(n) a line or pile of objects put together to stop people from entering/exiting the place e.g. A few protestors broke through the police barricade and rushed towards the site. synonyms: barrier, obstacle, blockade other word forms: nil (v) to block or build a barricade across, around, or in front of something e.g. "Barricade the … Continue reading barricade
banish
(v) 1. to send someone away, especially from their country/home town, and not allowed to return e.g. They were banished from the library for making so much noise. synonyms: exile, deported, thrown out, ban (v) 2. get rid of (something unwanted) e.g. "Banish all thoughts of losing from your heads!" The coach shouted at the … Continue reading banish
aptitude
(n) a natural ability to do something e.g. It is a stereotype that all women have the aptitude for cooking and sewing. synonyms: gift, flair, talent other word forms: nil
aplomb
(n) self-assurance and confidence e.g. Diana conducted the meeting with great aplomb. synonyms: self-assurance, composure other word forms: nil
apprehensive
(adj): fearful or anxious that something bad or unpleasant will happen e.g. He felt apprehensive about going home. synonyms: anxious, uneasy, worried, nervous, afraid other word forms: apprehension (n), apprehensively (adv)
adversary
(n) one's opponent in a contest, conflict or dispute e.g. Davis beat his adversary in the quarter-finals synonyms: opponent, enemy, foe, rival word forms: adversarial (adj)
Persuasive Article (Sec 3) – WA2
Save animals, they have a voice too! Do you think our community is honestly animal friendly? Have you ever thought of what happens when animals are abused? The shocking increase in the number of animal abuse cases is getting out of hand especially in Singapore recently in 2023. Animal abuse is the crime of inflicting … Continue reading Persuasive Article (Sec 3) – WA2
audacious
(adj): daring bold, extremely original e.g. He described the plan as being ambitious and audacious. synonyms: bold, daring, reckless, fearless other word forms: audacity (n), audaciously (adv)
Describe recent changes in a shopping mall that you like. Explain why you welcome or do not welcome them.
Written by: Grace Chen (4D 2023) Right beside my level seven condominium lies the “gem” of the west side of Singapore, the famous Jurong Point Shopping Mall. Hundreds of tourists often come to peek at the beauty of this marvelous building and it is one of the “hot” hang out spots for the locals living … Continue reading Describe recent changes in a shopping mall that you like. Explain why you welcome or do not welcome them.
Write about an interesting or memorable experience that you had when travelling by public transport. How did the experience affect your views about being a public transport user?
Written by: Tan Joi Yii (4D 2023) One memorable experience that has shaped me to become a better person took place on a public transport. Though many people think that learning is contained in the classroom, I believe that any experience outside the classroom is equally impactful. Perhaps it was the location and setting that … Continue reading Write about an interesting or memorable experience that you had when travelling by public transport. How did the experience affect your views about being a public transport user?
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