Word Formation and Patterns

Vocabulary flashcards focusing on word formation and patterns related to various terms in English.

agree

To have the same opinion as someone else.

agreement

A mutual understanding or arrangement between parties.

disagree

To have a different opinion.

belief

An acceptance that a statement is true or that something exists.

believe

To accept something as true.

(un)believable

Something that cannot be believed or that is hard to accept as true.

nation

A large group of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language.

courage

The ability to confront fear or adversity.

courageous

Not deterred by danger or pain; brave.

peace

A state or period in which there is no war or a war has ended.

elect

To choose or select by voting.

election

The act or process of voting to choose a person for an office.

prison

A facility where individuals are incarcerated.

live

To have life; to exist.

alive

Having life; not dead.

nationality

The status of belonging to a particular nation.

(inter)national

Related to or occurring between nations.

peaceful(ly)

In a manner that avoids violence.

prisoner

A person who is incarcerated.

equal

Having the same quantity, measure, or value.

equality

The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities.

unequal

Not the same in quantity, measure, or value.

shoot

To discharge a firearm.

shot

The act of shooting or a successful attempt.

shooting

An act of firing a weapon.

angry (with sb) about

Feeling or showing anger toward someone for a reason.

guilty of

Having committed an offense or crime.

accuse sb of

To say that someone has done something wrong.

blame sb for

To hold someone responsible for something.

blame sth on

To assign responsibility for something to someone.

criticise sb for

To express disapproval of someone.

forget about

To fail to remember something.

forgive sb for

To stop feeling angry or resentful towards someone.

invite sb to

To ask someone to attend an event.

punish sb for

To impose a penalty on someone for wrongdoing.

share sth with

To allow someone to have or use something of yours.

smile at

To show amusement or happiness by forming a smile in the direction of someone.