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26 English words with meanings: contents, details, do/write an essay, essay, handwriting… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on…

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Word list

  1. contents /'kɑ:ntents/ (noun) — the list of parts at the beginning of a book or magazine
    Example: Check the contents to find the chapter you need.
    Synonyms: table of contents, index, list
  2. details /'di:teɪlz/ (noun) — small facts or pieces of information about something
    Example: The details are in the email.
    Synonyms: information, facts, particulars
  3. do/write an essay /du: æn 'ɛseɪ/ (phrase) — to write a long piece of organized school writing on a topic
    Example: I have to do an essay for English class.
    Synonyms: write an essay, compose an essay
  4. essay /'eseɪ/ (noun) — a short piece of writing about a subject
    Example: She wrote a short essay about climate change.
    Synonyms: composition, paper, article
  5. handwriting /'hændraɪtɪŋ/ (noun) — the way a person writes by hand
    Example: Her handwriting is very neat.
    Synonyms: penmanship, script
  6. image /'ɪmɪdʒ/ (noun) — a picture or idea of how something looks
    Example: The image on the screen was blurry.
    Synonyms: picture, photo, representation
  7. in detail /ɪn dɪ'teɪl/ (phrase) — with many small facts or parts
    Example: Please explain it in detail.
    Synonyms: thoroughly, fully, carefully
  8. literature /'lɪtərətʃər/ (noun) — written works such as stories, poems, and plays
    Example: She studies English literature at university.
    Synonyms: writing, books, fiction
  9. note down (phrase) — to write something quickly so you can remember it later
    Example: Please note down the address.
    Synonyms: write down, jot down
  10. novel /'nɑ:vəl/ (noun) — a long fictional story in a book
    Example: I started reading a long novel last night.
    Synonyms: book, story, fiction
  11. paper [newspaper] /'peɪpər/ (noun) — a newspaper printed on sheets of paper
    Example: I bought the paper at the corner store.
    Synonyms: newspaper, daily, press
  12. photo /'foʊtoʊ/ (noun) — a picture taken with a camera
    Example: She showed me a photo of her dog.
    Synonyms: picture, snapshot, image
  13. poet /'poʊət/ (noun) — a person who writes poems
    Example: The poet read her work aloud.
    Synonyms: poem writer, verse writer
  14. poetry /'poʊətri/ (noun) — writing that uses rhythm and often rhyme
    Example: His poetry is simple and beautiful.
    Synonyms: verse, poems, poetic writing
  15. publish /'pʌblɪʃ/ (verb) — to make a book, article, or other work available to the public
    Example: The company will publish the results tomorrow.
    Synonyms: release, print, issue
  16. report /rɪ'pɔ:rt/ (noun) — a written or spoken account of an event or situation
    Example: He gave a report on the meeting.
    Synonyms: account, statement, summary
  17. reporter /rɪ'pɔ:rtər/ (noun) — a person who gathers and tells news stories
    Example: The reporter asked several questions.
    Synonyms: journalist, news correspondent, newscaster
  18. review /rɪ'vju:/ (noun) — a written opinion about something, especially a product or place
    Example: I read a review of the new restaurant.
    Synonyms: critique, evaluation, assessment
  19. reviewer /rɪ'vju:ər/ (noun) — a person who writes opinions about books, films, or shows
    Example: The reviewer gave the film a good rating.
    Synonyms: critic, commentator, assessor
  20. science fiction /,saɪəns 'fɪkʃən/ (phrase) — stories about future worlds, space, or advanced technology
    Example: She likes science fiction about space travel.
    Synonyms: sci-fi, speculative fiction
  21. series /'sɪri:z/ (noun) — a set of related books, TV shows, or events
    Example: I started a new series of books.
    Synonyms: set, sequence, collection
  22. songwriter /'sɔ:ŋ,raɪtər/ (noun) — a person who writes songs
    Example: The songwriter wrote a hit ballad.
    Synonyms: lyricist, composer
  23. the news /ðə nu:z/ (noun) — recent information about important events
    Example: The news is on at six o'clock.
    Synonyms: headlines, reports, updates
  24. to begin with /tə bɪ'ɡɪn wɪð/ (phrase) — used to start a list or explanation
    Example: To begin with, the plan was too expensive.
    Synonyms: first of all, for a start, for one thing
  25. topic /'tɒpɪk/ (noun) — the subject people talk or write about
    Example: The topic of the lesson was animals.
    Synonyms: subject, theme
  26. write down (phrase) — to put words on paper or in a file
    Example: Please write down your phone number.
    Synonyms: note down, record

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