Lesson 157/202 · 29 words · 0 learned

B1 · Free time, sport & arts

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entertainment(noun)
/ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
films, music, etc. used to entertain people; an example of this
There was no entertainment for the children of guests at the hotel.
Synonymsamusementrecreationenjoymentpleasurediversiondistraction
Antonymsboredomennuitediumworkdrudgery
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collection(noun)
/kəˈlekʃn/
a group of objects, often of the same sort, that have been collected
The museum's collection contained many works donated by famous collectors
The museum's collection kept two full-time curators busy
Synonymsaccumulationassemblagegroupsetaggregatecompilation
Antonymsdisbursementscatteringdispersionindividualseparation
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leisure(noun)
/ˈliːʒər/
time when you are not working or studying; free time
We can go to the permanent collection at our leisure
The woman took up painting in her retirement, when she had more leisure time
Synonymsfree timerecreationrelaxationspare timeeaserest
Antonymsworklaboreffortbusinesstoil
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performance(noun)
/pərˈfɔːrməns/
the act of performing a play, concert or some other form of entertainment
The performances are not as exciting as I expected.
a series of performances by the Kirov Ballet
Synonymsshowpresentationdisplayexecutionachievement
Antonymsfailureinactivityneglectomission
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net(noun)
/net/
material that is made of string, thread or wire twisted or tied together, with small spaces in between; a piece of this material used for a particular purpose
The ball hit the top of the net and fell back.
Synonymsmeshweblatticescreengrille
Antonymssolidopaqueimpermeable
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poetry(noun)
/ˈpəʊətri/
poems in general; poems as a genre of literature
Love is an everlasting theme of poetry.
Maya Angelou's poetry
Synonymsverserhymelyricpoem
Antonymsprosenarrative
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entertain(verb)
/ˌentərˈteɪn/
to interest somebody or make somebody laugh in order to please them
The street performers entertained the crowd with music and jokes.
Synonymsamusedivertpleasecharmengageinterest
Antonymsboretireannoydisgust
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host(noun)
/həʊst/
a person who invites guests to a meal, a party, etc. or who has people staying at their house
Our host greeted us warmly at the door when we arrived at the party.
Synonymsorganizersponsorpresenterproviderentertainerkeeper
Antonymsguestvisitorinvitee
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photographer(noun)
/fəˈtɑːɡrəfər/
a person who takes photographs, especially as a job
a wildlife/fashion/portrait photographer
Just park your bags in the hall until your room is ready.
Synonymscameramanlensmanshooter
Antonymsamateurnon-photographer
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trick(noun)
/trɪk/
something that you do to make somebody believe something that is not true, or to annoy somebody as a joke
The children played a trick on their teacher by hiding her books.
Synonymsployrusedeceitstratagemartificedeviceprankhoax
Antonymshonestytruthfairnessuprightnesscandor
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drum(noun)
/drʌm/
a musical instrument made of a hollow round frame with plastic or skin stretched tightly across one or both ends. You play it by hitting it with sticks or with your hands.
He has played the drums in a rock band since he was fifteen.
Synonymskettletimpanobeatpercussion
Antonymssilencequiet
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kick(verb)
/kɪk/
to hit somebody/something with your foot
The boys were kicking a ball around in the yard.
She was punched and kicked by her attackers.
Synonymsbootpuntthumpknockstrike
Antonymscaressstrokepat
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statue(noun)
/ˈstætʃuː/
a figure of a person or an animal in stone, metal, etc., usually the same size as in real life or larger
a statue of Apollo
a bronze/marble statue
Synonymssculpturefigureeffigyrepresentationmonument
Antonymsrealityoriginalliving being
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racing(noun)
/ˈreɪsɪŋ/
the sport of taking part in races, for example of horses, cars or boats
My brother loves watching motor racing on TV at the weekend.
Synonymsspeedcompetitiverunninghigh-speed
Antonymsstationarystillunhurriednon-competitive
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exhibition(noun)
/ˌeksɪˈbɪʃn/
a collection of things, for example works of art, that are shown to the public
The Human and Nature art exhibition begins today at the city art gallery.
Have you seen the Picasso exhibition?
Synonymsshowdisplayfairpresentationdemonstration
Antonymsconcealmenthidingcovering
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poem(noun)
/ˈpəʊəm/
a piece of writing in which the words are chosen for their sound and the images they suggest, not just for their obvious meanings. The words are arranged in separate lines, usually with a repeated rhythm, and often the lines rhyme at the end.
a book of love poems
All plants need light and water.
Synonymsverserhymelyricsongodeballad
Antonymsprosestoryessay
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plot(noun)
/plɑːt/
the series of events that form the story of a novel, play, film, etc.
a conventional plot about love and marriage
The book is well organized in terms of plot.
Synonymsstorylinestoryschemeplanconspiracynarrative
Antonymsimprovisationrealitytruth
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magic(noun)
/ˈmædʒɪk/
the secret power of appearing to make impossible things happen by saying special words or doing special things
She learned magic from her grandfather and now performs at children's parties.
Synonymsenchantmentillusionsorcerywondermiraclecharmsupernatural
Antonymsrealityfactnaturalmundaneordinary
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celebration(noun)
/ˌselɪˈbreɪʃn/
a special event that people organize in order to celebrate something
I will tell you about New Year celebrations in Vietnam.
breast milk
Synonymsjubileepartyfestivityobservancecommemorationfestival
Antonymsmourningsorrowgrieflamenttragedy
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Competitor(noun)
/kəmˈpetɪtər/
a person who takes part in a competition
Each competitor must register at the desk before the race begins on Saturday.
SynonymsRivalOpponentChallengerContender
AntonymsAllyCollaboratorPartner
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stadium(noun)
/ˈsteɪdiəm/
a large sports ground surrounded by rows of seats and usually other buildings
My family is going to the stadium to watch sport events tomorrow.
Synonymsarenafieldgroundbowlcoliseum
Antonymshouseofficehome
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folk(adjective)
/fəʊk/
traditional and typical of the ordinary people of a country or community
My father only likes to hear folk songs.
Synonymstraditionalethnicvernacularindigenouscommon
Antonymsmoderncontemporaryclassicalelitesophisticated
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ghost(noun)
/ɡəʊst/
the spirit of a dead person that a living person believes they can see or hear
She was afraid of ghosts when she was a child.
Synonymsspiritspecterphantomapparitionshadewraith
Antonymsbeinghumanliving
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poet(noun)
/ˈpəʊət/
a person who writes poems
Huy Can is one of the 20th century's best-known Vietnamese poets.
Synonymsbardverse-writerlyricistrhymer
Antonymsn/aprose writer
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champion(noun)
/ˈtʃæmpiən/
a person, team, etc. that has won a competition, especially in a sport
She is the world champion for the third year in succession.
Synonymswinnerconquerorvictortitleholderheroadvocatedefender
Antonymsloserdefeatedchallengeropponentunderdog
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rugby(noun)
/ˈrʌɡbi/
a game played by two teams of 13 or 15 players, using an oval ball which may be kicked or carried. Teams try to put the ball over the other team’s line.
He is a really good rugby player.
Synonymsruggerfootball (in some contexts)
AntonymsN/A (Rugby is a specific sport with no direct antonym)
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album(noun)
/ˈælbəm/
a collection of pieces of music that have been released together as a single item
She has a new album coming out next month.
Synonymscollectioncompilationrecord
Antonymssingle
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script(noun)
/skrɪpt/
a written text of a play, film, broadcast, talk, etc.
The actor memorized his script.
Synonymsscreenplaytextmanuscriptscenario
Antonymsimprovisationad-lib
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sculpture(noun)
/ˈskʌlptʃər/
a work of art that is a solid figure or object made by carving or shaping wood, stone, clay , metal, etc.
The museum displayed a beautiful marble sculpture.
Synonymsstatuecarvingfiguremodelartwork
Antonymsdestructiondemolition