Very Special : Exceptional
Exceptional: Unusually good; outstanding.
Exceptional: Unusually good; outstanding. The exceptional service at the restaurant impressed George.
Ordinary, common, usual
The ordinary service at the restaurant was not very impressive
very soft Downy
Synonyms: Soft, fluffy, plush
Firda touched the downy feathers of the bird
The downy blanket was George's favorite for cold nights.
Plush
Hard, rough, coarse
Antonyms
very soft=downy n fluffy,plush>
very special=exceptional, outstanding(not talented),remarkable >< ordinary,common,ussual
very smooth Sleek
Sleek: Smooth and glossy; having a high degree of smoothness.
George admired the sleek design of the car.
The car is sleek, but the road is slick or slippery
Sleek (the texture )
Is there any case that we cannot use sleek instead of smooth? Or they mean EXACTLY the same thing? Thank you in advance.
The project went smoothly.
vry soft=downy n fluffy,plush>
vry special=exceptional, outstanding-not talented,remarkable>< ordinary,common,ussual
vry smooth=sleekvery smart Intelligent
Very smart ------ intelligent
Sleek Synonyms: Smooth, glossy, polished
Smart, bright, clever
Osman is very intelligent and always gets top grades in her classes.
Tasneem was known for his intelligent solutions to problems.
Tasneem was known for her intelligent solutions to problems.
The clever student answered all the questions correctly.
Book book-smart
Smart vs common sense
very wise Sage
Very smart is intelligent. Very intelligent is wise and very wise is sage.
This student is book smart, because she gets great grades but does not have the common sense about this society
very deep=profound
venerable=someone that u respect
very wise=sage,enlighten
very short=brief>
very wise=sage,enlighten
Brief: Short in duration, extent, or length.
The meeting was surprisingly brief.
Firda gave a brief explanation of the rules.
To be concise and succinct means to be brief and to the point.
very deep=profound
venerable=someone that u respect
very wise=sage,enlighten
very short(in duration)=brief,concise>
Please summarize the report succinctly for tomorrow's meeting.
His resume was concise, highlighting key skills and experience on one page.
The CEO's speech was brief but impactful
The meeting was surprisingly brief.
very serious Grave
Grave: Giving cause for alarm; serious.
He gave me a grave look. Is  it correct?
The situation was grave and required immediate attention.
Firda's grave expression conveyed the importance of the message.
Antonyms: Frivolous, light-hearted, trivial
very rainy Pouring: Rain falling heavily.
It is raining dogs and cats
George forgot his umbrella and was caught in the pouring rain.
George forgot his umbrella and was caught in the pouring rain.
The pouring rain made it hard to see outside.
Lluvia torrencial
Torrential: (of rain) falling rapidly and in copious quantities.
The torrential rain caused the streets to flood.
Billionaire rich Opulent
Opulent: Ostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish.
George was amazed by the opulent dcor of the mansion..
The opulent lifestyle of the celebrities was evident in their extravagant parties.
George's opulent gift was a symbol of his generous nature.
very rough Abrasive
Abrasive: (of a person or manner) showing little concern for the feelings of others; harsh.
George found his colleague's abrasive manner difficult to deal with.
The abrasive surface scratched the furniture.
In debates, Maria's abrasive arguments sometimes offended others.
very rich=wealthy,oppulent
very rough=abrasive
very smooth Silken
The silken petals of the flower were delicate to the touch.
Silken: Having a smooth, glossy, and soft texture, like that of silk.
Maria's voice was silken, soothing to all who heard her speak.
Sahba admired the silken fabric for its smooth texture.
very soft Gentle
Synonyms: Soft, tender, kind
Firda's gentle approach calmed the anxious child.
The gentle breeze was a relief on the hot day.
In a gentle voice, George reassured his friend.
"To save money, they decided to _____ on eating out."
  A) cut back
  B) hand over
  C) chip
Cutting back on sugary drinks can improve your health significantly.
"When the truth came out, it _____ the whole community."
  A) sealed
  B) rocked
  C) brushed
cut back=decrease
rocked=in shock
"Sshba always _____ to her family's needs before her own."
  A) leans on
  B) sees to
  C) runs over
As a devoted mother, she always sees to her children's needs.
"After hearing all the facts, I had to _____ his side of the story."
  A) come around to
  B) brush up on
  C) put forth
It took me a while, but I came around to accepting the new policies.
"He's always been able to _____ in stressful situations."
  A) keep his head
  B) miss the mark
  C) throw in the towel
During the crisis, he was one of the few who could keep his head and make wise decisions.
During the crisis, he was one of the few who could keep his cool and make wise decisions.
cut back=decrease
rocked=in shock
see to=take care,look after
as cool as a cucumber=keep cool n calm
"They decided to _____ the project after encountering numerous setbacks."
  A) go ahead with
  B) pull the plug on
  C) bring up
After much deliberation, the director decided to pull the plug on the unprofitable venture.
cut back=decrease
rocked=in shock
see to=take care,look after
as cool as a cucumber=keep cool n calm
pull the plug on=to stop
"After years of hard work, Tasneem finally _____ in her career."
  A) made a name for herself
  B) took a back seat
  C) lost track
He made a name for himself as a skilled negotiator.
Sahba made a name for herself in the fashion industry.
Green with envy
Constructive criticism versus nitpicking
"After the movie, they all agreed it was not worth the _____."
  A) long haul
  B) hype
  C) shot in the dark
constructive criticism=possitive feedback
nitpicking=negative critics to make people down
green with envy=envy with jealousy
hype=very popular
HYPE It's like the buzz and energy that surrounds a big movie premiere or the release of a highly anticipated new album.
When something is hyped, it means there's a lot of talk about it, and people are eagerly waiting to see what all the fuss is about.
Despite the hype, the new restaurant failed to live up to our expectations.
"The news of the merger took everyone by _____, leaving employees anxious about their jobs."
  A) storm
  B) surprise
  C) hand
The news of the merger took everyone by surprise, leaving employees anxious about their jobs.
The phrase "took everyone by storm" means to quickly become very successful or popular in a particular place or among a specific group.
The new fashion has taken London by storm.
"He tends to _____ whenever he's asked to make a big decision."
  A) get cold feet
  B) see eye to eye
  C) take the high road
"She got cold feet the night before her wedding but went through with it and couldn't be happier."
"They were _____ about the chances of success, but they decided to try anyway."
  A) in the dark
  B) on the fence
  C) over the moon
cold feet=feel nervous
sitting on the fence=confuse about what to decide
Say to improve our pronunciation
I'm on the fence about moving to a new city; it's a big decision.
She was on the fence about accepting the job offer, considering the long commute.
A noisy noise an oyster.
A proper copper coffee pot.
A shapeless sash sags slowly
all eight apes hate grape cakes.
She felt that her lack of experience was holding her back in her career.
Synonyms: Hinder, obstruct, impede
To speak to someone as if they are not as intelligent or important as you are.
The teacher was disliked because she talked down to her students.
It's rude to talk down to junior staff as if they don't understand the basics.
Six sticky skeletons.
I wish I had a proper cup of coffee in a proper copper coffee pot.
A proper copper coffee pot.
Synonyms: Condescend, patronize, belittle
Condescend, Meaning: To show feelings of superiority; to act in a way that suggests that one is superior to others.
The manager's condescending tone made the employees feel undervalued.
The negotiator managed to talk the distressed man down from the ledge.
She managed to talk her friend down from making a hasty decision out of anger.
Intelligent, quick-witted,
Rima has such a sharp mind that she can solve complex problems with ease.
**Have a sharp mind**
  - Definition: To be quick to understand, think, or learn something.
**Beat around the bush**
His sharp mind was evident in his rapid rise through the ranks of the company.
The witness kept beating around the bush, which frustrated the attorney.
Stop beating around the bush and tell me what the problem is.
Active: "Researchers discovered the new species."
Passive: "The new species was discovered by researchers."
"We are thinking of going out ___ dinner."
  - A) to
  - B) for Â
  - C) at
CWhat does 'look after' mean in "Can you look after my dog this weekend"?**
  A) Observe
  B) Take care of Â
  C) Search for
C"I have been studying English consistently ___ two years now."_
 Â
A) for
B) since
C) during
"Are you interested ___ learning Italian?"
  - A) on
  - B) in
  - C) to
_"Let's meet ___ the coffee shop on Main Street."_
A) on
B) at
C) to
_"She is very interested ___ learning new languages."_
A) in
B) on
C) at
The phrase "interested in" is a common collocation in English.
1. except
2. for
3. from. in
4. inside
5. into
6. like
7. near
8. Â of
9. off
10. on
11. onto
12. out
13. outside
14. over
15. past
16. rega
17. beside
18. between
19. beyond
20. but (when it means "except")
21. by
22. concerning
23. considering
24. despite
25. down
26. during
27. except
Are you interested in joining our book club?
He's not interested in sports at all; he prefers reading.
Are you interested in buying a new car this year?
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