Mastering the Most Frequent Nouns
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#221
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Conversion
/kənˈvɜr.ʃən/
noun
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the process of changing or causing something to change from one form to another; the act of changing one's religion or beliefs
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The conversion of the old factory into a modern shopping center took two years. |
transformation, change, alteration, switch
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preservation, maintenance, stagnation
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religious conversion, conversion rate, energy conversion
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#222
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Curiosity
/ˌkjʊr.iˈɑs.ɪ.ti/
noun
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a strong desire to know or learn something; an unusual or interesting object or fact
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Her curiosity about different cultures led her to travel around the world. |
inquisitiveness, interest, wonder, fascination
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indifference, apathy, disinterest, unconcern
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natural curiosity, intellectual curiosity, satisfy curiosity
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#223
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Cordiality
/ˌkɔr.diˈæl.ɪ.ti/
noun
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sincere affection and kindness; warm and friendly behavior
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The host's cordiality made all the guests feel welcome and comfortable. |
warmth, friendliness, geniality, hospitality
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hostility, coldness, unfriendliness, rudeness
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genuine cordiality, warm cordiality, show cordiality
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#224
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Curl
/kɜːrl/
noun
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a piece of hair that curves or coils; something with a spiral or curved shape
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She had beautiful natural curls that framed her face perfectly. |
coil, ringlet, wave, spiral
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straight line, straightness
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hair curl, natural curl, tight curl
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#225
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Correspondence
/ˌkɔr.əˈspɑn.dəns/
noun
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letters sent or received; similarity or equivalence; communication by exchange of letters
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The historical correspondence between the two famous writers was recently published. |
letters, communication, mail, similarity
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silence, difference, dissimilarity
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business correspondence, private correspondence, email correspondence
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#226
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Curve
/kɜːrv/
noun
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a line or outline that gradually deviates from being straight; a bend or turn in a road or path
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The driver slowed down as he approached the sharp curve in the mountain road. |
bend, arc, bow, turn
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straight line, angle, straightness
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sharp curve, gentle curve, curve in the road
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#227
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Corruption
/kəˈrʌp.ʃən/
noun
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dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power; the process of decay or decomposition
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The government launched a campaign to fight corruption in public offices. |
dishonesty, bribery, fraud, decay
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honesty, integrity, purity, incorruptibility
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government corruption, fight corruption, corruption scandal
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#228
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Custodian
/kʌˈstoʊ.di.ən/
noun
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a person who has responsibility for or looks after something; a caretaker or guardian
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The school custodian ensures that all buildings are clean and secure. |
caretaker, guardian, keeper, janitor
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neglector, abandoner
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school custodian, building custodian, custodian of records
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#229
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Courage
/ˈkɜːr.ɪdʒ/
noun
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the ability to do something that frightens one; strength in the face of pain or grief
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It took great courage for her to speak up against the injustice. |
bravery, valor, boldness, heroism
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cowardice, fear, timidity, weakness
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moral courage, show courage, courage under fire
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#230
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Custody
/ˈkʌˈs.tə.di/
noun
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the protective care or guardianship of someone or something; imprisonment or detention
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After the divorce, they shared custody of their children equally. |
care, guardianship, detention, safekeeping
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freedom, release, abandonment
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child custody, police custody, in custody
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#231
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Courtesy
/ˈkɜːr.tə.si/
noun
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the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others; a polite gesture or remark
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He showed great courtesy by holding the door open for elderly people. |
politeness, civility, respect, good manners
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rudeness, impoliteness, incivility, discourtesy
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common courtesy, professional courtesy, extend courtesy
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#232
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Custom
/ˈkʌˈs.təm/
noun
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a traditional practice or behavior; duties levied on imports; habitual practice
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It is a local custom to remove shoes before entering someone's home. |
tradition, practice, habit, convention
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innovation, novelty, exception
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local custom, ancient custom, cultural custom
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#233
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Coward
/ˈkaʊ.ərd/
noun
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a person who lacks the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things
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He called himself a coward for not standing up to the bully. |
weakling, chicken, scaredy-cat, craven
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hero, brave person, champion, warrior
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moral coward, complete coward, coward's way out
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#234
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Cynic
/ˈsɪ.nɪk/
noun
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a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest; someone who is skeptical about human nature
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The old cynic believed that politicians only cared about getting votes. |
skeptic, pessimist, doubter, misanthrope
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optimist, believer, idealist, trustful person
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old cynic, confirmed cynic, cynic's view
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#235
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Creation
/kriˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun
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the action or process of bringing something into existence; something that has been made or invented
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The artist's latest creation was displayed at the modern art gallery. |
formation, invention, making, production
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destruction, demolition, annihilation
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artistic creation, job creation, creation of life
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#236
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Dacoit
/dəˈkɔɪt/
noun
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a member of an armed gang of robbers; a bandit, especially in India and Myanmar
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The village was terrorized by a gang of dacoits who robbed travelers. |
bandit, robber, brigand, outlaw
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protector, defender, law enforcer
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gang of dacoits, dacoit attack, notorious dacoit
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#237
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Cruelty
/ˈkruː.əl.ti/
noun
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behavior that causes pain or suffering to others; the quality of being cruel
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The documentary exposed the cruelty of factory farming to animals. |
brutality, harshness, callousness, inhumanity
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kindness, compassion, mercy, gentleness
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animal cruelty, acts of cruelty, unnecessary cruelty
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#238
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Dairy
/ˈdeə.ri/
noun
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a building or farm where milk is produced; products made from milk; a shop selling milk and milk products
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The local dairy provides fresh milk and cheese to the entire neighborhood. |
creamery, milk farm, dairy farm
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non-dairy, vegan alternatives
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dairy farm, dairy products, local dairy
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#239
🎭
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Culture
/ˈkʌl.tʃər/
noun
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the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement; the customs and beliefs of a particular society
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Learning about different cultures helps us understand and appreciate diversity. |
civilization, heritage, tradition, customs
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barbarism, ignorance, uncultured behavior
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popular culture, cultural heritage, culture shock
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#240
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Dais
/ˈdeɪ.ɪs/
noun
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a raised platform, typically at one end of a room or hall, for speakers or honored guests
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The principal stood on the dais to address the entire school assembly. |
platform, stage, podium, rostrum
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floor level, ground level
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speaker's dais, raised dais, step onto the dais
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