C1 verb Neutro

arsenal

/ˈɑːrsənəl/

A collection of weapons and military equipment stored by a country, person, or group. In a figurative sense, it refers to an extensive array of resources, skills, or tools available to someone for a specific task or purpose.

Exemplos

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1

The chef keeps a vast arsenal of high-quality knives in his professional kitchen.

The chef keeps a vast arsenal of high-quality knives in his professional kitchen.

2

The government has agreed to dismantle its aging nuclear arsenal as part of the peace treaty.

The government has agreed to dismantle its aging nuclear arsenal as part of the peace treaty.

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You should add these slang words to your arsenal if you want to sound like a local.

You should add these slang words to your arsenal if you want to sound like a local.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
arsenal
Adjetivo
arsenical
Relacionado
armory
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Dica de memorização

Think of the famous football club 'Arsenal'; they need a strong 'arsenal' of talented players and strategies to win games.

Quiz rápido

The lawyer went into the courtroom with a formidable _______ of evidence to support her client.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: arsenal

Exemplos

1

The chef keeps a vast arsenal of high-quality knives in his professional kitchen.

everyday

The chef keeps a vast arsenal of high-quality knives in his professional kitchen.

2

The government has agreed to dismantle its aging nuclear arsenal as part of the peace treaty.

formal

The government has agreed to dismantle its aging nuclear arsenal as part of the peace treaty.

3

You should add these slang words to your arsenal if you want to sound like a local.

informal

You should add these slang words to your arsenal if you want to sound like a local.

4

The researchers employed a diverse arsenal of analytical techniques to interpret the complex data sets.

academic

The researchers employed a diverse arsenal of analytical techniques to interpret the complex data sets.

5

To remain competitive, the firm must expand its digital marketing arsenal to include AI-driven analytics.

business

To remain competitive, the firm must expand its digital marketing arsenal to include AI-driven analytics.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
arsenal
Adjetivo
arsenical
Relacionado
armory

Colocações comuns

nuclear arsenal nuclear arsenal
diplomatic arsenal diplomatic arsenal
vast arsenal vast arsenal
expand one's arsenal expand one's arsenal
creative arsenal creative arsenal

Frases Comuns

in one's arsenal

available for someone to use

an arsenal of tools

a wide range of tools

add to the arsenal

to gain a new skill or resource

Frequentemente confundido com

arsenal vs armory

An armory is specifically a building where weapons are kept; an arsenal can refer to the collection of weapons itself or a factory where they are made.

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Notas de uso

While it originates in military contexts, it is very common at the C1 level to use 'arsenal' metaphorically to describe a professional's set of skills or a company's range of strategies.

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Erros comuns

Learners often think it only applies to literal weapons. Do not forget to use it for abstract collections like 'an arsenal of arguments'.

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Dica de memorização

Think of the famous football club 'Arsenal'; they need a strong 'arsenal' of talented players and strategies to win games.

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Origem da palavra

From the Arabic 'dār as-sinā‘a', meaning 'house of manufacturing' or 'factory'.

Padrões gramaticais

countable noun usually followed by the preposition 'of' regular plural form: arsenals
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Contexto cultural

In the UK, 'Arsenal' is also the name of a major Premier League football team based in London, which was originally formed by workers at the Royal Arsenal.

Quiz rápido

The lawyer went into the courtroom with a formidable _______ of evidence to support her client.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: arsenal

Palavras relacionadas

complement

A2

A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

compound

A2

Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.

conceive

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.

conform

A2

To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.

consecutive

A2

Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

consistency

A2

Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.

disclude

B1

Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.

antiformous

B1

Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.

interspect

B1

Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.

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