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Unit 1.3 Reading (Words List)

The document is a vocabulary list from the Royal University of Phnom Penh's Advanced English 401 course, focusing on terms related to professional communication. It includes definitions, synonyms, antonyms, and example sentences for each word or phrase. The words cover various concepts such as thriving, creativity, and personal development.

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Unit 1.3 Reading (Words List)

The document is a vocabulary list from the Royal University of Phnom Penh's Advanced English 401 course, focusing on terms related to professional communication. It includes definitions, synonyms, antonyms, and example sentences for each word or phrase. The words cover various concepts such as thriving, creativity, and personal development.

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Royal University of Phnom Penh Professional Communication (PC)

Institute of Foreign Languages Advanced English 401


Department of English Academic Year: 2023-2024

Unit 1.3: How talent thrives (Reading Section) (p.14-15)


Words list
1. thrive /θraɪv/ (verb): to grow or develop vigorously; to prosper.
Synonyms: flourish, prosper, succeed.
Antonyms: decline, deteriorate, struggle.
Example: Despite the challenging circumstances, the business managed to thrive and expand
its operations.
2. indispensable /ɪndɪˈspɛnsəbəl/ (adjective): absolutely necessary; essential.
Synonyms: vital, crucial, necessary.
Antonyms: dispensable, unnecessary, optional.
Example: The internet has become an indispensable tool for communication and research in
the modern world.
3. pre-requisite /priːˈrɛkwɪzɪt/ (noun): something that is required or necessary as a condition for
something else to happen or exist.
Synonyms: requirement, condition, necessity.
Antonyms: non-essential, optional, unnecessary.
Example: A high school diploma is often a pre-requisite for admission to university.
4. well up /wɛl ʌp/ (phrasal verb): to rise or surge from within; to emerge or overflow.
Meaning: to come or gush forth suddenly or intensely.
Example: Tears welled up in her eyes as she listened to the emotional speech.
5. erratic /ɪˈrætɪk/ (adjective): unpredictable; irregular in pattern or behavior.
Synonyms: unpredictable, inconsistent, unstable.
Antonyms: consistent, reliable, steady.
Example: The stock market has been displaying erratic behavior lately, making it difficult to
predict investment outcomes.
6. hands down /hændz daʊn/ (idiom): without a doubt; easily; without any competition.
Meaning: without any challenge or opposition.
Example: He is hands down the best player on the team.
7. imperceptible /ɪmpərˈsɛptɪbəl/ (adjective): impossible to perceive or detect.
Synonyms: undetectable, unnoticed, invisible.
Antonyms: noticeable, obvious, apparent.
Example: The changes in the painting were so subtle that they were almost imperceptible to
the naked eye.
8. a must /ə mʌst/ (noun phrase): something that is required or essential.
Meaning: something that cannot be avoided or neglected.
Example: Good time management skills are a must for anyone who wants to succeed in a
demanding job.
9. have a flash of inspiration (idiom): to suddenly have a brilliant or creative idea.
Example: While taking a walk, she had a flash of inspiration for a new painting.
10. come up with a new idea (phrasal verb): to produce or think of a new concept or suggestion.
Example: The team brainstormed for hours to come up with a new idea for their marketing
campaign.
11. express yourself freely (phrase): to communicate one's thoughts, feelings, or ideas without
inhibition.
Example: Through art, she found a way to express herself freely and creatively.
Royal University of Phnom Penh Professional Communication (PC)
Institute of Foreign Languages Advanced English 401
Department of English Academic Year: 2023-2024

12. come at something from a different angle (idiom): to approach or consider something from a
unique or alternative perspective.
Example: In order to find a solution, we need to come at this problem from a different angle.
13. take up a new hobby (phrasal verb): to start or begin engaging in a new leisure activity.
Example: After retiring, he decided to take up gardening as a new hobby.
14. devote yourself to your work (phrase): to give or dedicate oneself completely to a particular
task or profession.
Example: She decided to devote herself to her writing career and spent countless hours
honing her craft.
15. break with convention (phrase): to depart from traditional or established practices or norms.
Example: The artist's work broke with convention, pushing the boundaries of traditional art
forms.
16. follow your own path (phrase): to choose one's own direction or pursue one's own goals.
Example: She decided to follow her own path and pursue a career in music, despite others'
expectations.
17. build on the experience of others (phrase): to use the knowledge and expertise gained by
others as a foundation for further development or improvement.
Example: Scientists build on the experiences and findings of previous researchers to advance
their own understanding in their field.
18. dry up /draɪ ʌp/ (phrasal verb): to come to an end or run out.
Example: The river dried up during the drought, leaving the surrounding land barren.
19. go out in a blaze (idiom): to end dramatically or spectacularly.
Example: The band's final concert went out in a blaze of pyrotechnics and energetic
performances.
20. appeal /əˈpiːl/ (noun): the quality of being attractive or interesting; to be pleasing or
interesting to someone.
Synonyms: attractiveness, charm, allure.
Antonyms: repulsion, disgust, unattractiveness.
Example: The movie had a wide appeal and attracted audiences of all ages.
21. vast /væst/ (adjective): extremely large in size or extent.
Synonyms: immense, extensive, enormous.
Antonyms: small, limited, tiny.
Example: The Sahara Desert is a vast expanse of sand and dunes stretching for thousands of
miles.
22. compensate /ˈkɒmpɛnseɪt/ (verb): to make up for something; to provide an equivalent or
suitable substitute.
Synonyms: offset, make amends, reimburse.
Antonyms: penalize, harm, impair.
Example: The company compensated its employees for the extra hours worked by giving
them additional time off.

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