Benign Benign (adj) /bɪˈnaɪn/ (of a tumor) not malignant or fatal – not life-threatening – harmless – kind and gentle – caring: Some benign tumors might become malignant if not treated properly. Antonyms malignant Parts of speech Adverb: benignly
Tumor Tumor (noun) /ˈtjuː.məʳ/ US /ˈtuː.mɚ/ a mass of diseased cells and tissues in human bodies, either malignant or benign, without any physiological purpose – lump – cancer – benign or malignant tumor: Unfortunately, the tumor in his brain is malignant. In recent years, medical research has made significant advancements in the detection and treatment …
Cruise Cruise /kruːz/ (noun & verb) travel by sea for pleasure, travel at a continuous speed but usually slowly, sail, voyage, vacation, journey, tour: While we were cruising in the Atlantic ocean, I realized how trivial human beings are! A cruise around the world can recharge your batteries. My colleagues are taking a cruise as a shopping excursion. I …
IELTS Essay on Television Audiences IELTS Essay on Television Audiences Source of Visual Data: www.ielts.org Topic The graph above shows radio and television audiences throughout the day in 1992. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words. IELTS Candidate: Andre Christoga Pramaditya According to the data above, the audience of …
Acute Acute /əˈkjuːt/ (adj) extremely serious and painful – grave – intense – intelligent and perceptive – shrewd – keen – astute – sharp – sensitive to details – (of an angle) less than 90 degrees His unsuccessful lecture before an audience of 100 entrepreneurs caused him acute embarrassment. Parts of speech Noun: acuteness Adverb: …
Underweight Underweight /ˌʌn.dəˈweɪt/ US /-dɚ-/ (adj) too skinny and thin – weighing less than normal – skin-and-bone – malnourished – emaciated – gaunt: She gave birth to an underweight premature baby. Many health professionals warn about the risks associated with being underweight, which can include weakened immune function, fragile bones, and fatigue. Just like being …
Depression Depression (noun) /dɪˈpreʃ.ən/ a mental condition or psychiatric disorder of being sad, dejected and hopeless – melancholy – despair – economic slump – recession: She’s suffering from chronic depression. Depression is a complex mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed. …
Unconscionable Unconscionable (adj) /ʌnˈkɒn.tʃən.ə.bļ/ US /-ˈkɑːn-/ morally wrong and unacceptable – unreasonable – reprehensible – appalling – shocking and immoral – irrational: Unconscionable in context The company’s decision to dump toxic waste into the river was unconscionable. Not only did it endanger the local wildlife, but it also posed a significant health risk to the …
Machiavellian Machiavellian (adj)/ˌmæk.i.əˈvel.i.ən/ Definition using clever trickery to get what you want, esp in politics – cunning – tricky – amoral – unscrupulous – treacherous – deceitful – guileful – devious: Example He has achieved this level of success in business and entrepreneurship only by using Machiavellian plots. Antonyms honest Parts of speech Noun: Machiavellianism
Staunch Staunch (adj & verb) /stɔːntʃ/ US /stɑːntʃ/ adj: showing great loyalty to a person, organization, etc. – steadfast – faithful – reliable – devoted – firm – strong – sturdy: He’s a staunch advocate of alternative medicine. Antonyms disloyal Parts of speech Adverb: staunchly Noun: staunchness Verb: staunch