Lesson 1 Flashcards
(29 cards)
allot (verb)
Meaning : To allot something means to give it to someone.
Example: The coach allotted each team five minutes to prepare a strategy.
Synonyms :
Allocate; assign ( اختصاص دادن ) , distribute
Synonyms :
hold , keep , refuse
appall (verb)
Meaning : To appall means to horrify, shock, or disgust someone.
Example: The boy was appalled when he saw the accident.
Synonyms :
Horrify , shock , terrify
Antonyms :
Delight , Comfort , Calm
convenience (noun)
Meaning: Convenience is a state of being able to do something with little effort.
Example: The Internet allows consumers to shop at their own convenience.
Synonyms :
accessibility , comfort , ease
Antonyms :
inconvenience , difficulty , restriction
dearth (noun)
Meaning : A dearth is an amount or supply which is not large enough. (كمبود )
Example : There is a dearth of money in my bank account. I can’t afford a new car.
Synonyms :
shortage , lack , deficiency
Antonyms :
abundance , plenty
deliberate (adjective)
Meaning : If a thing you do is deliberate, you intend to do it.
Example : She made a deliberate effort to save money each month.
Synonyms :
intentional , conscious , purposeful
Antonyms :
unintentional , inattentive ( بى توجهى ) , accidental
dire (adjective)
Meaning : When something is dire, it is terrible and very serious.
Examples : The tornado created a dire situation for the small town.
The country is facing a dire economic crisis.
He was in dire need of medical attention.
Ignoring climate change could lead to dire consequences.
Synonyms :
disastrous , awful , terrible
Antonyms :
fortunate , hopeful
elapse (verb)
Meaning : To elapse means to pass, as in seconds, minutes, or hours.
Examples : A few seconds must elapse before you can take another picture.
Several hours elapsed before the rescue team arrived.
Synonyms :
go by , pass
Antonyms :
remain , stop , halt , cease
empathy (noun)
Meaning : Empathy is sharing or understanding another person’s feelings.
Examples : The caring nurse had empathy for her patients.
Her empathy for others made her a great counselor.
Synonyms :
compassion ( محبت ) , understanding
Antonyms :
apathy ( بى تفاوتى ) , coldness , insensitivity
fanciful (adjective)
Meaning : When something is fanciful, it is unusual or unrealistic.
Examples : When something is fanciful, it is unusual or unrealistic.
The child’s fanciful stories entertained everyone at the party.
Synonyms :
imaginary , fictional
Antonyms :
realistic , sensible , logical
gripe (verb)
Meaning : To gripe means to complain constantly.
Examples : Lawrence always gripes when he has to do chores.
He always gripes about the traffic on his way to work.
Synonyms :
nag , moan ( شكايت)
Antonyms :
compliment , praise
grueling (adjective)
Meaning : When something is grueling, it is very hard to do.
Examples : The climber faced the grueling task of reaching the top of the steep mountain.
The hikers completed a grueling 10-hour trek through the mountains.
Synonyms :
exhausting , arduous , tiring
Antonyms :
easy , effortless
mundane (adjective)
Meaning : When something is mundane, it is boring, common, or ordinary.
Examples : The man had the mundane chore of raking thousands of leaves into piles.
آن مرد کار پیش پا افتادهی جمع کردن هزاران برگ و تبدیل آنها به تودههایی از برگها را داشت.
She longed for adventure beyond her mundane daily routine.
او آرزوی ماجراجویی فراتر از کارهای روزمره و پیش پا افتادهاش را داشت.
Synonyms :
ordinary , normal , day-to-day , boring , dull
Antonyms :
interesting , unusual , exciting , thrilling
opt (verb)
Meaning : To opt is to make a choice, especially when deciding in favor of something.
Examples : My brother likes chocolate ice cream, but I always opt for vanilla.
Many students opt to take online courses for flexibility.
Synonyms :
decide , select , prefer , go for
Antonyms :
avoid , reject , decline
outrage (noun)
Meaning : Outrage is a very strong emotion of anger or shock.
Examples : Tommy was feeling outrage when his parents said he couldn’t go to the dance.
The decision caused public outrage across the country.
Synonyms :
fury , indignation (خشم) , anger
Antonyms :
calm , happiness , pleasure
paltry (adjective)
Meaning : When an amount of something is paltry, it is very small.
Examples : The poor man had a paltry sum of money.
He was paid a paltry sum for all the hard work he did.
Synonyms :
insignificant , poor , worthless
Antonyms :
plenty , significant , sufficient
rectify (verb)
Meaning : To rectify something means to correct it.
Examples : I quickly rectified the spelling mistakes that I had on my essay.
She tried to rectify the error before submitting the final report.
Synonyms :
fix , improve
Antonyms :
harm , hurt , worsen
resourceful (adjective)
Meaning : When someone is resourceful, they are good at dealing with hard situations.
Examples : After his boat sunk, Matt was resourceful enough to build a raft.
She was resourceful enough to find a solution with very limited materials.
Synonyms :
capable , inventive , intelligent , talented
Antonyms :
Unintelligent , uncreative
sustenance (noun)
Meaning : Sustenance is food and water needed to keep a person, animal, or plant alive.
Examples : Without the proper sustenance, the man will starve.
The villagers depended on fishing as their main source of sustenance.
Synonyms :
livelihood , nourishment , nutrition
Antonyms :
deprivation , starvation
tedious (adjective)
Meaning : When something is tedious, it is long, frustrating, and boring.
Examples : His job involved a lot of tedious typing, filing, and organizing.
Filing all those documents was a tedious task that took hours.
Synonyms :
boring , dull , exhausting , tiring
Antonyms :
interesting , exciting , enjoyable
convenience (noun)
Meaning : spare time
Examples : Please respond at your earliest convenience.
You can visit the office at your convenience.
Let me know a time that’s convenient for you.
Synonyms :
freedom , opportunity
Antonyms :
Inconvenience , busy time
deliberate (verb)
Meaning : To deliberate means to think about or discuss something very carefully, especially before making an important decision.
Examples :
The board will deliberate on the proposal before making a final decision.
She deliberated for hours before accepting the job offer.
The jury is still deliberating the case.
Synonyms :
consider , contemplate ( تفكر كردن )
Antonyms :
disregard , ignore , neglect
attentive (adjective)
Meaning : Paying close attention to something or someone; being thoughtful or considerate.
Examples :
The students were attentive during the teacher’s explanation.
He is always attentive to his guests’ needs.
Being attentive in class helps improve listening skills — an important part of the IELTS exam.
Synonyms :
focused , observant , alert
Antonyms :
Inattentive , Distracted , negligent
counselor (noun)
Meaning : A person trained to give advice, support, or guidance, especially on personal or psychological problems.
Examples : She spoke to a school counselor about her academic stress.
The counselor helped him deal with anxiety before the exam.
Many IELTS test-takers consult a career counselor for study abroad advice.
Synonyms :
advisor , consultant , mentor, guide
Antonyms :
opponent , critic
consult (verb)مشورت كردن
Meaning : To seek advice or information from someone, especially an expert or professional.
Examples : You should consult your teacher before choosing an IELTS test date.
She consulted a doctor about her persistent headaches.
We need to consult a lawyer before signing the contract.
Synonyms :
Ask , discuss
Antonyms :
disregard ( بى توجهى كردن ) , ignore , neglect
