily
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fancy(adjective)
/ˈfænsi/
with a lot of decorations or bright colours; expensive or fashionable
She wore a fancy dress with gold buttons to the party.