Lesson 169/202 · 24 words · 0 learned

B1 · Describing things (2)

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obviously(adverb)
/ˈɑːbviəsli/
in a way that is easy to see or understand; clearly
Her tardiness was obviously resented by her coworkers
Synonymsclearlyevidentlyplainlyundoubtedlycertainlypatentlyunquestionably
Antonymsobscurelyvaguelyquestionablydoubtfullyuncertainly
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properly(adverb)
/ˈprɑːpərli/
in a way that is correct and/or appropriate
How much money do we need to do the job properly?
The television isn't working properly.
Synonymscorrectlyappropriatelysuitablyrightlyaccuratelyfittinglywell
Antonymsimproperlyincorrectlyinappropriatelypoorlywrongly
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naturally(adverb)
/ˈnætʃrəli/
in a way that you would expect
Naturally, I get upset when things go wrong.
After a while, we naturally started talking about the children.
Synonymsobviouslyof coursecertainlysurelyinherentlyspontaneouslynormallyunsuprisingly
Antonymsunnaturallyartificiallyforcedlycontrivedaffectedly
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rare(adjective)
/rer/
not done, seen, happening, etc. very often
It's very rare to find these birds in England in winter.
This weekend, visitors will get a rare chance to visit the private apartments.
Synonymsuncommonscarceinfrequentexceptionaluniqueunusual
Antonymscommonfrequentusualordinarytypical
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living(adjective)
/ˈlɪvɪŋ/
alive now
all living things
the finest living pianist
Synonymsaliveexistingliveanimate
Antonymsdeadlifelessinanimate
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odd(adjective)
/ɑːd/
strange or unusual
She had the oddest feeling that he was avoiding her.
There's something odd about that man.
Synonymsstrangeunusualpeculiarweirdbizarrecuriouseccentric
Antonymsnormalordinarycommontypicalusual
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pleasant(adjective)
/ˈpleznt/
fun, attractive, or giving pleasure
a pleasant environment to work in
a pleasant climate/evening/place
Synonymsagreeableenjoyabledelightfulamiablenicecharminggratifying
Antonymsunpleasantdisagreeableawfulhorriblenastyoffensive
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relative(adjective)
/ˈrelətɪv/
considered and judged by being compared with something else
After the busy city, the village was a place of relative calm.
Synonymsrelationfamily memberkinkinsmankinswomanconnection
Antonymsstrangerunrelatedoutsider
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mainly(adverb)
/ˈmeɪnli/
more than anything else; also used to talk about the most important reason for something
They eat mainly fruit and nuts.
The population almost doubles in summer, mainly because of the jazz festival.
Synonymsprimarilymostlychieflylargelygenerally
Antonymssecondarilypartiallyincidentallyslightlymarginally
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perfectly(adverb)
/ˈpɜːrfɪktli/
completely
It's perfectly good as it is (= it doesn't need changing).
To be perfectly honest, I didn't want to go anyway.
Synonymscompletelyabsolutelyentirelyfullytotallyflawlessly
Antonymsimperfectlypartiallyslightlysomewhat
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prepared(adjective)
/prɪˈperd/
ready and able to deal with something
When they set out they were well prepared.
We'll be better prepared next time.
Synonymsreadyequippedorganizedarrangedfittedqualified
Antonymsunpreparedunreadyill-equippedunorganizednegligent
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private(adjective)
/ˈpraɪvət/
belonging to or for the use of a particular person or group; not for public use
The hotel has 110 bedrooms, all with private bathrooms.
The villa has its own private beach.
Synonymspersonalsecretconfidentialexclusiveisolated
Antonymspublicsharedopencommon
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practical(adjective)
/ˈpræktɪkl/
connected with real situations rather than with ideas or theories
practical problems
From a practical point of view, it isn't a good place to live.
Synonymsrealisticsensiblepragmaticfeasibleworkablefunctionalappliedutilitarian
Antonymsimpracticaltheoreticalidealisticunrealisticuselessunworkable
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mild(adjective)
/maɪld/
not severe or strong
Use a soap that is mild on the skin.
It's safe to take a mild sedative.
Synonymsgentlelightmoderatesoftbland
Antonymsharshstrongsevereintense
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proper(adjective)
/ˈprɑːpər/
right, appropriate or correct; according to the rules
We should have had a proper discussion before voting.
Nothing is in its proper place.
Synonymscorrectsuitableappropriatefittingrightdecentrespectableformal
Antonymsimproperunsuitableinappropriateindecentwrongincorrect
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leading(adjective)
/ˈliːdɪŋ/
most important or most successful
He played a leading part in the negotiations.
leading experts
Synonymschiefprincipalforemostdominantprimarymajorguidinginfluential
Antonymsfollowingminorsecondarysubordinatetrailing
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related(adjective)
/rɪˈleɪtɪd/
connected with something/somebody in some way
a related issue/question
a stress-related illness
Synonymsconnectedassociatedlinkedrelevantgermanepertinentakin
Antonymsunrelatedunconnecteddissimilarirrelevantinapplicable
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indirect(adjective)
/ˌɪndəˈrekt/
happening not as the main aim, cause or result of a particular action, but in addition to it
The building collapsed as an indirect result of the heavy rain.
There would be some benefit, however indirect, to the state.
Synonymsroundaboutsecondaryimplicitcircumstantialoblique
Antonymsdirectstraightforwardexplicitimmediate
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particularly(adverb)
/pərˈtɪkjələrli/
especially; more than usual or more than others
I enjoyed the play, particularly the second half.
particularly good/important/useful
Synonymsespeciallyspecificallynotablyin particularprimarilymainly
Antonymsgenerallyusuallytypicallycommonlyordinarilyin general
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Rough(adjective)
/rʌf/
having a surface that is not even or regular
The bark of the old tree felt rough under my fingers.
SynonymsUnevenCoarseHarshBumpyTurbulentStormyCrude
AntonymsSmoothGentleEvenCalmFine
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powerful(adjective)
/ˈpaʊərfl/
being able to control and influence people and events
Vietnam is becoming more and more powerful.
Synonymsstrongpotentinfluentialdominantmightycapablevigorous
Antonymsweakfeeblepowerlessineffectivehelpless
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necessarily(adverb)
/ˌnesəˈserəli/
used to say that something cannot be avoided
Learning a new language necessarily takes a lot of time and effort.
Synonymsinevitablycertainlycompulsorilyrequiredlyassuredly
Antonymsunnecessarilyoptionallypossiblyavoidably
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obvious(adjective)
/ˈɑːbviəs/
easy to see or understand
It was obvious that she was lying.
Synonymsclearevidentplainapparent
Antonymsobscurehiddenvagueunclear
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reliable(adjective)
/rɪˈlaɪəbl/
that can be trusted to do something well; that you can rely on
He is a reliable friend.
Synonymsdependabletrustworthystableconsistent
Antonymsunreliableundependableerraticinconsistent