Overcome Overcome (verb) /ˌəʊ.vəˈkʌm/ US /ˌoʊ.vɚ-/ to be successful in dealing with something – cope with – defeat: Having overcome monetary problems one by one, he finally reached for financial independence. Antonyms fail, succumb
The authorities The authorities (noun) the people or organizations that are in charge of or responsible for a particular country or area – the establishment, government: All the problems in this area should be handed in to the authorities.
Equalize Equalize (verb) /ˈiː.kwə.laɪz/ to make people or things equal – equate – even out: It is our major concern to equalize the workload among our employees. Parts of Speech Noun: equality Noun: equal Noun: equalization Noun: equalizer adjective: equal Adverb: equally Verb: equal
Have to Have to (verb) to be obliged to – need to – must – should – ought to: I had to cram for my history test because I had not studied the course during the term.
For a time For a time (adv) for a short time – for a while – for a moment: For a time, I was starting to believe her. Then I realized she couldn’t be right. Antonyms always
Impress Impress (verb) /ɪmˈpres/ to make someone like, respect or admire you because of your appearance, performance or what you say or do – amaze: I was deeply impressed by his good performance at the piano. Parts of Speech Adjective: impressive Adverb: impressively Noun: impression Antonyms disappoint, neglect
Embryonic Embryonic (adj) /ˌem.briˈɒn.ɪk/ US /-ˈɑː.nɪk/ 1. relating to an embryo 2. starting to grow – emerging – developing: Our advancement in this new discipline is just in its embryonic stage. Parts of Speech Noun: embryo Adverb: embryonically Noun: embryology Noun: embryologist
Timid Timid (adj) /ˈtɪm.ɪd/ showing a lack of courage, confidence and assurance – shy – nervous – fearful: Being a timid student, she found it frightening to give a lecture in front of her classmates. Parts of Speech Noun: timidity Adverb: timidly Antonyms bold, brave
Metaphysics Metaphysics (noun) /ˌmet.əˈfɪz.ɪks/ US /ˌmeţ-/ the branch of philosophy in connection with the existence, knowledge, reality and the like – philosophy of being: I have an insatiable desire to learn about metaphysics and abstract concepts in life. Parts of Speech Adjective: metaphysical Adverb: metaphysically
Athlete Athlete (noun) /ˈæθ.liːt/ someone who is a professional in a field of sport and attends organized competitive races and games – sportsperson: Having practiced incessantly for 3 years, he eventually became a marathon athlete. Parts of Speech Adjective: athletic Adverb: athletically Noun: athleticism Noun: athletics