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33 English words with meanings: -phon-, discriminate, hold the key to, irritation, light up your life… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking…

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Word list

  1. -phon- (phrase) — a word part meaning sound or voice
    Example: The root -phon- refers to sound.
  2. discriminate /dɪ'skrɪmɪneɪt/ (verb) — to treat people unfairly because they are different
    Example: It is wrong to discriminate against people.
    Synonyms: treat unfairly, bias against, discriminate against
  3. hold the key to /hoʊld ðə ki: tu:/ (phrase) — to be the thing that explains or solves something
    Example: This clue holds the key to the mystery.
    Synonyms: be the answer to, be crucial to, solve
  4. irritation /,ɪrɪ'teɪʃən/ (noun) — a feeling of annoyance or slight anger
    Example: His comments caused irritation in the room.
    Synonyms: annoyance, irritated feeling, frustration
  5. light up your life /laɪt ʌp jʊr laɪf/ (phrase) — to make life happier or more exciting
    Example: Music can light up your life.
    Synonyms: make happier, brighten, bring joy to
  6. make up /meɪk ʌp/ (phrase) — to form the parts that create something
    Example: These three parts make up the whole machine.
    Synonyms: compose, form, constitute
  7. medieval /,mi:di'i:vəl/ (adjective) — relating to the Middle Ages
    Example: The castle was built in medieval times.
    Synonyms: Middle Ages, ancient
  8. misuse /,mɪs'ju:z/ (verb) — to use something in the wrong way
    Example: Do not misuse the tools.
    Synonyms: abuse, misapply, mishandle
  9. morale /mə'rɑ:l/ (noun) — the confidence and enthusiasm people feel in a group or job
    Example: The team's morale improved after the good news.
    Synonyms: spirit, confidence, enthusiasm
  10. my cup of tea /maɪ kʌp əv ti:/ (phrase) — something that suits your taste or interest
    Example: Horror movies are not my cup of tea.
    Synonyms: to one's liking, one's preference, one's thing
  11. opportunistic /,ɑ:pərtu'nɪstɪk/ (adjective) — using chances mainly for personal gain
    Example: He made an opportunistic move when the market rose.
    Synonyms: self-serving, calculating, exploitative
  12. overjoyed /,oʊvər'dʒɔɪd/ (adjective) — extremely happy and excited
    Example: She was overjoyed to see her family.
    Synonyms: thrilled, delighted, ecstatic
  13. pardon /'pɑ:rdən/ (verb) — to forgive someone for a mistake or offense
    Example: The judge agreed to pardon him.
    Synonyms: forgive, excuse, amnesty
  14. parsimonious /,pɑ:rsə'moʊniəs/ (adjective) — very unwilling to spend money or use resources
    Example: He was parsimonious with his money.
    Synonyms: stingy, frugal, miserly
  15. particle /'pɑ:rtɪkəl/ (noun) — a very small piece of matter
    Example: Dust is made of tiny particles.
    Synonyms: speck, grain, molecule
  16. platonic /plə'tɑ:nɪk/ (adjective) — friendly and not sexual or romantic
    Example: They have a platonic friendship.
    Synonyms: nonsexual, nonromantic
  17. pompous /'pɑ:mpəs/ (adjective) — acting as if one is more important than others
    Example: His pompous speech annoyed the whole room.
    Synonyms: self-important, haughty, arrogant
  18. prone (to) /proʊn/ (adjective) — likely to suffer from something
    Example: He is prone to allergies in spring.
    Synonyms: likely, apt, susceptible
  19. put together /pʊt tə'ɡɛðər/ (phrase) — to make or arrange parts into one whole
    Example: They put together a simple website.
    Synonyms: assemble, build, create
  20. re- /ri:/ (prefix) — again; back to a previous state or action
    Example: The prefix re- means
    Synonyms: again, back, anew
  21. reminisce /,rɛmɪ'nɪs/ (verb) — to think and talk about past events with fondness
    Example: We reminisced about our school days.
    Synonyms: look back, recall fondly, remember
  22. repent /rɪ'pɛnt/ (verb) — to feel sorry for wrong actions and decide to change
    Example: He repented after making a terrible mistake.
    Synonyms: regret, be sorry, atone
  23. reserved /rɪ'zɝ:vd/ (adjective) — quiet and not showing feelings or opinions easily
    Example: She is reserved in large groups.
    Synonyms: quiet, shy, reticent
  24. self-important /,sɛlf ɪm'pɔ:rtənt/ (adjective) — thinking you are more important than other people
    Example: He sounded self-important in the interview.
    Synonyms: conceited, pompous, arrogant
  25. setup /'setʌp/ (noun) — the way something is arranged or prepared
    Example: The new setup is easier to use.
    Synonyms: arrangement, configuration, organization
  26. shred /ʃrɛd/ (noun) — a very small thin piece cut or torn from something
    Example: She cut the paper into a shred.
    Synonyms: strip, sliver, piece
  27. sober /'soʊbər/ (adjective) — not drunk and thinking clearly
    Example: You should not drive unless you are sober.
    Synonyms: clear-headed, lucid, unimpaired
  28. stock /stɒk/ (noun) — Goods kept ready to sell in a shop or warehouse.
    Example: The store has enough stock for the weekend.
    Synonyms: inventory, goods, supply
  29. stubborn /'stʌbərn/ (adjective) — refusing to change your opinion or action
    Example: The stubborn child refused to leave.
    Synonyms: unyielding, obstinate, inflexible
  30. subsume /səb'sju:m/ (verb) — to include something within a larger group or class
    Example: The study subsumes several smaller cases under one category.
    Synonyms: include, incorporate, encompass

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