Cope with English Flashcard Cope with English Flashcard (phrasal verb) /kəʊp/ US /koʊp/ to become successful in dealing with a problem – tackle – handle: To cope with this problem, you need to work on your self-confidence. Antonyms surrender, give way
Competent English Flashcard Competent English Flashcard (adj) /ˈkɒm.pɪ.tənt/ US /ˈkɑːm.pə.ţənt/ having necessary skills and knowledge to do something appropriately – capable: The car engine is not working. We need a competent mechanic to fix it. Parts of Speech Noun: competence Noun: competency Adverb: competently Antonyms incompetent
Stack up English Flashcard Stack up English Flashcard (phrasal verb) to make a comparison between two or more similar things – compare: My old computer can never stack up against your state-of-the-art laptop.
Self-esteem English Flashcard Self-esteem English Flashcard (noun) /ˌself.ɪˈstiːm/ the state of having faith in yourself, your abilities and values, which encourages you to respect yourself – self-respect: Her knowledge and experience are adequate. The problem is that she lacks enough self-esteem. Antonyms embarrassment, shame
Forge ahead English Flashcard Forge ahead English Flashcard (phrasal verb) to make rapid and great progress with something – take the lead: The new tutor is helping Alex to forge ahead academically. Antonyms cease, stop, halt
Overestimate English Flashcard Overestimate English Flashcard (noun & verb) /ˌəʊ.vəˈres.tɪ.meɪt/ US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈes-/ to exaggerate or magnify the importance or significance of something – overrate: As an overconfident person, Max is used to overestimating his abilities. Antonyms underestimate, underrate Parts of Speech Noun: overestimate Adjective: overestimated
Illusory English Flashcard Illusory English Flashcard (adj) /ɪˈluː.sər.i/ US /-sɚ-/ based on illusion and therefore not real – illusive – imaginary: My high expectations of him turned out to be just illusory. Parts of Speech Noun: illusion Noun: illusionist Adjective: illusive Adverb: illusively Adverb: illusorily Antonyms real, realistic
Overrate English Flashcard Overrate English Flashcard (verb) /ˌəʊ.vəˈreɪt/ US /ˌoʊ.vɚ-/ to exaggerate the importance or significance of something – overestimate: He was not a tough opponent at all. I was just overrating his strength. Parts of Speech Adjective: overrated Antonyms underrate, underestimate
Measurably English Flashcard Measurably English Flashcard (adv) /ˈmeʒ.ər.ə.bli/ US /-ɚ-/ in a way that is easily noticeable – evidently – noticeably: The performance of this company is measurably higher in comparison to its peers’. Parts of Speech Noun: measure Noun: measurement Verb: measure Adjective: measurable
Expertise English Flashcard Expertise English Flashcard (noun) /ˌek.spɜːˈtiːz/ US /-spɝː-/ Expertise definition a high level of practical knowledge and profession – know-how: Expertise in context Prof. Robertson has considerable expertise in applied mathematics. Parts of Speech Noun: expert Adjective: expert Adverb: expertly Antonyms incompetence