فهرست
Magnetic
Title: Magnetic
Pronunciation: /mæɡˈnetɪk/
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: mag-NET-ic
Synonym: attractive
Opposite: non-magnetic
Definition: having the power to attract objects made of iron, or the ability to be influenced by a magnetic field
Example
The magnetic force pulled the metal objects towards it
Dual
Title: Dual
Pronunciation: /djuːəl/
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: DUAL
Synonym: double
Opposite: single
consisting of two parts, elements, or aspects
The car has dual airbags for added safety
Exceptional
Title: Exceptional
Pronunciation: /ɪkˈsepʃənl/
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: ex-CEP-tion-al
Synonym: extraordinary
Opposite: ordinary
Unusually good or outstanding
She showed exceptional talent in her performance
Excess
Title: Excess
Pronunciation: /ɪkˈses/
Part of speech: noun/adjective
Definition:Noun - an amount that is more than acceptable, expected, or reasonable
Adjective - more than what is considered acceptable, expected, or reasonable
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable:Noun - Countable
Adjective - Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive:Noun - Transitive
Stress marks:Noun - EX-cess
Adjective - ex-CESS
Synonym:Noun - surplus
Adjective - extra
Opposite:Noun - deficiency
Adjective - insufficient
Example
Noun - The company had to dispose of the excess inventory/ Adjective - Excess sugar consumption can lead to health problems.
Exclusive
Title: Exclusive
Pronunciation: /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: ex-CLU-sive
Synonym: sole
Opposite: inclusive
Not divided or shared with others; unique or limited to a specific group or individual
The exclusive club only accepts members by invitation
Explicit
Title: Explicit
Pronunciation: /ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: ex-Plic-it
Synonym: clear-cut
Opposite: implicit
clearly and directly expressed, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
The contract contains explicit terms regarding payment schedules
Generic
Title: Generic
Pronunciation: /dʒɪˈnerɪk/
Part of speech: adjective/noun
Definition: Adjective - relating to a class or group of things; not specific to any particular brand Noun - a non-branded, unpatented medicine
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable:Adjective - Uncountable Noun - Countable
Transitive or intransitive:Adjective - Intransitive
Stress marks:Adjective - ge-NER-ic
Noun - GEN-e-rick
Synonym:Adjective - general Noun - non-brand name
Opposite:Adjective - specific Noun – branded
Example
Adjective - The store sells generic products at affordable prices/ Noun - The doctor prescribed a generic version of the medication.
Inadequate
Title: Inadequate
Pronunciation:/ɪnˈædɪkwət/
Part of speech – adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:
Irregular forms – inadequately (adverb), inadequacy (noun)
Formal or informal – Formal
Countable or uncountable – Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive – Intransitive
Stress marks – in-ADE-quate
Synonym – insufficient
Opposite – sufficient
Not enough or not good enough for a particular purpose
The company’s safety measures were found to be inadequate
Inherent
Title: Inherent
Pronunciation:/ɪnˈherənt/
Part of speech – adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:
Irregular forms – inherently (adverb)
Formal or informal – Formal
Countable or uncountable – Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive – Intransitive
Stress marks – in-Herent
Synonym – intrinsic
Opposite – acquired
Existing as a natural and permanent quality of something/someone
The risks are inherent in the nature of the job
insufficient
Title: insufficient
Pronunciation:/ɪnsəˈfɪʃnt/
Part of speech – adjective/noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:Irregular forms – insufficiently (adverb), insufficiency (noun)
Formal or informal – Formal
Countable or uncountable:Adjective – Uncountable Noun – Countable
Transitive or intransitive:Adjective – Intransitive Noun – Transitive
Synonym:Adjective – deficient Noun – shortage
Opposite:Adjective – adequate Noun – surplus
Not enough for a particular purpose; inadequate
The current budget is insufficient to cover all expenses
Integral
Title: Integral
Pronunciation:/ˈɪntɪɡrəl/
Part of speech – adjective/noun
Definition:Adjective – necessary and important as a part of a whole; essential Noun – a whole unit that is made up of parts that are essential to its completeness
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:
Irregular forms – integrally (adverb)
Noun – The components are designed to form an integral whole.
Formal or informal – Formal
Countable or uncountable:Adjective – Uncountable Noun – Countable
Transitive or intransitive:Adjective – Intransitive Noun – Transitive
Stress marks:Adjective – IN-te-gral Noun – IN-te-gral
Synonym:Adjective – essential Noun – whole
Opposite:Adjective – dispensable Noun – part
Example
Adjective – Teamwork is integral to the success of the project/ Noun – The components are designed to form an integral whole
Intermediate.
Title: Intermediate.
Pronunciation:/ˌɪntərˈmiːdiət/
Part of speech – adjective/noun/verb.
Definition:
Adjective–coming between two things in time, place, character, etc.
Noun–a person who has medium skills at something.
Verb–to come between two things.
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:Irregular forms–intermediately(adverb).
Formal or informal–Formal.
Countable or uncountable:Adjective–Uncountable/Noun–Countable/Verb–Intransitive.
Stress marks:Adjective–in-teR-ME-di-Ate.
Noun–in-teR-ME-di-Ate.
Verb–in-teR-ME-di-Ate.
Synonym–middle
Opposite–extreme.
Example
The intermediate stage was crucial for the success of the project
Lesser
Title: Lesser
Pronunciation:/ˈlesər/.
Part of speech–adjective/noun.
Formal or informal–Formal.
Countable or uncountable:Adjective–Uncountable/Noun–Countable.
Transitive or intransitive:Adjective–Intransitive/Noun–Transitive.
Stress marks:Adjective–LES-ser/Noun–LES-ser
Synonym–inferior
Opposite–greater
smaller in size, amount, importance, etc
He was offered a lesser role in the play
Magical
Title: Magical
Pronunciation:/ˈmædʒɪkəl/.
Part of speech–adjective.
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:Irregular forms–magically(adverb).
Formal or informal–Informal.
Countable or uncountable–Uncountable.
Transitive or intransitive–Intransitive.
Stress marks–MAG-i-cal.
Synonym–enchanting.
Opposite–mundane.
producing wonderful results that seem like magic; enchanting
The magical performance left the audience spellbound
Distinctive
Title: Distinctive
Pronunciation:/dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/.
Part of speech–adjective/noun/verb.
Definition:Adjective:having a quality that makes something easily recognizable as different and separate from others; unique.Noun:a characteristic that makes something unique; a feature that sets something apart from others
Verb:to recognize someone/something as being different from others; to make someone/something different from others
Irregular forms–distinctively(adverb)
Formal or informal–Formal.
Countable or uncountable:Adjective–Uncountable/Noun–Countable/Verb–Intransitive.
Stress marks:Adjective–dis-TINC-tive/Noun–dis-TINC-tive/Verb–dis-TINC-tive
Synonym–unique
Opposite–common
Example
The distinctive sound of her voice made her popular among listeners
Mere
Title: Mere
Pronunciation: /mɪər/
Part of speech: Adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: “Mere” does not have irregular spelling or forms.
Formal or informal: Both formal and informal usage is common.
Stress marks: mɪər
Synonym: Simple, sheer
Opposite: Significant, substantial
Used to emphasize how small, unimportant, or insignificant someone or something is
It was a mere scratch
Peculiar
Title: Peculiar
Pronunciation: /pɪˈkjuːlɪə/
Part of speech: Adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: “Peculiar” does not have irregular spelling or forms.
Formal or informal: Both formal and informal usage is common.
Transitive or intransitive: N/A
Stress marks: pɪˈkjuːlɪə
Synonym: Odd, strange
Opposite: Common, ordinary
Strange or odd; unusual
She had a peculiar feeling that she was being watched
Respective
Title: Respective
Pronunciation: /rɪˈspɛktɪv/
Part of speech: Adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: “Respective” does not have irregular spelling or forms.
Formal or informal: Both formal and informal usage is common.
Stress marks: rɪˈspɛktɪv
Synonym: Individual, specific
Opposite: Collective, shared
Belonging or relating separately to each of the several people or things already mentioned
They returned to their respective homes
scattered
Title: scattered
Pronunciation: /ˈskætərd/
Part of speech: adjective/verb
Definition: Adjective: dispersed or spread over a wide areaVerb: to throw in various random directions
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: The past tense and past participle form is “scattered.”
Formal or informal: Both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: The verb form can be transitive or intransitive
Stress marks: The stress is on the first syllable (SCAT-tered)
Synonym: dispersed
Opposite: gathered
Example
The scattered leaves covered the ground
selective
Title: selective
Pronunciation: /sɪˈlɛktɪv/
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: Both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks: The stress is on the second syllable (se-LEC-tive)
Synonym: choosy
Opposite: indiscriminate
Relating to or involving the selection of the most suitable or best qualified
The college has a selective admissions process
serial
Title: serial
Pronunciation: /ˈsɪərɪəl/
Part of speech: adjective/noun
Definition:
Adjective: consisting of, forming part of, or taking place in a series
Noun: a story or play appearing in regular installments on television or radio or in a newspaper
Formal or informal: Both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks: The stress is on the second syllable (SEER-ee-ul)
Synonym: consecutive
Opposite: standalone
Example
The TV show is a popular crime serial
sheer
Title: sheer
Pronunciation: /ʃɪər/
Part of speech: adjective/adverb/verb
Definition:
Adjective: nothing other than; unmitigated (used for emphasis)
Adverb: perpendicularly
Verb: swerve or change direction suddenly
Formal or informal: Both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: The verb form is intransitive
Stress marks: The stress is on the first syllable (SHEER)
Synonym: absolute
Opposite: partial
Example
The sheer size of the mountain was overwhelming
Sole
Title: Sole
Pronunciation: /soʊl/
Part of speech: adjective/noun
Definition:
Adjective: one and only; single; not shared
Noun: the undersurface of a person’s foot
Formal or informal: Both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks: The stress is on the first syllable (SOLE)
Synonym: only
Opposite: multiple
Example
She was the sole survivor of the accident
Specialized
Title: Specialized
Pronunciation: /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/
Part of speech: adjective/verb
Definition:
Adjective: requiring or involving detailed and specific knowledge or training
Verb: to concentrate on and become expert in a particular subject or skill
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: The past tense and past participle form is “specialized.”
Formal or informal: Both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: The verb form is intransitive
Stress marks: The stress is on the second syllable (SPE-shuh-lized)
Synonym: specific
Opposite: general
Example
He has specialized knowledge in computer programming
stark
Title: stark
Pronunciation: /stɑrk/
Definition:
Adjective: severe or bare in appearance or outline; complete; sheer
Adverb: utterly; completely
Formal or informal: Both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks: The stress is on the first syllable (STARK)
Synonym: harsh
Opposite: adorned
Example
The room was decorated in stark white
comparable
Title: comparable
Pronunciation: /ˈkɒmpərəb(ə)l/
Part of speech: adjective/verb
Definition:
Adjective: similar in quality, nature, or degree; equivalent; worthy of comparison
Verb (archaic): to liken; compare.
Formal or informal: Both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks: The stress is on the first syllable (COM-puh-ruh-bul)
Synonym: similar
Opposite: incomparable
Example
The two products are comparable in price and quality
Corresponding
Title: Corresponding
Pronunciation: /ˌkɒrɪˈspɒndɪŋ/
Part of speech: Adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: “Corresponding” does not have irregular spelling or forms.
Formal or informal: Both formal and informal usage is common.
Stress marks: ˌkɒrɪˈspɒndɪŋ
Synonym: Similar, equivalent
Opposite: Dissimilar, unrelated
Similar in character, form, or function; analogous
The decrease in production corresponds to a drop in sales
Supreme
Title: Supreme
Pronunciation: /sʊˈpriːm/
Part of speech: Adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: “Supreme” does not have irregular spelling or forms.
Formal or informal: Both formal and informal usage is common.
Stress marks: sʊˈpriːm
Synonym: Highest, paramount
Opposite: Inferior, subordinate
Highest in rank or authority; paramount; superior
She held the supreme position of authority in the organization
Worthwhile
Title: Worthwhile
Pronunciation: /ˈwɜːθˌwaɪl/
Part of speech: Adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: “Worthwhile” does not have irregular spelling or forms
Formal or informal: Both formal and informal usage is common
Stress marks: ˈwɜːθˌwaɪl
Synonym: Valuable, rewarding
Opposite: Pointless, worthless
Worth the time, money, or effort spent; of value or importance
It was a worthwhile experience that taught me a lot
Timely
Title: Timely
Pronunciation: /ˈtaɪmli/
Part of speech: Adjective/Adverb
Definition: (Adjective) Done or occurring at a favorable or useful time; well-timed.
(Adverb) At a suitable or opportune time.
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: “Timely” does not have irregular spelling or forms.
Formal or informal: Both formal and informal usage is common.
Stress marks: ˈtaɪmli
Synonym: Punctual, prompt
Opposite: Late, untimely
Example
(Adjective) “Her timely intervention prevented a disaster/ (Adverb) “The report was submitted timely.”
Tremendous
Title: Tremendous
Pronunciation: /trɪˈmɛndəs/
Part of speech: Adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: “Tremendous” does not have irregular spelling or forms
Formal or informal: Both formal and informal usage is common.
Stress marks: trɪˈmɛndəs
Synonym: Enormous, huge
Opposite: Tiny, negligible
Very great in amount, scale, or intensity; enormous
She has done a tremendous amount of work
Troubled
Title: Troubled
Pronunciation: /ˈtrʌb(ə)ld/
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: Both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks: The stress is on the first syllable (TRUH-buhld)
Synonym: distressed
Opposite: calm
Experiencing or showing distress, anxiety, or difficulty
She looked troubled when she heard the news
Underlying
Title: Underlying
Pronunciation: /ˌʌndəˈlaɪɪŋ/
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: Both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks: The stress is on the second syllable (un-der-LY-ing)
Synonym: fundamental
Opposite: superficial
Fundamental; basic; serving as the basis for something
The underlying issue needs to be addressed before we can move forward
Unprecedented
Title: Unprecedented
Pronunciation: /ʌnˈprɛsɪdɛntɪd/
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: Both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks: The stress is on the second syllable (un-PRES-i-dent-ed)
Synonym: unparalleled
Opposite: ordinary
Never done or known before; unparalleled
The level of rainfall this year is unprecedented
Upcoming
Title: Upcoming
Pronunciation: /ˈʌpˌkʌmɪŋ/
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: Both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks: The stress is on the second syllable (up-COM-ing)
Synonym: forthcoming
Opposite: past
About to happen; forthcoming
The upcoming concert is highly anticipated
Vague
Title: Vague
Pronunciation: /veɪɡ/
Part of speech: adjective
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks: The stress is on the first syllable (vayg)
Synonym: unclear
Opposite: clear
Of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning
His explanation was vague and unconvincing
varied
Title: varied
Pronunciation: /ˈvɛəriːd/
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: Both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks: The stress is on the first syllable (VAIR-eed)
Synonym: diverse
Opposite: uniform
Incorporating a number of different types or elements; showing variation or diversity
The menu offers a varied selection of dishes
vulnerable
Title: vulnerable
Pronunciation: /ˈvʌln(ə)rəb(ə)l/
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: Both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks: The stress is on the first syllable (VUL-nuh-ra-bul)
Synonym: susceptible
Opposite: invulnerable
susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm
The old house felt vulnerable to the storm’s strong winds
Terminal
Title: Terminal
Pronunciation: /ˈtɜːmɪnəl/
Part of speech: Noun/Adjective
Definition:
(Noun) A building or concourse at an airport where passengers transfer between ground transportation and the facilities that allow them to board and disembark from aircraft.
(Adjective) Situated at an end or extremity; forming or relating to the end or extremity of something, especially a transport route.
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: “Terminal” does not have irregular spelling or forms.
Formal or informal: Both formal and informal usage is common.
Countable or uncountable: Countable (e.g., one terminal, two terminals)
Stress marks: ˈtɜːmɪnəl
Synonym: Final, end
Opposite: Beginning, start
Example
(Noun) “The international terminal was undergoing renovations.”/ (Adjective) “They reached the terminal point of the railway line.”
Topnotch
Title: Topnotch
Pronunciation: /ˈtɒpˌnɒtʃ/
Part of speech: Adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: “Topnotch” does not have irregular spelling or forms.
Formal or informal: Both formal and informal usage is common.
Stress marks: ˈtɒpˌnɒtʃ
Synonym: Excellent, first-rate
Opposite: Poor, inferior
Of the highest quality; excellent
She received topnotch service at the hotel
