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Intermediate 🔤 Vocabulary
Opinions & discussion
Learn and use 6 words about opinions.
1Learn the words
viewpoint
a way of seeing something
/VYOO-poynt/
“From my viewpoint, it’s fair.”
Synonym: perspective · Opposite: — · Phrase: different viewpoint
convincing
making you believe
/kun-VIN-sing/
“Her argument was convincing.”
Synonym: persuasive · Opposite: weak · Phrase: convincing case
drawback
a disadvantage
/DRAW-bak/
“The main drawback is cost.”
Synonym: downside · Opposite: benefit · Phrase: major drawback
benefit
an advantage
/BEN-i-fit/
“The benefit is speed.”
Synonym: advantage · Opposite: drawback · Phrase: key benefit
issue
a problem or topic
/ISH-oo/
“The issue is timing.”
Synonym: matter · Opposite: — · Phrase: raise an issue
compromise
agreement where each side gives a little
/KOM-pruh-myz/
“We reached a compromise.”
Synonym: middle ground · Opposite: — · Phrase: reach a compromise
2Practice quiz
Question 1 of 5Multiple choice
Which word means: “making you believe”?
3Speaking challenge
Speaking challenge
Use at least 4 of these words in sentences about your own life. Say them out loud.
0:45
Say it out loud. Nobody is listening — that’s the point. Mistakes are allowed.