promenade

 promenade

= a public walkway or path, often along a waterfront or in a park, where people stroll

Mark enjoys his morning run along the promenade by the lake.

After work, Mark likes to park his sports car near the promenade and walk.

After classes, Susan and her friends stroll along the campus promenade.

Susan enjoys trying food trucks that park near the promenade.

Some synonyms and antonyms for "promenade":

Synonyms:

walkway

boardwalk

esplanade

footpath

Antonyms:

highway

freeway

expressway

motorway

Question:

What is a "promenade"?

A) A busy car highway

B) A public walking path

C) An indoor shopping mall

D) A large sports arena

inference

 inference

= making a logical judgment based on evidence, reasoning, or available information rather than direct observation or explicit statements

Mark made an inference that the new software update would boost sales.

By analyzing market trends, Mark made an inference about the next big tech product.

Susan made an inference about the quality of the restaurant from online reviews.

Susan made an inference that the lecture was canceled after seeing the empty hall.

Some synonyms and antonyms for "inference":

Synonyms:

deduction

conclusion

reasoning

interpretation

Antonyms:

fact

evidence

proof

reality

Question:

What does "inference" mean?

A) A proven fact

B) A conclusion from clues

C) A random guess

D) An uncertain feeling

halt

 halt

= to stop moving or doing something, especially suddenly or temporarily

The fishing trip was halted due to strong winds by the lake.

The IT company had to halt operations due to new regulations.

The university debate focused on how to halt war through diplomacy.

Susan joined a campaign to halt a new law restricting student rights.

Some synonyms and antonyms for "halt":

Synonyms: 

stop

pause

cease

interrupt

Antonyms:

continue

proceed

advance

resume

Question:

What does the verb "halt" mean?

A) To continue moving

B) To stop or pause

C) To start quickly

D) To increase speed

love at first sight

 

love at first sight

= falling in love with someone instantly

Mark never believed in love at first sight until he met Chloe at his friend's birthday party.

Mark從未相信一見鍾情，直到他在朋友的生日派對上遇見了Chloe。

She always dreamed of experiencing love at first sight, and when she met Mark, it finally happened.

她一直夢想著體驗一見鍾情，當她遇見Mark時，這終於成真了。

She never expected love at first sight to be real until she met the charismatic artist.

她從未料想到一見鍾情是真實的，直到她遇見那位富有魅力的藝術家。

It was love at first sight when she spotted him across the street.

當她在街對面看到他時，就是一見鍾情。

Some synonyms and antonyms for "love at first sight":

Synonyms

Instant attraction

Immediate love 

Sudden affection

First glance love

Antonyms

Gradual love

Developing affection 

Mature love

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What does "love at first sight" mean?

A) Instant friendship

B) Immediate attraction

C) Long-term commitment

D) Common interest

backlash

 backlash

= a strong and often adverse reaction to a change, event, or action, typically by a group of people

Mark faced backlash from investors after the company’s sudden policy change.

The new software update caused backlash among Mark’s IT colleagues.

Susan faced backlash from classmates for her bold sports outfit.

There was backlash when Susan proposed late-night study sessions for the group.

Some synonyms and antonyms for "backlash":

Synonyms:

recoil

resistance

reaction

retaliation

Antonyms:

approval

acceptance

support

endorsement

What does "backlash" mean?

A) Strong positive reaction

B) Sudden change in mind

C) Strong negative reaction

D) Calm agreement

snap something up

 snap something up

= to quickly buy or take something because it is a good deal or opportunity

Mark snapped up the latest sports car model as soon as it was released.

Mark snapped up a new pair of running shoes during the sports sale.

Susan snapped up the chance to join the university running club.

Susan snapped up a delicious dessert on her way to class.

Some synonyms and antonyms for "snap something up":

Synonyms:

grab

seize

snatch

take quickly

Antonyms:

ignore

reject

decline

miss out on

What does "snap something up" mean?

A) To quickly buy or take

B) To carefully study it

C) To slowly decide on it

D) To ignore and leave