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33 English words with meanings: history, loathing, look back, make a pledge, obstinate… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on…

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Word list

  1. history /'hɪstəri/ (noun) — all the events and changes that happened in the past
    Example: We studied the history of ancient Rome.
    Synonyms: past, record, background
  2. loathing /'loʊðɪŋ/ (noun) — a very strong feeling of hate
    Example: She felt pure loathing for the lie.
    Synonyms: hatred, detestation, revulsion
  3. look back /lʊk bæk/ (phrase) — to think about past events
    Example: When I look back, I remember that year clearly.
    Synonyms: reflect on, think back
  4. make a pledge /meɪk ə plɛdʒ/ (phrase) — to formally say you will do something
    Example: The mayor made a pledge to improve public transport.
    Synonyms: promise, commit, vow
  5. obstinate /'ɑ:bstənət/ (adjective) — refusing to change your mind or behavior
    Example: She was obstinate and refused to apologize.
    Synonyms: stubborn, unyielding, headstrong
  6. opposite number /'ɒpəzɪt 'nʌmbə(r)/ (phrase) — a person who has the same job or rank in another group or company
    Example: My opposite number at the company called me today.
    Synonyms: counterpart, equivalent, peer
  7. outgoing /'aʊt,ɡoʊɪŋ/ (adjective) — friendly and happy to talk to new people
    Example: He is outgoing and makes friends easily.
    Synonyms: friendly, sociable, gregarious
  8. pagan times (phrase) — the time before Christianity, when many people worshiped many gods
    Example: In pagan times, people often worshiped many gods.
    Synonyms: pre-Christian era, ancient times, heathen times
  9. pass on /pæs ɒn/ (phrase) — to die
    Example: His uncle passed on peacefully.
    Synonyms: died, passed away, passed
  10. pig-headed /,pɪɡ'hɛdɪd/ (adjective) — stubborn and unwilling to change your opinion
    Example: My pig-headed brother refused to listen.
    Synonyms: stubborn, obstinate, headstrong
  11. principled /'prɪnsəpəld/ (adjective) — guided by strong moral beliefs
    Example: She is principled and always tells the truth.
    Synonyms: ethical, moral, upright
  12. provide the key to /prə'vaɪd ðə ki: tu:/ (phrase) — give the means to understand or solve something
    Example: The evidence may provide the key to the case.
    Synonyms: give the answer to, help solve, explain
  13. puerile /'pjʊər.aɪl/ (adjective) — childish and silly in a way that seems immature
    Example: The joke was puerile and not funny at all.
    Synonyms: childish, immature, silly
  14. rapport /ræ'pɔ:r/ (noun) — a friendly, easy relationship with someone
    Example: They developed a good rapport.
    Synonyms: connection, understanding, relationship
  15. redden /'rɛdən/ (verb) — to become red
    Example: His cheeks redden when he is embarrassed.
    Synonyms: blush, turn red
  16. roots of a tradition /ru:ts əv ə trə'dɪʃən/ (phrase) — the early source or beginning of a custom or belief
    Example: The roots of the tradition go back centuries.
    Synonyms: origin, beginning, source
  17. scrupulously honest /'skru:pjələsli 'ɑ:nɪst/ (adjective) — completely honest and careful to do what is right
    Example: She was scrupulously honest about the mistake.
    Synonyms: utterly honest, completely truthful, aboveboard
  18. serious /'sɪriəs/ (adjective) — not smiling or joking; showing deep thought or concern
    Example: The teacher gave him a serious look.
    Synonyms: solemn, earnest, grave
  19. set a new trend /sɛt ə nju: trɛnd/ (phrase) — to start a new style that others follow
    Example: The designer set a new trend with that jacket.
    Synonyms: start a trend, create a style, lead fashion
  20. stand out /stænd aʊt/ (phrase) — to be noticed more than others because of special qualities
    Example: Her bright jacket helped her stand out in the crowd.
    Synonyms: be noticeable, catch the eye, be distinctive
  21. superstitious /,su:pə'stɪʃəs/ (adjective) — believing that luck, signs, or magic affect events
    Example: She is superstitious about breaking mirrors.
    Synonyms: supernatural, believing in omens, foolish
  22. the genuine article (phrase) — something that is real and not a copy or fake
    Example: This watch is the genuine article.
    Synonyms: authentic item, real thing, original
  23. the real thing (phrase) — something that is real and not imitation
    Example: This painting is the real thing.
    Synonyms: authentic item, genuine article, original
  24. trend-setter /'trɛnd,sɛtər/ (noun) — someone who starts a new style that others copy
    Example: She became a trend-setter in the city.
    Synonyms: fashion leader, style leader, trend creator
  25. turn green /tɜ:rn ɡri:n/ (phrase) — to become green in color
    Example: The leaves turned green in spring.
    Synonyms: become green, green up
  26. turn over a new leaf /tɝ:n 'oʊvər ə nu: li:f/ (idiom) — to begin behaving in a better and more honest way
    Example: After the mistake, he decided to turn over a new leaf.
    Synonyms: reform, change for the better, start over
  27. turn sour /tɜ:rn saʊər/ (phrase) — to become unpleasant, angry, or unfriendly
    Example: The mood turned sour after the argument.
    Synonyms: turn bad, grow unpleasant, deteriorate
  28. typecast /'taɪp.kæst/ (verb) — to give an actor the same kind of role again and again
    Example: She was typecast as the funny friend.
    Synonyms: stereotype, pigeonhole, limit
  29. value for money /,vælju: fər 'mʌni/ (phrase) — good quality or usefulness for the price paid
    Example: This phone is good value for money.
    Synonyms: worth the price, good deal
  30. weighed down /weɪd daʊn/ (phrase) — made slow or tired by a heavy load or burden
    Example: He felt weighed down by work.
    Synonyms: burdened, weary

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