Pronunciation: /ˈæb.sə.luːt/
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: ˈæb.səˌlut
Synonym: complete
Opposite: limited
It’s an absolute pleasure to meet you
Pronunciation: /ˈæk.jə.rət/
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: ˈæk yər ɪt
Synonym: correct
Opposite: incorrect
She gave an accurate description of the event
Pronunciation: /ˈæk.tʃu.əl/
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: ˈæk tʃu əl
Synonym: real
Opposite: imaginary
The actual cost was higher than expected
Pronunciation: /əˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: əˈdɪʃ.ə.nəl
Synonym: extra
Opposite: existing
We need additional time to complete the project
Pronunciation: /əˈpær.ənt/
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: əˈpær.ənt
Synonym: clear
Opposite: hidden
There was an apparent mistake in the report
Pronunciation: /əˈprəʊ.pri.ət/
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: əˈproʊ pri ɪt
Synonym: suitable
Opposite: unsuitable
It’s important to wear appropriate clothing for the interview
Pronunciation : /blaɪnd/
Part of speech : adjective
Formal or informal : formal
Countable or uncountable : countable
Transitive or intransitive : intransitive
Stress marks : blaɪnd
Synonym : sightless
Opposite : sighted
She has been blind since birth
Pronunciation : /briːf/
Part of speech : adjective
Formal or informal : formal
Countable or uncountable : countable
Transitive or intransitive : intransitive
Stress marks : briːf
Synonym : short
Opposite : lengthy
The meeting was brief
Pronunciation : /ˈkeɪ.pə.bəl/
Part of speech : adjective
Formal or informal : formal
Countable or uncountable : countable
Transitive or intransitive : intransitive
Stress marks : ˈkeɪ pə bəl
Synonym : able
Opposite : incapable
She is capable of handling the project on her own
Pronunciation : /ˈkɒm.plɪ.keɪ.tɪd/
Part of speech : adjective
Formal or informal : formal
Countable or uncountable : countable
Transitive or intransitive : intransitive
Stress marks : ˈkɒm plɪˌkeɪ tɪd
Synonym : complex
Opposite : simple
The instructions were complicated
Pronunciation : /kənˈsɜːnd/
Part of speech : adjective
bout her test results.
Formal or informal : formal
Countable or uncountable : countable
Transitive or intransitive : intransitive
Stress marks : kənˈsɜrnd
Synonym : worried
Opposite : unconcerned
She was concerned about her test results
Pronunciation : /kənˈfjuːz/
Part of speech : adjective
Formal or informal : formal
Countable or uncountable : countable
Transitive or intransitive : intransitive
Stress marks : kənˈfyu zɪŋ
Synonym : unclear
Opposite : clear
The directions were confusing
Pronunciation : /ˈkɒn.ʃəs/
Part of speech : adjective
Formal or informal : formal
Countable or uncountable : countable
Transitive or intransitive : intransitive
Stress marks : ˈkɒn ʃəs
Synonym : aware
Opposite : unconscious
Definition : aware of and able to understand one’s own thoughts and feelings; awake and able to understand what is happening around you
He was conscious during the entire surgery
Pronunciation : /ˈkruː.ʃəl/
Part of speech : adjective
Formal or informal : formal
Countable or uncountable : countable
Transitive or intransitive : intransitive
Stress marks : ˈkru ʃəl
Synonym : essential
Opposite : unimportant
It is crucial that we finish the project on time
Pronunciation : /dɪˈlɪb.ər.ət/
Part of speech : adjective
Formal or informal : formal
Countable or uncountable : countable
Transitive or intransitive : intransitive
Stress marks : dɪˈlɪb ər ət
Synonym : intentional
Opposite : accidental
It was a deliberate attempt to cause harm
Pronunciation: /ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt
Synonym: productive
Opposite: inefficient
The new system is more efficient than the old one
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtaɪər/
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: ɪnˈtaɪər
Synonym: whole
Opposite: partial
The entire project took three months to complete
Pronunciation: /ˈeθ.ɪ.kəl/
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: ˈɛθ ɪ kəl
Synonym: moral
Opposite: unethical
It’s important to make ethical decisions in business
Pronunciation: /ɪɡˈzek.jə.tɪv/
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: ɪgˈzɛk yə tɪv
Synonym: managerial
Opposite: non-executive
She holds an executive position at the company
Pronunciation: /ɪkˈstrɔː.dɪn.ər.i/
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: ɪkˈstrɔr dnˌɛr i
Synonym: remarkable
Opposite: ordinary
It was an extraordinary performance.
Pronunciation: /ˈflek.sə.bəl/
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: ˈflɛk sə bəl
Synonym: adaptable
Opposite: rigid
He has a flexible work schedule
Pronunciation : /niːt/
Part of speech : adjective
Formal or informal : formal
Countable or uncountable : countable
Transitive or intransitive : intransitive
Stress marks : niːt
Synonym : tidy
Opposite : messy
She has a neat handwriting
Pronunciation : /bɪˈzɑːr/
Part of speech : adjective
Formal or informal : formal
Countable or uncountable : countable
Transitive or intransitive : intransitive
Stress marks : bɪˈzɑr
Synonym : strange
Opposite : normal
It was a bizarre coincidence
Pronunciation : /ˌfʌn.dəˈmen.təl/
Part of speech : adjective
Formal or informal : formal
Countable or uncountable : countable
Transitive or intransitive : intransitive
Stress marks : ˌfʌn dəˈmɛn tl
Synonym : essential
Opposite : nonessential
Pronunciation : /ɡrænd/
Part of speech : adjective
Formal or informal : formal
Countable or uncountable : countable
Transitive or intransitive : intransitive
Stress marks : grænd
Synonym : impressive
Opposite : modest
They had a grand celebration
Pronunciation : /hɪˈleə.ri.əs/
Part of speech : adjective
Formal or informal : informal
Countable or uncountable : countable
Transitive or intransitive : intransitive
Stress marks : hɪˈlɛər i əs
Synonym : funny
Opposite : serious
The movie was absolutely hilarious
Pronunciation : /ˈɒn.ər.ə.bəl/
Part of speech : adjective
Formal or informal : formal
Countable or uncountable : countable
Transitive or intransitive : intransitive
Stress marks : ˈɒn ər ə bəl
Synonym : respectable
Opposite : dishonorable
He is known for his honorable behavior
Pronunciation: /ɪˈnɪʃ.əl/
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: ɪˈnɪʃ əl
Synonym: first
Opposite: final
The initial plan was to meet at 5 PM
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtens/
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: ɪnˈtɛns
Synonym: extreme
Opposite: mild
She felt an intense pain in her leg
Pronunciation: /mæs/
Part of speech: adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form: masses
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: mæs
Synonym: large amount
Opposite: individual
The company made a mass layoff