فهرست
curious
Title: curious
Pronunciation: /ˈkjʊəriəs/
Part of speech: adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: neutral
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: KYOO-ree-uhs
Synonym: inquisitive, nosy
Opposite: indifferent, uninterested
eager to know or learn something
The child was curious about the new book
brave
Title: brave
Pronunciation: /breɪv/
Part of speech: adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: neutral
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: breyv
Synonym: courageous, fearless
Opposite: cowardly, fearful
ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage
She showed a brave face during the difficult times
silly
Title: silly
Pronunciation: /ˈsɪli/
Part of speech: adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: informal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: SIH-lee
Synonym: foolish, ridiculous
Opposite: sensible, serious
having or showing a lack of common sense or judgment; absurd and foolish
The silly joke made everyone laugh
proud
Title: proud
Pronunciation: /praʊd/
Part of speech: adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: neutral
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: praud
Synonym: satisfied, pleased
Opposite: ashamed, humble
feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one’s own achievements, qualities
She was proud of her son’s accomplishments
experienced
Title: experienced
Pronunciation: /ɪkˈspɪəriənst/
Part of speech: adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: neutral
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: ik-SPEER-ee-unst
Synonym: skilled, seasoned
Opposite: inexperienced, novice
having knowledge or skill in a particular job or activity
The experienced doctor knew exactly what to do
positive
Title: positive
Pronunciation: /ˈpɒzətɪv/
Part of speech: adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: neutral
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: PAH-zuh-tiv
Synonym: optimistic, affirmative
Opposite: negative, pessimistic
consisting in or characterized by the presence or possession of features
She had a positive outlook on life
negative
Title: negative
Pronunciation:/ˈnɛgətɪv/
Part of speech:noun/adjecive
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal ir informal:both
Countble ir uncountble :countble
Transitve ir intrnsitve :intrnsitve
Stress mrks:(Noun) NEG-(uh)-tiv; (adjecive) NEG-(uh)-tiv
Synonym (noun):denial; (adjecive) pessimistic
Opposite (noun):affirmation; (adjecive) optimistic
(noun):a word or statement that expresses denial, disagreement, or refusal
He responded with a negative
selfish
Title: selfish
Pronunciation:/ˈsɛlfɪʃ/
Part of speech:noun/adjecive
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal ir informal:both
Countble ir uncountble :countble
Transitve ir intrnsitve :intrnsitve
Stress mrks:(Noun) SEL-fish
Synonym :egocentric
Opposite :selfless
a person, action, or motive lacking consideration for others
The selfish man refused to share his food
miserable
Title: miserable
Pronunciation:/ˈmɪzrəb(ə)l/
Part of speech:noun/adjecive
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal ir informal:both
Countble ir uncountble :countble
Transitve ir intrnsitve :intrnsitve
Stress mrks:(Noun) MIZ-(uh)-ruh-bul
Synonym :wretched
Opposite :contented
a person who is extremely unhappy, especially as a result of poverty or abject misery
The miserable woman lived alone in a small apartment
talented
Title: talented
Pronunciation:/ˈtaləntɪd/
Part of speech:noun/adjecive
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal ir informal:both
Countble ir uncountble :countble
Transitve ir intrnsitve :intrnsitve
Stress mrks:(Noun) TAL-(uh)-nted
Synonym :gifted
Opposite :untalented
a natural aptitude or skill
The talented musician played the piano beautifully
patient
Title: patient
Pronunciation:/ˈpeɪʃ(ə)nt/
Part of speech:noun/adjecive
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal ir informal:both
Countble ir uncountble :countble
Transitve ir intrnsitve :intrnsitve
Stress mrks:(Noun) PAY-(shuh)-nt
Synonym :enduring
Opposite :impatient
a person receiving or registered to receive medical treatment
The patient waited calmly for the doctor
keen
Title: keen
Pronunciation:/kiːn/
Part of speech:noun/adjecive
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal ir informal:both
Countble ir uncountble :countble
Transitve ir intrnsitve :intrnsitve
Stress mrks:(Noun) keen
Synonym :sharp
Opposite :dull
highly developed
The keen sense of smell helped the dog find the missing child
Honest
Title: Honest
Pronunciation:/ˈɒnɪst/
Part of speech:noun/adjecive
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal ir informal:both
Countble ir uncountble :countble
Transitve ir intrnsitve :intrnsitve
Stress mrks:(Noun) AH-nist
Synonym :truthful
Opposite :dishonest
free of deceit and untruthfulness; sincere
The honest man returned the lost wallet to its owner
cruel
Title: cruel
Pronunciation:/ˈkruːəl/
Part of speech:noun/adjecive
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal ir informal:both
Countble ir uncountble :countble
Transitve ir intrnsitve :intrnsitve
Stress mrks:(Noun) KROO-(uh)l
Synonym :brutal
Opposite :kind
(of a person) causing pain and suffering; unpitying
The cruel treatment of animals is unacceptable
Annoying
Title: Annoying
Pronunciation:/əˈnɔɪɪŋ/
Part of speech:noun/adjecive
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal ir informal:both
Countble ir uncountble :countble
Transitve ir intrnsitve :intrnsitve
Stress mrks:(Noun) ə-noi-ing
Synonym :irritating
Opposite :pleasant
causing irritation
The annoying noise kept her awake all night
Needy
Title: Needy
Pronunciation:/ˈniːdi/
Part of speech:noun/adjecive
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal ir informal:both
Countble ir uncountble :countble
Transitve ir intrnsitve :intrnsitve
Stress mrks:(Noun) NEE-dee
Synonym :destitute
Opposite :affluent
lacking the necessities of life; very poor
The needy family received help from the local charity
stubborn
Title: stubborn
Pronunciation:/ˈstʌbən/
Part of speech:noun/adjecive
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal ir informal:both
Countble ir uncountble :countble
Transitve ir intrnsitve :intrnsitve
Stress mrks:(Noun) STUH-buhn
Synonym :obstinate
Opposite :compliant
of a personhaving or showing dogged determination not to change one’s attitude on something
The stubborn child refused to eat his vegetables
independent
Title: independent
Pronunciation:/ˌɪndɪˈpɛnd(ə)nt/
Part of speech:noun/adjecive
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal ir informal:both
Countble ir uncountble :countble
Transitve ir intrnsitve :intrnsitve
Stress mrks:(Noun) IN-di-PEN-dunt
Synonym :self-reliant
Opposite :dependent
of a person free from outside control; not depending on another’s authority
The independent woman lived on her own terms
Ambitious
Title: Ambitious
Pronunciation:/amˈbɪʃəs/
Part of speech:noun/adjecive
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal ir informal:both
Countble ir uncountble :countble
Transitve ir intrnsitve :intrnsitve
Stress mrks:(Noun) am-BISH-us
Synonym :driven
Opposite :unambitious
(of a person) having a strong desire for success or achievement
The ambitious student worked hard to achieve top grades
sociable
Title: sociable
Pronunciation:/ˈsəʊsɪəb(ə)l/
Part of speech:noun/adjecive
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal ir informal:both
Countble ir uncountble :countble
Transitve ir intrnsitve :intrnsitve
Stress mrks:(Noun) SOH-si-u-bul
Synonym :outgoing
Opposite :unsociable
willing to talk and engage in activities with other people; friendly
The sociable woman enjoyed meeting new people at social events
Generous
Title: Generous
Pronunciation:/ˈdʒɛn(ə)rəs/
Part of speech:noun/adjecive
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal ir informal:both
Countble ir uncountble :countble
Transitve ir intrnsitve :intrnsitve
Stress mrks:(Noun) JEN-(uh)-ruhs
Synonym :charitable
Opposite :stingy
giving more than is necessary or expected
The generous donation helped many people in need
skillful
Title: skillful
Pronunciation:/ˈskɪlfʊl/
Part of speech:noun/adjecive
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal ir informal:both
Countble ir uncountble :countble
Transitve ir intrnsitve :intrnsitve
Stress mrks:(Noun) SKIL-fuhl
Synonym :adept
Opposite :unskilled
having or showing skill; accomplished
The skillful artist painted a beautiful portrait
Bully
Title: Bully
Pronunciation:/ˈbʊli/
Part of speech:noun/verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal ir informal:both
Countble ir uncountble :countble
Transitve ir intrnsitve :(noun) intransitive; (verb) transitive
Stress mrks:(Noun) BOOL-i
Synonym :(noun) tormentor; (verb) intimidate
Opposite :(noun) protector; (verb) protect
a person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those whom they perceive as vulnerable
The bully was reprimanded for his aggressive behavior
Individual
Title: Individual
Pronunciation:/ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒʊəl/
Part of speech:noun/adjecive
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal ir informal:both
Countble ir uncountble :countble
Transitve ir intrnsitve :(noun) intransitive; (adjecive) intransitive
Stress mrks:(Noun) IN-di-VIJ-(uh)-u-ul
Synonym :(noun) person; (adjecive) unique
Opposite :(noun) group; (adjecive) collective
a single human being as distinct from a group, class, or family
The individual chose to pursue a unique career path
Horrible
Title: Horrible
Pronunciation:/ˈhɒrɪb(ə)l/
Part of speech:noun/adjecive
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal ir informal:both
Countble ir uncountble :countble
Transitve ir intrnsitve :(noun) intransitive; (adjecive) intransitive
Stress mrks:(Noun) HOR-i-bul
Synonym :(noun) tragedy; (adjecive) dreadful
Opposite :(noun) joyous occasion; (adjecive) delightful
(of an event, situation, or experience) causing fear, dread, horror, repugnance, etc
The horrible accident left a lasting impact on the survivors
Dependet
Title: Dependet
Pronunciation:/dɪˈpɛnd(ə)nt/
Part of speech:noun/adjecive
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal ir informal:both
Countble ir uncountble :countble
Transitve ir intrnsitve :(noun) intransitive; (adjecive) intransitive
Stress mrks:(Noun) di-PEN-dunt
Synonym :(noun) reliant; (adjecive) conditional
Opposite :(noun) independent; (adjecive) self-reliant
(of a person) relying on another for financial support
The dependent child required constant care from his parents
Personal
Title: Personal
Pronunciation:/ˈpəːs(ə)n(ə)l/
Part of speech:noun/adjecive
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal ir informal:both
Countble ir uncountble :(noun) countable; (adjecive) countable
Transitve ir intrnsitve :(noun) intransitive; (adjecive) intransitive
Stress mrks:(Noun) PUR-suh-nul
Synonym :(noun) private matter; (adjecive) subjective
Opposite :(noun) public matter; (adjecive) objective
(of an opinion, quality, or decision) arising from one’s own thoughts and experiences; subjective
The personal nature of the topic made it difficult to discuss objectively
Relaxed
Title: Relaxed
Pronunciation:/rɪˈlakst/
Part of speech:noun/adjecive
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal ir informal:both
Countble ir uncountble :(noun) countable; (adjecive) countable
Transitve ir intrnsitve :(noun) intransitive; (adjecive) intransitive
Stress mrks:(Noun) rih-LAKST
Synonym :(noun) casual atmosphere; (adjecive) easygoing
Opposite :(noun) formal setting; (adjecive) uptight
fewer rules than usual so that people can behave more naturally and freely than usual
The relaxed dress code allowed employees to wear casual attire to work
Reliable
Title: Reliable
Pronunciation:/rɪˈlʌɪəb(ə)l/
Part of speech:noun/adjecive
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal ir informal:both
Countble ir uncountble :(noun) countable; (adjecive) countable
Transitve ir intrnsitve :(noun) intransitive; (adjecive) intransitive
Stress mrks:(Noun) rih-LAHY-(uh)-buhl
Synonym :(noun) trustworthy person; (adjecive) dependable
Opposite :(noun) unreliable person; (adjecive) undependable
someone who you can trust to behave well, work hard, or do what you expect them to do
The reliable employee always completed tasks on time
Wise
Title: Wise
Pronunciation:/wʌɪz/
Part of speech:noun/adjecive
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal ir informal:both
Countble ir uncountble :(noun) countable; (adjecive) countable
Transitve ir intrnsitve :(noun) intransitive; (adjecive) intransitive
Stress mrks:(Noun)(wahyz); (verb)(wahyz)
Synonym :(noun)(wahyz); (verb)(wahyz)
Opposite :(noun)(wahyz); (verb)(wahyz)
having the ability to make good judgments based on what you have learned from your experience
The wise old man offered valuable advice to the young couple
To trick
Title: To trick
Pronunciation: /trɪk/
Part of speech: noun/verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: neutral
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: transitive
Stress marks: trik
Synonym: deceive, outsmar
Opposite: honest, straightforward
(noun): a cunning act or scheme intended to deceive or outwit someone
(noun): The trick was cleverly executed
(verb): to deceive or outwit someone using a cunning act or scheme
He tried to trick her into revealing the secret
childish
Title: childish
Pronunciation: /ˈtʃʌɪldɪʃ/
Part of speech: adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: neutral
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: CHYLD-ish
Synonym: immature, juvenile
Opposite: mature, adult
of, like, or suitable for a child; immature or juvenile
His childish behavior was not appropriate for the formal event
Loyal
Title: Loyal
Pronunciation: /ˈlɔɪəl/
Part of speech: adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: neutral
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: LOY-ul
Synonym: faithful, devoted
Opposite: disloyal, unfaithful
giving or showing firm and constant support or allegiance to a person or institution
The loyal employee always stood by the company through tough times
Responsible
Title: Responsible
Pronunciation: /rɪˈspɒnsəb(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: ri-SPON-suh-buhl
Synonym: accountable, reliable
Opposite: irresponsible, unreliable
having an obligation to do something, or having control over or care for someone
She is a responsible pet owner who always ensures her pets are well cared for
Mysterious
Title: Mysterious
Pronunciation: /mɪˈstɪərɪəs/
Part of speech: adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: neutral
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: mi-STIIR-ee-uhs
Synonym: enigmatic, puzzling
Opposite: clear, obvious
difficult or impossible to understand, explain, or identify; enigmatic or puzzling
The mysterious stranger left without a trace
Concern
Title: Concern
Pronunciation: /kənˈsəːn/
Part of speech: noun/verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal ir informal:both
Countble ir uncountble :countble
Transitve ir intrnsitve :(noun) intransitive; (verb) transitive
Stress mrks:(Noun) kuhn-SUHRN; (verb) kuhn-SUHRN
Synonym :(noun) worry, issue; (verb) involve
Opposite :(noun) unconcern; (verb) disregard
a matter of interest or importance to someone; a feeling of worry about something important
The safety of their children was their main concern
