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matching(adjective)
/ˈmætʃɪŋ/
assorti
having the same colour, pattern, style, etc. and therefore looking attractive together
a pine table with four matching chairs
une table en pin avec quatre chaises assorties
the transition from liquid to vapour
Synonymescorrespondingidenticalsimilarcoordinatecomplementary
Antonymesmismatcheddifferentdissimilarconflictingincompatible
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discipline(noun)
/ˈdɪsəplɪn/
discipline
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 discipline est nécessaire dans toute école.
Lack of discipline at home meant that many pupils found it difficult to settle in to the ordered environment of the school.
Synonymesself-controlorderregulationtrainingstrictnesscontrol
Antonymesleniencydisorderchaosforgivenessindulgencelawlessness
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philosophy(noun)
/fəˈlɑːsəfi/
philosophie
the study of the nature and meaning of the universe and of human life
a degree in philosophy
une licence de philosophie
a professor of philosophy
Synonymesthinkingreasoninglogictheorywisdomideologyworldview
Antonymesfactrealityconcretepragmatism
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pupil(noun)
/ˈpjuːpl/
élève
a person who is being taught, especially a child in a school
How many pupils does the school have?
Combien d'élèves l'école compte-t-elle ?
She now teaches only private pupils.
Synonymesstudentlearnerscholardisciple
Antonymesteacherinstructoreducatormaster
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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.
Ils font de leur mieux pour se préparer à l'examen.
successful candidates in GCSE examinations
Synonymestestassessmentquizevaluationinspectionscrutiny
Antonymesignorancenegligenceinattention
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raw(adjective)
/rɔː/
cru
not cooked
These fish are often eaten raw.
Ces poissons se mangent souvent crus.
raw meat
Synonymesuncookedfreshnaturalunprocessedunrefined
Antonymescookedprocessedrefined
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institute(noun)
/ˈɪnstɪtuːt/
institut
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.
Il est difficile de devenir étudiant dans ce célèbre institut.
the Institute of Chartered Accountants
Synonymesacademycollegeorganizationfoundationestablishment
Antonymesdisorganizationdestructiontermination
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vitamin(noun)
/ˈvaɪtəmɪn/
vitamine
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.
Nous obtenons une partie de notre vitamine D grâce à la lumière du soleil.
Synonymesnutrientsupplementmicronutrient
Antonymestoxinpoisoncontaminant