فهرست
Curious
Title: Curious
Pronunciation: /ˈkjʊriəs/
Part of speech: adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: ˈkjʊriəs
Synonym: inquisitive
Opposite: indifferent
eager to know or learn something
The child was curious about the world around him
Proud
Title: Proud
Pronunciation: /praʊd/
Part of speech: adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: praʊd
Synonym: satisfied
Opposite: ashamed
feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one’s own achievements, qualities
She was proud of her son’s accomplishments
Selfish
Title: Selfish
Pronunciation: /ˈsɛlfɪʃ/
Part of speech: adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: ˈsɛlfɪʃ
Synonym: egocentric
Opposite: selfless
lacking consideration for others; concerned chiefly with one’s own personal profit or pleasure
His selfish behavior alienated his friends
Miserable
Title: Miserable
Pronunciation: /ˈmɪzərəbl/
Part of speech: adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: ˈmɪzərəbl
Synonym: unhappy
Opposite: joyful
wretchedly unhappy or uncomfortable
The rainy weather made her feel miserable
Patient
Title: Patient
Pronunciation: /ˈpeɪʃənt/
Part of speech: adjective and noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable (as a noun)
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive (as an adjective)
Stress marks: ˈpeɪʃənt (adjective), ˈpeɪʃənt (noun)
Synonym (adjective): tolerant
Opposite (adjective): impatient
able to accept or tolerate delays, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious
She was very patient with the children
Keen
Title: Keen
Pronunciation: /kiːn/
Part of speech: adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: kiːn
Synonym: eager
Opposite: indifferent
having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm
She had a keen interest in art
Honest
Title: Honest
Pronunciation: /ˈɒnɪst/
Part of speech: adjective and noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable (as a noun)
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive (as an adjective)
Stress marks: ˈɒnɪst (adjective), ˈɒnɪst (noun)
Synonym (adjective): truthful, sincere
Opposite (adjective): dishonest
Synonym (noun): truth-teller
Opposite (noun): liar
free of deceit and untruthfulness; truthful and sincere; a person who is honest in conduct
It’s important to be honest with yourself and others
Cruel
Title: Cruel
Pronunciation : /ˈkruːəl/
Part of speech : adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms : none
Formal or informal : formal
Countable or uncountable : uncountable
Transitive or intransitive : intransitive
Stress marks : ˈkruːəl
Synonym : brutal
Opposite : kind
willfully causing pain or suffering to others, or feeling no concern about it
The treatment of the prisoners was unnecessarily cruel
Annoying
Title: Annoying
Pronunciation : /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/
Part of speech : adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms : none
Formal or informal : informal
Countable or uncountable : uncountable
Transitive or intransitive : intransitive
Stress marks : əˈnɔɪɪŋ
Synonym : irritating
Opposite : pleasant
causing irritation or annoyance
His constant tapping on the desk was very annoying
Needy
Title: Needy
Pronunciation : /ˈniːdi/
Part of speech : adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms : none
Formal or informal : formal
Countable or uncountable : uncountable
Transitive or intransitive : intransitive
Stress marks : ˈniːdi
Synonym : impoverished
Opposite : self-sufficient
needing emotional support; lacking food, clothing, and other necessities of life because of poverty
The charity organization helps provide for the needy in the community
Stubborn
Title: Stubborn
Pronunciation: /ˈstʌbən/
Part of speech: adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: ˈstʌbən
Synonym: obstinate
Opposite: flexible
having or showing dogged determination not to change one’s attitude or position on something
His stubborn refusal to admit he was wrong caused a lot of tension
Independents
Title: Independents
Pronunciation: /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/
Part of speech: adjective and noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable (as a noun)
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive (as an adjective)
Stress marks: ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt (adjective), ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt (noun)
Synonym (adjective): self-reliant
Opposite (adjective): dependent
Synonym (noun): freethinker
Opposite (noun): follower
free from outside control; not depending on another’s authority
She has always been very independent and self-sufficient
Ambitious
Title: Ambitious
Pronunciation: /æmˈbɪʃəs/
Part of speech: adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: æmˈbɪʃəs
Synonym: determined
Opposite: unmotivated
having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed or achieve something
She is very ambitious and has big plans for her future
Sociable
Title: Sociable
Pronunciation: /ˈsəʊʃəbl/
Part of speech: adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: ˈsəʊʃəbl
Synonym: outgoing
Opposite: unsociable
willing to talk and engage in activities with other people; friendly and pleasant to be with
He’s always been very sociable and enjoys being around others
Generous
Title: Generous
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛnərəs/
Part of speech: adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: ˈdʒɛnərəs
Synonym: charitable
Opposite: selfish
showing a readiness to give more of something, such as money or time, than is strictly necessary
She was generous with her time and always willing to help others
Gentle
Title: Gentle
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛnt(ə)l/
Part of speech: adjective and noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable (as a noun)
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive (as an adjective)
Stress marks: ˈdʒɛnt(ə)l (adjective), ˈdʒɛnt(ə)l (noun)
Synonym (adjective): mild, tender
Opposite (adjective): harsh
Synonym (noun): aristocrat
Opposite (noun): commoner
having or showing a mild, kind, or tender temperament or character; a person of good social standing
She spoke in a gentle voice to calm the frightened child
Welcoming
Title: Welcoming
Pronunciation : /ˈwɛlkəmɪŋ/
Part of speech : adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms : none
Formal or informal : formal
Countable or uncountable : uncountable
Transitive or intransitive : intransitive
Stress marks : ˈwɛlkəmɪŋ
Synonym : hospitable
Opposite : unfriendly
showing hospitality and kindness to guests or new arrivals
The hotel staff was very welcoming to the tourists
Peaceful
Title: Peaceful
Pronunciation : /ˈpiːsf(ə)l/
Part of speech : adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms : none
Formal or informal : formal
Countable or uncountable : uncountable
Transitive or intransitive : intransitive
Stress marks : ˈpiːsf(ə)l
Synonym : calm
Opposite : chaotic
free from disturbance; tranquil
The peaceful countryside was a welcome change from the city
Doubtful
Title: Doubtful
Pronunciation : /ˈdaʊtf(ə)l/
Part of speech : adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms : none
Formal or informal : formal
Countable or uncountable : uncountable
Transitive or intransitive : intransitive
Stress marks : ˈdaʊtf(ə)l
Synonym : uncertain
Opposite : certain
uncertain about something; not confident
Her expression was doubtful as she listened to the proposal
Bully
Title: Bully
Pronunciation : /ˈbʊli/
Part of speech : noun and verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms : none
Formal or informal : informal
Countable or uncountable : countable (as a noun)
Transitive or intransitive : transitive (as a verb)
Stress marks : ˈbʊli (noun), ˈbʊli (verb)
Synonym (noun): persecutor
Opposite (noun): protector
Synonym (verb): intimidate
Opposite (verb): protect
a person who uses strength or power to harm
He was being bullied at school
Individual
Title: Individual
Pronunciation : /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdjʊəl/
Part of speech : noun and adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms : none
Formal or informal : formal
Countable or uncountable : countable (as a noun)
Transitive or intransitive : intransitive (as an adjective)
Stress marks : ˌɪndɪˈvɪdjʊəl (noun), ˌɪndɪˈvɪdjʊəl (adjective)
Synonym (noun): person, individualist, character, soul, human being, mortal, man/woman/person, human, party, customer, citizen, member, subject, unit, case, specimen, example, exemplar, representative, type, sort, variety, breed, class, model, archetype, prototype, original, mold, stamp, standard, criterion, norm, paragon, epitome, embodiment, incarnation, symbolization, exemplification, realization, actualization, realization, real thing, real McCoy; informalsomeone, somebody, one; formalsomeone, somebody; rarething; archaicbody; rarepersonage; archaicsoul. Opposite (noun): group
single; separate; distinct;characteristic of a single person,thing, or group;intended for one person
Each individual is responsible for their own actions
Outgoing
Title: Outgoing
Pronunciation : /aʊtˈgəʊɪŋ/
Part of speech : adjective and noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms : none
Formal or informal : formal
Countable or uncountable : countable (as a noun)
Transitive or intransitive : intransitive (as an adjective)
Stress marks : aʊtˈgəʊɪŋ
Synonym (adjective): extroverted
Opposite (adjective): introverted
Synonym (noun): departing
Opposite (noun): arriving
friendly and socially confident; leaving a particular place; departing; retiring;resigning; extroved
She’s very outgoing and makes friends easily
Mean
Title: Mean
Pronunciation : /miːn/
Part of speech : adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms : none
Formal or informal : formal
Countable or uncountable : uncountable
Transitive or intransitive : intransitive
Stress marks : miːn
Synonym : unkind
Opposite : kind
unkind, spiteful, or unfair
His mean comments hurt her feelings
Childish
Title: Childish
Pronunciation : /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
Part of speech : adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms : none
Formal or informal : formal
Countable or uncountable : uncountable
Transitive or intransitive : intransitive
Stress marks : ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ
Synonym : immature
Opposite : mature
of, like, or appropriate to a child
His childish behavior was embarrassing
Loyal
Title: Loyal
Pronunciation : /ˈlɔɪ(ə)l/
Part of speech : adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms : none
Formal or informal : formal
Countable or uncountable : uncountable
Transitive or intransitive : intransitive
Stress marks : ˈlɔɪ(ə)l
Synonym : faithful
Opposite : disloyal
giving firm and constant support to a person or institution
He remained loyal to his friends even when times were tough
Mysterious
Title: Mysterious
Pronunciation : /mɪsˈtɪərɪəs/
Part of speech : adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms : none
Formal or informal : formal
Countable or uncountable : uncountable
Transitive or intransitive : intransitive
Stress marks : mɪsˈtɪərɪəs
Synonym : enigmatic
Opposite : clear
difficult to understand or explain; strange
The disappearance of the old house was mysterious
Determined
Title: Determined
Pronunciation /dɪˈtərmɪnd/
Part of speech adjective
Irregular spelling determined
and irregular forms none
Formal informal formal
Countable uncountable uncountable
Transitive intransitive transitive
Stress marks dɪˈtərmɪnd
Synonym resolute
Opposite undecided
having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it Irregular spelling determined
She was determined to finish the race despite her injury
Aware
Title: Aware
Pronunciation /əˈwɛː/
Part of speech adjective
Irregular spelling aware
and irregular forms none
Formal informal formal
Countable uncountable uncountable
Transitive intransitive transitive
Stress marks əˈwɛː
Synonym conscious
Opposite unaware
having knowledge of something
He was aware that the situation was becoming dangerous
Complex
Title: Complex
Pronunciation /kəmˈplɛks/
Part of speech adjective and noun
Irregular spelling complex
and irregular forms none
Formal informal formal
Countable uncountable countable as a noun
Transitive intransitive intransitive as an adjective
Stress marks kəmˈplɛks
Synonym complicated
Opposite simple
consisting of many different and connected parts
The problem was too complex for me to solve alone
Criminal
Title: Criminal
Pronunciation /krɪmᵻnl/
Part of speech noun and adjective
Irregular spelling criminal
and irregular forms none
Formal informal formal
Countable uncountable countable as a noun
Transitive intransitive transitive as an adjective
Stress marks krɪmᵻnl
Synonym as a noun lawbreaker
Opposite as a noun law-abiding citizen
Synonym as an adjective unlawful
Opposite as an adjective legal
a person who has committed a crime
The criminal was sentenced to ten years in prison
Embarrassing
Title: Embarrassing
Pronunciation : /ᵻmˈbærᵻsᵻŋ/
Part of speech : adjective
Irregular spelling : embarrassing
irregular forms : none
Formal ,informal : formal
Countable, uncountable : uncountable
Transitive intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks : ᵻmˈbærᵻsᵻŋ
Synonym : humiliating
Opposite : graceful
causing embarrassment
His behavior at the party was embarrassing
Essential
Title: Essential
Pronunciation : /ᵻˈsɛnʃ(ə)l/
Part of speech : adjective
Irregular spelling :essential
irregular forms : none
Formal , informal : formal
Countable, uncountable : uncountable
Transitive intransitive : intransitive
Stress marks : ᵻˈsɛnʃ(ə)l
Synonym :crucial
Opposite : nonessential
absolutely necessary
Water is essential for life
Global
Title: Global
Pronunciation :/ˈgləʊb(ə)l/
Part of speech :adjective
Irregular spelling :global
irregular forms :none
Formal, informal : formal
Countable , uncountable :uncountable
Transitive, intransitive : intransitive
Stress marks:ˈgləʊb(ə)l
Synonym: worldwide
Opposite: local
relating to the whole world
The company has a global presence
Historical
Title: Historical
Pronunciation: /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
Part of speech: adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: hi-STOR-i-cal
Synonym: past, old
Opposite: modern
relating to the past, especially to the history of a place, person, or thing
The historical significance of the site cannot be overstated
Imaginary
Title: Imaginary
Pronunciation: /ɪˈmadʒɪn(ə)ri/
Part of speech: adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: neutral
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: i-MAG-i-nary
Synonym: fictional, unreal
Opposite: real
existing only in the imagination
The story is set in an imaginary world where anything is possible
Native
Title: Native
Pronunciation: /ˈneɪtɪv/
Part of speech: adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: neutral
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: NAY-tive
Synonym: indigenous, local
Opposite: foreign
belonging to a particular place by birth or origin
She is a native New Yorker
Ancient
Title: Ancient
Pronunciation: /ˈeɪnʃ(ə)nt/
Part of speech: adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: neutral
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: AYN-shent
Synonym: old, antique
Opposite: modern
belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence
The ancient ruins of Rome are a popular tourist attraction
Secret
Title: Secret
Pronunciation: /ˈsiːkrɪt/
Part of speech: noun/adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: neutral
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: SEE-krit (noun), si-KREET (adjective)
Synonym: confidential, hidden
Opposite: public
not known or seen or not meant to be known or seen by others
She told me a secret that she had been keeping for years
Obvious
Title: Obvious
Pronunciation: /ˈɒbvɪəs/
Part of speech: adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: neutral
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: OB-vi-us
Synonym: clear, evident
Opposite: hidden
easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent
It was obvious that she was lying
Odd
Title: Odd
Pronunciation: /ɒd/
Part of speech: adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: neutral
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: OD
Synonym: strange, unusual
Opposite: normal
different from what is usual or expected; strange
It was odd that he didn’t show up to the meeting
Official
Title: Official
Pronunciation: /əˈfɪʃ(ə)l/
Part of speech: adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: ə-FISH-(ə)l
Synonym: authorized, formal
Opposite: unofficial
relating to an authority or public body and its duties, actions, and responsibilities
The official announcement will be made tomorrow
Powerful
Title: Powerful
Pronunciation: /ˈpaʊəf(ə)fl/
Part of speech: adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: neutral
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: POW-er-f(ə)l
Synonym: strong, influential
Opposite: weak
having great power or strength
The president is one of the most powerful people in the world
Primary
Title: Primary
Pronunciation: /ˈprʌɪm(ə)ri/
Part of speech: adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: neutral
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: PRY-m(ə)ri
Synonym: main, chief
Opposite: secondary
of chief importance; principal
The primary goal is to increase sales
Previous
Title: Previous
Pronunciation: /ˈpriːviəs/
Part of speech: adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: neutral
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: PREE-vi-us
Synonym: former, prior
Opposite: following
existing or occurring before in time or order; earlier
She had never met him on any previous occasion
Rare
Title: Rare
Pronunciation: /reə(r)/
Part of speech: adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: neutral
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: re-AIR
Synonym: uncommon, scarce
Opposite: common
not occurring very often; uncommon
The disease is extremely rare
Rough
Title: Rough
Pronunciation: /rʌf/
Part of speech: adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: neutral
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: RUF
Synonym: uneven, coarse
Opposite: smooth
not smooth; uneven or irregular in texture or form
The surface of the rock was rough and uneven
Sharp
Title: Sharp
Pronunciation: /ʃɑːp/
Part of speech: adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: neutral
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: SHARP
Synonym: keen, pointed
Opposite: dull
having an edge or point that is able to cut or pierce something; having a point
Be careful with that knife, it’s very sharp
Suitable
Title: Suitable
Pronunciation: /ˈsuːtəb(ə)l/
Part of speech: adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: neutral
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: SOO-tuh-b(ə)l
Synonym: appropriate, fitting
Opposite: unsuitable
right or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation; appropriate, proper
This dress is not suitable for a formal event
Upset
Title: Upset
Pronunciation: /ʌpˈsɛt/
Part of speech: adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: neutral
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: up-SET
Synonym: distressed, disturbed
Opposite: calm, content
unhappy, disappointed, or worried
She was upset by the news of his death
Central
Title: Central
Pronunciation: /ˈsɛntr(ə)l/
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: neutral
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: SEN-tr(ə)l
Synonym: key, primary
Opposite: peripheral, marginal
Part of speech: adjective
at the center; of the greatest importance; main
The central issue is how to improve the economy
