avoid – LELB Society

Circumlocution Definition in Context with Images

Last updated on April 10, 2023 by Dr. Mohammad Hossein Hariri Asl

Circumlocution definition in real context with images and synonyms from the book, Vocabulary for the College-Bound Student. /ˌsɜː.kəm.ləˈkjuː.ʃən/ (noun) Circumlocution definition an indirect or implicit way of saying something, periphrasis, euphemism, indirectness in speech, obliqueness in conversation, roundaboutness in speaking, beating around the bush Video of circumlocution Watch this video on YouTube. Circumlocution in context Circumlocution…

Ostracism – Definition & Synonyms in Real Context with Images

Last updated on December 20, 2021 by Dr. Mohammad Hossein Hariri Asl

Definition of Ostracism in real context with synonyms and antonyms for GRE candidates

Definition of Ostracism with synonyms, antonyms and illustrations in visual dictionary and thesaurus and in real examples and context for advanced English learners /ˈɒs.trə.sɪ.zəm/ (noun) Definition the act of excluding or banishing some special people from society or specific group or social activities, banishment, exclusion, snubbing, barring, rejection, expulsion, blacklisting, shunning, relegation, avoidance, deportation Example…

Malinger GRE Vocabulary Flashcard

Last updated on September 19, 2021 by Dr. Mohammad Hossein Hariri Asl

Malinger GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /məˈlɪŋ.gəʳ/ (verb) Definition to pretend to be ill to evade responsibility or avoid work, feign illness, shirk, fake illness, slack, take a sickie, skive, shun, eschew Example When an employee is unable to undertake the full duties of their role or they have high levels of sickness absence due to an…

Bilk GRE Vocabulary Flashcard

Last updated on August 26, 2021 by Dr. Mohammad Hossein Hariri Asl

Bilk GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /bɪlk/ (verb) Definition to cheat or defraud someone especially financially, trick, diddle, deceive, beat, con, gyp, dupe, swindle – avoid or evade something especially a payment, overreach Example Fraud is when a person lies to you, bilks you of a fortune, or ‘scams’ you, to gain an advantage, such as taking…

Parry GRE Vocabulary Flashcard

Last updated on August 8, 2021 by Dr. Mohammad Hossein Hariri Asl

Parry GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ˈpær.i/ US /ˈper-/ (noun and verb) Definition to avoid or defend yourself against the damaging effect of a weapon or blow, dodge, evade, duck, shield yourself from, sidestep, fend off, counter, repel, ward off, deflect, block – to avoid answering questions cleverly, elude, evade, circumvent – evasion, repulsion Example A parry…

Eschew 1100 Words You Need Week 6 Day 3

Last updated on March 19, 2021 by Dr. Mohammad Hossein Hariri Asl

Eschew 1100 Words You Need Eschew 1100 Words You Need /ɪsˈtʃuː/ (verb) to avoid something intentionally, or to give something up, abstain from, shun, abjure, have nothing to do with, steer clear of, give a wide berth to, fight shy of, turn your back on, disdain: We won’t have discussions with this group unless they…

Abstain GRE Vocabulary Flashcard

Last updated on March 6, 2021 by Dr. Mohammad Hossein Hariri Asl

Abstain GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /æbˈsteɪn/ (verb) refrain from something, prefer not to do something normal and enjoyable for personal reasons or beliefs, choose not to do something, desist, withhold, hold back, withdraw, forbear, eschew, give up, avoid, shun, curb – not to vote for or against a proposal when you can do so, sit on…

Refrain – English Flashcard for Refrain for IELTS

Last updated on February 25, 2021 by Dr. Mohammad Hossein Hariri Asl

Refrain - English Flashcard for Refrain - LELB Society

Refrain Refrain (noun & verb) /rɪˈfreɪn/ verb: to hold back from doing something – avoid – stop – desist, cease, hold back, abstain Noun: repeated verse or line in a poem, catch phrase, chorus Please refrain from cheating in the exam. Antonym: persist Noun: refrainment

Avoid – English Flashcard for Avoid with Synonyms

Last updated on January 30, 2021 by Dr. Mohammad Hossein Hariri Asl

Avoid Avoid (verb) /əˈvɔɪd/ to keep away from somebody or something – manage to stop doing something, keep away, prevent, stay away from, steer clear, dodge, evade, escape You should really avoid smoking after your open heart surgery. Antonyms: face, promote Noun: avoidance Noun: avoider Adjective: avoidable Adverb: avoidably

Resist 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 9

Last updated on January 8, 2021 by Dr. Mohammad Hossein Hariri Asl

Resist 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 9 with synonyms, antonyms and parts of speech for GRE, TOEFL & IELTS students in authentic context /rɪˈzɪst/ (verb) to show opposition to something, object to, defy, oppose, to fight against someone or something, counterattack, repel, combat, refuse to accept, avoid, refrain, endure, abstain from, desist, challenge, forbear If…