Tuesday, February 22, 2011

new words

1) regard(v)-->to consider or have an opinion about something or someone
               -synonyms=concern, interest, refer to ,respect, esteem
               -antonym  =disregard
               -Local people regard this idea of a motorway through their village with horror
2)tendency(n)-->if there is a tendenvy for something to happen, it is likely to happen
                      -synonyms=addiction,affection,bias
                      -There is a tendency for unemployment to rise in the summer.
3)precisely(adv)-->exactly, in precise manner
                         -synonyms=absolutely,accurately,correctly
                         -antonyms=imprecisely,unsure
                         -What do you think the problem is,precisely?
4)devote sth to sth/sb (pharasal verb)-->to give all of sth,especially your time, effort
                                                          -synonyms=apply,appropriate
                                                          -antonyms=misuse,waste
                                                          -He left government to devote more time to his family
5)gravitate towards/to sth/sb-->to be attracted by or to move in the direction of sth or so.
                                            -synonyms=approach,descend,lean,move
                                            -antonyms=retreat,run away
                                            -Susie always gravitates towards the older children in her play group.

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