Word Meaning, Synonyms & Antonyms
| Word | Basic Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms |
|---|---|---|---|
Each word is associated with the part of speech: Verb Adjective Adverb Noun | |||
| diplomatic | Careful and respectful when dealing with difficult situations | tactful; considerate | insensitive; confrontational |
| pursue | To continue trying to achieve or obtain something | seek; strive for | abandon; give up |
| upbringing | The way someone is raised and taught as a child | childhood; raising | — |
| exposed | Introduced or given experience with something | introduced; subjected | shielded; protected |
| prominently | In a noticeable or important position | noticeably; conspicuously | inconspicuously; obscurely |
| isolation | The state of being separated from other people or places | separation; loneliness | connection; inclusion |
| hunger | A strong need or desire for food | starvation; appetite | fullness; satisfaction |
| uncertainty | The state of not knowing what will happen or what is true | doubt; unpredictability | certainty; confidence |
| faith | Strong belief or trust in someone or something | belief; trust | doubt; disbelief |
| accuracy | The quality of being correct and free from mistakes | correctness; precision | inaccuracy; error |
| compelling | Very interesting or convincing and able to hold attention | convincing; captivating | unconvincing; dull |
| plays a role | Has an effect or influence on a situation or result | contributes; influences | — |
| contemporary | Belonging to or occurring in the present time | modern; current | historical; outdated |
| necessarily | In a way that must be true or must happen | inevitably; unavoidably | possibly; optionally |
| setting | The place and circumstances in which something happens | environment; surroundings | — |
| shaped by | Influenced or developed by a particular experience or factor | influenced by; formed by | unaffected by; independent of |
| diversity | The presence of many different types of people or things | variety; range | uniformity; sameness |
| strengthened | Made something stronger or more effective | reinforced; improved | weakened; damaged |
| reputation | The general opinion people have about someone or something | standing; image | — |
| prestigious | Highly respected and admired because of success or importance | respected; distinguished | unknown; insignificant |
| subsequently | At a later time or after something else happened | afterward; later | previously; beforehand |
| numerous | Existing or occurring in large numbers | many; countless | few; scarce |
| widespread | Existing or happening across a large area or among many people | extensive; prevalent | limited; localized |
| recognition | Public acknowledgement or appreciation of someone's achievements | acknowledgement; appreciation | neglect; disregard |
| enduring | Continuing to exist or remain important for a long time | lasting; persistent | temporary; short-lived |
| contribute | To help cause something or provide something toward a result | add; assist | hinder; withhold |
| literary | Related to literature, books, or written works | written; literature-related | — |
| a medium | A method or form used to communicate ideas or information | means; form | — |
| awareness | Knowledge or understanding of a situation or subject | understanding; knowledge | ignorance; unawareness |
Vocabulary Practice
1. Growing up in several different countries her to a wide range of languages and cultural traditions.
2. The journalist checked every date and quotation carefully to ensure the of the information in her article.
3. His strict had a strong influence on the values and habits he developed as an adult.
4. Rather than responding angrily to the criticism, the manager remained and addressed the disagreement without offending either side.
5. The author's powerful characters and unpredictable plot make the novel extremely from the first chapter to the last.
6. After graduating from university, she decided to a career in international law.
7. Winning several major awards greatly the filmmaker's reputation within the industry.
8. The museum's new exhibition has received attention from newspapers, television programs, and online publications across the country.
9. The young novelist received international after her book won several important awards.
10. The story's remote mountain village provides the in which most of the novel's events take place.
11. The university has built a academic reputation and attracts respected scholars from around the world.
12. The documentary helped increase public of the environmental problems affecting the region.
13. The author's experiences as an immigrant in the themes and characters that appear throughout her writing.
14. Although the novel was published more than a century ago, its themes of family and identity have had an influence on later generations of writers.
15. Television became an important through which news and entertainment could reach millions of people.
You have completed all 15 questions.