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33 English words with meanings: equate, get, inaccuracy, inherent (in), interchangeable… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on…

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  1. equate /ɪ'kweɪt/ (verb) — to say or treat two things as the same
    Example: You cannot equate success with happiness.
    Synonyms: compare, treat as equal, identify
  2. get /ɡet/ (verb) — receive, obtain, or become
    Example: Did you get my message?
    Synonyms: receive, obtain, acquire
  3. inaccuracy /,ɪnækjə'rəsi/ (noun) — the state of being wrong or not exact
    Example: There was an inaccuracy in the report.
    Synonyms: error, mistake, incorrectness
  4. inherent (in) /ɪn'hɪərənt/ (adjective) — existing naturally as part of something
    Example: Trust is inherent in a good relationship.
    Synonyms: built-in, natural, intrinsic
  5. interchangeable /,ɪntər'tʃeɪndʒəbəl/ (adjective) — able to be used in place of each other
    Example: These batteries are interchangeable.
    Synonyms: replaceable, substitutable, exchangeable
  6. leave somebody duniə/ /li:v 'sʌmbədi ,dʒu:niə/ (phrase) — to make someone feel very tired or weak
    Example: The long hike left me done in.
    Synonyms: wear out, exhaust
  7. mean (v.) /mi:n/ (verb) — to intend or want something to be understood in a certain way
    Example: What do you mean by that?
    Synonyms: intend, signify, suggest
  8. modality /moʊ'dæləti/ (noun) — the way a speaker shows certainty, necessity, ability, or permission
    Example: The speaker used modality to express uncertainty.
    Synonyms: mode, manner, grammatical mood
  9. nit-picking /'nɪt,pɪkɪŋ/ (adjective) — paying too much attention to small details and faults
    Example: She is always nit-picking about small mistakes.
    Synonyms: overly critical, picky, fault-finding
  10. objection /,ɒbdʒek'ʃən/ (noun) — a strong statement that you do not agree or approve
    Example: She raised an objection to the plan.
    Synonyms: protest, complaint, disagreement
  11. offer someone the position (phrase) — to tell someone they have been chosen for the job
    Example: They offered her the position after the interview.
    Synonyms: hire, appoint, give the job to
  12. pass away /pæs ə'weɪ/ (phrase) — to die
    Example: Her grandfather passed away last night.
    Synonyms: died, passed, deceased
  13. promise /'prɑ:mɪs/ (noun) — a statement that you will do something
    Example: She made a promise to call me back.
    Synonyms: assurance, pledge, commitment
  14. rectifiable /'rɛktɪfaɪəbl/ (adjective) — able to be corrected
    Example: The error is rectifiable with a simple fix.
    Synonyms: correctable, fixable, remediable
  15. rectification /,rɛktɪfɪ'keɪʃən/ (noun) — the act of correcting something
    Example: The rectification of the mistake took only a minute.
    Synonyms: correction, fix, adjustment
  16. rectify /'rɛktɪfaɪ/ (verb) — to correct a mistake or problem
    Example: We need to rectify the problem quickly.
    Synonyms: correct, fix, repair
  17. restless /'rɛstləs/ (adjective) — unable to stay still or relax
    Example: I felt restless during the long meeting.
    Synonyms: fidgety, uneasy, agitated
  18. rue /ru:/ (verb) — to feel sorry or regretful about something you did
    Example: He rued his decision to leave early.
    Synonyms: regret, repent, be sorry
  19. rule of thumb /,ru:l əv 'θʌm/ (phrase) — a practical guide based on experience, not a strict rule
    Example: As a rule of thumb, leave early for the airport.
    Synonyms: general rule, practical guideline
  20. see red /si: rɛd/ (idiom) — to become very angry
    Example: He saw red when he heard the news.
    Synonyms: get angry, become furious
  21. shameful /'ʃeɪmfəl/ (adjective) — very bad and causing a feeling of disgrace
    Example: It was shameful to lie like that.
    Synonyms: disgraceful, shocking, deplorable
  22. straitlaced /'streɪt,leɪst/ (adjective) — very strict about morals and proper behavior
    Example: Her straitlaced parents disapproved of late nights.
    Synonyms: conservative, prudish, strict
  23. swear /swɔ:r/ (verb) — to make a serious promise, often using sacred words
    Example: He swore to keep the secret.
    Synonyms: promise, vow, pledge
  24. swear an oath /swɔ:r æn oʊθ/ (phrase) — to make a serious promise, often using sacred words
    Example: She swore an oath in court.
    Synonyms: vow, promise, pledge
  25. swear by /swɔ:r baɪ/ (phrase) — to say you trust someone or something very much
    Example: I swear by this brand of coffee.
    Synonyms: trust, rely on, have faith in
  26. task /tæsk/ (noun) — a piece of work that must be done
    Example: I have one more task to finish.
    Synonyms: job, assignment, chore
  27. tenet /'tenɪt/ (noun) — a basic belief or rule held by a group
    Example: Equality is a core tenet of the group.
    Synonyms: principle, belief, doctrine
  28. This is just not on! (phrase) — This is completely wrong and should not happen.
    Example: This is just not on!
    Synonyms: unacceptable, not okay, out of order
  29. two-tier system /,tu:'tɪər 'sɪstəm/ (phrase) — a system with two different levels or groups
    Example: The country has a two-tier system of education.
    Synonyms: dual system, two-level system, double system
  30. uncontrolled /,ʌnkən'troʊld/ (adjective) — Not controlled or limited by rules, order, or restraint.
    Example: The situation became uncontrolled after the storm.
    Synonyms: unmanaged, out of control

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