Chapter 2 Flashcards
(24 cards)
Absorbed
Definition:take up the attention of (someone); interest greatly.adj
Synonym: Occupy
Antonym: reflect
Example (sentence): he was absorbed in the beauty of the sky
Part of speech: verbadj
Ache
Definition: suffer from a continuous dull pain.
Synonym: pain
Antonym: rejoice
Example (sentence): I had a stomach ache last week.
Part of speech: verb
Amusement
Definition: the provision or enjoyment of entertainment.
Synonym: entertainment
Antonym: boredom
Example (sentence): I went to the amusement park yesterday
Part of speech: noun
Confront
Definition:face up to and deal with (a problem or difficulty).
Synonym: face
Antonym: avoid
Example (sentence): Everyone should confront all the life challenges.
Part of speech: verb
Distracted
Definition: unable to concentrate because one is preoccupied by something worrying or unpleasant.
Synonym: absorbed
Antonym:attentive
Example (sentence): The sound of the screen that came out side of my window distracted me.
Part of speech: adjective
Drift
Definition: be carried slowly by a current of air or water.
Synonym: be carried
Antonym: ___
Example (sentence):the boat was being drift into the river*please revise
Part of speech: verb
Explode
Definition: to feel a continuous but not very sharp pain in a part of your body *?
Synonym: blow up
Antonym: disarm
Example (sentence): When my grandmother died i felt like my heart will explode because of the sadness.
Part of speech: verb
Feedback
Definition:: helpful information or criticism that is given to someone to say what can be done to improve a performance, product, etc.
Synonym: criticism
Antonym: question
Example (sentence): Every year my teacher give*(sing/pl) a feedback to my mother about my behavior
Part of speech: noun
Fictional
Definition: : something that is not true Synonym: made up, imaginary Antonym: real, true Example (sentence): All of my family are interested in fictional stories. Part of speech: adjective
Fiercely
Definition: in a fierce or vehement manner
Synonym: awfully, badly
Antonym: calmly
Example (sentence):the lion ate the rabbit fiercely
Part of speech: adverb
Fulfillment
Definition: the achievement of something desired, promised, or predicted.
Synonym: achievement
Antonym: disappointment
Example (sentence): when i took my scholarship i was fulfillment of happiness*please revise
Part of speech: noun
Gripped
Definition:take and keep a firm hold of; grasp tightly.*adj
Synonym: take, clinch
Antonym: disgust
Example (sentence): the snake gripped the bird tightly *please revise (use it as an adj)
Part of speech:verb *adj
Intellectual
Definition: needing serious thought in order to be understood.
Synonym: thinker *
Antonym: stupid
Example (sentence): when he created the machine he was in his intellectual period
Part of speech: noun
Interval
Definition: a pause or break in activity.
Synonym: periode
Antonym: continuation
Example (sentence): when i was 10 years old it was my best interval of time.
Part of speech: noun
Lung
Definition: Organ of a body Synonym: pleura Antonym: \_\_\_ Example (sentence): Lung Cancer is one of the most dangerous cancer*(sing/pl). Part of speech: noun
Medal
Definition: a peace of metal or gold given as a reward for bravery or wining something.
Synonym: honor, award
Antonym: ____
Example (sentence): Because of his hard achievement and won* for* the first place he got the gold medal.
Part of speech: noun
Motivation
Definition:a reason or reasons for acting or behaving in a particular way.
Synonym: inspiration
Antonym: prevention
Example (sentence): My mother is my motivation for studying and my goals.
Part of speech:noun
Overcome
Definition:succeed in dealing with (a problem or difficulty). *please revise
Synonym: affected
Antonym: unbothered
Example (sentence): she overcome on her problems in a smart way. *please revise
part of speech: verb *
Peer
Definition: a person who belongs to the same age group or social group as someone else
Synonym: friends, classmates
Antonym: enemy
Example (sentence): i spend my time with my peer everyday
Part of speech: adjective
Strive
Definition: struggle or fight vigorously.
Synonym: aim
Antonym: forget
Example (sentence): we have to strive for our goals
Part of speech: verb
Tension
Definition: the difference between the needs or influences of two things, which causes problems.
Synonym: stress
Antonym: relaxation
Example (sentence): She gave all her tension on her studies.
Part of speech: noun
Thus
Definition: as a result or consequence of this; therefore.
Synonym: so
Antonym: _____
Example (sentence): she studied very hard thus she got full marks.
Part of speech: adverb
Trivial
Definition: of little value or importance.
Synonym: superficial
Antonym: meaningful
Example (sentence): the thief stole something very trivial so thats why we didn’t call the police.
Part of speech: adjective
Worthwhile
Definition: worth the time, money, or effort spent; of value or importance.
Synonym: valuable
Antonym: unimportant
Example (sentence): it was worthwhile to spend all my time on studying.
Part of speech: adjective
