Legend Legend (noun) /ˈledʒ.ənd/ an old story or tale – fable – fiction – fairy tale – myth – someone or something that is greatly admired – star – big name – celebrity – prodigy – an inscription on an object, esp a coin: This book includes many ancient and didactic legends. The legend of …
Resign Resign (verb) /rɪˈzaɪn/ to give up your job position by informing your employer that you no longer work – leave your job – quit job – hand in your notice: She resigned from her job as an accountant after becoming a mother. Antonyms claim, maintain, sign up, enroll, register Parts of speech Noun: resignation …
Drastic Drastic (adj) /ˈdræs.tɪk/ having a strong influence or effect – severe – extreme – marked and easily noticed – radical – dire – far-reaching – acute, intense: In that critical situation, he had to take the bull by the horns and take drastic action immediately. Antonyms modest Parts of speech Adverb: drastically
Wharf Wharf (noun) /wɔːf/ US /wɔːrf/ a structure like a wall that is built on the edge of the sea or river where ships and boats can land – landing place for boats and ships – quay – jetty – dockside – landing stage – harbor: A line of ships were ready to be loaded …
Ballot Ballot (noun & verb) /ˈbæl.ət/ noun: a system of anonymous voting – secret voting – a card or piece of paper on which votes are recorded – total number of votes – election – secret ballot – poll – survey: The vice president of the company was elected by a secret ballot. During the …
Opprobrium Opprobrium (noun) /əˈprəʊ.bri.əm/ US /-ˈproʊ-/ harsh criticism – scorn – condemnation – disapproval – reproach – shame – disgrace: So much opprobrium was heaped on the teacher for administering corporal punishment on one of his students. Parts of speech Adjective: opprobrious Adverb: opprobriously Antonyms praise, plaudit, dignity, pride
Pandemonium Pandemonium (noun) /ˌpæn.dəˈməʊ.ni.əm/ US /-ˈmoʊ-/ a noisy situation or place in which people are excited, thrilled or angry – cacophony – bedlam – chaos – tumult – uproar: When the underdog won the fierce competition, there was such great pandemonium in the football field. Antonyms order, tranquility
Chronic Chronic (adj) /ˈkrɒn.ɪk/ US /ˈkrɑː.nɪk/ (of a disease) lasting for a long time – long-lasting – enduring – always present – persistent – habitual – extremely bad: He’s suffering from chronic fatigue. A chronic disease is a long-term health condition that persists for an extended period, often for the rest of a person’s life, …
IELTS Essay on Science vs. Art IELTS Essay on Science vs. Art Topic Some people believe that, between science and art, the former carries more importance to lead a better life. Others, nevertheless, hold quite the opposite idea. To which group of people do you belong. Bring reasons to support your claim. Note. If one …
Persian sounds and letters Persian sounds and letters Phonics is the most important stage in reading and writing because reading and writing are done alphabetically. The letters of the alphabet are the conventional signs of the sounds. Persian words are written right to left. Also, the Persian alphabet has no upper or lower case and …