Dr. Mohammad Hossein Hariri Asl 
Beloved Beloved (adj) /bɪˈlʌv.ɪd/ /-ˈlʌvd/ loved very much – adored – dearly loved – cherished – much-loved – treasured – darling – favorite – dear: Beloved in context She still mourns the tragic death of her beloved husband. In the quiet town of Marigold, nestled between rolling hills and a shimmering lake, lived an elderly …
Village Village (noun) /ˈvɪl.ɪdʒ/ a group of houses and people living in them in the countryside, which is smaller than a town – rural community – settlement – hamlet: Village in context The population of that remote fishing village has diminished by 60% over the last decade. Nestled between rolling hills and lush greenery, the …
Occupation Occupation (noun) /ˌɒk.jʊˈpeɪ.ʃən/ someone’s job – profession – career – employment – vocation – regular activity – pursuit – task: Occupation in context He’s proud of his professional and rewarding occupation as the chief executive officer of a large industrial enterprise. After years of searching for the perfect occupation, Mark finally found his calling …
Free English Webinar on Feng Shui Free English Webinar on Feng Shui What is feng shui? Feng shui is an ancient art and science that was institutionalized over 3,000 years ago in China. If we refer to literal translation, feng means “wind” and shui means “water”. In Chinese culture, water and wind are related to …
IELTS Essay on Making Friends IELTS Essay on Making Friends Topic Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is more important to keep your old friends than it is to make new friends. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. Essayist: hamad Alduaij I agree that it’s more important to …
Vehemently Vehemently (adv) /ˈviː.ə.mənt.li/ in a strong and emotional manner – severely – fervidly – fervently – passionately – violently – intensely: Vehemently in context The company manager vehemently opposed negotiating any contract with that infamous enterprise. During the heated debate, John vehemently opposed the proposed changes to the company policy. His passionate arguments and …
Epitome Epitome (noun) /ɪˈpɪt.ə.mi/ the best typical or representative example of something – embodiment – personification – essence – archetype: Epitome in context Considering his malevolence and tyranny, I can conclude that he’s the very epitome of evil. Sarah was the epitome of elegance and grace at the gala, effortlessly drawing attention with her poised …
Grotesque Grotesque (adj & noun) /grəʊˈtesk/ incongruous and ludicrous with a strange shape – distorted – monstrous – misshapen – bizarre – weird – ridiculous – deformed – outrageous, contorted: Grotesque in context After the cosmetic surgery, the appearance of his grotesque face was improved tremendously. As we ventured deeper into the abandoned mansion, the …
Venial Venial (adj) /ˈviː.ni.əl/ a wrong action that is forgivable and can be excused – understandable – excusable – forgivable – pardonable: Venial in context He showed deep repentance for his misdeed, although it was merely a venial sin. During the team’s heated discussion about the project mishap, Jane admitted she had made a minor …
Torpid Torpid /ˈtɔː.pɪd/ (adj) lacking physical or mental energy, sluggish, lazy, languid, sleepy, dreamy, apathetic, stagnant, lethargic: Torpid in context Everyone has a torpid mind when they stay within their comfort zone. The moribund organization is recognizable by its torpid employees. Torpid people who act as a brake on any collaborative effort make me a nervous wreck. Antonyms energetic, vivacious …