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57 English words with meanings: abide (by), abolish, actions, actor, actress… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on OpenQuiz.

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Word list

  1. abide (by) /ə'baɪd/ (verb) — to obey or accept something
    Example: All members must abide by the club’s regulations.
    Synonyms: follow, obey, comply with
  2. abolish /ə'bɒlɪʃ/ (verb) — to officially end something
    Example: The government decided to abolish outdated laws.
    Synonyms: eliminate, repeal, remove
  3. actions /'ækʃənz/ (noun) — something you do
    Example: His actions showed that he cared deeply about the environment.
    Synonyms: deeds, acts, behavior
  4. actor /'æktər/ (noun) — a person who performs in films, plays or TV
    Example: The actor received an award for his performance.
    Synonyms: performer, player, entertainer
  5. actress /'æktrəs/ (noun) — a female actor
    Example: The actress starred in a popular television series.
    Synonyms: performer, star, entertainer
  6. advertising /'ædvətaɪzɪŋ/ (noun) — telling people about a product
    Example: The company increased its advertising budget to attract more customers.
    Synonyms: promotion, marketing, publicity
  7. aesthetic /i:s'θetɪk/ (adjective) — relating to beauty or appearance
    Example: The new building combines modern design with aesthetic appeal.
    Synonyms: artistic, beautiful, tasteful
  8. aesthetics /i:s'θetɪks/ (noun) — the study of beauty
    Example: She studied aesthetics to understand the nature of beauty.
    Synonyms: art philosophy, beauty theory, artistic taste
  9. all walks of life /ɔ:l wɔ:ks əv laɪf/ (noun phrase) — all social groups
    Example: People from all walks of life attended the festival.
    Synonyms: all social classes, every background, various professions
  10. appeal /ə'pi:l/ (verb) — to be interesting and pleasing to someone
    Example: The new design will appeal to young customers.
    Synonyms: attract, interest, captivate
  11. appreciation /ə,pri:ʃi'eɪʃən/ (noun) — feeling thankful or impressed
    Example: He showed great appreciation for her hard work.
    Synonyms: gratitude, recognition, admiration
  12. arson /'ɑ:rsən/ (noun) — the crime of setting fires
    Example: The man was arrested for committing arson at the abandoned warehouse.
    Synonyms: fire-raising, incendiarism
  13. artist /'ɑ:tɪst/ (noun) — a person who makes art
    Example: The artist painted a beautiful landscape.
    Synonyms: painter, creator, illustrator
  14. attention-grabbing /ə'tenʃən 'ɡræbɪŋ/ (adjective) — making people notice something
    Example: She designed an attention-grabbing poster for the new product launch.
    Synonyms: eye-catching, striking, noticeable
  15. attract /ə'trækt/ (verb) — to attract or interest
    Example: Bright colors attract attention easily.
    Synonyms: draw, entice, captivate
  16. attraction /ə'trækʃən/ (noun) — something that attracts people
    Example: The Eiffel Tower is a famous tourist attraction.
    Synonyms: sight, highlight, point of interest
  17. audience /'ɔ:diəns/ (noun) — people who watch or listen
    Example: The audience clapped loudly after the performance.
    Synonyms: spectators, viewers, listeners
  18. author /'ɔ:θər/ (noun) — the person who wrote something
    Example: The author signed copies of her new novel at the bookstore.
    Synonyms: writer, novelist, creator
  19. authority /ɔ:'θɒrəti/ (noun) — power to decide
    Example: Only the manager has the authority to approve this request.
    Synonyms: power, control, jurisdiction
  20. ballerina /,bælə'ri:nə/ (noun) — a person who dances ballet
    Example: The ballerina danced gracefully across the stage.
    Synonyms: ballet dancer
  21. ballet /'bæleɪ/ (noun) — a style of classical dance
    Example: He took his daughter to see a famous ballet last night.
    Synonyms: dance performance
  22. behaviour /bɪ'heɪvjə/ (noun) — the way someone acts
    Example: His behaviour at the meeting was very professional.
    Synonyms: conduct, attitude, manner
  23. bias /'baɪəs/ (noun) — unfair preference
    Example: The report showed a clear bias in favor of the company.
    Synonyms: prejudice, partiality, preference
  24. biased /'baɪəst/ (adjective) — unfairly favoring one side
    Example: The report was criticized for being biased toward one political party.
    Synonyms: prejudiced, partial, unfair
  25. broadcast /'brɔ:dkɑ:st/ (verb) — send out to the public
    Example: They will broadcast the football match live on television.
    Synonyms: transmit, air, telecast
  26. burglary /'bɜ:rɡləri/ (noun) — the crime of breaking in to steal
    Example: The police investigated a burglary that happened last night.
    Synonyms: break-in, housebreaking
  27. carving /'kɑ:vɪŋ/ (noun) — the art of cutting shapes into wood or stone
    Example: The wooden carving showed a beautiful image of a bird.
    Synonyms: sculpture, engraving
  28. casual /'kæʒuəl/ (adjective) — not formal
    Example: He wore casual clothes to the weekend meeting.
    Synonyms: informal, relaxed, easygoing
  29. celebrity /sə'lebrəti/ (adjective) — a famous person
    Example: The celebrity attended the charity event and attracted many fans.
    Synonyms: star, public figure, famous person
  30. censor /'sensə/ (verb) — remove or block content
    Example: The government decided to censor the movie before its release.
    Synonyms: suppress, edit, restrict

…and 27 more words in this set.

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