Question

elite
adjective
of a group or class that is considered the very best

imply
verb
to suggest something as true without a direct statement

refine
verb
to make small changes to improve upon something

require
verb
to need for a function or demand by authority

technique
noun
the way a particular task or performance is done

Answer 1

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1) elite
- Pronunciation: /ɪˈliːt/
- Example: The elite runners set a fast pace from the start.
- Synonyms: top, best, select, premier
- Antonyms: common, ordinary, low-ranking
- Collocations: elite group/team/school, elite athletes

2) imply
- Pronunciation: /ɪmˈplaɪ/
- Example: His frown seemed to imply disapproval.
- Synonyms: suggest, hint, indicate
- Antonyms: state, declare, express directly
- Collocations: imply that, implicitly imply, imply consent

3) refine
- Pronunciation: /rɪˈfaɪn/
- Example: She refined her proposal after the feedback.
- Synonyms: improve, polish, hone, perfect
- Antonyms: worsen, coarsen, degrade
- Collocations: refine skills/technique/process, refine a draft

4) require
- Pronunciation: /rɪˈkwaɪər/ (US) /rɪˈkwaɪə/ (UK)
- Example: This recipe requires three eggs.
- Synonyms: need, demand, necessitate
- Antonyms: allow, permit, exempt
- Collocations: require approval, require payment, be required to

5) technique
- Pronunciation: /tɛkˈniːk/
- Example: His painting technique creates lifelike textures.
- Synonyms: method, procedure, skill, approach
- Antonyms: (no exact single-word antonym) — you might say "ineptitude" or "lack of technique"
- Collocations: learning/practicing a technique, technique for

Quick 5-item quiz — fill each blank with one of the five words above:
1. The orchestra’s best players are considered the __________ of the city.
2. Her pause seemed to __________ that she disagreed.
3. We need to __________ our plan before presenting it.
4. The course will __________ a basic knowledge of algebra.
5. He uses a special painting __________ that blends colors smoothly.

Answers: 1) elite 2) imply 3) refine 4) require 5) technique

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