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34 English words with meanings: explorer, extensive, hordes, humanity, hunt… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on OpenQuiz.

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Word list

  1. explorer /ɪk'splɔ:rər/ (noun) — a person who travels to unknown places to learn about them
    Example: The explorer crossed the desert alone.
    Synonyms: adventurer, discoverer
  2. extensive /ɪk'stensɪv/ (adjective) — covering a large area or amount
    Example: The report gives an extensive review of the topic.
    Synonyms: large, wide-ranging, broad
  3. hordes /hɔ:rdz/ (noun) — Very large crowds of people moving together.
    Example: Hordes of tourists filled the square.
    Synonyms: crowds, masses, throngs
  4. humanity /hju:'mænɪti/ (noun) — all people in the world, or the quality of being human
    Example: Humanity must work together to protect the planet.
    Synonyms: mankind, people, humankind
  5. hunt /hʌnt/ (verb) — to search carefully for something or someone
    Example: We hunted for the lost keys all morning.
    Synonyms: search, look for, seek
  6. info /'ɪnfoʊ/ (noun) — facts or details about something
    Example: Can you send me more info?
    Synonyms: information, details
  7. informative /,ɪnfər'meɪtɪv/ (adjective) — giving useful facts or knowledge
    Example: Her lecture was clear and informative.
    Synonyms: educational, instructive, helpful
  8. insight /'ɪnsaɪt/ (noun) — a clear and deep understanding of a situation
    Example: His insight helped solve the problem.
    Synonyms: understanding, perception, insightfulness
  9. intelligentsia /ɪn,tɛlɪ'dʒɛntsɪə/ (noun) — Educated people who work in culture, art, or ideas.
    Example: The intelligentsia debated the new law.
    Synonyms: intellectuals, educated elite, thinkers
  10. inter-library loan /,ɪntər'laɪbrəri loʊn/ (phrase) — a service that lets you borrow a book from another library
    Example: I used inter-library loan to get the book.
    Synonyms: library loan service, interlibrary loan, book loan service
  11. intriguing /ɪn'tri:ɡɪŋ/ (adjective) — interesting enough to make you want to know more
    Example: The ending was intriguing.
    Synonyms: fascinating, interesting, captivating
  12. manual /'mænjuəl/ (noun) — a book that gives instructions for using something
    Example: The manual explains how to set up the printer.
    Synonyms: instruction book, guide, handbook
  13. minority /maɪ'nɔ:rəti/ (noun) — a smaller group within a larger population
    Example: The minority asked for more representation.
    Synonyms: small group, lesser group, underrepresented group
  14. objective /əb'dʒɛktɪv/ (adjective) — based on facts, not personal feelings or opinions
    Example: We need an objective report.
    Synonyms: unbiased, neutral, impartial
  15. outline (v.) /'aʊtlaɪn/ (verb) — to give the main facts or plan of something
    Example: Please outline your main ideas in the report.
    Synonyms: summarize, sketch out, describe
  16. perceive /pə'si:v/ (verb) — to notice or understand something through the senses or mind
    Example: I perceive a change in her mood.
    Synonyms: notice, detect, understand
  17. precisely /prɪ'saɪsli/ (adverb) — in a very exact and careful way
    Example: Please speak precisely.
    Synonyms: exactly, accurately, carefully
  18. query /'kwɪri/ (noun) — a question or request for information
    Example: I sent a query about my order.
    Synonyms: question, inquiry, request
  19. recognise /'rɛkəɡnaɪz/ (verb) — to know something or someone again after seeing or hearing it before
    Example: I could not recognise her at first.
    Synonyms: identify, spot, know
  20. refer /rɪ'fɜ:r/ (verb) — to send someone to another person or place for help or advice
    Example: The nurse will refer you to a specialist.
    Synonyms: send, direct
  21. screen out /skri:n aʊt/ (phrase) — to remove unwanted items by checking each one
    Example: We screened out the broken items before shipping.
    Synonyms: filter out, remove
  22. scrutinise /'skru:tənaɪz/ (verb) — to examine something very carefully
    Example: The committee will scrutinise the report carefully.
    Synonyms: examine, inspect, study
  23. see the light /,si: ðə 'laɪt/ (phrase) — to suddenly understand something clearly
    Example: After the explanation, she saw the light.
    Synonyms: understand, realize
  24. seek /si:k/ (verb) — to try to find or get something
    Example: They seek a better solution.
    Synonyms: look for, try to find, pursue
  25. seek something out of the ordinary /si:k 'sʌmθɪŋ aʊt əv ði 'ɔ:rdəneri/ (phrase) — to look for something unusual or different
    Example: They seek out something out of the ordinary.
    Synonyms: look for, search for, hunt for
  26. set out /set aʊt/ (phrase) — to explain or describe something in a clear, organized way
    Example: The minister set out the main reasons for the change.
    Synonyms: explain, outline, describe
  27. source /sɔ:rs/ (noun) — The place, person, or thing where something comes from.
    Example: We need to find the source of the problem.
    Synonyms: origin, cause, starting point
  28. tally /'tæli/ (verb) — to count and compare numbers to see if they match
    Example: Please tally the votes carefully.
    Synonyms: count, add up, check
  29. the human race /ðə 'hju:mən reɪs/ (phrase) — all people together as a species
    Example: The human race faces many challenges.
    Synonyms: humankind, mankind, people
  30. theme /θi:m/ (noun) — the main idea or subject of something
    Example: The theme of the story is friendship.
    Synonyms: subject, idea, topic

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