Strive Strive (verb) /straɪv/ to make a concerted effort to do something – try hard – struggle – endeavor – do your best – try your best – attempt – make an effort – give it your best shot: Jack constantly strove to remain the top student at school. IELTS flashcards on Instagram
Affinity Affinity /əˈfɪn.ɪ.ti/ (noun) feeling of identification, close similarity or connection among people, fellow feeling, empathy, sympathy, resemblance, correspondence, attraction: I tried to restore the sense of affinity between John and his father by seeking a reconciliation. Although we should let bygones be bygones, I can never forget your reluctance to show any affinity. IELTS…
Façade Façade (noun) /fəˈsɑːd/ the visible front face of a large building – trace – shred – the false and deceptive appearance of someone or something – superficial appearance – impression – veneer – resemblance – likeness: I was literally astounded at the fabulous façade of the great cathedral. IELTS flashcards on Instagram
Catastrophic Catastrophic (adj) /ˌkæt.əˈstrɒf.ɪk/ causing major disasters or death – disastrous – life-threatening – awful and terribly bad – devastating – calamitous – appalling – tragic – ominous – ruinous: Any minor shortcoming in the infrastructure of this town’s dam could have catastrophic consequences for the local people. IELTS flashcards on Instagram
Over time Over time (adv) happening gradually and during a long period – sooner or later – after a while – ultimately – eventually – step by step: Over time, he could get accustomed to the sultry and humid weather in Oklahoma. IELTS flashcards on Instagram
Exemplify Exemplify /ɪgˈzem.plɪ.faɪ/ (verb) to be a typical example of something, typify, represent, demonstrate, epitomize, characterize, illustrate: The edifice exemplifies the Gothic architecture that was dominant in the 15th century. IELTS flashcards on Instagram
Cynical Cynical /ˈsɪn.ɪ.kəl/ (adj) pessimistic about people’s intentions, skeptical, negative, distrustful, sarcastic and mocking, contemptuous, scornful: They were cynical about the team`s chance of winning the championship. Noun: cynic: pessimist, skeptic, doubter, misanthropist Noun: cynicism, cynicalness Adverb: cynically
Downbeat Downbeat /ˈdaʊn.biːt/ (adj) hopeless, pessimistic and gloomy – desperate – depressing and negative Life has so many downbeat and upbeat moments which are ephemeral. IELTS flashcards on Instagram
English Vocabulary about Social Life Affinity (noun) feeling of identification, similarity or connection among people, fellow feeling, empathy, sympathy, resemblance, correspondence, attraction: Watch this video on YouTube I tried to restore the sense of affinity between John and his father by seeking a reconciliation. Although we should let bygones be bygones, I can never forget…
Buoyant Buoyant /ˈbɔɪ.ənt/ (adj) cheerful and optimistic, sanguine, upbeat, jaunty, happy and lighthearted: A buoyant mood can be felt while doing physical exercise. quick to recover emotionally from traumas, resilient and flexible floating on the surface of a liquid, light, afloat, floating Antonyms morose, doleful Parts of speech Verb: buoy: keep afloat, raise the spirits…