Notable English Flashcard Notable English Flashcard (adj & noun) /ˈnəʊ.tə.bļ/ US /ˈnoʊ.ţə-/ adj: worthy of attention because of being interesting, excellent and great – distinguished: such a notable quotation by Albert Einstein! noun: a prominent and important person Parts of Speech Adverb: notably Antonyms insignificant, ordinary
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
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 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 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 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 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 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 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(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