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Solutions and repairs – English vocabulary

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12 English words with meanings: preclude, reinforce, replace, restore, risk… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on OpenQuiz.

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Word list

  1. preclude /prɪ'klu:d/ (verb) — stop
    Example: Heavy rain may preclude us from going hiking today.
    Synonyms: prevent, hinder, impede
  2. reinforce /ri:ɪn'fɔ:rs/ (verb) — make stronger
    Example: The teacher used examples to reinforce the lesson.
    Synonyms: strengthen, support, bolster
  3. replace /rɪ'pleɪs/ (verb) — to put a new thing in place of an old one
    Example: We need to replace the old printer with a new one.
    Synonyms: substitute, exchange, swap
  4. restore /rɪ'stɔ:r/ (verb) — to get back to normal
    Example: The museum plans to restore the old painting.
    Synonyms: repair, revive, renew
  5. risk /rɪsk/ (noun) — chance of harm
    Example: Investing in new businesses always involves some risk.
    Synonyms: danger, hazard, threat
  6. settle /'setl/ (verb) — solve a problem; calm down
    Example: They managed to settle the dispute peacefully.
    Synonyms: resolve, solve, fix
  7. solve /sɑ:lv/ (verb) — to find an answer to a problem
    Example: We need to solve this problem before the meeting starts.
    Synonyms: resolve, fix, figure out
  8. strong /strɔŋ/ (adjective) — having great physical power
    Example: He is strong enough to carry all the boxes by himself.
    Synonyms: powerful, sturdy, tough
  9. substance /'sʌbstəns/ (noun) — stuff things are made of
    Example: Water is a vital substance for all living things.
    Synonyms: material, matter, element
  10. suggestion /sə'dʒes.tʃən/ (noun) — an idea or hint
    Example: She made a helpful suggestion during the meeting.
    Synonyms: proposal, recommendation, advice
  11. weaken /'wi:kən/ (verb) — to make weaker
    Example: Lack of sleep can weaken your immune system.
    Synonyms: reduce, diminish, undermine
  12. weakly /'wi:kli/ (adverb) — in a weak way; without much strength
    Example: The baby cried weakly after waking up.
    Synonyms: feebly, faintly, fragilely

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