Lesson 2 Flashcards
(17 cards)
abbey (noun)
Meaning : An abbey is a house or group of houses where monks or nuns live.
Examples : When the monk returned to the abbey, he went immediately to his bedroom.
Westminster Abbey is one of the most famous landmarks in London.
The tourists visited a 12th-century abbey during their trip to the countryside.
Some abbeys are still active religious centers, while others are historical sites.
adjoin (verb)
Meaning: To adjoin something means to be next to or attached to something else.
Examples : She can listen to her brother’s conversations because her room adjoins his.
The library adjoins the main lecture hall on campus.
The two hotel rooms adjoin, making it easy for families to stay together.
The park adjoins a quiet residential area, making it popular with locals.
Synonyms :
connect , attach
Antonyms :
divide , separate
ample (adjective)
Meaning : If something is ample, then it is enough or more than enough.
Examples : There was an ample supply of oats to feed the horses.
You should allow ample time to prepare for the IELTS exam.
The room provided ample space for the meeting.
The students had ample opportunities to practice their speaking skills.
Synonyms :
spacious , plentiful , abundant , sufficient
Antonyms :
insufficient , inadequate , limited , scarce
arid (adjective)
Meaning : If a place is arid, then it is hot and dry and gets very little or no rain.
Examples : Not many plants grow in the arid desert.
Many countries with arid climates struggle with water shortages.
The landscape was completely arid, with no signs of vegetation.
He found the lecture arid and unengaging.
Synonyms :
dry , desert-like , waterless
Antonyms :
humid , moist , damp , fertile
cathedral (noun)
Meaning : A cathedral is an important and often large and beautifully built church.
Examples : The large cathedral is full ofpeople on Sunday mornings.
St. Paul’s Cathedral is a major tourist attraction in London.
The cathedral’s architecture reflects centuries of religious tradition.
deprive (verb)
Meaning : To deprive someone of something means to not let them have it.
Examples : Because the child was bad, she was deprived of her dessert after dinner.
Poverty often deprives children of basic education and healthcare.
Poverty often deprives children of basic education and healthcare.
Synonyms :
Strip , rob
Antonyms :
provide , grant
eligible (adjective)
Meaning : If someone is eligible, then they are permitted to do or have something.
Examples : Only people who bought tickets were eligible to win a prize.
To be eligible for a student visa, you must show proof of admission to a university.
Synonyms :
qualified , acceptable , permitted
Antonyms :
ineligible , unqualified ,
grumble (verb)
Meaning : To grumble means to complain.
Examples : He grumbled about having to work late on Friday.
He often grumbles about the long IELTS reading passages.
Instead of grumbling, she focused on improving her speaking skills.
Synonyms :
complain , moan
Antonyms :
compliment , praise
grumble (noun)
Meaning : A low or quiet complaint.
Example : Despite a few grumbles, most students enjoyed the class.
There was a quiet grumble from the audience when the speaker arrived late.
Apart from a few grumbles about the homework, the students seemed satisfied.
Synonyms :
complaint , objection
Antonyms :
compliment , approval , praise
inland (adverb)
Meaning :
If someone goes inland, they travel into the center of a country or land.
Example : The river curved inland near the campground.
moisture
Example : Ifyou breathe on a window, moisture from your breath collects on the glass.
nonetheless (adverb)
Meaning :
1) In spite of that; nevertheless. It’s used to show contrast between two ideas or actions.
2) If something happens nonetheless, then it occurs despite some other thing.
Examples : She tried to keep the dog out of the mud, but it got dirty nonetheless.
The task was difficult; nonetheless, she completed it on time.
He was tired after studying all day. Nonetheless, he reviewed his vocabulary flashcards before bed.
The IELTS speaking test can be stressful. Nonetheless, staying calm improves your performance.
Synonyms :
Nevertheless , however
Antonyms :
therefore , thus , consequently
prairie (noun)چمن زار
Meaning : A prairie is a large flat area of grassland.
Examples : The prairie was perfect for a farm because there were hills and trees.
The prairie stretched for miles, with tall grasses waving in the wind.
Farmers settled on the prairie to raise cattle and grow crops.
Unlike forests, prairies have few trees but rich soil for agriculture.
Synonyms :
grassland , plain
Antonyms :
forest , mountain , jungle , desert
ragged (adjective)
Meaning :
1)If something is ragged, then it is old, torn, and falling apart.
2) Exhausted or tired
Examples : They could see his toes through the holes in his ragged shoes.
He wore a ragged jacket that barely kept him warm.
The path was ragged and difficult to walk on after the storm.
She looked ragged after studying all night for the IELTS exam.
Synonyms :
tattered (لباس هاى پاره ) , shabby (كهنه و فرسوده) , frayed (ساييده شده ، fabric with edges starting to come apart)
Antonyms :
neat , smooth , polished , tidy
rugged (adjective)
Meaning : If an area of land is rugged, then it is rocky and difficult to travel through.
Examples : Theircarcouldn’tmakeitfaralong theruggedroads.
The hikers struggled through the rugged terrain of the mountains.
His face had a rugged look, with a strong jaw and sun-weathered skin.
This watch is built for rugged outdoor use.
Synonyms :
uneven , rocky , sturdy
Antonyms :
smooth , flat
speculate (verb)
Meaning : To speculate means to guess about something.
Examples : My sister looked at the sky and speculated that it would rain tomorrow.
Some students speculate that IELTS speaking scores depend on the examiner’s mood.
Scientists can only speculate about life on other planets until more data is available.
It’s unwise to speculate without knowing all the facts.
Synonyms :
guess , assume , hypothesize
Antonyms :
know , establish , verify , confirm
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