Lexis build-up

FIVE new words Unit 2

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1. PLEASED

1.1. Adj. That you feel satisfaction for a good behavior or a job well done.

1.1.1. SYNONYMS 1. Happy, 2. Pleased ANTONYMOS 1. Dissatisfied

1.1.1.1. SENTENCE: I think he'll be very pleased to see you happy.

2. SUMMARIZE

2.1. Vrb. Reduce or shorten the length of an explanation.

2.1.1. SYNONYMOUS 1. Reduce 2. Simplify ANTONYM 1. Expand

2.1.1.1. SENTENCE: Ana should summarize everything she read in the book in one document.

3. BESIDES

3.1. Adv. Indicates that certain new information is added to other already known or previously expressed.

3.1.1. SYNONYMS 1. Likewise 2. Also ANTONYMS 2. Except

3.1.1.1. SENTENCE: He's never been with another woman besides his wife.

4. EMPHASISE

4.1. Vrb. Strongly articulate syllables, words, or groups of words to highlight an aspect of what is being said.

4.1.1. SYNONYMS 1. Exaggerate 2. Highlight ANTONYMOS 1. Dim

4.1.1.1. SENTENCE: Let us emphasize one detail.

5. TOWARDS

5.1. Preposition. (MOVEMENT) Approaching

5.1.1. SYNONYMS 1. Unto 2. Near ANTONYMS 1. Away from

5.1.1.1. SENTENCE: She stood up and walked towards him.