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
Delusion English Flashcard Delusion English Flashcard (noun) /dɪˈluː.ʒən/ a false belief about yourself and your situation – misunderstanding: He’s under the delusion that he’ll be elected as the manager of the company. Parts of Speech Adjective: delusional Adjective: delusive Adverb: delusively Antonyms truth, fact
Aware English Flashcard Aware English Flashcard (adj) /əˈweəʳ/ US /-ˈwer/ having information and knowledge about something or being able to notice something, conscious, alert, watchful, careful, vigilant, mindful, circumspect, cognizant I was not aware of this rule that you said I’ve violated. Antonyms unaware, ignorant Parts of Speech Noun: awareness
Tend to English Flashcard Tend to English Flashcard (phrasal verb) to be so likely to show a particular behavior or characteristic in a specific situation – show a tendency toward: Young children tend to ask too many questions to quench their curiosity. Parts of Speech Noun: tendency Antonyms ignore, disregard