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50 English words with meanings: deeply concerned, fully aware, highly motivated, perfectly reasonable, deeply disappointed… Study them with flashcards…

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Word list

  1. deeply concerned /'di:pli kən'sɜ:rnd/ (adj phrase) — very worried and caring a lot
    Example: She was deeply concerned about the situation.
    Synonyms: greatly worried, seriously bothered
  2. fully aware /'fʊli ə'wer/ (adj phrase) — knowing something completely and clearly
    Example: I am fully aware of the risks involved.
    Synonyms: completely conscious, well informed
  3. highly motivated /'haɪli 'moʊtɪveɪtɪd/ (adj phrase) — very motivated
    Example: He is a highly motivated student.
    Synonyms: energetic, driven
  4. perfectly reasonable /'pɜ:rfɪktli 'ri:zənəbl/ (adj phrase) — completely reasonable
    Example: That is a perfectly reasonable request.
    Synonyms: totally sensible, absolutely rational
  5. deeply disappointed /'di:pli ,dɪsə'pɔɪntɪd/ (adj phrase) — very disappointed
    Example: I was deeply disappointed by the result.
    Synonyms: extremely let down, devastated
  6. highly successful /'haɪli sək'sɛsfl/ (adj phrase) — very successful
    Example: She became highly successful in her career.
    Synonyms: very accomplished, prosperous
  7. bitterly cold /'bɪtərli koʊld/ (adj phrase) — extremely cold
    Example: It was bitterly cold last night.
    Synonyms: freezing, icy
  8. painfully aware /'peɪnfəli ə'wer/ (adj phrase) — very aware, in an uncomfortable way
    Example: He was painfully aware of his mistake.
    Synonyms: keenly aware, acutely conscious
  9. highly skilled /'haɪli skɪld/ (adj phrase) — having a lot of skill or training
    Example: They hired a highly skilled technician.
    Synonyms: expert, proficient
  10. deeply rooted /'di:pli 'ru:tɪd/ (adj phrase) — firmly established and hard to change
    Example: The tradition is deeply rooted in their culture.
    Synonyms: firmly established, ingrained
  11. strongly recommended /'strɔ:ŋli ,rɛkə'mɛndɪd/ (adj phrase) — strongly advised
    Example: This book is strongly recommended for beginners.
    Synonyms: highly suggested, advised
  12. widely accepted /'waɪdli ək'sɛptɪd/ (adj phrase) — agreed with by most people
    Example: The theory is now widely accepted.
    Synonyms: universally recognized, commonly approved
  13. warmly welcomed /'wɔ:rmli 'wɛlkəmd/ (adj phrase) — greeted in a friendly, kind way
    Example: She was warmly welcomed by the staff.
    Synonyms: cordially received, kindly greeted
  14. sharply divided /'ʃɑ:rpli dɪ'vaɪdɪd/ (adj phrase) — clearly divided
    Example: Opinions are sharply divided on this issue.
    Synonyms: clearly split, deeply separated
  15. closely related /'kloʊsli rɪ'leɪtɪd/ (adj phrase) — having a strong connection
    Example: These two subjects are closely related.
    Synonyms: connected, associated
  16. highly competitive /'haɪli kəm'pɛtɪtɪv/ (adj phrase) — very competitive
    Example: The market is highly competitive.
    Synonyms: challenging, aggressive
  17. completely different /kəm'pli:tli 'dɪfrənt/ (adj phrase) — not alike at all
    Example: Their opinions are completely different.
    Synonyms: totally unlike, entirely distinct
  18. deeply personal /'di:pli 'pɜ:rsənl/ (adj phrase) — very personal
    Example: It was a deeply personal story.
    Synonyms: intimate, private
  19. highly unlikely /'haɪli ʌn'laɪkli/ (adj phrase) — very unlikely
    Example: It’s highly unlikely to rain today.
    Synonyms: improbable, dubious
  20. strongly opposed /'strɔ:ŋli ə'poʊzd/ (adj phrase) — strongly against
    Example: They are strongly opposed to the new policy.
    Synonyms: firmly against, resistant
  21. deeply religious /'di:pli rɪ'lɪdʒəs/ (adj phrase) — very religious
    Example: Her family is deeply religious.
    Synonyms: devout, spiritual
  22. highly educated /'haɪli 'ɛdʒʊ,keɪtɪd/ (adj phrase) — having had a lot of schooling
    Example: He comes from a highly educated background.
    Synonyms: well educated, knowledgeable
  23. deeply moved /'di:pli mu:vd/ (adj phrase) — strongly affected emotionally
    Example: She was deeply moved by his kindness.
    Synonyms: touched, affected
  24. perfectly clear /'pɜ:rfɪktli klɪr/ (adj phrase) — completely clear
    Example: The instructions were perfectly clear.
    Synonyms: crystal clear, obvious
  25. highly valued /'haɪli 'væljud/ (adj phrase) — thought to be very important
    Example: Honesty is highly valued in our team.
    Synonyms: esteemed, appreciated
  26. fully equipped /'fʊli ɪ'kwɪpt/ (adj phrase) — having everything needed
    Example: The kitchen is fully equipped.
    Synonyms: well prepared, ready
  27. heavily polluted /'hɛvɪli pə'lu:tɪd/ (adj phrase) — very dirty from harmful substances
    Example: The river is heavily polluted.
    Synonyms: contaminated, dirty
  28. highly recommended /'haɪli ,rɛkə'mɛndɪd/ (adj phrase) — strongly recommended
    Example: This restaurant is highly recommended.
    Synonyms: suggested, endorsed
  29. well known /,wɛl 'noʊn/ (adj phrase) — known by many people
    Example: He is well known for his research.
    Synonyms: famous, renowned
  30. fully functional /'fʊli 'fʌŋkʃənl/ (adj phrase) — fully working
    Example: The laboratory is fully functional.
    Synonyms: working, operational

…and 20 more words in this set.

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