Pronunciation: /kweɪnt/
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: both
Stress marks: /kweɪnt
Synonym: charming, picturesque
Opposite: modern, ordinary
The quaint little town was full of charm
Pronunciation: /ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a quality or accomplishment that makes someone suitable for a particular job or activity; an official record showing that you have finished a training course or have the necessary skills, etc.
Formal or informal: both
Countable or uncountable: countable
Stress marks: /ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n
Synonym: certification, credential
Opposite: disqualification
She obtained her teaching qualification last year
Pronunciation: /kwɛst/
Part of speech: noun/verb
Definition: a long or arduous search for something; an adventurous expedition undertaken by a knight to secure or achieve something
Formal or informal: both
Stress marks: /kwɛst
Synonym: search, journey
Opposite: surrender
The hero embarked on a quest to find the lost treasure
Pronunciation: /kwəʊt/
Part of speech: noun/verb
Definition: repeat or copy out (a group of words from a text or speech), typically with an indication that one is not the original author or speaker; a quotation from a text or speech
Formal or informal: both
Transitive or intransitive: transitive
Stress marks: /kwəʊt
Synonym: cite, reference (verb), saying, excerpt (noun)
Opposite: paraphrase
She quoted a famous line from the movie
Pronunciation: /ˈreɪsɪst/
Part of speech: noun/adjective
Definition: a person who shows or feels discrimination or prejudice against people of other races, or who believes that a particular race is superior to another; showing or feeling discrimination or prejudice against people of other races, or believing that a particular race is superior to another
Formal or informal: both
Countable or uncountable: countable (noun)
Stress marks: /ˈreɪsɪst
Synonym: bigot, discriminatory (noun), prejudiced, discriminatory (adjective)
Opposite: tolerant, inclusive
His racist remarks caused outrage
Pronunciation: /ˈradɪk(ə)l/
Part of speech: noun/adjective
Definition: (especially of change or action) relating to or affecting the fundamental nature of something; far-reaching or thorough; a person who advocates thorough or complete political or social reform; a member of a political party or part of a party pursuing such aims
Formal or informal: both
Countable or uncountable: countable (noun)
Stress marks: /ˈradɪk(ə)l
Synonym: drastic, extreme (adjective), reformer, revolutionary (noun)
Opposite: conservative, moderate
The company made some radical changes to its policies
Pronunciation: /reɪdʒ/
Part of speech: noun/verb
Definition: violent, uncontrollable anger; feel or express violent uncontrollable anger; move with great violence or intensity
Formal or informal: both
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive (verb)
Stress marks: /reɪdʒ
Synonym: fury, wrath (noun), fume, seethe (verb)
Opposite: calm, serenity
He was filled with rage after the argument
Pronunciation: /reɪd/
Part of speech: noun/verb
Definition: a sudden attack on an enemy by troops, aircraft, or other armed forces; make a sudden attack on an enemy by troops, aircraft, or other armed forces; conduct a surprise raid on a place
Formal or informal: both
Transitive or intransitive: transitive (verb)
Stress marks: /reɪd
Synonym: assault, incursion (noun), attack, invade (verb)
Opposite: retreat, defense
The police conducted a raid on the drug cartel’s hideout
Pronunciation: /ˈræli/
Part of speech: noun/verb
Definition: bring together for a common purpose; recover or cause to recover in health, spirits, or poise; a mass meeting of people making a political protest or showing support for a cause
Formal or informal: both
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive (verb)
Stress marks: /ˈræli
Synonym: gather, unite (verb), demonstration, protest (noun)
Opposite: disperse, divide
The team rallied after their defeat
Pronunciation: /ræʃ/
Part of speech: noun/adjective
Definition:a series of unpleasant occurrences that happen quickly one after the other; displaying or proceeding from a lack of careful consideration of the possible consequences of an action; displaying an impulsive thoughtless character
Formal or informal:both.
Stress marks:/ræʃ.
Synonym:hasty, impulsive(adjective).
Opposite:certain, cautious.
The sun’s rays warmed his face
Pronunciation:/riːəˈdʒʌst/
Part of speech:noun/verb
Formal or informal:both
Stress marks:/riːəˈdʒʌst
Synonym:update, adapt(verb)
Opposite:settle, fix
She needed to readjust to life after the accident
Pronunciation:/ˌrɪəˈlɪstɪk(ə)li/
Part of speech:noun/adjective/adverb.
Definition:(in a way that shows a practical idea of what can be achieved) in a way that shows understanding and acceptance of things as they are; in a way that is true to life and gives an accurate representation of people and events
Formal or informal:both.
Stress marks:/ˌrɪəˈlɪstɪk(ə)li
Synonym:pessimistically(adverb)
Opposite:fantastically
Realistically speaking, we can’t afford to buy a new car right now
Pronunciation:/ˌrɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/
Part of speech:noun
Formal or informal:both
Stress marks:/ˌrɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n
Synonym:cognition, awareness(noun)
Opposite:misunderstanding
Her realization that she needed help was a turning point
Pronunciation:/rɛlm/
Part of speech:noun/verb/adjective
Definition:a kingdom; an area of interest or activity; an area over which activity, capacity, influence extends; an abstract sphere where an activity takes place; extend into another domain; furnish with power and authority; having great power and influence; characteristic of those having authority
Formal or informal:both
Stress marks:/rɛlm
Synonym:demesne, domain(noun); enter(adjective); reign(verb)
The novel explores the realm of fantasy
Pronunciation:/riːp/
Part of speech:noun/verb/adjective/adverb
Definition:(of a person) cut with a sickle, scythe, etc.; receive as a consequence of one’s own efforts; gain as a result of effort made previously; gather,gain from effort made previously; gather the harvest(of); cut with a sickle, scythe etc.; receive as a consequence of one’s own efforts; gain as a result of effort made previously; gather,gain from effort made previously; gather the harvest(of).
Formal or informal:both
Stress marks:/riːp
Synonym:gather, obtain(verb); bountiful(adjective); bountifully(adverb)
Opposite:sow
She reaped the rewards of her hard work
Pronunciation:/ˈriːz(ə)nɪŋ/
Part of speech:noun/verb/adjective/adverb.
Definition:(the process of thinking about something in order to make sense of it) the process of thinking about something in order to make sense of it; think logically about something in order to make sense of it; think logically about something in order to make sense of it; think logically about something in order to make sense of it; think logically about something in order to make sense of it
Formal or informal:both
Stress marks:/ˈriːz(ə)nɪŋ
Synonym:rationality(noun); logical(verb); logical(adjective); logically(adverb)
Her reasoning behind the decision was sound
Pronunciation: /ˌriːəˈʃʊər(ə)ns/
Part of speech: noun-
Formal or informal: both
Countable or uncountable: countable
Stress marks: /ˌriːəˈʃʊər(ə)ns
Synonym: comfort, encouragement
Opposite: doubt, uncertainty
She gave me reassurance that everything would be okay
Pronunciation: /rɪˈsɛptɪv/
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: both
Stress marks: /rɪˈsɛptɪv
Synonym: open, responsive
Opposite: resistant, unresponsive
She was very receptive to the feedback
Pronunciation: /ˈrɛkləs/
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: without thinking or caring about the consequences of an action; heedless of danger or the consequences of one’s actions; rash or impetuous
Formal or informal: both
Stress marks: /ˈrɛkləs
Synonym: careless, irresponsible
Opposite: cautious, responsible
His reckless driving put others in danger
Pronunciation: /ˈrɛk(ə)n/
Part of speech: verb
Definition: establish by calculation; be of the opinion; expect; consider or regard in a specified way; count or include someone or something in a calculation
Formal or informal: both
Transitive or intransitive: transitive
Stress marks: /ˈrɛk(ə)n
Synonym: calculate, estimate, believe
Opposite: disregard, ignore
I reckon we’ll be there by noon
Pronunciation: /ˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃ(ə)n/
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the action or process of recognizing or being recognized; identification of something from previous encounters or knowledge; acknowledgment of the existence validity, or legality of something
Formal or informal: both
Countable or uncountable: countable
Stress marks: /ˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃ(ə)n
Synonym: acknowledgment, identification
Opposite: ignorance, denial
She received recognition for her hard work
Pronunciation: /ˌrɛkəˈlɛkt/
Part of speech: verb
Formal or informal: both
Transitive or intransitive: transitive
Stress marks: /ˌrɛkəˈlɛkt
Synonym: remember, recall, retrieve
Opposite: forget, ignore
I can’t recollect where I put my keys
Pronunciation: /ˈrɛk(ə)nsʌɪl/
Part of speech: verb
Definition: restore friendly relations between; cause to coexist in harmony; make (one account) consistent with another, especially by allowing for transactions begun but not yet completed.
Formal or informal: both
Transitive or intransitive: transitive
Stress marks: /ˈrɛk(ə)nsʌɪl
Synonym: reunite, resolve, harmonize
Opposite: alienate, separate
They were finally able to reconcile their differences
Pronunciation: /riːkənˈstrʌkt/
Part of speech: verb
Formal or informal: both
Transitive or intransitive: transitive
Stress marks: /riːkənˈstrʌkt
Synonym: rebuild, restore
Opposite: destroy
The team was able to reconstruct the ancient building
Pronunciation: /ˌrɛkrɪˈeɪʃ(ə)n(ə)l/
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: both
Stress marks: /ˌrɛkrɪˈeɪʃ(ə)n(ə)l
Synonym: leisure, hobbyist
Opposite: work-related
He took up recreational swimming as a hobby
Pronunciation: /rɪˈkruːt/
Part of speech: noun/verb
Formal or informal: both
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: transitive
Stress marks: /rɪˈkruːt/
Synonym: enlist, hire
Opposite: discharge, dismiss
The company is looking to recruit new employees
Pronunciation: /rɪˈkər/
Part of speech: verb
Formal or informal: both
Countable or uncountable: uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: /rɪˈkər/
Synonym: repeat, return
Opposite: cease, stop
Her migraines tend to recur every few months
Pronunciation: /ˌriːdɪˈstrɪbjuːt/
Part of speech: verb
Formal or informal: both
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: transitive
Stress marks: /ˌriːdɪˈstrɪbjuːt/
Synonym: reallocate, reassign
Opposite: hoard, keep
The government plans to redistribute wealth to address income inequality
Pronunciation: /rɪˈdʌndənt/
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: both
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: /rɪˈdʌndənt/
Synonym: unnecessary, surplus
Opposite: essential, necessary
The company had to lay off some redundant employees due to budget cuts
Pronunciation: /ˌrefəˈrendəm/
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a general vote by the electorate on a single political question that has been referred to them for a direct decision
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive:
Stress marks: /ˌrefəˈrendəm/
Synonym: plebiscite, ballot
The country held a referendum on whether to leave the European Union
Pronunciation: /rɪˈfaɪnd/
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: formal
Stress marks: /rɪˈfaɪnd
Synonym: sophisticated, polished
Opposite: unrefined
She had a refined taste in art and literature
Pronunciation: /rɪˈflɛkʃ(ə)n/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: both
Countable or uncountable: countable
Stress marks: /rɪˈflɛkʃ(ə)n
Synonym: image, mirror image
Opposite: absorption
The reflection of the mountains in the lake was breathtaking
Pronunciation: /rɪˈfɔːm/
Part of speech: noun and verb
Definition (noun): the improvement or amendment of what is wrong, corrupt, unsatisfactory, etc.
Definition (verb): make changes in something, especially an institution or practice, in order to improve it
Formal or informal: both
Transitive or intransitive: transitive (verb)
Stress marks: /rɪˈfɔːm
Synonym: improvement, change
Opposite (noun): deterioration
Opposite (verb): maintain
(noun): “The government proposed a reform of the healthcare system.” (verb): “The company decided to reform its policies on employee benefits.”
Pronunciation: /rɪˈfreɪn/
Part of speech: verb and noun
Definition (noun): a repeated line or number of lines in a poem or song, typically at the end of each verse
Definition (verb): stop oneself from doing something
Formal or informal: both
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive (verb)
Stress marks: /rɪˈfreɪn
Synonym (noun): chorus, verse
Synonym (verb): abstain, resist
Opposite (noun): verse
Opposite (verb): indulge
(noun): “The song had a catchy refrain that everyone sang along to.” (verb): “He had to refrain from eating sweets during his diet.”
Pronunciation: /ˈrɛfjuːdʒ/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: both
Countable or uncountable: countable
Stress marks: /ˈrɛfjuːdʒ
Synonym: sanctuary, shelter
Opposite: danger
The refugees sought refuge in neighboring countries
Pronunciation:/rɪˈɡɑrdləs/
Part of speech: adverb/adjective
Definition: without paying attention to the present situation; despite the prevailing circumstances
Formal or informal:both
Countable or uncountable:uncountable
Transitive or intransitive:
Stress marks:/rɪˈɡɑrdləs/
Synonym:anyway, nevertheless
Opposite:pertinent,relevant
I will continue with my plans regardless
Pronunciation:/reɪˈʒiːm/
Part of speech:noun
Formal or informal:both
Countable or uncountable:countable
Transitive or intransitive:
Stress marks:/reɪˈʒiːm/
Synonym:government, administration
Opposite:democracy, freedom
The new regime implemented strict policies
Pronunciation:/ˈredʒɪstər/
Part of speech:noun/verb
Formal or informal:both
Countable or uncountable:both
Transitive or intransitive:both
Stress marks:/ˈredʒɪstər/
Synonym:list, enroll
Opposite:deregister, unregister
I need to register for the conference
Pronunciation:/reɪn/
Part of speech:noun/verb
Formal or informal:both
Countable or uncountable:both
Transitive or intransitive:both
Stress marks:/reɪn/
Synonym:rulership, govern
Opposite:surrender, relinquish
The queen’s reign lasted for over 60 years