More or less English Flashcard for More or less
More or less English Flashcard More or less English Flashcard (adv) approximately – nearly – almost: We could finally find a spot for our picnic with a more or less flat ground. Antonyms precisely
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Ambassador English Flashcard for Ambassador for IELTS
Ambassador English Flashcard Ambassador English Flashcard (noun) /æmˈbæs.ə.dəʳ/ US /-dɚ/ an important diplomatic official who represents his/her country in another country who is also officially accepted in the host country – diplomat – envoy, attaché: the US ambassador to Germany During his tenure as ambassador to France, John leveraged his diplomatic skills to foster stronger …
Interrupt English Flashcard for Interrupt for IELTS
Interrupt English Flashcard Interrupt English Flashcard (verb) /ˌɪn.təˈrʌpt/ US /-ţə-/ to stop someone from continuing what they are saying by making a noise or speaking to them – prevent something from happening – interject: Sorry to interrupt you, but I think what you’re saying is irrelevant. Parts of Speech Noun: interruption Adjective: interruptive Antonyms accelerate, …
Opt English Flashcard for Opt for IELTS
Opt English Flashcard Opt English Flashcard (verb) /ɒpt/ US /ɑːpt/ to make a choice among several alternatives, choose, select, elect, decide on, pick, go for Ralph opted for dentistry among the other medical fields. Parts of Speech Noun: option Adjective: optional Adverb: optionally Antonyms dismiss, reject
Throne English Flashcard for Throne for IELTS
Throne English Flashcard Throne English Flashcard (noun) /θrəʊn/ US /θroʊn/ a special and majestic chair used by a ruler in authority, e.g. a king, monarch or a queen – authority – power: Who finally took the throne after the monarch relinquished power?
Wise English Flashcard for Wise for IELTS
Wise English Flashcard Wise English Flashcard (adj) /waɪz/ able to process the information and make sound judgments based on deep experience, understanding and knowledge about life – astute – shrewd: Being a wise person, he could make the best decision in the group. Parts of Speech Noun: wisdom Adverb: wisely Antonyms silly, foolish
Judicious English Flashcard for Judicious for IELTS
Judicious English Flashcard Judicious English Flashcard (adj) /dʒuːˈdɪʃ.əs/ showing wisdom and logic – wise – logical and sensible, circumspect, prudent, sagacious, sapient, shrewd, astute, cautious, thoughtful, discriminating: Quitting smoking was perfectly a judicious choice to make. Antonyms foolish, silly Parts of Speech Noun: judiciousness Adverb: judiciously
At stake English Flashcard for At stake for IELTS
At stake English Flashcard At stake English Flashcard (adj) If something that is precious is at stake, it is at risk and will probably be lost – in danger – in jeopardy: Due to a fatal crash between two trains, hundreds of lives were at stake. Antonyms safe, out of the fire
Bumper-to-bumper English Flashcard
Bumper-to-bumper English Flashcard Bumper-to-bumper English Flashcard(adj) when there is a line of cars in the street almost touching each other, which shows that the traffic is so heavy and congested: Sorry I’m late. I got stuck in the bumper-to-bumper traffic. Antonyms fast-flowing
Prescient GRE Vocabulary Flashcard for Prescient
Prescient GRE Vocabulary Flashcard Prescient GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ˈpres.i.ənt/ (adj) knowing in advance what will happen in the future, prophetic, psychic, discerning, clairvoyant, perceptive, having premonition, having foresight: Overlooking all the prescient warnings about the pathogenic factors in the workplace, a great number of the staff eventually became terribly sick. Parts of Speech Noun: prescience …