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B1+ · Upper-intermediate15 min
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Learn 9 words for everyday decisions: advantage, drawback, alternative, adapt, maintain, consider, consequence, likely, gradually.
advantage /ədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/
перевага, korzyść, Vorteil, ventaja, avantage, vantaggio, vantagem, avantaj, ميزة, 优势, 利点, 장점, फायदा, πλεονέκτημα, výhoda, avantaj, voordeel, fördel, יתרון, უპირატესობა
A feature that makes something useful or favourable.
“A short commute is a major advantage of this job.”
drawback /ˈdrɔːbæk/
недолік, wada, Nachteil, desventaja, désavantage, svantaggio, desvantagem, dezavantaj, عيب, 劣势, 欠点, 단점, हानि, μειονέκτημα, nevýhoda, dezavantaj, nadeel, nackdel, חיסרון, მინუსი
A disadvantage that makes an option less attractive.
“The main drawback is the high cost.”
alternative /ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪv/
альтернатива, alternatywa, Alternative, alternativa, alternative, alternativa, alternativa, alternatif, بديل, 另类, 代替品, 대안, वैकल्पिक, εναλλακτική, alternativní, alternativă, alternatief, alternativ, אלטרנטיבה, ალტერნატივა
Another option that can be chosen instead.
“Cycling is a useful alternative to driving here.”
adapt /əˈdæpt/
адаптуватися, dostosować, anpassen, adaptarse, adapter, adattarsi, adaptar, uyum sağlamak, التكيف, 适应, 適応する, 적응하다, अनुकूलन, προσαρμόζονται, přizpůsobit se, adapta, aanpassen, anpassa sig, להתאים, ადაპტირება
To change your behaviour to suit new conditions.
“It takes time to adapt to a new routine.”
maintain /meɪnˈteɪn/
підтримувати; зберігати, wsparcie; zapisz, Unterstützung; sparen, apoyo; guardar, soutien; enregistrer, supporto; salvare, suporte; salvar, destek; kaydet, دعم؛ حفظ, 支持；保存, サポート。保存する, 지원; 저장, समर्थन; सहेजें, υποστήριξη? αποθηκεύσετε, podpora; uložit, sprijin; salva, ondersteuning; opslaan, stöd; spara, תמיכה; לשמור, მხარდაჭერა; გადარჩენა
To keep something at the same standard or in good condition.
“Regular practice helps you maintain your skills.”
consider /kənˈsɪdə/
обмірковувати; розглядати, przemyśl; rozważyć, überlege; überlegen, pensar bien; considerar, réfléchissez; considérer, riflettere; considerare, pense bem; considere, iyice düşün; düşünmek, فكر مليا؛ اعتبر, 想一想；考虑, よく考えてください。考慮する, 생각해 보세요. 고려하다, विचार करो; विचार करें, σκέψου? εξετάσει, přemýšlet; zvážit, gandeste-te; considera, denk erover na; overwegen, tänka över; överväga, לחשוב על; לשקול, დაფიქრდი; განიხილოს
To think carefully about a possibility before deciding.
“We should consider the costs before agreeing.”
consequence /ˈkɒnsɪkwəns/
наслідок, konsekwencja, Konsequenz, consecuencia, conséquence, conseguenza, consequência, sonuç, نتيجة, 后果, 結果, 결과, परिणाम, συνέπεια, důsledek, consecință, gevolg, konsekvens, תוצאה, შედეგი
Something that happens as a result of an action.
“Missing the deadline had an unexpected consequence.”
likely /ˈlaɪkli/
ймовірний, prawdopodobne, wahrscheinlich, probable, probable, probabile, provável, muhtemel, محتمل, 可能的, おそらく, 아마도, संभावित, πιθανή, pravděpodobné, probabil, waarschijnlijk, troligt, סביר, სავარაუდო
Expected to happen or probably true.
“Rain is likely later this afternoon.”
gradually /ˈɡrædʒuəli/
поступово, stopniowo, allmählich, gradualmente, progressivement, gradualmente, gradualmente, yavaş yavaş, تدريجيا, 渐渐地, 徐々に, 점차적으로, धीरे-धीरे, σταδιακά, postupně, treptat, geleidelijk, gradvis, בהדרגה, თანდათანობით
Slowly, in small changes over time.
“Her confidence grew gradually with practice.”
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Choose the word: A feature that makes something useful or favourable.
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Correct answer: advantage
advantage: A feature that makes something useful or favourable. Example: A short commute is a major advantage of this job.
Choose the word: A disadvantage that makes an option less attractive.
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Correct answer: drawback
drawback: A disadvantage that makes an option less attractive. Example: The main drawback is the high cost.
Choose the word: Another option that can be chosen instead.
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Correct answer: alternative
alternative: Another option that can be chosen instead. Example: Cycling is a useful alternative to driving here.
Choose the word: To change your behaviour to suit new conditions.
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Correct answer: adapt
adapt: To change your behaviour to suit new conditions. Example: It takes time to adapt to a new routine.
Choose the word: To keep something at the same standard or in good condition.
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Correct answer: maintain
maintain: To keep something at the same standard or in good condition. Example: Regular practice helps you maintain your skills.
Choose the word: To think carefully about a possibility before deciding.
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Correct answer: consider
consider: To think carefully about a possibility before deciding. Example: We should consider the costs before agreeing.
Choose the word: Something that happens as a result of an action.
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Correct answer: consequence
consequence: Something that happens as a result of an action. Example: Missing the deadline had an unexpected consequence.
Choose the word: Expected to happen or probably true.
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Correct answer: likely
likely: Expected to happen or probably true. Example: Rain is likely later this afternoon.
Choose the word: Slowly, in small changes over time.
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Correct answer: gradually
gradually: Slowly, in small changes over time. Example: Her confidence grew gradually with practice.
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Correct answer: advantage
advantage: A feature that makes something useful or favourable. Example: A short commute is a major advantage of this job.
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Correct answer: drawback
drawback: A disadvantage that makes an option less attractive. Example: The main drawback is the high cost.
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Correct answer: alternative
alternative: Another option that can be chosen instead. Example: Cycling is a useful alternative to driving here.
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Correct answer: adapt
adapt: To change your behaviour to suit new conditions. Example: It takes time to adapt to a new routine.
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Correct answer: maintain
maintain: To keep something at the same standard or in good condition. Example: Regular practice helps you maintain your skills.
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consider: To think carefully about a possibility before deciding. Example: We should consider the costs before agreeing.
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Correct answer: consequence
consequence: Something that happens as a result of an action. Example: Missing the deadline had an unexpected consequence.
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Correct answer: likely
likely: Expected to happen or probably true. Example: Rain is likely later this afternoon.
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Correct answer: gradually
gradually: Slowly, in small changes over time. Example: Her confidence grew gradually with practice.
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Correct answer: advantage
advantage: A feature that makes something useful or favourable. Example: A short commute is a major advantage of this job.
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Correct answer: drawback
drawback: A disadvantage that makes an option less attractive. Example: The main drawback is the high cost.
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Correct answer: alternative
alternative: Another option that can be chosen instead. Example: Cycling is a useful alternative to driving here.
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Correct answer: adapt
adapt: To change your behaviour to suit new conditions. Example: It takes time to adapt to a new routine.
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Correct answer: maintain
maintain: To keep something at the same standard or in good condition. Example: Regular practice helps you maintain your skills.
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Correct answer: consider
consider: To think carefully about a possibility before deciding. Example: We should consider the costs before agreeing.
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Correct answer: consequence
consequence: Something that happens as a result of an action. Example: Missing the deadline had an unexpected consequence.
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Correct answer: likely
likely: Expected to happen or probably true. Example: Rain is likely later this afternoon.
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Correct answer: gradually
gradually: Slowly, in small changes over time. Example: Her confidence grew gradually with practice.
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