heartfelt

 heartfelt

= expressing genuine and sincere emotion or feeling, especially kindness, gratitude, or sorrow

After Argentina’s World Cup final defeat, Messi shared a heartfelt message with fans, expressing his deep gratitude and pride despite the loss.

Mark wrote a heartfelt message in his friend’s birthday card.

After the race, Mark expressed heartfelt gratitude to his coach.

Susan gave a heartfelt compliment to her favorite professor.

Susan posted a heartfelt thank-you on social media for the support.

Some synonyms and antonyms for heartfelt:

Synonyms:

sincere

genuine

honest

earnest

Antonyms:

insincere

fake

superficial

indifferent

What does "heartfelt" most mean?

A) Not sincere or fake

B) Deeply sincere and true

C) Shallow and careless

D) Cold or indifferent

state-of-the-art

 state-of-the-art 

= the most advanced and developed level of technology, technique, or knowledge currently available

Mark bought a state-of-the-art sports car that everyone admires.

His office is equipped with state-of-the-art IT systems to enhance productivity.

Susan uses a state-of-the-art fitness tracker to monitor her workouts.

Her university lab has state-of-the-art equipment for experiments.

Some synonyms and antonyms for "state-of-the-art":

Synonyms:

cutting-edge

advanced

leading-edge

modern

Antonyms:

outdated

obsolete

old-fashioned

primitive

Question:

What does "state-of-the-art" mean?

A) Old and outdated

B) Most advanced and modern

C) Simple and basic

D) Unreliable and weak

lenient

 lenient

= being tolerant, permissive, or forgiving, especially when dealing with rules or behavior

Mark is lenient with his employees when they need time off.

At work, Mark is lenient about coffee breaks as long as productivity stays high.

Mark is lenient in allowing flexible work hours for his team.

Susan’s professor is lenient with deadlines during exam weeks.

Susan is lenient with herself when she tries new sports and makes mistakes.

Some synonyms and antonyms for "lenient":

Synonyms:

permissive

tolerant

merciful

forgiving

Antonyms:

strict

severe

rigid

harsh

Question: What does "lenient" mean?

A) Strict and unforgiving

B) Tolerant and forgiving

C) Harsh and severe

D) Rigid and demanding

euphoric

 euphoric

= feeling intense happiness, excitement, or a state of great joy and well-being

Mark felt euphoric after closing a major business deal.

Driving his new sports car made Mark euphoric.

Susan felt euphoric after finishing her first marathon, celebrating a triumph months in the making.

Susan felt euphoric after winning the university basketball game.

Susan felt euphoric after acing her final exam.

Some synonyms and antonyms for euphoric:

Synonyms:

elated

ecstatic

overjoyed

exhilarated

Antonyms:

miserable

depressed

downcast

melancholy

Question:

What does "euphoric" most nearly mean?

A) Feeling very sad

B) Feeling extremely happy

C) Feeling tired

D) Feeling confused

plush

 plush

= soft, rich, and luxurious in texture or appearance

Mark’s office chair has a plush leather seat for maximum comfort.

Mark enjoys sitting on his plush sofa after a long day of running.

Susan found a plush pillow that helps her relax while studying.

Susan bought a plush jacket to stay warm during outdoor sports.

Some synonyms and antonyms for "plush":

Synonyms:

luxurious

sumptuous

soft

velvety

Antonyms:

rough

harsh

coarse

bare

Question:

Which best describes a "plush" fabric?

A) Rough and scratchy

B) Soft and luxurious

C) Thin and transparent

D) Hard and stiff

successive

 successive 

= things that follow one after another in a sequence or order without interruption

Mark experienced success after successive business ventures.

Mark ordered successive cups of coffee at the café.

Susan attended successive sports events on weekends.

Susan tried successive cuisines at the food festival.

Some synonyms and antonyms for "successive":

Synonyms:

consecutive

sequential

continuous

ensuing

Antonyms:

intermittent

sporadic

separate

unrelated

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What does "successive" most likely mean?  

A) Happening at same time

B) Following one after other

C) Random and unplanned

D) Once in a while  

ill-informed

 

ill-informed

= lacking complete or accurate information about a particular subject

Many students are ill-informed about the importance of civic responsibility.

許多學生對公民責任的重要性了解不足。

He said the government’s comments about the policies were ill-informed.

他說政府對這些政策的評論是不了解。

The article was criticized for being ill-informed and lacking proper research.

這篇文章因為缺乏充分的資料和研究而受到批評。

Ill-informed decisions can lead to serious consequences in business.

缺乏資訊的決策可能會在商業上導致嚴重的後果。

Some synonyms and antonyms for "ill-informed":

Synonyms:

Misguided

Uninformed

Misinformed

Clueless

Antonyms:

Informed

Knowledgeable

Educated

Aware

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What does "ill-informed" mean?

A) Having too much information

B) Lacking accurate knowledge

C) Being well-prepared

D) Understanding fully

nickel-and-dime

nickel-and-dime

= something that involves small amounts of money

It's just a nickel-and-dime dispute; I don't want to get involved.

這只是個小小的爭執，我不想牽扯進去。

Susan thinks it's silly to fight over such a nickel-and-dime matter.

Susan認為為這種雞毛蒜皮的小事爭吵很愚蠢。

Let’s not waste time on nickel-and-dime complaints; we have bigger issues to address.

別把時間浪費在這些無關緊要的抱怨上；我們有更重要的事情要處理。

Don't worry about the nickel-and-dime costs; they aren't worth it.

別擔心那些零星的小開銷；它們根本不值得。

Some synonyms and antonyms for "nickel-and-dime":

Synonyms

Small change 

Trivial

Minor

Inconsequential

Antonyms

Significant

Major

Important

Substantial

Considerable

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What does "nickel-and-dime" generally refer to?

A) Small amounts of money or petty expenses

B) A luxurious shopping experience

C) A type of ancient currency

D) A strategy for large-scale investments

 

prominent

 

prominent 

(adjective)

= well known and important

Examples

Michael Jordan is one of the top 15 most prominent athletes of all time.

The prominent statue of Cristiano Ronaldo in the sports center attracts many visitors.

Mark held a prominent position in my company, overseeing several key projects around the world.

Reference

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prominent

Here are a few more examples using "prominent":

She is a prominent figure in the field of environmental science.

There are several prominent landmarks to visit in the city.

His prominent contributions to the community earned him several awards.  

Some synonyms for "prominent":

Notable

Renowned

Distinguished 

Outstanding

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Which sentence correctly uses "prominent"?

#English

A) Her prominent smile

B) A prominent chef

C) A prominent peak

D) A bright prominent light 

preliminary

 

preliminary 

(adjective)

= something that comes before a main event

Examples

Mark finished fifth in the preliminary round of the running match.

We are preparing the materials for the coming preliminary meeting.

We are still waiting for the preliminary results because the scoreboard doesn’t work.

Reference

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preliminary

Here are a few more examples using "preliminary":

The team conducted preliminary research before launching the project.

She gave a preliminary presentation to gather feedback from her peers.

They held a preliminary discussion to outline the main agenda for the conference.

The results of the preliminary tests showed promising outcomes.

Some synonyms for "preliminary":

Introductory

Initial

Preparatory

Provisional

Foregoing

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Choose the sentence that correctly uses "preliminary".

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A) Preliminary report came.

B) She preliminary danced.

C) He preliminary hungry.

D) They preliminary now.

sedentary

 

 sedentary

= a lifestyle that involves little to no exercise or physical activity  

Mark wants to abandon his sedentary lifestyle by exercising and going jogging three times a week.

Mark想要放棄久坐的生活方式，通過每週三次運動和慢跑來實現。

After realizing the health risks associated with a sedentary lifestyle, Mark decided to take up swimming.

在認識到久坐生活方式帶來的健康風險後，Mark決定開始學習游泳。

To counter his sedentary habits, Mark purchased a standing desk to encourage more movement.

為了對抗他的久坐習慣，Mark買了一個站立式辦公桌，以鼓勵更多的運動。

Susan realized her sedentary lifestyle was affecting her energy levels, so she started taking evening walks.

Susan意識到她的久坐生活方式影響了她的精力，因此開始在晚上散步。

Some synonyms and antonyms for the word "sedentary":

Synonyms

Inactive 

Passive

Sitting 

Antonyms

Active 

Energetic 

Sporty

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01. Which of the following best describes the term "sedentary"?

A) Characterized by frequent movement and activity, often in social settings

B) Involving prolonged periods of inactivity, typically associated with sitting or lying down

C) Pertaining to a lifestyle that emphasizes vigorous exercise and fitness

D) Marked by frequent changes in location or occupation, often resulting in travel

02. What does "sedentary" mean?

A) Active lifestyle

B) Inactive or sitting

C) Very busy person

D) Always traveling

plump

 

plump

= to describe someone who is somewhat overweight, but it often carries a connotation of being pleasantly full or rounded rather than negative 

He has become rather plump, but he is full of energy and joy.

Though Mark is a bit plump, he still enjoys running marathons and approaches life with enthusiasm.

Mark has become rather plump lately, but his cheerful personality makes him extremely likable.

Susan has become a bit plump over the years, but her warm smile and positive attitude brighten everyone’s day.

Some synonyms and antonyms for "plump":

Synonyms

Chubby

Round 

Well-fed 

Antonyms

Slim

Thin

Lean

Skinny 

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Which option best describes "plump"?

#English

A) Thin and fragile

B) Round and full

C) Short and narrow

D) Fast and swift

bitty

 

bitty

= to describe something that is made up of many small, different parts or components

The police just found a few bitty pieces of evidence in the murder case.

He had a bitty collection of coins from different countries.

The recipe was easy to follow, with bitty steps laid out clearly.

Her notes were just bitty thoughts jotted down on scraps of paper.

Some synonyms and antonyms for "bitty":

Synonyms:

Small

Tiny

Fragmented

Little 

Antonyms:

Whole

Complete

Entire

Large

Significant

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What does "bitty" mean?

#English

A) Small and fragmented

B) Large and heavy

C) Quick and energetic

D) Bright and colorful

gobsmacked

 

gobsmacked

 

(adjective)

= to describe someone who is shocked to the point of being speechless

Examples

I was absolutely gobsmacked when I heard that he had won the Nobel Prize.

I was absolutely gobsmacked when my dad won the lottery.

When she revealed her secret during the live show, everyone was gobsmacked.

Reference

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gobsmacked

Some additional examples using "gobsmacked":

She was gobsmacked to discover that her childhood friend had become a famous actor.

The audience was gobsmacked by the magician's incredible tricks.

He was left gobsmacked after hearing the unexpected news about his promotion.

Some synonyms for "gobsmacked":

Astonished

Astounded 

Stunned

Speechless 

Baffled 

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What does "gobsmacked" mean?

#English

A) Very happy

B) Shocked or surprised

C) Tired and weary

D) Eager to assist

unsolicitous

unsolicitous

= to describes someone who is not anxious or concerned about something 

His unsolicitous attitude during the financial conference made it clear that he was not concerned about the R&D budget.

Susan's unsolicitous approach to her friend's problems made it clear she was preoccupied with her own issues.

His unsolicitous attitude during the meeting showed he didn't care about the team’s concerns.

Her unsolicitous attitude at the party made it clear she wasn't interested in socializing.

Some synonyms and antonyms for "unsolicitous":

Synonyms:

Indifferent

Unconcerned 

Disinterested 

Antonyms:

Concerned

Caring  

Interested

Sympathetic

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What does "unsolicitous" mean?

#English

A) Indifferent to others

B) Very attentive

C) Overly eager

D) Careful and cautious

 

wacky

wacky

= strange and unusual in a silly or amusing way. 

His wacky sense of humor made the entire audience laugh during the stand-up comedy performance.

Mark's wacky ideas for their weekend plans always kept Susan entertained.

During the party, Susan impressed everyone with her wacky dance moves, which made Mark laugh uncontrollably.

Mark's wacky hat collection made Susan chuckle every time they went out.

Some synonyms and antonyms for "wacky":

Synonyms 

Quirky

Goofy 

Bizarre

Antonyms 

Sensible

Normal 

Straightforward

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Which of the following best exemplifies "wacky" behavior?

#English

A) A magician pulling rabbits

B) A scientist in a lab coat

C) A bear riding a unicycle

D) A child reading quietly

 

blistering

 

blistering 

(adjective)

= extremely hot or intense

Examples

The blistering weather drives me crazy.

We didn’t want to go out in the blistering sun.

He gave a blistering performance in the match that surprised the audience.

Reference

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blistering

Some additional examples using "blistering":

The blistering heat of the desert made it difficult to stay outside for long.

After the blistering criticism from his coach, he worked harder than ever.

The blistering pace of the marathon left many runners struggling to keep up.

The blistering winds of the storm knocked out power across the city.

Some synonyms for "blistering":

Scorching 

Sweltering

Fiery 

Burning 

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Q1. What does "blistering" most likely describe?

#English

A) A gentle breeze

B) Intense heat

C) A calm sea

D) A soft whisper

Q2. In which context is "blistering" most appropriately used?

#English

A) A soothing pond

B) A rapid fire

C) A fun gathering

D) A cool autumn breeze

laser-like

 

laser-like

= to describe something that is focused, precise, or intense

His laser-like determination made him successful.

The team's laser-like strategy helped them achieve their goals efficiently.

His laser-like attention to detail ensured that the project was flawless.

The artist worked with laser-like attention to make each stroke perfect.

Some synonyms and antonyms for "laser-like":

Synonyms

Focused

Intense

Sharp

Precise 

Directed

Concentrated

Antonyms

Distracted

Blurry

Vague

Indirect 

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What does "laser-like" mean in context?

#English 

A) Focused and precise

B) Bright and shiny

C) Loud and annoying

D) Slow and steady