Lesson 182/202 · 18 words · 0 learned

B2 · Communication & media (2)

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register(verb)
/ˈredʒɪstər/
to record your/somebody’s/something’s name on an official list
More than 250 people registered for the afternoon seminar.
Synonymsrecordloglistenrollenlistsign upenrollmentarchive
Antonymsderegisterdeleteerasecancel
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submit(verb)
/səbˈmɪt/
to give a document, proposal, etc. to somebody in authority so that they can study or consider it
Submit your résumé to the human resources department
The applicant submitted all her paperwork in a professional and timely manner
Synonymspresentfilehand intenderproposeofferyieldgive
Antonymswithdrawrefuseretainkeepreject
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urge(verb)
/ɜːrdʒ/
to advise or try hard to persuade somebody to do something
His mother urged him to study the piano
Despite my reluctance, my friends urged me to attend an opera
Synonymsencouragepressadviseimploreexhortprompt
Antonymsdiscouragedeterdissuaderestrainhinder
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monitor(noun)
/ˈmɑːnɪtər/
a screen that shows information from a computer; a television screen used to show particular kinds of information
I need a bigger monitor so I can see two documents side by side.
Synonymsobservewatchtracksuperviseoverseecheckinspectscrutinize
Antonymsignoreneglectdisregardoverlook
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scream(verb)
/skriːm/
to give a loud, high shout, because you are hurt, frightened, excited, etc.
Passengers screamed when the car crashed into a motorbike.
the screams of adoring fans
Synonymsyellshoutshriekbawlcry outholler
Antonymswhispermurmurmumblesilence
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insist(verb)
/ɪnˈsɪst/
to demand that something happen or that somebody agree to do something
He insists that she should come.
I didn't really want to go but he insisted.
Synonymsmaintainassertcontenddemandemphasizeurge
Antonymswaivewithdrawacquiesceconcederelent
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outline(verb)
/ˈaʊtlaɪn/
to give a description of the main facts or points involved in something
The manager outlined the main plans for the new project.
Synonymssummarysketchframeworkdraftplanskeletonsyllabusblueprint
Antonymsdetailbodyelaborationwholecompleteness
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silence(noun)
/ˈsaɪləns/
a complete lack of noise or sound
A scream broke the silence of the night.
I need absolute silence when I'm working.
Synonymsquietstillnesshushpeacecalmmuteness
Antonymsnoisesounduproarcommotiondin
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praise(noun)
/preɪz/
words that show that you approve of and admire somebody/something
The teacher was full of praise for her excellent work.
Synonymsacclaimcommendextollaudapplaudcompliment
Antonymscriticizecondemndenouncereproachblame
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remark(noun)
/rɪˈmɑːrk/
something that you say or write which expresses an opinion, a thought, etc. about somebody/something
What exactly did you mean by that last remark?
He made a number of rude remarks about the food.
Synonymscommentobservationstatementnoticeassertion
Antonymssilencequietreticence
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swear(verb)
/swer/
to use rude or offensive language, usually because you are angry
Why did you let him swear at you like that?
I don't like to hear children swearing.
Synonymscursevowaffirmdeclareprofaneblasphemecuss
Antonymspraiseblesscomplimentapproverevere
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interpret(verb)
/ɪnˈtɜːrprət/
to explain the meaning of something
The students were asked to interpret the poem.
a highly intelligent child
Synonymsexplainunderstandelucidateclarifydeciphertranslateconstrue
Antonymsconfuseobscuremisinterpretmisunderstanddistort
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tone(noun)
/təʊn/
the quality of somebody’s voice, especially expressing a particular emotion
Don't speak to me in that tone of voice(= in that unpleasant way).
There's no need to take that tone with me—it's not my fault we're late.
Synonymsintonationmannerstyleattitudemoodexpression
Antonymssilenceflatnesslack of expression
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whisper(verb)
/ˈwɪspər/
to speak very quietly to somebody so that other people cannot hear what you are saying
She whispered something in my ear so nobody else could hear.
Synonymsmurmurmutterundertoneasidehush
Antonymsshoutyellscreamroarboast
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interrupt(verb)
/ˌɪntəˈrʌpt/
to say or do something that makes somebody stop what they are saying or doing
I wish you'd stop interrupting.
They were interrupted by a knock at the door.
Synonymsdisruptdisturbcut inbreak ininterjectobstruct
Antonymsallowaidassistsupportcontinueproceed
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reveal(verb)
/rɪˈviːl/
to make something known to somebody
He was jailed for revealing secrets to the Russians.
Officers could not reveal how he died.
Synonymsdiscloseuncoverexposedivulgeunveilshowmake known
Antonymsconcealhidecoversuppressmask
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publication(noun)
/ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃn/
the act of printing a book, a magazine, etc. and making it available to the public; a book, a magazine, etc. that has been published
The publication of the book is scheduled for next month.
Synonymsreleaseissueprintingannouncement
Antonymssuppressionconcealmentwithholding
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slide(noun)
/slaɪd/
one page of a computer presentation, shown on a screen
She showed a few slides about the sales results during the meeting.