Lesson 166/202 · 24 words · 0 learned

B1 · Thinking & opinions (2)

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risk(noun)
/rɪsk/
the possibility of something bad happening at some time in the future; a situation that could be dangerous or have a bad result
The primary risk for most start-up businesses is insufficient capital
Expanding into a new market is a big risk
Synonymshazarddangerperilthreatpossibilitychance
Antonymssafetysecuritycertaintyprotectionassurance
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reject(verb)
/rɪˈdʒekt/
to refuse to accept or consider something
The committee rejected the proposal because it would cost too much money.
Synonymsdiscarddeclinerefusedismissexcludescrapjettison
Antonymsacceptapprovewelcomeincludeembraceretain
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remind(verb)
/rɪˈmaɪnd/
to help somebody remember something, especially something important that they must do
I remind the client that we are meeting for dinner tomorrow
Ms. Smith was annoyed at having to remind the waitress to bring the check
Synonymspromptjog someone's memoryalertadvisenotify
Antonymsforgetignoreoverlook
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intend(verb)
/ɪnˈtend/
to have a plan, result or purpose in your mind when you do something
Do you intend to return the car to this location or to another location?
I never intended to drive to Los Angeles until my brother suggested we do it together
Synonymsplanmeanpurposeaimdesignexpectcontemplate
Antonymsdoubthesitatewaverabandonunplanned
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influence(noun)
/ˈɪnfluəns/
the effect that somebody/something has on the way a person thinks or behaves or on the way that something works or develops
Television has a strong influence on the way children think and behave.
Synonymsaffectimpactswaypersuadecontrolguidemanipulate
Antonymsignoreneglectresistdeterdissuade
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recommendation(noun)
/ˌrekəmenˈdeɪʃn/
an official suggestion about the best thing to do
It is important to follow the doctor's recommendations if you want to improve your health
The professor gave her former student a recommendation when he applied for a job at the hospital
Synonymssuggestionadviceguidancecounselproposalendorsement
Antonymsrejectionrefusaldisapprovalopposition
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planning(noun)
/ˈplænɪŋ/
the act or process of making plans for something
financial planning
Pigs were grunting and squealing in the yard.
Synonymsstrategypreparationarrangementdesignblueprintschemingplotting
Antonymsdisorganizationchaosimprovisationnegligencechancespontaneity
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surely(adverb)
/ˈʃʊrli/
used to show that you are almost certain of what you are saying and want other people to agree with you
Surely we should do something about it?
It's surely only a matter of time before he is found, isn't it?
Synonymscertainlydefinitelyundoubtedlyassuredlyabsolutelyof coursewithout a doubt
Antonymsuncertainlydoubtfullypossiblymaybeperhaps
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mental(adjective)
/ˈmentl/
connected with or happening in the mind; involving the process of thinking
He has a complete mental block when it comes to physics.
the mental process of remembering
Synonymsintellectualcognitivepsychologicalcerebral
Antonymsphysicalbodily
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personally(adverb)
/ˈpɜːrsənəli/
used to show that you are giving your own opinion about something
‘Is it worth the effort?’ ‘Speaking personally, yes.’
Personally, I prefer the second option.
Synonymsindividuallyprivatelydirectlyfor myselfas for me
Antonymsimpersonallyobjectivelygenerallypublicly
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intelligence(noun)
/ɪnˈtelɪdʒəns/
the ability to learn, understand and think in a logical way about things; the ability to do this well
He didn't even have the intelligence to call for an ambulance.
a person of high/average/low intelligence
Synonymsintellectunderstandingwisdombrainpowerclevernessbrilliancewit
Antonymsstupidityfoolishnessignorancedullnessdenseness
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truth(noun)
/truːθ/
the true facts about something, rather than the things that have been invented or guessed
I want to know the truth.
We are determined to get at (= discover) the truth.
Synonymsfactrealityveracitysincerityhonestyauthenticity
Antonymsliefalsehooddeceptionfictionuntruth
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persuade(verb)
/pərˈsweɪd/
to make somebody do something by giving them good reasons for doing it
You should talk to your teacher. I think she can persuade your parents.
She's always easily persuaded.
Synonymsconvinceinfluenceinducewin overswaycoerceentice
Antonymsdissuadediscouragedeterprevent
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mystery(noun)
/ˈmɪstəri/
something that is difficult to understand or to explain
He's a bit of a mystery.
It's a complete mystery to me why they chose him.
Synonymsenigmapuzzlesecretconundrumriddleunsolved problem
Antonymsobviousnesscertaintyclaritysolutionfacttruth
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prove(verb)
/pruːv/
to use facts, evidence, etc. to show that something is true
The concept is difficult to prove.
They hope this new evidence will prove her innocence.
Synonymsverifyvalidateconfirmdemonstrateestablishsubstantiate
Antonymsdisproverefuteinvalidatecontradictdeny
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unlikely(adjective)
/ʌnˈlaɪkli/
not likely to happen; not probable
The project seemed unlikely to succeed.
In the unlikely event of a problem arising, please contact the hotel manager.
Synonymsimprobabledoubtfulquestionableremoteslimfaintunpromising
Antonymslikelyprobablepromisingexpectedcertainsure
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imaginary(adjective)
/ɪˈmædʒɪneri/
existing only in your mind or imagination
imaginary fears
The equator is an imaginary line around the middle of the earth.
Synonymsfancifulunrealinventedfabricatedvisionaryillusory
Antonymsrealactualgenuineauthentictangibleconcrete
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impression(noun)
/ɪmˈpreʃn/
an idea, a feeling or an opinion that you get about somebody/something, or that somebody/something gives you
She gives the impression of being very busy.
Try and smile. You don't want to give people the wrong impression(= that you are not friendly).
Synonymsfeelingsenseperceptioneffectimpactideanotion
Antonymsrealityfacttruthactuality
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reality(noun)
/riˈæləti/
the true situation and the problems that actually exist in life, in contrast to how you would like life to be
She refuses to face reality.
You're out of touch with reality.
Synonymsactualitytruthverityfactexistencethe real world
Antonymsfantasyillusiondelusionfictiondream
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intention(noun)
/ɪnˈtenʃn/
what you intend or plan to do; your aim
I have no intention of going to the wedding.
I did it with the best (of) intentions(= meaning to help), but I only succeeded in annoying them.
Synonymspurposeaimgoalplandesignobjective
Antonymsaccidentchanceimpulsespontaneity
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possibly(adverb)
/ˈpɑːsəbli/
used to say that something might exist, happen or be true, but you are not certain
She found it difficult to get on with her, possibly because of the difference in their ages.
It was possibly their worst performance ever.
Synonymsperhapsmaybepotentiallyconceivablypresumablylikely
Antonymscertainlydefinitelysurelyundoubtedlyabsolutely
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prediction(noun)
/prɪˈdɪkʃn/
a statement that says what you think will happen; the act of making such a statement
A prediction that economic growth would resume has been made.
Synonymsforecastprognosisprojectionguessestimateanticipationexpectation
Antonymsfactcertaintyknowledgerecollectionhindsight
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relate(verb)
/rɪˈleɪt/
show or make a connection between two or more things
It is hard to relate these new results to our earlier findings.
Synonymsconnectassociatelinkcorrespondunderstandempathize
Antonymsdisconnectdissociateseparatediffer
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strongly(adverb)
/ˈstrɔːŋli/
in a way that shows definite and serious opinions or beliefs
I strongly believe in her.
Synonymsforcefullypowerfullyintenselyfirmlyemphatically
Antonymsweaklymildlyslightly