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matching(adjective)
/ˈmætʃɪŋ/
a juego
having the same colour, pattern, style, etc. and therefore looking attractive together
a pine table with four matching chairs
una mesa de pino con cuatro sillas a juego
the transition from liquid to vapour
Sinónimoscorrespondingidenticalsimilarcoordinatecomplementary
Antónimosmismatcheddifferentdissimilarconflictingincompatible
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discipline(noun)
/ˈdɪsəplɪn/
disciplina
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.
La disciplina es necesaria en cualquier escuela.
Lack of discipline at home meant that many pupils found it difficult to settle in to the ordered environment of the school.
Sinónimosself-controlorderregulationtrainingstrictnesscontrol
Antónimosleniencydisorderchaosforgivenessindulgencelawlessness
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philosophy(noun)
/fəˈlɑːsəfi/
filosofía
the study of the nature and meaning of the universe and of human life
a degree in philosophy
un título en filosofía
a professor of philosophy
Sinónimosthinkingreasoninglogictheorywisdomideologyworldview
Antónimosfactrealityconcretepragmatism
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pupil(noun)
/ˈpjuːpl/
alumno
a person who is being taught, especially a child in a school
How many pupils does the school have?
¿Cuántos alumnos tiene la escuela?
She now teaches only private pupils.
Sinónimosstudentlearnerscholardisciple
Antónimosteacherinstructoreducatormaster
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examination(noun)
/ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃn/
examen
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.
Están haciendo todo lo posible para prepararse para el examen.
successful candidates in GCSE examinations
Sinónimostestassessmentquizevaluationinspectionscrutiny
Antónimosignorancenegligenceinattention
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raw(adjective)
/rɔː/
crudo
not cooked
These fish are often eaten raw.
Estos peces se comen a menudo crudos.
raw meat
Sinónimosuncookedfreshnaturalunprocessedunrefined
Antónimoscookedprocessedrefined
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institute(noun)
/ˈɪnstɪtuːt/
instituto
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.
Es difícil convertirse en estudiante en este famoso instituto.
the Institute of Chartered Accountants
Sinónimosacademycollegeorganizationfoundationestablishment
Antónimosdisorganizationdestructiontermination
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vitamin(noun)
/ˈvaɪtəmɪn/
vitamina
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.
Obtenemos parte de nuestra vitamina D a través de la luz solar.
Sinónimosnutrientsupplementmicronutrient
Antónimostoxinpoisoncontaminant