Acquisition English Flashcard Acquisition English Flashcard (noun) /ˌæk.wɪˈzɪʃ.ən/ the process of acquiring or gaining knowledge, experience, money, etc. through making efforts: Second language acquisition requires continuous exposure to the target language. Parts of Speech Verb: acquire Adjective: acquired Adjective: acquisitional Antonyms loss, failure
Vary English Flashcard Vary English Flashcard (verb) /ˈveə.ri/ US /ˈver.i/ to change or to make something change in size, shape, amount or level, to become different: She was not predictable at all. Her moods constantly varied from one extreme to another. Parts of Speech Adjective: varied Adjective: various Adverb: variedly Noun: variety Noun: variation Antonyms …
English Question about Taking Risks English Question about Taking Risks What would induce you to give up life as you know it and face the unknown? Were people in previous centuries more adventurous than we are today, or was it simply harder to avoid risk and adventure? How much does affluence make people complacent and …
Power nap English Flashcard Power nap English Flashcard (noun) a short nap that you take in the middle of the day to re-energize yourself and feel better for the rest of the day, siesta: I need to take a power nap before our company’s intense decision-making process.
Conversely English Flashcard Conversely English Flashcard (adv) /kənˈvɜː.sli/ /ˈkɒn.vɜː-/ US /kənˈvɝː-/ /ˈkɑːn.vɜːr-/ referring to a situation that is completely the opposite of another one: Our younger child likes sports. Conversely, our older child has a thirst for education and learning. Antonyms likewise, similarly
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
English Question about Social Life English Question about Social Life What are you looking for when you converse with people? What kinds of things do you usually discuss? Are there other things that would be more interesting to you? Please respond to this question in the interactive comment form below to have a detailed discussion …