Lesson 198/202 · 18 words · 0 learned

B2 · Describing things (1)

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characteristic(noun)
/ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk/
a typical feature or quality that something/somebody has
One characteristic of the store is that it is slow in mailing refund checks.
The cooking pot has features characteristic of the brand, such as \"heat-resistant\" handles
Synonymstraitfeatureattributequalitypropertymarkaspect
Antonymsdefectflawimperfectionabsence
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crucial(adjective)
/ˈkruːʃl/
extremely important, because it will affect other things
Inventory is a crucial process and must be taken seriously by all staff
Knowing how many products we have in stock is crucial to our shipping procedures
Synonymsvitalessentialcriticalpivotalsignificantimportant
Antonymsunimportantinsignificanttrivialminornegligible
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associated(adjective)
/əˈsəʊsieɪtɪd/
if one thing is associated with another, the two things are connected because they happen together or one thing causes the other
Salaries and associated costs have risen substantially.
the risks associated with taking drugs
Synonymsrelatedconnectedlinkedaffiliatedtiedcoupled
Antonymsunrelateddisconnectedseparateindependentunconnected
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chief(adjective)
/tʃiːf/
most important
Poor diet is one of the chief causes of illness.
Synonymsleaderheadprincipalbossdirectorcommander
Antonymssubordinatefollowerunderling
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apparent(adjective)
/əˈpærənt/
easy to see or understand
Then, for no apparent reason, the train suddenly stopped.
Their devotion was apparent.
Synonymsobviousevidentclearplainvisible
Antonymsobscurehiddenuncleardoubtfulvague
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acceptable(adjective)
/əkˈseptəbl/
good enough or of a standard that is allowed or agreed to
For this course an acceptable passing grade is at least a B.
Synonymspermissiblesatisfactorysuitableadequatetolerablereasonable
Antonymsunacceptableunsatisfactoryinadequateunsuitableintolerableobjectionable
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classic(adjective)
/ˈklæsɪk/
accepted or deserving to be accepted as one of the best or most important of its kind
It is a classic film that every generation in my family has loved.
Synonymstraditionaltimelessarchetypalmodelcanonicaldefinitive
Antonymsmoderncontemporarynovelunconventionalordinary
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capable(adjective)
/ˈkeɪpəbl/
having the ability or qualities necessary for doing something
I'm perfectly capable of doing it myself, thank you.
He's quite capable of lying to get out of trouble.
Synonymsablequalifiedcompetentproficientskilledadept
Antonymsincapableincompetentunableineptunskilled
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core(noun)
/kɔːr/
the most important or central part of something
The core of the problem is that we do not have enough money.
Synonymscenterheartessencekernelcrux
Antonymsexteriorsurfaceperiphery
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artificial(adjective)
/ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃl/
made or produced to copy something natural; not real
Sputnik is the first artificial satellite.
artificial lighting/light
Synonymssyntheticman-madefabricatedmanufacturedunnaturalsimulated
Antonymsnaturalgenuinerealauthenticoriginal
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appropriate(adjective)
/əˈprəʊpriət/
suitable, acceptable or correct for the particular circumstances
The book was written in a style appropriate to the age of the children.
an appropriate response/measure/method
Synonymssuitablefittingproperrelevantapplicableapt
Antonymsinappropriateunsuitableimproperirrelevantunfitting
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absolute(adjective)
/ˈæbsəluːt/
total and complete
absolute confidence/trust/silence/truth
‘You're wrong,’ she said with absolute certainty.
Synonymscompletetotalutterunqualifiedunconditionaldefinitiveperfect
Antonymsrelativepartiallimitedconditionalqualified
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confusing(adjective)
/kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/
difficult to understand; not clear
The instructions on the box are very confusing.
a very confusing experience
Synonymsperplexingbafflingpuzzlingbewilderingambiguousobscureunclear
Antonymsclearstraightforwardunderstandableobviouslucidunambiguous
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actual(adjective)
/ˈæktʃuəl/
used to emphasize something that is real or exists in fact
The actual cost was higher than we expected.
What were his actual words?
Synonymsrealgenuinetruefactualauthenticveritable
Antonymstheoreticalhypotheticalimaginaryfictionalunreal
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accurate(adjective)
/ˈækjərət/
correct and true in every detail
The police are trying to obtain a more accurate picture of crime levels.
accurate information/data
Synonymscorrectpreciseexacttruefactualreliablevalid
Antonymsinaccurateincorrectfalseimpreciseerroneous
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complicated(adjective)
/ˈkɑːmplɪkeɪtɪd/
made of many different things or parts that are connected; difficult to understand
The story is extremely complicated
Synonymscomplexintricateinvolvedknottysophisticateddaunting
Antonymssimpleeasystraightforwarduncomplicated
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consistent(adjective)
/kənˈsɪstənt/
always behaving in the same way, or having the same opinions, standards, etc.
The university has a consistent approach to addressing sexual violence on campuses.
Synonymsuniformregularsteadystableconstantunchangingharmoniouscompatible
Antonymsinconsistentvariableirregularerraticunstablechangeablecontradictory
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decent(adjective)
/ˈdiːsnt/
of a good enough standard or quality
You can get a decent meal at that café for under ten dollars.
Synonymsrespectableproperappropriatesuitablemoraluprighthonesthonorable
Antonymsindecentimproperinappropriateunsuitableimmoraldishonestdishonorablecorrupt