Lesson 3 Flashcards
(18 cards)
analytic (adjective)
Meaning : If something is analytic, it is related to logic and reasoning.
Examples : The analytic article criticized the new plan and presented one of its own.
Scientists need strong analytic skills to interpret data accurately.
Her analytic approach helped her score well in the IELTS writing task.
People with an analytic mindset often enjoy solving complex problems.
Synonyms :
logical , rational , thoughtful , critical-thinking
Antonyms :
emotional , unthinking
assert (verb) ادعا كردن
Meaning : To assert a fact or belief means to state it with confidence.
Examples : He asserted that his mother’s cooking was better than his best friend’s.
She asserted her opinion clearly during the IELTS Speaking test.
The writer asserts that education is the key to solving poverty.
It’s important to assert yourself in a group discussion to be heard.
Synonyms :
declare , claim , affirm
Antonyms :
deny , doubt , hesitate
celestial (adjective)
Meaning : If something is celestial, it is related to the sky or to outer space.
Examples : Comets are celestial objects that are rarely seen. ( comet = ستاره دنباله دار)
Astronomers study celestial bodies like stars, planets, and galaxies.
The night sky was filled with celestial light from the full moon.
Some cultures believe in celestial beings or gods living in the heavens.
Synonyms :
astronomical , cosmic (كيهانى) ,
Antonyms :
terrestrial , earthly
cognitive (adjective)
Meanings : If something is cognitive, it is related to learning and knowing things.
Related to mental processes such as thinking, learning, remembering, understanding, and problem-solving.
Examples : After her physical examination, her cognitive strengths were tested.
Reading regularly can improve your cognitive abilities.
Cognitive development is a major part of early childhood education.
The IELTS exam tests both language knowledge and cognitive skills like analysis and reasoning.
Synonyms :
intellectual , psychological , mental
Antonyms :
physical , emotional , instinctive
collision (noun)
Meaning : A collision is the act of two things hitting into each another.
Examples : The collision between the two cars created a loud noise.
There was a collision between two cars on the motorway this morning.
The spacecraft narrowly avoided a collision with space debris.
این فضاپیما به سختی از برخورد با زباله‌های فضایی جان سالم به در برد.
Synonyms :
crash , clash
Antonyms :
avoidance , separation , detachment ( جدا شدن )
Competent (adjective)
Meanings : If someone is competent, they are able to think or act successfully.
Having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.
Examples : Competent employees are much better than unknowledgeable ones.
To work in an international company, you must be competent in English communication.
Synonyms :
capable , skilled , proficient
Antonyms :
incompetent , unskilled
excel (verb)
Meanings : To do very well at something; to be extremely good or outstanding in a particular area or skill.
excel at a subject or activity means to be very good at it.
Examples : Jenny excels at playing the piano.
جنی در نواختن پیانو مهارت دارد.
She excels in academic writing, which helped her get a high IELTS score.
He excelled at public speaking from a young age.
او از سنین پایین در سخنرانی‌های عمومی مهارت داشت.
To excel in the IELTS speaking test, you need fluency and confidence.
Synonyms :
succeed , be skilled at
Antonyms :
fail , be weak at
harness (verb)مهار كردن
Meanings : To harness something means to control and use it, usually to make energy.
To control and make use of a resource, skill, or energy for a particular purpose.
Examples : The sails harness the wind in order to move.
We must harness renewable energy sources like wind and solar power.
The government is working to harness technology to improve education.
Synonyms :
use , control , utilize
Antonyms :
misuse , release , ignore , neglect
harness (noun)
Meaning : A set of straps and fittings used to secure a person, animal, or object to something for safety, control, or movement.
مجموعه‌ای از تسمه‌ها و اتصالات که برای محکم کردن یک شخص، حیوان یا شیء به چیزی برای ایمنی، کنترل یا حرکت استفاده می‌شود.
Synonyms :
safety gear , strap(تسمه) , belt
Antonyms :
freedom , release , looseness
intellect (noun)
Meaning : An intellect is a person’s ability to understand things easily.
Examples : She was known for her quick and strong intellect as well as her beauty.
She is known for her sharp intellect and problem-solving abilities.
The debate challenged the students’ intellect and critical thinking.
Synonyms :
intelligence , understanding
Antonyms :
stupidity , foolishness , unawareness
keen (adjective)
Meaning :
1.Very eager or enthusiastic about something
- Highly developed or sharp (used for senses or intelligence)
3.Intense (used to describe feelings or interest)
- If someone is keen, they are intelligent.
Examples : Only the keenest of students could have solved that math problem.
She’s very keen to study abroad and improve her English.
The student showed a keen interest in academic writing.
He has a keen sense of observation, which helps in IELTS Reading tasks.
Synonyms :
eager , enthusiastic
Antonyms :
unenthusiastic , apathetic (بى تفاوت) , uninterested
relativity (noun)
Meanings :
- Scientific meaning: A theory in physics (developed by Albert Einstein) explaining how time and space are connected, especially at high speeds or in strong gravitational fields.
- General meaning: The idea that something can only be understood in relation to other things — things are not absolute but depend on context.
- Relativity is a set of ideas about time and space developed by Albert Einstein.
Examples : Relativity teaches that light travels at the same speed in the universe.
Synonyms :
Theory of relativity , dependence , comparison
Antonyms :
absoluteness ( مطلق بودن) , fixedness (ثابت بودن)
theoretical (adjective)
Meaning : If something is theoretical, it is based on theory rather than experience.
Examples : His conclusion was only theoretical and not meant to be publicized.
Her knowledge of economics is mostly theoretical, with little real-world experience.
Physics involves both theoretical concepts and experimental methods.
Synonyms :
conceptual , academic , hypothetical (فرضى )
Antonyms :
practical , realistic
prey (noun)
Meanings : An animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal (literal).
A person or thing that is vulnerable or targeted, especially by an enemy or attacker (figurative).
Examples : Rabbits are common prey for foxes in the wild.
The gazelle became prey to a pack of lions.
غزال طعمه گله شیرها شد.
Children can be easy prey for online scams if they’re not careful. (figurative)
Synonyms :
victim , target
Antonyms :
predator , hunter , attacker
implementation
intuition
reliance
objectivity
