For a time – English Flashcard for For a time
For a time For a time (adv) for a short time – for a while – for a moment: For a time, I was starting to believe her. Then I realized she couldn’t be right. Antonyms always
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Impress – English Flashcard for Impress for IELTS
Impress Impress (verb) /ɪmˈpres/ to make someone like, respect or admire you because of your appearance, performance or what you say or do – amaze: I was deeply impressed by his good performance at the piano. Parts of Speech Adjective: impressive Adverb: impressively Noun: impression Antonyms disappoint, neglect
Embryonic – English Flashcard for Embryonic for IELTS
Embryonic Embryonic (adj) /ˌem.briˈɒn.ɪk/ US /-ˈɑː.nɪk/ 1. relating to an embryo 2. starting to grow – emerging – developing: Our advancement in this new discipline is just in its embryonic stage. Parts of Speech Noun: embryo Adverb: embryonically Noun: embryology Noun: embryologist
Timid – English Flashcard for Timid for IELTS
Timid Timid (adj) /ˈtɪm.ɪd/ showing a lack of courage, confidence and assurance – shy – nervous – fearful: Being a timid student, she found it frightening to give a lecture in front of her classmates. Parts of Speech Noun: timidity Adverb: timidly Antonyms bold, brave
Metaphysics – English Flashcard for Metaphysics for IELTS
Metaphysics Metaphysics (noun) /ˌmet.əˈfɪz.ɪks/ US /ˌmeţ-/ the branch of philosophy in connection with the existence, knowledge, reality and the like – philosophy of being: I have an insatiable desire to learn about metaphysics and abstract concepts in life. Parts of Speech Adjective: metaphysical Adverb: metaphysically
Athlete – English Flashcard for Athlete for IELTS
Athlete Athlete (noun) /ˈæθ.liːt/ someone who is a professional in a field of sport and attends organized competitive races and games – sportsperson: Having practiced incessantly for 3 years, he eventually became a marathon athlete. Parts of Speech Adjective: athletic Adverb: athletically Noun: athleticism Noun: athletics
Competitor – English Flashcard for Competitor for IELTS
Competitor Competitor (noun) /kəmˈpet.ɪ.təʳ/ US /-ˈpeţ.ɪ.ţɚ/ an animal, person, organization, team, etc. that competes against each other – opponent – contestant: Do not underestimate your competitors in the tournament. Parts of Speech Verb: compete Noun: competition Noun: competitiveness Adjective: competitive Adverb: competitively Antonyms ally, supporter
Intense – English Flashcard for Intense for IELTS
Intense Intense (adj) /ɪnˈtents/ 1. (of a feeling, activity, etc.) having a very strong and penetrating effect – severe – extreme: intense hostility / competition / dislike 2. (of people) very serious with strong emotions – passionate: an intense teenage boy Parts of Speech Adverb: intensely Verb: intensify Noun: intensification Noun: intensity Noun: intensifier Antonyms …
Anxiety – English Flashcard for Anxiety for IELTS
Anxiety Anxiety (noun) /æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/ US /-ţi/ 1. the psychological state of being worried and frightened for a continuous period of time – nervousness: His intense anxiety was the reason why he saw a psychologist. 2. willingness to do something – eagerness: I was suddenly filled with the anxiety to approach her and propose to her …
Concerned with – English Flashcard for Concerned with
Concerned with Concerned with (adj) /kənˈsɜːnd/ US /-ˈsɝːnd/ involved in something and deeply influenced by that – preoccupied with – focused on: Professional blogging is something I’d like to be concerned with as my future career.