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33 English words with meanings: fill the post, flyer, issue a press release, NB, notifiable… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on…

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  1. fill the post (phrase) — to find someone to take a vacant job
    Example: Please fill the post with the job ad.
    Synonyms: post, publish, upload
  2. flyer /'flaɪər/ (noun) — a single sheet of paper used to advertise something
    Example: We handed out flyers for the concert.
    Synonyms: handbill, leaflet, pamphlet
  3. issue a press release /'ɪʃu: ə prɛs rɪ'li:s/ (phrase) — to send an official written news announcement to reporters
    Example: The company issued a press release about the merger.
    Synonyms: announce, publish, release
  4. NB /,ɛn 'bi:/ (phrase) — a note that gives important information
    Example: NB: the office closes at 5 p.m.
    Synonyms: note, important note
  5. notifiable /'noʊtɪfaɪəbl/ (adjective) — required to be reported to an authority
    Example: This disease is notifiable by law.
    Synonyms: reportable, required to be reported
  6. p./pp. /pi:/ (noun) — used to show one page or several pages
    Example: See p. 12 for more details.
    Synonyms: page, pages
  7. pictogram /'pɪktəɡræm/ (noun) — a picture that stands for a word, idea, or instruction
    Example: The sign uses a pictogram of a person walking.
    Synonyms: icon, picture symbol, graphic symbol
  8. PTO /,pi: ti: 'oʊ/ (phrase) — please turn over
    Example: The answer is on the back, so please turn over.
    Synonyms: please turn the page
  9. relevant (to) /'rɛləvənt tu:/ (adjective) — closely connected to the matter being discussed
    Example: This skill is relevant to the job.
    Synonyms: related to, applicable to, connected to
  10. reveal /rɪ'vi:l/ (verb) — to make something hidden become visible
    Example: The test revealed a hidden problem.
    Synonyms: show, expose, disclose
  11. RSVP /,ɑ:r ɛs vi: 'pi:/ (phrase) — please reply to say if you will attend
    Example: Please RSVP by Friday.
    Synonyms: please reply
  12. scoop /sku:p/ (noun) — an exclusive news item that others do not have
    Example: The reporter got a scoop on the scandal.
    Synonyms: exclusive, break
  13. seek publicity /si:k ,pʌblɪ'sɪti/ (phrase) — to try to get public attention
    Example: The company sought publicity for its new product.
    Synonyms: seek attention, promote oneself
  14. silent film /'saɪlənt fɪlm/ (phrase) — a movie made without spoken words or recorded sound
    Example: We watched a silent film from the 1920s.
    Synonyms: mute film, silent picture, silent movie
  15. silent movie /'saɪlənt 'mu:vi/ (phrase) — a movie made without spoken words or recorded sound
    Example: He enjoyed a silent movie at the old theater.
    Synonyms: silent film, mute film, silent picture
  16. sky-writing /'skaɪ ,raɪtɪŋ/ (noun) — writing made in the sky by an airplane using smoke
    Example: The pilot wrote a message in sky-writing.
    Synonyms: skywriting, smoke writing, aerial writing
  17. something /'sʌmθɪŋ/ (pronoun) — an unknown or unnamed thing
    Example: I left something on the table.
    Synonyms: thing, item, object
  18. spectacle /'spɛktəkəl/ (noun) — a public event or sight that is impressive or unusual
    Example: The fireworks display was a spectacular spectacle.
    Synonyms: show, display, event
  19. story /'stɔ:ri/ (noun) — a news article or report about an event
    Example: Her story appeared in the morning paper.
    Synonyms: article, report
  20. subject matter /'sʌbdʒɪkt ,mætər/ (phrase) — the main topic or content of a work of art or writing
    Example: The subject matter is modern family life.
    Synonyms: topic, content, theme
  21. supplement /'sʌpləmənt/ (noun) — Something added to make a book, report, or meal more complete.
    Example: The report includes a supplement with extra data.
    Synonyms: addition, appendix, extra section
  22. Surrealism /sə'ri:əlɪzəm/ (noun) — an art movement that shows dreamlike, strange, and unreal scenes
    Example: Surrealism often shows dreamlike scenes.
    Synonyms: dream art, fantastical art, imaginary art
  23. Surrealist /sə'ri:əlɪst/ (noun) — an artist or writer who uses strange dreamlike images
    Example: She is a Surrealist who paints strange images.
    Synonyms: dream artist, fantasy artist, modern artist
  24. tabloid (newspaper) /'tæblɔɪd/ (noun) — a small newspaper with short stories about shocking news and celebrities
    Example: I read the story in a tabloid newspaper.
    Synonyms: yellow press, penny paper, popular paper
  25. thing /θɪŋ/ (noun) — an object, idea, or matter when its exact name is not given
    Example: Pass me that thing on the table.
    Synonyms: object, item, gadget
  26. thingumibob /'θɪŋəmɪbɒb/ (noun) — a person or object whose name is forgotten or unknown
    Example: Can you pass me that thingumibob?
    Synonyms: thingamajig, whatchamacallit, doohickey
  27. thingumijig /'θɪŋəmɪdʒɪɡ/ (noun) — a person or object whose name is forgotten or unknown
    Example: I need that thingumijig over there.
    Synonyms: thingamajig, whatchamacallit, doohickey
  28. thingummy /'θɪŋəmi/ (noun) — a person or object whose name is forgotten or unknown
    Example: Where did I put that thingummy?
    Synonyms: thingamajig, whatchamacallit, doohickey
  29. thingy /'θɪŋi/ (noun) — a person or object whose name is forgotten or unknown
    Example: Pass me that thingy over there.
    Synonyms: thing, object, gadget
  30. whatchamacallit /,wʌtʃə'mæklɪt/ (noun) — a thing whose name is forgotten or unknown
    Example: Can you hand me that whatchamacallit?
    Synonyms: thingamajig, thingamabob, gizmo

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