Lesson 194/202 · 20 words · 0 learned

B2 · Thinking & opinions (2)

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imply(verb)
/ɪmˈplaɪ/
to suggest that something is true or that you feel or think something, without saying so directly
The guarantee on the Walkman implied that all damages were covered under warranty for one year
The travel agent implied that our hotel was not in the safest part of the city, but, when pressed for details, he said the location was fine
Synonymssuggestindicatehintinsinuateintimatesignify
Antonymsstatedeclareexpressassertexplicit
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demonstrate(verb)
/ˈdemənstreɪt/
to show something clearly by giving proof or evidence
The professor demonstrated through a case study that a business plan can impress a lender
Alban's business plan demonstrated that he had put a lot of thought into making his dream a reality
Synonymsshowproveillustrateexhibitdisplayindicate
Antonymshideconcealdisproverefute
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evaluate(verb)
/ɪˈvæljueɪt/
to form an opinion of the amount, value or quality of something after thinking about it carefully
It's important to evaluate your competition when making a business plan
The lenders evaluated our creditability and decided to loan us money
Synonymsassessjudgeanalyzeappraiseestimategaugeweigh
Antonymsignoreneglectdisregardoverlook
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estimate(verb)
/ˈestɪmeɪt/
to judge roughly how much time, effort or money a task or project will need
The developers estimated that the migration would take three sprints.
It is hard to estimate a task when the requirements are unclear.
Synonymsapproximatecalculategaugejudgeassessevaluatepredictreckon
Antonymsmeasurecalculatedetermineascertainexact
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logical(adjective)
/ˈlɑːdʒɪkl/
seeming natural, reasonable or sensible
In addition to logical thinkers, a good research and development team should include a few dreamers
It is only logical for a research and development team to concentrate on one or two new products at a time
Synonymsreasonablerationalsensiblevalidsoundcoherentconsistent
Antonymsillogicalirrationalunreasonableinvalidabsurdincoherent
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deliberately(adverb)
/dɪˈlɪbərətli/
done in a way that was planned, not by chance
She's been deliberately ignoring him all day.
His face was covered in blood.
Synonymsintentionallypurposelyknowinglyconsciouslyexpresslywillfully
Antonymsaccidentallyunintentionallyinadvertentlyunconsciouslymistakenly
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judgement(noun)
/ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
the ability to make sensible decisions after carefully considering the best thing to do
good/poor/sound judgement
He achieved his aim more by luck than judgement.
Synonymsassessmentdiscernmentreasoningsenseunderstandingwisdomopinionestimation
Antonymsfollyignoranceirrationalitystupiditycarelessnessthoughtlessness
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deliberate(adjective)
/dɪˈlɪbərət/
done on purpose rather than by accident
The fire was a deliberate attempt to destroy the forest.
Synonymsintentionalpurposefulcalculatedcarefulthoughtful
Antonymsaccidentalunintentionalunplannedhaphazardcareless
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existence(noun)
/ɪɡˈzɪstəns/
the state or fact of being real or living or of being present
I was unaware of his existence until today.
This is the oldest Hebrew manuscript in existence.
Synonymsbeingrealitysubsistenceoccurrencelife
Antonymsnonexistenceabsencenothingnessoblivion
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intended(adjective)
/ɪnˈtendɪd/
that you are trying to achieve or reach
the intended purpose
the intended audience
Synonymsdeliberateplanneddesignedmeantpurposedcalculated
Antonymsaccidentalunintentionalunplannedinadvertentunforeseen
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deserve(verb)
/dɪˈzɜːrv/
to do something or show qualities that mean a particular reaction, reward or punishment is appropriate
Several other points deserve mentioning.
They didn't deserve to win.
Synonymsmeritwarrantearnratejustifybe worthy of
Antonymsnot deservebe unworthy oflacknot merit
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imagination(noun)
/ɪˌmædʒɪˈneɪʃn/
the ability to create pictures in your mind; the part of your mind that does this
Use your imagination to picture what life might be like on other planets.
Synonymscreativityfantasyvisioningenuityinventionoriginality
Antonymsrealityfactactualitytruthverifiability
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instance(noun)
/ˈɪnstəns/
a particular example or case of something
The report highlights a number of instances of injustice.
In most instances, there will be no need for further treatment.
Synonymsexamplecaseoccurrenceoccasionillustrationsituationexample
Antonymsgeneralizationrulenormprinciple
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dismiss(verb)
/dɪsˈmɪs/
to decide that somebody/something is not important and not worth thinking or talking about
I think we can safely dismiss their objections.
He dismissed the opinion polls as worthless.
Synonymsrejectdisregardignorebrush asidediscountoverrulerepudiate
Antonymsacceptconsiderheedacknowledgeentertainapproveembrace
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oppose(verb)
/əˈpəʊz/
to disagree strongly with somebody’s plan, policy, etc. and try to change it or prevent it from succeeding
This party would bitterly oppose the re-introduction of the death penalty.
I would oppose changing the law.
Synonymsresistobjectfightcounterdisagreechallenge
Antonymssupportagreeapproveendorseadvocatepromote
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insight(noun)
/ˈɪnsaɪt/
an understanding of what something is like
The book gives us fascinating insights into life in Mexico.
Synonymsunderstandingperceptionawarenessdiscernmentintuitioncomprehensionwisdom
Antonymsignorancenaivetyobliviousnessmisunderstanding
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notion(noun)
/ˈnəʊʃn/
an idea, a belief or an understanding of something
Your head is full of silly notions.
Synonymsideaconceptbeliefthoughtopinionimpressionperception
Antonymsfactrealityknowledgecertaintytruth
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expectation(noun)
/ˌekspekˈteɪʃn/
a belief that something will happen because it is likely
I have high expectations for you.
Synonymsanticipationprospecthopebeliefassumption
Antonymsdoubtsurprisedisappointmentreality
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faith(noun)
/feɪθ/
trust in somebody’s ability or knowledge; trust that somebody/something will do what has been promised
She has faith that things will get better.
Synonymsbelieftrustconfidencerelianceconviction
Antonymsdisbeliefdoubtskepticismdistrust
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objective(adjective)
/əbˈdʒektɪv/
not influenced by personal feelings or opinions; considering only facts
It is hard to give an objective opinion about your own work.