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accumulate

to gradually get more and more of something over a period of time:

"We've accumulated so much rubbish over the years."

convenient

suitable for your purposes and needs and causing the least difficulty:

"Our local shop has very convenient opening hours."

cruel

extremely unkind and unpleasant and causing pain to people or animals intentionally:

"Don't tease him about his weight, it's cruel."

despite

used to show that something happened or is true although something else might have happened to prevent it:

"Her voice was shaking despite all her efforts to control it."

determine

to control or influence something directly, or to decide what will happen:

"Your health is determined in part by what you eat."

to make a strong decision:

"She determined that one day she would be an actor."

doubt

not being certain about something, especially about how good or true it is:

"I'm having doubts about his ability to do the job."

due

expected to happen. at a particular time:

"What time is the next bus due?"

because of something:

"A lot of her unhappiness is due to boredom."

exhibition

an event at which objects such as paintings are shown to the public, or the act of showing these things:

"There's a new exhibition of sculpture on at the city gallery."

expedition

an organized journey for a particular purpose:

"We're going on a shopping expedition on Saturday."

fascinating

extremely interesting:

"I found the whole movie fascinating."

fasten

to become firmly fixed together, or in position, or closed:

"Make sure your seat belt is securely fastened."

favor / favour

something you do to help someone, often after being asked to:

"These plans are unlikely to find favor unless the cost is reduced."

fence

a structure that divides two areas of land, similar to a wall but made of wood or wire and supported with posts:

"The house was surrounded by a tall, wooden fence."

hurricane

1. a violent storm with very strong winds, especially in the western Atlantic Ocean.

• The hurricane destroyed many houses along the coast.

2. a situation with sudden and extreme force or activity (figurative use).

• She left in a hurricane of emotions.

indicate

-to show, point, or make clear in another way:

"Exploratory investigations have indicated large amounts of oil below the sea bed."

-to show or signal a direction or warning, or to make something clear:

"These statistics might indicate quality problems."

keen

very interested, eager, or wanting (to do) something very much:

"She's a keen tennis player."

lack

the fact that something is not available or that there is not enough of it:

"Her only problem is a lack of confidence."

leisure

1. time when you are not working and can relax or enjoy activities. — "He spends his leisure reading books."

2. activities done for enjoyment in free time. — "Swimming is her favorite leisure activity."

Collocations

• leisure time — "Most people enjoy leisure time on weekends."

• leisure activity — "Traveling is a popular leisure activity."

Synonyms

• free time — "Students need more free time to rest."

• relaxation — "She enjoys relaxation after work."

Antonyms

• work — "He has little time for leisure because of work."

• duty — "She put her duties before leisure."

mild

not violent, severe, or extreme:

"She can't accept even mild criticism of her work."

nor

used before the second or last of a set of negative possibilities, usually after "neither":

"We can neither change nor improve it."

neither:

"I can't be at the meeting and nor can Andrew."

occur

(especially of accidents and other unexpected events) to happen:

"An accident involving over ten vehicles has occurred in the east-bound lane."

ought

used to say that it is necessary or desirable to perform the action expressed in the verb:

"We ought to clean up before we go home."

pale

used to describe a person's face or skin if it has less color than usual, for example when the person is or ill or frightened, or if it has less color than people generally have:

"You're looking pale, are you feeling well?"

persuade

1. to make someone agree to do something by giving reasons.

• She persuaded her parents to let her travel alone.

2. to cause someone to believe that something is true.

• He persuaded me that his plan would work.

pipe

a tube inside which liquid or gas flows from one place to another:

"a water/gas/sewer pipe"

pleasant

enjoyable, attractive, friendly, or easy to like:

"a pleasant climate/smile/person"

plot

-the story of a book, film, play, etc.:

"The movie has a very simple plot."

-a small piece of land that has been marked or measured for a particular purpose:

"a vegetable plot"

-a secret plan made by a group of people to do something wrong or illegal:

"He had been the victim of an elaborate murder plot."

-a drawing that shows the plan of a building at ground level

poem

1. a piece of writing in which the words are chosen for their beauty and sound, often arranged in lines with rhythm or rhyme. — "She wrote a poem about the sea."

2. something that is very beautiful or expresses deep feelings, compared to a poem. — "The painting was like a poem in colors."

Collocations

• love poem — "He dedicated a love poem to his wife."

• epic poem — "Homer’s Iliad is an ancient epic poem."

Synonyms

• verse — "He recited a verse from his favorite poem."

• sonnet — "Shakespeare’s sonnet is a short type of poem."

Antonyms

• prose — "She prefers reading prose instead of poetry."

• story — "He chose to write a story, not a poem."

pan

a metal container that is round and often has a long handle and a lid, used for cooking things on top of a cooker:

"Heat the milk in a small pan."

poverty

the condition of being extremely poor:

“Two million people in the city live in poverty.”

priest

someone who is specially trained to perform religious duties and ceremonies

"There is still a ban on women priests in the Catholic Church."

row

a line of things, people, animals, etc. arranged next to each other:

"a row of houses/books/plants/people/horses"

used in the name of some roads:

"Manor Row"

sail

to travel on or across an area of water in a boat or ship:

"The boat sailed along/down the coast."

servant

a person who is employed in another person's house, doing jobs such as cooking and cleaning, especially in the past

sink

1. to go down below the surface of water or another liquid, or to move down to a lower position.

• The boat began to sink after hitting the rocks.

2. a fixed bowl (basin) in a kitchen or bathroom where you wash things.

• Put the plates in the sink and rinse them.

soil

the top layer of the earth in which plants, trees, etc. grow

"soil erosion"

string

strong, thin rope made by twisting very thin threads together, used for fastening and tying things:

"a package tied with string"

tend

to be likely to behave in a particular way or have a particular characteristic:

"We tend to get cold winters and warm summers in this part of the country."

to care for something or someone:

"He carefully tended his sunflower plants."

to make and serve drinks in a bar or at a party:

"She tends bar in a hotel in New York."

therefore

for that reason:

"We were unable to get funding and therefore had to abandon the project."

upon

1. used to mean “on” or “onto,” especially in a formal style. — "She placed the book upon the table."

2. used to show that something happens soon after another action or event. — "Upon hearing the news, he called his family."

Collocations

• once upon a time — "Once upon a time, there was a small village by the sea."

• depend upon — "You can always depend upon her support."

Synonyms

• on — "The cat jumped on the chair."

• immediately after — "Immediately after the meeting, they went for lunch."

Antonyms

• before — "Before leaving, she checked her phone."

• away from — "He walked away from the car."

victim

someone or something that has been hurt, damaged, or killed or has suffered, either because of the actions of someone or something else, or because of illness or chance:

"to provide financial aid to hurricane victims"

whether

used to introduce alternatives or express doubt, often found in indirect questions, “if”:
“I wasn't sure whether (or not) you'd like it.”

It can also indicate a condition or choice between options, often paired with the word "or.":
“I'm going, whether she likes it or not.”

within

inside or not further than an area or period of time:

"Two thirds of Californians live within 15 miles of the coast."

tyre / tire

a thick rubber ring that fits around the wheel of a car, bicycle etc

folks / folk

people, especially those of a particular group or type:

"Ordinary folk can't afford cars like that."

used when speaking informally to a group of people:

"All right, folks, dinner's ready!"

someone's parents:

"I'm going home to see my folks."

traditional music from a particular country or region, or modern music and songs that are in a similar style:

"I enjoy listening to folk."

pot

any of various types of container, usually round, especially one used for cooking food:

"Fill a large pot with salted water and bring it to the boil."

determined

wanting to do something very much and not allowing anyone or any difficulties to stop you:

"She will get the job she wants - she's a very determined person."

consist

to be made up or formed of particular things.

• The meal consists of rice and vegetables.

to have something as the main or essential part.

• True happiness consists in simple pleasures.

conduct

1. to organize and carry out an activity or process.

• The scientist conducted an important experiment.

2. the way a person behaves in a particular situation.

• His polite conduct impressed everyone at the meeting.

forge

to make or produce something, especially with some difficulty:

"She forged a new career for herself as a singer."

to make an illegal copy of something in order to deceive:

"a forged passport/signature"

laborious

1. needing a lot of time and effort. — "Writing the report was a laborious task."

2. showing signs of great physical or mental effort. — "He took a few laborious steps after the long climb."

Collocations

• laborious process — "Learning a new language can be a laborious process."

• laborious task — "They finished the laborious task before the deadline."

Synonyms

• arduous — "It was an arduous journey through the mountains."

• strenuous — "Moving the heavy furniture was a strenuous job."

Antonyms

• easy — "The instructions were easy to follow."

• effortless — "She gave an effortless performance on stage."

intensive

involving a lot of effort (intense) or activity in a short period of time:

"two weeks of intensive training"

fine-tune

to make very small changes to something in order to make it work as well as possible:

"She spent hours fine-tuning her speech."

trivial

having little value or importance:

"I don't know why he gets so upset about something so trivial."

yearn

to wish very strongly, especially for something that you cannot have or something that is very difficult to have:

"Despite his great commercial success he still yearns for critical approval."

moreover / furthermore

(used to add information) also and more importantly:

"The whole report is badly written. Moreover (Furthermore), it's inaccurate."

conversely

1. used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or is the opposite of the previous one. — "I expected the film to be boring; conversely, I enjoyed it a lot."

2. in an opposite or reversed way. — "Higher taxes reduced spending; conversely, lower taxes tended to increase spending."

Collocations

• conversely, + clause — "Conversely, fewer customers arrived after the sale ended."

• conversely related — "Stress and sleep quality can be conversely related."

Synonyms

• on the other hand — "He likes city life; on the other hand, she prefers the countryside."

• in contrast — "The north was dry; in contrast, the south received heavy rain."

Antonyms

• similarly — "She trained hard; similarly, her teammate prepared carefully."

• likewise — "He refused the offer; likewise, his partner declined."

consequently

as a result:

"I spent most of my money and consequently had very little to spend."

cohesive

united and working together effectively:

"a cohesive group/forces/paragraph"

incorporate

to include something as part of something larger:

"Suggestions from the survey have been incorporated into the final design."

occasion

a time when something happens:

"We met on several occasions to discuss the issue."

a special or formal event:

"I have a suit but I only wear it on special occasions."

consume

to use something, especially fuel, energy or time:

"The electricity industry consumes large amounts of fossil fuels."

to eat or drink something:

"He consumes huge amounts of bread with every meal."

amazed

extremely surprised:

"She was amazed at how calm she felt after the accident."

annoy

to make someone angry:

"Tina really annoyed me in the meeting this morning."

assignment

a piece of work given to someone, typically as part of their studies or job:

"a freelance/photo assignment"

attitude

a feeling or opinion about something or someone, or a way of behaving that is caused by this:

"It's often very difficult to change people's attitudes."

bend

to (cause to) curve:

"The road bends to the left after the traffic lights."

bother

to make the effort to do something:

"He hasn't even bothered to write."

bride

a woman on her wedding day, or just before or just after it

claim

to say that something is true or is a fact, although you cannot prove it and other people might not believe it:

"The company claims that it is not responsible for the pollution in the river."

clause

1. a group of words with a subject and verb, forming part of a sentence. — "In the sentence ‘I went home because I was tired,’ the words ‘because I was tired’ form a clause."

2. a section of a legal document that deals with a particular point. — "The contract includes a clause about payment terms."

Collocations

• main clause — "Every sentence must have a main clause."

• contract clause — "The contract clause protects the worker’s rights."

Synonyms

• sentence part — "He explained each sentence part in detail."

• provision — "The law has a special provision for young people."

Antonyms

• phrase — "A phrase is different from a clause because it has no verb."

• whole text — "He read the whole text, not just a single clause."

commit

to do something illegal or something that is considered wrong:

"He was sent to prison for a crime that he didn't commit."

to say that someone will definitely do something or must do something:

"Sorry, I've already committed myself to working for Clive."

conclusion

something that you decide when you have thought about all the information connected with the situation:

"Did you come to any conclusions at the meeting this morning?"

the final part of smt.:

"Be careful not to introduce new ideas in the conclusion of your essay."

ambition

a strong desire to achieve something:

"She had always had an ambition to be a pilot."

accusation

a statement saying that someone is guilty of a crime or of doing something wrong:

"I don't want to make an accusation until I have some proof."

acquisition

the process of getting something:

"Their main methods of food acquisition were hunting."

acute

very serious or severe:

"There is an acute shortage of water."

angle that less than 90 degrees.

addition

something that has been added to something else:

"The new model is the latest addition to the range."

adequate

enough or satisfactory for a particular purpose:

"Have we got adequate food for 20 guests?"

adhere

to stick firmly:

"Dry surface helps the tiles adhere to the wall."

gradually

slowly, over a long period of time:

"The weather gradually improved."

accordance

1. the state of agreeing with or following a rule, law, or request. — "The company acted in accordance with safety regulations."

2. the condition of harmony or agreement between people or ideas. — "His actions were in accordance with his beliefs."

Collocations

• in accordance with — "The plan was prepared in accordance with government policy."

• full accordance — "Her words were in full accordance with the facts."

Synonyms

• agreement — "The two reports were in agreement."

• conformity — "He behaved in conformity with the rules."

Antonyms

• conflict — "His statement was in conflict with the evidence."

• violation — "The building was made in violation of the law."

accordingly

in a way that is suitable or right for the situation:

"When we receive your instructions we will act accordingly."

delve in / dive in

to search in order to find a thing or information

abundance

an amount that is more than enough:

"an abundance of There was an abundance of food at the wedding."

abuse

to use something for the wrong purpose in a way that is harmful or morally wrong:

"He fears that his brother may be abusing alcohol"

to treat someone cruelly or violently:

"I was astonished at the stream of abuse coming from his lips."

accommodate

1. to provide space or room for someone or something.

• The hotel can accommodate 200 guests.

2. to adapt or adjust to someone’s needs or a new situation.

• The school tries to accommodate different learning styles.

accomplish

to succeed in doing something, especially after trying very hard, achieve:

"We have accomplished all we set out to do."

accommodation

a place to stay or live:

"There's a shortage of cheap accommodation in the city."

absorb

1. to take in a liquid, gas, or other substance. — "The sponge quickly absorbed the water."

2. to take in information or ideas and understand them. — "She absorbed every detail of the lecture."

Collocations

• absorb information — "Students need time to absorb information before exams."

• absorb impact — "The helmet absorbed the impact of the fall."

Synonyms

• soak up — "The towel soaked up the spilled juice."

• take in — "He took in the news with shock."

Antonyms

• release — "The soil released the water after heavy rain."

• repel — "This fabric repels, rather than absorbs, moisture."

absolute

very great or to the largest degree possible:

"a man of absolute integrity/discretion"

abortion

the intentional ending of a pregnancy: "Abortion is illegal in some countries."

abolish

to put an end to something, such as an organization, rule, or custom: "Massachusetts voters abolished rent control."

breadth

the fact of including many different things, features, subjects, or qualities

reception

the way in which people react to something or someone

curate

to select things such as documents, music, products, or internet content to be included as part of a list or collection, or on a website

prompt

to make something happen

syllabus

The subjects or books to be studied in a particular course selected by individual teacher.

foster

to encourage the development or growth of something

employ

1. to give someone a job and pay them for it. — "The company employs over 200 workers."

2. to use something such as a skill, method, or tool for a purpose. — "The teacher employed different techniques to explain the lesson."

Collocations

• employ staff — "They need to employ more staff during the holiday season."

• employ a method — "He employed a simple method to solve the problem."

Synonyms

• hire — "They decided to hire new employees."

• use — "She used humor to make her point clear."

Antonyms

• dismiss — "The factory dismissed many workers last year."

• neglect — "He neglected to employ safety measures."