2021 - 2022 english words

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Native

(A) belonging to a person by birth or to a thing by nature; inherent synonyms: inherited, innate, congenital, real, genuine, original.

apparent

(A) obvious to the mind or senses synonyms: clear, obvious, overt.

precise

(A.) clearly express, distinct and correct in sound and meaning. Synonyms: actual, definite, literal, rigid.

(il)logical

(Adj) Probable or reasonable synonyms: Compelling, consistent, deducible, judicious, legit

elaborate

(Adj.) many carefully arranged parts or details; complicated in design (V.) To develop in intricate and rich detail synonyms: (Adj): Complicated, complex, detailed. (V.) develop, elucidate, illustrate, detail

Narration

(N) The act of assimilating information and retelling it; storytelling synonyms: anecdote, account, voice-over, relation, recital

Plagiarism

(noun) The fact of presenting another's work or ideas as your own synonyms: piracy, infringement, falsification, appropriation

Convey

(v.) To communicate or transmit ideas or feelings. synonyms: carry, bear, transport, transmit

Distinguish

V.) to recognize or treat (someone or something) as different (V.) to perceive or point out a difference synonyms: differentiate, separate, discern, discriminate

persuasion

(N) a process aimed at changing a person's (or a group's) attitude or behavior toward some event, idea, object, or other person(s), by using written or spoken words to convey information, feelings, or reasoning, or a combination thereof synonyms: convention, inducement, promotion, influence over

Slang

(N) informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar synonyms: Argot, Jargon, lingo, patois, vernacular

accurate

(N) the quality of being precise and exact (Adverb) performed with few mistakes (N) nearness to the truth. (A) correct or true; without mistake in execution Synonyms: Noun 1: precise, specific. Adverb: perfect, flawless. Noun: truthful, factual. Adjective: skillful, perfect

feedback

(N.) 1. comments about how well or how badly someone is doing something, which are intended to help them do it better (N.) 2. the high loud noise that electrical equipment makes when part of the sound that it sends you goes back into it. synonyms: assessment, comment, criticism, evaluation

State

(N.) 1: a nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government. (V.) 2: to express a thought or idea (A.) 3: Taking place or relating to a particular region Noun: territory, nation. Verb: express, voice. Adjective: Nation's, Territory's

facilitator

(Noun) (N.) a person responsible for leading or coordinating the work of a group, as one who leads a group discussion synonyms: assistant, arranger, coordinator, developer

Contract

(Noun) (N.) An agreement between two or more parties for the doing or not doing of something specified an agreement enforceable by law synonyms: agreement, deal, pact

Editorial

(Noun) A newspaper article in which the editor his/her opinion on an issue in the news. synonyms: article, critique, opinion piece, review

Footnote

(Noun) A note at the bottom of a page that gives more detailed information about something on the page; there is usually a symbol indicating the footnote will be present, such as asterisk or bolding; AKA endnote, often used in Chicago style citations Synonyms: explanation, reference, afterthought.

stearotype

(Noun/Verb) (N.) a simplified and standardized conception or image invested with special meaning and held in common by members of a group (V.) to give a fixed form to synonyms: category, type

Diagram

(Noun/Verb) (N.) A drawing intended to explain how something works; a drawing showing the relation between the parts (V.) to make a schematic or technical drawing that shows how things work or how they are constructed synonyms: blueprint, chart, design, draft, figure, game, layou, outline, perspective, representation

acquire

(V) Buy or obtain (an object or asset) for oneself (V) learn or develop (A skill, habit, or quality) (V) Achieve (a particular reputation as a result of one's behavior or activities synonyms: obtain, receive, gain, gather, procure, achieve

Depict

(V) Show or represent by a drawing, painting, or other art form synonyms: portray, represent, picture, illustrate, delineate

Contradict

(V) To prove negative; to show to be false; to say or show the opposite of the truth. syn: contravene, contovert, deny, disaffirm, negate

Reveal

(V) make (previously unknown or secret) known to others. (N) A final revelation of information that has previously been kept from the characters or viewers syn: divulge, disclose, confess, admit, publicize

Claim

(V) to ask for especially as a right, to call for: require, to take synonyms: affirm, allege, assert, aver, avouch, avow, contend, declare, insist, maintain, profess, protest, purport, warrant.

Contrast

(V): to compare two things in order to show their differences (N):the difference between two things syn: Adverse, comparison, Disparity, diversity, foil, dissimilarity

Imply

(V.) To suggest without saying it directly synonyms: connote, denote, hint, insinuate, intend, mention, point to, refer, signify, suggest.

Evaluate

(V.) To think carefully about something before making a judgement about its value, importance, or quality. synonyms: appraise, estimate, assess, estimate, guesstimate, rate, judge

Incorporate

(V.) to include within something larger; to contain; to mix in synonyms: absorb, assimilate, embody, integrate

synthesize

(Verb) To take what you know (your schema) and put it together with new knowledge in order to re-evaluate your thinking synonyms: blend, harmonize, integrate, arrange.


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