Word building exercise 1 Flashcards
defame
Type of word: Verb
Meaning(s):
1. To damage someone’s reputation by making false and harmful statements about them.
2. To slander or libel someone, tarnishing their character and honor.
Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 诽谤 (fěi bàng)
2. 中伤 (zhòng shāng)
Antonym(s):
1. Praise
2. Commend
Synonym(s):
1. Slander
2. Vilify
Sample sentence(s):
1. She attempted to defame her colleague by spreading malicious rumors.
2. The article was intended to defame the politician’s good name.
comrades
Type of word: Noun
Meaning(s):
1. Close companions who share similar goals, often used in a political or military context.
2. Fellow members of a group or organization.
Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 同志 (tóngzhì)
2. 我们 (wǒmen)
Synonym(s):
1. Colleagues
2. Associates
Sample sentence(s):
1. The comrades fought side by side in the battle for equality.
2. The conference brought together comrades from various nations.
beguile
Type of word: Verb
Meaning(s):
1. To charm or enchant someone, often in a deceptive or misleading way.
2. To deceive or trick someone using cunning methods.
Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 诱骗 (yòu piàn)
2. 欺骗 (qī piàn)
Antonym(s):
1. Enlighten
2. Disenchant
Synonym(s):
1. Deceive
2. Enchant
Sample sentence(s):
1. The magician’s performance managed to beguile the audience with its illusions.
2. The con artist used his charisma to beguile unsuspecting victims.
allege
Type of word: Verb
Meaning(s):
1. To claim or assert something without providing proof or evidence.
2. To state as a fact or give an opinion.
Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 断言 (duàn yán)
2. 宣称 (xuān chēng)
Antonym(s):
1. Refute
2. Disclaim
Synonym(s):
1. Assert
2. Declare
Sample sentence(s):
1. The witness would allege that he saw the defendant at the scene of the crime.
2. The tabloid would often allege outrageous stories without reliable sources.
pliant
Type of word: Adjective
Meaning(s):
1. Easily bent or flexible, especially without breaking.
2. Easily influenced or controlled by others.
Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 柔软 (róu ruǎn)
2. 顺从 (shùn cóng)
Antonym(s):
1. Inflexible
2. Resistant
Synonym(s):
1. Flexible
2. Yielding
Sample sentence(s):
1. The pliant branches of the willow tree swayed gently in the breeze.
2. The pliant nature of the new employee made them a favorite among the managers.
harry
Type of word: Verb
Meaning(s):
1. To persistently harass, torment, or trouble someone.
2. To raid or pillage, usually in a violent or aggressive manner.
Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 折磨 (zhé mó)
2. 袭扰 (xí rǎo)
Antonym(s):
1. Aid
2. Protect
Synonym(s):
1. Torment
2. Harass
Sample sentence(s):
1. The relentless paparazzi would hound and harry the celebrity wherever she went.
2. The invading army would harry the villagers, leaving destruction in their wake.
amateur
Type of word: Noun/Adjective
Meaning(s):
1. Noun: A person who engages in a particular activity, especially a sport or artistic endeavor, for the sake of personal interest and enjoyment rather than for financial gain.
2. Adjective: Involving or done by non-professionals or enthusiasts.
Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 业余爱好者 (yè yú ài hào zhě)
2. 业余的 (yè yú de)
Antonym(s):
1. Professional
2. Expert
Synonym(s):
1. Enthusiast
2. Novice
Sample sentence(s):
1. As an amateur photographer, he captured breathtaking landscapes purely for his own pleasure.
2. The play was a production of amateur actors who simply enjoyed performing.
atrocities
Type of word: Noun
Meaning(s):
1. An extremely cruel, wicked, or brutal act, often involving violence or great harm.
2. A shocking or horrifying event or action.
Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 暴行 (bào xíng)
2. 残暴行为 (cán bào xíng wéi)
Synonym(s):
1. Cruelty
2. Barbarity
Sample sentence(s):
1. The history book recounted the atrocities committed during times of war.
2. The newspaper headline highlighted the shocking atrocity that had taken place in the peaceful town.
mandate
Type of word: Noun/Verb
Meaning(s):
1. Noun: An official order or command from an authority to do something.
2. Verb: To give someone the authority to carry out a particular task or action.
Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 授权 (shòu quán)
2. 命令 (mìng lìng)
Synonym(s):
1. Directive
2. Authority
Sample sentence(s):
1. The government issued a mandate for citizens to wear seat belts while driving.
2. The manager mandated the team to complete the project by the end of the week.
gnaw
Type of word: Verb
Meaning(s):
1. To bite or chew on something repeatedly, often causing gradual damage.
2. To cause persistent discomfort or anxiety.
Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 咬 (yǎo)
2. 折磨 (zhé mó)
Synonym(s):
1. Chew
2. Nibble
Sample sentence(s):
1. The puppy would gnaw on the furniture to soothe its teething pain.
2. The worry about the upcoming exam would gnaw at her mind.
vainglory
Type of word: Noun
Meaning(s):
1. Excessive pride and boastfulness about one’s achievements or qualities, often without justification.
2. Empty or futile pride.
Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 虚荣 (xū róng)
2. 自负 (zì fù)
Synonym(s):
1. Egoism
2. Conceit
Sample sentence(s):
1. His vainglory led him to constantly brag about his accomplishments, even when they were insignificant.
2. The character’s downfall was driven by his vainglory and refusal to accept help.
bombard
Type of word: Verb
Meaning(s):
1. To attack or assault with a continuous heavy barrage of artillery, bombs, questions, or information.
2. To overwhelm or inundate with a large amount of something.
Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 轰炸 (hōng zhà)
2. 轰击 (hōng jī)
Synonym(s):
1. Barrage
2. Assault
Sample sentence(s):
1. The city was heavily bombarded during the air raid.
2. The teacher would bombard the students with challenging questions to stimulate their critical thinking.
defer
Type of word: Verb
Meaning(s):
1. To postpone or delay an action or event to a later time.
2. To show respect or submission to someone’s opinion, judgment, or authority.
Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 推迟 (tuī chí)
2. 顺从 (shùn cóng)
Antonym(s):
1. Expedite
2. Reject
Synonym(s):
1. Postpone
2. Yield
Sample sentence(s):
1. Due to unforeseen circumstances, they had to defer the meeting to the following week.
2. He would often defer to his supervisor’s decisions, valuing their experience and guidance.
credulous
Type of word: Adjective
Meaning(s):
1. Tending to believe things too readily or easily, often without sufficient evidence.
2. Gullible or easily deceived.
Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 轻信的 (qīng xìn de)
2. 易受骗的 (yì shòu piàn de)
Antonym(s):
1. Skeptical
2. Cautious
Synonym(s):
1. Gullible
2. Trusting
Sample sentence(s):
1. His credulous nature made him an easy target for scams and hoaxes.
2. The con artist preyed on the credulous individuals who fell for his persuasive stories.
deduce
Type of word: Verb
Meaning(s):
1. To reach a conclusion by reasoning from known facts or premises.
2. To infer or derive a logical outcome from available information.
Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 推断 (tuī duàn)
2. 推导 (tuī dǎo)
Synonym(s):
1. Infer
2. Conclude
Sample sentence(s):
1. Based on the evidence presented, the detective was able to deduce the identity of the perpetrator.
2. By analyzing the data, the scientist was able to deduce the pattern behind the phenomenon.
