Lesson 183/202 · 17 words · 0 learned

B2 · Free time, sport & arts

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display(verb)
/dɪˈspleɪ/
to put something in a place where people can see it easily; to show something to people
The accounting program displays a current balance when opened.
Synonymsshowpresentexhibitrevealunveilindicatedemonstrate
Antonymshideconcealmaskobscurecoversuppress
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defeat(verb)
/dɪˈfiːt/
to win against somebody in a war, competition, sports game, etc.
If we can defeat the Italian team, we'll be through to the final.
a narrow/heavy defeat
Synonymsvanquishovercomeconquerbeatroutsubdueoverthrowcrush
Antonymssurrenderyieldsuccumblosefail
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pitch(noun)
/pɪtʃ/
an area of ground specially prepared and marked for playing a sports game
The rugby tour was a disaster both on and off the pitch.
a football/cricket/rugby pitch
Synonymsfieldarenagroundturfareacourt
Antonymsoff-fieldoutsideindoorsbleachers
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cast(noun)
/kæst/
all the actors in a film, play, etc.
The whole cast came on stage to bow at the end of the play.
Synonymsactorsperformerstroupecompanyensemble
Antonymsaudiencespectators
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victory(noun)
/ˈvɪktəri/
success in a game, an election, a war, etc.
She is confident of victory in Saturday's final.
the team's 3–2 victory against Poland
Synonymstriumphsuccesswinconquestachievement
Antonymsdefeatfailureloss
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contest(noun)
/ˈkɑːntest/
a competition in which people try to win something
He won second place in the singing contest last year.
to enter/win/lose a contest
Synonymscompetitiontournamentmatchrivalryevent
Antonymscollaborationcooperationagreementharmony
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opponent(noun)
/əˈpəʊnənt/
a person that you are playing or fighting against in a game, competition, argument, etc.
In the second game, her opponent hurt her leg and had to retire.
The team's opponents are unbeaten so far this season.
Synonymsrivaladversaryantagonistcompetitorfoe
Antonymsallyfriendsupporterteammateassociate
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rhythm(noun)
/ˈrɪðəm/
a strong regular repeated pattern of sounds or movements
music with a fast/slow/steady rhythm
jazz rhythms
Synonymsbeatpulsetempocadencemeasure
Antonymsirregularityunevennessasymmetry
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bet(verb)
/bet/
to risk money on a race or an event by trying to predict the result
He bet all his money on the horse that came last.
Synonymswagergamblestakepledgeante
Antonymscertaintysuretyfactreality
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hunting(noun)
/ˈhʌntɪŋ/
going after and killing wild animals as a sport or for food
to go hunting
In the tiger, evolution has produced a perfect hunting machine.
Synonymschasingstalkingpursuitfishingtrapping
Antonymsprotectionconservationpreservationrefuge
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tune(noun)
/tuːn/
a series of musical notes that are sung or played in a particular order to form a piece of music
That's a very catchy tune.
I don't know the title but I recognize the tune.
Synonymsmelodysongairthemestrainmotif
Antonymsnoisedissonancediscord
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artistic(adjective)
/ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
connected with art or artists
the artistic director of the theatre
a work of great artistic merit
Synonymscreativeaestheticimaginativeexpressivesensitivetasteful
Antonymsunartisticinexpressiveunimaginativepracticalfunctionalplain
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critic(noun)
/ˈkrɪtɪk/
a person who expresses opinions about the good and bad qualities of books, music, etc.
The film critic gave the movie a scathing review.
Synonymsreviewerevaluatorjudgecommentator
Antonymssupporteradvocatefanbooster
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genre(noun)
/ˈʒɑːnrə/
a particular type or style of literature, art, film or music that you can recognize because of its special features
What genre of music do you prefer?
Synonymscategorytypekindstyleform
Antonymsnonfictionreality
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illustration(noun)
/ˌɪləˈstreɪʃn/
a drawing or picture in a book, magazine, for decoration or to explain something
The book contained a colorful illustration on each page.
Synonymsdrawingpictureimagefigurediagram
Antonymstextdescriptionabstraction
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league(noun)
/liːɡ/
a group of sports teams who all play each other to earn points and find which team is best
The football league is very competitive.
Synonymsallianceassociationconfederationfederation
Antonymsindividualseparation
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tale(noun)
/teɪl/
a story created using the imagination, especially one that is full of action and adventure
He told a fascinating tale about his adventures.
Synonymsstorynarrativeaccountanecdote
Antonymstruthfact