Overbearing English Flashcard Overbearing English Flashcard (adj) /ˌəʊ.vəˈbeə.rɪŋ/ US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈber.ɪŋ/ overconfident and giving too many orders and commands to other people, manipulative, bossy, pushy, directive: I cannot work in this company anymore as long as we continue having such an overbearing manager. Parts of Speech Adverb: overbearingly Noun: overbearingness Antonyms humble, meek
Retention English Flashcard Retention English Flashcard (noun) /rɪˈten.tʃən/ the state of keeping or holding something or the condition of continuing using something for a while: Appropriate study skills are so helpful when it comes to information retention. Parts of Speech Verb: retain Antonyms discharge, release
Uplifting English Flashcard Uplifting English Flashcard (adj) /ʌpˈlɪf.tɪŋ/ raising your spirits and making you happier and more energetic, mood-enhancing, inspiring, elevating: Listening to upbeat music while having a cup of coffee is so uplifting to me when I feel down. Parts of Speech Verb: uplift Adverb: uplitfingly Antonyms sad, gloomy
Receptive English Flashcard Receptive English Flashcard (adj) /rɪˈsep.tɪv/ eager to listen to new ideas and suggestions and welcoming or accepting any novel and useful idea: You’re so lucky to work in an organization whose manager is so open-minded and receptive to new ideas. Antonyms adamant, unfriendly Parts of Speech Noun: receptiveness Adverb: receptively
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Technology 1100 Words You Need Technology 1100 Words You Need /tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/ US /-ˈnɑː.lə-/ (noun) the use of tools and methods appropriately, applying technical knowledge, skill, knowledge, expertise, competence, know-how, equipment, savoir-faire, machinery, tools: Modern technology has made the entire world a global village. Parts of Speech Adjective: technological Adverb: technologically
Abound 1100 Words You Need Abound 1100 Words You Need /əˈbaʊnd/ (verb) to exist in large quantities, be plentiful, be abundant, brim, overflow, throng, thrive, flourish, prosper, proliferate, swarm: Various theories abound about the genesis of the universe. Parts of Speech Noun: abundance Adjective: abundant Adverb: abundantly Antonyms lack, decline
Short-term English Flashcard Short-term English Flashcard (adj) /ˌʃɔːtˈtɜːm/ US /ˈʃɔːrt.tɝːm/ lasting for a short period of time, transient, transitory, ephemeral, short-lived: You use your short-term memory to retain the information temporarily. Antonyms long-term
Long-term English Flashcard Long-term English Flashcard (adj) /ˌlɒŋˈtɜːm/ US /ˌlɑːŋˈtɝːm/ continuing for a long period of time into the future, lasting, long-standing: Make a list of your long-term goals and how you’re going to achieve them. Antonyms short-term
In-between English Flashcard In-between English Flashcard (adj) /ˌɪn.bɪˈtwiːn/ in the middle of two separated positions, situations, stages, etc., which makes it difficult to determine to which side something belongs, intermediate: You cannot take an in-between position. You should either agree or disagree. Antonyms beyond