Vocabulary Flashcards

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abstain

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To choose not to do something, e.g., voting or drinking. Turkish: Kaçınmak, sakınmak Synonym: Refrain Antonym: Indulge Example: He decided to abstain from alcohol this month.

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assertive

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Confidently expressing opinions or desires. Turkish: Kendine güvenen, iddialı Synonym: Confident Antonym: Shy Example: Be more assertive in meetings.

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auxiliary

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Helping verb used with main verbs. Turkish: Yardımcı (fiil) Synonym: Helper Antonym: Main verb Example: "Do" is an auxiliary verb.

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boost

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To increase or improve. Turkish: Artırmak Synonym: Increase Antonym: Decrease Example: The ad campaign boosted sales.

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burden

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A heavy responsibility. Turkish: Yük, sorumluluk Synonym: Load Antonym: Relief Example: I don’t want to burden you.

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cling

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To hold tightly. Turkish: Yapışmak Synonym: Hold tightly Antonym: Release Example: The child clung to his mom’s hand.

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cue

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A signal to act. Turkish: İpucu, işaret Synonym: Signal Antonym: None Example: That was my cue to start.

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deplete

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To reduce or use up. Turkish: Tüketmek Synonym: Exhaust Antonym: Replenish Example: The factory depleted the water supply.

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detachment

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Emotional distance. Turkish: Duygusal uzaklık Synonym: Separation Antonym: Involvement Example: She spoke with detachment.

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disdain

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Feeling something is unworthy. Turkish: Küçümseme Synonym: Contempt Antonym: Respect Example: She treated him with disdain.