Lesson 199/202 · 18 words · 0 learned

B2 · Describing things (2)

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efficient(adjective)
/ɪˈfɪʃnt/
doing something in a good, careful and complete way with no waste of time, money or energy
The accountant was so efficient in processing the customer receipts that she had the job done before lunch
Electronic invoicing has helped us to be efficient
Synonymsproductiveeffectivecapableproficientcompetentorganizedstreamlined
Antonymsinefficientineffectivewastefulsluggishincompetentdisorganized
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potential(adjective)
/pəˈtenʃl/
that can develop into something or be developed in the future
To avoid any potential side effects from the medication, be sure to tell your doctor all the drugs you are currently taking
Given the potential delay in getting reimbursed by the health plan, why don't we just fill one prescription today?
Synonymspossiblelikelyconceivableprospectivefuturelatent
Antonymsactualrealcertaindefiniteunlikely
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fundamental(adjective)
/ˌfʌndəˈmentl/
serious and very important; affecting the most central and important parts of something
a question of fundamental importance
A fundamental change in the organization of health services was required.
Synonymsbasicessentialprimaryvitalkeyfoundationalelemental
Antonymssuperficialtrivialinsignificantsecondaryperipheral
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neat(adjective)
/niːt/
tidy and in order; carefully done or arranged
She kept her desk extremely neat.
They sat in her neat and tidy kitchen.
Synonymstidyorganizedcleanorderlyshipshape
Antonymsmessyuntidydisorganizedsloppy
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mixed(adjective)
/mɪkst/
consisting of different qualities or elements
The weather has been very mixed recently.
British athletes had mixed fortunes in yesterday's competition.
Synonymsvariedassorteddiverseheterogeneousmotleymingledjumbledblended
Antonymshomogeneousuniformpureunmixedsegregatedconsistent
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detailed(adjective)
/ˈdiːteɪld/
giving many details and a lot of information; paying great attention to details
a detailed description/analysis/study
He gave me detailed instructions on how to get there.
Synonymsthoroughcomprehensiveprecisespecificminuteexhaustiveelaborate
Antonymsgeneralbroadvaguecursorysuperficialbrief
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reasonable(adjective)
/ˈriːznəbl/
fair, practical, and sensible
It seems a perfectly reasonable request to make.
It is reasonable to assume that he knew beforehand that this would happen.
Synonymssensiblelogicalrationaljustifiablefairequitablesoundvalid
Antonymsunreasonableillogicalirrationalabsurdpreposterousoutrageousexcessiveunfair
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dramatic(adjective)
/drəˈmætɪk/
sudden, very great and often surprising
There has been a dramatic increase in house prices this year.
Synonymsstrikingtheatricalremarkablesignificantsuddenemphaticsensational
Antonymsgradualinsignificantminorordinarysubtleundramatic
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minor(adjective)
/ˈmaɪnər/
not very large, important or serious
There may be some minor changes to the schedule.
to undergo minor surgery
Synonymssmallslightinsignificanttrivialpettysecondarylesser
Antonymsmajorsignificantimportantsubstantiallargeconsiderable
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loose(adjective)
/luːs/
(of clothes) not fitting closely to the body
These jeans are too loose for me, so I need a belt.
Synonymsslackrelaxedunboundfreeunrestrainedbaggy
Antonymstightstrictboundconstrainedfirmsecure
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plain(adjective)
/pleɪn/
not decorated or complicated; simple
She wore a plain white dress with no decorations.
Synonymslevelflatevenfieldprairieunadornedsimpleclear
Antonymsmountainhilldecoratedornatecomplexfancy
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mysterious(adjective)
/mɪˈstɪriəs/
difficult to understand or explain; strange
Scientists still cannot explain the mysterious lights seen in the night sky.
Synonymsenigmaticinscrutablepuzzlingunfathomablecrypticsecretive
Antonymsobviousclearplaintransparentforthrightopen
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extraordinary(adjective)
/ɪkˈstrɔːrdəneri/
unexpected, surprising or strange
It's extraordinary that he managed to sleep through the party
Synonymsremarkableexceptionalunusualamazingincrediblefantasticwonderful
Antonymsordinaryusualcommontypicalnormalmundane
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flexible(adjective)
/ˈfleksəbl/
able to change to suit new conditions or situations
You need to be more flexible and imaginative in your approach.
Synonymsadaptablepliablesupplemalleableyieldingaccommodatingadjustable
Antonymsrigidinflexiblestiffunyieldingobstinateunadaptable
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grand(adjective)
/ɡrænd/
impressive and large or important
The Lunar New Year is the grandest occasion of the year.
Synonymsmagnificentsplendidmajesticimpressivestatelynoble
Antonymsmodesthumbleinsignificantordinarysmall
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intense(adjective)
/ɪnˈtens/
very great; very strong
The athlete felt intense pressure to win.
Synonymsextremefiercepowerfulpassionatedeep
Antonymsmildgentleweakcalm
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prime(adjective)
/praɪm/
main; most important; basic
The prime suspect in the case was released.
Synonymschiefleadingprincipalbesthighest
Antonymssecondaryminorinsignificant
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pure(adjective)
/pjʊr/
not mixed with anything else; with nothing added
The water was pure and clear.
Synonymsuncontaminatedcleanuntouchedgenuineauthentic
Antonymsimpurecontaminateddirtyadulterated