Diminish 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 32 /dɪˈmɪn.ɪʃ/ (verb) to become smaller in size or volume, reduce, decrease, subside, decline, abate, lessen, die down, contract, weaken, shrink, fade away In theory, such risks are heightened when the Fed allows the jobless rate to remain below estimates of the natural rate. But what if, as much …
Distress 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 32 /dɪˈstres/ (noun & verb) Noun: anxiety and sadness, sorrow, pain, anguish, agony, wretchedness, mental suffering, misery, grief – danger or difficulty, trouble, hardship, misfortune Verb: to upset or disturb someone, agitate, worry, trouble, perturb, afflict, bother, torment, vex, annoy On 16 January 1838 a petition asking for help …
Refer 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 32 /rɪˈfɜ:r/ (verb) to point to something, indicate, suggest, represent, insinuate – mention or allude to, talk about, denote, discuss, state – apply, relate to, connect with – consult, search, examine, check – consign to, send to, convey For our study, these groups were split into two categories: ‘Non-manual …
Fertile 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 31 /ˈfɜː.taɪl/ (adj) (of plants and animals) reproducing a lot of offspring or fruits, productive, abundant, lush – (of seeds or eggs) able to develop and grow well and become mature, prolific, fruitful – (of a stretch of land) ideal for planting and agriculture, generative, productive, rich Rainforest deforestation: …
Uneventful 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 31 /ˌʌn.ɪˈvent.fəl/ (adj) boring and uninteresting, lackluster, tedious, monotonous, unexciting, ordinary, humdrum, everyday, dull, predictable, mundane I was 1 day away from Nha Trang so I set off just before lunch and with another uneventful day on the Vietnamese highway under my belt, I cycled through a far bigger …
Vein 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 31 /veɪn/ (noun) a tube or vessel that carries blood in the body, body vessel – a narrow layer of minerals or substances formed in a crack on rocks, lode, seam, stratum, line, strip – a temporary mood or style, frame of mind, manner, attitude, tone, disposition – a …
Lunatic 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 31 /ˈluː.nə.tɪk/ (adj & noun) Noun: someone who behaves insanely or foolishly, maniac, psychopath, madman, psychotic, psycho Adjective: thoughtless, crazy, stupid, insane, inane “Only a lunatic would think that art is superior to nature.” ― Gao Xingjian, Soul Mountain Source: https://www.goodreads.com/
Dispute 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 31 /dɪˈspjuːt/ (noun & verb) Noun: disagreement or argument, rift, quarrel, strife, clash, row Verb: to disagree, argue, debate, wrangle, discuss, quarrel, exchange views – impugn, doubt, contest Every workplace is made up of individuals with different personalities, backgrounds, work habits, values, and ideas. While these differences can bring …
Patriotic 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 31 /ˌpæt.riˈɒt.ɪk/ (adj) showing and expressing so much love and reverence to your own country, nationalistic, nationalist, loyal, loyalist, xenophobic, chauvinistic, jingoistic Patriotism is a powerful emotion that inspires individuals to serve and protect their country with pride and dedication. It often drives citizens to contribute positively to their …
Jest 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 31 /dʒest/ (noun & verb) Noun: a joke or something similar that is said or done to amuse people, witticism, funny remark, gag, prank, hoax, canard, quip Verb: to amuse people by telling a joke or doing something funny, kid, joke, quip, clown, tease Many a true word is …