Lesson 195/202 · 18 words · 0 learned

B2 · Thinking & opinions (3)

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resolve(verb)
/rɪˈzɑːlv/
to find an acceptable solution to a problem, complaint or disagreement
The account manager resolved the billing problem in one phone call.
Most complaints are resolved within two working days.
Synonymsdecidedeterminesettlecommitdedicatepurposeaim
Antonymshesitatedoubtwavervacillateabandongive up
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reputation(noun)
/ˌrepjuˈteɪʃn/
the opinion that people have about what somebody/something is like, based on what has happened in the past
The company knew that the reputation of its products was the most important asset it had
Even though the salesperson showed me a product I had never heard of, I bought it because of the good reputation of the manufacturer
Synonymsnamestandingcharacterimageprestigefamerenowncredit
Antonymsdisreputedishonorinfamynotorietyscandal
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select(verb)
/sɪˈlekt/
to choose somebody/something from a group of people or things, usually according to a system
The committee selected three speakers for the conference.
Synonymschoseneliteexclusiveprimesuperiorhandpicked
Antonymscommonordinaryunselectedgeneralinclusive
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proof(noun)
/pruːf/
information, documents, etc. that show that something is true
The scientists found no proof that the new drug was effective.
Synonymsverifyvalidateauthenticatecheckexamineinspecttestconfirm
Antonymsdisproveinvalidatedenyrefutecontradict
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perspective(noun)
/pərˈspektɪv/
a particular attitude towards something; a way of thinking about something
The budget statement will give the manager some perspective on where the costs of running the business are to be found
Joseph's accountant gave him some perspective as well as some data on how much he could expect to earn in his first year in business
Synonymsviewpointoutlookstandpointangleperceptionunderstandinginsight
Antonymsnearsightednessshortsightednessignorancebiasdistortion
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realistic(adjective)
/ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk/
accepting in a sensible way what it is actually possible to do or achieve in a particular situation
Stefano found that an accurate accounting gave him a realistic idea of his business's financial direction
Realistic expectations are important when you review your financial statements
Synonymspracticalpragmaticdown-to-earthsensiblefeasibleachievable
Antonymsunrealisticidealisticimpracticalutopianfanciful
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priority(noun)
/praɪˈɔːrəti/
something that you think is more important than other things and should be dealt with first
Since the remaining issues were not a priority, the group decided to move them to the next week's agenda
The manager was ineffective because she was unable to set priorities
Synonymsimportanceprecedenceurgencyweightconcernsignificance
Antonymsunimportanceinsignificancetrivialityafterthought
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rely(verb)
/rɪˈlaɪ/
to need or depend on someone or something
I seldom rely on the restaurant reviews in the paper when choosing a restaurant
I have always relied on the restaurant advice this guidebook gives
Synonymsdependcount onbank ontrustlean on
Antonymsdistrustdisbelievedoubtdisregardignore
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settle(verb)
/ˈsetl/
to put an end to an argument or a disagreement
After hours of discussion, they finally settled the argument.
Synonymspayresolveconcludedeterminedecidearrangereconcile
Antonymsdisputearguedelayunsettle
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prospect(noun)
/ˈprɑːspekt/
the possibility that something will happen
There's a reasonable prospect that his debts will be paid.
A place in the semi-finals is in prospect (= likely to happen).
Synonymspossibilitylikelihoodchanceoutlookexpectationhopeanticipation
Antonymsimpossibilityunlikelihoodcertaintydoubtdespair
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scheme(noun)
/skiːm/
a plan or system for doing or organizing something
The government has launched a new scheme to help families save energy at home.
Synonymsplanprojectdesignstrategysystemarrangement
Antonymsimprovisationchanceaccidentrandomness
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regard(verb)
/rɪˈɡɑːrd/
to think about somebody/something in a particular way
Many people regard him as the best player in the team.
Synonymsattentionconsiderationrespectheednoticecareconcern
Antonymsdisregardneglectindifferencedisrespectignore
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proposal(noun)
/prəˈpəʊzl/
a formal written plan or offer, for example one sent to a client describing a solution and its price
We sent the client a detailed proposal with three pricing options.
The proposal was accepted after one round of changes.
Synonymssuggestionrecommendationplanschemeoffersubmissionmotion
Antonymsrejectiondenialrefusalopposition
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recall(verb)
/rɪˈkɔːl/
to remember something
She could not recall his name.
‘It was on a Thursday in March,’ he recalled.
Synonymsrememberrecollectreminiscecall to mindthink back
Antonymsforgetdisrememberobliviate
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principle(noun)
/ˈprɪnsəpl/
a moral rule or a strong belief that influences your actions
He doesn't invest in the arms industry on principle.
I refuse to lie about it; it's against my principles.
Synonymsbeliefstandardmoralityethicsruletenetdoctrineprecept
Antonymsexpediencypragmatismimmoralityunscrupulousnessflexibilitycompromise
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selection(noun)
/sɪˈlekʃn/
the process of choosing somebody/something from a group of people or things, usually according to a system
The selection of the new team leader will take place next week.
Synonymschoiceoptionalternativepickelectionassortmentrange
Antonymsrejectionrefusaldisregardinvalidationexclusion
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opposed(adjective)
/əˈpəʊzd/
disagreeing strongly with something and trying to stop it
She remained bitterly opposed to the idea of moving abroad.
They are totally opposed to abortion.
Synonymsagainsthostileantagonisticresistantaversecontrary
Antonymsfavorableagreeingsupportiveapprovingproin favor of
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outcome(noun)
/ˈaʊtkʌm/
the result or effect of an action or event
The outcome of the election was surprising.
Synonymsresultconsequenceeffectconclusionaftermath
Antonymscauseoriginsourcebeginning