فهرست
Impression
Title: Impression
Pronunciation: /ɪmˈprɛʃn/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: None
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: None
Stress marks: im-PRES-sion
Synonym: perception, imprint
opposite: reality
an idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone
My first impression of him was that he was unfriendly
Theory
Title: Theory
Pronunciation: /ˈθɪəri/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: None
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: None
Stress marks: THE-o-ry
Synonym: hypothesis, concept
Opposite: fact
a supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain something
The theory of evolution has been widely accepted by the scientific community
Thinking
Title: Thinking
Pronunciation: /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
Part of speech: noun/adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: None
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: None
Stress marks: THINK-ing
Synonym: reasoning, thought
Opposite: irrationality
the process of considering or reasoning about something; using thought or reason to form opinions
His thinking on the matter was very logical
Choice
Title: Choice
Pronunciation: /tʃɔɪs/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: None
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: None
Stress marks: CHOICE
Synonym: option, decision
Opposite: obligation
an act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities; the right
She had to make a choice between two job offers
Option
Title: Option
Pronunciation: /ˈɒpʃn/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: None
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: None
Stress marks: OP-tion
Synonym: choice, alternative
Opposite: obligation
a thing that is or may be chosen; a choice or alternative available
She had several options for vacation destinations
Ignorance
Title: Ignorance
Pronunciation: /ˈɪɡnərəns/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: None
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: None
Stress marks: IG-no-rance
Synonym: unawareness, naivety
Opposite: knowledge
lack of knowledge or information about something; unawareness of something
His ignorance of basic math concepts was evident in his work
Doubt
Title: Doubt
Pronunciation: /daʊt/
Part of speech: noun/verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: None
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable (when referring to the feeling)
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive (when used as a verb)
Stress marks: DOUBT
Synonym: uncertainty, question
Opposite: certainty
a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction; to be uncertain about something
She had doubts about his ability to complete the project on time
Possibility
Title: Possibility
Pronunciation: /ˌpɒsəˈbɪlɪti/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: None
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: None
Stress marks: pos-si-BIL-i-ty
Synonym: potential, chance
Opposite: impossibility
a thing that may happen or be the case; the state or fact of being possible
There is a possibility of rain later today
Concept
Title: Concept
Pronunciation: /ˈkɒnsɛpt/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: None
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: None
Stress marks: CON-cept
Synonym: notion, idea
Opposite: reality
an abstract idea; a general notion or idea
The concept of time travel is fascinating
Prediction
Title: Prediction
Pronunciation: /prɪˈdɪkʃn/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: None
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: None
Stress marks: pre-DIC-tion
Synonym: forecast, prophecy
Opposite: hindsight
a forecast of what will happen in the future, based on present indications or past experience
His prediction about the outcome of the game was accurate
Truth
Title: Truth
Pronunciation: /truːθ/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: None
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: None
Stress marks: TRUTH
Synonym: reality, fact
Opposite: falsehood
the quality or state of being true; that which is true or in accordance with fact or reality
The truth about the situation was revealed in the end
Permission
Title: Permission
Pronunciation: /pəˈmɪʃn/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: None
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: None
Stress marks: per-MIS-sion
Synonym: authorization, consent
Opposite: prohibition
consent; authorization; the act of allowing something to happen
She asked for permission to leave early
Evidence
Title: Evidence
Pronunciation: /ˈɛvɪdəns/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: None
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: None
Stress marks: EV-i-dence
Synonym: proof, testimony
Opposite: speculation
the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true
The evidence presented in court was compelling
Comparison
Title: Comparison
Pronunciation: /kəmˈpærɪsn/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: None
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: None
Stress marks: com-PAR-i-son
Synonym: analogy, similarity
Opposite: contrast
the act or instance of comparing; the quality of being similar or equivalent
The comparison between the two products was interesting
Concern
Title: Concern
Pronunciation: /kənˈsɜːn/
Part of speech: noun/verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: None
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable (when referring to a matter)
Transitive or intransitive: Transitive (when used as a verb)
Stress marks: con-CERN
Synonym: worry, interest
Opposite: indifference
a matter of interest or importance to someone; to cause anxiety or worry to someone
His concern for the environment is evident in his lifestyle choices
Growth
Title: Growth
Pronunciation: /ɡrəʊθ/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: None
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: None
Stress marks: GROWTH
Synonym: development, expansion
Opposite: decline
the process of increasing in physical size; the process of developing or maturing mentally,emotional
The growth of the company was impressive
Dream
Title: Dream
Pronunciation: /driːm/
Part of speech: noun/verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: None
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable (when referring to a specific dream)
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive (when used as a verb)
Stress marks: DREAM
Synonym: vision, aspiration
Opposite: reality
a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person’s mind during sleep
She had a vivid dream about flying
Nightmare
Title: Nightmare
Pronunciation: /ˈnaɪtmɛː/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: None
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: None
Stress marks: NIGHT-mare
Synonym: bad dream, horror
Opposite: pleasant dream
a frightening or unpleasant dream; a very unpleasant or frightening experience or prospect
The car accident was a nightmare for everyone involved
Offer
Title: Offer
Pronunciation: /ˈɒfə/
Part of speech: noun/verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: None
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Transitive (when used as a verb)
Stress marks: OF-fer
Synonym: proposal, present
Opposite: refusal
a proposal or suggestion, especially one put forward for acceptance or rejection
She received an offer for the job she had applied for.
Difference
Title: Difference
Pronunciation: /ˈdɪf(ə)r(ə)ns/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: None
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: None
Stress marks: DIF-fer-ence
Synonym: distinction, variation
Opposite: similarity
a point or way in which people or things are not the same; the result of subtracting one number
The difference between the two products was significant
Possession
Title: Possession
Pronunciation: /pəˈzɛʃ(ə)n/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: None
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: None
Stress marks: po-SES-sion
Synonym: ownership, control
Opposite: loss
the state of having, owning, or controlling something; something that is owned or possessed
His possession of the stolen goods was illegal
Promise
Title: Promise
Pronunciation: /ˈprɒmɪs/
Part of speech: noun/verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: None
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable (when referring to a specific promise)
Transitive or intransitive: Transitive (when used as a verb)
Stress marks: PROM-ise
Synonym: assurance, commitment
Opposite: betrayal
a declaration or assurance that one will do something or refrain from doing something
He made a promise to be home by 6 pm
Abstract
Title: Abstract
Pronunciation: /ˈæbstrækt/
Part of speech: adjective/noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: abstractly (adverb)
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable (when referring to a summary)
Transitive or intransitive: None
Stress marks: AB-stract
Synonym: theoretical, summary
Opposite: concrete
existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence
The concept of love is abstract and difficult to define
Content
Title: Content
Pronunciation: /ˈkɒntɛnt/
Part of speech: noun/adjective/verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: None
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable (when referring to material)
Transitive or intransitive: Transitive (when used as a verb)
Stress marks: CON-tent
Synonym: substance, pleased
Opposite: discontent
the material dealt with in a literary or artistic work; satisfied with what one is or has
The content of the book was very informative
Situation
Title: Situation
Pronunciation: /ˌsɪtjʊˈeɪʃn/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: None
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: None
Stress marks: si-tu-A-tion
Synonym: circumstance, condition
Opposite: stability
a set of circumstances in which one finds oneself; the location and surroundings of a place
The situation in the country is tense due to political unrest
Attitude
Title: Attitude
Pronunciation: /ˈætɪtjuːd/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: None
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: None
Stress marks: AT-ti-tude
Synonym: perspective, mindset
Opposite: indifference
a settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something
Her attitude towards her job is very positive
