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Kind of Vocabularies which has similar words ⁃ joined by = linked by

- most = majority ⁃ group = collection

⁃ drive = use ⁃ dangerous = hazardous = perilous

⁃ cars = automobiles ⁃ comprises = include = consist of

⁃ work = job ⁃ inadvertenly = accidentally =


incidentally = unexpectedly = suddenly =
⁃ originally = begin
erratically
⁃ characteristic = distinctive
- grants = scholarship = fellowship
⁃ unimportant = petty
- merely = only = just
⁃ money plan = budget
- outcome = result
⁃ considerably = appreciably - really = trully
⁃ well-known = famous

⁃ angry = heated 1. admit = acknowledge


⁃ competitive = tough 2. strange = weird = odd = unusual = cranky =
⁃ design = spesification queer = quirky = outlandish = peculiar =
remarkable = bizarre = extremely unusual
⁃ restricted = limited
3. big = vast = huge = enormous = giant =
⁃ quarrelling = squabbling gigantic = great = jumbo = king-size =
mammoth = massive = immense = towering =
⁃ interfere = disturb
large = tremendous = colossa
⁃ disturbing = frigthening
4. little = small = tiny = tenny = diminutive =
⁃ fast = rapid = quick compact = microscopic = petite = wee =
miniscule = miniature = slight
⁃ death = demise
5. funny = amusing = humorous = hilarious =
⁃ to protect = to shield laughable = silly = nonsensical = farcical =
⁃ assisting = contributory jocular = witty = comical = hystorical =
sidesplitting
⁃ no longer in existence = extinct
6. pretty = beautiful = lovely = glamorous =
⁃ agree with what is known = fit the fact attractive = elegant = cute = exquisite =
gorgeous = stunning = handsome = striking =
⁃ interconected group = network
fair
⁃ complete change = revolution = radical
7. smart = witty = bright = quick-witted =
change
knowledgable = intelligent = clever = ingenious
⁃ given as an example = exemplified = sharp = brainy = brilliant = gifted = wise

⁃ location (of activity) = site


8. obtain = earn = get = acquire = derive = 21. so (to a degree) = very / extremely
receive = attain = bag = carry = gain = make =
22. so (thus) = thus
reap = procure = win = derive
23. so (accordingly) = then = therefore =
9. saw = watched = noticed = observed =
thereby = thus
slighted = spotted = stared at = glanced at =
gazed at = eyed = glimpsed 24. also (in addition to) = again = likewise = too
= furthermore = moreover = additionally
10. said = replied = stated = asked = called =
cried = responded = demanded = shouted = 25. teachers = tutors = mentors = instructors =
whispered = remarked = questioned = coach = guide = educators
exclaimed
26. profession = vocation = occupation
11. numerous = a lot of = several = various =
some = most = plenty (inf) = lots of (inf)= legion 27. decrease = diminish = plunge = reduce
= multiple = bunch of = many = a host of = my 28. reduce = alleviate = mitigate
raid of = plethora of = abundant of = countless
29. government = authority = ruler =
12. laughed = snickered = giggled = roared = bureaucreats
chuckled = chortled = crowed = guffawed =
cackled = howled = tittered = hee-hawed = 30. encourage = motivate = stimulate = prompt
belowed = propel = persuade = induce

13. chance (n) = possibility = probability = 31. create (relationship) = forges (relationship)
opportunity = odds 32. give = confer = bestowed = render = provide
14. design = architecture = picture = scheme = 33. start = commence = embark
form = map = pattern = study = idea = method =
construction = composition = model 34. freedom = liberty = authonomy

15. aware = knowledgeable = wise = conscious = 35. artists = craftsmen


informed = alive = awake = familiar
36. travelling = commuting
16. interesting = exciting = entertaining =
37. youngsters = youth = teenagers =
gripping = enjoyable = intriguing = fascinating =
adolescents
amusing = impressive = diverting = riveting =
engrossing = captivating = compelling 38. adults = over 18 = grown ups

17. boring = dull = drab = mundane = unexciting 39. kids = juveniles (youngster and kids : under
= dreary = insipid = lackluster = lifeless 18) = offsprings

18. tired = exhausted = pooped = knackered 40. important = significant = imperative = crucial
= pivotal = paramount
19. distinguish = divide = separate = recognize =
characterize = qualify = identify = determine = 41. country = nation = state = region
analyze = know (tell the difference)
42. difficulty = problem = predicament =
20. distinguish = notice = detect = read = adversity = tribulation
recognize = perceive = discover = see = know
43. involve = endulge
(discern, identify)
44. poor = destitute = impoverished = poverty 68. tolerate = bear = endure = suffer
stricken = economically deprived =
69. traditional = conventional
unprosperous
70. modern = contemporary
45. tourists = visitors = holidaymakers =
sightseers 71. sufficient = adequate
46. help = assist(v) = aid (n and v) = enable (v) = 72. take the help of = take the recourse of
succor (n and v)
73. negative effects = untoward repurcussions
47. take the help of = take the recourse of =
resort to = turn to 74. rigorous = hard = strict

48. development = advancement = progression 75. happy = ecstatic = exuberant = elated =


exhilarated
49. harmful = detrimental = deleterious =
pernicious 76. enthusiasm = energy and excitement = zeal
and zest
50. society = community = citizen
77. field = realm
51. causes = contributing factors = causative
factors (ccc) 78. aspect = facet = side

52. solutions = remedial measures = counter 79. attractive = prepossessing = appealing =


measures (src) alluring

53. improve = ameliorate 80. attracted towards = lured by = tempted


towards
54. to make worse = aggravate = exacerbate
81. interesting = fascinating = intriguing
55. think = opine = assert = reckon
82. tendency = propensity = inclination
56. some = certain
83. phenomenon = happening = occurance
57. people = folks = masses
84. endeavour = effort
58. liking = have predilection = predisposition
85. strive to = to make great effort to obtain
59. like = admire = cherish = adore something (children strive to get good marks)
60. enjoy = relish 86. jeopardise = threaten = to put in risk
61. choose = opt= select 87. perilous = dangerous = hazardous
62. animals = fauna 88. interrupt = stop = hinder = impede =
hamper (fast food hinders the progress of the
63. plants = flora
children)
64. disease = maladies = illness = ailment
89. useless = unnecessary = redundant = futile
65. students = pupils = learners
90. cater = serve
66. behaviours = conduct = demeanor
91. squander (v) = waste (v) (children should
67. compulsory = mandatory not squander money)
92. ignore (v) = overlook likely x unlikely

93. thrive / flourish = grow = prosper agree x disagree

94. startling = surprising accessible x unaccessible

95. residents = inhabitants = dwellers understand x missunderstand

96. includes = encompasses = embraces = logical x illogical


entails
normal x abnormal
97. undeniable = erefitable
justified x unjustified
98. solve = combat with = carb = tackle
regulate x irregulate
99. knowledge = insight = erudition

100. owing to = due to = because of


* allow = permit x disagree = dispute = forbid =
101. yields = offers = provide prohibit = prevent

102. amenities = facilities = provision * accept x deny = refuse = reject

103. instill = to give a skill * include x exclude = neglect

104. imbibe * provide x deprive = remove = take

105. inculcate = to give a skill or quality * expand x contrast = lessen

106. facile = easy * contact x avoid

107. view point = perspectives = stance * show x hide

108. disbursement = to pay * maintain x ignore = neglect

109. parents = guardians = proginators * ask = inquire = enquire x tell

* ask for : request

* begin = start

dull x bright * centre = middle

gentle x rough * choose = select

open x shut * dear = expensive

polite x impolite = rude * difficult = hard

rough x smooth * dull = gloomy

sweet x sour * fall = drop

thick x thin * gather = collect

visible x invisible * idea = thought


* jump = leap * cheap : inexpensive

* kind = helpful * check : verify

* laugh = giggle * childish : infantile

* mistake = error * climb : ascend

* neat = tidy x messy * clothes : garment

* old = ancient * danger : peril

* outside = exterior * deal with : handle

* page = sheet * dim : indistinct

* quiet = peaceful * fight : combat

* very rich = wealthy * funny : humorous

* rough = coarse * go : depart

* sad = unhappy * go ahead : proceed

* slim = slender * go after : pursue

* trust = believe * go before : precede

* try = attempt = effort * go down : decrease

* usually = generally * go up : increase

* value = worth * happy : pleased

* write = record * help : assist

* yearly = annually * here : present

* hopeless : futile

informal and formal words * hurry : haste

* ask = inquire = enquire * keep : preserve

* ask for : request * keep : retain

* at first : initially * kidding : jesting

* better : improved * kids : children

* blow up : explode * laid back : relaxed

* book : reserve * let : permit

* break down : collapse * loaded : rich

* bring in : introduce * lucky : fortunate


* unlucky = unfortunate supply addition information = moreover,
furthermore
* mad : insane
give an example or an illustration of an idea =
* make up : invent
such as
* naked : nude
contrast one idea with another = but, however
* need : request
compare ideas = whatever, as.....as ,
* newest : latest / recent
describe the consequences of events = thus,
* put in : insert leading to

* put off : postpone summarize several ideas = in brief

* say sorry : apologize state a condition

* seem : appear [23/7 07.53] Zia: basic (B) (5), intermediate (I)
(6), advanced (A) (7)
* show : demonstrate

* start / begin : commence


- (B) opinion (n) : (I) Position (n)
* end : terminate / finish
- (B) change (n/v) : (A) alter (v)
* stubborn : obstinate
- (B) affect (v) / effect (n) : (I) influence (v/n) :
* sweat : perspirations (A) impact (n/v) / consequence (n)
* take out : remove - (I) believe (v) / feel (v)
* tell : inform - (I) improve (v) : (A) revolutionize (v)
* thanks : gratitude - (B) talk to : (A) relate to
* tired : exhausted - (I) communication (n) / contact (n/v)
* totally : completely - (I) instead of : (A) rather than
* tough : difficult - (B) family and friends : (A) loved ones
* very : definitely / totally / so / extremely - (B) other countries : (A) faraway places
* want : desire - (I) international business : (A) Global trade
* whole : entire - (I) in the past : (A) in earlier times
* worse : inferior - (I) involve (v) : (A) entail (v)
* wrong : incorrect - (I) (be) available : (A) can be accessed

- (I) of course : (A) admittedly (adv)

- (I) much of : (A) a vast amount of


- (B) true (adj) : (A) reliable (adj) - (I) impossible to / overcome : (A)
insurmountable (adj)
- (B) helpful (adj) / useful (adj)
- (B) complicated (adj) : (I) complex (adj)
- (A) Nevertheless (adv) / Nonetheless (adv)

- (I) to conclude : (A) By way of conclusion

- (A) Reaffirm (v) / restate (v)


- (B) last (adj) : (I) past (adj)

- (B) international : (I) global

- (I) although (conj) / while (conj)

- (I) industry (n)


- (I) cause (n/v) : (A) (be) responsible for /
results in - (I) trade (n)

- (I) harmful (adj) : (A) detrimental (adj) - (I) wealth (n) : (A) prosperity (n)

- (I) firstly / first of all (adv) : (A) first and - (B) country (n) : (I) nation (n)
foremost (adv)
- (I) destination country / host country
- (B) too much : (A) to excess
- (B) travel (n) : (I) tourism (n) : (A)
- (A) (be) incredibly high in fat / contain a great holidaymaking (n)
deal of fat
- (B) actually (adv) : (I) in fact
- (I) disease (n) / illness (n) : (A) ailment (n)
- (I) bring problems / cause problems : (A)
- (I) serious health / problem : (A) major health create difficulties
problem
- (I) create wealth : (A) bring economic
- (I) when we get older : (A) in later life prosperity

- (I) although (conj) / while (conj) - (B) solve (v) : (I) resolve (v)

- (B) cheap (adj) : (A) affordable (adj) - (B) main (adj) : (A) primary (adj)

- (I) in addition to his : (A) further and even - (B) many (adj) : (I) numerous (adj) (A)
more importantly / though countless (adj)

- (I) believe (v) / feel (v) - (B) problem (n) : (I) difficulty (n) : (A) challenge
(n) : tribulation (n)
- (I) interestingly (adv) : (A) it is interesting to
note that - (I) involved with : (A) associated with

- (B) eat (v) : (A) consume (v) - (B) rich (adj) : (I) wealthy (adj) : (A) affluent
(adj) : prosperous (adj)
- (I) in conclusion : (A) by way of conclusion
- (B) overseas (adj/adv) : (I) abroad (adj/adv)
- (I) danger (n) : (A) risk (n)
- (B) visit (v) : (I) holiday in
- (I) certainly not : (A) by no mean
- (B) poorer country : (I) developing country - (I) damage (n) / degradation (n)

- (B) like / such as - (I) especially (adv) : (A) particularly (adv)

- (B) flood (n) : (A) influx (n) - (B) good example : (A) salient example

- (I) mostly (adv) : (A) mainly (adv)

- (B) and : (I) as well as

- (I) view (n) / position (n) : (A) perspective (n)

- (I) (be) able to : (A) (be) capable of

- (I) immigrant (n) / newcomer (n) - (B) man (n) : (I) male (n/adj)

- (B) rule of behavior / social rule : (I) social - (B) woman (n) : (I) female (n/adj)
custom : (A) social norm
- (B) job (n) : (A) occupation (n) / vocation (n)
- (B) fit in : (A) adapt (v) / adjust (v)
- (B) traditional (adj) : (A) conservative (adj) /
- (B) new country : (A) adopted country conventional (adj)

- (B) rule (n) : (I) law (n) - (I) well (adv) : (A) effectively (adv)

- (I) obey the law : (A) observe the law - (A) although

- (I) therefore (adv) : (A) thus (adv) - (A) while

- (B) important (adj) : (I) necessary /crucial - (I) believe (v) / feel (v)
(adj) : (A) essential (adj) / vitally important
- (I) I believe / I feel : (A) I would argue / I would
- (B) make sure : (A) ensure (v) contend

- (B) example (n) : (A) instance (v) - (I) argue (v) : (A) contend (v)

- (I) allow (v) : (A) permit (v) - (A) generalisation (n) / stereotype

- (I) illegal (adj) : (A) prohibited (adj) - (B) right (adj) : (A) accurate (adj)

- (B) own (v) : (A) possess (v) - (B) sex (n) : (A) gender (n)

- (B) gun (n) : (A) firearm (n) - (B) give (v) : (I) provide (v) / confer (v) / bestow
(v) / render (v)
- (I) social (adj) : (A) societal (adj)
- (B) chance (n) : (A) opportunity (n)
- (I) in conclusion : (A) by way of conclusion
- (I) bring (v) / create (v)
- (B) power (n) : (A) domination (n)
- (B) often (adv) : (A) frequently (adv)
- (I) lack of moral standards : moral decadence
- (I) instead of : (A) rather than
- (I) worrying (adj) : (A) disturbing (adj)
- (B) see (v) : (I) view (v)
- (I) however (conj) / though
- (I) weak point / weakness (n)
- (B) want (v) : (A) desire (v) - (I) cause (n/v) : (A) lead to / give rise to

- (I) therefore (adv) : (A) thus (adv) - (B) poorer (adj) : (A) less affluent

- (A) maintain (v) / reaffirm (v) - (I) feel (v) / believe (v) : (A) (be) convinced

- (I) resolve (v) : (A) address (v)

- (I) attractive (adj) : (A) appealing (adj)

- (B) question (n/v) : (I) issue (n) - (A) subsidise (v) / provide financial incentives

- (I) ban (n/v) : (A) prohibit (v) - (A) subsidy (n) / financial incentive

- (I) illegal (adj) : (A) illicit (adj) / prohibited - (B) move (n/v) : (A) relocate (v)

- (B) main (adj) : (A) principal (adj) - (I) discuss (v) : (A) explore (v)

- (B) important (adj) : (A) absolutely pivotal - (I) cause (n/v) : (A) source (n) / contributing
factor
- (B) most (adj) : (A) the majority of
- (I) recently (adv) : (A) in recent times (adv)
- (I) drug abuse : (A) substance abuse
- (A) offer (n/v) / provide (v)
- (I) especially (adv) : (A) particularly (adv)
- (A) chief (n/adj) / primary (adj)
- (B) want (v) : (A) wish (v) / desire (v)
- (B) usually (adv) : (A) typically (adv)
- (I) proven (adj) : (A) irrefutable (adj)
- (A) consequently (adv) / as a result
- (A) I would argue that / I would suggest that
- (B) more and more : (A) an increasing number
- (B) pay the bill : (A) cover the cost
of
- (I) cause (n/v) : (A) lead to
- (B) choice (n) : (A) alternative (n)
- (B) expensive (adj) : (A) costly (adj)
- (I) programme (n) : (A) campaign (n/v)
- (B) decide (v) : (A) determine (v)

- (B) need (v) : (A) require (v)

- (I) however (adv) : (A) Nevertheless (adv) /


- (I) would prefer to : (A) would rather
Nonetheless (adv)
- (B) stay (v) : (A) remain (tinggal) (v)
- (B) very (adv) : (I) incredibly (adv) / extremely
(adv) / totally (adv) / highly (adv) - (B) cannot do : (A) (be) unable to (do)

- (I) leisure activity : (A) pastime (n)

- (I) another (adj) / one other : (A) one further

- (B) today (n/adv) : (I) these days (adv) - (B) step (n) : (A) measure (n)

- (B) the country : (A) rural area - (A) abovementioned (adj) / outlined above
- (I) to conclude / in conclusion ⁃ money plan = budget

- (I) poor quality : sub-standard (adj) ⁃ considerably = appreciably


- (B) smack or cane : (I) discipline (n/v) / punish ⁃ well-known = famous
(v)
⁃ angry = heated
- (I) physical punishment : (A) corporal
punishment ⁃ competitive = tough

- (I) cause (n/v) / reason (n) : (A) contributing ⁃ design = spesification


factor (n) / source (n) ⁃ restricted = limited
- (B) important (adj) : (A) crucial (adj) ⁃ quarrelling = squabbling
- (I) in my view : (A) from my perspective ⁃ interfere = disturb
- (I) allow (v) : (A) permit (v) ⁃ disturbing = frigthening
- (A) major (adj) / significant (adj) ⁃ fast = rapid = quick
- (B) important subject / (A) core subject
⁃ death = demise
- (B) like (prep) / (I) such as
⁃ to protect = to shield

⁃ assisting = contributory

⁃ no longer in existence = extinct

⁃ agree with what is known = fit the fact


1. synonims for advantages and disadvantages
⁃ interconected group = network
- benefits and drawbacks
⁃ complete change = revolution = radical
- upsides and downsides change

- pros and cons ⁃ given as an example = exemplified

- strengths and weaknesses / shortcomingsKind ⁃ location (of activity) = site


of Vocabularies which has similar words
⁃ joined by = linked by
- most = majority
⁃ group = collection
⁃ drive = use
⁃ dangerous = hazardous = perilous
⁃ cars = automobiles
⁃ comprises = include = consist of
⁃ work = job
⁃ inadvertenly = accidentally =
⁃ originally = begin incidentally = unexpectedly = suddenly =
erratically
⁃ characteristic = distinctive
- grants = scholarship = fellowship
⁃ unimportant = petty
- merely = only = just 11. numerous = a lot of = several = various =
some = most = plenty (inf) = lots of (inf)= legion
- outcome = result
= multiple = bunch of = many = a host of = my
- really = trully raid of = plethora of = abundant of = countless

12. laughed = snickered = giggled = roared =


chuckled = chortled = crowed = guffawed =
1. admit = acknowledge cackled = howled = tittered = hee-hawed =
2. strange = weird = odd = unusual = cranky = belowed
queer = quirky = outlandish = peculiar = 13. chance (n) = possibility = probability =
remarkable = bizarre = extremely unusual opportunity = odds
3. big = vast = huge = enormous = giant = 14. design = architecture = picture = scheme =
gigantic = great = jumbo = king-size = form = map = pattern = study = idea = method =
mammoth = massive = immense = towering = construction = composition = model
large = tremendous = colossa
15. aware = knowledgeable = wise = conscious =
4. little = small = tiny = tenny = diminutive = informed = alive = awake = familiar
compact = microscopic = petite = wee =
miniscule = miniature = slight 16. interesting = exciting = entertaining =
gripping = enjoyable = intriguing = fascinating =
5. funny = amusing = humorous = hilarious = amusing = impressive = diverting = riveting =
laughable = silly = nonsensical = farcical = engrossing = captivating = compelling
jocular = witty = comical = hystorical =
sidesplitting 17. boring = dull = drab = mundane = unexciting
= dreary = insipid = lackluster = lifeless
6. pretty = beautiful = lovely = glamorous =
attractive = elegant = cute = exquisite = 18. tired = exhausted = pooped = knackered
gorgeous = stunning = handsome = striking =
19. distinguish = divide = separate = recognize =
fair
characterize = qualify = identify = determine =
7. smart = witty = bright = quick-witted = analyze = know (tell the difference)
knowledgable = intelligent = clever = ingenious
20. distinguish = notice = detect = read =
= sharp = brainy = brilliant = gifted = wise
recognize = perceive = discover = see = know
8. obtain = earn = get = acquire = derive = (discern, identify)
receive = attain = bag = carry = gain = make =
21. so (to a degree) = very / extremely
reap = procure = win = derive
22. so (thus) = thus
9. saw = watched = noticed = observed =
slighted = spotted = stared at = glanced at = 23. so (accordingly) = then = therefore =
gazed at = eyed = glimpsed thereby = thus

10. said = replied = stated = asked = called = 24. also (in addition to) = again = likewise = too
cried = responded = demanded = shouted = = furthermore = moreover = additionally
whispered = remarked = questioned =
25. teachers = tutors = mentors = instructors =
exclaimed
coach = guide = educators
26. profession = vocation = occupation 48. development = advancement = progression

27. decrease = diminish = plunge = reduce 49. harmful = detrimental = deleterious =


pernicious
28. reduce = alleviate = mitigate
50. society = community = citizen
29. government = authority = ruler =
bureaucreats 51. causes = contributing factors = causative
factors (ccc)
30. encourage = motivate = stimulate = prompt
= propel = persuade = induce 52. solutions = remedial measures = counter
measures (src)
31. create (relationship) = forges (relationship)
53. improve = ameliorate
32. give = confer = bestowed = render = provide
54. to make worse = aggravate = exacerbate
33. start = commence = embark
55. think = opine = assert = reckon
34. freedom = liberty = authonomy
56. some = certain
35. artists = craftsmen
57. people = folks = masses
36. travelling = commuting
58. liking = have predilection = predisposition
37. youngsters = youth = teenagers =
adolescents 59. like = admire = cherish = adore

38. adults = over 18 = grown ups 60. enjoy = relish

39. kids = juveniles (youngster and kids : under 61. choose = opt= select
18) = offsprings
62. animals = fauna
40. important = significant = imperative = crucial
63. plants = flora
= pivotal = paramount
64. disease = maladies = illness = ailment
41. country = nation = state = region
65. students = pupils = learners
42. difficulty = problem = predicament =
adversity = tribulation 66. behaviours = conduct = demeanor
43. involve = endulge 67. compulsory = mandatory
44. poor = destitute = impoverished = poverty 68. tolerate = bear = endure = suffer
stricken = economically deprived =
unprosperous 69. traditional = conventional

45. tourists = visitors = holidaymakers = 70. modern = contemporary


sightseers 71. sufficient = adequate
46. help = assist(v) = aid (n and v) = enable (v) = 72. take the help of = take the recourse of
succor (n and v)
73. negative effects = untoward repurcussions
47. take the help of = take the recourse of =
resort to = turn to 74. rigorous = hard = strict
75. happy = ecstatic = exuberant = elated = 98. solve = combat with = carb = tackle
exhilarated
99. knowledge = insight = erudition
76. enthusiasm = energy and excitement = zeal
100. owing to = due to = because of
and zest
101. yields = offers = provide
77. field = realm
102. amenities = facilities = provision
78. aspect = facet = side
103. instill = to give a skill
79. attractive = prepossessing = appealing =
alluring 104. imbibe
80. attracted towards = lured by = tempted 105. inculcate = to give a skill or quality
towards
106. facile = easy
81. interesting = fascinating = intriguing
107. view point = perspectives = stance
82. tendency = propensity = inclination
108. disbursement = to pay
83. phenomenon = happening = occurance
109. parents = guardians = proginators
84. endeavour = effort

85. strive to = to make great effort to obtain


something (children strive to get good marks)

86. jeopardise = threaten = to put in risk dull x bright

87. perilous = dangerous = hazardous gentle x rough

88. interrupt = stop = hinder = impede = open x shut


hamper (fast food hinders the progress of the polite x impolite = rude
children)
rough x smooth
89. useless = unnecessary = redundant = futile
sweet x sour
90. cater = serve
thick x thin
91. squander (v) = waste (v) (children should
not squander money) visible x invisible

92. ignore (v) = overlook likely x unlikely

93. thrive / flourish = grow = prosper agree x disagree

94. startling = surprising accessible x unaccessible

95. residents = inhabitants = dwellers understand x missunderstand

96. includes = encompasses = embraces = logical x illogical


entails normal x abnormal
97. undeniable = erefitable justified x unjustified
regulate x irregulate * page = sheet

* quiet = peaceful

* allow = permit x disagree = dispute = forbid = * very rich = wealthy


prohibit = prevent
* rough = coarse
* accept x deny = refuse = reject
* sad = unhappy
* include x exclude = neglect
* slim = slender
* provide x deprive = remove = take
* trust = believe
* expand x contrast = lessen
* try = attempt = effort
* contact x avoid
* usually = generally
* show x hide
* value = worth
* maintain x ignore = neglect
* write = record
* ask = inquire = enquire x tell
* yearly = annually
* ask for : request

* begin = start
informal and formal words
* centre = middle
* ask = inquire = enquire
* choose = select
* ask for : request
* dear = expensive
* at first : initially
* difficult = hard
* better : improved
* dull = gloomy
* blow up : explode
* fall = drop
* book : reserve
* gather = collect
* break down : collapse
* idea = thought
* bring in : introduce
* jump = leap
* cheap : inexpensive
* kind = helpful
* check : verify
* laugh = giggle
* childish : infantile
* mistake = error
* climb : ascend
* neat = tidy x messy
* clothes : garment
* old = ancient
* danger : peril
* outside = exterior
* deal with : handle
* dim : indistinct * put off : postpone

* fight : combat * say sorry : apologize

* funny : humorous * seem : appear

* go : depart * show : demonstrate

* go ahead : proceed * start / begin : commence

* go after : pursue * end : terminate / finish

* go before : precede * stubborn : obstinate

* go down : decrease * sweat : perspirations

* go up : increase * take out : remove

* happy : pleased * tell : inform

* help : assist * thanks : gratitude

* here : present * tired : exhausted

* hopeless : futile * totally : completely

* hurry : haste * tough : difficult

* keep : preserve * very : definitely / totally / so / extremely

* keep : retain * want : desire

* kidding : jesting * whole : entire

* kids : children * worse : inferior

* laid back : relaxed * wrong : incorrect

* let : permit

* loaded : rich

* lucky : fortunate

* unlucky = unfortunate supply addition information = moreover,


furthermore
* mad : insane
give an example or an illustration of an idea =
* make up : invent
such as
* naked : nude
contrast one idea with another = but, however
* need : request
compare ideas = whatever, as.....as ,
* newest : latest / recent
describe the consequences of events = thus,
* put in : insert leading to
summarize several ideas = in brief

state a condition - (I) cause (n/v) : (A) (be) responsible for /


results in
[23/7 07.53] Zia: basic (B) (5), intermediate (I)
(6), advanced (A) (7) - (I) harmful (adj) : (A) detrimental (adj)

- (I) firstly / first of all (adv) : (A) first and


foremost (adv)
- (B) opinion (n) : (I) Position (n)
- (B) too much : (A) to excess
- (B) change (n/v) : (A) alter (v)
- (A) (be) incredibly high in fat / contain a great
- (B) affect (v) / effect (n) : (I) influence (v/n) :
deal of fat
(A) impact (n/v) / consequence (n)
- (I) disease (n) / illness (n) : (A) ailment (n)
- (I) believe (v) / feel (v)
- (I) serious health / problem : (A) major health
- (I) improve (v) : (A) revolutionize (v)
problem
- (B) talk to : (A) relate to
- (I) when we get older : (A) in later life
- (I) communication (n) / contact (n/v)
- (I) although (conj) / while (conj)
- (I) instead of : (A) rather than
- (B) cheap (adj) : (A) affordable (adj)
- (B) family and friends : (A) loved ones
- (I) in addition to his : (A) further and even
- (B) other countries : (A) faraway places more importantly / though

- (I) international business : (A) Global trade - (I) believe (v) / feel (v)

- (I) in the past : (A) in earlier times - (I) interestingly (adv) : (A) it is interesting to
note that
- (I) involve (v) : (A) entail (v)
- (B) eat (v) : (A) consume (v)
- (I) (be) available : (A) can be accessed
- (I) in conclusion : (A) by way of conclusion
- (I) of course : (A) admittedly (adv)
- (I) danger (n) : (A) risk (n)
- (I) much of : (A) a vast amount of
- (I) certainly not : (A) by no mean
- (B) true (adj) : (A) reliable (adj)
- (I) impossible to / overcome : (A)
- (B) helpful (adj) / useful (adj) insurmountable (adj)
- (A) Nevertheless (adv) / Nonetheless (adv) - (B) complicated (adj) : (I) complex (adj)
- (I) to conclude : (A) By way of conclusion

- (A) Reaffirm (v) / restate (v)

- (B) last (adj) : (I) past (adj)

- (B) international : (I) global


- (I) although (conj) / while (conj) - (I) immigrant (n) / newcomer (n)

- (I) industry (n) - (B) rule of behavior / social rule : (I) social
custom : (A) social norm
- (I) trade (n)
- (B) fit in : (A) adapt (v) / adjust (v)
- (I) wealth (n) : (A) prosperity (n)
- (B) new country : (A) adopted country
- (B) country (n) : (I) nation (n)
- (B) rule (n) : (I) law (n)
- (I) destination country / host country
- (I) obey the law : (A) observe the law
- (B) travel (n) : (I) tourism (n) : (A)
holidaymaking (n) - (I) therefore (adv) : (A) thus (adv)

- (B) actually (adv) : (I) in fact - (B) important (adj) : (I) necessary /crucial
(adj) : (A) essential (adj) / vitally important
- (I) bring problems / cause problems : (A)
create difficulties - (B) make sure : (A) ensure (v)

- (I) create wealth : (A) bring economic - (B) example (n) : (A) instance (v)
prosperity
- (I) allow (v) : (A) permit (v)
- (B) solve (v) : (I) resolve (v)
- (I) illegal (adj) : (A) prohibited (adj)
- (B) main (adj) : (A) primary (adj)
- (B) own (v) : (A) possess (v)
- (B) many (adj) : (I) numerous (adj) (A)
- (B) gun (n) : (A) firearm (n)
countless (adj)
- (I) social (adj) : (A) societal (adj)
- (B) problem (n) : (I) difficulty (n) : (A) challenge
(n) : tribulation (n) - (I) in conclusion : (A) by way of conclusion
- (I) involved with : (A) associated with - (B) power (n) : (A) domination (n)
- (B) rich (adj) : (I) wealthy (adj) : (A) affluent - (I) lack of moral standards : moral decadence
(adj) : prosperous (adj)
- (I) worrying (adj) : (A) disturbing (adj)
- (B) overseas (adj/adv) : (I) abroad (adj/adv)
- (I) however (conj) / though
- (B) visit (v) : (I) holiday in
- (I) damage (n) / degradation (n)
- (B) poorer country : (I) developing country
- (I) especially (adv) : (A) particularly (adv)
- (B) like / such as
- (B) good example : (A) salient example
- (B) flood (n) : (A) influx (n)

- (I) mostly (adv) : (A) mainly (adv)

- (B) and : (I) as well as


- (I) view (n) / position (n) : (A) perspective (n)

- (I) (be) able to : (A) (be) capable of


- (B) man (n) : (I) male (n/adj) - (I) illegal (adj) : (A) illicit (adj) / prohibited

- (B) woman (n) : (I) female (n/adj) - (B) main (adj) : (A) principal (adj)

- (B) job (n) : (A) occupation (n) / vocation (n) - (B) important (adj) : (A) absolutely pivotal

- (B) traditional (adj) : (A) conservative (adj) / - (B) most (adj) : (A) the majority of
conventional (adj)
- (I) drug abuse : (A) substance abuse
- (I) well (adv) : (A) effectively (adv)
- (I) especially (adv) : (A) particularly (adv)
- (A) although
- (B) want (v) : (A) wish (v) / desire (v)
- (A) while
- (I) proven (adj) : (A) irrefutable (adj)
- (I) believe (v) / feel (v)
- (A) I would argue that / I would suggest that
- (I) I believe / I feel : (A) I would argue / I would
- (B) pay the bill : (A) cover the cost
contend
- (I) cause (n/v) : (A) lead to
- (I) argue (v) : (A) contend (v)
- (B) expensive (adj) : (A) costly (adj)
- (A) generalisation (n) / stereotype
- (B) decide (v) : (A) determine (v)
- (B) right (adj) : (A) accurate (adj)
- (B) need (v) : (A) require (v)
- (B) sex (n) : (A) gender (n)
- (I) however (adv) : (A) Nevertheless (adv) /
- (B) give (v) : (I) provide (v) / confer (v) / bestow
Nonetheless (adv)
(v) / render (v)
- (B) very (adv) : (I) incredibly (adv) / extremely
- (B) chance (n) : (A) opportunity (n)
(adv) / totally (adv) / highly (adv)
- (I) bring (v) / create (v)

- (B) often (adv) : (A) frequently (adv)

- (I) instead of : (A) rather than


- (B) today (n/adv) : (I) these days (adv)
- (B) see (v) : (I) view (v)
- (B) the country : (A) rural area
- (I) weak point / weakness (n)
- (I) cause (n/v) : (A) lead to / give rise to
- (B) want (v) : (A) desire (v)
- (B) poorer (adj) : (A) less affluent
- (I) therefore (adv) : (A) thus (adv)
- (I) feel (v) / believe (v) : (A) (be) convinced
- (A) maintain (v) / reaffirm (v)
- (I) resolve (v) : (A) address (v)

- (I) attractive (adj) : (A) appealing (adj)

- (A) subsidise (v) / provide financial incentives


- (B) question (n/v) : (I) issue (n)
- (A) subsidy (n) / financial incentive
- (I) ban (n/v) : (A) prohibit (v)
- (B) move (n/v) : (A) relocate (v) - (B) important (adj) : (A) crucial (adj)

- (I) discuss (v) : (A) explore (v) - (I) in my view : (A) from my perspective

- (I) cause (n/v) : (A) source (n) / contributing - (I) allow (v) : (A) permit (v)
factor
- (A) major (adj) / significant (adj)
- (I) recently (adv) : (A) in recent times (adv)
- (B) important subject / (A) core subject
- (A) offer (n/v) / provide (v)
- (B) like (prep) / (I) such as
- (A) chief (n/adj) / primary (adj)

- (B) usually (adv) : (A) typically (adv)

- (A) consequently (adv) / as a result

- (B) more and more : (A) an increasing number


1. synonims for advantages and disadvantages
of
- benefits and drawbacks
- (B) choice (n) : (A) alternative (n)
- upsides and downsides
- (I) programme (n) : (A) campaign (n/v)
- pros and cons

- strengths and weaknesses / shortcomings

- (I) would prefer to : (A) would rather

- (B) stay (v) : (A) remain (tinggal) (v)

- (B) cannot do : (A) (be) unable to (do)

- (I) leisure activity : (A) pastime (n)

- (I) another (adj) / one other : (A) one further

- (B) step (n) : (A) measure (n)

- (A) abovementioned (adj) / outlined above

- (I) to conclude / in conclusion

- (I) poor quality : sub-standard (adj)

- (B) smack or cane : (I) discipline (n/v) / punish


(v)

- (I) physical punishment : (A) corporal


punishment

- (I) cause (n/v) / reason (n) : (A) contributing


factor (n) / source (n)

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