Lesson 181/202 · 19 words · 0 learned

B2 · Communication & media (1)

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appeal(noun)
/əˈpiːl/
a deeply felt request for money, help or information that is needed immediately, especially one made by a charity or by the police
The charity launched an urgent appeal for food and clean water for refugees.
Synonymsattractioninterestcharmallureattractivenessfascination
Antonymsrepulsiondeterrentdisgustrepugnance
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demand(noun)
/dɪˈmænd/
a very strong request for something; something that somebody needs
The demand for electricity rises sharply during the hot summer months.
Synonymsrequireneedinsistclaimexactrequestaskorder
Antonymsoffergivesupplyprovideforgosuggestwaive
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emphasize(verb)
/ˈemfəsaɪz/
to give special importance to something
The nurse emphasized the importance of eating a balanced diet
The new insurance plan emphasizes wellness by providing reimbursement for health club memberships
Synonymsstresshighlightunderlineunderscoreaccentuatepoint out
Antonymsdownplayunderstateminimizeignorede-emphasize
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declare(verb)
/dɪˈkler/
to say something officially or publicly
The government has declared war on illiteracy.
The area has been declared a national park.
Synonymsannounceproclaimstateassertavowaffirmprofessmake known
Antonymsconcealdenyhidesuppresswithdrawrecant
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excuse(noun)
/ɪkˈskjuːs/
a reason, either true or invented, that you give to explain or defend your behaviour
He always makes excuses for being late to class.
Synonymsforgivepardonabsolvejustifycondone
Antonymscondemnaccuseblamepunish
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debate(noun)
/dɪˈbeɪt/
a formal discussion of an issue at a public meeting or in a parliament. In a debate two or more speakers express opposite views and then there is often a vote on the issue.
There was a lively debate about school uniforms on TV last night.
Synonymsargumentdiscussiondisputecontroversycontentioncontestpolemic
Antonymsagreementaccordconcordharmonypeacesettlement
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emphasis(noun)
/ˈemfəsɪs/
special importance that is given to something
Increased emphasis is now being placed on corporate image.
The examples we will look at have quite different emphases.
Synonymsstressimportancehighlightaccentprominenceweightforce
Antonymsunimportancetrivialitynegligencedownplayunderstatement
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edition(noun)
/ɪˈdɪʃn/
the form in which a book, newspaper, etc. is published
The dictionary's seventh edition is sold all over the world.
a paperback/hardback edition
Synonymsversionissueimpressionprintingrelease
Antonymsoriginalprototypefirst edition
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draft(noun)
/dræft/
a rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form
I've made a rough draft of the letter.
This is only the first draft of my speech.
Synonymsoutlinesketchblueprintplanversionpreliminary version
Antonymsfinal versionfinished productperfectioncertainty
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deny(verb)
/dɪˈnaɪ/
to say that something is not true
He denies attempting to murder his wife.
It can't be denied that we need to devote more resources to this problem.
Synonymscontradictdisputerejectrefutedisavow
Antonymsadmitconfirmacknowledgeaffirmaccept
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command(noun)
/kəˈmænd/
an order given to a person or an animal
Begin when I give the command.
You must obey the captain's commands.
Synonymsorderinstructiondirectiveedictdecreeimperative
Antonymsrequestpleasuggestionentreaty
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broadcast(verb)
/ˈbrɔːdkæst/
to send out programmes on television or radio
The concert will be broadcast live on national television.
Synonymstransmissionprogrammeshowtelecastair
Antonymsprivateconfidentialunpublicized
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enquiry(noun)
/ˈɪnkwəri/
a request for information about somebody or something; a question
The office received hundreds of enquiries about the new English course.
Synonymsinvestigationprobeexaminationinquiryquestioningreview
Antonymsanswersolutionignoranceneglect
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inform(verb)
/ɪnˈfɔːrm/
to tell somebody about something, especially in an official way
We regret to inform you that your account has been suspended.
Synonymsnotifyadvisetellappriseacquaintupdateannounce
Antonymsconcealhidewithholdsuppress
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edit(verb)
/ˈedɪt/
to prepare a piece of writing, data, etc. by correcting mistakes and making changes
The script needs to be edited.
Synonymsrevisemodifycorrectamendrewritepolishadapt
Antonymspreservemaintainkeepignoreneglect
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inquiry(noun)
/ˈɪnkwəri/
a request for information about somebody or something; a question
The secretary wrote a letter of inquiry to ABC company yesterday.
Synonymsquestionqueryinvestigationprobeexaminationrequestscrutiny
Antonymsanswerresponsereplystatementdeclaration
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beg(verb)
/beɡ/
to ask somebody for something especially in an anxious way because you want or need it very much
I had to beg my boss for a raise.
Synonymspleadimploreentreatbeseechsupplicate
Antonymsdemandcommandinsistofferrefuse
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cite(verb)
/saɪt/
to mention something as a reason or an example, or in order to support what you are saying
The author had to cite his sources.
Synonymsquotereferencementionrefer toname
Antonymsignoreomitplagiarizedisregard
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feedback(noun)
/ˈfiːdbæk/
advice, criticism or information about how good or useful something or somebody’s work is
The manager provided feedback on the employee's performance.
SynonymsResponseInputCommentReviewAssessment
AntonymsSilenceCriticism