Word Meaning, Synonyms & Antonyms
| Word | Basic Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms |
|---|---|---|---|
Each word is associated with the part of speech: Verb Adjective Adverb Noun | |||
| met up | Got together with someone | got together; met | left; separated |
| projects | Pieces of work that need to be finished | tasks; work | — |
| gadget | A small tool or electronic device | device; tool | — |
| smartphone | A phone that can use the internet and apps | mobile phone; cell phone | basic phone |
| top of the line | One of the best and newest types | high quality; one of the best | basic; low quality |
| multifunctional | Can do many different things | has many uses; useful for many things | has only one use |
| applications | Programs that help you do things on a phone or computer | apps; programs | — |
| laptop | A small computer you can carry with you | portable computer; notebook computer | desktop computer |
| technology | Machines and tools that help people do things | electronic tools; modern machines | — |
| turn off | Stop a phone or machine from working | switch off; stop | turn on; start |
| 24/7 | All day and all night, every day | all the time; always | sometimes; rarely |
| colleagues | People you work with | coworkers; people at work | — |
| work forum | An online place where people talk about work | work group; online work chat | — |
| noisy | Making a lot of noise | loud; not quiet | quiet; silent |
| noticing | Seeing or hearing something and paying attention to it | seeing; paying attention | ignoring; not seeing |
| social media | Websites and apps where people share things and talk | social networks; online groups | — |
| rude | Not polite or kind to other people | not polite; unkind | polite; respectful |
| multitasking tools | Tools that help you do several things at the same time | tools for many tasks; work tools | — |
| connected | Able to talk to or stay in touch with other people | in touch; linked | disconnected; out of touch |
| social communication | Talking and sharing ideas with other people | talking with others; social contact | being alone; no contact |
Vocabulary Practice
1. The restaurant was very because many people were talking loudly at the same time.
2. Sarah uses her to finish her schoolwork. She can carry this small computer to class every day.
3. My are very friendly. We work in the same office and often eat lunch together.
4. I bought a because I wanted a phone that could take pictures, use apps, and connect to the internet.
5. The teacher asked the students to their phones before the exam so the phones would not make any sounds.
6. Our company has several important to finish this month. Each one has different tasks and goals.
7. The hospital has nurses working because patients need help during the day and at night.
8. I think it is to look at your phone while someone is speaking to you because it is not polite.
9. My new phone has several useful . I use these programs to check the weather, study English, and send messages.
10. Last Saturday, I with three old friends at a coffee shop. We had not seen each other for several months.
11. My new printer is because it can print, scan, and copy documents.
12. Many people use to share photos, watch videos, and communicate with friends online.
13. Even though my sister lives in another country, we stay by calling and sending messages every week.
14. David bought a small electronic that helps him find his lost keys.
15. Our manager created a where employees can ask questions and share information about their jobs online.
You have completed all 15 questions.