Lesson 202/202 · 8 words · 0 learned

B2 · More useful words

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matching(adjective)
/ˈmætʃɪŋ/
having the same colour, pattern, style, etc. and therefore looking attractive together
a pine table with four matching chairs
the transition from liquid to vapour
Synonymscorrespondingidenticalsimilarcoordinatecomplementary
Antonymsmismatcheddifferentdissimilarconflictingincompatible
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discipline(noun)
/ˈdɪsəplɪn/
the practice of training people to obey rules and orders and punishing them if they do not; the controlled behaviour or situation that is the result of this training
Discipline is necessary in any school.
Lack of discipline at home meant that many pupils found it difficult to settle in to the ordered environment of the school.
Synonymsself-controlorderregulationtrainingstrictnesscontrol
Antonymsleniencydisorderchaosforgivenessindulgencelawlessness
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philosophy(noun)
/fəˈlɑːsəfi/
the study of the nature and meaning of the universe and of human life
a degree in philosophy
a professor of philosophy
Synonymsthinkingreasoninglogictheorywisdomideologyworldview
Antonymsfactrealityconcretepragmatism
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pupil(noun)
/ˈpjuːpl/
a person who is being taught, especially a child in a school
How many pupils does the school have?
She now teaches only private pupils.
Synonymsstudentlearnerscholardisciple
Antonymsteacherinstructoreducatormaster
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examination(noun)
/ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃn/
a formal written, spoken or practical test, especially at school or college, to see how much you know about a subject, or what you can do
They are trying their best to get ready for the examination.
successful candidates in GCSE examinations
Synonymstestassessmentquizevaluationinspectionscrutiny
Antonymsignorancenegligenceinattention
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raw(adjective)
/rɔː/
not cooked
These fish are often eaten raw.
raw meat
Synonymsuncookedfreshnaturalunprocessedunrefined
Antonymscookedprocessedrefined
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institute(noun)
/ˈɪnstɪtuːt/
an organization that has a particular purpose, especially one that is connected with education or a particular profession; the building used by this organization
It is difficult to become a student at this famous institute.
the Institute of Chartered Accountants
Synonymsacademycollegeorganizationfoundationestablishment
Antonymsdisorganizationdestructiontermination
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vitamin(noun)
/ˈvaɪtəmɪn/
a natural substance found in food that is an essential part of what humans and animals need to help them grow and stay healthy. There are many different vitamins .
We get some of our vitamin D through sunlight.
Synonymsnutrientsupplementmicronutrient
Antonymstoxinpoisoncontaminant