Lesson 170/202 · 22 words · 0 learned

B1 · Describing things (3)

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sharp(adjective)
/ʃɑːrp/
having a fine edge or point, especially of something that can cut or make a hole in something
Be careful with that knife because the blade is very sharp.
Synonymsintelligentcleveracutekeenastutewittyquick-witted
Antonymsdullbluntslowstupidobtusedense
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smooth(adjective)
/smuːð/
completely flat and even, without any rough areas or holes
The baby's skin felt soft and smooth after her warm bath.
Synonymsevenflatlevelglossypolishedslickgentlecalm
Antonymsroughunevenbumpycoarseharshdifficultawkward
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typically(adverb)
/ˈtɪpɪkli/
used to say that something usually happens in the way that you are stating
Office expenses typically include such things as salaries, rent, and office supplies
The director typically dominates the staff meetings
Synonymsusuallynormallygenerallycommonlyregularlyordinarily
Antonymsrarelyunusuallyinfrequentlyoccasionallyexceptionally
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unfair(adjective)
/ˌʌnˈfer/
not right or fair according to a set of rules or principles; not treating people equally
unfair criticism
Life seems so unfair sometimes.
Synonymsunjustbiasedinequitablepartialone-sidedunequalwrongful
Antonymsfairjustequitableimpartialunbiasedeven-handed
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shiny(adjective)
/ˈʃaɪni/
smooth and bright; reflecting the light
His face was red and shiny.
shiny black hair
Synonymsglossygleaminglustrouspolishedradiantsparkling
Antonymsdullmatteflatlackluster
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totally(adverb)
/ˈtəʊtəli/
completely
This behaviour is totally unacceptable.
He totally ignored us.
Synonymscompletelyabsolutelyentirelyutterlyfullythoroughly
Antonymspartiallysomewhatslightlyincompletely
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version(noun)
/ˈvɜːrʒn/
a form of something, especially software, that is slightly different from earlier forms, often shown by a number
Make sure everyone is using the latest version of the app.
Version 3.1 fixes several bugs that users reported.
Synonymseditionformtypevariationrenderingadaptationcopy
Antonymsoriginalprototypesource
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unnecessary(adjective)
/ʌnˈnesəseri/
not needed; more than is needed
All this fuss is totally unnecessary.
They were found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to animals.
Synonymsneedlessunrequiredsuperfluousgratuitousunessentialdispensable
Antonymsnecessaryrequiredessentialvitalindispensable
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standard(adjective)
/ˈstændərd/
average or normal rather than special or unusual
Seat belts are now standard equipment in all new cars.
Synonymstypicalusualnormalaveragecommonconventionalregularstock
Antonymsunusualatypicalabnormalirregularnonstandardexceptional
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similarly(adverb)
/ˈsɪmələrli/
in almost the same way
Husband and wife were similarly successful in their chosen careers.
He was attacked for having put his signature to the deal.
Synonymslikewisesimilarlyequallyidenticallycomparablycorrespondingly
Antonymsdifferentlydissimilarlyunlikelyoppositelydistinctly
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sudden(adjective)
/ˈsʌdn/
happening or done quickly and unexpectedly
a sudden change
Don't make any sudden movements.
Synonymsabruptunexpectedunforeseenimmediateinstantaneousprecipitousrapid
Antonymsgradualexpectedanticipatedslowleisurelyplanned
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silent(adjective)
/ˈsaɪlənt/
where there is little or no sound; making little or no sound
As the curtain rose, the audience fell silent.
to remain/stay/keep silent
Synonymsquiethushedmutenoiselessspeechlesssoundless
Antonymsnoisyloudvociferousclamorousdeafening
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unpleasant(adjective)
/ʌnˈpleznt/
not pleasant or comfortable
The minerals in the water made it unpleasant to drink.
an unpleasant experience
Synonymsdisagreeablenastyoffensiveobnoxiousawfuldistastefulrepulsive
Antonymspleasantagreeableniceenjoyabledelightful
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unable(adjective)
/ʌnˈeɪbl/
not having the skill, strength, time, knowledge, etc. to do something
She was unable to hide her excitement.
I tried to contact him but was unable to.
Synonymsincapablepowerlesshelplessincompetentunfit
Antonymsablecapablecompetentfitqualified
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seriously(adverb)
/ˈsɪriəsli/
in a serious way
to be seriously ill/injured
They are seriously concerned about security.
Synonymsgravelyseverelybadlycriticallydangerouslyacutely
Antonymsslightlymildlytriviallyjokinglyfrivolously
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simply(adverb)
/ˈsɪmpli/
used to emphasize how easy or basic something is
Simply add hot water and stir.
Fame is often simply a matter of being in the right place at the right time.
Synonymsmerelyjustonlyeasilyplainly
Antonymsdifficultlycomplexlylaboriouslyhardly
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tight(adjective)
/taɪt/
held or fixed in position securely; difficult to move, open or separate
Make sure the bandage is tight, but not so tight that it hurts.
Synonymsclosefirmsecuresnugtauttenseconstrictedrigid
Antonymslooseslackrelaxedeasywide
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suitable(adjective)
/ˈsuːtəbl/
right or appropriate for a particular purpose or occasion
The film is suitable for children.
a suitable place for a picnic
Synonymsappropriatefittingaptproperqualifiedacceptable
Antonymsunsuitableinappropriateunfitimproperunqualified
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specifically(adverb)
/spəˈsɪfɪkli/
connected with or intended for one particular thing only
This magazine is aimed specifically at teenage girls.
Synonymspreciselyexplicitlyexpresslyparticularlydefinitelyexactly
Antonymsgenerallyvaguelyimpreciselybroadlyapproximately
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similarity(noun)
/ˌsɪməˈlærəti/
the state of being similar to somebody/something but not exactly the same
There is a strong similarity between the two paintings.
Synonymsresemblancelikenessaffinitycorrespondenceanalogy
Antonymsdifferencedisparitydissimilaritycontrast
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successfully(adverb)
/səkˈsesfəli/
in a way that achieves your aims or what was intended
She successfully completed the project.
Synonymstriumphantlyvictoriouslyprosperouslyfavorably
Antonymsunsuccessfullyfruitlesslyvainly
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used(adjective)
/juːst/
that has belonged to or been used by somebody else before
They bought a used car because new ones were too expensive.