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504 Essential English Vocabulary

tact

/tækts/
af undefinedtakt
Main Example

She handled the situation with great tact.

Example context
af flagSy het die situasie met groot takt hanteer.
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

The ability to say or do the right thing in a difficult situation.

Other Example

He gave his feedback with tact.

Her tact eased the awkward conversation.

They resolved the conflict thanks to his tact.

Synonyms

with tact

political tact

social tact

Synonyms

discretion

sensitivity

diplomacy

abandon

/əˈbændən/
af undefinedverlaat
Main Example

She decided to abandon her old car.

Example context
af flagSy het besluit om haar ou motor te verlaat.
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To leave someone or something behind and not return.

Other Example

He had to abandon his plans for the trip.

af flagHy moes sy planne vir die reis verlaat.

They decided to abandon the project due to lack of funds.

af flagHulle het besluit om die projek te verlaat weens 'n gebrek aan fondse.

The hikers had to abandon their climb because of the storm.

af flagDie stappers moes hul klim weens die storm verlaat.
Synonyms

abandon ship

af flagverlaat skip

abandon hope

af flagverlaat hoop

abandon a pet

af flagverlaat 'n troeteldier
Synonyms

desert

forsake

leave behind

keen

/kiːn/
Main Example

She is keen on learning new languages.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Adjective (adj.)

Having a strong interest or enthusiasm for something.

Other Example

He is keen on painting in his free time.

They are keen to explore nature trails.

I am keen on reading adventure stories.

Synonyms

keen on

keen to

keen interest

Synonyms

enthusiastic

eager

passionate

jealous

/ˈdʒɛləs/
Main Example

She was jealous of her friend's new car.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Adjective (adj.)

Feeling unhappy or angry because someone has something you want.

Other Example

He felt jealous when his brother got a promotion.

They were jealous of her talent in singing.

I was jealous of my neighbor's beautiful garden.

Synonyms

jealous of someone

jealous feelings

jealous partner

Synonyms

envious

covetous

resentful

oath

/oʊθ/
Main Example

He took an oath to tell the truth in court.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A formal promise to do something or to tell the truth.

Other Example

She made an oath to protect her country.

The witness took an oath before speaking.

He broke his oath of loyalty.

Synonyms

swear an oath

take an oath

oath of office

Synonyms

pledge

vow

promise

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504 Essential English Vocabulary

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Master 504 of the most essential English words. This deck is perfect for building a strong foundation in vocabulary, ideal for learners at B1 and higher levels.

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