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504 Essential English Vocabulary

tact

/tækts/
da undefinedtakt
Main Example

She handled the situation with great tact.

Example context
da flagHun håndterede situationen med stor takt.
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

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

Other Example

He used tact when speaking about the mistake.

Her tact helped calm the heated discussion.

Using tact, she resolved the conflict quickly.

Synonyms

political tact

diplomatic tact

social tact

Synonyms

discretion

diplomacy

sensitivity

abandon

/əˈbændən/
da undefinedforlade
Main Example

She decided to abandon her old car.

Example context
da flagHun besluttede at forlade sin gamle bil.
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To leave someone or something behind and not return.

Other Example

He had to abandon his plans for the trip.

da flagHan var nødt til at forlade sine planer for turen.

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

da flagDe besluttede at forlade projektet på grund af mangel på midler.

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

da flagVandrere måtte opgive deres klatretur på grund af stormen.
Synonyms

abandon ship

da flagforlade skibet

abandon hope

da flagopgive håbet

abandon a pet

da flagforlade et kæledyr
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 to start his new job.

They are keen on playing soccer every weekend.

I am keen about cooking new recipes.

Synonyms

keen interest

keen enthusiasm

keen desire

Synonyms

eager

enthusiastic

interested

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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