فهرست
Naval
Title: Naval
Pronunciation: ˈneɪvəl
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: na-val
Synonym: maritime, nautical
Opposite: land-based, terrestrial
Relating to the navy or ships
The naval officer was responsible for the safety of the crew and the ship
Needle
Title: Needle
Pronunciation: ˈniːdl
Part of speech: noun/verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: needles (plural, noun), needled (verb)
Formal or informal: both
Countable or uncountable: countable (noun)
Transitive or intransitive: transitive (verb), intransitive (noun)
Stress marks: nee-dle
Synonym: pin, stitch (noun), sew, pierce (verb)
Opposite: patch, adhesive (noun), remove, extract (verb)
A small, pointed tool used for sewing; to sew or pierce with a needle
She threaded the needle and began to stitch the tear in her shirt
Neglect
Title: Neglect
Pronunciation: nɪˈɡlɛkt
Part of speech: noun/verb
Definition: the state of being uncared for or disregarded; to fail to take care of or pay attention to something or someone
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: neglects (plural, noun), neglected (verb)
Formal or informal: both
Countable or uncountable: uncountable (noun)
Transitive or intransitive: transitive (verb), intransitive (noun)
Stress marks: ne-glect
Synonym: disregard, ignore (noun), abandon, overlook (verb)
Opposite: care, attention (noun), attend, care for (verb)
Example
The neglect of the garden led to overgrown weeds and dead plants
Negligent
Title: Negligent
Pronunciation: ˈnɛɡlɪdʒənt
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: neg-li-gent
Synonym: careless, irresponsible
Opposite: careful, responsible
Failing to take proper care in doing something; careless or irresponsible
The negligent driver caused a serious accident on the highway
Nest
Title: Nest
Pronunciation: nɛst
Part of speech: noun/verb
Definition: a structure built by birds or other animals to hold their eggs or young; to settle into a comfortable or secure position
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: nests (plural, noun), nested (verb)
Formal or informal: both
Countable or uncountable: countable (noun)
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive (verb), transitive (noun)
Stress marks: nest
Synonym: roost, den (noun), settle, snuggle (verb)
Opposite: predator, hunter (noun), displace, uproot (verb)
Example
The bird built its nest high up in the tree to protect its eggs from predators
Nostalgia
Title: Nostalgia
Pronunciation: nɒˈstaldʒə
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: nos-tal-gia
Synonym: reminiscence, longing
Opposite: present, reality
Example
The old photographs brought back a wave of nostalgia for her childhood
Nostril
Title: Nostril
Pronunciation: ˈnɒstrɪl
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: nostrils (plural)
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: nos-tril
Synonym: nasal passage, naris
Opposite: mouth, ear
Either of the two external openings of the nose; a nasal cavity
She held her breath and pinched her nostrils closed to avoid the foul smell
Observe
Title: Observe
Pronunciation: əbˈzɜːv
Part of speech: verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: observes (plural)
Formal or informal: both
Countable or uncountable: uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: transitive
Stress marks: ob-serve
Synonym: watch, notice
Opposite: ignore, neglect
To watch carefully or attentively; to make a remark or comment on something
The scientists observed the behavior of the animals in their natural habitat
Occasion
Title: Occasion
Pronunciation: əˈkeɪʒən
Part of speech: noun/verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: occasions (plural, noun), occasioned (verb)
Formal or informal: both
Countable or uncountable: countable (noun)
Transitive or intransitive: transitive (verb), intransitive (noun)
Stress marks: oc-ca-sion
Synonym: event, circumstance (noun), cause, bring about (verb)
Opposite: non-event, non-occasion (noun), prevent, hinder (verb)
A particular event or happening; to cause or bring about something
The wedding was a joyous occasion for all who attended
Oddly
Title: Oddly
Pronunciation: ˈɒdli
Part of speech: adverb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: odder (comparative), oddest (superlative)
Formal or informal: both
Countable or uncountable: uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: odd-ly
Synonym: strangely, unusually
Opposite: normally, typically
In a strange or unusual way; unexpectedly or surprisingly
The car started up oddly, making a strange noise before finally running smoothly
Odour
Title: Odour
Pronunciation: ˈəʊdə
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: odours (plural)
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: o-dour
Synonym: smell, stench
Opposite: fragrance, aroma
a distinctive smell, especially an unpleasant one; a scent or fragrance
The odor coming from the garbage can was unbearable
Omission
Title: Omission
Pronunciation: əʊˈmɪʃən
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: omissions (plural)
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: o-mis-sion
Synonym: exclusion, neglect
Opposite: inclusion, addition
The act of leaving out or neglecting something; a failure to include or mention something
The omission of his name from the list was a mistake
Opposed
Title: Opposed
Pronunciation: əˈpəʊzd
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: in conflict with or resistant to something; having an opposite or contrasting quality or direction
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: op-posed
Synonym: against, conflicting
Opposite: in favor of, supportive
Example
The two candidates held opposed views on the issue of climate change
Ordeal
Title: Ordeal
Pronunciation: ɔːˈdiːl
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: ordeals (plural)
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: or-deal
Synonym: trial, hardship
A difficult or painful experience; a severe trial or test
The surgery was a trying ordeal for the patient and his family
Ornament
Title: Ornament
Pronunciation: ˈɔːnəmənt
Part of speech: noun/verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: ornaments (plural, noun), ornamented (verb)
Formal or informal: both
Countable or uncountable: countable (noun)
Transitive or intransitive: transitive (verb), intransitive (noun)
Stress marks: or-na-ment
Synonym: decoration, adornment (noun), decorate, embellish (verb)
Opposite: plain, unadorned
A decorative object; to decorate or embellish something
The Christmas tree was adorned with colorful ornaments and lights
Orphan
Title: Orphan
Pronunciation: ˈɔːfən
Part of speech: noun/verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: orphans (plural, noun), orphaned (verb)
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable (noun)
Transitive or intransitive: transitive (verb), intransitive (noun)
Stress marks: or-phan
Synonym: foundling, abandoned child (noun), abandon, leave alone (verb)
Opposite: supported, cared for
Example
The orphanage provided a safe and loving home for children who had lost their parents
Outrage
Title: Outrage
Pronunciation: ˈaʊtreɪdʒ
Part of speech: noun/verb
Definition: an extremely strong reaction of anger, shock, or indignation; to cause such a reaction in someone
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: outrages (plural, noun), outraged (verb)
Formal or informal: both
Countable or uncountable: countable (noun)
Transitive or intransitive: transitive (verb), intransitive (noun)
Stress marks: out-rage
Synonym: indignation, anger (noun), enrage, provoke (verb)
Opposite: calm, peace
Example
The video of police brutality caused outrage among the community and sparked protestsxa
Owe
Title: Owe
Pronunciation: əʊ
Part of speech: verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: owes (present tense), owed (past tense)
Formal or informal: both
Countable or uncountable: uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: transitive
Stress marks: owe
Synonym: be in debt, be obligated
Opposite: repay, settle up
To be under an obligation to pay or repay someone; to be indebted to someone
I owe my success to the support and encouragement of my family and friends
