Synonyms & Definitions
This word means to "persuade someone to do something."
convince
This phrase means to "maintain control and composure in a difficult situation."
stay calm under pressure
This is the highest level of an undergraduate college degree.
bachelor’s degree
The opposite of "shy."
outgoing
"I had to _____ a letter from Spanish to English for my boss."
translate
This word is a synonym for "polite" or "respectful."
courteous
This phrase means to "react or come up with an idea quickly, without much preparation."
think on your feet
This is a sudden, violent shaking of the ground.
earthquake
The opposite of "inappropriate."
appropriate
"My friend is so _____; she's always ready to help others and is very caring."
kind
This word describes a person who is not willing to do something.
reluctant
This phrase means "be comfortable with a new situation or environment."
get used to
This is an official document that proves a person's identity and nationality, used for traveling abroad.
passport
The opposite of "allow."
forbid or deny
"The pipe burst in my bathroom, flooding my house. It _____ my floor!"
destroyed
This word means "to have an effect on" or "to change."
affect
This phrase means "to talk informally about unimportant things."
make small talk
This is the act of moving to another country to live there permanently.
immigrate
The opposite of "aloud."
silently or to oneself
"I am trying to improve my _____ so I can make more friends."
social skills
This word refers to a state of being alone and unhappy.
loneliness
This phrase means "to build up self-assurance" or feeling good about yourself.
build confidence
This word describes a person's characteristic patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving.
personality trait
The opposite of "complex."
simple
"This topic is very _____; people often get into heated arguments when they talk about it."
controversial