English Vocabulary

Cards · 50

abundant

Existing or available in large quantities; plentiful. The orchard produced an abundant harvest of sweet apples.

scarce

Insufficient for the demand; rare. Clean drinking water became scarce during the long drought.

acquire

To buy or obtain an asset or object. She managed to acquire rare stamps for her growing collection.

relinquish

To voluntarily cease to keep or claim; give up. He decided to relinquish his seat on the board of directors.

resilient

Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions. The local community proved resilient after the severe storm.

fragile

Easily broken, damaged, or harmed. Be careful with that fragile porcelain teacup.

diligent

Showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties. She is a diligent student who finishes every assignment early.

negligent

Failing to take proper care in doing something. The landlord was negligent about repairing the faulty heating system.

candid

Truthful and straightforward; frank. He gave a candid assessment of the project's weaknesses.

deceptive

Giving an appearance or impression different from the true one. The calm surface of the river was deceptive and dangerous.

clarify

To make a statement or situation less confused and more clearly comprehensible. Could you please clarify your main point during the presentation?

obscure

Not discovered or known about; uncertain. The small village remained obscure to most travelers for decades.

advocate

A person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy. She is an active advocate for renewable energy initiatives.

oppose

To disagree with and attempt to prevent, especially by argument. Several neighbors oppose the plan to build a new highway nearby.

foster

To encourage or promote the development of something good. Teachers strive to foster a love of reading in young students.

hinder

To create difficulties for someone or something, resulting in delay or obstruction. Heavy snow began to hinder rescue efforts across the valley.

versatile

Able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities. An egg is one of the most versatile ingredients in cooking.

rigid

Unable to bend or be forced out of shape; not flexible. His rigid schedule left no room for spontaneous outings.

pivotal

Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else. Winning the grant was a pivotal moment in her scientific career.

trivial

Of little value or importance. Do not waste precious time arguing over trivial disagreements.

scrutinize

To examine or inspect closely and thoroughly. Auditors will scrutinize every financial transaction from last year.

overlook

To fail to notice something. It is easy to overlook small typos when proofreading your own work.

empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another. Good nurses show tremendous empathy toward their patients.

indifference

Lack of interest, concern, or sympathy. His complete indifference to the news surprised all his friends.

plausible

Seeming reasonable or probable. His explanation for being late sounded entirely plausible.

implausible

Not seeming reasonable or probable; failing to convince. The plot of the action movie felt completely implausible.

meticulous

Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise. The painter was meticulous about cleaning each of his brushes.

careless

Not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors. A careless slip of the hand caused the glass to shatter.

persevere

To continue in a course of action even in the face of difficulty. If you persevere through the training, you will finish the marathon.

falter

To start to lose strength or momentum. Her confidence began to falter when difficult questions arose.

pragmatic

Dealing with things sensibly and realistically rather than theoretically. We need a pragmatic approach to balance the monthly budget.

idealistic

Characterized by the pursuit of noble principles, often unpractical. Her idealistic vision inspired everyone to dream bigger.

lucid

Expressed clearly; easy to understand. The professor provided a lucid explanation of a complex theory.

vague

Thinking or communicating in an unfocused or imprecise way. His vague directions caused us to drive right past the turnoff.

spontaneous

Performed or occurring as a result of a sudden impulse, without premeditation. They took a spontaneous weekend trip to the coast.

deliberate

Done consciously and intentionally. Each move in chess should be a deliberate decision.

innovative

Featuring new methods; advanced and original. The startup introduced an innovative way to recycle plastic waste.

conventional

Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed. He chose a conventional career in finance after graduating.

amicable

Having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement. The two business partners reached an amicable agreement to split up.

hostile

Unfriendly; antagonistic. The harsh, desert environment proved hostile to newcomers.

lucrative

Producing a great deal of profit. Investing early in that tech company proved to be very lucrative.

unprofitable

Not yielding financial gain or benefit. The bakery had to close its unprofitable evening shift.

subtle

So delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe. There was a subtle hint of cinnamon in the hot coffee.

blatant

Done openly and unashamedly, especially of bad behavior. Running the red light was a blatant violation of traffic rules.

ubiquitous

Present, appearing, or found everywhere. Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern daily life.

sporadic

Occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered. We experienced sporadic rain showers throughout the entire afternoon.

cohesive

Characterized by being united and working together effectively. The team formed a cohesive unit that won the championship.

disjointed

Lacking a coherent sequence or connection. The speech felt disjointed and was hard for the audience to follow.

enhance

To intensify, increase, or further improve the quality or value of something. Adding fresh herbs will enhance the flavor of any simple soup.

diminish

To make or become less. Rest and hydration will diminish the symptoms of a mild cold.