seize

  seize

 = to take hold of something quickly and firmly, often by force or suddenly

 = to take control or possession of something, especially legally or by authority

 

Mark seized the opportunity to invest in the new startup.

The IT team asked Mark to seize control of the system during the outage.

Mark was shocked when he heard the police seize Viagra and drugs during the murder probe in the Mong Kok flat.

At the party, Susan seized the chance to meet new friends.

When the professor dropped the papers, Susan seized one quickly.

Some synonyms and antonyms for "seize":

Synonyms: 

grab

capture

take

snatch

Antonyms:

release

lose

give

let go

Question:

What does "seize" most closely mean?

A) To release something

B) To take hold quickly

C) To ignore something

D) To lose control

something turns your stomach

 

something turns your stomach

= something that causes you to feel disgust or nausea

The smell of this stinky cheese really turns my stomach.

這個臭芝士的味道真的讓我作嘔。

The smell of rotten eggs really turns Mark's stomach.

爛蛋的味道真的讓Mark感到反胃。

The thought of eating insects turns Susan's stomach; she finds it disgusting.

想到要吃昆蟲讓Susan感到噁心；她覺得很討厭。

When Mark saw the trash overflowing with old leftovers, it really turned his stomach.

當Mark看到垃圾桶裡滿是過期的剩菜時，真的讓他感到反胃。

Some synonyms and antonyms for the phrase "turns your stomach":

Synonyms:

Causes nausea

Makes you feel sick

Disgusts you

Antonyms:

Appeals to your senses

Entices you

Delights your palate

Is appetizing

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What does the phrase "something turns your stomach" mean?

A) It makes you feel excited and happy.

B) It makes you feel angry and frustrated.

C) It makes you feel nauseous or disgusted.

D) It makes you feel tired and sleepy.

discharge

 discharge

= to release or send out something, such as a substance, a responsibility, or a duty

Mark discharged from the hospital after successful surgery.

Susan was discharged yesterday, feeling much better now.

Susan discharged her energy at the university gym.

Susan learned companies discharge waste that harms nature.

Some synonyms and antonyms for "discharge":

Synonyms:

release

emit

unload

send

Antonyms:

retain

hold

keep

withhold

What does "discharge" mean in pollution?

A) To clean the water

B) To release waste water

C) To keep water safe

D) To drink clean water

replicate

 replicate

= to make an exact copy or duplicate of something

Mark tried to replicate the success of his last business deal.

Mark attempted to replicate the coffee blend he enjoyed at the cafe.

She wanted to replicate the delicious recipe she saw on a cooking show.

At university, Susan replicates the study habits of top students.

Some synonyms and antonyms for "replicate":

Synonyms:

duplicate

copy

reproduce

imitate

Antonyms:

originate

create

invent

destroy

Question:

What does "replicate" mean?

A) To destroy something

B) To create something new

C) To make an exact copy

D) To ignore completely

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